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The Commoner.
NOVEMBER 20, 1903:
a FMXMime feo kinds iliilds
each package of
Lion Coffee
v. n nhnan .muslin or cheese-cloth
nicely hemmed, may be acceptably
used. ThiiT muslin, costing but a few
cents a yard, may' be prettily hem
stitched, the edge "button-holed' or
simply hemmed, will servo admirably.
In the matter of eating anything with
"bones1- in ,it, one should aim to be
as cleanly as possible, using the Ang
ers only when absolutely necessary,
and then as daintily as may be.
Thanksgiving Day.
Many have little knowledge of, or
care for, tho origin of the American
Festival, yet it was of vital import
ance to this country. Tho half
starved Ngw England colonists gave
thanks to God for tho long-delayed
supplies from England, when thoy ar
rived, and they saw tho promise of re
turning health and strength. An
other year, when an abundant harvest
rewarded their patient toil, thoy. met
for a Thanksgiving service, and tho
aay came into yearly religious oDaerv
ance, the governors of the colonies,
and, later, of the states, issuing a
call for Thanksgiving day after tho
harvest was passed. Tho first relig
ious service was followed by a boun
tiful dinner, and those who had much
gladly shared with their less fortun
ate neighbors. Tho day has always
teen one of kindly benevolenco and
good cheer.
THERE
IS GREAT DANGER IN
CATARRH.
If Left to Ron Its Course Unchecked, It
Often Causes Death.
Catarrh scatters its poisons through
out the entire system. The stomach
and lungs are affected by tho drop
pings that fall into the throat and are
swallowed during sleep. Dyspepsia,
inflammation of the stomach, bron
ciltis and consumption are the results.
Tho blood also becomes contaminated
and carries the poisons, to all parts of
the system. Frequently in the. more
advanced stages, the bones of the head
become decayed and the air passages
ar a putrid mass and create a stench
so foul and offensive as to be un-be-
rable. The expression, "rotten with
catarrh," is not overdrawn or exaggerated.
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets strme at
Washington Issued ono regular
Thanksgiving proclamation, but no
piosldent followed his example until
tli lime of Lincoln. In 18G2, tho war
resident set apart tho last Thursday
il November as a day of goneral
tnoiiUsgivlng, and called upon tho na
Uoa to observe it as such. Before
thac date, the observance of the day
was largely confined to New England.
M'hc simplicity of the early feast has
given tway,, in a measure to a moro
elaborate function, but certain dishes,
though sometimes greatly elaborated
in preparation, hold a permanent place
on the Thanksgiving bill of faro. At
the olden feasts, there wero but two
courses the heartier food being
placed on tho table all at one time,
followed by the lighter dishes. A
Thanksgiving feast of tho olden times
oruinnfc hft rivalled bv the dinners of
today, although the stores of the
world are now at our command. The
day Has always been noted as the
time when families, long-separated,
sought to come together, if possible,
tn the old home-nlace. but in any
event, it was looked forward to as a
time of reunion of tho scattered
friends and relatives. Ex.
Query Box.
Hattie B. For a dressing for tan
ahnpn trv one Dart wax to four parts
turpentine. Or, rub with the inside of
j. , it hi- a. 11.1- niltAim dto o Vinnntin nPfil.
me root oi wis lernuiu, uuwud - . -"- - . , y.nfVtet t10
,nn or, nmnto if from the system. X. Y. Z. For fetid feet, bathe the
They are a constitutional remedy that
nlPfmsPH tho svstem thoroughly of all
poisons and purifies the blood. Un
der 'their infiueice the head becomes
clear, the discharges at the nose and
droppings into the throat cease, the
lost sense of smell is restored, the eye
brightens," the foul breath becomes
nnrp and qweet and tho odious, dis
gusting disease is thoroughly expelled
from the system.
A Cincinnati man says: "I suffered
the misery and humiliation of catarrh
for twelve years. My case became so
aggravated that it seriously interfered
with all my business relations. The
disease became so offensive that I
would not venture Into any one's
presence unless it were absolutely nec
euary. I tried every remedy that I
could get hold of. Some helped me
temporarily, but as soon as I ceased
taking them, I would relapse into tue
old condition.
"Finally a Mend told me of Stuart'B
Catarrh Tablets and insisted that I
try them. I had about despaired of
ever finding help, but bought a box
a -way. I began to notice the im
provement within twenty-four hours
after I began taking them. Before
the first box was gone I felt like an
other man. I Kept up the treatment
till I had taken three boxes and was
e 'tlrely cured. I have never had a
recurrence of the trouble from that
day to this. My head 13 clear and well
an none of the offensive symptoms of
the disease ever troubla me. It has
been two years since I stopped tak
ing them."
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are for
feet daily in cold water In which a
little alum has been dissolved, rub
dry and apply a solution of perman
ganate of potash, eighty grains to one
pint of water.
Mrs. L. H. Artificial coloring
agents are rapidly displacing natural
dyes. They are usuany very cuuap,
more readily handled and generally
satisfactory. Cochineal has been al
most driven from the market; the cul
tivation of madder has almost ceased,
and indigo only holds its place against
strong opposition.
Julia D. Nothing would be prettier
than the articles you mention for
your Christmas dox. ueaa wur
aulte the craze just now, and the old
time bead-bags, etc., of our grand
mothers' time will make most accept
able presents. The canvas bead-work,
ni, nnttorri beincr used. Is
a croaa-ouivu - -
easily done. , A , .
Housekeeper. Blood-stains may be
taken out of clothing by saturating
the spots with coal oil, and then
washing them out with .warm water.
Coal oil will also take Iron and fruit
stains from almost .any kind of goods
without injuring tho fabric, it is said.
The spots muBt do souiu m "
before being put In the water.
Young Mother.-Do not let any one
persuade you to force your neiW
child to sleep lr a dark room. Pa
Jlently reason away the fear and ex
plain how impossib o '.t would lb for
mamma to do anything to "a hurt
Strive to strengthen its confidence In
your truthfulness, and under no cir
cumstances allow any one to scare, it
with shadows.
sucking his thumb, try pinning his
sieovo down to nis gown so that ho
cannot lilt his hand to his mouth. If
this plan is adopted befdro tho habit
becomes fixed thuro will be llttlo dlltl
culty In breaking it up. Thoro may bo
a littlo whimpering robolllon on tho
part or tno bauy, but it wont last long.
Flower-Lover. Tho best tlmo to set
out paeonles is in the fall months.
Tno plant resents keenly any disturb
ance of its roots, and will seldom
bloom for two or threo years after
icmoval. Its requirements aroTIch,
heavy loam, mulching in tho fall, with
old cow manrre, and bolng let alone.
it is periectly hardy, and of colors
ranging, through many shades, from
whlto to dark crimson.
Mrs. M. C lor treating hardwood
floors, give tho floor, a coat of boiled
linseed oil, applying with a brush;
then sprinkle over It dry Spanish
whiting, and rub It in well with tho
hand, rubbing over all tho surlaco. A
worn-out stlif paint brush can bo
used for the rubbing, but tho bund is
best. Tho whiting absorbs tno oil,
filling all tho pores In tho wood with
putty, making It perfectly smooth.
Glvo on top of this a coat of shellac
varnish, which con bo bought ready
nrenared. or use some cood mauo of
floor varnish. Polish with woolen
cloth.
Waterproof paste for shoes is made,
according to Chaso's ltecipe Book, as
follows: Neat's foot oil, one-half pint;
beeswax, one-fourth pound; tallow,
one pound; lamp-blacA, one-half
ounce; mix by heating. One ounce of
beeswax dissolved in turpentine to
which is added a teaspoonful of lamp
black, will give a nico polish. Do not
use before lire.
Aunt Hattie. For a good liquid
blacking for ladies' sboes, tako one
drachm of isinglass, one-half drachm
of Indigo, half an ounco of soft soap,
two ounces of clue, and a small hand-
1 ful of locrwood rasulnRS. Boll theso
all together slowly in one pint oi
vinegar, until tn quantity is reuueed
one-half. Tho shoes must bo entire
ly clean of dirt or dust, and if any
blacking remains on them, it must be
washed off with cold water and the
shoes dried; then tho blacking is to
bo applied with a small bit of spongo,
merely rubbing it on, when a perfect,
shining jet is produced, needing no
brush, and making no dirt; nor will it
stain the bottom of the dress.
Ruella. For cranberry Jelly, wash
one' quart of cranberries and put them
In a stew pan with ono pint of sugar
and ono scant cupful of water; cook
them carefully for fifteen minutes;
strain and press through a sieve. Beat
the strained cranberry until smooth,
and pour into a mold that has Deon
rinsed In cold water; or Into Individ
ual molds; sot In a cold place to
harden.
Mrs. J. L. Oysters on the half-sfyell
are either served raw or cooked.
Served "raw, the oysters must be thor
oughly chilled and served on the flat
shell. Small oysters are preferable,
ae being the finest flavored. Tho small
ends should point toward tho center.
Raw oysters are served with sections
of lemon and, sandwiches made-of thin
buttered slices of brown or white
bread. Carefully remoye all particles
of sand or shell. Oysters are suitable
for all meals, from the simplest lunch
eon to the most ceremonious ainner.
IT EL IL
TO ALL SUFFERERS
k TRIAL BOTTLE
Of ths Great Household Rsmsdy
SWANSON'S
"5-DROPS"
The Only Remedy Ever DI
covered That Will Give Instant
Relief and Permanently Cure
RHEUMATISM
NEURALGIA
KIDNEY TROUBLE
Catarrh, Asthma, La Grlppo and all
other diseases of tho blood
and nerves.
SWANSON'S "8-DROPSM will cure RhMU
tiara In any ef Its terms er stages of tfevelep
menU Applied externally it affords inntaas
relief from pain. Taken Internally It rids tbs
blood, tissues and Joints of tlio urlo ncltl and
other poisonous mutter, -which arc the cnuaes ot
thcdlscaRO. It never falls to euro Rheumatism.
Sciatica, LumbnjroandNcuraltrla. ItbascfTcctcd
moro euros of tho above-named ailments than all
other romcdlcscomblnod. It has never failed to
euro even tho most obstlnato ca.se. "0.DROPS"
cures mesa a meases oy bowk uirccuy to mo seat
ot tho trouble and removing tho cause.
Kidney Trouble and Liver Complaint Can ba
cared by "5-DROPS." It Is tho most effectual
remedy over discovered for these diseases. A,
slnglo doso will ulvo Immcdlato results. It goes
direct to tho spot. It kcopa tho llycr-cella
properly at work. It restores tho kidneys to
tboir normal condition by removing the acids
which oro tho cause of tho trouble.
JE33K GLEHlfEIt, Batyta, III., writ! "I matCenA
if Mi Illieumatlrm for tea yearn, and at times u in anca
pain that I nu unable to attend to my Lutlueaa. Waa
treated by tbs bett physicians in oor sccUon wltboal
obtaining relief. Waaunder the enro of a tpocUlbt, baf
fall treatment Tailed. Yoar"M)UOriV'wasrecomBendea
to me, and I deckled to Rlra It a. trial. 1 obtained relict
alter uainft one uouieana wasanio vo aiicBnia isj wgru
The second bottle effected a era of tli dfeieaaeand t
cannot too nwmy recommena your rcim-ay. u wu
certainly do ait y w tiara clatased for it."
TEST IT YOURSELF
If you are autttrlme with any ef the diseases
for which "5-DROPS" Is recommended as a cure,
write us today far a trial bottle and test toff
yoursen lis curative powers.
FREE
COUPON Kb. 82QM
Out nut tlita ffaHnAn and
mvuI It. with vournimo ind
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audrCM to Swatuon UImju-
mutlo Cure Co., CbScaeo.
ana yoa win no acnt a inai
bottlo ot "SS-DKOrS" free,
poet paid.
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smart's Catarrh Tablets are r wiibuu-. b f
sale by all druggist at 50 cts. a box. Slater AIHe.-l oeep tno oaoy
Turkey Drssalnfs.
Ono pint of chestnuts boiled for 30
minutes, then shelled And blanched,
then rolled or chopped very line and
added to a bread dressing, gives a
fine flavor to the meat of the fowl. A
delicious dressing Is composed o half
a loaf of bread moistened with hot
milk (stale baker's bread la best),
then beaten with a fork, add three
whole eggs, a teaspoonful of salt, ono
pint cooked nuts, half teaspoonful of
pepper, half cup of butter, beaten to
gether. A pint of cooked and shelled
nuts should be simmered in t le gravy
NOTICE.
"5-DROPS" Is entirely frc
from alcohol, opium. wW
rwlat nr nthcr iniurlotlfl
druirs. If "5-DROPS" is not obtainable in your
locality order direct from us and wo will send it
prepaid on receipt of price, tl.00 per bottle.
Large Sire BottleM5-DROPS"(300Dosea)l.Q
Agents Waated Write for terms. '
SWANSQM RHEUMATIC CURE CO..
160 LAKJB STREET, CHICAGO.
and then disposed about tho turkey..
Selected,
Thanksgiving Cream. -Soak one
fourth boxful of gelatin In one-fourth
cupful of water; then add to It one
third cupful of sugar and two table
spoonfuls of meltcr sweetened choco
late; pour over it one cupful of hot
milk, stirring until gelatin dissolves,
placing bowl in hot water; then re
move and cool. When cool, set bowl
In ico water and stir until It becomes
qulto thick, adding one teaspoonful of
cherry extract; then fold in ono pint
of whipped cream and whip until It
will keep its shape; heap Into a
chilled dish, cover with stale maca- .
roon crumbs and garn'.ah with maras
chino ckerrlee. Keep In ice-box until ,
wanjd- -Selocteu. . s
Smm CeatrHt4 RadfM.
Oyster Fritters. Drain off the Ila
uor,boil, skim, and to a cupful add a
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