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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
THE ASPIDISTRA OR
"PARLOR PALM" PLANT
Variety Which
Good

of the left hand between the stems of
the leaves on the surface of the soil,
turning the plant completely upside
down, then with gentle tap of the
edge of the pot, upon the greenhouse
staging or similar Arm substance the
pot may be easily removed, as in Fig.
2. The mass of soil and root can then
be divided into three or as many parts
as may be decided upon (see Fig. - +,
this operation being carried out by
the aid of sharp knife, cutting
through the rhizome, or rootstock,
carefully and clearly, separating the
roots with as little damage as posi-
BILE. To make each division shapely
it may be necessary to detach sew
eral single leaves, with rootlets, these
being laid on one side for later atten-
ton. The spare space in the pot
should be filled with the compost above
described care being taken that am
pie drainage is afforded. with a few
pieces of crooks (broken flower-pots)
Firm potting is desirable, this being
attained by giving the base of the
pots several decided taps upon the
bench in order to settle the contents
firmly and the soil about the ROOTS
The single leaves require potting in
the same way in five-inch pots, arran-
cling the tall leaves in one pot, the
small in another. This is an excel
lent plan to obtain plants for differ
ent positions. the taller giving bet
ter appearance on hall table or in
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
FOR THE BREAKFAST TABLE.
SUGGESTIONS for Those Who Would Be
gin the Day Well.

The average American family is last
following in the footsteps of foreign
cousins and eating light breakfasts
and one hot dish is considered SUI
ficent. The motherly mother and de-
voted wife may find one or two OF the
following dishes tempting. Generally
speaking. something with "A little salty
flavor appeals to mans appetite.
Finnan Haddie and Eggs Select
thick fish and cut into pieces large
enough for single portions. PARDON
the fish for few minutes. remove
from the pan. dry with cloth tut
the fish on the fine broiler, rub butter
over it and broil until nicely Drowned.
Lay on a hot platter, brush once more
with butter, squeeze little lemon
juice over it and serve with poacheu
egg on each square of fish.
Baked Breakfast Dish.-ln the DOT
tom of a baking dish put layer OF
cold mashed potatoes left from dinner
Sprinkle with bits of butter. Over ms
place a layer of finely chopped nam
and then break several eggs over 'he
top. Place in a moderately quick
oven and bake until done. Grated
cheese may be added on top OF the
eggs If cheese is liked. Many prefer II
without the cheese for breakfast and
with the cheese for luncheon.
Bacon in Potatoes.-Select large
potatoes of even size and cut small
piece off one end so they VIII STAND.
When baked remove the second emu
scoop out part of the inside. Fill TINS
cavity with chopped broiled bacon.
making a little pyramid in each po-
tato Serve on hot platter and SUCK
d sprig of parsley in each potato.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12

The aSpldistra, or parlOr palm, de-
rives it's name from aspidiscon. lit
tie round shield. probably from the
shape of its flower, which, though
somewhat insignificant. is peculiar
from its being borne upon the sur
face of the soil. There are two forms,
green and variegated.' The aspidistra
Is perhaps the most valuable of all
plants for room establishment, as well
as for effect in the greenhouse, whilst,
being evergreen, 1t is especially valu
able for decorative purposes all the
year round; in fact, it's stately and
bold appearance causes it to rank
among the best of all plants for in
doors, in draughts and badly lighted
rooms, and with reasonable care it
succeeds with but little attention. 1t
will also be found, too, more profit
able than many expensive plants pur-
chased from time to time to place upon
the table or in the window. these
usually having to be replaced quick
ly. so little are they adapted to a pro-
lOnged sojOurn in an uncertain tenn
perature with unnatural surroundings
One Of the advantages of the aspidis-
ira is that gas affects it but little in
comparison with other plants. One
cannot help but notice in many cases
it's neglect as regards cultivation, the
plants, as it were, being left to take
care of themselves. A good plant
should be purchased from a nursery
man, and if this is given due atten
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
Useful Tea Stone.

While all English and Irish lovers
of tea have their quilted coy to keep
tea hot. the Hollanders have a tea
stone that performs the same func-
ton. These are made of polished
wood, are nearly circular in shape,
six or seven inches in height, with a
fiat brass top perforated in design.
There is an opening on one side
through which is slipped glazed pot
terry receptacle. usually three cor
nered. which holds the glowing bits
Of charcoal that supply heat to the
stOp
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
Rose Cake,

Here is a cake to serve with The
ice at luncheon. Bake in brick loaf.
cover with a white boiled icing and
serve uncut on a handsome platter
with single pink rose laid on each
side. Let the hostess cut the cake
and serve it on small plates. The
recipe reads Cream one cup of but
ter with two cups of sugar, mix one
cup of corn starch with one cup Of
milk and stir into the butter and
sugar; beat until smooth, add one
third teaspoon of rose flavoring then
stir in two cups of -four sifted with
four level teaspoons of baking powder.
Beat just enough to mix well. fold the
stiffly beaten whites of four eggs in
lightly, and turn into the buttered
and Toured pan. Bake in a moderate
oven.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12

CONCRETE CULVERTS.
Easily and CheapIy BuiIt-Some De-
tails Of the Work.

The greatest trouble heretofore in
making concrete culyerts, drains, etc,
mas been to remove the core, which
s very easily remedied by building
The core, as illustrated, in four sec
lions, two sections being joined to-
gether. so that when removing from
the comn.eted culvert it folds together
and is removed in moments time.
Again, by having the core circular in
form you gain greatly in the strength
of the completed work, as the arch will
withstand a greater pressure than the
usual square form used for this pur.
pose
This simple machine can be built
by anyone, declares A. A. Houghton, in
Orange Judd Farmer, and is made as
follows: At both ends of a board ten
inches long, "a inches wide and one
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12

one part leaf mold and one part sand
should be made up for the potting, as
this is found to be the compost in
which the aspidistra best succeeds.
After about two years growth the
leaves will have increased to such an
extent that they are apt to crowd one
another, as in Fig. l, and as small,
misshapen specimens result, reporting
and division is then necessary. TO
commence operations place the fingers
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
Apricot Catsup.

Cook two gallons of very ripe apri
cots for one hour; then remove from
fire and put through colander to re-
move the pits and skins; then add one
gallon of pure cider vinegar. two
pounds of brown sugar, three table
spoonfuls each of cinnamon, cloves.
mace, allspice and ginger and one
cupful of horseradish Return to the
fire and cook three hours. Bottle when
cool.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
AROUND THE HOUSE
CHAT ON MATTERS OF MORE OR
LESS IMPORTANCE.
Useful Buster Devised from WORKOUT
Garment Simple Method OF
Marking Linen Before
Sending to Laundry.

Dusters-There is nothing that can
be used to dust with that can equal
he lower portion of gauze under
vest Wet in warm water and wrunS
,ut tight. ii will take up every particle
If dust. and then. as it is rinsed, one
.ees sure of actually getting rid or SO
much dirt. Twenty years OF busting
highly finished furniture with soft,
lamp woven dust cloth has not dim
med its luster.
Old Sheets-When sheets wear out
past recovery, tear out the center or
worn part, sew up in double seam.
hus hiding the edges, and sew one,
:wo or three brass rings as needed on
to one end. Use this to hang over
nice dresses in the closets. II too
long. cut a piece off from the bottom
and use to cover the sleeve board, or,
If of good quality, this piece would
make a pillow case.
Stockings-All stockings should be
marked so as to mate. Initials can be
worked in long outlining stitches with
either white thread or different col
bred silks for different members OF the
family. Use the Roman numerals with
one long stitch for each line to mate
them. This sort of marking takes
but few moments as soon as the
stockings are bought, and saves much
time in sorting and gives general sat
isfaction in the household.
For Safety-One mother with sew
eral daughters has hit upon good
plan to protect her right of owner
ship. Each week when preparing
clothes for the Monday wash she
takes a needle with white thread and
rulR stitch through one corner O
each of her own handkerchiefs, also
each stocking. The maid is instructed
to dampen the handkerchiefs ant
break the thread only when ready t(
iron them and see that they are
placed on her bureau. The same in
structions are given in regard to The
stockings.
Lace Curtans-All lace curtains
should be soaked for least an hou
in cold water in which a little bora,
has been dissolved before putting then
into warm suds. This takes out thu
smoky odor and softens the dirt.
Ice Pick-Always remember tina
if the ice pick is lost or misplaced TO
the time being. an ordinary hat PHI
gradually forced into ice will produce
crack and separate the ice without
sound Nurses in hospitals use needle
and even common pins to crack ice TO
patients.
Shoes BIacked-There is no reasol
why young or old should be careles
about having their footwear kept i
proper condition. A lambs wool GLOW
and dauber can be bought for tie
cents and a box of backing for al
other dime. BY being careful to neve
use but one side of the dauber Their
will be no need of sOling the fingers
and the wool glove gives fine polls
with very little effort.
Furniture Polish-All outlay of Ell
ergy required in polishing furnitur
after the fall cleaning is well repai
in the appreciation shown by ever
member of the family. A well teste
polish is made of one part benzin
one part linseed oil and two parts tn
pentne. Use two cloths, one to ru
on the liquid and the other for polls
ing
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
Oyster Salad.

To make this delicate dish stew the
oysetrs in their own liquor until the
edges curl Then pour the whole into
a bowl to cool. To four dozen oysters
and three tablespoonfuls of vinegar,
one of oil, with a little salt and pepper
and set all on ice until wanted. Cut
up the tender part of a head of celery
into dice and mix it with the oysters
adding a cupiu of mayonnaise dress
inc
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12

ton there is no reason why, after sew
eral years, the grower may not be
able to fill the rooms or greenhouse
with a considerable number of hand
some specimens owing to the easiness
with which it is propagated, as shown
in the accompanying illustrations.
Propagation by division is best car
ried out early in March, and a sup
ply Of soil composed of two parts loan,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
expert" Carvinu.

At dinner where half a duck was
served each guest the host was com.
plimented upon his skilful carving
Later it was divulged that before
cooking them the birds were cut in
two, stuffed, sewed together and
baked. Mr.. Host merely cut the
threads at the table
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
AGAINST THIS WINTERS COLD.
How You Can Keep the Water Tank
Free from Ice.

If builders of cement tanks would
make the inner edge of the top which
is six inches wide, about one inch low
er than the outer edge, and in freez-
ing weather sprinkle salt on the top,
says Prairie Farmer, they would find
that it will work its way down on the
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
Regarding Cake Pans.

Do not grease your cake pans with
butter. This is the poorest of all
material for this purpose. Beef suet
is much better than anything else. To
positively avoid having the cake stick
to the pan, first grease the nan and
then line it with creased paper.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
A Treated Buster.

A big piece of cheese cloth wrung
out of turpentine and dried is almost
a magic buster. 1t accumulates all
dust does not scatter it and at the
same time brightens everything it
touches.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12

Invert all hard cooking dishes over
steam or hot water for a few minutes
and every particle viii wash off easily,
especially dishes that have been used
'or syrup. bread or pastry dough.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
Nut Cakes.

Three pounds of sugar. half pound
of butter, one pound of finely-chopped
almonds, grated rind of one lemon
three pounds of flour. Drop in pans.
a teaspoonful for a cake, and bake in
moderate oven.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
B athtub.

A ten-cent small-Sized scrubbing
brush is the incest thing to use when
washing out a bathtub. 1t appeals
to the men folk of the household as a
very sensible way of arranging for a
rather dreaded duty.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
Use of L. ather BeItjno.

In putting up leather betting expert
enced machinisto make it point to
dency to stick 10 the wheel and will
wear longer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
Good Paste

To pint of smooth thick pasta aaa
one teaspoonful of powdered alum and
ten drops of Glove oil, this will keen
1t moist and also prevent it from turn.
ing sour.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
Poultry Products.

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson
places the value Of poultry products
produced in the United States last
year at $500, 100000 which is 500, 900
900 more than the value of the wheat
crop.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12
% Keep Fiues Clear of Sat-

Stove pipes. boiler tubes and fines
may be kept free of SCOT by occasion.
ally throwing a scrap of zinc into tie
fire
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-01-12

inner edge of the tank and loosen the
ice from the same, so that it can read
ily be removed, thus obviating the ne
cessity of tank heater.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

+urned from New York July g. 1776 grand celebration
f tho recurrence the PRONUNCIATION of the declaration
was held which nearly the entire population OF Phiia
delphia Joined Chevaer Conrad Alexandra Gerard OF
France the first minister accredited to the United States
from any power was interested spectator.
Chief Justice John Marshall spoke in the state house
ward at one of the celebrations in the early Of his
tenure of Office later Daniel Webster delivered
notable address there.
During the centennial in Philadelphia there was nat
ura1ly notable demonstration and no less than
Dom Pedro emperor of Brazil, sat among those who
cheered the sentiments that had sounded the downfall
of monarchy in this country and We're finally to take his
throne from the ruler Of Brazil
In later years another representative Of foreign
country the central figure at Independence square,
WI Tingfang, Chinese minister spoke there with fine
eloquence and made Of the best speeches credited
The anomaly that he was the envoy of one of the
from painting in most graphic phrase what the venerable
building stood for
During his first administration Grover Cleveland
president of the United States to Philadelphia
Fourth of July and standing platform raised in
square, appealed to the young manhood of America that
the great lessons of 1875 be not ignored
Samuel J. Randall Judge Kelley Gent Grant Lewis
Cassidy have also figured prominently in Fourth of July
celebrations there.
self orator of genuine gifts every year was made the
occasion of notable demonstrations which were In.
vited men of national fame.
One of the most commendable features about ali
these affairs has been the prominence given to children
In fact, they might almost be called Children sday
events It has been the wise thought of the men in
charge that no better could be made of the nations
natal day than by mpressing the younger mind the
great truths that had their development with indie
pendence hall.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

ing the Spansh-Amercan that first called attention
to the possibilities of the middle west recruiting sta
ton for sailors. The naval militia of the several states
was assigned to the vessels of the and the
auxiliary cruisers that the emergencies Of the called
into service, and acquitted themselves like veterans.
Many of them showed ability that afterward enabled
them to obtain commissions in the navy that then
open to enlisted
The sudden impetus which the war gave the navy
made necessary to increase the enstments with all
possible rapdity and stations opened at many diff
ferent points in the country 1t found that the
young men of the middle west responded with greater
aacrtty to the call of the recruiting officer than did
those of the east At the present time the Chicago
recruiting office is the second in size in point of the
Der of enlistments in the country.
The Chicago recruiting Office averages about 20
listments week. this being about 20 per cent of the
applications. The requirements for enlistment
ceptonally rigid and large number of those apply
never reach the examining physician being rejected
unfit at sight. However, those who accepted are
sure of thorough training and living which theirs
as long as they live to the requirements of the naval
regulations while the chances for advancement are con-
siderable more than they have been in gone by
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10
Independence Day is Near

Good fortune and solictous combined have pre-
served to Americans the most sacred building in the
United States, independence hall.
It is possible to hold Fourth of July celebrations in
the shadow of the very structure which the birth
and signing of the declaration of independence the most
potent doctrine for freedom in the history Of the world
The nation has not ignored the chance.
There many patriotic Americans who make it a
duty July to journey to Philadelphia, pilgrimage
thanks and rejoicing for the great deed that there
accomplished.
Since that day, now distant 1870 years, when Charles
Thomson rising in his chair read for the first time the
final draft of that momentous document which Thomas
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etable Compound had helped her, ana
I tried it, and after the third bottle
was cured. Mrs. ALvENA SPERLINGs
II Langdon Street, Chicago, III.
IF you are i'll do not drag along at
home or in your place OF employment
until an operation is necessary, but
build up the feminine system, and re-
move the cause of those distressing
aches and pains by taking Lydia ..
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs.
For thirty years it has been the STAN
dard remedy for female ills, and has
positively restored the health of thou
sands of women who have been troubled
with displacements, Inflammation, III
ceration, ibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, bearing lown
feeling, flatulency, indigestion, dizzl-
ness, or nervous prostration. Why
don't you try it?
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

leaf chemist will elaborate the sugars
and starches which the plant world az
lords. As sugar, the products will
pass from the leaf to be stored up, as
IN the case of the potato, for example,
SO as to afford storehouse of food
WneFeon the plant may draw for its
sustenance, and for the development
OF its leaves and flowers when occa-
sion COMES. All the vegetable es-
sences and acids. the scents and gums,
the Juices which yield india rubber,
the fiavoring of fruits, and even the
color of the flowers. are similarly the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-07-10

of the world powers following the war
the navy has been growing at rapid compile
ton of each bateship the employment of at least
b0O additional occasionally necessary
to resort to strong to get sufficient recruits
The heads OF the navy department the problem in
hand and recognizing that the grealake district had in
the past furnished large number seamen to the
1t was decided to establish vast station at the
most favorable site that could be obtained Accordingly
after dozen sites had been submitted and examined the
Lake Bluff site selected the centrally located
and as possessing more natural advantages than any
other.
The site Of the new Institution is about an hour and
halls ride by railroad center of this city
and little by electric line The ride is through
the astocratc suburbs of Evanston Lake Forest High
land Park, Wilmette and Wnnetka The station is 10
Gated about mile and half beyond the Lake
Buf and is marked by trim little depot of electric
line You first apprised of the fact that Uncle Sam
is engaged upon project signs which plenti
fully adorn the boundaries of the reservation warning the
passerby that he is in the vicinity prop
erty, and that he should keep off.
The larger buildings of the station completely
hidden by that the general public passing the
trains the way to Milwaukee Waukegan would have
idea of the extent of the institution
tower the administration building, which
from the lake front The hills and intervening trees
the neighborhood almost completely screen the large
buildings from view.
Extending from the fence which separates the main
ancosure from the main thoroughfare are the smaller
brick buildings which will be housed the applicants
admission to the station pending the time
qualifications and general health are examined into
There some half dozen neat two-storied brick
buildings admirably lighted and finished, in which the
recruit will housed comfortably at any average
Chicago hotel They extend in a toward the lake
front where larger buildings located, in which
will be housed the regularly admitted members of the
institution.
The first structure which approaches at the main
entrance of the grounds is the Office building
which is occupied by the government inspectors,
tractors and engineers in charge of the work This is
compact twostory structure and is situated in proximity
to the electric trolley line, which built into the
Grounds to facilitate transportation of the
ton materials
All last summer and fall more than 1000 men
upon the greaakes naval station as is desg
mated in the official reports OF the secretary Of the
The result Of their efforts is in the practical
ronetion of the "a buildings of which the station is
NOW composed and this spring and will the
comnletion of several more large structures
proceeding toward the lake from the inspectors
ces one gradually descends deep ravine bordered
sch side by large Nature has been exceedingly
to the neighborhood about Lake Bluff and it is
Sonbtfn il more picturesque region anywhere about
CHICAGO could have chosen At the bottom of the
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plates forming joint-stock mining
company from subscriptions of Chi.
nese merchants in China and abroad.
so as to retain profitable enterprises
in Chinese hands.
H. E. Ma Tung applied for permits.
sion to resign from the grand council
on occasion of mourning for his moth.
er, but will only give 100 days leave
of absence
Chao Ping-chun, vice-president Of
the ministry of interior, has been or.
dered to retire owing to his opiun
habits.-North China Daily NeWe