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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
SOMETHING TO
THINK ABOUT
By F. A. WALKER

of the astonishing achievements of
Madame Curie, the most brilliant
feminine imam of science" that we
know anything about.
Great schools and great universities
provide no easy or royal road to learn
ing. They give young men a chance
TO meet others who are interested in
the same subjects. They provide the
emulation" which the philosopher
Francis Bacon regarded as SO impor-
tant.
But 1t remains for the individual
who has been through the mill of
higher education to pick out for him.
self the path that he is to tread.
Systems of education are important
In the case of the average man. but
of slight Importance in that of the
man of genius or great talent.
Shakespeare and Lincoln were self
taught and they will go on teaching
the world as long as their writings re-
main as models for mankind.
What would the author of the
Gettysburg Speech have said If he
had been told that reproductions of
the Gettysburg Speech would be hung
up in the College of Oxford as an
example of English prose at its best?
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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
MOST DESIRABLE
POULTRY FLAVOR
Much Depends on Distribution OF
Both Flesh and Masses of
Fat Over Carcass.
FLESH OF FEMALE IS mILDER
Exercise Toughens Fibers and Connec-
nective Tissues and Lessons Amount
of Fat-Do Not Feed Fowls
Onions or Garlic.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agricultural
Desirable quality in the flesh or
poultry intended for table use depends
on the flavor of the flesh; on the tex
ture; on the amount of flesh in pro
portion To the weight of the bird; and
on the distribution of both the flesh
and the larger masses of fat over the
carcass. Other things being equal, the
flesh of the females usually is milder
than that of the males, say home
economic specialists of the United
States Department of Agriculture.
CapOnizing makes the flavor of cocks
more delicate, tends to produce finer
and less tough muscle fibers, and in
creases the size of the masses of meat,
especially in the breast.
Effects of Age on Flavor.
Age tends TO increase flavor, at first
advantageously, but later usually, dis
advantageOusly. Most very young
birds have a flavor too mild to be sat
isfactory for stewing or fricassee. but
make splendid eating as 1roilers or
flyers. The delicacy of flavor usual
ly is lost in decidedly ole birds. As
the bird grows older, the proportion
Of flesh to bone usually increases. at
least up to the period of full matur-
ity. Often the large masses Of flesh
found on such birds can be utilized
more satisfactorily than the smaller
ones found on young and scrawny
chickens.
Exercise affects the flavor and tex
ture of poultry flesh, as in any kind
of meat. 1t toughens the fibers and
the connective tissues, and lessons the
amount of fat 1t may also affect the
distribution of flesh on the carcass in
creasing the naturally strong, tough
muscles rather than the less-used. ten
der ones. In some birds, notably
chickens. the exercise can be con-
trOlled. Almost any poultry, however,
can safely be penned for a few days
before killing.
The difference between the flesh of
plump chicken and of lean one
of similar kind and age Is due princl
pally to the fat present. The skill of
the fattener. from the consumers
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
LYRICS LIFE
By DOUGLAS MAILOcH
OUR ONLY DOUBT.

HOWEVER far the birds you
IL know
Away from you may wing,
Whatever wintry winds may blow,
You do not doubt the spring;
AT night you do not doubt the dawn
Because the day Is dome
You know the spring will bring the
lawn,
The morning bring the sun.
As old as is experience,
As trite as truth can be,
This lesson known to every sense
And taught by bird and tree
And yet tale we must repeat,
Each scholar, singer, priest.
For men who see the sun retreat.
Forget there is an East.
In sorrows winter men forget,
In troubles hour of night.
That spring shall come returning vet
To life the morning light.
They do not doubt the dawn. the day.
The spring, the sun, the sod.
They do not question Nature-they
Doubt only Natures God.
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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
Department Devoted to Attractive MAGAZINE Material
THE ROMANCE OF WORDS
"HALL-MARk."

ITO SAY that something bears
i the "hall-mark" has come
to mean that it is genuine, I'M
adulterated, above suspicion and
the expression is now fire.
quently applied to men, though
in the beginning it was affixed
only to articles of gold or sill
yer.
Strictly speaking, the hall
mark is the official stamp used
by the GoldSmiths' company in
England as a proof of the purity
of various metals, the name be-
ing derived from the jewelers.
guild or hall and not from any
resemblance to a hallway in the
stamp itself. The hallmark for
London is a leopard's head; for
Dublin a harp; for Glasgow a
tree and q salmon with ring
i'm its mouth; for Birmingham,
an anchor; for Exeter, a castle
with two wings; for Sheffield,
crown, etc. In addition TO
these marks. which indicate the
place at which the metal was
assayed, there are other SYM
bols showing the purity of the
metal. These symbols are ex-
pressed in the form of carats
for gold and the sterling and
standard" marks for silver, the
former meaning that there are
IL ounces and 10 pennyweight
of pure silver to the troy pound,
and the latter that there are IL
ounces and two pennyweight,
the standard for British silver
coins. The addition of letter,
signifying the year in which the
assay was made, completes the
hallmark" and insures the
genuineness of the material
used.
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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
SECURE BEST HARVEST HELP
Rovers are Usually Efficient but They
Are Liable to Leave Before Crops
Are All In.

Getting help for the harvest rush Is
problem which Is best faced weeks
in advance. Grain, and orchard haf-
vest seasons bring to many sections
large numbers of travelling help VINO
start with crop in the South ana
work north with the season TO tne
Canadian border. These workers are
usually efficient through long ex.
perience. but they are likely to fee'
the urge Of the road and leave before
the farmer gets his crop all harvested
obliging him to pay much higher rals
TO secure the remainder Of the crop
before it spoils. Wherever efficient
local help can be obtained, 1t Is "
be preferred to the rovers.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
GRAPE JUICE is REFRESHING
Excellent for Use In Hot Weather and
as Base for Desserts 1t Cannot
Be ExceIIed.

Much grape juice is canned at home
nowadays, for it makes one of the
most refreshing drinks In hot weather,
and as a base for desserts it cannot
be excelled. The following dessert
recipes, using unfermented grape juice
have been suggested by the United
States Department of Agriculture:
Grape Sherbet.
Mix one pint of grape juice. the
in''e Of ole lemon. and one heaping
teaspOOnful' of gelatine dissolved in
boiling water; freeze quickly; add the
beaten egg white of one egg when al
most Frozen This quantity is suf-
ficient for eight persons.
Grape Ice Cream.
Mix one quart Of grape juice, one
quart of cream, one pound of sugar
and the juice of one lemon. Freeze.
SyIabub.
Mix one quart Of fresh cream. the
whites of four eggs. one glass of grape
juice. and two cupfuls of powdered
sugar. Whip half the sugar with the
cream. the balance with the eggs; mix
well; add the grape juice; pour over
sweetened Strawberries and pineapples
or oranges and bananas. Serve cool.
Bohemian Cream.
Mix one pint of thick cream and
one pint of grape-juice jelly; pour in
to small cups and set ON ice. Serve
with lady fingers.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06

gether to buy a safe bond, get good
advice on the subject-your bank will
advise you-and buy une.
If you began by saving % cents a
week you will soon lay aside double
that. And that won't satisfy you.
You will see how, without cutting out
essential things, and these include
amusements and social distractions
and vacations, you can save on ines
sential things an amount that would
have seemed impossible when you
first started. And with it Ryou will
buy independence. security. opportun-
ity. Can you buy much better?
(Copyright)
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
THE GIRL ON THE JOB
How to Succeed-How to Get
Ahead-How to Make Good
By JESSIE ROBERTS
THE SAVINGS ACCOUNT.

MO BUSINESS woman ought to be
~ without savings account. If
you spend all your salary you are
tying yourself down, preventing your
self from being free to choose your
work.
The first step toward saving is to
know just on what you spend your
money. Then you can plan what
items must be cut down so that the
saving is To begin.
Make out what seems to you a fair
living expense account. Then study
your expenses and see how they differ
from that ideal.
Open a bank account. Put your
money into bank and check it out,
and you will find 1t grows. Once a
month take out as much of the surplus
as you have decided you can spare
and put it into a savings bank. AS
soon as you have gathered enough to-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
TWO QUARTS is GOOD
YIELD FOR MILK DOE
Many Goats Produce Ten Times
Their Weight Annually.
Milk Can Be Utilized for Same PIN,
poses as That From Cow, but Less
Satisfactory for Making Butter
Best for Infants.

prepared by the United States Dena+.
ment Of Agriculture.)
About the first question that most
people ask concerning milk goats 10
How much milk will they producer,
This is, of course, a very important
consideration, as the value of n doa
Is estimated largely by her milk pro-
duction. Even if doe is purebred
she is Of little value from the utility
standpoint unless she is capable OF
giving a good quantity of milk. Manv
persons In purchasing purebred or even
grade goats have been disappointed n
find that the milk could be measured
in pints and not quarts or gallons AZ
expected.
A doe that produces three pints a
day is considered only a fair mixer
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
MEASURING CUP AND SPOONS
Devices Enable Housekeeper to Weigh
Out Correct Amounts in Follow
ing New Recipe.

Cake making is not pure luck" A
half-pint measuring cup (glass or
metaD for measuring the flour and
sugar and a standard set of measur-
ing spoons for measuring the butter
and baking powder will help in fol-
lowing rev recipe. say specialists in
the experimental kitchen Of the Uni
ted States Department of Agriculture.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
SELECT HARNESS WITH CARE
Be Especially Careful That Rs'nt
Breeding and Various Straps
Are Heavy and Strong.

Select harness with care see tip'
II Is well made. Make sure. especla'g'
that the reins, preceding. ho'doae,
straps. tugs or traces, belly bands anu
yoke straps are sufficiently heavy sn'
strong for the work required. ru
away team cannot he controlled wa s
weak reins. nor will weak tugs an'
straps stand heavy work.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
RADlSH AND LETTUCE CR0Fs
Mot Advisable to Plant More '"s"
Needed as They Soon Become
Tough and Bitter.

Be careful not 10 plant NOR
ishes and lettuce than you neeu,
unless these crops are used Jus -
they reach the right size. the ra"'s ss.
will soon become hot and tongh VIZ" ~
the lettuce will send up seeu !.
and the leaves will be too Dit'e'
be palatable.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
Hoof and Mouth.

Blondine-Isn't Bonnie Beanbrough
the thick one?
Brunetta-IIe Is all of that.
BlOndine-I said to him, Every time
l open my mouth put my foot in it,"
Brunetta-Uh huh
Blondine-And right away the poor
fish looked down at my feet.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
PORCH BOX TO SHIELD MILK
Two Galvanized-lron Cases With lay
er Of Insulating Material Is
Satisfactory.

If the days supply of milk is de-
livered very early in the morning, so
that it stands on the porch for several
hours before the family arises, porch
box should be provided. A covered
box consisting of two galvanized-iron
cases with layer of insulating ma
terial is a good way to protect the
milk from sun. flies, providing ami
mails, and dust blown from the street.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
Water Spilled on Book.

If water has been spilled on a book,
lay blotter on each side of the first
wet leaf and press with a medium hot
iron until dry. Repeat with sue
cessive leaves until all are dry. If
this is done carefully the leaves will
not warp or wrinkle.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06

standpoint lies not only in producing
the desirable amount of fat at the
least expense for food and care, but
also In getting the fat well distributed
through the flesh rather than merely
in masses within the carcass or under
the skin. Such large masses have lit
tie value for table purposes, and I'M
less they are carefully saved and used
for cooking they are practically vast
ed. When the amount of flesh is in
creased by the fat between the fibers
the proportion of edible material is
increased, and the larger masses of
meat make better portions in serving.
The quality of the flesh is also i'm
proved.
Importance Of Special Feeding.
Chickens fattened on mash of
grain and milk acquire delicate fla
vor. Special feeding often imparts a
very desirable flavor. This is found
In canvasback ducks, for example,
which are considered at their best
when they have fed on wild celery
Celery and chestnuts sometimes are
used to give turkey flesh a special fla
vor. Birds intended for table use
should not be allowed to eat onions or
wild garlic habitually, because the
sulphur compounds In these plants
pass over into the flesh and give it a
taste Objectionable to most persons.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
HOW CAN A MAN LEARN?

AR. GARRETT p. SERVlSS, who
lNl made himself out of a newspa-
per man into scientist, tells how he
recently received letter from a sec
ton hand on a railroad who related
how he had taught himself astronomy
and Latin because he was interested
In the stars and the poet Virgil.
This man, who described himself as
"uneducated" made the curious re-
mark. IL have found that | can learn
anything that gives me pleasure"
That throws bright light on the
whole subject of education.
At this time of the year when the
universities are turning out their
graduates by the thousands the ques-
ton of training naturally arises in the
minds of those who have sons and
daughters 10 prepare for the future.
Is 1t possible that the case Of Mr.
Seryiss' section hand, who found in
tellectual salvation for himself. and
by himself, Is no different from that
of many who had all the advantages
Of the higher educatlon?" For their
education only really began when
they left college.
Charles Darwin. the greatest man of
science of mis- age, regarded the time
that he had spent at the university as
wasted.
Herbert Spencer was all his life
solitary Investigator and thinker.
Thomas Henry Hanley had to
abandon his university work and earn
his living after he had passed the
FIRST medical examination Of the Uni
versity of London.
John Tyndalf educated himself In
science as 4 member of the ordinance
survey.
What Is the explanation of the
= careers of these four distinguished
men? Obviously 1t is this. that they
found 1t easy, as the section hand did,
10 learn anything that gave them
pleasure. Much education Is wasted
because men take no pleasure in 1t.
This. too. is surely the explanation
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
Clean New Iron Pot.

Never use new iron pot without
first rubbing it with unsalted fat and
heating it in the oven following the
light greasing. This will insure the
rot against cracking.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
Cream Horseradish Sauce.

Whip one-third Of cupful Of cream
until stiff: stir in three tablespoon
|fuls of grated horseradish root fresh
~ prepared; add salt, cayenne TO
taste with one tablespoonful of vim
|egar. Serve with boiled leg of NUT
ton.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
Good system for Farmer

Every good merchant has a "want
list" on which he jots down articles
ne needs to order. A farmer might
Use this system for listing odd jobs
:ha need doing
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
Veal With Tomato.

Take a thick slice of veal, brown
|In fat, cover with layer of onions
and tomato, a sliced green pepper
lind little water, cook in moderate
owen until all the vegetable juices
have been absorbed.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
Tomato Sauce.

Cook one cupful Of stewed toma-
4 toes with. stalk of celery, a sliced
onion. few cloves and salt and pep
per Cook together two tablespoon
|fuls each of butter with flour and add
20 the strained tomatoes. Cook until
smooth. thick and well seasoned.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
Cookbook
= AND WAYS OF PREPAR.
ING IT. ..

so little rest!
Is such an unreasoDing passion
witty! And so we skim the surface
igs. we never look down into their
b. and see the power of help and
6re which they might contain.-Phil-
Brooks.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06

A UTTON Is classed with beef in
F4v1 nutritive value, not quite so
bigh TN protein. but higher in fat than
beef. Like beef IL is easily digested
and usually served rare. The strong
favor OF mutton may be reduced by
xemoving the skin, and IL the flavor is
still objectionable. mask 1t with high
1y-seasoned sauces or vegetables.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
sraised Breast Of Mutton.

Line bottom of casserole with a
few slices of bacon; lay on 1t a breast
Of mutton; cover with slices of peeled
lemon; add more bacon. one onion
sliced. then pour on half pint of
stock and cook on the back part of
the stove until the mutton is tender.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
Veal With Onions.

Brown "A slice of veal in an iron
frying pan, cover with sliced onions,
two bay leaves, four peppercorns
and enough boiling water TO cover.
Cook slowly until the meat is tender.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06
Onion Sauce.

Cut six large white onions into
|Quarters and cook for ten minutes in
boiling water: drain them; add cup.
ful Of butter and simmer in covered
saucepan until they are very tender !;
press through coarse sieve and sprin-
kle with a tablespoonful of flour. mix
ing well, then add one teaspoonful Of
sngar and salt to season, and one-half
|cupful of cream. Cook until the -four
b well cooked. This sauce is espe-
cially favored to serve with loin chops.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-06

prepared by the United States Denart.
ment OF Agricultural
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-03
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Po.
lice Jury Of the Parish Of Natchitoches.
La. in accordance with resolution of
the Police Jury Of date January 3rd,
1921, vii! receive bids for the construc-
tion of road extending from Derry to
Colfax in Road District No. 27, Ward
10, contractor to accept bonds in the
amount OF the whole, or a part Of the
Si00, C00.00 bonds OF Road District No.
n Ward 10. of the Parish of Natchi-
toches, bonds to be accepted at not
less than par.
Bids to be opened in accordance with
law az eleven o'clock on the 10th, day
OF March 1921, at the Court House at
n atchitoch5s, La. and each bidder
shall enclose with his bid certified
check in an amount equal to five per
cent OF the amount Of the bid, which
check shall be forfeited to the Road
District should the successful bidder
fail to carry out the terms of his bid,
and the checks of the unsuccessful bid
ders will be returned to them upon the
rejection of their bids, and the Police
Jury reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. This 7th day of Jan
uary A. D. 1921.
. W. H. AIREY,
President of the Police jury
Parish of Natchitoches, La.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-03

above by lands formerly belonging to
Isadore Vercher and below by lands
formerly belonging to B Galien, in
the rear by ianus formerly belonging
to Joseph Vercher acquired by Leopold
Caspari from John II Henry as per
deed recorded in b l04 F l07 and from
Samuel Levy as per deed recorded in
B 104 F 677
A certain lot of ground on the east
side of Third Street with buildings and
improvements thereon bounded north
by l. Fl Johnson, south by l. H Johnson.
east by property Of Mrs. Bertha Cas-
pari and west by Third Street.
The same to be sold to effect a par
tition as decreed in said judgment.
Teens of sale: Cash for what it will
bring
j. w. PAYNE.
Sheriff Parish Natchitoches, La.
Feb-16
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-03

and west by 7th St.
Vacant lot east side of 9Th street be-
ing lot No near Jewish Cemetery.
l share capital stock Pan American
Life Insurance Co. Par value $1,000.
22O acres more or less with all build
lngs and improvements ehereon situated
on the right bank of Bayou Derbanne
in section 43, T 6, N R 6 w bounded
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-03

4 vacant lots between Church and
Trudeau streets being Lots No. 7, 8, 9
and 10. bounded north by property l.
& N w R.
Vacant lot on east side of 7th street
bounded north by Nelken; south by
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-03
Sheriff Sale
d L VITALITY
vs.
Z L WHATLEY

11th District Court, Parish of Match
itoches
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-03

A conference or rural legisla.
ton recently held in Austin fayors
the arehouse bill to be support
ed by bale tax on cotton and
also a law requiring bonding of
commission merchants.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-03

FOR SALE-Two Ford Trucks in
good running condition, one with regu-
lar delivery body-one Roadster, CON-
plete with detachable body. Cheap for
cash or terms to responsible party.
NORRIS & EWING CASH GROCERY.
Feb-24 Front ST Natchitoobes
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-03

By virtue Of writ of Fl FA issued
out Of the 18th District Court of de te
the 28th day Of January 1921 Of the
Parish Of Natchitoclles, in the above
entitled and numbered suit and to me
directed, !, J " Payne, Sheriff Of the
Parish OF Natchitoches did seize and
take into my possession and will sell at
Sheritf's sale at the front door of the
Court House in the City Of Natcnito-
ches, at l / o'clock A. NJ.
SATURDAY, MARCH 18TH, 1921
the following described property to-wit:
NEM of NWI, OF section 20, and
E13 of NWH Of the NW4 of section
20, T. 10, r, 10, contg. 81 acres more
or less.
Terms Of Sale, cash subject to ap-
pralSemeDt.
}. W. PAYNE,
Sheriff of Natchitoches Parish.