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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-02-27
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Twentieth Century Waffles-Mix to
gether just before time for baking the
following ingredients: A pint of sweet
milk, half cup of melted butter, the
well-beaten yolks of two eggs and the
whites well beaten. Use just enough
flour to make a soft batter (about Il
pinD sifted with two teasponfuls Of
baking powder and saltspoonful
heaping of salt. Beat the batter hard
and fast few minutes and bake i'm
mediately. Serve hot with a sirup
or shaved maple sugar.
Vienna Chocolate-Mix five heaping
tablespoonfuls of grated chocolate
to a smooth paste, being careful that
no Jumps remain. Put it into choc
olate pot and set the pot in kettle
CT boiling water. Pour in two pints
of new milk and one of cream (or
three pints Of new milk), all boiling
hot. Stir until the chocolate paste is
thoroughly Incorporated in the boiling
milk, letting it boil two or three min
ures: remove from fire and briskly
stir in the well-beaten whites of two
or three eggs and serve hot
Salmon Croquettes-To make Gro
Quettes from canned salmon, drain.
free from bone and mash the salmon.
Put half pint milk over the fire; rub
together one tablespoonful butter and
two of flour, add to milk and cook un,
til thick. Take from the fire and add
yolks Of two eggs. Cook for just Z
moment longer. To the salmon add
a teaspoonful of salt, tablespoonful of
chopped parsley and saltspoonful pep
per. Mix meat and white sauce to.
gether and turn out to COOL When cold
form into cylinders, dip in beaten
egg. then roll in breadcrumbs and fry
in smoking hot fat.
Stewed Lettuce-Wash the lettuce
carefully to remove the dust, take off
the wilted leaves and cut out the root
even with the head, tie the top to.
gether, lay the heads side by side in
baking pan, add enough stock to cover
the pan one and half inches deep,
cover and place in moderate oven TO
simmer for one-half hour, or until the
lettuce is soft Renew the stock il
necessary. Lift the lettuce out with a
fork, putting it under the middle. Let
it drain and lay it double. as it will
be over the fork in row on hot
dish Season in the gravy in the
pan with butter, salt and pepper,
thicken with beaten egg and serve
with the lettuce
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-02-27
best frocks, which for grace and smart
ness should always be fairly long.
Child's French Dress.

The long-waisted dress known as the
French model suits little girls to a
nicely and is the height of present
styles. The very pretty May Manton
example shown is made of nainsook
with yoke and trimming of fine needle
work and is worn with ribbon sash.
but all washable materials are equally
appropriate, while cashmere, henriet-
ia, albatross and simple silks are all
in vogue for the heavier frocks.
TIE waist is made over fitted lining
onto which the yoke is faced, but
which can be cut away to yoke depth
when transparent effect is desired
The full portion is gathered at both up
per and lower edges, but the waist and
lining close together at the centre
back. The sleeves are in bishop style
with pointed cuffs. and over the shoul-
ders, finishing the edge Of the yoke, is
pointed bertha that suits childish
figures admirably well. At the neck
is standing collar
The skirt is circular and flares freely
and gracefully at the lower portion.
while the upper edge is joined to the
skirt, the seam being concealed by the
sash.
To cut this dress for child of eight
years of age five and half yards of
material twenty-one inches wide, five
yards twenty-seven inches wide, four
and half yards thirty-two inches
wide, or three and tive-eighth yards
forty-four inches wide will be re-
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-02-27

rails far better than any other sort.
This smart May Manton model in
cludes these desirable features and at
the same time has a fancy front and
sleeves that render it elaborate enough
for occasions of formal dress. AS
shown the material is Sapho satin in
pastel blue with front and undersleeves
of cream lace over white and tiny edge
trimming of fancy scrolled braid, but
numberless materials and combinations
might be suggested both for the odd
waist and the entire costume.
The lining is snugly fitted and in
cludes double darts, underarm cores
and side backs. The waist proper is
plain and smooth at the back with
smooth under-arm cores, but is slightly
full at the front. The vest or full
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-02-27
woman's Single breasted Blouse.

No other garment is more popular
than the simple blouse. Young girls
and women alike hold it the most sat
isfactory of all models, both for the
suit and the coat of velvet. velours and
the like. The example shown in the
large drawing has the merit of abso-
lutte simplicity combined with smart
ness. The original is made of broad
cloth in tobacco brown and makes
part of suit, the extension being
omitted, but all suiting materials are
appropriate as we'll as those already
mentioned.
The blouse is eminently simple. The
back is plain and smooth, without full
ness, but the fronts, while plain across
the shoulders have the fulness stylish
ly arranged ut the waist line and droop
slightly over the belt. The neck is
finished with a regulation coat collar
and notched lapels and pocket is in
serted in the left front The sleeves
are in coat style slightly bell-shaped
at the hands. When the basque ex-
tension is used it is joined to the blouse
beneath the belt.
N TO cut this blouse for woman Of
medium size three and three-0uarter
yards OF material twentyone inches
wide three and Il quarter yards TWEEN
ty-seven inches wide, one and three
quarter yards forty-four inches wide.
or one and five-eighth yards fifty-four
inches wide will be required. with one
eighth yard of velvet for collar
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-02-27
GROWTH.

Ths e,;max Of the perfect symphony
Soufds not at its beginning; lone and low
The voices enter, ceasing often. so
As young birds newly learning melody;
But other voices join the harmony,
And now, from crystal flute, and reed, and
bow,
Ard brazen throat, a full, concurrent flow
or music swells in rich sorority.
Soul, fret not if the music Of thy life
70 thee sounds thin and weak! An age
remote
Uttered chaotic preudes to these years.
Play we'll thy part,-though with harsh dis
cords rife,
Thy life shall touch a nobler. deeper note,
and join to swell the music of the spheres.
Robert Haven Schauffler, in Success.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-02-27
A Pink Homespun.

The word "homespun" suggests d
"hackabout" or general utility cos
tune. But this season we have them
in true evening shades. The new year
brings us clear pink and sky blue
homespuns as well as the water
green's" pearl and biscuit shades
ranged under the generic name of pas
tel colors. These pretty homespuns
are treated by the dressmaker precise
ly like cloth gowns. They have border
decoration of black velvet or dark fur
and are then worn to afternoon teas.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-02-27
Chiffon, Pink Roses and Lace.

A tea gown of surprising lovelness
is of fine white chiffon over pink satin.
falling to the feet, where it rests on
ruche of pink roses. This again is
yelled by lace overdress, exQuisitely
embroidered with garlands of pink
satin ribbon and chiffon flowers, the
whole hanging from a berthe of pink
roses; fichu decorated in the same
manner, the lace edged with tiny
boulllonnes of pink chiffon, completes
the costume.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-02-27
Skirts.

There has been great deal of talk
about full skirts, and they certainly
are getting fuller. They are frou frou-
ing round the feet, though still keeping
that graceful. clinging appearance
round the hips. We all evince ten
dency toward shortening the walking
skirt an extremely sensible one, as
long as it does not interfere with our
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-02-27

To renovate and brighten the gilt
frames of pictures and mirrors that
have become dirty and dingy simply
wash very gently with a small sponge
moistened with spirits of wine or oil
OF turpentine, the sponge only to be
sufficiently wet to take eff the dirt or
fly marks. The frames should not be
wiped, but left to dry Of themselves.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-02-27

white pitting on browns. Undersleeves.
a vestee OF blouse front OF collar and
cuffs are all made Of pitted velvet, to
combine with cloth or flannel An en-
tire visiting dress of dark green velvet
"pitted" with white is richly trimmed
with dark furs.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-02-27
"Pitted" yelyets.

Much in favor are the new velvets
with surface of black. blue or dark
green, ''pitted' with white. You see a
chestnut brown velvet ptted with am
Der or buff, and this looks better than
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1902-02-27

New York City.-The basque waist,
fitted with smooth under-arm cores
and extending slightly over the skirt
suits many figures and many mate
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-23

the pupils to central school. could not be
so generally satisfactory and successful as
many people would have us think when we
come down to the actual problems that must
be met and solved. Buffalo Center Is in q
comparatively level country, the roads
generally follow straight lines while in this
county in many town ships the roads are
very irregular and hilly at all times. How
ever We should bear in mind that transpor
tation will greatly encourage good roads.
Bufralo Center Is q town OF almost 1000 popu-
lation and has the necessary population al
ready for large school Of its. own. Accord
ingly it, seems to me that the conditions Tor
transportation, in the township were very
favorable. Comparing results with theories
for rftransportation in Decatur County we
must take yan these, things into :considsra+
tion.
In connection with the above statements /
present the following table Of figures OF great
Importance IN considering this question.
These figures are obtained from my annual
report to the state superintendent last year
and will enable those interested in the ques-
tion to figure the cost of transportation much
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-23
New Court Cases.

International Harvester Co. vs.. ]. n.
Copeland. Suit is brought on two
promissory notes aggregating $l22.O1.
B. M. Russell, attorney for plaintiff.
Gates & Keller VS.. G. E. Reed. Plain.
tifts bring suit on account for $685.. 90,
and have asked for writ of attachment
against the property of defendant. 5.
A. Gates attorney for plaintiffs.
j. N. Brown VS.. E. A. Geringer. Suit
is on note and account amounting to
$ll3.96, growing out of transaction
involving the sale of l13 acres in section
27. township 81, range 26, Decatur
county, Iowa, defendant giving plaintiff
warranty deed, but later other parties
filed mechanics. lien upon the prem
ises. w. B. Kelley attorney for plain
tiff.
Frank Dunning vs.. Eli and N. J..
Wiley, NJ. A. and James v. Lemley.
Plaintiff holds judgment for 1924. SO
against Eli Wiley and seeks to have a
residence property in Lamont, held i'll
the name of M. A. Lemley, his daugh.
ter. held for the judgment, alleging the
property was purchased by Eli Wiley
and is occupied by him and his wife as
homestead, the title being placed in
the name of their daughter to prevent
plaintiff from recovering on his judg-
ment. Flick & Jackson, attorneys for
plaintiff.
The last will of James P. Wharton
has been filed for probate. 1t is dated
at Leon, March %, 1896, being witnessed
by Ora Teale and E. 6. Foreman, and
bequeaths all his property, real and
personal, to his wife, Helen Wharton,
naming her as ex ecutrix without bond.
Mrs. Amanda Wemple has been ap-
pointed guard ian of her daughter, Irma
Wemple, wi tn bond fixed at 81 900.
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-23
The Library Association.

The ladies of the Library Association
feel gratified over the success Of their
effort to raise some additional funds
last Saturday. Under the circum.
stances, which were somewhat adverse,
they feel that $50 90 was a snug sum to
be able to add to their treasury. Owing
to the factthat MI. .Lwwrence was unable
to vacate the rooms until his fire losses
were adjusted, and that the heavy
rains of Friday night made it an inn
possibility to have the floors in goou
condition the ladies were much hamper.
ed in carrying out their plans. Bat on
the other hand the warm place our free
public library has made for itself in the
hearts of the people makes every effort
in its behalf ''a CO." This was clearly
manifest to all in the spirit shewn by
everybody througout the day and eve
ming.
Special thanks are due and are here
by rendered by the Association to the
following persons for favors extended
To Mr.. Dorm for free use of hotel office
dinning room and kitchen; to the X
P. Lodge for free use of their beautiful
lodge rooms for the social dance IN the
evening and to the Mandolin club fol
donating music for same; also to Mr.
Lawrence for assisting in sales aud fol
other courtesies.
To the many ladies who so freely as
sisted in every way thanks are also ex.
tended. The library may increase ir
usefulness and and to the happiness d
all is the best wish the association car
makelin return for every helpful action
in its interest on the part of the people
COMMITTEE. &
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-23
A Special Tepn Of Court.

Judge ToWner has issued an order for
q special terD Of court which will con-.
yene in this city on Wednesday,, Nov.
5th, the day following the election, and
will continue until ]. the regular term.
opens on Monday, Nov. Dth. This will
give three full days before the opening,
of the regular term and in this time il is,
expected q large number Of equity eases,
motions. etc. will be submitted 90 that
the trial Of the criminal and jury cases
can commence the first day of the regu-
lar turn. The first case set for trial at
the regular term is that Of w. H. Clark
who is charged with murder in the hrst
degree for shooting DR.. W. D. Dun at
Garden Grove last June. Judge Towner
has ordered special venire of "a extra
trial jurors in addition to the panel of
"a members and it is thought jury can
fbe secured from this numbor. The
3jurors have been notified to appear al
10 O'Clock on Monday morning, Nov.
10th, and the Clark case will be com.
lmenced as soon as court is convened
1t promises to be one of the most sensa.
tional cases ever tried in Decatur county,
the best of legal talent being employed
on both sides. The following is the
special venire of jurymen drawn for the
| Clark case:
Il. E. Lee-Decatur.
VIM. Hines-M Morgan,
A. .Bright-Leon.
A. I. Evans-W oodland.
J. E. Greenland-Richland.
w. r. Chastain-Center.
& H.. B, Gardner-Franklin.
y. Statzel-Leon.
James Rauch-Grand River.
j. p. Martin-Leon.
W. II. Aldrich-Center.
A., w. Bryson-W oodland.
Milo Moore-Leon.
Ed P. Atteberry-New Buda.
Willis Dillon-Morgan.
]. w. Valentine-Burrell.
III. Barr-Fayette.
w. r. Warren-Frsnklin.
Robert Horney-Hamilton.
| Albert Spray-Richland.
L. ]. Frink-Fayette.
Geo. Hamilton-Morgan
H. A. Tharp-Hamilton.
H. w. Potts-Garden GROVE.
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-23

II a i
q teacher becomes renowned as successful
teacher other districts will offer him better
inducements for teaching their school and the
home district will have to raise his wages or
hecannot AFFORD to stay. :.
. In connection with, hiring teachers for q
longer term would favor having no fall va
cations as many OF the districts have. the
School should continue right along justsas the
town sch ool does until holidays and then have
few days vacation for Christmas. The win
ter .termshould continue then until the close
when. generally the weather is too bad for
goood, attendance, After the bad spring
weather is over then have spring term as we
now have. 1t has become custom among the
rural schools to have a "corn shuckinS6vaca.
tton,alpng in. the fall about the first Of No
'vember at the close Of the fail term OF school.
y These vacations occur generally right when
the weather is favorable for a good attend
ahce and lasts sometimes two or three and
even four weeks. Conditions at this time of
tne.year are very favorable for q good attend
ance and in such a time the schools order a
vacationt and the teacher goes elsewhere to
teach q term OF school and the boys and girls
forget What they have learned during the fall
term.
The above two things have done more to
weaken the efficiency of the rural school than
any other things that have crept into our
common school system. 1t is chiefly the
cause Of the poor work of the schools and a
reform In this particular is needed more than
anything that could be brought about for the
future welfare OF the schools. All other things
could be laid aside and we could do no more
good for the uplifting OF the rural school by
these simple reforms than all other questions
combined. The trouble N this particular is
not alone in Decatur County but is one of the
chief hindrances to the prosperity and wei.
fare of the schools throughout Iowa. The
state superintendent should devote more of
his time to bring about these results and there
is no doubt that better schools and better
teachers will be q result OF such reforms
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-23
Public Sale.

l will sell at public sale at my farm a
miles southeast Of Leon, and / miles
east of Mt. Tabor church, on wednesday,
Oct. 20, 1902, the following property to
wit, Fifty mine head of cattle consisting
Of COWS, 20 yearling heifers, 8 yearling
steers, ID heifer calves and 10 steer
calves; 35 hogs consisting Of 2 brood
sows and 80 shoats; s horses consisting
Of l roam mare, brown mare, spring
mule and colts Terms l2 months
JOHN q. PARSONS.
JONES & HAsBRoucK, AucTIoNIERs.
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-23
Diseases of HOGS.

There is but little genuine hog cholera.
Most loss of hogs through so.called
cholera is caused by worms, indigestion,
typhus, diarrhoea and other stomach
and bowel disorders which yield readily
to treatment with Lees Hog Remedy.
This medicine costs but 50 for q Is ID.
pail and you can afford to use it literally
and on the first Indication or sign Of
disease. Sold byJ. F. Penniwell.
Mather-the 80 years dentist of oyer
30 years experience is at Leon on the
morning of the 9th and will remain
until the last of every month.
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-23
McCullough's Hog Sale

Wednesday, Oct. 26, miles north Of
Humeston. Iowa, will sell 40 Poland
China Hogs, 20 male and 20 female.
Also head of steer calves and 10 head
of sheep. Will furnish free conveyance
for parties coming on trains by calling
at Blackman's livery barn. Sale at l
o'clock. Free lunch.
G. Z. MCCULLOUGH, Prop.
Col. j. WEST JONES, Auct.
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-23
High Grade Men Kanted.

We want first class man to sell our
Standard Stock Food in this County.
He must have good ability, some know
ledge of live stock, be in good standing
in every way and steady worker. lie
must have a team and give all his time
4 o the business. A permanent business
for the right man and will pay well
Address, giving age, experience, present
business, etc.
THE F. Z. SANBoRN COMPANY,
|8.4t Omaha, Heb
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-23

Now in the above townships there are a
few schools that b ave small populations and
such districts Guild be closed for a time. at
least aad tho pupils be sent t. the adjoining
districts. When the school is large enough
10 warrant it the school gould be- opsned up
again. This WOULD 9 ID ssowasd csntraliza4
.tion otths snall district. and could be made
Immediately effective. Further than this IL
the distance to adjoining districts is TO,
great for the smaller pupils the board should
arrange for their transportation. I y am
sreatlyin favor Of such action on4the part OF
he school board and feel sure movement
will meet with the approval Of, AT persons
Interested ln the welfare Of the ruraf schools.
scarcely any Two districts are similarly sit.
lated taking alisthings into consideration
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-23
A Word to Travellers.

The excitement incident to travelling
and change of food and water often
brings on diarrhoe, and for. this reason
no one should leave home without
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale y
w. A. Alexander.
The Leon reporter., 1902-10-23

The above table Of items shows the pophla
ton, etc. OF the e,townshlpAthat areiadepend
ent. The following are the same items for
the townships that are school toWnships:
The Holly chieftain., 1902-01-24

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The Holly chieftain., 1902-01-24
The Diamond Bracelet
~ MRS. HENRY WOOD.
Author = E@st LvnAe. Esa.

CHAPTER V-(Continued.)
Il 6ut not. but l - very nnkap-
~. Who could have d0ns 1T How
could II have gone. I left tie room
when you did. but only fingered on
the statrs watching II may teil the
truth-uhsther you 80 out safely,
and then returned 70 1t. Yet. when
Lady Sarah came up from dinner It
vas gone"
"And did NO one else 70 into the
room!" he repeated. 81 met . lady at
the door who asked for you; l sent
her upstairs"
.She went In for minute. It was
my sister, Gerard
"0h. indeed, was that your sister!
Thsn she counts as We do for nobody
in this It is strange. The bracelet
was in the room when l left tt
You are sure OF IT." Interrupted
Alics drawing a long breath Of sus-
pense.
II am. When I reached the door l
turned round to take last look at
you. and the diamonds OF that partic-
ular bracelet cleaned at me from Its
place ON the table. /"
"Oh, Gerard! 10 this the TRUTH"
1T is the truth, on my sacred word
Of honor" he replied. looking 1t her
agitated face and wondering at her
words. Why else should say It!
Good-by. Alice, can't stay another
moment, for here's somebody coming
don't care to meet"
He was of like a shot, but his
words and manner. like, her sisters.
had conveyed their conviction Of inno-
cence to the mind OF Alice. She stood
still, looking after him in her dreamy
wonderment, and was jostled by the
passers-by. Which OF the two was the
real delinquent? One Of them must
have been.