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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
Natural Care of Children.

III. NJ. Alden in Harpers Magazine
The care OF children is not properly sub
jet to theory, but to a consideration Of
conditions. Childhood Is the season of I'M
pressions. OF plastic submission 10 these
OF backward-loollng and waiting, as
youth Is the season of forward looking
impulses. Nature has made this dlstinc-
ton and If In childhood she makes prep
aration for the blossoming Of youth, her
processes are hidden. We are advancing
no theory. but only recognizing this dis
tinction CT terms, when we plead for the
child's free and full indulgence OF the
backward regard. IT is ours to help him
TO his natural birthright, to lead him into
the field Of the past with some sense of
what calls him thither--a sense which De.
ternines the contacts we give hinl-and
there we leave him free to derive his own
Impressions from the scene, the persons
all that makes the play We burden him
with no technicalities which he no more
needs than when he is brought into con-
tact with natural objects; and we refrain
from distractng him by ultcrior mean
ings or analytical interpretations, which
he may himself seek later
The past is not cherished simply because
1t is past. In the lines of culture the dust
Of antiquity has been most diligently stiff
ed for it's hidden wealth; and this wealth
IS not that of the market place but of the
clearing house OF the imagination.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
Dirt ard Ciseacc Partners.

it"Tehce Ne!IIer, IN the Survey.
Dirt ana disease have gone hand in
ll'hd 100 long. As modern surgery owes
las i@Iid strides to the Punishment OF
art nom the operating room, so mod
cfn modicine Is to Gene into it's own
through the hanishrIcnt of dirt from
our communal life
In most of cur citica we are still in
That documentary state Of sanitary
l;nuWi'dSc where we Know no better
Tran 10 surround ourselves with the
West elements Of human waste We
sun suffor TO remain, even in crowded
quarters OF our cities, thousands of vile
plivie5 vaults, sinks, ccsspools and out
coor closets. Baltimore has 20. 900 earth
Closets and is only now installing a
system OF ruhlic sewers. st. Louis can
LuIi show 1900 privy vaults. Philadel-
lhia. CHICAGO. Indianapolis, Milwaukee.
IlttS"GrGh Cleveland, Cincinnati.
Nashville, Birmingham. all have to a.
init the presence of these ancient Ell
Hardy i city in America is free from
this blight
Just because these evils have been
removed from our immediate sight, we
lave foo.ishly fancicd ourselves secure
put the mighty masmatic breath
Town from the slums" penetrates to
IN paltS OF the city. The effect upon
health is direct and intimate
Democracy itself seems TO be an OBJ
rtacic to sanitary progress. 1T is in
tao&c cities where there are miles and
miles OF small houses owned by work
inGnen in which there is the greatest
diIilculty in meeting health needs. A
low tax rate becomes i'm them fetich.
ana every public expenditure is scrut-
iniZcd most closely, so that public Of
iicials are loath to take any action that
imposes upon the electorate additional
expense.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
BA5Y'S RCMPERS.

here is fine idea for rompers for
the baby. Take any simple dress pat
tern, with either round or square yoke.
or plain slip, and, after cutting
straight across the bottom measure
nine inches from each side toward the
center. Cut the center between these
points, rounding to n depth Of about
i've inches in the middle. This forms
the seat, between the legs.
Face with the fabric and work three
buttonholes in the front, with buttons
TO correspond in the back. Gather the
right nine inches In front and back into
a band 10 inches long, and to its front
end work a buttonhoo. This band is
TO be buttoned around the babys leg
above the knee. Treat the left side in
tne same way.
When the rompers are put on, button
each band around the leg and the front
TO the back. This is the most conven-
lent of rompers for many reasons, and
Is not nearly so complicated to make
as II sounds. Bingham or chambray is
the best material.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
IN WOMAN'S WORLD
CORRECT COSTUMES
FOR A MOTOR TRIP
There. Is More or Less Art
Involved in Tying on an
Automobile Veil.

Dressing nowadays is not the simple
matter It used to be. ana the well
TioomCd woman has learned to be
prepared FOR almost any contingency.
For instance, to motor some DISTANCE
into the country TO n luncheon requires
some forcthought IN the al OF dressing
10 look at all well on ones arrival. II is
always safe In this case to fall back
on neat coat and skirt, preferably IN
line dark blue serge with n smart
blouse OF brUdCrio anglaise or fine cam
h"ic with a touch OF dark blue. The
hat, TOO Is subject on which It IS
necessary to bestow much serious con-
sideration. as this should be OF n nature
to sit well on the head. so as not to
make the wearer present n diSheveled
ana worried appearance, rs is caused
BY ill-fttiaS and inappropriate head
gear
There Is an art IN tying on n veil
which few women have mastered. il
really takes the exercise of no little
skill and inGcnuity-and incidentally an
unlimited supply Of pins and patience
to make IT behave as II should. The
average American woman possesses q
wonderful knaclI IN trying on her wells.
On the other hand, there arc some
women who appear to lack entirely this
faculty and have never been known yet
10 fasten q veil on either becomingly or
securely.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
Wrcckins Business Of Florida Coast
Nrom IIarper's 1Iagazlne

rom Ildfpers Magazine
For generations the Florida Kcys-a
chain Cf coral reefs covered with semi
tropical vegetation, stretching from Mi
ami 10 Key West-have been celebrated
on al the wGtcr-fronts Of the world for
the trouble they make the deep sea men.
The Keys lie directly in the path of the
West Indian hurricanes. Tramps, steam
ors, liners, schooners, and all. from the
most ancient to the most modern often
ind themselves hclplessly stranded, and
more often than not. are beaten TO pieces
in Il recent hurricane 800 craft, big and
srlIll, were driven ashore. There is there
fore in time Of gales, salvage to win.
Wrec!;inS IS a profitable avocation-it is
always ostensbiy an avocatlon-and is
prosecuted with fer'or: a certain wreck
Ing master OF Key West has had as much
as $4,000 for his attentions to a wreck
through a period af I6 days Followed
with daring and skill and Il mcrciless lack
Of sympathy for shippers in trouble.
wrecl1ing has yielded fortunes TO the
Islanders; and 1t is thus that II has been
followed for generations.
Il was hoping the Spanish Princess
would turn up here remarked a wreclker
OF Key West, with n casual sch. but |
Gce by the bulletin that she's safe in Vera
Cruz
There was a general sigh.
There's just two ways OF getting rich
in Key West" added a wealthy manu-
facturer; I'm in the cigar business N.Y.
telf."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
Cream Gravy.

This celebrated dish is often served
without any sauce. In Maryland. and
sometimes in Virginia. it Is highly
esteemed as a dinner dish when accom-
panied by cream gravy.
After taking the last piece Of chicken
out of the Kissing fat, strain the grease
yet again, stir IN roux of -four that
has been very lightly Drowned. then
cooked in q separate pan with a gem
erous lump OF butter and thinncd with
q few spoonfuls Of cream heated in
cup, with the addition of a pinch OF
soda TO guard against curdlng Stir
this roux gradually into the hot fat.
and continue the stirring until IT is Of
the right consistency and very hot.
Lastly. add tablespoonful OF finely
minced parsley and pour over the
chicken
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
TO PROTECT PErTIcoATs.

To protect the ruffles of petticoats
from the inevitable wear and tear, bind
the edge OF the outer ruffle with rick :
rack braid and the dust ruffie with tat
ting braid, which is coarser. Not only
VIII the lace and lawn be protected
ifoln harm. but the appearance of the
rufile itself will be improved.
RMS is little hint given me by a
notable German housekeeper, who also
ombroiders beautifully, and if Won had
seen, as | did. the beautiful petticoats
which she assured me were years old.
you would hasten now--as / did also
to purchase at the nearest embroidery
or notion shop q sufficient supply OF
braid OF the proper width
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
PIT"TuL SIGHT WITH ECZEMA

a few days after birth we noticed
an iniiamed SPOT on our baby's hip
which coon began spreading until
baby was completely covered even in
AIS eyes, ears and scalp For eight
Eeeas he was bandaged from head to
Lot He could not have q stitch OF
ssothing on. Our regular physician
pronounced II chronic eczema. He is
very able physician and ranks with
The best in this locality, nevertheless.
Inc disease began spreading until
saby was completely covered. He
IVES losing flesh so RAPIDLY that we be-
raI-e alarmed and decided to try Cuti-
eriA Soap and Ointment.
Not until l commenced using Cuti-
rura Soap and Ointment could we tell
what he looked like, as we dared not
wash him, and had been putting one
application after another on him. On
removing the scale from his head the
hair came off, and left him entirely
bald, but since we have been using
Cuticnra Soap and Ointment he has
as much hair as ever Four weeks
after we began 10 use the Cuticura
SOAP and Ointment he was entirely
cured. l don't believe anyone could
have eczema worse than our baby.
Before We used the Cuticura Rem.
edies We could hardly look at him. he
was such pitiful sight. He would
fuss until would treat him, they
semed to relieve h'm so much. Cuti-
ctIIa CO0O and nintr,nD+ e+o,,a H.,
themselves and the result they quick
~ md surely bring is their own rec
omncndatioA." (Signed) Mrs. I. 3.
Rosser, Mill Hall Pa, Feb. 20, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and ONT
r""nt are sold by druggists and deal
@ Everywhere, a sample of each,
W. page book, will be mailed free
o. ~. cation to "Cuticura," Dept.
% Is. 10 IN.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
On The SKINNER Hntel verans,.

'tie has Sin motor-cars they say
Keeps three in Paris and" ''Ch, my!
isn't That tune just 80 gray
really think she ought 10 dye"
The biggest catch ot all my dear;
lic has one long ard thirty millions,
lhty DO. sly yes, Jack t!all Is here
Hes simply grand 10 lead cotillions!"
The best bridge PLAYER IN Tho place"
she has house with sixty rooms
~ changes things Il that's the oase."'
on, yes, J visited the Tombs.
lie Is wa wer my dear
Tho richost .3an IN this hOtel"'
Il mink rs r2rhCr pDky here.
You wear an Oyers&irt 50 Well"
'"l saw them on the boardwalk. mo,
! never touch a bit Of sweet"
'3iut how much does she really owe?"
no, YOU shan't pay This is my treat"
AND so II goes from morn til night,
The same old tlIH the same old way
Aud yet, dear reader. if / might.
J. q ask what letter things you say?
Carolyn Wells IN Harper's Magazine
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
MIR. Taylor Tells How.

The Harpers have published q new bool,
by Frederick w. Taylor 1t is called
SHOP Management" The new book is a
practical exposition of the theories given
10 the world in THE Principles Of Scien-
tine Management" Here Mr.. Taylor
shows how they have actually accom-
plished the seemingly mpossible-h,gher
wages and increased dividends with the
same products at the same prices-in the
shops, yards, and factories of different
industries. This is intended as practical
book and is somewhat more technical I'm
character than its predecessor Some OF
the subjects are ''Thc Evils OF Soldier
ing" Accurate Scientific Time Study"
functional Forcmanship;" 1.-THE Task
Idea in ADVANCEMENT" Systems of Pay
Ing Wages" Standards" planning De.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
Topsy-Turvy Honesty,
ErOm AnsWers.


Two piles of apples lay upon 4
ground. One contained a large sized al
rosy selection; the fruit of the other v.
green and small.
Large on the top. sir, and small
the bottom?" inquired the new ass's
ant to his master as he prepared to fiji
barrel
Certainly Dot!" replied the farmer Vi
tuously: Honesty is the best policy NJ
boy, and one I've always held to. Pi
the little apples at the top and the lag
ones at the bottom"
The assistant compiled. His master va
evidently as green as his grecnest frl.
rs the barrel full, my lad?" asked ID
farmer.
Yes answered the assistant.
Good said the farmer. Nov turn 4
upside down and label itv
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
SUMMER Diversions
FOR The CHILDRE}
Parents Can Easily Help tn,
Kids" to Have tho Very
Best of Times.

| There Gro scores Of ways Of arro,,
Ing amusement for children--ways I,
which they may at the same time h
gaining instruction IN various form
that will be OF value to them later,
II possible, there should DO som,
room given up to them as n playroo,
for part OF the time at least, or a cor,
ner Of room where they may kee,
their playthings undisturbed. An,
mother would find that it would pa,
even If she had to squeeze little I,
afford the space.
The older children could read alon,
some interesting story while the small
er ones were building houses viii
blocks, toothpicks, etc All childre,
like TO string beads. The large an,
small wooden beads in six differen
colors can be bought for 40 cents
gross, and may be strung on fine wlrA,
and bent into numerous queer shapes
Paper cutting is another good amuse
ment, including paper dolls for IN,
girls. Colored papers, red, orange, vel
low, green, blue, violet and white, Nv,
inches square, on purpose for kinder
garten cutting, cost Is cents a hundre
sheets. There are cards stamped viii
designs and perforated for little ona
silk may be bought in all bright colcrs
and will last long time.
Cheap pad paper unruled, may b.
used to draw on with colored crayors
States and a blackboard are also fas
cination for the young.
Get few sheets of bristol board IN,
cut into squares any desired size; IN
older children could then draw or trac
upon each square some design
square, circle, oblong, etc., to begin on
then cups, pitchers and such design
later; then pick holes along the lines
about quarter Of an inch apart, fol
the smaller children to use as thet
needle holes when working with silk
Fancy paper may be cut into SINAI
squares, circles, oblongs, triangles agt
other shapes, and they may make de
signs of these by laying them on SOM
fiat surface.
Sand modelling is good fun for chill.
dren at the seashore. Hollow toys nal
be bought for the purpose. but if yoI
cannot procure them where you lM
have carpenter make you some att
small cost. 1t would be the best n
vestment any mother ever made fo
she does not realize what hours OF res
she would have as a result.
SuCn an Cutlll SnOulu consist Of az
assortment of forms in hollow wood o.
Tin, including churches houses, fort
resses and numerous other forms, TO-
gether with water cans, garden tools
sand trays and wooden sand pointe,
for writing Inscriptions, shells fy
decorating the forms, bags of shon
sand, and a tin bucket for holding tn
sand. Other things needed are a trows
% dig with, and a sieve to sift the sand
These toys are first filled with mos
sand, then emptied Of their content
o show their respective shapes moiela
n sand.
None but the. initiated would dream
hat so much occupation, amusemea
md valuable instruction could be De.
lived from such an outfit Not OIL
would IL be useful at the beach, bur
would be equally attractive in the gar
len, in the back yard or in the gargs
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
GOWNS OF LIBERTY
SATIN ARE PRACTICAL
Coat and Skirt Costumes for
Cooler Days Are Popular
Care About Stripes.

Gowns of liberty satin are practical
as well as effective, and quite as many
colored as black ones are made, while
the Same can be said OF the soft
finished taffeta silks. says Harpor's
Bazar. Many OF these gowns have
jackets to match, but there IS always
q waist to match the skirt, fashioned
III such manner that the appearance is
given of one piece gown This STYLE
Is perfectly possible on warm DAVIS az
well as cool, for yoke and sleeves may
be of transparent material.
Extremely practical, also, are the
Coat-and- skirt costumes for cool DAYS.
In plain color, with trimmings OF
striped black ana white. there Is quite a
new model with which Is worn q lace
waist OF white over the color OF the
gown. 1t Is OF filet and Irish lace COM
bined. 1t IS not necessary that real lace
be used to carry out the model salts
tactorily, for there never was a time
when so many effective imitation laces
could be bought at such low prices.
Summer Town Gowns.
Gauze, marquisette. Bingham, and, in
fact, every fashionable weave, Is con-
sidercd smarter this year in stripes
than figured, dotted, or any fancy de-
signs. UnqueStionably stripes give
slender lines, but they must be used
with judgment and the width must be
governed primarily by the height OF
the wearer. A short woman should
never adopt a wide stripe pattern, and
n young girl must remember that a
gown with wide stripes will add many
years 10 her appearance.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
STRAWBERRY COCKTAIL

Strawberry cocktails are dainty ap-
petiHers TO begin company luncheon
or little. dinner. There are several
ways Of preparing them; one Of the
best Is this way: Hull and slice one
pint OF perfectly ripe berries; sprinkle
with powdered sugar, and set on ice
until thoroughly chilled; then put in
thin cocktail glasses and pour over
each portion a mixture of one table
spoonful of orange juice, one teaspoon
ful of lemon juice. one tablespoonful of
powdered sugar. and one tablespoonful
or aschino.-Harper's Bazaar
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
Something New-Countira Fishes.

From the Technical World Magazine.
To count the salmon IN Ala ska
rivers would seem to be a task NOT
merely stupendous but impossible. Yet
systematic way by the government
fisheries bureau, and for purpose ct
utmost practical Importance to the
future of the commercial salmon fish,
cry in that part Of the world.
SO far is this true, indeed, that the
cost OF taking the salmon census is
being betrayed, up to date, by two of
the biggest canning companies, the
fisheries bureau having no funds 10
meet the expense involved, which
amounts to about $4,000 a year This,
however, it should be understood,
covers the cost only of counting of
salmon in one large river, which was
picked out for an initial experiment.
The stream in question is the Wood
river, which, for the purpose Of CEN
sus taking, was closed for the time
being to the commercial fishery. There
was no trouble about arranging this,
because the fisheries bureau under
authority bestowed upon it by con-
gress, has absolute control over all
the salmon streams of Alaska. 1t tells
the canning concerns where and when
they may catch fish and when and
where they will not be allowed to
catch them. If II chose, It could sus-
pend the salmon fishery altogether for
an indefinite period in Uncle Sans
arctic province.
What it wants to do, however, is to
keep the fishery going, and to mako
sure that the supply OF salmon shall
be maintained. Hence the undertaking
here described, which. as will present.
ly be seen, has a direct bearing upon
the commercial problem. Thus, for
example, now that it has been ascer-
tanned how many salmon run up Wood
river to spawn. the experts are able 10
Judge with accuracy OF the number OF
fish required to maintain the supplv
In that particular streaiS.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
A JELLY HINT,

To give variety to plain apple 1ellv
the rose geranium will add a dainty
flavor. Allow clean, large leaf two
quarts, added TO the boiling Juice a
little before the sugar is put in. Re-
move IN three or four minutes. Two
whole cloves to the same quantity Of
juice or piece of stick cinnamon. q
finger long, will give apple Jelly a
piquant taste which will be liked.
iprgs of mint used in the same way
VIII surprise the family pleasantly
when they are served mint Jelly with
roast lamb or mutton.-Harper's Bazar
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
MARSHMALLOW STRAWBERRY
PARFAIT.

Heat one pint Of strained strawbcrr
juice and add one and one fOur!
pounds OF marshmallows, sliced in TIL,
strips. Boil two and one-half cuDrlI
of sugar with one cupfdl Of water INT!
it spins q thread; then stir into til
beaten whites Of four eggs; add tn
marshmallows, one tablespoonful O.
lemon juice, and one-half glass O.
sherry, and beat until cold: fold non.
pint Of stiffly beaten cream. Pack wit
ice and salt. Serve with q sauce mad
by thickening one pint Of sweetena
strawberry juice with one Tablespoon
full OF arrowroot; cook for a few mig
utes.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
In Virainia.

II cooked as above directed. except
that IL is usually fried in bacon fat.
a pound or so of fat bacon is sliced and
cooked crisp, but not 10 burning. The
fat is then strained from the bacon and
this set over hot water TO keep warm
while the strained fat Is returned to
the fire, brought to the boil and used
for frying the chicken. The latter Is.
Of course. prepared with egg and
cracker dust When it is dished the
sliced bacon is laid about 1t. Those
who have eaten fried chicken prepared
in both ways give the preference TO the
Virginia method. considering that the
bacon, If sweet, imparts richness to the
flavor.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
FRIED CHICKEN.


Joint a tender chicken as for fricas-
see. Wash and wipe perfectly dry. Dip
each piece in beaten egg, then roll in
sailed and peppered cracker dust until
It Is thoroughly coated. Set upon ice
for an hour. Have plenty of clean
dripping or other fat in a deep frying
pan and bring slowly TO the bubhling
point Lay in the chicken carefully
and fry on both sides to q fine brown.
DO not put too many pieces in at a
time, or all sides of each will not be
done evenly. Fry long enough to make
sure the thickest pieces are done ali
through.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
A Glimpse of Belasco.

''Mr. Belasco, up to the time I en-
gagged him, had been in San Francisco
where. at the Baldwin theater, he was
prompteT, actor. stage manager and
author. 1t has been said of him that
he could make play out of a 'synop-
sis Of scenes from playbills. In HIS
work he showed the same intense ear
nestness that he does now. He was
young. ambitious, always industrious
and very hot tempered. Once, in a AT
Of rage, he brought his fist down with
much violence on an iron safe. He re-
hearsed with one hand for some dava
afterward. He had always a keen in
stinct for discovering the dramatic
sense OF a story or a manuscript,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
Answering the Dean.

The man who Thackeray calls "the
greatest wit of all time"-Dean Swift
OF 81. Patrick's cathedral, Dublin
was rs ready to take as to make re-
tort.
Why don't you dog your hat to
me-" he asked a small boy who was
coaying along an ol-treperous goat.
y will" said the lad, IF your honor
viii hold the goats horns." an an
swer which delighted the DEAN
YoDth's Companion
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-07-13
Didn't Look Riuht in Print.

FrOn lhe ReH Hen.
The Advertiser who had received a free
puff entered the provincial office with
anger and disgust written all over his
face.
I'm sure you meant we'll" said he
but that's a nice thing you've gone and
printed in your paper this week about
my business
What's nice thing?" asked the edi-
tor.
"Erad IL and sec"
The editor read: IF you want TO have
q fit wear Browns boots"