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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
Parents Worth Having.


My father and. mother can never be
beat
They're the incest that ever were made
They remember the fun of the time they
were young.
And all the games that they played.
And better than all. they ioin in our play.
Yes. really and truly they do!
Every night after dinner till bedtime has
come,
There's Willie and Burton and Prue.
And Alice-that's me-and my father and
mother.
Enough for some royal good fun.
We play Blind Mans Buff and Hide and
Go Seek. ,.
You should see how nv mother can
run.
They, don't either one of them mind be-
ing it
And they always are awfully fair:
But none of us think the games any fun
Unless all the players are square"
And every new game we teach father
and mother.
They teach all the old ones to u.s..
So we rOmp and we play. big and little
With never a sign of a fuss.
But sometimes a stranger man comes to
our plays
He creeps in so quiet and still,
That we don't know he's here till we hear
i, hear a deep sigh
From our littlest .one-that's VIII,
Then we know that the Sandman has
Joined in our play
And Is trying to put us to sleep:
Then father and mother both kiss MS
good night
And away into Dreamland we creep
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
THE MOSQUITOES SONG.

Little Eskimo children like to hear
the story which their parents tell about
the mosquito. 1t is said that once
upon time very hard working Es-
klmo lived in the frozen north with
his wife and chubby dark skinned chill
dren. The man was a very hard work.
er, for he built fine. round snow
house for his family and always hunt
ed plenty of good, fat seals and bears.
Beautiful animal skins hung inside the
coy home and plenty of whale oil was
burned in queer little lamps to light
the dwelling. Not many houses in the
village were so fine, yet the Eskimo's
wire was very careless woman She
often let the beautiful seal skin cloth.
ing of her children and husband get
ragged before trying to mend them.
One night when the Eskimo hunter
came in from long, cold trip he
threw himself on his bed of furs. Be-
fore going to sleep he asked his wife
to clean his fur coat in order that it
would be ready for the next days
hunt. The Eskimo woman had moth
ing to do. yet she did not like to work
so she let the stiff dirt STAY on her
Soot. lie next udy when
the Eskimo wanted to wear his heavy
garment he saw that it had not been
cleaned. This displeased the man, Sc
he held the coat up before his lazy
wife. a.t- "
See. this dirt is still in my coat, -
said he. as he shook the fur himself
Just then thousands of little bits of
dirt and ice flew into the air. Again
and again he shook the coat and each
time more dirt flew out.
Alas, the dirt specks each had wings
which f1uttered round and round about
the EskfmO's wife's ears They sang
just one song, Lazy, lazy. lazy" until
the poor woman was almost distracted
Then the creatures pricked her face
and ears with~the little needles within
their bodies Every summer since the
mosquitoes have visited the land
singing their lazy, lazy, lazy" song In
|everyone's ears.
Would you like to know about the
mosquito family? Mr.. Mosquito may
buzz. buzz. buzz in our ears, but he
never bites. for to him nothing tastes
good but the nectar of flowers, His
wife though. sad to say. has very bad
habits. She alights here and there
on our skin until she is satisfied tina,
| she has found a place which suits hei
TO dine. Then she sends her little
| iances into our skins and pumps w
Iherl supper. Even then she is moi
satisfied. for she leaves a drop of poi.
son to fill the place where she has TAX.
, en- out the blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
The Darnina Eco.

A darning egg may be a househol
friend, at least to the mending me Ii
bers of the household. 4. ,.
Darns in sleeves can be much more
neatly repaired if the break il stretch
ed over a small black darning egg.
The egg can likewise be slipped into
trouser pockets that have been torn
and make their mending much sim: Ter
A torn place in the crown of a hat "
in portion of the trimming can also
be repaired quickly by using a farming
egg.
When the darning egg cannot be
found for mending purposes the break
can be stretched over the top Of
a small egg cup. Thus held taut it can
be neatly darned. This is particularly
good for holes in lace, which must be
repaired by working as nearly as may
be in the mesh stitches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
TRANSATLANTIC "HoWLERs."

Liverpool children are credited with
the following cheerful blunders in ex-
aminations:
THE horse is as tall as a middle
aged man."
THE pig is native of China. and il
can go into houses and sit down like a
Christian"
The pig has been the goose thai
lays the golden eggs to many people.
Many Americans would not be mil
lionaires without the falsely blamed
pig"
THE horse consists of fetlocks
Joints, flank. upper arm and hook
without these the graceful animal
could not live"
"St. Bernard dogs are known to be
very intelligent. having rescued many
travellers by pouring spirits down tbs
threats of the patients"
"One may see huge sides of beef IN
butchers shop that were once the
property of cows
I'VE might think it fun to be COW
but it isn't"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
Ten Hints on Blouses.

A change from the all-white
blouses of past seasons is presented
in a Wealth of mixed tones. One es-
pecially pleasing one was of Persian
crepe de chine, the ground a soft COB
lin blue. figured in half dozen soft
Persian tones, that blended into an
exquisite whole. These blouses re-
quire no trimming.
Foulard is well to the fore for
separate blouses.
various colors on a white ground are
popular patterns for the tailored
shirt waist The front pleat, cuffs
and shoulder epaulette is made of
tucks. which bring the stripes into
odd and pretty patterns.
Smart, dressy blouses are of Per
sian silk, yelled in chiffon with. plain
satin bands and tiny steel or jet but
tons.
The separate blouses have taken
on somewhat gayer air than in past
seasons. &c..
Two thirds of the success of a blouse
depends on the way it is put on. Care
full adjustment and attention to every
detail are what lend chic to the APP
pearance.
Handsome blOuses of Irish or cluny
lace and chiffon over pink satin may
be made at home. as they are perfectly
plain--the combination of the fabrics
being lovely with no trimming.
Blouses of fine white batiste. witt
baby Irish insertion down the from,
and shoulder and collar and cuffs OF
val. and Irish. are smart and con-
servative. and always in good style.
Dainty sets of collar pin. cuff buttons
and blouse buttons of Irish crochet
lace to wear with the lingerie blouse
are the novelty of the moment
Pleated frilling of fine white batiste
with a quarter inch edging in some
delicate color are sold by the yard and
are newer than the white frilling
One blouse may be made to look DIFF
ferent by changing the color OF the
frill edge and is helpful idea for the
woman of limited wardrobe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

the hsh these tricks. AT first a little
tower containing a tiny. sweet-toned
SILVER bell was fastened to the iron
work of the aquarium with piece Of
string attached to the tongue of the
Dell extending into the water where the
trout We're. On the loose end of the
string an insect or other feminine
morsel was placed. which the Ash
would at once seize and, pulling the
cord. the bell in the tower would nat
urally tinkle.
After this had been repeated several
days. the fish We're left without food for
some little time until they made the
discovery that they could obtain II nv
pulling at the string to which the deli
cacies had been attached.-Selected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
Meat and Fish Sauces.

SUMILLER SAUCE-Melt two ia
blespoons Of butter, then mix in two
of flour with fork, to keep from
getting lumpy. Add gradually one
pint Of cream or part cream and
milk. with one teaspoon of salt. a pinch
of sugar and pepper When this is
smooth and thick add two hard boiled
eggs chopped in very small pieces.
Then remove from the fire and add one
large spoon of tomato catsup. If the
sauce is not thick as desired a table,
spoon more of flour, diluted with two
Of water, may be added before the egg.
This is delicious with fish.
SPANISH SAUCE-Chop fine one
carrot and two small onions or one
large one Put little bacon drip
ming on the stove, add the onion and
carrot when cooked; add one bay leaf,
one Glove, a few pieces of parsley and
four stalks of celery cut in pieces. Add
two quarts Of white broth and simmer
for half an hour. Then add enough
brown stock to make about four
quarts. Let this boil slowly for three
hours If you have any ham or veal
bones they may be added. Cook four
til a light brown, mOisten and add this.
Strain well and put away to use as de-
sired. 1t will keep a long time.
GOLDEN SAUCE-Slice thin one
small onion and fray 1t with one half
an ounce of butter and a teaspoon of
sugar until golden brown: moisten
with one half a pint of Spanish sauce
and simmer about 10 minutes, then
add two tablespoons of vinegar rubbed
with one-h half teaspoon of powdered
mustard Stir till it boils. strain.
TARTARE SAUCE FOR FISH
Make one and one-half cups of may
onnaise. Chop fine one tables pooh OF
capers and pickles and two tablespoons
of olives and parsley; have them very
dry and mix gradually with the may
Onnaise.
BROWN SAUCE-Melt one and one
half tablespoons of butter in sauce
pan. Stir in one tablespoon of Hour
and let brown. being careful it does
not burn. Add very slow one cup OF
brown stock or hot water, stirring un-
iii smooth and thick: let simmer rev
minutes. Season with a teaspoon and
a half of salt and quarter of tea
spoon of pepper.
RAISIN SAUCE-Heat one pint OF
diluted vinegar, add one tablespoon OF
sugar and one teaspoon of salt. thicK-
en- with two tablespoons Of flour d.
mted with a little water. When TINS
Is smooth add the beaten yolks or TWO
eggs: let it cook minute, then sur III
one cup of seeded raisins. TINS Is
delicious with tongue.
Jelly SAUCE-Melt one half glass
Of Jelly on a slow fire: tart )ehF Hk7
currant or green grape Is good TOT inns
Add one cup of hot brown sause, sur
ring continually: let simmer re"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
Ara Flower Pins.


r The latest in dainty and charming pms
for wear on collars and cuffs Is iace
flower crocheted around an ordinary smah
safety pin. The flower is usnahy III
violet form though in white, and stands
out stiffiy from the pin.
When crocheted to a violet pm IL may
be used to fasten iabots of flowers. anu
it is Just as pretty. though not quite SO
new. as applied to the hatpin. a set Oh
these lovely white 'lace-pins-tnree 10,
collar two for cuffs--two hatpihs anu
two stickpins would be the prettlest pres
ent a bride or a traveller to Europe ever
received.
The bar of the safety pin is crocheteo
over and over to hide the steel In
black. with black pins. they solve the
question of what to use in mourning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
The Girl and Her Bow.

bow Of novel pattern is the sole
adornment of big hat in Italian straw
dyed black. tn" brim of which shapes
down over the ears and is curled up
slightly at the back. 1t is in very wide
white taffeta ribbon over which is a
single layer of black mousseline. says
the Millinery Trade Review. The two
are draped round the crown and then
bowed into four loops on the left side,
so that thev form fan, one side of
which extends almost straight up above
the crown, while the opposite side rests
on the rundown brin,. A draped trans
verse piece hides the foot of the loops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
Weddina Sunsrstition.

Though popular supefstitions may
lack reason or reasonable explanation
| they mist have an origin. and this has
formed tie basis of quite an interesting
boa'y by T. Sharper Knowlson.
The q':estinn of the wedding ring and
yhv il siaould be placed on the fourth
finger If the left hand he traces back
to a writer in the British Apollo Q7ss. }
There is nothing more in this" it Is
stated, than that the custom was
handed down to the present age from
the practice of our ancestors, who
found the left hand more convenient
FOR such ornaments than the right In
that it is ever less employed. For the
same reason they chose the fourth fin
ger, which is not less used than either
Of the rest. but is more capable of pre-
serving a ring from bruises, having
this one quality peculiar to itself, that
It cannot re extended but in company
with some other finger. whereas the
rest raw be singly streached to their
:nli length and straightness."
1T was in the sense Of confirming
sale Or exchange that the Jews under
stood the removal and giving of a shoe
or sandal. When the kinsman of Boaz
consented to waive his claim upon the
parcel of land which Naomi would sell
in favor Of Boaz, he drew off his shoe
fnr this was testimony in Israel
In a different sense the removal of
a shoe marks the winding up Of nego-
uations among the laws and ordiuan
ces given in the book of Deuteronomy.
where the widow who is refused mar
rage by her husbands surviving bro
thcr IS directed to come unto him in
the presence OF the elders, and loose
ms shoe from OF his foot, thus assert
ing her independence and heaping upon
MN the blame for failure to complv
with the law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
CAM ELS.

What the horse is to us, and the dog
to the Esauimaux, such is the camel to
the people of the Far East. These
faithful beasts are often called Ships
of the Desert and are most appro-
priately named Imagine the vast
stretches of desert. without drop OF
water for miles, and think how useless
a horse would be II it were unable to
have a cool drink every once in a
while. But the camel is made in
wonderful manner, so that he can
drink enough water at the beginning OF
a Journey to last him long time. his
stomach is a series of cells and he can
fill all these and then whenever ne
feels thirsty nature has so PROVIDED
that he can refresh himself with the
contents Of every one of these cells
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
HOUSEHOLD HELPS


rs ~
Home.
over the sea you will journey far,
The waves call out and the goal Is
there apf
will you forget where the roses are,
- The breath of the SOFT sweet air?
The cry of life ii calls out to YOU,
The cry of life with success at end
Will you remember the stretch of blue
So blue where the branches bend?
For Spring will come as it always came
And Summer pass with a wealth OF
The long. long hills in an Autumn fame
The smell of the leafy mould.
In stony streets of your wandering,
Where all Is earned with burning
sweat -....-
And no one knows Of the ereening
Spring
An, there will you quite forget?
Or will YOU turn with the haven won,
The prize attained and the balance free
Turn to the east and the rising sun,
with thoughts for the old roof-tree?
Over the sea YOU win journey far.
But this, ! know. in some distant dav
You will find the place where the roses
And home the end Of the way,
Thomas S. Jones' Jr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

Nearly all of the new underlinen Is
trimmed with hand made embroidery.
A two-inch piece of linen tape or fold
of same material sewed to the center of
ba nd on wrong side makes a fine hang
er for aprons. Keeps them fresh much
longer.
In sewing up seams on thin goods use
narrow hemmer. To turn hems for
napkins or tableclaths run through
hemmer with needle unthreaded. Get
a ball Of crochet cotton for sewing on
buttons and for buttonholes.
Three yards of embroidery founcing
makes pretty piano cover. inasmtfch
as 1t launders we'll and is inexpensive.
Some dainty patterns can be had as
reasonable as 20 cents to S. cents a
yard. Mitre at corners to fit piano top
and you will be much pleased with the
effect
One of the first requisites for the
sewing room is long counter on which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08

minutes. This is very good with
chicken or duck
CUCUMBER SAUCE-Peel two Gu
cumbers: put through the meat grind
er or clip fine; add two tablespoons of
vinegar. half teaspoon of salt, a
| pinch of pepper and quarter of a
| teaspoon of sugar. Serve at once.
| ORANGE SAUCE-Take one pint of
gravy from roast duck or chicken, boil
| 1T with the grated rind of one orange
for five minutes: strain; then thicken
with one tablespoon of butter brownetl
| with two of flour; add one teaspoon
each of sugar and salt and the juice of
two oranges. Very good with game
SPICY SAUCE-Brown two table,
spoons of butter; then add one-half an
onion sliced and a few small pieces of
| carrot. When these have fried add
one bay leaf, six pepper corns, three
cloves, a sprig of parsley, a small
sprig of thyme and one small piece of
ham, all chopped fine. Cook a few
minutes, then add three tablespoons
of diluted vinegar and one pint of
brown sauce. Boil Is minutes, re-
move grease and strain.
| ONION. SAUCE-Peel, slice and par
boil three Spanish onions; drain and
put them into a stewpant with three
| tablespoons of butter, a teaspoon of
| salt, a pinch of pepper and a pinch of
nutmeg if liked. Simmer slowly un-
til very tender. then press through a
sieve and add two cups of veal or
chicken stock Simmer awhile. Serve
hot.
MUSHROOM SAUCE-Melt two ia
teaspoons of butter, add two -four and
mix well together. Pour on slowly
one quart of chicken or veal stock. add
two thirds of cup of mushroom
liquor and a few mushrooms cut in
small pieces, a half teaspoon of salt
and a quarter of a teaspoon of pepper.
Boil for Is minutes: strain, then let
simmer on back of the stove for about
an hour.
WINE SAUCE-Make a good brown
sauce; add two glasses of any good
white wine add half teaspoon of
pepper and boil slowly for half an hour.
then add cup of finely chopped
truffles.
DUTCH SAUCE-Put one cup of
fresh bread crumbs in a saucepan. add
| one half of cup of good beef broth.
season with salt and pepper to taste.
stir occasionally. and boil for 10 min
utes Rub through a seive. add four
, tablespoons of grated horseradish ana
| three tablespoons of butter. MIX
| we'll, but don't let it boil. This is
very good with beefsteak or cold veal
or beef.
HOT BUTTER SAUCE-Put three
! tablespoons of butter in pan, and
| when this browns, add a few stalks OF
, parsley leaves cut in fine pieces. Heal
| again, add one teaspoon of vinegar ana
serve at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
FISH THAT PERFORM TRICKS.

Fish have many times been taught
to perform tricks. and it would appear
as if they had much more intelligence
than is attributed to them. vi
]. A. Bailey of~circus fame once had
two brook trout in small aquarium
in his private residence that would
jump out of the water and take flies
held between the forefinger and thumb.
and would also ring a little bell when
they required food. They would also
leap over little bars of wood placed
about two inches above the surface Of
the water
1t was Z very simple matter to teach
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
Spots on FINGER Nails

Many are of the opinion that the
unsiehtly white spots on the finger
nails are necessity and that thew
must be there, but in reality they ale
caused by bruising the nail. This Is
OFTEN done in trimming. especially with
a file An 'orangewood stick, with a
blunt end should be used and care
taken not to bruise the nails. If the
nails seem to be very sensitive to the
spots it is best to cover the orange.
wood stick with piece of cotton and
avoid the possibility of bruising when
pushing the cuticle downward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
Just Girls.

Girls like freckles-on their rivals
face.
We've known cooking school girls
who 1idn't pan out we'll
Girls VINO carry watches in the belts
are guilty of wasting their time.
A girl with coral lips generally finds
Some Fellow eager to corraf them.
some girls can stand a man who is
"isslpated If his fortune isn't.
Siri who has large circle of
friends naturally runs around a good
deal SOU
When a girl objects to being kissed
us sure sign that the wrong fellow
is trying.-Boston transcript
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
Secret of Fudge.

Sour milk makes just as good fudge as
swaat milk. also can be used for cream
dressing and chocolate frosting.
Fudge-One cup confectionery sugar,
one cup brown sugar. one cup graduated
sugar, one cup SOUR milk (good). butter
size Of English walnut. two squares I'M
sweetened chocolate: boil all together
stirring constantly till 1t reaches soft
bal stage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
Potato Water for Bread.

IF the water in which potatoes are
hoiled Zone of the potatoes mashed being
added to it, is substituted for mix IN
making bread. the bread VIII REMAIN
moist longer, according to the advice OF
an excellent cook. This same COOK does
not melt her lard before adding 1t to the
bread, Incorporating it with the Hour as
IN making pastry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
: In The Sewing Room.
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to cut. and that household which is not
overburdened with tables should count
itself lucky Here lies the chance to
supply long, plain wooden counter
for the family cutter. All work in the
sewing room, whether it be that of the
mcrest amateur or the heavy profess
sional, is rendered far more rapid and
accurate if the material be not allowed
to slip from the table every few mo-
ments; yet it would seem a common
habit with even the most systematic
women to "scrimp along somehow"
Don't do it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
A Fashion Hint.

Feathers of brilliant hue appear on de-
lightful medium sized hats IN somoe'
tones, such as dark blue ana o'ack. -
black three cornered shape worn win
blue serge frock had at the LETT s'de
trimming of three cerise pfumes upstah"-
ing from the crown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
Cream Cabbage.

Beat together the yolks of two eggs.
"ne-half cup of sugar, one-hail cup
vinegar; butter size of an egg sa"' an"
little cayenne pepper. Put the miNture
into saucepan and stir until po"s'
then stir in one cup of cream; let II Doll
Pour over the cabbage while not.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-09-08
Mashed Potato Esrasnole.

Pare six potatoes and let them STAND
several hours in cold water. Boil In SAT-
water. drain and press through pota-
10 deer. Add a tablespoonful of fine
chopped onion and parsley cooked !"
tablespoonful of butter. salt II requireo
half teaspoonful of pepper ana apout
half cupful of hot broth to make the up'
sired consistency