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The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
The Cover.

OF question for the average schoolgirl.
but with a little ingenuity on her part
M old one may be kept a thing of
beauty.
A ~serviceable case was recently ad-
mired that had once been of fine leath.
er, and though it looked worn and bat
tered, the case itself was still strong
ara good; so its unsightliness was
turned into beauty by an easily ar
ranged cover of embroidered olive
cashmere and moss-green plush, as
seen in the illustration. The ends
were decorated with silk cords tied
in bows, and similar cords, held in
place by large buttons and decorated
with plush balls, served as handles.
A more elaborate cover may be
made OF crochet work. but in planning
for this sort of cover it would be best
to have the knitting or crochet work
In cylinder form so that the roll will
simply slip within it, instead of at
tempting to form the crochet work to
mt the roll, and open at the side.
Or, like the crochet Illustration, the
center OF the case may be formed
from cardboard or any other stiff
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
Rover and the Children.

his big head a knowing shake, as much
as to say: II know quite we'll what to
do; and, what's more, I'm going to do
it," Then with another deep. re-
assuring "Bow-wow!" he plunged into
the sea and was soon swimming in
hot pursuit OF the Saucy Polly.
The children watched with breath
less interest as they saw the dog reach
the boat, seize it, and then turn and
began to swim quickly back to the
shore. How they cheered and encour
aged him; and when at last the boat
was laid safely at their feet. they
simply fell on his neck and Rugged
him, all needless of his dripping coat
and of the shower baths which he
shook owe them.
And this was not the only occasion
during that holiday in which Rover
proved himself a gallant escuer. One
day a little girl was playing on the
rocks when she suddenly slipped and
fell into deep water, and the brave
dog, almost before anyone had real.
lied the accident, swan to the child's
rescue and brought her safely to
shore, very little the worse for her
wetting.
And then, of course, Rover was
made more of than ever, and became
the spoiled pet OF all the children.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
THE FARM SHOP.
Place Where Small Repairing Can Be
Conveniently Done.

Every farm should have a repair
shop far enough away from the other
buildings to avoid unnecessary danger
in case of fire. The shop may be
small and cheap, but it should be fit
ted up with a forge, a chimney and a
solid work bench with a good steel
wise. heavy enough to hold a two-inch
shaft, and to hold it firmly. One CT
the most important tools is the wise.
A good heavy steel wise costs from
five to eight dollars and it is worth
every cent of what it costs. If you
get a good one you can never break 1t
or wear it out, but if you get a cheap
one it is an aggravation from the very
first time you use it. The same mag
be said of other tools. Whatever you
get, get good, urges The Farmer. If
you can only afford half a dozen bits,
get twist drills, because they will bore
either wood or iron, and they are ac-
curate as to size. Get other tools you
can, but get them good every time.
then use them carefully. Remember,
a buzz-saw is not intended to cut iron.
A good Jennings bit will bore a clean
hole until you it against a nail,
but it will bore decently after
wards. If you must work old stuff
with nails in it s twist drills to bore
with.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
Demand for Soft Silks.

How far away WI are from the old,
stiff silks that cracked and tore up
almost before they were made up!
The woman of to-day demands that
silks be soft. pliable and cling to the
figure so as to accentuate it's lines.
She will not for a moment consider
the use of stiff, %unwieldy fabrics.
This has resulted in the maufactura
of exquisite chiffon taffetas that drape
as softly as crepe. OF these latter
there is an abundance to choose from
this fall, as well as the supple, bril-
liant liberties, which are being daily
more used for the wonderful creations
of the Paris modiste.
Tussor, the softest of silk or silk
and wool. is almost always shown in
solid color, but sometimes appearing
in Pekin effects, with graduated
s~trir&s, which offer splendid oppor.
tunity for novel combinations OF
coiocg.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
ABOUT THE GLOVES
TO SAVE EXPENSE AND HAVE
NEAT APPEARANCE.
First "Fit' Has Much to Do with the
Life of These important Dress
Accessories-Proper Way
to Mend.

In the first place. the eft has a
good deaf to do with the life OF a
glove. and so, for this reason alone, it
viii be worth while paying extra for a
pair that will be fitted to the hands
rather than buying h~aphazard a cheap.
or pair.
Fat fingers can not be forced into
gloves cut for slender ones without
bursting at the second wearing.
A well-ftting glove will be perfectly
easy on the hand, yet show no wrinkle
anywhere, and to be too large is quite
as bad as being too small, for. while
the tighter glove will be no more apt
TO crack or split. the looser one will
become shabby sooner. b.
Having exercised care III selecting
gloves. the anne should be studied in
keeping them in good condition. The
well known glove mending sets are an
aid to this and a means of keeping all
the necessary articles together, for it
often happens that one might mend
gloves in less time than is consumed
NJ Az hSNtocGiN q ltlCo
A set of this kind includes threads
OF every wanted shade arranged in the
form of Il broad braid. a small pair OF
scissors, an emery and an enameled
darner. A small ball is attached to
n end of the darner, at the other is
an e~gg-shaped knob. This is used
when repairing rips in the fingers, the
ball being inserted to help in repairing
a hole. Cotton is always used for
mending gloves of kid Or of Isle
thread. but a silk glove member set
comes for silk gloves.
Needles are not included, but they
may be bought separately. For re-
pairing Isle thread or silk gloves any
ordinary sewing needle may be used.
but the kid ones will be mended
much neater il a special needle that
comes for the purpose is used.
From the eye half way downward
the needle differs in no way from
other sewing needles. but the point
half has three sides instead of being
round. This makes a smaller hole
than the round needle, and as the
thread employed is so very fine it
does not fill up the hole formed by the
round needle passing through. So it
is best to use the glove or fur needle.
They are about the same thing.
Rips in the seams of gloves are al
ways repaired on the right side, with
an ~oyerhanded stitch that is perfectly
simple. Surprising one does not pos
sess a darner, then it is better to in
sert a finger than to hold the glove
TO be mended in the hand. The seam
will be flatter and more flexible, while
repaired without such aid the result
is apt to be A Sotch.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
CANDLES FOR DINNER TABLE.
TalloW Dips viii Answer the Purpose
If Proparty Prepared.

2
Candles add SO much to the appear.
ance OF the dinner table that houses
Keepers should use them even more
generally than is now the custom.
Often the expense proves a draw
back, as these charming lights have a
way OF burning out very quickly.
When wax or prepared candles are
used the cost is undoubtedly an item
to be considered. The economical wo-
man, however. will not choose these
expensive varieties, but will buy in.
stead, tie ordinary tallow dips. These
II Kept In a cold place between meals
Will burn for three nights.
III these tallow dips are used in the
porcelain c~andleholders they not only
may be used longer, but none will
know whether they are of the finest or
poorest quality.
The first expense Of the patent can.
dies. while quite inconsiderable in it,
sell is. very soon. more than equalized
by the saving OF being able to use the
andie inside up to the tiniest tip. i
Candles of any kind should be kent
on the ice for at least "a hours before
being used. 1t will not only make them
burn longer, but more brilliantly.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
They Don't Do II.

We have all read that in South
America and Africa cocoanuts are Sc
cured by men who go into the forests
and throw stones at the monkeys in
the trees. The monkeys get mad and
pick the nuts and hurl them down.
We are now told that nothing of the
sort ever ccurs. The cocoanuts are
got by men climbing the trees and
the men may be in the forest for days
and not see a monkey. About the
only thing we can believe about the
monkey is that he is a great joker
when in his cage in the zoo, and that
If he can grab a boys straw hat that
boy is sur to go home bareheadea.
Ii there was any way that he could
hire out to a circus he'd be the star
performer of all.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
The Usefulness of the Hedgehog.

Persons who are inclined to a feel
ing of enmity toward these little ami
mails, the ~hedgehogs. should stop to
consider some of their characters
tics before condemning them to de-
struction. for in many ways they are
of great usefulness. Gardeners tell
Us that a hedgehog in the garden will
destroy all the ruinous insects that
make such ravages on the fresh young
vegetables, and the worms, slugs and
snails cannot live where the hedgehog
has full liberty. In the kitchen and
cellar the little animal is also of great
benefit, as he keeps them clear of
black beetles and many other annoy
ing insects that are a menace to the
good ~housekeeper.
So stay your hand before injuring
the harmless little animal that may
be of value to you.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
SOME FALL HAT INT
Notifications of the Mushroom Sty.e
Are to Come.

The blizzard of mushrooms has just
about spent Its force and the storm
is bound to subside. The craze was
more than a rage, it was . c.ntagion
few escaped. For a TIM everybody
found the mushroom style of eat tug
ging at their heartstrinss or desire,
and in consequence it found ~ way
into great popularity.
A distinctive style SO extremely pop.
ular as the mushroom. however, al
ways leaves hosts of notifications
that finger long and ofttimes outwit
their predecessors in beauty and
favor.
Among the newest things shown in
trimmings for the winter hats are ap-
pIications of seaweeds and periwinkles.
This is not a marine suggestion, but
real pieces of hat decoration that ara
being exhibited for madam's consider.
alton,
The new mushroom sailor is not an
improvement on the old style sailCr;
instead. II reminds one Of something
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
ROVER TO rHE RESCUE.
He Brought the Truant Boat Back
to the Shore.

Z EM TfH .&E N
The children with their big New
~foundiand dog. Rover, lost no time in
starting for the sands, the morning
after their arrival at the seaside. This
was Royer's first visit to the sea; and,
to judge by the way he bounded along
he evidently mea to enjoy himself
quite as much as the children did.
What fun they had. building and dig
glng and raving on the sand! Then
there was the new boat, the Saucy
Polly. to sail, and this was u source OF
great excitement. And very pretty in.
deed she looked, riding the waves so
gracefully, as Harold and Jack in turn,
keeping the tow-string well in hand,
guided her along the coast.
The morning passed all too soon, and
1t was narly time to go home to din
ner, and Harold was drawing the little
yacht slowly inland once more. when
suddenly the string snapped, and, be.
fore he could realize what had hap
penei q big wave and a strong breeze
had carried the Saucy Polly far be-
yond reach.
"Oh, Harold" cried Jack. cts gone,
our dear little boat! Whatever shah
we do?"
"Bow-wow!' said Rover, and he gave
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04

A More Elaborate Cover.

foundation. embroidered In some con
ventional design, with ends of crochet.
Silk cord and plush balls may be used
to finish this cover. or a heavy cord
may be chained from the zephyr to
match the crochet work, and tassels
may be made of the zephyr in the
same or in contrasting colors.
Plain linen cover MAJ also be used.
says the Chicago Daily News, and
they will be even more durable than
those illustrated. Linen cords and tas-
sells should be used for decoration,
with some simple embroidery design
in colored working cotton.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
Corn Relish,

Materials-Two dozen ears of corn,
six large white onions, one large, firm
head of cabbage, six small red pep.
pers. six large sweet peppers, one cup
sugar, two quarts vinegar. one-quarter
cup salt, two heaping tablespoonfuis
ground mustard, two tablespoonfuls
celery seed.
Way of Preparing-Take a sharp
knife and, after husking. shave the
corn from the cobs. Chop your cab
bage, onions and peppers. Mix your
mustard with one pint of your vine.
gar and mix all of tie other ingredi.
ents. Then place the latter mixture
of all the ingredients into a kettle and
boil them 20 minutes, stirring all the
time. Now add your mustard and
vinegar mixture. bring to the boiling
point once more, place in bottles and
seal while hot. This relish is a fine
accompaniment of cold meats.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
The other two did likewise.
And ! saw the three no ore
Los Angeles Herald.
Well Named Smoky City.

Pittsburg, the second city in size
in Pennsylvania, which was named in
honor of the prime minister of Eng
land. after Fort Duquesne, built on
spot by the French. had been captured
by the English In 175S, derived the
name of Smoky City from the Inn
mense consumption of soft coal, due
to the great iron and steel industries
centered there. 1t is told in the old
days that a traveller to the west when
he passed through Pittsburg, sup
posed that he HAD gone through a long
tunnel in the Alleghenies. There was
much relief from the smoky condi-
tions for a period when natural gas
was used in the city furnaces. but the
lack of supply In SO great abundance
of its use in place Of soft coal led to
a return to former conditions. and
now the name Smoky City adheres
more firmly than ever to the place.
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finished with a ROY OF pins. The tiny
dolrs-house chair makes a novel
watchstand. The watch hangs on the
little hook at the top of the chair
back, and the seat is stuffed for a PIN
cushion. The small brocade box might
serve to contain a watch or any small
piece of jewelry. 1t is daintily padded
and lined with silk. a landscape design
being shown in the space at the top,
gilt tapestry braid is used about the
edges and to outline the panels.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
DAIRY DOTS AND DAsHss.

The man that owns a hand sonar.
ator can feed warm skimmilk to his
stock.
The average persons idea Of clean
illness corresponds with EVERYDAY
conditions and conveniences.
A COW so MIXED that she does not
enjoy the operation will soon retire
from the business of giving milk.
Generally the failure to make dairy
ing pay is due more to inefficient man
agment than to poor cows.
In purchasing a cow for butter and
milk do not be carried away by the
breeding of the animal. but see that
she has individual merit.
A gallon Of 80 per cent. cream
weighs about eight pounds and five
ounces. If it weighs less than that, it
will surely test less than 80 per cent.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
Dark Fruit Cake.

Two eggs, one cup of sugar, one-halt
cup molasses. one-half cup butter, one.
half cup milk. One-half teaspoon of
soda. m cup CT black coffee Tor good
without), one-fourth pound of r~aisins.
one-fourth pound of c%urrants, one
fourth pound OF citron. one teaspoon
Of all kinds of spices. two and one-half
cups OF flour. Make one loaf. Bake
two hours in moderate oven. I mix
the soda, flour lsifted) together and
then roll the fruit in it to prevent
falling at the bottom, pinch of salt.
Large ones should be chopped.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
Needs Care. Not Rest.

Because large crops may be grown
in the semi-arid sections by giving
the land an occasional rest from crop
while it is being intensiyely cultivated,
some writer's who are not a~gricultur-
lists have turned out a lot of nonsense
about the necessity of giving land a
rest. Land in the humid sections OF
the country needs no rest; on the
other hand it needs more work, more
tillage. more manure and more sen.
sible treatment and this viii lead tc
more work In harvesting the crop.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04

MODEL IN CREPE DE CHINE.
Much Betucked Frock Is One of the
Recent Gowns Seen.

Despite the long run it has had.
crepe de chine is still immensely pop
ular, its soft c~lingyness is SO well
adapted for fine tucking. The model
is a charming example of a much be-
tucked frock in s~ilver-gray crepe de
chine. The embroidery on stole
fronts, collar and shoulder pieces is
done in silver thread, and there is a
piping of black velvet at neck and
arm finish. The guimpe is dotted gray
silk mousseline. The finishing touch
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
TO UTILIZE BITS OF SOAP.
1t 70 Lxtravagant to Throw Away the
Odds and Ends.

@~N'osdSdHS 10 nroW away the
Odds and Ends.
Soap left over from the toilet. the
laundry and the kitchen Is usually
considered so much waste. 1t is
thrown out, though probably most
housewives have misgivings as to the
extravaganza OF not using the last
scrap of an expensive or good a
But every small piece of soap should
be saved. No matter to what tiny d.
mansions it has been reduced it Will
help to clean the bathtub and the sta.
tIonary washStand. This may be ac-
complished by means of O substantial
cotton or wooden bag, which should be
about a foot square and made with a
drawing string. Into it Is dropped
from time to time the bits of soap
collected from the bedrooms, the bath
room, the laundry and the kitchen.
The bag is closely drawn at the mouth
and the string wound about the top
and then tightly tied. When this bag
is dipped into water the contents give
forth plenty of suds, and the whole
may be used as a cleaning cloth to
scrub the batftub and marble bowl.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
"a" Swings the Bucket.

Bore holes for legs so they will stand
well apart at the bottom, IA is a bail
for holding milk pail and is made from
tooth of an old rake. 1t is bolted on
just far enough away from stool SO the
pail will not strike when swinging
either way. When COY goes to step.
says the Missouri Valley Farmer, just
swing pail out of the way and save
the milk and your temper.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
Willing to Oblige.

Il am tired of these predictions and
promises of a great epochal change in
favor of the people," murmured the
fair girl with social theories for her
latest fad. Il want to e the great So
cial cataclysm act"
Il haven't heard much about it."
said her practical young man. doubt
fully, but" Frightening up. IF it's
booked in vaudeville here this season,
I'll take YOU"
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
Currant Cakes.

The following is adapted from a
Greek recipe: One pound flour, one
half pound butter, three-fourths pound
sugar, four eggs. one-half pound cur-
rants, well washed and dredged, one
half lemon, grated rind and juice, one
teaspoon cinnamon, drop from a spoon
OH well buttered paper, lining a bak-
ing pan. Bake quickly.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
White Wallpaper.

All white watered paper for walla
has proved to be the relief sought by
women of fastidious taste from the
over1owed cretonne papers that be-
come SO exceedingly tiresome to the
y g and nerves. The effect of a
room of which the walls are papered
in white and furnished with cretonneS
of a choice character, is charming.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
wELL.PLANNED COW STALL.
Features Which viii Add to the Com
fort of the Animal.

do not like stanchions Of any kind.
I think they destroy the naturalness of
the cows and they trouble each other
a great deal, besides often treading
upon each other.
The only point in favor Of stanch-
ions is that they take W less room.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
Pineapple Tapioca.

Soak one cup tapioca, drain of
water, and add juice two lemons ad
one-half cup of water; also add one
half pound shredded pineapple and its
juice, and one and one-half cups
sugar. Cook. slowly until almost
clear; stir carefully; put into this
whites of three eggs well beaten.
Serve ice cold with whipped cream.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
Washable Cravats.

A crayat of lawn which is to be
worn with an embroidered linen collar
and which can be washed every week.
may be embroidered in three narrow
scallops, forming d rounded end. A
stripe of shadow embroidery in color
is above this and above the stripes Is
a fieur-de-lis in white. They are easy
to make and are considered chic.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
The BretelIe skirt.

The bretelle skirt, with its group of
tucks at the bottom. is a very desir-
able skirt TO add to ones wardrobe.
This skirt is cut in five cores. and
is slightly full at the waist, fasten-
ing in the back.
A skirt of this sort may be worn
with any lingerie waist, one, perhaps,
which is partially worn, and could not
be permissible without the bretelles.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
Hickory Nut Pie.

Mix thoroughly one cup of sugar,
one-half cup of bread crumbs, two.
thirds cup of hickory nut kernels and
one tablespoon of -four. Fill pastry.
cover with sweet milk; drop a few
chunks of butter over the top and
bake.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
coNUNDRUMs.

When is tapestry like fowls?
When it is Gobelin.
When are wines like guns?
When barreled.
Why are the clouds like sponges?
They both hold water.
When are a nan end a crab alike?
When ssdevsled."
What part of a mans attire is like
Uorn-out hoe? A darned sock.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
70 Avoid ,nsipid Effect In Gown,

With the peachcolored ribbons thai
are used for sashes and girdles now a
touch Of gray Of the palest shade
saves the toilet from the hopeless ei-
feet that is the ruin OF many q pretty
frock. A touch OF black IL often bet.
ter than the gray. The palest shade
Of gray is employed
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
Chestnut Salad.

For a dainty salad slice thin a dozen
or two Italian chestnuts that have
been bleached and cooked tender, and
mix them with preserved cherries that
have been cut in two . Dress with oil,
lemon juice, salt and paprika, and
serve in white lettuce leaves.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
Music-RoLL COVER.
How the Shabby Leather Case Can Be
Given New Lease Of Life.

The pretty music roll. which seems
SO fresh and dainty at the beginning
OF a term of lessons, soon takes on a
certain shabby look il it be carried
daily. A e roll every time the old one
n begins to show signs of wear, is out
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04
The Smile Busted.

Teacher-Freddy, you must not
laugh out loud like that in the school
room.
Freddy didn't mean to do it. 1
was smiling when all Of 9 sudden the
smile busted.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-10-04

Irish lace, also the variety known as
baby Irish lace is not as popular this
season as in the last few years. It
has been replaced by a loose Melted
filet lace Of heavy fiat texture.
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To Freshen Ham.

If intended for breakfast soak over
night In sweet milk, or II for luncheon
put in milk right after breakfast. Be.
fore frying or broiling pat lightly with
clean cloth.
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ANTI.SPlLL MILK STOOL,
A Continuance Which May Prove Of
Value to Some Mixer.

"B" is made of lumber 1x10 inches
and 16 inches long, with a piece of 2x4
for legs to go through nailed on the
under side, the back piece going cross.
ways and the front one lengthways.
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WOULD MAKE PRETTY GIFTS.
Three Small Articles Designed for the
Essssing Table.

Either of tae three little articles pic
tured on this page would be an addi-
tion to the dressing table. and in the