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The Washington bee., 1907-12-14
GETTING RID OF MILDEw.
Stain Is Hard 10 Remove, Bat IL Can
Be Done.

MiIdew is z stain caused by linen
being put away damp, either from the
body or after washing. II is true
mold. and. like al plants requires
warmth and moisture for its growth.
When this necessary moisture is fur
nished by any cloth in warm place
the mildew grows upon the fibers. 1t
is q most difficult stain TO remove
and requires great patience
Stretch the stained part over a hard,
firm surface and rub OF as much as
will come with q piece Of soft, dry
rag. Rub in a little salt and try if the
juice of a lemon viii take it out.
The best way s 20 wet the stains
thoroughly. rub them over with plenty
Of soap ami theC scIape chalk on the
place; put the article N the sun and
keep it sprinkled with water; renew
the soap ana tie chalk and the wetting
from time to tine anj the stain will
come out; rinse well
The sunlight kills the plant and
bleaches the fbeTs. Bleaching power
or javelle water may be tried in cases
Of advanced growth, but success can
not be assured. Eandkerchiefs are es-
pecially liable 10 mildew.
Old mildew stains may be removed
by rubbing yellow soap on both sides
and afterWard laying on very thick
starch which has been dampened; rub
ir well and expose TO light and air.
If this does not prove effectual, boil
ing in water to which a little chloride
of lime has been added may be resort
ed TO, but il must be borne in mind
that this has a weakening effect or
/ the material
MildeW stains On linen yield to flow
| ers of sulphur; sprinkle on thickly
| This is a certain cure for mildew fungi
The Washington bee., 1907-12-14
BANGOR Plum Pudding.

One cup suet, chopped. or two-thirds
of a cup of butter. one cup molas-
ses, one cup milk, one cup raisins
(seeded and chOpped), one-half cup
currants, four cups flour. one tea
spoonful cinnamon, one teaspoonful
nutmeg, one-half teasp0Onful cloves.
Steam three hours Do not lift cover
first hour Ny family is small, so usu
ally make this in pound size baking
powdered cans, using one when made,
and the rest will keep until wanted.
when l just have to beat it up.
Sauce One cup sugar creamed,
with one-half cup of butter Pour
over it a cup of boiling water When
ready to serve pour over well-beateu
egg and add favOring to taste.
The Washington bee., 1907-12-14
10 Sew with Double Thread.

Here is a simple way TO straighteh
out knots when sewing with double
thread. Cut a length OF thread from
the spool, double it, twist the Two
cut ends together and thread them
through the eye of the needle. Pass
the needle point first through us
loop of the doubled thread, forming >
tiny knot at the eye OF the needle.I
This serves to keep the threao
straight and is fat enough to pass
easily through the finest fabric. "lh
this arrangement one can work oul'Oh
holes and do any work requiring
doubled thread with never a Eno'y
ppob1a-
The Washington bee., 1907-12-14
Helintraua 0niot-t-~

snces or pam OF Duttered bread: may
be powdered and stirred with mayon-
naise to make a filling; mixed with
cream cheese and spread between
crackers or slices of thin buttered
bread, or blend q cream cheese with
two or three tablespOOnfuls OF current
jelly and spread a round cut from a
long French loaf Spread a second
round with butter and chopped nuts
and press together Pistache nuts may
be used in place Of the peanuts IL pre-
ferred for extra occasions.
The Washington bee., 1907-12-14
Jeff Davis Pie.

This recipe makes two pies: Butter,
one-half cup: sugar. one cup; eggs,
three yolks; -four, two heaping table
spoonful each Of cinnamon, cloves and
allspice. Cook this until thick, stirring
constantly; let cool, bake crusts, and
then put the filling in; make a mer-
ingue of the three whites of egg. and
brown in the oven
The Washington bee., 1907-12-14
STUFFED LEAVES OF CABBAGE.
Change from Ordinary Methods Of
Preparing the Dish.

Select a large white head Of cab
bage; core il and pour boiling water
in center 10 cover it. Take one pound
Of chopped meat, one onion fried
brown, one-half cupful OF rice which
was previously soaked for one hour;
season to taste and mix well. Taks
one leaf az a time from the head
and cut of the thickness in center 50
as not 20 break when rolling Take
a small handful of the above mixture
and roll tightly in the leaf. Pack II
q layer in kettle, cover with warm va
ter and boil one hour. Take ore
quart tomatoes. boil and strain. add
butter, salt, pepper and thicken IL
Let il come 10 a boil and pour over
the cabbage. Serve with mashed %
tatoes.
The Washington bee., 1907-12-14
Rachelors Fry

Place the oysters fat and smooth in
a frying basket and dip for half mo-
ment in boiling water deep enough to
cover them; lift the basket out, dip for
a moment in cold water and then lay
the oysters smooth between a folded
napkin TO dry. Sprinkle them with
pepper, salt, a little grated nutmeg
and a squeeze OF lemon juice, and let
them dry for an hour or so. When
ready 10 use dip them in a thin bat
ter and fry in hot olive oil. a few at
a time Serve on hot plates
The Washington bee., 1907-12-14

natural wood could BE- used If more
convenient The curtains should be Of
pink chambray o. pink denim under
white muslin. and II viii add 10 the.
beauty Of the room i the counterpart
is made IN the same way. 4 sage-greeH|
carpet harmOniZes exceedingly vel.
with this scheme OF color and gives
what one may call z pastel effect 70
the room.
The Washington bee., 1907-12-14
Peanut Sandwiches

There are several ways Of making
peanut sandwiches. They may be
ground or chopped fine, well sprinkled
with salt, moistened with a few drops
e Give oil and snFead betwe@- -
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-11-28

bia for number Of years and Mr.. m
gram occupied the pulpit at the Chris
tian church The Abba friends VIII
extend congratulations to tho coming
bride
Mrs. Nellie Strong, who has been
visiting at the home Of her sister, Mrs.
Ed Mahoney, left today for her home
at Rockford, III.
Mrs Mollie Wilson Was taken to
the asylum at Mt. Pleasant today. This
IS the third time she has been taken
to that institution. She and her hus-
band, H G.. Wilson, do no get along at
al, together, and at the last term OF
court she brought an action endeayor-
Ing to get the courts to give her her
freedom from the custody Of her hls
band while she was out from THO asy :
lum on parole. An action for divorce
brought by Mrs. Wilson ts also onshle
and in it cruelty is charged. Thssac-
ton in the latter case wRs taken on an
order from the board Of control. This
attorneys on each side OF tho case SUD
lnitted the case to the board and ac-
| ton of today was agreed upon.
J. c. Johnson OF Unionville, Mo- IL
in the city this week. a gNest at tins
home of his broher in-law. J. q. Dunn.
n. P. Iattimer of Centerytlle has
been in Abba today looking after his
business interests hera.
James Paulos, the Greek who. con-
ducts the candy kitchen on the south
side of the square. received word to-
dav Of the death of an uncle. The
gentleman was a resident of ChicaGa
| but he was stricken with tuberculosis
and started west. Before he reached
the home of relatives at Des Moinea
! he was dead ~
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-11-28
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Fiftieth Anniversary of Abba Church
Obssrved-A Bid Dinner is
Served

Albia-Tha congregation of the
United Presbyterian church have had
one Of the best times In the fifty years
that such an organization has been
fighting for the good In Monroe coun-
ty. Today was the fiftieth anniversary
of the rounding of the church in Abba
ard many cf the early members were
present to take part In the exercises.
The exercises We're held In the church
that was built many years ago and
beneath whose roof 80 many souls
have been led to see the better way,
A dinner was served in the basement
Of the Methodist church and all day
the program lasted and there was
regular 1ollification and love feast.
Mrs. Elizabeth James Dies.
Mrs. Elizabeth James died at her
home In Eynes in the east part OF
Monroe county this morning. The fu-
neral Is to be held tomorrow and tho
remains will be taken to What Cneef
for interment.
Death Of Mrs. Peppers.
The remains Of Mrs. Nellie Peppers,
who died at her home in Bellegrade,
Neb., yesterday were brought to Al
hia on No s today but the time for
| the funeral has not been settled as the
( family are awaiting news of son VINO
| is in san Fra ncisco. The young lady
was the daughter of Jerry Van Schoi-
tracted and blood poisoning developed
Fer time she grew better and hope
was entertained that she would re-
cover. Her health improved to sucf
an extent that she was able to leaVf
her home and go to the office OF heI
! husba nd and the last word the rela'
| tives had from her was that she was
improving. Then came the sad ne"'
Of her death and the arrival OF her re-
mains today.
Ed Clarke Dead.
Fd Clarke. who was resident
| Avery. and who went from that plac'
to Keoiiuk, where he entered the nos
| pitai for the purpose of having an op
GRAFTON performed for cancer or IN
stomach died in Keokuk and the re
mains were brought to Avery tooaE
Mr.. Clark was We'll known among tn
miners Of the district and was a mos
capable man.
Other Abba News.
Abba relatives have received INV
| tations to attend the wedding OF Mis-
Reba Ingram and j. J. Ray, the cere
mony to occur at the home or IN
| BRIDES parents. Mr.. and Mrs. lngrln
i a Perry. on the evening OF Novembe
,l2s. The family were residents OF AL
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-11-28
MouLToN's htAsaksoiviNn.
Union Services at Presbyteris
church-Rev. Measan TO Give
thn Addr0ns =

tho Address.
Moulton.-The Thanksgiving ser
vices will be held at the Presbyterian
church. The address will be made by
Rev. Meagan of the Baptist church
The ladies of the Christian church
will give their annual chicken pie din
ner and supper next Thursday.
Two deaths occurred near Dean last
Friday. Miss Elizabeth Shook died
at the age Of 60 years with consump-
ton. Mrs VIM. Rash succumbed ta
heart failure. The funerals were heid
SUNDAY and interment took place al
the Hilltown cemetery =
Ralph Hopkins and DR.. W. +. Ware
left Tuesday evening for Boonvailc.
Texas. Dr. Ware went on sight see-
ing. trip. while Mr. Hopkins expects to
locate there.
David Wolf is here from Warsaw,
ILL.,, for few days visit with rela-
tives 4
Mr.. and Mrs. A ]. Bucklow havs
gone to Kansas City. where he Will
accept a position on the Wabash as
passenger conductor.
Mrs. A Bacon OF Kirksville, Mo-,
spent Sunday and Monday as guests
of Mrs A. .Bucklow.
The members OF the Order OF the
Eastern Star at Moulton put on degrees
work at Centerville Tuesday night
Harry Redburn and family have
moved to Midland. S. D.
| w F. Garrett was legal business
visitor in Centarvlle Monday
James r. Barley spent a few days
at home the first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Charleg Sharon re-
turned Tuesday from visit in Mobsr-
4 lv Mo.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-11-28

world, not only In the eyes of our con-
ternporaries, but In the history we are
making for our children and our chill
Sren's children.
I salute the old age OF Senator ALL
son, now that Gladstone is no more
the most honored name In the politics
Of our times When the hour OF his
retireme comes would have him go
like Gladstone took his leave of his as
sociatss, saying with uplifted hand,
God bless you alI' as passing through
the throng he made the triumphal
journey from Westminster to HaWar-
den to wait there among his books ana
trees with patient spirit for the APP
pointed summons to the cremation
and the life everlasting
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-04
How to DO II.


F. Augustus Heinze, in the course
Of a dinner, on board his yacht Revo.
luton, said Of certain mooted min
ing reform:
"oh, yes, 1t would be good thing
II 1t could be done, but there is no
possible way to do it. Ask these re-
formers how they are going to put
their ideas in operation, and they give
you answers that are about as prac-
tical as the little boys method of
catching the mule.
"There was once, you know, mule
in a large field that refused to be
caught by its owner. Round and
round the field the mule galloped.,
The owner tore along behind, red and
angry, swinging halter in his hand
and swearing passionately. The mule
would let him draw near, almost near
enough to throw the halter over Its
head; then 1t would kick up its legs
merrily and run away like the wind.
A boy, his face wreathed in smiles.
watched the unequal chase for an
hour or SO. Then he entered the field
and said:
"tI'll tell you how to catch that
mule, mister. If you give me a nickel
"'sAll right painted the man; here's
your nickel. Now tell me-
Get behind that thick hedge over
there said the boy. and make a
noise like a carrot Washington
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-04

There is no better way to preserve
apples for long keeping III an ordl--
nary house cellar THAI to pack them
In oats. Choose none but tho perfect
fruit of-your choicest varieties See
that each apple is sound clear through.
Put a layer of oats in clean bar
rel and on this a single layer Of ap-
pies, SO laid in that they hardly touch
one another. Add another layer Of
oats, then apples again and continue
until the barrelsis full when 1t can be
headed up. Barrels packed in this
way should be left In the barn or in
some tight outbuildlng until the ap-
proach Of winter weather. 1t will take
a low temperature to injure them.
When there is danger of their freezing
move the barrels into the cellar and
leave them until wanted.
The secret of their keeping is that
the oats absorb any excess OF moisture
and keep the apples in an even tem-
perature. Even If one apple should
rot 1t would not affect its nearest
neighbor. When the apples are taken
out for use the oats can DO fed to
poultry or other stock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-04

Inventive genius seldom achieves sue
cess at the first attempt. A half
grown boy in Pennsylvania, who had
devoted his leisure hours for many
months to the making of milking
machine Of his own deyising, at last
completed 1t to his satisfaction, and re-
solved to make trial of it. Without
saying word to any one, he carried
his machine down from the attic, where
The had wrought patiently day after
day to bring it to perfection, and took
It out to the barn-yard, where old Cher
ry, the family COW. stood placidly
chewing her cud, with her big, lusty
calf playing round her.
. A few minutes later his mother saw
him trying to re-enter the house un-
seen. He was covered with dirt from
head to foot, and in a state Of demora-
lization generally. In his hand he was
carrying something that looked like
the wreck of toy battleshlp.
For mercy's sake, JUDI" she ex-
claimed, what have, you been doing3,
1--WE been trying my milking-machine
on the cow" he said
"Your milking machine! Good land /
Did the COW do all that to you?"
no. answered Jud. "Old Cherry
would have stood for 1t all right. It
was the calf that-er- kind o, seemed
to object to the machine"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-04

The Wisconsin State Experiment
Station tested the effect Of salt on
cattle and other domestic animals. Dry
COWS, Doctor Babcock, of that station.
found, required about three-sourths Of
an ounce of salt daily for maintaining
their best condition, and COW giving
milk requires a great deal more salt
than one that is not producing milk.
and it is estimated that such COW
should have, In addition to the amount
OF chlorine in her ration, about one
ounce of salt per day, while very
heavy mixer may need still more,
The function of salt in the animal
economy is not fully known, but 1t is
accepted that 1t aids in facilitating the
albuminoids of the food In passing
from the digestive canal into the blood.
Salt also Increases circulation Of the
juices In the body aAd stimulates the
animal to greater activity. Thus a
horse at hard labor requires more salt
than one not at work, and for the same
reason COW producing large
amount Of milk requires more salt than
one that is dry.
The amount of salt required by an
animal also depends to some extent up
on the character of the food consumed.
Such foods as potatoes, root crops and
small grains are rich in potassium
salts, which increase the secretion of
sodium salts Common SALTY in the
urine, and hence the necessity Of sup
plying more salt when foods of that
kind are used to large extent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-04
Good Food for tho chickens.

The poultry department Of the Con-
necticut Agricultural College, managed
by Professor @. K. Graham, finds a
very successful soft food Is made IN
OF IS per cent cornmeal, 80 per cent
ground oats, including bulls, rs per
cent low-grade -four, and The balance
OF bran. 1t Is mixed with ckim milk
to soft dough and fed as much as
VIII be eaten up quickly. When skim
milk cannot be had, beef scraps and
water are used, but with less salts
factory results. To get good grade
OF oat feed, Professor Graham finds 1t
desirable to buy whole oats and take
them to the mill to- be ground, thus
avoiding the excess of bulls which are
found In most Of the boughten feeds.
Regularity In feeding, he finds, more
important than commonly believed.
Birds. like people, he finds, soon learn
to look for meals at certain hours, and
thrive better If fed at the regular time.
This food is of special value in finish
Ing chickens for market, causing them
to put on very fine quality of texture
of flesh desirable for the choice prl-
vate trade. Where the result Ia merely
to produce most weight without regard
to texture, he considers 1t doubtful
whether any grain will give result
equal to whole corn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-04
BEES THRIVE IN WASHINGTON.
Busy Little Insects Bring I'm Good!
Revenue Ench Yenr

u . ( Ial
Busy Little Insects Bring in Goodly
Revenue Each Year.
Charles w. Sager, the bee king Of
central Washington, has succeeded In
making a record in his apiary that will
attract the attention of. all those inter
ested in honey-making, says the Seattle
Times. AT his ranch near Belma, Sa.
ger has upward of 100000 bees
Speaking of his experience in bee cul.
ture in this locality recently, he had the
following to say:
when came to this country four
years ago the few people here who had
bees told me two supers to q colony
! would be all any would gather. That
year l lost much because was not
prepared with supers and the bees had
no room to store what they could gath
er. In 1905 l had ninety colonies in
the spring. During the season they
produced $3.50 pounds Of honey, $50
pounds extracted honey and 6,6O0
pounds comb honey, an average Of nine
ty and a}half pounds to the colony.
The best colony produced 1906
pounds. The lowest gathered flfty-si1
pounds. In 1905 they did somewhat
better. I began the season with eighty.
six colonies. from which 1 took S,S6s
pounds, or 103 pounds to the colony
The gathering this year will be only
about halfn crop. This condition, how
ever, seems to be general.
I'm a good year the bees can gather
honey quickly and consequently 1t is
very clear Comb honey usually whole
sales for 1917 cents pound, and the
extracted product for 8 1-3 cents. at
this price the colony making 1876 pounds
would produce $3.50 worth of honey.
The principal advantage Of extract
Ing the honey is that 1t leaves the comb
ready for the bees to refill, thus saw
Ing the time required to build new
combs. Also the freight on extracted
honey is only about half what 1t is on
comb honey. Bee authorities contend
that bees will produce one and half
pounds Of extracted honey to one Of
comb honey. Alfalfa makes the clear
est and very best honey. Each variety
Of bloom makes different colored and
favored honey.
This country Is much better than
the average for honey because of the
great quantity Of alfalfa raised. How
ever, the ranchers are cutting their
grass so soon after the bloom arrives
that the bees do not have the opportun-
lty they could If 1t were left standing
few weeks longer.
During the working season the aver.
age life of working bee is forty-two
days. sixty-three days from the egg to
the grave. A good queen will lay from
1000 to 5000 eggs in day. / like to
have about 10000 bees to the colony
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-04
Profits ON Young Animals.

1t Is q loss to keep an animal four
years If it can be gotten into market
when years old, for the years time
saved means labor and food, as well
as interest on capital invested. With
the use Of such beef producing breeds
ar the Shorthorns, Herefords, Angus
and Galloways, an average of 1000
pounds per animal has been obtained
In four years. while 3-year-olds have
reached 1900 pounds, and 2-year-olds
1920 pounds, the daily increase being
over two pounds for the yearlings up
to 2 years old, and from one and one
half pounds to one and three fourths
pounds for older animals. THE live
weights only are given, but animals
have dressed 6e1a per cent when in
prime condition.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-04
TO MY OLD UMBRELLA.
! honor you, my dear old friend,
For valued fayors without and

q honor you, my dear old friend,
For valued fayors, without end.
Through sunny days and stormy weather,
We've wandered, arm in arm, together
In times of drought and times of wet
Since the glad hour when first we met.
Z Your faded garments-old and worn
Give evidence of hardships borne.
Your strength has been severely taxed;
You're all unstrung, unnerved, relaxed
You've now become so old and thin,
You show the ribs beneath your skin,
You're worse, of late, whene'er IL rains
I'm sure you feel rheumatic pains.
Your joints are stiff your members shake
And tremble, at each move you make.
Your powers are surely on the wane;
An ordinary hurricane &
Or slight touch of cyclone
Would scatter each remaining bone!
You're warped and tattered, declare,
And looking much the worse for wear;
Your coat shows countless holes and
scars,
As II you'd passed through many wars
Farewell Your life has been too hard |!
You have my sympathies, old pard!
Forget your ugly gaps and seams,
And lay you down to pleasant dreams,
Peace to your bones May no rude pest
Encroach upon your place Of rest
No searching sun disturb your shade,
No drenching storm your peace invade.
Detroit Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1907-12-04

some singly and some In crowds, and
they wouldn't leave us till we gave
them money, and the more we gave
money the more came, and we couldn't
get clear of them. And Terence got so
angry, because whenever he tried to
speak to me they Interrupted him.
Well! knew he would never get
anything done In that crowd, SO l
emothered' myself again and said 1
was tired, and wanted to drive home
after all. He looked awfully pleased
ut that. SO we hailed one of those car
riage things, and after we had fought
our way through all the drivers we
hadn't hailed we climbed in and drove
of In peace.
Terence heayed great sigh of re-
lief, and sat quite silent. SO as not
to put him off by any ill-adylsed re-
mark, and ina few minutes he pulled
himself together, and took hold of my
hand Il had left 1t lying near him in
case he wanted it,, and he began:
"Aiiss Cleveland, may
AIu tueu TIC urIVer turned round
on his seat and pointed out Capri to
us
Well! of course. Terence took his
hand away very quickly, and pretend
ed he had been pulling up the cover,
and got very red; and smiled sweet
~ and thanked the driver.
But that stupid Italian had no tact /;
he Just let his horse drive itself, and
sat sideways, looking at US and telling
us stupid stories about the places we
passed. OF course, 1t wasn't for me to
tell him to look the other way and
not interrupt us, and Terence Just sat
still, mutterlng sort Of Greek words to
himself. However, we were i nearly
home, and felt something must be
done, and saw should have to do
1t, so said the others would laugh at
us If they found out that we had driv-
en- home, after all. and that us we
were near the hotel we had better get
out and walk the rest Of the way.
Terence Frightened up wonderfully
at that, and we stopped the carriage