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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08
HOW TO WHITEN THE THROAT
Lemon Juice or Ripe Tomato Will
Remove Any Discolorations.

Lemon Juice or a Ripe Tomato Will
Remove Any Discolorations.
Shapeliness is not all that is neces-
sary to the making of throat beauti-
full. The texture of the skin must be
fine and soft, white and unblemished.
Cleanliness is the first essential. A
good thorough scrubbing with Il not too
soft brush, hot water and soap once
or twice week will do no harm. the
rest of the time using the ordinary
cloth. Apply lemon Juice or a ripe to-
mato to any discolorations that may APP
pear, and unless the pores are enlarged
use cold cream freely.
Alcohol will harden the flesh AS for
the various bleaches, there are some
that are harmless, except in so far as
they invariably are drying, which ulti-
mately leaves the skin harsh and brash
Here is one that can easily be made at
home; but, like the others, it is drying.
so be sure to counterfeit this effect by
applying cold cream after using it.
Mix half an ounce Of peroxide of by
drogen. six ounces of witch hazel and
half an ounce of Tactic acid Apply
this with soft cloth.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08
HOW TO LOOK PRETTY EVEN
THOUGH SEAsIcK.

Many women wear the smart
steamer coat and hat only at the
beginning and end of a voyage.
loafing about the deck between
times in the comfortable knitted
sweaters and caps which are
just now the fad. These knitted
caps are ideal for ocean wear.
as they keep the hair from blow
ing untidily about and. unlike
the chiffon veil, do not them
selves whisk about in the
breezes.
The quaint bonnet cap matches
the white sweater with blue Dor
der trimmings. the cap being Of
white worsted with a border of
blue and blue ribbon rosettes
and ties. There is babyish sug-
gesdon about such q knitted bon
net with its big ear rosettes that
is charming on just the right
type Of face, and, Of course. the
girl with the big blue eyes is
ravishing in a blue ribboncd
baby cap.
One sees these caps in lovely
soft shades Of tan and brown.
matching knitted sweaters in the
same colors. and one pretty, fair
haired girl. crossing recently.
wore a we'll fitting knitted coat
OF sage green worsted with a
bonnet in the same shade, tied
with deeper green ribbons.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08
MAcARoN1 AND CHEESE

Wash macaroni until the water
pours off clear, cover with cold
water and let soak one hour. Sc,
on the stove and cook till tender
Put layer of macarroni in a pan
a layer of cracker crumbs, Their
layer of cheese. Season with q
little salt, pepper and butter. Put
in another layer Of macaroni, Their
cracker crumbs, cheese and some
seasoning. Repeat until the dish il
full. Pour in milk to just cover
and bake in a mod rate oven fol
forty-five minutes.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08
How to Make Delicate Perfume.

Some of the richest and most ex-
pensive perfumes can be made in the
following way: Select your blossoms.
whatever essence you desire, pluck
from the stems and drop into jar
half filed with almond or olive oil.
Allow these flowers or leaves to lie for
twenty-four hours in the oil; then
squeeze through cheeseclothl bag into
q perfectly clean glass dish.
Repeat this operation until you have
procured the strength you desire Pour
this essence into new jar and thor
oughly mix with an equal quantity of
pure recttfied spirits. Let this mix
ture stand for three weeks. shaking
and mixing 1t thoroughly every day.
After this process it must be again
strained. and then it is ready to be
bottled for use.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08
For Washing silyerwate

Put half teaspoon ammonia in
half a gallon Of hot suds. Wash
quickly using a small brush. Then
rinse in hot water and dry with a
clean Linen towel then rub very dry
with chamoisskin. Silver becomes
very brilliant washed in this man
ner, requires no polishing with any
OF the powders usually employed, 1t
does not wear out. Put half a
teaspoon of ammonia in clear water
to wash glasses or glasswear of
any kind rinse and dry we'll and
they will be beautifully clean.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08
How to Economic on Ice.


A ten cent piece of ice every other
day is more economical purchase
than a five cent piece every day. Be-
ing twice as large and solid. it will last
not only twice as long as tive cent
piece, but it will give double as much
chill to the refrigerator. and this chill
will last twice as long, so that when
a new cake is put in it will not melt
as soon as It would have done other
wise. In fact, ten cent piece of ice
will often keep refrigerator 80 cold
that, except in very warm weather.
one can get along very well If one only
buys 1t every three days instead of
every two.
It is we'll to buy new cake before
the last one is entirely gone and the
chill of the icebox gone with it.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08
How to Repair Derby Hats.

If you are ever unfortunate enough
to smash new derby hat, so that it
cracks and in spite Of rubbing and
brushing refuses to resume Its pristine
smoothness Of surface, try the simple
expedient Of holding lighted match
inside the hat close to the broken
spot. BY the time the match has half
burned out you will find the hat has
become soft. II you will then brush it
vigorously with stiff brush for a mo-
ment it will regain its former smooth
ness and look as if nothing had ever
married it's surface.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08
Economy
Hints
"TA7HnN mothers object to their
daughters 'mussing up the
" kitchen they never seem to
A penny saved 10
a penny earned.-
Benjamin Franklin.

A7dGN mothers object to their
" daughters 'mussing up the
" kitchen they never seem to
think that they are inter-
fering with a possible future nveli-
hood" pouted the girl whose mother
had just sent her out Of the kitchen
In digust at the sight of the array of
sticky dishes and saucepans that were
everywhere In evidence
This was an entirely new viewpoint
to the only semisympathetic listener
who had memories Of former bad half
hours Of dishwa:hing on similar occa-
sions and had felt very much on the
mothers side Of the argument. But
she was forced to admit very much to
herself that there was something In
the daughters way of looking at It,
and when one stops to think Of 1t, isn't
there7 Think of the Mary Elizabeths.
the Virginia Lees and all the other
girls whose names are identified with
pure candy throughout the country!
Isn't it more than probable that they
began their work as fudgemaking
schoolgirls?
Any one doubling that sweet
meats" as the English call all candy
made by girls, have commercial value
should look about at the next church
luncheon. bazaar or social attended
and notice the popularity Of the little
bags Of candy. contributed almost In
variably by the younger members Of
the congregation. The candy booth is
usually the first to report itself sold
out. There is no appreciate reason
why the same success should not be
met with commercially. We are con-
stantly being told by the ''how to re-
duce your weight overnight artist or
doctor that American women are the
greatest candy eaters in the world, so
that it would seem there is always a
good field for such a business enter
prise, even though 1t sometimes ap-
pears this business is overcrowded.
There is an especially good opportu-
nifty for any one who can work out
original ideas or put even an old or
standard commodity up in newer
and more attractive form than 1t has
hitherto been got out In. 1t is an age
when the public willingly and gener-
ously pays for the form and style of
package. especially when it contains a
food product. The shops-those deal
ing in sweets especially-refuse to al
low us to overlook single holiday;
consequently the production Of diff
ferent kind of Easter egg or rabbit,
a valentine heart or st. Patrick's day
Choy o%{ ~ khn Inn
honored Fourth of July firecrackers
meets with instant recognition and,
naturally, financial success. Go over
our list of holidays. you girls who are
interested in the making Of fudge and
fondant and want to earn money, and
consider the opportunities here.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08
EGG PIE.

Cut in thin slices one-half dozen
of the rings into baking pan, then
layer of bread crumbs, dot with
butter and season with pepper and
salt. Repeat until adj the egg is
used putting bread crumbs on top.
Beat one-half dozen eggs, add ONE
pint of milk and pour over all.
Bake until the eggs are CONCEALED
Serve hot.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08
How to open Head Of Lettuce.

To open tight head Of lettuce with.
out tearing the delicate leaves hold the
top of the head under the cold water
faucet, allowing the water to run at
moderate force. The closely wrapped
leaves will unfold slowly under the
action of the water and there will be
no injured leaves. When thoroughly
opened and while still wet place in a
soft cloth and keep in cold place
until needed.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08
RASPBERRY JELL-o.

Dissolve one package Raspberry
Jell-o in one pint of boiling water,
and let stand until beginning to
set. Then beat until very light and
-foamy. Leave in "a cool place un-
til firm. This is excellent served
as whipped cream on berries, fruit
and is not expensive.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08
How to Kill Dandelions.

A householder who does not like
to have dandelions sprinkling his
lawn applies few drops of gasoline
to each plant with medicine dropper.
putting it directly into the heart of the
plant. One should be careful to see
that dropper once used for this pur-
pose is not used again for medicine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08
How to Improve Hard Sauce.

How to Improve Hard sauce.
When making hard sauce beat in a
little sweet cream. 1t is a great Inn
provement. The sauce will not be
quite so true to it's name of hard
sauce" however, as the cream softens
1t a little.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08
WHITE CAKE.

One-half cup butter.
One-half cup milk or water.
Two cups sifted pastry flour,
One cup granulated sugar.
Whites of three eggs,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08

House cleaning is one of the man
duties of the busy housewife just
now The work is strenuous and
heavy but the added comfort of the
home when it is finished more than
compensates for the extra toll.
These houses of cure are our own
homes whether they be large or
small. equipped with modern con-
veniences or otherwise, and they
should be kept clean, neat and with
order, but an Immaculate house will
place for everything and every
thing in its place is not always
true home, whether it is or not al
ways depends upon the housewife.
Too often the comfort and con-
venience of the family are ignored
and the furnishings arranged to
Please the eye regardless of the
necessities of the inmates, but the
housewives of today are becoming
alive to the fact that the house is
made to use and although the temp
tations are strong sometimes to
dress it up like "a new doll to stand
off and admire, yet common sense
has prevailed and living in the kit
chen while the rest of the house is
closed is thing of the past. Our
families are our choicest possession
and nothing within our means shall
be too good for them. Let us
make the home restful place, the
one place in all the earth where all
members of the family may be at
perfect ease; let them enjoy
the pleasures and comforts of
true home. Let father and mother
draw their easy chairs to the fire
if they wish and allow the child
rem to get out their games, toys,
and books when not otherwise en-
ployed. What if the easy chairs
are old-fashioned comforts.
Not the least among the house
wifes' duties at this season lis the
necessity of a variety of foodstuffs,
palateable and nutritious but suit
able for the warm weather. Until
vegetables grow this is rather diff
cult as the appetites of the family
are apt to be capricious and ex-
acting. We will give few recipes
this week for simple though palate
able dishes which will not be much
trouble to prepare during the stress
cf house cleaning.
Pastry flour is much the best
for cakes we'll as biscuits. 1t is
best wherever baking powder is
used. If bread flour is used for a
cake it takes at Least one-third
more wetting than the recipe calls
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-05-08

Pastry flour is much the best
for cakes a we'll as biscuits. 1t is
best wherever baking powder is
used. If bread flour is used for a
cake it takes at Least one-third
more wetting than the recipe calls
for as all the cake recipes are made
for pastry flour.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
SOLD COTTON FOR sss,sey.
big Sum Is Turned Into Mississ;nra
Treasury.

AIeaSury.
oackson.-The most important officia,
transaction about the statehouse ws.
the payment of a goodly sum into thu
treasury by Secretary L. Yerger of the
penltentlary board. The amount maid in
was S69,S65.73, proceeds of sale of OLA
oales OF cotton, averaging $7s.os ne,
oale' Just delivered, and 81, 511.75 for cot.
ton seed sold. The total amount paid IN
10 treasurer Stovall was s73, 377.47.
Treasurer Stovall reported that tber.
was on hand in the repositories a total
OF Sll4,s66.34, of which amount $40.
oS7.74 is not available to the general
fund, being United States funds for the
support OF agricultural schools and col.
leges. q"
The actual available balance ON hard
was sl44'716.os, including the paymcn.
ifem the penitehtiary department. Treas.
ulere Stovall stated that WITT, this avail.
oole balance and the proceeds of setilc-
ments by s%heriffs, which he is assured
VIII be paid in, he will be in a position
transmit to Kiddsr, Peabody 4 Co
view York city. the daft to cover thu
'oah negotiated by Gov. Brewer during
II. past sumiler, amounting to s6t4. 600
principal and interest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
OUR EDUCATIONAL
SYSTEM is GOOD
CHANCELLOR OF STATE uNTvEP.
SITY PLEASED WITH RESULTS.
He LIKES FARM SCHOOLS
University Makes Splendid Record.
completion of Peabody Hall WILL
Afford Accommodations for
Girl Students.

1aek'On.-That Mississippi's educa
tional system is one of which that state
may justly feel proud was the declara.
tion OF A. A. Kincannon, chancellor o,
tne University of Mississippi, Oxford.
Mr.. kincannon said that the system
was almost perfect in theory and excel.
lent in fact.
Inc blending of the agricultural adm.
cation with the usual studies in ths
country districts and the work of the
agricultural high schools has accom-.
plished much good, said the well known
educator.
At the university we do not teach
agriculture" he continued. There wa
impart knowledge in only the higher
studies. But the education in tbo ~.
mentary branches and especially in
agriculture is well cared for in other
institutions" ~
Mr. kincannon praised the work be,no
one at the Agricultural and Mechanical
College at Starkville. That institution
nas accomplished wonders, he said.
Inc chancellor is much pleased with
me record made at the university du,;nr
ne term just closed. "We have over
Foo pupils and during the term not one
vas sent away for misconduct. The stu.
lents nave worked hard ald results have
cen ideal.''
Peabody Hall, the new annex 70 +bo
niVerslty, is rapidly nearing compile =
When this building is finished the )
nlVerslty will encourage the attendance :,
female students. While young women 4
ave been received at the univers;+v ~
lie past, still they have not been encorr. j.
geo to attend as there was but littlo II
'commodation fer them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
NEW INTEREST T
Recently Enacteds Mississippi Laws r.
Aid Borrowers.

AID Borrowers.
Jackson.-There are some ro+hou =;
por'aht laws of the Mississippi Begisla
lure OF 1912 which were enacted to ba.
come effective in January, 1918. or DIR.
ing the coming taxation year. the most
important, generally considered, and y,
having the widest application, being the
acts liking new interest rates. II tool
= good many years of effort to net a
Dill through the legislature fixing the
contract rate of interest at a definite
maximum figure, but such a statute !,
low on the books and will be enforce
able during the coming year. On Jan.
usry the maximum rate of interest
which can be charged for contract loan
viii be 8 per cent, and unless the rat.
- stipulated specifically the rate shall
Dc not none than 6 per cent.
There is a companion act to the ahov.
mat exempting from taxation all money
oanea az a rate Of 6 per cent or less.
which also became effective January I
ne spirit behind the passage of this
re' as argued out on the Legislative
lioors IS that it will be an inducement
% lenders of money to give borrowers
he benefit of the minimum rate on
Oans' on the strength of the exemption
This exemption applies to STATE
ouhty and municipal taxation. which
; estimated to save the borrowing sec.
ION OF the public of Mississippi thou.
of dollars annually
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
TO ATTEND INAUGURATION.
Governor Brewer and Staff Co;rr ;,
Washington.

'ackson.-Gov. Brewer, ACCOMPANIED
Dy members of his staff and their fam,
mes, will attend the Inauguration Of
Pre~sldent-elect Woodrow Wilson IN
washington, on March 4.
II the national congress passes the
proposed bill authorizing the expenditure
OF money from the national treasury
70 defray the expenses of two. stats
militia companies from each state IA
washington in March two OF the best
drilled companies in Mississippi doubt.
will be chosen to go.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
FuTely Ornana,..,

heard that you wero
E1s # ' rue 10 Archie ~Blueblood, Estbe "
woman of another. O'"s society
BE married to him.
do with b,n, wouldn't know what to
ms, solf, or drive a motor carr Pay Ten
wen, said the friend, he can
W oeau,luiy' you know"
.,on J ~. wouldn't wan a husband that
you =, nad TO TO keep in an aquarium, would
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
Why the Uniform.

A third grade teacher was talking to
her children about the Duties of the
Inherent city officials, and then asked
the question: why does the police
man e a uniform?"
The answers we're varied. HE
wears 1t to keep himself warm" "How
would he look II he didn't?" IT'S for
to cover his underwear"
Finally one little urchin raised his
nand with the air Of imparting real
knowledge. ITS SO we kds a -
him coming and skip"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
DATES FIXED
STATE AGENT WILSON WILL, Fill
MANY APPOINTMENTS.
Experts Of the Agricultural and Me.
chanical College Will Assist in Meet
ings to Be Held in Every County.

Jackson.-State Agent R. S. Wilson
OF the farmers cooperative demonstra.
ton work of the United States bureau of
plant industry, viii hold a series of state
meetings, which will include a majority
OF the counties before it is finished. Ha
nAS visited the counties of Yalobusha.
Pamela and Tate.
during January, February and March
The series of meetings will be held. dur.
ing which a capable corps of lecturer.
will assist, augmented by the state
forces at the Agricultural and mechanical
college. The meetings are conducted in
the interest of the farmers primarily.
and MIR. Wilson hopes that they will
avail themselves of the opportunity when
tine meetings are held in their neighbor.
hood.
The following is the itinerary to b.
followed:
Jan 15-Mbunt Pleasant. Lincoln O.
jan 16-FernwOod, Pike county.
jan l7-Crystal Springs, Copiah Co.
Jan. 1s-Hazlehurst, Copiah county
jan 21-Liberty, Amite county.
Jan. 22-Mount Vernon Church. AMT.
county.
Jan. 2s-Centerville, Wilkinson Co
Jan. 24-Woodville, Wilkinson county.
jan 25-Natchez, Adams county.
Jan. lafayette, Jefferson county.
Jan. S8-Port Gibson, Claiborne O.
Jan. 29-Hermanville Claiborne Co.
Jan. 3O-Learned, Kinds county.
AN 31-Bolton, Kinds county.
Feo' 4-Mendenhall, Simpson county,
feb. 5-Mize, Smith county.
reo' COLLINS, Covington co, nty.
req forrest County Agricultural
Iigh School.
Feb. 10-Quitman, Clarke COUNTY
Feb. l1-Wayne County Agricultural
Ugh School.
req 12-Lucedale, George county.
feb' l3-New Augusta, Perry county.
Feb. 14-Hattiesburg, Forrest county
rep lo-Prentiss, jeff Davis county.
brandon, Rankin county.
REP 9o-Forest, Scott county.
Feb. 2l~-Newton, Newton county,
rep SS-Meridian, Lauderdale co. nty.
rep. S6-Rollisg Fork, Sharkey Ca.
reo' S7-Greenville, Washington Co.
rep, Eisenhower County Agr;cul
raj High School.
Mar. 1-Yazoo City Yazoo county.
war 4-Charleston, Tallahatchie Co.
War. Summer, ~Tallahatchie Co.
Mar. 6-Coahoma county: point do
later.
var. 7-Tunica, Tunica county.
aar' id-Booneville, Prentiss county.
aar. lS-Wheelers, Prentiss county.
iar. i3-Alcorn County Agricultural
III School.
l4VCorinth, Alcorn county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
Holds Brewette Contraband.

Natchez.-Two bottles said to hava
contained brewette, which it is alleged
aas oeen sold in near-beer saloons here
nave been analysed by a state cbnmist
ana said to contain alcohol to an amount
barred by the state statute. W, h
nand, who made the analysis, declared
the beverage contains alcohol bv vol.
ume ~ per cent; alcohol by weight 9
per cent" The state supreme court
nela mat l'2 Of l per cent alcohol il
contraband under the, prohibition laws,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
Rifle Range Funds.

ColumDus'-COl. John P. Mayo, di,.
. pulslng oni'er OF the Mississippi Ma
tionai Guard, has forwarded to the ws,
department at Washington papers GOV.
erins the subsistence department for n.
rlne range at vicksburg, for fund.
amounting to over 81, 600
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
Wreck at Grace.

utaee'-An express messenger wa.
sllghtly injured and a negro hurt when
shree car. OF the Delta Express, Yazoo
q Mississippi Valley Train No. 20 l.ft
the rail two miles north of Grace. Tbs
mai car, express ear and combination
smoking and baggage car left the rails
and the baggage car was partially over
turned. o'er
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
Teddy knnMa

Now, Teddy" said the teacber .,s
jerusalem a proper noun or a common
noun! faint neither" came the
prompt reply from Teddy. IT'S an
ejaculation" 10 al
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
Something Due ElseMhar.

VINO is that man over there with
Slcn a surprised look on his face?"
mat is Bilfll's tailor, and he has
just heard Bilfll say that he owes
everything to his wife,"-Brownine's
Magazine. es
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
lmpertlnence.

Il was born on the 29th of February
Remarkable"
Yes. There are few men who have
that distinction"
Very true, Have you ever done anv.
thing else unusual?"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
The Sneezer,

AT whom are you looking?" de-
manded the young lady of he vorn.
man who ~obstructed her bath
.Atchoo!" replied the hay fever vic,
tim. and hurried away.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
Turks LAST STAND
FREDERICK PALMER TELLS HOW
THEY STOPPED THE ADVANCE
OF THE BULeARs.
PROVED MATCH FOR ALLIES

V'sn''ne on the Defensive From the
start, Their Brave Resistance at
~Adrianople Saved the Ottoman
Capital From Capture.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-01-10
City Treasurer Dead.

urenada.-C, J. Moss city treasurer
ulea AZ ms home here. Mr.. Moss had his
.ess cut of about nine years o hv
train. . "