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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
A DESK CONVENIENCE.
4 ''Letter-Slip" In Which to Put I'm
portant Letters That Early De-
mand Attention.

A place for everything and every
hing in its place" is an admirable
eroyerb, but in spite Of every precau-
lion things are apt at times to get
INTO the wrong places, and what is
more annoying than mislaying some
important letter that is waiting to be
answered? The letter clip of which
We give a sketch has been designed
or the purpose of avoiding this trou-
'le, and it is intended for use on a
Kriting-table. Placed in a prominent
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
Youthful Looking.

The waist that opens down the back
is more youthful than the buttoned-up
waist, and it is likewise more decora-
tive. One can get better effects with
the wide: smooth front than with the
one that is broken by many buttons.
The idea is pretty one and one that
is destined. to live and to grow, even
as it has lived and grown the past
three seasons.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
Shirt-Waist Box

very convenient shirt waist box,
described in Good Housekeeping, is an
extra long one divided into two COM
partments, one Tor waists and the 9TH
er for white ,petticoats, for which
there is never enough room in closet
or bureau drawers. 1t is covered with
mating, and two rows Of elastic tape,
tackled at intervals inside the lid, hold
stocks and turnovers smooth and I'm.
rumpled
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
able for marking household linen or
blankets, and may be worked by one
not well-skilled in needle craft,
Premature Grayness.

Very often the hair turns gray over
the temples and sometimes at the
back of the head. When this occurs
at an early age the hair can be re-
stored by expert scalp massage and
the use Of a tonic, which has a tend
ency to darken the locks.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
After the Service

The Minister-That was rather
'ong sermon preached this morning,
my dear. Do you think it met with
the approval of the congregation?
His Wife-I suppose so, Abner. I
noticed they were all nodding.-
Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
IMPORTED FROM PARIS.
An Exquisite Corn-Color Broadcloth
with Charming Bo1ero Of Irish
Crochet Lace.

Side by side with another lovely
model was Paquin frock, also EN-
plre in character, but with a differ
ence. This was street frock, or,
rather, coat and skirt costume for
dress occasions, and was in it's own
way very successful, though it had
not the quiet and exquisite distinction
of the gray frock.
A corn color chiffon broadcloth was
the chosen material and the skirt was
absolutely plain, but hung in grace
full folds that spoke volumes for the
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
Brittle Nails

For the brittle nails, try the fol-
lowing: Take equal parts Of refined
pitch and myrrh Tor turpentine and
myrrh); melt together and spread on
the nails at night, covering with a
bandage. In the morning remove the
pitch with olive oil,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
Combs and Brushes

To keep the hair in the best condi-
ton much attention must be paid to
the condition of the combs and
brushes. This is always attended to
by the professional hairdresser and
often neglected at home.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
A Breath Sweeten or

Tincture of ,nyrrh is breath
sweetener and only few drops in a
half glass of water-just enough to
make a milky lo.ion-are needed.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
Hadn't Missed ANY.

Pastor-Beware, young man. Re
member, 'The wicked shall not live
out half their days.
Rounder-Does the Bible say that?
Pastor-Yes.
Rounder-Well, I'm all right. I'VE
lived all my life so far. Cleveland
Leader. 8.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
Nerve Tonic.

Onions are an excellent nerve tonic
and small onion eaten raw will often
cause Iestful sleep.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
TO THE school D GIRL
4 PLEA THAT SHE PUT VALUE
ON HEB BOOKS.

The Production of Standard School
Book Calls for More Brains, Con-
science and Labor Than a Three
Volume Novel one Cannot Help
Feeling Sorry forth Authors of
the Many Poor, Abused School
Books-Treat Your Books with Re-
spect-They May BE OF, Value to
You for Reference in the Future
When You Least Expect It.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
SOME DIVERSIONS
SUGGESTIONS FOR NOVEL AM
PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT
a Pie Party Makes Another of the
Guessing Contests-A Charming
Grandmother's Tea-Pre-
Nuptial Luncheon.
A Cake PARTY.

win you come to my party on
Thursday night in costume repre-
senting a cake, cookie or doughnut?''
$50 the invitations read that were re-
ceived by the girls Those addressed
to the men were the same, excepting
that they were asked to come attired
as bakers. On the night designated a
most motley throng assembled and
peals of laughter greeted each cake as
she arrived, accompanied by her baker.
some OF the costumes were exceeding
ly clever. One girl in pale corn
colored gown, trimmed with fringe
of tiny sponge and sponge in her
hair, was recognized at once as
sponge cake" Chocolate cake wore
a gown of alternate ruffies of brown
and white, with a necklace Of small
chocolate squares.
A girl in pure white was adorned
with little red devils, and she wore
diabolical little imp in her hair; of
course she was devils food" Brides
cake was represented by girl in
white, with veil and orange blossoms.
ALICIA OAS S1hC was 6O"u VI
patches of white, pink and brown.
And so the list went on until it seemed
as If every recipe in the cook book
was present.
After all had arrived the cakes were
lined up, with the bakers in line
facing them. The hostess spoke to the
first baker, and asked now he would
make, say, sponge cake. After Civ
ing some sort of a formula he was per-
mitted to take that cake out of the
line and talk with her for ten minutes.
In this manner all were provided with
partners. Dancing was enjoyed for an
hour, then refreshments took up the
balance of the evening, as chafing
dishes were used, the bakers" assist
ing. Ice cream was served in followed
out sponge cakes and was delicious.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
I the evening, as CT
re used, the bakers" a
ream was served in hOl]
3 cakes and was delicio,
a Doll Party.
If ten is going to ente
friends nv giving 2
A Doll Party.

A girl of ten is going to entertain
her little friends by giving a doll
party. She has asked a dozen doll
mothers to bring their favorite child
and spend the hours from three until
five. Gay silk pieces, odds and ends
Of lace will be provided. and each child
issto make one article for her doll. Sss.s
The place cards arctic be tiny dolls,
each one dressed differently, and tied
on it's arm will be a wee basket with
the dolls name tied on the handle.
Boxes in shape of little trunks will
contain the candy.
The girls will enjoy this delicious
menu: Minced chicken sandwiches,
cocoa with whipped cream, ice cream
in small flower pots with pink carna-
ton growing" in it, assorted cakes
ornamented with tiny china dolls and
fluffy white of egg kisses.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
Use Philosonhu

The wrinkle habit that comes with
age ought to be acceptss philosoph-
icaAy. Forget it.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26
To Clean White Kid Shoes

For cleansing white kid shoes, use
dry pipe clay. Use stiff brush and
rub thoroughly until the spot d1sap-
pears
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26

! Woman Called Upon to Testify
Cannot Refuse to Appear without
Good Excuse-About Taking the
Oath-Wife and Husband Can
not Ordinarily Testify Against
Each Wom-
en- Need Not Reveal the Confidence
of Clients or Patients-The Rights
of Mother to Guardianship of Child
Differ in Different States-Books
on the Legal Status of Women
Which Might Be Read with Profit.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-05-26

please tell me the right of 2
mother to assume guardianship of
child. An Anxious Mother
The right of mothers equally with
fathers in the guardianship of minor
children is a recent development in
American legislation, and at presen.
exists in seven states: Pennsylvania,
Colorado, Kansas, Maine, Nebraska,
New York and Rhode Island. In the
remaining states the preference is
given to the father. 1t is a sad COM
mentary on our law that in 81 states
a married woman has no right to have
her own childHen. AS a rule, in regard
to the disposition of children, the
courts try to decide in accordance with
the interests of the children. In case
of separation without divorce, the hus-
band, under the common law, has per-
imanent right to the custody of the mi
NOR children. unless the wife, as in
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-06
POLICEMEN MUST PAY
THEIR BILLS OR QUIT.

Policemen must pay their bills
or resign, as Mayor. q. r. Jones does
refuge for 8 deadbeats. = An order re-
quiiriing members of the police depart
ment { to pay their current accounts
promptly has been, delivered at every
station and the officers will be ex-
pected to govern,tthemselyes accord
ingly. The mayor will not go out of
/ his way to discharge officers who are
making an effort to pay big debts as
the order implies only to willful and
chronic '1deadbeafs.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-06
INVESTIGATES PAVEMENT
Government Asks Minneapolis Engi-
neer for Records of City. -.s.s-

In response to request from the
government officials at Washington the
city engineer is attempting to compute
the relative value: of the various kinds
of paving in use in this city. The
items to be considered are cheapness
(frst cost only, scoring "A points for
the cheapest, durability scoring 90
points, sanitary condition, Is points,
ease Of traction, acceptability, freedom
from noise, ease of maintenance and
other qualities demanded Of. street paw
ing. =. ss
The task Of filling out the. blank is
no. easy one, as no two paving experts
would agree as to the proper method of
scoring. Assistant City Engineer E.
r. Rinher tried his hand on the table
today and counting up the points found
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-06
SEE VOTING MACHINES 3
Members Of Council Committee Inspect
!. the Dean Plant.

8 Alderman w 4 E. Satterlee, j. H. Van
Nest and Ct. "A. w estphal sof the special
council committee on voting machines,
accompanied by City Clerk i. "a. Lyd-
lard, paid asvisit today to the plant Of
the Dean, machine on Second street and
Fifth avenue S. There is no special
appropriation this year for the pure hasc
been held that the council can use what
portion Of the election fund which may
BE deemed necessary for the purchase
Of limited number Of machines.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-06
WERE NOT READY
North Dakota s Negative Vote Did Not
Mean Opposition.

ID. G.. Cooper. North Dakota :! insur-
ance commissioner, who stopped in the
twin cities on his way home from the
Chicago insurance conference, explained
that North Dakota s negative vote on
the resolutions did not mean opposition,
but was cast because Governor Sarles,
Attorney General / Erich = iel and Commits
on record as to IA standard form of poll
cy. They preferred to wait for the
coming reports of. examinations before
| forming final opinions on the subject.
They favored. the !, resolutions in all
other particulars.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-06

that he had a percentage of So for creo.
soted wood blocks, 70 for granite, 69
for asphalt, and 68 each for sandstone
and vitrifed brick. City Engineer
Andrew Rinker, after looking, over the
table, decided that he would score creo-
soted wood lower and brick higher,
but admitted that the entire matter
was one Of individual opinion.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-06
EMARKABLE TEST
md Is Guaranteed to Cure catarrh.

ana Is Guaranteed to cure Catarrh.
The complete Hyomei outfit costs
only 81, and consists of an inhaler that
can be carried in the pocket or purse,
and will last a lifetime, medicine
dropper, and bottle of Hyomei. IF
this is not sufficient for complete
cure, additional bottles Of Hyomei can
be obtained for so cents.
Compare this small expense with
the. fees charged by specialists.
IF you cannot obtain Hyomei Of your
dealer, it will be forwarded by mail,
postage paid, on receipt of price. Write
today for free sample bottle and con-
sultation blank that will entitle you to
services of our medical department
without; charge. The R. =. Booth Com
pany, Hyomei Building, Ithaca, N. Y.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-06
FOUR PLEAD GUILTY

Treffle Demers, Frank Demers, Emma
Potvin and Sidney Potvin. the proprie-
tors Of Robbinsdale saloons, pleaded
guilty to keeping their places open on
Sunday, when called before Judge John
Day Smith yesterday afternoon. They
will be sentenced Friday afternoon. The
five bartenders arrested did not plead
and it is probable that their cases will
be nolled as the state will be satisfied
with the punishment Of the principals
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-06
Hyomei Has Been known for Years

O1IfcI has DcoH 1z1I0W11 IOI = ed-Ss
We have given Hyomeis a most thor.
ough and remarkable test. = I
The. remedy has made SO many cures
that we have urged it's use in the most
chronic cases Of catarrh.
Breathed for few minutes four
times day, through the inhaler that
comes with every. outfit, it soothes
the irritated mucous membrane Of the
nose, throat and lungs, kills the
catarrhal germs and restores complete
health. It's healing, antiseptic fra
GRANGE penetrates to the most remote
air passages, as no medicine taken into
the stomach can possibly do. Imme-
date relief almost always follows the
use of Hyomei, and great benefit is
seen after a few days. treatment.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-06
Cuts Into Fasteners.

ssThis game we intend to spoil by
making a barrel that will hold 294
pounds, or a barrel and one-half of
flour. We increase the carrying ca
pacity Of the package SO per cent. 1t
requires 255 small barrels to handle a,
car Of -four Of $4,000 pounds. 1t re-
quires but ITO Of the larger barrels;
There is a big demand for the large
barrel. We have contract for 100000
Of them with the Standard Oil com
pany, which will use them for the ship
mont Of paroffine wax to France and
Germany. We have a contract for TO-
900 Of them with the Pacific Coast
Borax company. They will be filed,
when emptietl Of the flour, with borax.
In this way they will be diverted from
the flour trade and thus compel the
eastern miller to buy a new barrel, the
same as his big western competition does,
or at least pay q much higher price 1or
the good secondhand barrel.
The package is too large for the east
ern man to use in the family trade, but
is just the thing for the bakers and
large handlers Of flour. Ny associates
and myself own two splendid stave and
veneer plants with timber secured for
ten years, at least. We intend to build
three more mills the coming season. Our
slaves are all made from DITCH anu
maple. The slaves are all uniform in
| width and narrow, none more than three
and ne-half inches They make a bar
rel which is as round as an egg. They
never vary in size. They are tight
! enough to hold water, let alone -four.
"rThere will be no claims against the
millers or railroads for shortage on ac
count Of sleakages. They do not swell
and shrink under climatic changes as
! the soft elm barrel does. They do not
have to be recoopered before they arr
again filed with another product, as i
4 the case with the elm barrel. As oul
I large barrel brings such a good price il
the east as a second hand package, VIZ
confidently expect to be able ito com
j pete with the bag, which is now carry
ing so per cent Of the Minneapolis mad,
-four. We are going to make also !;
veneer drum to hold a half-barrel Q.
flour-for family use.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-06
Means Enormous Saving.

-,
"While my plans contemplate an
enormous saving, in the cost OF pack
ages to the miller and great trade d
advantage to him in the east, should
like to have it understood that l am
starting only barrel and veneer pack
age industry and not an ellemosy!nary
institution. / cannot save the mlllers
SO per cent. Lean save them 5 cents
per barrel on the flour they handle,
100000 barrels per year.. This would
amount to a saving Of $3.50, 900.
g It may interest many to learn some ne
Of the details in our plan OF betterlng
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-06
MAKES FLOUR CITY
A BARREL CENTER.
J. j. RUSSELL PLANS ENORMOUS
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY.
Declares He will Make City National
Center for Barrels and Effect Great
Saving for Millers-Will Cut Down
Eastern Competitions First Plant in
Operation Soon. M

To make Minneapolis the center of
the barrel industry of the nation and
at the same time effect an enormous
saving to millers, both in initial cost
and thru the cutting down of eastern.
competition, is the object of J.%J. Rus
sell, whose new manufacturing plant
will be in operation within two months.
Mr.. Russell already has orders that in;
sure the success of his venture, and
with the increasing patronage which
he is confident will stream steadily in,
plans to erect other huge plants.
Speaking today Of the nature of his
business and the ends which he will
accomplish, Mr.. Russell said:
The new industry will be running
within short time. The property in
which the machinery is to be placed
is the best location for a barrel and
package factory that can be found
in the United States. tits in the very
heart Of the -four milling district: I
rels from the windows of the ware
house without teaming, as the barrels
will roll into the mills by the law of
gravitation.
81 am not in the habit Of discussing
lfmy business operations in the news
papers, and do so only when occasions
arise, as in this. instance, which seem
to make it advisable to dO So. A few
days ago, and without any knowledge
on my part, you published an article
in your wideawake paper under the
title, Standard Oil to Use Our Bar
rels, in which the reporter took occa-
sion to make one statement which I de-
sire you to correct. It was this: AThe
manufacturer Of the new barrels will
lssell them to the millers at the price
| for the standard small barrel, thus
giving the Minneapolis miller packages
for three barrels at weight, the price
Of two. In this the Minneapolis miller
| effects a saving of so per cent on each
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
THE POINT OF A A

Last fall I began to work a little star-shaped center
piece in Norwegian embroidery. In working this pattern
if there is a single thread too few or too many it will not
come out right in the end, and the whole thing has to be
taken up again. I had worked just half of the star and
it did not match with the opposite point. I tried to find
out where my mistake was, but I could not, 50 I took up
in and asked me if the points came out all right. I said,
emo, but I'm getting it, Then my cousin asked me
the same question and I said, 'No, but :Im~ge..ing it
now 'aI haven It " gotten it" yet, because I had to leave
it when school began, but I suppose when school is out
I3l be working at it again and saying, I'm getting it,
until I do get it. Beatrice Peterson,
Ninth Grade. --- -- Perley, Mimi. :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
PAPA EXPERIMENTS.

II will save my money and get it." These were my
full doll. I went into the store and asked the clerk how
much it would cost. He told me, 'sThree dollars and
fifty cents That seemed a great deal to me, but I
was sure if I did not buy candy that I could soon have it.
[ told papa about it and that night when he came home
he gave me a little bank which could not be opened until
there were SIS in it. He put in $3.50 and when he tried to
take it out he could not do so. HI tried till he was tired
and then told me I could have the money if I could get it
out. In another week I had the bank full. When the last
cent was in, out dropped the bottom of the bank! I took
the money, ran downtown and returned with the doll Of
which [ was very proud. I have it yet.
=: Sixth Grade. ~ Isabel McMurchie,
49,, .. >~ s*~% Mimic, N. D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

Punching underneath the brush
heaps, peering into hollow logs,
Kicking at the snow-capped punches
of the grass that grew so dense
In the corners Of the zigzag old rail
stake-and-rider fence.
When a eottontail was frightened
from its coy hiding place
Off would go the yelping cur dogs in
a wild, exciting chase,
And we'd vow as we pursued them
there was no fun here below
That could eve hope to equal track
ing rabbits thru the o
Thru the white, snow-mantled wood,
land, down along the frozen creek,
Underneath the, sheltering bushes
and the shelving banks we'd seek
For the furry little creatures, then
away from out the wood
70 the open Of the cornfe1d where
the shocks Of fodder stood.
In the contact with the frost-air
every breath to steam would turn,
While the rich young blood within us
with red vigor seemed TO burn,
And, altho ON ear and noses felt as
numb Is ~pulseless dough,
What cared we az on we scampered,
tracking rabbits thru the snoWf
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
TRACKING RABBITS THRU THE SNOW

I have chased the shaggy bison Ger the great Nebraska
plains,
Hunted for the bear and lion in the Rocky mountain chains,
Where the antelopes were feeding erawled as snake to
get a shot, -Es
And the lordly elk my rifle to the earth has PROSTATE
brought.
Noble sport for hardy manhood, yet it lacked the sense Of
. joy s
That would thru the nerves go tingling when, as tow-head
country boy,
In the snappy air of winter on the old home far I'd go,
With my little jay companions, tracking rabbits thru
the snow. d. B. Adams in Denver Times.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18
A FLASH OF
Warren, MINI.

'fThe first five examples on page 1885," Miss D.. had
said. rs I could not get those examples it provoked
me greatly. It would have been all right if I could have
understood them, but I could not. AS Miss D.. did not
like the idea Of our getting help, it was rather hard for
us. I puzzled over those examples until my head aehed.
Then I had to give them up. | even went so far as to
put the arithmetic under my pillow when I went to bed
that evening, but it did no good. The next morning
when I arose I could see those horrid examples staring
me in the face. When I reached school / went to Miss
DIS desk and stated that I could not understand those
examples, but she said, 9There is no such word as cant
and you must try When arithmetic class came and
Miss D. asked for the arithmetic papers, had none, and
of course had to stay after school. After dismissal 1
worked on them almost half an hour. Suddenly it flashed
into my mind how to work them. When I handed them
to Miss D.. she said, ttDid you get them, Evelynf" The
only answer I gave her was the paper and on my way
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

are many recollections of our happy boyhood
days
- That are flashed upon the memory thru the past's
f~ast-dimming haze;
Scenes of rustic. sports and pleasures that afforded us
delight
As the days that drew us onward toward manhood took
their flight.
One bright, vivid picture rises as we sit in dreamy mood,
OF the fields in grasp of winter, of the bleak and leafless
wood,
And the rosy, frost-stung faces of we youngsters as we'd go
Thru the biting air Of winter tracking rabbits thru the snow.
Thru the clearing We would scamper%,fonowing the eager