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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
WILL BE TENDER.

In preparing chicken, steak, etc, the night before for breakfast, cover with a quart of water to which three table spoons of salt have been added. There will be no taint. and the meat will be tender.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Almost every one has the experience when hi1ing and icing a layer cake, of the layers slipping and sliding, thereby causing an unattractive looking cake when dry. If you will stick two or even three of the skewers used by but chers down through the layers they will hold the cake in place until set.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

An excellent health rule for bright eyes and clear skin is to take the juice of 3, lemon in a glass of water, with a dash of salt added. This acts directly on the liver, which has more to do with good looks than many imagine.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

service work and through cooperation with all other community social agen- cies, give a watchfulnes over public health and results that will result in more days of life, work and happiness to its citizens.-Ansonia Sentinel.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

When Congressman Gardner appear ed before the naval committee all his guns were working perfectly and made many hits.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

The Interstate Commerce Commits sion has finally admitted that the railroads are entitled to relief, but they are still on an uphill grade.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Being a matinee performance, as many mice would have caused as great a panic in that New York theater as the lions did.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Brown sugar that has become lumpy from being kept any length of time may be softened in the following man ner: Fill the teakettle with boiling water and put the sugar in a pan, plac- ing it over the tealxettle to steam.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

In removing the control of Egypt from Turkey, Great Britain steps from behind the curtain, and Tur- key is robbed of what it never had.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
HOT WATER MARKS.

To remove hot water marks on poll ished tables and trays make a thin paste of salad oil and salt, leave it on the marks for an hour, then polish with a dry cloth.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
CLEANS THE GAN.

Each time, after the garbage can has been emptied, drop into it a crushed newspaper, light it and let burn out. Place the can on the ground while burning
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Hands that are inclined to be red in cold weather should always be bathed in torpid water and pure soap, dried thoroughly. and a few drops of glycerin and moist. Never hold the hands near the heat after coming in the house on a cold day.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Brigadier General Scott has been sent to accomplish what the A. B. c. mediators specialize in, but failed to do.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Winter may be here but we haven't t heard the music of the wagon wheels squeaking in the snow.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

The man on the corner says: Make it a merry Christmas for others and it will be one for you.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

The war in the eastern arena is con- tinually shifting like strap hanger in a trolley car.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

few women are wearing the tight fitting turhan of silk with jeweled or naments closely sewn to 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Hartford is about to declare for a modern observance of Sunday be- cause it has seen that liberty given in the baseball law in reference to parks has worked out well, has also noticed that the large attendance at moving picture shows indicates a fondness for this kind of entertain Inent on Sunday and that it can be gratified without disturbing anyone. This is a sensible conclusion!-New Britain Rerald.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

A medium sized cork, covered with crocheted silk, in which to insert the points of scissors, is also useful and pretty for the workbaslet
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
SUGGESTIONS FOR
THE HOUSEWIFE.

When rinsing chiIdren's clothes, if a little alum is added to the water it will make them less liable to catch fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

The tete de negre shade of brown is much seen in veilings to be form with black or brown hats.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Don't stay up late at night; get at least nine. hours good sleep. Sleep keeps oneD1n excellent condition and is a beauti1er. Don't forget that 8. well rounded figure makes one look younger and is considered beauty.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

It has looked as if few kings fore ed this war But a deeper view is that it came inevitably, as flood of small hates accumulated till no barriers could hold. It is hard for Americans, living remote, to appreciate such a condition; yet we have sometimes a taste of it in the jealousies and pEeju- dices which grow up along our bor- ders or among rival cities and sec tions.-New Haven Times-Leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

A city hospital of today must con tinue to give to community scienti- fic care for it's sick, and must af- ford opportunities both for scientific and for the education of nurses and orderlies. But above all. it must. through its social
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

The all black frock with an artistic dash of color promises to be fashion able this winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Investigation in North Carolina has shown that school attendance in cot ton mill communities is always lower tricts.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Mrs. Elizabeth c. Vincent of Cincin- nati in her will bequeathed $40 to hei friend, Oliver W. Norton. to be ex- pended by him in buying the besi cigars he can procure.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

A cold shower bath every morning will do much toward hardening the skin to winter winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Always eat slowly and masticatc thoroughly, it will supply more nourishment and cause less indiges- tion. And never eat when very tired, exhausted or nervous; better miss a meal and lie down instead; few min utes' rest and little bathing is a won derful restorative and appetizer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

On hats of black velvet aigrettes are used to give the necessary note Of airiness.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
EDITORIAL NOTES.

It is always advisable to do up Christmas cheer in large packages.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Dancine froclxs with a succession of ruffles from waist to hem are charm ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

There are over 100000 femal. -bread-winners in the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

In France it is said there are 2,40O,. 900 families with only one child each.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
RECIPES.

Baked Indian Tapioca Puddina.-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

In warming a steamed pudding or in steaming a stale cake put the article on a plate or flat dish. Place the pudding in a colander in the steamer and you will be surprised to find how much lighter and more delicate the pudding will be than if a plate had been used for the moisture to settle on and make the pudding stodgy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Miss Elsie Leonida of Bucharest has obtained her diploma as an engineer at the Char1ottenburg Technical acad- emy in Germany. She passed fourth in list consisting principally of men and is the first qualified woman engin-
 ger to graduate from an institution
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Probably S,o00.O00 of the women il the United States are illiterate.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN TIE KITCHEN

coming season win be darker than at present.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

The more the feet are bathed and rubbed the more comfort you will have. Rubbing the soles of the feet with raw lemon is very restful after the bath. Keep the toenails cut straight across. never cut down on the sides, and the cuticle around the nails should be kept loose. A strong, hot salt bath is very restful for the feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
OTHER VIEW POINTS

All we have to do in the opinion of ex-President Taft is to keep our navy up to the same comparative standard. Mir. Taft adds: "A navy is like a woman's hat-it has to. and ought to, be changed every year. We hope it is more effective for this pur- pose through such changes than are the kaleidoscopfc innovations in hats for women which startle but never convince.-Waterbury American.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
CARE OF VEEvET.


 Velvet is very fashionable at the present time, but no matter how beau tiful the goods, it will never look well if not taken care of.
 Velvet shows the dust very readily, and therefore, it must be given con- tinual attention.
 The pile of the goods is easily in- jureds so that it should never be dust ed with a stiff brush. A soft brush, that comes especially for the purpose, should be used. or even better, a piece of crinoline or soft crepe. Rub the velvet gently with the duster and al- ways in the same direction.
 Velvet wrinkles very readily so that the gown of this material should be hung LID carefully when not in use Never hang any garment so that 1t touches another suit or the walls of the closet.
 If the velvet does wrinkle, a soft flannel cloth. dampened with olive oil. will remove the wrinkles if it is rubbed over the gown while the velvet is be- ing steamed.
 DICTATES OF FASHION.
 Buttons are peculiarly decorative this season.
 slipon blouses are little like rniddy blouses.
 Pure apple green is often seen in evening froclxs.
 Some of the new coats are in three quarter length. The hat shaped like a jockey cap is the latest fad in millinery. Shepherds plaid suits have big white vests of pique or linen. 
 Braidines on capes and jackets de- fine the best and applied pockets. Dancine froclxs with succession of ruffles from waist to hem are charm ing. On hats of black velvet aigrettes are | used to give the necessary note ot airiness. ! It is said that rnodish colors for tf,e
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

An excellent way to iron table linen is first to dry it thoroughly in the air. Then dip it into boiling water and put it through the wringer. Each article is then folded in dry cloth and al- lowed to remain there for at least a couple of hours. Irons must be hot. but not seorching. and the linen ironed perfectly dry,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Marriages have increased 15 per cen during the last six months.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

It IS said tlat nodish colors for the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Braidines on capes and jackets de- fine the best and applied pockets.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

That fellow was a thoroughgoing efficiency advocate who refused to spank his erring boy because the up- stroke of the strap was all lost mot ion, and added to the air resistance reduced the effective pressure to about forty per cent-Bristol Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Women in Japan work as coal pass CTS on the steamships.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Shepherds plaid suits have big white vests of pique or linen.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
CONCERNING WOMEN.

Thibet has woman carpenters Over 100000 women tax payers in Michigan.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Governor elect Holcomb is so regard . cd by his fellow citizens and especially
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

The hat shaped like a. jockey cap fl the latest fad in millinery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Some of the new coats are in three quarter length.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21
DICTATES OF FASHION.

Buttons are peculiarly decorativ this season.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-21

Pure apple green is often seen fl evening frocks.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-12-26
Wins Several Poultry
Prizes.

Mr.. r. B. Wilkins, a prosper
GUS farmer residing in Bellevue
about five miles from this city.
had the distinction Of winning a
very large number Of prizes at
the Alexandria Poultry Fair,
held recently.
The prizes carried away by
Mr.. Wilkins birds are as fol-
lows:
David Cup offered by Sheriff
David for the best pen Of solid
colored birds.
The Schnack JeWelry Com
pany Cup offered for the best
female in the show. any breed;
and S. in cash for the best pen
parti-color birds.
Association Cup offered by the
Association for the best pen OF
ducks. any breed or variety.
Ponder Cup offered by Hon.
C. Ponder of Forest Hill. La,
for the best pen in the American
class.
Times-Picayune Cup offered
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-12-26
ST. LANDRY CHILDREN
ENJOYING VACATION
Public Schools Throughout
Parish Are Closed for
the Holidays.

The public schools throughout
st. Landry parish closed their
doors on Wednesday evening to
allow the several Thousand pub
lie school children Of this parish
to enjoy the Christmas vacation.
The schools will remain closed
until Monday morning January
18th, 1915.
There has probably been no
year IN which the school author
tiles have succeeded better than
this yea; school houses through
out the parish are in splendid
condition and most of them are
presided over by thoroughly
competent and experienced
teachers. There is a larger at
tendance, too, than for several
years. In Opelousas alone there
are approximately six hundred
and fifty children are enrolled at
the St. Landry High School.
After the short Christmas va
cation there will be hard work
ahead Of the pupils, as it is ex-
pected that on account Of the
financial condition Of the treas
ury Of the school board the
chances are that the schools will
have to close rather early. How
ever the High Schools in the
parish will be operated the re-
quired nine months, through the
efforts of patriotic and progress
sive citizens Of Opelousas and
other towns in St. Landry.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-12-26

grateful to the people of Opelou.
sas for having afforded them
fuch a royal good time, when the
college delegation took charge of
the city a few Sundays ago. It
is the opinion of the collegians
who had the good luck to visit
Opelousas once more that this is
the best city on earth. !"
Opelousas will ever be remem-
bered by these Grand Coteau
boys because the people here
gave them a rousing reception
when the College eleven tackled
an all star aggregation from this
city.
The st. Charles boys are on
their vacation, the College hav-
ing closed Tuesday morning.
They will be back for hard work
during the first week of January.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-12-26
ALEXANDRA DEVILLE
DIES AT OLD AGE
One Time WelE-to-Do Farm
er Expires at His Home
in This City.

Mr.. Alexandra DeVille, one
time a WelI-to-do farmer of St.
Landry, and for the past few
| years a resident of this city, ex-
| pred at his home in Garland's S
addition to Opelousas. on last
Friday night at 10 o'clock. Mr..
IDeville was a native of st. Lam
dry. having been born on May
5th, 1886. When but a young
man Mr.. Deville enlisted in
the Confederate army to
fight for the lost cause,
which he held SO dear to his
heart until his death. While in
the war he served il Company
&c First Louisiana Heavy Artil-
lery, until the fall of Vicksburg.
after which he was transferred
to Company D Second Louisiana
Infantry, under Thomas Briga-
der.
Mr.. Deville was the father of
seven children, two by the first
wife, who was Miss Azema Ber-
trand. Those two are Mrs.
Louis Sylvestre, and Mrs. Ed
mond Sylvestre. By his second
wife, who was Miss Sophie Dou-
Get, now living, are Mrs. AM
broise Vidrine, Mrs. R. Z. Gil
laumain. Mrs. Douglas Fontenot,.
Mrs. Armand Sovet and Alex
ander Deville. Of Kinder. Be-
sides his children, wife and two
brothers, Theodule and AchilIe.
Mr.. Deville has one hundred and
seventeen grand and great grand
children who survive him.
The funeral took place from
the residence Of the deceased.
interment being made in the
St. Landry Catholic cemetery,
of this city, on Saturday even
ing at 4::30 o'clock, where scores
Of friends and relatives gather
ed to pay their last tribute to a
departed eomrade.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-12-26
A New Discovery.

A we'll -to-do young farmer,
who by the way is q well known
Government enploye, residing a
short distance from Opelousas,
has been experimenting for a
a new process of making ice
cream without the aid of ice,
sugar or real cream.
During the last cold snap ma
ture assisted him greatly in his
undertaking. After milking his
cows he placed his milk in a pan
in the kitchen Of his home, when
10 and behold in less than two
hours he discovered that he had
very feasible ice cream, as the
fluid was frozen to a depth of
4 inches. With aid of vegetable
havoring and eoloring matter
and a little sugar he found that
he possessed ice cream which
was extremely palatable, and as
good ice cream as can be gotten
on the market, at very small
expense. He is contemplating
getting out a patent on his cows
and stocking the market IN the
near future. It would be well
for farmers in this section to
raise such cattle.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-12-26

by the New Orleans Times-Pica.
yune for the best pen in the
show, any class.
The Brodla Cup off cred by
Sam Brodla for the third best
and largest display. Limited to
three varieties by one exhibitor.
Each exhibitor to compete for
the cup must have ten or more
birds entered.
Besides the above cups Mr..
Wilkins won other honors with
his birds. His Wyandottes
scored as follows: lst and I'd
cock; 1st, I'd, 4th and 5th pull
let's; 1st, I'd and 5th cockrels;
1st, I'd, Sd, 4th and 5th hens.
His Pekin ducks came in for the
following: 1st and I'd old brakes;
1st old duck; 1st young duck;
1st, I'd, Sd, 4th and 5th young
1st pen.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-12-26
MRS. ANDREPONT DIES
At FORMER home
Life Long Wish Granted
When She Expired at
Plaisance Friday Night.

Mrs. Cleophas Andrepont dice
at her former home in Plaissnct
on last Friday night at 8::45. T
was her wish that she would die
in the same home, where hel
husband had breathed his last
over seventeen years ago.
About three months ago Mrs.
Andrepont went to the old home
place, which is now owned and
occupied by her son-in-law, J.
Frank Vidrine; a few days after
she was there she took the bed
and expired eight weeks later.
A native Of the Bayou Teche
section Of this parish. Mrs. An
drepont, who was Miss Gondrine
Mouille. sister to Cesaire Mouille,
of this city, at the age Of nine
teen years, welded Cleophas
Andrepont, then a poor farmer
Of Plaisance. They gave issue
to four children. those being
Yves, former clerk of court of
St. Landry parish and now busi-
ness manager of the st. Landry
Clarion. Mrs. Eraste Dupre,
Mrs. Frank Vidrine and Oscar,
who died at the age Of two.
By hard work and strict econ
omy Mr.. and Mrs. Andrepont
acquired considerable property
and during their entire life were
Well-knoWn throughout St. Lam
dry and Evangeline parishes.
Mrs. Andrepont had been suf-
fering for the past tl1irty-five
years, but she Away. kept her
suffering to herself and was full
Of courage, which the doctors at
tributed for her long life. At
the time Of her death she was 81
years, 6 months and 26 days.
For the past ten years Mrs.
Andrepont had been making her
home in this city, residing with
her only son, Yves Andrepont.
The funeral took place from
the home Of Mr.. Frank Vidrine,.
at Plaisance, interment being
made in the Catholic Church
cemetery, where relatives and
friends assembled to pay their
respects to noble and ehari-
table old lady.
During her life time the de-
ceased raised four orphans, who
learned to love her as dearly as
though she were their own
mother.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-12-26
Loafers Plentiful Here.

The policemen have been kept
busy for the past several weeks
keeping undesirable strangers
away from 0pelousas. It is
customary to treat these visitors
in the jail house for one night
and making them " "vamoose" the
next morning.
As many as seven to ten have
been arrested on the same day
and it is safe to say that when
they were told to skip these
loafers, who are wont to visit.
the United States on thirty cents
hike it for a more desirable
place than Opeleusas.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-12-26
POLICE JUROR TO BE
ELECTED NEXT MONTH
Supervisors Issue Proclama-
ton OF Election TO Fill
Vacancy.

The Board Of Supervisors Of
elections for st. Landry has issued
its proclamation Of election to fill
the vacancy IN the police jury
caused BY the death Of the late
Diomal Durio, who had been a
member Of the police jury from
the first ward for over twelve
years.
The many friends of Mr.. sam
Evans, q prosperous farmer re-
siding about four miles west of
this city. have been incessantly
reporting that he would be the
one to take the vacant seat. Tt
is not thought that there will be
made a fight for this Office, as the
time is SO short, before the gen
eral election IN 1916.
Mr.. Evans is one Of the most
progressive farmers of ST. Ian
dry. While he has never had
any political aspiration ii is re-
Iiably concluded that he will make
the race for the office Of police
juror. That he will be number
ed among the most progressive
and wide awake members of the
police jury, If elected, his friends
feel confident.
The election is called to take
place on January 26th; three pre-
lcincts compose the first ward,
those being Opelousas, Plaisanee
| and Bellevue.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-12-26
CONTEST TO PROVE
A HOWLING SUCCESS
School Patrons Taking Active Interest In Clarion Popu
Iarity Contest AS It Is Fast Drawing
To A Close.

The Clarion school popularity
school contest is now drawing te
a close. On next Monday after.
noon at four O'Clock the contest
will be a thing Of the past, which
will be remembered by the
school children of St. Landry
parish for years and years, as
one Of the best, squarest and
most feasible propositions ever
undertaken by any newspaper in
the state.
A great deal of interest is be-
ing manifested in the contest, as
there remains only a few days
before it closes. During the
past week, not only the school
teachers and pupils were kept
busy seeking every available
vote, but the most prominent
lawyers, business men and citi-
izens of St. Landry drumned
the various towns for votes for
their favorite school.
The leaders in the school
raised the cry of Zone million
more votes" and from present
indications two Or three schools
in the race will accomplish their
desire Of passing the million vote
mark.
The Planters National Bank in
this city has been the scene of a
political hot bed, as the ballot
box IS in the lobby Of that we'll
known bank. Hundreds Of peo-
pie interested in the schools OF
this parish pour into the bank
building in order to cast their
votes.
From all indications the Clar-
ion school contest will prove not
only the most successful ever
pulled off in this section. but it
will prove of thorough satisfac
ton to patrons of every school in
the contest. There has never
been any hitch about anything
during the three months of the
contest, on the contrary har-
mony was pre-eninent every
where.
1t is hard to discern which
school will capture the piano
which the Dugan Piano Com
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1914-12-26

pany of New Orleans stakes its
enyiable reputation to the fact
that it will give thorough salts
faction. The first prize has been
on exhibition at the jewelry store
Of r. Mornhinveg and Son since
the beginning of the contest and
all those who have seen or tried
it have pronounced it an excel
lent piano.
All votes must be in the ballot
box by four o'clock sharp on next
Monday evening. Those, how
ever, which are mailed from out
of town and postmarked at or
before four o'clock and at the
same time are O. KID by the
postmaster will be counted. No
one will be allowed to cast a vote
in the ballot box after the hour
Of closing.
Judges will gather one or two
days after the contest closes to
compile the votes and award the
prizes. A business man who has
taken active interest in the well
fare of the schools Of St. Landry
will be chosen from every school
represented in this contest.
No one should cast their votes
without having them properly
stamped and O, K. d by the Con-
test Manager. They will be void
if this is not adhered to.