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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14

There is, however, n drawback to
eggs preserved in a solution of water
glass. The shell easily bursts in
boiling water. This may be avoided
by piercing the blunt end of the egg
with a pin.
Directions for Using Water Glass.
Use pure water that has been thor
oughly boiled and then cooled. To
each ten quarts of water add one
quart of the commercial, liquid wa,
ter glass. Pack the eggs in a jar and
pour the solution over them, being
sure that all are covered.
Keep the eggs in a cool, dark
place. A dry, cool cellar is good. If
the eggs are kept too warm, the outer
coating Of the shell may be dissolved
off and the eggs will not be properly
protected. Do not wash the eggs be.
fore packing, for by so doing you in
jure their keeping qualities.
For packing, use only perfectly
fresh eggs, for stale eggs will not be
saved, and they may prove harmful
to the others.
Cost of Preserving.
Water glass is a very cheap prod.
uct. 1t can usually be procured at
not to exceed 50 cents per gallon. One
gallon makes enough solution to pre-
serve so dozen eggs, SO that the cost
of material is only about 1 cent a
dozen.
Water glass is really a salt, some
what similar to our common salt. II
is sometimes bought in the powdered
form, but more commonly in a solu
ton resembling a thick strip, Il
wooden kegs or barrels are to be used
in which to pack the eggs, they
should first be thoroughly scalded
with boiling water, to sweeten ant
purify them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
He Wasn't an ANGEL.

During n Of the earlier discussions
Of the United States tariff in the
Canadian parliament, an opposition
member characterized the attitude OF
the government on the question as "a
sight that would make angels weep
and jackasses laugh" The Hon. Frank
Oliver, who was then minister OF the
interior, replied, with his usual DELHI.
crate caImness; Il have observed
that the honorable gentleman has
been one of those who laughed
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14

Cowpeas for hay or seed should be
cut with a mower, and If the weather
is favorable, they may be cured in
the swath. This method is not usual
ly satisfactory, however. as the
leaves break off in raking up, espe-
cially if one or two rains fall while
curing. When cured in this way a
hay tedder can be used with much
help in fastening the curing.
A better way of curing in average
seasons is to cut them, and when well
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14

some of the smaller seeded varieties.
Such a thresher may be modified, how
ever. so as to give fair satisfaction.
by taking out a part of the concave
teeth and by using a large pulley on
the cylinder, so as to reduce its speed,
while the rest of the machine is
geared up to run at about the usual
rate.
These are only makeshift methods,
however, and a pea huller should be
used if available. In this connection
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
Hard Job,

A rural subscriber in central Kan
sas took his telephone to the central
Office for repair.
when you get it fixed call up my
residence" he instructed the work
man.
'All right" replied the electrician,
and the countryman was gone before
the situation dawned upon either of
them.-Kansas City Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
EatIna FIsh \ Lent AIded Navy.

The connection between fish eating
during Lent and a strong navy may
appear remote, but to Elizabethan
statesmen It seemed vital. So much
30 that a law was passed command
ing every one to eat fish on every day
Of Lent. The reasons set forth for
this enactment made no mention. Of
religious observance. It stated the
ouoen needed ships for defense and
the fishing Industry furnished men at
ali times In readiness for her majesty'a
gqrylce
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
AUCTION OFF PETRIFIED MAN
Grewsome P~atagcnian Relic Sold
Under Hammer In Paris to
Highest Bidder.

Paris.-A petrified mar was sold by
auction in Paris recently. The man
lived some thousands Of years ago in
Patagonia, He was about six feet five
inches in height.
Though he is now q stone statue,
the body bears traces of two deep
wounds. 1t is supposed that the man
was killed, and that his body was
slowly changed to stone by the action
Of water charged with lime salts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14

1t should be said that the introduce
tion of cowpea hullers should be en-
couraEed in all parts of the state
where peas are grown. There are one
or two companies putting out small
pea hullers, which can be run with a
two and one-half to five-horse power
gas engine where farmers are inter
ested in hulling their own peas.
The average yield of peas is around
nine or ten bushels per acr They
may run as low as five bushels, or in
exceptional cases, as high as twenty
five bushels.
The planting of peas with corr for
hogging down is me Of the cheapest
methods of making pork, and is COM
ing into wider use every year. Sheep
are also pastured on cowpeas and
corn sown together in this way. The
sheep will clean up the peas and the
blades of corn to the ears without Sc
riously damaging the corn otherwise.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
WOMAN TOOK
FRIENDS ADVICE
And Found Health in Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Window, Kansas. 81 had adisplace-
ment which caused bladder trouble and

l was so miserable
/ didn't know what
to do. / suffe Tered
from bearing down
pains, my eyes hurt
me, / was nervous,
dizzy and irregular
and had female
weakness. / spent
money on doctors
but got worse all
the time.
"a friend fold me
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14

on course we have all heard many
strange tales and unbelievable stories
but did any one ever hear Of a woman
who kept boarders and had a husband
who paid the grocery bills2
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14

She7My husband has never spoken
a harsh word to me in his life.
He-Too considerable, Ell?
She-Oh, no; too cautious.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
When Love pawned.

He-Darling, when did you first find
out you loved me?
She-When l got annoyed because
my friend called you an idiot.-Die
Muskete.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
Exnlalned.

"Why are you in such a hurry for
the new %currency?"
"The little supply that | had of the
old is almost exhausted"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
rsat Ennn

Tn ston, N. LA test OF eggs
three 7ears old was made by the state
board of health here, II the board
.lrvIves $4,000 worth OF ancient eggs
I'LL be released from cold storage.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
Most Polite Thinu.

There is only one thing more po-
lite than inquiring after the health Of
a friend whom one meets, and that is.
to listen, while he tells you."-E. o. j.
in The Masses.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
Made AIl the nlHerenne.

rs that man who is running around
giving advice a lobbyist" Certainly
not. He is on Our Side of the argu-
m~ent.Y-Washington Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
outsooken InteIIiqence.

A letter addressed ITO my dear
God in Heaven" written in a child's
handwriting, was recently posted in a
Russian townlet. AS the address was
written in German. the Russian post
authorities forwarded it to the Ger
mar frontier postofhce at Tilsit. The
postmaster Of the latter place return
ed 1t to It's place Of origin with the
following superscriptioni ITO be re-
turned. The addressee is in Heaven,
with which Germany has no commu-
nication."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
Must learn Il Hard school.

No man a learn patience except
by going out into the hurly-burly
world, and taking life as II blows
Henry Ward Beecher,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14

1.-THE vulture would do nicely for 9
religious mans pet, wouldn't it,"
Great Scott! Why?"
Because it is a bird of prey"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
Great Convenience.

Parcel post is a great thing"
yep" asserted the grocer. You
can stick a stamp on a can Of corn
and send it right out to a farmer
Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
Mean ~IntlmatSon.

what is this hard, round object
which has just rolled to my feet?"
g" don't know whether it's a golf
bali or one of my wife's biscuits
Baltimore American.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14

Talking about police shoes"
What about them?"
Il wonder if they are all copper
toes?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
THE BEST HOT WEATHER TONIC,
GROVES TASTELESS Chill tonic
The Old Standard, General Tonic. Drives out Malaria
Enrches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System.
FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN.

1t is a combination of QUININE and IRON in a t@AeleS form that wonderfully
strengthens and forifes the system to Withstand the depressing effect 1.-THE hot summer
GROVES TASTELESs chill TONIC has no equal for Malaria, chns and Fever
Weakness general debility and loss of appetite Gives life and vBor to Nursing
Mothers and Pale. Scky Children Removes Bnhmness without puging Relieves
depression and low spirits. Annses the liver to action and purhes the blood
A true tonic and sure appetizer Guaranteed by your Druggist We mean l. SOC
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
OF the Same Mind.

Young man, l don't ever want to
catch you kissing my daughter again."
Il am sure, sir, you could not wish
that any more ~fervently than l do"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14

The Best Hot Weather Tonic
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC enriches
the blood and builds up the whole system,
and 1t will wonderfully strengthen and for
tify you to Withstand the depressing effect
of the hot summer. soc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
pelftware Aoain in Favor

There is said to be a rivalry Of
Delftware and many old patterns are
being revived.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
cinch.

What did the old man settle on
the young coupler"
His family"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
srinoino II TO a Head.

Briegs-Now you are splitting hairs.
Griggs-No, am merely stating
bald facts.-Boston Transcript.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
Innortant 40 Mother,
ne suocese.

Beauty is only skin deep, after all"
Eyes, but that is deep enough for
its little human skin game"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
sulted 10 the Case.

why does Jobberly call his stout
wife his bantling?"
Il suppose it is because he induced
her TO bant."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
Handy c-onvenlenees

She-Let me drink in the beauty of
this starry night!
He-All right; there's both the
great and little dippers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14

Honesty, the excuse a lazy man has
for being poor. is worn threadbare by
now. AeL
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14

Pride may go before a fall even
whom a girl falls in love.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14

Ride a hobby Il you will. but remem-
Der you are not the only jockey in the
race.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14

To Cure Tender and Reeeding Gums
Aupiy the WONDERFUL. old reliable DR. POR-
TIERS ANTIsEPTIC HEALING OIL. csc,
soc, s1.oo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
Harvesting the Cowpeas
To Thresh this Crop a Pea or Bean Huller Should
Be Used-Nine Bushels Is Average Yield Per Acre

y M 7 Miller Professor Of Aeoaomy College Of Aeduhu+ University Of Missouri
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
EGG PRESERVING method
WATER GLASS KEEPS EGGS IN
BEST CONDITION; is CHEAP.
BY c. E. Brashear, Of the College of
Agriculture, University Of
Missouri.

At the present time egges are
largely packed in lime, salt and other
products, or are put in cold storage
for winter s But such eggs are
very far from being perfect when
they come upon the market. Accord
ing to results of experiment stations,
water glass more closely conforms TO
the requirements of a good preserva-
tive than any of the substances COM
monty employed.
1t was found in these experiments
that a 10 per cent solution Of water
glass preserves eggs so effectually
that at the end of three and one-half
months eggs that were preserved the
first part Of August still appeared TO
be perfectly fresh. In most packed
eggs, after a little time, the yolk set
Ties to one side, and the egg is then
inferior in quality. In the eggs pre-
served for three and one-half months
in water glass the yolk retained its
normal position in the egg, and in
taste they were not to be distin'
guished from fresh, %unpacked, store
eggs.
Again, most packed eggs Will ro'
beat up well for cake-making or fol
frosting. But the eggs preserved with
water glass seemed quite equal to the
average fresh. eggs of the markets.
OF twenty methods Of preserving
eggs tested in Germany, the three
which proved most effective were ~
coating the eggs with %vaseline, 81
preserving them in limewater, ant
ca preserving them in water glass
The conclusion was reached that thu
latter was preferable, because var
nishing the eggs with vaseline takes
considerable time, and treating then
with limewater is liable to give thu
eggs a d~isagreeable odor and taste.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-08-14
Destructive Man.

The satisfying quality in LEWIS' Single
Binder is found in no other Sc cigar. ADV,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-21

of twelve lemons allow two cups of granu-
lated sugar and one cup of cold water
Put the sugar and water in a saucepan.
bring to a hard boil. and then lay in thel
peel. Keep this at the boil until the sirup|
is nearly cooked away, not stirring 1t att
all. but lifting the peeling with a fork
every now and then. to see that it doesl
not stick to the bottom, and watching that
the sugar does not scorch. When the sirupl
has almost boiled away remove the sauce
pan from the fire. turn into cup of granu-|
lated sugar. and stir this about with fork
until the mixture Is almost cold; separated
the strips of peel from one another and
spread them on platter to dry. Keep in a
tin box.
FoNDANT FOR FRENCH CANDIES.
Put two cups of graduated sugar and a
half cup of boiling water into clean agate
or enameled saucepan. stir until it has dis
solved-no longer-and let the strip come
to a boil. With swab made of piece of
clean linen tied to a stick and moistened
slightly in cold water wipe the crystals of
sugar off the sides of the saucepan as they
are thrown up in boiling. At the end of ten
minutes cooking test the sugar by putting
a little of it into a cup of cold water; when
1t can be made into soft ball between the
fingers 1t is ready to take from the fire.
Remove it carefully and pour without
shaking it into a shallow bowl When 1t
has become cold enough for you to bear
your finger in it stir it with wooden spoon
until it is so stiff that you can work 1t in
the hands as you would dough. 1t is then
ready to be used in making French candies.
CHOCOLATE CREAMS.
Make your fondant into small balls or
cones with your fingers and put them on
waxed paper to harden. If you wish them
favored work into them vanilla. lemon, or
whatever you choose, not softening the
fondant too much Melt unsweetened
chocolate in saucepan and dip your balls
in this. either with pair of candy tongs
a candy dipper, or perforated spoon. or by
sticking wooden toothpick into each. Do
this quickly. putting in only one ball at a
time, withdrawing 1t as soon as 1t is dipped.
and laying on waxed paper to dry. IL one
dip does not coat the candy sufficiently dip
them again when they have hardened on
the outside Have the chocolate in rather
shallow vessel.
CHOCOLATE FRUIT CREAMS.
Use candied cherries. seeded raisins or
bits of any other fruit you wish as centers
for your balls of fondant, and after these
have stood long enough to harden dip them
in melted chocolate as directed in the pre-
ceding recipes You may also put balls of,
the fondant in the space left In dates or
French prunes by the removal of the
stones. or have them for the centers of nut
creams placing halved walnut or pecan
kernels on each side of them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-21
v Y

r ! 1TH the approach of Christmas
A comes the planning for Christ.
Wv mas candies. The shops offer con-
fectionery of all sorts and condi.
ditions at all prices and IL you
can be sure of the purity of the ingredients
and the cleanliness Of the processes used
in manufacturing and have money to buy
what you want you may be wise to spare
yourself the additional care of candy maxi
Ing at home. But should these conditions
not prevail, or IL you are far away from
stores, you may console yourself with the
thought you may prepare in your own
kitchen candies which are as good to see
and taste as any you can purchase.
Young people usually delight in making
candy and I confess to a good deal Of eD~
5oyment In it myself. My memories go
back to the candy stews." the candy
pulls " of the old Dominion, but they are
far behind the times now. In this day
and generation the sweets are of a char
acter unknown to us in those earlier pc
RODS, more elaborate. perhaps, yet tooth
some and dainty.
l supply below a recipe for the candy
of my girlhood and the directions for COM
pounding more up to date dainties are, l
believe, no less trustworthy and excellent.
When either variety of candy is wrapped
in waxed paper and packed into one OF
the pretty boxes which may be found at
the holiday season it makes an attractive
and acceptable present to put in the Christ
mas stocking.
OLD FASHIONED MOLASSES CANDy
Mix quart of New Orleans molasses. a
cup of brown sugar. and a half cup of vine
gar. put over the fire and cook steadily un-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-21
Corn Starch Beads.

81 am boy ii years old and am very
much interested in collecting Indian relics,
such as arrow heads, axes or in fact any
thing in the line of Indian relics of any kind.
and fossils. If some one has any and does
not care for them will gladly pay the post
age or express if they will be kind enough
to send them to ME. My mother makes
corn starch beads instead Of rose beads,
and this is her recipe:
CORN STARCH BEADS-One cup fine
table salt. half cup cornstarch. half cup
water. Heat the salt very hot; mix the
water with the cornstarch. and pour over
the salt. They may be made any color with
, powder or liquid paint. Please give me the
address of any one who will send me speci-
mems or give me the address. Ed"
l confess to a soft spot in my heart for
boys and find myself touched by the letter
of the little lad who is SO anxious to make
good his claim as one who would exchange
through the corner that he sends his moth
er's recipe for cornstarch beads and omits
to tell us how the beads are moulded after
they are mixed! Bless the boy! hope he
may get his Indian relics, as many as ha
wants. and that they may go to him soon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-21

should possess IL one is to be fine per-
former but you can give enjoyment to
yourself and to others by even a slight
ability. You will also gain an appreciation
of music which will be of value to you.
am sure there must be some one who will
gladly make the exchange you suggest.
and 1 will give your address to any one
who wishes it with this plan in view. Let
me advise you not to be too easily dis
couraged If after your lessons begin you
make slow progress for while. Even a
little facility takes time and trouble to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-21
SEA FOAM FUDGE.

Cook three cups of light brown sugar.
cup Of cold water, and a tablespoon of Vine
gar together, heating slowly and not stir
ring after it begins to boil. When little
of it dropped into cold water makes a hard
ball take 1t from the fire and pour 1t at once
on the stiffiy whipped whites of two eggs.
beating hard until it begins to stiffen Fla
vor with vanilla or any other flavoring
you life. If you wish you may put a third
of a cake of unsweetened chocolate, grated.
with 1t when 1t began to cook. or add nuts
to it when it is done. Pour into a creased
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-21

over from dresses. also book. Antonio.'
which think would be appreciated by some
Roman Catholic. The magazines have are
womans and others. 1 would like to know
some shut-in who can't afford these, and
1 will send them each month as get them.
" MRS. b. s. c."
In the midst of the many requests we get
for various articles it is gratifying to re-
ceive an offer like this, which seeks nothing
In return. / hold the address of this cor
respondent and have no doubt there wiz
be prompt and plentiful requests for 1t.
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comes too hard to pour. While still warm
cut into squares with knifeA
POPCORN BALLS.
Put cup each of brown sugar and OF
molasses and a tablespoon of vinegar into
saucepan, heat slowly. cook for twenty
minutes, and add two tablespoons of but
ter. When the mixture has boiled after
this until little dropped in cold water Is
brittle between the fingers turn into II
enough popcorn to make a mixture as stiff
as can be stirred. Set to one side orlpour
into a dish and when it is cool enough to
touch form it into balls with the buttered
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-21

figs, dates cocoanut. and bits of any eau
died fruit Pour the yellowish sugar over
this evenly. making fiat surface by press
ing down the candy with halved lemon.
If you wish you may dip this in butter or use
it plain. While the candy is soft cut into
squares or bars with knife dipped in but
ter.
CANDIED ORANGE OR LEMON PEEL.
Peel the fruit and cut the rind first into
quarters, then into long strips. Lay them
In a saucepan with enough cold water to
cover them. bring this to a boil. then drain.
and to the peel of six good sized orange or
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-12-21
Graham Nut Bread.

1 have seen in your corner that some one
wanted a recipe for graham nut bread and
! find that can help you. 1 am but IA
years of age and make the bread myself
1t is very nutritious and can really take
the place of cake.
GRAHAM NUT BREAD-Two CUPS OF
graham -four. two cups of white flour [sift
before measuring]. one cup sugar. one Gun
chopped nuts. Mix all well together with
four teaspoons Of baking powder. Stir two
cups OF milk into we'll beaten eggs: mir N
well together and pour into pans. Let stand
for twenty minutes; bake in oven for forty.
five minutes. This recipe makes two loav[
M. Mn
If cooks good deal older than this IA
year old girl could give recipes SO clearly
expressed and written in so good hand
they might esteem themselves lucky. feel
under personal obligations for the recipe
and I have NO doubt my feeling 10 shared
by the other housekeepers who read thiA