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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12

HINTS ON MANY SUBJECTS OF
INTEREST.
How Prunes Provide Their owr
sweetenine-Effective Way TO Hang
Pictures-soda and Water
Good for Kitchen Floor.

Need No sugar.-How many house
wives know that prunes require abso-
lutely no sweetening; that If they are
cooked slowly for hours and hours"
there is sugar from them that nature
provides as a sweetening. In other
words they sweeten themselves" and
IL cooked long enough are covered
with a rich syrup, without one grain
Of sugar being added to them. The
flavor is also improved by this method
Of cooking them BY the oftentimea
despised prune sauce becomes an en-
joyable addition to the table.
Picture Hanglng-Too little atten.
ton Is generally given to the hanging
Of pictures. They should be hung as
nearly vertical fiat against the wall
as possible, and not tipped forward
at various angles with the wall The
best effect is given by using two hooks,
SO that two vertical lines of wire ap
pear instead of the triangular piece
resulting when but one hook is used
The effect is more restful in room
where the pictures are lung verti'
cally.
Kitchen Floor cleaner.--so many
people find it hard to keep their
kitchen floors in good condition that
method may help them. Wash with
soda and water. After sprinkling
about a heaping teaspoonful Of soda
on any grease spots, pour boiling wa
ter over 1t, then take a mop and wipe
up the whole floor. This is far more
satisfactory than scrubbing. for 1t will
take out grease spots without the use
of elbow grease" This will also
keep the floor snowy white as well as
clean.
Don't Use soap.--Never use soap
when cleaning oilcloth. It fades the
colors, and the paint will soon wear
on Ammonia should also be avoided
because II gives dull appearance
Take a clean flannel cloth and apply
warm water. The oilcloth should then
be wiped off with q dry cloth. Skim
milk Is excellent to use. and will give
the oiIcloth a gloss. If brush ii
used 1t should be a soft one, but It il
better not to use any.
Care Of Rubber Shoes.-To make
rubber shoes wear longer, from the
tops OF old rubber shoes cut pieces the
shape Of heel. Smear these pieces
on the lining side with thick mucilage
or any sticky substance. and place II
the heels Of rubbers. pressing dowT
firmly. These protectors prevent th'
rubber from receiving the direct pres
sure Of the boot heels. and can b.
renewed when they show the leas
signs Of wear.
Cleaning Furniture. - Furnitur'
needs cleaning as much as othe
woodwork. It may be washed witt
warm soapsuds. quickly wiped dr.,
and then rubbed with an oily cloth
A good polish Is made by mixing thre
parts of linseed oil and one part 0
spirits of turpentine. Apply with
woolen cloth. and when dry rub wei
with a dry wooden cloth. This /
especially good polish for scratche
or marred furniture, and viii restor
the color and luster to varnish
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12
IN FINE LINGERIE
DAINTY GARMENTS THAT MAY BE
MADE AT HOME.
Fashionlne Of Appropriate Underwear
Is Something That Every Wom-
an Should Have at Her
Finger Tips.

No woman ought to be ignorant Of
the art Of making the simple pretty
things which she wears from her
cradle to her grave. Our grandmoth-
ers made and kept on hand, under
clothing against the time Of sickness
and death. But the making and hoard
Ing Of grave clothes was rather
'tfyubrious custom. which a generation
III less somber ways Of thoughts has
allowed to lapse.
Il Is q rare woman who is not proud
LOT her collection Of lingerie, and
prouder yet II sle has made each
@fticle herself. Nearly all prospective
brides attempt the manufacture Of at
least one suit Of underwear. and she is
fortunate girl who has not waited
I until this happy time to learn how to
cut and make the different pieces. She
has saved herself some nervous strain,
and, If she has, like the Dutch girl,
been gathering a chest full Of fine
linen Of her own making. anticipating
he time Of need, she is ali the better
l5n.
Since we have adopted the French
word for underclothlng. an added
necessity has been laid upon US Of
.lhaving this little finer. better fit.
= tg and little daintier than Of old.
Lingerie Is an unlmaginable word for
a combination Of coarse cloth. cheap
lembroidery and careless work.
We may learn many things from
1.-THE French. the accredited inventors
os the artistic and beautiful In mod
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12
FOR THE DRESSING TABLE.
ree Articles Which May Almost BE
Called Necessities.

The Tad for fancy collars and turn.
.yefs has caused a necessity for two
lew articles on the dressing table-in
bet, three. II smGs and collar buttons
Ee worn--a long. fat receptacle for
be turnovers, a box to hold collars
Id a smaller box to hold studs. The
lessing table is A most elastic piece
furniture. Like the bookcase. 1t is
ways full and yet can be made to
bld little more. It's small drawers
a. boon to the woman who lacks
lH4au accommodations. for, ON the
hole long narrow compartment or
hwer is a much more satisfactory
Ace for gloves than glove-box,
Yieh takes up too much space on
h. Just as wells are much more con
hlently and safely preserved folded
Z Hnd laid away than when left on
bureau twined about a roll Too
my objects on top or bureau or
tssing table Is mistake. both
inst good taste and comfort. They
in the way when dressing and only
often are not kept as immaculate
they should be. On this account
Nloid, china or ivory utensils are
Rr than silver ones, although the
are more effective when they
&riehtly polished. If silver Is used
bee oi canton flannel should be
NEAR at hand so chat they may be
q of every morning, while once
K they should be cleaned with
polish.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12

new fancy is making its appear
in fashionable circles. II con
Of the short sleeves. being made
'hlgFon, lace or other delicate fab
Though it may not enter into the
position Of the remainder OF the
lce. The pun IS finished at the ct
With q band OF velvet. or one Of
Itevey material the bodice is com.
IA. The effect at flrst looks odd,
1t gives the impression that eAe
lsmaker has run short Of hc1ice
hrlal. One model flows a gray.
solt cloth, with p,,h sleeves Of
silk mousseline, set into bands
hay velvet below the elbow. AT
throat Is vest and collar Of the
{ moussellne. Yet another smart
Is IN black silk muslin. EN-.
BRED with dots Of blue silk. The
rs are finished at the elbow with
of blue panne.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12

routed horse and foot, and had to sur
render unconditionally and May was
smoothing down my hair by calling
me her own boy"
A week passed. I grew quite ex-
pert in the various ways of getting in
to bed and learnt to nicety the
course to be steered round the ward
robe.
But May was not,happy. The posi-
tion of the wardrobe and the wash
stand, which latter / was using to
store my collars and shirts ON. was
daily heartbreak to her. She grew
silent and listless, and cursed the
day that brought that ticket into my
possession.
One evening, at last. the burden
seemed to have been lifted After
good deal Of desultory talk she an
nounced carelessly that she had been
out all day looking for another house.
and had almost decided on one.
It was a gloomy-looking house in a
side street, a house only fit for dying
in. But the rooms were immense, and
l saw at once that was the attraction
for my wife.
The suite would be in its glory in
the big bedroom, though chuckled to
myself how the other furniture would
look. We moved in at the end of the
month, washstand. wardrobe and all.
We had meals in diningroom
whose vastness was aecentuated by
our small table and sideboard which
rose as islands in this ocean Of bare-
ness. Ou7 oleographs, which had
passed for oil-paintings in the old
house. now gave the finishing touch
of the ridiculous to the gigantic hall.
And the new bedroom carpet served
as a rug in the suite room.
But May was at peace. The light
had come back to her eyes. was
beginning to settle down under the
new regime when the end came.
One day got a telegram at the Of
fee from May. It said, Come at
once" rushed home In hanson
with the fear clutching at my heart
that something had happened to my
darling.
There was nearly collision at the
street corner with a furniture-yan
which bore something which cleaned
and glittered in the sunlight. The
flower bed by the garden path was
t trodden down as If there had been q
: fight over it. The front door was
) open. rushed in. and then, as
} heard loud sobs upstairs, flew to the
. bedroom. May was lying on the bed
weeping and refusing to be comforted
y by the maid-and the suite was gone
We are back now In the old house
Q and there is another inmate who hai
!, replaced the suite in Mays affection
/ admire him very much, too, but h1
Q has reprehensible habit Of turning
Q night into day. and insisting that somi
one else should keep him company.
g The reason for the disappearance o
It the suite was that the treasurer o
S the Hiberaian Lottery had abscondeI
without paying for any Of the prizes
e and SO the furnishing store had sen
It down for their suite. It was altogethc
,r illegal. and could have brought then
into serious trouble. But | did no
"a tell May this
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12

divided the original stone and the slab
recorded the name Of Harriet, the
second wife Of"
And yet again did he take unto him
self a wife who also lived but few
years and was laid away with the
others. And yet again was Amelia
relieved of some of the weight of
marble that pressed the sod above her
to make tablet for Sarah, third be-
loved wife"
Not long afterward he proposed to
a dressmaker who had been accus-
toned to fashion garments at his
house during his three domestic dy-
nasties. She requested a little time TO
consider. A week later when he called
for her answer, she said:
well, l guess I'll hev to decline,
Josiah, for I've been up to the ceme-
terry and there amt one Of them
stones thet'll split"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12

Allnhtdress Trimmed with irish Braid.
g.rn dress, In reference TO these mat
lers. The phrase beautiful under
~ata" Is theirs, and has almost
lral significance. To their minds It
e next to impossible to be clothed
scund. thoroughly dressed. without
giving exact and careful attention to
livery garment from the FIRST to the
pst.
TO be beautiful underneath" ones
Indergarments need not necessarily
e artistic creations. but they should
le ln keeping with the outer dress.
our outer gown or suit Is substantial.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12
VILE YoU cLEAM TAE sTovE.
Some Simple observances That viii
Tighten Labor.

The kitchen stove can be cleaned
with newspapers; but when cleaning
do 1t thoroughly. Many tops Of stoves
receive daily polish and yet the sides
are covered with dust and grease.
Let the oven be thoroughly cleaned
with a brush kept for that purpose.
then nicely washed. and your bread
and cake viii have a purer flavor.
Never leave dust or grease remains
Of former bakings on your oven doors.
A newspaper will remove all Of these;
a wet cloth viii complete the clean.
ing.
In cleaning the cook stove, do not
forget to keep the pipe clean within
and without-an important point to
bear in mind.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12

besn made an hour before, jibed at
chop that had been cooked at the
same time, and went of to town in a
rage.
At dinner that evening May was un-
usually affectionate. And she looked
so pretty that | ground down my
hatred Of the suite as unworthy Of the
husband Of SO adorable a wife.
She was wanting to say something,
and It came out at last.
Darling, we must have a new car.
pet for our room.
"A new carpet2" / cried; what Is
wrong with the one we have?"
"Oh, you know we'll enough how
shabby it is. And Mrs. Wright was
here to-day, and said we must really
have one to match the suite.
Anything else?" l inquired grimly.
"Oh, she knows place where we
can get set for the washstand for
almost nothing"
But, my dear girl" expostulated,
what would be the use of it? We
can't perform our ablutions on the
stairs
4 wish you would not try to be
sarcastic" said my wife. with dignity:
''it does not suit you"
Neither does the suite" I joked
feebly.
May withered me with 9 glance
In two or three minutes was
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12

the plains would scatter them broad
cast, making them a constant menace
to the eyes and clothing Of passers BY,
as well as to inhammable property Of
every kind. Every house is therefore
required by city ordinance to be pro
vided with an ash pit. shaped like an
old fashioned bake oven. with small
openings at the top through which the
ashes are thrown. Another opening
in one side at the bottom permits their
removal when the pit is full
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12

For stuffed baked potatoes select
those of medium size, and bake them
in their skins until they are nearly
done, cut nearly through the potato
at one erd. scoop out a little from the
center, and fill the hollow space with
thin slice Of fried bacon. tightly
rolled. Close down the half-severed
end Of the potato. return to the oven,
and finish baking
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12

everything that goes with Il should,
In a measure. be that also: but if we
wear a lingerie waist or an elaborate
dress of muslin, null. chiffon or en-
broidery. our smaller garments should
be in keeping.
Half Of the charm Of a lingerie
waist is lost II It seems to house
crude undergarments. Many a wise
woman has denied herself the pleasure
Of wearing this fascinating garment
because she had not the suitable &C.
compartments. while many girl in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12
EARLY ON THE WRONG PATH.
From London Comes Story Of Youth
ful "6unco steerer."


An amusing story of the wiles of
boy confidence trickster was told re
Gently in a London tEng) police
court, where Frederick Martin, ~
years old, was charged with obtaining
money by trickery from several young
er boys. Evidence was given which
Indicated that Martin has been doing
a large business as a ~bunco" man for
a long time. Two boys had three
weeks wages in their pockets. when
Martin introduced himself to them as
the son Of a horsekeeper, and said his
father had given him herd Of young
goats. rhe sanitary inspector, he ex-
planned, objected to his keeping so
many of them, and he had to get rid
of some, SO he offered to give a goat
to each Of the boys. They all went to
the news where Martin said the goats
were, and on the way Martin explain
ed that It was necessary to show the
kids some round discs, to coax them
to leave their mother. He said tina,
.shillings would do and the boys chang
ed their wages into shillings and hand
ed them to Martin, who entered The
stable with them and disappeared
When they became uneasy and askeu
one Of the stablemen where the goats
were, he told them that several othei
boys had been asking the same ques
dons
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12

aud also the smaller openings at each
side OF the front. The jacket fronts
are edged with silk and tied with
satin ribbon. the front being gathered
underneath. The ribbon ties are fas-
tened high In the back and tied low
In the front.
The little girl wears pretty shirred
plnafore dress Of brown cashmere.
trimmed with black velvet and ecru
lace.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12

A weight card is pretty idea for
the very new baby.
A card six by ten inches is decorated
across one corner with dainty spray
OF flowers done in water colors.
Below this there is table of ages
aud weights done in pen and ink, the
necessary blank space for filling IN
the record.
A bit Of ribbon is attached to the
top Of the card. SO that it may be hung
on the nursery wall
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12
Ribbon interviewer with Tlnsel,

Siiken niatesiag interviewer with tin.
sci is best cleaned with bread crumbs
and powdered blue, then shaken and
rubbed with clean cloth. tinsel OF
gold lace with IiquId ammonia.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12
LIMIT had aEEN REACHED.
Why Josiah Did Not Take Unto Him.
self Fourth Helpmate.

Many years ago Josiah H. set
tied on g farm in Connecticut near the
sound After the death Of his wife he
erected a square white marble tomb.
stone, on which was inscribed:
Amelia, wife of
Not long afterward he married
again. but his second wife did not
long survive, and to save expense he
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12
EVERY HOUSE HAS ASH PIT
To Prevent the Wind From Blowing
Live Goals Around.

Among the objects that invariably
attract the attention Of tourists in Dem
yer are the ash pits at every house.
These are made necessary by the
character Of the coal commonly used
for domestic purposes and by the high
winds that prevail. The ashes Of the
Ignite coal so extensively burned hold
the heat for an extraordinary length
Of time, remaining red-hot for many
hours, or if kept from the air, for days
after passing through the crate bars.
It is evident that II these red-hot ashes
are thrown out in back yards or vacant
lots the high winds that sweep across
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12
To Prevent Rustv Flrelrons.

Firelrons during the summer should
be rubbed over with q rag moistened
with vaseline and sweet oil. This viii
quite prevent rust.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12
FOR MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
TWO Pretty and Appropriate Garments
illustrated.

The long gown is Of dark blue and
white cashmere. The fan plating Of
blue silk fills the opening in the back
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12

TOT 1uT0 W1UE07
Borax and water make good wash
tor q sore mouth.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-12
By R. ARTHUR


0c0pyFigRt' 1875, by Joseph B. Bowlea.l
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-13

MIR. and Mrs hartman have gone
to Eagle to live this summer
Sam Doll left for his home at New
Castle Wednesday morning on No. 3.
Jake Borah is making preparations
to go on big hunt some time this
month.
H. D. Allen, travelling salesman,
was in town Tuesday doing some
business.
Casper Schumm has purchased A.
e. Messersmith' little place across
the track.
Ssmuel Doll came up from New
Doll ranch
Mrs. S. J. Melvin was among the
passengers on No. 3 Tuesday morning
for Glenwood.
Miss Mary A Clifton of Glenwood
is visiting Mrs. Frank Doll at her
beautiful ranch home.
DR.. Clark came up from Glenwood
Tuesday on No. to see about the re-
ported cases of scarlet fever.
The schools have all been closed this
week and the children seem quite
pleased to get little vacation.
Arthur Tandy, from Eagle. was in
town Sunday. we are under the i'm
preston. to see his young lady friend
Mrs. Raleigh Pope came up Satur-
day from Dotsero to visit her folks,
Mr. and Mrs. Thorp. on the Barth
ranch
Last Friday afternoon Ejuar and
Harold Norgaard went to Avon to at.
tend the dance. They returned home
Sunday.
Miss Hazel Machin, who has been
staying with Mrs Melvin, went over
to her Sweetwater home Sunday with
her brother
George A. Machin returned from
Denver Saturday morning where he
has been with Mr.. Eldred the past
several months.
L. C. Packard went TO Grand June.
tion Friday to have his eyes treated.
He has been unable to use one eye
for several weeks.
Ejnar Norgaard went to Avon Mon
day morning to get his team. He
came back Wednesday accompanied
by his brother, N. E. Norgaard.
Mrs. Wellington and two children
were down from Edwards between
trains last Friday, The children re-
ceived medical treatment from DR..
Conway.
Mrs. Wolf, mother of Miss Helen
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-13
FARMINGDALE

Mrs. YCung and Mrs. Earl Mallery
were visiting the scnool Monday.
Mrs Dave Thompson visited with
Mrs. J. H. Chase last Wednesday.
Mrs. Rohwer of Four Mile is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Tim Sievers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamp Edgerton were
visiting with Mrs. Mallery Wednes-
day.
Charles Vliet of Glenwood was a
business visitor at the plaster mill
Thursday.
Little Madgie Mallery, who was
sick the fore part ot the week, is
much better now.
Thursday Mrs. Mallery entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. V. A. Carlson and
daughter of Basalt.
Mrs. Dave Thompson on Sunday
entertained Mr.. Schmueser and fami
ly. Jesse had his camera with him
and took nun Der of pictures
1t sounds lifelike and pleasant to
hear the daily whistle of the plaster
and cement mill as it calls its men to
work. This mill is now grinding
rock and turning out plaster.
The Glenwood post., 1907-04-13

rived from Denver last Tuesday and
will be the guest of Mrs. Charles
Lumley for several weeks.
Harold Kracaw left on No. Tues
day night to visit his sister and aunt
in Wichita. Kansas, and returning
will visit his brother Raymond in
Denver for about one week
Charles Mayer returned Sunday
morning with two car loads of two.
year which he purchased in Ida
no. He stopped long enough in Salt
Lake to find out that it would be a
fine city to winter in. and decided to
consider it.
Mrs. John Welsh and Miss Salie
r. Welsh, our popular county super
intendent, moved Monday to their
ranch home three miles from VOL
cot. We regret to lose them from
Eagle and trust they will return next
winter.
Mis- Wilkinson and Mrs. Wiley
were visitors in Eagle Tuesday. Dr.
and Mrs Wiley are living in little
one rom cabin on their ranch. and
she declares are Snug as a bug in
rug. They will remain on the
ranch through the month of May
Mrs. Thomas Dice gave very
pretty party last Friday afternoon to
about twenty ladies. She entertained
them with nuts to crack in the form
of conundrums, Miss Mary Conger
winning the first prize and Mrs. A.
D . Mckenzie the BOBBY. At 80 an
elegant high tea was served in courses
which was not an exception to Mrs.
Dice's usual fine repasts. In all it
was splendid afternoon entertain
ment.
Mrs Andrew Christensen returned
Sunday night from her husband bed
side at Glenwood. MI Christensen
was operated on at the sanitarium
last Monday afternoon and although
the operation was very critical, be
has sufficiently improved that Mrs.
Christensen could return to eagle as
stated For some time he has been
suffering from rather alarming symp-
toms, but not even his closest friends
thought it would develop into appen
dioitis.