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The Press., 1910-03-16
-could-Do-For -IlareaIf.

She was a very delightful but a very aged lady-oyer ninety her friends and relatives and even chance ac- quaintances, drawn by her exquisite personality. all did her homage and. as the saying is. waited on her hand and foot"
 She accepted 1t all very graciously. but with some inward rebellion. for to a very old and close mouthed friend she once said. with quaint pucker of lips and brows:
 l.'I am reminded sometimes of the old lines:
 ''Twa were blowin' at her nose.
 And three were bucklin' at her shoon.''
 Youths Companion.
The Press., 1910-03-16
A aunnh nf kinka-

'Pm in hard luck" sighed the steel rail.
 'tLook at me! I get nothing from morning till night but hot air." groan, ed the pumping engine.
 'T'm always in hot water" sighed the boiler.
 "Consider my plight" cried the mac adam road, invariably walked over and trodden under foot"
 ''I'm used to it, for Pm always up against it." philosophically remarked the wall paper.
 "You're none of you as badly on as I am," said the furnace, "cor, no mat ter where I go, I'm generally fired. "- Baltimore American.
The Press., 1910-03-16
Do farmers eat the proper
 sort of food ?

The farmer of today buys a much larger proportion of the food that goes on the table than he did ten years ago. It's a good thing that this is so because he has great variety to select from. He should, however, use great care in selecting for the best results in health and strength.
 The widespread tendency in the city to increase the amount of Quaker Oats eaten is due very largely to the recent demonstrations by scientific men that the Quaker Oats fed man is the man with greatest physical endurance and greatest mental vigor..
 Farmers should give this subject careful thought and should increase the quantity of Quaker Oats eaten by themselves, their children and the farm hands.
 The regular size 1Oc package is not as convenient for the farmer as the large size family package at 25c. g
The Press., 1910-03-16
HroNsoN.

24V1N SVGGs
 WelIman Warner left Thursday for Uanada, where he will spend the sum mer for his health.
 Martha Irish of Somers, Ct., is spending . few days with her sister, Mrs. Herbert Thon pson.
 Mrs. Mayors of New York city has leased Mrs H. Bra1ley s residence on High street for the summer.
 Fr ends of Sherman M stebbins are calling attention to the strip of road between this town and Palmer, rear the Mahoney farm, which was so much criticized when built by Mir. Stebbins last fall. The road was re {. paire1 with gravel much coerser than is usually used for such work and there were many large stones in 1t. For time he strip was unpleasant to drive over. but MT. Stebbins in. sisted that after 1t had wintered it would be flue bit of road. At this time. when much of the highway in qu stion is a bed of mud, the strip referred to is like an oasis in the desert. It is dry and firm and promises to wear we'll.
 A meeting of the incorporatora of the Monson free library and reading room association was held in the library Monday afternoon The re. port of the secretary, treasurer, audi. tor and librarian were read and ac. cepted. The following officers were elected: President. pr. c E Full Ter; vice president, l.. O. Flynt secretary. F A Wheeler; treasurer, TT L. Cushman; dirt ctor fer i've years, A. D Norcross. The co nit tee appointed at a f, rmer meeting to report on new syst m for ratkipg, and expense of same, reported in favor of steel book rack system and committee. consisting of W. l.. Ricketts, T L. Oushman and Dr G. E Fuller. was appointed to purchase and have installed the rack system After the incoIp rators' meeting the directors met and elected O A Brad way auditor and Miss Nellie Squier librarian. A purchasing committee was appointed, consisting of pr. c E. Fuller. Dr. B. W. Ellis, Rev Abram Conklin, R. H Oushmau and F. A. Wheeler.
 Al Q tueSvono ,,oaa&;n1 oR tbo uo4
 ers' Athletic association it was un. animously voted to hold a dance in the town hall Monday. March 2s. The dance is planned for the benefit of town baseball team, and all pro. eeeds will be devoted to getting a uine under way It is not proposed 10 confine the team to club members, but to have the competition for posi- tions open to all Conse quently those in charge hope that the dance will re. oeiye the strongest support from all interested in seeing Monson properly represented on the diamond. There is plenty of good material available. All that Is necessary is enthusiastic backing by the community. The following committee is in charge of the dance: F. Sullivan, J. ColIeton, H Rourke, J. Garter. A. Stewart. All finances will be handled by the treasurer of the athletic association, Frank l. Bliss. At the same meeting it was announced that the first session of the physical culture class will be held Tuesday. March 15 J. Colleton was appointed temporary leader. A rising vote of thanks was given to Amos Jetty, who has constructed fly ing rings and a trapeze for the club. The financial report, offered by the treasurer, showed a fully paid up membership of sixty .one men.
The Press., 1910-03-16
CURED TO STAY CURED.

How Stafford Springs Citizens Can
 Find Complete Freedom From Kidney
 Troubles.
 If you suffer from bat kache-
 From urinary disorders-
 From any disease of the kidneys,
 Be cured to stay cured.
 Doan's Kidney Pills make lasting cures.
 Grateful people testify.
 Here's one case of it:
 Mrs Homer Bernier, 58 Chapman street, WilIimautic, Conn.,, says: "In February, 1906, gave public state ment in favor of Doan's Kidney Pills, to the effect that I had used this remedy about year before, and had found 1t to be just as represented Lameness and weakness across my IoiDs had been source of discomfort. Rising qu ckly from a sitting posi- tion caused sharp twiDges to dart through my kidneyp, and I was al,o suljoot to headaches and dizzy spells. did not slesp we'll and arose in the morning 6 ling as tired as when I went to ted IS was only with difi- culty that was able tu attend to my house hold duties Hearing many people speak in favor of Doan's Kid ney Pills, procured box and began their use Their good feet was ap- parent from the beginning, and by the time had taken the contents of one box all my troubles had disap peared. On . number of occasions since then I have taken Doan Kid. ney Pills. and they have never failed to give prompt relief. gladly rec- ommend them.
 For aale by all dealers Price 5O cents Foster Milburn co, Buffalo. New York. sole agents for the United Statas.
 Remember the name Doan and take no other.
The Press., 1910-03-16
For Sale or Exchange.

LLEwELLYN PARK, WEST ORANGE, N. J. This is . strictly private park Of over seven hundred acres, situated on the East side of the Orange mountain, overlooking and with first- class railroad and trolley service to Newark aud New York. It is the home of Thomas Edison Senator Colby, Richard and Russell Colgate and & number of other prominent men. House contains twelve rooms two baths, large buffers pantry, laundry, hot and cold water, gas, electric lights and furnace. Barn 22x36, three stalls and large loft.
 Lot contains almost two acres, with garden, fine lawn and tennis court.
 Price sixteen thousand. Eight thousand five hundred can remain on mortgage.
 G. H. SEDGWICK,
 WEST ORANGE. NJ.
The Press., 1910-03-16
Ho~, She Escaped.

Pauline, who had been attending school for almost two weeks, was tell ing of the misbehavior of some of her little classmates. At her mothers question as to whether it had ever been necessary for the teacher to speak to her Pauline answered quick Iy, "Oh, no, mamma" Then, ''She had to speak to all the class but me this afternoon" "Why. what did she say?' "Oh, she said, Now, children, wen all wait until Pauline is in order "-De- lineatOr
The Press., 1910-03-16
Poor bod!

Returned Explorer Yes: the cold was so intense at the pole we had tO be very careful not to pet our dogs. Hiss Youngthing Indeed: Why was that: Returned Explorer You s..ss, their tails were frozen stiff. and if they wagged them they would break OfE. Boston Transcript.
The Press., 1910-03-16

H. W. MITCHELL, Box 8, Sabattus, Me. Another Woman Helped.
 Graniteville, Vt.-"I was passing through the Change of Life andsuffered from nervousness and other annoying symptoms. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound restored my health and strength, and proved worth mountains of gold to me- For the sake of other suffering women l am willing you should publish my letter. = Mrs. CHARLES BARCLAY, RED, Granite vile, Vt.
 Women who are passing through this critical period or who are suffer ing from any of those distressing ills peculiar to their sex should not lose sight of the fact that for thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound, which is made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for female ills. In almost every com munity you will find women who have been restored to health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
The Press., 1910-03-16
The Editor Won.

A London paper described a chill Aren's excursion as Hong white scream of joy'' and was called to ac- count by a correspondent, who said that scream could be long. but not white, whereupon the editor justified Himself by urging that ca hue is often associated with cry"
The Press., 1910-03-16
Hard "a reII.

''If your mother bought four punches of grapes, the shopkeeper's price being ninepence a bunch, how much money would the purchase cost her:" asked the new teacher.
 You never can tell" answered Tom my, who was at the head of the class. Mas great at bargainingr'- Answers.
The Press., 1910-03-16
Eanona ramnIa.

The most magnificent work of ar chitecture in the world is the Tai Mahal, in Agra, Hindustan. It was erected by Shah Jehan to the memory of his favorite queen. It is octagonal in form. of pure white marble, inlaid with jasper. carnelian, turquoise, agate. amethyst and sapphire. The work took 2z,OO0 men twenty years to complete, and, though there were free gifts and the labor was free, the cost is estimated at $16OOO. .0OO.- Exchange
The Press., 1910-03-16
An OId Idea.

''In those old times when they cut off peoples heads the train of events proceeded on one modern idea"
 'What was that.
 'The block system" = Baltimore American.
The Press., 1910-03-16

Generally debiIitated for years. Had sick headaches, lacked ambition, was worn-out and all rundown. Burdock Blood Bitters made me a well woman. ."-- Mrs. Chas. Fleitoy, MoOsup, Conn.
The Press., 1910-03-16
niHarant MnM,.

'"They say his wife was the inspira- ton of some of his best plays"
 'Yes; he produced them before he was marrssd. Chicago Record-Her- ald
The Press., 1910-03-16
Ha Kne,.,.

Young Woman tadoringly)--It must be awfully nice to be wise and know, oh. everything! Yale Senior Ut la. Yale Cpurant. s
The Press., 1910-03-16
a 1axv re~n DeFned.

Miss Fondart- -Jack. what do they mean when they speak of a first water diamond2 Jack-One that-um-er-- one fresh from the mine never been soaked, you know.
The Press., 1910-03-16

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, labor CTS rely on Dr. Thomas Eclectic oil. Takes the sting out of outs, burns or bruises at once. Pain cannot stay where it is used.
The Press., 1910-03-16

Com pOu n O ana Liver Pills before
 child birth, and we are all surprised to
 see how much good it did. My physi-
 elan said Without
 doubt it was the Compound that helped yOu.' l thank you for your kindness in advising
 me and give you full
 permission to us @ testimonials. Mrs.
The Press., 1910-03-16
MONA
CIreS Indi0eStion

1t relieves stomach misery, sour stom- ach, belching, and cures all stomach dis ease or money back. Large box of tab. lets 50 cents Druggists in all towns.
The Press., 1910-03-16

Don't think that piles can't be cured. Thousands of obstinate cases have been cured hy Doan's Ointment. 30 cents at any drug store.
The Press., 1910-03-16
HER
 PHYSICIAN
 APPROVES
Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Sabattus, Maine. You told me to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
The Press., 1910-03-16
Artiieialifv Natural

Don't you men really know thar women are very largely arti1cialfs '.Why. yes"
 "And what do you think of ltF' '-That it's natural. of course. CIeve land Plain Dealer.
The Press., 1910-03-16

The thicker the grass the easier to mow-- Alattc.
The Press., 1910-03-16
ssBUNIONITIS.., ,,

BunIons are painful and very sore at times If you wish relief, you have but 70 try
 Schultz BuniOn Protectors. The ONLY protector with 8 TOE-CAP, which prevents slipping. It's fact that after trying one, money coulu not buy 1t unless it could be replaced. Send soc for either RIGHT or LEFT and give size Of shoe. Our booklet 'Footology" for the asking.
 NATIONAL UTILITIES COMPANY, 1l3 B Lyman Street, Springfield, Mass.
The Press., 1910-03-16

' Aliens Foot Ease. q powder. It prevents tight ness ana blistering. cures Corns. Bunions, sWOl- len, sweating. Aching feet. At druggists, 36c sample mailed FRRB. Address, A. 6. oImsted, LeRoy, NJ
The Press., 1910-03-16

4I Press oface-S0 cards and script plate 60 cenfas 30 cards and Old English plata from e1 60
The Press., 1910-03-16
His Home
 coming
Hews Hs Pound ais GsaAdmether
 and What He Did Foe Her.
By FRANK z. sWEET.

Copyright. 1908. by American Press
 Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
Porch Furniture.

Furniture for piazzas must be carefully
chosen lest proportion shall be overlook
ed. or example, porches that are not
wide cannot have the same weight in
chairs and other seats that may be plac-
ed on broad piazzas, because the floor
would seem crowded and heavy. There
comfortable sets of porch furniture which
will last for years. notwithstanding wind
and weather. they nevertheless must be
avoided except for houses that have
piazzas at. least twelve feet wide.
Fortunately for the average house
dweller there are artistic chairs and
benches. which though light in effect, are
strong and comfortable; and a cane finish
Is being used as never before for out of
doors.
There are some Austrian pieces, tue
cane woven in diamonds and points of
different colors, which are pretty enough
to be drawn into the living room when
occasion requires and light enough to
make moving not difficult. Besides the
usual side and arm chair. there are
long reclining models. whose foot pieces
arranged on the same method as the Nor
ris. Nothing could be more comfortable
for an afternoon nap, and they are deco
rative. There are also reclining chairs
made i'm one piece and strictly a :.chaise
tongue" They are pretty and comfortable,
but take more room than those which
shut in.
Another different and comfortable type
of chair has a bamboo frame and stuffed
seat. with bamboo arms, and tine backs
are tightly stretched. heavy canvas.
These fold. SO that when not required
they take little space.
HELEN HOWE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13

ing to circumstances. Here is a standard
rule that may serve as a peg on which
you can hang your own individual COM
binations and changes:
Clean and cut the chicken, wash thor
water: add a chopped onion, table
spoonful of chopped carrot, q half tea
spoonful of celery seed and salt and pep
per to taste: allow the chicken to boil
rapidly for five minutes, then push back
on the range, where it will simmer gently
until the chicken Is tender; take up the
chicken, cut the flesh in large pieces from
the bones and, after rejecting all skin,
fat and gristle, cut the meat into small
dice. Measure, then cut nice white crisp
celery into the same size pieces-enough
to make about two-thirdS of the quantity
of chicken. If the salad is not to be used
Immediately keep the chicken and celery
apart until time to serve.
Before standing the chicken away
moisten with some of the liquor in which
1t was boiled. This jellies as it cools
and adds much to the delicacy of the
salad. Also sprinkle a tablespoonful OF
lemon juice over the chicken. Make a
good stiff mayonnaise and add a little
whipped cream If desired. Garnish the
salad bowl with lettuce leaves, mix the
chicken and celery, dust with salt and
pepper. put in SUFFICIENT mayonnaise to
coat every piece and then arrange on the
lettuce leaves. Put a little extra mayon-
naise on top as a garnist and finish with
tablespoonful of capers, olives and
celery tips.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
SKIN TREATMENT FOR WOMEN
WHO MOTOR IN SUMMER
Mask of Cold Cream That Keeps Dust From Pores
Should Be Applied Before Entering Auto.

This goes I'm last in order that the heat
shall not detract from the fragrance
do you know the consistency of cam
phor ice? Well, that is what my. wax is
when cold.
This preparation l put on my face
and neck in quantities
1T is astonishing how many women
who motor neglect to protect their Threats
above the collar. where the flesh is as ex
posed as the skin on the face.
when the face and neck are covered
with this paste, or ice, or whatever you
call it, 1 put on plenty of powder. wipe
1T off gently. and 1 have perfect masa
for my epiderlnis. You see, dust can't
possibly get through it.
eat the end of the day I carefully re-
move all the wax, for if didn't my COM
plexion would be ruined. The pores are
choked and they must be relieved. 1t
takes hot water to do this. and, lest I
shall not be able to get this. I carry
always a small flask Of white vine vine
gar. That, cold and full strength, will cut
grease, and SO when there is no water
make a soft cloth sopping wet with vine
gar and give my flesh a scrubbing. can
tell from the feel Of my skin afterward
whether or not all the grease has come
out
IF l have used hot water for this pur-
pose, I make final wash with cold to
prevent the skin from becoming flabby."
MARGARET MIXTER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
Good Recipes.
Sailed Almonds.

Blanch large freshly shelled almonds by
pouring boiling water over them. Cover
and stand aside for ten minutes, then re-
move the brown skins by rubbing the
nuts, one by one, between thumb and
forefinger. This process of removing the
skins, called "blanching." is easy if the
water is actually boiling when poured
over the nuts. AS fast as the skin is re-
moved throw into shallow earthen
bowl, then rub dry on coarse clean
towel Set in the oven for Il few mo-
ments to thoroughly dry. Measure, and
to every pint GA the shelled nuts allow
two tablespoonfuls of the best olive oil
or the same amount OF melted butter.
Toss the nuts IN the oil until thoroughly
coated, then stand in warm place for
half an hour to absorb the Oil. Dredge
two tablespOonfuls of fine salt over them,
spread on bright tins or in a dripping
pan lined with paper and let them brown
i'm the oven for ten or fifteen minutes,
shaking occasionally SO that they will
brown evenly. When lightly colored and
crisp take out. If Il person has a deli
cate digestion the nuts may be Salted
without using oil. Simply blanch, dry
| thoroughly. dredge with salt and brown
in a moderate oven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
WORK ON PANAMA CANAL.
End in Sight Of Excavation at
Culebra Cut.

The sixth year of American construc-
ton Of the Panama canal ended May g.
and Mr.. Bishop has presented in the
Canal Record an interesting review OF
what has been accomplished. Altogether
los. 1856, O73 cubic yards Of earth and rock
have been removed. That leaves to be
taken out Of the water approaches to the
canal g, 232,O o2 cubic yards Of material,
while the steam shOvels have got to dig
out Sc, s27. 617 yards of solid earth and
rock. The Culebra cut presents the
hardest problem, for there remains to be
excavated in that miniature mountain
range 81, 12S. S45 cubic yards: but as that
is being carried off at the rate of 100000
cubic yards month the end is soon in
sight.
While all this excavation is going on
rapid work is being done in the construc-
ton of the great dams and locks of the
canal, and it is estimated that by June
1 an average of 900 cubic yards of con-
crete will be laid each day. In the locks
the iron work is being placed as the con-
crete laying advances. A large quantity
of the castings are on the isthmus ready
to be set, and bids have been asked on
the gates and plans for the operating ma
chinery are nearing completion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13
Chicken Salad.

There is a great deal of latitude per-
mitted in making chicken salad. At it's
best il is made of the white meat OF a
boiled fowl mixed with an equal or
three-quarters of the amount of crisp
white celery moistened with some of the
liquor i'm which the chicken was cooked
and a rich mayonnaise. Nearly all eXpe-
rienced hOusekeepers as well as caterers,
however, have learned to use parts OF
the dark meat of the chicken II one
wishes to have it entirely of fowl. or II
one desires to make a large quantity of
salad combine the chicken with part
veal cold roast pork. The veal Is
usually cooked with the chicken. Green
peppers chopped fine are frequently USED
with the celery, as also walnut meats.
After one has acquired the correct salad
taste. combinations can be made accord
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-13

81 suppose every woman who motors
works out the theory of complexion treat
ment which best suits her., declared a
woman the other day whose face does not
look as though she had Travelled thousands
of dusty miles in her automobile in the
last few years
"You see, it is useless to use water.
she went on emphatically. Perhaps soft
water might be cleansing, but you can't
get it while travelling. So l experimental
for the best results in the most con-
densed form, and I've found what suits
me.
Before we start-indecd, while l am
dressing for my Journey smear my
face, and throat, too, with cold cream.
The cream is made from white wax, with
just enough almond oil and rose water
to make the wax soft. You see, my OBJ
ject is not to make a tissue builder, but
to prevent dirt from getting into the
pores, to make a mask; and | object to
grease Therefore l melt some white wax
in a cup by putting 1t into bOiling~Water.
and then L remove the cup from the heat
and stir in the oil and rose water. When
can 1 put in little more rose water
than oil, and l always scent the mixture
with a few drops of essence OF roses.