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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-04
Interior Decoration,

~ OMFORT, ventilation and entire
A lack of the "eternal feminine'
~ are the three salient points in
the preparation of the modern smoking
room.
The smoking-room is essentially an
apartment for the men of the house,
and should be treated with this idea
constantly in mind. ,-,..s:: -.
Large, easy chairs of the Mission va
riety-lounges, a general lack of for
mality and stiffness, should characterize
the furnishings. STIFFNESS and heavy
draperies should be carefully avoided,
on the one hand, while on the other,
none of the examples of the effeminate
periods in either furniture or hangings
should be allowed place in the room.
A grille across the window, with. a
may be hung, will allow free current
of air to circulate in the room when the
window is open.
In the draperies and hangings, ere
tonnes and chintzes, furnishings for the
woman s room, should be avoided. The
same charm Of color may be had IN tap,
estries of all designs-verdure, floral
and oriental.
Great care should be taken to. har'
monte the color scheme in the furni
,eture and wall decorations. If the walls
are blazey with color-one-t third up
walnscotlng, while the other tWo-thlrds
are covered with gorgeous paper-the
chairs should be in plain colors-drabs
grays, browns Or olive green's.
A most important feature in the dec.
grafton of the modern smoking-room is
the selection Of the frieze, which should
be a pictorial one, suggesting sports and
pastimes, hunting scenes, football OF
boating. The wallpaper manufactur
ers have produaed innumerable 22-incI
friezes Of this description, many Of
them being very gorgeous.
II discretion is used in the combina
ton Of colors, number of these
; friezes may be used, one following the
other, thereby obviating the necessity
for running one series about the. room
The decorative must not lose sight Of
the utilitarian, and it would be well t.
supply desk with correspondence ia
cilities, newspapers, magazines am
novels.
The general tone of the room mus
be mannish, no matter in what style o
period it is decorated and furnished
And when this feature is combinet
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-04
A cozY oNE-sToRY COTTAGE
Cost to Build. Exclusive Of Heating and
Plumbing, $3.50. BY Glenn l. Sexton,
Architect, 731 and 7a2 Andrus~ Building.
Ry special arranaement with Glenn

BY special arrangement with Glenn
L. Sexton, architect, 1871 1872 Andrus
building, complete set of plans and
specifications Of this house, including
one set Of blue prints, will be fur
nIshed at Mr.. Sections office for
SIS. These Will be complete In every
detail. MIR. Saxton will also furnish
to r h e } ourn a readers for ST
beautiful, practical and Helpful book
of plans, entitled "American Dwell-
ings," Of houses ranging from $500
up. Portfolio No. 2 Of residences
costing from $4,000 to $4,000. 5oc;,
portfolio No. 3. of stores, banks and
churches, SOC. A church portfolio
will also be given free to any reader
of The Journ / upon application
to the architect - 80. l'z- - T..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-04

~ HE use of concrete in the build
ing of homes is a matter of
- more general interest than
would be the planning and erection of
a large warehouse or a sky-scraper.
Buildings Of the latter class are erected
to meet an imperative. public neces-.
sity, and must be considered simply as
investments which will pay reasonable
interest on their cost. Mss
trained engineer, who works out the
obstruse calculations involved in wind
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-04

This design would make a. splendid lake
cottage or city home. It is well arranged
for an elderly couple, all the rooms being
on one floor. The arrangement of the
rooms is unusually good, all opening to-
gether in nice shape, Of good size and
well lighted. The special feature of this
cottage home is the large living-room
with open fireplace The size Of the house
is twenty -six feet wide and thirty feet
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-04
ARTICLE Nv.
Saving Possible in Concrete Construc.
tion of Homes

The writer OF these articles would |
like to have the names and addresses
of several contractors and workers In
cement, to whom he will gladly send |
free, circular Information on this
topic. Address at Minneapolis, MINI. |
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-04

deep, the rooms being nine feet in the
clear In height. There is a small base
ment under the rear portion. Birch
floors thruout. Living and dining-room
finished in birch, the balance in pine to
paint. '-, p
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-04
SMOKING ROOM SHOULD
LOOK LIKE MANS PLACE
The One Place in the Home Where the Eternal Feminine
Should Not Be Suggested in Decoration Furnishing
Ventilation and Informally Requisite

with perfect comfort and good taste,
the ideal smoking-room has been
reached.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-04
INEXPENSIVE DRAPERIES

any pictorial effect which is strong in
color and paneled in straight line wood.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-04

Domestic Filtration Unsafe.
A correspondent of the New = ork
Times writes to- denounce domestic, or
household, filters as unsafe. Ear from
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-04

$1,000 each, 5 lots, 42x123,.
18th av Sc and 9th st.
$500 each, 4 lots, Humboldt
between 3lst and 32d SITS S.
S3OO-Two lots Cobb's Ad-.
dition. 5.4.,
$11OO- One lot Park av near
e Lake st. %.-='t "
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20
he Christmas Spirit
BY D. D. THOMPSON
Editor Northwestern Christian Advocate.

The Christ spirit Influences tho
world today more than at any pre-
yious period IN history. This Is
specifically manifest In the more
general observance OF Christmas BY
the presentation OF gifts to friends
and the considerable kindness dis
played toward all classes Of helpless
and dependent persons In providing
On Christmas day for their pleasure
and temporal needs. This. however,
~ the least manifestation Of the
power which the teaching and spirit
'of Christ exerts upon mankind. Ii
- especially seen IN d more kindly
attitude Of men toward each other.
The millennium has not vet arrived.
and the struggles between the nar
lions and classes will continue for
years but as the spirit of Him after
whom Christmas As named finds icdg.
'aAnt IN human hearts. the ani,nnr
YIt ||ANTLE WAY DL"VN| IT TE -NTFI
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20
IS 81 80
HER HIGHNESS
The Story of a Christmas Peacemaker
ByA. N. CONSTANTINE
By,A. NJ. CONSTANTINE
HIGHNESS
The Story Of a Christmas

Her Highness jumped on the piano
stool and ran to him eagerly.
You are very late, sir knight" she
said, reprovingiy. "Oh, two-three
hours lates"
Fate is the offender, Your High
ness" the young fellow replied, with a
deprecating ray of his arm. my
train was delayed two hours, and in
the accident several people were
killed. So I'm fortunate to be here at
ALL"
on!" murmured the child.
But ! trust your highness is in good
health" he added, with grave cour-
tesy. and all your royal brothers and
her majesty the queen?"
Then he kissed the outstretched lit
tie fingers with great dignity and laid
q small package in one palm and a
handful of bonbons in the other. And
then he wished Her Highness a very
merry Christmas and again added his
courteous Fluctuations for all the royal
relatives.
Her Highness cooed d~elightedly, and
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20

her again and put her down on the
throne and smiled at her reassuringly.
1T is SO far away, Your Highness,"
he pleaded. Zone can't come back
In a day, you know, can one"
NO" murmured her highness, uu-
certainly.
And Them he went on, with de-
ceiving gayety, there is so much to
do there. And I've always wanted to
go, really and truly-and see all the
things there. And my plans are all
made. 1t would cost lots Of money
to change them. You wouldn't have
me spoil everything, would you
dear?"
but some day" began the child.
Some day is very far ahead, Your
Highness."
He went to the window and looked
up the avenue a long time and down
the avenue a long time, and then
up the avenue again. Her Highness
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20

oh-ed and ah-ed very softly, and when
she had Toasted her eyes on the tiny
golden pin and had read several times
the inscription: ITO Her Highness,
from her devoted subject" she re-
Taxed her royal gravity and threw two
soft little arms around his neck and
kissed him.
"Oh thank you very much, sir
knight" she lisped, "and thank you,
too, for your good wishes"
Then she sat herself on his knees
and looked unendingly at the dainty
box and its golden pin and nibbled
her bonbons in GREAT CONTEXT.
"Um-" said he, presently. isn't
her majesty at court today?"
mo" Her Highness answered, po-
litely. "She-she went out for a
drive in the park. Everybody rides
there in the afternoon, don't they?
And-she's going to dinner at aunt
les
Indeed, breathed the knight, stand
Ing very rigidly. After a time he sat
down again. The silence heightened
until 1t became oppressive to the
child. She observed that the bonbons
were all gone, but he seemed lost in
9 reverie. SO Her Highness begged
his pardon, and told him again that
! they were FALL .gone.s
He fumbled III his pocket, and alb
I sently handed her another tribute, and
~apoiogized, and then he gulped and
told her highness that she mustn't for
get him when he was many miles
across the ocean.
nAnd-.-and you will be away a long,
long time? Away in London and Paris
way on In Europeg"
Yes" he mumbled.
And nobody will bring me pres
ents,. sighed the child. But, then"
she added, 81 don't want nobody to
bring me presents till you come
back"
The knight stroked her golden hair
affectionately.
II don't think he said, slowly, that
I'm coming back"
The child looked upwith wide eyes.
HNeyer?" she demanded. wonder
1ngly.
Never.
Never any moreg'
mo, dear.
Her Highncss regarded him with
riystiication.
uN.o... rn,,tr hnxk ) H~a uurst
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20
ExecutIoncr saved Watch.

Joseph Lang. the public executioner
Of Vienna. wears a heavy gold watch.
chain aud a massive watch, which is
held sef:i-ely in his pocket by a thief
proof hook. Both the chain and the
hook wILhstood the attack Of a pick.
pocket who ~endeavored to relieve the
hangman Of his treasure in a crowded
street OF the Austrian capital recently.
The thief was captured, and the
watch, IN which the grewsome record
Of Its owners official activity Is en-
graved, was saved,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20

. you any more yer. and-and-she
won't see you any more?"
No.
But I want you to-" she faltered
Cause -" Then the tears came,
and he gathered her in his arms and
kissed them away and told her that
she mustn't cry, since she made him
feel badly. too, and he didn't wish
to go away feeling badly.
Besides" he added, soothingly,
somebody else will come and bring
you presents, and you can call him
your knight"
Il won't" declared a stifed small
voice from his shoulder. "Only you
are u knight. Only you!"
After she said this he held her more
tightly than ever and tried not to
groan, but he made such a failure OF
his effort that the child detected the
break, and sobbed harder.
@You mus come ~ back she
walled. "You-mus-promise."
He gritted his teeth, and forced
down the lump, and then he kissed
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20

Now when Jesus was born in Beth.
iehem OF Judea in the days Of Herod
the king behold there came wise men
from the east to Jerusalem, saying:
Where is he that is born king of the
Jews? for we have seen his star in
n east and are come to worship him.
When Herod the king heard these
things he was troubled, and all Jeru-
safem with him. Then Herod, when
ne a privately called the wise men,
inquired Of them diligently what time
the star appeared. And he sent them
to bethlehem, When they had heard
the king they departed, and, 10! the
star which they saw in the east went
before them till it came and stood
where the young child was. When
they saw the star they rejoiced with
exceeding great joy. And when they
were come into the house they saw
the young child with Mary, his moth
er, and fell down and worshiped him,
and when they had opened their treas
ures they presented unto him gifts;
gold, fr%ankincense and myrrh. And,
being warned of God in a dream that
they should not return to Herod, they
departed into their own country an
other way.-Gospel of st. Matthew.
When the wise men saw the star
they said one to another: This is
the sign of the great king; let us 60
and search for him and offer him
gifts; gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Alleluia. ~ First Vespers Of Epiph-
any.
There is something exotic in the
beauty Of this whole story. It reads
in st. Matthew's gospel like a for
eign legend. The strange secrecy,
too, with which this kingly oriental
procession with picturesque costumes
md jeweled turbans and the dark
faced slaves and the stately stooping
camels, passed over many regions.
makes 1t more like a visionary spien.
dor, a m~any-colored apparition and
not a sober mystery OF the humble
i%ncarnate word.
What a cen for the imagination
was the birth of the infant! His first
worshipers In that poor cave Of Beth.
lehem are poor shepherds who have
been brought to the child by the an
gels voices But now a change
comes over the scene hardly in keep
4E Sat ISL NN aNA MN
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20

ing with the lowliness of Bethlehem.
A cavalcade from the far east ap-
proaches Bethlehem. The camel bells
are tinkling. A retinue of attendants,
accompanies three kings of differ
ent oriental tribes, who come with
their various offerings to the new
born babe. 1t is a romance more ro-
mantle than romance itself would
dare to be. Those swarthy men are
among the wisest of the studious
east. They represent the lore and
science of their day. Yet have they
done what the world would surely es-
TEEN the most foolish of actions. They
were men whose science led them
to God, men, we may be sure, of medita-
tive habits, of ascetic lives. The
fragments of early tradition and the
obscure records of ancient prophecies,
belonging to their nations, have been
to them as precious deposits which
spoke Of God and were filled with hid
den truth. They, too, pinned for a re-
deemer, for some heavenly visitant.
Their tribes, doubtless, lived in close
alliance, and they themselves were
hound together by the ties of a
friendship which the same pure
warnings after greater goodness and
higher things cemented. Never yet
had kings more royal souls. In the
dark blue of the lustrous sky there
rose a new or hitherto ~unnoticed
star. Its apparition could not escape
the notice Of these oriental sages, who
nightly watched the skies; their sci
ence was also their Theology. 1t was
the star of which an ancient prophecy
had spoken. Perhaps it dropped low
toward earth and wheeled a too swift
course to be like one of the other
stars. Perhaps it trailed a line of
light after it, slowly yet with visible
movement, and SO little above the no.
rizon or with such obvious downward
slanting course that it seemed as
If it beckoned to them--as If an angel
were bearing a lamp to light the
feet of pilgrims and timed his going
to their slowness and had not shot
too far ahead during the bright day,
but was found and welcomed each
night as a faithful indicator pointing
to the cav at Bethlehem.
Wild and romantic as the conduct
of these wise enthusiasts seemed,
they did not hesitate. After due coun-
sci they pronounced the luminous fin.
ger to be the star Of the old proph-
ecy, and therefore God was come.
They left their homes, their state
and their affairs and %journeyed west
ward, they knew not whittier, led
nightly by the star that slipped IN
ward in its silent groove. The star
shone out in the blue heavens and
slowly sank eastward over the cave
of Bethlehem and presently the de.
vout kings are at the feet Of Jesus.
Who that has ever read the jeweled
sentences of Faber's bethlehem"
will ever forget them? Many have
read "Ben-Hur," with its description
of the journey Of the wise men, who
know nothing Of this great book. And
yet there Is not in the whole cycle Of
English literature a more wonderful
bit OF writing than Bethlehem"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20
Important Discovery ii silk.

An article IN the Strassburger Post
mentions q discovery said to have
been made BY q chemist and en;i-
neer Of st. ~lItienne, Nv which the
color may be- taken out of SILK. and ii
may be recolored In any desired tint,
without n any way injuring tss tex-
turc. The article goes "a u state
that An case the inventor 4 40
what he promises II win almoSs reyc4
~iutionize the silk Industry, and v tirs-
Ily do away with tho danger w IN.
sjurlns silks through eolorinS w.
~reans o. too strong chemicals,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20

tiles which separate men in antagonis-
tic relations will diminish, and the
time will come when the Christmas
spirit will be displayed during the
entire year as 1t is now displayed
upon each Christmas day. What the
world needs most for the right solr.
ton Of It's serious problems is tho
Christmas spirit.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20
Spanish Custom In Decay.

Formerly the dowry Of every peas
ant eirl in Spain included a set Of
liner tLeets. On account OF the in
creassn cost Of linen, this branch Of
trade has dwindled down to an insig-
niticaAt squire.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20
Behind a. Rant.

They say poor Shifter is ten years
ahead Of Hills time"
Wei it's not true. I'm his land
FORD, and = know he's Just six months
behind."--Tit-Bits
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20
Decidedly unloue

Drummer-Were there any novel
features at the Christmas-trec enter,
tainmcnt last night?
Ruralville Merchant-Yes; the zen.
ltleman who i~mpersonated Santa Claus
did not catch fire from the candles 81
the tree and get fatally burned.--Puck
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20
What's the Difference?

The same old toys in the Christmas
shops
All, well, they will have to do.
And they won't seem old when at last
they're sold.
For the babies, thank God. are. new!
Cleveland Leader.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20

Next time, II I live, | shall pay /
little more money and get an electric
auto said Santa Claus, as the close
approach Of his gasoline machine to Z
not chimney and an explosion a.
Cured simultSneously,-Tow Topics.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20

The making of wooden spoons is
q handicraft In Brittany, and Il Of
considerable importance. for wooden
spoons are employed almost unlvef-
sally thHrA fnr tahlA NJ.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20
PRESIDENT TELLS
OF CONDITIONS
IN PORTO RICO
Message the Re-
suit of Chief Execu-
tive's Recent Visit.
MUCH GOOD WORK DONE

Progress Made Under American Ad-
ministration Is Pointed to with
Pride-Last Year the Most Pros
porous the Island Has Ever Known
Congress Urged to Confer Full
American Citizenship Upon the
Porto Ricans-Nould Have All In
sular Governments Placed In One
Bureau.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-20

How can he AFFORD to give such al,
pensive presents \
"He has them charEadn--IudSc
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-12-11
stop In Mud Hole

The fire department was called out
last evening about 6 O'Clock to ex-
tinguish little chimney blaze in
the home of Mr.. Pfeil. OF the Star
Bottling works In North Salem.
When returning the engine struck a
deep mud hole near the Clough resi-
dence and the tired horses We're un-
able to drag It out. The hang-up
happened near the new electric line
to Chemawa and the next car that
came that way was attached TO the
engine by means of cable and soon
the fire fighter was on solid ground
again.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-12-11
Christmas
Presents
For Men

We make buying Christmas pres
ents Tor men the easiest problem In
the Holiday Puzzle. Don't worry
about what 10 give him; come to our
store at once and let's settle the mat
Ger. We took the worry upon our
selves and solved Il weeks ago. and
We want 20 show you how satisfactor-
ily WE CAN TAKE THE WORRY
OFF YOUR MIND.
Man wants but little here below"
and AZ Christmas time. n Il Is some
dainty bit OF iewelry or some novel;
~ An sterling silver something for
HIS dsak or once or room, or some
thing for his pocket. he viii be well
pleased. aud the more so II Il bears
the quality distinction OF coming
from BARR's.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-12-11

enough of the curative elements 4,
this trial package to greatly redu,.
the swelling of the affected part IA
heal much of the soreness and ulcer.
alton. After the sample is gone you,
druggist will supply you with b,t
OF the Pyramids for 90 cents.
Read Mrs. Bonds letter, which
tells how she suffered and was rs
lieved, If not positively cured, after
using one 50-cent box.
II have tried your pile cure and
find them all you recommend then.
! am very thankful to you for eVw
putting them within my reach, for
have had one box. and | have na
used all Of them yet, and | feel Ike
a new woman today, and tell ever
body about them. When startA
them could not walk across The
floor, but now l can do my work al
right. My work was burden to ne
before | started them, but can tel
you that l can work much bette|
now. You can rely on me. | viii
tell everybody about Pyramid Pie
Cure. Your sincerely, Mrs. j.. Bona
Toronto, Canada, S9 Pears Ave"
There is positively no risk or dan
ger with the Pyramid Pile Cure, iT
there is nothing but curatiyes In he
preparation. They are supposltona
which, placed in the affected part a9
as a soothing ointment working W
on the infected and ulcerous tissues
giving them new life and stimulating
a stronger circulation OF the blood
BY the use of tho Pyramid nv
Cure the patient is cured at hon'
without losing a days work. no NAV
ter what his occupation. The cure
may be accomplished in absoluN
privacy. We use no names iof Az
vertising purposes without the Voi'H'
tary consent of the patient.
The Pyramid Pile Cure Is qui.A'
permanent and painless. DO not u'
lay, but send your name and aao'~'
today, and we will furnish you =
once with the free trial paeAas.
Pyramid Drug Co., 7S Fy'A'N''
Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
The so cents size package are ~
sale at all d 'uggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-12-11

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has taken up one sOrrel
mare about six years old; weight
about 800 pounds; white stripe in
forehead; white right hind foot;
white left fore foot: brand circle
on right shoulder; foretop and tail
bobb0d OF. Due notice has been
posted according TO law. and appraise
ment OF value made by Justice OF the
Peace l.. +. Evans. of Brooks dis
trict. and notice filed with the eoun-
" clerk OF Marion county. November
10, 1905. owner can recover prop
erty by identifying same and paying
costs as provided by Law.
w. II. EGAN,
ii-as-tf Brooks. Oregon
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-12-11
DIED.

PRATT.-on the early northbound
overland train, this morning. be-
tween Albany and Salem, Frank l..
Pratt, aged about 20 years.
He formerly resided in this city
with his parents. who lived in Yew
Park. and only a few months ago
went to California for his health.
Not gaining in strength. he started to
return home. but died of tuberculosis
before he reached his destination.
Notice of the time and place OF fu-
neral services viii be given later.