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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
RECEPTION Etiquette.
What to Serve at an Informal After
noon and How to Dispense the
Light Refreshments.

The etiquette of receptions, when
these take the form Of -four o'clock tea
or of certain days in the month or sea-
son, forbids the offering of a large va
riety of refreshments. Indeed, it is con-
sidered decidedly vulgar to do so; tea,
chocolate, sandwiches. punch or, on cold
days in winter, hot bouillon, are all that
is necessary.
The serving is also very simple, to
be in perfect taste. The tea equipments
may be at one end of the room, on a small
table, and every one go to receive a cup,
or it may be handed by a maid. The
hostess may have several girl friends
to assist in the serving, or she may see
that her guests are served herself.
This informality is almost a necessity,
for the reason that guests come and go,
and any formal serving is practically i'm
possible. Especially is this the case
where the tea OF afternoon is given by a
bride to receive her friends. She may
not know many of them, and introduce
lions are in order; she may be very
young and not yet equal to the formal
reception. In any case, it Is good form
to have such occasions quite free Of the
formality of a course dinner.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
The Farmer a Business Man,

If farm owners would but adopt
systems of bookkeeping it would add
millions of dollars every year to the
profits of our farms by eliminating the
growing of crops that do not pay and
allowing them to be grown by the
men that are so situated as to make
a profit in their production. The mot
knowing is what sinks many a farm.
er into debt. The application Of the
science of numbers to our farm opera
lions is the most logical movement in
the direction Of farm Improvement.
The farmer is as much a business man
as the citizen that handles dry goods
and groceries and he cannot get away
from the necessity Of using the meth
DDS that have been found to be abso-
lutely necessary in the carrying on Of
every other kind Of commercial enter
prise, il he would be largely success
full.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
FOR BABY's WARDROBE.
From a Clothes-Basket and a Large
Box May Be Evolved Bassinet
and Chest.

A common clothesbasket, costing 25
cents, may be transformed into a most
charming and comfortable nest for the
little stranger, where most of the time
for the first six months of life may be
spent.
First, cover the basket with pink, blue
or white cambria; make a pad of curled
hair for the bottom; cover this with
oiled silk. Then take white dotted
swiss and cover the cambria; make a
deep rufie around the top, which may
be plain or edged with ribbon or lace;
wind the handles with ribbon, tying a
big bow at the side, A tiny pillow may
be added for the downy heady, but most
nurses disapprove of pillows of any size.
says the Chicago Record-Herald
Now for the chest upon which the bas-
ket can rest. A wooden box 80 inches
long and % inches high is the founda-
ton of the one illustrated. 1t came
from the store filed with small parcels
and was about to be consigned to the
basement for kindling wood when ''the
matron' rescued 1t and announced that
from it the baby's hamper and basket
were to be evolved.
The mar of the house smoothed the
rough edges, made a lid, and then a
tray of very light wood was fitted in
the top, just like a trunk tray. The
entire chest was lined with blue cam
Dric; the tray was covered with blue,
then with white point .d'esprit; pin
cushions, pockets and powder box were
all put in this tray; it was made ex-
actly like the time-honored baby basket.
The top of the chest cover had a piece
of blue silk elastic fastened %diagonally
across which held the brush, comb, and
other small articles. Under the tray
was plenty of room for the tiny clothes.
The outside of the chest was covered
with tapestry at a dollar and a quarter G.
yard, but cretonne or the art tickings
are all appropriate.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
AND GOOD ROADS.
What Is Being Done in New Jersey
in the Interests of Better
Highways.

New Jersey is the most progressive
state in the union in the construction
and care of it's wagon roads, and there
fore the estimate of her road commits
sioner of the saving effected in that
state by good roads may be regarded as
accurate, because he has unusual oppor-
tunities for observing the difference in
the utility of an improved and neglected
road. His estimate is in substance as
follows: 1t cost nine and one-half cents
per bushel to ship wheat from Chicago
to New York, a distance of 900 miles; it
cost three cents a bushel to haul wheat
on a level road a distance of five miles,
and on sandy road it would cost nine
cents per mile to haul it. The saving on
a bushel of wheat with good roads for
a distance of five miles would be equiva-
lent to that of 900 miles of %transporta-
ton by steamer or canal boat, or 375
miles by railroad. One mile of good
roads would make a saving equal to rs
miles by rail nearer to the markets. 1t
is estimated that the cost of hauling
500. 900. 900 tons of farm produce to mar
ket is 81 per ton, or just about 81, 000,-
900, 600; 1t is estimated that about 60
per cent. of this last amount, or $780,
000, 900, would be saved each year il
farmers were able to do this hauling
over good roads.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
"tHr ss "'N
DIAGRAM OF THE BARN.

economy. The sole duty of the frame
is to act as a support for the roof and
a carrier for the hay fork.
This plan is 4Sx64 feet, with stables
and hay bay each 16 feet wide. The
cattle stable is fitted with %stanchions,
and has a concrete floor extending
back to the drop. Wide sliding doors
at each end readily admit of the re-
moval Of waste.
The morse stable has six eight.foot
stalls, box stall and harness room 6XS
feet. BY standing the horses with head
to the outer wall they receive plenty of
light and air and. the stall partitions
act as additional braces to the frame.
A passage four feet wide connects the
stables, and a feed room 10X16 has a
capacity of 1000 bushels Of grain. The
hay bay will hold about 60 tons of hay,
with ample space over the stables for
the storage of straw and bedding.
Many farmers, who have not been
able, from lack of funds, to erect this
barn complete at one time, have built
either one or both of the stables with
a straw roof, and, later, when they
could afford to do so, have added the
roof and ends to the hay bay. By this
method all the building they have done
has been permanent, and they have
avoided the waste of material that
would have resulted had they erected
temporary sheds and then torn them
down and used the lumber in a larger
barn when they were ready for the
| same.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Were Good for Both.

Paulding, Miss, May l5th.-(Special)
In this neighborhood men and women
alike are telling of the great benefit they
have received from the use of Dodd's
Kidney Pills and it frequently happens
they are the means of curing members of
both sexes in the same family. Take the
case of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Erby. The latter
voices the sentiment of both when she
says:
My lips cannot express too much
praise for Dodd's Kidney Pills. | suffered
with Backache and Female weakness for
four or five years and | feel that | have
been wonderfully helped by Dodd's Kid
ney Pills. My husband too was a suf'
ferer for five years from a weak bladder
and they also cured him.
Dodd's Kidney Pills make healthy kid.
neys. Healthy kidneys mean pure blood
and good health all over the body. No
woman with healthy kidneys ever had fe'
male weakness.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
~
U :5laE]JS
-. ~ 80.
GAMBREL-RooF BARN..
Roomy, Convenient Building Which
the Handy Farmer Can Build
for Himself.

In this design we show a barn plan
from which more barns have beer
erected than from any other barn plan
ever designed, says the Farmers Re
view. In its construction we have a
frame made up of small timbers, but
one of such strength that it has with.
stood the high winds of the Dakota
prairies, when buildings of heavier
frames have been wrecked. Each and
every timer that composes the frame
has been proportional to withstand
the strain it is compelled to resist:
and in doing this the use of long and
heavy timbers has been avoided, thus
bringing the cost within the limits of
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Chinese Reformers.

WI Ting-fang. former Chinese minis
ter to the United States. has succeeded
in bringing about many reforms in
China. AT his request an imperial edict
has been issued abolishing the punish
ment of slicing to death, substituting
Immediate decapitation. The heads
and bodies of persons executed will not
be exposed to the public in the future,
and strangulation and branding have
been abolished.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18

especially with mourning millinery are
,.lese stunning, as the black ones show
all sorts of crepe-like suggestions. In
fact, everything is done to hake mourn
ing millinery handsome, and, except
for the somber note struck by un-
relieved black. many a mourning hat
seems f~ippantly gay.
The new toques are rather smaller
than those recently worn, and such
shapes in straw, horsehair braid or
flowers and tulle, are chosen most often
for wear with plain. tailored gowns.
The majority lift high at the back and
point over the face, for a high back or
front lift are the newest touches in mil
1inery.
Still, there are side-tilted brim hats,
and low, round turbans which sit on the
head as fatty as the old pork-pie
shapes. One of the last named illus
trates a distinctive trimming in the
way the two long quilts meet at the left
front, and almost completely encircle
the edge. The quilts are in glittering
shades of bronze-brown and green, and
they are employed upon a brown straw
hat. AT the back of the turban, loops
of bronze velvet are placed against the
hair.
The rear rise of the brims may be
regarded as most valuable, as, through
this, the back under trimmings are
again used. No more becoming touch
was ever found in millinery than this
massing Of pretty materials against the
hair. The charming device also calls
Tor the crown band, which tilts the hat
at a fetching angle over the face, and,
as this suits brim shapes admirably,
some very effective leghorn and panama
models are seen.
Compared to the compact and fatty
trimmed toques these hats seem
very coquettish. Evidently the shaping
ofmany of the models is entirely the mil
liners affair, for in most cases the big
fiat usedis plated and tucked into what
ever form wished by the trimmer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18

try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound; this | did, and / improved steadily in
health, and in less than two years a beautiful
child came to bless cur home. Now we have
something to live for, and all the credit is
due to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound"
Mrs. Mae P. Wharry, Secretary OF
the North Shore Oratorical Society.
The Norman, Milwaukee, Wis, writes.
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
81 was married for five years and gave
birth to two premature children. Lydia K.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was recon-
mended to me, and / am so glad l took it, for
it changed me from a weak, nervous woman
to a strong, happy and healthy one within
seven months. Within two years a lovely
little girl was born, which is the pride and
Joy of our household. Every day l pless
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for
the light, health and happiness it brought to
our home."
If any woman thinks she is sterile,
or has doubts about her ability to carry
a child to a mature birth let her write
to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, whose
advice is free to all expectant or
would-be mothers. She has helped
thousands of women through this anx-
ious period.
Women suffering with irregular or
painful m~enstruation, leucorrhaa, dis
placement, liberation or Inflammation
of the womb, that bearing down feel
ing or ovarian trouble, backache, bloat-
ing or nervous prostration, should re-
member that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound holds the record for
the greatest number of actual cures
of woman's ills, and accept no substi-
tute.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Russian Warhorse.

Gen. Linevitch has been in the Rus
sian army about half a century. As
early as 1859 he was fighting the Circas-
slams and the wild tribes of Dagestan,
who were led by the renowned SchamyL.
In the Crimean war he was twice wound
ed. Since then he has been lame. He is
extremely popular with the rank and
file, who call him Papa Linevitch."
The general is descended from an old
Polish family, is of noble birth and well
educated.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18

Lapis lazuli beads are odd and pretty.
Tablier effects are much in vogue.
Wachahla helts are Very attractiua

Tablier effects are much in vogue.
Washable belts are very attractive.
1t is predicted that colored belts will
have the preference during the coming
season.
Chambray is utilized for some fetch
ing shirt waist suits.
Checks, in Atwood material, are used
for smart tabernacle costumes.
Chiffon silk stockings represent the
increasing popularity for the chiffon
finish.
The newest link purses in gold mesh
are in circular shape.
Mohairs, plain and fancy, will be
much worn this spring.
Pompadour designs prevail in trim
mings and laces.
The bluebell is a favorite pattern in
summer laces.
White and Arabian burnt-out embroi.
deries greatly resemble heavy lace.
Eyelet embroidery is used for UNDER
skirts, both Of china and taffeta silk.
Ombre effects we're never more in EVIL
dence than in the present seasons mil
linery.
Raspberry, brownish green, golden
and wood brown and SAKE blue are
prominent colors.
Butchers linen for shirt waists ana
suits is embroidered in both openwork
and blind designs.
The latest chatelaine bag is made of
Japanese silk. 1t is attached to belt
Of the same silk and has double com
partments.
The polo turban, the t~ri-corne, the
continental, the Napoleon and the poke
are the hat shapes that command most
attention this spring.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
pisappearance of Singers

20. you have such a line voice. Why
don't YOU go in for OPERA" This is ding
donged into the ears of a young woman
who can squeal like a stuck pig, or of a
young man who can below like a bull,
and presently, after a year in Paree, or
at any old conservatory abroad, II
opera forces are recruited. if not strength
ened. And after a season, or a part OF
one, the fedglings disappear, the young
man going into a clerkship.. the young
m into matrimony. Then there's
an end of two grand voices."-N. Y.
Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Cleaned Out,

When a deep cellar becomes filled with
heavy, poisonous air, it is never safe to go
into it until it has been cleaned out.
When your body has been poisoned with
the foul residues of undigested food. it is
just as necessary to clean it out. To do
this pleasantly and safely take DR.. Cald-
wells (laXative) Syrup Pepsln. 1t is j
equal in the cure of constipation, head
ache, biliousness and stomach trouble.
Sold by all druggists at SOC and Sl.00.
Money back if it fails.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Jealousy Between Nations.

AS an instance of the jealousy existing
In the relations between Norway and
Sweden, it may be noted that the bound
airy line between the two countries is the
most infinitely exact in Europe. In
every parish touched by the line there is
deposited an elaborate plan which is re-
newed every ten years, the whole of the
work of surveying. ETC., being carefully
repeated each time.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
New South Wins Honors.

OF the five honor men of the class
Of 1905 at West Point one is from
Georgia. one from Michigan, one from
North Carolina, one from Oregon and
n from Maryland. The south gets
three of the five stars" and the west
the other two. The new south seems
to be jogging along pretty well.-N. Y.
World.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Sun Good for the Skin.

Don't think of the complexion only
and fear tan and freckles; they can be
removed. The III is inc OF the most
efficient Of all surgical methods In the
treatment of morbid growths, as warts,
moles and all parasitical skin diseases.
Don't be afraid of sunshine. Curative
powers are in the chemical rays Of the
sun, and they %rejuvenate.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Two Famous Discoveries.

The year 1909 will be a large one for
the Hudson river. Three hundred years
before that date Hendrix Hudson found
1t, and just 200 years later Robert Full
ton took out his patent for improve
ment in navigation by steam. though
the Clermont had already at that time
been a familiar craft for a couple OF
years.-Boston Transcript.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Americans in Canada.

Canadian emigration agents in the
United States expect a great increase
in the number of, American farmers
who will migrate to the Canadian
Northwest this year. Fully 0 1000 per-
sons from the United States are ex-
pected to settle in the Dominion. Last
year the number was As, 900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18

The first Of the untrimmed millinery
shapes have appeared, and we may get
a fair idea Of coming modes. Chiffon,
mousseline and maline hats will be
worn a great deal. and IS IT is possible
to buy beautiful shapes in these ma
%terials, the economical woman will re-.
Soice.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Sees in Dark ONLY.

A man living at Plttsfeld, Mass, re-
Gently lost his wife. and while he was
weeping bitterly over her grave his
sight suddenly became affected. He is
now able to see clearly in the dark,
but in the daylight he is quite blind.
He sleeps during the day and rises at
dusk.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
BALD A COVERED
With Luxuriant Hair and Scaly
Scalps Clcansed and Purified
by Cuticura Soap,

Assisted by dressings of Cuticura, the
great skin cure. This treatment at once
stops falling hair, removes crusts, scales
and dandruff, destroys hair parasites,
soothes irritated, itching surfaces, stimu-
lates the hair f~ollicles, loosens the scalp
skin, supplies the roots with energy and
nourishment, and makes the hair grow
upon a sweet, wholesome, healthy scalp,
when all else fails. Complete external and
internal treatment for every humor, from
pimples to scrofula, from infancy to age,
consisting of Cuticura Soap, Ointment
and Pills, price Sl.O0. A single set is
often sufficient to cure.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Mosquitoes and Malaria.

The governor of Ceylon recently called
attention to the fact that S~inghalese
writer's of the sixth century mentioned
81 kinds of mosquitoes, and stated that
there were four kinds of malarial fever
caused by the bite of those mosquitoes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
THE A T
Small, Round Turbans Much to the
Fore, Although No One Style Can
Be Said to Predominant.

The ready-to-wear shapes of the new
season lean largely toward turban eff
fects. Polo toques express the last cry
of the man halter. to whose somewhat
stiff finger many smart women choose
always to trust their first spring head
ger. One of these shown at a we'll
known shop is a pointed toque of fancy
blue and green braid, with rosettes OF
the same around the brim, inclosing a
blue braid flower. At the left front
three long green leaves give the lift
usually accomplished by quilts. Such
quill-shaped leaves are much employed
upon these stiff hats, especially if real
flowers are used. With the genuine
quilts many novel effects are remarked,
odd spots and unique trimmings of all
sorts appearing upon the pointed and
paddle-shaped feathers. Fancy braids,
too, with bristling flower edges, are ef-
fective points with other toques and
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Medieval Life in Modern DAYS.

Peter Becker, the late German land.
scape painter, was so completely alb.
sorbed with the middle ages that he even
wore medieval clothes and lived in a
medieval house. 1Q
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
It Gently.

The boss vas bending over the table
looking at the directory. The new
office boy slipped up quietly and
poked a note into his hand. The sur
prised boss opened it and read:
"Honored Sir: Yer pants is ripped"
Chicago Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Don't Be Hasty.

A large number Of dairy cows are
sent to the butcher before they have
been given a fair chance to show what
is In them. If a COW had good breed
ing behind her. she should be kept
till her third calf before being declared
improbable.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Sacred Beef.

Recently a sacred white bull was
brought from India for exhibition at
the Crystal palace, near London. But
the British authorities refused to let
it be landed, except in the form of
beef.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18


''Doan's Kidney
Pills proved a
very efficient
remedy in my
case. l used
them for disor-
dered kidneys
and backache,
from which l
had Inexperienced
a great deal of
trou BILE a d
pain. The kid
new SecretiOns
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
How's Your Appetizer

If it isn't just right or you have any
trouble with your Stomach or Liver, take
Pusheck' s-kuro. 1t is the best tonic on
earth. At druggists Sl.0O, or from DR..
G. Pusheck, Chicago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Sort of a Setback.

Bickers--Ferguson says he's a good
deal better than the people who talk
about him.
Wilby-Shouldn't wonder a bit; what
were you going to say about Ferguson?
Boston Transcript.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Good Sign.

Nellie-Bob's in love, all right. He
wants to marry me.
Belle-How do you know?
Nelle-He hates mamma so!-Cleve-
land Leader.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18

Don't forget the mulch in the or
chard, Ten trees well mulched make
q bigger orchard than 20 trees
weedy, neglected and starving.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18

we're very irregular, dark colored and
full of sediment. The Pills cleared it
all up and l have not had an ache in
my back since taking the last dose.
My health generally is improved a
great deal"
FOSTER-MILBURN CO., Buffalo,
N. Y. For sale by all dealers, price so
cents per box.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18

If your stomach troubles you at any time
take Z" Stomachic." Will relieve you at once
and cure you. Save druggists profits. Sold
only direct-delivered to YOU for 81 100.
Stomachic Co., Sturgis, Mich.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18
Exceptions.

Jobson-Friends are the greatest con-
solutions one can have in this world.
Bobson-You've ~evide.tly never met any
of the candid ty.-Detroit Free Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-05-18

1t may not seem quite so romantic to
the man who fell in love with a voice III
a photograph and, hunting up the owner,
married her, when he hears the same voice
asking for more money.-Chicago Sun.