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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

The art department Of the Women's
Club met Saturday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. r. E. Sears. Mrs. Sears
was assisted In entertaining by Mes
DANES Merritt Greene. Will Wallace.
e. n. Whitehead. Elijah Brown Jones
and r. s. Hynds. A feature of the
afternoon was a delightful informal
talk by Miss Harriet Sayers, of the
high school, on Channel Islands"
This was followed by game Of artists
and their paintings. The hostess served
light refreshments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

Of The season.
--
W. have 100 ladies' street mats winch
came In today. They should have been
here Saturday. These are the most ele-
CANT shapes and stunning effects They
All go AT 9s cents. All are doubly worth
that amount. Temple of Economy.
--
Mr g. a. 1fease, lotl'iei -Ma' SHAT
town man, VINO Tor ,ie pase COUPE
of years mas oeeh eiiipioseo ~ .iis VI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

Miss Coyle's dancing assembly t
have been held Tuesday evening. vii
occur tonight al the Odd Fellows odg
rooms on Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

r. r. Y. NJ. c. A. lecture course tic
kets are for sale at the grocery store
of Reynolds & Sheldon. One dollar for
the seven tickets. One dollar extra for
reserved seats.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

]. D. Fraley. H. ]. Reidel and D. D
Springer, OF Albion. passed thru the
city Saturday night on their way home
from a weeks trip IN Missouri. The
gentlemen have been visiting in the
vicinity of Klrksyille, where Mr.. Fra
ley has recently purchased farm land
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

Tomorrow evening. when Johnny
Comes Marching Home" will be pre-
sented in this city for the first time.
Large and enthusiastic audiences have
greeted this patriotic orera wherever 1t
has been presented. The scenery for
this production is declared to be of the
greatest beauty and the electrical eff
fects have also received careful atten-
ton. Seats are now on sale for this
attraction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

Lost-Gold hunting case watch and
fob. Leave at this Office and receive
reward
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

District Cashier w. f. Miller, of the
Barber Asphalt Paving Company
headquarters Omaha, spent Saturda!
In the city on business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
George ]. Alien, ophthalmologlst.

We are better prepared than ever to
do your laundry work Flitton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

Everyone is invited TO inspect our
beautiful new stock Of goods Simmons
Book Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

About fifty members of the Court Of
Columbian Circle surprised Mr.. and
Mrs breckenridge, at their home, two
miles north of the city Friday night.
Supper was taken along and general
good time was enjoyed. Mrs. Lizzie
Miller, in behalf of the guests. present
ed Mr.. and Mrs Breckenridge With
a handsome souvenir spoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

Acting Train Master Frank Snyder.
and Claim Agent Marquis Barr, of the
Central, We're in the city today on BUSH
ness for the company.
.
DR.. NJ. U. Chesirs, and Mr.. j. f.
Mcdonald. We're in Boone Sunday.
where they attended a big meeting of
the Knights of Columbus.
Our ladies and childrens oloaks are
not too high priced and not too cheap,
but are. right in price and you will be
right when you buy them. NJ. F..
Andrews.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19
DR.. Bullard, osteopath, % East Main

DR. Mairs; office over Fidelity Bank.
Both phones. Consultation free.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

Choice N. Y. sweet cider at D. S
Good Grocery Co. Both 'phones. IA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

Superintendent Mary Hostetler. Miss
Fanny X. Flickinger, of the Woodbury.
school and Miss Alice B. Lincoln, of
the Arson school, who have been at
tending the convention of the North
eastern Iowa Teachers Association, in
Mason City. arrived home Saturday
night
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

Comb honey at Reynolds & Sheldon
Wall paper and pape., hanging. See
Dinges & Everist.
You will enjoy a smoke If you buy
the Laurea cigar. Lamb Bros
DIR. MARS; six years in city; office
over Fidelity Bank. E'oth phones.
Choice n. Y. sweet cider at D. S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

Trustee Merritt Greene, of the
Rhoa des- Carmean Buggy Company,
sold at auction at the court house Sat
urday afternoon, three parcels of real
estate in the south part of the city,
which were listed with the company's
assets. Only three bidders made an
effort to secure the lots, which We're
finally sold to A. w. Head for $500.
This is considered cheap. One of the
properties is located at 10 South Cen
ter street and the others are at $40 and
812 jackson street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

Henkel's Twin Brand of butcher
knives. kitchen knives and pocket
kniveshave always a keen edge. Ev-
cry one warranted. schmidts Hard
ware Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

Henry p. Smith, formerly clerk in
the local Northwestern freight office,
who resigned his position 10 accept the
chief clerkship In the local office of the
Iowa Central. resigned that position
before the transfer was. completed by
Travelling Auditor ii. Bennion. Mr..
Smiths plans are indefinite.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

Football teams from Grinnen seem
to have faculty of making themselves
very unpopular about the union sta
ton. at tin es when they have occasion
ito pass thru the city. Following the
depredations Of the Grinnell College
team, at TT station lunch room, few
weeks ago, the high school team play
ed free ard easy with the furniture
Sunday m orning. while on it's way
home from Waterloo. The boys played
football In the waiting room and other
wise anus ed themselves, and the lit
ter they left about the place was the
source Of much annoyance to Janitor
Croft.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

The members of the State Normal
football team passed thru the city
again Sunday. on their way to Cedar
Falls from Oskaloosa. where they met
the eleven of Penn College Saturday
afternoon. The normal team won the
game with but little difficulty. the
final score being IS to 0 In It's favor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

The following prices quoted are as
nearly correct as II Is possible to OBJ
tain from Marshalitown dealers. The
quotations are for prices paid by deal
ers corrected this afternoon 1t
n,cI0rtS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-19

G. l.. Terrence, an Iowa Central
switchman working with the night
gang, while making coupling Sunday
night, had the index and middle fin
gers OF his left hand badly mashed.
1t is not thought that amputation will
be necessary. The injury is a very
painful one.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03
The sleeves are very full and have the

The sleeves are very full and have the
high cuffs.
A very handsome reception gown is
of black metallic velvet. There is a
vest of white zibeline. lace trimmed.
An air of distinction is given the skirt
of deep fans of white silk striped with
black satin, which are inserted The
waist has the pelisse sleeves and a
cape effect at the back. Jeweled but
tons give it finish,
An evening gown of pale rink satin
chiffon gauze will attract much atten-
ton by reason of its strikias appear
ance. Strips of point d'esprit are gar
landed with flowers, these being made
of chiffon and ribbon. Below these
strips are clusters of tiny valenciennes
rutlles. The lower half is valen-
ciennes ruftle on the point d'esprit.
The creation is a princess the chiffon
being shirred to shape ii to tho figure,
1t is built on pink taffeta, over which
are Innings of accordion-platted chiffon.
Over these is the robe itself.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03

noon, with a frozen dainty and single
cake or sweet wafer later, will fully
meet the requirements of Madam
GrUGdy, yet cause little Inconvenience
and worry, Perfect cookery, dainty
serving and pleasant surroundings
will contribute ~ make an agreeable
entertainment. no matter how plain
and simple ones manner Of living may
be \ hit Of needlework and happy
chatter will heguile ana afternoon so
happily that a hostess is likely 10 wish
to pay OF all social obligations in the
sunny summer time. After you have
had meal ON the piazza or under the
trees. YOU will find the family clamor-
ing for frequent suppers out in the
opon--a custom which should be cul-
tivQted for the restfulness it gives,
even to the housewife If she will
wisely plan for it and allow the chill
dren to assist in carrying the neces-
saries back and forth But to have
the best results don't be in hurry,
for the twilight hour is short and the
dishes can just as well be washed
later-even after the little folk are put
to bed-The Pilgrim.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03
Short STORY
Of the DAY
A PICNIC FOR TWO.

Laura and Harlow Graham furnished
up little cottage and began house.
keeping Thor wedding presents
made a pretty show In tho little parlur.
and the brio a.brac filled the bay win.
dow. II was not style of course, but
these were just pair OF real human
people who had started out to picnic
through life and they did not bother
n mseiyes about style and conventions
aIitios. And they belonged to, nm un.
evangelical church which had for It's
Croed owe no man anything"
They had some failures and many
experiments, but this was their picnic
and they made tho most OF II. If
things went wrong In the counting
room Laura set her wits to wo L to
help Harlow straighten them out, and
days whom her housekeeping faculty
failed her she went to the dellcatcssen
i. hops and bought pure food and ready.
I -cat daintlos, which she served appo,
ti2ingly on the wedding china. She
invited her friends 10 esthotic teas
while everything had the charm OF
newntbs, and ola housekeepors asked
her for recipes And she made Harlow
promise that when she died no would
have this original epithet engraved on
her tombstone:
Her picked up dinners were per.
feet success"
Nov, strange as II may seem, there
is nothing so insipid as The dead level
calm u happiness. Pain Is healthful
compared 10 tho monotony Of constant
inactlon, and Laura was beginning 10
yawn little and feel bored now that
everything was adjusted and running
smoothly. II looked too much like real
life with the picnic element left out.
But one day Harlow Graham went
home and told his wife he felt queer.
She would not allow herself TO sug
gest Illness, SO she asked:
Have you been working too steady
Al the books?"
Not more than usual, but notice
that the figures make me dizzy. They
seem to swim before my eyes"
That was all the preparation she
had. when a week later her husband
came in cropping his way.
Laura! Where are you? Ny God. !
am blind"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03
A RLuE.skY BALLAD.

"Hang sorrow! Care will kill a cat,
And therefore let's be merry
Though Fate may spin some milk
there still
Is lots more in the dairy.
But granting that there were no more
Why growl about our lot or
Feel sore distressed, since milk al
best
Is more than four-ffths water.
The true philosopher is one
Who wastes no time in fretting
Der some fine peach beyond his reach
But likes the fruit he's getting,
so lets be wise in our affairs.
And cleyerly beguiling
Dame Fortunes frown, so up and
down
This good old world a.smiling
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03
GoTHAM's FASHION SHOW.

One hundred Partisan dressmakers
are among the most lavish contribu.
tors of gowns to the fashion show
which will be held at Madison Square
Garden, New York, from August 81 to
Sept a. Each European steamer ar
irving at New York brings new
CONSIGNMENT
These gowns suggest the styles for
the coming season. The purpose Of
the fashion show is to give the public
the opportunity of seeing all that is up
to ate.
The exhibits will be in three classes.
the Partisan, the manufacturers and
the dressmakers. In addition to the
gowns there are to be shown under,
wear and other accessories of the tot.
ler.
The judges will be buyers from va
rious department stores throughout
the United States.
The notable feature of the French
gowns which lave arrived is greater
width around the feet than those Of
last spring The full effect is pro,
duced by box-plaited skirts, which are
stitched, and circular ruffles. The
plaits are stitched to the knees and al
lowed to fly below, thus producing the
fanlike effect
The trains are not so long as those
Of last spring On account Of the ex.
ira fullness and the curtailment in
length, they appear to be less grace
full, Nevertheless they can be man
aged more easily.
To extremely pretty street gowns OF
black and brown taffeta silk, respec-
lively. show some nsE effects in trim,
ming Both have the effect Of tailor.
ed gowns and yet are more Jressy.
The brown has the circular ruf1es on
the skirt made OF bands OF tucked and
piped silk The waist has the blouse
effect in front, and has passementerie
stoles, silk fiber lace giving a finish to
the shoulders. There is a deep girdle
which has sash ends and 4 vide
buckle at the back
The black taffeta silk has box.
plated skirt as described. trimmed
with crosswise bands Of silk, These
are again covered with diamond trim.
ming on black velvet ribbon. The
upper half Of the skirt is striped. with
the velvet ribbon put on lengthvise
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03
Junket JoIIys and JumbIes.

Are a summer dessert ideality, fun
to make and more fun to eat.
Allow quart Of new milk, warmly
fresh If you can get it, to become luke
warm, pour it into a glass dish
sweeten to taste, flavor with lemon
pineapple, strawberry, vanilla OF
almond, Add stirring slightly, one rem
net tablet, which you can get at a
druggist, or three,tourths of table
spoon Of liquid rennet. Set it away to
cool and do not jar it. If stirred or
Jared while cooling 1t will get tough
with whey or with curds and whey in.
stead Of its natural velyety delicacy.
For fancy jolly, or jolly fancy, mix
to a smooth paste one tablespoonful
each of grated chocolate and granulat-
ed sugar with q nip of salt and two
tablespoonfuls OF milk Cook these
over the top Of tea kettle filled with
boiling water until thick and glossy,
then add a pint of lukewarm milk
stir until smooth, and turn into a glass
dish; add the rennet tablet, stir until
dissolved, and set away without dis
turbing Serve with thick, rich
sweetened cream and jumbles, and
your summer soul will be sweetly re
freshed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

New York Mail and Express-So
much has been said and written by
food faddists and physical culture
mono-maniacs. accompanied by illus
trations of before and after taking,
that l feel can let the time so by
without putting in a word of common
sense, for this sOuelched commodity
may 10 completely wiped out.
The vulgar illustrations accompany
ing an article on How to Reduce" or
How to Become Beautiful" or How
to Appear Absolutely an ASS" pub,
lished in one of New Works leadins
journals are enough to make the de-
cent people of any community cancel
orders for said paper
AS rule, health and beauty are in
separable-the latter being hut Wis,
ible manifestation Of the former.
Health is possible. 1t depends upon
the existence of certain conditions,
clearly indicated by our physical AMI
mental constitution, all OF which may
lie included under the following gen
eral heads: l. A sound physical or,
ganizatiou. . A vigorous ana we'll,
balanced mind. 5. A constant and ade-
quate supply of air, sunlight, food and
drink. 4. Physical exercise rest and
sleep. S. Cleanliness. g. A proper
temperature. I. The satisfaction of
the affections, and harmonious social
relations.
OF these, l will say a few words
al, - 4
in the whole range of hygienic in
quiry, and yet the most difficult to
settle. To discuss il properly requires
but few words, however, AS every
man is a lay unto himself in regard
to food, the diet of no two should be
alike, since their constitutions, states
of health, avocations and forms ana
amounts Of physical and mental expen>
diture are, as a rule, necessarily differ
ent
We probably eat too much meat and
not enough vegetables.
Exercise is the rule of food; that is
to say, il man exercises his muscles
largely he must eat matchmaking
food.
The nutritive elements are albumen
and the substances usually grouped
with it. The calorific and respiratory
foods are starch, sugar and the. oils and
fats. The acids are cooling, purifying
and blood-perfecting in their action
Water is indispensable to digestion,
absorption, assimilation, circulation,
nutrition, etc.
a mixed diet Of meat and vegetables
excluding porl) is the best diet We
should cat more fruit than we do.
For a universal drink water can be
safely recommended. And above all,
remember that Good cheer is friendly
to health.
Let all your dishes be nutritious. but
plain and wholesome
To condemn tea and coffee, especial.
ly the lalter, would lie contrary to my
convictions. They are stimulants, and
on this ground are usually condemned.
Sumulants (non-alcoholic), instead OF
being inherently wrong, are a law of
our being.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03
Summer Entertainments,

At summer entertainments, refresh.
ments are generally very light in char.
acter, something dainty. prettily
served being more appreciated than
tho heavier yiands appropriate in
cooler weather. A porch party gives
the hostess opportunity to exemplify
her idea Of elegant simplicity. and
frappe Or punch served from shady
nook continuously during the after
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03


He nearly fell into her extended
arms, she had led him to chair, and
taking another sat down beside him.
Her face was white and her lips Qulv-
cred, aUt her voice was firm,
What is II dears Have you seen
the doctorgs
Yes, and he says---my girl have you
eourage to hear itg"
Yes, yes, Harlow, 10 on"
THAT | may never see again, It is
clot-he called it some long Latin
name--hut oh, Laura, what Is 70 be-
come OF u.s. We have nothing laid up
vet, aad have done the last work I
can ever do, and--what win YOU do
with a, ndnd man upon your haudse"
! We'll play at blind mans bun as
we did when We were children" she
said, smothering a sob IN her throat.
Don't he frivolous, Laura You
must appreciates the awful seriousness
Of my position, Blind, Holpless!"
Harlow YOU are In my hands. and
. can manage if you will let mo do II
IN my own way, First, shall take
your place in the store, We will
chance places | will keep the books
and you Will keep house, shall OK.
poet warm meals at regular hours"
Laura It cannot he done"
Wait until Il fails, Then | have
another scheme We will have an as.
sistaut."
"A servant We cannot afford one"
Yes, dear, we can, and II will DO
ever 50 larly Haven't we always
enVled the hliad man who stood on tho
corner with dog 60 guide himP"
"oh and handor8ans TO Grind and a
tin cup to hold the funds?" Harlow
was actually smiling,
II will carry the tin cup, dear, aud
al tt, too"
Brave ltttlo girl; and Thought my
lito was ended Laura, can you bear
it?"
! at will be perfect picnic" she
said, the tears raining down her checks,
tho Joy OF living and doing In her
voice, II was already perfect picnic
weather. for e always rains, and there
WAS q rain of tears for this, bur also
blessed, IL intermittent sunshine,
No one saw how exqusitely pathetic
tho situation really was. Their friends
said they woro two children who could
not appreciate the gravity OF the sltu-
, alton, and were making n lark OF Il.
/ But the spectacle of tho two children
/ clingiug together to the wreck OF their
! happiness, both wilfully blind to this
cruel environment of fate and keeping
/ up their courage by a systom Of make.
/ believe, was horoism of tho highest
| tyne And through II all Laura was
! definitely planning out their future.
She was to be the active member of tho
firm, Harlow the silent partner--when
he would have said blind" he felt her
j hand across his lips and held II there
with kisses,
One morning Sc was awakened by
/ ioyous shout, Laura! The sun Ia
shining can soc again--oh thank
God. | can sect"
II was true. Tho clot had gone as
suddenly as II camo the painless pain
wns ended. Like u man who has once
been tried for his llro and acquitted
Harlow Graham could never suffer
from that form of blindness again
Hereafter he was immune. This was
the comfort the medical specialists
gave him adding that the case was ex.
ceedingly rare.
our picnic season IL over" said
Laura sayly, No corner and no tin
cup"
And no dog that never was on sen
or land quoted Harlow.
Then the two partners fell into each
othor'a arms and wept for Joy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03

Many decorative ideas are noticeable
among the combs and hairpins de
signed for afternoon wear. Colored
stones, turquoise and gold ornaments
are most used Oriental and antique
designs are very prominent among the
decorations ON the new combs for the
back of the hair.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03

For wash belts buckles of French en-
amel are a late idea much favored.
They come in all pastel colors, as we'll
as turquoise, royal blue, maroon, black
ana white, in oval square and oblong
shapes Some have sterling silver
stars in relief Shirtwaist sets to
match may also be had, and together
they form an attractive summer dress
accessory.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03

Policeman Brown is very active In
his efforts TO catch the boys who play
ball on his beat" remarked the cap
tain Yes" replied the citizen. he
has small boy Of his own" All, and
does his own boy play ball?" Yes,
with the bats and balls his father
takes from the others. Philadelphia
Ledger.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03

How IS the tame bear cub you
bought
OH he eats Of my hand now
"Really?'
Yes indeed Ate OF part OF my
thumb yesterday before could get the
hand away from him
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03

Bangs Baxter's wife IN too innocent
to live. Cumon--E Explain. Bangs
Why, somehow she found he was bet
ting at the race track and made a pro.
test. He agreed to quit and told her
that he would take his afternoon di.
version AT the pool room. Well. what
do you think she did2 Cumou-Search
me- Bangs She bought him Lath'
ing guit.--Raltimore American.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03

A safety attachment fills q Iong-felt
want on the latest feminine watch
fobs
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03
LITTLE ACCESSORIES.

The present vogue of fancy bead
neck chains bids fair to hold its own
indefinitely.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03
just for Fun.

ITS strange about Hymes He mar.
rlod to get away from n boarding
house"
And what of that2"
well, now his wife has to run one
in order TO keep the family. New
York Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-09-03

iIo who lies and runs away
May learn To tell the truth some
day;
But he who lies and doesn't run,
WIN measure by results his fun,
Tom Mason In New York Herald,