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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
MORE THAN EVER
Increased Capacity for Mental Labor
Since Leaving Off Coffee.

Many former coffee drinkers who
have mental work to perform, day
after day, have found a better capaci-
ty and greater endurance by using
Postum instead Of ordinary coffee. An
Illinois woman writes:
II had drank coffee for about twen-
ty years, and finally had what the
doctor called coffee heart. / was
nervous and extremely respondent:
had little mental or physical strength
left, had kidney trouble and constipa-
ton.
The first noticeable benefit derived
from the change from coffee to Postum
was the natural action of the kidneys
and bowels. In two weeks my heart
action was greatly improved and my
nerves steady.
Then became less Respondent,
and the desire to be active again
showed proof Of renewed physical and
mental strength.
Il am steadily gaining in physical
strength and brain power. I formerly
did mental work and had to give it up
on account Of coffee, but since using
Postum am doing hard mental labor
with less fatigue than ever before
Read the little book, "The Road to
MELVILLE. In pkgs. There's a. Reason"
Ever read the above letters A new
are genuine, .rues and full Of human
interest "a.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
Ask Honest Postal Law Enforcement

post Office inspectors who wanted to
make record and devoted much time
to working up cases. There are also
many people who, for revenge, or
other cause, seek out post office in
spectors and try to secure fraud or
ders against persons they dislike or
whose business rivalry they fear.
II fraud orders could be reviewed
in the courts 1t would not matter so
much whether legitimate concerns
were attacked by over-zealous men
who are told get the crooks" and
went out to make records. But there
are many little frauds who advertise
business and have little room with
deal table and one chair; reap a
small harvest and make quick get
away, who should be pursued by the
men who are trying to prevent the
use of mails for fraudulent purposes
There is quite a field to cover by
those who are in earnest and do not
feel that in order TO make name and
reputation they must pull down big
concerns or get "big game"
There has been an intimation that
the post Office department wants the
inspectors to make such Of their
ground in making cases have evidence
upon which they can go into court. Il
has taken quite a long campaign to
secure that much of concession, but
it Is believed that there will not be
such scandals In the future as in the
past over the destruction of legitimate
business concerns by the free use OF
fraud orders.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
States Aid in Cholera Precautions

complete record OF his origin ana
destination.
At the close of the day these "des-
tination cards" will be collected by
the chief medical officer and imme-
diately mailed to state boards Of
health
The state health official in return
will be requested to mail the cards to
the local boards of health. The the
DRY is that should case of cholera
break out the local officials would i'm
mediately be able to identify it and
take prompt measures, should the rec
ords show that the place harbored
persons coming from a cholera in
tested district.
The treasury department and the
department of commerce and labor
have formally approved Doctor Wy
mans plan, hence it goes into opera
ton with all the force o. the govern
ment behind it as far as United
States officials are concerned. At
first the local boards of health must
forward the cards at their own ex-
pense, but as the cards are govern
ment documents it may be that the
local authorities can be supplied with
franks.
1t should be said that the bureau
has no fear of a cholera epidemic In
this country. The medical examina-
tons of immigrants are very thor.
ough and in devising this additional
system Doctor Wyma:. merely covers
factor in the situation namely, the
chance cholera bacillus carriers to
whom no systematic attention has
bee given before. Doctor Wyman
believes that with the cooperation to
be expected from the local health
authorities he can almost guarantee
the United States against a serious
outbreak of cholera.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
The Skeleton In His Closet
By STACY E. BAKER
Copyright. 1870 by Associated Literary Press

The soul-racking tale poured into
the t4rs of little Ethel Murray could
result only in one thing-a missive
promptly penned to the profligate EN-
cry Jarvis, assuring him that she had
learned all, and asking to be released
from the engagement
1 know of the skeleton in your
closet, wrote Ethel (here she applied
dainty bit of cambria to streaming
eyes ordinarily as sunshiny and blue
as the sky of June morning). II am
surprised at you! Had you come to
me and told me all, / feel that 1 could
have forgiven you-but never, now
that I find the truth through other
people. return herewith your ring"
The rest of the letter was a ram
bling plant. save on one subject-the
engagement existing between these
two must be considered past history.
That was plain.
For more than year the daughter
OF Burgess Murray, the biggest man
politically in the community, and EN-
cry Jarvis, clerk in Gisson's drug
store, had been making plans for a
future that would embrace them both.
Jarvis was an ambitious young fellow,
well liked by every one, and seeming
ly having the best of habits.
Ethel had believed in him thorough
ly until the gossiping tongue Of old
Mrs. Pollet had disclosed certain
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
Natives Used the Telegraph Wires for
Necklaces and the White China
Insulators for Earrings.

The aesthetic and decorative uses
to which barbarians will turn objects
which to civilized races are things OF
the humblest utility are amusingly IL
Illustrated by this fashion note" from
West Africa:
For some time the officials OF the
German colony in Southwest Africa
noticed that the telephone wires and
other accessories of the electrical
plant disappeared as by magic imme-
diately after they had been put up.
The most diligent inquiries remained
fruitless.
From other parts Of the German
predictions for articles of strange
predictions for rticles of German
commerce, as, for example, rubber
heels, garters. buckles. and so forth,
things which the natives of those
countries do not generally use.
The governor Of the colony gave an
entertainment one year In honor Of
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

things that no girl of spirit could toll
crate In her f1ance. Therefore the re-
turn Of the handsome solitaire that
she had SO proudly worn and the
letter to her betrothed asking for her
release.
Jarvis read the lines In the seclu-
sion of the little prescription room in
the rear of the drug shop and his dark
eyes clouded as he vainly strove to
solve the cause of the maiden's anger.
''She couldn't be cross about a little
thing like this" he ruminated. 81 won
der how she found 1t out, anyway? ?"
That evening Jarvis called up the
girl. She was not at home. During
the ensuing week he made several
other fruitless attempts to see her.
It was after this that the ire Of the
youth assumed significant proportions.
''My dear Ethel" wrote Jarvis, 81
know, and you have not been at home
Patience has ceased to be the proven
bal virtue, and l shall not try to see
you again. / am done. release you
from the engagement, as you ask. /
also acknowledge the skeleton in my
closet, but why normal-minded maid
should take this amiss Is beyond me.
II anything. my dear. am rather
proud of It."
Ethel positively stormed when she
read this communication. She clinched
her fists until the nails bit cruelty
into the tender flesh and angrily
tossed her little blonde head.
81 shall never, never have anything
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
Celery Jelly.

The flavor of celery Ia missed in
fruit salads, yet 1t is not desirable to
order the vegetable. It's place may be
supplied as follows: Cover two cups
celery cut in pieces with one pint hot
water, add few slices of onion. two
sprigs of parsley, and season to taste.
Let simmer about an hour and strain
through cheesecloth. Add to the IL
quid two tablespoons of gelatin, soft
ened in one-fourth cup cold water and
the juice Of one large lemon. Strain
again into large platter wet in cold
water. When cold cut into squares
and add to the salad.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
USEFUL HOUSE AIDS
AMMONIA, SODA AND TURPEN-
TINE GOOD CLEANING AGENTS.
Pour Hot Water and Ammonia Down
a Greasy Sink-Bathing In Soda
viii Reduce Temperature-Nu-
merous Other Hints.

Ammonia, turpentine, soda and a
couple of clean cloths do not sound
much, but they are the thrifty house
wife's good, reliable friends. If one
washes cut glass and discolored sill
yer with clean hot water and a little
ammonia the change is wonderful.
Pour hot water and ammonia down a
greasy sink and at night cover the
drain with either baking or washing
soda. Throw washing soda in the
basin Of the toilet occasionally, wheth-
er you think it needs it or not.
Use ammonia lavishly in the scrub
water, especially during house clean
ing times. for paint, bed Stats or
stained windows; it makes them
shine beautifully with little labor.
Sweep carpets and mating thorough
ly, then go over them with a soft
cloth and weak solution of am
monia water, and they will be much
improved Change the water fire.
quently.
ammonia water and a tiny lump of
soda.
Vinegar bottles may be cleared Of
stains instantly by dropping into them
an egg shell broken. fine, a lump Of
soda, a few drops Of ammonia; fill
partly with warm water. shake, then
behold the result!
If bitten by an insect put few
drops of ammonia in cold water, and
apply the solution with absorbent cot
ton; keep the part wet until the sore
ness disappears.
Bathing in weak warm solution of
soda will reduce the temperature; a
little soda added to the water in
which vegetables are cooked will
make them much sweeter and more
tender in a shorter time than when
not used.
Soda and ammonia softens the wa
ter for all purposes; use soda freely
to cleanse all milk vessels, and espe-
cially Infants nursing bottles.
How moths, dislike turpentine! If
you put little On wool articles, wrap
them in newspapers, lay them in a
dark place, you need have NO anxiety
about moths; they will keep away.
Turpentine and soap will remove
fresh paint from almost any fabric;
turpentine alone applied to grease or
old paint spots will usually remove
them without trouble; turpentine will
take dried paint from glass.
A few drops Of turpentine added to
a boiler of clothes will whiten them,
but remember it is infammable, 30
do not be reckless.
A little turpentine on flannel well
rubbed removes dirt from patent
leather, and if not too far gone re-
stores the shine
Ivory articles, dark and discolored,
will be restored to their former beauty
IL rubbed with turpentine on flannel
or absorbent cotton.
Furniture which has been water
stained or scratched may be much Inn
proved If rubbed with turpentine and
OIL in equal proportions; linseed oil
is preferable; apply 1t with piece Of
absorbent cotton, then polish with a
clean piece of soft channels.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
A ANNOUNCEMENT is made at the

A ANNOUNCEMENT is made at the
"A post office department that under
Instructions from Postmaster General
Hitchcock the inspectors must get
the crooks" Whereupon every sleuth
has put his nose to the ground and
sought an opening to land those who
are trying to "get something for
nothing" from the people. But 1t is
also said that they are going after
every individual or concern whose
business smacks Of fraud regardless
Of its size or the influence which may
be behind 1t"
\ Several days ago there came out of
the same department a story to the
effect that the inspectors were in.
formed that they were not to Ego it
blind" and simply make cases, but
that he would have to be able to
produce the goods" SO as to have
reasonable grounds for convictions in
court.
No honest man wants to prevent the
prosecution of frauds and crooks. On
the contrary, there is a strong desire
that all such persons should be ap-
pretended and punished, but there
have been examples Of great Injustice
and wrong on the part of too eager
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

TREASURY clerks we're thrown into
y panic the other day by the pub
lication In local. paper of a story
describing in alarming detail how
Frederick A. Cleveland, the business
expert, has been whizzing through
the department Of late, discovering in
efficiency right and left and recon-
mending discharges and salary reduc-
tons at wholesale rate. Not only
on their own account, but on that of
their relatives and friends throughout
the country.
As matter of fact, the story ap-
parently was made out of whole cloth.
It has attracted attention at the
White House, which has given orders
that its origin be traced.
The actual work Of reorganizing the
treasury department is being done
very slowly and quietly and without
serious disturbance to any one. Six
months ago the department entered
into a contract with Arthur Young,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

THE hobble skirt, or what looked
/ like a hobble skirt, the other day
invaded the precincts of the United
States Supreme court, where flowing
robes are worn by the justices and
where the lawyers who appear to ar
que cases generally wear the somber
black of the bar.
OF course, hobble skirt wearers
have hobbled behind the railing where
the public is admitted, because among
the visitors to the courtroom are
women dressed i the latest styles.
But not until the day mentioned
woman barr1ster. entitled to practise
before the highest court in the land,
appeared in a dress which suggested
the latest fad.
There is no rule of the court, nor
has there been since Belva Lock-
wood opened the way for the admis-
sion of women to the bar In 1879,
which says that skirts shall not be
hobbled.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
Dreamed Peach Tapioca.

Cook one heaping tablespoon of tapi-
oca (the kind that requires no soak
ing) in one pint Of milk in double boil
or about fifteen minutes. Take four or
five peaches, peel and cut in pieces.
Put into buttered pudding dish, add the
stones to give better flavor Beat one
egg, add two heaping tablespoons Of
sugar, one quarter teaspoon of salt and
stir into the milk. Remove at once
from the fire and pour over the peach
es. Bake in moderate oven till peaches
are done (about one-half hour). Good
hot or cold
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
FASHIONS IN WEST AFRICA

the emperor's birthday, and invited
the chiefs of the different tribes to
it. What was his surprise when he
saw these native gentlemen appear
with his stolen telegraph wire twisted
round their illustrious necks. The
higher the dignity the more rings of
the wire were round the neck.
Inquiries were soon started in the
outlying villages and 1t same to light
that the white china insulators of the
telegraph poles had become earrings.
A young lady Of the highest distinc-
ton In native society wore a rubber
heel hanging from her nose, and a
young man who was wellknown
dandy wore dangling from his ears a
pair of beautiful pink silk garters.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
HONEST STATEMENT OF
WELL KNOWN CITIZEN

Some time ago was troubled with my
kidneys. I thought for some time ! was
suffering with diabetes. had severe pains
in my back and hips. A friend recon-
mended DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root and
decided to give it q trial. I purchases
bottle from druggist and after taking
few doses, felt relieved. After taxing
several bottles the pain was entirely gone
and / have not suffered the slightest
since.
/ cannot be too enthusiastic in my
praise of this wonderful medicine and g
gives me great pleasure to give my tsst,'
monial in regard to its merits.
Yours very truly,
j. B. ROUNDTREE.
Boston, Ga
Witness,
e. G. MILLIGAN, .JR.,
Notary Public,
=-...-..1 T. Co., Ga.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
Bacon and Fried Apples.

Choose tart, well-favored apples,
cut them across in half-inch slices and
carefully remove the core part from
each slice. Cut as many thin slices
of bacon as there are slices of ap-
pie, fry the bacon In its own fat until
very crisp and place on a hot dish.
Fry the apples in the bacon fat until
quite brown; drain and lay them on
the slices of meat Sprinkle with a
little sugar and serve.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
Raisin Wine.

Boil two gallons of soft water for
half an hour. Then put into a stone
jar two pounds of sugar, two pounds
stoned rafsins; the rinds Of two lem
ons and the juice of four. Pour the
boiling water over the raisins, sugar,
etc, cover and let stand for six days.
Strain and bottle. In two or three
weeks 1t will be fit for use and prove
a cooling and pleasing drink.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
Cracker PuddinuE

Eighteen crackers soaked in one
quart milk until soft and baked three
fourths of an hour. Serve with sauce
made as follows: One pint water
thickened with two tablespoons -four
or cornstarch, one cup sugar, small
piece of butter, favoring Cook In
double boiler. Remove from stove
and stir in one beaten esq.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
Foamy Fruit Sauce.

Put three tablespoonfuls of apricot
marmalade, the juice of one lemon
and one cupful of boiling water into
a saucepan. Bring to the boiling
point, sweeten to taste and stir in one
scant tablespoonful of arrow root dis
solved in little cold water. Boil for
five minutes and pour it over the stiff
fy-beaten white OF one egg. Serve at
once.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

A woman who has reached the age
of ninety advises her less mature sis
ters in order to enjoy longevity to
"swim and avoid corsets." The softer
sex will consent to swim Or dive op
portunely, but as to avoiding corsets
or being out of the fashion, It would
not do that even Ii 1t enabled them to
attain the age Of 100.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

That four-toed horse found in the
bad lands" of Wyoming and reputed
to be the ancestor Of the present
equine race, undoubtedly has great in
terest as scientific find. But as a
show to attract the multitude he prob
ably twill not be in the same class with
the 'twooliy horse" Of earlier days.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

The crown prince OF Servia Is de-
sirous, according to a recent report, of
marrying rich American girl. After
one has looked over the supply Of
Servian girls one wonders why the
crown prince insists that the Ameri-
can girl must be rich.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

To cold and backward season In
Europe. with serious results to crops,
have been added number of destruc-
tive floods, the latest of which is that
In the vicinity of Barcelona, Spain.
America has enough weather eccen-
tricities, but the old world has been
the worst sufferer this year.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

What tho Editor Has to Stand.
Indignant Caller Your paper, sir,
refers to the man charged with enter
ing my house as ''the alleged diamond
thief
Editor-Wel, SIR.
I. C.-We1l, want you to under
stand that I had no alleged diamonds
on my premises; they were all genu-
ine.-Bostpn Evening Transcript
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

Postal authorities in Madagascar are
arranging for the carrying of mails on
the island by aeroplane. However. 1t
probably will be some time before the
airship will succeed rural free delivery
In the United States.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
DON'T TAKE HARSH ,PuRGEs
They Are Very Harmful, Bonds Pills
Are Gentle, and They curel

Bonds Pills are in no way similar to
the cheaply made irritating purgatives
try with all sorts Of guarantees" by un-
known and unknowable makers.
Bonds Pills are gentle and reliable LIVER
stimulants. One small pill at bedtime is
the proper dose. They are tonic to the
bowels and leave them in healthy and
regular condition. All druggists, 25c. For
free sample write Bonds Pharmacy Co..
Little Rock. Ark.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

A Pittsburg man is in trouble be-
cause he thought 1t was cheaper to get
married than 1t was to live singly and
learned differently too late. A lot OF
other men have had the same expert
ence.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

One of the scientists declares that
In 100 years all the people Of New
York will be living underground. He
must think they are going to solve the
problem of getting better air under
ground before the lapse of another
century.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

That dealer in decayed eggs has
been fined 5000 is pleasing and in
structive fact. The public gets the
pleasure and the dealer the instruc-
ton.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

A Gotham contemporary says that
a dead clerk in a county there stole
the public funds. 1t must be a lively
place for graft where even the dead
ones keep on stealing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
Taking His Meals Out.

"And do you take your meals outY
asks the village probe, who is garner
ing information from the former resi-
dent who is home from the city for
few days.
mot until after have eaten them,
YEARLY responds the unwilling VIC
tim.-Judge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
Mass play Modified.

city Editor-Any radical changes
for the better in football this season?
Sporting Writer-Verily. / under
stand that not more than one ticket
Spectator will be allowed to tackle
a single patron at the same time.
Puck.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

1t is rumored that Wall street may
hereafter be opened with prayer.
Prayer may not be what Wall street
needs most. but 1t will undoubtedly
help some.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

The world need no longer remain
out of joint. Surgeons, it seems, can
make new joints that rival the original
ones.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

In Los Angeles pneumatic barber
chair exploded and hurt man. Thus
we see that excessive luxury carries
It's own punishment
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03
The Limit.

John, | want to buy some gloves
will you give me checkg
"Sure-how much can you do with?s
How much have you got In the
bank?" 8sH
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

That woman Joy rider who stole cab
bages seems to have had one con-
cealed in her drum-major hat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

A Connecticut man heard joke and
hiccoughed for eight days. Possibly,
like those Connecticut clocks, 1t was
an eight-day joke.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

Mrs. Ferndale-We haven't any
eggs. but ! can get some il you want
them very bad!
Summerbord- Never mind. I don't
care for that kind.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

Those customs inspectors are be
coming SO expert that they can actual
ly smell jewelry. .,.-E
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

Cholera has gone to Siberia-of it's
own notion. II it would only stay there
In perpetual exile!
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-12-03

New York expects to succeed Paris
hs a center for women's fashions. A
terrible responsibility. as fashions now
run!