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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-05-26

from the side doors that opened out on TO
the small stone porches, and there the
men cast down great armfuls of fragrant
evergreens. The little wooden soldier
monuments, painted white, were brought
into the yestibule to be trimmed. The
chatter and hustle began with the work.
Little groups formed. Busy fingers soon
lowered the heaps of pungent green Then
often some young man and maiden would
slip out together to gather a new supply
And were it not for others who built up
the dwindling piles of spruce, the workers
would wait long for the two who first
went. When they finally came back. he
with his conscious face hidden behind the
odorous green branches, and she, SO flush
ed and shy, the merry jests were at their
expense. But, though prosecuted, the
faces of the lovers showed that it was
good to live.
Within the church, behind the pulpit on
the platform, two white columns rose, ont
lined with the woven green's, their sides
hung with wreaths. These were connect
ed by broader structure on which were
the words: Roll of Our Honored Dead"
and in smaller black letters, in two long
columns, were the names Of those soldiers
lying in the little cemeteries beside the
church. Spaces were left for the punches
of flowers, to be added in the morning. At
the top Of each column the white statue
OF an angel stood. Long ropes Of green
were draped about the high gallery in the
rear where the choir sat and about the
side lights and windows were more grace
full loops.
AS dusk fell the lads and lassies had
made their engagements for the next day.
possibly for life, and home duties were
calling the matrons. The little groups
hurried away and the church was left in
quiet. Each white pew door Is closed
upon the green, well-pounded cushions on
the narrow, high-backed seats within.
The little footstools are in prim array.
The hymnals and the palm lear fans stand
neatly in the racks. The gilt pipes of the
organ in the gallery show above the rail,
and the moon-faced brass clock on the
front of the gallery ticks in loud, meas
ured tone. The odor of the fresh-cut ever.
greens is like some heavy incense. The
pulpit looms up high and dark with the
big Bible, the hymual. and the little book
of psalms arranged upon it in a severe
pyramid The moonlight creeps into the
quiet there, touching the names of "Our
Honored Dead" with its cold fingers, two
by two, up the long columns, till the roll
stands clear.
Through the village, as the evening
grows, the sound OF the band practicing
diligently is heard. A ueighboring band
joins in the ceremonies OF the next day
and the rivalry is keen. All the little
girls with long hair, at the important age
of are to assist in decorating the graves.
Each fond mother braids her small vestal
virgins hair in tiny strands to produce
the required crimpiness. A warm, spicy
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-05-26
Bull Run and Appomat,ox.

1t is fact not generally known that ths
first and the last stand of the Confeder.
ates were made on land owned by tho
same man. a part of Bull Run battle
field was owned by Mr.. Mclean. After
this famous battle he decided 70 move 20
locality where there would be less fear
from the ravages of war. BY a strange
coincidence he took up his abode at Appo.
mattox' which subsequently, proved to be
the hnal battlefield Of the civil war.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-05-26
Only One.

Nice Young Man (ecturing in
sunday school)-Now, is there any
little boy or girl who would like to
ask any questions? Well, little boy,
l see your hand; would you like to
ask?
small Boy-How much longer 10
this talkin' going to last?
collapse of lecturer. .-Tit-Bits
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-05-26
Eccentricities Not gns of Insanit,

@'Oe - y us VI v.
An Eastern physician has broached q
theory in regard to some noticeable
ecentricities. Many of the foremost
men of the world at present and in the
past have had queer little habits which
make them a laughing-stock. some
times behind their backs only. to their
friends and acquaintances. The great
Samuel Johnson, for instance. never
could pass a lamp-post without touch
ing 1t, and always kept a collection Of
lemon and orange peels under his nil.
low. Emile Zola has many little hui
mors, the qualification Of which form
the basis of his daily happiness. These.
says the psychologist, are not signs Of
insanity, but of overwork. The tired
brain feels impelled to do certain
things. The human mind Is n most
complicated machine, and although n
nice exposition Of the causes of these
really Insignificant matters is impossi.
bic to general public it can be con.
hdently stated that the healthy mind
when fatigued by days hard work Is
none the less sound for the queer things
It may impel the hand to do.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-05-26
Proper Training,

a business man is training his two
il'tle sons to repeat invariably, in con.
versation' the name of the person to
whom they are speaking, as: eyes,
Mr. browne;" Good afternoon, Mrs.
9reene;" mo, Miss Mary" etc. He
insists on this form of courtesy, be-
cause OF the special value it may be to
'ie boys IN business life. To call q
person promptly by name is a subtle
compliment, which many times may
nave commercial value.-Housewif
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-05-26

Lots of men who have traces of
greatness In their makeup spoil every.
thing by kicking over the traces.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-05-26

A proverb found in one form OF an
Htner , In every European or Asiatic
iang uage having a literature is "Fa-
millarity breeds contempt" Its earl.
,est form is believed to be Of the Sans
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-05-26

Throwing mud at a good man only
results IN soiling your own hands.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
A Cold Cream Jar.

Our grandmothers excelled us in
dainty trifes. One of the prettiest
ornaments on the dresser was an egg.
At first sight it looked exactly like an
egg from the pantry, for the shell was
lnpainted Only as you looked at 1t
you saw that one end was broken.
This eggshell was used as cold cream
jar. When making cold cream our
grandmothers would pour it into an
empty shell which had been carefully
prepared. After the egg was taken out
the shell had been washed and sweet
sned with perfumsry with few drops
left in the bottom. The cold cream
was poured in and was left to harden.
The result was very nice eggshell
full of lovely white cosmetic. Try this
FOR yourself.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
Tell the Cook.

That beefsteak broiled without salt
is much more juicy and tender. II
may be seasoned with salt, pepper and
butter when ready to serve.
That a little boiled rice or corn left
from dinner can be made into most
excellent fritters by the addition OF an
egg or two, a little baking powder and
flour to make a stiff batter: then fry
in hot lard.
That rancid butter boiled in water
with a pinch of charcoal will lose its
rancid odor and taste and may be used
for cooking purposes.
That musty coffee or tea pots may
be cleaned and sweetened by putting
in a tablespoonful of wood ashes and
filling with cold water; then set over
the fire and boil, and after thorough
washing and rinsing they will be as
good as new.
That broken bits of bread should not
be allowed to accumulate, as they can
be fried or served as cream toast when
too large to be put in with the crumbs
for powdering; beat up an egg or two
with little milk, dip the sliced bread
in this and fry slightly in good hot
drippings, or toast, dip in hot water,
butter slightly and cover with white
cat1cp
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
To Beautify scrnwny Necks.

Now that it has been discovered that
the linen collars worn by women for
several years are running the beauty
Of their necks, remedies for scrawny
and wrinkled necks are in demand.
If there be a general absence of flesh
on the body, careful dieting will do all
that Is required. AS many as five meals
a day may be indulged in, but they
must be taken at regular hours, allow
ing sufficient time for digestion in be-
tween.
Plenty Of milk, milk puddings, eggs,
bread, cakes, sweet fruits and all kinds
of vegetables, meat well cooked and
fish should be partaken of till signs OF
improvement are visible. Then care
must be observed that one does not
err in the other direction and become
stout. When trying to put on flesh,
avoid everything acid. take plenty Of
warm baths, and sleep and rest as
much as possible.
But il it be only the neck and shoul-
ders which are scraggy, and more flesh
is not required or desirable on the rest
Of the body, different method must
be pursued. Cod liver oil can be easily
taken in a little cold water, with a
pinch of salt afterward to remove the
taste.
The neck and shoulders must be
Dathed in warm water before retiring
for the night, and olive or sweet oil
well rubbed in. In the morning, after
bathing, rub gently and in a circular
direction for about ten minutes, follow
I'd by ten minutes exercise with dumb
oells.
Singing lessons always greatly i'm
prove the shape OF the throat, as this
has great deal to do with breathing
properly. Take a deep breath and hold
it as long as possible. Keep the neck
always we'll and warmly covered.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
To Mend waterproof Cloth.

Mackintoshes. which with autumnal
rains become necessities, may be mend
ed when torn in the following manner:
Dissolve some pieces of pure india rub
ber in naphtha to create stiff paste;
choose piece of stuff as much like the
waterproof material as possible, and
apply some of the cement to it and to
the torn edges Of the macintosh. Then
bring the torn parts over the new ma
terial TO form a patch and. place a
weight over the part until the cement
is quite set and firm.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
Lavender Redivivus.

Old-fashioneS lavender perfume has
come back to favor among the many
other revivals of nearly century ago.
1t appears In the list of French ex-
tracts and sachets, and its delicate
fragrance exhales from the petals of
choice Parisian-made artificial flowers.
The color Of the lavender is agreeable
to many people who do not like other
perfumes In imagination 1t Is always
associated with freshness. sweetness
and housewifely daintiness. Poets
have sung the praise of lavender, and
in general estimation the odorous grey
blue-tinted spike ranks next only to
the regal rose and the modest violet.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
Can Abuse Their Husbands.

In the matter Of woman's rights
Abyssnia is far ahead of Europe. Ac-
.ording to an authority, the house and
al its contents belong to her, and if the
husband offends her she not only can
put does turn him out of doors till he
is duly repentant and makes amends
by the gift of COW or the half OF a
camel-that is to say. half the value
Of camel. On the other hand, 1t is
the privilege and duty of the wife to
abuse her husband, and she can divorce
herself from him at pleasure, whereas
the husband must show reasons to JUS
tify such an act on his part.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
Curious Things Found In Australia.

Curious Things Found In Australia.
There are some curious things in
central Australia. According 10 Prof.
Baldwin Spencer, Lake Amadeus in the
dry season is merely a sheet of salt.
Ayers rock, about five miles round,
rises abruptly frOm the desert. For
merly vast rivers flowed here. and
the diprodoton, a wombat like creature
worthy of it's name, and -four times rs
large as a kangaroo. fiourished on the
plains. Now there ore hardly any ami
mails to be seen. The fish live in water
holes of the hills until the floods wash
them down To the valleys. At the end
of the wet season the water frogs Ill.
themselves with water. roll themselves
in the mud. and lie low till the next
rains. which may rot GONE for two
years. Meanwhile. the provident frog,
like the ''mousie" of Robert Burns,
may have the misfortune to furnish !,
drink to thirsty black. The natives
also get water from the roots of trees.
They are in the totem" stage. and re-
we're certain plants or animals which
protect them. Men of one group can
only marry women from another single
group.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
Danger of Children Sucking Thumbs.

Although many babies throve and
grew up in spite OF sucking their
thumbs, perhaps many who died might
have been saved il their mothers had
prevented their doing so. At least that
is the theory of DR.. Monae Lesser, who
says that fever germs and all sorts
Of other germs may be carried to the
system by putting the fingers in the
mouth.
The careful mother of to-day, in her
wholesome fear of deadly germs, must
nave no sympathy for her little ones
determination to suck It's thumb. She
should exert all her self-control when
he temptation comes to her to yield
% the little tyrant, to keep him quiet.
Should the habit be fixed one, she
should treat the rebellious thumb to
coating of aloes. or its possessor to
the more heroic remedy of a good
spanking.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
Ilnr for Onera Glaases.

A pretty bag for opera glasses Is
made of cream colored satin. llned
throughout with pale pink silk ana
elaborately trimmed with lace. The
bottom is made over firm round piece
of card board, measuring five inches in
diameter and is covered inside and
outside and scanned together at the
edge. The satin for the sides and top
is eighteen inches long and six inches
deep.
The dainty design is worked on the
lower part Of the bag with SILK and
heads. Ten rings are sewn on the bag
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16

OF black velvet. The belt and collar
were also OF velvet. Broad lapels OF
broadcloth embroidered in black silk
braid trimmed the front.
The skirt of this costume was OF
dark green and cardinal plaid with a
box-like figure of light brown between
each square. 1t fitted closely over the
hips and was made without trimming
of any kind.
A tan velvet toque with black crown
and white pigeon was also worn.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
Measuring Fruit.

In following recipes for the canning
and preserving of fruit it should be re-
membered that quart of fruit must be
The tradesmen's baskets, which vary in
size, but are never full scriptural
quart Fruits and vegetables should
be sold here as they are abroad, by
The weight, instead OF by measure.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
watch Children. Ear..

Mothers should be careful in tying
cap or bonnet down over the little
ones ears. The ears should be laid
fiat against the side Of the head instead
of carelessly folded forward. 1t is this
carelessness on mothers part that re-
suit in the wide spread ears that de-
form 80 many grown peoples heads.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
Grease spots on Books.

To remove grease spots from the
books heat the creased spots by hold
ing them before the fire, and place
clean blotting paper between each
sheet, warm the leaf once more, and
paint the stains on both sides with es-
sential oil of turpentine made boiling
hot Repeat, if necessary; then brush
over the parts again with rectified
spirits of wine.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
Good for Young Canarie..

The best food for young canaries is
nard-boiled egg mixed with little
wheat bread. Cut up the egg fine and
add to it part of a roll that has been
soaked in water for few minutes, and
then squeeze dry. Great care must be
.aken that the food be fresh, for il it
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
wife His Bu.,ne.. Manager

Tolstoi leaves all practical n n tera
She supervises the printing. tends to
the correspondence. and reads the
proofs. She has brought out two com.
plete editions OF his works, one q q
sumptuous form, thu other cheap edi-
tion for the public. Their text is iden-
tical, but the edit IN de luxe has Il
number of portrs Its of the anrhor,
some of which canntt be obtained else
where.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
Throat CuIture.

The throat should be round, full and
piliar-like, and nothing will give those
qualities SO quickly as the daily exer-
else OF rolling the head completely
around, several times in one direction
and an equal number In the opposite
way This exercise fills out the hol.
lows like magic and strengthens the
muscles as we'll.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
PR 4y zazffk$zS4&
HNONEN3E|
MMREAEA4
PROMENADE TOILETTE.

Quite smart Is the Appearance Made In
This simple Wlntor Costume.
Smart indeed are the promenade toll
lettes of winter. The waist of one re-
Gently seen was executed in heavy tan
broadcloth. 1t completely covered the
hips and rounded off at the front pre-
cisely after the style of a mans cuta-
way. The sleeves were tight-fitting,
finished around the wrists with bands
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
Novel Baking Dish.

A newly designed pie and cake bak-
ing dish has hollow projection form
ed in the bottom, which extends level
with the top and has vent holes in the
sides, while the top is provided with
a screw-threaded recess for the inser-
ton of handle by which the dish may
be lifted when hot.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
Cure
patton

and you cure its consequences. These are
some of the consequences Of constipation:
Biliousness, loss of appetite, pimples, sour
stomach, depression, coated tongue, night
mare, palpitation, cold feet, debility, diz-
ziness, weakness, backache, vomiting,
jaundice, piles, pallor, stitch, irritability,
nervousness, headache, torpid liver, heart
burn, foul breath, sleeplessness, drowsi-
ness, hot skin, cramps, throbbing head.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16

Onions are great absorbents. They
should not be left cut for any length Of
time and then used.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
Divorce In China.

In Cochin, China, the parties desiring
divorce break a pair OF chopsticks in
the presence of witnesses and the thing
is done.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
Latest Style in TOques.

The accompanying illustration IL
that of stylish toque. 1t is COM
posed of tulle with spangled gold and
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
In Gray Hroadcloth.

The sketch shows delightful little
street frock OF princess build. The
waist is double breasted and embroids
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16

about an inch above the embroidery
and pale pink satin ribbon is run
through these both ways so that the
ends will draw up the bag.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-03-16
STYLISH ToQuE.

silver lace application. and Is trimmed
with a large pink coral colored velvet
bow, surmounted by white aigrette.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-26

state of nknd' is. If the way is open they
Will make a friendly cali or even an ex-
tended visit upon a person before present
ing the tract. There are generally two
of them, as they aim to go two by two,
as the seventies in the days Of the Savior
The principle aim in the first call or visit
is to make themselves agreeable and DE
come acquainted to gain the confidence
OF the proposed converts The leader Of
the two generally introduces himself
pleasantly and asks the name Of the per-
son on whom they have called. He then
introduces the other &c my friend Mr..
So-andso.' II Il is a small town or country
place where they Will at once be known
a. strangers in the community, they viii
probably say: We are strangers in this
place, but have come TO stay and want 70
become acquainted with the people. Il is
for this purpose that We have called upon
you and We hope that our acquaintance
may prove 10 be mutually beneficial II
no empauence or desire 10 have them
shorten their visit is manifested. they may
converse a long time upon any subject
which seems to interest the proposed con-
vert. but before they 90 they VII manage
II possible. to ascertain whether he j. a
member Of any church or whether he is
discharging his various duties as a church
member
IL inquiry smade 70 thsr business.
they viii probably reply: we are Chris
tan missionaries. We are here 70 do all
the good We can free % charge. We
travel without purse Of scIsp.' just as the
seventies III the days Of Christ. II fact,
We are seventies. CHOSEN Just as the an
Gent seventies were. and are upon TIE
same kind o. mission II We can give you
any advice we snail be CAD 70 DO IL bit
Va cannot advise you 70 co1tinGe going %
sucf church or listening 70 s1ch a MIN
Is,er as you have been telling II about
for they are evidently noi t.uely Chrs.-
Ian
"Cn going they leave a tract o tracts.
and they are sure 20 return a. often ss
they think advisable unaI a convert y
made Or raey have made up their minds
that there 3 10 nope CT conversion
Every cry in witch the Mormoas have
MADE their headquarters has been marx
- by q spleacEd Mormon Temple
TIE first zas that asI-lt Il Esrtasnd. o..
II lssL II was 8 5-1ek structure ard cost
81 o. a large sum Tor the snail r1ezsoer-
snip Z ;hat early day II the chuFea's hls-
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ana then 70 I1snofs. IRE 8oTzaons s1lg;
* Nzuxoo a splendid temple. located on
a sfT hsgh above i1s toEn-
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served. the MorEa3as Gaining thaf 81 xas
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-26
FLORIDA.
A Superior Through Sleeping Car
Line Between 81. Louis
and Jacksonville.

Commencing December 2stn. the Louis
vile Air Line has established the great
Through Sleeping Car Route - Florida
Through sleeping cars arranged % leave
St Louis 9:I5 p. m daily passing Louis
vile 100 a. m. Lexington IQ-s5 A. m.
reaching Chattanooga 5s55 p. m. Atlanta
lO:40 y m. and Jacksonville sac a IL. Geo
ond morninsl. Stop-overs allowed Th4s
route is through large cities and interest
ing country. ard. while new through
sleeping car route. Is over most superior
and weIi-established lines Of railway. The
schedules are fast and most convenient.
This line also affords passengers for
Florida trip via Ashevilie. y. g.. taa
greatest American all-year-around resort.
Correspondence solicited and inlorma-
ton promptly furnished Il. a. CAMP
BELL. General Passenger Agent. ST
Louis. No.
This is also the best line 70 points in
Kentucky. Tennessee. Georgia and North
and South Carolina.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-26
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-26

shop. and 1900 wagons were manufactur-
ed within its walls
The present Marmon Temple az salt
Lake City is a magnificent structure. and
cost 5000. In addition TO the executive
offices Of the church Il contains many Sc
cret rooms and passages. into which none
but the highest officers OF the church axe
allowed 70 enter.
Gentiles are never allowed 70 enter at
all. In the temple. who have attained a
certain rank in the church. are married
All who enter the Interior rooms OF the
temple are required 20 wear robes. called
temple robes.
Within its walls many queer ceremonies
take place