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Evening journal., 1909-11-11
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The ingenuity which has been shown
in the development Of new ideas calcu-
lated to enlist the sympathies and sub
scriptons Of a philanthropic public
has probably reached its climax IN a
novel use which the authorities Of the
London hospital have found for UNI
brellas and walking sticks
A receptacle is placed in the handles
Of these. which will hold exactly
eighty-four half sovereigns or six
pences. and the holders draw tho at
tention of their friends to a little slot
which is Of sufficient size to receive the
coins as a donation to the funds OF the
hospital
Already 400 Of these umbrellas and
walking sticks have been distributed.
not only in London. but In China, Aus
tralia. South Africa and other distant
parts Of the world when full they
are returned to the hospital. and al
ready a goodly sum has accrued to the
Golfers Of the institution. The record
collection in one umbrella has 50 .ar
been e2e los.
Evening journal., 1909-11-11
Success

THERB Is no place for a girl in the
business world unless she has con-
WINGED herself that she is going to be
a success
Il matters not what branch OF busi-
ness she chooses or. is driven by the
force Of circumstances 10 adopt the
fact remains tkat unless she goes into
II with tho notion that she is certain
to make a 80 # Il there is precious
little likelihood that she ever will oc-
cupy a satisfactory position either in
her owr estimation or in that of those
with whom she comes in business con-
tact
From the earliest moment OF her en-
trance into a business concern It
should be her constant endeavor to
make a good impression on those who
have 1t In their power to further her
material welfare, There is only one
sure way by which she may accom-
plish this. end that is by making It
evident that she is cap BILE or giving
full value received: that she is both
anxious and able to deliver the
goodc"
1t does not matter so much II she is
inexperienced A disposition to learn
and a manifest interest shown in what
must be learned will 20 far toward
counteracting the effect Of tho in
evitable early mistakes size win make.
Ask No FaVors on Account Of Sex.
first of all-make a note Of It. my
dear would be business woman-re-
solve firmly never to solicit or expect
any favors on account OF your sex.
This may seem to be harsh and dis
tasteful in the abstract. but in actual
practice you win find It works admi-
rably
Take my advice and at the very be-
ginning OF your business career frown
ON any attempt to have it understood
in your place Of business that some
thing less is to be expected Of you
than Of your male coworlzer in the
same department. The moment you
permit such an understanding to take
Evening journal., 1909-11-11
NEW CoLoRS FOR WINTER
GOWNS.


GOWNS.
There are few new shades In the
fashionable color card for winter
gowns. With the exception OF raisin.
O kind Of blush purple. the colors are
much the same as those worn last
spring.
A tone Of peacock is added. but It Il
in no sense n new color. simply a
shade bidding FOR favor.
Wistaria is popular again. judging
from the variety Of materials In this
color. and so are the rose shades. ono
Of the latest though coming under the
head Of rose. IS really verging on terra
Gotta II Is q peculiar tint and one
that is peculiarly trying
Another odd shade Is called mustard
mot he faint yellow of unmixed mus
tard. but suggestive Of 4 Jar Of German
mustard.
lt Is not pretty. though q shade light
er that might have been christened old
gold would have been becoming In
broadcloth the modish colors are gray.
taupe, peacock mustard. raisin, old
rose. catawba, wistaria. browns and
various ades Of green and q line Of
the usual avy blues. with q tone in
cluded that Is almost black Black
both for street and evening wear will
be very 'ashiohable
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solved in a cupful OF cream; half a
teaspoonful each OF ginger and CHINA
mon and a teaspoonful Of lemon ex-
tract: add a large tablespoonful OF
melted butter and I'll the paste full
with this mixture: bake in a moderate
oven"
The creole recipe IS as follows:
zone quart Of pumpkin. one pint Of
sugarhouse molasses boiled With one
tablespoonful Of butter two well beat
en- eggs and two teaspoonfuls Of
ground and pulverized ginger Thin
pastry and the pumpkin one inch feep
in the pan must be observed. Top
pastry Is not necessary. but a very
nice finish over the top Of each pie is
pastry cut into stars and diamonds in
small sizes laid over the pumpkin
pulp and baked" Now. Mesdames
Housokeepers. you may take your
choice or discard both ~ favor of the
recipe which produces the favorito
brand "that mother lsed to make"
There is little variety in pumpkin
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mashing It. To two cupfuis OF the
pumpkin add the yolIzs OF four eggs
that have been thoroughly beaten. a
teaspoonful Of salt and a little pepper.
Fill custard cups with the mixture.
stand them IN a pan Of hot water and
bake In an oven for twenty minutes
AS soon as they come from the oven
turn them out of the cups and serve
The crowning ambition Of many a
young housewife when a big family
dinner-for her small establishment
is on Is tc have gelatin of chicken
or boned turkey as one of the pieces
de resistance. Yet she hesitatos VIII
not a caterer charge a terrible sum
for the coveted luxury? Will not her
butcher charge for boning the bird.
and viii there not he the loss Of bones
and giblets in any case. which latter
are 70 the thrifty manager of domestic
economics a great desideratum? IF It
could only be done at home" she 5ighs.
what a wonderful tribute 70 my skin
it would be?" And why not? It Is so
Evening journal., 1909-11-11
WOMEN WANT TO MAKE MONEY

About every third independent wom-
an at the present day has a scheme for
making money. 1t has become almost
a painful fact that women no longer
talk scandal. but finance or trade.
There was a time when women in
dulged in hobbies for the sake OF pos
sible amusement. Now It is nearly al
ways with the hope OF securing a
profit.
1t must be confessed that they dis
play extraordinary acumen and cour-
age as amateur tradeswomen and nom
professional dealers. They have dis
covered what no man would go out to
seek, and that is a real home market"
Nearly all the women who pursue
something. no matter whether It Is the
cultivation Of eggs or art. recognize
that Il is far wiser TO sell to friends
than to compete for public patronage
Evening journal., 1909-11-11
PuMPklN rIMRAIEs.

Pumpkin timbale Is a delicacy little
known outside a limited area, but in
some parts of the country It is an ac-
compartment in season Of hot boiled
ham Prepare the pumpkin the same
as for pies, breaking It into pieces. re-
moving the shell and boiling and
mashing it. To two cupfuls of the
pumpkin add he yollzs OF four eggs
that have been thoroughly beaten. a
teaspoonfui Of salt and a little pepper.
FIJI custard cups with the mixture.
stand them in o pan of hot water and
bake in hot oven for twenty minutes.
As soon as they como from the oven
turn from cups and serve
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easy II one only knows how to set
about it.
What. after all. is It that must DO
accomplished? Simply that tho entire
carcass. leg and wing bones and body
altogether. must be removed from tho
flesh. or. to put 1t more properly. the
flesh must be removed from the bones.
leaving the carcass a lonely splendor
to b, drawn and consigned to the
stock pot along with the giblets. while
the flesh Is spread with forcemeat and
other detachable daintie' and rolled
into shape. tied up. cooked. glazed or
covered with white sauce. garnished
and sent to table a credit to both cook
and kitchen. DAPHNE DEAN.
Evening journal., 1909-11-11
AbO1Ef the
Ne6e' Coats

There Is a little war raging in Paris
between admirers OF long and short
coats The practical result Of this
difference Of opinion is q distinct re-
vival Of moderate three quarter length
coats and the introduction Of a short
and very smart garment. which Will
DO IN favor for afternoon wear. This
latter model IS very fussy IN outline.
with pointed fronts and quantity Of
embroidery or braiding on the shoul-
ders. sleeves and pockets Then there
IS q revival Of the Russian blouse
coatee. which tllis winter Is included IN
the wardrobe Of the best turned out
women.
AS 70 the ultra long. ultra tight coat
that is now with US. but is worn chiefly
by women who command fashion in
stead Of becoming its slave-this very
Evening journal., 1909-11-11
A Business Girls :.
Determination to Get There, TO
Impress Those Who Can Aid Her
and to Ask No Favors on Account
Of Sex Win the Battle.

root YOU win find that YOU have lost
ground which it viii be hard to re-
gain
DO not forget also that It win never
do to fall into perfunctory methods Of
doing your work Nothing is moro
fatal to your success than that
Half the Battle.
Fan into the habit Of taking pride
in doing your very best. and do not
conceal the fact that you feel that
way IF you can make il evident 70
your employer that you are dealing
literally with him. that you actually
have his interest at heart and take
pleasure in promoting it to the extent
Of your opportunity. your battle is
more than half won He will not bc
critical Of your minor business imper-
fections and a growing confidence in
yourself viii soon enable you to avoid
the. greater ones.
Try. my dear. TO get down to the real
business Of the matter Business Is
nothing but a great machine. When
you enter the life you become a cog in
the machine II you fail to do your
entire duty you are certain TO throw
the machine out Of gear
AL Will bS WOIlu Wiill6 70 remember
too. that the life of the woman I'm
business and the home life are entirely
separate an distinct. or should be It
Is a fatal mistake TO commingle them In
any proportion Do no. on any &C.
count attempt to transfer the Incidents
Of the one to the legitimate course OF
the other
In business 1t IS your duty and your
interest to be friendly 20 all. but II "a
neither the time nor place for marked
social Interchange. If you are so alb
sorbed in what Is given you to do that
you have little time or inclination for
anything else you may rest assured
that all is well. that you are perform o
ing the functions Of a real business
woman and that your efforts are cer-
tain to be appreciated sooner or later.
ELIZABETH AKERS.
Evening journal., 1909-11-11
A LUCKY rIEcE.
Are you superstitious7

Are you superstitious2
Do you rejoice in talismans and mas
cots and four leaf clovers?
If you do. there is a new one. a per-
fumed amulet.
It is the very daintiest bit OF foolish
ness to be tucked away out of sight in
the corsage or somewhere i'm milady's
person. and il brings good luck.
It also gives out a faint. sweet scent
Of violets.
It is nothing but a little charm, vio-
let in color. but. 10 make the luck all
the surer, shaped like a four leaf
clover
Try one and sec what happens
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crust. and bake IN medium oven.
This quantity Is sufficient for nve good
sized pies
Whether II is due to Afichaud's skill
or TO the effectiveness OF his recipe tho
fact remains that on Thanksgiving
day the guests and employees at Hotel
Astor consume moro than 5000 OF these
pumpkin pies.
Although pumpkin pie IS a eastro-
nomic triumph accredited to New Eng
land housekeepers. there 10 no good
Evening journal., 1909-11-11
N SKUNK AND SEAL MUsQuAsH.

long coat has proved exceedingly be-
coming TO women with tall and slender
figures II is a smart model when car
ried out In sealslzin. in astrakhan and
heavy serge. trimmed with a deep
border Of fur on the hem In other
words this coat is either elaborately
trimmed or is made severely plain,
with merely a large turnover collar
and cuffs of thick black moire In fur
It is modishly developed IN sealskin
and seal musquash. a fashionable pei
try just now The illustration shows a
coat made OF the musquash. with
trimmings Of skunk. a fur. by the way.
which is receiving unprecedented favor
this season. The lining Il the coat is
a handsome mauve brocade. and a
bow Of the same silk ornaments the
big musquash muff
Evening journal., 1909-11-11

little girl. went 20 the oak chest, Sc.
] iectod the fattest manuscript she couls
ind and sent II TO the man inclosini
half a crown, which she extracted from
her money box and wrote, Grandpa
Wordsworth cannot find your manu-
script and does not remember ever %
have received Il. but send you a very
big poem, which viii perhaps do as
wen. and / also send you half a crown
Of my own money. SO ] hope you will
be satisfied and that you win not send
grandpa any more letters, as ho IS an
old man and they worry him
y y
Rose Coghlan. tho actress says that
there are wrinkles and wrinkles. but
that Il is only the wrinkles made by
i'll temper and dissipation which are
dishguring.
Evening journal., 1909-11-11
The THANKSGIVING Pumpkin Pie
Michaud. the Famous Hotel Astor Chef. Gives His
Heretofore Secret Formula For Making 1t

reason why It should be reserved FOR
any special part OF the country or
class of housekeepers II seems that
the colossal oranges OF the corndeids."
as oliver Wendell Holmes termed tho
pumpkin. are being used nowadays
quite as much as a pie filling IN tho
south as on the stern New England
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coast. And It is interesting to com
pare a creole recipe for the great
Thanksgiving day piece de resistance
with a famous old formula In a Massa-
chusettes family. which says: "The
flavor Of the pumpkin IS developed
only by a long and gentle application
of heat. so wher preparing It for pies
always stew It with the other ingre-
dients. To each cupful Of pulp add
two well beaten eggs. half a cup Of
sugar. tablespoonful Of cornstarch dis
Evening journal., 1909-11-11

deiicacies. and it was with feelings OF
distinct gratitude that / annexed the
data given to me by a celebrated con-
cocter OF entrees for a pumpkin TIM
bale which appears each year on the
orlginator's Thanksgiving table as an
accompaniment TO hot boiled ham. a
course which Is never absent from this
feast days menu The pumpkin for
the timbale IS prepared the same as
for pies. breaking it into pieces. re-
moving the shell and boiling and
Evening journal., 1909-11-11
LAUNpER YOUR MoHAIR SKIRT.

You can launder shepherds plaid
mohair. If you like. without hurting
It in the least There are only two
little tricks OF the trade TO be mas
tered The first lies in the quality OF
the soap and t. second in the heating
of the iron. Get some white soap Of a
good quality Il cont, ms borax. which
is cleansing and which adds crispness
70 woolcn materials. and il win not
fade the colors
When ironing mohair q very even
heat is required Hot irons. while they
may not appear 20 scorch the fabric.
win rot IL, SO that IL VIII snlit or crack
on the first wearing
Evening journal., 1909-11-11

countries may lead In popularity dur
inG other days IN the year. Now York
still clings 70 its turkey. cranberry
sauce and pumpkin pie on Thanlgsglv-
ing day. even n its most famous eat
ing places Particularly does pumpkin
pic continue in favor although the
manner OF its maxim is now perhaps
more complicated than in the early
New England days At tho Hotel Astor
ono OF New Yorig's most noted hostel
riee. the famous chef Michaud has
recipe. whsch heretofore has remained
n secret that seems 90 reach the
American palate more effectively than
any other His manner Of compound
ing thir famous Thanksgiving pie. as
furnished by himself. is as follows:
To eight whole ogss and the yollks OF
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two more well beaten together add
eight ounces Of sugar. one-half pint OF
molasses. one teaspoonful of cinnamo ;,
one teaspoonful OF ginger To this.
after Il Is well beaten. add one quart
OF mashed fresh pumpkin and mix well
together Pour into the pie plates.
which have been covered with a lower
Evening journal., 1909-11-11

Gowned in royal spiendor IS this
Chinese princess. who Is the sixth
daughter Of Prince Ching and sister
in-law Of the present regent This
lady Of high degree is said to lead the
woman's movement which is just bo-
ginning to make ftself felt in China
Although not in sympathy with tho
extreme feminiat IDEAS that are nak-
Evening journal., 1909-11-11

" II EHILE tho menus OF the
"A "a great New York hotels
NM give special prominence
20 their French disnas.
there IS one day Ia the year when
good old fashioned American cookery
ros.,es 20 the front. That is Thanks
giving. Though dishes from many
Evening journal., 1909-11-11
HOUSEWIFE HINrs..


An old tennis racket threaded &ith
stout cord makes the best kind fof a
flower rack for trailing plants that
need frame. Cut off half the handle,
sharpen the end and drive It into tho
fiowerpot Wire carpet beaters can
be used for the Same purpose if the
handles are filed of
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DO not discard old military brushes
They are a great convenience when
busting the stove. The pans and graf
ings are easily swept clean with r.
brush of this kind. An old brush is
equally haniy for washing and lightly
scrubbing bits f fine bric-a-brac. since
the soft bristles viii not scratch or
mar the most delicate pieces.
= -
A few economical housewives have
tried grinding their tea leaves like
coffee. and they. declare that the result
is excellent. only about half the ouan
tity being used. OF course the tea
strainer must be as fne as can be
bought.
Evening journal., 1909-11-11
THE THINGs ONE Hears
ooooooooooooooo ooooooooooo 10000 ooool

1HAvE you noticed asked, an OBJ
- servant woman. f~now much
more heavily women walk this year
than ever beforo7 ] have learned tho
cause or Il The high heels are re-
sponsiblc for the extra noise You
see. the balance Of the body is COM
pletely changed. especially for those
people who have been wearing COM
paratively low heels. and the result IS
that tho entire weight apparently
comes down plunk' on those high
heels II viii certainly be a blessing
when low heels are once moro IN fn-
vor for then our nerves win not be
raclKed by the awful humping as peo-
pie wander on their way"
'To live ia the present" said a man
recently. ~is really one Of tho most
difhoult things 70 do II people would
only cultivate this faculty more they
would find their mental force enor-
mously increased. A great deal OF the
secret Of success consists in devoting
oneself entirely 70 the subject in hand
Concentration. in spite Of the many
occult books published on the subject
is etnl one Of the rarest Of mental
qualities. Yet the possession Of this
virtue greatly adds TO human happi-
ness. The person who can lose him
self In his work OF IN his amusement
Is likely 20 be a much more useful
member OF society than he who Is con-
dnually looking forward OF looking
backward The persistence OF the wan
uerinE feeling should be fought with
and overcome II life is TO be lived sue
cessfully."
= =
Mr. sherard. an English literary
man and great-grandson Of the poet
Wordsworth tells the following inter
eslinr story. There used 10 be at
Rydai Mount a large oaken chest
which was filled with manuscripts
sent 70 Wordsworth by strangers for
his opinion My mother told me that
there was once poet who kept writ
ing 20 her grandfather. claiming some
manuscript which he said he had sent
TO him. but which to old gentleman
said he knew nothing about ono day
after a very urgent letter from this
man my mother. who was then a very
Evening journal., 1909-11-11

.ng such strides among her sisters In
western countries. this occidental
princess Is very advanced for one OF
her race and is doing a great work
for tn. uplift OF Chinese womanhocd
in making higher education possible
for Chinese girls Of botf high and low
degree. who until now have had few
opportunities.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-11-27

suited to the builders demands rather
than to the lot and it's surroundings
Houses of this sort usually have sew
eral dark rooms and often are not
well-Ventilated. In a great many cases
they are not much better than apart
ments. Of course this difficulty might
be avoided by making one fairly large
lot of two small ones, but frequently
the builder does not feel that he can
afford a second lot, and he often fur
Their objects to the keeping of a large
lawn. But to the normal man the
lawn is the chief joy of the home.
The alternative usually is to adapt
the house to the lot, to sacrifice some
desired feature of the interior arrange
ment, or even room or two, in order
to attain the really essential light and
air
Now, the house here shown is
adapted to a lot of small size and yet
there will be plenty of room for light
and air. 1t is especially suited for a
west frontage, giving the sunshine to
all the bedrooms and shade to the liv-
ing room, the dining room, and the
kitchen. And every housewife will
agree that shady kitchen is one of
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-11-27

While all farmers would, no doubt,
agree on the question of conveniently
arranged and substantially construct
ed farm buildings, also that the
housing of the different kinds of stock
in separate buildings is advisable,
many of us, for some reason, are SO
situated that it is not possible to build
separate buildings, writes J. E. Bridg-
man in American Agriculturist. The
question Of labor causes us to SO ar
range our farm buildings that the feed
ing and caring for stock is reduced to
the minimum. This can best be &C.
complished where all, Or at least the
greater part, of the stock is housed
under one roof, and in a building that
will have storage room for large
quantity of feed.
The barn plan herewith illustrated
is good example of that type OF
harm. The barn is a balloon frame,
;8x60 feet square, - feet to the
caves, and SO feet to peak of roof. The
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-11-27
IDEAL CORN
FOR PLANTING
Farmer Should BE Able to Really
Know Good Ear When He
Sees Tt-DescripEion of
Best Kind.

When a farmer selects corn for
planting he should be able to really
know good ear of corn when he sees
it. The following description should
enable the careful observer to make
good selections:
Authorities have decided that the
best form for an ideal ear should be
as near a cylinder as possible. It
should be about 10 inches long and
about seven inches in circumference,
or at least this ratio should be as
near parallel as possible and the
grains should grow well over the tip
and butt. The grains should be wedge
shape and their length should be at
least twice their width. The cob
should be small, from 81 to 80 per
cent. Of an ear Of corn should he
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-11-27
Caruso and the Tax Collector.

I was dressing for "Pagliacci' when
a man walked into my room, tapped
me on the shoulder and said, "Give
me 9140," I looked at his and asked.
What for??" He replied, Income tax"
I was already late and said, Come
again. l have not got the money
here" Whereupon, with the rapidity
of conjurer, he produced from his
pocket paper, apparently warrant
for my arrest. This seemed to me to
be carrying the joke too far and so /
asked the manager to be kind enough
to pay the man the money. He did
so at once and the good income-tax
collector replied, "And now may /
have a Seat to see the SHOVE" And
he got it. That's London.-Strand
Magazine.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-11-27
PROOMCORN IS
PAYING CROP
Product Can BE Worked Up 20
Good Advantage by Farmer
and Family at Home
BY Thomas n. CAseIs

Broomcorn can be grown on almost
any soil, but does the best on level,
black soil. The planting and cultiva-
ton is the same as of Indian corn,
only the plants must be much thicker
in the row, as close planting makes
the brush long and fine, which is much
desired for making brooms. Plant
some next spring.
A farmer who has 20 acres of
broomcorn should have Is men when
the corn is ready for cutting, which
should be done the sixth day after
the brush commences to push from
the root.
In cutting, the corn is first made
into tables or benches by overlapping
two rows.
After the tables are made the cut
tiers pass down the open row and re-
move the brush from the stalk at the
first joint below the boot, placing it
in small punches on the table.
After that it is placed on wagons
and taken to the seeder, where the