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The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28

is enhanced by change Of dress at the end of
the day.
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Not long ago, there story in one Of the mag
azines that appealed directly every womany heart
In the story there wife whose little home was
in tenement. She had grown weary and dscour-
aged and she fnced that her husband had ceased to
love her. and pouring out his devotion at the feet
of bright young girl his visiting cousin. The wife
grew pale and saow her hair hung in struggling locks
knotted unbecomingly at the back OF her head,
and her dresses soiled and torn One day, when
she peculiarly depressed she made brave effort,
arranged her hair in the old charming fashion, and
put clean frock and bright ribbon From that
but he had missed something; when his wife again
looked her best his dormant pride in her quickly
to the surface. Whatever circumstances may be, we
at home cannot let ourselves go, nor can
afford to fall below standards Wedding presents
valuable first because they testify in tangible
way that worth something to friends and
next because they furnish ideal toward which
may reach out in endeavor to make home life beau
tiful, chaste and delightful.
From the moment that stop caring how things
look from the moment that it of consequence
whether clean or dirty, comfortable the
verse; whether things about kept neglected
would have homes radiant to which
turn longing eyes in absence and which are full Of
cheer and warmth in presence, we must have an
eye to small details well to the general results.
Ii. word must try to live up to the wedding pres
EMS We would better add little to daily care
and keep beautiful bricabrac and costly silver
in sight than pack it all away, live In scrambling
fashion and leave possessions as heirlooms and
curios for our descendants.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28

the capitals Of Europe and the two Americas.
Thus the world will come to learn that the dance
of Carmen in Bizets opera is the seguedlla. We
shall delight in the detail that the cachucha is Cas-
tan dance the zapaseado is of Seville and the 20
rongo pure gypsy.
At the present hour there are in Paris, thirty and
perhaps fifty SUCH who have engagements, either
Comique to the swell music halls. There continually
spring up reviews and operettes and musical farces
with roles for Spanish dancer in them. For their
fire and grace Spanish girls; for the color and
dash Of the costume and for the passionate and stir
ring rhythms and airs to brighten the music up the
Spanish dance episode is always popular in Paris.
These girls who have s'arrived'' in Paris
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
Belated Halloween Suggestions.

rRoM the volumiaous correspondence which has
r. poured into the office regarding ''Halloween,"
A. it would seem that every reader, old and young,
rich poor, intended to celebrate this most fas-
cinating festival day.
Here is simple method of determining ones fu-
ture partner in life. It is called the "yarn' test.
At the stroke Of midnight the girls must all go up.
stairs, the remaining in the hall below. Then
each maid in turn drops ball Of light blue yarn
end Of the yarn and remain unseen when she throws
it down. The men scramble for the ball and the
who gets it, when the yarn Is drawn taut by the girl
above, must reply by giving bis true name when the
holder says s'who holdse" If he recognizes
her voice, much in their favor; If the girl drops
the end she holds, she will remain unmarried; if the
yarn breaks she will not marry any of the pres
ent this occasion. This test is always pro-
vide happy ending to the party, and it is also
of pairing the guests for refreshments for
any game where it is necessary to choose partners
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..-~ a... The Egg Fortune. .~...
For this potent formula for peering into the fu-
ture absolutely new-laid egg is necessary. Drop
the white only into glass Of cold water. A clever
seer will then foretell the future from the queer
shapes which the albumen assumes. s ,
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Halloween Charms. ...s.
For party at which there are to be IL guests the
hostess has prepared 12 tiny satin bags tied with rib
bon. Inside each there Is a folded strip
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28

ian origin but completely Spanish and home-known.
So from the start it will merit the high title that
has been proposed for itthat Of the Royal Academy
Of Spanish National Dances. The afcionados of
grand style whom young Alfonso backs up in the
project-nobles painters, poets, newspaper proprie
tors and the civil or military governors Of all the
Spanish provinces-feel that it may turn out es-
thetic work of national import
Instead Of being danced they at the pres
ent hour, in tobacco-reeking, winesoaked dives of
Madrid, Seville Malaga and Cadiz, amid the rifraf
Of the bulring and the street, the seductive segue-
tuous bolero and the fapdoodling flamenco will be
made known to the world in honorable surroundings,
before fashionable public not of Spain alone, but Of
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28

King Alfonso Backs the Formation Unpcedene Troupe Of Lovely
Banas Province Of SPAIN Ppeuate National Dances

vivas Of the fttest who, by ambition despite in
love, some dark accident, have quit the hard life
of Spain for luxury in Paris
"The great dance Of the famenco'' one Of them
said to me- 'sWhat dance it is, signor, and what
tragedy It is the whole Of passion in three acts
DESIRE seduction and abandon! Never has dramatic
work expressed feminine love with the intensity,
grace and fury Of those three
t'1n the south of Spain they say it takes eight
years to form 1amenca' she continued. "Perfec-
tion is unattainable because this exhausting dance
(twelve minutes-show danseuse Of the opera,
at Madrid, who will accept variation Of
twelve minutes contains three roles that are abso-
lutely unconnected-the ingenue, the amoureuse and
the tragedienne. One ought to be 16 years old to
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
By Margaret Sangster.

E. III" By Margaret sangster.
II REMEMBER young couple who sent out
q enormous number of invitations to their church
Il wedding, including every family of whom either
had the slightest knowledge and indeed presuming in
instances what merely collateral and
rather skechy acquaintance On being asked why they
scattered their invitations broadcast like seed thrown
in the furrow, they explained that they hoped for
great many wedding presents 'We have not enough
money to furnish our house, they said ''and
pect that almost every who receives invitation
will send something They quite ignored the possi
bity that heaps Of wedding presents may prove bur-
densome, and that future obligations might be an
barrassment, when, in turn their unmarried friends
should mate All they wanted, they frankly said,
to secure quantity Of nice things toward their
own housekeeping.
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Wedding presents extend over an infinite range.
They may be expensive cheap, useful decorative.
Sometimes they pledges of the deepest love- again.
they tokens Of the spirit Of bargaining that is fatal
when it enters the realm and the fairyland Of gifts
Silver, china and glass take the most prominent
rank in the list of articles desirable for bestowment
bride, Her people and the groom people usually,
for the bridal pair they lifetime. It is
always the proper thing to send spoons and forks,
jugs salt cellars, teapots; savers bonbon dishes
and everything else that modern table requires,
wedding gift
Such presents should not be engraved, as when
there duplicates the bride may exercise her priv
ege of sending them back to the manufactures eff
fecting an exchange agreeable to herself.
Two methods are in vogue in the home making that
follows the wedding presents One bride terror lest
burglars shall invade her domain, packs away her
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
Queen of Spain New Motor Costume.

The latest fashion in automobile costumes made
for the queen of Spain by Of London is
made of nutria beaver the golden tinted fur which
It's chief charm lies in the novelty Of the style
The coat reaches from the chin to the feet It is lined
with beaver colored satin and fastened with straps
of discontinued suede. The long circular basque is de-
tachabe and when removed leaves only smart bolero
coat, pouching pointed suede waistbelt.
The turban-shaped beaver toque presents the ap-
Of the fur wells the hair and tying under the chin
protects the from cold A..
This outfit remedies the old difficulty of motor
wraps and will be gladly welcomed by the ardent
moorst who nestle in her cosy furs during long
drive and arriving at her destination detach
the basque and fur hood, and emerge in smart walk
ing costume.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
To Clean Gray Furs

Kindly tell mo how to clean my gray furs-E O. s.
Use bran cornmeal, rubbing the meal well into
the furs which, Of course have first been thoro beat
Shake out the meal and apply fresh leaving it in
the furs for hour before shaking it out again.
If the meal bran is much discolored fresh meal
a third time.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
Marking Table Linen.

When young lady is getting table linen and work
ing the initial the same, does she her ini-
tial the she is to take? Also where is the ni
tial placed on the tablecloth?-X Y. z.
A bride always marks her linen with her own mi.
tial monogram. The tabecloth may be marked in
the corner where it will fall just inside the edge Of the
table side of CENTER it will escape the CEN
terpiece.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28

Spain. -------- --=---- ~
In Paris already the has stirred up the
ton of the Spanish colony composed of lovely and
world famous baAerinas Alfonso is said to be
couragng the constitution of what viii be more than
a troupe of dancing girls from every part of
Span-a troupe unprecedented, unique and admirable
in numbers beauty, youthfuness, fire, grace and
choreographic erudtion.
It viii have no connection with the Madrid opera
classic ballet, of which the king of Spain is natural
patron It's stars will know nothing of pointes
jetcs battus; they will not dance in maillots and
gauze but in their proper skirts; and the dances
and the music will not be of French, German or Ital-
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28

Take up the root before the frost touches 1t and put
in the to dry thoroly before placing in the cellar
for the winter. Any cellar where vegetables can be
kept thru the cold months will be all right for the
Some advocate covering the root with sand,
but that method may result in decayed root
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28

easiest thing to daren the ashes with and may be
obtained at any drug store You must be careful not
to make your lashes show that they have been dark
ened Be sure that the color of your hair and skin
make dark lashes lsok harmonious. - -.-..L
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28

Buttons Of carved ivory and of tortoise shell are
particularly popular in Paris
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28

vaseline is excellent for dandruf and for the eye
lashes Rub it well into the scalp every night and
sage for about ten minutes being very careful not
get the salve the hair any than you avoid
The vasene should also be rubbed gently the lash
to promote their growth An eyebrow pencil is the
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
To Winter a Gamma.

Can't you tell me how to treat thru the
winter? The plant blossomed during the summer
Mrs. G. w. F.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
To Darker Eyelashes.

Can you give recipe for dandruf Is there
anything that will darken the eyelashes and make
them grow9-Ignorance.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-10-28
Betty Blair Settles Hard Problems

may be obtained at any bookstore ordered for you
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-12-21
OAC School of Music.

The OAC School of Music has just
issued bulletin which contains much
useful information concerning this de-
partment. A violin instructor for the
year has not yet been announced, but
the other departments are filled.
One of the promising features OF the
school of music is the college band.
which has been so popular the past sum-
ner. This is under the instruction of
Prof. Harry Beard and there are 26
pieces. The memb bers are all college
students. The band will be enlarged as
the attendance at the college grows. 1t
is hoped to have 40 pieces in the aggre-
cation next year.
To become a member of the band a
student must pass a satisfactory examin-
ination az to knowledge OF music and
ability to perform on his instrument. :.
The members are required. to attend
rehearsal every day, while a reasonable
amount of Individual practice is also ex
pected.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-12-21

panv, nor was the catastrophe
welcomed as joke by Corvallis
business men. The Christmas
trade is at its best now, and to
have customers cropping about in
darkness trying to make pur-
chases was not pleasing to any,
one, yet the situation was met
with better humor than are some
of the more trif1ing annoyances
of every day life, and when the
lights came on at 6 O'Clock there
was general merriment and jok-
ing over the brief period of dark
ness.
The trouble was caused by the
breaking Of a water wheel on the
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-12-21
Where Was Moses?

"Where was Moses when the
lights went out?" was the ques-
ton handed from one person to
another in Corvallis, Tuesday
evening, land the..answer was, "In
the dark, as we are"
The occasion Of the comment
was the disappearance in this city
of all electric lights. The last of
them bliuked ont about 4:3o, and
as darkness came Oh there was
rush in all directions for the old
fashioned tallow candle, coal oil
lamps or anything that would
furnish light. Big stores, light
ed by a few tallow "dips" and
with clerks and customers NOV
ing about in the din, hazy inter
ior OF the buildings gave one a
"spooky" sensation, as though
oid-time customs had come again
and the dead-and-goue people of
those times had returnedss With
the customs.
But it was not a halloween
lprank nor pleasant "ghost"
party planned as surprise by the
Willamette Valley Electric com.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-12-21
CLASSIFIED aDVtR IIStMEHTS
cLAssIFIEG .ApvERTIsEMENTs

Fifteen words or less, rs cts for three
successive Insertions. or 90 cts per
month; for all up to aud including ten
additional worls. 1s cent word for each
insertion.
For all advertisements over 25 words,
ct per word for the first insertion, and
u ct per word for each additional inser-
ton. Nothlng inserted for less than 70
.ents.
Lodge, society and church notices,
'ther thar strictly news matter, will be
.harged tor.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-12-21
Notice for Publication.

United states land Office, Portland, Oregon, Nov
emher 2Sth, 1906
t Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
he provisions OF the act of Congress OF June 3,
1878 entitled An act for the sale of timber lands in
the States OF California. Oregon, Nevada and Wash
lngton Territory, extended to all thepuoie land
states by act of August 4, 1892 Fred Fortklllier
Albany. County OF Linn. State of Oregon. has this
dav filed in this office his sworn statement No 7l3e
for the purchase of the sw of section No. 30 in
Township No. TO- south range No. 5, west aud will
offer proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber stone than for agricultural
purposes and to establish his claim TO said land be-
fore County Clerk of Benton County at his office at
Corvallis Oregon, on Saturday the 10th day OF Feb
ruary 1907.
He names as witnesses: ROBERT L. GLASS of
Corvallis. Oregon: JOHN JOHNSON, of Wren.
Oregon: NJ CAMERON, of Albany, Oregon; VIII
LIAM lGo. of Wrenn, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the shove
described lands ara requested to file their claims
IN this office on or before said 10th day Of Tebru
AIRY 1857.
ALGERNoN DRESoN, Register.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-12-21
Why Not Use,Electric Lights?

Stop scratching matches on our wall.
Those streaky match scratches look
mighty bad on any wall. But as long as
you continue to use gas or oil you've got
to use matches.
The s'matchless light" is the electric
light,--a simple twist OF the wrist does it.
We are improving and perfecting our
lighting service in this city and can give
better service for less money than ever
in the history of the city.
The cost of wiring has been reduced
until it is within reach of ALL
II you would like to know more about
it, call on US in onr new Office opposite
the o. J. Blackledge furniture store or
phone ls, Ind. Phone 4a9,
Willamette Valley Co.
=: 'G. A. Clark, Mgr.
74-tf
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-12-21
STOMACh's IMPORTANCE.
How to Strengthen 1t So That 1t
Will Act as it Should.

To enjoy both health and happiness
it is absolutely necessary that the
stomach snd digestive organs should be
strong enough to properly digest the food.
1t they are weak and inactive, the body
will soon he in a state of semistarvation.
Nothing equals Mi-o-na stomach tab
lets in Giving strength and tone to the
whole digestive system. Use this REM
edy for few days, and you ill find the
appetite Keen, the digestion good, 10
nausea or distress after eating, no sleep
lessEess, no nervousness and the back
aches AID headache that ara the direct
results of weakened stomach, will soon
be overcome.
Ask Graham & Wells to show you the
guarantee which they give with every 50
cent box of M;-o-na. 1t is the one remedy
they have enough faith in to guarantee.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-12-21
DO@TORS NTSTHMES

Are said often to be buried six feet under
ground. But many times women call on
their family physicians, suffering, as they
imagine, one from dyspepsia, another from
heart disease, another from liver or KID
ney disease, another from nervous pros
ira ton, another with pain here and there,
and in this way they present alike to
themselves and their easy-going or over
busy doctor, separate diseases, for which
he. assuming them 10 be such, prescribes
his pills and potions. In reality, they are
all only symptoms caused by some uterine
cuuse Of suffering, Eeeps up his treatment
until large bills are nNde. ,ISs>suffering
patient gets no betteN lr.JTeaseoo oSthe
wrong treatment, but probably worse. "A
praper medicine like 2ierce-s EaYQrite
f5s5srg459H ~ G5SGG e - a3S sass M19a
By dfspeIITng alt those dIStfcsSlng symp.
TOMS and inSttuting comfort instead OF
prolonged misery. It has been well said,
that"a disease known is half cured" :
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is a
an experienced and siiillful physician,
and adaptcd to woTnan'S delicate system.
1t is made OF native American medicinal
roots and is perfectly harmless in its
effects IN 4l.lL- -c21zl!L4..4 2L-ile -1sna144zz
As : powerful inviyorating tonic rFa-
vorite Prescription" impartS strength to
the whole system and to the organs dis
tinctly feminine in particular. For over
tated teachers, milliners, dressmakers,
sea-astresses. "shop-grls," ;" house-keepers,
nursing mothers, and feeble women gen
orally, DR.. Picrce'S Eavorite Prescription
is the greatest earthly boon. being un-
eaualed as an appeSizing cordial and re-
storative tonic.
As q soothing and strengthening nerv-
inc UFavorite Prescription is uneqaaled
and is invaluable in allaying and sub
DUNG nervous excitability, irrita bility,
nervous exhaustion. nervous prostra ton,
neuralgia, hysteria, spasms, st. Vitus's
dance, and other distressing, nervous
symptoms commonly attendant upon
functional and organic disease Of the
uterus. 1t induces refreshing sleep and
relieves mental anxiety and dependency.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorate
the stomach, liver and bowels. One to
three dose. Easy 20 take as candy.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-12-21
SANTA CLAUS.

Many OaOY STOCKING Will
hang by the hreside Monday
night, and many bright eyed
tot will experience unusual diff
Guilty IL falling asleep on account
o. the expected visit of Santa
Claus. A merry, merry time 1t
is for the little ones, and yet
there are mothers and fathers
who trouble their souls with the
vexing question, 'Is it right TO
carry on the Santa Claus decep
tion?"
Can there be any wrong in
m king an Innocent little child
supremeIy happy on this this
Ch5is'-child's natal day? We
would answer nay, not from our
point of view.
Tae happlest deception ia all
~(the wtrid is the tine-houored
deception Of Santa's annual ap-
pearance, and to rob a child Of
this quaint, old 1ashioned be-
lief is to mouernize that child in
a way not at all to his prcht,
much less TO his pleasure.
IN every nature there is a
touch Of romance and a liking for
mystery aud adventure, aud at no
period of ones existence are these
traits keener than during child
hood, wlen the nature is sill
uniformed and the little brain is
filled with all sorts of queer
flnciee. It is thea that the old,
old Caristinas story is readily
taken as tact, aud the romaune ol
the tale takes the place OF less
wholesome mental food and sup
plies all the missing links in the
> chain of Christmas surprises.
This happy time is only for a few
years, for "Young America" is
soon Informed AID the illusion
onceshattered is never replaced
.>--uDo the children cali, it false.
hood on the parents part?> No
a Bit of it. 1t is ouly a play, q
"make-believe' that brings
them happiness, and parents are
loved the more bv these same
children when the latter are old
enough to realize that Santa
Claus was only another name tol
papa's and mammals unselfsh
iove and kindness.
Let the story of the Child in
the Manger be repeated over and
ovec again, and with it the happy
oueI-
"Twas the night before Christ.
mas
And all through the house
Not creature was stirring
Not even a mouse" etc.
But whatever is done, let the
little ones have their happy in
nocent play time ard their harm
less belief in Santa" The
stern realities OF life come soon
enough.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-12-21
What's

Worth doing is worth doing we'll. If
von wish to be cured of Rheumatism use
Billiards. Snow Liniment aud you will be
'well cured.'' A positive cure for
Sprains, Neuralgia, Bruises, Contracted
Muscles and all the ills that r1esh is heir
0. A. &. NJ. Williams, Navasota, Texas,
writes:
II have used Snow Liniment for spraiu-
ed ankle and it gave the best OF satisfac-
10 n. I always keep it in the house."
Sold by Graham & Workman.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-12-21
Simple Way to Overcome tie Dan-
gers Of this Disagreeble Disease.

Stomach dosing in the hope of curing
cattarrh of the head and throat is useless
and often leads to serious stomach
trouble.
Hyomei, breathed through special in
haler that comes with every outfit,
brings 'medicated healing air to every
part of the nose and throat, killing all
catarrhal germs and soothing and cas-
ing any irritation in the mucus mem
brane.
A complete Hyomei outfit costs but
81, extra bottles of Hvomei. if needed,
so cents, and Graham & Wells give US
personal guarantee with every package
that money will be refunded unless the
treatment cures.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-12-21
Children'S

Favorite tonic is sWhite's Cream Yer
mifuge, the cure for worms and all chill
dren' g diseases. It not only kills the
WORMS, but removes the slime and mucus
in which they buiid their nests. Its ac-
ton on the child is mild and leaves him
in healthy condition. Joe Daniel. Sur
mac, Tenn, says that he gave one of his
children Whites Cream Vermifuge when
the doctor thought ii: had collie, and from
the first dose the child PASSED 73 worms.
Sold by Graham &dY orthan.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-12-21

WANTED--Sixty tons of clean
vetch seed, and oats in car lots
load cars at nearest railroad station.
Wanted clean Italian and English
Rye grass seed, can furnish gaso-
line engine with cleaner and grind.
er to clean for farmers. For sale
young COW, will be fresh soon, $25;
6-year-old horse for sale or trade. L.
L. Brooks. Phone 155 Mountain
View.