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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
RESULTS OF FOOD
Health ard Natural Conditions Ceme
From Right Feeding.

Man, physically, should be like
perfectly regulated machine, each part
working easily in it's appropriate place.
A slight arrangement causes undue
friction and wear, and frequently ruins
the entire system.
A well-known educator of Boston
found a way to keep the brain and the
body in that harmonious cooperation
which makes joy of living.
"Two years ago." she writes, "being
in condition OF nervous exhaustion. I
resigned my position as teacher, which
l had held over 40 years. Since then
the entire rest has, of course, been a
benefit, but the use of Grape Nuts has
removed one great cause of illness in
the past, namely, constipation, and its
attendant evils.
I generally make my entire break
fast on a raw egg beaten into four
spoontu1s Of Grape-Nuts, with a little
hot milk or hot water added. I like
1t extremely, my food assimiIates. and
my bowels take care of themselves. I
find my brain power and physical con.
d1tlon much greater and know that
the use of the Grape-Nuts has contrib.
uted largely to this result.
1t is with feelings of gratitude that
l write this testimonial, and trust il
may be the means of aiding others in
their search for health"
Look in pkgs. for the little book, 1.-THE
Road to MELVILLE" There's Reason ,,
Ever read the above letter? uou
one appears from time to time, Thev
are genuine trues and full of humaH
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
rorhs Of AbeIard and HeIoise,

Of the hundreds of thousands who
make pilgrimage to Pere Lachaise
on All Saints day few doubt the au'
thenticity of the most famous tombs.
One in particular is never questioned
that of Heloise and Abelard, the
story of whose unhappy loves is SO
grandly told by Pope. This monu'
ment Is the work of Alexander LIE.
noin, the sculptor, and dates toward
the end Of the Revolution. The tomb
was built by Lemon with fragments
of a chapel of the convent of the Par
aclete at Nogent sur Marine, of which
Heloise was the abbess. Lemon man
aged to bring some glass from the
windows Of the old chapel, and two
medallions which adorn the tomb
the sculptor purchased from religi'
GUS house in Paris. This is all that
is genuine about the tomb.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
The Glazed ACE.

"Why not a white enamel gas
ranger" asked a stove manufacturer
of himself some time ago. This Is an
age of white enamel, he reflected,
Enameled cooking utensils are COM
mon and clean and save labor; enam'
eled refrigerators are clean and sweet
and appeal to the eye; sinks and bath
tubs are practically all enameled.
Zinc and galvanized iron are excellent
materials-so, the old gas range is a
fine thing for overWorked cooks. Good
products and processes, however, give
way to better. This stoVemaker be-
gan to experiment with white enam'
eled iron and invited housewives to
ingpect results. In its advertising
pamphlet the company emphasizes the
fact that u parts of the range are
enameled. These include oven racks,
I guides, plates, and door, and broiler'
pan. Bathtub and stovemaker have
followed the tendency of the glazed
age. The woman who first covered
her pine kitchen table with oilcloth
showed the way-Scientific American
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
Red Cross Christmas Stamps.

The Red Cross Christmas Stamp
crusade against tuberculosis promises
this year to be broader in extent than
ever before. While last year less than
twenty million stamps were sold, the
present indications point to sale Of
nearly fifty million for this year.
The Red Cross Stamps are issued by
the American National Red Cross, and
are sold for one cent each. They are
designed to be placed upon letters and
mail matter during the holiday sea.
son. The money derived from the sale
Of these stamps will be devoted to tn.
berculosis work in the localities in
which the stamps are sold. In this
manner it is expected that about $400,
900 will be realized for the campaign
against tuberculosis in all parts Of tha
United States.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25

structure. This house is designed to
be 80 feet wide and 2s feet long, ex-
elusive of the porch. The reception
hall is 10 feet inches, by II feet in
size. The parlor at the right is IA
feet by 10 feet inches in size, a room
large enough for most any family.
That leads us to remark that the So
called parlor has become the princi-
pal room of the house now. It really
Is not parlor, but living room in
which all the members of the family
gather of an evening. No longer Is 1t
an apartment shut off from the other
part of the house and used only when
the minister calls or when sister is
married. The parlor used to be a
sort of holy of holes. sacred against
the approach of the small boys mud
dy feet The furniture was covered
with canvas and there was an air of
frigidity about the room that has en-
tirely disappeared in these later days.
1t now is a room to live In. That Is
the kind of parlor that has been
designed for this house. 1t Is provided
with a CHEEKY fireplace and is well
lighted by three windows.
The dining room also is of good size
being IL by IA feet in size. The kitch
en- is II by II feet in size, and the
pantry is conveniently placed between
| the dining room and the kitchen.
On the second floor are five bed
rooms and plenty of closet room, II
addition to a bathroom.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25


weight to the argument Of the best
designers to-day, that prolif1cness
means ruin.
Custom has decreed a certain uni
formity in the fashion of wearing ap-
parel, and any too radical departure
from the well-recognized lines, border
ing on freakishness, is not counter.
anced by those who believe in dig
nifty, conservatism and good breeding,
and freakishness is individuality car
ried to the extreme and beyond the
confines of good taste, whether In
wearing apparel or houses. We stand
for more freakishness in the latter
than in the former, however, because
if you are fortunate enough to own
a lot and enough money to build a res
idence on it, the plan, general appear
ance and style are considered your
business, and a community with
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
illness, and some not unworthy charac

illness, and some not unworthy charac-
terization-but as regards style one
must deplore the colloquialisms, and
among other things, the frequent use
Of the split inf1nitive."
ut may be true, but for all that it
is a delightful love story. 1t is quite
clear to me, Professor, that you have
never been in love-" she looked at him
archly over her shoulder.
81 must beg to know upon what you
found that conclusion" he answered,
moving nearer.
ION this same habit OF reflection.
Now all you find in this story is split
infinitives. At most it is to you an
ungrammatical romance"
And you? l am to draw the in
ference
She laughed. "No, it is not neces-
sary you should draw any"
It would be unjust to Miss Sher.
mans penetration to suppose she did
not know what was coming when
some minutes later Prof Wentworth,
in language as clear and concise as
he was master Of, made her an offer
Of marriage, but she was surprised
at herself that she did not find it
more amusing. She upon whose word
a multi-millionaire and novelist of
wide fame, not to mention certain
lesser lights, were at this moment
hanging in eager suspense.
The professor might be stilted, but
he was, earnest and manly, and she
felt a strange reluctance to wound
him. 'It wouldn't do at ALL" she told
him. eve have been very good friehds
this summer, and you have perhaps
found me entertaining; but after a
while that would wear off. You
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
1Copyright, by Snort Stories Co, LTD
IT must deplore-" began Prof.
By MARY F. LEONARD

IT must deplore-" began Prof.
Wentworth, removing his glasses.
"You have no idea how funny you
look without them" interpolated his
companion; whereupon he hastily re-
placed them, for nothing could have
been farther from his wish at the
moment than to appear funny. How
ever, as he hooked them over his ears
he reflected that Miss Sherman prob
ably meant odd. He had noted with
disapproval her careless manner OF
speech.
"You began to say something. pro-
lessor; l did not intend to interrupt"
Miss Sherman added after consider
able pause, as she shifted her fluffy
white parasol from one shoulder to
the other. &
Il beg your pardon, I am very alb
sent-minded-I do not recall" he
hesitated, wondering how long it had
been since he last spoke.
"Tll excuse you upon one condition.
You must tell me what you were
thinking about; you looked as solemn
as an OWL"
The professor blushed like girl
under the scrutiny of those mischiev'
GUS blue eyes, in whose sight he felt
| sure he must appear a sort Of light
ning-change artist. ut was your use
of the word funny. I was rejecting
that you perhaps meant odd" he re-
piled.
"I have noticed that you reflect toe
much" said Miss Sherman severely
ut makes me feel as il were being
dissected."
This was SO like his own sensation
the professor was surprised. II an
far from presuming to criticise," he
said; you remember you insisted"
Miss Sherman again shifted her be
coming background and gazed ou
upon the lake. How did you like
Across the Storm'?" she asked, II be
lieve that is what we were discuss
ing"
81 have to confess that story o
that kind is not in my line, yet I d.
not deny its merits,--a certain spright
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
HIS OFFER NOT APPRECIATED
Elderly Gentleman May Have Means
Well, But the Damsel was
Suspicious.

The plump waiter girl at the lunch
counter, having nothing to do at the
moment, was trying to reach with her
fngernails a place on her back well
up between the shoulders, but with
her short and chubby arms she was
unequal to the task. In vain she
squirmed and struggled, and twisted
her face She failed to achieve the
desired connection.
The elderly man on the outside OF
the counter, who has been fighting
piece of overdone steak, leaned for
ward and spoke to her in low tone,
but with intense earnestness.
my dear young woman" he said,
pardon the freedom of a man who
has grandchildren almost as old as
you are, but if you will come little
closer shall take pleasure in scratch
ing that spot for you, as see that you
can't quite"
Mind your own business!" she
snapped.
How seldom-O, how seldom-is q
good deed or a generous impulse ap'
preciated in this ungrateful world!
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
Woman az Rankrupts,

According to the latest reports con-
corning bankruptcies, 444 women
failed in business this year, as against
43e for the previous year. There also
has been an increase in the number
of married women bankrupts and de-
crease in the widows and spinsteE
bankTupts.
The trade In which the greatest
number of women failed was dress,
making and millinery. Women groc'
ers came next, while fancy goods and
mems furnishing shops account for
the third largest number of failures,
The marked decrease in the magni'
tude of bankruptcies is due to specu.
lative enterprise.-London Cable to
the Washington Post.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
New Wireless System in Russia.

The military department at st. Pc.
tersburg is taking considerable inter.
est in new system of wireless teleg.
raphy which has been invented by a
Russian student. 1t is claimed that
messages have been sent from St.
Petersburg to Sevastopol and received
accurately. One of the principal fea.
lures of the new system is that mes.
sages cannot be tapped by outside sta.
lions, and it is intended to build a
station in the Ural mountains to con.
meet with a similar station to be built
in Vladivostock. The station will be
built by the military engineers at a
a cost of about $4,000 gold.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25

Inasmuch as 1t cannot be said there
Is any typical American town house
and no such thing as a country seat
Except Biltmore in North CarOlina),
also that our American cities are veri-
table architectural museums, there Is
no limit to individuality in any Sec
ton of the country today. The term
country seat" is used in the Euro
pean sense as an extensive and costly
mansion detached by spacious park
and forming the central feature of the
estate. The profuse expenditures upon
the houses at Newport, Bar Harbor,
Lenox and Tuxedo make them inter-
esting examples, but not sufficiently
isolated or uniform in character to
constitute style. In fact, the suburb
an houses of any of the important
cities are more representative and
typical, yet the scholarly, accurate
French renaissance reproductions
and recklessly crude examples by
amateurs only help fill the museum
they do not represent anything typi-
cally American unless we are a ma
ton Of freaks.
But, according to the best authori-
ties, we did have an American style,
or at least colonial period when Sir
William Chambers was the leading
English practitioner, and the studying
and copying of details from the con-
temporary architecture of that time
produced pleasing and well-propor-
toned houses, even in remote country
districts of America. The fact adds
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
Saving Time.

"That was an amazing stunt in econ
omy that our new boarder performed
last Sunday" said the woman. First,
she declined an invitation to hear
somebody's favorite preacher on the
ground that II o'clock. Sunday morn
ing was her regular manicuring hour.
Being urged, however, she finally con-
scented to go, but it has been a ques-
ton in the mind of her mentor ever
since whether she got much good out
of the service, because she had put
nail file and piece of chamois into
her handbag, and while the minister
talked and the choir sang, and che rest
of the congregation sang, she calmly
fled and polished her nails
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
WORTHY OF NEW CITIZENSHIP
Triumph of italian Veteran in Agricul-
turaI Colony in North Caro-
lima.

Berto is a veteran of the new 1tal-
ian agricultural colony in st. Helena.
N. G. His faith in his ability to win
way in the new world is !old in the
Survey by Felice Ferrero, who states
that the new colonists are not only
good farmers but also good citizens.
Berto's age made the immigration
inspectors look askance at him; they
doubted that man on the verge OF
senectitIde could provide for himself.
In search of elements for definite
ruling, they asked him to show how
much money he had. Berto triumph
antly drew from his pocket and waved
in the air a dollar bill, all his earthly
richest am not sure it was not bor-
rowed!-and when an inspector dryly
said: as that all?" Berto gasped in
surprise, and retorted with the great
est ardor: But this is five francs!"
For a moment the old mans fate
seemed sealed; the inspectors were
not deep psychologists; they did not
know their man, nor realize his mean
ing. However, somebody was found
who agreed to stand surety that he
would not become a public charge,
and Berto walked through the gates
of the United States at the barge Of
flee, wondering why his show OF
wealth had made so little impression
Now Berto, we'll on in the sixties, lean
wiry, tanned like an explorer, is the
best worker in the colony, and his
farm among the most prosperous; q
vigorous old man, he manages well
his many acres and his four robust
sons at work upon them, rain or shine
whenever the land requires their care
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
Needed Instruction,

Helen Ross, aged three, gives evil
dence of a remarkable memory for
names. Her mother was putting her
to bed the other evening and when it
came time to pray, little Helen, after
the Now I lay me-" reeled off a list
of names for the divine blessing that
fairly took her mothers breath away
But she was startled almost out OF
her wits when Helen continued. "And
please, God, don't bless Harry, cause
he slapped me-"
Followed a regular Bible lesson
that left Helen a chastened babe
having forgiven all the world, in
Guiding Harry, and very tired
mother.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
Hail the Maryland Tomato

the world, spreading happiness from
pole to pole. It will penetrate the
ungles of Africa and the pampas of
Patagonia. A year from now you will
find the discarded cans, rusting out
their declining days, in the ash bar.
rels, back yards and remoter suburbs
of Buenos Ayres, Melbourne and Buda.
pest. Thus Maryland feeds the world,
emptying generously her cornucopia
Of gastronomic delights and raking in
the valuable shekels of the exotic eDi
cure.-Baltimore Sun.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
Aluminium Coins for France,

1t is expected that aluminium coins
of low value will be in circulation in
France by the end of this year. It Is
interesting to note, in this connection,
that the adoption of M. Naquets prop.
osition for an aluminium coinage in
1871 would have resulted In a heavy
loss to the French treasury. Although
experts declared it to be impossible
that the value of the metal should de-
crease, it has now fallen to nearly half
the price ruling at that time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
There All the Time.

It is told of Dr. Thorold that he was
once asked to give away the pri6es at
school belonging to the London
school board.
In the course of his opening address
he gravely asked the children, Which
was the largest island in the world be
for Australia was discovered?"
When the youngsters gave it Wp, he
said in the same grave way, which
made them laugh all the more, why
Australia, of course; it was there all
the time!"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25

world is full of critics, and because
these neighbors do not like thing or
even because you do not like 1t, for
that matter, does not make it bad.
The house here displayed has in
dividuality because it has character.
1t has lines that are not apt to be
duplicated by other houses in the
same community. The dormer vim
dow, for instance, is introduced with
decorative treatment that relieves the
house Of a sense of severity it might
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
a Decov.

The minister who had exchanged
with Rev. Mr.. falcon was scandaliZed
to see Deacon Snowfall in the vestry,
after service, deliberately taking SO.
cent piece out of the contribution-box
and substituting dime.
"Brer SNOWFALL" he exclaimed, In
horror and amazement, that's plain
dishonest doings!"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25

present to the eye If these decorations
were absent. We may venture the as.
sertion that if we are ever to have an
American style of architecture it prob
ably will be no great departure from
the general design here shown. While
individual taste must find expression
the utility idea and the idea Of SIM
plicity will control all other consid-
erations.
The square, clean-cut house makes
an economical use of materials pos
sible and reduces the cost of the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
Early Maine Match E.o+o-,,

Bath had match factory so wears
ago, when every one thought there
was a fortune to be made in their
manufacture. Miss Jane Shaw ~
Bath has some of the matches mann.
featured in the Bath shop. They are
of pine, shorter than the matches Of
the present day, and hauA dipped-
Kennebec Journal,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
He Aimed to Please

ct haven't sized up that fatherin.
law-to-be of mine. Curious old chap,
Doesn't seem to be able to get his
mind off his business"
81 shouldn't think that would WORRY
you"
81 suppose it's all right, but when
asked him for his daughter he said,
Take her with you and if she isn't I'm
to our advertisement bring her bach
and exchange her."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
Handicap of cerberus,

Pluto was Dragging Of his three
headed dog.
But" they pointed out, sit would
eat too much for arctic exploring"
Herewith he decided to stick to his
OWN climate.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
Unidentified.

Mrs. Trout-Have you found any
trace of poor dear Speekles?
Mr.. Trout-No; I've read all the
papers that fell overheard, but nobody
has caught anything under five
pounds.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25

Happy the man who finds a peculiar
10y in undertaking difficult and dis
agreeable task, and in achieving it.
DR.. Lyman Abbott.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25
In the Came Class.

The following appears outside q
clothing store in New York:
American and theatrical outfits"
Evidently for those who dress to
Rmuse!
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25

Mr.. William A Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building for the readers of
this paper. On account of his wide eXpe
rience as Editor, Author and Manufac-
turer. he is, without doubt, the highest
authority on all these subjects. Address
all inquiries to William A. Radford, No.
1874 Fifth Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-12-25

Rnuse
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-24
FINANCIAL SITUATION Is
SUBJECT OF CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-PreliminarY
action looking to the consideration OF
Secretary MacNeagh's recommendations
for a graduated tax on national bank cir
culation secured by deposits Of United
States bonds has been taken by the bank
ing and currency committee.
At the request OF Chairman Nreeland.
Secretary MacVeagh has prepared
amendments necessary In the event that
the committee decides TO act favorably..
These amendments contemplate mak-
ing the per cent bonds authorized by
the Payne tariff law for expenses OF
canal construction. payable In gold coin.
and giving authorization for the appro-
prIatlon Incident to the Issue of any
bonds.
II was the consideration OF these
amendments and a general discussion OF
the question OF the issue OF Panama
bonds that occupied the conference at
the white house yesterday between
President Taft Secretary MacEeagh and
Senator Aldrich. Nothing final was de-
termiDnd There was n desire to talk
over the financial situation, not, how
ever. as affected by the business condi-
ton OF the country. and to determine
just where the treasury stood at thls
time.
With the closing OF the year. the work
ing balance has been decreasing. although
today's statement shows a material i'm
provement over yesterdays receipts oi
all kinds. amounting TO $3.50. 2o3, swell
inc IL TO S24 S65 ,319. Secretary Mac
Veagh does not view with serlous con-
Germ the recent losses in the halanrc, AND
is not disposed TO issue intereSt-bcarlnE
obligations unless the balance reaches
| low point.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-24
NO TREASURE FOUND
ON MYSTERIOUS ISLAND

NOGALES, Ariz.. Dec. 23-The mys-
terry and glamor for many years sur
rounding Tiburon island, Gulf OF Califor-
MIA, has been efrectuaily dissipated by
the return yesterday of seven of the
American explorers, who had passed
through Nogalcs on October Is on their
way 10 explore the island. which they
supposed TO bc inhabited by man-eat-
ing Seri Indians and to contain hidden
treasure and rich mineral veins. Tho
party WAS under the leadership of Pro-
fessor Fayette A. jones.
At Guaymas the explorers bought n
boat. provisioned II for three months
stay. and proceeded up the gull. landing
at Keno bay, on the mainland. There
they were visited by twenty Seris. mer
and women, who proved friendly, and
who Informed them that there was moth
Ing OF value on the island. However
they crossed TO the island, established
a permanent camp and prosecuted then
explora tions for five weeks, finding nc
indication Of anything OF value or OF
great interest.