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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-03-03

urine scalds the flesh or il, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is Jet afflicted with
bed-wetting. depend upon it. the cause OF
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not to habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and Bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and tho immediate effect OF
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
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free. also parphlet,ell- Homo of svalup.Roo.
ing all about it. including many of the
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr.. Kilmel
& Co., Binghamton. N. T.. be sure and
mention this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but
remember the name, Swamp
Root, DIR. Kilmer's Swamp.
Root and the address, Bingham-
ton, N. Y, on every bottle.
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Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble prcys upon the mind. dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
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Saints Beautiful Life

Patrick came near being an ideal
missionary. Self forgetful, he had but
one ambition, and that to save the
Irish. Obedient and faithful. even unto
persecution, he could endure hardness
as a good soldier of the cross. En-.
dowed with practical turn OF mind.
he could grind corn. bail boat, doctor
the sick, work farm, draw plans for
buildings, and superinteEd their con-
struction. But back. of it all lay a
noble purpose to t.dnsfigure mems
lives with the beauty of the life Of
Jesus
Nor was Patrick an ordinary Chris.
tian. Savages and cannibals surround
him with threats and with assault
He knows no fear. Hunger and want
stare him in the face. Idolatry and
witchcraft oppose him. But his will
Is infiexible; his heart impregnable;
his faith strong and mighty. And
here is the secret of 1t all in his own
words
The love and fear Of God more
and more infiamed my heart. Ny
faith and my spirit were enlarged. so
that l prayed hundred times . day.
and nearly as much at night. Before
the light l arose to my prayers, in the
snow. In the frost, and in the rain.
and experienced no evil At al. Nor
was affected with sloth. for thu spirit
OF God was warm in me-
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The recurrence of Ireland's national
anniversary suggests thoughts which
find expression in emblems probably
better than in words, especially when
We consider the significance of the
shamrock. which for SO many CEN
turtles has been interviewer with the
history and traditions of the children
OF the Green Isle.
st. Patrick's day is celebrated and
his shamrock is worn and displayed
the wide world over, in many land.
on many a sea. and by many sound
ing shore" The boast of Britain is
that the sun never sets upon her do
minions. Its light also perpetually
shines upon the flag of the United
States. France has been reaching out
for African and Asiatic possessions.
In every quarter of the earth TO
which the flags of those mighty ma
tions are carried are there not Irish
soldiers in the ranks OF the advancing
hosts of commercial civilization? In
lndia. in South America. in Africa, in
the far Philippines resimental bands
will usher in the dawn of the nth of
March with the stirring melody of
st. Patrick's Day in the Morning"
And by camp and field in those far
distant lands the grand old air will be
a welcome sound in the ears of thou.
sands, and to many heart and mem
ory Will it bring back scenes by the
shannon. the Liffey and the More.
where the eNiles and the world-wan-
derers Of Erin We're Graded. and on
whose velyet-turted banks in child
hoods DAYS they gathered the en-
hlsmatic trefoil and listened with mute
awe and eager interest TO the many
stories Of their kindred. intertwined
with the traditions and the lore of
tie shamrock.
Wherever ships in the peaceful pur-
suit OF trade. or bristling with frown-
ing. threatening guns. prepared for the
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late,t Novelties In the shops.

Latest Novelties In the Shops.
The shirt waist boxes In cretonne.
which come fitted snugly away like
bureau drawers into case covered
with the material. are now initiated
in miniature affairs some four or hve
inches in height. These are designed
for a baby's boudo.r use. One drawer
contains safety pins. another sleeve
or bib holders and other silver trim
kets. third the wee socks. etc. The
limitations. too, are covered with Gre
tonne. Each small ornament is top
ped of with bow of satin ribbon.
The incoming styles in rattan, will
low and wicker furniture for the porch
are altogether fascinating. These sets
include reading table. tea stand and
hamper. in addition to the usual COM
plement Of chairs, rockers and
benches.
Many OF the French sets come in
a mixture OF pale colorings which
catch the eye at once as something
extremely new. Other lovely outfits
are stained or enameled in the palest
of tints Of lavender, pink. blue and
the like.
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How to Clean Jewels.

Every little while all brooches. rings
and such things that are in constant
use should be brushed with a tooth.
brush that has been clipped in eau de
cologne. II the setting is open 1t must
be done from the back, and be care,
full not to loosen the stones. Then
lay the things in box of jewelers.
sawdust, which has been slightly heat
er beforehand, and leave for an hour.
Gold chains may be washed In warm
soapsuds. drying them on soft towel
by pulling back and forward. They
may also be dried in sawdust and the
particles can be blown or busted out
afterward. Be sure and get them dry.
as they Will be apt to become worn
between the links II any dampness re.
mains.
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After the Reformation. England, not
satisfied with striving to force Eng
lish political opinions and views on
Ireland, made the still more serious
mistake of endeavoring to compel her
people by force to change their re-
ligious principles and abandon their
conscientious convictions, and thus.
to the bitterness of attempted civil
subjugation, were added the horrors
and savagery of religious persecution.
Ireland embraced the cause of the
Stuarts, and upon her soil the last
armed stands were made on behalf of
that unfortunate dynasty. Aughrim.
the Boyne, Limerick, tell the story of
Irish fidelity to the dethroned British
monarch. Erin's armed sons became
the victims of incapacity and treach-
cry, and as the sole means Of presery-
ing their honor were forced into exile.
To the number of tens OF thousands
they took service under various Euro
pean flags, and from among the ranks
OF their commanding officers sprang
the Nugents of Austria. the O'Don-
nells and the O'Reillys of Spain, the
MacMahons of France, and others
whose memories are intertwined with
glorious achievements upon hun.
dred fields While these embattled
heroes were winning victories, and
many OF them over the soldiers of the
English crown "on far foreign fields
from Dunkirk to Belgrade" their un-
armed and betrayed kindred at home
were being subjected to all of the
horrors of the infamous penal laws.
conceived in intolerance. carried out
with brutality, but Intellectual for any
other purpose than to intensity the
race and religious hatreds which dur
Ing many previous English reigns had
been sedulously cultivated.
When 1t is borne In mind that Rob.
ert Emmett. most idolized aud beloved
OF all Irish martyrs, wItnessed--as a
mere youth. 1t is true-the fierce strug.
gle Of the Men of Ninety-eight: that
the members Of his family suffered
imprisonment and exile ON account of
their connection with that movement:
that Pitt took advantage Of the extra.
ordinary powers vested in the Prime
Minister for the purpose Of quelIina
the widespread disturbances In Ire.
land to force through the Act Of Union
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in Nsry remote times. Immediately
after their own conversion they set
out upon the mission OF preaching the
gospel OF the cross to the people oil
Britain and the European countries,
Their first great mission was that
established by Saint COLUMBIA. or Co
lumbkill. He established monas-
terry at Iona Island, on the west coast
of Scotland which for ages was the
shrine of devout pilgrimages, and
from which the light of religion radi-
ated throughout the entire Hebrides.
Many famous schools of theology and
science were established in Ireland.
the most famous being situated at
Armagh. Clanmacnoise and Emily.
Peace fourished for centuries under
those religious and scholastic intlu-
ences Law reigned. The rights of
life, liberty and property were re-
spected and civil government was
maintained under which art. litera-
ture, poetry and song We're cultivated
and arts and science fiourished.
The first break in this peaceful sun
shine was the invasion of Ireland by
the Danes. For over a century there
after her valleys were armed camps.
in which her soldier sons were gath
cred for the purpose of national de-
fense and war with its attendant con-
sequences prevailed until the final
overthrow of the Norsemen at the bat
tie of Clontarf by Brian. the greatest
figure among ancient Irish kings.
After the expulsion of the Danes.
Ireland was comparatively tranquil
until the Normans, under Strongbow.
taking advantage of a quarrel among
her chiefs. made descent upon the
island in the latter half of the twelfth
century From that period down to
the present time England has attempt
ed to govern Ireland as province. to
the ruin of the Irish people. and not
always with advantage to the Empire.
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A Pretty Linen Froek.

Linen fabrics are shown In almost
numberless varieties and are both
durable and smart. This pretty dress
for a young girl is made OF etamine
in pale blue and Is trimmed with
white embroidery and novelty band
ing. the yoke being made Of tucking
and insertion combined. The waist
is a simple one and is made over a
fitted lining that can be cut away be-
meath the yoke when transparent
effect is desired. while the skirt is
straight and tucked in groups, the
fullness providing flare where the
tucks fall free. To make the dress
for girl of ten years of age will be
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! THE SHAMROCK AND THE IRISH RACE
I BY j.
Justice o tho Sp o

BY JAMES FITZGERALD

by which II was hoped the last SEM
biance OF nationality would be lost to
the Irish people-it is more than re-
markable that SO young man should
take upon himself within five short
years thereafter the task OF over
throwing by armed force all that had
been accomplished, and establishing
upon the ruins of Tyranny a repub-
licau form of government Misfor-
tune and accident thwarted his plans.
but the sublime manner of his death
achieved for him fame and immor-
tality. Irishmen and women love his
memory with an intensity of devotion
that increases as the years roll by.
His name serves as the talisman OF
hope. and he is truly representative
of type of manhood with which Ire
land. throughout all her misfortunes.
has been blessed. and the existence OF
which among her children is the sur
est guarantee of her redemption and
happiness in the future.
Freedoms battle. once begun.
Bequeathed from bleeding sire to son.
Though often lost IL ever won.
Recurring to the thought with which
we started this brief .St. Patrick's
Day Reyiew"-the significance OF the
shamrock: Cannot we say that, al
though that dear little plant is small.
it is indestructible? 1t may be tram
pied upon but it cannot be crushed.
The moist clay is kindly to it. and the
evening dew reinvigorates 1t through
the darkness of the night. SO that each
succeeding morning finds it fresh and
soft, with its pristine verdure re-
stored. Its three leaves symbolic
many virtues-Faith. Hope and Char
ity. one may say; Fraternity. Friend
ship and Fatherland, another OBJ
serves; Wit. Love and Beauty. sings
the poet; Freedom, Law and Duty.
proclaims the patriot. The virtues
that it typifies are as numerous as its
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tiny petals are enduring. In thou.
sand ways its mute language ad-
dresses the Hibernian soul 1t speaks
to him of his race. of his land, of the
Land Beyond toward which the finger
CT Religion points: of the glories of
his people; of their sufferings, of their
prosecutions, of their triumphs; of
past memories, of present opporturi-
ties. of future hopes. 1t must flourish
perennially. and while it fiourishes
the Irish cause cannot fail. The day
of restored liberty cannot be post.
poned forever. Well, indeed, hath
1t earned for itself the distinction of
being called. what it was termed by
the sweetest of Erin's singers. the
gifted Moore, the
Chosen Leaf of Bard and Chief
Old Erins native Shamrock
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fierce shock of hostile attack. are nav
igating the far waters of the deeper
seas. or resting quietly in distant
ports, the strains of the dear old song
will make the hearts of Irish blue
jackets and marines vibrate and thrill
with sacred and holy emotions 1t is
the grandest tribute that can be paid
to Ireland to say that, poor and i'm
poverished as she is, without terri
tory or possession of any kind, herself
enslaved. yet her sons whenever and
wherever the conditions favor success
instead of sitting and hindering it,
are to be found all over the world,
succeeding. prospering, holding posi-
tions of trust: accommodating wealth.
yet never boarding it; taking part in
the councils OF nations. giving excel
lent account of themselves, no matter
how heavy and how exacting the re-
sponsibility placed upon them: per.
forming with honor their duties as
good citizens, as capable officials
faithful to every trust. and never for
moment forgetful of the dear old
isle which. thank God is still so
proudly throbbing to the music of the
Wearing of the Green"
The shamrock is more in evidence
on this st. Patrick's day than ever,
and its significance is, il possible.
more marked. All Irishmen as well
as many other cultured and intelligent
people know that the little plant was
first immortalized by haying been
used by Saint Patrick to illustrate to
the pagan chiefs by means of its triple
leaves the sacred doctrines of the
Christian faith. the divine mystery of
the Holy Trinity; and in this regard
let me remind my readers of fact
peculiar to Ireland. and that is that
her conversion was accomplished
without any of the attendant horrors
or tortures which elsewhere character
lied Christianization. None of the
early Irish confessors and professors
Of the faith were subjected to mar
tyrdom. In this respect ireland is
unique among the nations. What
ever can be said Of 1t in other con-
nections, in its religious aspect the
shamrock is not stained with blood.
The early Irish were spiritual and
religious people. and for piety and
learning their country became famed
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Party Gown for . Girl.

An attractive party gown for girl
OF fourteen is Of blue voile with full
skirt shirred half dozen times at
the waist and again half way to the
knees. The shirred waist has fancy
reveres of white cloth embroidered in
blue silk the shade of the voile. and
the sleeves deeply shIrred at the top
have fancy cuffs like the reveres An
ishing them just below the elbow A
soft. white sash with long streamef
ends completes chic costume.
When the small maid shows ten
dency to outgrow clothes, instead Of
letting out the hem of the skirt, when
making the dress cut the waist two
or three inches longer. then lengthen
the frock by changing the belt.
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Smart rrimn,7Ino..

Fringe trimmings are considered the
smartest mode Of dress embellishmept
this season. Particularly effective are
the fine silk fringes made to order
with knotted headings: those of the
sewing silk and twist variety are also
greatly in vogue. Large fringed tas
sells are seen on many of the new
model skirts and are a popular means
this season Of garnishing the elabor
ate evening wrap. Narrow strips Of
fringe insertion are attractiyely EN-.
ployed as piping at the edge of large
tucks. ana also in adorning the cors
age. This style of trimming is com.
monty known as the Tom Thumb"
fringe. and when in white or delicate
shade is especially chic and pretty
for the establishment OF evening
frocks.
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Bedroom Hanainas.

Nothing is prettier or more dainty
for bedroom decoration than the up
holstery d!mities in the old English
style. They can be got in many pat
terms and launder beautifully. so are
more durable than fiimsy fabric.
They may be used in the entire decor
alton of the room for bedspread, can.
opy. window hangings and dressing
table covers.
At the windows 1t is prettiest to
hang the curtains straight down each
side with full valance across the
top. Cushions for chairs and corner
seats can be made to match too.
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Worth KNOWING.

A good housewife will never ALLOW
anything to go to waste. Instead u
buying busters or window cloths she
viii make use OF her discarded pocket
handkerchiefs. scarfs and silk petit.
coats. and will and she has some
thing better than she could buy any
way.
There is very apt to be draft at
the head of brass or iron bed, and
little curtain OF some pretty ere
tonne and will add to your comfort
and improve the appearance of your
room.
Use dark green blinds in bedroom.
1t viii prevent the glare SO trying to
your eyes.
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Wear Of Weddlna velIs.

Wedding wells must be put on nov
so that nearly all OF the hair shows
and give a long. narrow look instead
of spreading at the sides. One OF the
most effective lately seen was scarf
about yard wide and three and one
half yards long, edged with a little
real lace. One yard of 1t was turned
back at the top to make short VEIL
with long one under it. This was
caught on to a half-wreath of orange
blossoms. which is now the proper
finish. Two very small ostrich tips
are sometimes seen.
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THE FEMININE cYNIc.

People who are not hypocrits are
seldom understood.
The American young man is bright
because his mother is SO much bright
er.
Many a man pretends to care for a
woman when all he cares for is him
self.
It's good thing for most wives that
more husbands don't talk in their
sleep.
Nothing is SO sweet to man as a
woman's submission-except her re-
sistance.
Nothing else shows quite SO much
of woman's nature as the sort Of
man she loves.
The Importance of most women in
this world depends entirely upon the
men they marry.
II woman's life lacks interest she
should get real lover and half .
dozen apparent ones.
A woman ID always Interested at 4
man's interest in another woman.
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BRIEF TRAlLERs.

The best capital is good credit.
Misfortune is the spur of ambition.
Character is the poor mans capital.
To support delusion is to court de-
feat.
The only way to have friend is to
be one.
The forward look stimulates the for.
ward step.
1t is only to-morrow's burdens that
break the back of to-day.
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coqustry In Fur stoIss.

stoles in every sort of fur still con-
tinue to encircle fair. slender throats.
It makes little difference from what
animal the soft. delicate covering Is
taken. and whether It be black. gray.
brown Or white. Neither does II seem
to be almatter Of srest import wheth.
or the stole il long or short, broad
Or marrow, Il Il b Of the circle form--
that Il the chief thing IN regard to
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De man what always do de very
bes what he kin. is second cousin
ter de angels. en- his home amt fur
fun whar' dey live at.
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De worr might be better, en- de
worl' might be wusser. It's my opin-
ions dat de bes' thing we kin do is
ter thank de Lawd we in it, en- keep
de fire chunked.
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gao GlrI's Tucked Drcrs, 9 to u yeara

required yards of material 27, 4
yards 32 or yards "A inches wide.
with " yard Of fancy tucking for yoke
and yards of embroidery for frill.
A May Manton pattern, No. 444O.
sizes s to IA years, will be mailed to
any address on receipt of ten cents.
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HomeIy Refreshments.

o"e'y nerfeenments.
Perhaps 1t is because this is IA \.
an economical season and many a..
not entertaining as elaborately ma i.
previous years, or perhaps becaus.
fashions change a great deoI In :
short time; but many OF the daint,e,
served now at dinners are of simnls
and homely description.
One of the most popular 4. n.
school girl delicacy known as fpd,s
Broken-up fudge and cream candy a,s
frequently served in place OF French
bonbons.
Table decorations are very simple
and green and silver are the fayor,,a
combinations. There is very littls
show Of elaborateness in any of ths
entertainments. The predilection for
home sweets has wrought have
among the confectioners and caterer,
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De sayin' is-de rich man got to
sell out ter git ter heaven; but he
mos ingin'rully on de spot ter bid
h.sse'f in ag'in.
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One thing about Satan is-he goes
ter church as reg'lar as meetin' day
come. en- dey never hez ter wake him
UP wen de preacher gifts ter de bene-
6iction.-Atlanta Constitution.
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SENTENCE SERMONS.

SENTENCE SERMONS.
Talents never wear out.
The faultless man is usually friend.
less.
The man who sighs always enjoys sor-
row.
Truth has many robes. but only one
fece.
Nothing can be s-ved by selfish
ness.
ereeds are bu; the clothes of re-
lig,on.
The truth we live lifts to higher
truth.
The fear of God makes no man
afraid.
The faith is dead that knows no
change.
No man wins crown who works
for one
20 live more we must be willing to
lose much.
They who are never weary are al
ways weak.
70 be willing to be anything is to
be nothing.
There is no moral light where there
is 40 spiritual sight
Some men preserve their principles
by never usins then
No man can be liberal to others
who is not LOYAL 20 siuzsiE
The saivarou ot i szrm1u has often
meant the loss af soue soul
Some preachers mistake sluggish
intellect for a spiritual heart
When you keep one sin in the closet
you may expect brood in the parlor-
God wants men to die for their fell
lows rather than 10 die for tleir faith
4 is some consolation to krow that
wren You aim at nothing you are sure
of hitting it-Chicaco Tribune.
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this bit of modishness for the a.,
ones toilet. 'a''
The next thing considered Is N.
way that 1t shall be worn. Tw,cs
about the swan-lIke throat is the sto,. ,s.
wound and then coQuetishly one ens
Is thrown over the left shoulder
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esoTHEa DlcKEYs PHILOSOPHY

Oars lots er Solomons dat get a
fine reputation fer wisdom, but de
most er dem hez been dead too long
ter talk bout.
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When you keep one sin in the closet
you may expect a brood in the parlor,
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Butter for = Bump.

While mothers kisses are supposed
to take the soreness out Of all sorts
of hurts and bruises. even this SOW
ereign specific will not keep a bump
from turning black and blue. II .
bump is we'll buttered soon after 1t IS
made. the skin. 1t is said, will not
change color. A woman who did not
believe 1t. but tried 1t all the same
says her children have been saved
many ugly marks by means OF this
simple and inexpensive remedy.
Readers Of this paper can secure any NAY
Msntou pattern illustrated above by fllins ous
all blanks in coupon. and mailing. with 10 cents
10 e. E. Harrison 4 Co.. as Plymouth Place Chi
csso Pattern will be mailed promptly.
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Tod wants men to die for their fell
lows rather than to die for cir faith
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4 is some consolation to krow that
wren You aim at nothing you are sure
of hitting it.-Chicago Tribune.
The Dolores star., 1904-03-11

Some preachers mistake a sluggish
intellect for a spiritual heart
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The saiyaroa CT L =srmo1 has often
meant the loss Of soIs soul
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The best capital is good credit.