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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-10-17

tent. Friends from many states APP
peal to the gentleman to permit the
use of his name and he has decided
that he will become q candidate for
the vice presidency. His work is
wanted in the national organization.
Mr.. White is well Known in all parts
of the national territory and his cleo
ton to the place is almost assured He
has been honored in almost all ways
by the national board and is in de-
mand everywhere on account of his
ability and his never yielding ener-
gies. He is recognized as one of the
most valuable committee workers in
the councils of the national gather
mgs. His services are eagerly sought
and his counsel is courted by the
heads of departments. His success in
conventions during a number of years
has given him most enviable repu-
tation in all fields and his work places
him in command of an acquaintance
that will rally to his support.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-10-17
WHITEFOR v|CE-PRES.
JOHN P.fWHlTE OF osKALoosA
CANDIDATE FOR VICE PREsl-
DENT OF NATIONAL MINE
WORKERS ASSOCIATION.

President John p White of District
No. 10, United Mine Workers of Amer
lea, will be candidate for the vice
presidency of the national organiza-
ton.
The announcement of the gentle
mans decision is greeted with pleas
ure by his many friends and will ere
ate general enthusiasm. Since the an
nouncement of the decision of Presi-
dent John Mitchell of the organization
not to be a candidate for reelection
to the Office, Mr., White has been over
whelmed by kilograms and communica-
lions, and his mail touching upon the
subject of his possible candidacy for
national office is daily growing in ex-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-10-17
AGE is NO BAR.
They That Dan Cupid Pursueth win
Find Way Regardless of Age.


Four score years and more were no
bar to the matrimonial inclinations of
Mrs. Mary Humphrey, whose marriage
to Josiah Rodgers was referred to in
last evenings Herald and in her SD
year she tolerated the courtship of her
admirer, now rs years of age, and al
lowed it to continue until he popped
the question" and as they formed
their mutual agreement to renew their
age and submit to the pleadings of
Dan Cupid, they entered a new era of
happiness which will vie with that of
many couples of more tender years.
Indignant at the suggestion of the
county clerk that witness might be
necessary to swear to his legal age,
when applying for a marriage license,
the old man raised his hat and pointed
to his snowy hair as evidence enough
and the license was granted without
further inquiry in that regard. 1t be-
ing Mr.. Rodgers fourth offense on
the charge of matrimony, the road was
q OhC " bhC Olll9
barrassing feature being his finances.
This was indeed vulnerable point.
He had met his sweetheart and he had
conquered her; the license, too, had
been procured, but before the next
and final step was taken fierce strug-
gle ensued between his pocketbook
and heart. All efforts to reduce the
wedding fee one-haH had been fruit
less and with determination to throw
up the whole job, he descended the
steps from the magistrates office with
measured tread. But his heart was
heavy and, the inward struggle contin-
ued. Dan Cupid won his fight and an
hour later a cheerful smile on Rodg-
ers' face, as he again entered the Of
flee of the justice of the peace, indi-
Gated the conclusion which he had
reached. Esquire Woodruff complied
with his request and went to the home
of the bride at 52S North d street,
where the ceremony was performed in
the presence of a few relatives.
For half a century the bride has
been a resident of Mahaska county,
coming here from Indiana, and her
meeting with c. Woodruff on her sec
ond wedding day recalled pleasant
Renaissance of early pioneer days,
when, forty years ago, Mr.. Woodruff
boarded at Mrs. Humphreys home for
three weeks while engaged in building
new house near New Sharon. The
lady then lived north of Skunk river
on the ridge between Oskaloosa and
New Sharon For a time she was I'M
able to recall her first meeting with
the Captain, but afterwards remem-
bered him as that long-legged carpen-
ter" who stayed at her home many
years ago. She is still quite spry and
appears to be a lady Of not more than
sixty years of age.
The groom is not so we'll known in
the city, having come here but eight
or nine months ago. He mas been en-
gagged at different times on city work.
The aged couple expect to start house
keeping IN the home on North d street
which is owned by the bride.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-10-17
FAIRBANKS COMING TO IOWA.
He Will Be Guest of Morningside Col
Ieqe Friday.

Sioux City, Ia, Oct. 15.-Morning
side college is all afiutter because Vice
President Fairbanks is coming to Wis
it it next Friday. Extensive prepare
lions are under way to entertain him
and though the distinguished man has
been variously criticised by Methodist
conferences for his alleged participa
ton in a cocktail, this Methodist insti
tuition is forgetting the incident en-
tirely in its enthusiasm for the big
event.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-10-17

for life" Wednesday evening. is stiIl
confined to his room at the Arnold
Hotel He is better, however. ana
win be able to continue his perilous-
and risky calling within few days.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-10-17
Lamont Improving.

Joe Lamont, the aerial performer
who was injured in the city park by
the breaking OF his nets in the rs:lde
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-10-17

The Walthall semi-monthly horse
sale will be held Thursday of this
week.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09
Fan as an Ornament.

The fan heretofore has been to us
simply a weapon of defense against
heat, but 1t is suggested that we emu
late the Spanish women still further
and bring the fan into use as an or
nament swell as for an article Of util-
ity. The size Is not the point and
there Is no style of fan that is "in"
more than another. The very small
fan, attached to long, slender chain,
is to be worn again; there are lovely
medium-siZed fans of japanese style
that are suitable for any occasion, and
there are beautiful Vatican and EN-
pire and Dresden designs with frames
of the most delicately carved ivory or
sandalwood, whose price is far above
the purse limits of the ordinary NOR
tai, but-a fan one must have as soon
as 1t becomes warm enough to doff
these winter clothes and don those of
the new season.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09

Trimmed skirts are fashionable, but
the trimming is almost all about the
end of the skirt in wide bands. II the
material Is heavy. as satin or silk, then
embroidery, lace or tulle forms the
principal trimming, but in chiffon, net
and all the gauzes a wide band of silk
or satin at the feet, headed by a mar
row band further up on the skirt,
makes an attractive finish, besides pro-
tecting the sheer material to an enor-
nous extent. Sometimes this band of
silk or satin is quite plain and again
1t Is embroidered or finished with seal
loped edges, and 1t may be the same
width all around or graduated toward
the back SO as to keep the top of the
silk the same distance from the floor
all around. This plain band of silk or
satin is not restricted to the chiffon
and lace gowns, but is also employed
on afternoon dresses of cloth and yoile.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09
Problem OF Flying solved.

Prof. Alexander Graham Bell, the In
ventor of the telephone, in London in
terview said that the problem Of aerial
navigation had been solved, and that
America was ahead of the rest OF the
world in the development of flying ma
chimes heavier than air. Prof. Bell gives
the first credit to Octave Chanute OF Chi.
cago, to whose efforts much of the pro-
gress in America is due. The only cues.
ton that is left, said Prof. Bell, is that
of improving the machine created by the
Wright brothers. Incidentally he let out
the fact that the aeroplane constructed
by the late Prof. Langley of the Smith
sonian Is to be tried again by his assist
ant, Mr.. Manley, who risked his life In
the first experiment when machine and
man were plunged into the Potomac river
after a short fight, Prof. Bell went to
England to receive the degree Of doctor
of science, which was conferred upon him
by Oxford. The professor will continue
his experiments at Cape Breton island
this summer, and will propel his kites
with specially constructed engine OF
fifteen horsepower, weighing 100 pounds.
lie expected to get a machine that will
support a man and the necessary equip
ment at low velocity.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09
Care of the Face.

Elderly women, whose skin Is loose
and fiabby, will find it wonderfully inn
proved if they treat it in the following
manner: Once a day give the skin
coating of cold cream, and massage 1t
brst by rolling the skin firmly between
the fingers, then by smartly slappins
II; this should be done for about ten.
minutes Immediately after this dip
towel in cold water-ice water during
the, warmer months and ordinary hy-
draht water at other times. Complete
ly cover the face and throat with the
wet towel and allow 1t to remain on
until y begins to grow warm, then dip
again in cold water and apply as be-
fore.
Continue this from fifteen minutes to
half an hour. 1t Is helpful to add
mild astringent to the cold water Ben
yoin Is best for, this purpose. Use two
teaspooIfuls to pint of water After
the cold application 1t rs well to mas
sage the face and neck IN such man-
nAr as to build up the underlying It's,
les and make plump, fieshy padding
under the skin. This is cone by light
but lapid movement with the finger
tips. The movement consists of pick
Ing mp the flesh and allowing it to fall
In place.
To aid in the, manipulation, says
McCall's Magazine, q moderate amount
a. some good cold cream should be
used. This treatment is most 5cneh
cial If taken just before retiring. For
fabby skin it Is well TO allow a little
cold cream to remain on the face all
night.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09

The Lincoln plum here shown Is de-
scribed by the Ohio experiment sta
tion as being of variety of rare
beauty and excellent for market, one
of the best second early plums; quite
free from rot in some seasons; first
blossoms May Z, full bloom May 10
last blossoms May 10; in full fruitage
Aug. Is.
Fruit large to very large, roundish
oblong, blunt at apex, slightly necked
stem long and strong and set at an
angle: suture distinct, slightly de-
pressed; color light greenish yellow,
overspread with a beautiful shade of
crimson: dots many, very minute and
bloom, thin lilac; flesh
light yellow, firm: pit rather large,
free; quality only fair; tree only
grower, but healthy, and
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09
New French Hat.

The newest hat in Paris is trimmed
with widespread, bold, dashing bows
wonderfully made, as French fingers
alone have the secret. The entire hat
seems perfect evolution of ribbon
loopc and ends or wide ribbon are
they or silk by the yard well finished
Off for that purpose Many bends does
the brim show, and prettily yelled over
the brim may the hat be with nets
or ch;ffons in brown, tan. blue or gray,
green or lavender. Ribbon chains Of
loops or choux crushed together be-
SIDES other ribbon maneuyerings are we
finding on hats trimmed with one long
pll:me or ribbon bowed up at the start
OF feather into clusters with flowers
to eInbellish the whole when plumes
are wanting. W
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09
Growing Pumpkins.

Growing lot Of pumpkins In the
field of corn is an old practice, but 1t
Is doubtful II pumpkins so grown are
as profitable as when grown as sep
arate crop from corn. The pumpkins
will prevent the proper cultivation Of
corn, as working the corn destroys the
pumpkin vines, the result being that
late weeds get chance to grow and
mature. 1t Is urged in defense OF
growing pumpkins in the corn field
that they do not interfere with cultI-
walton until the corn is "laid by" but
much depends upon the land, rainfall
and thoroughness of cultivation. Corn
should never be "laid by" as long as
weeds and grass can have an opportu-
nifty to grow, cultivation being given 1t
If 1t is possible for horse to pass
along the rows.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09
Care # shoes.

An excellent preseryative of shoe
leather Is vaseline. If small guam
tity be applied to new shoes it will soft
Ell the leather, and if enameled leather
viii keep it soft much longer than or
dinarily and render it less liable to
crock.
II worn shoes are cleaned and black
ened,. and then rubbed with the vase
Line, their appearance and wearing
qualities will be much improved.
Have box of oats handy when the
shoes are taken off, remove all mud
and dirt, lace or button them, fill half
full with oats and stuff the tops with
crumpled paper.
When necessary to wear the shoes,
empty them and they will be found to
have kept their shape, and will not be
drawn If they were in the least damp
when taken off.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09
How to Keep Hay.

Haystacks should never be used II
the hay can be put under shelter. Hay
sheds, which are simply roofs on poles,
cost but little, and Will save much val
liable food in year. Glover hay does
not retain its quality when closely
packed, being liable to heat, which Is
also an objection to baling it. The best
prices for hay are obtained only when
the hay Is bright and clean, and when
exposed to the weather 1t Is liable to
injury unless stacks are made by ex-
perts. The best hay is that which has
received careful attention In both cur
ing and storing.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09
Experiment with Lambs.

Some breeds of sheep attain heavy
weights If pushed from the start, but
they must have rich pastures and be
given plenty Of grain. A full allowance
of hay will be sufficient, with but little
grain, but some of the mutton breeds
can consume over two pounds of grain
each per day. An experiment with
lambs at the Iowa station showed that
l09 lambs of various breeds consumed
34,50l pounds of food in ninety days
and gained 4,67S pounds, while seven
selected individuals Of the breeds con-
sumed 23,792 pounds of fool and
gained 1921 pounds. The gain was at
the rate of one pound increase in live
weight for each 7.37 pounds Of food
tdry matter) of all breeds tested, and
one pound for each 7.25 pounds of food
by the seven special breeds, the food
consisting of corn, oats bran, oil meal,
turnips, mangels, pea hay, clover hay
and timothy, the average gain being a
little over half pound day. The
cost of the gain I'M live weight was 2.SS
cents per pound for the selected breeds
and 2.93 cents for the others. This
does not Include the fleece, labor or
manure. The lambs sold at $4.75 per
hundred pounds, live weight, and the
yearlings at $4.25. Shropshire year
lings dressed over 60 per cent. Where
early lambs are gotten into market the
prices received are sometimes very
high, and the growth of the lambs is
promoted by liberal feeding and care,
The object in calling attention to the
mutton breeds is to show the impor-
tance of feeding lambs and sheep, in
stead of depending on cheap lands and
scanty pastures. In the summer give
the sheep good pastures and grain; in
winter, feed variety of food, using
plenty OF hay and grain, and give them
comfortable quarters at night.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09
To Match the Erool.

Parasols are covered in colored pom
gees to match colored pongee frocks,
and much more covering to order is be-
ins done in the parasol world than is
customary, a fact accounted for blythe
wealth of subtle shading on the sea
sons color card and by the great vogue
of the harmonious toilec in one tone or
In shades of one color.
Some of the daintiest parasols for
use with the airy summer frocks are of
plain taffeta in delicate color bordered
by a group of eight or ten very mar
row overlapping pinked frilIs in the
same taffeta. In pink, lilac, light blue
etc, these parasols accompany delight
fully plain or fowered muslins in cor
responding colorlngs.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09

of which every hour is filed with work
This she follows religiously for years.
feeling that she has done her duty.
She, however, soon becomes merely a
machine. Can any woman keep bright
ness, originality Of thought or even
good looks with such life? And,
without those things, how can she keep
her husband and children full of low
ing admiration? Constant association
with others of her own age, with her
children and their friends, and an oc-
casional period of recreation Is what
the average woman requires to make
her attractive.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09
As to the CoiRure.

The Partisan coiffure is less high
than it was last season, the hair be-
ing drawn loosely back and massed
about where the traditional Greek knot
is placed. There Is, however, no sem
blance of the hard Psyche knot in the
soft coils, and puffs and curls of the
coihfure la mode New York women
in general are still wearing their hair
very high, but the French influence
has been noticeable among the most
modish women of the opera crowd.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09
PLANT Fodder.

Put In good crop of fodder corn,
sown in the row, with rows 4 feet
apart, so as to cultivate 1t. Do not
cut the fodder until the ears begin to
glaze, when 1t may be put In a sIlo,
or cut down, cured and stored In the
barn. Such fodder should never be
stacked In the fields, as its quality will
be injured by exposure to sun and rain.
The value of fodder Is greatly infu-
enced by the period of growth at which
it is cut If cut too soon 1t will CON
tain a large proportion Of water, and
IL cut too late it will lose its succu-
lency. Experiments indicate that the
proper time is when the ears are In
the milky stage" and just beginning
to glaze.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09

1125-Death of Emperor Henry V. at
Utrecht.
1611-Sir Nicholas Bacon created the
first English baronet by James l.
1633-Samue de Champlain entered up
on his second tenure of Office as
governor of Canada.
165T-Aliance of Vienna
1860 Richard Cromwell formally abdi-
Gated. after nominal rule of seven
months.
16I9-Habeas corpus act passed in Eng
land.
1703-St. Petersburg, capital of Russia,
founded by Peter the Great.
1709-British under Marlborough victo-
rious at battle of Families.
1T63-Fort st. Joseph taken by the In
dians.
1TS1-American force laid seige to Au-
gusta, Ga.
1T95-Mungo Park set sail on his first
voyage to Africa.
1S13-Duroc killed at Reichenbach.
1S26-First congress met in Bolivia.
1S31-Edward Livingston of Louisiana
became Secretary of State. Levi
Woodbury. of New Hampshire be-
came Secretary of the Navy.
1S45-Sir John Franklin sailed from
Sheerness on his last expedition to
the Arctic.
1S59-Dr. A. Conan Doyle, English nov
elist, born.
1S62-Battle of Port Royal, Virginia.
1S67-Queen Victoria signed the procla-
nation uniting the provinces OF
Canada into one dominion.
1S72-The Earl of Dufferin appointed
governor general of Canada.
1S77-Don Carlos, Spanish pretender, ex-
PEELED from France.
1SS1-Queen Victoria revived title OF
Duke of Albany for her youngest
son Leopold.
18S2-Royal Society Of Canada held its
first meeting at Ottawa.
1SS3-Brooklyn bridge opened to traffic,
1SS9--Shah of Persia arrived at st.
/ Petersburg on his first European
tour. :. i. Mr.. Leslie Carter granted a
divorce from his wife at Chicago.
1S00--George Francis Train completed
| his trip around the world in 81 days,
13 hours.
1S91-United States Supreme Court d
clared Original package" law COL.
stitutional.
1S92-Cyclone in Kansas destroyed two
towns and killed 81 persons.
1S95-Secretary Carlisle spoke against
the free coinage of silver at the
sound money convention at Memphis.
1896 Several hundred lives lost in cy-
clone in st. Louis, Mo.
1S9S-U. S. battleship Oregon completed
trip of 1850 miles around Cape
Horn in 70 days.
1900 Congo Free State annexed by
Great Britain.
1901-Bresci, the assassin of King Hum
bert of Italy, committed suicide in
prison. Norwegian parliament con-
ferred franchise on women taxpay-
ers.
1902 -Rochambeau statue dedicated at
Washington, d. C.
1903-British troops defeated the Mad
Mullah in Somaliland.
1905-Japanese destroyed Russian feet
in battle of Sea of Japan.
1906-Reunion of Presbyterian church
NORTH and Cumberland Presbyte-
rian church effected at Des Moines.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09
Grating Wax That win Not Crack.


Take ten pounds Of resin, two pounds
Of beeswax, one and one-half pounds Of
tallow and melt all together; then add
when not too hot one and one-half
pounds finely pulverlzed charcoal; Stir
we'll In while warm, then have a buck
ct of cold water, pour on the water so
it nearly covers, then with the fingers
gather together and cool till you can
take it in the hands and work 1t well.
Make into rolls an inch or more thick
lay 1t on a board to cool. When you
wish to use, break roll and melt:
apply with a small wooden paddle
about half an inch wide (not too hot).
Close up all around well, and you need
not look for cracks. Keep rubbing off
the sprouts below the CRAFTS as they
appear. l am II years old have used
the above ever since my boyhood every
year, / put in forty-six this spring
forty-two are growing, and can't see
to thread a needle. The wax kept in
a cool place will never spoll.-B. Good
year, in Orange Judd Farmer.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09

The following is an excellent skin
food: Oil of sweet almonds, a ounces
white wax, 9 drains; spermaceti,
ounces; borax, 2 drains; glycerin, ~
ounces; orange-fower water, 3 ounces
oil of neroli, 10 drops; oil of bigarade
(orange skin), is drops; oil of petit
grain, Is drops. Melt the first three
ingredients, add the glycerin to the
orange water and dissolve the borax
in the mixture; then pour it slowly
into the blended fats, stirring continu-
ously.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-08-09

the greatest care should be taken to
pronounce the names distinctly.
If one man has escaped the introdu-
GERS memory, it is safest and best to
excuse oneself and ask for the forgot
ten name.
The most delicate se.Isibllities should
not be wounded by such slip of men,
ory, for who is there who has not at
some time or another quite forgotten a
well-known name?