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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-29
STRUGGLES FOR DRESS.
Every Society Woman Wants q New Gowr
for Each Separate Occasion.

Every Society Woman Wants q New Gown
for Each Separate Occasion.
81 may safely say that there is great
strife among society ladies in the mat
ter of dresses. You see the people in
our best society, whose patronage we
have, are exclusive. They live among
themselves They are seen and OBJ
served by one another wherever they
go, whether to the opera, driving.
dining out. or to balls. The idea pre-
walls among them that it would never
do for lady to be seen twice in the
same dress. For this reason it be-
comes necessary for every lady in this
circle to have a new dress for each
separate occasion. Then, you see,
she must have her opera-dress, her
carriage-dress, her dining-d her
full dress, etc. all for each occasion. :"
dresses for season with these ladiesP"
well. let me see. In the winter,
what with operas, balls, dinners and
all, / suppose new dress nearly every
day is the rule At least five new
dresses week is the average. In the
winter season 1 suppose that every
married lady has at least fifty new
dresses"
Then they would average two hun
dred a year?"
mo; not so high as that. You see
the winter season is more exacting.
and there is a greater variety of life.
should think that the number would
average one hundred dresses a year"
ssAnd how do the prices of these
ranger"
..Well, from $3.50 upward for mar
ried ladies. For young ladies the price
runs from $3.50 upward. For married
ladies more trimming, more elaborate
styles are required"
HAS this craze for so many dresses
been long in fashion,
well, it extends back some five
years"
lis there any special reason for this
extreme tendency nowg'
There is the general increase in the
lavish expenditure of money which
more and more characteriZes our socl-
ETY. people! Then there is the special
cause to be found in increased variety
in color in dresses. 1t used to be that
a few dresses suficed because there
were only few colors and the dresses
were more simple. A blue, pink and
black dress would make an outfit en-
bracing the colors in vogue Now the
number of shades and combinations is
almost unlimited. SO that there is OPP
portunity for a great and varied dis
play This naturally leads to rivalry
i'm the choice of colors, combinations
and arrangements of dress The re.
suit is that every woman wants a new
dress for each separate occasion. and
she racks her brain in consultations
over styles and combinations. ~ 7.
Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-29
THE BRYANT HOME.
The Picturesque Place Occupied by Har-
old Goodwin.

The Picturesque Place Occupied by Har-
old Goodwin.
Some recent newspaper paragraphs
have directed attention to Cedarmere,
for many years the home of the poet
Bryant, in the picturesque little viii
lagd of Roslyn. on the north shore of
Long Island. Roslyn lies on an inlet
of the sound, about twenty miles from
New York City, commanding a beauti-
full view of the water and the distant
hills across the sound. Bryant him
self once described Cedarmere as "a
little place, in a most healthful neigh
borhood, just upon the sea water, along
an inlet of the sound, overlooked by
woody hills, and near a village skirting
several clear sheets of fresh water fed
by abundant springs which gush from
the earth at the head of the valley"
1.-The house of seven gables,
writes correspondent, lis still in the
possession of the family, being now oc-
cupied by Harold Goodwin, son of
Parke Goodwin, Mr.. Bryant's son-in-
law. Many of the poets effects are
still in the house. In the library his
desk and chair remain practically as
he left them. and in the same room
are the paintings given him by the
American artists. The house is kept
in good repair and the grounds are in
excellent order. The old oak, favorite
with the poet, was blown down-or
fell-last year. The logs are now be-
ing seasoned so that they can be made
into furniture and souvenirs for men,
bers of the family and intimate
friends
The house is large and rambling,
the frame being at least a century old.
1t has broad piazzas, from which
charming views of lawn and water are
to be had and, standing in spacious
grounds, presents to the eye lines at
once quaint and graceful. -BooI-Buyer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-29
a PECULIAR DISEASE

OF Those EMPLOYED Ahor,
Eiectrtc-Light Plants.
NOT little uneasiness is said 70 -.
peen caused in certain manufactnr;ns
regions by the outbreak of q nac,,,;a.
disease In persons whose duties necaa.
sitaee constant working under electric
Inc disease, which is known ae
electric prostration. lays siege to the
SUBJECTS throat, face and tamnla.
some very severe cases of it are "a
ported from Crensot, a to I'm in France
large number of men being kent o.
work IN that town in factory where
metals are heated by an electric fur
mace. The strength of this furnace Is
over one hundred thousand candle
power, and while the heat ia not in
itself sufficient to hurt the men tn.
intense brilliancy of the light brinos
on the electric prostration. The irst
symptom is said to be painful sensa-
ton In the throat, followed by irrita-
uon and Inflammation of the ewes.
Inc victims skin meanwhile takes IN
copper-red color, while the pain in
the eyes Is followed by copious dis
charges OF tears for forty-eight hours.
Alter four or five days the victims
skin peels off in places, and he is other
wise made to feel the unpleasant nature
OF his situation.
The general outbreak of such a dis
ease as this would involve serious con-
sequences. The number of men whose
employment brings them into contact
with the electric light is enormous.
and is calculated to increase at the
same rate as the comparatively new
agent supplants the old means of il
Illumination and becomes used as a mo-
tive power. Some claim that the cleo
trio light is destined ultimately to SUI
persede gas as lighting power en-
tlrely, and should this be the case, a
malady springing directly from con-
tact with the new power would be a
grave matter. The only remedy so far
e,pplled in cases of electric prostra-
ton" has been the wearing of a shade
ever the eyes by the person affected by
IL. This, however, while it relieves
f1le direct strain on the eyes, does not
r;ltlgrate the gravity of the other
symptoms.
The great minds that gave the cleo
trio light its being are naturally the
ones best calculated to provide means
OF remedying any unpleasant conse-
quences that may be entailed by it's
use. To mind like Mr. Edison's the
discovery of cure for electric pros
tratlOnh ShOu1d he a simpIa rnottar
The malady bears an evident resem-
blance in some respects to the disease
known as ''color blindness" the VIC
Tins of which are workmen whose du-
ties entail a constant scanning of parti-
colored lamps at night. The entire
subject is one that demands the atten-
ton of scientists. The electric light
is far too valuable an agent to be re-
tarded in its advancement by draw
back which little careful study by
those most familiar with it should
remedv-Chicnoo journal
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NOTES ON BIRDS NESTS.

THE chi kadee nest is placed in q hole in q
dead tree or stump; it is excavated like that
Of a woodpecker and is nine or ten inches In
depth. The nest is built of moss and hair.
The eggs are usually six in number and
white, with brown spots.
THE meadow lark usually builds its nest
in meadow or low field; it is built in tus.
sock of grass and is composed of dry, wiry
grass. It is reached by a concealed wind
ing path. The eggs are four in number and
white, with fine dots of reddish brown.
THE blue jay builds its nest in fork of q
low pine or cedar, in a retired locality: it is
loosely constructed of roots and twigs and
lined with twigs, moss and leaves. The
eggs are four or five in number; their color
is generally light green, with spots of light
brown.
THE bob-o-link places it's nest on the
ground, is usually concealed beneath tus-
sock of grass; it is constructed of grass
loosely arranged. The nest usually con-
tains four eggs which vary in color from a
light brown with obscure spots of darker
brown to a gray color with blotches of
brownlsh black.
Tue bluebird generally builds its nest in
deserted woodpecker's hole or q knot-hole
in a fence-post. The materials used in its
construction are soft grasses, feathers and
wool. These are thrown together without
any great care. The eggs are four or five
in number. They are of light blue color,
with greenish tint
THE common crow builds its nest In pine
or hemlock; it is constructed of, first. a
layer of coarse twigs and sticks, then a
layer of bark, moss and grasses; it is
warmly lined with bark, grass and leaves.
The eggs are usually four in number; their
color is of different shades of green and
covered with spots of brown and dusky.
THE house wren occupies the nest of a
blueblrd, or when it builds nest of it's
own it selects hole In tree or fence post
and fills the whole cavity with sticks and
twigs. This mass is followed in the center
and lined with soft grasses, feathers and
wool. The eggs are from six to ten in
number; their color is pale red and covered
with fine dots of a darker color.
THE brown thrush usually builds its nest
N a bush or thiclet of briars or vines. It
is composed first of a layer of twigs, then
leaves and strips of bark and the whole is
covered with fibruuS roots; the nest is
deeply followed and lined with fine roots
and hairs. The eggs are from three to five
in number, of a dirty white color sprinkled
over thickly with fine dots of brown.
THE catbird's nest is usually located in
bushes Or shrubs. 1t is constructed first of a
layer of twigs and sticks on which is built the
b5dS of the nest, which is composed of fine
twigs. leaves and straw; it is deeply hoI-
lowed and lined with fine grasses, hairs and
fine roots. The eggs are four or five in
number: their color is deep emerald green
and their form generally ovate.
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Destructive School Methods.

The originality and native precocity
of youth are often lost in the automatic
drills of the classroom. Incipient
talent and genius must die out in the
mind of the possessOr from sheer lack
of appreciation and sympathy on the
part of those to whom the youth trust
ingly looks for aid and encouragement.
Perhaps it would be regarded as ex-
travagant to assert that the end of a
long course of instruction leaves nine
tenths of graduates wholly at the mercy
of the world. which they have been
taught to believe themselves fitted to
enter and conquer. They may soon dis
cover. however, that the wide fields of
experience and knowledge are yet
before them, and that the in
clination and disposition for their
further pursuit have been left dull and
apathetic by the scholastic training
received. Books and literature are
now distasteful to them. They will be
but too happy to ignore the classics;
history has been studied too much.
Admit that their minds have been
filled with the elements of knowledge,
hat their intellectual powers have
been disciplined and strengthened till
thew are sinewy and tough, how is 1t
that the mind which comes to the
tasks of life with a training and knowl-
edre GAINED out of the schools, by
reading. private study and self-help,
often measures up to, nay, outstrlps
the college-bred mindP The question
is easily answered: The methods OF
the schools destroy originality and
versatility of mind by anticipating and
preventing the very seif-heip neces-
sary to give every mind self-reiiance
and independents power. -4An'er'ca"
Magazine.
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pairs they sometimes have over two
hundred. Aristotle thought they had
as many ribs as there are days in the
month, but in fact the number varies
and reaches four hundred in pythons.
MIR. Furguson once followed a large
snake and found smart walk suffi-
Gent to keep up with it. Nor do
snakes exercise any fascination over
their victims. Pepys alleged that they
elected poison on larks in full
hight so that they fell into
their mouths; but in fact chickens,
rats. guinea pigs, RABBITS, hens show no
lear of snakes when given to the
latter in cage. A hen has been known
to roost on a python, and one has been
known to peck at snakes tongue in
motion. evidently taking it for an in
sect or worm. When it has killed its
prey either by construction or poison,
the snake is supposed to salivate or
lubricate the meal by means of it's
tongue. This is not the case, as the
tongue is too small to lubricate the
tiniest bird. The snake moves its head
about the prey, feeling with it's tongue
for the right part to begin upon, and
then. the salivary glands begin to aid
deglutition. The functions of snakes
tongue have also been the subjects of
popular error. Job speaks of the vi
per's tongue staying one, and Shakes
peare is full of similar remarks. The
tongue is really a very delicate organ
of touch, for the eyes are so placed
that the snake can not see in front or
below, and by means of its tongue it
literally feels it way. The stories of
two-headed snakes owe their origin
to the existence of species
-bungarus fasciatus-which possesses
an abrupt rounded tail that is some
times mistaken for second head. The
popular notion that every snake is poi
sOnOus is, of course, absurd, but the
proportion of poisonous to harmless
snakes is much less than is generally
supposed. In India only one genus in
ten is poisonous, and the same proper
ton is probably accurate as to in
dividuals also. In all Southern India
there are only twelve kinds of poison
Gus snakes. the largest being the
hamadryad. which reaches fifteen feet
in length. A bite from one of these
would probably produce death in three
minutes; it has the reputation of being
fierce and ready to attack on the slight
est molestation. The cobra is timid;
the charmers who play a pipe in front
it is nearly deaf, but by the movement
from side to side, which is followed by
the snake. The bites of some species
of poisonous snakes are not fatal at all,
and merely produce little pain and
swelling of the injured member.-N
Y. Times.
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Cure of Pneumonia.
HESS ROAD, NIAGARA CO., N. Y
March 1900

HESS ROAD, NIAGARA Co, n. -
March 24, 1886. {
About year ago l was taken with
severe pain in both lungs l was first at
tackled with a violent chill, then dreadful
pain and then a cough accompanied by con-
siderable fever. 1t looked very much like
bad attack of pneumonia. A friend of
mine procured five ALLCoCK's PLAsTERs.
One he put under each arm, one under each
shoulder blade, and one on my chest close
around my throat. In few hours the
cough ceased, the pain gradually abated
and broke out in a profuse perspiration
1 fell into profound sleep, and the next
day was almost well. wore the Plasters
eight days afterwards, and have never had
any trouble since.
WILLIAM A. SAWYER
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-29
FACTS ABOUT REPTILES.
Some of the Popular Errors as to Serpent
and Their WAYS.

some of the Popular Errors as to Serpents
and Their WAYS.
King Solomon acknowledged that
there were three things which are
too wonderful for me. yea, four which
] know not and one of these was
1.-THE way of serpent upon a rock, -
and for years the mode of progression of
a snake remained to men of science as
much mystery as it was to Solomon.
It is thought the absence of limbs is a
great disadvantage to snakes, but the
fact Is their ribs take the place of
limbs, SO that. instead OF having two
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-29

"A Kansas school teacher, in apply
ing for position, was rejected because
she couldn't answer in five minutes the
question: What is the interest at six
per cent. ON S17, oil. 200. 900 for ninety
seven daysp" The disappointed teach
er said she never expected to have that
much money out at six per cent inter-
est, so she didn't think it was worth
while worrying her head about it,
NorristoUn Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-29
Is excuSabl

Is excusable, because involuntary in the
rheumatic. One severe twinge is sufficient
to make any one twist the countenance out
of shape. Persons troubled with incipieEt
rheumatism might save themselves years
of pain if they would only use Hostetter.s
Stomach Bitters at the start. Signally eff.
cacious is it, too, for neuralgia, fever and
apue, dyspepsia, debility, inactivity OF the
kidneys and biliousness.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-29

THROAT DISEASES commence with Cough
Cold or Sore Throat. ''Broun's Bronchial
Trochts'' give immediate relief. Sold only in
bores Price 25 cts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-29

To Consumptives and Delicate Persons.
Bakers Norwegian Cod Liver Oil'' heals
the lungs, builds up waste, and strengthens
Jno. c. Baker & Co., Philadelphia.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-29
Making Faces

A WICKED coal-dealer's motto: The
lighter the weigh: the heav .er the prof
its
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-29
THE MARKETS..

LEARNING and wisdom do not always &c
together.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-29

An out land OUT lying distr ct-the wit
mes. box of a police court.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-29

The truth is always antagonlstlo
tn the eyil-Iisposed, and is often un-
palatable to the well-disposed-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-29

Tar honey-bee is regular merchant y
cells combs for living
DANGER Signaled by a Cough is averted
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
"A Durcu timepiece-the Watch on tho
Rhine.-LVe.
LIVESTOCK SHIPPERS AND FEEDERS.-
Read ad. OF G. c. Daily & Co. other column.
On the fence-men who practice with
foils.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-29

SOCIAL anomaly-the fact that people
who "get on" should be well Off -
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-11-29
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Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-22
spoRrrNG HAMPERS.

The New Ravens Have Struck q Win
 ming Gaft-TheY Defeat she New Bed-
 lords to 3-Hill Brings strength to
 the Team-He Makes the Winning
 GOaI-Connors, Perry, Valiant ana
 PheIan Give Valuable Assistance
 The Bost0Rs to Go Ee POughkeepsie-
 The New BedfOrds and BOBtOns VIII
 Play for S6OO-Other Notes.
 The rink was crowded last night and all went into ecstasies when the home team won, 4 to 3, after playing over the forty minutes, the winning goal being made by Hill, after the game had been twice tied. The hissing of Referee O'Maley was disgraceful, as he refereed fair and impartial game. New Haven lost goal by fouls.
 Although it was Hills first game, he brought strength to the team shat has long been needed. He was not sure-footed, and fell many times, but his headwork was some- thing wonderful. He and Connors are as strong as any pair of rushers in the league.
 Perry played center, and whatever we have said about him heretofore, he certainly played an unsurpassasle game last night. Valiant accomplished more than he general ly does and did frst-class work, while Phe- lan-weIl, he's 8 "dandy," as the crowd said.
 There have been many fine games played here, but the one last night surpassed them all. The New Ravens have passed we'll be- fore, but never have they done the passing that was done last night. Hill coached the players all the way though.
 The New Bedfords played strong game, which nine times out of ten would have won. It was an exciting game. Roberts caged the ball before play had hardly begun, but New Haven tied the score on beautiful pass by Perry to Connors.
 New Haven also got the second. Perry passed the ball from behind New Haven's cage to Hill, who made swift and accurate drive which astonisned Riley. Hill eaged the next ball from the side a pass from Connors. New Bedford got the next two.
 The two teams were now tied, but Phelan made the third foul and New Haven lost 8 goal Connors made the seventh on @ pass from behind the cage by Hill. Just before the forty minutes were up Roberts eaged the ball, but Referee O'Maley did not allow 1t as 1t was caged after he blew his whistle, and Phelan made the foul in goal afterward also.
 The four minutes expired with the teams tied. Then there was hustling. Hill finally drove from center. The ball passed the cage, hit the side and as it rebounded Hill showed 1t past Riley. New Haven had won. Con- nors was fined $1 for back talk. The score:
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-22
Religious Services.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Cwooster Placel -wallace
 Bstrck pasOr The pass9r % w M sPese a a5 aeSO
 UNITED CHURcH.-Dr. T. T. Munger will preach at 19:se m and at ESQ D. @ Sunday Sd Y. sGao9 s3 ing in the chapel at 6:15 p. m.
 q sermon by the pastor, the Rev. ". W. MeIane, D, 1em Young peoples meeting at 6:so p. m.
 CALVARY BAPTIST CAuRoH.-(Corner Chapel and York streetsl-Rey E M Potsat pastor, VII prsacn F o'clock. Meeting of Y;P. s . E. at s:i5 p. m. T. q Reserve, pastor. Sermon sermon at io:so a. m. Sunday school at noon. Primary class at 2:so p. nr m ys,yce g sS g. D. F. m meeting at 'SO D. m Even
 CHURCH OF TEE HOLY SPIRIT, ,SecondUniversalist, corner of Davenport avenue and Ward street. s 1o:so and S:ao. Sunday school at 1al5 Preaching by the pastor All are cordially invited.
 ST. JOHN STREET METHODIST EpIsooPAL CHURCH. ' tor at 1oso a. m and 7:ss p n. sunday school at m Subject of morning sermon, ohrfst's S eift Of Peace to Men" Strangers are welcome.
 CHURCH CT THE MESSIAH First Universalist)-O anee street. above Elm.-Rsv L. H. ssures, pas tor. Sunday school at F o'clock. Preaching at
 Sso ar and as m sca MsFnng ta men and women on Building Castles in the Air DWIGHT PLACE CHURCH (corner of Chapel and Dr'fTs Dr. fTwitcheii, at 1o:so a. m and 7:5o D. m Christmas sermon in the morning; Subject for the at 12 m. Young peoples meeting at 6:s0 p. HUMPHREY STREET CHURCH Near Orange)- Rev. Frank R. Luckey, pastor. Divine worship at 10:So and 7:30. Preaching by the pastor Sunday school at 9 Y.P. s. c. E. at 6:15. Seats Free. Everybody welcome Special Christmas ser vice. with sermon appropriate, in the morning. CHuRoH-(Near Grand avenue.l Rev. A. H. Good enough pastor. Morning.: Christmas sermon lThe King-babe and the Magl." Evening: Christ mas praise service. Sunday school at noon. Young peoples meeting at p. m. cordial welcome tt | all
 TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL PALOzURcH.-(Dwigh Place. corner George streebf--Rev. G. E. Reed, D D.. pastor. 102o a. n., service for the little folks 12 m,, Christmas session by the Sunday school
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-22
FOR SALE

HHEAP. the fixtures shelving and counters, one V new Thomson & Co. s safe, two black walnut office desks, copying press cabinet, etc.; must be sold in ten pays, store is to be vacated January list. Apply on premises, 51 CHURCH STREET,
 dig If Hoadley Building.