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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31

Mr.. Ellis Fem, formerly OF this
place, but now stenographer in the
r. & p. offices at Marshall, Tex,
spent Christmas Day with friends 10
Colfax.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31

Sewing of all kinds, ladies shirt
waists, boys aud mems shirts n
speciality done by
MRs. ANNIE E. BRIDGES,
Welch House. Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31

Miss Helen Cameron. who Is at
tending the Natchitoches Normal,
spent Christmas at home.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31

MISS Mabel Taquino, ofAlexandria
spent Christmas Day as the guest OF
her sister, Mrs. J. j ,O'Quinn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31

There is many a man who says
things to his wife he wouldn't dare
say to his cook.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31

Midnight mass was celebrated mt
the Colfax Catholic church Christmas
Eve. Father Lambertz officiHting.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31
Strayed.

Two cows marked crop. split ami
underbit In each ear. One COW IN
marked. Three branded G. >. ON
right hip. Two heiiers marked crop
ON left ear. Notify
+. Nj. HoRToN,
Selma. La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31

Mrs. ]. b. Mcknight left Tuesday
morning for visit to her mother in
Ruston.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31

Mr.. Thos. II. Irwin, of New Orleans,
came up Christmas Eve to spend one
day with the old folks at home.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31

A sitting hen is in no fear OF the
roasting pan.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31

We with our readers happy and
prosperous New Year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31

Interest in Pollock News for Sale.
will sell my interest in the Pot
lock News on easy terms.
GEO. A. FOSTER.
da1 81 Pollock La
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Negro Murderer Caught and Jailed

j. l.. MoRISTINI, Secty.
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The Washington times., 1910-10-17

~ making a frcck or a selecting
women prefer separate waist skirt models
joined III the sen-prncess fashion that from IT'S inai
appearance has with such pronounced success eTe
IS much this idea. it is almost
certain give stamp individuality the costume that
always has its charm
pictured n this page rather Gressy in
this and is admirable for
the soft materials largely for roc at the present
upper portion is cut piece may gath
cred both top bottom Joined slightly circular
hounce, appearance further enhanced by a
trimming used however. This Dor-
a style particularly lovely in chiffon enc
silks the circular hOunce is used the
and color although attractive skirts show the facing
deeper mossaline which is certainly
trying woman il does not 'cUt
height" as the saying is the cooring
almost II trimming band is used II
should terial 10 the dOunce-
shown n illustration this page extremely
may made by combining this skirt
with which is particularly well adapted for
purpose.
\ dun shade Of old rose crepe dc chine TRAINED
illustrated with slightly deeper shade
would be very dainty attractive frocN Cream aover
well pIaings Of in the shade would
effective The skirt LAID in
plas would especially pretty this material aC-
while the fine tucks in the
5olienne satin shantung well the soft
wooden materials. cashmere. henrietta yelling
wool batise also be used to equal advantage. and
the dantiest OF frocEs- For general wear fine
tygiIed serge navy trimming
suggested a servceable that would be
sufficiently dressy occasions. Green, brown
of the amethyst shades would also make nicely
while al-black is, OF course. always smart
Of medium size viii sequire for the skirt with
band Of material without distinct and down. six and
yards Of twenty sevennch, three and
These are STANDARD Nos 1885 1919
be obtained al Jellen Co.
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50 BEDTIME STORIES 80
Johnnie and Billie BushytaiI
X b. HOWARD r. GARIS ~
Copyright. 49, BY r. F. Fenno & Co.
XVI-THE BUSHTAILS AT A PICNIC

D ERHAPS you think II is rather early
1 in the season TO 20 on a picnic.
Well. perhaps it would be for children.
bot you see, squirrels are different
They don't mind the cold a bit. for
they have nice fur coats that they
never have 10 take Off. So. though
winter had hardly gone, and though
spring was a little late in arriving, Billie
and johnnie Bushytau and Jennie
ChipmuEk went 70 \ picnic. Bully,
the frog, had asked them.
If you would like to 20 20 a picnic. 80
Bully said, II know where there is
going TO be one
'Where?'' asked Johnnie.
Down by my pond, answered Bully
1.-THE ducks are going 20 have II, but
that doesn't matter; you can come just
as well as not
But we're afraid Of water since we
were shipwrecked,' remarked Jennie
Chipmunk, who had Just finished doing
the dishes and had hung the towels up
TO dry.
oh. well. YOU don't need 20 go in the
water said the frog. THE ducks will
do that They arc used 10 it
So Johnnie and Billie and Jennie
asked Grandma and Grandpa LightfoOi
If they might 20 10 the picnic.
Yes, grandpa said, III YOU are care
ful not to take cold. A cold at this
Oh, my, yes, and a mustard plaster
besides"
So they went TO the picnic. Jo~Hnie
and Billie and Jennie Chpmunk, and
they took their lunch in a basket Mrs
Wren made for them out Of grass anc
straw They had sever al kinds Of nut
sandwiches. some wild cherry tea, and
some soft maple-tree buds that were
just swelling up.
Through the woods they went, tn,
two little boy squirrels and the orphan
Chipmunk laughing and shouting anC
having a fine time. Pretty soon they
carpe TO the pond where the picnic was
20 be held. And oh, what a lot Of duck,
we're there, There were big ducks and
little ducks. and white ducks and gray
ducks and ducks OF all ColOrs- And Mrs
QuaCIa-QuaCk was there, also. Sh,
came right mp to Johnnie and Billie ant
asked them
We'll. are YOU all right since th'
shipwrec62'
oh. yes. thank YOU So much for saw
ms U.S. spoke up Jennie, who wa.
very polite, indeed.
We'll said Mrs. QuaCk-QUsCk, ''th'
picnic is about 20 begin, so 7 must leave
you, but I viii see YOU again. We arr
20 start off with a grand swim
Then all the ducks formed in line OF
the pond, and they wobbled their tails
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and wiggled their yellow legs. and
opened their bills. and QUacked until Won
, Wo5La nave thought something dreadful
mad happened. Around and around they
7"sin anul Johnnie and Billie were al
most dizzy from watching them.
-. Don they SWIM tne" cried Jennie
Pooh. that is nothing" croaked
Bully the frog Nothing al ali Vo1I
water. " "iiNiNI
Just then one Of the ducks nut her
hea, under water and stuck her tail nm
IN tae air, standing on her head tnsT
IKE man IN the circus
mere IS 2 duck going to swim
under adz water said Billie
On ny no She is only reaching
Gown Tor a few snails to eat" said
Euliy. watch me swim" and with
that N he pumped. and swan ONT Of
sight 5,1, for ever so long.
nen he came up with his ewes
blinking, the grand swim was over.
ana All the ducks came out on land,
walking as well as they could. which
vas not very fast. Then Mrs. Ouack-
QGack called cut that il was time for
olneer' and they all sat down and he
gan 10 eat right off the ground. now
wasn't that rather odd2 / thought so
my self, So Johnnie and Billie and
jennie TOOK their nut sandwiches
basket, and the. began 10 est
TOO, and right in the middle of their
( lunch who should come along but Mrs
Spider-the one who lived on the des-
ert island
Where are the flies you promised
ME- she asked.
on, we forgot all about them" said
, Billie But what are YOU doing here2'
Il am on my way to visit Miss NTuf-
tet.' answered the spider You know
l have to go and s. down beside her
/ because I'm a spider while she's or
her tumet, little Miss Muffet. eati1r
her curds and whey. II really is olIit5
q trial to me, as much as il is to her
, but L have 20 do IL. you know. he
/ cause les in all the books"
Don't say that. please" croaked II =
| frog, rubbing his cold nose. 'eY0U
make rae SILVER and would Won he.
licve IL, he began 20 shiver then an
! there Pretty soon the spider wen.
away. and Billie and Johnnie and len
: ME finished their lunch Then the
ducks went in swimming a~ain. and
once more after that. because ii VS.
/ their picnic, and they could DO As
! they pleased. Then came all sorts ot
games. in which the SQUIRRELS tool
| part. but they could run so much
faster than the ducks that they cauuhi
/ the DUCKS every time. Then the pic
| mic was over and Johnnie and Billie
and Jennie went home. Tomorrow
night you shall hear about playine
soldier.
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The Mystic FIoUer
Garden

lin What Did the Wealth of the
PatTiarchs Consist.
AN Animal and a Covering for
the Hand.
S-A Dainty Feminine Belonging.
with Us Always.
5-A Wise Man and a Stamp.
GA Bird and Part of a Bird.
7-Feminine Members of a Society.
"a Fierce Animal and a Flower.
ga Great Country and a Girls
Name.
Io-A Rudy Wanderer.
IA Portion of Everybody's Face.
IA Fashionable Shade.
I3-An Emblem of COnstancy.
IA Handsome Walking Stick.
I5-A Nice Boy.
16-A Fathers Command To His
Son.
IA Boys Name, a Girls Name,
An Article, and Silent.
ia Kitchen Utensil, S, and Part
of a Railroad Track.
1o-A Bottle, and Meaning AND.
zo-Another Name for Idleness.
2I-A Stone, and Part Of the An
atomy.
IA Coin, and the Household of
of a King.
23-A Boys Name and a Fruit.
The Washington times., 1910-10-17
LATEST FASHIONS
NLEATHERWEAR

Leather belts are of patent leather,
girdles OF crushed kid
Colored leather bags about eight
inches wide are most fashionable
moderate size somewhere between the
very small and the enormous bags.
Cross grain leather bags are ST. oh
ed by machine 20 give a strip effect.
the stitching being done I'm a con-
trasting color.
Brown and tan suede feathers are
being largely used in dress Access
sories with tailor made dresses.
Pierced leather CardCases and small
handbags aer seen mounted over
colored plush or velvet.
The cOlored leather bags mention
ed above are shown in such shades as
blue. apricot. lavender, violet and
garnet
Many Of the larger handbags and
weekend bags are equipped win
key locks, the tiny keys being worn
on chain around the neck
The Washington times., 1910-10-17
Queer Fabrics for NeUesf Hats

The hat trimmings, inexpensive office or
outing hats, the application Of furniture satin ere
tonne. etc
OF course the OF cretOnne in this way is old
story. uDhostcrnE fabrics Of all sorts though
always the figured ones, being used bows and
scaTfs hats. and separate cut-oUt flowers
As they cost about cents yard. they should
be much in demand among the economical!
Thin materials of this sort be faced in another
Color curtain muslin for instance be treated In this
way.
Edgng various is. better for this
purpose than aover pattern, though this, too, IS
Paisley and Persian designs.
The Washington times., 1910-10-17

NoNo' iA many a N1'-'
an this 2e1st day the October or
- Hunters Moon is fun.
Jupiter reisns as the greatly for-
tunate planet. promising riches and
increase, furthering the intercourse OF
mankind, vitalizing plans and ideas
and helping new undertakings
The sign IS excellent for dealing with
old customers and seeking new ones.
1t is held 10 be singuIarIy suspicious
for opening new places Of business.
There is profit and fortune in the
aspect. however. only for those who
maintain integrity I'm all dealings and
are perfectly straightforward and
frank.
SupeTi0rs --iIl profit IN periods like
this by showing favor and sympathy
and by lessening the burdens OF those
under them.
Charitable actions are under brightly
favoring rule
Mars holds a place threatening dis
aster from NEEDING with things with
which one has no concern The sign is
especially warning against idle and neg
Implements ana materials and swift
things. There is also q menace warning
against carelessness with poisons or
acids.
The sun holds a position favorinE the
lust and generous person, but threat
ening great ills TO the Uyraunical, over
bearing, domineering, vehement and
beiligerent-
Venus favOrs shopping and all other
undertakings Of women.
The day should prove auspicious for
engagements and weddings
Persons with this birth-date are IN
der signs that usually grant a capacity
for getting an unusual amount OF pleas
ure out of life, demanding, however.
that the subject refrain from cross
grained eXacting wishes
Children born today are under q star
that should give them talents for all
the gentle and refined arts OF the world
Often they are endowed with gifts for
music
The Washington times., 1910-10-17
TO PRESS SEAMS.

Here is a useful thing to remember in
pressing sIeeve-seams open. Turn The
sleeve. insert a smooth glass bottle.
open the seam, and press You will find
that enough moisture comes from the
bottle to dampen the seam without i'm
pairing the goods, and, besides, il keeps
you from creasing the sleeve. This is
very helpful 10 know in dressmaking-
time, as It works beautifully with wool
on cloths
The Washington times., 1910-10-17
IRON REEVES BOWS.

Velvet or ribbon bows may be given
new life without removing them from
the hat by using a curling iron. II
should be made quite hot, then covered
loosely with a wet cloth, and inserted In
the loops, opening iron as wide as looms
demand. and holding Il there until looms
are dry. when they viii look Ike new.
The Washington times., 1910-10-17
lime of Weddings.

Bride-to-be-A fashionable wedding
is usually celebrated at noon. or be
tween s and S in the afternoon We'd
dings that take place before y o'clock
are, as a rule, small Affairs -'sere only
the families OF the bride AID bride
groom and their intimate friends are
present.
The brides bouquet. as Wen rs those
Of the maid or matrOn Of l9BO~ and
The Washington times., 1910-10-17
PuZZlerS Rush to Solve
Garden Flower Problem
Apparently So Easy

TN spite OF the triteness OF the phrase
I am inclined this morning to say.
i i told you sog'
For there is not a dissenting voice
heard 30 far IN answer to my assertion
that the flower puzzle for this week is
an easier one than the one you had 10
solve last week
From the looks OF things l should say
that puzziers are labOring under the i'm
preston that It is a very easy matter
to find out what grows in Miss Camp
bells garden. but it isn't a good idea
to be too sure. for there may be any
one Of several answers TO many num-
bers Of The Mystic Flower Garden"
There are just twice as many solutions
today to the new puzzle as there were
last Monday morning 10 What Came
Up from the Things Planted By An
Amateur Gardener"
Greatly Helped
BY Last Weeks Puzzle.
1T was a great help in solving this
puzzle 70 have last weeks experience.
one early contestant told me over the
phone L think it is the easiest puzzle
you have ever had" she went on 20 say,
confidently.
Then she sent me her solution.
And there were only nine OF the
twenty-three numbers correct
So you see things are not always as
easy as they look
A Times reader called me up today 10
request a suggestion for entertaining
dozen friends quite informally.
Why not have them solve The
Mystic Flower GardenT I suggested.
20. / hadn't thought Of that" she ex-
claimed, delightedly- at will be Just
the thing and bushels OF fun"
This little party is planned for this
afternoon, and tomorrow / am 10 have
the thirteen solutions, those of the
guests and that of the hostess.
Guests
Must Wait for Solution.
Since the hostess herself does not
know the answers 20 the Mystic Flower
Garden her guests must wait until
Sunday to learn If they have succeeded
In solving the puzzle correctly, which
viii make them think OF and talk tbout
the party all through the week
And should any one Of this dozen So
buttons be correct the hostess viii award
is author a prize.
This unique entertainment may afford
The Washington times., 1910-10-17

a suggestion 10 others who are casting
about for something to do when having
their friends for an informal afternoon
or evening.
The usual contest rules govern this
weeks puzzle with the prizes Of S. So,
and s. for the first three most nearly
correct solutions received.
To be eligible for a prize your answers
must reach me not later than o'clock
Friday afternoon.
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Wives Differ
From Mothers.

But while the mother is satisfied viii
this kind OF attention the wife Is not
not unless she has ceased TO care Tor
her husband other than as a prOvIdeT
FOR her physical comforts, and unless
she, TOO, has other pleasures more con-
genial than her husbands society
aTords-
l have seen a woman who possessed
every earthly blessing and who was en-
Wed by her friends because her husband
came 20 her directly after business hours
with some plan for her entertainment
and seemed always sOl1citOus about hav-
ing her enjoy herself
Yet he found AL his pleasures az the
club or In entertainments apart from
her. When she complained 20 him THAI
she felt lonely and dissatisfied with her
life he thought her most unreasOna bic
and Cnappreciarive OF a good husband
Did he not do his duty better than
most men OF her acquaintance. he could
not understand that a quiet evening
az home, where h3 seemed 10 be happy
and cOnrenred because he was with her,
would have meant more 70 her than ali
the pleasure he provided her apart rom
him.
Alas. when II takes so LITTLE to
make q woman happy "a loving and
reasonable woman, how needlessly sad
: Z seems that so many women are IN
g happy
Copyright. 1900
The Washington times., 1910-10-17
Olive Oil For Lashes-

Mrs H D.-Pure olive oil is the
very best thing for the brOws and
| lasNes. 1t viii not injure the eyes,
snd should be applied with q little
bTistle eyebrow brush. which YOU can
obtain at any druggists. Use il every
night. as only regular and persistent
treatment IS effertual
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LOWE AND EGAN MATCHED.

Next Saturday night Lowe and Egan
TWO Washington lightNveights. are en-
gagged TO 7Ut on bouts I Pittsburg with
Frankie MadOle and Eatsy Flanagan
respectively. Il IS possible that a club
will be formed IN this locality where
only.
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published at the reqU
Yes, ] know there are stains on my
CarHet.
The traces Of small. muddy boots.
And 1 see your fair tapestry glowing,
All spOuess with flowers and fruits.
And I know that my walls are dis
figured
With prints OF small fingers and
hands:
And that your own household most
truly
In immaculate purity stands.
And 7 know that my parlor is Uttered
with many odd treasures and toys,
While your own Is in daintiest order,
Unframed by the presence of boys.
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Must Wait for Solution.
Poems Women Should Know

Editors Note: Every which will appear this
that brought thb hob of courage happi.
ness inspiration In clipping saving
the you o m one numb
The Washington times., 1910-10-17
Dye the Faded Dress.

Mrs WaIsmith-I would advise YOU
10 dye the faded dress. which YOU can
do at home with any Of the standard
dyes
The Washington times., 1910-10-17
The Meaning Of ChivaIry.

ReadeF-We bster gives the follow
inE definition Of chlvaIry: Cd A body
OF cavaliers or knights. cavalry. %
dignity uEa-cS. or manners OF
l<nighthCOd, vaIor. courtesy, etc
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Authors Consent Needed.

B. n P0wsrs-WIthout his consent q
play cannot be written from q book OF
short story if a copyright Is held BY
the author
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Tenderness
And Tact.
Question Box of The Times

IL The
Send answer You
possible name VIII NOT be Driut
80
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WOman'S
Chief Desire.

The leadir < desire Of & woman's heart
is 10 feel always. and under all circun-
stances, that she is frs IN her hus-
1 bands thoughts. The next desire is
10 feel that he likes to be with her; that
ne enjoys her society, and that he
comes 70 her JOyfully. and goes from
! uei IegretfullyI even as in The days OF
It is Just in these TWO matters that
50 many men fail
Most decent men give their wives
dutful attentions They provide for
UlelT wants and are anxious 70 have
lhem entertained. but too frequently
I Iney are satisfied 20 provide amusement
ana enter LalnLent which does not ne
cessltate tEeir personal participation.
A woman who had received an eNDen-
HlFe NeW Year KIT was nevertheless.
L-t-ue unhappy by having heI husband
/ SIT IN an abseHL-mfnded manner through
! the dinner hOur with friends. and 10
hear him ask 70 Be excused rs soon as
decenCy allowed. and 10 see hsul hurry
away 10 watch the old year cot ana the
/ new IN al his club.
Her unhspplness over this incident
seemed unreasonable 20 him. yet had
| he given her that hour OF his undivided
attention and shown pleasure II having
Ter al MS side as the New Year came
/ IN, he. could have finished the night
I With MS club and left no soaring mem
/ or on the heart OF the woman he Nd
chosen from all the world 10 be his com
/ pauiOn-
/ II required only a little self-deniaI and
little tact 20 make this one wife
/ happy.
Tenderness
/ And Tact.
! Unless a woman is obsessed by the
/ demon Of Jealousy, which makes her
/ incapable OF sane reasoning and good
/ judgment. she does not object To having
her husband show other woman gal
/ liant and gracious attentions She IS,
/ indeed. proud OF him when other wo-
The Washington times., 1910-10-17
Maud BaIIington Booth.

r B H--lIaUd BaIIinEton Booth is
the wife Of BaIlingtou Booth, brother
Of Eva Booth General Booth IS living
in Lcndon.
The Washington times., 1910-10-17

7 the bridesmaids, are provided by the
groom- but the selection Of the fow-
eTs IS made by the bride
The Washington times., 1910-10-17
Simplest of Matters
For Husband to Make
His Wife COntented
BY ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.

7 Unless woman is utterly de-
void Of reason and good sense.
il Is the simplest OF matters
for the man she loves 10 make
her happy after marriage.
A little tact, a little seIf-deniaI, a
httIe patience. much consideration.
many small attentions. and unfsiing
KINDNESS viii keep the average woman
as happy as her days are long.
But II spite OF the simplicity OF the
Undertaking, the world Is filed with
domestic failures; and the disconnected
and disappointed wives seem 70 out
number the satisfied ones.
Most men begin married life with
more real love IN their hearts than
most women Destow upon their hus-
bands yet, after a few years OF do
mesJic NE Il Is the woman who gives.
ana the man who seems 10 fail ia be-
slowing the proofs OF affectlOu.. which
are so necessary 20 the happiness OF
most women.
The Washington times., 1910-10-17
Peach Pudding.

L T. G--Baat up four eggs. ado
two pints Of milk, two tablespoons q
melted butter. three Cupfuls Of -four,
two reaSpoonfuIs Of baking powder.
and q Sal-spoOnfUl OF salt Then Law
III a deep bUtJeTed dish twelve large,
juicy peaches that have been peeled
stoned and CHARTERED Sprinkle with
sugar. strain the batter over peaches,
and bake in a steady oven until done.
Serve with hard sauce
The Washington times., 1910-10-17
Cost of This Frock IN Three Materials

BLACK WOLFE.
yards Black Wolfe, a inches wide sI.5o so75
yard Lace Is inches wide. $50
ga yard Satin, 90 inches wide at s1so.. IIs
1898
MESSALINE
yards MessaIqe 60 inches vide at $3.50 $3.50
yard Lace, inches wide Observation-Disclosures 400
go yard Silk, 80 inches wide, at IS
Ie25
CREPE DE CHINE.
yards Crepe de Chine - inches wide s. $500
yard Satin, ~ inches vide Neutrality-suspicious.. 100
1900
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Pronunciation of Debut

l. Y. Debut is pronounced as
though fl were spelled iabu- A az in
DAY.
The Washington times., 1910-10-17
I.LNCIIEO

Rroiled ham. sweet potatoes sautes
rice croquettes, stewed prunes ans
cookies. tea.
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DINNER

Chicken and oyster bisQue, mold Of
beef and macaroEi. creamed onions,
stuffed tomatoes, chestnut pudding,
black coffee.