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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Dish FoR TEA OR eUPPER,
Simple Refreshment Menu That ls
Easy 10 Prepare.

A ball Of cream of chicken salad
served with nut sandwiches and a
glass OF lemon squash, make de-
lightful tea or supper dish. Olives
and sailed peanuts may be passed.
To make the cream of chicken
salad, chop the chicken very fine. Add
TO each half pint one-half pint OF
cream sauce and two tablespoonfuls
of gelatine that has been soaked in
four tablespoonfuls of cold water for
an hour, Mix the ingredients together
hot, season nicely and turn into a
shallow pan to cool. When cold form
into balls the size of English walnuts.
Put three of these balls on nest Of
lettuce leaves, put one teaspoonful OF
mayonnaise in the middle and they
are ready TO serve
Use slightly toasted unsalted al
monds for sandwiches. After they
have been chopped fine sprinkle them
thickly between thin slices of bread
and butter, press together and cut in
any fancy shapes desired.
The lemon squash may be made the
day before Crate the yellow rind of
three lemons and add two pounds of
sugar to one quart of water; boil for
five minutes and strain Add the juice
OF IL lemons and strain again. AT
serving time dilute this with Apolli.
naris water, making the lemon squash
sufficiently cool to be palatable.-
Woman's Home Companion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
BETTER THAN CAN BE BOUGHT.
Handkerchiefs Made at Home Are
Dainty and Economical.

Some handkerchiefs which are pret-
ty and dainty are fascinating to
make and at the same time are
economical One yard and quarter
of 45-inch wide handkerchief linen
will make nine mems handkerchiefs
Of the correct size. Twelve women's
handkerchiefs may be made from a
yard and a quarter of 32inch wide
linen at one dollar or $L50 a yard.
After the linen is cut into squares
for the hGadkerchiefs each corner is
slightly curved to form curved in
stead of square corner The edges
are then rolled and whipped over with
colored wash file thread The stitches
take in only the depth of the roll.
After the handkerchief is all whipped,
turn back and whip in the same way,
the return stitches between those
done the first time, This crosses the
threads and produces charming
cross-stlcth effect, A small initial
should be worked in the corner in the
same color thread These handker-
chiefs are odd and unique, and still
are much in vogue, as all the smart
handkerchiefs have touch of color
somewhere.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Mark TwAIN,s keNrEp sAr.
HumorIst Furnishes Something for
scrihes to Puzzle Over.

Mark Twain, as is his custom, hides
himself during the summer from the
head hunters, those persons seeking
autographs, photographs, or inter
views. This year he selected Tuxedo
Park as his retreat, renting an old
colonial house until the latter part OF
September, when he returned to his
New York home. There, during the
heated days. Mr. Clemens wandered
about the country byways or spent
the time in various shady hooks in
his grounds.
A visitor who succeeded In dlscov-
ering his whereabouts found the great
author in his famous suit of white
lannels, seated under tree petting
a kitten.
where did you get it?" Queried the
friendly intruder.
For a moment there was twinkle
in the aged humorists eyes; it was
succeeded by a solemn look as he re-
Piled: Il rent it from a neighbour
You see, cannot afford cat-not
even young one
Subsequent inquiry proved at least
the first part of Mr.. Clemens state
ment to be true. He had actually
rented the kitten for the summer sea-
son. What does he pay for it? No
body knows what Mark Twain pays
for anything. All the world is inter-
ested only in what Mark Twain is
paid.-The Sunday Magazine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

Saying "1eio" 10 f1oaIA lHfVPes
1T is curious thing" said prom.
inent lecturer recently, 'how some
books have a strong radiating person
atty. so that you feel like saying
'Howdy' every time you come across
them. Last Christmas visited friends
back at the old home on the farm.
When the supper dishes had been put
away, the chores done and the evening
lamp lighted we gathered beside the
organ for good old fashioned sing,
On the center table We're strewn the
Christmas remembrances taken from
Christmas tree on the evening before.
CHANGING over them suddenly ex-
claimed Hello! my good friend,
Hellon and as the Others looked up
with surprise, l picked up a copy of
Heart Throbs' and read to them from
its pages the piece l spoke in
school 40 years ago.
THAT was enough to set in motion
the friendly entertaining spirit of
Heart Throbs, and the music was for
gotten as we took turns reading the
humorous and pathetic bits of prose
and verse that have been preserved
in this wonderful volume. Some books
have great literary value, some have
historical significance, but Heart
Throbs is the only book | know that
slaps you on the back in a friendly
sort of way, suiting itself to your
moods and proving faithful to every
emotion. Next to my love of the Bible
love Heart Throbs. It is the most
notable book of the times"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
WHEN MONEY WAS SCARCE.
Practically Unobtalnable During Period
Of Mlssourrs History.

However scarce money may be at
times at the present, said an old Mis-
sourian, "the oldest inhabitants will
recall when 1t was almost unobtaln-
able and other commodities had to be
used as media of exchange. The
VOLTS scalp was worth dollar be-
cause 1t was state bounty upon the
death of wolf, and venison hams
and deer skins also had a purchasing
value. Skins of the fur bearers were
likewise abundant and valuable When
the first sheriff Of Audrain county, in
1887, went to Jefferson City to deliver
the county revenue, he met an old
friend on the way who, needing
money, wanted to borrow the actual
coin part Of the county's revenue. The
good'hearted sheriff lent 1t to him and
went on to the capital and delivered
only the scalps. By the time of the
next settlement the loan was repaid
and the sheriff made his next settle
ment complete. No note or other OBJ
legation than the mere word was
given, Columbia Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

Inspector johnson, Of the Columbus
Railway company, tells the following
story of one of his new conductors;
The inspector had boarded a car on
one of the East Side lines and glanc'
ing at the register, noticed that there
we're nine passengers on and only
eight fares. He touched the conductor
on the shoulder, a green man from
the country. and said:
"You are shy one fare. There are
nine people on tho car and only eight
fares collected"
"By gosh" said the conductor,
"that's right" and hastily grabbing the
bell cord, he stopped the car and yell
ing at the passengers ordered one OF
them to "git ff."-Columbu Despatch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Baked Potato for Invalid,

For economy in the sickroom pre-.
pare baked potatoes by washing and
drying them thoroughly; lay them on
the asbestos bread toaster and cover
them closely with a small granite pan:
turn the fire on only half way, turn
the potatoes over occasionally, and
in an hour, when they should be done,
spread napkin over the hand; place
a potato in the center, and, holding the
napkin closely around it with the po-
tato like ball on the top of the
hand, pat it gently all over roll it out
on a plate, open the jacket, season
with butter, pepper and salt, and, il
liked, a tablespoonful of cream and
you have potato mashed as fine as
in the ordinary way, only a more deli.
cious and tempting as well as a more
easily digested dainty for the sick
one.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
THE FACULTIES OF JUSTICE.
Blind, Perhaps, But No Reasonable
Proof of Deafness Also.

Judge Harlan, who lives up on the
hill, was passenger on Fourteenth
street car the other day and was seat
ed next to couple of clerks who were
deeply interested in some discussion,
which caused one of them to raise his
voice to quite high pitch, says the
Washington Star. This appeared to
make the other man rather cautious,
as he glanced warily around to see
If any one was listening to the talk
of his friend. At this moment he dis
covered the presence of the dignifed
justice and turning hastily to his loud
talking comrade, he said; For
heavens sake, lower your voice; you
may have heard that justice is blind
but that doesn't necessarily mean
that it's deaf also" Whether Judge
Harlan heard the remark it is i'm
possible to state, yet, all the same, a
calm smile fitted over his face at
the conclusion of the young fellows
admonition to his friend
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Soon Told.

Mr.. Trot,er-I spent an entire day
with your husband last week. We
hadn't met for nearly 20 years, and
naturally he had to tell me all he
knew.
Mrs. Homer-He ought to have told
you that much in ten minutes. But
had he started in to tell you all he
doesn't know It would have taken him
the rest of his natural life.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
A Sliuht Difference.

"My dear" said gentleman to his
wife, where did all those books on
astronomy on the library table come
from? They are not ours"
"a pleasant little surprise for you,"
responded the lady. "You know, you
said this morning that we ought to
study astronomy, so went to book
store and bought everything l could
find on the subject"
1t was some minutes before he
spoke.
"My dear" he then said, slowly, his
voice husky with emotion, Il never
said we must study astronomy said
we must study economy"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
S,OO Peward. 500.

The readers OF this paper VII! be pleased 70 learn
that there at least dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure in all Us stages and that Is
Catarrh Halls Catarrh Cure 10 the only positive
cure now known TO the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires constltu'
tiunal treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken IN
ternay, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
ing nature In doing its work The propretors have
so much faith in It's curative powers that they oer
one Hundred Dollars for any case that II falls 70
cure. Send for list of testimonials
Address f. J, CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, I5c,
Take naII's Family PMS for consultation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Imitation Canton Ginger.

Take young carrots, scrape care.
fully, cut in pieces the size of the
West Indian preserved ginger; par
boil gently to keep from breaking,
drain carefully. let lie on sieve all
night. The next day weigh, put equal
parts of sugar with tablespoon of es.
sence of ginger, the yellow rind of one
half lemon, and one-fourth pint of
water to each pound of carrots; SIM
mer gently four hours, then lift the
pieces out carefully, put in small jars,
removing the lemon peel; boil the
strip quickly for ten minutes. add a
wine glass of brandy to a pint; when
cold seal same as Jelly and keep in
O cool place.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Breakfast Food Variety.

When other breakfast foods tire
toast slices of bread crumble fine and
eat with cream and sugar. This is de.
licious and nourishing.
For cold night one can make de.
licious hot chocolate by melting in a
little hot water a cake of sweet chic.
colate and adding milk. Ts.s takes
only few minutes and is always of
the right sweetness.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
SUGAR Ginqer Waters.

Three-fourths cup butter, creamed
with two cups white sugar, one cup
milk, four cups sifted -four, three
quarters teaspoon soda dissolved in a
little boiling water, one tablespoon
ginger Spread the mixture very thin
on bottom of pans, well washed and
CREASED. Use fiat knife. Bake in
moderate oven till light brown. Cut
while hot and slip from pan.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
The pencefll Cow.

She was even mere afraid OF cows
than most girls, SO when she spied
placid animal recumbent under a
tree. peacefully chewing its cud. she
at first refused TO so through the pas
ture at ALL Her husband Gained her
fears to some extent. and they started
by, when the COW slowly commenced
to get up. hind legs first, as they al
ways do. At this the little lady
shrieked with terror and said;
"Oh, Bsb, hurry, hurry. he is getting
ready to spring at us!"-Harper's
Magazine
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Cement for Glass.

Add one pint of vinegar to one pint
of milk and separate the curds from
the whey. Mix the whey with the
whites Of five eggs. Beat it thorough.
ly together and sift into 1t a sufficient
quantity of unslacked lime to convert
1t into thick paste. Broken glass or
china mended with this cement will
not break again and will resist the &C.
ton of fire and water.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Bath Bans.

Four pounds of fine oatmeal two
quarts of clean bran, one and one.half
pounds Of powdered orris. root, one
and onehalf pounds of almond meal.
one pound of powdered white CASTLE
soap, three ounces of primrose sachet
powder Keep in glass jars, filling
little cheesecloth bags as needed.
Leaves the skin soft, clear and vel
Vety
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

With a view to encouraging officials
and workmen on the Imperial German
railways, the government have es-
tablished a fund from which awards
are made to men who invent any APP
pliance which may be useful in rail-
way practice; $3.50 was paid to en-
ployes last year from the fund.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Restricted Choice.

'The people and the corporations"
said Senator La Toilette the other
day, remind me OF a woman and her
little boy. There was a very large
chicken and very small duck on tho
table and the woman, pauslng with
the carving knife raised, said Johnny.
which will you take. chicken or duckr
Duck pipe1 Johnny. But the mother
shook her head No. Johnny she said
in a firm. yet kindly voice, you can't
have duck, my dear. Take your
choice, darling, take your choice, but
you can't have Duck"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Carefully Comnrnmised.

Father is in a perfectly lovely
mood, remarked Clarice Don't you
think you had better ask him this
EVENING""
Suppose you ask him." suggested
Clarence.
"Oh, l can't" protested the girl.
I'm too shy"
you ask him just this one time"
pleaded Clarence 81 promise you
that in the future I'll ask him, no mat
ter how shy | am,"-Judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Pail for Sweeping.

When sweeping have handy a light.
weight pail, and as your dust pan fills,
empty 1t into the pail. 1t save endless
trips, keeps the dust from flying, as
the dust can be taken up at each step
and rot scattered through the lower
hall.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Elndinn the Teacher.

Willie came to school for the first
time. In one hand he carried cap
and in the other bunch of bananas.
"You can't come in here with those
bananas" said the teacher.
Willie went out. In few minutes
he came back, walking slowly and
painfully.
where did you put the bananas"
asked the teacher. 81 hid them all
right" gasped Willie; they're safe
inside of me-"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

Do not only take occasions Of do,
ing good when they are thrust upon
thee, but study to do all the good thou
canst. Zeal of good works will make
thee plot and contrive for them, con-
suit and ask advice for them.-R. Bax.
ter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
His Great Idea.

Gilbert, the small son of minister,
was one day trying to construct a
church with his building blocks. but
found he hadn't enough blocks. Say,
papa" he inquired gravely, cant You
hold up your congregation for funds
to finish my church,"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Great Comfort.

eyes" remarked Mr.. Russell, i'm
pressively, 1.-The doctor says If | don't
take a rest and not work so hard I'll
be dead in a year.
"Ah!" exclaimed his wife, what a
consolation it must be to you to know
that your lfe's insured"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Free LII Falls.

WTLKINSON'S HEADACHE POW
DERS--A Most Wonderful, Certain and
Harmless Remedy for all forms Headache
and Neuralgia, Guaranteed or money re.
funded. Contains No Morphine, Choral
or other harmful ingredients. 25 cents per
package at any good druggist or by mail.
postage prepaid Take no substitute.
Quin-Sharpe Drug Co., Vicksburg, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

Enthusiastic Amateur Sailor-Let
go that jib sheet! Unenthusiastic
"Landlubber" (who has been decoyed
into acting crew)-I'm not touching
the beastly thing!--Punch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Hunting Up Statistics.

"What does your father do to earn
his living?" asked New York princl-
pal of pupil who was being admit.
ted.
please, ma'am, he doesn't live with
US; mamma supports me-"
"Well, then, how does your mother
earn her living?"
"She gets paid for staying away
from papa replied the child, artless-
wallpapers Weekly
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
An Estimate and a Hope.

you've heard her, you say?' re-.
marked Mr.. Dudley "Ah She GER
tainly has the gift of song"
well, hope that's what 1t is" re-
piled Miss Knox. 81 should hate to
think she paid anything for ii"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

Pendally-Now, candidly, what do
you think of my book?
Grlmshaw-Well always did adj
mire the courage of man who, with
out knowing how to write, writes on a
subject Of which he knows nothing
Smart Set
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Al
Middle
Lie
r IA
Market Prices.

"And do you sell these beautiful
thoughts of your soul for mere dol
lars?" she exclaimed.
Nope said the poet, sorrowfully.
81 seldom get more than so cents for
EN-"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Vinegar Tamy.

Two tablespoons of vinegar, four
tablespoonful OF water, six table.
spoonfllls of sugar. Boil 20 minutes,
then pour in buttered plate. Delicious
and harmless.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

There Is no fortune so good but It
may be reversed, and none so bad but
1t may be bettered.-Scales.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

Life alone can rekindle life; what
others claim from us is not our thirst
and our hunger, but our bread and our
gourd.-Amiel.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

Shortly after she marries again a
widow begins to tell victim No. 2
what good man her first husband
WAC
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

FITS, st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerse Restorer. Send for Free $500
trial hottie and treatise, DR.. R. H. Kline,
Id, 93i Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

Strong feeling is raging in German
and Austrian trade circles against CO.
operative shops, which are practically
running the internal trade of these
countries.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

He who should teach men to die
would at the same time teach them
how to live.-Montaigne
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Dear Sirs:
John w. Pritchard, Pres.

Brooklyn, N. Y, Oct. /, 1907.
Dear Mr.. Pritchard:
Noticing Postum Food Coffee adver-
tised each week in your reliable pa
per, | concluded to try 1t, and feeling
1t duty towards those who may have
suffered as have from indigestion,
desire to state what wonderful bene-
fit | have received from Postum al
though using only short time, and
not do. alone realize and appreciate
its good effects, but friends remark,
"How much have improved and how
well look, and / tell the facts about
Postum every time, for since using
It | have not had one attack of indi-
gestion. 1t is invigorating, healthful;
does not affeet the nerves as ordinary
coffee, and If properly made, a most
delicious drink Although | have not
had much faith In general advertis
ing, yet, finding Postum has done so
much better for me than | expected
am more inclined to prove all things.
hold fast that which is good" | am
so thankful for good health that
want II known what a blessing Pos
tum has been to me. You may use
these few lines as an ad II you so de-
sire and my name also.
Very truly yours,
Anna s. Reeves.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
Taklno Immediate steps.

Ruggles 1.-THE bookkeeper)-rm
more than half sick with the hay
fever.
Ramage (the cashier)-That's bad.
You ought to go to some place where
you would be sure Of finding frost.
Ruggles--Tll do 1t, Ramage. I'll 60
this minute and ask the old man for
a raise In salary.-Chicago Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16

She--I heard about the elopement.
Has her mother forgiven them? He
I think not. | understand she has gone
to live with them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
TO PRETENDERS.
A Wholesome Word for Guidance.

Just a word to you, Golfers" and
other glazing examples of Modern
Yellow Journalism and Cigarettes.
Environment gives you viewpoint
from which it is difficult to under
stand that some people even nova
days act from motives of old fashion
ed honesty
There are honest makers of foods
and healthful beverages and there are
honest people who use them.
Perhaps you are trained to believe
there is no honesty in this world.
There is, although you may not be
of kind to understand 1t.
Some of you have been trained in
sorry class Of pretenders, but your
training does not faint the old fashion
ed person trained without knowledge
Of pretense and deceit.
These letters came to us absolutely
without solicitation. We have a great
many thousand from people who have
been helped or entirely healed by fol-
lowing the suggestions to quit the
food or drink which may be causing
the physical complaints and change
to Postum Coffee or Grape-Nuts food.
You are not intelligent enough to
know the technical reasons why the
change makes change in the cells
of the body. Your knowledge, or lack
of knowledge, makes not the slightest
difference in the facts.
You can print from old and worn
plates all the cheap books your
presses will produce and sell them as
best you can. but such acts and your
learned" editorials are but CONNER
cial, and seek only dollars" and much
by pretence.
When you branch out into food
values you become only ridiculous.
Stick to what you know The field
may be small but 1t is safe.
This first letter is from the Presi-
dent of the christian Nation,
worthy Christian paper of New York.
New York, Oct. 2, 1907.
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Dear Sirs:
am, this morning, in receipt of the
enclosed mighty good letter from one
of my subscribers, which | forward to
you, and which am sure you will be
glad to use. am personally acquairt-
ed with this lady, and know that she
mas no object in writing, other than
to do good.
Cordially,
Iohp w Dritchord Drnu
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1907-11-16
275 McDonough st.. Brooklyn.

Coffee hurt her, she quit and used
Postum. She didn't attempt to an.
alyze but she enjoyed the results. I'm
derneath It all There's Reason
POSTUM CEREAL CO., LID.