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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07

10 be kept for guests, In accordance
with the demands Of the law. Good
and sufficient" stabling and provender
had to be provided for four horses or
cattle, and hay and pasturage in sum-
mer. No liquors were allowed to be
sold to apprentices, servants and
slaves. No innkeeper could collect a
debt larger than ten shillings for
liquors sold to travellers.
In October, 1896, the old st. Croix
(San Coik) grist mill, then owned by
John G. Burke, was burned. On one
Of the timbers of the structure was to
be seen the inscription: "A. D. 1875"
the supposed date of the erection of the
building. It was in this mill, on the
head of a barrel of -four, where this
letter was written TO General Bur
goyne:
"Sancoik, 14th August, 1777, 8
o'clock. Sir: l have the honor to in
form your excellency that l arrived
here at s o'clock in the morning, hay
ing had intelligence of a party Of the
enemy being in possession of a mill,
which they abandoned at u ap-
proach, but, in their usual way, fired
from the bushes and took their road
ly wounded; they broke down the
bridge, which has retarded our march
over an hour; they left in the mill
about rs barrels of very fine -four,
1000 bushels of wheat, 20 barrels of
salt, and about $1,000 worth of pearl
ash and potash. | have ordered 80
provincials and an officer to guard the
provisions and the pass of the bridge.
BY five prisoners taken here, they
agree that from 1900 to 1900 are at
Bennington, but are supposed to leave
it on our approach. l will proceed so
far today as to fall on the enemy early
tomorrow, and make such dispositions
as | may think necessary from the In
telligence l may receive. People are
f1ocking in hourly, but want to be
armed. The savages cannot be con-
trolled, and they ruin and take every
thing they please. l am your excel
lency's most humble servant,
az. BAUM.
"P. S.-Beg Your Excellency to par
don the hurry of this letter, as 1t is
written upon the head Of a barrel"
The new steel bridge, known as the
Dublin bridge, which spans White
Creek near the old dam, was erected
in October, 1903, to replace an old,
covered, wooden structure.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
Care Of Brooms.

With the increased cost Of brooms,
the thrifty housewife wishes to pre-
serve their usefulness as long as pos
sible. Soak a new broom for several
minutes in hot suds; this not only
toughens but tightens the broom
whisps. Then hang it up to dry. A
broom, when not in use, should always
be hung up. Cut a groove around the
handle and tie a cord around it, leav.
ing a loop for hanging, or use one of
the patent fasteners which screw to
a door. These may be bought for a
few cents. The soaking process should
be repeated every fortnight.
Another housewife washes her
boroms In cold soap water, rinses
thoroughly in cold water, snaps off all
moisture possible and pressing the
corns into shape places where they
will dry slowly. All mating will also
last longer when occasionally wiped
up with salt and water.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07

The reign of the one-piece dress
must be over IL the number and va
riety OF new belts are any indication.
Not In some seasons past has the dis
play been so large. The shaped black
patent leather belt will be "the" belt
for wear with tailored gowns this sea-
son. with suede and velvet to be worn
with more important afternoon dresses
For evening wear the latest belt is Of
bullion, the heaviest of gold thread
being employed in the weaving. The
closings are, respectively, dull Roman
gold, cut steel and French grayish sill
yer. Ten, dollars is not an unusual
price to pay for n Of these hand
some accessories
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
SMART SUIT is OF SERGE
One of the Best Of Re-
cent Designs.

One Of the smartest Of the new
suits is in serge, braided to tone, and
trimmed with tiny satin buttons. The
braid is applied in a narrow line eff
feet on the side panels of the skirt.
each end being caught down with q
small button.
The coat, coming a little way below
the waist line, is semifitting, and lines
of the braid are used on the sides to
match the skirt. The deep revers and
sailor collar are outlined with the
braid, and the accompanying hat Of
black satin has a turnback fold shaped
something after the style of a Dutch
bonnet, faced with rows of the silk
braid.
Black velvet is used effectively as
a trimming IN som of the tailored
suits this season. 1t Is used for the
waist belt, for the sailor collar, for
facing the revers and for covering the
buttons.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
FRILLS FOR THE PETTIcoAT
Idea That Comes as Special Favor TO
the Woman Whose Means
Are Small.

With the unlined narrow skirts It Is
necessary to wear p~etticoats to hars
monize in color with almost every
frock. This is the despair of the wo-
man of average income who finds IL
hard to own one silk petticoat, much
less an assortment.
The d~ificulty Is solved by adjust
able frills or flounces which come
ready to adjust to any top. These
founces promise such popularity for
the coming season that they can now
be bought ready-made in all materials
from the sheerest aslgeries or rich
silks to durable mohair.
With a well-ftting yoke top or a
jersey top, q lounce Of any color Ia
buttoned on or can be adjusted by
draw-strings through top of iounce.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
Chopped plccaItln.

Chop n peck of green tomatoes
fine. Sprinkle with M cup of table
salt and let stand over night. Drain,
add one quart of finely chopped green
peppers, first removing the seeds; n
quart of finely chopped onions and
three cups of brown sugar. Put into
a small ~cheesecloth bag one table.
spoon of whole cloves and three table
spoons of broken cinnamon, n table
spoon Of white allspice and four Ia
blespoons of white mustard seed.
Drop the spices into sufficient vinegar
to cover the pickle and simmer several
minutes, add the vegetables and cook
slowly until tender. Remove the spice
bag from the pickle before sealing in
lars. Keep in q cool, dark place.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
KEEPING CHEESE HARD TASK
II Should Be Kept Under a Glass or
China Top All the Year
Around.

Welsh rarebits, cheese souffies and
other cheese dishes are convenient for
summer, If cheese can be kept in con
ditiOn.
This Is so difficult that dealers re.
fuse to sell certain cheeses during hot
weather, while others spoil so quickly
as to be unsafe to buy.
Where n lives within convenient
distance of a store buy only enough
cheese for immediate use, any loss Is
thus up to the dealer.
II living in the country, It is neces.
sary to keep cheese on hand: though
large supplies should not be laid In.
Cream and soft cheese in Jars or tin.
foil should be kept in the refrigerator
until just before using. AS the odor of
the cheese quickly taints other foods
1t should be kept in a tightly covered
glass or china bowl or Jar. A large
preserving jar with screw lid will hold
several smaller jars of cheese.
Do not eat cheese in summer II
there Is the least green mould on 1t.
Impress this upon maids, as some Of
them scrape 1t from the edges and
serve the rest Of the cheese in balls
or squares.
Cheeses like Sweitzer, American or
certain OF the English and Swiss
choeses, should be kept under a glass
or china top all the year round If
brought in quantities. In warm
weather it is well to wrap the cheese
frs: in a clean piece of linen wrung
out Of vinegar.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
What a Queer Mummy Lid

IN of the persons connected with 1t
went to Africa to shoot elephants.
He wounded a gigantic animal, that
charged at him and literally tore him
to pieces with its trunk and feet. The
attendants fed in terror, and when
they returned, only fragments of his
body remained"
And what would 20 do" he was
asked, with the coffin lid at the Brit
ish museum that is supposed to have
caused so much mischief"
Il would leave it," he replied,
where it is. Beyond a recent Ease
of a young lady who made great fun
Of 1t, and thereafter met with a seri-
Gus accident, the disasters that were
reported to be so numerous on it's
first arrival at the museum have APP
parently ceased. II 1t is true that the
spirit is earth-bound, and is attached
to the case, 1t would only cause fur
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
Little Date Pudding.

One pound stoned dates, one-half
pound suet, one cup flour, one-half cup
sugar, n scant teaspoon salt, one tea
spoon cinnamon, one teaspoon ginger,
one cup soft bread crumbs, one cup
milk, two eggs well beaten.
Put the suet and dates through the
food chopper together. Silt in the
-four, sugar, salt and spices, add the
crumbs and mix all together thor
oughly. Add the milk to the beaten
eggs and mix again. Steam two hours
In buttered individual molds. A pud-
ding steamed in individual molds Is
easy to serve and attractive looking,
although a suet pudding is more moist
and really better when cooked in a
larger mold, where there is plenty Of
room for expansion.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
HINTS FOR MOTHERS
PRACTICAL. IDEAS IN MAKING OF
cHILDREN'S CLOTHES.
Dainty Simplicity Always the Efect
Aimed at, Though That Effect
May Cost Much Money
10 Be Attained.

The "U. S. N" dress Is the latest
type of sailor suit for small girls, and
Is wonderfully smart.
There is absolutely no ~elaborateness
Of effect in children's clothes-a dam
ty simplicity Is the thing, though the
simplicity may be amazingly ~extraVa~
CANT IN the little best gowns when
fine hand embroideries and tiny bands
Of real lace enter into the makeup.
Many models quite as charming, how
ever, are made Of plain little fine
mulls and batistes with simple hand
some tucks and the wee-est bit Of lace.
With pretty little party frocks a soft
ribbon sash is sometimes worm.
Smart little gowns are made Of
piQue with white pearl buttons and a
bit Of Irish ladder beading by way of
trimming.
When planning children's dresses
the very first and most important
thing for the mother to decide Is the
type OF the cniid-for things that are
becoming to one are absurd on an
other. The thin, scrawny child needs
fuller dresses, sometimes is much
prettier in a guimpe than low neck
frocks, while a quaint plainness is for
the plump small daughter. Then there
are some children who are absolutely
lovely in severe tailor-mades.
The most becoming color is a very
important item, and cannot be given
too careful study. Neither the harsh,
crude colors, nor the new fancy shades
with their impossible French names
belong to c%hildhood's realm.
Ginghams are practical and comfy
for play dresses, and ONE in lovely
checks, plaids and stripes. They are
usually trimmed with a bit Of plain
linen to match one of the colors in the
design, or a harmoniZing shade Of an
other color.
Adorable little pocket editions of
the fashionable peasant models are
made for wee tots-the littlest things
of white linen with their bands Of
gay, red or blue cross-stitch embroid-
cry on white, and some are tied about
the waist with a cotton cord matching
the embroidery.
A pretty idea for afternoon wear is
the matching of the slippers and hair
ribbon worn with white frocks. Pink
kid slippers with a big pink butterfly
bow, blue, yellow or whatever color is
most becoming. White socks are
worn with the colored slipper.
A new model in bathing suits for
girls Is made on Russian lines with
trimmings of braid and a patent leath-
er belt.
The Russian suit is still the lead
ing design for small boys, and there
Is nothing more comfortable. Blue,
from navy to delft, and the lighter
gray blues, and tan and natural linens
are the best, and are cool-looking and
stay clean longer than some Of the
lighter shades.
Piquant little Normandy bonnets of
delightfully."- frilly lace and exquisite
hand-embroidery are bewitching on
the rosebud prettiness of a three-year-
Ia.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07

Their trouble if the lid were now de-
stroyed. 1t would be different, of
course, If the mummy could be re-
stored; but, as it is, / don't think any
thing a be done.
Il rather wonder, however, that the
authorities at the museum have not
removed 1t, for they do not like a
number of persons who are inquiring
into the occult going and staring at
1t. There was a very fine and rather
curious scarabaeus which they Fe-
moved on the ground that they were
not certain that 1t was genuine. It
was in a glass case. and whenever
! placed my fingers upon it 1 per-
ceived a heating and tingling of the
hands. Others found the same curl
Gus effect. l tried 1t several times
with the same result, but I did not
find the same effect with the other
scarabael. Why 1t was / do not know.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
HANDY FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
Mop WrInger That Fastens In CorNsr
Of Sink and Squeezes the
Yarn Dry.

A mop wringer for ordinary house
hold use has been devised by two Mis-
souri, men. There is a mop wringing
device attached to buckets used by
j~anitors and members of the clean
ing squad Of Office buildings, but such
a Contrivance is not s useful in the
home as the utensil here shown. This
new wringer consists of a conical can
with a hook on the side by which IL
can be hung in the corner Of the
kitchen sink. 1t is open at the bot
tom and mas openings at the sides to
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07

GOOD deal has been written
m lately about the malignant
n mummy at the British museum
--or, rather, the lid of the coffin
that contained the mummy; for, of
course, there is no mummy in this
particular case. 1t Is merely a lid
that is reported to have brought so
many personal disasters in its train.
A weHtknewn physician, who Is in
terested in Egyptology, was asked
his opinion concerning the strange
case of the mummy of the priestess
that has aroused so much curious in
1erest.
II think" he said, that the mummy
having been torn to pieces, the spirit
OF the priestess strives to remain in
contact with the only material thing
that is left in touch with her. namely,
che lid of the coffin. This is the
opinion of most occultists. The spirit
OF the p~riestess has attached itself to
the case, which Ia a sort of physical
basis"
"But why so malignant" this au-
thority was asked, "as to bring about,
according to reports, all sorts of dis
asters and accidents to persons at the
present day."
"If," he explained, at Is true that
the mummy was torn to pieces 1t was
O fearful dissertation. and quite
enough to make the priestess furious.
Sons persons who try to get into
communication with her by occult
meals say, also, she was very badly
treated and put to death cruelty. OF
this, however, ! have no proof.
1T has been said that the curve of
Egypt leaves a man after he has
taken part In the violation of the
chambers OF the dead. 1t follows him
60 the sacred spaces and comes forth
upon him In tho occult world.
Il recall the case of a real mummy
which was brought to England, in
which a papyrus was found. the sub
stance OF which was that the person
-zgkc aesecrated the mummy would be
torn 49, fes ~ 4 ferociols animal
an a foreign land and would be de-
priyed q hGriai. S0nis time afterward
WML .|HNI n
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07

permit the outflow Of water. Along
the inside is a series Of blades that
engage the mop when it is thrust in
the can and hold it when 1t Is twisted.
A couple Of twists of the handle and
the yarn can be squeezed as dry as
though it were run through a roller
wringer. This device has an addition
al advantage over the wringer at
tached to a bucket, in that 1t a be
used conveniently not only to dry a
floor mop, but to wiring out the small
mop that women use in washing dishes.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07

A pretty crib cover nay be v1ade
from a yard each Of white and pale
blue or pink flannel. On the celored
flannel embroider a flower and bow
knot design; on the white a conyen-
tonal border and a large central mon
cgrarn Bind the two together By
means of wide satin ribbon and put q
bow or rosette In one corner. with the
eosored side considered as the top.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
sweet Apple Pickle.

Twelve pounds OF sweet apples,
pared and quartered, four pounds OF
sugar, one ounce of cinnamon bark.
one-half ounce of cloves. one
pint of vinegar. Put spices in
4 cloth. tie up, then boil vinegar.
sugar and spices well; add ap-
ples and boil 20 minutes. Put ap-
pies In a jar, boil syrup until thick
and pour over them. Simply delicious.
Pears are also good prepared this
way. Use winter sweet apples. also
winter pears.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07

Butter literally tie bottom and sides
If an e~arthenware pudding bowl and
Mace alternate layers OF thinly sliced
stale bread and and fresh cheese.
season with salt and red pepper and
add at the last a cup of milk and two
beaten eggs. Bake for 80 minutes In
q hot oven.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
poIlsh -cr OAK ara m.hoo.n.

Shred a. quarter Of pound Of bees
wax into a jar, and just cover 1t with
turpentine, and stand 1t on the stove
until melted. Put the same quantity
OF soap into a Jar, and Just cover with
soft water: stand on the stove. When
the soap enc beeswax are melted, suit
both mixtures together. adding, II ne
cessary. a little more turpentine N
make the polish d good consistency to
work.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
Feather Biscuits.

One pint of flour. two tablespoon
fuls Of baking powder, a pinch OF salt.
one tablespoonful of lard. one table
snoonful of butter and a cup OF sweet
milk. Mix -four, salt and baking pow
der. rub in the lard and butter and
.moisten with the milk. Cut about
half-inch thick and bake In a quick
oven twenty minutes. They never fail.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
Ready for the Storm.

Il intend" the poet wrote, TO con-
tinue to storm the citadel of your af-
fections."
Storm away" she wrote back, but
I've Just succeeded in getting In out
OF the wet by becoming engaged to q
dear old man who has &c. 00, 000."
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07

Miss F1irty--I never allow a man to
kiss me unless we are engaged.
Miss Bright-Dear me. Don't you
find so many engagements trouble
sonnet
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
Well Named.

Clerk In Music Store-Here's a very
pretty piece; It's called the "Hobos'
March"
Ignorant Customer--What is it,
classical?
Clerk-oh, no; fits ragtsme.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07

Great Editor-Send a man to that
execution tomorrow and tell him to
keep 1t down to two columns.
City Editor-No reporters are to
be admitted.
Great Editor-Is that SO? Tell him
to make 1t five columns.-New York
Weekly.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07

She-I don't see why women
shouldn't make as good swimmers as
men.
He-Yes. but you see. a swimmer
has to keep his mouth shut.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
One Way.

I think III take o trip abroad. l
want to write a volume OF travel"
Why go abroad? Just take d guide
book and supply 1t with anecdotes"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07

Sapieigh-E-aw-have an nwfuI
cold In me head. doncher know.
Miss Caustique--vsll. you ouxl4 %
be GLAD there IL something in 81.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
Could Understand

The czar's expenses are enor-
NOUS"
"Um."
They are said to bafle the imaginr
alton"
"oh. / don't know. / spent $50
on my vacation trip"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07

This simple but attractive waist Is
OF pink wolfe. The sleeves are cut in
m piece with the body of the blouse.
which is made with groups of fine
plaits.
The yoke. motifs and cuffs are OF
beautiful silk embroidery. The under
sleeves are Of tucked tulle.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07

1913 years ago-a battle which has
been described as fought by New
Hampshire militia upon New York
soil and named for Vermont-the bat.
tie of Bennington.
True, the site of the old st. Croix
bridge, destroyed by the ~retreating
militiamen to check the advance of
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1910-10-07
WHERE NISPORYMAKING.
s',BATxpI,BW WAS G p

LSTORIC associations cling
about many places along
the lower part of the Wal
loomsac valley in the re-
giOn of Walloomsac and
North Hoosick (the st.
Croix of Revolutionary
days., and despite the
lapse Of time many evi.
Gences still remain to re-
call the battle fought there
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-06-08

picture profits the SOL, 600 looks like
a shoesrring. Western fightgoers are
wise enough to ditferentiate between
an honest smash and a pulled punch
and If any punches were pulled the
world would soon hear of it and the
value OF the pictures would reduce i'll
rntin
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-06-08
PRESIDENT
IRONS OUT
WRINKLES
--- .. =
PERSUADES RAILRO AID
MAGNATES TO WITH
HOLD RATE RAISE
RESULT FOLLOWS WHITE
HOUSE CONFERENCE
.-.-----..
Carriers Will Delay Increase
Until New Railroad Bill
Is Passed

Washington, u. c., June S.--'Thc
recent furry as To the railroad situa-
ti0n Is now a thing Of The past. Tho
railroad presidents wcnt home, Pres.
ident Taft went horseback riding, ana
the abroad bill went To conference.
Representatives of the Eastern and
central railroads, at a conference
with the president Tuesday afternoon,
agreed to withhold all proposed
freight rate increases until the new
railroad law becomes effective and
after that to submit tho reasonable
ness Of the increases to the inter
state commerce commission. The
railroads Interested In the southern
territory declared they had not as
yet flied notices Of increase, but that
If they did they would be ready to
abide by the decision Of the conl-
mission
AT the capitol things were not so
pleasant President IaIt sent 4 spc-
I clal message to congres telling Of
the settlement he had reached with
the railroads and urging that the
provision OF the railroad bill, which
gives the interstate commerce com
mission the power to investigate and
suspend new rates, be made effective
Immediately upon the signing OF the
act rather than have II 80 into eff
feet along with the other clauses,
which have q sixty-aay limitation fol-
lowing the executive approval.
The president did this as O part OF
the agreement with the railroads, BY
which be promised them square
deal and a speedy determination as
to the justice of ther new rates. lie
also did it to prevent the filing Of any
new rates during the sixty days be-
tween the signing of the act and us
taking effect.
There was a bitter fight in the
house as to whether the senate amend
ments should be accepted as a whole
or the measure should be given into
the hands of conieroes from house
aud senate. The insurgents and dem.
ocrats who were opposed to . con.
ference said that the president q
wishes as to the immediate effective
ness of the interstate commerce rate
approval clause could be met by an
agreement by the house. The rogn-
lars who desired to have the bill
sent to conference for 4 Smoothing
out process, said the only way to
effect the presidents wishes was 10
send the bill to conference 1t flu
ally won by six votes.