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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07

The Local Branch of carriers joined
the National Association Dec. H.
1894 The members are to be the en-
tcrtainers of the State association in
this city on April ~ and will make
the convention the best in the his
tory of the order. This will be the
first time tn" convention has met
here. Carrier Irving f. Thomas of
the local branch is president of the
State association. The carriers have
a small recreation room in the base
ment of the nOst office on Common
street. where they transact their bust
ness ard rass their leisure hours.
The veteran of the original quartet
OF carriers is Il. +. Goodwin, who for
the PAST Is years has made his de-
liYrriCS in the North END section
He is seldom absent from his duties.
He has Travelled the roads rain and
shin" and everybody along the line
has Il k,,dly word for the honored
veteran of the service.
He was born in Stetson, Penobscot
county. in the Year 1916. When he
was lG Years OF age he enlisted as a
recruit in co. |. 9Th Me. Reg, which
had then been in tho service about one
wear. His first active service was at
the battle of AntictHm September Il.
1862. He remained in the service IN
til tn" closing day and as he says
WAS "uniUckN enough not to receive
a scar or h" in the hospital Il day.
He returned To his home in Stctson
at tie close of the war and worked
upon the farm. He came to this city
in April, 1855. where he has resided
cNcr since.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07

tucked net chemisettc. and under
sleeves to match extend to the wrist
These lace accessories insure re-
newal and therefore constant fresh
ness at the neck and arms.
Very attractive gowns are made OF
white crepe de chine printed with va
rious colors in a line that forms u
Paisley border.
Frequently this border is used for the
sleeves and bodice and the skirt is
made of the plain color Soft folds can
be used to advantage, AMI n drapcd
princess effect is also becoming.
OF course, for women who must
consider the cleaners bill these little
house frocks arc made of soft shades
with borders which blend with the gem
,ral tone. Simplicity is the Keynote
and The relief offered by the factor
makes these dresses particularly
adapted for comfortable and modish
wear in the home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
Fashion Notes.

The French tailors are making q
great effort to give the back of the
new coat small, contracted look.
The waist for afternoon wear can
he made with Dutch round neck or
with the high collar.
One of the most popular waists for
with the bib effect.
The star belt is made of duh gold
covered with tiny silver Scuuins in The
shape of stars.
Tho changed definition of the waist
line is one of the most striking fea :
lures of the new styles.
The TUNES, which are many and
various, are reserved mostly. for visit :
ing gowns and house dresses.
The one-button coat is very effective.
and though one covered with Il coat
material might be used. the jet but
ton is more striking.
Bedford cord in the silk or wool
weave and the silk serge is used for
making the d,cssier models, while mo-
hair and serge are preferred for dress
cs which will receive hard wear.
Feather boas are used to trim hats.
Silk wolfe is one o fthc fttvoritc ma
tcrials FOR the visiting gown.
A wonderfully beautiful gown was
in white chiffon with large flowers OF
orange velvet appliqued on and u gold
girdle studded with orange beads.
Ottoman silk with fur trimmings for
wear during the winter season.
A band of fur edging the bottom of
the skirt is the last word of fashion.
Sealskin is one of the leading furs
OF this season.
\ wide fur scarf is the loYeliest
novelty i'm the fur line that has APP
pearad in many day.
Draped effects, both on skirts and
bodices are very much in vogue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
Modern RAD Dolls.

Although the daintiest type of little
girl is fascinated by the pink and
blue silk doll with naxen curls and
fluffy. ruffies, there is dear old rag
dolly that is nearest the heart of every
real child. This is the mother love
coming out for something to cuddle
close. and it ought to be encouraged.
Modern fashion in dolldom sane
tions the rag doll in peasant dress.
countenanCe. some home made look
ing. others done by foreign artists in
the toy districts OF Germany but all
of them suggesting the possibility Of
at least home dressing.
\ very little study of the peasant
dress of each foreign country will
prove their origin, and supply copy
for the mother who is chief dollmaker
for her own children.
Coarse bits of dress materials; left
overs of crimson and blue; odds and
ENDS of ribbon velvet: pieces of ging-
ham. and even of plaid wool. to use
for the peasant apron. will be the nee
essary equipment for the outfit.
The gathered Bingham apronv is as
much part of the peasant garment
as are the sleeves made of material
unlike the dress.
These dolls of different countries are
an education and joy; as interesting
to make as they are lovable when fin
ished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
A GOOD CHANGE.
A Change Of Food Works Wonders

The wrong food and drink causes a
lot of trouble in this world q"
change tho food is the first duty OF
every person that is i'll. particularly
from stomach and nervous troubles.
As an illustration: A lady in MO. mas
with her husband been brought around
to health again by leaving off coffee
and some articles Of food that did not
agree with them. They began using
Postum and Grape Nuts food. She
says.
For a number of years | suffered
with stomach and bowel trouble which
kept getting worse until | was very
in most OF the time About four years
ago | left off coffee and began taking
Postum. NV stomach and bowels i'm
nroyed right along. but l was so re-
duced in flesh and so nervous that the
least thing would overcome me.
"Then I changed my food and began
using Grape-Nuts in addition to Pos
tum. / lived on these two principally
for about four months. Day by Day l
gained in flesh and strength until now
the nervous trouble has entirely disap-
reared and l feel that owe my life
and health to Postum and Grape Nuts.
Husband is IS years old and he was
troubled. for a long time. with occa-
sional cramps. and slept badly. Final
" prevailed upon him to leave off
coffee and take Postum. He had stood
out for long time. but after he tried
Postum for few days he found that
he could sleep and that his cramps
flisa ppeared He was satisfied and has
never gone back to coffee.
II have brother in California who
has been using Postum for several
years: his whole family use it also be-
cause they have had such good results
from it"
Look in pkg. for the little book. THE
Road to Wellville" There's Rea-
SON. y
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of. human
-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
Leather Novelties.

Envelope bags tllN arc extremely
fiat can he slipped into a muir. They
are made of pigskin. either crushed
or glacc and can bc had in all colors
A vanity case of White leather which
car be slipped into the glove of it's
own2r is fully equipped for the lasty
last touch of the dressing room.
Handles of leather are secured by
gold or silver buckles, and can be
shortened or heightened at will.
Huge fat pigskin cases with con-
venient straps are being carried
These are capacious enough to hold
many tiny fiat parcels which accumu-
late on your shopping trip.
A leather receptacle fitted with tiny
books. each marked with the name Of
a large city in Europe. is a novel So
luton for your travelling friend. He
can keep expenses. hotels and items
of interest of each city and it's en-
virons in a special book.
There are extremely complete mcdi-
cine cases, with bandages. plasters and
Walls. supplemented by tiny drawers
for tablets and pills.
An ingenious travelling kit Is OF
leather, with compartments for cord.
tags, paste and some tiny practical
carpenters tools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07

Dolly Warden Cake-One cup sugar,
> cups -four, - cup milk. teaspoon
fuls baking powder and the whites of
3 eggs. i teaspoonful of flavoring
mix the butter and sugar. then beat
the whites and add to the mixture
then the milk. and last the Hour with
the baking powder sifted in.
Stuffed Peppers.-Remove the seeds
from greer peppers by cutting off the
stem ends. then boil in sailed water
for ten minutes. Let them cool, then
ill WITH dressing made of bread
crumbs mixed with brown nut meats
seasoned with salt. butter and
sage and moistened with hot water.
Cover with the slice of pepper cut off
and bake.
Peppers with Macaroni-Cut off the
tops Of green peppers, remove the
seeds ard white fibre. Cook macaroni
until perfectly tender. mix it with ~
cream or tomato sauce and fill the
peppers Sprinkle the tops with grated
cheese, set in Il pan of water and bake
slowly in the oven for half an hour.
basting frequently with the water in
the nan
Melba Ice Cream.-Scrub the rough
surface of cantalOupe thoroughly clean
and pack in ice. When they are chilled
through cut in half, remove the seeds
ard pack the centers with vanilla ice
cream. Put two or three whole cher
rics on the top and serve on individual
plates with a paper dolly under each
and nasturtium and a leaf at the
side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
Like a Rose.

The work bag that looks like a rose
is as ornamental as it is useful. Never
in the history of bag making have
ideas scared so high. The present
day bag is ravishing in color. and mas
taken on many remarkable shapes.
Those that are rose-like in appearance
offer an unusual opportunity for the
incorporation of the beautiful. deep
-colored satin ribbons. Petals OF
skim width fold upward like the
outer petals Of a rose over center
OF pink yellow pompadour ribbon
SHRED into the shape of q round bag.
Both are fastened TO a round bottom.
and the upper edges of the petals are
rolled between thumb and finger and
slipstitched into curled edge. They
are merely tackled against the sides
of. the bag as loosely as possible, so
that they will retain the flower shape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
PONGEE COATS.

This will be a great season for silk
coats. Quantities of pongee coats are
now being made up both for automobilinS
and general wear. There is a tendency to
introduce a touch of color in collars re-
vers and cuffs. Moire is sometimes used
for this purpose or taffeta but most novel
of all is the touch of foulard often used
on smart models. Emboir Embroidery
showing touch of gold. and fancy but
tons are also used with excellent effect.
Often the trimming matches the lining.
This is always the case when the garment
is lined with the foulard
GRAY TAILOR SUITS SMART.
Some of the very smartest of the tailor
suits are made of gray cloth, gray me-
lanSes, homcsDuns and worsteds in mix
lures. invisible checks and invisible
stripes. The tones run from the softcst
and lightest to the dark smoke and iron
shades The Russian fad continues to
increase and has brought into fashion
many really beautiful belts from the soft
draped Sirdlc of silk to the narrower pa
tent leather or fancy calf belts and these
are also in flexible styles.
Rosalind May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
USEFUL HINTS.
Four Kinds of Sandwich Filling.


one cap finely chopped figs, one
third cup sugar. onethird cup boiling
water. one tablespoon lemon juice. Mix
ingredients and cook until right to
spread for filling.
OHe-nalf cup peanut butter, one-half
cup currart jelly. Beat well together
until smooth paste is formed, then
spread on thin slices of bread.
One-half cup chopped raisins, one
half cup Elglish walnutS. one-third
cup sugar, one-half cup boiling water.
Cook until thick paste is formed.
then add one teaspoon lemon juice.
Crush baked beans and add enough
tomato sauce to make paste. Season
with salt and pepper. Especially
good between thin slices of brown
bread.)
Secret of Good Meringue.
TIE secret of making a good mcringue
for pies lies in beating the eggs whites
not to p creamy froth, but to stiff,
dry froth so dry, in fact that fecks
of froth fly from the beater. When
the. whites are thus beaten, the addi-
ton of sugar does not break them
down. An ounce of sugar to every
egg wEite1is the correct proportion. Its
equivalent is about rounded table
spoonful of granulated or heaping
one of powdered sugar. Powdered su-
gar seems to make more delicate
and finely grained meringue.
To insure its browning evenly and
quickly, dredge powdered sugar over
the top. A housekeeper who has never
failed in the making of meringues and
who makes great many of them, says
that she does not lay great stress on
the condition of the oven, but generally
uses a moderate one. If the whites are
whipped to drys3roth. tie meringue
will bake properly. without failing. in
almost any kind of oven. Simply leave
II in until it becomes delicate golden
brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
For Home Wear.

Among the afternoon frocks designed
for indoors. silk wolfe models. with
short sleeves and without collars, seem
to be having popularity in both Eng
land and France. and this promises
an early adoption of the comfortable
style over here
The lines Of princess robe are used,
and the bodice is cut square at the
neck. This opening is filled in with a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
economic life as have. now. the ash
man. the garbage man and the street
cheaner. e


The spectacle Of one important
song bird bidding for possession OF
another was presented here this
week. Of the two gifted songsters
one was Nine. MaZarin. the latest
addition to Manhattans winter ar
my or opera stars. who has the lead
IN" role in Elektra, the new Strauss
opera which critics unite in pronounc-
ing the noisiest musical production
ever heard here. not even excepting
George M. Cohan's pieces. The other
participant in the incident was a gen.
uine feathered purveyor of melody, Il
yellow canary from the Hartz noun
tains recently brought into this coun-
thy by the Hamburg American liner
"Pcnnsylvania' as part of its cargo of
nearly t.00D birds of various kinds
This particular canary was sold by the
importer ir due course and was added
to the large collection OF these birds
maintained by the Hotel Majestic in
its GARDEN restaurant The bird soon
nttrs ctct; the attention Of diners in the
hotcl by oGe peculiar high note of
!oEg-dra Wn-out sweetness. 1t was this
that attracted the attention ,of Nine
Mazarin who declared that she must
own fhe canary and offered $500 for it
TIE residents OF the hotel, among
WHOM arc many wealthy persons. re-
belIed al the prospect of losing their
favoriic and the hotel manager was
comrellnd to decline the offer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07

All turtle records for this city. and
as far as is known. for the world,
ci,.ce the famous race between the tor
;oSc and the hare, were broken here
this week in Il specially arranged con-
test between the two biggest tortoises
in the Zoo. the larger of which comes
rom the Galapagos Islands m the Pa
citic anI the smaller from the Ald9bra
Islands in the Indian Ocean. The
length of he course was twenty feet
said 10 he the standard distance for
turtles. and the prize two large car
rots, was won hy neck oy the GAIA
pages entry. in the record breaklnS
time Of forty minutes. The race came
as the result of a proposal from one OIL
the keepers. who was ANXIOUS 10 see
the big tOrtoiseS moved from their po-
sition by the steam pipes where the
average temperature is over elshty
degrees. The two big reptiles nave &C
cupied this place ever since Beng put
into winter quarters, and their great
weight has made it possible Tor the
attendant to move them. he nhailS
hit unon the scheme Of stimulating
them TO a race. The carrots were
waved IN their faces and the tor'oiSe'
Immediately manifested keen interest
Accordingly a line was drawn tne
nrize placed twenty feet away and tne
race started Although the winner
reached the goal in forty mlnuLse or
ot tho rate of mile in about eiSh'
DAVIS. it took him nearly two hours 10
,.ot,,,n to his place beside the steam
pipes. ,onnooro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
Whole Wheat PuHs.

Beat together until perfectly smooth
the yolk of one egg, cupfui and
half of fresh sweet milk. pinch Of
salt and one pint whole wheat flour.
Beat until very light, fold in the
whipped white of egg and bake at
once. AS no rising powder Is used,
the batter must. be lghtened by
aeration, that is, by beating the, air
into it. XIII
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07

In spite of the fact that chimney
sweeps are about as scarce in New
York as hens teeth, it may not be
long before there will be plenty Of
them plying their almost forgotten
trade, for as result Of the activities
OF the Fire Department this ancient
calling is in a fair way to be revived.
The decline of this now almost forgot
ten trade has no doubt been due in
part to modern methods of construc-
ton which have reduced the once ca
pacioGs flue from a size capable of
: easily accommodating full-srown
man to one which affords scant room
even for a small boy. Nevertheless
there lis on the books a regulation
which empowers the fire commissioner
70 impose fine on persons who do not
Keep their chimneys clean of SCOT, and
the, records show that last year the
penalty was eXacted in no less than
go cases. That this represents only
small proportion of the total offenders
Is indicated by the fact that the COM
missioner does not make 1t business
TO search for soot-filled chimneys. 1t
is only when the firemen report a
chimney blaze due to too great accu-
mutation of SCOT that the commissioner
gets busy. In such a case he merely
sends around for the fine and always
gets it. The percentage of unclean
chimneys discovered in this way, how
ever. is small amounting, it is esti-
mated, to. only about one or two per-
cent. of those which do not conform to
the law. Altogether, according to the
figures Of experts, there are between
1900 and $4,000 flues in the city so
BADLY in need of a chimney sweeps
services as to render their owners liza.
Ole to a fine. In view of these facts
u is not improbable that the profes-
sion Of chimney cleaning will be re-
+, viyed and that the chimney sweep will
shortly haze A fixed place e. iin il the city's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07
Recipes.

Peanut Brittle-Two cups sugar, .
cups shelled peanuts; melt sugar.
when golden brown add chopped
nuts; pour into hot, buttered pans,
crease and cool.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07

Embroidery can be cleaned by rub
bling the surface with a piece of bread
a day old. Use a small piece with the
crust still on it, and then throw away
as soon as soiled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07

the earth has doubled sine 1900. says
the st. Louis Post Dispatch. No one
knows within ten million Of what 1t Is
in 1909, but no doubt tho figures just
published by u. L. Putnam Weale are
as good as any ether. He gives a
grand total Of 1855, 100000 OF these
only about third, or 546.000.000. are
white. with s5,Oo0,O00 II, North America
and 453,OO0,000 in Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07

Oversalting of food is very often
counteracted by using a teaspoonfui
of vinegar and one Of sugar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-07

A vanilla bean kept in the sugar box
will impart in a delicious flavor to the
sugar.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-10-21
WAIST LINE is GOING UP
Return Of the Empire Style Presaged'
by the Gowns Seen at the
Paris Races.

Waist lines were up and now are
down; but with imperishable exuber
ance they are going up again. This u
the latest style in Paris, the Wall street
of fashion.
In other words, the empire styles
are returning, and those Of Us who
still have our high-waisted gowns OF
last yea would better bide our time
and wait for their return to favor.
This return is presaged In a thou
sand ways-by the very short jackets
with coat suits at the Paris races. By
the boleros of different color from their
shirts, by the high girdles caught Il
most under the arms, and the full
long skirts that fall from these girdles.
By tee fashionable frill itself. which
is getting shorter and shorter, until It
is becoming the actual empire mode.
Black velvet is een everywhere on
hats and shoes, In fact the grand chic
is to ear black velvet shoes with
white embroidered muslins and lawns.
Even the ~sunshades are in black vel
vet, as we saw them at the last Auteuil
meetings.
Natter blue brocaded silk, made In
the style of dress worn in the middle
ages, with somewhat voluminous skirts
and a thick cord in blue and gold pass
ed below the fullness some distance
from the waist, Venetian point trims
the majority of these brocaded W
ming toilets and pearls are worn, a
usual, by all who are fortunate enough
to possess them. Pearls and bro
cade! How happily they seem to
unite!
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-10-21
Satin Suits for Fall.

If the college girl is beginning Il
choose her autumn outfit now,
would be well for her to brush up on
what a few of the prevailing modes
will bring.
Satin is cropping out again in the
tailor-mades and is used literally for
ornamentation.
In black and navy blue the soft,
sheeny fabric leads.
Short skirts, little coats that are
nearly tight-ftting, and generous -
bots of lace are important constit-
uents of these costumes.
Some bit OF color here or there
makes their most serious trimmfngA
A few buttons and q little straps
ping usually serve for the entire m
ish Of the coat.
A bit Of rare old lace Ii ! won6aN
full brightener for . satin suit.
Satin costs little more thee dr.
than handsome woods or even cottuna
and they q the very acme ~ $3.50.
for aftsrncon suitR.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-10-21

Proposed Amendment to the Constftu-
ton OF the State Of south Dakota
To the people of the state of South
Dakota:
The eleventh. legislative assembly of
the Of South Dakota, begun and