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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
IN TINTS OF THE SEA.
Something ~Seasonable in the Line Of
Finery for Feminine
Wear,

A woman who prides herself upon her
taste and originality in dress recently
designed an evening gown with which
she intends to wear ornaments of aqua
marine framed in silver. The possess
sor thus describes her frock:
"The bodice, cut off the shoulders in
the old court fashion, forms an almost
straight line across the bust, owning
the tiniest transparent tucker of silver
tulle, threaded with a silver string. Laid
upon this tucker is a band of antique sill
yer lace, deepening in weight and design
to the depth of some six inches till it ends
In a border of raised silver tissue flowers
round curved in their petals like yell
low water lilies, each centered with an
aquamarine. From each of these flowers
falls a dozen or so strings of pale gray,
pale green and pale blue chenille and sill
yer bullion cord, completed by pear
shaped sequins, family echoing these
three tints. The rest Of the gown is of
tulle. First of all comes the foundation
of palest blue satin and overit are layers
of green and blue and gray tulle, each
hemmed with silver lace very lightly
and irregularly, ending at the foot in a
foam of all the faint hues breaking into
white, like a wave on the sand, a soft, in
describable foam OF white, also f1ecked
with silver. The skirts of the gown are
full and set in many folds at the silver
girdled waist. and the sleeves are full,
too, and Of many layers of tulle, caught
together at the wrist with an aquamarine
stud
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
COWPUNCHER AND ENGINE.
Man of the Horse Wasn't Familiar
with Railways and Got
a Good Scare.
At the Hoffman house recently Col.

At the Hoffman house recently Col.
Cody told this story. He said:
in my town out west we've recent
ly put in a new railroad, which attracts
a good deal of attention. One day
a young cowpuncher from one of the
remote ranches came into town and
there saw a train for the first time
in his life. One of the boys, knowing
his ignorance, planned it SO that the
c~owpuncher found himself near the
track just as the far-off whistle of an
approaching locomotive was heard.
THE cowpuncher soon began to show
signs of distress. His r%estiveness in
creased rapidly as the train approached,
until, when the roar and the blanket
of dust from the sliding wheels en-
veloped him, he ose in his stirrups,
scared half to death.
1.-THE engineer took in the situation,
leaned back out of his cab window just
as the train stopped, and shouted at the
top Of his lungs: Git out of the way, you
ornery cowpuncher; I'm goin' to turn
around!'
"That was hint enough for the cow
puncher. Shaping his spurs into the
TANKS of his broncho, he was over the
hills in a twinkle. The last saw of him
was a little red ball on the furthest hori-
zon,"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
of More Consequence.

A wise old negro lately listened in
silence to a discussion on the divers
social claims to distinction of several
educated men and women of his race.
The members of one family boosted
of descent from wealthy merchants in
the West Indies; others claimed kin
ship with a well-known negro politi-
clan; still others asserted that their
ancestors never had been slaves, but
always were free. At last the old man
spoke: "Chillun," said he, with a rap
Of his cane, 81 doan' know nothin'
bout yoh ancestry, as yoh call it, but
do know that when I ust to spend
weeks in de maple woods a-b'ilin' down
de serrup, when master he come an
'spect de row OBJ kettles, he neber say,
Uncle Cargo, how high was de tree dat
dis come out OBJ or chen, 'Whah is de
tree dat dis come out OBJ but just,
What kline OBJ sugar is it?'"-Chums.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
One on John Kernel.

The late John Kernel, the Irish
comedian, liked in his prime to go
back to Ireland, whence he would
often bring material, gathered in ale
houses and on the h~ighroads, that aft
erward served him well in dialogue up
on the stage.
Kernel once said, at a little supper
party in Boston, that he had met on
a summer day in Galway an Irishman
driving a horse so thin that it stag
gered as it walked.
"Why don't you put more flesh on
that nag? Kernel exclaimed indig-
nantly.
More, is it?" the Irishman an
swered. why, by che powers, don't
you see that the poor creature can
hardly carry what little there is on
him now?"-N.Y. Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
HOW TO MAKE PIN-MONEY.
Unique Home Service by Which a Re-
sourcefaI Woman R~epienishes
Her Purse.

Three times every day the same per-
picking question presents itself to the
housewife with m~onotonous regularity:
What shall l prepare for breakfast, for
luncheon, for dinner?" To the busy
woman there is no greater relief than
having this puzzle satisfactorily solved
for her. Then she does not need to wor-
ry about what she shall prepare, but i'm
mediately goes to work, following out
the plan laid down for her. 1t is the
solving of this puzzling question for my
busy friends and neighbors that brings
in my supply of pin-money, says a
writer in Woman's Home Companion.
The work is all done at home and with
out the expenditure of one cent. I
make out menus for my friends for the
meals of the entire week; but more often
my services are in demand for special
occasions, such as teas, %luncheons and
"at homes" My friends say that when
the menu is all planned for them the
work is half done. Many women have
not the time, and others lack the abil-
lty, to do this planning for themselves,
and are glad to pay a good price for hav-
ing it done. Those who are in society,
and obliged to entertain frequently,
must have variety in their menus.
l also plan the table-decorations, the
arrangement of the c%enterpiece, the sill
yer and the place-cards. Whenever l
read an account of a dinner or tea, some
new and striking table-decoration, or in
fact anything which l think will be sug-
gestive or helpful to me in my work |
make a note of it for future reference.
can think of nothing so easy or prof.
table as the line of work have sug-
gested, and it has the two-fold advantage
of requiring no capital and of taking
very little of ones time. Most of the
home occupations for women demand a
great deal of skill or natural talent, but
this work calls for neither-just a little
hard thinking and systematic planning
Is all n needs. The field is a wide one,
and the work much in demand.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
THE PIPE OF PEACE.
What Is Wrong with the Picture ?
PRODUCTION OF STEEL.
Growth in the United States Phenom-
email and Operations in Manu-
features Magical.

In 1856 the Pennsylvania Legislature
sum of $500 for five years, to enable
him ito make steel as good as in Eng
land" But rs years later, or in 1910,
the total production of pig iron in the
United States was only 53,908 tons. In
1912 it had risen to $4,000 tons. IN
1861 it was less than a million tons,
and did not reach that mark until
about 1864, states a trade journal.
In that year the Bessemer convert
er was brought to the worlds notice.
and at once began the revolution Of
this great industry. 1t was of Brit
ish origin, but soon attracted the en-
terprise of the steel kings of this oun
try. 1t was a simple and comparative
ly inexpensive device by means OF
which common cast iron could be con-
verted into steel in a few minutes. Nat
urally the price began to fall until.
from steel costing as high as 6 or Z
century steel billets in lots Of 100000
tons were sold as low as three
pounds of steel for 2 cents" This de-
veloped the iron industry by leaps and
bounds. The distinctive iron age had
passed. Iron became only the raw
material awaiting conversion into steel,
which was the standard material of
construction in all but a few limited
classes of work.
In 1872 the total annual product of
pig iron had grown to 2,54S,71 tons. in
1880 it was 1886, 1871 tons, and the fol-
lowing year over 1000, 900. By 1891 1t
had risen to S,279,870 tons, and ten
years later 15,S7S, 870 tons, while last
year it touched II, S21,3 07 tons. But
a few years ago the o%pen-heartn
process of manufacture began to SUI
persede the Bessemer. 1t had the ad-
vantage for this country that 1t would
work almost equally we'll with phos-
phorus and nonphosphorus ores, and,
while its operation is most costly, it
is said to produce a sufficiently bet
ter grade Of steel to compensate the
1lltl CdSlllSly IolllLlou " SGlA Aol oPSA
hearth steel in the more important
classes of construction.
The processes of manufacture have
become almost magical in their opera
tons. In many OF the mills notable
for the great tonnage that they turn
out in a single day these processes are
carried on with such rapidly that the
journey through all sorts OF trans
formation to the finished product, over
1000 feet or more, is accompanied with
a single heat. In spite of all the steel
made in this country, we have i'm
ported large quantities to meet a
deficit; yet, on the other hand, it must
be remembered that large quantities
have been exported and sold to for
eigners at a lower price than to Amer
lean citizens.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
Polite Burglar.

A polite burglar in Geneva, Switzer-
land, left the following note by the
bedside of a young lady: Tonight l
paid you a visit, and not having the
honor of a personal invitation l en-
tered by the window. You will notice
l collected your jewels, which / am
ashamed to say | intended to take
with me; but when l saw your pretty
face, which fascinated me Instantly, |
sat by the bedside and devoured it for
some time in the dim light. Ashamed
of myself, l am now quietly leaving"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
A Young Minds Shot.

In one of the grammar schools of North
Baltimore there is a juvenile genius who
is contributing to the gayety of nations.
His teacher left her thermometer down.
stairs in another room, and desiring to
test the temperature, said to the young
ster:
"You go downstairs and get out ther-
mometer."
In a few minutes genius junior was
back again with the announcement that
he wasn't there.
mot there?" asked the astonished
teacher; "why, for whom did you ask ?"
Arthur Mommiter," was the prompt
reply.-Baltimore American.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
Profitable Investment.

In 1875 it was communicated to the
British government that the Khedive
Ismail Pasha, being in desperate need
of money, was willing to sell his 176,-
COZ shares of stock in the Suez Canal
company at a fair price. Disraeli was
then premier and he didn't hesitate a
minute. England paid $40, 0OO, 900 for
the khedive's holdings, or at the rate
of S113.60 per share. Since then the
dividends on it's purchase have ag-
gregated $24, 900, 900 and to-day the
shares are selling at $500 each. This
shows a profit on the transaction of
sos, soc, 900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
Bread and Butter.

To keep bread and butter fresh and
moist put it in a cool place, cover closely
with a serviette or clean cloth wrung out
of cold water, and many hours after 1t
will be as moist as when cut. Sometimes
it will be found convenient to prepare
bread and butter for afternoon tea in
this way.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10

Never mind" said Woody Ritter
Some day I'll see my verses in print"
"Of course, that's quite possible" re
piled Crittick.
"Ah! you admit that?"
Certainly. If you save up your money
you may be able to buy yourself a font
of type and a small handpress ."-Phila.
delphia Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
Fruit for the Health.

There are people who cannot eat tn.
more acid red fruits without suffering
from a rash or other disturbances. But
of oranges, grape fruit, peaches, apples.
pears and grapes it is safe to say that
most people would gain in health by
making one or the other Of them serve
each day for an entire meal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
Coal-Producing States.

Pennsylvania, Colorado and New Mex
leo are the only states that produce an
thracite. Pennsylvania, however, pro-
duces practically all of the anthracite;
of the total prosuction of Al, 900, 900 tons
in 1902, Colorado and New Mexico pro-
duced less than 95, 200 tons. In the pro-
duction of bituminous coal Pennsylvania
also leads, producing 40 per cent. of the
total for the United States in 1902. ILL
nois ranks second, Ohio third, West Vir-
ginia fourth and Alabama fifth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
New Excuse for DRUNKENNESS.

In the Portland municipal court last
week a woman got to the limit of ex-
cuses by saying that an apparent drunk
enness was in reality only a desperate
attempt on her part to break in a pair of
new shoes and at the same time to walk
on ice. Judge Hill smiled, but gave her
80 days.-Banger mel News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10

Teacher-Now, then, Tommy, you
have no good excuse for staying away
from school yesterday.
Tommy-Well, it amt my fault.
at isn't? Why?"
"'Cause I done my best to think of a
good one."-London Tit-Bits.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
The Moon and the Weather.

1t has been said that thunderstorms are
influenced by the moon. Nearly 10000 OBJ
servations collected by the United States
weather bureau show a preponderance
of 33 per cent. in the first half of the lamar
month. The great number of thunder
storms come between the new moon and
the first quarter; the least number be-
tween the full moon and the last quarter.
This is, perhaps, the only satisfactory evil
dence that the weather is at all influenced
by the moon.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
A Mercenary Preference.

"She despised him because his parents
were poor but honest"
NO" said Miss Cayenne; "she didn't
despise him. But she preferred a man
whose parents were neither. Wash
ington Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
Bees Work in the Dark.

Bees like to work in the dark, as the
effect of sunlight upon honey is TO
cause the sugar to granulate, and,
therefore, to solidify the whole mass,
In which state it is of no use to them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
Green Vegetables.

When green vegetables come they
should be put at once in the cellar or
into the icebox, Salads may be
wrapped in a damp cloth, then In
newspaper, and put in the air.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-03-10
Sensitive Plants.

In tropical forests SO large a proper
ton of the plants are Of a sensitive vari-
ETY. that sometimes the path of a trav-
eler may be traced by the withered foli-
age.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-19
Hill Brothers, Druggists.
Trained Tortoise.

japanese and Korean showmen.
in addition to their skill as juggIer,
aud acrobats, display truly mar
velous skill in teaching animals
tricks. They not only exhibit edu.
Gated bears, spaniels, monkeys and
goats, but also trained birds aLG,
what is most astonishing of all.
trick fish. One of the most curioIs
examples Of patient training is an
exhibit by an old Korean boatman
of a dozen drilled tortolseS.
Directed by his songs and a small
metal drum, they march in line, exc
cute various evolutions and con-
clude by climbing upon a low table,
the larger ones forming Of their
own accord bridge for the smaller,
to which the feat would otherwise be
impossible.
When they have all mounted they
dispose themselves in three or four
piles like so many plates.-Phila'
delphia Record. =,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-19
The Valley of the Nile

Is no richer than the fertile coun-
try traversed by the Illinois Gen.
trail railroad in the States OF
Tennessee, Mississippi and Lou
isiana. Northern farmers have
awakened to this fact and are
rapidly settling here, for they ap-
preciate the fact that the soil,
crops, climate, water, markets,
ETC., are all that could be desired
and they are buying land while
the prices are yet very low. Write
the undersigned for free illustra-
ted literature and find out for
yourself. E. A. Richter, Pass. and
Land Agent, Illinois Central rail-
road, GIT Bessemer building,
Pittsbu-g. Pa. 1861
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MORE
HOMESEEKERS EXCURSIONS
FRISCO SYSTEM.

On November LIST and 18th and
December 9Th and goth, low
rate, refund trip tickets on sale
from St. Louis and Chicago to all
points in the Southwest, includ-
ing Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tories, Kansas, Arkansas and Tex
as. Diverse routes. Stop-Overs
going and returning.
Here is a splendid opportunity
to visit the great Southwest and
investigate conditions. Thous-
ands of acres of homestead lands
yet available. Unsurpassed bust
ness openings in rapidly growing
towns.
The time to 60 is NOW.
Write at once for free descrip-
tive literature and full informa.
ton concerning rates, routes, etc.,
to D. H. MALONEY, General Agt,
415 Park Bldg, Pittsburg, Pa.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-19

IN practically every case. In the past 8
months we have received over 10000
testimonials,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-19
A Promising Oil Country.

The Creek, Usage and Cherokee
nations in Indian Territory are
receiving wide recognition as a
promising oil country, and capital
and development have so far
brought handsome results. The
oil is of superior quality; the ter
ritory is reached directly by the
Frisco system, who issues. free OF
charge, a booklet, giving full data
concerning the country and Its
possibilities. Mailed to any adj,
dress upon request to Sidney Van
Dusen, FOG Park building, Pitts
burg. Pa. a."
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-19
a LITTLE NONSENSE.
When Out to Win He Let Nothing
Stand In His Way.

cts al off," she said, and there
was defiance in her tone and a pink
spot on each cheek.
again" SAID the long suffering
friend, who rather likes him.
"This time it's for good" SAID
the girl with the mauve sunshade.
at was all his fault
"Of course" assented the other
girl.
1--WE were coming home from
Staten Island on the boat. had
never been quite sure that | loved
him until that minute. never was
sure that | didn't love him until
now"
"And you are quite certain now"'
absolutely"
"rhe same old story. My life is
a hard one. Every one confides in
me, and yet l never hear anything
new"
"Well, you'll see that this Is OIL
ferent. We had played philopena
at dinner. 1t was for YES or no.
l forgot all about it, and we talked
of-well, Of other things"
"For instance?"
::'Don't be silly, said the da,
had been dream of pleasure anc
that | wished it could have beet
fifteen hours long. And then ht
said, DO YOU love me-"
"Iou don't mean it,"
"And of course | said, yes -
'T.pity the man who expects orig
inality from YOU"
"And h-h-h-he s-s-said, thu
b-b-brute, 'Philopena?" - New
York Globe.
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BALTIMORE g. OHIO R. X.
Tho NNatinn,s HinhUaYRV

L he NdIlOu highway
and "SHORTEST ROUTE
to the
WORLDS FLAIR,
St. Louis.
Three Through Trains Daily,
vestibuled throughout with
Pullman sleeping cars,
observation cars and dining cars,
via Cincinnati.
Season, sixty-day and fifteen-day
excursion tickets
on sale at
VERY LOW RATES.
CHEAP COACH EXCURSIONS
From all stations announced
from time to time.
Ask ticket agents for descrip-
tive Worlds fair folder, boarding
house and hotel booklet, guide
maps and full information.
7,15-tf
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An Odd Compliment.

An Irishman was in the company
of a widow to whom he was paying
his addresses, when on giving ;
shudder she made use of the con-
mon expression that some one We
walking over her grave.
Pat, anxious for every. opportU
nifty of showing his affection for t.
LADY r. his choice, exclaimed:
"3y the powers, ma'am. but
wish I was th2 karrv mau
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-19
IurnStnlkA For Feed.

There is enough digestible food In
the cornstalks now on the fields il
Tennessee to winter every horse aIa
COW in the state if the stalks be GU.
when the grain is some too hard for
roasting ears. Cut the corn when the
blades are yellow up to the ear. Shred.
ded cornStalks are worth as much per
ton as timothy for stock.-Southern
Agricultural.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-11-19
PLANT
CURES
RHEUMATISM

On practically every case. In the past rs
months we have received over lO,OOu
testimonials,
Mr.. A. K Duck, of Leetonia, Ohio. was
cured OF very severe case OF rheuma.
tjsm. His knees were 0wollen SO badly
he could not walk and suffering Intense.
-Four bottles of LIFE PLANT cured him.
Dir. Duck says:
The Life Plant Co., Canton. o.
Gentlemen:-I write you this as an
spen letter regarding the True merits
which you claim for LIFE PLANT.
was afflicted with Rheumatism about
Oct. list, 1902, in my knees and arms,
which we're 30 badly swollen that l
was Obliged to crawl up and down
stairs and almost unable to do any
work. also suffered a great deal Of
pain at night. l noticed your adVer-
tisement in the newspaper, and a
friend also recommended LIFE
PLANT to ME, and after / had taken
four bottles Of 1t l was entirely cured
and have not suffered since. heart
ily recommend 1t to any person afdict-
"a with Rheumatism.
Yours respectfully,
A. X. DUCK.
LIFE PLANT cures 81 out Of every
100 cases Of rheumatism; no matter
how severe or how long standing. II
you have rheumatism you may try
Life Plant at our expense. Your own
druggist will refund your money If
4 fails and we settle with him. LIFE
PLANT sells for s1OO per bottle. Write
- LIFE PLANT CO., Canton, O.. for
tree booklet
LIFE PLANT Is for sale BY
Hill Brothers, Druggists.
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This is Worth ST to You and May
Save You Many Dollars-To
. All Men and Women Who
Suffer With
Rheumatism
Catarrh, Eczema, scrofula, Kid
ney, Bladder, Liver or stom-
ach Trouble

I will give a full dollars worth
of LIFE PLANT to try. These
are not sample bottles, they are
the regular 81 size, three or four
weeks treatment, and it don't cost
you a penny to get it. If you
need LIFE PLANT and have
never used it, please send me the
coupon below and I will send you
an order on your druggist for a
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your druggist myself for it. The
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want to convince you by letting
LIFE PLANT show you what it
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