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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
HOUSEHOLD BITS.
Few Suggestfons Which Should
 Find Place i'm the Do- mestic Scrapbook.

Even the prosaic Turkish bath towel has come under the influence of Part nouveau. The latest productions show borders in new art designs.
 To remove stains from white and delicate paint rub with a cloth wrun 2 out of warm water and dipped into prepared chalk.
 At housekeeping time, brighten tins and other cooking utensils Put them all in the wash boiler and place on the fire with plenty of water and liberal amount of washing soda Let them boil for 20 minutes, remove the wash boiler from the fire, but do not take the tins out for three hours.
 Ink stains on polished wood should be touched with camel's hair brush or feather dipped in sweet spirits of hitter. Rub the spots immediately with cloth dipped in sweet oil. This is one way of washing hand kerchiefs, recommended by an expert encsd housewife. Dip them in warm water, soap each one on both sides, fold loosely and put them in pile in a basin without water, to soak for an hour or longer. Rub them on wash. board with a large nailbrush dipped in 1 hot water, boil for few minutes rinse in clear water and dry. Begin the ironing in the center and not on | the border
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06

S@~~~-~N ~ON~~-~~~N
 light. The best effect is gained when the moire paper is adopted, with a five inch lowered border laid around in panel style. White and silver stripes may also be used for the body of the wall in the same way. This is an echo of the whitewashed rooms of the old farmhouse.
 A cool looking room was recently made at very slight cost by fastening tea mating against the side walls with brass headed tacks. An oriental green stain was then washed over the sur gace. making an exceedingly soft and tasteful background. This idea is worth noting for summer camps and log cabins where wall paper cannot be effectively applied.
 "A general impression of cool cleanh- season by the use of muslin curtains. Tn a house where the windows show conspicuousIy, as in suburban towns, cities or villages, an attempt should he made to secure uniformity in both shades and curtains. Tn an isolated house set among trees this point is not so necessary. Tn the summer the sim pier the material the more satisfactory the result Domestic white muslins in self woven patterns are sold at very cheap prices and give at least two seasons' wear The imported goods are finer and wear better The colored patterns woven into white muslins are neYeE entirely sun fast, and, therefore
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
6Rleve. BIssET < HOLLAND.

not especially economical Silkolines and cheese cloth may be used to bring a touch of color to dark rooms where they do not receive the direct rays of the sun. Pongee silk makes pretty window hanging where pine or oak woodwork is present, and so also do linen colored dotted swiss and diInity.
 The treatment of the floors during the summer months will depend main ly upon the condition of the boards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
A BIOGRAPHICAL BUG.
Rew Fad in Which a Nice Young Maa
 Takes a Great Deal of % Interest.

r Behold in me the biographical buzz" said the young man with the jet eyes, according to the New Orleans Times Dem ocrat t, flor I am it. am the latest thing in the way of a bug, brand new addition to scientific nomenclature, a sort of new spot on the sun, as it were, Biographical bug! That sounds we'll, does it not? The b. b. for short. The symptoms and characteristics which differentiate the biographical bug from all the other bugs in the buzzing realm of bugdom are not uninterest- ing. There is, as a matter of fact, something grewsomely fascinating about this particular kind of mania, which has so lately pulled me into it's excited and pulsing vortex. Fun? never had so much fun in all my life be- fore. / ---.-..,5
 Looking at the thing now, taking broad view of the perspective, the lit tie amusements which crowded into my life in the erstwhile to thrill me momentarily with a spasm of delight seem dull indeed in comparison with the newer sensations of the biograph- ical bug. Even the little climaxes, when the feeling of ecstasy touched the high water mark, are but leaden, hteless memories, prosaic, uninspiring inanities.
 Lately, in following out the routine of my calling, it became. necessary for me to enter upon a comprehensive scheme of collecting the life sketches or various important personages; bi- ographies, in short, of men and women who for one reason or another have r,1Veted the public attention. now have collection of clippings, some serious, some funny, some in the form of narratives, while others are anecootal, even comica1, that will make some of the biographical encyclopedias look like the old blue-back spelIer.
 where does the fun come in? Just 1 nere' You see, the collection of these 1 sketches has given me a direct per- sonar interest in every immortal man ana woman in the world. Toillustrate: suppose the sultan of Morocco dies. Forthwith I hie me to my sketches where find him duly revised. indexed eia oorated and handsomely bound and gllded and proceed to read all about nm. Besides, have in the same col 1ectlon a picture of him. So you see where the interesting feature of the tnlng comes in from my standpoint. l why, don't do a thing now but watch for people to die. To be honest. if r may be honest without being harsh, I want men and women to die, so that T can hustle out the biography and read l all about them while f1rnisbinc 1T Q newspapers with few odd facts about tne late so-and-so. I suppose the typographical bug is one of the most in- terestlng of the vast and growing fam fly and is the only one enjoying the unique but grewsome dictinction of de- lighting in death
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06

25O Children's Duck Hats, have been 25c, clos
 Ing out sale HUG cdcA 50 Ru ed Wash Skirts, have been 59c, sale
 price 5Sc eacn POO pairs Boys Blue Overals, best quality den-
 im regular price 25c, sale price 19c Special lot Mems Half Hose, reds only, have been
 25c to close e......................4 A prs for 25c 100 Ladies' Fancy Collars have been soc to 75c, sale price LUG eacn lot Pocket Books, slightly sodlad, have been
 25c and 39c, sale price ........-. 127ac each Children's Windsor Ties, regular price 10c each, To close out 2c each Ladies' White Silk Hose, have been soc, to Childrens White Silk Hose, regular price 25c,
 sale price 12Ac Ladies' Fancy Colored Lisle Hose, extra fine
 quality, regular price soc, closing out sale lOc pr 1000 boxes Letter Paper and Envelopes, regu-
 lar price 1Oc a abox................Sa Sale Price 4c 25O large Pictures, 14x20, value 25c, Closing Out
 1000 pounds of Candy, 8 and Sc pound, never sold before for less than 1Oc.
 All our best Candies, worth soc pound Clos
 Ing out Pr1ce .1oc pouiiu 75 Envelopes, good quality we'll gummed,
 punches of 25 each regular price 1Oc a bunch
 BOG for lot; while they last will be sold for 5c for punches or 75 envelopes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
Revised Version.

"Never put off till tomorrow the things you can do to-day" remarked the man wdth the chronic quotation habit.
 That axiom's moth-eaten," reioined the up-to-date specimen of hustline humanity. Whats the matter with doing them yesterday and resting to- day ?"-Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
That Was Bnough.

''I have several reasons for not buying the horse," said the man. 41The first is that I haven't enough money, and"
 ..You needn't mention the others y interrupted the owner. Stray sto-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
Rubbfn~ Ek In.

Rejected suitor-Oh, well, don't mind. There's something I don't like about Nell. anyhow.
 Accepted Suitor-What is it, my arm 2-Toledo Blade.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
Cola Meat HrnY.

Boiled or roasted meat which is to be used cold may be wrapped in we. cloth before putting away, and it will be moist and tender.-Good House keeping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
SUMMER FURNISHING
NEWEST FASHIONS, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO COUNTRY HOMES.

A PaDeR Scheme In White and Silver. A Notion For Summer Camps and Cab4ns-wanaovvs and F1Oors-Light Esuxnfture.
 Tn some homes considerable renova. lion is necessary at this season. The Following suggestions from the Delin- gator, with particular reference to country houses, will be found interest ing along this line:
 One of tue newest ideas in papertna ss to use white paper on the walls o1 rooms that are not frightened by sun
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
Ha Was Waee.

''Does your horse shy at motorsr
 swell, yes, he does rather. You see, he's dragged so many of lem home he's getting bit Wise.w
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
SALE STARTS TOMORROW GUESDAY) MORNING.

WOMENS oUTSIZE BLACK COT TON, HOSE. 12 dozen in the lot.
 Full fashioned, double sole. Regu- lar price 49c pair. Sale price 29c pair. WOMEN'S BLACK COTTON HOSE HERMSDORF DYE. 19 dozen in the lot
 Full fashioned, double sole, extra special for this sale WOMEN'S SUMMER WEIGHT FAST BLACK COTTON HOSE, 40 dozen in the lot.
 Fine quality, never sold less than 12!5c a pair.
 Sale price 10c a pair. MISSES LESLIE THREAD HOSE. 25 dozen in the lot. Double knee, sizes to 91a, regular price 25c pair.
 Sale price 15c a pair. MISSES THREE-THREAD LACE
 LESLIE HOSE. 30 dozen in the lot.
 Sizes 5 to 91a, regular price 2oc pair. Sale price just half price, 127ac pair. CHILDREN's FAST BLACK RIB
 BED COTTON HOSE. 50 dozen in the lot
 Extra strong, regular price 121sc a pair.
 Sale price 9c a pair. CHILDREN'S FAST BLACK RIB
 BED COTTON HOSE. : 40 dozen in the lot.
 Regular price 10c pair. Sale price Sc 8 pair
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
Wash Goods.

One case Tuxedo cords, regular price 15c yard, sale price &c.,
 One case nercerized Cheviots, short lengths regu- lar price 29c, sale price 9c yard.
 All our 15c Ginghams Sc yard
 All our 1Oc Ginghams 6Ac yard
 All our 25c Ginghams and Madras 12Ac yard 5000 wards fancy White Goods, short lengths, regular price 25c, sale price 1Oc yard. 1000 yards, including all best fancy White goods have 25 to Soc yard, to close l5c yard silk Ginghams 2215c yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06

WOMENS FINE LISLB THREAD ALLOVER LACE HOSE. 12 dozen in the lot. A Full Fashioned Fast Black Hose of an extra. fine quality, regular price
 Sale price 39c a pair. woMEN's BLACK LESLIE THREAD
 LACE HOSE 40 dozen in the lot. Alboyer Lace or Lace Ankle styles, full fashioned, regular price 5Oc pair.
 Sale price 25c a pair. WoMEN's FAST BLACK OPEN WORK LACE HOSE. 15 dozen in the lot. Regular price 25c pair.
 Sale price 17c a pair. WOMBN,s FAST BLACK OPEN WORK LACE HOSE. 1g dozen in the lot. Extra good quality and patterns. Regular price 121Ac a pair.
 Sale price 10c pair. WoMEN's EXTRA FINE LIsLE
 TEREAD HOSE. Only ' dozen in the lot. Sizes &, g, TO- Full fashioned, dou. bIe sole, high spliced heel. Regular price 49c pair.
 Sale price 29c pair WoMEN,s FAST BLACK GAUzE
 LIsLE HOSE. 10 dozen in the lot Regular price 25c pair.
 Sale price 19c a pair WoATENaS FAST BLACK COTTON HOSE, SUMMER WEIGHT. il dozen in the lot. Full fashioned, double sole, higf spliced hael. Regular price 49c a pair
 Sale price 29c pair
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06

Do1nestics. 30 dozen large, heavy Turkish Towels, regular price 17c each, sale price He each. All our 121ac Towels at 1Oc each Two cases light coored Calcoes, regular price soc. closing out price 4c. price 4Ac.
 All our 121ac Percales, closing out sale 7c yard Red Table Damask 15cs yard, from 25c. 10 pieces Damask at 23c, were 39 to 45c yard 13 pieces Linen Damasks, were 90, 59 and 6Oc. closing out price 39c. Five pieces at 45c, from 75c.
 1b pieces of our finest Linen Damasks, goods cheap at $1, to close out 55c yard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
C1oaks, Suits, etc.

Have got 37 Suits left. All new goods which vii be sold at JUST HALF PRICE. Have been $10 tt S25
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
Flowers.

We are practically giving them away. At Sc, Flowers that have been 25 to 39c bunch. At 15c, punches that 50 to 75c. At 19c. were 75c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
WOm0n'S and Children'S Hosiery A Sale That Should Be
 Record Breaker.

We took the entire stock of odd lots of Womens and Ch- dens HOSIERY from of the leading hosiery jobDng nous the country, original cost cut figure in this dea ana the prices paid these goods among which are several our best selling hose places in the position to turn e over to you prices which positively lower than we haveAe ever known such fine goods to be sold for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
1o New Silk Coats.

Half regular price. Twenty-Five Ladies' Walking Skirts; this seasons productions at Half Price.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-12
INSTRUMENTATION.
Supt. Barrett Urges Celebrations in
Schools.

Des Moines, Feb. 6.--State Super
intendent Barrett has issued the fol-
lowing circular to Iowa teachers and
superintendents:
have been profoundly impressed
with the high character Of the exer-
cises which have been held annually
to commemorate Ithe birthdays OF
Lincoln and Washington, and have
full confidence that the preparation
of programs suited to the varying
needs of pupils is work that can be
safely left to your wise discretion.
For the reason that Special Day
Leaflets have for several years been
issued!and can be found in school
libraries, it has been decided not to
issue new one this year.
1 sincerely hope that the absence
of a new leafiet will only serve to
stimulate you to greater zeal in the
teaching of patriotism.
Lincoln's birthday February II,
and Washington's February % should
be appropriately observed in every
school room in the state, Since the
latter comes on Sunday, it is recon-
mended that school exercises be con-
Quoted on the preceding Friday.
Wherever possible you are urged
to cooperate with the G. A. R W.
r. O., Sons of Veterans, Sons of the
American Revolution, Daughters of
the American Revolution, Colonial
Danes of America, and the Spanish
War Veterans in the proper obser-
vancesof Special Days devoted to the
teaching of patriotism.
The high and gracious duty to be
obtained in the observance OF
Lincoln's and Washington's birth
days is to awaken in the minds and
hearts of the youth strong and abid-
ing faith in the flag of our country,
and an intelligent appreciation OF the
lives and deeds of great and good
men.
Every right endeavor should be
made to have all citizens feel that
they have an important work to per-
form in bodybuilding.
In your efforts to make our country
the goodliest among the nations may
the enduring qualities of justice,
truth, honor and loyalty be taught in
such a manner as to win the SYM
pathetic affection and CO operation
Of the people.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-12
BLUFF CREEK.

Everybody is enjoying the recent
snow.
Miss Anna johnson returned to her
home near Beacon, accompanied by
her uncle, d. j. Reese.
Mrs. Matte Bay gave s'carpet rag
sewing last Thursday to few of her
friends, as follows: Mesdames Mar
puerite Stump, Dan Richardson, D.J.
Reese, Alb Shank, Nellie Turner and
Streeter, Misses Gertrude Briggs ,Inez
Stump, Ella Swartz, Georgia Elder,
Anna Johnson, Hattie Reese, Laura
Richardson, Grace Richardson and
Lou Reese.
Mr.. George Scribner and Miss Deb
by Neil were united In marriage at
the home of the BRIDES parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Will Anderson, Wednesday
evening. We wish them a life full of
happiness. Rumor says to listen for
other wedding bells in the near flu
ture.
Invitations are out for the wedding
of Mr.. VIII Miller to Miss Oslo Full
lerton on next Tuesday.
Feb. 6. BROWN EYES.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-12
PUBLIC SALES.

The undersigned, living miles
south of Olivet, ~ miles south of
Leighton, 9 miles west of Oskaloosa,
on the Beacon road, will sell at pub
lie auction on Thursday, February
Goth, 1908, the following property to-
wit: 8 horses Zone team and lone
driving horse,) IL head of cattle,
consisting of 8 milch COWS with calf,
2 cows fresh, spring calves, 2
year-old steer, 10 dozen chickens,
corn planter, mower, hay rake, rid
ing cultivator, disc, pillow, single
cultivator, hay rack as good as new,
new spring wagon, buggy, farm
wagon, set double harness, set of
single harness, double and single set
of fly nets, house furniture such as
chairs, stove, carpets and other
articles too numerous to mention.
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock
sharp. Free lunch at noon. John
Steenkamp, Auctioneer, G. Johnson,
clerk. PETER RozENDAL.
2sw1-5lw1-145d1
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-12
WoMANs' MISSIONS.
Members of Central N. e. Church
Society Hold Pleasant Meeting.

W. T. M. 8. of Central M. e.
church met at the home of Mrs. Stull
Wednesday, Feb. 4, at $3.50 p. m.
After usual opening services and bus
mess period the study program was
commenced by singing sit Must be
Told" Mrs. Cheney gave very in
teresting review of "Via Christi, -
last years study. The first lesson in
the new study, "Leux Christi" was
then taken up. Mrs. E. 2. Smith
gave a short history of the Aryan
race of India during "the dim
centuries" This was followed by q
solo by Miss Grace Brewer.
A very instructive and pleasing
paper on Isabelle Thoburn's School at
Lucknow, India, was read by Mrs.
DR.. Hunter. After singing do-oiogy
and prayer by Mrs. Barnard adjourned
for social. Refreshments were served
by Mrs. stull, assisted by Mrs. Kill
burn and Miss Lillian KiIburn.
Next meeting to be entertained by
Mrs. Barnard. e. z SMITH, Sec.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-12
A Night Alarm.

Worse than alarm of fire at night is
the brassy cough of Group, which
sounds like the children's death knell
and it means death unless something
is done quickly. Foley's Honey and
Tar never rails to give instant relief
and quickly cures the worst forms of
Group. Mr.. P. L. Cordier, Of Manning
ton, KY, says: my three year old
girl had a severe case OF Group; the
doctor said she could not live. l got
bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar, the
first dose gave quick relief and saved
her life."
Green & Bentley Drug Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-12
Tendency Of the Times.

The tendency of medical science is
toward preventive measures. The
best thought OF the world is being
given to the subject. 1t is easier and
better to prevent than to cure. 1t has
been fully demonstrated that pneu-
monia, one of the most dangerous dis
eases that medical men have to con-
tend with, can be prevented by these
Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Pneumonia always results from cold
or from an attack of influenza (grip),
and it has been observed that this
remedy counteracts any tendency of
these diseases toward pneumonia.
This has been fully proven in many
thousands Of cases in which this rem
edy has been used during the great
prevalence Of colds and grip in recent
years, and can be relied upon with i'm
plicit confidence. Pneumonia often
results from a slight cold when no
danger is apprehended until it is sud-
denly discovered that there is fever
and difficulty in breathing and pains in
the chest, then it is pronounced that
the patient has pneumonia. Be on the
safe side and take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy as soon as the cold IL
contracted. 1t always cures. For
sale by all druggists.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-12
HELP WAN TED.
LADY OR GENTLEMAN.
GOOD, STEADY INCOME.

A large and conservative corpor-
alton, desiring to extend its business
in this section, offers an exceptional
opportunity to the proper person to
act as its agent and representative
in this town and district.
No experience is necessary, and
it is not abso lutely essential that
all your time be given.
If you are willing to build up for
yourself steady and handsome
income by devoting your leisure
time to pleasant and easy work in
your own town and neighborhood,
apply at once to the undersigned.
Besides liberal cash pay, we
encourage our representatives by
handsome and valuable premiums.
Address
UNITED STATES MEDICINE COMPANY:
1a2-1ae WEsT14TH STREET,
NEW YORK.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-12
A Thousand Dollars Thrown Away.


My wife had lung trouble for over
Is years." writes Mr.. W. w. Baker, Of
Plainview, Neb. I'VE tried number
of doctors and spent over a thousand
dollars without any relief. She was
very low and lost all hope, when a
friend suggested trying Foley's Honey
and Tar, which did; and thanks be to
this great remedy, it saved her life.
She is stronger and enjoys better
health than she has ever known in
ten years. We shall never be without
Foley's Honey and Tar and would ask
those afflicted to try it." The proven
ton of consumption is entirely ques-
ton of commencing the proper treat
ment in time. Nothing is so well
adapted to ward off ia tai lung trou-
bles as Foley's Honey and Tar.
Green & Bentley Drug Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-12
How,s Thls2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. ]. Cheney G Co., Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last Is years and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-12

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief
in one minute, because it kills the
microbe which tickles the mucous
membrane, causing the cough, and at
the same time clears the phlegm,
draws out the Inflammation and heals
and soothes the affected parts. One
Minute Cough Cure strengthens the
lungs, wards off pneumonia and is a
harmless and never failing cure in all
durable cases Of Coughs, Colds and
Group. One Minute Cough Cure is
pleasant to take, harmless and good
alike for young and old.
Green & Bentley Drug Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-12
MAHASKA MEDIcS.
Monthly Meeting of the County So
niety of Doctors.

The Mahaska County Medical So
ciety held their regular. monthly
meeting last week in the office of DR..
Fl. Q. Homer, There was a better
attendance at this meeting than at
any since the society was organized
about a year ago, and more of the
doctors of the city seem to be taking
an interest in it. The following pa
pers we're read:
"Heredity and Transmission OF
Disease" by DR.. d. A. Hoffman.
"Our Relation to Sanitation" by
DR.. L. A. Rogers.
"Exopthalmic Goitre" by DIR. D.
W. Detwiler.
The next meeting of the society
will be held the first Tuesday in Mar
in the Office of DR.. W. 8. Windle.