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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
Add to Cost of Livino.

The American Magazine reprints
letter which was sent to the Massa-
chusetts cost of living commission. 1t
goes as follows:
1T seems to me that the elimination
of waste is nearly impossible in house
holds where there are numerous serv-
ants; at least, | have found it so,
with only one, and the waste rises in
geometrical progression with the num-
Der employed. l have now been doing
my own cooking for nearly year and
I feed my family twice as vel on
about two-thirds the cost. A large
part Of the saving comes in the eco
nomical use of meat. l make a de-
hcious dinner with a few scraps of
meat that a cook would give to tie
dog.
Then l depend a good deal on
soups, which l invent to suit my
larder. A few cold baked beans, with
little tomato and a bit of meat on a
bone, or little left over gravy, make
a soup that all eat with much pleasure
and it Is so nourishing that it goes far
to make the dinner. Most people do
not understand how different soup
is when it has simmered a good many
hours. The soup that has been boiled
fast a couple of hours will taste fiat
and undressing, whereas the same
soup five hours later will have such
delicious blend of flavors that all
you know is that it is nice without
being able to distinguish the ingre-
dents. Again it is time that counts
Cooks waste the coffee and tea hor-
ribly Mix the coffee with cold water
the night before with an eggshell
and bring it to boil in the morning
and you do not need a great deal for
good cup Of coffee. The tea in the
kitchen is piled into the teapot and
thrown out with but little of the good
ness extracted. Another frightful
waste is the coal. l use less than
half as much as any girl 1 ever had
and my stove bakes better. / never
complain Of the draught, as she does
or did after burning all the goodness
out of her coal in the first hour after
lighting"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
Live Stock Husbandry.

Live stock husbandry represents a
high type of constructive effort, and
swine breeding offers as much salts
faction and gain as any other branch,
says Coburn's Swine in America"
1t may profitaby engage the atten-
ton of the man who raises hogs mere
ly for financial motives, but breeder
who attains a foremost place in his
calling has an interest in his business
not inspired solely by rewards in
money. The compensations in swine
raising are ample for the man who de-
sires to make his work a profession,
as hundreds who have just pride in
their achievements can testify.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
Home Thouuht.

ut must have been frightful," said
Mrs. Bossim to her husband, who was
in the earthquake. Tell me what
was your first thought when you
awakened in your room at the hotel
and heard the alarm
my first thought was of you," an
swered MIR. Bossim.
How noble,"
Yes. First thing l knew, a vase off
the mantel caught me on the ear;
then a chair whirled in my direction,
and when I jumped to the middle of
the room four or five books and a
framed picture struck me all at once"
Even after saying that, he affected
to wonder what made her so angry for
the remainder Of the evening. -Mack's
National Monthly
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
whv He LauOhed

Miss Matte belonged to the old
south, and she was entertaining a
guest of distinction.
On the morning following his arrival
she told Tillie, the little co,ored maid,
to take a pitcher Of fresh water to
Mr.. Firman's room, and to say that
Miss Matte sent him her compliments,
and that If he wanted a bath, the
bathroom was at his service.
When Title returned she said;
Il toll him, Miss Matte, en- he
laughed fit to bus hisself."
why did he laugh. Tilie?"
Il dunno"
What did you tell him?"
Jus what you tot me to-
"Tillie, tell me exactly what you
said"
Il banged de doah, and l said, Mr..
Firman, Miss Matte sends you her Tub,
and she says, Now you can get up
and wash self!"-Lippincotts Mag
azine.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
Portable Hog House.

strikes the young pigs when they are
first born they will often chill to
death. Each farmer can make his
own shelter, to be in keeping with
his surroundings, but probably the
best and most economical building
that can be made is the portable hog
house. as shown in the illustration.
These houses may vary in size;
those with floor dimensions of six by
eight feet. six by nine feet, or eight
by eight feet will be found most sat
isfactory The roof need not be over
seven feet high at the highest point
The house may be made on runners to
facilitate moving t about. To pre-
vent the SOW from. crushing the pigs
at narrowing time, scantling should
be fastened to the inside of the house,
about eight inches from the ground,
projecting about ten inches toward
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
Had Money In Jumps.

Charles H Rosenberg of Bavaria
had Jumps on his shoulders, elbows,
and hips when he arrived here from
Hamburg on the Kaiserin Auguste Vic
loria. In fact, there was a series of
smaller Jumps along his spine, much
like mountain range, as it is present
ed on bas-re'ief map.
The Jumps were about the size of
good Oregon apples, and as Rosen-
berg passed before the immigration
DOCTOR for observation, the doctor said
softly to himself, See that lump"
Then he asked Mr.. Rosenberg to step
aside.
You seem like healthy man."
said the doctor, but cannot pass you
until know the origin of those Jumps
on your body" '>Ah, it is not sick
ness" laughed the man from Bavaria.
Those swellings is money"
Taking off his coat he broke open a
sample lump and showed that it con-
tanned $500 in American bank notes.
He informed the doctor that he had
$1,000 in all, with which he was go
ing to purchase an apple orchard in
Oregon.
He was admitted to the country
New York Tribune.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
What About Brain Food
This Question Came Up in the Recent
Trial for Libel.

A weekly" printed some criticisms Of the
claims made for our foods 1t evidently did
not fancy our reply printed in various news
papers, and brought suit for libel. At the trial
some interesting facts came out.
Some of the chemical and medical experts
differed widely.
The following facts, however, were quite
clearly established
Analysis of brain by an unquestionable au-
thority, Geoghegan, shows of Mineral Salts,
Phosphoric Acid and Potash combined (Phos.
phate of Potash) 291 per cent of the total,
$3.50 of all Mineral Salts.
This is over one-half
Beaunis, another authority shows yPhos
phoric Acid combined" and Potash 7344 per
cent from total Of 10107.
Considerable more than one-half of Phos
phate of Potash
Analysis of Grape-Nuts shows: Potassium
and Phosphorus, (Which join and make Phos
phate of Potash, Is considerable more than
onehalf Of all the mineral salts in the food
DR.. Geo. w. Carey an authority on the con-
stituent elements of the body, says: "The
gray matter of the brain Is controlled entirely
by the inorganic cell-salt, Potassium Phosphate
phosphate Of Potash This salt unites with
albumen and by the addition of oxygen creates
nerve fluid or the gray matter Of the brain
OF course, thele is trace of other salts and
other organic matter in nerve fluid, but Potas-
SUM Phosphate Is the chief factor, and has
the power within itself to attract, by its own
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
IN STEER FEEDING
Experiments Made by Pennsylvania
Station Show Gains Made During
Period Of Six Months.

The results secured by the Penn
sylvania experiment station from the
experimental work of the winter of
1909-10 indicate that % the most
economical ration for fattening steers
in Pennsylvania is one composed
largely of roughage, with limited
amount of concentrates; (2) the local
demand for beef is such that the cat
tie should not be carried to too high
degree of finish; 90 increasing the
proportions of corn silage in ration
for fattening steers increases the
profits and gains from feeding; ca
protection from cold is as neces-
sary for fattening cattle on succulent
feeds as when dry feeds are used.
Steer feeding was a profitable ven
ture In Pennsylvania under conditions
prevailing at the experiment station
from December Is, 1909, to May 3,
1910, the average price received for
corn fed to experimental cattle being
$1.05 per bushel The margin neces-
sary between buying and selling
prices to prevent loss from fattening
cattle on a bulky ration was $1,23 per
hundredweight, and on concentrated
ration $16S per hundredweight. The
difference in margin necessary for
feeding in the shelter experiment was
liz cents per hundredweight in favor
of outdoor feeding.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
Al ! mf9 ags
d. ~ a 5bUeN
4:SN
M4E9gk & sss,sr.x
SHELTER AND FEED FOR SOW
To Neglect Her Before Pigs Come Is
Not Good susiness-Raising Hogs
Is Profitable.
cRv p @ wEATHERsToNE)

CBy r. G. wEATHERSTONE)
To produce strong, healthy pigs,
thew must be looked after before they
ale born. The sow. while pregnant,
must be cared for and fed properly if
she is to give birth to good litter OF
pigs. AS rule, the sow is neglected
during this period, the owner seem
ing TO think that the application Of
care and feed after she has farrowed
is all that is requird. We should
know that poorly nourished moth
er means a weak. sickly litter of
pigs.
The question of shelter is an i'm
portant one, whether in the northern
or southern states, although in the
south-the far south especially-very
little shelter except at narrowing time
is needed. At narrowing time the
mother should always be supplied
with building that will afford shell
ter from the rain and the wind for
both the mother and the pigs until
the pigs become dry. If the wind
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30

;SNOTESD

The silo is the sign of prosperity.
Cholera usually affects the younger
pigs and hogs first,
A mud hole is not absolutely neces-
sary in a hog pen.
Feeding for fat is a business, but
some men go about it as though it
was play.
Frozen alfalfa may kill hog as
we'll as COW or horse. 1t is usually
indigestible.
Corn lays fat on a hog, but the best
and sweetest meat is made by a va
riety of feeds.
II the hogs are dying and the cause
cannot be found, have an expert hold
a post norton.
A thorough wetting in a cold rain
will take off bunch of sheep the gain
Of weeks feeding. That's waste.
The man who allows his cattle to
pick their corn out of the mud GER
tainly has a great deal of faith in ma
lures aid to lazy farmer.
A heater to supply water for so
head of cattle can be put in for less
than $40, and It will pay for itself in
a week of very cold weather.
II you allow the young stock to
bump around among the older and
stronger members of your herds you
may expect the little fellows to get
cheated.
A hog needs twice the air space in
proportion to his size than does the
horse or the COW. yet he cannot stand
one-half of the exposure to the wind
and weather.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
Plan of Construction.

the center of the pen. The small
pigs can run under this protection and
keep the mother from lying upon
them. Supply plenty of straw for bed
ding especially at narrowing time.
The necessity of the careful feeding
of the SOW before narrowing time
should be apparent to every farmer,
for it is impossible to obtain good
pigs from weak, Improperly fed. neg
lected mother.
Pastures are the basis for the prof
table handling of pigs. The pigs
should be gotten up to weaving time
as cheaply as possible, and the cheap
est way to do this is to have a pasture
for the sows TO run upon every month
in the year that is possible. In the
south it is very little trouble to have
pastures practically the year around
but in the northern states more
months of grain feeding are necessary.
OF course, the sow should be provided
with some grain in addition to the pas
ture, but the pastures will save a great
amount of grain. 1t must be remem-
bered that the SOW must be nourished
in such a way that the pigs will come
into the world strong and healthy.
Corn a"ne will not keep the SOW in
a good, healthy condition. but corn,
along with a good leguminous pasture,
will provide her with a good ration.
When pastures are not available. such
feeds as skim milk and BRAN should
be used along with the corn. Not
more than one-half of her ration
should ever be made up of corn; the
other half should be made up of
feed that will furnish plenty of ash and
protein.
Leguminous pastures are the cheap
est feeds that can be found to go
along with the corn. With a good
legumiuous pasture the SOW will be
maintained in good flesh when she is
fed a ration of corn equivalent to one
per cent. of her life weight. For a
200-pCund SOW this would be two
pounds of corn daily. When no pas
ture is provided, it requires from six
to seven pounds of grain to maintain
a 200-pound SOW in proper condition.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
mo- corn FOR Rreedlnq Ewes.

There are reasons why | do not con-
slider corn a good ration for breeding
ewes. if fed alone. 1t causes the ac-
emulation of too much oil in the
fleece in proportion to the growth Of
the same. says a writer in an ex-
change. If mingled with equal pro-
portions of oats and wheat bran, it
makes a good grain ration.
| wish to caution against the con-
tinuous use of cottonseed meal while
timothy hay is being fed, unless roots
can be fed at the same time quite
freely They are both too consti-
pating.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
McsIer Traditions

Ramadan is the month exalted by
Moslems above all others. In that
month the Koran-according to Mos
lem tradition-was brought down by
Gabriel from heaven and delivered to
men in small sections. In that month,
Mohammed was accustomed to retire
from Mecca to the cave of Hira. for
prayer and meditation. In that month
Abraham, Moses and other prophets
received their divine revelations. In
that month the doors of heaven are
always open, the passages to hell are
shut, and the devils are chained" So
run the traditions.-The Christian
Herald.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
Cure for Scratches.

! Scratches are caused by exposure
TO cold and wet, local irritation or low
condition, all of which should be
avoided II possible. In simple cases
apply cloths wet with weak solution
OF sugar Of lead and in winter cover
to 'seep out cold. When cracks have
appeared. apply similar lotion with
the addition of few drops of car
bolic AID. In case of discharge or
pustules, make, lotion of chloride of
zinc insteai Of the lead; fnely-pow-
dered charcal may be sprinkled over
the cloths.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
Averaue Fleece.

The highest average weight per
fleece for the 1910 clip is II pounds.
sheared by Montana, Washington and
Oregon, Wyoming following with an
average Of 10 The lowest average,
2.6, is credited to Georgia. Ohio, which
leads in high-class fine wool produc-
ton, shows an average Of 65. The
range states average II, the Missis-
siPpi region sections follow with 6.S,
and South Atlantic section with 4.3.
The average for the range clips for
ten years is SO. The rapid improve
ment now going on in the southern
flocks will soon increase the average
weight of the United States fleece.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
The League of Politeness.

The League of Politeness has been
formed in Berlin. 1t aims at inculcat-
ing better manners among the people
of Berlin. 1t was founded upon the
initiative of Fraulein Cecelie Meyer,
who was inspired by an existing or
ganization in Rome. In Difference to
the parent organization the Berlin
league has chosen the Italian motto,
PRO gentilezza." This will be en-
blaZoned upon an attractive little
medal worn where Germans are ac-
customed to wear the insignia of or
ders. The idea is that a GLANCE at
the "talisman" will annibilate any in
clination to indulge in bad temper or
discourteous language. Amy polite
person" is eligible for membership.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
New Process of Stalni


The art of coloring ed
lost and rebound, Jealous
and maliciously stolen so
In the history of civilizaA
seems almost impossible \
thing new on glass staini
process has been discover
king the stained glass used
which is a departure froI
known at the present timel
Venetians and the Phoenil
of it we cannot tell.
The glass first receives ii
mineral colors and the VIII
fired in a heat so intense Il
oring matter and the glass
solubly fused. The most
feature of this method IL
face acquires a peculiar pei
acter in the heat, so that
glass is in place the lights \
fully soft and mellow.
In making a large windd
shades each panel is separa
ed and bent and the sect
sembled in a metal frame.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30

Judge Grain of the Col
eral Sessions has Just nd
tion more worthy of mote
ball, banquet or other biz
of the season. 1t was b
courtroom at night. In r
its summons came III mel
en-, some old, some young
Of whom was a victor over
of temptation; an examp
human faith can do to b
weakness to redeem itsa
strong.
Each of the company hd|
victed of some first offd
the law, and each had bel
to go out on parole OF
behavior. Each had ke1
The word was as good
Those who might have 8
the struggle had found a
and fight again. They Y
to report good work don
prospects ahead.
Time was when no ON
on his word save men o.
Fidelity to parole was
princely virtue. Perhaps
was nothing in Judge
ton to disprove 1t.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
One From the Cashier.

The harmless customer leaned
across the cigar counter and smiled
engagingly at the new cashier. AS he
handed across the amount his dinner
check called for he ventured bit of
aimless converse, for he was of that
sort
Funny" said he, how easy it is to
spend money"
We'll" snapped the cashier as she
fed his fare to the register, ''if money
was intended for you to hold on to the
mint would be turning out coins with
handles on EN-"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30

Twice, as the bus SLOWLY
way UP the steep Cumberlar
door at the rear opened an.
At first those inside paid /
but the third time demand
why they should be distur|
fashion.
Whist" cautioned Al
doant spake so loud; She
u.s."
"Who?"
The mare. Spake low,
desavin tn crayture. EyA
she ears tn door close.
won O. yez is gettin' dow
up tn bill, an that sort d
sperrits. Success Magazi
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
MAKE UP YOUR MIND.

II you'll make up your mind to be
Contented with your lot
And with the optimsts agree
That troubles soon forgot.
You'll be surprised to find. I guess.
Despite mistortune's darts.
What constant springs OF happiness
Lie hid in human hearts;
What sunny CLEANS and golden dreams
The passing years unfold,
How soft and warm the lovelght beams
When you are growing old.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
The Country churchyard."

Those who recall Gray's "Elegy In
a Country Churchyard" will remember
that the peaceful spot where 'the
rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep"
is identified with St. Giles. Stoke
Poges, Buckinghamshire In the pro-
sale pages of a recent issue of the
Gazette there appears an order in
council providing that ordinary inter.
ments are henceforth forbidden in the
churchyard
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
Where He Wac n

~ g "
The negro, on occasion.
fine discrimination in II
words.
who's the best wbit
town. inquired the newi
ALE Hall am a bond |
whitewash brush, sah," 4
coiored patriarch eloQuen|
We'll, tell him to coms
wash my chicken house \
Uncle Jacob shook hid
ously.
"Ah don believe, sab, /
Ale Hall to whitewash
house, sab"
Why, didn't you say II
whitewasher?"
Yes, sab, a powerful /
washer, sab; but mightyi
a chicken house, sab, nil
-Mack's National Month";
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
DIVIDING POLE FOR STALLS
Hanging From Ceiling by Means Of
Chain and Fastened to Manager 1t
l. Given Free Movement.

The swinging dividing pole for oou-
bic stalls which hangs from the cell
ing by chain and has one end fast
tened to the manger by few links OF
q chain to give it free movement as
shown in the sketch, is much better
than The stationary pole for horses
that like to crowd and kick each other
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
Thanks TO Burnt Cork

Gosh! But the colored race is a.
comm to the front fast!" whispered
innocent Uncle Hiram, at the vaude-
vile show, as the black-face comedian
was bolsterously applauded.
Yes, indeed" smiled the city man;
anyone can see that that fellow is
self-made negro"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
Economy In q

"of course" said Mr.. S
I want my daughter to
sort of an artistic educatio
I'll have her study singing.
Why not art or literatur
Art spoils canvas and
literature wastes reams 4
Singing merely producSS>S
disturbance of the, wv
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
A Medical compromise.

You had two doctors in consulta-
ton last night, didn't your"
Yes"
What did they say?"'
well. one recommended one thing
and the other recommended some
thing else"
"A deadlock, eh?"
NO. they finally told me to mix
emf"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30
Econoh

The late former Go
Gambler of Georgia W,
the south for his quaint nj.
Governor Gambler" said
vile man, once abandoned
a pipe at the beginning of
He stuck to his resolve till
end. Then he was heard I,
BY actual calculation
saved by smoking a pipe
cigars this year $20S. But
it?'"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30

Vaccination is voting qualifica-
ton in Norway.
Hagerstown.-Mrs. California A.
Weaver, SO years old, wife of John
L. Weaver, jeweler and engraver,
committed suicide at her home in
North Locust street. Her body, still
warm, was found by young daugh-
ter hanging in the hallway on the
first floor. Mrs. Weaver had used
blanket for a rope.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30

as the swinging pole strikes them If
they bump it and they soon stop, says
the Homestead. Try this swinging
pole between such horses that like to
crowd
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30

A chair of crystal made by Birm-
lngham firm for an Indian rajah cost
$4,000.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30

There are about 40. 100000 cubic
miles of water in the Pacific.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30

This trial has demonstrated:
That Brain is made of Phosphate y
as the principal Mineral Salt, acaeu
men and water.
That Grape-Nuts contains that elel
more than one-half of all its mlneral =
A healthy brain Is important, W
do things" in this world.
A man who sneers at Mind sneei
best and least understood part "a "a,
That part which some folks Dehe'e AA
the Infinite.
Mind asks for a healthy brain upon
act, and Nature has defined way "
healthy brain and renew 1t day py u,
Is used up from work of the previous
Natures way to rebuild is by tne u'o
which supplies the things required.
There's a Reason
Postum Cereal Co.,
Battle Creek. Mich.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-12-30

This trial has demonstrated:
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1910-05-20
SPOKANE UNION WINS STRIKE.

Six hundred members of the Cooks,
Walters and Mattresses union, of Spo.
kane, went out on strike the llth inst.
as protest against the employment
bureau scheme of the hotel and restau
rant proprietors Last year the contracts
were signed up through the Employers
association and considerable trouble
was experienced at the start as the
proprietors wanted to hire Chinese and
Japs. When it came time to renew
the contracts this spring the employers
insisted that the system of obtaining
help through the business AGENTS De
done away and help hired only through
their association. The union boys and
girls saw that they were face to face
with an open shop war and walked
out. The employers tried in vain to
fill their places but were unsuccessful
and the following Friday they signed
up with the unions and the strike was
over. The unionists go back to work
under new working conditions vastly
better than those before the trouble.