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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
HAD NERVE.
WASTED A FORTUNE ON SKIN
TROUBLE

Il began to have an itching over my
whole body about seven years ago and
this settled in my limb. from the knee
to the toes. went to see great many
physicians. . matter which cost me a
fortune. and after I noticed that I did
not get any rtsief that way. I went for
three years to the hospital. But they
were unable to help me there. I used
ell the medicines that I could see but
became worse and worse. had an
Inflammation which made me almost
crazy with pain. When I showed my
foot to my friends they would get
really frightened. did not know
what to do. I was SO sick and had be.
come SO nervous that positively lost
all hope.
Il had seen the advertisement of
the Cuticura Remedies q great many
times. but could not make UP my mind
20 buy them. for had already used so
many medicines. Finally did decide
to use the Cuticura Remedies and I
tell you that was never SO pleased as
when noticed that. after having used
two sets of Cuticura Soap. Cuticura
Ointment and Cuticura Pills. the en-.
tire Inflammation had gone. I was
completely cured. I should be only
too glad If people with similar disease
would come to me and find out the
truth. would only recommend them
to use Cudcura. Mrs. Bertha Sachs.
lG21 Second Ave-. New York. N. Y,
Aug. 20. 1909"
Mrs. Bertha Sachs Is my sister-in.
Law and know well how she suffered
end was cured BY Cuticura Rene
dies after many other treatments
failed. Morris Sachs. 321 e. S9th St.
New York. N. Y. Secretary OF
Dcutsch- Ostrowoer Unt.Verein. Kemp
pes Hahrew Benevolent Society. ETC."
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
Peanut Butter.

This Is not expensive to buy. but ID
still cheaper when made at home. Pea
nuts are an excellent substitute fol
meat. containing as they do 50 pei
cent. Of albumen and 20 per cent. OF
fat. In the German army the sol
diers are served regularly with bread
and porridge made largely from the
peanut. Peanuts are recommended
now as a remedy for indigestion.
whether eaten raw or made into q
soup. sandwich or salad. For the pea
nut butter. run the shelled and
blanched nuts through the meat grind
er. using the finest knives. Add salt
to flavor and rub into q creamy paste.
As the nut is naturally oily. no other
oil Is needed. though some housewives
prefer to add little cream or olive oil
to the we'll ground nuts. A spoonful
of this peanut butter. added to pota-
to or celery cream soup. imparts . de-
lightiul flavor.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
SIMPLE LINES TO RETURN
Partisan Authority Is Responsible fol
News That Will BE Gladly
Welcomed.

In Mime. Carriers atelier in the Rue
de la Prix there are evolved wonder
full ideas in millinery. ideas for which
enormous sums are paid by women.
or their husbands. from all parts OF
the world.
The practical American will greet
with Joy the news that this great ar.
bitter of our millinery destiny sounds
the note of simplicity of lines. which
can be copied at home.
The small hat is the one most
favored by Nine. earlier. One round
toque Of Natter blue velvet has a tiny
bordering of black A square bow is
the only ornament. but placed at the
front with its loops spreading out on
each side.
One of a large number o! motor
hats Is Of gathered silk. Around the
quaint brim is velvet-bordered ribbon
that is gathered and placed in
double quilting to form shells. Over
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20

Gavin Cuthbcrt tossed feverishi,
about his great four-post bed mutter
ing broken sentences His mother
strained every nerve In an effort Il
catch the words Perhaps her mother
love could fathom some slight longins
In her sons rawlings
AS she bent over him to smooth his
rrmpied hair she caught the word
music" II was repeated again and
again with an accent OF longing
Mrs Cuthbert stood suddenly erect
Why had she been so dense? Gavin
loved music and through his delirium
his very soul was calling for IL
She quickly enumerated Ter musical
friends and realized that her task
would be difficult: 1t was August and
the city's population was scattered
broadcast She and Mr.. Cuthbert had
returned from the Isle of Wight at tie
first fntimatfon Of their sons illness.
They were now in "Kingscroft." their
country estate In nottingham.
To find some one who could WELD
tie power Of song? Mrs. Cuthbert's
hand was on the bell to order the Ian
dau for her drive to the station when
she stopped. An idea had suddenly
presented itself.
Often when driving down the lane.
Mrs. Cuthbert had heard q woman's
voice emanating from a tiny. wistaria-
covered cottage that nestled Just OF
the road. BEYOND the fact that a Mrs.
Wallace and her daughter from Amer
&c occupied The Cottage" Mrs Cuth-
bert's knowledge was limited. Feel
ing that the voice that came from the
cottage would appeal to Gavin she did
not hesitate in her purpose
Ten minutes later. the Jeavy gate Of
the cottage swung back. admitting
her to the sweet-smeiling gardens.
When a young girl with two thick
braiGs OF golden hair answered the fail
Of the brass knocker Mrs. Cuihbert
faced very beautiful picture framed
In the low doorway.
Il hope tntroductions are unneces-
sary in SO small a community" began
the elder woman with a smile.
Il have come on peculiar mission"
she continued. but many things are
permissible where illness calls-l am
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
EMBROIDERY SHOWN on BELT
All Sorts Of characterization Proper
According to the Styles Of
the Season.

A new touch In embroidered belt.
ing Is the use Of jet beads and colored
or crystal bugles In connection with
an embroidery design.
A spray Of pink white roses worked
on white MORE betting had as a cen.
ter for each flower a jet cabuchon.
A daisy design worked in white on
pale blue betting had yellow bugles for
the center and the stems were made
of green bugle beads.
The close French knot used to cover
stamping. as in coral embroidery. is
a quick and popular way to embroider
belts. Such q treatment may have
satin stitch center with bead stems.
or q mock jewel is used for the Gen.
ter. the stems outlined or worked in
narrow over and over stitch.
Such betting will not wash. but II
may be cleaned with cornmeal and
gasoline mixed to a thick paste.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Best Way to Prepare WafIes
Ing Cakes and cookies-When
Cooking Rice.

Wames are much lighter II made
with sour cream and the batter Kept
rather thin To eat with them try
chicken gravy or cinnamon and sugar
mixed. or Jumps of maple sugar melt.
ed down and served hot.
A woman who always has delicious
little cakes and cookies on hand keeps
cut lemon or orange in the jar with
them to give . far away" and de-
lightfui flavor.
One cook always puts q very little
lemon Juice in the water in which she
boils the rice. She claims that IL
keeps the rice white and the grains
whole and separate. 1t may be worth
trying.
II there are not peaches enough left
from an opened can to 60 around mix
them with orange pulp and a little
sliced banana and the family will find
them improved.
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Mrs. cuthbert Stood Suddenly Erect
going TO ask very great favor OF you
Miss Wallace"

going to ask a very great favor OF you
Miss Wallace"
Il hope Mr.. Gavin IS no"
No-he is no worse. but-he calls
for music necessarily and I was at 4
loss what to do when I remembered
having heard glorious voice creepfne
through these little easement win
dows." Mrs. Cuthbert turned with q
charming gesture to indicate the win
dows. around which rose buds were
peeping.
When her gaze returned to the Girl
she was startled by the change In her
The eyes glowed with an intense Gro
the slight figure was drawn and tense
while her entire being expressed IA.
tent emotion Mrs. Cuthbert WIS no
longer In doubt as to the owner Of the
voice; this girl was music incarnate
She arose and went to the girl.
viii you come and sing to my
SOM" she asked.
Inc "istful appeal in the mothers
eyes went straight to the girls heart
Shall come with you as soon "A I
can wind up my hair"
1T looks SO pretty as It is" coa xes
lawns mother. running a hand down
Two silky braids. "and-it cant have
been up very long"
Sne had her way and a few moments
later Ruby Wallace was sitting q, IN.
wins piano which was visible 1hnon.h
the doorway OF his private sitting
room Like the ripple of a woodi. nd
brook. the prelude to an old negro
melody dritted into the room. Her
voice was not ordinary: in fact, 1, was
very rare. possessing the quality of
tone that goes right to the heart and
ilghtens the shadows of life. As she
sang. the patient became Interested
then calm. and finally the dull apa,hv
faded from his eyes and they closed
into tranquil sleep A deep sigh of re.
lief escaped Mrs. Cuthbert and she
too. was soon lost In q long-needed
rest. A tear glistened on her lashes
and Ruby Wallace. seeing it and the
sleeping man. knew that she had won
one OF the greatest triumphs OF her
lie. She played on. from one melody
to another
Gavin's eyes opened slowly; they
rested on The profile of q girl Who
seemed to be all delft blue and gold;
an aureoia Of sun shone on her head
and trailed down her back where Il
ended in two silky tassels Gavin
raised himself on one arm and tried
to see II the eyes of this picture
matched the gown. His concentrated
gaze drew her attention and she
turned to meet his eyes.
Yes. they are blue-a tcEe darker
than-Come here:" he called Then.
when she stood beside him: Are you
-real?" With a whimsical smile he
out a doubling hand.
Ruby smiled. oh. yes. very. very
real"
You know" he continued. holding
fast to her hand. Il imagined that I
was entering another world and that
you were there to welcome me with
your music. but" his voice became
soster-"ycu have brought me to life
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
TO KEEP TABLECl0TH FRESH


When not In use tablecloth should
oe kept In folded creases and when
brought out to be spread should be
laid on the table and unfoided its en-.
tire length. the width being doubled.
with the center crease along the cen
ter of the table.
Then the half breadth that Is fold.
ed should be turned back and the
cloth will hang even.
Careless servants often gather up q
cloth anyhow" without taking the
trouble to fold It up again in its own
creases. and thus fresh ones are
made
A tablecloth will keep fresh looking
as long again II It is always folded up
In its own folds and put away until
the next meal.
The French have q way of making
even an inferior quality of table linen
look well without the aid of starch.
When the napkins are washed and
ready to be ironed they are dipped
into boiling water and partially wrung
out between cloths.
They are then rapidly ironed with
as hot fiatiron a. possible without
burning them.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
creamed Cod In Potato Case.

Boil and mash six good-sized pota
toes. add one egg. gill Of milk. salt
and pepper to taste and beat until
light. Pick and scald pound of salt
cod. drain and scald again. Now press
fish until dry. Put q large tablespoon.
full of butter In a frying pan and add
two tablespoonfuls of -four Mix and
add pint of milk. Stir till 1t thick.
ems and add pepper to taste. Grease
a pudding mold and line bottom and
sides with the potato. Add the cod to
the cream and fill the center. Cover
the top with potato and bake q nice
brown.
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Oh, to &c 4 Woman!

you women" exclaimed the dis.
gusted brother. simply have a glori.
Gus time doing nothing! My word.
envy you your idleness."
'Idleness?" shrieked his pretty sis.
ter.
Yes. idleness: Oh. why-why-
why wasn't l born a woman?"
"Oh. yes: you'd like to be q WON.
an" retorted the pretty sister. Just
try for a day! Fasten a blanket and
a counterpart round your legs: buckle
a strap round your waist SO tight you
can't draw a full breath or eat a
hearty meal: have your hair all loose
and fluffy SO that 1t keeps tickling
your ears and getting into your eyes;
wear high-heeled shoes. and gloves a
size too small for you; cover your face
with veil full Of spots that make
you squint: fix a huge hat on with
pins. SO that every time the wind
blows 1t pulls your hair out by the
roots: and then. without any pockets,
and with short sleeves. and openwork
stockings. 60 for a walk on q winters
day. and enjoy yourself oh. yes. my
word, you would like IT,"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
Vegetarian Beet Dish.

Wash two beets and boil for one
hour or till tender. Remove the skin
and cut them in thin slices. Peel q
medium sized onion. cut 1t in very
thin slices and divide the slices into
rings.
Melt one heaping tablespoonful Of
butter. fry the onion in 1t till cooked.
add salt. pepper and paprika to taste.
a few drops of vinegar. also the slices
Of beets.
Allow the latter to become hot Put
q border of hot mashed potatoes on
a hot platter and serve the beets in
the center. Serve very hot.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
Imitation PIanked Fish.

A fair imitation of planked fish may
be made on q platter. Put the baked
or broiled fish In the center Of the
dish and rim It with seasoned hot
mashed potatoes dropped around by
the tablespoonful in egg shaped por-
tons. alternating with wedges Of
lemon and sprigs Of parsley. A broiled
steak on q platter may also initiate
the chefs elaborate plank work. Rim
the platter with hot seasoned mashed
potatoes. slices Of beets. little white
boiled onions and fried mushrooms.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20

The little dress Is In soft cloth. and
made up in rather q novel sailor style:
the skirt is gathered in at the waist
and turned up with q deep hem at the
foot.
The loose blouse is prettily trimmed
round the opening at top by material
tabs Of different sizes: q ribbon IN
taken under the tabs and tied in .
sailors knot in front
Materials required: 4 yards IS
inches wide. TX yards ribbon.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20

kerchief held diagonally and gathered
In at the waist toward the top. the
extra point above being used as bib.
One handkerchief gathered up for
the cap. by stitching around 1t in q
large circle which almost touches the
sides and leaves the four points. and
drawing the thread up until the cap
takes shape. and q most bewitching
shape Il Is.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
Newfoundland Bad Record.

The Newfoundland Society for the
Prevention of tuberculosis is carrying
on a vigorous and necessary campaign
this year in the island. The death
rate from the disease in Newfoundland
Is very large. About one in every
five of the total population dies of it.
and. what Is worse. in the last six
years the death rate. which is sta
tionary or decreasing elsewhere. has
Increased about SO per cent. This is
due largely to the native horror of
fresh air In the house.
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From q Handkerchief.

A very pretty collar and cuff set tc
be worn on blouse may be made
from a handkerchief. The one side
Of the handkerchief should be cut
about an inch and half from the
edge and used for >he turnover. while
the two corners which remain are
used for the pointed cuffs. The hand.
somer the handkerchief the more eff.
fective the set. The hem-stitched
kerchief is more effective for the pur.
pose than the scalloped.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
a Small Loaf

a half-famished fellow in the south.
ern states tells of a baker (whose
ioaves had been growing small by
by degrees and beautifully less") who,
when going his rounds to serve his
customers. stopped at the door of one
and knocked. when the lady within ex.
claimed: "Who's ,here?" and was
answered.: ''The baker" what do
you want?" ITO leave your bread. -
well. you needn't make such a fuss
about it: put it through the keyhole."
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
Simplicity Marks Table Decoration.

Simplicity Marks Table Decorations.
In decorating your dining,room
table aim to make it appropriate and
harmonious. Do not let 1t inter.
rupt conversation. Overdecoration Is
shoddy and heavy. A tumble of co!ors
or mixture of flowers is inartistic and
bad style. Decorations too high or too
massive are too imposing
Aim for simplicity and elegance.
Do not feel you must buy out hot.
house and fruit stand in order to have
a handsome dinner table Wonderful
effects can be had with a few flowers
and foliage.
Do not turn your table into q Jew.
e,er's shop.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
Sponoin0 Silk.

Crushed silk may be smoothed on,
and restored to something like its orig
inal freshness by being sponsed with
gumarabic water. Sponge on the
right side Of the silk and when almost
dry iron II on the reverse side. Do
not use a really hot iron or you will
make the silk StifI.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20

THE gown at the left. designed for
the French races. is of salmon
L colored tussah silk
The skirt is made with a deep
yoke. to which the plated lower part.
or fiounce. is attached with a piping
of black silk
The corsage is trimmed with. bands
of the material ornamented with but.
tons Of the same and edged with the
black silk. leaving a square opening.
: The short sleeves are trimmed to
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20

correspond and the yoke and under.
sleeves are Of black tucked tulle and
white lace.
The casino gown at the right Is Of
black mousseline chiffon and black
lace. It is composed of tucked bands
of the chiffon and bands of lace. and
ornamented with jet buttons and
straps of cord or soutache.
The yoke and sleeve runles are Of
white lace. the girdle is Of blue silk.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
Love at First Sioht.

love at first sight?
Mrs. Getthere-Yes. indeed. fell
desperately in love with my dear hss-
band the moment set eyes upon him.
I remember it as distinctly as il it
were yesterday. / was walking with
papa on the beach at Long Beach.
when suddenly papa stopped. and.
pointing him out. said: There, my
dear. is a man worth ten millions
New York Weekly.
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called in to see me before I died. DIFF.
ferent parts of my body were badly
swollen and was told I had dropsy.
Doan's Kidney Pills saved my life, and
made 1t worth living"
Remember the name-Doan's. For
sale by all dealers. so cents q box.
C0ster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
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busting Sets.

They are charming. coquettish little
things.
The set comprises mob cap. sleeve
protectors and an apron.
The other handkerchief Is used for
the cuffs and for a pocket on the
apron.
The whole set Is made of three
mems handkerchiefs. white. with q
fancy border in color.
The apron Is made of another hand
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
To Make Celery Crisp

Cut white. tender stalks into two
inch lengths and score the pieces
lengthwise about half an inch from
each end until both ends are fringed.
Drop them into a pan of ice water
In which a slice of lemon is soaking
and let stand for an hour before serv-
ing.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
Stewed Celery.

Use the leftover celery for the next
days luncheon by stewing It tender.
mixing il with a white sauce and turn
ing It over toast. The water In which
the celery boils should be mixed
with cream for the sauce. Or the wa.
ter may be used to dip the toast In
before the sauce IL turned over It
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
Flnnan haddie Fish Cakes.

A new step and time saver for the
busy housewife is the faxed finnan
haddie that now comes ready to use
for fish cakes, Dreaming or cho"der
The fish Is less smoky than when 1t
comes whole. For the cakes mix the
finnan haddie parboiled with an equal
quantity of mashed potatoes. season
with melted butter. salt and pepper.
add beaten egg and mold into cakes.
Then fry.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20

pains ana urinary Ills
come, and there Is
danger of diabetes and
fatal Bright's disease.
Doan's Kidney Pills
cure sick Kidneys and
impart strength to
the whole system.
Mrs. n. A. jenkins,
Quanah, Texas. says:
II was SO badly run
down that the doctors
told me there was no
hope. I was SO low
my relatives were
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
Rheumatism II cu,abie

NATURES REMEDY (NR tablets) will
cure rheumatism and do 1t quickly. 1t 50
thoroughly cleanseS and regulates tho
kidneys. liver and digestive system that
ITS cures seem almost magical Results
guaranteed. Take one tonight. you'll
feel better in the morning. Get a &c
Box. All Druggists. The A. IL Lewis
Medicine Co.. st. Louis. No.
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For Settlement.

THAT fellow seems to take himself
very seriously"
YES: he thinks his personal SQUAD
bles are weighty enough to be re-
ferred to The Hague"
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Anytime In 4 Namef

Say. pa?"
"What is itr'
Can q rear admiral 20 to the
front ?"-Judge.
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A Recommendation

Landlady-You find ner honest,
don't you?
Former Mistress - Honest. WHY,
she never takes even an order from
mei-Judge.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20

the whole a veil is arranged. caught
| at each side by a jeweled clasp.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20

1t is always a shock to q man to dis
cover that a woman knows her own
mind" when he marries her under the
impression that she hasn't any.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20
8arrline Sandwich.

An easily made sandwich Is com.
posed Of finely chopped sardines GOV.
cred with salad leaves and moistsosd
Wjth the boa oil
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DELAY IS DANGEROUS.

When the kidneys are sick. the
whole body Is weakened. Aches and
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Foolish loiterers,

FOOLISH lOtterSrS.
People who sit and wait for great
moments miss many wonderful small
moments. and they are to be pitied.
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Pettit's Eye Salve for 25e

aches, congested, inftamed or sore eyes. All
druggists or Howard Bros. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-04-20

a man that has had his an . 10
eater.
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Grass widows are - new movn hay
70 some men.