davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-12-14
VEGETABLE RAGOUT.

Peel and slice a quart Of onions
and put them in pan on the stove
with large cupful Of tomatoes
a large cupful Of boiling water, a
teaspoonful Of salt. half level
teaspoonful Of pepper and cup
full of cheese. Cook slowly for one
hour. Then add four raw potatoes
in rather thick slices. Cover the
saucepan now and continue the
slow cooking until the potatoes are
cooked. Then put on the potatoes
about ten small biscuits. Again
cover the saucepan and let the bis
cults steam for twenty minutes.
Then, If ready to serve, arrange the
biscuits around the edge Of the dish.
pour the ragout in the center and
send to the table.
To make the biscuits Silt to-
gether a heaping cupfuls OF flour.
a few grains Of salt and a teaspoon
full Of baking powder Add about
two-thirds Of cupful Of water and
mix it into a paste. Turn it out
on the Toured pastry board, flat
ten out with the rolling pin. Cut
out pieces with a small round cut
ter and use as directed.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-12-14

LITTLE HELPS.
A good backing will protect the
heating stoves from dampness, which
so quickly generates rust
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-12-14
FON DAN T.

FONOANT.
The foundation for all creams
and soft nut or coCOanut bars, should
be made early and set away in a
bowl until needed. It can then be
remelted Favored filled with nuts
and set to cool or merely nodded
Take cups of white sugar, i cup
of water, /. teaspoonful of cream
of tartar Stir all together until
the sugar is dissolved Be careful
then, and in cooking not to spatter
the sugar upon the sides of the
sauce pan. Cook until a soft ball
forms when the mixture is dropped
into cold water Then set to cool
When cool enough so that the syrup
will not stick to the fingers. beat
with a stiff spoon until il is thick.
Then turn out onto a kneading board
and knead until it is smooth and
shiny.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-12-14
SuLTANA CARAMELS.

81 il ! ANA LARAMIE ELS.
Two cups of sugar u cup Of milk,
Il cup of butter, two squares of
chocolate, one teaspoonful of van
lila. y cup of English walnut or
hickory nut meat cut in pieces, two
tablespoonfuls of Sultana raisins.
Put the butter into saucepan;
when melted. add the sugar, milk,
and molasses. Heat to boiling point
and boil seven minutes. Add the
chocolate, and stir until the choco-
late is melted; then boil seven
minutes longer Remove from the
fire, beat until creamy, add the
nuts. raisins and vanilla, and pour
at once into buttered tin. Cool
slightly, and mark in squares. The
nut meats and raisins may be omit
ted
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-12-14
POPCORN BALLS.

Use liz cups of sugar, y cup of
syrup of glucose, scant cup OF
water. y cup of molasses, , table
spoonfuls melted butter, p teaspoon
full of vanilla. Put water, syrup and
glucose and sugar on stove, boil
minutes hard, then keep boiling
steadily until the ball stage. Try
a little of the mixture in a cup
of cold water until it forms a ball
Add molasses and melted butter
Boil until brittle, try in cold water
until brittle. Remove from fire,
add flavoring. Have ready fresh pop
corn, about 5 quarts in a dishpan
we'll creased with butter is best
Sprinkle a little salt on popcorn,
keeping the corn warm. Pour the
above ingredients over the corn,
buttering the hands we'll and form
ing into balls, not pressing too
hard. A small piece of cord should
be inserted while forming the balls
Small toys can be put in the center
of balls to surprise the little ones
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-12-14

There are many household uses
for brown paper. One is to spread
paper on the table before cutting
vegetables. Another is to wipe up
stains on the stove with waste pa
per Mix paper and mucilage to-
gether for floor filler.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-12-14
SOME GOOD CHRISTMAS CANDIES

Stir until creamy. Pour in buttered
pans. If butter is salty do not
i'd salt.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-12-14

When the inside of silver tea
pot starts to tarnish the following
idea is very good to make 1t look
like new: Put large piece Of wash
ing soda into the teapot and fill
with boiling water. Then boil 1t for
one hour over spirit lamp and
you will find it will become as
bright inside as out, and the soda
will not injure the silver in any
way.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-12-14

There is nothing more useful in
the kitchen than board covered
with emery paper 1t Is splendid
for sharpening knives and scissors
and very useful in removing rust
from steel knives and forks; in
fact. it removes the deepest rust
marks Get a small board about
six inches long, two inches wide
and one inch thick. and cover it
with emery cloth No. 10. This
puts a smooth edge on carving
knives by carefully grinding the
blade edge the same as on a stone
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-12-14

For cleaning an Oriental rug this
method is very good: First beat the
rug with rattan beaten. then brush
thoroughly with a whisk broom to
remove dust beaten to the surface
When this is finished, to brighten
the colors go over the entire surface
with stiff brush dipped in warm
water and ammonia and little white
soap, After doing this you will find
the results very satisfactory.
The Alaska citizen. (Fairbanks, Alaska) 1910-1917, 1914-12-14

To clean wicker chairs and tables
use oxalic acid, and with an old
tooth brush dipped in this brush the
stained parts well Then rinse the
article thoroughly, first in clear
warm water and then In cold Be
sure to destroy the brush after
using, as oxalic acid is poisonous.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20
REFUGEES BEGIN
To REACH MARIA
Mexican Fugitives From Dim
aga May Start for FL
Paso To-day.

MARIA, TEX, Jan. 19.-The Fed.
eral soldiers and refugees who fed to
the United States from Ojinaga, Mex
began to arrive from the border to-day
to entrain for Fort Bliss, where they
are to be interned indefinitely.
All the $500 soldiers and 1900 OF
more women and children were not
expected before night, and it may be
tomorrow before they are loaded on
the ten trains which are to carry them
to Ell Paso.
When the vanguard of the column
with Gen. Salvador Mercado and five
other Mexican Generals arrived here,
the marchers were still scattered
southwark in a continuous line for
twelvem lies. Maj. eicNamee, with a
troop of cavalrymen, formed the eS-
cort, while behind the crowd of wo-
men, children, horses, burros and
dogs there were more cavalry.
r The arrival here of all the refugees
who are on the footing of prisoners OF
war, will end a four-days' march OF
sixty-seven miles over a mountain
road from Preside, Tex, on the Dor
der, to which point the soldiers and
women fed after the rebels attacked
Ojinaga.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20
NEW FIRM TAKES LEASE
ON THE FORDHAM HOTEL

Mr.. Claude Ratliffe, of this city, and
and Mr.. James Cummins, of Carlisle
have formed a partn ership and have
leased the Fordham Hotel from Mr.
Duncan Bell, acting agent for the
owners of the properly and will Sc
cure possession of the building on
May /.
1t is planned by the new lessees to
make the hotel one of the neatest
and most up-to-date lostelries in this
section of Kentucky. The building
will be gone over thoroughly and new
furnishings installed throughout. The
basement of the building will be con-
verted into a pool anu billiard room
and will be fitted with every modern
conveniencies, and will have lunch
room attached.
The portion of the building occupi-
ed by the saloon firm of Dickey &
McShane which is also included in
the lease of the hotel building will be
opened as bar by the new firm, and
the present occupants will vacate.
Mr.. Cummins has previously been
identified with the hotel business in
Carlisle and is thoroughly familiar
with ell the requirements necessary
to make a success of his undertaking
in this city. Mr.. Mr.. Ratliffe, who is
member of the firm of Ratliff &
Reed, will continue in his present
business on Tenth street.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20
PRICES LOW ON
TOBACCO MARKET
Last Weeks Sales at Local
Warehouse Below the
Average.
OFFERING VHRY POOR.
Saturdays Prices Higher
Than Two Previous
Sales of Week.
OFFERING VHRY POOR.

Lower prices for tobacco prevailed
during the past week at the loose leaf
sales conducted by the Bourbon To
bacco Warehouse Company.
The quality of the offerings was
about the poorest that have been sold
on the Paris breaks during the season,
and many are of the opinion that the
decline in prices was due to this fact.
The three sales for the past week
amounted to S95,015 pounds.
Tuesdays sale consisted of 304, 1856
pounds for S36,246.26 and Thursdays
sale amounted to 3O1,0 900 pounds:
On Saturday 289,030 pound were
solo for $34,3O8.9O, an average of
S1I.S7. The market was much i'm
proved and closed active and strong.
Farmers were generally satisfied with
the prices and there were but few re-
jeetions.
Following are some of the crop av-
erages OF Saturdays sales:
Skillman & Myers, $3.50 pounds,
average S16.40.
P!ummer G. Mcclure, 5,325 pounds,
average $14.32.
Calvert & Bogus, $40 pounds, av-
erage S14.44.
Hedges & Thompson, 1925 pounds,
average 1882.
Woodford & Browning, 1910 pounds
average $15.42.
Brennan & Gay, 10,S25 pounds, av-
erage S14.62.
G. NJ. Thomas & Myers, $3.50
pounls, average 1888.
Sol Redmon, $3.50 pounds, average
$16.0e
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20
THOMAS MAY VET BE
CALLED FROM PRIVATE LIFE

The Lexington Leader of Saturday
contained the following:
Former State Senator Claude Nj.
Thomas, of Bourbon, was in the city
yesterday, mingling with his many
friends here Senator Thomas, it will
be recalled, made the race for the
Democratic Nomination for Congress
in this district four years ago, and the
campaign was notably strenuous
one. He is now living the simple life
on his broad acres in Bourbon county,
but his many admirers realizing his
worth. and ability, may yet call him
from the shades of private life again
to serve in public capacity
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20
BURGLARS ENTER SOUTH MAIN
STREET BUSINESS HOUSE

Saturday night about twelve
o'clock burglars entered the shoe-re-
pairing shop of Nh. r. " Jones, in
the T. T. Templin building, on South
Main street. An es:Srance was eff
fected. by breaking one of the side
windows in the building.
Mr.. Templin, who, with his family,
resides on the second floor of the
building, heard the intruders as they
were forcing the glass of the window.
The noise OF the breaking glass
frightened the members of the family
who gave the alarm, and before an
effort could be made to capture the
men they made their escape.
The police were notified and a
search was at once instituted by Pa
trolmen Moreland and Judy, who
about $50 o'clock, Sunday morning,
took into custody white man who
gave his name as George Brady. He
had in his possession a pair Of shoes
which had been taken from the re-
pair shop, and which was the only
thing of value missing from the build
ing.
Sunday afternoon Chief of Police
Link arrested Will Brown, colored
in ClaysviIle, on a charge of being i'm
pIicated in the burglary, and lodged
him in jail. Yesterday afternoon a
four o'clock the mea were arraigneC
befare Judge E. B. January, and were
held to the grand jury on the charge
of housekeeping.
Patrolman King had the men il
charge, together with several othel
prisoners returning them TO jail
when at a point near the Windso
Hotel, Brown, one of the men &C
cused of the robbery, made dash TO
liberty. Patrolman King called Z
him several times to stop, and whe
he continued his flight the Office
sent several shots in the direction @
the fleeing negro. Being unable [
leave the other prisoners, King wa
unable to pursue the negro, and b
made good his escape. The police {
adjoining towns have been notlf1e
TO be on the lookout for him.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20
MAT COHENS Bill: is
ENDORSED BY FAIR MEN

The Kentucky Fair Association Fri
day gave endorsement to the Mat Co.
hen bill in the Legislature, turning
over to the county fairs the license
fees from male animals collected from
the counties in which the fairs are
held, and providing for a blanket Ii,
cense for fairs. The officers elected
are:
President-W. P. Johnson, Shelby.
vile.
Vice President-Augustus diversion
Hodgenville.
Secretary-B. G. Nelson, Hopkins
Vile
Treasurer. w. Jeffries, Frank
fort.
Commissioner of Agriculture New
man and J. L. Dent. secretary of the
State Fair, met with the association
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20
BIPARTISAN is PROMOTED
TO A GOOD POSITION.

The many friends of MIR. ID. c. Nc
Namara, formerly :: Paris, will be
gratified to learn of his continued sue
cess in the business world. Mr.. Nc
Namara, who for some time was iden-
tilted with furniture mandatory in
Grand Rapids, Mich, recently went to
Boston, where he engaged in the same
business and by his business integrl.
~ soon advanced to the position OF
general salesman for the Derby Desk
Co., of Boston. As q recognition OF
mis- ability to hold down a more re
sponsible position his employers on
January ! advanced him to the assis
tant general managership. This posi-
ton carries with it a salary of $4,000
per year.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20
LEGISLATORS FACE
ASTRENUOUS WEEK
Both Branches of General
Assembly Will Get Down
to Serious Work.
HELP PROBLEM UP.
With Hearings and l nvesti-
cations Solons Face Busy
Sessions.

FRANKFORT, KY, Jan. 19.-The
General Assembly Starts on the third
week of the session fully organized
in both branches and ready for the
serious business before it. Already
1913 bills have been introduced in the
House and 104 have been offered in
the Senate, all of them having been
referred to committees, so that with
the consideration of these measures
alone and the other hearings, invests
cations and probes" already author.
lied the coming legislative week
ought to be a busy one and furnish
plenty of interest to the people of the
State.
The extra help" proposition is still
cup in the air" with the outcome
problematical The resolution is now
before Gov. McCreary, and there is a
persistent rumor af1oat that he will
not approve it, but allow it to become
effective without his signature. Even
then there is the usual talk that the
State Auditor will decline to issue
warrants for the pay of the extra
help" or that if he does it will be
stopped by mandamus proceedings.
WOULD HANDICAP BUSINESS
Leaders in both branches of the
General Assembly declare that if the
extra help" is not provided it will
seriously retard the work of the Leg
islature.
This week will witness an increase
of one in the Democratic member
ship of the House, tomorrow having
been set Tor the special order, the re-
port of the committee in the contest
of n. c. Tilford, Democrat, against
Yaman Watkins, Republican, involv-
ing the seat from Grayson County
The committee has reported unani,
mously in favor uhseating Watkins
and awarding the seat to Col. Tilford
Everything has been set for the
! usual junketing trips this week of the
| legislative committees to visit the
charitable and penal institutions, but
the House having "set its foot" doAf
on this has "balled up" the program
| Most CT the 3O2 bills already intro
duced in the Senate and House are
expected to be printed and on the
desks of the members before tbs
week is we'll under way, and theI
committe meetings Will be IN OrdeT
Several important measures have
been introduced and the hearings OF
these promise to be spirited and in
teresting. The most important dry
measure so far offered is the Fores
Senate bill providing that 25 per cent
of voters of the entire county ma.
call a local option election under tn
present county unit law instead of 2
per cent: of the voters of each pre-
cinct in the county, as the presen
law pre3cribes.
There is also a movement anon
some of the leaders 20 put the "sof
pedal" ca some of INC numerous ir
vestigations and probes" on tn
ground that the proper distinction
not being drawn between an insp3t
ton of the various departE1ets, bl
reaus and institutions to learn Of thei
actual needs and requirements o
, which to base the s-nount of appr'
: priations they are entitled to. and &
investigation or PROBE which the
say naturally carries the inference {
Irregularities and wrongdoing.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20
ATTACKED BY VICIOUS RAM
BOURBON FARMER is INJURED

Mr. Brutus Wheat, a well-kncwn
Bourbon farmer, is confined to his
home near this city, suffering from a
severe injury to his left limb as the
result OF an attack made upon him by
Ia vicious ram. Mr.. Wheel, who is
just recovering from a severe Illness
was going through barn lot at his
home when the animal attacked him
knocking him to the ground. The ram
continued in his fury and it was not
until somehands in the neighborhood
of the barn went to his assistance
with clubs and pitchforks did the an
! imal desist Mr. Wheat is confined tC
his home and is suffering consider
ably from his injuries.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20
GARRARO COUNTY MAN
RENTS SUBURBAN PROPERTY

Mr.. Jesse Kennepy, of Lexington,
has rented his suburban property, To-
Gated on the Clintonville pike, near
Paris, and containing about ten acres.
to Mr.. 3. c. Flannery, of Garrard
county, who will move to the place
about February /. The deal was
made through the real estate agency
Of Harris & Speakes.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20
NEGRO BOY SUFFERS
STAB MOUND IN A

john Williams. n colored boy. was
stabbed in the left arm by a negro
woman in Ruckerville last night. The
knifeblade severed the large artery in
the forearm and the wound bled pro-
fusely. The wound, which is not seri-
ous. was dressed by DIR. William Ken
ney.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20
CERTAINLY.

but you told me that this would be
a paying investment" complained the
Customer, who had taken "a f1ier.
1T was" replied the Broker. But
the customer did all the paying.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20
REMINGTON GOES TO THE
CAUiTAL TO PUSH CLAIM

AIR. William Remington. who is in
the race for the postmastership OF
Paris, left Saturday night for Wash
ington to push his claim for the po-
sition.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20
PARIS HORSEMEN SELL
HORSE TO EASTERN PARTY

Nathan Bayless. Jr., sold last week
to Pittsburg party fancy walk-trot
saddle horse The price which was
private, is said TO be a good one.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20

New York's gunner are serving
brief terms in JAIL but briefer terms
in the electric chair would probably
prove more to the point.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20

Some of the members of the Senate
do not seem to regard conditions in
the Health Board as entirely healthy.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-01-20

Thought wave" marriages may be
followed by second wave" divorces
i'm New York'S high society circles.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-27
WANT A DECISION
FROM STATE COURT
Federal Judges Hand Down Opinion in
New Hampshire in the Boston &
Maine Rate Case.

CONCORD, n. H., Nov 27.-Judge
Aldrich Of the United States district
court for the district of New Hamp-
shire and the United States Circuit
court Judges Dodge and Bingham have
handed down an opinion on the petition
from the Boston & Maine railroad ask
ing for an interlocutorv injunction re
straining the enforcement of the recent
order Of the New Hampshire public
service commission fixing the maximum
mileage rate in tire state at cents per
mile and Of the act of the legislature
ordering the sale of 500-mile mileage
books at > cents per mile on all rail
roads operating in the state until their
legality and constitutionality should be
determined
In their opinion the Justices hold that
the question should first have been
raised in the state court and the peti-
tion is held in allegiance until deter
mination can be had in the latter
tribunal
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-27
PRESIDENT AT WILLIAMSTOWN.
Called on President Garfield of the Col
lege for Brief Visit.

WTLL1AMSTOWN, Mass. Nov. p.
-Thoroughly rested by his short visit
here. President Wilson planned te
leave mt ! O'Clock this afternoon. His
originaI plan was to 90 straight through
to Washington, but he may decide to
stop over in New York SATURDAY and
Sunday To visit his friend, Col. E. M
House. Should he decide not to stop
in New York he viii arrive in Washing
ton mt 9 o clock tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Wilson called on President Gar
field Of Williams college this morning
for n brief visit and later began ON
some correspondence. He decided not to
take an automobile ride. because Of the
bad weather, and because he wanted
to be as much as possible with his
daughter, Mrs. +. b. Savrc.
The President has expressed his de-
light with Williamstown and its neigh
horhood ami it was understood today
that he WAS considering spending some
time here next summer instead of 90
ing back to Cornish, n. II.
The people Of this town are very
auXious that it should become the sum
mer capital.
Hi" Walden. the town constable.
who has been offering to assist the
secret service men in guarding the
President ever since his arrival, ap-
peared today wearing Il brilliant scarf
several times as large as his regular
one. lie said one OF his friends had
given him the scarf to add to his dig
Unity.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-27
THANKSGIVING
AT THE RETREAT
Thirty eight Turkeys, 83 Chickens and
25 Gallons of oysters Consumed
Dance in Evening.

Residents at the Brattleboro Retreat en-
joyed a genuine Thanksgiving dinner yes
terday and it had all Of the necessary trim
mings that go to complete the old-fash-
ioned dinners. In the evening there was
a dance for the inmates
Thirty big turkeys and 81 chick
ems were needed to meet the demand for
1000 pounds OF turkey and chicken.
twenty-five gallons OF oysters were con
sumed also. The menu complete follows
Oysters; chicken soup, celery: roast tur-
key. giblet gravy, cranberry sauce: roast
chicken with oyster dressing; chicken pot
PIE; mashed potatoes, boiled onions.
squash; mince pie. rice pudding, pumpkin
pie; apples, candy. oranges: coffee, tea,
milk.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-27
CLAPP-TUTHILL WEDDING.
Couple Stood Under Arch of Running
Pine and Chrysanthemums.


4 pretty home wedding took place
yesterday morning mt 10 O clock in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Fred Tuthill on
Cedar street. when their youngest
daughter. Miss Flora Tuthiil was mar
ried to George Wilder Clapp of this
town. Rev. Roy NJ. Houghton, pastor
Of the Centre Congregational church,
otliciated, using a double ring service.
The couple, who were unattended,
stood under an arch of running pine
amt yellow chrysanthemums. Similar
decorations We're used about the house.
The bride was becomingly gowned in
white satin chaemeuse with shadow lace
and carried bride roses. \ wedding
breakfast was served> to the bridal
couple and guests, which numbered so.
Mr.. and Mrs. CIapp left early in the
afternoon for New York. going by au-
tomobile. On their return they will
he at home al l9l Main street.
Mrs. Clapp attended the commercial
school in northampton, Mass, where
she lived a short time with her par
ents. who have since moved to BTattle-
bore. Mr.. ClapP, who is the eldest son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. George II. CIapp, is
employed in Glapp & Jones 5 store. in
which his father is partner.
The ont of-tOwn guests were, Mr.. and
Mrs. ". j. Ackerman of Springfield
| lNt). Miss Faleria and Miss Maria
Benton of Saxtons River and Mrs.
Howard Atherton and daughter, BeryI
Athertou Of MeehauiesvilIe, \. Y
:.