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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
To the New King

Little Mir New Year. say, what will you do Year? Will you shun the work undone your daddy left last night? Traitor year or true year-which the choice of you, Year? Born in snow, Year when you go, Year, will your soul be white? Stop the hill you're facing, clouds above are racing, Round about the black of doubt, the red of human strife. Other years were cursed. Year. Will you be the first year To be shrined by all mankind as worth your span of life? Not wholly bad year was your vanish ed dad. Year Graft and greed were his. indeed-sor- row, shining. shame; But remember. boy, Year, there was also joy, Year; There's the cue that's meant for you come. beat the better game. Tiny nineteen-ten year. baby king of men. Year. For throne the world your own until your son appears. Let your masterhood. Year. bring us such good year That well write on your last night, He was Year of Yearsr
 JOHN O'KEEFE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

asked her to teach me exactly how to make pies-all kinds of pies. I followed her instructions, too-practiced faithfully under her directions-until she said I was perfect in the piemaking art. thus not only endeared myself to her, but al- ways have been able to keep a steady balance of power in my domestic rela- tons. If MT. Franklin comes home in a state of mind I do not greet him with a smile. In fact, I hasten to the kitchen and give orders, just loud enough for him to hear: Serve the cream pie for dinner this evening, Jane Soon I hear him whistling softly in his room while he is dressing, and I know that all is well. I have studied the pie situation so care fully that know just what mood will be best ameliorated by rhubarb pie, what by lemon meringue, etc. You're perfectly welcome, girls Don't tell everybody, but be sure to practice my rule yourselves if you wish the coming man to eat out of your hand"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
The Pie Cure

Few husbands were better managed than MT. Franklin. All his friends knew that, and he was not wholly uncon- ecious himself of sundry and delicate mental manipulations that were perform ed from time to time by the charming Mrs Franklin. but as the results were eminently gratifying to him. he saw no reason to protest against them.
 Give us your recipe" implored a par ty of college girls whom Mrs. Franklin vas chaperoning, "for keeping con- tented husband
 Mrs Franklin smiled, hesitated and fi- nally replied: Well, yes, I suppose I owe it to the world. l should prefer 10 keep my method a secret. It is not wise even to admit that one has method. but since you have discovered that fact l will reveal all. MT. Franklin Is of New England percentage on one side and western on the other. Before l was mar ried to him l--you remember I was widow, so I had already learned some dscretion--I went to his mother and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
The Housekeeper's Guide

One pint of butter equals pound. One quart of sifted flour equals a pound One large pint of sugar equals a pound. Nine large eggs equal pound. A pint of graham, seven and three fourths ounces.
 A pint of cornmeal ten and one-fourth ounces.
 A pint of rice. fifteen ounces.
 A pint of samp or coarse homlny, thir- teen ounces.
 pint of tapioca, twelve ounces A pint of bread crumbs, eight and three quarter ounces.
 A pint of raisns nine ounces Lightly measureD
 A pint of entrants, ten ounces.
 pint of brown sugar. 13 ounces. pint of maple sugar broken into crunlbly pieces equals one pound and four ounces.
 An ounce of butter, two level teaspoon fuls.
 An ounce of flour. four level table spoonfuls spoonfuls leVeD.
 An ounce of granulated sugar, two level tablespoonfuls.
 An ounce of ground coffee, five level tablespoonfuls
 An ounce of grated chocolate, three level tabespoonfuls
 An ounce of pepper four level table spoonfuls
 An ounce of salt, two level tablespoon fuls.
 An ounce of cinnamon, four and half level tablespoonfuls.
 An ounce of cloves, four level table spoonfuls.
 An ounce of mace, four level table spoonfuls.
 An ounce of curry. four level table spoonfuls.
 An ounce of mustard. four level table spoonfuls.
 An ounce of olive oil. two tablespoon fus.
 An ounce of chopped suet, fourth of A cup fuI.-Woman's World.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
An Odd Workbasket Made
 of Old Hat

A dainty sewing basket and pincush- ion can be made from an old strew sailor hat
 First paint the outside of the hat with gilt paint and let it dry thoroughly. Now make a circular pad stuffed with bran that will exactly fit the brim of the hat Ii Is best to make this over a foundation of cardboard, covered first with muslin, then with silk.
 Next line the crown of the hat with some pretty silk leaving enough at the edge to make a frll that can be shirred all the way around. Then sew the pad tightly to the brlm at each edge cover- ing all stitches with 8 cord matching the color of the silk or corresponding with it.
 After this is done lay on q second coat of the gilt paint Dry, and the basket Is ready for use. The pad forms the pin cushion and the crown the basket proper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
Gossip in the Shops

F
 One must ''match' things this year or be frankly out of the running, and shoes are by no means an exception Not only are slippers made to match evening and house gowns, but the up pers of walking boots ought to be made of the same material as your street suit. They are very neat looking, these cloth topped shoes, and especially in combi- nation with patent leather. The cloth, of course, must have body and dura- bility, otherwise the shoes will not keep their shape for any length of time.
 It is not only in fairly tales that dainty feet are shod in gold and silver slippers The new ones seen in the shops are not gilded or silvered. but are made of cloth of gold and cloth of silver. They are worn either with rhinestone or cut-steel buckles, or with big round mushroom shaped metal buttons.
 'Buckled shoon," by the way. are very smart, and the more glittering the buckle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

which. if insistently adopted, will create the gentle suspicion of perfume without any crude display of scent. and undoubt- edly the charge of vulgarity is justly leveled to the woman who is so loaded with perfume that her presence is over poweringly proclaimed wherever she goes.
 A soupcon of perfume is not only per fectly permissible. but 1t is also agreeable and hygienie. Many perfumes act as a preventive against infection. The origin of toilet weter, which is d gloriher solu- ton of eau-de Cologne, Is quaint, It Is said at the time when the plague was raging in Marselles some thieves invent ed an aromatic vinegar and by saturatlng themselves with it could rob the dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
ToDevelOptheB Bust

To Beauty Editor; I Am so ashamed of my thin bust that want to ask if there is any harm less way develop it, My hips and the rest of my body are right for the present styles and l do not want them any larger but nn bust is so flat that would anything that hope of even three four inches development MARY $.
 The only thing I know of that will develop the bust without increasing the size of the hips with putting flesh where not needed. Is a Drescrip ton put up by The nr. Kelly Co., especially for tmali and undevelcped breasts II is the discovery Of a woman physician whose practice was largely among her sex and in most increases the bust measure four 10 six inches in a menth. Send I0c 10 the Dr. Kelly Co, Dept. 2oG AB Buffalo N r.. and they will send you a trial package of fhe treatment without charge. This is said to be of great value in Of arrested development of the bust and will give full. beautiful form without anyone knowing that thc treatment used.
 Many mothers have told after fl,e babv had been weaned. the breasts became flabby and srunken. but the of Dr. kelly's prescriptiop made them fuli and firm Do not pads svr t,,yt forms. they look natural and have A bad effect upon the general fealth Neither would I recommend ordinary flesh builders touics ss fhey .acreass the hips and limbs aud with the present ssles the form should be slender e,tIywhere except . generously develcptd bust
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

  Their Aphorsm-A Ann or

born to the purple; then we follow her subsequent career, that of a Queen dis pensng her larSesse of helpfulness-Cha lty, Sweetness and Friendship-giving to each and all. according 10 that ones needs, in such a way that no other term save "a great lady,. would describe or comprehend her sphere of usefulness
 'The French have a dozen Aphorisms, ' Nancy suggested, whereby d Lady is supposed to be recognized. Most of them lay stress upon her clothes but this is not altogether true. for very few women are born with the Parisiennes talent for clothes. and the fact that d woman may not wear the finest clothes or shoes in no way stamps her with indifference to them Lack of means often is only one of tho financial drawbacks, that stand between the well dressed woman and her sister whose shabby froclxs have seen the world from many sides turned and made over There are qualities beyond and above clothes that we must consider in sum ming up the qualifications of such an one"
 Again." said Nancy, "it is her mind that lady is judged by and unjustly in many instances, for many an intellect un- feminine in it's range has belonged to d woman who made no claim or pretense to being a I.ady'
 How then may we answer the quota tion" l asked, What is a Lady?"
 70 Lady is a woman with the right kind of heart" Nancy suggested. There, in my opinion, you have It. Man may be the noblest work of God, but Woman is the most human thing that the men ever turned out. and a woman, not matter whether she happens to be born Mary Ann Smith and keeps a country wayside inn. or a Dolly Madison. queening it over the White House-she's a Lady-still a joy and worshipful creature forever-if she has the right kind of HEART
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
Household Hints

Serve unpeeled apples. cored out in rounds. and fried with bacon, for break fast on a cool morning. They will have an unusual relish.
 When next cooking lima beans, only psrboil them; then brown them in butter or bacon fat.
 Chopped cucumber. a little green pep per, cream cheese and nuts. thoroughly mixed with mayonnaise. and made into tiny balls, form a delicious salad served with romaine oh lettuce. This mixture makes a tasty sandwich filling, too.
 In selecting frying pans, those with the double lip have advantages. There is an advantage, also. in wooden handles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
Housekeeping a Fine Art

"Oh, anybody can keep housew You have heard the expression a score of times, and you may be sure it is a woman speaking who has never attempted 10 do anything more than boil water without burning 1t.
 As is often the case, they are only showing how little they know by talk ing. Diplomat and scientist, accountant and manager, artist and laborer, strate- gst and sometimes even tragedian. all these and more rolled into one is what a good housewife is made of. Executed efficiently, good housewifery is not a. hit-or-miss proposition. where the dinner may turn out appetizing or hte steak tough and tho potatoes burned, as the case may be. It requires care and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
The Art of Perfuming

The art Of pertaining is one of an- tiotitv. which comes, like many other adiunets of beauty, from the East. From time immemorial the ancients were ac- customed to anoint themselves with sweet oils
 Camphor. myrrh and musk were used in the very earliest ages and altar of roses was the favorite perfume Of the East. The sensuous delight which thrills the oJfactory nerve is not gained by a few drops of choice scent upon the pocket handkerchief or gown. The elegant chooses her faYorite scent and insinuates it into every article of her belongings
 sachet bags and scented cushions. box Things of cotton wool saturated with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
An Appeal to Wives

You know the terrible affliction that comes to many homes from the result of a drinking husband or son. You know e the money wasted on drink" that is needed in the home to purchase food and clothing. Orrine has saved thousands of drinking men. It is a home treatment and can be given secretly Your money will be refunded if after a trial it has failed to benefit. Costs but $l.00 box. Come in and get free booklet and let Us tell you of the good ORRINE is doing. Eugene Jacobs drug store. 1904 Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
A Portable Clock

Among the clock novelties is a portable clock that fits into the curved top of s light framework of plain or inlaid ma hoeany. The stand is about five feet high and can easily be moved from room to room
 The round clock, framed in mahogany. has on one side an eight-day clock and on the other an aneroid barometer.
 Another combination clock is four sided one of silver It is set in a cube frame. with round opening on four sides. one for the clock and the rest for ther- mometer, calendar, and barometer. This useful novelty is unfortunately beyond the average prse. but will doubtless soon appear in cheaper forms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

thought and far-sghted planning as much as any business.
 There is an art, for instance. in get ting the most out of the butcher boy A pleasant good morning some rainy day when he Is feeling blue may mean per haps a hurry-np delivery some time when company is expected for lunch and the cook has forgotten to order butter. Or cheery word to the iceman may mean 8 cleaning of muddy shoes before they track up a freshly scrubbed floor.
 And all this Is for the woman who does her own work as well as for the one who has half a dozen servants at her heck and call. Diplomat she must be In either case,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
The Age-Herald's Cuisine

One cup Of grated cerrots, one cup of grated potatoes, one cup of raisins, ono cup of entrants, one cup of suet, one cup of bread crumbs, one cup of brown sugar. one cup of four two eggs, one teaspoonful of soda. Boil in a foured cloth four hours with two teaspoonfuIs of salt water. Serve with plain or brandy sauce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
De gal whut sez dat de pusson she marries must be upright an sound is lookin' fer CT Piano, an not CT MAN. Yassum!

the better. The rhinestone ones come in designs that are truly lovely-butter- flies. bow knots. odd circle and square effects-and in every size
 A dear little pair of black satin slippers has black ribbon pompons on toes, in the center of which is a single sparkling rhinestone. Rosebud pompons, too, are sweet and pretty and are admirably suit ed for the shoes of a bride and her at tendants. A pair of pink ones has fluffy pompons of chiffon, in the center of which nestles a tiny pink rosebud. They may be had with two or three rosebuds, If you like, but the single ones are most effective in my opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

sachet powder, skirt hangers wound with same, every drawer lined likewise, and sachet pads placed between all articles Of clothing-these are a few of the ways
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
A Sunday Thought

''Thy friend has friend, and thy friend's friend has friend; be discreet" -Anonymous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21
My Lady Modist


 Despite the fact that it is the season of roses, the vogue of wearing one or two artificial flowers as a touch to ones evening costume does not down. So extremely natural are these flowers that one must often touch them to know they are the work of man rather than na- ture.
 Something new in pumps are those of brown ottoman silk with a square bow of the same material.
 An extremely smart girdle worn with black satin gown is of heavy gold cord wrought into a simple chain stich. The girdle is knotted in three separate places, close to either end and finished with heavy metal tassels.
 Gold beads are returning to favor. The bright finish is preferable to the dull.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-21

Gold beads are returning to favor. Tn bright finish is preferable to the dull.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-26
DELEGATION OF FIVE
CHEYENNE SIOUX OFF
ON WASHINGTON TRIP.
Claim Money Due and Will See
Great White Father
About II.

Aberdeen, s. D.. Dec. 20.--The Chey-
enne Sioux Indians assembled at
Thunder Butte station last week for
a two days conference. Representa-
tives were present from the four dis
tricts of Cherry Creek. Thunder Butte,
White Horse and Cheyenne agency,
and many matters of interest to the
Indians We're discussed. chief OF the
number being the fact that the Red
skins have not yet received any money
on the purchase price OF their lands
In the Cheyenne River reservation,
which We're opened to homestead set
tlement, although their understanding
OF their agreement with Uncle Sam
was that they were to receive GER
tain proportion OF the funds derived
from the payments of homesteaders,
TO pe distributed among the members
OF the tribe In regular payments. The
Indians contend that they are entitled
TO this money and that it should be
paid at regular intervals, in order to
enable them. to go ahead and improve
the lands they have retained, and to
stock the lands with live stock, as well
as provide their families with the
necessities of life. At the conference,
committee consisting of Ed Swan,
o. Cherry Creek; Charles Jewett, of
White Horse; Straighthead, Of Thun-
der Butte; Bazille Claymore and O.
Black Eagle, of the agency. were
named committee to visit Washing
ton early In January and present the
clalms OF the Indians to the proper
authorities.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-26
FARMERS INSURANCE
AT "A MINiMIIM c0aT

Mitchell. 8. D.. Dec. The success
of mutual insurance among farmers Is
Well demonstrated by the annual re-
port and meeting OF the Hanson Coun-
~ Farmers Mutual Insurance COM
Pany, which has been organized for
years. The company has over
81 O00. 900 insurance in force, and the
business was Increased last year by
500, 600 It is estimated that since the
company has been caring for the farm
ers N this way that they have saved
$500 In premiums. The total losses
Tor last year were but $500. IL a
expected that next year the company
will adopt the standard policy form
and insure registered horses and cat
to the farmers. s.. O.. Phelps il the
president; i. W ". Plagnan. secre-
ltary, and Z. r, Chapman. treasurer.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-26
ANNUAL CORN SHOW AIDED
BY ABUNDANCE OF CROPS

Mitchell, s. D., Dec. 2O.-Arrange-
ments are being made in this city for
the annual show Of the South Dakota
Corn and Grain Growers association
January 10 to IS, the show being held
somewhat earlier than last year. In
connection of boys corn contest will
ready for distribution in a few DAYS.
and 1T discloses unusually good pre-
rniums, both in the special and regular
class, including several silver loving
cups. Secretary Hume states that
prominent speakers have been engaged
TO give addresses during the meeting,
VINO will talk on the subjects Of the
farm both from a scientific and prac-
tical point of view. From the three
sections of the state exhibits will be
displayed to compete for the big prizes.
The secretary is looking for a greater
number of entries than ever before.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-26
ssioLx FALLS PREseYTERY
I'm SESSION ATspARKER

Parker. S. D., Dec. 20.-The Sioux
Falls Presbytery met at Parker, Thurs
day. There was a large representa-
ton of the churches present. The bus
sionary committees. Rev. FELTON, Jones.
OF Platte, was made chairman. vice
Rev. A. C.. McCauley, who resigned.
Rev. William Wallace presented his
resignation as pastor of the Parker
church to accept the superintendent
of the Southern Home Missionary dis.
trict of South Dakota. Plans for the
enlargement of Presbyterian interests
OF the southern section of South Da-
kota were discussed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-26
RICHARDS PRIMARY LAW
BEFORE auPREME COURT

Pierre, s. d, Dec 21. The Richards
primary law embroglio was threshed
out before the supreme court yesterday
In arguments by Attorney General
johnson on the one side, and Thomas
n. Null. Of Huron, and Mr.. Stevens,
of Pierre, on the other. The attorney
general stated that he thought the
whole question was political tangle,
having its motive in thirst for no.
toriety. He argued that the old party
central committees had no rights under
the old law, in view of the fact that
the Richards measure became effective
on Its passage. and that being non ex-
istent any acts undertaken by them un-
der the new measure would be futile
There is, moreover. no money" he de-
clared, Thy which the state can pay IL
for meetings and expenses" The at
torneys for the measure argued that
the law Is broader than its terms and
covers In and legalizes for a new SER
vice the party machinery In existence
at the time OF Its passage.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-26
.scANT ACCOMMODATIONS
OF HOTELS AT PIERRE

Pierre, s. D.. Dec. 2O.-Pierre hotels,
though they offer large accommodation
for the incoming legislature, report that
almost every room is engaged for the
two months of the legislative session.
The ST. Charles. which is new and
very large hotel. will be filled to over
flowing. as also the Locke and the
R1yerview. besides the minor hotels.
Private families house good many
session members, who prefer the quiet
to the hustle of the hotels. There are
number of private rooming clubs, but
they all, report many applications for
rooms and board. 1t appears that an
unusually large number Of women will
accompany their husbands and fathers
to the capital city during the 1913 ses-
sion to see the wheels go round"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-26
FINGERS CRUSHED HE
FALLS FROM HANn. eAp

Rapid City, S.. d.. Dec. 2O.-H 4.
Rodger, q tifnekeeper employed with
the steel gang laying track for the
Northwestern near Tilford. crushed two:
Of his fingers between rails. and while
riding into town on handcar to have
the injury dressed fell of it. The
wheels passed over his body breaking
several lbs and one arm, also causing
internal injuries which physicians saw
may prove fatal. ~
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-26
SCHOOL FUND LOANS
TEND 10 REDUCTION
OF INTEREST RATES
Lcanable State Revenues
Amounting 70 Millions Keep
Sharks Ont.

n Pierre. 81 D., Dec. 21.The report OF
the state land office Just issued states
that during 1912 1866 acres OF state
land were leased for farming purposes,
Tor an aggregate OF $17,63O.68, all Of
II being located In good. farming COM
munities. there being minimum rate
OF " per acre fixed by the new law
as leasing charge, The rental re-
ceIved from the common school lands
was S329,37l.96 for 1912, an increase Of
362.798.74 over the receipts for 1911,
This is the more remarkable for the
reason OF the extremely dry season
OF 1911 made leasing conditions were
very unfavorable In the year following
and because 22,459.48 acres OF tho land
owned by the state for this purpose
In 1911 were sold and therefore could
not be leased In 1912. In all 500, O9676
acres Of common school lands have
been sold since statehood for 9,037,-
1850, at an average price of 322.s2 per
Acre, and the sales OF the endowment
lands aggregates 81, LOG, O75.33, making
g permanent fund OF 31O,148,S3l.28.
About a third OF this sum IL still out
standing on deferred payments, but the
remaining two-thirds Is all loaned out
at per cent.
The commissioner states that he be-
lieves that South Dakota,s school fund
OF over 410,0O0,000 has had decidedly
beneficial effect in keeping down the
rate OF interest exacted by private
loan concerns.