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The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1910-11-18
THANKSGIVING
PROCLHMATlO

In the year 1921, after the
gathering Of their harvests the
Pilgrim Fathers on the bleak
shores Of Massachusetts Bay
appointed a day of thanksgiv-
ing and prayer for the many
mercies which Almighty God
had vouchsafed them.
Annually since that time in
Massachusetts, a day in the fall
has been set apart as a day of
thanksgiving and prayer and the
custom has spread. until Thanks
giving Day is now observed in all
of the States and Territories of
the Union, and the President each
year issues a proclamation declar-
ing the last Thursday of Novem-
Der to be a holiday and request
ing the people on such day to
give thanks to their Creator for
the manifold blessing which they
have received during the year;
and
Whereas, the President has re-
commended by proclamation that
Thursday the. e.24th day of Nov
ember, A. ID, 1910, be observed
as Thanksgiving Day:
NOW THEREFORE, | william
J. Mills Governor Of the Territ-
ory of New Mexico, do hereby
proclaim, Thursday, November
Oath 1910 to be Thanksgiving
Day and a legal holiday in the
Territory of New Mexico.
The observance Of this day is
strictly an American custom and
it should be observed by all.
Schools will be closed and the
people generally when they can
do SO should attend places OF
Worship and give thanks to the
for having safely
brought our beloved country
through another year; for hav-
ing given us bountiful.crops; pre-
serve us from plaques and cpl
denies of Il general character
and for having given us as a
people SO many comforts and
luxuries. On said day letus also
pray to God that like blessings
may be vouchsafed our country
and ourselves during the year to
come.
Done at the Executive Office
this 18th day Of November, A. D.
1910.
Witness my hand and the
great seal of the Territory of
New Mexico.
William ]. Mills.
By the Governor:
NATHAN JAFFA,
Secretary of New Mexico
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21

whole be chfuI of doing beIboys 10
Inelr Ieet II once For the clerk was a
big black car, and the beIIboys were all
kittens-the hotel had changed hands,
instantly the room was in an uprOar.
Like a black streak the clerk flung him
self over the desk at the bridegroom,
his long teeth flashing hungrily Hiram
threw himself between the great cat and
his trembling bride. striking out bravely
at the enemy, while the bellboys, one
and all. pounched on poor little Sally,
tearing her cheesecloth veil as they
struggled to sink their young teeth into
her tender flesh. The room seemed. sud
denly hlled with yowling cats and soueal-
ing ticklemice.
The battle commenced So quickly that
at first the TiCklemOuse and Willy were
dazed-then they jumped single-pawed
into the clawing' suffering, biting
throng.
The DavymoUse and the Dorfymouse
watched, trembling. They saw Willy's
paw go into his pocket and out again
with something that flashed as he shook
it wildly at the furious cats. They
! coughea and sneezeq; rubbing their
streaming eyes, and Willy hustled his
friends out Of the hotel while the enemy
was still half-blinded.
Cayenne pepperi Wher. did Won
get it2' asked his uncle with a sneeze-
when the Black Cat Hotel-newIy chris
two behind them.
ShpPed II INTO my pocket 70 play a
trick at the Tickleweddiug,' srinned
Willy, and then forgot to use IL
You remembered II just in the nick
Of time. And the Ticklemoust rubbed
his shoulder where the night CLERK hsd
chewed II. Our Ticklewedding would
have been turned into a TicklsfuneraI.
! Willyboy. but for you and your handy
: little box Of red pepperT'
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: y The Bell Bows Of the Black Cat y

at JOLD on Uncle Tick" exclaimed
1 the Westinghouse, stopping
short as the four were returning from
the Tcoth-and-Nan wedding What's
the Use of taking them home yet awhile?
I've got a scheme
"Soring II, replied the Ticklemouse. as
II a scheme were a new kind of mouse
trap.
well said Willie, its this; While
I was waiting for the wedding march
tonight a messenger mouse came for
the bridegroom luggage, and l saw
where f. was addressed
''Ah. what station
ono station at all. uncle They re
going to stay over night at the Brown
Mouse and take the North Pole LIN
tied in the morning. Now, wouldn't It
he fun to cut cross lots and get there
srst and shower them with rice or
something as a surprise?
Good idea, Have to hurry. though. -
And of scuried the four TO Miceland's
finest hotel. The Ticklemouse tore his
wedding Invitation into tiny bits as they
rar. ITO use a confetti, he explained.
mo time TO hunt M any rice He
gaze a pawful to each Of the twins. and
while willy did the same with his in
vitation they slipped into the shadowy
doorway Of the Brown Mouse Hotel,
laughing under their breath as the bri-
dal coach drew up at the curb moment
later.
Let's wait till they register" whis-
pered Willy. and then dash into the
lobby and shower them with cQafetti, "
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
PUZZLE FOLK SPEND
SUNDAY IN WOODS
PRIZES OFFERED
PUZZLE SOLVERS

Weekly prizes OF i've. three. and
two dollars. respectively. are given
to the contestants for the puzzle
printed on the Woman's PaSe Of
the Sunday evening edition Of The
Times each week for the three So
lutions adjudged worthy.
The contest which closes at 5 D.
n. on Friday Of each week. is open
TO all who care to solve the puzzles.
The awards are based. primarily.
on correctness. tineliness. and neat
ness. Originality IN presentation al
so receives consideration in award
ing the orizes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
The Autobiography Of Mrs. Hen Peck
By Dorothy Dix

was for the digestion, and warned him
how it would make him sick, and re-
minded him Of the occasion when he
had a headache two days after drinking
a glass of champagne. or an indigestion
after he had put more butter in his
sauce, or an attack Of rheumatic govt
after he had partaken Of some lobster
a Ia. Newburg at a restaurant.
IN this / was always backed UP by
dear mamma, who mostly lived with
US, so that now l have gotten John
so broken that he eats oatmeal and
fruit for breakfast. with cereal coffee,
instead of the hot bread and beef.
steak and black coffee that he used
10 pine for And ne never utters a
complain He also drops his fork at
once. without taking another mouth
full, when I just look at him and say,
'Now, Johnp
Another thing I never hesitate TO do
is TO correct my husband before peo-
pie. II he says a thing happened at
{ o'clock, and / know that ii happened
at AIS. I say kindly and sWeetly,
Pardon me, but you are mistaken.
1t was at AIS that the Jonses tele-
phOned Us that they were coming
over to play bridge" or whatever II
was. / also correct his grammar and
his historical illusions. or quotations,
when occasion requires. This shows
how much cleverer and better in
formed and more cultivated l am than
he is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
USING OPPORTUNITIES
Bv Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Copyright. 1910.

ight 1910
higher mental and spiritual state and be
Ear ahead OF where We were.
We may have more money and finer
apparel and al the same time be retro
grading pitifully- SO money has very
little 10 do with our ging forward or
backward in life, when we come TO ana
iyze things.
Improve Your Mind
Daily By Reading.
Any girl with an ordinary public
school education can do something 10
improve her mind a little every day
She can read a page Of some good book
"a book of travel, or a book Of history,
or a book Of poems. or a book OF
essays-and she can think Of what she
has read. and by copying in a blank
book a few sentences or lines which i'm
press her. she can improve her knowl-
edge Of spelling and phrasing, so that
she will acquire. after a year Of such
practice, a better education than many
high school graduates possess
Any librarian viii advise an ambitious
girl what books TO read for seIf-cuIture.
To read a novel hurriedly, just for the
sake Of knowing how it comes out" is
only a waste Of time ana brain power
Good novels are worth reading, but they
should leave something In the mind be-
sides the story, or they are better left
unread
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
Aunt Dinsh Uses
klght Smart Quantity

blame be put on Aunt Winnie's ''haid. 49,
Aunt Dinah Uses
Right Smart Quantity.
Somewhat along the same line. bat
none the less interesting Is the story
and recipe which follows
In the gloomy days OF ISIS, the
housekeepers Of the Southland were
forced 20 resort 70 many frugal sxpeds-
ents 10 supply the table with palatahis
food, and placed much reliance n the
tact and experience OF the "coiorsd
cook" 70 give us something nice, though
the Harder was rneagerly filed.
On one occasion, when there -aE
company 70 dine ~Aunt Dlnah'' sur
prised Us with a nice toothsoms 'des-
sert'' which she styled 'se-cesh pud-
din" One Of the ladies present show
ed her great appreciation by asking
for the recipe. The hostess not know
ing the formula rang for the cook
Aunt D4nah" came. all smiles and
curt sys'' with her head covered vita
white kerchief, and neat ginghsz
apron) feeling honored TO be called BE-
fore such worthy assemblaEs-
Asked II she could give the recipe
she said Y es-m UNI, yes-m- u-rls I
alien ca IS my 'esetes In my head
whar ia is alters ready for use
In de fust place, I sits my -four IL
de tray, and gets my cake-bowl, and
puts IN de sugar. and butter. and
How much sugar, was asked
oh" said Aunt Dianah,' a right
smart er sugar-den I puts in some
'rleens 'lasses. and beats my aisS'
How much nnOlasses2" she vas ask
"oh, a right smart ct 9asses. and
den puts in some baking powder. and
How much baking powder7" was
aOh, now" said Aunt Ddnah" show
| ing a little irritation. from the frequent
/ inJerTuptiOns), 7 puts in right smart
/ er baking powder and. hurrying, and
I night smart er ginger, and a hight
smart er milk, and de chop frU-t. and
/ beats Il up tOgedder, and puts II in &c
/ pan, and bakes IL till II Is good brown.
/ and when I takes II I'D, and Dours De
/ brandy sauce Ober Z, IL is At for de
King
Thank you, Aunt Dinah. " said an
/ the ladies, refraining laughter till ths
/ old cook had bowed herself out
/ Aunt Dinah" evidently knew ths
I smart" for she rarely made a failLs
/ IN the culinary art
4 The following is the recipe as I learned
/ Il from watching her make it.
One cup OF sugar
! One cup Of molasses New Orleans.
| One-half cup OF sweet milk
One-half cup OF butter
One-haf cup Of currants, Or choppec
/ fruit.
/ Two eggs. well beaten
/ One teaspOO1ful ground ginger.
/ One teaspoOnful baking powder.
| Sufficient -four 10 make stiH batteE.
/ Add the fruit last, dredged IN houEs
/ and bake slowly.
1 Serve hot With wine or brandy szucau
/ We call II "Se-cesh, or Economy PUd-
I ding
Yours in best wishes,
Miss ELLA V MARTIN.
/ SIS Indiana avenue northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
I Always Say "My House"
To Impress Tohn.

I also make it a habit to say my
house" and my children" as If they
were exclusively mine, and remark
that I am determined that my son"
shall have a college education, and
that am going 10 send my daugh-
ter to Europe for her finishing; and
1 MIKE il a rule always 10 walk a
little in advance Of John when we go
TO the theater or 70 the church, and
say 70 him, "Sit there" in a street
car, as If l had found a place for him.
BY cOnscieG tiously following these
tactics awe come to be looked upon
by everybody as the oracle Of our
family: even by John himself Why.
he would no more think OF daring TO
invite anybody 10 our house than he
would TO the greatest stran ger's, and,
as for interfering In my management
with the servants, or the children, or
saying whore the children should go
20 school. o whom they should visit,
lie would just as soon think Of butting
into a Cabinet meeting and telling
Mr.. Taft he should do thus and so.
Re just follows meekly along where
I lead. and I haven't a doubt but
when he thinks about his trousers. in
his mind, he calls them "our
Go Be Continued.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21

OK THIS I73d day the sun enters
Cancer and summer commences,
to last 50 days and Il hours. Its entry
is simultaneous with full moon.
There is an augury Of great disturb
ances duriE, this summer quarter IN
air and earth, unusual natural phen-
omena, rebe'lious forces and strange
happenings.
Political and socialistic disorders are
omened for many nations, especially
England, Germany, France, and the
United States A great ruler IS likely
TO pass. possibly by violence.
British aErolOgers foretel an insect
plague in Europe, and a strange and
. but vaguely indicated occurrence that
Will destroy houses in the British Isles.
Mars is in progress during this time
over Germany that gives this planet the
war-like aspect always feared by the
ancient astrologers
In India there is an augury Of great
religious troubles, complicated with DO
litical excitement Egypt is threatened
also.
Superiors and person In authority
viii need to use extraOl binary patience
and justice today, and must oppose any
inclination 10 be tyrannical or over
bearing.
Travel is under excellent auspices. but
travellers must be careful lest they for
get something needful.
The day is held 10 be excellent for
engaging men and women
III the household the signs are bright.
Persons with this birthdate are under
planets that often sway their subjects
helpleSsly between plea SIRE and duty.
| During the twelve months they wiz
profit by strict self-control
Children are born today under stars
that suggest that their early training
should be directed toward modesty and
J perseverance. They will benefit from
open-air exercise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
Everyone Invited
To Enter Contest.

The hne showing made by the con~
tributors and prize winners IN iass
weeks contest should serve as an in
sDiration for every reader Of tha
Woman's Page to whom, as I've sztd
before, the lists are open
In other words, everybody who has
a recipe and tale that he or she con-
siders too good to keep IS asked %
send Il along. together with q stoTy,
incident. or anecdOte.
The value OF the recipe and ths
worth OF the story as a readable piecS
Of literary workmanship cous+ltuts
the basis upon which the awards are
made FRANCES CARROLL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
: Harmless Rouge.

InQUIrer-The formula for a harmless
rouge follows:
Take small double boiler. such as is
used for making custsrds, AID put IN
the lower vessel sufficient water TO boil
for an hour. Place a quart Of dry, care
fully cleaned strawberries in The upper
vessel and let them simmer e ntIy until
all OF the juice is extracted from them.
Do not put any water with them. Then
strain them through very fine muslin.
and you should have one coffee cup fun
Of juice
Now wash the top boiler and put back
Tire juice. freed from the pulp, together
with one-half pound Of pure oil OF al.
nonds, one ounce shredded spermacetti.
Sir until entirely melted in the boiler.
end after II Is all very hot and well
melted together, stir It for about five
minutes
Remove from the fire. stirring con-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
Consult An oculist.

Oculist-Do not tamper NTH your
eyes Go 10 a reputable oculist and
thus avoid trouble. Never, under any
circumstances. use EVE drops" or pro-
prietary preparations intended for the
eyes unless these have been prescribed
by an eve specialist
The eve is one Of the most delicate
and most easily injured organs IN the
whole body. and when once injured is
most difficult 70 restore II Is often
the case, too. that trouble with ones
ewes IS merely an indication Of more
deeD-seated constitutional disturbance
But in any case the only thing 10 do
is 20 consult a physician.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
The Necessary Art
Of Concentration.

Any girl, however poor and alone in
life. can teach herself the art Of con-
cenUatiOn; and that is the found alton
of all that is great in the soul of man.
The first step in concentration is 10
listen with attention. Whatever is be-
ing said. either listen not at all, or
listen with all the mind. And the next
step is TO finish whatever task IS begun
before another is commenced
Do thoroughly the little tasks and
duties. anil the larger ones Will be
given
Breathe, stand erect. listen, read,
grow,
. There are no heights you may not at
tain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
By Dorothy Dix

, want to criticise his taste in any way
but didn't he think that he wore MS
collars too high, so that they mace MS
neck look sort Of Ike II was run
through a section of white terra Gotta
piping2 And didn't he think that he
would look better in a red necktie than
in the blues and browns and other
dark colors that he always wore?
Wears the Kind of Clothes
His Wife Prescribes.
OF course. he said at first that he'd
always worn that brand of collar. and
his necktIes came from the best hab-
erdasher in town. and so on; but 1
never let the matter rest until I made
him wear the kind of collar and the
kind Of neclCtie that 1 preferred.
It's been many years now since he
Jared TO buy himself a necktie or pick
out a shirt or suit Of clothes cor MIN
self. / select all of his clothes, and II
is a great economy, because l always
buy so much cheaper things than he
would get, and, o. course, that gives
me more money TO spend on myself;
and nobody notices how he's dressed
anyway.
I often think that no two people
could have had more ciffereat -astes
than John and myself, and sc I deserve
the most enormous credit for caving-
I
point of view, but 10 the place where he
doesn't say anything.
Now, take the matter OF cooktr5, :or
instance. Johns mother was a woman
Who prided herself upon her table. and
he was brought up with a fondness for
al sorts OF rich, highly favored and
spiced food. Indeed he knew how 60
cook things himself IN a chatting dish
and how 70 cOncoct elaborate sauces and
salad dressings
On the other hand, my mother be-
lieved in plain living, and 1 was reared
on a simple diet Of boiled potatoes and
roast beef. with nothing but little salt
/ TO season them. was also taught that
II was foolish to spend money on your
table that you could put on your back,
and that a woman should not trouble
her head much about her housekeeping.
Well when you touch a mans APP
petite, YOU touch a vital spot, and you
may believe that John and I had more
than one collision over the dinner table.
He said that, as long as he was willing
to pay for a first class cook. and for
good food, he saw no reason why he
should be served convict fare. To this I
/ responded that nobody. IN my house,
! should ever make god Of his stomach.
She Had an Ever Ready
Lecture for Hubby.
| Moreover, every time I saw him sea
| son up his food or eat anything rich, !
delivered a dissertation on how bad II
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21

stantIy until the mixture is like thick
ice cream, and then beat in slowly 70
drops Of tincture Of benzoin- When
cool, place IN little porcelain jars with
screw tops
The result OF this recipe should be
smooth substance Of delicate pink color,
and most delightful IN use
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
Aunt Wiunie's Famous
Dixie Pudding.

Dixie Pudding.
n. A. FitzGer,ld. OF 2ne Twelfth street
northwest. sends me the following recipe
and story:
l quart milk scalded.
cup grated bread crumbs
6 eggs (yolks).
I cup sugar.
! large tablespoon OF butter
y teaspoon OF salt
Flavor with nutmeg or almond.
Bake 10 the consistency OF Gus
tard, and when nearly cooked
spread the beaten whites OF eggs
over the top and leave in oven
until golden brown
The above recipe has been tried and
not found wanting I have no doubt
that II was partazen Of with much re-
lfsh BY some noted Southern states
men in the days Of long ago, for Aunt
Winnie" the negro cook. who Is re-
spOnsible for this delicious pudding,
having called Il her own "speshulty." "
was for many years the culinary
treasure" in some Of the first families
OF the South
am sure, however, that Aunt Win
ME took as much pride and pleasure
in preparing this toOthsOme mOrsel
for her "chilUn." as she fOndly re-
ferred 10 all the little ores on the
farm and their numerous cousins from
the city. as she did IN "hXin' for the
home coming Of the young -massa
and his bride.
Needless 70 say, this piece de resist
ance did not grace the festive board
every day In fact, I may say that IL
was r part Of the menu on special oc-
| cassiJns, only, when some notable per
son or persons would honor US with q
visit and remain 70 dinner
One Of the occasions that l can most
wildly recall was Church Sunday.
usually the second Sunday OF the month,
! when people always came in large
; crowds. ostensibly for a friendly chat
but in reality 10 satisfy the pangs OF
= hunger and fortify themselves for the
I long drive home. The size Of the as
! sem blage always caused much uneasi-
4 ness in our childish hearts, and created
| an aching void IN many little stOm-
/ achs, for fear there would be
no pudding left after the company had
] frished. But dear old Winnie. ever
thoughtful OF her "chillun,' always re-
served a goodly portion for the occupants
/ Of the second table
When a request was made for the
/ recipe Of the pudding, Aunt Winnie's TO
/ tund figure shook with laughter, as she
/ replied Las, chile. you shOTely don't
| imagine you can mex anything like
/ dst2''
| TTpon informing her that at least ar
/ ATTEMPT would be made. she more cheer
1 fully responded All right. honey. II
/ give II 70 YOU right outen my mind
In view OF this source OF Information
il was with some difficulty that the
! exact portions were obtained
/ submit II 20 the readers OF The Tines
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
Some Women Agree
But Not Yours Truly.

Now, most men think pretty well or
themselves. AS he sees himself, the
average man thinks that he is quite a
remarkably good looking, intelligent
fellow, with a certain style about ms
clothes that other men don't possess
and he is quite chesty about being a
bit of a gourmet, and knowing what
what about cooking. He IS also OF the
impression that his wife comedies IN
Iris opinion Of himself, and that she Is
ready 10 sit at his feet and burn in
cense. !.
of course, a great many women do
agree with the men In their admlra-
ton Of themselves. and these women
have to take a back seat and pun the
punkah that watts hot air TO their lords
and masters as long as they live.
But not for yours truly. We hadn {
been married three days before ! gave
Johns vanity a jolt by making him
shave of his mustache. which he
thought resembled Emperor William. s,
and OF which he was Unfortunately
proud. But / told him that I never
could abide a man with a hairsCape
countenance, and I made so much fun
OF il that IN the end he sacrificed it.
Then I said that, Of course, I didn't
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
By
Frances CQrrOlI

the chantilly shawl 81 your grandmother
Is too tender for service transfer the
larger designs 10 Brussels tambour and
break the surface here and there with
Insets OF the old lace medallions. Rat
tail braid can be used 20 supplement the
design. which may be as simple or as
elaborate as your material and patience
admit.
The lace tunic pictured arrords a sug-
gestion as 10 pattern Particular at
tenJion is called 70 the peasant blouse
effect accomplished by the drapins. and
10 the girdle witch is shaped and set on.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-21
Comfort for the Feet.

Mrs. E. T-For feet that are tired
from too much walking or standing,
nothing is so restful as & tepid bath
After the bath rub with alcohol and
finally with talcUm powder. A small
piece OF alum dropped into tePid
water gives great relief 10 tender feet
and swabbing with witchhazel also
makes for comfort