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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
CHARMING BEDROOM.
A Pink and Blue Apartment of Remarls-
able Attractiveness

A Pink and Blue Apartment of Remark.
able Attractiveness.
had set my heart upon having such
an apartment, and fortunately the pa
per of my room was neutral tint.
Not being satisfied with the border I
bought two pieces of n decided blue
paper at n cost of forty cents. This I
cut in half, the paper being too wide
to suit my idea. I then pasted it over
the old border, being careful that tho
edge of my blue paper should touch
the edge of the ceiling, and this / fin
ished with a narrow gilt border which
pasted on the ceiling. A carpet COW
cred the floor as the boards were IN
equal in width.
procured from the manufacturers
plain bedstead, bureau, wardrobe with
nickel-plated knobs and locks, and
two of the plainest kitchen chairs,
without painting or finishing of any
kind. gave each piece in the set two
coats of blue paint and n coat of var
nish, and had the glass in the bureau
changed to French plate. An old
wicker rocking chair was painted
white and ornamented with pink and
blue ribbons. The bedspread and
bolster case were made from ordinary
twelve-cent scrim, having baby ribbon
run through the lace stripes. The
stationary washstand was hidden by
common three-fold screen. The cover
ing for this, as was also the window
drapery and chair cushions, was of fine
China silk of pink and blue. The
shade for the standing lamp, made
from crinkled paper, the bureau scarf
and glove case were all of the shades
of pink and blue. The beauty of this
room, completed at cost of seventy
five dollars, can hardly be imagined
Laurie Duckett, in Ladies' Home Jour
nal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Ventilating Poultry Houses.

There is not little discussion as to
the best manner of ventiiating the poul-
try house. Many claim that ventilat-
ing tubes are roup inducers and fur
thermore unnecessary. They claim
that enough fresh air will find its way
into the building of the ordinary farm
err or poultryman. There is some truth
in it. 1t may be well TO have an open
ing in the peak of the roof and this
should be so arranged as to be opened
and closed conveniently. A ventilat-
ing shaft four by six inches inside, run
ming from four inches from the floor up
through the roof and two feet or SD
above it with a cap to keep out the rain
and snow, will convey the impure air
out of the pen. But the trouble with
the average poultry house is to keep it
warm, rather than to keep it well VEN
tilated
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
COLORS OF FLOWERS.
An Easy Method OF Preserving Them for
an Indefinite Period.

An Easy Method OF Preserving Them FOR
an Indefinite Period.
It is over a quarter of century since
the following appeared in the Garden
ers' Monthly. Coming back again to
America after its long travel, it is still
worth republishing.
which comes from America as new,
may be worth repeating and trying:
Take very fine sand, wash it perfectly
clean. and when dry sift it through a
fine sieve into pan. When the sand
is deep enough TO hold the flowers in
an upright position, take some more
sifted sand and carefully cover them.
A spoon is n good thing to take for
this, as it fills in every chink and cram
ny without breaking or bending the
leaves. When the pan is filled solidly,
leave the flowers TO dry for several
days. 1t is good plan TO warm the
sand in the oven before using it, as the
flowers will then dry more thoroughly.
In taking the sand off, great care must
be taken not to break the leaves, as
they are now dry and brittle. Pansics
preserved in this way will keep their
shape and brilliancy of color all win
ter, and many other flowers can be
equally successfully treated - any
thing, in fact where the full pressure
of the sand comes on both sides of the
leaf; otherwise they will shrivel. To
fill in flowers with cup-like shapes it
is better to lay them on the sand, and
with small spoon fill in and around
each flower. Ferns when preserved in
this way have more natural look
than when pressed, and the maiden
hair fern looks almost as we'll as when
il is freshly gathered"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
ltubbinp II I'm.

Sad-Eyed Party-Say, boss, viii ye
give me few cents towards gettin' me
wife in an old ladies' home?
The Solicited One (dubiously)-Why
don't your wife come herself?
Sad-Eyed Party (angrily)-Oh, that's
just the way with you people! When
you give charity you want 10 humble
people as much as you can. You don't
expect woman to come in here and
stand up and acknowledge she's old
enough To go to an old ladies' home,
do YOu?=Pucli.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Clever Repartee.

Robert Smith (brother of Sydney,
and familiarly called Bobus) was n
lawyer and an ex-advocate general
and happened on one occasion to be
engaged in an argument with ply
stefan touching the merits of their re-
spectivc professions.
''You must admit" urged DR.. -,
''your profession does not make angels
of men,"
NO" was the retort; "there you
have the best of it; yours certainly
gives them the first chance. "-Sala's
journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Tie Was Deceived.

"And what answer do you make 70
my appeal?" he asked, as he knelt at
her feet.
james, will be frank with YOU"
she murmured.
"Oh, speak," he implored, land re-
lieve me from this agony of suspense!"
Then let me say IL cannot be-"
"Why not?"
Because, James, do not feel able
To support husband"
IF I'd known that I'd never have
proposed in the first place. Alex
Sweet, in Texas Siftings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
1t Pays to lie Thorough.

1t pays to be thorough, as the fol.
lowing test shows. While preparing
a large area of new ground" during
the spring of 1892, so many protest,
were made against the waste OF tim<
and labor, running the land" etc, thai
to satisfy the skeptical two acres were
left unbroken except just enough IN
which to plant each row of corn, 10 b(
broken ut the first cultivation of th(
corn. The result was three times al
much time and hard labor waSrequire}
10 cultivate the two acres as any othe|
two in the field, and the corn mature(
ten days later than that on land wei
prepared before planting, Farm sn|
Home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Relief for Nervous Headache.

The ordinary nervous headache will
be greatly relieved, and in many cases
entirely cured by removing the waist
of ones dress, knotting the hair high
up on the head out of the way, and,
while leaning over basin, placing a
sponge soaked in water as hot as it
can be borne on the back of the neck.
Repeat this many times, also applying
the sponge behind the ears, and the
strained muscles and nerves that have
caused so much misery will be felt to
relax and smooth themselves out deli
ciously, and very frequently the pain
promptly vanishes in consequence.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
lie Could stand 1t.

Mr.. Mulhooly-Phwat fur are yez
maxim such noise on that PLAINLY?
Y'r drivin' me distracted wild yer rack
ct, an my head achin' loilS it wud split
in two PAGES.
Daughter - Them new neighbors
mkt door has been complainin' of my
playin'.
Mr.. Mulhooly = Begorra, hammer
harder. IN. Y. Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Still IN Doubt.

Adoror-I know | am poor, but will
insure my life for twenty thousand dol
lars, which, at six per cent. interest,
will give you enough TO live on COM
fortably in case anything should hap
pen to me.
Miss Flightie (doubtfully)-Do you
think it would be enough to support
another husband?-N. y. Weekly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
4 Composite STYLE.

'She has built n house on the Hud-
son and painted it gray and red. l wish
you could see it,"
"Why, the architect told me 1t was
TO be in the Elizabethan STYLE"
"Oh. but this is her own idea-a COM
bination of the Lady Jane Grey and the
Bloody Mary. Judge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Obseryant Boy.

Mugs, the Newsboy Come over
into the alley back of de saloon an I'll
pound de stuffin' out O. We!
Bumps, the Bootblack-Back of de
sloon? I'm dead onto dat game. Ye
want de cops to come out an part us!
Chicago Tribune.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Hard Work.

Mrs Prcachly-What made you tell
me that he was the carver of his own
fortune, when he got every cent he has
by marrying an heiress?
Mr.. Preachly-Well, he had TO cut
ont about twelve fellows to get her,
didn't he?-Brooklyn Life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Mnmms's Changing Love.

Small Son-I don't believe mamma
loves you any more.
Papa-Oh, guess she does.
''If she loved you she wouldn't want
to make you unhappy, would she?"
''Of course not"
"Well, she said she was going TO tell
you to whip me, and you know it al
ways makes you unhappy to have to
whip me. food News,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02

hens, while one end may be used as q
pigeon house, if these most interesting
pets are kept for the delight of the
children upon the farm. Yards may be-
arranged at either end for the COM
fort of both the feathered and porcine
inmates. In Fig. above is seen per-
spective view, and in Fig the ground
plan of the very convenient combina-
ton building. -American Agriculturist-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Combined.

Briggs hear that while you were
around at Miss Redbud's, the other
night, you broke n chair.
Griggs-Yes; and her father wanted
me TO pay for it.
Briggs-What did you tell him?
Griggs-I told him it was as much
her fault as it was mine.-Truth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Caught I'm the Act.

Little Johnny-Tommy Dodd will
grow up into a regular dude If he
doesn't look out.
Little Dick-Guess not.
Little Johnny - Yes, he will. At
school to-day l slipped into the cloak
room, and there he was a washin' his
hands.-Good News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Gave His Advice Freely.

Lady-Ah! how fortunate that we
should happen to meet you, doctor Do
you know, we have been suffering
some time from-from-I think you
term it congestion of the brain, and,
besides, we experience great difficulty
in walking. What would you advise
us to take now?
Doctor-A cab, ladies; cab.-Da-
gems Nyheter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Two Sets of Terms.

ub-Editor-What shall l say about
Mr.. Goodsoul, who is likely to be NOM
mated by the opposition?
and n thief
"But he Is n man whose character is
without stain"
THAT so? Well, call him weak and
imbecile. Puck
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
WOMAN AND HOME.
DRESSMAKER'S BILL.

Discovery of One Made Out I'm the Year
$500 B. Cit Looks Like a Chinese
Puzzle, but Was Dreaded by Chnldean
Husbands - Costly Robes Worn by the
Priests of Antiquity.
Egypt has been called 'the land of
surprises" Year after year the ex-
plorers in the Nile land bring to light
some new and startling examples of
art, revealing to us the astonishing
character of the early civilization of
the Egyptians. Egypt has now n rival
I'm the sister civilization of ancient
Chaldea. Although in art Chaldea is
far behind the land of the Nile, espe-
cially in the art of painting, the res
toration of the early civilization and
the perfect picture which we can form
of the life and manners and customs of
the people are almost as complete as
those which we can restore of Egypt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Self-BrOtecfiOn.

Mrs. Cumofhcn-Why arc You having
that beautiful old tree cut down?
Mrs. Suburb-Wcll, the fact is il in
terferes with my neighbors' view of
the house, and they persist in running
in TO find out what is going on.-5rooS-
1,r,, ifo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
a Silver Lining 20 Every Cloud.

The IIusband-Well what does the
doctor say, Mary?
The Wife-He says you have consump-
ton, and I'm glad it's that instead of
something else.
The H.-Great heavens. You are glad
I have consumption?
The W.-Yes. Congress has just re-
duced the tariff on cod liver oil.-N. y.
Press
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Very Considerable.

"Jenkins is the most considerate man
I know Of" said Jones.
"In what respect?" inquired Brown.
"When | met him this morning I
asked him how he felt, and he said he
felt too much regard for me to go into
all the particulars, as most half-siclS
people do when asked how they feel"
Detroit Free Press
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
As Usual.

GLOW did it happen that Miss Blanche
refused you? 1t was understood that
you were her favorite."
"Thc rcgularway-th favorite didn't
win. It'd Fits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
something In IT.

Mr.. Morris ParlS-What splendid
purse You have got there!
Mr.. Manhattan Bcach-A birthday
present from my wife.
But was there anything inside of
it?''
''Of course. The unpaid bill for the
purse. Texas Siftings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
1t Came Back.

He wrote n funny poem
And entitled IL THE Cat:"
He chuclIled as he read II,
For The lines were smooth and pat
He sent II 10 the publishers
In cheerful mood-aluck.
Instead OF cash, invariably
"Thc Cat" came back.
-kansas City Journa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Acme of Ecartlessness.

"Miss Higginspille seems to be sim
gularly unimpressionable.
"Unimpressionable She's adamant.
That woman could sit with barrel Of
sliced onions under her nose and hear
Clara Morris play for whole evening
and not shed tear. Chicago Trib-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
A Memory of the Commune.

Member (of the MeadowbroolS hunt,
TO lady guest)-Are you judge of
horsehesh, Mrs. Fluttcrby?
Mrs. Flutterby--I can't say that /
am. | haven't tasted any since we
were in Paris, over twenty years ago.
judge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02

cooking food, and grain room If tho
nature of the location permits it, cell
lar beneath the building could be util-
lied for storing of roots, which might
be made to serve as a large factor in
the food of both fowls and pigs. The
loft above provides room for setting
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
His Only Chance of Fame.

"Jones, think your boy will become
a very distinguished man If he lives
long enough"
Eyes? What do YOU think he will be
distinguished for?"
"Longevity-ifhe lives long enough"
-Truth
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02

Northerner That hog must be both
cred with 1eas, from the way he
scratches himself.
Southerner-Fleas nuthin'. That's
razor-baci hog, sab, and he's just
stropping himself.-Life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
NEEDLEWORK BAGS.
Very Pretty Ones May Be Made ct n
thrilling Expense.

Trifling Expense.
Embroidery companions, besides full
filing the mission implied by the name,
are made to grace the room in the
shape of sachet bags. The triangular
fancy is intended only for light needle
work. 1t is made of chamois, nine
inches square, embroidered with single
blossoms and sprigs of forget-me-nots
in pale blue ribbon work. Line with
crinoline above a layer of scented
sheet-wadding, and face with gathered
blue satin. The gathered lining is eX-
tended and turned down an inch be-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
That's the sIzo of II.

There's hope for all the country-no matter
what they say
Though It's kinder in the future-so 20 speak;
But the fellow who will get there ain't the
lnafcr on the way;
But the fellow with the chiscl and the cheek!
Atlanta Constitution.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Difference of opinion.

" Where are you going, my pretty nader
I'm going a-walkiny. sir" she saide,
"What do they call you, my pretty nader
Margery Leighton, SIR she sadie.
" Too pretty TO change II. my pretty nader
My sweetheart don't think So sir" sho sadie
Detroit Free Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
For sprains or Strains.

Vinegar and water, in equal proper.
tions, and as hot as can be borne, is a
physicians remedy for outward appli.
cation in cases of sprain or strain.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Wanted His Expcr.cnce.

Reporter is dead, sir.
Editor-Confound the fellow! Why
didn't he let me know, SO that I could
have had story on how it feels to die9
-sEdge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
COMBINATION HOUSE.
A Simple Structure Containing Pens for
Pigs aud Fowls.

Where one desires To make single
building serve for the accommodation
of both swine and poultry, he may find
some suggestions in the accompanying
illustrations. This house has two pens
for fowls and two for pigs, an ample
hall between the two, Set boiler for
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02

trivance is very easy thing to make,
and will pay upon every farm. The
one in the engraving explains itself.
The most important point to be consid-
cred is to make the foundation blocks
of 4xtiuch heavy timber to- prevent up
setting. Instead of the complete ar
rangement simply the bag-holding
circle can be made, and hung along
the side of the granary, or To the mill,
or any other upright surface. -Ameri-
ran Agriculturlst,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Out of Ills Line.

Physician-Whati is your profession,
sir?
Patient (pompously)-Tm a gentle
man.
Physician-Well, you'll have to try
something else; it doesn't agree with
you-Tid-Bits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Hoy To CIT Hot Tread.

To CUT fresh bread so that it may be
presentable when served, heat the blade
of the bread knife by laying frst one
side and then the other across the hot
stove.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Hcyormers' Gates.

Many n man who is anxious 10 re-
form the world has gate that is hang
ing on one hinge. RAMS Horn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
Chops for One.

Johnnie with an ax)-Papa, what is
n chop house?
Papa-It is house where they have
chops.
Johnnie (plaintively)-Is it anything
like a woodshed, papa?-Detroit Free
Press
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-03-02
SIMPLE BAG HOLDER.

An Easily Made Contrivance Which VIII
Pay on Every Farm.
BY the use of bag holder, construc-
ted as shown in the accompanying il
lustration from a sketch by S. Bar
rington, it is possible for one man to
bag and tie the grain as fast as it is run
through the fanning-mill. This con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-14
The Operators Force,
Canine Eashness,

In Davenport human suicide is
not an unusual occurrence, but
Quincy has gone the Iowa town one
better. The dogs have commenced
to take the trivial matter of existence
in their own hands, as witness the
following from the Herald of that
city:
Last evening n fine spaniel owned
by South Quincy family made an
attempt at suicide by jumping into
tho river near the foot of State street
and doing his best to keep his head
and body under water. He was res
cued and taken home. This morning
he was up early and stealthily pro-
ceeding to the river again threw him
self in and held his head under the
surface until lifeless. The animals
home life was pleasant. and no rea-
son can be ascribed for the rash act
unless it was disappointment in love.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-14
COUNTY BUILDING.

1.-Elmer Esping to Arson Can
dee, part outlot 2, Candee Grove,
South Moline. 500.
Charles Thor to Arson Candee.
part outlet 2, Candee Grove, South
Moline, 800.
&. A. johnson to Arson Candee,
part outlot 3, Candee Grove, South
Moline, 800.
James Bergcrt by administrator, to
Emma Bergert, lots SO and 40, First
add. Edgcwood Park Rock Island.
s. N. Palmquist to Henry and Mary
Nelson, lot 6, block G, Moline Water
Power company's add, Moline, 81.
Peter Peterson by heirs to S. n.
Palmquist, lot 6, block G, Moline
Water Power company's add, No
line. $1,000.
Sarah A. Ellis to ID. H. Rooster,
tract by metes and bounds, 6 acres
mel 10, Il, 2w, 81.
12-Sarah A. Ellis to Henry ID.
Folsom, tract by metes and bounds,
mel Is, II, 2w. $1,000.
Henry ID. Folsom to Sarah A. Ellis,
tract by metes and bounds, mel Is,
II. 2w. 81 800.
Detlef II. Rooster to Sarah A. Ellis,
tract by metes and bounds, mel Is,
II, 2w, 81.
Probate.
12.-Estate of James NJ. Montgom-
cry. Claim of German Savings bank
OF Davenport, Sf19.65, allowed.
Estate Of John Peetz. Claim of
Alice b. Marshall. 1910, allowed.
13. - Estate of Nicolaus Moves.
Will admitted to probate. Letters
testamentary issued to Herman ID.
Moves. Personal bond in sum of
$4,000 filed and approved. Security
on bond waived by will.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-14
Advertised List No. &c.

The breath of a chronic catarrh pa
tient is often so offensive that he be-
comes an object of disgust. After a
time liberation sets in, the spongy
bones are attacked, and frequently
destroyed. A constant source of dis
comfort is the dripping of the puru-
lent secretions into the throat, some
times producing inveterate bronchi-
tbs, which is usually the exciting
cause of pulmonary disease. The
brilliant results by its use for years
past properly designate Ely's Cream
Balm as by far the best and only
cure. Call upon your druggist for it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-14
FEELING.
Club Average .


Diamond Dust.
Ladies day tomorrow.
Sage played an out of sight short
yesterday at jacksonville.
Peoria opens a 3-game series on
the home grounds tomorrow.
The umpiring during the Jack
sonville series is reported to have
been abominable.
doc" Sage played short for Rock
Island yesterday, Lynch having been
injured in the second Peoria game.
Uncle Joe Katz. Joe Cantillon,
Danny Sweeney and Patrichias Lynch
have been punching out hits in great
shape on the trip.
The features of yesterdays game
were the home run hit of Cantillon,
with the bases full, and Andrews
two home run hits and two singles.
Peoria makes its first appearance
tomorrow this season. With the
team is the old Rock Island PLAYER
and diamond favorite, George Null
ton.
The local base ball association did
rather comforting thing today by
sending out the horse which pulls
the advertising wagon, bedecked
with sleigh bells. Ii was only
bluff, but refreshing while it lasted.
Jay Andrews is ..lob5ing" right
up to the front ranks, and is one of
the finest pitchers in the league.
He did have run of hard, STONY
luck, but it's all over now, and our
team are just more than slugging
the ball behind him. Andrews is
young player and deserves great
praise for his playing.
In tomorrow's game, o. Connor,
the new first baseman, will make his
debut in a Rock. Island uniform
playing his first game in his regular
position at first bag. Though Can
tillon is to go to second, he will
play short in place of Lynch, who is
disabled. The remainder of the
team will be unchanged. Sonier will
pitch, and Sage catch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-14
THE ANNUAL INSTITUTE.
Arrangements for County Supt. Marshall's
County Normal.

Arrangements for County Supt. Marshalrs
County Normal.
County Supt. G. b. Marshall has
completed all arrangements for his
annual county teachers institute
which convenes Monday, June 25, at
the Rock Island High school for
weeks session. The work will en-
brace all the common school branche
ana some of the sciences. Instruction
based on these branches will be di-
rected to the professional side of the
work. The aim Will be to give
teachers better methods and higher
ideals.
The work will begin promptly at
o:oo a. m. on the first day of the in
stitute. Registration and enroll
ment will begin at a. m. As the
institute remains in session Int ono
week. Mr.. Marshall states that no
one can afford to lose an hours time.
ana every teacher should be enrolled
as early as possible on Monday morn.
ing, and remain during the whole
week.
The Instructors
Supt. Marshall has engaged the
following corps of instructors to as
sist him in the institute. DIR. W. O.
krohn, of Champaign; AIDA f.
Muse, of Rock Island: DIR. Henry
Mccormick, of Normal; Anna i.
Davis. of Austin; j. c. Jacobs. of
Rock Island; George Il. Housed, OF
Rock Island.