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The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
Individual Vs. Corporation.

A well-knoWn eastern financier, for some time the president of large trust company, recently resigned, giv- ing as his reason that man, accord ing to his Nhelief. can do better work for himself, and that no man can really earn a salary equal to what he can make in business for himself. In these days when all kinds of business are being converged into corporations, the number of trades in which man may engage in business for himself have become so few that for a great bulk of men, even those having the mental equipment which in other years would have been sufficient to make them their own masters, there is now no other opening than that of service for some corporation. For the bulk of the people outside of those in agricultural pursuits, it is service for the corporation or no work at all. This truth is becoming more evident day by day. Even the farmers are feeling the grasp of corporate methods. It is true that millions must have the products of his lands and his hands, but the corporations are the mediums he must work through, and from him they exact their tithings It is to the interest of the farmer as well as the laborer in every walk and sphere, to prevent as far as possible further encroachment of organized capital, and this can be done by as far as possible keeping the dollars that you earn in circulation in the community where earned and thus prevent the further concentration of money and of business in the great cities.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
BABY iTcHED TERRIBLY.
Face and Neck Covered with InfIamed Skin-Doctors No AvaiI-Cured
 by Cuticura Remedies.

My baby's face and neck were GOV. cred with itching skin similar to ecze- ma, and she suffered terribly for over year. took her to a number of doc tors, and also to different colleges, to no avail. Then Cuticura Remedies were recommended to me by Miss G.. 1 did not use it at first, as I had tried so many other remedies without any favorable results. At last I tried Cuti- cura Soap, Cuticura Ointment and Cutieura ResolVent Pills, and to my surprise noticed an improvement. After using three boxes of the Cuti- eura Ointment, together with the Soap and Pills, am pleased to say she is altogether a different child and the picture of health. Mrs. A. c. Brestlin, I'll N. Lincoln St., Chicago, H., Oct. 20 and 30, 1906"
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
WAS WILLING TO FORGET.
Young Man Bore No Grudge Against
 Proposed Father-in-LaW.

That the young fellow had grit was evident from the fact that his busi- ness, from nothing, had in a few years begun to bring in a fairish income. He made up his mind to get married. The girl-although the daughter of a pompous country resident-agreed with him; but the father did not see things in the same light
 What. You?" he yelled, angrily. You want to marry my daughter! Why it is only a few years since you were caddying for me-
 That's true!" interrupted the young man, but I don't intend to let that stand in the way. The language you then used was certainly trife-say blue-tinted; but then you were under the influence of disappointment. After all, you know, very bad golfer may make very good father-in-law. Any how, I'm going to give you chance"
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
Patronizinq Home People.

An exchange says that war has been declared on the great catalogue houses of Chicago and other cities by the 800 retail merchants of the west. In one of the most striking eco- homie movements this country has ever known the small dealers are fighting, they say, for their lives The mammoth institutions, employing thousands of workers, doing their business entirely through the medium of their bulky catalogues, spending no money in the communities whence they derive annually millions of dol lars of patronage, are forcing in creasing numbers of home merchants to the wall and so their opponents claim, are making commercial graveyards of once prosperous towns. |" People living in country towns ought to get wise and trade at home.-Phil- ,adelphia Episcopal Recorder.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
WHAT WAS IT
The Woman Feared?

What a comfort to find it is not "the awful thing" feared, but only chronic indigestion, which proper food can re- lieve.
 A woman in Ohio says:
 T was troubled for years with indi- gestion and chronic constipation. At times l would have such a gnawing in my stomach that I actually feared l had al dislike to write or even think of what feared.
 Seeing an account of Grape-Nuts I decided to try it. After short time I was satisfied the trouble was not the awful thing I feared but was still bad enough. However, I was relieved of bad case of dyspepsia by chang ing from improper food to Grape-Nuts.
 Since that time my bowels have been as regular as clock. had also noticed before I began to eat Grape Nuts that I was becoming forgetful of where l put little things about the house, which was very annoying.
 ''But since the digestive organs have become strong from eating Grape, Nuts, my memory is good and my mind as clear as when I was young, and I am thankful" Name given by Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little booklet, "The Road to We'll vile" in packages. There's reason"
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30

Eternal vigilance is the price of perennial bloom," declares the April grandmother, whose abundant tresses, smooth skin and graceful figure are the envy of her contemporaries. "All beauty is tieeting, but the hair, wom ans crowning glory, is as easy to kill as reputation, and, once lost, as rare- ly recovered. At least once a month the hair should be thoroughly sham pooed with castle soap and daily brushed patiently, but not so roughly as to tear the scalp, and ventilated by taking out the hairpins, shaking and running the fingers through the locks. This will be a good opportunity to massage as well as loosen the scalp skin by imparting circulation to it, for lack of circulation is one of the chief causes of hair falling and turning gray. About the brow, behind the ears and at the nape of the neck, where the hair has been scorched with curl ing irons or tortured with waving kids lose no time in treating it's roots with 'olive oil or red vaseline applied
 
 weeks a downy bang will begin to sprout along the hair line.
 "Roughing the hair is positively criminal and doing it up tightly at night most injurious, for that irri- tates the scalp, causing the hairs to crinkle and finally fall The better way is to loosely tie the hair back from uy;k ,;L that it may then grow in the natural direction.
 No matter how sincerely a girl may admire tue blonde, auburn or chestnut locks of some schoolmate she would better not be tempted into experimenting with ammonia ,henna or walnut dye, for the coloring matter of the hair is affected differently in in dividual cases. Even the so-ealled harmless, peroxide has been known to turn brown hair white instead of the anticipated golden. Moreover, the color of girls hair usually accords perfectly with her complexion. Nature rarely blunders in tint blending.
 Because your eyebrows offend you do not pluck them out with tweezers. That method will quicken the circu- lation of the cuticle beneath the hairs and make them grow thicker Instead, train them to look less heavy by brushing them as nearly together as possible. If they are scant treat them nightly with red vaseline and brush them as regularly as you do your hair.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
One of ManN.

An Atchison woman started out to buy her fall hat. First she visited the openings and looked and looked. Then she took friend and went around to the millinery stores and tried on" again, saying, of course, that her "hair looked perfectly ter rible." Then she went home and thought and thought, and, finally, went back to the stores and tried on'' once more; and thought, and thought, and then bought hat which is so grotesque and hideous that her relatives and friends blush with shame every time they see her wear it, and strangers stare at her, wonder ing what kind of courage it takes to wear such a looking hat. But she did the best she could-Atchison (Kan.) Globe.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
USE MORE PRINTERS INK.
Good Advice to the Small Merchant
 Who Would Succeed.

The mail order question is one that is of perennial importance to nearly every one of the smaller cities and vil- lages in the land, although the danger that these institutions were bound to annihilate the smaller stores does not seem as imminent now as 1t did a few years ago. For instance, since the passage of the pure food law by congress many, if not all of the mail order people, have discontinued the selling of groceries. It was plain in this case that there was consider able amount of adulteration in the goods sold or the mail order houses would not have taken this step.
 There are aspects of the mail order question which may well give hope to the local dealer. The facts in the case are that the catalogue houses are not enjoying an unmitigated cfnch, for they are handicapped in many ways in which the country merchant is not For example, the entire coun- try press almost without exception is closed to mail order advertising. Here is a distinct advantage for the home merchant, although sometimes he is somewhat slow in taking advantage of it. If he is fossilized and walking around to pay funeral expenses in 6 business way, f1guratiyely speaking, he will spring that ancient chestnut that it doesn't pay to advertise. But let the newspaper man take an ad from a mail order house and place it in the remCtest corner of his paper, and this same business man will be apt to object very strongly.
 The mail order houses have ad- Yanced their business by advertising. and have been badly handicapped by having virtually only the magazines and the catalogues to tell their story. If the merchants of to-day expect to cope with the mail order houses and hold a fair share of the trade that they ought to get, it means that they will have to use printers ink and ad- vertising space. Furthermore, they will have to advertise intelligently and in accordance with twentieth cen tury standards. Don't spring the ancient gag about having been in business so many years. The people don't care a rap how long you have been in business. They are interested mainly in two things: First, what goods have you got? Second, what do they cost? Unless your advertising deals with these questions, it will be as sounding brass or tinkling cymbal. The mail order houses have built up trade by doing just these things, and their glowing descriptions and prices have done the business.-San Antonio fTeX.) Light.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
Trade at Home.

Patronage of the big mail order houses is founded largely on short sightedness. In ene way it is akin to patronage of the get-rich-quick schemes. The buyer believes he is getting something for his money that is really not given, and fails to realize either where his money goes Or what he gets for it.
 No one would think of telephoning to furniture store and asking the dealer to send up a dozen dining room chairs, without having previously ex- amined the chairs, or of ordering dress or pair of shoes, or a stove in -@t,sss way Yet thht is-- hra ctiea1ly what the patron of the mail order house does. He orders by mail without having seen the goods or having any idea of their appearance or character He is taking a long chance Two things on which he has to base his conception of the articles ordered is description in the catalogue and the cut given there. In other words. the attractiyeness of the offer made de-
 
 the engrayer's art It is possible to make a very creditable cut from a flimsy and worthless model. It is possible to describe an atrocity in way that makes it appear most desir- able. Incidentally it seems to be al ways possible to find some one who will accept the promise and cut at their face value, without properly dis counting them, and on the credibility of these people the mail order busi- ness thriyes A little investigation and comparison will convince the average person that his money will go further and yield greater returns if invested right here in Beverly, despite the fictitious values offered by the outside houses. But the articles sold by the mail order houses must be compared as they really are, and not as they are reputed to be in the cata- 1ogues.-Beverly (Mass.) Times.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30

Regard the loss of tooth as dire calamity especially a wisdom molar, for they hold up the jaws and preserve the contour of the face, which, once lost, can never be per fectly restored by either dentistry or massage. If one tooth be lacking that side of the face will have a twisted appearance, so, whether or not tooth grumbles warning of aches to come, visit first class dentist regularly at least six times year and beg him to search for hidden cavities. Brushing the teeth should be considered the first duty of the morning, the last one at night, and immediately after every meal, if possible, and every day dental floss should be worked between them. Use only the best pastes and powders to Whiten the teeth, and turn deaf ear to those people who chant the praises of powdered pumice and lemon juice Both will make the teeth glis- ten, but they will also destroy the enamel.
 "A golden complexion rule for the young girl is Avoid all cosmetics. Re- member also that Cleanliness is next to godliness and that if the face be kept perfectly clean blackheads will never disfgure it. They are merely infinitesimal dust particles, and by daily lathering the features with pure soap upon camel's hair scrubbing brush or a towel no foreign matter can obtain Judgment in the skin. To keep the cuticle soft, fine and white, rub it with white cornmeal directly after. bathing. This .is-the-- cheapest and most efficient ounce of prevention known to southern women, famous for their smooth faces, for it costs only four cents pound
 Candy and soda water ruin the stomach, and when the stomach is diseased the complexion is wrecked. It is not necessary to feed upon grass, as did NebuchadnezZar, nor upon husks, in imitation of the Prodigal Son, but eat something green daily, such as lettuce, spinach and celery. Drink water whenever you are athirSt and before noon coffee and tea un- mixed with milk, but carefully avoid all beverages that make you wakeful, for wakefulness is beautys chief enemy But whether or not you sleep soundly at night, preserve your pink cheeks and lips by rising early and taking brisk walk or ride before breakfast, even if a light rain be fall ing, for dampness is natures con- plexion cosmetic.-N. |. Herald.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
HELPS THE TRUSTS
ERROR TOO FREQUENTLY MADE
 BY THE FARMER.
BUYS THROUGH MAIL ORDER
And in Doing So Contributes To- ward Capital Concentration in the Big Financial Centers, to
 His Great Injury.

Lord bless the American farmer He is one of the nabobs of creation and he hardly knows it. In a single year his work adds to the wealth of the nation more by a hundredfold than all the mines of the colstry. He gives to the world twice the value in crops and produce than the output all the factories and mills of the nation pro sduce He supplies the lubricant to Keep the wheels of progress in mo tion, and if he only knew it could buy and sell a few hundred Roekefellers, and still have enough left to purchase a few kingdoms as large as Spain. Yet it must be admitted that this great American farmer needs some enlight- enment as to common economies While he is the king of wealth produe- CTS, and a lot of it sticks to his fingers, he is also a philantnropist and doesn't Know it. He works hard to produce his wealth and then patronizes the machinery that lands a goodly portion of it in the coffers of the Captains of Finance who dictate things in Wall street and elsewhere; in fact he as sists the trust magnates to the money required to build Up combinations that the good philanthropic farmer is com- pelled to support He does it and he knows not that he doeth so. Every time the good tiller of the soil sends away to the big mail order house for his supplies, he does his mite toward capital concentration in the great financial centers, and his little mite seeks resting place among the money held in reserve to feed the wants of the trusts. It is about time western farmers take a tumble to cold facts, and come to a realization that their interests are best subseryed by keeping their earnings as close to their homes as possible.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
Modish Costumes for
 the Street and Home

The first figure shows a very grace ful walking costume of nut-brown face cloth. The slightly trained skirt is trimmed with a fold of velvet below a deep fold of the cloth. The full ness at the upper part is arranged in flat pleats that are stitched at the waist only, then pressed and left to hang loose. The jacket has two deep tucks carried over the shoulder to the waist back and front The kimono sleeves are composed of folds of mate rial, and are attached to large arm-
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
Nut Growing Industry Of the South.

Nut growing is a comparatively new industry in the south Atlantic and Gulf states, but it promises to de- velop into one of the most important in that section," said J. Z. Reid, a prosperous planter of Florida. ''The most popular nut is the pecan, and it's popularity is probably due to the de- velopment of systematic methods of grading it and cracking it with ma ehinery operated by steam or electric power This makes possible the mar keting of the meats of the nut ready for use.
 "The demand is always much great CT than the supply and many planters are now turning their attention to the nut raising industry. It is not un- common for tree to bear as high as 200 pounds of nuts in one season and most of these sell at from 60 to TO cents pound. It does not require much figuring 4tas show sth 2 f the speeas. orchards which abound in some sec tions are paying investments"
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
Lavender Sachets,

The new lavender sachets, which serve not only to diffuse perfume but are also preventive of moths, are in the form of small cushions, inclosed in sateen or quilted satin covers. and are made in several sizes. Each size is lnclosed in a tinfoil envelope, so that they may travel any distance and re- main in a perfectly fresh condition. They are further packed in neat card board boxes or in leatherette or wood en cases, with spare spaces for hand kerchiefs.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
The Fina! Shower.

And you say when the heiress be- came the wife of the foreign noble man it was shower wedding?" shower bouquet"
 "Yes"
 And then there was a shower of rice"
 My!
 Followed by a shower of congratu- lations and old shoes"
 Well! Well! And how did it end up?"
 "Very embarrassing all round. The nobleman's creditors came around and presented a shower of bills"
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
Advertise What You Have to Sell.

After all that has been said or can be said about the big mail order houses, the simple fact remains that they get the business by thorough and persistent advertising, showing cuts of goods and giving prices. If home merchants would take the same meth. ods, much of the trade now going to the mail order houses iR cities would come to them. A man We know re- gently made up list ef tools and hardware from one of the mail order catalogues and took it to home dealer to get prices. He was surprised to find that he could get the same articles at home for less money and save the express charges, and also see the goods he was buying.-Clear 6eld (Pa.) Spirit.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
Put in q Good Word.

Lord Arlington was arrested the other day in England for speeding his auto. Said the arresting policeman in court the next day: His lordship was most civil; in fact, it was a pleasure to meet him, and that is more than can be said of some motor ists." Still, his lordship had to pay fine of $15 and costs.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
The Trained Skirt.

While the short skirt is holdino sway in suitdom, the long trained model returns again to the ranks of dressy costumes. French models are, of course, always long, regard less of fashions ia America or any, where in the world, for that matter At last our own designers have brand ed the walking length skirt in cos. tunes as demode this winter.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
Raised in Rann.

Sir Chentung Liangcheng, until re- gently Chinese minister at Washing ton, has been received by the em- press in audience for three successive days. He has been raised from the second to the first rank and appointed director of the Southern railroad, with headquarters at Shanghai. He will also act as traffic superintendent.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
Larue Number of Nets Used.

According to Consul-General Soren Listoe, of Rotterdam, about 100000 nets are in use during the herring season by the 800 fishing smacks of the Netherlands. A net lasts about three seasons, but owing to losses from storms and other causes, be- tween 10000 and 50,000 new nets are purchased annually.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30

the home dress illustrated The skirt touches the ground all round, and is trimmed six inches from the edge with band of blue and white silk galloon. The bodice is made like a blouse without lining. It has a small yoke of piece lace, and tucks in the material on the shoulders. Straps of gasloon form the trimming of bod Ice, also edge the collar and the bands or the elbow sleeves. The tight fitting undersleeves are of lace. Materials required for the dress: ' yards 46 inches wide, 8 yards galloon, 1 yard lace IS inches wide.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
Beware of Ointments for catarrh
 that Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smeai and completely derange the whole system when entering 1t through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except prescrip- ttons from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you possibly de- rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney Co.,, Toledo, O., contains mer. cury and ts taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio. by F. J. Cheney < Co. Testimonials free.
 Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c. per bottle.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
For the School Girl.

Indistinct plaids and soft.toned worsteds are much in demand for trie little suits for school.
 For school wear there could be nothing more attractive.
 The separate guimpe being changed as frequently as desired keeps the frock looking fresh.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
A Relief.

Smith started up into sitting pos. ture.
 ''Who are you?" he cried.
 The masked figure with the dark lantern and sawed-off shotgun turned, nonplused for the moment, from the bureau, and said, confusedly:
 "Why, I am a-er-burglar.
 Smith settled back upon the pillow, drawing the warm coverlets about his shoulders.
 'Thank goodness" he murmured, sleepily; T thought you were plumber"
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
French Police a Surprise.

"Well, how did you enjoy yourself In Paris?" they asked of Mrs. Ma loney when she got home.
 Every we'll" she replied. 'Very well, indade; but there was wan thing thin else.'
 And what was that?" they quer- jed.
 There were lot of policemen there and all av thim was French"
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30
poas in Paris.

In Paris dogs are treated as well as human beings are. They wear auto- they have hospital, and they even have good-sized cemetery, with mon- uments and headstones and inscrip- tions and mortuary wreaths.
The Huttig news., 1907-11-30

holes. A little pleated basque is add ed at the waist. Collar and waistband of velvet. Hat of burnt straw, trimmed with large bows of brown silk Materials required yards 46 inches wide, yards velvet 22 inches wide, 3 yards silk for lining jacket.