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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10
NOTABLE ENGINEERING FEAT

Recently a notable piece of engi-
neering work was achieved In San
Francisco, while the demolition OF the
old city hall was in progress. BE-
tween the violent earthquake and the
fearful fire of April, 1906, the building
was practically reduced to a mass OF
ruins. So it was determined to rae
the shattered structure and construct
new and modern hall.
Surmounting the lofty dome a huge
statue of the Goddess of Liberty has
perched for more than twenty years
past. The statue escaped unscathed
both the heavy shock and fire. This
ty feet in height, and, with the pedes-
tai, to which it is firmly attached,
weighs about three tons. From the
ground up to the pedestal the distance
is about $50 feet, and to the apex of
the Goddess, is $40 feet.
AS it was very much desired to
take down the huge statue undam-
aged and to place it in Golden Gate
park as public souvenir of the great
disaster, the contracting firm under
took to bring it to earth without dam
age. This proved difficult and peril
GUS feat in engineering, for to bring
down, unchanged, 5000 pounds of
metal from height of $40 feet was
a ponderous task. However, the work
was done very successfully. BY means
Of system of derricks, steel cables,
tackle, ETC., operated by several
donkey engines, the big statue was
loosened from it's firm anchorage on
the dome's crest, and gradually low
cred to the earth. The work was done
without the slightest accident to the
statue, or to the force of men engaged
In the task. Engineers declare that
It Is notable feat along engineering
lines, at least of that kind, and the
contractors are being warmly congrat-
ulated over the success achieved.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10
LACK OF MONEY
Was q Godsend In This Case

It is not always that a lack Of
money is a benefit.
A lady of Green Forest, Ark, owes
her health to the fact that she could
not pay in advance the fee demand
ed by a specialist to treat her for
stomach trouble. In telling Of her
case she says:
II had been treated by four differ.
ent physicians during 10 years Of
stomach trouble. Lately called on
another who told me he could not cure
me; that had neuralgia Of the stom-
ach. Then went to specialist who
told me / had catarrh Of the stomach
and said he could cure me in four
months but would have to have his
money down. I could not raise the
necessary sum and in my extremity I
was led to quit coffee and try Postum.
$50 I stopped coffee and gave Post
um a thorough trial and the results
have been magical. now sleep we'll
at night, something had not done
for long time; the pain In my ston.-
ach is gone and am different
woman.
II dreaded to quit coffee, because
every time I had tried to stop 1t I suf-
fered from severe headaches, SO con-
tinued to drink it although I had rea.
son to believe it was injurious to me,
and was the cause OF my stomach
trouble and extreme nervousness. But
when l had Postum to shift to It was
different.
"To my surprise I did not miss COT
fee when l began to drink Postum.
"Coffee had been steadily and sure
ly killing me and didn't fully realize
what was doing 1t until I quit and
changed to Postum"
Ever read the above 1etters A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and full Of humans
interest
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10
NO CHANCE TO GO WRONG
Statement .of Beauty Doctor May
Have Been True, but It was
Not Gallant.

William F. Oldham, bishop Of Sing
apore, talked at dinner, on his last
visit to New York, about missionary
work.
"A certain type of man." he said,
goes about declaring that we DOM
inant races civilize the savage out OF
existencrthat we do them harm In.
stead Of good.
"Well. as a matter Of fact, II these
cavaliers knew what / know about
some tribes. they would speak less
confidently. Some tribes are so de-
based that to do them anything but
good would hardly be possible. They
are, in fact, Just like the ugly wom-
an who visited the beauty doctor.
"This woman was ugly in every fea-
ture, but her nose was particularly
ugly. That, no doubt, was why she
desired the beauty doctor to begin
on it.
"T am Wiling she said, to pay
you literally, doctor, but demand In
return substantial results. We will
start with my nose. Can you guar
antee to make it ideally beautiful?'
"The doctor, after looking attentive
~ at the woman's nose, replied:
"'Well, madam, can't say as to
ideal beauty, but a nose like yours I
couldn't help improving If I hit with
a mallet.'"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10

Keanke of the most famous and romantic spots
of the estates of Archibald Edward Butter Esq The
Methvn
Graham of observation-disclosures had raised the standard
against and
Athol
of in
scaffods
Scottish
with knights his attempt
Highland
of
echoi Rdownh to who have listening
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10

suit of the little piece of table Ell
quette the living cannibal python
sleeps in peace, nourished by two jack
rabbits that its mate had eaten, as
we'll as the unhappy cage companion.
That's hospitality for you," said
Manager Levy. 'He let the other fell
low take everything there was to eat
without complaint. Perhaps it
points a moral or something, but l
can't see it. had two pythons yes
terday and I guess 1 still have them,
but one is out of sight"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10
BROTHERS. STRANGE Meeting

The long arm Of coincidence was
never more in evidence than in the
case of Leicester man, who has just
returned to England from Australia,
after twenty years residence there.
On the same vessel was man of the
same surname, but, as the two trav-
eled in different classes, it was not
till confusion in the delivery Of let
tiers at a port of call brought them
face to face that they found they were
brothers. The second brother had
been in Australia thirty-one years.
and they had not met nor communi-
Gated with each other for that period.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10
WHEN THE PYTHON DINED

That argument at meal time is fu-
tile and no aid to digestion, was illus
trated the other afternoon at an
amusement park when great twelve
foot python, waiting until its mate in
the cage had deyoured all the food in
sight, calmly swallowed mate and
food without as much as attracting
the attention of the keeper. AS re-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10
MAYOR STANDS ON HIS HEAD

An entertaining variation on the
methods usually employed for the col
lection of subscriptions has been in
troduced by the acrobatic burgomas-
ter, or mayor, of Posen, Herr Wins.
Meeting at an evening reception rich
merchant who was not particularly
distinguished for his generosity to
good works, the burgomaster ap-
preached him with the remark: Il
want you to give me $1,000 for our
town charities" With a gasp of as
constituent the merchant replied:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10
DEAD" MAN RETURNS HOME

A man named John Stevens, who
was declared dead by coroner's jury
and whose widow afterwards married
again, has reappeared in Preston,
Eng, after an absence of nine years.
A body found in the river was identi-
the arm. Certificates of death were
issued, and Mrs. Stevens drew the in
surance money. Stevens explains his
long absence by stating that he has
been tramping the country in search
of work. She has lived happily with
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10
LONG LIFE OF A SEED

A letter posted rs years ago, before
the days of postage stamps, came into
the hands of the master of Bedford
Workhouse, England. The letter con-
tanned a number of cucumber seeds,
which the writer of the letter had
sent to a friend. For curiosity's sake
the master had one of the seeds plant
ed, and despite the fact that it was
three-quarters of century old, the
seed fructifed, and there is now q
healthy, vigorous cucumber plant.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10
DOESN'T LIKE AUTOMOBILES

In America the inhabitants of the
rural districts not only have become
reconciled to the automobile, but
themselves own the cars by thousands
and find them sources of delight as
well as great conveniences. In Eng
land the rustic has not been so cas-
lily won over, as is witnessed by the
sign here pictured. 1t stands by one
of the main highways of the south of
England and the man who put it up
has kept it in repair for years.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10

you can stand on 4 bur head before
you get any money out of mel" No
sooner were the words out of his
mouth than, to his bewilderment-
which was shared by the other guests
in the crowded room-the burgomas-
ter carefully placed his hands on the
carpet, and, with the mayoral legs
gracefully elevated in the air, passed
in an inverted attitude out Of the
room. Returning moment later he
claimed his $1,000 fee for the perform
ance The amazed merchant imme.
diately handed him a check for this
sum.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10


that each the of the battle of Waterloo une 49,
a
Benhem
Misrepresentation of the would
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10
Tho WItchino r

The WItchlng Hour.
Claire-Jack told me he wanted to
see you the worst possible way.
Ethyl-And what did you say?
Claire-I told him to come to break.
fast some morning.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10

S&AS AA&NASy ~ go ~ A4S
ordered. Doan's Kid.
ney Pills cure sick
kidneys.
S. E. Vaughan, COL
e. South ST., lola,
Kan, says: Diabetes
had set in and I ex.
pected to live but q
short time. Kidney
secretions were milky
white and back pains
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10

her second husband" who is named
George Harness, and there seems no
way out of the tangle caused by the
temperance of the dead" man.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10

English as She Is Spoke.
Chinatown Visitor-John, sabee, see
screen-how much sabee want for
him?
The Chinaman-What's the matter
with you? Can you speak English?-
Judge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10

so dizzy my wife had to lead me. After
trying everything else, began with
Doan's Kidney Pills and was soon
helped. Continued use cured me-"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. so cents .
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. z.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10
ARE YOUR KlDNENs WELL7.

The kidney secretions tell If disease
Is lurking in the system. Too frequent
or scanty urination, discolored urine,
lack of control at night indicate that
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10

TRADE MORAL-Nobody would
have known the Good Samar-
itan's kind act were it not for
Our Saviour's parable. Be the
home folks Good Samaritan
Mr.. Merchant; make this pa
per your commercial bible;
write your own parable and
nut It In our advertising COZ
umns.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10
Points Of View,

Venus was rising from the sea.
| what a vision!" cried the men on
| the beach.
What horrid bathing suitl"
echoed the women, anviously.-Chi.
cago News.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10

Constipation causes and seriously aggravates
Hany diseases. Il is thoroughly cured BY Dr..
Rieyces Pellets. Tiny Sugar-coated granules.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10

You know they're
best; so do q few
othersi But tho
general public-are
they informed? Tell
thenl Don't keep
1t q dark secret.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-10
DIR. J. F. PIGOTT.
Go1tnRaon, La

I 10O4 10
co1ingson, La.
residence In the Exterstein raised
sossage, two blocks west of public
boaool building.
puklic. '" " 'AA'
once at the City Drug Store on Go,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

pretty faces these hats are very
becoming.
1t has been whispered that with
the coming of spring fashions will
show the sleeve shortened almost
to the elbow. For warm weather
the short sleeve is undoubtedly the
most convenient.
Tulle and maline were never more
popular than now.
For evening wear the white suede
glove seems to be the most
popular.
They tell me that the velvet shop
ping bags are returning to favor.
Some of the new satin and lace
jabots are very large.
Large handbags are not good
taste any longer. The newest are
small and made of undressed kid.
The natural color chamois glove
is having a considerable favor for
street wear.
There is quite a f1rore this win
ter for wearing smart black, velvet
taking the lead.
Lately | have noticed a tendency
toward ivory tinted materials,
cloth, satins, velvets and crepe de
chine for indoor gown and formal
afternoon and evening functions.
Sleeves are surely growing larger.
Below the cap sleeves spring pufts,
one or more, gathered into deep
cuff that comes up well on the
forearm.
The new materials for the coming
season are all designed with beau
tiful stripes and borders to ac-
centuate the effect of the overskirt.
one of the features for the spring
season will be the Russian blouse.
It promises to become quite the
rage.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30
Any Woman Can
Have Beautiful Hair
tFrom French Beauty Monthly

"No woman should use water upon
her hah oftener than once in two
months" says NJ. Fourniel, the noted
French scientist. Dry powder only
should be used. Moisture causes the
hair to lose its color and in time be-
come thin.
ANY woman desiring abundant, lus-
trous hair should use a dry shampoo
every two or three days. Mix four
ounces of powdered orris root with
four ounces of theroX. Sprinkle about
a tablespoonful of this mixture upon
the head; then brush the powder thor
oughly through the hair. This will
keep it light and fluffy and beautifully
lustrous. You viii soon see new hair
starting to grow. This treatment is
the only thing that I am sure viii pro-
duce a growth of hair.
"'Whilc plain orris root ia used as a
dry shampoo by many women, still,
no such results can be obtained as by
using the formula ! have given"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

H VERY day is busy day at NJ.
H Frederickson's. 1t is quite
~ entertaining to stand and hear
the different women when they
enter the hairdressing parlors. They
come with rush and there appears
to be a regular set phrase: "Can ]
have Frances or Elizabeth today?
| am going to Mrs. - bridge
luncheon and want a good hair
dress" Another will say, 81 want
a high polish manicure" Then en-
ters the smartly dressed woman
asking for the late things in hair
pins. So it goes from day to day.
Not only the coiffure alone, but
the adornment of the coiffure also
is now a matter of Importance. And
nothing is more artistic nowadays
than the matter of combs. slides
and jewels for the hair
Scents play no small part in
fashion this season. The sachet is
inexpressibly daintier than the
LIQUID essence FORM so milady
selects her favorite flowers for the
sachet bag. These bags can be
carefully tucked away in some part
of the wearing apparel, and the
sweet fragrance becomes fainter
and more delicate.
The, most popular materials now
being used by our well-known
tailors are camel's-hair cloth in a
very soft make, diagonal serge with
a hairy surface and a heavy quail
itv of Indian cashmere.
one of the new hats is turned
up sharply at the back, and it Is
pressed down on the head so that
the curved brim, in front, makes
a complete frame for the face, TO
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

who on that day celebrated the nine
tieth anniversary of her birth. a bank
of vfolets occupied the place of honor
in the center of the table, and by each
place was a corsage of the same
flowers.
There also were covers for Miss
Georgia Carr and Mrs. Myrtle Carr,
daughter and ughter-inlaw of the
honored guest. Mrs. Martha Vickery
of Pasadena, Mrs. Eva Little of Jop-
lin, Mo; Mrs. Carr's sister and niece,
Mrs. Shy Of Denver, and Miss Mabel
Fisher.
Mrs. Frank A BoWles and Mrs.
Charles L. Hubbard have issued cards
for a reception to be given at the home
of Mrs. Bowles on Arapahoe street the
afternoon of February IL.
=
Mrs. Francis Murphy of Belmont
Heights, East Long Beach, who is a
delegate to the worlds convention of
the w c. T. u, will leave early in
April for Glasgow, Scotland, where the
convention will be held in June.
An attendance of about 800 is eX-
pected. At the close of the convention
parties will be organized to visit the
principal cities in Europe, going as far
as Egypt, and will witness the Passion
play in Oberammergau. The trip will
occupy several months
-I-
Mrs. w. O. Morton will entertain
with an evening card affair at her
home in Alvarado street about the mid
die of February
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lowe, the lat
ter before her recent marriage Miss
Meta Ferguson, are occupying their
home at 737 Lake street, where they
will receive their friends.
-s-
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Ferris have re-
turned from a trip to San Francisco.
=
Out West club members have, re-
served a block of 100 seats at the Ma
jestic Tuesday evening, and will at
tend the presentation of "The Vir-
ginian'' attired in full cowboy attire
with the exception of guns.
DIR. David Starr Jordan will be spe-
cial guest Saturday afternoon at a re-
ception to be given at the Alexandria
by the Audubon society of California.
of which he is president. The hours
are from to 5.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Goodwin have
returned from their wedding trip, which
was spent in San Francisco and Del
Hershey Arms.
Mrs. Albert ]. Sherer was hostess
Wednesday at a l o'clock luncheon
with which she entertained at her home
in Arapahoe street for members of a
card club to which she belongs. A vio-
let and gold color scheme added to the
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

and President W. E. King of Cornell
university, Iowa, who leave San Fran
cisco Saturday for a tour Of the world.
Other guests were Mrs. G.. R. Crow and
Mrs w. A. Ingraham of Los Angeles.
Mrs. J. A. Prinson will entertain at
her home in Jasmine street Wednesday
with bridge party to meet her guest,
Mrs. Gertrude Wettstein of Mexico
City, who is leaving the last Of the
week for Denver and other points.
Mrs. Wettstein has been compliment
ed with several pretty affairs, among
them box party followed by tea at the
Alexandria, which was given by Mrs,
Thomas +. Hayward.
s.
One of the notable luncheons of the
week was given Thursday by Mr.. and
Mrs Frank A. Vickery at their home in
Andrews boulevard the occasion being
a courtesy to Mrs Z. r. NJ. NJ. Carr,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

NHE Bridge fever is said reach its crisis in February
Of the clubs discontinue during Lent, and the
play is fast and furious while those who have not
prizes make desperate effort luck their and
those who have losone hestaes to men ion how much fash
onable bridge players lose with equannyattemEt to
coup their losses Only days until Ash Wednesday,
then we must don sackclOth and ashes.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

Arthur c. Newton, member of the
Jonathan club and prominent in local
social and financial circles, will be mar
ried today to Miss Marie Houk at the
Hotel Leighton. The news of the we'd
ding, which became public yesterday
was a surprise to the many friends Of
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

Mrs. Reuben T. Shelter of Wiltshire
boulevard and Mrs. Leon Shelter of
Lenox avenue will be at home infor-
mally Wednesday afternoon at the
residence of the latter, and will re-
Continued ou Page Nineh
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

Mrs. E. w. Reynolds of New Hamp-
shire street will be hostess at lunch
con February 3.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

One Of the delightful social affairs in
cident to the Kirmess is the dinner
with which Mrs. 7. ]. Flemming, Mrs.
Hamilton Bowman Rollins, Mrs. Wal
ter Trask, Mrs. Willard Stomson, Mrs.
John C. Mott and Mrs Frank Thomas
will entertain at the California club
after the matinee performance Satur
day, their guests being those taking
part in the dance they are chaperoning
the Scotch dance.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

w. w. Sked of Avenue Twenty left
yesterday for a visit of several months
with his mother in New York city.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

Mrs. Elizabeth Mast Lemen was hos
tess at luncheon Thursday at Hotel
Westmore given in compliment to
Prof. and Mrs H. NJ. Perkins of the
Ohio Wesleyan university at Delaware,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

Miss Emma Murphy of Ogden, Utah,
who has been the house guest of Mr..
and Mrs. w. F. Mcintosh in Avenue
Twenty, left for her home yesterday
morning after a sojourn of two months
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcintosh will entertain
Mr.. and Mrs. c. e. Linsley and son
Harry, also from Ogden, their former
home. who are expected to arrive
Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

Mrs. Nicholas r. Rice Of Wiltshire
boulevard will entertain with a bridge
luncheon of twenty covers February 10.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

Mrs. W. A. Hobson and daughter
Miss Hobson, both of Ventura, left Los
Angeles early in the week for New
York, and will sail Wednesday via rhe
White Star line for Naples. They will
pass the winter and spring in Egypt
Palestine and Greece and during the
summer will tour Switzerland, North
ern Europe and the British isles. They
will be away until the holidays
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs Sumner P. Hunt have
returned from the east and are house
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thomas
of South Flower street. Mrs. Hunt has
been away since August when she ac-
companied her daughter who was en-
tering Ingeside school at New Milford.
Conn. MIR. Hunt joined his wife in
season for the Christmas holidays, since
when they have been visiting principal
cities of the Atlantic seaboard. Mr..
and Mrs. Hunt will leave in a few days
for d visit to Portland, ore.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. joel Wright Coulter are
occupying their new home on Andrews
boulevard. Mrs. Coulter will be at home
February and will have the first Fri
days throughout the season.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

Mrs. c. L. Higbee and Mrs. William
Mackie have issued cards for a bridge
luncheon of $50 covers to be given Feb
ruary at Mrs. Mackie's residence on
South Alvarado street.
The occasion promises to be among
the most handsomely appointed of the
season. Unbonnetted women will be
Mrs. Dillingham; O'Daniels, Mrs. Ralph
Hagan. Mrs. Frank Boswell, Mrs. c.
Fred Perry, Mrs. J. J. Jenkins, Mrs.
Donald G. Keeler and Mrs. Harry
Snyder of Pittsburg and Mrs. Gertrude
Fugate of indianapolis, Mrs. Higbee's
guests,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

Mrs. Joseph Sartori will entertain
with a box party at the Mason Monday
evening for Miss Marion MacNeil and
her guest, Miss Florence Walton of
East Orange. n. ].
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

Mrs. Jotham Bixby gave a twilight
musicale Friday afternoon at her home
in Long Beach, which was attended by
a number of people from Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

Mrs. Frank Bryson of Lasalle avenue
was hostess at a box party yesterday
afternoon in compliment to Mrs. o. P.
Woolcott. who is her guest from Port
land, ore.
Others present were Mrs. J. c. Brown,
Mrs. f. H. Barmore, Mrs. c. A. BOYLE
and Mrs. Marie Sweet Baker. After
the performance tea was served at Ho-
tel Alexandria.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Jones and
daughter Mrs Gladys Jones Corrigan
of Kansas city, Mo, are in Southern
California and have taken a cottage
for two months at 619 Ocean Front,
Ocean Park.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Goodwin have
returned from their wedding trip, which
was spent in San Francisco and Del
Monte, and are at home to friends at
Hershey Arms.