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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
PLUMPNESS NOW IN ORDER
Day Of the Slim and "Slouchy" Wom-
an Has Disappeared for the
Present.

The craze for slimness Is passing.
and the thin, bony woman is disap-
pearing before the plump, bonny type.
Women cheerfully own now to a
waist of from &c inches to SO inches.
In fact, the very slim, "slinker-slouch"
woman is now considered to be ugly
and deformed.
specialist said, produced the irritable
woman, the nervous woman, the neu-
rotic woman, the poseuse.
ITO be healthy" said the specialist.
"a woman should, as everybody
knows, have a full bust and an un-
cramped waist.
If woman adopts the kind Of
'slinker-slouch' figure her chest con-
tracts, and nothing is worse for the
general health than a contracted
chest
IF you want to grow beautiful or
to retain your beauty, do not indulge
in sarcasm"
This is the advice given by another
beauty doctor.
Why should anyone be habitually
sarcastic?" she asked. THE person
who is always on the alert to take
it out of someone else has probably
just as many faults as those on whom
he or she looks with contempt.
The sarcastic woman has the least
chance Of any woman to keep beauti-
full Nothing draws out the wrinkles
as much as a sneering countenance.
"A woman who really has suffered
can retain her beauty even though she
is somewhat lined, but the sarcastic
woman can never hope to be beauti-
full She becomes dyspeptic and
miserable"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
BIRDS DESTROY BOIL WEE
II Has Been Ascertained That u
Kinds of Birds Eat the Destne
tive Cotton Parasite.

According to the biological SURG
department of agriculture, ond1
swallows and nighthawks are the NJ
important of all the birds known |
natural enemies of the cotton
weevil. Insect specialists Of the bus1
have made extensive investigators
the subject and have ascertained u
there are 60 kinds of birds that cal Y
weevil The nighthawk, or bulSd
catches the weevils on the wing
considerable numbers, especially ~
ing their migration. The orioles ~
swallow, roughwing swallow, y
swallow, cli~ swallow All the nf1,
are all persistent enemies OF the =
weevil. The peculiar value Of thsm
low to the cotton grower conss, j
the fact that, like the nighthssk
captures boil weevils when Tying =
the fields, which no other olrc
Flycatchers snap up the weevls
trees and shrubbery. Wrens huni W
out when concealed under bark o.
bish. Blackbirds catch them On
ground. as do the kildeer, uu
meadow lark and others; while on.
hunt for them on the bolls. M y
the peculiar function Of swallow
catch the weevils as they are 80
long flights, leaving the cotton he.'
search of hiding places IN WIG
winter or entering them 70 con''
their work of devastation.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
logne in the rinsing water is soothing

logne in the rinsing water is soothing
when tired.
3. Thoroughly dry the feet, dust
ing with a mixture of equal parts of
boracic powder and the finest pow
dered starch.
4. Massage the feet for a few min
utes every night Begin at the toes
and rub with firm, but gentle, pres
sure with an upward movement to-
ward the leg. Put little warm cocoa
butter on your hands. This treatment
helps to make the foot narrow and
arched and and ankle slender.
5. Change the stockings every day.
and see that they are not overdarned.
6. Never wear cheap shoe leather.
II is the reverse of economical. See
that your shoes are well made, and
not only wide enough, but sufficiently
long. Short shoes are a frequent
source of corns and bunions. Also
they cause the joints to contract and
enlarge and otherwise distort the foot.
Do not constantly wear the same
shoes, however comfortable they may
be.-Chicago Journal
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
EASY TO HAVE SHAPELY FEET
May Not Be Perfect, but II Is Ones
Own Fault II They Are
Deformed.

A perfect foot is very rare. heard
a fashionable shoemaker say that out
Of every ten women who came in to
be fitted, not more than one has a
shapely foot, and the greater proper
ton have more or less deformed ones.
Their feet have been spoiled by care
iessness and neglect, by ill-fitting or
cramping shoes and by ungainly, un-
graceful walking.
IL you want to keep your feet as
shapely as nature made them, and
free from corns, calluses and similar
disfigurements, observe the following
rules:
l. Never forget that the feet are
hard workers and have to bear the
burden OF the whole body. Sit down
when tired. Do not rest one foot at
the expense of the other
2. Battle the feet every night. Use
soft warm water, and be liberal with
soap. A little salt AIDED to the bath
water braces and tones the muscles
and skin. A few drops Of eau-de-co-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
FLORENCE IS ACTIVE
Business in italian City Again
Has Full Sway.
All Activities Interrupted by Church
Ceremonials Are Again Taken UP
FIESTA Of Beata Giovanni
Ends Religious Features.

F1orence.-Florence Is settling down
to business again. All the activities
interrupted by church ceremonials
are resumed, the bells are ringing at
regular and frequent intervals and ev-
erything is lively and bustling, says
a correspondent. Out at Sigma, lit
tie walled town about seven miles on
the road to Pisa, a unique proceeding
incident to the season is in progress
the fiesta Of the Beata Giovanna-
and when this is over the local pro-
gram Of religious spectacles and signi-
ficant services will have been finished
We were strongly tempted to go there,
but on inquiry found that to appreci-
ate 1t fully it was necessary to make
an all-day trip, and concluded to do
our sightseeing at shorter range.
This ceremonial consists of series
Of professions from all the villages
around the town whose chapels are de-
pendent upon the pieve or parish
church of sigma. st. Giovanni was a
peasant maiden of the thirteenth CEN
fury, noted from childhood for her
piety and virtues: While young she
vowed herself to a religious life and
passed many years, walled up in a
little cell, in meditation and prayer.
Her neighbors, generating her as a
saint before her formal recognition
as such, went to her for help and ad-
vice. She performed many miracles
Of healing, especially on children. She
died alone in her cell in 1887, and it
is local tradition that her death was
announced by the mysterious ringing
of all the church bells in Sigma and
the adjacent villages. A chapel was
built to serve as a shrine and her
relics were kept for use on extraor-
binary occasions, being taken to Flor
ence and Prato and elsewhere to stay
public calamities.
Easter Monday is the special festi-
val Of st. Giovanni, when from the va
rious villages of the district offerings
of oil for the lamps of her shrine are
sent in professions, borne by small
children dressed as angels, riding
richly decked donkeys, and accompa-
MED by priests, acolytes and the peo-
pie in their holiday attire. These Of
ferings are carried one by one into
the church and transferred with SOL
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
HAS 25,875 CHILD T0ILERS
Young Workers in Philadelphia
Stores and Mills Are Listed by
Education Bureau.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Approximately
25,875 children under sixteen years OF
age are at work in stores, factories
and other commercial establishments
here. This is shown by the report of
a statistical investigation conducted
by the bureau of compulsory educa-
ton. OF the 25,S75 little workers, H.
us are girls. The report shows that
these children left school in various
grades, but that the greater number
terminated their education in the
sixth grade. Under the compulsory
education law, children cannot obtain
employment in Pennsylvania until
they have attained the fourteenth
birthday. but street trades. such as
selling newspapers and shining shoes,
are excepted.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
new BELT FOR OLD FROCK
Accessory That VIII Give to Faded
Costume Just the Touch That
Is Needed.

A little accessory that can be bought
to add a smart touch to a homemade
or old frock is always welcome.
Perhaps that is one reason for the
popularity of the neckwear of this
season and last. Frilling and rucn-
ings of tulle and net and lace
transformed many simple frocks and
the addition of one of the new organdy
collars to a staid serge dress takes
1t out of the realm of dowdiness.
So 1t is with a new little belt that
can be had in the shops.
1t is really only half belt, for the
back of the skirt or coat, to reach
from hip to hip.
1t Is made in many combinations.
One that is very attractive Is made
of grey suede, cut out to show three
or four pieces Of japanese silk crepe
printed in blue and red This little
belt costs s1.35, and is fitted with
three or four pockets on the under
side 50 that 1t can be easily fastened
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25

ground with potatoes, cabbaps .
corn or beets.
DO not let any fruit rinsr
small fruit plants set out mi,
Premature fruit stunts the V,O,"
Allow no ground in the sars..
lie idle. AS soon as one crop b.
picked. clear the ground and Diam \
other.
In dry, hot weather, keep IN. y
face OF the soil in fine filth Bn ,
rake as soon as the ground dries ~
a rain and never under any cj,1'|
stances allow har6crust to for,
Begin fighting the weeds III. j
ment your plants appear above rrn,l
and do not stop until the crou y
been harvested.
Keep the soil loose and ms,,
around the celery plants. At each /,
tivation draw the dirt up tovsnd |,
plant.
We have seen green cabbage wa,
very much discouraged by the tOlb|
ing process: Sprinkle common WI
flour on the plants. or better. on bon,
or leaves just under the plants /, \
evening When the dew falls, us
mass is formed and the worm been,
tangled up in this and dies, or iah
easy victim to the birds.
When the little green aphis stua
garden plants, a spray Of rather sru
tobacco water or a thin emulslu
kerosene and soap will be elect,
But the spraying must be repeala
AS soon as the cutting Of rhui
is finished, give the ground a I'D
dressing of rich. well-rotted stable I
nure.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
Public Fountain at Florence.

emn rites to the priest. The entire
morning is occupied thus, as the re-
ception Of each procession takes con-
siderable time. Meanwhile in the
public square a fair is held, and a
great crowd gathers. In the after
noon the relics of st. Giovanni are
exposed to the populace.
These local ceremonies fill large
place in the lives of the Tuscan peas
ants, who, despite the differences be-
tween the church and the state, cling
to their religious observances tena-
ciously. The dispossession Of the or
ders by the present government dur
ing the latter part of the past century
gave offense to a great number Of
the people, but this feeling is passing
and reimbursement is in progress:
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
CBy E. VAN RENTHr.YSEN J

By Z. VAN BENTHUYSEND
The garden that is properly man
aged is just now in it's prime. Some
OF the small fruits have come and
gone, but many of the vegetables are
just at their best and there are yet
at least three crops of sweet corn to
be gathered.
Some people say that strawberry
plants set out the last of July or the
first OF August will give a paying crop
the next spring, but we believe that to
be bad practise. Better set plants
in the spring, and permit not a single
blossom to come to fruit the first year,
so that the second year will give you
bountiful crop.
The melons will require close atten-
ton now. They cannot be cultivated
much, but vigilance will be required to
save them from the bugs.
We Americans do not raise as many
vegetables as We ought. A seed cat.
alogue from a European house will
surprise many people on this side who
think they are pretty good vegetable
gardeners.
Pepper grass is the natural home of
the melon aphis, and it should be de-
stroyed wherever ii Is found near a
melon patch. None should be allowed
to grow within a quarter of a mile of
melons.
We are pretty apt to neglect the
garden after the planting is over, but
the planting is only the start. Guilt
walton and spraying alone will finish
the job to perfection.
When the pea crop is out of the
way, clear off all the vines, plant the
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
For Clean MIX.

With clean cows and clean sus
the next step should be a clean NV.
and to be a clean mixer does Do .
essarily mean that man must W.
white duck suit; but II does
that he must have clean nanO' :
clean clothes. =,
The mixer himself must DC w.
his methods OF milking and hsss
utensils clean and sweet. NOUNS
of more importance to healthy !"
than to have plenty OF pure as',
and every dairyman should s''
his cows in abundance.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
CONGRESSMAN HENRY'S WITNESSES

The effort to change the date of
the presidential Inauguration from the
4th of March to a more seasonable
day bobs up in the house Of repre-
sentatives from time to time During
the present session a hearing upon
the matter before committee was set
for day on or near the 4th of March.
1t happened that a terrific bliz-
zard struck the capital that very
morning. AS the committee members.
witnesses, reporters and others gath
cred the blast ratified fierceiy at the
easements and the swirling snow and
sleet drifted high against the window
panes. When some remark was made
about certain witnesses not appearing
on account of the weather Represen-
tative Henry of Texas. who is an ar
dent advocate for a change OF date,
seized the opportunity.
Witnesses" he exclaimed. dra-
matically. Witnesses! There are
our. witnesses" and pointed out
through the windows. Hear them
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
Cretonne Novelties.

While the dainty. madeira sets are
attractive and most useful for hot
weather. cretonne sets would be most
acceptable. They are easily made and
If the cretonne is of a cool pattern in
blue or one of yellow and the center
piece Of yellow or blue flowers to
match, most attractive result will be
obtained. Mark the plate size with
the largest dinner plate and either
crochet an edge to these or apply one
of Irish crochet that can be bought
for very little yard at any OF the
shops
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25

1eta VIII be seen at every resort this
simmer. The cape costume of the
small cut is of white serge, and has
broad bands Of the material which
cross at the front and button to the
skirt. The blouse and long plated tu-
mic are Of white crepe de chine, while
the underskirt is of cape material
There is a fiat rundown collar of
white crepe de chine.
Linen has always been worn, in
spite Of the fact that women have
ever grumblingly contended that it
gets mussy and stringy after the first
wearing, and women will wear it
and will CONTINGENCIES the dream
come true of the so-called 'uncrush-
able line2s."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
RjcheIieu Embroidery,

1t is a revival of the old Roman en-
broidery, of which there are three
classes-Venetian, Renaissance and
Richelieu.
The form usually seen is the ma
chine "cut work" In all forms Of
this work buttonholing outlines the
pattern and the spaces between are
cut away.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
Growing EaepIsnte

Sometimes elephants prov =. Z
profitable in sections where a -
unfayorable for the aa.sts1
this vel Under such 'I = )
more than usual care mus u.s.. n
c ri"s in inst starting strong plants plants :, =
nroyiding the very best cultor''
lions for them in the field
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25

to as many little balls sewed on the
skirt.
Other belts are made Of suede and
Kid OF different colors, some Of them
with cutout designs over white kid,
some OF them decorated with small
colored glass spikes or nailheads of
brass.
They would be especially nice, these
little belts. on the back of a colored
linen or duvetyn or other summer
skirt, and they could also be used
to very good effect on a summer
jacket.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
0T3OF@DNARN
tP1E0PEE w.
SAYS CREOLES ARE NOW UP TO DATE

Representative Albert Estopinal
of Louisiana, himself a Creole. says
that the manners and opinions OF
these proud people of the old regime
have undergone marked change within
the past generation.
Within the last thirty years there
has been widespread adoption of what
may be called up-to-date American
ways Of thinking by the Creoles.
There are those still left, however.
who adhere to the old traditions of
the blood, for we are all proud of our
French and Spanish ancestry.
Not so very long ago l had &C.
casion to 90 into the new residential
district of New Orleans. | took with
me in my car a relative who was a
native and resident of New Orleans
a Creole, like myself Now, although
he was well along in years. he was as
much a stranger and exhibited as
much novel interest in that quarter Of
the city as though he had been fresh
from a foreign land. He knew New
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
Shadow Proof.

or interest to housekeepers who
like to use a two colored window
shade. or a duplex" shade as 1t Is
called. are the new shadow proof
shades which are made of a patented
cloth. which Is absolutely Opaque
However strong the rays OF the sun
may be as they beat on the new pat
ented material, II is claimed that the
color on the outside will not show
through. They come in all color com
binations. in plain colors and In
stripes.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
DIDN'T KNOW CONGRESSMAN KENT

Perhaps the worst of all the petty
annoyances that beset a congress
mans path is to have some Of the
swarm of employees about the capitol
fail to recognize him.
And this, irritating at all times.
becomes a source of extreme NORTH
cation IL any of your constituents hap
pen to be around" observed Repre-
sentative Kent OF California, comment
ing on a recent contact with this
briery little thorn along the congress
sional trail.
Some friends from home, to whom
i wished to show special attention,
dropped in on me-" he said land |
devoted myself to showing them about
the capitol. They were keenly alive
to the distinction of having their rep
resentative personally conduct them,
and were profuse in their expressions
OF regard for my courtesy-hence the
situation was all the more embarrass-
ing when, on seeking to enter the
members gallery, l was incontinently
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
BRILLIANT NINE. P0INCARE

Here is love story-all the way
from France. A husband risks mis-
representation and even ridicule to
honor his wife. and he is president!
The gallantry and courage Of Poin-
care have made presidents wives
equal to queens.
Nine. Poincare's position is, oil
course. as delicate as brilliant. One
of the republics dogmas Is that
France requires no queen. For in
stance. heretofore when a French
! president drove in state to Long
champs, honoring commerce, sport
land fashion in the elimination OF the
season. nobody noticed If his wife
was present with him.
But Nine. Poincare is different
And Poincare is very different. His
wife must take her place; 1t is his
principle: 1t is his Joy. And Paris
admires. He is pretty sure to be
attacked for II, in the general attack
which is preparing against him. but
Paris admires a man who will fight.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
Chopped Carrots.

Do any of the sisters ever boil the
carrots in sailed water, then chop
them fine and season with butter. pep
per, salt and little hot milk to make
them moist? We are all very fond Of
this dish, while if the carrots were
just boiled we would not touch them.
Boston Globe.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25

Ing to Prof. F. B. Hadley of the col
lege of agriculture of the University
Of Wisconsin.
In a recent experiment a SOW that
had been vaccinated more than a
year before was placed in a pen with
pigs which were sick or dying with
hog cholera. Although the SOW was
exposed in the infected pen for a
month she did not contract the dis
ease.
Professor Hadley recommends that
farmers lose no time in treating their
hogs in all cases where cholera
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
Destroy Egyptian Cotton ~.

The federal horticultural OO4.
Washington has issued a nous' ,'.
cotton mills, and especially w..
the South. to destroy by BURN. !
seed that may be found IN Dai'.
ported Egyptian cotton. Tnes
are likely to contain the larsss
pink boll-worm, which Is WV"
structIve to American cotton
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
HOW TO AVOID HOG CHOLERA
fective for Many Months-lose
No Time in Treating.

Hogs vaccinated for hog cholera
by the double method, which includes
an injection with a protective serum
and small quantity of virus at the
same time, is effective for many
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25

fair type of the frocks that will be
seen at summer resorts. One is Of
eyelet linen, with a gay touch OF
color in the way Of Roman striped rib
bon trimming beading, a frill Of the
embroidery which forms a fichu, and
forming a girdle ending in loops at
the front. The skirt has set on
founces of the eyelet embroidery.
Another frock Is of Powered rose
colored and plain taffeta. The blouse
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
TUNICS OF ALL SORTS
GARMENT MAY BE AS VARIED AS
WEARER DESIRES.
No One Particular style Has Been Sc
lected for Explicit Approval
Frocks That Seem In Fair
Way to Be Popular.

The catch-word Of the season is the
tunic. Sometimes it is formed of cir
Gle after circle of fiounces or formed
Of shirrings and puffings, and other
models show tunics which extend to
from three to four inches Of the skirt
bottom. One very smart and novel
model taken from the modes of the
time of Louis XVI was made with
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25

a long tunlc OF
black taffeta, fin
ished at the bot
tom with deep
ps, and
placed over a
white lace skirt
the underskirt be-
ing scarcely Wis
ible.
Black taffeta or
taffeta of some
somber tone, Is
considered ex-
tremely S m a r t
with the white
lingerie materials.
the somber note
usually appearing
in the shape Of tu-
mic trimming or
one of t h e
swathed girdles,
W h | C h are so
much in vogue.
Three frocks re-
Gently seen are a
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
Stons Need Growth.

BY disking the stubble Immediately
after the binder you will stop weed
growth and moisture evaporation,
and when you get caught up with
your work the land will be in con-
dition for the plow
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
popuIar American Brsss'

Rhode leland Reds RANK ="
vorably with other American va.
in both LAYING and table quar- -
is generally conceded tina, -, 3
comb variety are oetter '
the rose comb. ~
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
For Youno Turkevs

Oatmeal, cooked, is considered the
best food to begin feeding turkeys;
after about a month old they can be
fed cracked corn at night. Onion
tops and lettuce. II chopped fine. are
relished by the young.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25
"Shell Game" invades Fair,

Chicago.-"Shell game" men invad.
ed the annual fair of the Wisconsin
Society of Chicago and before the for
mer Badgers discovered that the game
was not burlesque, escaped, leaving
many pockets empt
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-07-25

Nine Mary.
stylish,
royalties before all Paris and The
q
Nobody
wives at
Paris with the
honored rsign.
Nine Carnot
had the being ashamed