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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15

ed white it would be most attractive.
It will be noted that the porch Of this
house is included under the roof of
the main structure. This gives a COM
pact appearance and an effect of cozi-
ness. This residence is of a design
admirably adapted either to suburban
or county location on a large lot
where there will be ample room for
trees. shrubbery and formal garden.
These r factors that should be taken
into consideration in building a house.
1t Is a fine thing to have windows in
a house and a still finer thing to have
something to look at out of the win.
dows.
This house has a width Of 20 feet 6
inches, and a length of 20 feet s
inches. exclusive of porches. En-
trance is had directly to the living
room. which is II by Is feet in size.
The ceiling of this room may be pan.
eled at the pleasure of the owner. The
exposed side of this room has a bay
effect and in one corner Is a large flre-
place. The dining room. Immediately
OdCh VI IA0 AAVAA6 4OOuAs ID ~ NY 10
feet In dimensions. The kitchen and
pantry are conveniently arranged. The
stairway leading to the second floor
has provision also for a hall tree, as
will be noticed. A hall on the second
floor leads through the entire building.
and with windows at each end pro-
vides for plenty OF cool air on hot
summer nights. There are two cham
bers, each IA feet by II feet 6 inches
In dimensions. The bathroom is placed
at n side in the central part OF the
structure and is convenient to both
bedrooms. It will be noticed that the
space over the porch has been utilized
for closet room and for storage pur-
poses.
The cost of this house should be
we'll within $4,000, depending upon To-
cation. price of materials and the cost
of labor.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15
Be Practical,

One of the first requisites for the
sewing is a long counter on
which to cut, and that household which
is not overwhelmed with tables should
count itself lucky. Here lies the
chance to supply a long, plain wooden
counter for the family cutter.
All work in the sewing room, wheth
er 1t be that Of the merest amateur
or the heavy professional, is rendered
far more rapid and accurate If the
material be not allowed to slip from
the table every few moments.
Men do not work without proper
Implements; yet it would seem a CON-
mon habit with even the most sys-
tematic women to "scrfmp along some.
how" Don't do it.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Little Things Of More or Less impor
tance That Are Worth Keeping
In the Household.

There is a way Of broiling that is
called pan broiling," which is en-
ployed where there are no Goals. as in
cooking with gas, gasoline or an oil
stove. or by electricity. 1t is done on
a griddle or in a frying pan. which Is
heated Kissing hot, the meat put on
II without any fat. cooked one minute.
then turned to the other side, then
cooked until done, turning very often,
SO that the juices will be retained.
When carefully done it has almost the
flavor OF steaks or chops cooked over
the Goals. although not quite equal.
II a loaf Of bread has become stale,
hold 1t under water for one second:
then place In a brisk oven for a quar-
ter OF an hour. 1t will taste like new
bread.
10 mend an umbrella take a small
piece of black sticking plaster and
soak 1t in water until quite soft. Place
this carefully under the hole inside,
and let dry. This will be found to
be better than darning, as it closes
the hole neatly without stitches.
when you are ironing any dark me.
terial do not put a linen cloth under
meath, as the lint will come of on the
stun and you will have great difficulty
in brushing it of again.
Wash white silk gloves at night In
warm suds, rinse we'll and dry. Dry
Ing them in daylight causes them to
turn yellow.
Don't fill a saucepan which has
been burned with soda water, for
though this will remove the burned
food 1t will make the saucepan liable
to burn again when next it is used.
Instead of soda water fill the sauce
pan with salt and water and leave till
next day, then slowly bring it to the
boil. In this way the burned particles
OF food will come of and the cleaning
OF the saucepan will cause no bad
after effects.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15
GOT HIMSELF INTO TROUBLE
Cost Observant Individual Car Fare
to Give Helpful Hint to the
Conductor.

There is a woman in the front Of
the car that hasn't paid her fare" said
the conductor to the man on the real
seat, "but l can't place her"
"Perhaps l can give you a pointer"
said the helpful Pick out the
woman that fingers her hatpins all the
time. That is the latest wrinkle Of
the female street pirate. Reading her
neighbours newspaper and gazing into
futurity are out of date. Everybody
got on to those tricks. But the wom-
an who beats her way has to do some
thing to hide her guilt, so she lddles
with her hatpins."
Maybe you're right" said the con-
ductor. Anyhow. I'll try"
After a little he reported to the help
full man.
THAT worked all right" he said.
She owned up. She said you would
pay for her"
Mel" exclaimed the helpful man.
what have l got to do with tt"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15
BETTER THAN SOAP
WHEN WASHING BLANKETS USE
AMMONIA.
Gives More Practical Results and ID
Easier to Use-MateriaI Leaves
Tub In Excellent Condition,
Soft and White.

Now the housekeeper must begin
to think OF washing and putting away
the winter blankets. It is a mistake
says an authority, to do the launder-
ing with soap. Ammonia does the work
much more easily and makes the blan-
ket much whittier and softer than soap
without a tremendous deal Of
rubbing and other back-breaking ex.
ertion.
Put about a cupful or more Of am
monia into the washtub If a single
blanket is to be washed. allowing
twice as much for a double blanket.
Lay the blanket loosely in the tub
and pour over it just barely enough
hot water to cover it. About two gal
Ions Of water will be necessary for
every cupful of ammonia. Move the
blanket about with a wooden stick for
about ten minutes, so that the am
mon1a fumes will have a chance to
reach every particle of the surface.
No soap or rubbing Is necessary ex-
cept possibly around the hem. as the
ammonia draws out all the dirt. When
S00 wave! ~ OASCOlOT0U anu Lu0 auk
IL nice and white. rinse it in fresh
water. Do not wiring it, but squeeze it
lightly with the hands. Wringing pulls
1t out Of shape. AS soon as the blan-
ket is properly rinsed. hang it at once
upon the line, letting the water drip
from 1t while drying. OCCASIONALLY
while 1t is drying, squeeze the ends
with the hands. being careful not to
pull the fiber. When perfectly dry.
bring 1t into the house and then press
1t with heavy weights, if not perfectly
smooth. No ironing is necessary.
Some housewives dry blankets on
curtain stretchers. They say that the
blanket keeps its shape better and,
OF course, there is no possibility of it's
shrinking.
Needless to say, a sunny day should
be selected for the work. The more
quickly a blanket dries the less it
shrinks and the better it looks.
When the blanket has a colored bor>
der. as 1t usually has, care should be
taken that it does not overlap, as the
color may run"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15
Woman in Methodist Conference.

Miss Job of Queenstown, Tasmania,
is said to be the only woman who has
ever sat within the bar at a Wesleyan
Methodist conference. When she first
took her seat one minister protested
that the conference was composed only
of ministers and laymen and that they
had no power to admit the best lady
in the land. All others, including the
president of the conference, took the
position that women were included as
laymen and Miss Job retained her seat
within the bar.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15
English Cloth Balls.

A little different is the English
method of using homemade cloth balls
to remove grease. Moisten a half
pound of dry fuller's earth in a little
lemon juice. Add a half ounce of
finely pulverized pearl ash and work
1t into a thick paste. Boil into small
balls and dry In the sun or near the
fire. In a few hours they will be
ready for use. When needed moisten
the spot with warm water and rub
with the balls. Place in the sun to
dry and then brush off the powder OF
wash If necessary.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15
Apple or Currant Jelly Sauce.

Whip a cupfsl OF jelly until thin
and smooth, then add gradually two
tablespoonfuls of melted butter, tho
Juice and grated rind of a lemon and.
If apple Jelly is used, half a teaspoon.
full of grated nutmeg; put the bowl
containing it inside a sauce pan of
boiling water, heat to the boiling
point, stirring all the time. Add a
heaping tablespoonful of powdered
sugar and a glass Of wine and beat
we'll before serving. If it has to stand
a while cover closely, but let it re.
main In the hot water. Stir OCCASION
ally and heat before pouring out.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15
Almond Cake.

Blanch four ounces of sweet
almonds in scalding water. When the
skins peel off, wash the almonds in
cold water and dry with a napkin.
Then pound them to a fine, smooth
paste. Beat the whites and yolks sep
arately of five eggs. Mix together and
add gradually M cupful of powdered
sugar and the almond paste; then stir
in half a pint of sifted flour mixed
with a heaping ~teaspoonful of baking
powder. Bake in a deep butter cake
pan and when done, cool gradually
and cover with plain white icing.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15
The DANCING Mania,

The dancing mania" of the middle
ages came on the heels of the great
plague known as the BLACK Death"
1t was some sort of nervous disease.
and Is now supposed to have been
what is known as st. Vitus' Dance"
1t began In the year 1874, at Aix-la-
Chapelle, and spread all over Ger
many, the Netherlands and Italy. The
dancers formed circles hand in hand.
and, appearing to have lost all rea-
son, continued dancing, regardless of
the bystanders, for hours together.
until, in their wild delirium. they fell
to the ground in sheer exhaustion.
Painting and foaming at the mouth.
they would suddenly spring up and
begin the dance again. 10 be again
exhausted, and SO on until they died.
The mania involved millions of people
and held on for more than two cen.
turtles.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15

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.
81 1t Is generally conceded that the
employment of concrete in construc-
ton has added a marked impetus to
architectural study in recent years, es-
pecially in that branch of It relating
to home architecture. The pliability
OF cement mortar makes 1t readily
adaptable to any form the architect
may evolve. In many parts Of the
country architects are applying them
selves to this subject and beautiful
effects have been produced. Charles
ID. Watson has been giving much
study to the problems connected with
home architecture. He says:
Progress in concrete construction
has recently been notable along the
lines of improvements in its appear
ance. to enable it to be used for face
work in the higher class of buildings
where good architectural effect Is es-
sential. For many years the unsat-
tsfactory appearance of structures
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15
Strawberry Rolls.

Mix biscuit dough and turn out on
board. Cut into eight even pieces.
Roll each in a long narrow strip
about one-half inch thick. Place two
n and sprinkle with sugar. Roll
up and place in a shallow pan with
the folded side or the bottom. Place
In the pan so they will just touch and
sprinkle sugar on each and bits of but.
ter. Put n teaspoon of hot water
on each and bake in quick oven. De
uciOuS. Serve hot.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15

years that much progress has been
made in devising mean for an i'm
provement in its appearance and to do
away with the objections. First, de-
sign; second, execution. BY far the
most important of the two factors is
that of design, which entirely
within the jurisdiction of the architect,
while the execution depends upon the
builder. To produce the best results,
therefore, we must have cooperation
between the architect and the builder.
One Of the most acceptable forms in
which cement is employed in home
construction, as we'll as the most eco
nomical. is its use for the exterior
coating over lath. Color effects can
be produced to harmonic with any
desired tint of the wooden trim, by
the addition of mineral coloring mat
ter to the cement before it Is mixed.
Then the surface may either troweled
smooth or may be given a rough peb-
BILE dash finish.
The design of the house here shown
Is typical of the style we mention.
This house would have a highly ar
tistic appearance finished with a coat
of dark gray cement in which a small
percentage of lamp black has been
introduced. With the porch, the bay
window and the window frames paint
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15

mo; there's no pin sticking him."
she said at last, in a tone of scorn, and
with much emphasis on the last word.
Then she continued: Hes scared be-
cause you're making faces at him."
After that the bachelor lapsed into
p~enSiVenesS.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15

"Everything, apparently. She hap
pened to look back and said she knew
you and that it would be all right.
There she Is now. standing up and
nOdding at you. Know herr"
EYES," said the helpful man, weak
ly. "She Is nv wife"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15
Peppermints.

Two tumblers granulated sugar.
one-half tumbler cold water. Boil
nine minutes without stirring from
the time it begins to boil. Remove
from the fire, add eight drops of oil of
peppermint and stir until white and
creamy. Drop quickly en- wax paper.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15
Vocal Exercise.

why do you attend SO many base
ball games, Mr.. Plimper?"
Because the baseball park is one
of the few places where a man can
yell to his hearts content without be.
ing arrested for disorderly conduct"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15

"A little learnin' may be a danger
u thing, but overstudy is a crime fur
which somebuddy orter be punished"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15
Graham Muffins.

Two cups graham flour, one cup
white flour, three ~teaspoonfuls of ba-
spoonful sugar. two teaspoonfuls salt,
milk to make a soft batter. two e&xa-
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-07-15

perior to the majority Of other ma
teria!s used for a similar purpose, on
account Of its durability, has long
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28
w. T. BROWNS HOBBY
BY WALTER HARPER.

| starts in the world He works his way
| through school and then through college
where he gets a thorough academic educa-
t1on When he leaves college he has to
go back to the bottom and begin all over
again to get the practical training. But
| Few men come out of college fitted for
actual work in a professional or trade
| career.
| Many college graduates fail because
| of this very thing. They depend too
much on the academic education they
| have received which is worthless without
some practical application.
For many years l have felt the need
for more practical methods in our .educa-
tional system. I have myself felt the
need of more thorough education than
| was able to get. I can appreciate the
needs of the struggling boys of Alabama
who want to make something Of them
selves worth while. I want to help them.
II am now working out a plan for a
technical school that will give the boys
of Alabama an opportunity to get the sort
of practical education that should fit him
for his life trade, or profession.
my idea is a school of trades that
may be made self-sustaining through the
manufacture of products, the making of
which will give the boy an actual course
in technical education. The school would
be made up of active industrial plants
where the student would find actual en-
ployment at a reasonable wage which
would enable him to pay his way while
receiving his education.
"Of course, such an institution should
be endowed and put on firm financial
basis before actual operation.
IT am now working on prospectus and
plans for such an institution, and will
be ready to announce them in a few
weeks. | have discussed the proposition
with number of business men and men
interested in industrial training, and have
received considerable encouragement"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28

and he declares that every one of them is
winner. There will be a programme
OF amusements with 20 separate shows.
besides the fireworks, in front of the
grandstand.
The plaza or midway has been moved
to point on the grounds more conven-
lent TO the crowds, and it is made up
OF clean. novel and entertaining shows
The guarantee Of the Business Mems
league and the Alabama Fair association,
with record Of five years of successful
fairs, Will be accepted by the people all
over Alabama and the company has In
reserve an even greater surprise than has
yet been mentioned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28
Building Permits Issued

The building permit for the 7. B
Cunningham school at East Birming.
ham was issued yesterday the building
to cost $4,000. This brings the total
building permits for the 81 days OF
August to $262,357. The following were
issued yesterday:
s155o-W. r. Stewart Palmer station,
Ensley, to erect two-story frame rest
dence.
s10o0-H M. Brandoux, Avenue l.
between Twenty and Twenty
third streets. Ensley, repairs and al
terations, residence.
$4,000. w. Colgan, Seventeenth
street between -Four teenth and Fiji
teenth avenues, north, to erect two
story frame residence.
s52,000-City of Birmingham, East
Birmin CHAM, to erect three-story brick
building. D. o. Whilden, architect; j.
3. Anderson, contractor.
$S00-Aa ron Phillips, East Thomas TO
erect one-story frame residence
Total amount permits, $5S,790; pre-
vlously reported, $203,567: total for
August, $262,357
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28
OUTLOOK FOR THE FAIR
is BRIGHTER THAN EVER

IT'S the state fair really going to be
good this year," This question Is being
asked by the hundreds who hear of the
many superior features. and wonder If
past successful fairs can really be SO
far surpassed.
From the management 1t Is learned that
the following conditions exist, which have
never before been known six weeks be-
fore the fair:
Sixteen counties will make county agri-
cultural exhibits. Previous record, six.
The swine owners of Alabama and the
south are really coming to Birmingham
with an enormous exhibition of thorough
breds.
any that have been made In previous
years.
Practically all the space is taken in the
womans department, which has been en-
larged, and it will certainly be the great
est display of woman's art ever seen in
the SOUTH
The racing entries include the most
promising horses in both Tennessee and
Kentucky, and they will reach Birming-
ham when In their prime.
The increased interest in poultry has
insured such large poultry show that
the old custom of using tent had to
be given up, and they will be placed in
booths for the public inspection
The merchants of Birmingham are
backing the fair with all their vigor. The
Business Mems league Is behind it. in
fact. and the merchants exhibits will
fill every nook and corner of the build
ings.
The free attractions to be given in
front of thf grandstand have been caro-
fully inspetter sby the fairs president.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28
THE RAILWAY HALL OF FAME
CAPT. JACK w. JOHNSON
BY CLYDE w. ENNIS

this marvellous. The railroads called it
worse than that, and he rose step by
step until the Seaboard came in here. The
company successfully sunk several Sec
tons of shekels on that subway frost and
Captain Jack was looked upon to get that
money back from the dear people He
| started in as district passenger agent and
still clings to that title. He can at this
time, after several years, route one to
that place called Sacka-g-whatever It is
without batting an eye, and they call him
the dean Of local railroad men From a
point of service that is right, but would
like to see Marcus Hanna Bone or one ]
Richmond McGregor call HIN dean from
a point of age.
Captain Jack has never forgotten that
double shifting business He can route
you all day, eat dinner at s. attend the
opera. beat almost any corners at DOM
lnoes and retire at about O'Clock and be
perfectly fresh next morning.
He is one of those real live ones He is
known to every man, boy and child in
local railroad circles, and the office boy
Of the Frisco sometimes debates with
the office boy of the Central about Cap
tain Jack, and why he can OUTRAGE any of
them.
When 1t comes to piling on those red
ties he has them all beaten. 1t contrib
dies to the general scheme and helps
along youthfulness. He is a charming
person, is Captain Jack, and friend of
the downtrodden. He seldom passes
day that he does not help out some strug-
Cling young fellow on bits of advice and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-28

Most everybody knows w. T. Brown OF
Ragand.
If you know him well you call hin,
Watt"
He is the democratic nominee for the
state senate from his district composed of
ST. Clair and Etowah counties.
He is president of the Ragland Coal
company and is interested in number of
other business enterprises in st. Clair
county. He is president of the Bank of
Odenville
He has made money and is still making
money. 1t is because he works and knows
the value of thrift and enterprise. He
was poor boy and learned to love work
when he had to do it for living. "Some
people say he is rich. But there are diff
ferent standards and qualities Of wealth.
and 1 do not like to accuse him on the
general charge without the evidence of
an expert examiner.
But there Is one evidence against him.
He has the spirit of unselfish philan-
thropy. Note the qualification.
watt" Brown has hobby
1t is technical training for the poor
boys of Alabama. According to Mr.
Brown, Alabama has thousands of boys
that are just as capable of high achieve
ment in the world of industrial and bus
mess activity as the boy from any other
section of the country.
1.-THE boys in Alabama with the careful,
practical training that is given the boys
In some other sections are as capable of
holding high-salaried positions as any
body, said Mr.. Brown.
"All. our educational institutions are
coming to realize the need for more prac-
teal education along technical lines. But
we have not yet reached that standard
of efficiency that is demanded.
The average boy has to make two