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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-27

Another rich treat in preparation is
an allegorical representation of .
mythical king and queens entry into
the city accompanied by vast retinue
OF gaily caprisoned retainers, all mag
nincentiy mounted. This kingly process
SION Will be of great length, cost an
immense sum to produce, and will be
seen by the light Of the brilliant street
llluminations, forming the most stu
pendous street pageant ever attempted
IN any western city outside of st.
Louis.
On another night during the week,
towards the end most likely, roaring
farce in the shape of great burlesque
parade will traverse the down town
streets. Every other attraction in the
long procession will be clown, giving
forth great chunks of fun and merri-
ment. The whole trend Of this nights
show vii be to create laughter. mirth
and fun. Local hits, state fair hits,
hits on the Iowa farmer--hits on every
thing but no kicks-just a night of gen
unine frolic to wind up the week S
amusement.
This is a, bare outline of the free fun
promised all who come to the state
fair. There is much more to tell after
arrangements are completed, but all
the telling cannot half picture out the
beauty there will be in seeing the
great-thronged beautifully lighted
thoroughfares, hearing the melodious
strains of martial music, gazing on the
river scenes and great parades. You
would not miss it for farm.
1t is proposed to secure large room
and decorate it with lights, signs, etc.,
SO that it will attract general attention
and also to put a great streamer across
the street indicating that it is the
bureau of information. At this place
attendants will be kept constantly on
hand to inform visitors where they
can secure rooms and board while in
the city, to tell them what the cost is,
to direct them to points of interest
about the city, to give general informa-
ton about the arriving and departing
time of all trains, regular and special,
and to furnish all manner of informa-
ton. 1t is intended to have a great
blackboard along one side of the room
on which the program for each day of
the fair, of the carnival, the attractions
at the several amusement places, etc.,
will be posted and from which much
other valuable information can be OBJ
tanned.
We proudly wave the wild rose of
the Hawkeye state above our heads
and bid you cordial welcome to
SEM ON SEQ.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-27

Total points. .......... ....... 100
The final figures of the judges showed
both contrasting machines to be of the
highest merit and the claims of their
respective manufacturers were abund-
antly verified.
At the approaching state fair school
of instruction in road making will
again be conducted, and also road
grading contest by The leading ma
chimes of the country, to which every
farmer, road supervisor, township
trustee, and all who >re interested in
good roads. are cordially invited.
Every one will be at liberty to ask
questions, mount the machines, and
practice in their operation, under the
guidance an direction of experts whose
time is entirely devoted to the work.
Lessons in scientific road making will
be given daily, free of cost, and the in
struction in regard to the laying out of
road beds on rough, hilly ground, will
prove of inestimable value to every one
interested in the betterment of our
public highways.
JOHN COWNIE,
The entries in machinery hall of
numerous labor-saving devices for
helping to tighten the farmers burden,
indicate that the inventive genius of
man is ever on the alert to evolve
something new in this broad field of in
ventiye possibilities.
Local information in regard to any
matter pertaining to the Odd Fellows
demonstration may be obtained by ad-
dressing NJ Newman, Chairman Local
Committee, P. o. Box, 767. Des Moines,
Iowa.
Great interest will be felt in the ex-
hibits in dairy hall this year, as the
whole process from milking the COW to
making the butter will be done by ma
chinery.
The Iowa State Fair should be con-
sidered the Farmers Summer School
of Methods.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-27
THE HoRsELEss CARRIAGE.

The Montgomery Ward & Co. horse
less carriage or electric moto-cycle,
was built expressly for their use, they
instructing the manufacturers to spare
no expense in its construction, and to
add to it every feature which would
bring 1T strictly up-to-date, and it was
turned over to them at a cost of $4,000.
There is no modern invention which
has attracted more attention that the
horseless carriage, and the desire to
see it is so great, that wherever the
vehicle has been exhibited it has been
viewed by hundreds and thousands of
people everySu&E There are, Mt the
present time, not to exceed twenty
horseless carriages in operation in the
United States, of them, Montgomery
Ward & Co. of Chicago, ,,own two.
Those who are interested in ,mechan-
ial inventions, will be greatly Interest
ed in the Horselesss Carriage, which
will be in operation every day during
the state fair, and, in order that it can
be seen to the best advantage, it will
be operated to and fro in front of the
amphitheater between Eeat of races,
and the announcements of the results
of races will be made from the carriage.
The horseless carriage which will be on
exhibition, weighs over 1000 pounds.
half Of this weight representing the
twenty-eight storage batteries which
supply the electric current to propel
the two motors of two-horse power each
that are attached to the rear axle. The
controller, steering apparatus and
brake are handled by one operator on
the front seat, and the carriage can be
run forward or backward, and turned
on a very small base. The average
speed of the vehicle is eight miles per
hour and on good paved roads the
maximum speed of fourteen miles per
hour has been attained. 1t is easily
handled, and is always under perfect
control of the operator, and can be run
as slowly as a child walks or attain
the speed heretofore mentioned.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-27
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-27


The applications for stalls for stock
are coming along rapidly which
would indicate that the exhibit in this
class will be the biggest in years.
1t is business for the farmer to at
tend the state fair. He will learn
things that will help him in his bust
ness the coming year.
Camping on the grounds has got to
be quite the fashion, and many. social
parties join in this growing custom.
Saddle horses take place in the
premium list and the exhibits are sure
to be good ones.
Every heat a race, is the new system
to be tried at the fair TRACK this year:
Semi Om-sed means mo backward
STEP"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-08-27
RAILROAD RATES.

All railways in the
state will grant one fare
rate for round trip to
Des Moihes from Sept.
8 to 20, inclusive.
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in curves. the feminine modes have gradu-
ally brought these characteristics into more
and more prominence. through the instinct
tc accentuate the attraction OF sex. The
male figure is set up on approximately
straight lines, which the tailor has made
stralghter, so far as effect IN outward ap-
pearance is concerned; and the tendency is
eyer towards soberer hues and tougher ma
terial. The reason Of this tendency is that
the mans business on earth being action,
he demands comfort before beauty.
The distinction is expressed by Jules Lee
maitre with a Frenchman's epigrammatic
precision. He says; THE feminine toilet
is uncomfortable, even murderous, and inn
moral as well, since il is anti maternal: yet.
how deliciously pretty The masculine garb
Is not az all pretty. but, comparatively, how
easy and comfortabler'
The final stage Of perfection in the evo-
luton OF our modern costume VIII be
reached when the feminine prettiness is
recoEclled 10 CONTEXT and health. and the
masculine dull severity is tempered with
Just trite Of color and grace, The pres
ent universal prevalence OF outdoor sports
with the consequent modification Of clothes
makes towards that end In q general way
But the real millennium will not have set
III until madame emancipates herself srom
the corset. and monsieur gives up the
stoveplpe hat.
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NEW INVENTIONS.

A handy music holder that needs no
standard can be attached to a table by
means of spring lamp, and has, steel arms
TO hold the sheets of music in place.
Snare drums can be attached to chairs
for orchestral playing by means OF new
device consisting of frame TO hold the
drum fitted with clasps to fasten to the
chair.
Cradles and rocking chairs are to be
manufactured soon which are fitted with
pneumatic and cushion pads on the bottoms
of the rockers to make them nolselesS ana
comfortable.
Football can be played indoors by means
of new game board and apparatus, the
board being fitted with goals, etc, and the
kicking is done by automatic model men
CONT olled by levers.
To keep mucilage brushes from drying up
new device has the brush placed inside a
metal frame, to, spring downward when
wanted for use by pushing on KNOB at
the top of the handle.
A new garment or hat pin has a metal
shield to hold the point, the shield being
attached to the head of the pin by a rub
Der band to prevent loss and keep the pin
from slipping out while in use.
A new collar button has points placed
inside the hinged portion for the purpose
Of holding the band OF necktie and pre-
venting il from turning around on the neck
or slipping out from under the button.
The combination of a dipper and funnel
has just been patented, short nozzle being
placed in the bottom of the dipper with
valve opening operated by a spring lever
running parallel to the handle of the dipper.
Umbrellas which will fold up in a small
space are soon to be placed on the market,
the ribs and handle being formed in Jointed
sections easily detached from each other
for folding, but rigid and strong when in
use.
A new hose nozzle for sprinkling water
has an oval projection formed on the end
in line with the stream of water, against
which the water strikes as it is forced
through the nozzle and spreads out in
spray.
Pneumatic dress shields are now coming
into use, an alright pad being attached
to each side OF the regular shield now in
use, together with a valve for Initiating. the
cloth under the arms being thus held away
from the body to prevent dtscoloration by
perspiration and also lessen the wear of
the cloth.
To do away with the spreading of rails
by the spikes bending over a newlyde-
signed tie plate has the under section fitted
with wedge-shaped teeth, which are driven
into the tie when the plate is spiked down.
the upper side of the plate having f1anges
projecting on the rail, as usual.
A new shoe lace which is much stronger
than those now in use is formed of a cen
ter cord of strong threads. surrounded by
a cross-woven outer covering, the end
both the inner and outer sections being at
tached to the metal tips. the string wear
ing longer because the outer section is
woven across instead of lengthwise
A new fishing reel, which can be wound
up without the necessity OF turning a
crank has toothed wheel on the reel
shaft into which meShes curved toothed
rod lying parallel with the pole. the pres
sure OF the hand on the bow forcing II
ward, thus turning the reel to wind the
line
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-20

The genuine product OF the Libby Glass
Co. is unequaled by any cut glass -
on the market Purchasers who Xxx :,
desire the best should look forGSsZ
this trademark on every piece.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-20
BRUSHING UP BACHELORS.
Women who Mend Mems Clothes and
Earn "A Living Thereby.
New York Press.


OF all the things that used to harass
and annoy a bachelor the chief was how
10 Keep his clothes in condition. There are
women nowadays, however, who earn a
comfortable living looking after the ward
robes of the bachelors. Some of them will
call for the winter garments pack them
away carefully with moth balls and tar
paper, look them over and air them occa-
slonally and return them at the approach
of cold weather, and the charge is only
mer clothing-all mending is done, so that
when the garments are returned they are
in the best OF condition.
The everyday suits, too, are taken for a
day or two. and rent here and a. button
there attended 10. Socks that need darning
sadly are made whole again. and UNDER
clothing is placed beyond the dangers of
moths. Tailors concern themselves entirely
with outer garments, but the other articles
of clothing have TO shift for themselves
unless the bachelor Is expert-for a man
With a needle These women are blessing
TO the unmarried. Usually they are widows
and thus know by experience what man
needs and how to supply his wants. Their
work is done at home. and helps support the
children. In the spare rooms the trunks and
boxes are stored. Every little while out
comes the overcoats and heavy suits TO get
a Whit of fresh air and TO make sure that
no moths have defied the packing and made
holes and homes for themselves.
1t is the little attentions that keep a
wardrobe perfect, and this same careful
and constant supervision IL is impossible
OF these repairers are trusted to overhaul
the entire wardrobes of their customers,
taking away what needs fixing up and leav-
ing the rest They come in the daytime
when the men are at work. and next day
the articles are returned, ready 10 wear.
The price for this work usually is fifteen or
twenty cents an hour, and q dollar is well
invested In this way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-20
Clearance
Sale OF MuS1inS

We have about 50 bales more Muslin than
we want-notice these prices.
33 YARDS BROWN MUSLIN FOR. 81 90
Full yard wide, and sells regularly at
312c a yard.
rs YARDS 4c MUSLIN FOR. 500. 81 90
Full yard wide, fine unbleached grades.
23 YARDS FINE UNBLEACHED
FOlS PA sOO
1t is the best sc a yard wide Sheeting
Muslin ever offered-special, % yards for 81.
Is YARDS BLEACHED MUSLIN. 81 90
Fine soft finish, without any dressings
regular &c quality.
0-4 UNBLEACHED SHEETING. lie
A yard-good quality wide Sheeting-reg-
ular 15c grade.
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Henring RaiIroad slgnals.
New York Commercial Advertiser.

New 1UTh .NUIIiAHtI tIdL <ANFNI tIaE1 :
A singular incident that took place on the
Central Vermont Railroad some time ago
shows how many conditions require to be
observed in determining the exstsnce of a
very simple fact with scientific accuracy.
One of the division superintendent of that
road received repeated complaints that at
a certain crossing the prescribed signals
from the locomotive were omitted. The en-
gineers We're reproved and warned, all
though they all protested that they had
of course the matter might prove serious
one al any time for the railroad, the super
intendent determined to get his own evil
dence. and privately stationing himself in
a suitable position. he saw a locomotive
approach and pass without whstling or
ringing the bell. On that locomotive, how
ever there happened 10 be one of the rail-
road detectives. who had made up his mind
to look snto the matter for himself. and
bell with his own hands. When the super-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-20
Clearance
Sale of Mems Shirts

MEMS SHIRT BARGAIN. ........ 39c
For Laundered Percale Shirts, with at
tached collars and cuffs we'll made, with
yokes and lined collar bands.
For newest styles in Laundered Patch
Bosom White Body Shirts that sell every
where at soc.
For a hundred styles in best Unaundered
Negligee Percale, Cheviot and Madras
Shrts-custom made goods-all cut full 80
inches long.
SPECIAL SHIRT VALUE. .....,.. zoe
For Mems Unlaundered Neglgee Cheviot
Shirts medium and light colors, Well made,
with yokes and cut "a inches long.
CONFESS FINE SHIRTS. .......... 75c
Made here at home-dnest Percales
pleated and plain bOsoms-make, laundry
work and fit the best; also, line of regu-
lar 81 Patch Bosom and Cuff Shirts at 75c.
SOFT BOSOM SHIRTS. .......... soc
Zoe and CSC. Made of fine Madras Cloth,
with laundered white neck and cuff bands.
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LILLY s. STALNAKER

intendent returned to write the discharge
Of the guilty engineer he was confronted
with the evidence of the detective. TO end
the matter. they both went 10 the spot and
found that from certain point they could
see the puff of steam at the whistle and
the bell In motion, but heard no sound from
either. An expert was called in who rec
commended the removal OF piece OF forest,
which being done, the signals became aud
ible at the crossing. Professor Henry long
ago showed that sounds may he heard by
a person at a distance when they are In
audible 10 one nearer. and it is evidently
necessary for railroad officers to ASCERTAIN
not only that signals are properly given
but that they are actually audible where
they should be.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-20
When Is a Nan Aged.
New York Post.

When is a man aged? The time-honored
limit fxed in many states, by the limitation
of service on the bench or in other respon-
sible positions, is the age of seventy But
that traditional limit of three-score years
and ten has been iudicially shortened four
years by the Supreme Court.of Georgia In
the language of the court, while the term
aged us applied to human beings is not.
for all purposes, susceptible OF precise def
milton, and while IL Ii not practicable TO fix
arbitrarily period of life at which the
condition OF being aged may be said TO
have certaily begun, it is safe to hold that
a man sixty-six years old is entitled TO ex-
emption Of his property from levy and sale
under that clause of the Constitution allow
ing this right 10 every ageC or infirm per-
SON. This is true. although the applicant
may be a hale and hearty man. ("
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-20
evolution in Dress.


LESLIE Weekly
At first men and women dressed alike.
The garments OF both We're loose and flow
ing, falling IN simple lines OF self
adaptation to the body and movements of
the wearer and COMPRISING no part Such
was the feminine stola, and the masculine
tunic. OF the Greeks and Latins. With the
progress of civilization, the distinction be-
tween the sexes became more and more
marked In their respective clothes. The con-
tours Of the female form being EXPRESSED
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Clearance
Sale of Dress Goods
Sale of Wash Goods

Toe DIMITIES AT CYARD).. &c
Handsome range of patterns, Foulard de-
signs. You wouldn't think them high at
Toe yard, even in a clearance sale.
WIDE JACONET LAWNS GARD. sc
80 inches wide, handsome linen effects,
special value.
BARGAIN WASH GOODS YARD).. sc
At this. price we are showing a great
many different styles-lines and patterns
that have been selling at l0c, l2l5c and loo
a yard; large line of black grounds with
colored printings amongst this lot,
IMPORTED ORGANIZES (YARD. 15c
Beautiful printings-about 20 pieces that
we have reduced from 25c.
NEWEST LAPPET MULLS
Very newest styles and the same grades
that are being sold at 19c and 2oc.
PLAIN COLOR ORGANDIES
II AhD) ''....ss. ..........s, DC
Sc, Zoe, 15c. 19c and 25c, all colors, for
dress and undertakings.
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June'S the Month for CLEARANCE SALE BARGAINS

An find
Our tc ar too much
okuw e God
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Clearance
Sale OF Millinery
Clearance
Sale of Notions

LADIES' LEATHER BELTS. ..... 90
All colors and all styles-tiarness and
Kid-covered Buckles.
NEWEST FANCY BELTS. ........ 15c
Princess of Wales and other styles in all
colors-regular 25c grade.
PEARL SHIRT WAIST SETS. $50. 100
Front Button and Link Cuff Buttons.
BARGAIN UMBRELLA SALE. 9Sc
A great lot of 800 Umbrellas, in all styles
have been selling at $l.50 ~, $3.50 and 50;
choice, now, csc.
SUMMER NOVELS, 4c and. ....... 30
Paper Covers, 4c Cloth Bound, &c; good
authors A chance TO buy your summer lit
erature very cheap.
SWISS EMBROIDERED HAND
kERCHIEFS observation-disclosures. 100
Ladies handsomely embroidered and
special value at 10c