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TO MAKE HER TALLER.
The Kind of Clothes a Little Woman
Ought to Wear.

Just back from Paris the tiny mite
OF woman was airing her views on
clothes:
The American dressmaker takes
too little account of height but lays
all the stress on weight" she said.
Her clients are apt to be divided
into two classes-stout and slender
The slender little woman of five feet
gets about the same treatment at her
hands as the slender young Amazon
of five feet seven or eight.
"A maline bow at the back of the
neck is a wonderful improver to little
persons-it adds height marvelously.
Then there is the shoulder: Feel
OF my shoulder seam. 1t CORES ponds
exactly with my shoulder line, but
let it be fraction of an inch too long
and l am no longer petite, but a
dwarf.
Heavy, coarse materials are only
for the tall. Fine, smooth surfaces
are for us. And there is this about
the skirt: Fulness should begin at
the hip, not below it-otherwise, the
skirt becomes a mere f1ounce instead
or thing of lines. Between the waist
line and the hips the skirt should be
perfectly fitted
Ihe hat for small person is
more becoming if it matches the up
pefmost part of the costume. If the
bodice is tint, the hat should be of
the same complexion. In the case of
very small woman, waist and skirt
OF different tones or colors are not to
be thought of. Even the gloves do
their part in making or marring the
picture. White ones with dark gowns
dwarf the height, and so, too, do
capes and other fussy shoulder ar
rangements. Trimmed skirts and
braided effects are also ruled out"
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to free the grains from dregs of the
buttermilk
A worker who can show a good
grained butter in the buttermilk
mas grasped the essential principles of
good working. Under-churned butter
when the buttermilk is withdrawn
while the grains are too small-is
OFTEN over-washed and overworked in
an attempt to gather it together, and
is pale in color and deficient in flavor
when made up. Over-churned butter
gathers into irregular Jumps, greasy
looking and streaky, which cannot be
washed free from the buttermilk. and
so 1nclose too great an amount of
casein. tending to lessen it's keeping
qualities.
opinions differ with regard to the
merits of dry-salting VS.. brining. Dry
saited butter appears to hold more wa
ter than brined butter, but it is rather
mat the water is not so we'll incor.
porated in many cases; it's color as
a rule has deeper tint. In brining.
coarse salt can be used, two pounds
10 the gallon of water at tempera-
ture OF eight to ten degrees below the
original churning temperature: the
grains are left in this brine for 10
TO 80 minutes, thus insuring a hard.
ening of the granules, which aids In
the texture of the finished butter A
warm brine causes the butter tn
become water-logged, as it were and
oyer-salted, whereas too cold a brine
chllls the butter and has a tendency
to destroy the color, and freouentlv
not enough salt is retained to Aid tho
1avor and preservation. Good grained
Dutter, when removed to the work
er, does not require much manual
work to get rid of the water. IF II iS
allowed to lie piled for a little time
1t will drain fairly dry. and sphee'
Quent working will be given. with the
object of consolidating the grains 70
form firm fiawless blocks or rolls
when made up. Too much working
at this stage does not get rid of much
water, but merely bruises the butter
spelling the grain and making ~
greasy and smeary throughout. Tho
storing of butter is usually done In
refrigerators or In the coolest placo
available. but not in any place known
to be damp. or the butter suffer. and
is likely to become moldy and rancid
1t may be noted that butter is at its
finest as regards color and flavor from
one to three days after churpipg
after that time slow but certain de-
composition sets in, which results nj.
timately in spelling and rendering un.
fit for food the finest butter tyer
made.
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posed to sweet cream in which bac-
terlal growth has brought about de-
velopment of acidity, giving sharp
acid taste and smell and causing a
thickening in consistency, due to the
curdling of the casein or cheesy part;
the casein at the same time is partial
ly peptonized, and this state of in
creased solubility gives greater free
dom to the fat globules, and 50 ex
plains in a measure why ripened
cream takes less time to churn than
sweet cream under similar circum-
stances
A starter" as it is termed in the
dairy, may be buttermilk from a pre-
vious churning, milk soured naturally,
or a specifically-grown starter of pure
Tactic acid organisms in sterilized
milk, and, needless to say, this last is
the best when procurable and many
dairy firms sell pure culture start
ers for the use of butter-makers. 4
little of this is put into the cream
some time before churning to promote
the "ripening' that is, the develop
L.
Cream should never be gathered more
than three days before churning, and
is best kept in a glazed earthen crock,
covered lightly, and away from the
sunlight and from direct draughts.
Regular stirring and mixing is neces-
sary, especially when adding fresh
cream to the bulk; but no fresh cream
oh hn m Wv
for II hours previous to churning, and,
IL possible. the cream should then be
brought within a degree or two of the
intended churning temperature. BY
so doing, the whole bulk, fat globules
as well as the serum, has time to re-
spond to the treatment, and the result
ant churning is more satisfactory than
can be the case when the cream is
treated. as it too often is, to a rapid
heating by plunging the crock into
hot water and stirring vigorously. In
the latter case, oily masses of fat soon
float on the furface, and the worker is
fortunate If she does not churn into
irregular Jumps" smeary on the sur
face and streaky when made up.
The temperature at which the
cream is churned is matter of great
Importance and depends much on the
temperature of the air, but also on the
kind of food the cows receive. If the
air has high temperature the cream
must be low. and vice versa, the two
scales meeting at about So degrees
Fahrenheit. Again, cream from cows
on fresh pasture may be churned at
So degrees, while at the other end of
the scale we have 70 degrees required
for the cream derived from animals
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ESSENTIAL POINTS ABOUT
THE MAKING OF BUTTER
Cleanliness. Temperature Cream RaisinS


Butter making is live subject in
England as it is in this country, and
the American dairyman may learn
much from his English cousin. For
this reason we reproduce the follow
ing valuable contribution to the art
of butter making from Country life.
The main points connected with the
production of butter are considered,
together with the principal faults that
workers are guilty of at times. Abso-
lutte cleanliness cannot be too strong
ly insisted upon, both in cowsheds
and dairies, and the supply of water
should be abundant and as pure as
possible. Milk for butter-making
should not be refrigerated. but brought
into the dairy and we'll strained into
its receptacles. Mechanical skim
ming. by means of a separator, is
frequently employed in preference to
the older methods of "creamers" or
shallow pans. In a small dairy, un-
less space is consideration, it is
doubtful If there is much saving in
the use of separators. They are of ad-
vantage, certainly where workers like
to churn the cream sweet" that is,
with no previous development of acid
resulting; the butter is of a delicate
creamy flavor, but insipid to many
tastes, and of no great keeping quail
tiles. AS, moreover. cream in a sweet
state does not yield up it's butter-fat
very readily-its ''churnability" is less
than that of ripened cream-it entails
unnecessary loss in the buttermilk.
With shallow pans the cream &C.
quires a certain amount of ripeness
before it is skinned and becomes ae-
rated, and SO to certain extent free
OF cowshed odors. Workers having
exhibition prizes in view will find that
cream raised in IL hours on shallow
pans, and subsequently ripened a lit
tie, will give fine-favored butter of
good texture, other conditions being
satisfactory. "Ripened" cream, as op-
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led on cotton-cake. The skilled but
ter-maker must therefore use her judy
ment in adopting a cream tempera-
ture to suit the weather and the food
OF the cows. The principle of churn-
ing is to attain the maximum amount
OF conclusions with the minimum of
fraction. and with this in mind the
worker must avoid a very common
mistake, that of filling the churn too
full. Churn-makers usually state the
working capacity Of their churns, and
IL is generally found that a churn one
third full allows sufficient plunge"
to bring the butter quickly, well grain
ed and Of bright color, and is dis.
tinct saving of time. Tie first few
revolutions of the churn require to be
slow; but regular, with frequent wen
tilations" for the first few minutes,
longer in the case of sweet cream.
Fast churning merely swings the
cream and produces soft, oily butter.
Slow churning is waste of time, and
gets pale "overworked- looking" but
ter; but practice will enable the work
er to regulate her speed to suit the
churn and the cream. After a period
of churning the butter breaks" the
fat globules gather, resembling in con-
sistency rough oatmeal, with a film
of buttermilk round each. At this
point the worker adds "breaking-wa-
ter" from pint to a quart per gal
lon of cream at temperature not less
than eight to ten degrees below
churning temperature. The addition
of this water in two or three lots,
as the churning proceeds, brings the
grains" more rounded, even and freer
from the milky covering, and by the
liberal addition of breaking-w the
great fault of workers is to some ex-
tent overcome-that is, the butter is
not likely to be "overwashed" later
on. Well-grained butter, when the
buttermilk is finally drawn, requires
only one washing, used more as a
rinse, with not much actual churning.
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abrupt point, to which we have held
for so long time, but which is not to
be found in the newest models.
One very modish design noticed
among these flannel waists was of
viyella plaided in dull blue and green
checked off with hair-lines of lighter
blue and green. The material was
gathered to pointed yoke back and
front, and drawn taut down into a
crushed belt of satin of the exact
shade of green shown in the plaid.
Down the front is a double box plat,
cut on the cross of the goods, on
which are two tiny folds of satin,
stitched through the center. The
yoke is outlined with folds, the fronts
cut in rounded points overlapping
each other and decorated with three
tiny buttons. At the base of the col
lar is tiny butterfly bow of satin.
The sleeves show rather more fulness
than hose of the past season, this at
both tip and bottom, and have some
what rae straight up-and-down effect
ascriboa to the originally designed
waists, snd also they have the typical
Shirt-wa:st cuffs.
Tiny pockets in all manner of odd
designs are very much in evidence, al
though shey are in reality but a trav-
esty ON the name, never by any
chance Icing other than mere patches
and therefore entirely ornamental.
Anoth&r special feature in tailored
waists il the frilled bosom plat,
style universally becoming and smart.
A pretty design of this order is de-
veloped IN pale blue flapnel set in
broad siae plaits each edged with
quilting Of satin ribbon of the cloth
shade; the bosom plat, which is also
given two narrow side plaits, and
which conceals the fastening, is like
wise frilied. The sleeves are short
puffs with cuffs which reach only to
the elbow, each given three plaits
edged wi: h a frill of ribbon similar to
those on the waist proper. The girdle
is of blue velvet, and the lace stock
is bordered at the top with a. fold of
velvet.
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Pretty Gowns Seen in sbons-

A charming white frock is made of
mousseline de sole, Powered with tiny
roses, and trimmed with maltese lace
and colored broideries and inser-
TONS Another, for evening wear. of
the same diaphanous material has
little clusters of pink roses worked ON
1t, and berthe of green and gold en-
broldery, while green and white satin
ribbons finish the sleeves.
A very beautiful evening mantle. is
of pale biscuit cloth, with a hood of
valenciennes lace dyed to match the
color; a ruche of satin of the same
shade with handsome cord ornaments
and tassels embellish the neck and
there is killed lace in the sleeves. and
ruching of pale green satin inside
the hem.
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Lenoth of Skirts

The walking skirt must escape the
pavement, and If it does so by several
inches it is that much smarter ones
age and figure permitting. The time
has gone by. however, when the slen-
der figure. best suited by the very
short skirt, is possessed by the young
only, and vice versa. Indeed. looking
about in society. one finds almost as
many very plump young girls as stout
middle-aged women, while the older
women sometimes possess not only
the slenderness but the thinness that
so often charzcterizes the immature
and fndeve1oped feminine figure.
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TONIC FOR MOTHERS
Dr.. WilIiams' Pink Pills Are SAFE and
Reliable-A Favorite Household
Remedy

uSutSOys
Motherhood may be the crowning
blessing OF q woman's life or It may
bring grief and sorrow. Mrs. M. ].
Wight. of ITO Seventh Street. Auburn.
Maine, relates her experience after the
birth OF her daughter in 1901, as fol.
lows: 81 was all run down at the
time the baby came and did not i'm.
prove in health rapidly after. I was
pale. thin and bloodless. My stomach
distressed me being full of gas all the
time and my heart fluttered SO that I
could scarcely breathe.
Finally remembered that q friend
had recommended DR.. Williams Pink
Pills to me so commenced using
them. gained In strength rapidly
while the baby throve also. When I
expected my next child-I started TAX
ing the pills again as a tonic and
strengthened and had no such diff
Guilty as before. / got up better and
my strength came back much sooner.
"A year ago last winter mad an at.
tack OF rheumatism in the hands which
went from one hand to the other. The
joints swelled up and were so stir I
could not move them. The pain ex.
tended up through my arms and
shoulders. felt sick enough to 20 to
bed but did not do so. This attack
lasted for several months. tried sew.
eral remedies but finally came back
to using the pills which had done me
so much good before and found that
they benefited me almost at once.
have not been troubled since"
All druggists sell DR.. Williams Pink
Pills, or they will be sent by mail
postpaid, on receipt Of price, so cents
per box, six boxes for $3.50, by the
DR.. Williams Medicine Company.
Schenectady. N. Y. Send for book Of
cures.
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The extraordinary popularity Of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch matter Of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals. is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. It's great strength as a stiff
ener makes half the usual quantity of
Starch necessary, with the result of
perfect finish, equal to that when the
goods were new.
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Eashion Hints.

Fur-trimmed hats are popular.
Gray is to be even more favored
than last year.
Quantities of dyed lace are used;
rat tail fringe is the name of one
kind
spider-web stitchery is a favored
trimming.
Many are the smart plaided walk
ing skirts.
Chinese embroideries and buttons
are made use OF
Orchids are the new floral craze Of
the fashionable unanaA.
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Autographs In Demand.

At the present time the greatest
demand is for autographs of the Eng
lish literary celebrities, some of which
bring thousands Of dollars. Keats and
Shelley command such high prices
that they sell best abroad, where there
are more collectors. In London, Der.
lin and Paris there are continual auto
graph sales during the season.-The
Circle
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underneath, as they can then be GOV.
cred with the lining, which also mus:
be fixed in by seccotine.
The spray No. 8 is worked on a cir.
Gle for the top of lid with a row OF
sequins or knot-stitches round; the
edge must be shipped and fixed down
over the sides, straining the top quite
smoothly The piece that covers the
sides of lid is embroidered with the
border 2; the upper edge must be
very evenly turned in before the strip
is fixed. but the lower edge can be
shipped and turned under, then the
lid must be neatly lined.
The lining may be firm colored pa
per such as is used by bookbinders, or
silk or sateen may be used. 1t must
be cut exact to size and neatly fixed
in by the seccotine, of which as little
as possible should be used.
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BOX FOR PRESERVING STRING.
Pretty Ornamental Trifle for the
Boudoir Table.

Our illustration shows a. pretty
string box ornamented with en-
broidered silk or linen. An ordinary
round cardboard or thin wooden box
may be used, with a hole pierced in
the center of the lid.
The silk or whatever is used for
covering the sides should be en-
broidered with the little design shown
in No. and parts of No. 8; these are
worked with China ribbon and tiny
sequins. The silk is then fixed round
the sides of box with seccotine, turn
ing the edges over to the inside and
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-04-10
Orioin of Passports.

The passport system is said to have
had its beginning in England in the
time of King Canute, who obtained
free passes for his subjects through
various continental countries on their
pilgrimages to the shrines of the
Apostles Peter and Paul at Rome
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-04-10

Plan for Good Health! Take Garfield
Tea now; it regulates the liver and kid
neys, overcomes constipation, purifies the
blood and eradicates disease. 1t is made
wholly of Herbs.
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Man Expert MiIIIner.

Charles Manners, the famous opera
singer, is credited by London ex-
pert with being one of the finest anna
teur milliners living, his work equal
ing some of the best French models.
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People seldom improve. when they
have no other model but themselves
to copy after-Goldsmith.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-04-10

Smokers have to call for Lewis Single
Binder cigar to get it. Your dealer or
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-04-10

A woman either loves or hates;
there is no third part-Publius Syrus.
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In a Pinch, Use ALIENS FooT-EAsE

In Pinch, Use ALIENS FOOT-EASE.
A powder. 1t cures painful, smart
ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists, 25c. Accept no sub
stitute. Trial package, FREE. adj
dress A. s. Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. Y.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-04-10

Carpet rags dyed with PUTNAM
FADELESS DYES win remain bright and
beautiful. No trouble to use
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A Positive
CURE
EIy's Cream Balm
5 quickly absorbed,

Is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief at Once.
It cleanses, soothes
heals and protects
the diseased men,
brane. It cures Ca
tarrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses of
Taste and Smell. F
gists or by mail ; TT
E1u Rr0fhorc S6W,
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abrupt point, to which we have held
for SO long time, but which is not to
be found in the newest models.
, 1907-06-21
MANAGER HARRY SHANNON
PRESENTS GOOD COMPANY,

Manager Harry Shannon presents
a most capable company, headed by
Miss Hazel Shannon as Stella THE
Bankers Child" at the Opera House
Monday, June "a. The Daily Press OF
Macon, Mo, says: THE Bankers
Child" is a beautiful heart story enliv-
ened with sparkling comedy and as a
play which when well staged, as 1t Is
by this company, could not do other
wise than appeal to the heart OF any
theater going person. Little Miss Ha.
gel Shannon, with the cleverness OF
any grown person, takes the part OF
Stella" known as The
Child" a part we'll fitted for just such
a little star as she is. The entire
company is well balanced. The special
ties, Of which they have many, are all
| of the highest class, deserving OF the
three they received.
Seats now on sale at Laramie Drus
! store. Prices rs and so cents.
, 1907-06-21

Mrs. Knight, u able county superin.
tendent, for the interesting and in,
structive program arranged for this in
stitute.
Resolved, That a vote Of thanks be
rendered to the instructors n to all
those who have given us helpful talks
during this session.
Encouraging Help Of Ministers.
Resolved, That we express our ap-
probation of the encouraging words
from the ministers OF this city who
have been with us during this teachers
meeting.
Resolved, That our thanks be also
extended to those of the city who have
assisted so kindly in the musical pro-
gram Of this institute. Be it further
Resolved, That we express u sin
cere thanks to the newspapers OF the
city for space in their valuable col
umns.
LILLIAN STROUP.
NELLIE lies,
Committee.
, 1907-06-21
NOTES FROM THE COURT HOUSE.

Henry Bath today sold by quitclaim
to Phil H. Bath, for 81, the west hall
of section 8, township 16, range rs.
James R. Moore and others today
conveyed by warranty to William H..
Mather, for 81, a plat of ground In
section l, township IA, range Is, de-
scribed by metes and bounds.
The cases of Ludwig George, tined
500 for violating the quarantine law,
and Frank George, fined $40 for cru
city to animals. decided in Justice
Hynds' court recently, were appealed
to the district court today.
J. l.. Mosher and Robert Hall have
filed notice of the appropriation OF the
water in the North Fork of the Little
Laramie river for mining purposes, to
be conveyed by pipe, ditch or hume TO
the Dandy mill site near the headgate
of the william ditch, dated June l, y