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The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-11-28
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR SOLplERS

ton to which he belongs. should be
plainly marked on the box, also the
notation Christmas Box or Reading
Matter as the case may be. Example:
Private John Brown,
Company C, Thirty-eighth Infantry,
Manila, P. I.
Christmas Box.
"3. These boxes should contain no
perishable matter, should not exceed
20 pounds in weight, and all freight or
express charges must be prepaid on
them to San Francisco.
1.-THE quartermaster's department
assumes no responsibility for the con-
dition Of these boxes when delivered,
but will exercise every care to deliver
them safely and in good condition"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-11-28

The fat man asked the small boy II
the ice was safe and the lad replied.
Eyes, II you skate fast enough" Many
q business to-day is being conducted
cn the same inadequate safeguard.
II every day were the Fourth OF
July, there soon would be lot Of
oyspeptic antiquarians dragging them
relves around town growing because
there's no fun In the world"
Pluck Is great characteristic OF
ruccess these days. When plucking a
rood thing, remember to git plen-
ty while yer gittin'."
pet puppies in Paris are now pro-
vided with pajamas." says an ex-
change. Does the writer mean dudes
or dogs?
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-11-28
Panic.

Run away. cricket. ana hopper ana
straddlebug!
Hide yourselves here meath this old
rusty pan!
There is a cannibal loose in the stable
yard,
Stunning himself just as fast as he can!
DO not delay d, you grandaddy-spraddle-
legs,
Hurry along--and 1t won't hurt to pray!
There is big turkey cock that will got-
BILE you,
II you should meet before Thanksgiv-
ing Day!
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-11-28
Rx the Nav.

Never run an account with the milk
man. He may chalk 1t up!
No dear. you cannot buy a political
ring at a jewelry store.
The flying machine will make the
auto look up to 1t, anyhow!
Railway conductors need not fear
encroachment on their business by
women. A woman never could get
ready to take the train out on time.
An Oklahoma editor changed the
form Of his newspaper. moved the
plant into another building and was
married-all in one week. II the
woman can keep him going at that
rate. watch his smoke!
Even the maker of an upright piano
can be square.
Sleeping cars make strange bed
fellows" says a New York writer. All
ha. Been sticking your foot out Of the
berth again, eh?
There is no use in lying when keep
Ing still and looking wise will answer
the same purpose.
A wise woman will not take her hus-
band shopping He invariably spoils 1t
MI ny WdullH6 " Ouy ooAuOIhAA6.
A friend of mine had fire at his
house the other night. His wife was
for saving a lot of stuff and with the
flames roaring at their backs they
gathered together a few treasures and
fed. When they Gained down and
took look at the rescued property
they discovered that he had carried
out muff she was saving for the
washlady, suit of his mother-in-law's
union underwear, stray kitten and
four yards of Fourth-of-July bunting.
The wife's share in the rescue was
rewarded by one Of her husbands
rubbers, quilt that lay on the pile
Just next to the one that mother made.
six hairpins (Which she had in her
mouth) and the catalogue Of mail
order furniture store. The loss was
declared complete!
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-11-28
Z Mz,X!zSfMoe l4t
Asxa, .-.,~: -,
TO HANG UP HOGS.
A Continuance Which viii Prove
Handy at Hog Killing Time.

Erect strong post about eight or
nine feet high, and attach to 1t four
stationary arms, as shown in cut. The
post should extend about two feet
above the arms, and at the top an
iron pin one and half inches in
diameter should be driven in. The
Jackie consists Of 3x4-inch white oak
scantling with a pulley wheel In one
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-11-28

MaMW7 UNCLE BY
Copyright: 1907: by Byron Williams.

Five Per Cent.
Bill Wilkins, he allowed, b. gosh. he
knew a thing er two;
He'd show us all how wise he wuz before
tn game WIZ through.
So Bill each year would sell his wheat
and plant the same in stocks.
Said he, You fellers watch 'er boom and
bring me in tn rocks!"
He kept boastin, fit to kill and Luyin'
all he could.
Until. the fact is. William had u lot more
than he should.
Hank Soldiers. he wuz diff'rent made; he
played the game fer safe.
OF course. he wasn't much, nohow-he
cum t town waif
And went t. work on Wilkins farn,-say
twenty year ago.
A savin here and savln there and goin'
mighty slow.
Whenever he got coin ahead he put 1t on
farm
II reckon five per cent" said hc, SIS
purity Lafe from harm"
Well, time went on and Bill he talked a
lot about his stuff
And laffed Mt Soldiers five per cent, a
jokin' sorter rough
But Hank. he never said a word: gist
kept on sawin' wood.
A lendin here an savin' there an buyin'
when he could.
When William Dragged he'd quit next
year an live on bonds and rent,
Hank Soldiers never blinked an eye. but
drew his five per cent!
Then cum TIL panic. an 1t ketched Bill
Wilkins loaded high.
Tn fust blamed chunk they TUX frum him
near broke him high an dry!
He put up margins an he turned an
twisted in tn fray
They got him. which Is 'mindin' me, 1t
allus goes that way!
Now Bill is workin' on farm that's
owned by Henry s..
Whose little five per cent. wuz good! 1t
ullus is, / guess.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-11-28

the jaw with a
8 t ron g, small
rope, as shown in
the sketch. If he
pulls on t h 1 8
halter, the rope
will cut into his
Jaw quite painful
ly, and he will
usually stop be-
tore pulling hard
enough to break
rope will do, but
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-11-28
Keep Colts Growing.

Keep the young colts growing If
they are expected to become as large
or larger than their parents. A colt
once stunted may afterwards be made
tat, but 1t can never be made to grow
~ large A. 1t otherwise would.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-11-28
Little Whites Philosophy.

"Never put off till termorrer con.
.ealin' shingle in yer pants terday.
There's no tellin' when maw'll break
loose.
"City boys don't have t. bug perta.
tiers, but they's too many houses there
10 tick-tack and do a good clean Job
Of 1t.
"Be good and yew kin join tho Sun
day school list afore Christmas"
Opportunity is like a mud-turtle-
70 gotta ketch 1t while it's bitin'.
"Clackin' nuts with yer teeth Is all
right II yer teeth don't break. Paw
seq it's the same way In bizness. 1t
doan't pay to be too dunn careless
about bitin' of more'n yew kin chew.
R1~>ms4.as
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-11-28
TYING A FULLER.
How Rope Can Be Adjusted to Pro
vent Breaking Halter Strap.

To keep a horse from breaking the
halter, strap, replace the strap under
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-11-28

the strap. Hemp rope will do,
twisted rawhide is far better.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25

That's all right, sir. can drive
right in"
But you needn't" said jumping
out. Wait right here"
Doctor Armstrong; residence was
brilliantly lighted and the strains of
waltz stole across the lawn cheerily.
made detour and studied the house,
seeking door by which could enter
without passing the unfriendly Glib
raltar of host and hostess on guard
to welcome belated guests.
A long conservatory filled with trcp-
ical plants gave me an opportunity.
Promenaders were passing idly
through 1t and out into another part
of the house by an exit | could not
see. A handsome, specialized gentle
man opened a glass door within a
yard OF where | stood shifted the air
and said to his companion as he turn
ed back with shrug into the conser-
vatory:
There's no sign of snow. 1t isn't
Christmas weather Mt ALL"
He strolled away through the palms
and | Instantly threw off my ulster
and cap. cast them behind some
bushes and boldly opened the door and
entered
The ball room was on the third floor
but the guests We're struggling down
to supper and | took my stand at the
foot of the broad stairway and glanced
up carelessiy as though waiting for
some one. 1t was a large and bril-
liant company and many lovely face
passed me as | stood waiting. The
very size of the gathering gave me
security, and / smoothed my gloves
complacently.
The specialized gentleman whose in.
terest In the weather had given me a
valued hint of the open conservatory
door. came now and stood beside me.
He even put his hand on my arm with
intimate friendliness.
Cro BE CoNTINUEDl
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25

re:::-: in 1t. "But didn't suppose ma
rian's affairs interested you"
"They don't, Sister Theresa Her
affairs are not OF the slightest import
ance-buf she isl
There was frank inquiry in her eyes
now.
But you don't know her-you have
missed your opportunity
ITO be sure, don know her: but |
know Olivia Gladys Armstrong. She's
a particular friend OF mine-we have
chased rabbits together. and she told
me a great deal. / have formed
very good opinion of Miss Devereux
in that way. Oh. that note you wrote
about Olivia's intrusions beyond the
wall, ought to thank you for it
but ! really didn't mind
"A note? I never wrote you a note
until today"
Well, some one did" said, then
she smiled.
"Jh, that must have been Marian!
She was always Olivia's loyal friend
and apologist"
Il should say So
''Eut you shouldn't have known
Olivia-it is unpardonable! If she
played tricks upon you. you should
not have taken advantage of them to
make her acquaintance. That wasn't
fair to me!'
II suppose not, But protest
against this deportation. The land
scape hereabouts is only so much sky,
snow and lumber without Olivia"
I'VE miss her. too." replied Sister
Theresa. we have less to dol"
/ went home and studied the time
table.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25
NeaetabIes or Meat2

DO vegetables feed the brain suf-
ncientiy?' is a question often asked.
To this many a brainworker will re.
ply, No" So with them it is a ques.
ton of brains versus beauty. Would
you rather be beautiful with little
brains, or brainy and ugly? That is
something for each individual to settle
alone. Ruskin tried vegetarianism for
three years, and finally gave it up. di.
recting that all work during that time
be destroyed. Gladstone tried it three
days and gave it up. Bismarck wanted
to try 1t, but never did. King Edward
thinks 1t good, but not for himself.
Many OF our statesmen have followed
II for while, but few have stuck to
IT, But from a pretty girls stand
point, it clears the complexion and
does great many other things. It ia
good diet If followed reasonably.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25
ON THE SUMMER GOWNS.
New Touches That Add Much to the
Appearance.

1t seems strange thing to say but
Paris dressmakers seem those who
best understand the Viennese art of
using effective heavy tailor trimmings,
for they employ such upon the most
delicate materials, and it Is a mys-
terry to know how they do it-or it
seems, in effect, mystery to the aver
age mind.
Very thin white batiste frocks, ap-
pliqued with bands of colored linen,
upon which are set medallions of
heavy lace, lend variety to an unusual
ly handsome display of white dresses.
The heavier folds are not always in
color, however; frequently they are
white, like the dress, and decorated
with colored embro:deries.
A number of delightful summer
toilettes have the skirts finished with
folds OF liberty satin, which takes to
all of the fashionable color effects
most agreeably, and from an eco-
nomic standpoint can be used to bet
ter advantage than ribbon velvet,
since yard of satin will form many
strips, while the same amount of rib
bon covers only its measured length.
On sheer fabrics the use of folds or
appliqued tucks upon skirts continues
most marked. The principal differ.
ence in this respect is that this season
the folds are not of the material dou-
bled. The single fold, like a rufle,
has narrow hem at the bottom, usu-
ally finished with lace edging. 1t is
attached to the skirt only at the top
OF the fold, so that the fold, like
fiounce or ruffle, hangs loose, but. of
course, without fullness. Heretofore
the folds have been stitched down at
both edges or made double, like tucks;
the new method adds lightness to the
effect
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25

bought a seat in the Washington
sleeper and after supper in the dining
car made myself comfortable ano
dozed and dreamed as the trair
plunged through the dark. The
through passengers about me went
to bed. and ! was left sprawled oui
in my open section, lurking on the
shadowy frontier between the known
world and dreamlaud.
We're RUNNING into Cincinnati ter
minutes late" said the porter's voice
and in moment l was In the vesti
bule and out. hurrying to hotel. Al
the st. Botolph l ordered a carriage
and broke all records changing my
clothes. The timetable informed me
that the Chicago express left at half
past one. There was no reason why
] should not be safe at Glenarm House
by my usual breakfast hour in the
morning If all went well. To avoid
loss of time in returning to the sta
ton | paid the hotel charge and car
ried my bag away with me
Doctor Armstrong; residencei
Yes. sir: I've already taken two loads
there"
The carriage was soon climbing
what semed to be n mountain to the
heights above Cincinnati To this day
/ associate Ohio's most interesting city
with a lonely carriage ride that was
as strange to me as a trackless Jungle
in the wilds of Africa. And my heart
began to perform strange tattoos on
my ribs. | was going 20 the house OF
a gtelsleman who did not know of my
existence. to see a girl who was his
guest, to whom | had never. as the
conventions go, been presented. II
did not seem half so easy, now that
was well launched upon the adven
ture.
| stopped the cabman just as he
was about to enter an iron gateway
whose posts bore two great lamps.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25

every new moon you read of in a book,
and If you are panied to discover the
historian lifting anchor and spreading
sail contrary to the reckonings of the
nautical almanac. beg to call your at
tention to these items from the time
table of the MidWestern and Southern
Railway for December, 1901: The
southbcund express passed Annandale
at exactly SO minutes after four p. m.
1t was scheduled to reach Cincinnati
at IL o'clock sharp. This, | trust, is
sufficiently explicit.
To the student of morals and mo-
tives i will say further word. | had
resolved to practice deception in run
ming away from Glenarm House to
keep my promise to Marian Devereux.
BY leaving | should forfeit my right
to any part of my grandfathers es-
tate; but of more immediate import
ance was my absence from Glenarm
House at this juncture, when the at.
tacks of Morgan and the strange ways
of Bates made it clearly my duty to
remain. Pickering and | were en-
gagged in sharp contest. and | was
beginning to enjoy 1t to the full, but
l did not falter in my determination
to visit Cincinnati, hoping to return
without my absence being discovered;
so the next afternoon began prepar-
ing for my journey.
Bates, fear that I'm taking a Sc
we're cold and I'm going to dose myself
with whisky and quinine and go to
bed. / Shan't want any dinner-noth-
ing until you see me again"
/ yawned and stretched myself with
a groan.
Pm very sorry. sir. shan't 1 call
doctor?"
Not bit of it. I'll sleep 1t off and
be as lively as a cricket in the MORN
ing"
At fogr o'clock l told him to carry
some hot water and lemons to nv
rooms; bade him an emphatic good
night and locked the door as he left.
Then packed my evening clothes in
suitcase. threw the bag and
heavy ulster from a window, swung
myself out upon the limb of big ma
pie and let it bend me to its sharpest
and then dropped lightly to the
ground.
| passed the gate and struck off to-
ward the village with Joyful sense
of freedom reached the station
without incident and waited in the
freight shed to keep out of sight of
the station loafers until my train drew
up, then quietly jumped aboard
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25
Mushroom Bows for We, e,r,s

The small girls coiffure will be EN-.
bellished this year by coquettish rib
bon rosette of four loops and two
ends, which may be worn either on
the top or on the side of the head. To
obtain this effect a yard and a half of
ribbon from three to four inches in
width should be first tied in two
loops, each three inches in length:
when these are secured, tie two more
loops of the same length. This leaves
two ends. Flatten the bows with the
fingers, pull out the loops and you
have a mushroom rosette suitable fer
any occasion. These bows are dainti.
est in Dresden ribbon.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25
PURELY FENININE|

tom of the skirt. Above the hem large
sunfiowers are outlined with Killed
satin ribbon, with centers of lace and
embroidery applique.
A similar decoration is used upon
the blouse bodice, the trimming being
confined to the area contiguous to the
shallow round yoke of lace insertion,
Joined with bands of hand embroidery.
The sleeves are cut in one. with the
blouse and the long shoulder line per-
petuated by an applied plait of the
muslin, which continues down the CEN
ter of the elbow puffs. losing itself in
the folds of a cuff of shirred ribbon
and tiny lace ruffies.
Not as sheer nor as crisp as gauze
are the panama voiles, yet they are
transparent and have a certain wiry
effect that makes them charming ma
terials for summer gowns. A model
in palest silver gray. rather simply
executed, shows a skirt which has
seam down the center of the front
and is of circular shape and barely
escapes the ground. 1t is mounted
upon a taffeta petticoat in a slightly
darker tone of gray. The center front
seam is bordered on either side by
silk braid half an inch wide, this trim
ming, in turn, being bordered by three;
rows of narrow soutache, the braiding
extending round the bottom of the
skirt.
The jacket is semi-fitted pony af-,
fair, cut away at the front in v shape
and filled in with very narrow inside.
revers of moire, stitched with gray
silk soutache and gr"ups of dull green
French knots. The sleeves are three
quarter length, finished with the
braided moire to match the revers.
Both upon the coat and skirt little
buttons are introduced at intervals
wherever possible to relieve the mo-
notony of the design.
Many glorified decorative schemes
are worked out with floral designs of
heavy floss silk and linen put on de
applique upon the fronts of jackets,
the sleeves and around the hem of
the skirt A pretty idea is to stitch
braid around the skirt in a modified
key effect, then set a medallion of the
embroidery in the center of each
square. AS rule. the trimming comes
in white and black linen or silk. but
the latter are easily dyed to match
the color of any frock, Just as the
smart laces are.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25
lshell to Retire

Frank Isbell, second baseman and
utility man of the White Sox, is now
playing his last year with the worlds
champions. 1sbell says he has had
enough of big league baseball and in
tends to buy the Wichita club in the
Western association. Isbell says he
Is 80 years old and has had enough of
chasing around the country in the big
leagues. His home is in Wichita and
he feels that if he buys that club he
Will be able to spend the greater part
of his time at home and not have to
break up every year as he does now.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25
GARB FOR SUMMER
DAINTY THINGS GATHERED IN
SMART WARDROBE.
Sheer MusIins with Killed Ribbons Are
the Fancy in Paris Just Now
Panama voiIes Also Much
in Favor.

Whether by convenience or taste
the country or seashore becomes the
Mecca of ones summer aspirations,
the general need for a smart ward
robe is just as urgent Emphasis is
put upon dainty frocks and blouses
Just now, and, though they are inti-
mately related. each fares splendidly
apart from the other. Very sheer mus
Inns decorated with killed ribbons ar
ranged in fanciful design delight the
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25
For the Summer Bedroom.

whole set looks unpleasant and ugly.
The success of this chest of boxes
is the use of sanitas for covering
Sanitas is made now in the daintiest
colorings and very pretty designs, and
can be readily cleaned when soiled.
The various articles for the toilet
table such as the glove box, the hand
kerchief box, etc. may be covered
with sanitas in the same way. The
chest Illustrated was covered with
sanitas in an allover rose pattern in
soft and agreeable tones.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25

eyes of visitors to Paris just now, for
they are the fabrics most used by the
leading establishments for their dress
display.
A youthful model is of cross barred
muslin built over crisp organdy, with
the skirt hanging from girdle of the
same material. At the back, however,
the fastening of the belt is lost be-
meath an immense bow of pale corn
flower blue satin ribbon. which falls
In wide. fringed' streamers to the bot
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25
May Find Market in Sudan.

A British officer in the Sudan sug-
gests that the educating of the natives
in the matter of wearing apparel will
be work of time. Their purchas-
ing power is still far greater than
their expenditure. he writes. MANY
an Arab owns 200 head of cattle and
only one shirt
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25
MADE OF sHIRTwAIsT BOXES.
Handy Piece of Furniture for the
Summer Bedroom.

new piece of bedroom furniture
that is practical as well as novel is
the chest of shirtwaist boxes, of which
picture Is shown herewith. The
ordinary shirtwaist box is not partic-
ularly new. They have been seen
for some time in the smart shops, with
the box covered with creton, which,
however. quickly becomes soiled IL,
1t is continually handled and the
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25
Egg Shampoo.

Break in bowl the yolks and
whites OF six eggs and the juice of
half lemon. Massage the scalp for
fully ten minutes with this mixture
then add as hot water as can be borne
and wash the hair for two or three
minutes in it. Rinse in several hot
waters.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25

In Massachusetts the Illegal sale
OF street railway transfers is made
punishable by fine not exceeding
$50 or imprisonment for not more
thar 80 days.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25
VIM. Wilson.

Bill. better known as "Kiddo" Will
son, is one of the youngsters who has
been pitching phenomenal ball for the
Milwaukee American association team
lately. Much is expected of him the
balance of the season.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-07-25
CHAPTER XVII.
Golden Butterflies.

If you are one of hose captious peo-
pie who must verify by the calendar
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1907-01-24
PetrOS.
Special 10 ne Ne70S

Special TO tie Ne70S,
High winds, fog and mud is the
most noticeable features of the day.
The health of the people is very good
at present.
R. Fl. and NJ E. Basham visited R.
R. Bostain Sunday.
A. NJ Bostain visited his mother,
Mrs j. M. Bostain, Sunday.
Work is very dull here at present.
Several families have left here for 9th
er parts and ye writer will soon have
to follow suit if time do not get better
We like to see good pieces from ovel
the country, and especially from Coal
City, Ca, and Altoona, Ala, as we
have friends and relatives at both plac.
es and also Herrin, Ill.
Ye writer went to town for the staff
'of life per order of the old lady. When
| returned she said to me, did you
get the staff of life as I ordered?'
Certainly, l replied, proceeding tC
lay two packages of Arbuckle before
her. She looked at me moment ani
said, "You poor, ignorant man, yor
lop-eared idiot, you have displayed
your Ignorance to everybody. Imean
for you to- bring me two boxes o
scotch snuff, which is and always will
be the staff of-life with the females o
this country.
We notice that the liquor question i
one of the foremost issues of the da,
in the political field. Rally to the call
good mothers, daughters and wive
and help the good sober citizens to for
ever stamp from our state this serpen
of evil and not only this state bu
the entire country will rise up ant
call you blessed.
Best wishes to the News and it
readers. Clumsy Bob.