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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
SMALL THING HE FORGOT.
May Have Accounted for His Proposal
Being Turned Down.

Senator Beveridge described, at q
dinner, an absent=minded farmer. .
The man was so absent minded, "
he said, that he couldn't open his
mouth without making an arrant ass
of himself.
Once he courted a young woman.
His suit looked promising for time.
Then, with a sorrowful visage, he
ceased his courtship.
"'Yet she seemed infatuated with
you, Jabez,' said I, one day when he
came to me for sympathy.
She were, too Jabez agreed.
Well, what could have been the
trouble?'
Dunno said he. He filled his
pipe. Dunno; but when l perposed,
she turned me down cold
Perhaps your proposal wasn't ard
ent enough suggested
"'oh, it was fiery said Jabez. Hot
as pepper. 1 told her she was the
only woman I'd ever loved, ever
looked at, ever thought of, or
But, said /, you forgot, then, you
were Widower'
Jingo,' said Jabez, so did,"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
For Rough irons,

Often the irons will become either
rough or rusty and it is most annoy
ing to try to iron with them. To a
fiat board nail a long strip of sand
paper and use this for smoothing the
irons on, if you find that the bees
wax does not accomplish this. If the
sandpaper is not convenient, sprinkle
little salt on folded newspaper and
rub the irons on this. Then wipe
them with cloth and finally rub with
the wax. Ironing will be a pleasure
if the irons are treated in this man
per.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
Good Potato Salad.

Take about one-half peck of new
potatoes; boil in skins until tender
then peel and slice. Then take two
or three slices of bacon and cut 1ne
Fry brown. Take fried bacon out and
put over potatoes. Then to grease in
pan put one-half cup Of vinegar, a
little water, and an onion cut up fine.
Let boil until onion is done, then
thicken with flour and let boil up, and
when cool add to potatoes. Salt to
taste
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01

tba aeii a., are understood to have had
2 time that no prec,sa ~ as a. 80 remote
e s ~ ineir trst use was to clear the
s st. " eva spirits and to drive off the
S ems = Old European records tell
soM inc tolling Of bells kent the
devils from assanlfina Aept tne
poI'a roll enelr connection with churches
- tens a. may pc traced in Europe back
- me me sixth Century, but were not
generally introduced INTO the western
fury. eighth cen
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
A Good Turn.

Here, wake up" cried Subbubs, ap-
pearing On his porch in his pajamas
you've got nerve to be sleeping in
our hammock"
"Nerve?" replied the hobo, sleepily.
why, I'm benefactor; If 1t wasn't
fur me holdin' dis hammock down de
mosquitoes would a logged 1t of
long ago."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
Bahy's Robe.

I had constant trouble in keeping
the laprobe up we'll around my baby
while she rode in her buggy and tried
this scheme: Near the top edge of
the robe about four inches either side
of the center I tackled a tape long
enough to tie easily around baby's
waist. tie these tapes after she sits
down in her buggy and have no
more trouble with the robe slipping
down.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
An undeterminabIe Temperature.

An Understandable Temperature.
1t was not in his public address that
Senator Beveridge related this story,
but at an informal gathering of con-
genial spirits. When was boy in
Adams county," he said, Judge Blank
was taken very i'll. The doctor called
regularly; but the Judge kept getting
worse. Finally the crisis came. The
morning after the doctor called at the
judges house. I hope your masters
temperature is lower than it was last
evening" said he to the butler.
"Th not so sure about that replied
the man; he died, sir, in the night "
San Francisco Call.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
s'NaiIs.D

Nails are mighty good thing
particularly finger nails-but l don't
believe they were intended solely for
observation-disclosures l used mine large
ly for that purpose for several years.
l was sorely afflicted and had it to do.
One application of Hunts Cure, how
ever, relieved my itch and less than a
box cured me entirely"
J. NJ. WARD, Index, Texas.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
Keeps Varnish Polished.

One housekeeper who is successful
in keeping her furniture in polish
washes the vanished wood frames
twice a year with potato water and
then rubs them dry and bright with
wooden cloths. The piano receives the
same treatment. The potato water is
prepared by soaking uncooked pota-
toes sliced thin in cold water for two
or three hours and then straining the
water
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
Never Fails,

There is one remedy, and only one
have ever found, to cure without fail
such troubles in my family as eczema,
ringworm and all others of an itching
character. That remedy is Hunts
Cure. We always use it and it never
fails" w. M. CHRISTIAN
5Oc per box. Rutherford, Tenn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
One Bottle or Less,

Malaria is easy to contract in some
localities, and hard to get rid Of
that is, if the proper remedy is not
used. Cheatham's Chill Tonic frees
any one from it promptly and thor,
oughly. 1t is guaranteed to cure any
kind of Chills. One bottle or less
will do it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
WouVdn't co A,on.

Al a recent entertainment in q
colored church Of Washington the
master Of ceremonies made this un
usual announcement:
Miss Better will sing oh, that ]
mao wings like dove, for then would
: ny away and be at rest, accom-
panied BY Rev. DR.. q. +, Bolts"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
Another StrinoencN.

Eyes" said the first tramp, times
are certainly bad with our profession"
I'm what respect?" asked the second
tramp.
There's great stringency of ham
sandwiches and cold mutton boues."-
Detroit Free Press.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
Strawberries and Lettuce

Make cups of the white heart leaves
Of crisp lettuce by crossing the stem
ends. Pile a few big red strawberries
In the center of each cup, and dust
with powdered sugar. Put tea
spoonful of mayonnaise dressing on a
leaf of each cup.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
Certainly.

"Why do you always read the news
paper criticisms Of the opera so care
fully after you have attended a per-
formance?"
people will be sure to ask about 1t,
and one must be able to answer as
If one understood something about it,
YOU know"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
Why He Wanted to Know.

"Auntie, were you ever married?"
mo, my child. Why do you ask
such question:"
Ma said one day that somewhere
in the world there was some fool Of
a man that the homeliest woman could
get if she wanted him.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
Dust and Gasoline.

IT had to sell my auto, but I haven't
missed it as YETI
"Hows that?"
"You can get most of the sensa-
tons by cleaning rugs"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
ut Finds the Spot.U

The Oil We struck is the Oil that has
stuck, while others have passed away,
simply because it cures your Pains,
Aches, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts and
Burns quicker than any other known
remedy. Hunts Lightning Oil. It's
fine for Chigger bites also.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
Try Murine Eve Remedy

For Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes.
Murine Doesn't Smart-Soothes Eye Pain.
All Druggists Sell Murine at Scots. The 4s
Page Book in each Pkg. is worth Dollars
in every home. Ask your Druggist.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
New Tin Kitchen Utensils.

New tin should not be used until it
has been boiled with potash or ashes.
Boil water in the vessel, with about
a teaspoonful of potash, for Is min
utes; then rinse and boil clear water
In it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
The Word Of Excuse.

Ascum-Tve often wondered what a
diplomat really means when he speaks
Of expediency.
Wise-Usual1y it means that his di.
plomacy has failed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
Why ~ kia,<.L

steiia-My fance refused to let me
eake charge Of booth at the church
fair last week. 49, 0
MaDei-What were you going to
seeila-kisses at a quarter apiece.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
SOMEWHAT SUSPICIOUS.

OF course, it may be all right-still,
you don't feel inclined to eat sau-
sages when you find your butcher has
removed to a shop next door to the
Home for Lost Dogs, do you?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
Hicks capudine cures Women.

Periodic pains. backache, nervousness
and headache relieved Immediately and
assists nature. Prescribed by physicians
with best results. Trial bottle 10c. Regular
size 25c and SOC at all druggists.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
Sounds Dubious.

Citizen (proudly)-This is q city
without graft.
Visitor Observation-Disclosures?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces IN.
6ammaton, aiays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
MRS. RANK STROEBE
a RerIarkabVe Recoverv.

Mrs. Frank Stroebe, r. r. D. l, Apple
ton, Wis.,, writes: 81 began using Peru
M few months ago, when my health
and strength were alI gone, and I was
nothing but . nervous wreck, could
noG sleep, eat or rest properly, and felt
no desire to live. Peruna made me look
at life in different light, as I began to
regain my lost strength.
81 certainly think Peruns is without
rival as . tcniCand strength builder. "
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01

Being bitten by toothless dog
must be soft snap.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01

No man on earth Is rich enough to
enjoy paying taxes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
VERY GOOD REASON.

Father told you not to go with
that boy.
Bobby had to, father. cause he
had hold of my hair!
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01
Save the Babies.

INFANT MORTALITY something fht We can hardly realize
all the children born civilized countries twenty-five per cent, or nearly
die before they reach years seven per cent?
than before they are f and onha before they fifteen!
We do not hesitate that timely Coa would
jmy these precious lives Neither hesitate say many
MANTLE deaths occasne the preparations Drops
and soothing sold for chns complaints contain OPIUM
morphine They are considerable quantities. deadly poons quantity
they retd circulation and lead oongeso Sickness DEATH Cor
operates exactly the REVERSE but you signature
Chas Fletcher Castoa the blood property opens the
pores Of the skin and alays fever
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-08-01

uozLEs HIM.

ways give yonr .ou surely don't al.
his birthdays apand a necktie on
poor d dea Atn Cone Yes. / do, and the
same one each time in Ano" It's the
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-14

His words fell on unheeding ears.
She was not listening to his plead
ings. Her thoughts dwelt on Dick
Lane. and what he mist think of her.
She had taken refuge at The piano. on
which she bowed her head within her
arms.
Slowly she arose. crushing the letter
in her hand. In a low, stunned voics
she cried: You lied to me-
Jack buried his face in his hands.
Yes" he confessed. "He came the
night we were married. 7 met him in
the garden. He paid that money he
had borrowed from me when he went
away"
Horror-stricken. Echo turned to him.
HE was there that night?" she gasped.
"Oh, Jack. You knew, and you never
told me. ] had given my word to
marry hiT-you. Knowing that. have
done this thing to me?', Her deep
emotion showed itself in her voice.
The more Jack told her the worse be-
cam her plight. a
81 loved you" Jack was defending
himself now, fighting for his love.
did Dick believe | knew he was 1iv-
ing?' continued the girl mercilessly.
He must have done So" N
Jack! Jack!" sobbed Echo, tears
streaming down her face.
what could 1 do? I was almost mad
with fear of losing YOU l was tempted
to kill him then and there. l left your
father to guard the door-tos keep him
out until after the ceremony,
Jack could scarcely control his voice.
The sight of Echo's suffering Unnamed
him. @e. - M sxg ,sss
MY father, too" walled Echo.
HE thought only of you happiness"
Jack exclaimed.
What of my promise-my promise
to marry Dick? Where is he?"
moaned the girl IS
Hes gone back to the desert"
Over her swept the memory of the
terrible dream. Dick dying of thirst
in the desert. calling for her; crushed
to the earth by Jack after battling the
awful silence. She moved to the mid
die Of the room, as II following the
summons.
The desert, mr. dream" she whis-
pered, in awe.
"EIe is gene out Of our lives forever
cried Jack, facing her with arms out-
stretched.
And You let him go away in the be-
lief that I knew him to be living?" ac-
cused the wife.
"What will not a mar do to keep the
woman he loves? Dick Lane has rome
from our lives, he will never RETURN
argued Jack. 3
HE must screamed Echo. ''There
is a crime charged against you-he
must return to prove that your story
as to the He must know
through our own lips the lie that
separated u.s."
"You love h%in-you love him Jack
kept repeating the words, aghast at the
knowledge that Echo seemed to be
forcing upon him.
Bring him back to me-" Firmly she
spoke.
Jack gazed at her in fear. Chokingly
he cried again: you i've him!"
81 don't know. All I know is that
he has suffered, Is suffering nov
through your ~treachery; bring him
back to me. that ! nay stand face to
face with him. and say: I have not
lied to you I have not betrayed our
trust"
you love him." he repeated.
Find ~him-bring him back"
Jack was helpless, speechless. Echo's
attitude overpowered him.
(To BE Continued Monday.)
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-14
Your Complexion Demands but
Little Soap; Water Must De Soft

whole face and neck, which is distinct
ly becoming.
As an alternative to soap as when,
for instance, it is necessary to remove
husband the use of soap more than
once a day irritates the skin--oatmeal,
almond meal, starch or bran is unsur-
passed for whitening the skin; while for
softening it they are only surpassed by
milk.
: The best application for the face on
sists of one pound of bran and a quar-
ter of a pound of starch in flannel. call
co or butter muslin bags, a couple of
ounces being put in each. Boiling water
is poured owe them, and when they are
cool 1t can be squeezed out, or they
may be used as they are as wash rags.
The starch lis added so that some of 1t
may be left as a fine impalpable pow
der to whiten the skin. A violet per-
fume is impaired by adding one ounce
of powdered orris root and ten grains
of ionone to the quantities mentioned
above.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-14
NEWS FOR SHOPPERS

Carved shell combs, light and dark,
with wide barrettes to match, would
make acceptable holiday gifts. They
are shown in variety at Hahne & Co.'s.
Belts Of silk, embroidered in gold and
silver threads, with fancy buckles, are
among the novelties at L. S. Plaut &
Co.'S.
Striped and checked ~flannelettes in
the daintiest of combinations are sold
very cheaply at the David Straus store.
At w. ". Snyder & Co.'S there is a
sale OF fine table linen at a variety of
prices. a splendid pre-Thanksgiving
Glossy pressed beaver hats in black,
white and the new shades are dis
Played in many new shapes at l.. Bam-
berger & Co.'s.
A special sale of women's hose in
medium weight, just right for this time
of the year. Is being held at the Goerke
Company's.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-14
A Question Of Clothes.
Dear Margery Doom:

am a young man of twenty-one and
work in a factory where l have to wear
old clothes while at work. AS the fac
tory Is not far from home, l go back
and forth in my working clothes. Now,
not long ago I met a girl who was very
nice to me, and 4 called at her home
+; a couple of, times. But one day i met
a.sher on my way from work. and she
made believe she did not see me, but |
know tina she did, because the girls
who were with her turned around sew
eral times and laughed. That night I
:. met her and she spoke very pleasantly,
and did not answer, because I thought
if | was not good enough to speak to
in my old clothes l was not in my good
clothes. Do you think I was right?
This girl has written to me since. I
loved her dearly before she did that
mean trick. PUZZLED.
| think you ought to give her a
ss%kcifance to explain. There is just a
. shade of probability that h did not
see you that day. If I were you I
would see her again and ask her. If she
did not like you she would not display
z. such a friendly spirit. Perhaps you
ARE over-sensitive and imagine people
are trying to slight you.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-14
ABOUT OLD WOODEN HORNS.
xXYHENEVER you see revolution
Nv airy soldiers dressed In regula-

U/HENEVER you see revolution
w airy soldiers dressed In regula-
ton uniforms and blowing on
: brass horns you must admire the pic
ture, but at the same time remember
--that- no artists were in that fight. Art
lists make things very attractive, but
not always true to life.
There was not a uniformed regiment
in the army. The grand old Fellows
fought in hunting garb or the dress
they wore on the farm, store, church
or tavern. So with the horns or bugles.
Those that sounded Johnson's charges
I'm the War of 1872 and the death-knell
of the great indian chief .Tecumseh
were the old wooden horn of Captain
Bob Collins.
This was made Of Two cedar slaves
three-sixteenths of an inch In thick
yfess. These were trimmed n SO bent
that when the edges joined they formed
a funnel-shaped instrument -four inches
In diameter at the large end and tap
cred down to a convenient size at the
m~outhpiece. The two cedar slaves
were held lin place by hoops made of
cows horn.
Whether Captain Bob had acquired
the habit of blowing a wooden horn in
the army or whether he had once been
a natboat-man (who used UGH horns
altogether) is not known 1t Is, how
ever, certain that the good man
sounded reveille at sunrise until his
death, in 1864. The %neighbors for miles
around sawsthe sunrise unheralded after
Captain Bob was called home. and his
quaint instrument was neve used
again. 1t has been preserved, though,
by Mrs. Anne Mayhill. his grand
daughter, who cherishes it in her home
m KENTUCKY, where 1T is an honored
relic.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-14

x FOR THE LITTLE FOLK /
g. So Interesting Items to Please tho Children.
Z EDITED BY UNCLE JACK Y
interesting Items to Please tho Children.

ing it. During last winter several gas
companies disposed Of more than a
million feet of gas for a single fog,
the extra expenditure to. the consum-
ers collectively being $26, 500. 1t has
been stated that as much as $751; 900
worth of additional gas has been con-
sumed during a single days fog.
There are likewise numerous acct
dents n delays to travellers, involv-
ing sums which it is difficult to esti-
mate. On a very foggy day the street
sellers of London are deprived Of their
custom, which may be fairly estimated
at $4,000 a day. The loss sustained
by cabmen is equally great. On the
Metropolitan railways, during a day
of heavy fog, about 81, 800 is spent on
fog signals alone, extra expenditure
being likewise involved in providing
plate layers to guard the lines. Alto.
gether we nay safely estimate the col
lective cost of a London fog to be not
less than $3.50, 900.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-14
! hEART' TO ADVICE TO- S' r 'ns nsss
YMxwa asMS
Another Girls Fellow.
My Dear Miss Doom.

I am a young girl of II and am In
love with a young man of IS whom I
have met several times at parties. He
is very nice to me, out I heard that he
goes with another girl. I have taken
q. great fancy to him and would like to
know II this Is true, as I do not know
whether to ask him to call or not.
Would 1t be improper to ask him II he
keeps company? Please let me know
soon. Also tell me IL a girl Of II is too
young to wear her hair up on the top
of her head. Thanking you in advance,
1 am ANNA G..
If 1 were you I would leave other
girls admirers strictly alone. Some
day you'll have one of your own, and
then you won't relish particularly the
idea Of losing him. Find out from
your friends or from the young mar
himself whether or not his affections
have already been placed before you
invite him to call. You are pretty
young to be talking about being really
and truly in love.
If you are small and slight, or even
OF medium height, you will be foolish
to put up your hair for another year.
If you are tall or very stout, and
imagine you look awkward with it
down, 1t would be better to put 1t up,
only don't do 1t unless you consider
that you have to.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-14

Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburg,
Monday afternoon, with j. Horace Nc
Farland, president of the American
Civic Association, in the chair, at which
M. N. Baker, of Montclair, president of
the Montclair Board of Health, will be
one of h speakers.
Charles Fisk, mayor of P%lainheld and
president of the New Jersey Excise
Board. will take part in a discussion
on Municipal Affairs and the Liquor
Problem at the Tuesday morning ses-
sion.
William Solataroff. superintendent of
the East Orange Shade Tree Commits
sion, will talk on THE Practical Re-
suits of the Municipal Control of Shade
Trees" at the meeting Tuesday after
noon.
Camillus C. Kidder, of Orange, chair
man of the Orange Board of Excise,
will take part in a discussion on the
question of Militant Political Work for
Better Governed Cities" at the Wednes-
day morning session.
Mrs. Pell will not return to this city
until next week.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-14
NEW PUZZLES NO.. 293.
2,716.
DIAMOND.

DIAMOND.
dian mulberry. 8. (Scot.) A large plate
or platter. 4. One who acquires knowl-
edge of any kind. 5. Any servile or
abject person. 6. To make by hand,
as an edging, with a shuttle, by knot
ting and looping thread. 7. The letter
r. TEEZER.
HIDDEN sCRIPTURAL MEASURES.
(a) 1 am looking for Alger. All!
there he Is.
(b) Who is she? Keller is her name.
(c) He has a wonderful talent for
drawing.
Cd Take off your cap. Henry.
AMERICA.
ORGANIZATIONS.
"Ho! landlord a tankard of THREE"
Quoth Falstaff. the braggart of yore,
"S'death. my good arm acheth me
From hewing the French by the
score"
POUNDS, man., that TWO is surely
ONE"
Spake the vender of sack and wine,
Hold. quaff this ONE THREE, tits a
To trouble that huge paunch of
thine"
ANNADEE.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-14
Nine. Alta Suggests Simple
HOme-M Made Compounds for
Care of Skin.

To preserve the beauty of the face
we depend most on o a and water.
The water should be soft; in the coun-
town it must be softened either by
boiling or by mixing it with n of the
~softening powders. The temperature
of the water is of considerable impor-
lance; in ordinary weather it should be
used tepid. Hot water increases the
blood supply of the parts with which
1t comes in contact and makes the
skin red and rough, especially If it is
afterward exposed to cold air; it may
also give a temporary blush to the