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The citizen., 1911-12-08
CARE OF THE SILVER
WEEKLY CLEANING DOES NOT
NEED TO BE PuoRsAR.
Do Little Washing Each Morning,
Use Silver in Rotation, and the
Big Task Is Made Easy
Other Short Cuts.

Keeping our table silver as bright
and polished as when 1t was given to
us, Is not usually reckoned an easy
thing. How soon the tarnish appears,
even on the tableware we are using
every day-so easy to come, so hard to
get rid of! Yet really, the weekly
silver-cleaning" does not need to be
the bugbear that many women find it.
There are easier ways, far simpler
than that customary old way which in
volved the use of rather mussy pow
der, any number of cloths, some hours
of time, and great deal of elbow
grease" Women are clever at find
ing short cuts that are not only easier
but do the work better.
Do you clean all your silver at once,
on one special day? If so, try anoth-
er way, just for one week and see If 1t
doesn't seem a better one. First, as
to the actual washing. Get splint
grape basket and put all the silver in
this. Set it in the dishpan, run hot
water over it. Make a good suds with
soap or powder, use a dishmop to
clean it so as not to scald your hands.
Rinse it in the same basket; then lift
out the basket, drain and dry as usual.
Now comes my chief point. Have close
at hand, in drawer or on shelf, all
your silver-cleaning paraphernalia--
soap, powder and paste, brush cloths
and chamois What simple matter
to polish up all the silver to its nor
NAL brightness here and now, before
uptting away! Do a little after each
mornings dish-washing, and use all
your silver in rotation, and your week
ly silver-cleaning bugbear has disap-
peared! 1t doesn't have to be clean
edit just stays clean.
However, if this way does not appeal
to everybody, there are other expedi-
ents. Did you ever try boiling your
silver and see how the Turkish bath
affects 1t? Do it in your largest alu-
minum kettle-no other will answer.
Or, put it all into large shallow pan
and sprinkle it with baking soda, then
pour on plenty of boiling water. Let
it stand without boiling until cool
enough to allow you to handle the
silver. Then take it out. one piece at
a time, and wipe dry. A third way Is
to use one tablespoonful of ammonia
in dishpan of scalding water, drying
after it has stood half an hour. Any
of these methods will brighten your
silver wonderfully.
Still another idea is to keep near
your sink small sponge on which you
have-after wetting it-rubbed a good
deal of silver powder-then allowed
to dry. Then, when your silver is still
wet, rub 1t with the sponge to brighten
1t. This is especially good for the
smaller pieces.
The citizen., 1911-12-08
Potato numnlinns.

Put four heaped tablespoonfuls of
mashed potato (or mash six large po.
tatoes) In basin with half an ounce
of grated Cheddar cheese, five heaped
dessertspoonfuls of -four, salt to
flavor and mix to a stiff paste with
one and a half beaten eggs. Then
make into little balls (this quantity
makes 12); cover them with -four and
put them quickly into large pan of
boiling water. Boil covered for six
minutes, take them out carefully,
place them on hot dish, sprinkle
with grated cheese and pour some
Drowned melted fresh butter Zone
and one-half ounces) over them. If
liked add to the butter a quarter
saltspoonful of chopped shallot.
The citizen., 1911-12-08

sponsible fer its Cleanliness, but that
fact seemed to give him satisfaction. i"
The duchess was leaning on the ia.
Bile at Lady Galoreys side
Dams father took Gordon all over
the west that time he went to the
states for big hunt In the Rockies.
He got to know Mr.. Blair awfully we'll
and liked him. The old gentleman
bought little property about that
time that turned out to be a gold
mine"
With persistency the duchess said.
How d'you know 1t is clean money, :
Edith? Not that 1t makes a rap of diff.
ference" she laughed prettily. but
how do you know that he is rich to
this horrible extent?"
Lady Galorey put down her address
book impatiently; Does he look like
an impostor?"
The other returned: Even the
archangel fell. my dear Edith"
We'll" returned her friend, this
one iS too young to have fallen far"
and she shut up her list in despera-
tion.
The duchess sat down on the edge
of the lounge and raised her express.
give eyes to Lady Galorey, who once
The citizen., 1911-12-08
Baby Linen.

Fill the boiler half full of cod wa
ter, put In tablespoonful of borax.
Put the little garments into the wa
ter and let the water gradually CONS
to boil.
After allowing it to boil 15 or 20
minutes. drain off the water, then, one
at a time, put each piece through a
warm soapsuds, sousing well and rub
bing gently.
If there are spots on the garments
or if the necks and wrists are badly
soiled, rub with an extra supply Of
SOAP and give these pieces special at
tention
Never use washboard for fine cam
brics or muslins.
After taking the garments from the
suds, rinse in two waters, lukewarm,
and then in blueing water.
After wringing carefully from the
blueing, hang in the sun, where the
wind will not blow hard upon them.
The citizen., 1911-12-08
Rolled oat Cakes.

One cup of rolled oats, ia cups OF
white flour, one-half cup Of light
brown sugar, one-half cup Of butter.
one-third cup Of sour milk. one-half
teaspoon soda. one handful Of raisins
and dates chopped fine. Break the
oat flakes up fine with the hands, add
the -four sifted with the soda, rub or
cut the butter In as for pie crust. At
the beginning Of operations put the
sour milk and sugar together and
when other work is done add these.
Roll thin, sand with granulated sugar.
then cut out This will make three
or four dozen cookies III inches
across. 1t makes much easier dough
to handle than one with egg. so can
be rolled thin with ease.
The citizen., 1911-12-08

You speak rs though he were in
q den Of thieves. didn't know Cor
don's honor was so fine, As for me,
don't gamble, you know
Lady Gstoroy had decided that Lilys
'nsistent remaining gave her a chance
to fiil her fountain pen She was,
therefore, carefully squirting In the
ink. and she flushed at her friends
last words
Lady Galorey herself was the best
bridge player In London. and cards
were her passion. She did not remind
the lady In the window that there
were ether games besides bridge, but
kept both her tongue and her temper.
After a little silence In which the
women followed each her own
thoughts, the duchess murmured:
"I'll toddle upstairs. Edte-let you
write. Where did you say we were
going to meet the guns for food?"
AT the gate by the White Pastures.
Therell be cert and motor going.
whichever you like. around two"
Right" her grace nodded: "Ill be
on time, dearest"
And Lady Galorey with relieved
sigh heard the door close behind the
duchess. Wlping her fountain pen
delicately with bit Of chamois. she
murmured: Well. Dan Blair is out
of Eden. poor dear. If he met her by
the gate
A fortune of round ten million
pounds was small part of what this
young man had come into by direct In.
heritance from the Copper King OF
Blairtown. Montana For once the
money figure had not been exagger,
ated. but Lady Galorey did not know
about the rest of Dams Inheritance
The young man whistling in his
rooms in the bachelor quarters of Os-
dene Park House. dressed for dinner
without the aid of a valet When
Lord Galorey had asked him where
his man servant was" Dan had
grinned. Gosh, wouldn't have one
of those Johnnies hanging around me
never did have! can put on my
stockings all right! There was a chap
on the boat came over in who let his
The citizen., 1911-12-08
cIaret-colored Revers.

Another charming costume in the
show rooms is Of gray diagonal tweed,
with faint red line running through
it and collar and cuffs of the genuine
old world claret velvet, while there
are tall pyramid buttons in carved red
and black pebble in different sizes. A
beige costume, worked in thick wool
embroidery, is fashioned with Louis
XVI. coat and his lapis lazuli collar
and revers and flottant panel edged
with wool fringe, while rich ottoman.
costume, with dainty chiffon corsage
to match is carried. out in a lovely
cold shade of blush purple, and is
heavily trimmed with silver fox.
The citizen., 1911-12-08

more looked at her sarcastically. and
went on:
Gordon liked the old gentleman; he
was extraordinarily generous-quite
type. They called the town after him
-Blairtown; that is where the son
halls from He was a little lad when
Gordon was out and Mr.. Blair prom
ised that Dan should come over here
and see. us one day. and this" she
tapped the table with her pen. "seems
to be the day. for he came down upon
us In this breezey way without even
sending wire, Just turned up last
night. Gordon's mad about him. His
father has been dead year, anc he is
just twenty-five"
Good heavens!" murmured the
duchess. Lady Galorey opened her
address book again.
"Gordon's got him terribly on his
mind, my dear; he has forbidden any
gambling or any bridge as long as the
boy is with us.
Her companion rose and thrust her
hands into the pocket OF her tweed
coat. She laughed softly. then went
over to the long window where with
out. across The pane. the early winter
mists were flying. chased by furtive
sun.
Gordon said that the boys father
treated him like king. and that while
the boy is here he is going to look
out for him"
over her shoulder the other threw
out coldly:
The citizen., 1911-12-08
Net BIouses,

After lapse of season or two net
blouses have been revived once more,
this time it is Paris who calls them
back into favor once more and some Of
the recently arrived French blouses
have been of sheer nets.
In keeping with the present vogue.
these new blouses frequently show
wide, frilly, fluffy side ruffles, which
may be of the same net as the blouse
proper, or of colored net or chiffon.
Usually they are rather simply in
style, however, with daring touch OF
color, band of black satin, vivid
tie or some little touch to distinguish
them. And though many Of them are
made from sheer nets, chiefly Brussels,
others are of fancy nets or beautiful
laces.
The citizen., 1911-12-08
Frying Veal.

When frying veal, either steak or
chops, first dip the meat in little
sweet milk. Then place in q frying
pan containing hot butter or a MIX
ture of hot butter and lard. Fry over
a good fire and see the results. The
milk causes the meat to brown beau
tifully and imparts to 1t a delicious
flavor and unusual tenderness. Veal
fried in this way browns quickly and
the juice of the meat is retained.
which is not the case when frying is
continued for long time.
The citizen., 1911-12-08
oranoe Cheese Cakes.

Peel the yellow rind from two or
anges and boil in saucepan of water
until tender Drain, and when cold
pound to a paste with one-quarter of
pound each of powdered sugar and
butter. When smooth add gradually
the beaten yolks Of eight eggs and
one tablespoonful each of brandy and
sherry. Line some patty pans with
puff paste, fill with the mixture and
bake in a quick oven.
The citizen., 1911-12-08

confides to you the story Of her past
flirtations and the secret hope her
heart is set upon the second day of
your acquaintance VIII soon bore you,
If she does not actually disgust you.
There is no subject in the world
that cannot be discussed with pro.
prlety with the right persons and un.
der the right conditions. But few
girls seem to possess the eye of dis
elimination for these two facts. On
the contrary, they frequently seem
rather to pride themselves on discus
sing the wrong subject with ths
wrong person.
The citizen., 1911-12-08
German Apple Cake.

Make your coffee cake dough q
tritie richer. use more shortening
and add one egg, also flavor batter
with teaspoon Of lemon extract. Roll
ali inch thick and set to raise in q
square pan. When light place very
thin slices OF apple. quite close to-
gether. sprinkle sugar and cinnamon
and a very little ground cloves over
all, lastly a few drops Of cold tea
Bake to o golden brown.
The citizen., 1911-12-08
Entire Wheat Cruel.

One and one-half tablespoons OF en-
tire wheat -four, one cup of boiling wa.
ter. one-half cup of milk, one-half tea.
spoon of salt. Mix the flour to a
smooth paste with little cold water
and add 1t to the boiling water, stir
ring until thickened; then boil for
ten minutes. Add the milk and re-
heat, then remove from the fire; add
the salt and strain.
The citizen., 1911-12-08


In an account of the death, at the
age OF one hundred and four. of Lucy
mickey at Gloucester there appeared
me interesting item that she was
suried in shroud which she had
made for herself inany years ago
this may look strange to most peo-
PIE, said resident of the East side,
put not to the old-fashioned Jews
: am sure that II you go through any
'. the tenement houses in this part
y the city you will find In the ma.
Urlty of homes the shrouds of all men
ano women who are married. 1t Is
~ old custom to have the grave gar
Isnts ready. and with some OF the
people 1t Is considered q shame not
The citizen., 1911-12-08
corned Beef Balls.

Two teacups fine chopped corned
beef. one onion minced very fine.
three teacups mashed potato. salt and
pepper to season, one egg; beat all
together well, form into balls. roll
well In -four and fry In deep fat. as
you would fry doughnuts; garnish
with parsley or celery leaves and
serve hot.
The citizen., 1911-12-08
Cod Salad.

Boil fresh cod until done, but not
broken. Sprinkle with salt and set
aside to get very cold. then cut into
neat pieces about an inch square.
Line bowl with lettuce, lay the bits
OF fish among the leaves and put on
each piece of fish slice Of crisp Gu
cumber. Pour mayonnaise' dressing
over all
The citizen., 1911-12-08

To empty or clean out any large
bottle or jug, take the neck in the
right hand and hold the base firmly
with the left. Revolve swiftly four or
five times in an upright position, then
quickly turn the mouth down and hold
1t still. You will be surprised at the
velocity with which all the liquid
comes out.
The citizen., 1911-12-08
Vanilla Bean In England.

Society women are interested in
the horticultural activities of Mrs. Jo-
seph Chamberlain. who is cultivating
in her garden several vanilla bean
vines. The vine is delicate and fra
grant and has commercial value. II
is terrestrial parasite and grows on
almost any kind of tree. lighting up
the rudest and most attractive bark
with its dainty festoons of leaves and
tendrils. The beans form early. and
even the least experienced amateur
The citizen., 1911-12-08
Washed Corduroy.

Corduroy may not be the easiest
thing in the waorld to wash because
1t is so heavy, but it certainly emerges
from its bath fresh and new-looking
to degree most unexpected by those
tofwhom the process is new and un
tried one.
The citizen., 1911-12-08
siIenns Is Golden.

1t is to be regretted that among the
dozen and one unnecessary things
which the modern girl is taught, some
deep-thinking person has not added
to the list that most necessary thing
for a girl to learn, the art of silence.
Silence is a tremendous power in
this day Of talkative women. Besides
Il, Is infinitely nicer to have some
The citizen., 1911-12-08

Hoods will be worn on evening coats
and wraps, on short cloth packets of
tailored suits and on long separate
coats. They can be applied with little
difficulty by the home dressmaker.
The citizen., 1911-12-08
Peach compote.

Three pounds of peaches free from
skin and stones, three pounds of
sugar, two chopped oranges and one
pound of raisins. Put all on the stove
and cook until Of the thickness de-
sired Whan ready To n,nt A, A. L. .
The citizen., 1911-12-08

On the left is smart evening wrap
of black velvet and white satin. The
right-hand figure depicts a dress to
wear with the cloak, of ivory and rose
pink crepe de chine and tulle, EN-.
broidered in silver.
The citizen., 1911-12-08

A slow oven is one which will slight
ly yellow piece Of paper after three
minutes. But gas oven often grows
faef hnfora ono l<,,<x,. a. -
The citizen., 1911-12-08
Have Grave Garments Ready

fine texture and invariably hand
sewed.'"
The citizen., 1911-12-08
PosslbIY,

How cid Noah get light during the
nood ~
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-02-23

lily, but 1 tell them of my good friend,
your Vegetable Compound, and that
there will be no backache and bearing
down pains for them if they will take
it as have. 1 am scarcely ever with
out it in the house.
81 will say also that think there is
no better medicine to be found for
young girls to build them up and make
them strong and well. My eldest
daughter has taken Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound for pain
full periods and irregularity, and it has
always helped her.
81 am always ready and willing to
speak a good word for the Lydia E.
Pinkham's Remedies. | tell every one
l meet that 1 owe my health and hap
piness to these wonderful medicines"
Mrs. j. G. JOHNSON, Scottville, Mich,
RID. 8.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
| herbs, contains no narcotics or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number of actual cures
of female diseases.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-02-23
Selling on Credit.

Selling on credit we assume is done
IN systematic manner, the account
with each one limited as to amount and
as to time and a close scrutiny kept on
the same. Where parties fail to make
settlement as agreed, we doubt not that
system of letters is used to notify
them of their delinquency and urging
an early liquidation of the account in
total, or at least in part, says the Ill
inois Retail Merchants Journal.
1t occurs to us that when you look
over your list you will occasionally, and
maybe frequently, find accounts that
have been paid promptly and closed.
When this is the case, we feel that a
nice letter should be sent to the party
apprising him of the fact that you no
tice that his account has been paid. We
never forget those who do not pay us,
why should we forget those who do.
Why not say to him, "You don't owe
us a cent. We wish you did, Tell
him that you fail to see his continued
patronage, and will be pleased to have
his account, and will give him liberal
accommodation; that once a customer
you make it your pride always a Gus
toner; that you feel encouraged tc
have his confidence and that you would
appreciate his recommendation among
his friends and acquaintance of your
trading place; assuring him that you
will make it to his interest to continue
his patronage, and that you will &C
cord him the most courteous treatment
Call his attention to some special goods
you have to offer which he should tall
mention of your place of business al
you find interesting, especially if yol
laid in additional stock, department.
and varieties, and thank him for hi
past favors.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-02-23

Two hunters, returning from the Cat
skills, decided to try some New York
City humor upon the agent of little
railroad station in the foothills.
"When does the 3:49 train get in2"
asked one.
The old man regarded him seriously,
and at length. "Wall," said he "she
generally gets in just leetle behind the
engine"
Later they approached him respect
fully. "About time that train is due,
ism It it, Uncle7"
"Yes,' said the agent, "she IS about
due. There comes the conductor IS
dog'
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-02-23
Don't Cut the Price.

A department store of this city which
is notorious for cutting prices on stan
dard goods of reputation, devoted con-
siderable of their space in recent Sun
days papers advertising optical goods.
In this space they advertise "Shur-on -
eyeglasses, but say eve do not cut the
price ON Shur-on eyeglasses, as the man
ufacturers will not guarantee as genuine
any glasses sold for less than their ad-
vertised price"
One would naturally ask if this de-
partment store was under the impress
sion that the public would refuse to ac-
cept their statement the the glasses sold
were as represented, and that it would
require the guaranty of the manufac-
turer to bolster up their claims. Is this
not, however, an indirect way of say
ing that these particular goods are sold
under a contract price and that they
dare not cut the price established by the
manufacturer A Gillette razor costs
the purchaser SIS, no matter where or of
whom he buys it. They are sold on a
contract price which no dealer dare cut
If this plan will work in eyeglasses
and razors, why will it not work in arti-
cles of consumption.-Bulletin of The
Cincinnati Retail Grocers' Association
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-02-23
A WARNING TO MANY
Some Interesting Facts Regarding
Health Statistics.

Few people realize to what extent
their health depends upon the condition
of the kidneys.
The physician in nearly all cases of
serious illness, makes a chemical analy-
sis of the patients urine. He knows
that unless the kidneys are doing their
work properly, the other organs cannot
be brought back to health and strength.
When the kidneys are neglected or
abused in any way, serious results are
sure to follow. According to health
statistics, Bright's disease which is
really an advanced form of kidney
trouble, caused nearly ten thousand
deaths in 1909, in the state of New
York alone. Therefore, it behooves us
to pay more attention to the health OF
these most important organs.
An ideal herbal compound that has
had remarkable success as kidney
remedy is DR.. Kilmer' IS Swamp Root, the
great Kidney, Liver and Bladder Rem
edy.
The mild and healing influence Of this
preparation is soon realized. 1t stands
the highest for its remarkable record OF
| cures.
If you feel that your kidneys require
| attention, and wish sample bottle
write to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton
N. Y. Mention this paper and they
will gladly forward it to you absolutely
free, by mail.
Swamp Root is sold by every druggis
| In bottles Of two siZes-50c and $l.00.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-02-23

Owing to. fog, steamer stopped in
the mouth of river. An old lady in
quired the cause of the delay.
"Can't see up the river" replied
the officer.
"But, captain, I can see the
stars overhead,'' she argued.
eyes, said the captain, gruffy,
"but until the boilers bust we ain It
a-goin that way"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-02-23

"Thomas, what is the matter with
your brother Johnny" asked their
mother.
Giles crying" replied Thomas, "be-
cause I'm eating my cake and won It
give him any,"
els his own cake fnished9'
eyes IN; and he cried while 1 was
eating that, too"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-02-23

"See here, Mr.. Higgins" said the
irate landlady to one of the boarders,
''you have been flirting with my daugh
ter, and last night 1 saw you kiss her.
Now, 1 want to know just what your
intentions are9'
"My intentions, Mrs. Hasher," an
swered the young man, care never to
do it again. Chicago News.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-02-23
Chance of a Lifetime

Buy 10 shares of stock Of the Coyne He'll
copter Airship Company selling at its par
value of $1.00. On February 18th it will adj
So 90 per share. Address Cross Henderson,
General Agents, No. Stevens street, Spo-
kane. Wash
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-02-23
Admiral osterhaus Goes to Atlantic.

San Francisco.-It is reported at Mare
Island navy yard that Commander Hugo
Osterhaus, who has had charge of the
the Atlantic seaboard in June, to take
command of the Atlantic battleship
fleet
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-02-23
TRY MURINE EYE REMEDY

for Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
and Granulated Eyelids. Murine Doesn It
Smart-Soothes Eye Pain. Druggists
Sell Murine Eye Remedy, Liquid, Csc,
soc, $1.OO Murine Eye Salve in Asep-
tic Tubes, 25c, $1.oO. Eye Books and
Eye Advice Free by Mail.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-02-23

county in the state to exhaust its quota
of jute sacks at the Washington state
penitentiary. At noon the last of the
$4,000 bags apportioned to this county
were bought.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-02-23

"Uncle Mose," said a drummer, ad-
dressing an old colored man seated on
a drygoods box in front of the village
store, "they tell me that you remem-
Der seeing George Washington-am /
mistakenf'
"No, sah," said Uncle Nose. 81
useter member SEEM him, but L done
TO got sence 1 jined de chu CHI