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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02

ItOiiA tiiC OGS
South Norwalk. Conn.-George w
Tobey, an Easton farmer, a beer
missing his young ducks. They would
be swimming around the pond when
they would suddenly flap their wings
give a squeal and disappear from view
Tobey thought at first they were taken
with cramps. but when about 40 had
rome in the same way he started an In
vestigation.
Patient watching at the side of the
pond finally revealed the truth. A huge
bull punk" OF frog, was the thief. The
frog had a mouth that opened easily
three inches in diameter. He would
pull a duckling to the bottom Of the
pond and there swallow his meal.
The frog showed much cunning
Poisoned ducks he spurned; rife bull
let's he ducked and his sharp eyes
seemed to detect a fishhook. Tobey
finally drained the pond and caught
the frog. which is now on exhibition
in a local fish market. II weighs five
pounds and is by far the largest frog
ever caught in Fairfield county.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
Some New Definitions.

From the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
Girls in a fashionable seminary not a
hundred miles from town, In examina-
tion papers, recently turned u a new
batch OF delightful definitions. 1t IL
evident from their answers that several
of them. while they may rot be trained
thinkers, have more or less logical pro-
cesses OF thought. One defined red
tape" as 'the inability of any one hold
ing a political position to do anything
necessary without special orders"
showing that she had read her Little
Dorrit" 70 advantage, to a nothing OF
BLEAK House, Another girl, asked
why does a ship float the right way
up?" replied, Because IL 1t did not the
people In 1t would tumble out. One
ingenious girl suggested, 'foxlet" as
a noun for a young fox, which GER
tainly is more specific than puppies.
a young person. evidently deter
mined not TO let herself be humbugged,
said 'B-Sc." meant Bad Science"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02

woman, and i shall recommend it as
long as / live."-MRs. MAY FRY,
Lindley, Ind.
One of the greatest triumphs Of
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the conquering of woman,s
dread enemy tumor. If you have
mysterious pains, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton or displacement, don't wait for
time to confirm your fears and 60
through the ~h0rrorsofa hospital opera
ton, but try Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound at once.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
andherbs, hasbeenthestandard remedy
for female ills, and such ~unquestion-
able testimony as the above proves the
value Of this famous remedy, and
should give confidence and hope to
every sick woman.
If you would Hkespecial advice
about your case write q c0nffden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free.
and always helpful.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02

ly enough strength to totter about.
My back panied terribly, the urine
passed scantily and with pain, and
my legs seemed almost lifeless. | lay
for three weeks in mortal agony, wish
ing death would end my sufferings.
AT this time / began using Doan's
Kidney Pills, discharging the doctor.
| grew better and in a months time
was out again. In two months l was
as well as ever in my life"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents a box.
Foster -Milburn Co. Buffalo. N. Y.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
SPRING Ia the Blood.

If, when spring is In the blood
CTS or Irish blood I'm speakin),
All the peace o. bachelorhood
Glad ye'd be to be forsakin'
For the hope o. joy that lies
In a pair OF sparklin' eyes
Wishful to possess We,
Take your chance o. paradise
An Heaven bless vel
If, when spring Is in the blood,
Grosser appetites awaken
An ye feel a thirst that could,
Maybe, bear a little kin
II TO clear your throat o. dust
M~ountain-dew will ease We, just
Shure, I'd never chide we,
Take your tipple IL We must,
An Wisdom guilds We!
II, when spring is i'm the blood,
Weary on your toll we're wishin'
You could wander through the wood
Where the other lads are fishin';
III such sport as We could know
Where the Irish rivers flow
Waters here can lead We,
Seize your day OF pleasure; go
An Luck attend We!
II, when spring Is in the blood,
Play boy pranks nor eyes o woman
Stir your heartstrings as they should,
Faith ye're somethin' less than human!
What We needs another birth;
Though, indeed, 'twould not be worth
All the trouble to remake we,
Fit for neither heaven nor earth. q
The Devil take vel
IT. A. DAILY, In the Catholic Standard
and Times.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
Partisan Charlotte.

Soak one-fourth of a box of gelatin
in o~ne-fourth Of a cupful Of cold wa
ter. Scald one cupful Of rich milk, or
better still, one cupful OF thin cream
in q double boiler and pour 1t over four
eggs beaten well with one-half d cup
full of sugar. Stir over the fire until 1t
thickens, add the gelatin, stir until it
has dissolved, hen strain, n set
aside until chilled. When 1t begins to
thicken, add one-fourth Of a pound each
of stale macaroons and lady fingers
broken or cut in pieces, one teaspoonful
of vanilla, two tab~lespoonfuls of sherry,
one cupful of grated c%ocoanut, n one
cupful Of thick cream which has been
whipped to a solid froth. Fold and
mix lightly, turn into a wetted mold,
and set aside where 1t will stiffen. Turn
u carefully and garnish with a little
whipped cream, which has been tinted
pale pink, and one-half a dozen quar-
tered candied cherries.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
CAKES
White Hickory Nut Cake.

One and a half cupfuls OF g%ranulated
sugar, two-thirds cupful of butter, one
cup OF milk. two-thirds cupful of wa
ter, whites of five eggs, -four level cup
fuls Of -four, one cup of hickory nuts
or English walnuts broken fine, not cut,
three level ~teaspoonfuls of baking pow
der. Sift sugar and -four separately
three times, "a sugar and butter un-
til white, add milk and water slowly.
Beat in the -four n cupful at a time.
Dredge the nuts in n cupful of -four.
Add the baking powder to the last cup
full of flour. Stir with the back of the
spoon. Fold in the whites OF the eggs
last. Flavor to taste. The butter and
sugar can be creamed quickly with the
hand. Use a boiled icing.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
A Very Old Chestnut.

OF all the yarns that ever came down
the line regarding deep mud the follow
ing should be entitled to the blue rib
bon. 1t happened in the place where
mud originated.
A man was walking along the road
side one summer day n noticed a
fairly good looking hat out in the road.
Reaching out with his cane he gave 1t
a cut and was startled to hear a voice
exclaim:
Here what the deuce are you do
ing?"
Then he made the astonishing discov-
cry that the owner of the headpiece
mud.
Great heavens" exclaimed the man
who had hit the hat. rs that mud as
deep as that"
"Deepi' cried the victim. "Why, man
alive, I'm standing on a load OF hay!"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02

From London Tit-Bits.
a certain officer of the Royal Horse
artillery, having his battery divided
into half batteries which were gar
risoned over 40 miles apart, by road,
applied that he might have an allow
ance granted him for an extra charger,
it being his duty tp frequently visit
both portions. The war office ruled
that this allowance was inadmissible,
saying: Measured by the ordnance
map, as the crow flies, the distance is
found to be only 331a miles,
For a time the officer was nonplused,
but an idea struck him and he seized
his pen and wrote:
There would appear to be some mis-
understanding regarding my applica-
ton. l am asking for an allowance for
an additional charger, not an additional
crow. 1 do not ride a crow. 1 ride a
horse
He got ii.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
The Harvest.

He picked the lady p~ocketbook,
ana he Scooped her portemonnaie,
AS she struggled toward the counter
At the bargain matinee.
Yes, he scooped the lady's wallet
1t was fat as it could be-
And he sat him down to divvy
With his other pal M me.
And this-oh, horrid lott
Oh, this is what we got:
Several bits Of colored silk;
Ticket for a quart of milk;
PoWder-puff for madam's face;
Inch or two of Irish lace;
Pencil black for madam's eve;
Recipe for pumpkin pie;
Bit of verse on Coming Spring."
Feather from a pigeon wing;
Ticket for a lecture on
Women of the Parthenon;"
Memo Of much-needed things
Ice ream freezer, muffin rings, .
Shoes for Willie, hose for Jane,
When / go down town again"
Seven hairpinS and some slips
Advertising Rough on Hips
Samples of a Scottish plaid.
n a New York Whirald lad"
OF a butler ~Japonaise
Very anxious for a place;
Notice from a bank cashier
Your account, ma'am, doth appear,
! regret to nave to state,
Overdrawn a dollar eight"
Clipping from a magazine
Telling of q new machin
Cutting homework square in two;
One undated /. O. u.
For one dollar underlined
Which the maker hadn't signed,
Relic of some little game
Held in Charity's sweet name;
eat check for a matinee
Held three weeks last Wednesday;
And in cash-oh, thing of dread
One punched nickel made of lead!
Pocket picking, seems TO me,
Amt the trade it used to be!
Carlyle Smith, in Harper's Weekly
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
lucana Potatoes.

Wash and bake six large potatoes,
cut 81 slice from the top Of each potato,
scoop out the inside and mash. To
three cupfuls of mashed potato add six
cnpfuls of finely chopped ham, tive
tablespoonfuls of finely chopped parsley
whites of two eggs, well beaten, fou
tablespoonfuls of cream or rich milk,
salt and pepper to taste, Line potato
shells with this mixture, place In each
cavity a poached egg, n cover Wen
the mixture and bake until Drowned.
Poach the egg delicately. Boiled stuffed
potatoes are popular.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
Banbury Tarts.

Measure all the r~aisins that will pile
on a cup and stone and chop, add two
rounding tablespoons OF finely chopped
citron. Add the juice Of one lemon and
the grated yellow rind, one cup of white
sugar and one egg beaten light. Roll
rich pie crust as thin as possible and
cut in rounds the size of a saucer. Put
a tablespoonful Of the mixture on one
half fold, wet the edges slightly with
cold water, fold over and press togeth-
err. Crimp the edge with a fork dipped
In -four, and prick the top several times
to prevent bursting while baking. Bake
a light brown color.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
Notices Of Cities.


from the Detrolt Free Press.
1t was the former custom TO select
city notices from the dead languages,
but now they are live ones and aim TO
attract attention without the aid OF an
interpreter. Detroit's is of that kind
and Topeka makes a hit with Topeka,
Kan, Topeka WILL This not only ig-
nores the classics but tax liberties
with the much disorganized rules OF
spelling, yet it Is calculated to arous
a good humored feeling toward the
pushing young city. You'll like Taco
ma" is also a late motto. 1t does not
sound like a municipal war cry, but il
carries the impression of calm assur-
anc and will give the rival city of Sc
attic a chance to adopt something more
intense, with a sharper ring. How
would some of these serve: San Fran
cisco shakes things up" Milwaukee
never brews trouble" "Pittsburg
smokes and makes it pay" New York
tempers the wind TO the lambs il
shears" Boston Is the lustiest of the
has-beans:" Washington leads in all
but baseball?"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
All "Heef" When Refugees Got II.

From the New York Tribune
Horse and dog flesh guaranteed as
beef by a representative OF the italian
government was one of the forms of
relief which was extended to the
earthquake refugees of Sicily. Edmund
Billings, of Boston, who was h speak
err at the annual meeting OF the Trinity
club, in Boston, described among other
things the strenuous methods employed
by Captain Carnea, in command OF a
warship dispensing relief. In discuss
ing the situation with Mr.. Billings, the
captain said: I'VE have shot all the
oxen and, in fact, all the horses and
dogs 10 furnish food for the people, but,
mind, they were all oxen, because i,
Captain Carnea. said so. And so far
as / can learn nobody has died from It..
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
Preserved Whole oooseberries.

Make a strong syrup, two pounds or
sugar TO pint OF water. Pierce goose
berries in several places n put them
in the syrup, then take them from the
range and let the gooseberries remain
In the syrup all night. Repeat twice,
reheat, stopping just shor of boiling
point, again letting berries stand over
night in syrup. While still cold place
them in bottles and pour the syrup over
them; place bottles in water. Should
the berries seem to be cracking before
the water boils remove the bottles at
once and seal; otherwise let stand un-
til water is at boiling point.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
The Piker.

From the New York Tribune.
A New York alderman, discussing
credit, said:
The man who asks for credit awakes
your suspicion, and your suspicion
usually turns out to be just.
The bartender told me how, the 9TH
er day, a seedy chap turned to him
from the free lunch counter n said:
"'Can you trust me for a glass of
beer till tomorrow evening, friend?'
mo, sir. Mkt said the bartender.
We'll I'm sorry SAID the man. IT
seems kinder small to eat the amount
Of free lunch I've done and then not
buy nothin'.'"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
He, Too, Knew a Lord.

From the Rochester Herald,
Fitzgerald, the translator of the Ru-
baiyat, called one night at a house where
a very snobbish conversation was going
on. He sat for an hour in an uncomfort-
able silence. He wanted to talk about poet
ry and music, plays and pictures, but in
stead he had to listen TO snobbish boast
ing about what the duke had said, and
the baron had answered, and how gracious
the princess had been.
FINALLY Fitzgerald rose to go. He
shook hands will his hostess, and then
he turned to the assembled guests and
said sadly, shaking his head:
81 once knew a lord, too; but he's
dead"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02

The way for a woman to manage a
man is not to be married TO him.
A mans conscience hardly ever cries
out If there's anybody around to hear 1t.
There are two kinds of fools-just
plain, ordinary fools and highly edu-
Gated fools.
A girl knows a heap more than she
will let on about everything except
how she can help mother about the
house.
If you have much company In the
house the servants won't stay because
IL makes too much work; IL you don't
have any, they won't stay because you
have no social position.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
A NOTRE DAME LADY'S APPEAL

To all knowing sufferers OF rheumatism,
whether muscular or OF the joints, ~sciatics,
lumbagos, backache, pains in the kidneys
or neuralgia pains. to write to her for a
home treatment which has repeatedly cured
all Of these fortunes. She feels it her duty
to send Ii to all sufferers FREE. You cure
yourself at home as thousands will testify
no change of climate being necessary. This
simple discovery banishes uric acid from
the blood, loosens the stifened joints, puri-
fes the blood, and brightens the eyes, giving
elasticity and tone to the whole system. IL
the above interests you. for proof address
Mrs. NJ. Summers, Box 3. Notre Dame. Ind.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
How to Cook Peas.

Take the outside caves of lettuce and
lay them in the bottom of a PAN;
then put the peas on top OF the let
tuce leaves and gradually bring them
TO a boil. The juice from the lettuce
leaves is sufficient to cook them with
out the aid Of water, and gives them a
delicious flavor. Cook them over a slow
fire.
Before serving them put a slice or
butter on top of the peas-almost the
size Of q nutmeg.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
Hoosier Chocolate Cake.

Two cupfuls OF brown sugar, two
egg one-half cupful Of butter, one-half
cupful of SOU cream or milk, one tea
spoonful Of soda dissolved In milk, one
half cupful grated chocolate (bitter),
dissolved In one-half cupful boiling wa.
ter, three cnpfuls flour. Mix whites Of
eggs In thoroughly last thing. do not
beat them separately. This makes the
cake more moist. Bake I'm loaf or two
large layers In slow oven. Caramel
flling-Two cupfuls of dark brown
sugar, one-half cupful butter, one-half
cupful of cream; boil until thick. spread
at once.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
Reflections of a Bachelor.

From the New York Press.
A woman can take pride in her hus-
band being above clothes, but it won't
do for herself.
The more men a girl could have mar
ried the more she learns she was an
idiot to pick the one she did.
a man is pretty lucky not to draw
anything in a church rattle and have
to give it UP to be raf1ed over again.
The two things that make a girls
wedding a success for her are sun
sidney weather n for the names to
be spelled right in the newspapers.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
Kept Them Working Nights.
From Norman e. Mack's National Magt
zine for June.

From Norman e. Mack's National Maya
zine for June
Judge Martin j. Wade, the Iowa
member OF the democratic national
committee. is noted for injecting q lot
of good stories into his campaign
speeches-and the big Iowan is a noted
campaigner. Here Is one he told a
few times In last years campaign:
AN old friend of mine named Hem
nessey, was being taken home In a
wheelbarrow by a faithful friend one
night. This friend was giving Hennes-
sey some good advice, saying: There's
drink all the whisky in the world.
They were passing a Observation-Disclosures
distillery at the time, and as Jerry
opened his heavy eyes and beheld 1t,
he replied:
We'll, be gorrah. I have them work.
in nights
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
VEGETABLE RELlsHEs.
Tomato Relish.

One peck OF ripe tomatoes. peeled
nnd chopped, and strained; use only
the pulp; two cupfuls Of chopped on
ions. two cupfuls OF chopped celery,
two cupfuls of sugar, two cupfuls .of
white must ara seed. one cupful OF salt,
two teaspoonfuls Of ground cloves, two
teaspoonf,ils OF ground mace. two tea
spoonfuls Of cinnamon. eight red pep
pers; remov seeds and chop fine;
three pints of vinegar. Mix all well to-
gethsD, put In alright jars. Do not
Geek h, but keep In q cool place.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
Watermelon and Sherry.

Cut center of watermelon into three
fourths inch cubes and remove seeds,
Pour over sherry dressing, put In ice
crcam freezer, pack in ice and salt.
and let stand to chill n hour; arrange
cubes on large green leaves, place on
fancy plates, or if no leaves at hanc
serve in champagne glasses.
Sherry dressing-Half q cupful of
sugar, half a cupful Of sherry wine,
few grains of salt; mix ingredients In
order given and let stand until sugar
IS dissolved.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
A Bonanza.
From Pick-Me-up

FTOfH TICk-N1t-CP.
A certain man had a disastrous expe-
Renee in gold mine speculations. One day
a number of his colleagues were discuss
ing the subject of speculation when one
OF them said to this speculator. "Old
chap. as an expert, give us a definition OF
the term bonanza. -. "A bonanza, " re-
piled the experienced man, with empha-
sis, lis a hole in the ground owned by a
champion liar!"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
DAINTY DESSERTS.
Strawberry Pie.

Make a rich pie crust and line your
piepan; bake crust; then fill crust with
fresh strawberries, sugar TO taste,
cover with the well beaten whites of
two eggs, add a tablespoonful of
sugar and a few drops of vanilla;
return to oven and let bake to a light
brown. This makes a delicious dessert.
Raspberries or ripe peaches may he
used instead OF strawberries.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
Why. MarYI

IIUHI EVERY UUuy ;.
Now, remember, Mary" the teacher
said Just before the school exercises,
"if you forget some of the words when
you are singing your song, don't stop.
Keep right IN. Say Notwithstanding
tum or something like that, and the
words will come back to you and no.
body will know the difference. Now,
don't forget"
On exhibition day little Mary (What's
in a name0 edited her audience with
something like this:
F." T" = and she wore q wreath of
roses
Around her tummy-tum-tum."
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
COOKERY.
EARLY VEGETABLES.


Place them in boiling water with w
or three sprigs of mint. When they are
cooked and drained pour over them some
melted butter. The mint adds a
delicate flavor. New potatoes should
have the skins removed by rubbing
them with a brush. When rubbed they
Will be white and smooth.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02

the kidneys are SICK
and cannot keep up
t b e never-ending
task of iltering the
blood. Lame back,
backache, dizzy spells
and urinary disor-
ders are warning that
must not be over
looked.
John NJ. Burwick,
r. 4. D., Dayton,
Tenn, says: Three
years ago kidney dis
ease fastened itself
on me. l failed rap
idly until | had hard
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
Ask Your Druppis, For Allen. Foo,-Ease

81 tried ALIENS FOOT-EASE recent.
ly, and nave just bought another supply.
It has cured my corns, and the hot, burn
ing and itching sensation in my feet which
was almost unbearable, and l would not
be without it now.-Mrs. w. j.. Walker,
Camden, N. j." Sold by ali Druggists, 25c.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
Reflections of a Bachelor.

From the New York Press,
A good joke OF other people is a
mighty poor one IN ourselves.
The only way you can get the cook
to stay is to try TO get her to go.
When the minister ONE to dinner
everybody enjoys it except the family.
A girl gets lots of enjoyment out Of
athletics wondering what It's all about.
One of the luckiest things hat can
happen TO a man is not to count on
his luck.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02

I'm a pinch use Aliens Foot Ease" re-
marked the tramp. as he threw a package
of white powder into the eyes of the POI
liceman who was about to arrest him
The Harvard LqmD0On.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02

q cyst Culnor OF
four years. growth,
which three Of the
best physicians de-
clared / had. They
said that only an
operation could
help me. lam very
gladthatIfollowed
O friends advice
and took Lydia K.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound,
for 1t has made me
STRONG and well
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02

A household once supplied with Ham
Inns Wizard Oil is seldom allowed to be
without it. In case Of sudden mishap or
accident Wizard Oil takes the place of
the family doctor. Are you SUPPLIED?
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-07-02
Green Peppers as Salad Holders.

a nice wav to put salads in a lunch
is TO use green sweet peppers. Re-
o the seeds after cutting off the
small end Of each pepper and stuff
them With the salad.