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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

IT'S really quite legitimate in Wash
l ington, you know, where one official
ly, scarcely stays but more than one
consecutive minute-to take all sorts
of social short cuts. One may not wait
for the natural evolution of things.
Time flies. The other fellows turn is
close upon us. So its hustle, hustle,
and hump yourself while your stock is
at premium.
The meteoric career of the Shonts
at the capital offered an interesting
example of the "off-again- again
gone-again Finnigan" system. Very
charming people, indeed, with perma-
nent wearing qualities were Mr.. Theo-
dore P. Shonts, former chairman of
the Panama canal commission, his
wife and two attractive young daNgh-
tiers, Miss Theodore, sought in mar
riage by the Duke de Chaulnes, and
her sister, Miss Marguerite. The
Shonts girls have lovely clothes and a
cordial grace of manner with a south
ern favor to it. Much of their life has
been spent at their fathers handsome
estate near Mobile, and on southern
waters in the paternal yacht Marga-
dora. "Margadora" is a graceful tele-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

cheats but for information furnished
by disgruntled maid servants. Many
fine woman returning to this coun-
try with a lot of undeclared jewels
and other valuables has been discom-
flied by word judiciously dropped by
her maid. 1t is not always the wiSest
thing for wealthy woman to dis
charge her maid too soon after return.
ing from a purchasing expedition
abroad. More than one Fifth avenue
woman is wondering to-day how the
government got the tip that she was
bringing a diamond necklace without
the formality of declaring it.
Modest clerks in high-priced jew.
elry stores in Paris earn a good deal
of money on the side by keeping
United States government officers ad
vised of the purchases of expensive
jewelry by travelling Americans. When
the Americans return home their
statements are carefully scanned to
see if all their purchases are included.
Many seizures are made in this way.
The clerk is always rewarded by a
percentage of the extra penalty i'm
posed and in the same way maids and
other servants who furnish informa
ton are paid"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
AN EXAMPLE OF SHORT
CUT TO INNER SOCIETY

scopfng together of the names of the
two Misses Shonts.
A story runs that at the outset Of
her brief Washington career, Mrs.
Shonts, wife of the present president
of the metropolitan COM
pany of New York, desiring to give a
large dining while comparatively a
stranger, was assisted in the making
out of her guest list by friend who
was a veteran social expert here. A
certain venerable senator, who had
never met the host and hostess, vague
as to Identities, was numbered in the
company. Il am most happy to know
you, Mr.. Senator" amiably proclaimed
the lady Of the house. you will find on
the table there the name of the lady
whom you are to escort to dinner"
Eyes, thank you, madam" said the
old gentleman, in no wise recognizing
his fair hostess, producing from his
pocket a small card contained in an
envelope, and proceeding to scrutinize
it through his glasses. Il already have
my happy fate right here. She seems
to be party by the name of-er-let
me see-by the name of Shonts, or
something of that sort"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
down on top of sheet and spread out
md or

down on top of sheet and spread out
and stretched.
Nearly all of the thin lawns. mus
Inns, and organizes, IL washed in this
way, without much rubbing, will not
suffer from laundering; indeed, they
seem to come out with an added dainti.
ness. Care must be taken, OF course,
in the choice of the lace that is to so
on the washable dress, for some lace
is very perishable. 1t is unlikely that
the process need be gone through
more than once or twice In season,
and these white dresses are capable
Of surviving many washings. 1t is the
rubbing that wears out and destroys
delicate fabrics, and the cleaning
without friction makes the frock last
much longer.
The cheaper cotton fabrics yearly
all wash well--lawn, domestic or
candle, dotted swiss and mercerized
muslin can be done up each week, and
with ordinary care and the least pos
sible rubbing they will come out look
ing like new.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
MEAT OR CEREALS.
A Question Of Interest to All Care
full Persons.


Arguments on food are interesting.
Many persons adopt a vegetarian diet
on the ground that they do not like to
feel that life has been taken to feed
them, nor do they fancy the thought
of eating dead meat.
On the other hand, too great con-
sumption Of partly cooked, starchy
oats and wheat or white bread, pastry,
ETC., produces serious bowel troubles,
because the bowel digestive organs
(where starch is digested), are over
taxed and the food ferments, produc-
ing gas, and microbes generate In the
decayed food, frequently bringing on
peritonitis and appendicitis.
Starchy food Is absolutely essential
to the human body. It's best form is
shown in the food "Grape-Nuts," where
the starch is changed into form Of
sugar during the process OF its manu-
facture. In this way. the required
food is presented to the system in a
pre-digested form and is Immediately
made into blood and tissue, without
taxing the digestive organs.
A remarkable result in nourishment
is obtained; the person using Grape
Nuts gains quickly in physical and
mental strength. Why in mental?
Because the food contains delicate
particles of Phosphate Of Potash OBJ
tanned from the grains, and this unites
with the albumen of all food and the
combination is what nature uses to re-
build worn out cells in the brain.
This is a scientific fact that can be
easily proven by ten days use Of
Grape-Nuts. There's Reason"
Read. "The Road to MELVILLE" ID
nkPg
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

The other day corporal and pri
vate of marines were elected from the
building by officers and Immediately
a tremendous protest was voiced by
the navy department.
Another insult to the uniform" it
was alleged, and the demand arose
from army and navy quarters as to
whether the uniform of the nation
must forever be thus subjected to in
suit, till it was to be elected on sight
from public buildings. The secretary
of the navy set an inquiry on foot.
Then came the explanation that the
two marines had been especially Of
fensive in their advances toward wom-
en- in the building, and that when their
cases came to be looked into ample
testimony against them would be adj
duced.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
IMPORTANCE OF THE VEIL.
Time Devoted to Its Selection Is Al
ways Well Spent.

Too much time cannot be given to
the selection of veil. Never was a
greater mistake made than to choose
it by asking the saleswoman to hold
it over her own face, as one sees done
every day. Another method, equally
ridiculous, is that of trying it over a
veil worn at the time of buying. This
is often tried; A woman standing
before a mirror at the counter and
holding lengths of different wells be-
fore her face without lifting the drap-
cry already pinned to the hat.
Umbrella wells of ring-dotted net
bordered with lace are much worn
over large hats, preferably in mush-
room shape, and will be found to be
more becoming than the face wells of
conventional lines.
A white veil dotted with black is
always becoming. but the hat or the
occasion may be bar to wearing 1t.
as such a veil is considered for use
at formal or dress functions.
A very light toilet will often be
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
Whale Leather.

The Newfoundland fishermen, &C.
cording to consular report, have been
attempting to make whale leather a
commercial product, and are said tc
be meeting with some success. The
average whale hide covers surface
of about 1900 square feet. A square
foot of the hide weighs from two to
five ounces and is priced as high as
so cents. The leather is unusually
tough, and is said to have great wear.
ing qualities, and may therefore be
adapted to the covering of furniture,
buggy tops and seats, and also auto
mobile uses. 1t is also said that it can
be used for boots and shoes. Leather
made from the intestines Of the whale
resembles kid, and is thin and tough
1t will take color readily, and is to be
offered to glove manufacturers for
making the long sleeVed gloves now
worn by women.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
The Goat Comes First.

Switzerland Is the only country In
the world where the goat Is placed
ahead of all other animals, and even
OF human beings. II boy plaques
a goat he can be fined and sent to jail.
II a person meets goat On a path.
and drives him aside he can be arrest
ed.
If goat enters the yard Of a person
not his owner and Is hit with club or
stone the person guilty OF the offence
must pay 30 cents. II railroad train
sees goat on the track the train
must halt until the animal can be
coaxed to remove himself. There's
many boy In America who wishes ne
were a goat In Switzerland.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

Those who wear tan shoes may like
to know that tan-colored rubbers and
white ones at popular prices are be.
ginning to make their appearance.
They are high in the heel, rather
pointed in the toe.
From hats to shoes would seem a
long jump were 1t not for the fact
that they are so closely allied in
color and so smartly related in dress.
Tea-colored hats are worn with tea
colored shoes. The tops of the shoes
are made of tea-colored cloth, and the
lowers are of patent leather. Such
boots must be made to order, but
they wear a long time, and are GER
tainly an important adjunct of dress.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
CARE In LAUNDRY
PROPER WASHING OF SUMMER
GOWNS IMPORTANT.
Material viii Not Suffer IL These
Directions Are Observed-Deli-
cate Fabrics Are Destroyed
by Much RUBBING.

The thin white dress seems always
Associated with the idea of summer
and it always looks well, whether
worn by young or old, and moreover
goes with any coloring. Save for very
dressy occasions, these garments may
seem an unwise investment to the
ultra-practical woman, as they become
easily soiled Something of the first
bloom disappears after the visit to
the cleaners and the process of wash
ing is supposed to be impossible.
However, if the washing is properly
done the material need not suffer in
the least. Then the short skirts,
which are worn now, remove one
potent cause of soil, and even the
heavy lace gowns, which have such a
rich effect in ecru and deep cream,
will wash beautifully in borax water
with some good white soap Women
who expect to have their gowns last
over into the next season will find ii
an excellent idea to have the lace
ripped off and washed at the end OF
the season before putting it away or
having it remodeled in the fall fashion,
as the case may be-
This heavy lace should be washed
in boiling water that contains four
tablespoonfuls of borax to tub of
water. Soap should not be rubbed
upon it directly, but should be made
into suds first and should be good
white soap The first rinsing water
should contain one tablespoonful of
borax to tub of water The water
should be warm and ought not to be
wrung out from the thin materials or
lace; they should be squeezed and
shaken. The heavy lace can either be
pressed on the wrong side with hot
iron, taking care not to pull or stretch
it out of shape, or it may be pinned
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

A BOUT II, 900, 900 or 1S,0OO,O 900 white
"A ants have decided to raze the
Smithsonian institution, and the pre-
liminary work has begun.
Woodwork is disappearing, the floor
ing is falling away in places, and what
the ants have done to the parts of the
building which are hidden from open
view can only be guessed, until neces-
sity shall require an oyerhauling of
the whole building.
Where the white ants came from
nobody can tell. They cannot be killed
by any means except fire or liberal
use of kerosene They increase more
rapidly than any other known species
of ant, and that Is at rate almost be-
yond computation. They are hideous
to look at, being soft, unlike the North
American ant. and bristling with a
slight fuzz.
They are armed with little sawlike
mandibles. which can make their way
through the hardest wood in an incred-
IDLY short time. And their appetite is
appalling.
Whole window sashes were turned
from solid wood to sawdust under the
industry of their sawbills. The floor
ing was eaten away from the walls for
the space of three or four inches, and
the cases in which rare specimens of
butterflies and birds were kept were
chewed to fine powder.
Now there is positive danger to the
institution in their annual appear
ance, as the building is drawn on so
heavily to feed them that the wood
work has become weakened.
If something be not speedily done
to exterminate the white ants the
building itself will be exterminated.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
Her Lapses Of Memory.

Dorothy was begging permission to
go and buy some candy.
You may so. dear said her aunt,
"if YOU viii so straight there and
come straight back after you have
got 1t. Do you think you can do
that?"
"Surel
Grabbing the money, she started off
on run-and didn't show up again
for two hours,
Aunt Mary she said, after hav-
ing endured her austere relatives re,
proachful look as long as she could
stand II, Il forgot twice; goln and
comm. Chicago Tribune.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
CONSIDERABLE FLIRTING
In PUBLIC BUILDINGS

WASHINGTON. = The big public
w show" buildings of Washington
are the Irritation Clearinghouse" of
America.
The capitol and the splendid library
of congress are the favorites, but 9th
ers are only less popular. For many
years the problem has been a serious
one with custodians, watchmen and
policemen, and this spring it has been
worse than ever.
Young men and women of the high
school age, it is declared make the
library of congress regular head
quarters for the purpose of flirting.
There are young men and women of
maturer years who do much the same,
and finally, all kinds of people make
the place a headquarters for meeting
by appointment, or without appoint
ment, as may be most desirable.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
Poor .lIml

Aunt Lucindy was in deep distress
over the loss of her son Jim, and a
neighbor sought to console her. say
ing.
Don't grieve for him, Aunt Lqcindy.
lie has gone TO a land flowing with
milk and honey"
With dismal countenance, the old
darby replied:
Jim never did like milk, an honey
always made him sick."-Lipplncott'
Magazine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

Will Madame Merri please give
some information as to how bridal
party stands during the ceremony,
how the participants enter and who
walks beside who. Rural.
The best man usually accompanies
the bridegroom and awaits the bride.
who usually enters with her father,
preceded by the bridesmaid or maid
of honor. During the ceremony the
groom stands on, the right of bride,
best man next to him. bridesmaid at
the left of bride, and holds her bou.
quet In going out after the cere.
mony the best man and bridesmaid
follow the bride and groom.
MADAME MERRI.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
Not So ead.

Hes the most pestiferous little pup
In town, slr!" exclaimed the angry
neighbor; "and / tell you you've got
to keep him at home, or I'll take a
club to him the next time he comes
over here and tramples my flower
beds. and
You dare to so much as shake your
little finger at that dog of mine and
III knock your head OFF, shouted the
other man.
who said anything about your
dog? mean that youngest boy of
yours"
"Oh, well, that's different. I'll give
him talking to, and whip him IL he
bothers you any more,"-Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
II Makes a Difference. .

who Is that large, fat, overdressed,
pudgy woman In the box?" asked the
stranger at the theater.
THAT? Why, that is Mrs Gottalot.
You know she is worth about so mil.
lions, and"
But the stranger had turned to the
friend he had brought along and was
whispering:
do you see that pluonp lady
in the box--the one with the beautiful
clothes and the diamonds? That Is
the famous Mrs. Gottalot Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
SIDE LIGHTS ON MYTHOLOGY.

Sister," asked Merpomene. "why
art thou so Gloomy"
Because, said Calliope, who, In
her capacity as the muse that pre-
sided over eloquence and epic poetry,
had done hard days work at her
desk, reading manuscripts and firing
them into the waste basket, Il am OPP
pressed by foreboding that all my
labors have gone for naught. | shall
die utterly unknown, and my name
will perish from the EARTH
Little did she think that the most
diabolical and soul destroying instru
ment ever devised for the purpose OF
torturing the ears of mankind would
send her name screaming and toot
ing down the ages!--Chicago Tribune
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
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1EyI[;[1[a5[D~ 25nll[L[5O
INFORMATION.

Show me the road TO IIazyvllle--
IL can't be far away
Where shadows lnger cool and still
And idle sunbeams play
Where rustling leaves are whispering
soft,
And skies are mild and blue,
And placid cloud-banks drift aloft
With nothing else 10 do.
oh, Lazyville's dear old place.
It's over Dreamland way;
The routes not difficult TO trace
Upon a summer day.
The nodding rose that blooms in state.
The wild flowers on the hill.
All generously indicate
The way TO Lazyvllle.
Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
DISCOURAGED.

What's the matter with Bards-
leigh? He looks discouraged"
HE worked for three years on
what he thought was going to be a
luminous poem. The critics are pub
fishing their reviews of IL under the
head of Light verse. Chicago Rec.
ord Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
ANTS THREATEN TO EAT
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE

The Smithsonian institution is one
of the nations greatest ornaments. 1t
was presented through fund by the
late James Smithson, son of the
duke of Northumberland, and the leg
acy, brought to this country in gold
sovereigns in 1888, yielded as build.
ing fund more than 100000.
The building is used to house spect
mems of natural history.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
Told BY the Face.

Mrs. Church, met that Ntle boy
who lives next to you, yesterday.
could tell he was good little boy, by
his face
Mrs. Flatbush--Oh, / suppose yes.
terday was one Of the days he'd
washed his face! --Yonkers States.
II. n.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
Silver Jewelry In Demand.

There is strong liking for orna
ments In silver. They are worn in
the morning with simple attire. Many
persons have old-fashioned silver
trinkets which were slowed away
many yeaSs ago. These should be got
out at once to take the place of orna
ments that have lost their vogue.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
Diacouraninn News.

Yeast--Dimizulu. the Zulu chief,
has graphophone with which he en-.
tertains his guests, and also an organ
of English build on which he him.
self performs
Crimsonbeak-No wonder mission
aries are getting more scarce -Yonk.
ers Statesman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
OUTLINE EMBROIDERY DESIGN.

This is simple little design of con-
volvulus and leaves for center OF
doileys, sides of little bags, or tops OF
The whole is worked In
cording-stitch, and may be in one
color, two or more shades of color, or
pink for the flowers and buds, and
greens for the leaves. The stalks and
tendrils, too, can be in green. The pat
tern may be marked on the materia'
by means of tracing-cloth.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

thing individual, a handmade scarf
pin, seal ring. locket, pendant or 6
necktie clasp. Any of these articles
may be especially designed made an6
marked with the date of betrothal
Any man would certainly appreciate
such token
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

terial; the fronts are tucked from the
shoulders to the bust; the fastening
is. down the center under a box-pleat
that is edged with pleating of ribbon
or lace.
Ordinary shirt sleeves gathered into
deep cuffs of double material.
Material: Two and one-half yards
20 inches wide.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

Japanese favors, and those made
from crepe tissue paper are as mex.
pensive as you can buy. However. al
the favor counters one can often pro.
cure novelties at a very low figure.
The tiny Jap" parasols, lanterns,
fans and dolls are always popular and
pretty; also the caps, masks and
squawking birds.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
In CHICAGO.

Mrs. Dearborn-How long has she
been married?
Mrs. Wabash-Four years.
"And she doesn't seem to be tired
of her husband yet!
mo, she's only had this one three
days!"-Yonkers Statesman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
ADVICE FROM NINE. MERRi.
Proper Gift Engaged Girl May Offer
Her Fiance.

Will Nine. Merri kindly answer
the following questions? Is 1t Gus
tom for young woman to give her
fiance token of remembrance when
he gives her the engagement ring,
and might that token be diamond
stick pin. Anna.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
Made Mad hx conflnement

Bacon-I see "a Henry s. Brice or
Patten. Me-, claims to have found a.
frog in a century-old bedpost which he,
recently cut up.
Egbert--I suppose, when released
the frog appeared to be hopping mad?
--Yonkers Statesman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
Ready 20 Co the l-imlt.

Il have here" said the long-haired
visitor, "a little poem on spring
"All right" said the editor leave
1t. I'll publish It. Nothing we can
do to spring will be too cruel, after
the experience we've had this year"
Chicago Record Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
The ADVANTAGE.

The Optimist- Surely 1t Is worth
something to man to live in coun-
try where he dare call HIS soul his
own.
The pessimist-Well, yes, / suppose
he can get more for 1t, when he comes
to sell it.-Puck.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
Linen Weddlnq.

Madame Merri: Kindly give an
appropriately worded invitation to 8
linen wedding anniversary. | am tc
use linen and indelible ink and tie
with linen tape after your suggestions
in the paper.
Please name some subjects for
coasts" which might give to a few
to prepare before the event.
Subscriber.
1895 1907
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Black
At Home
Wednesday evening
August the tenth
from
Eight until eleven
This form Is the best to use, sim.
pie, and gives full particulars in very
few words. For toasts the following
are suitable: How to Be Happy,
Tho Married." Our Husbands" Our
Wives" THE Next Twelve Years
How to Manage Husband"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
SHIRT BLOUSE FOR GIRL,
Effective Made Up in Almost Any
Kind of Material.

Almost any kind of blouse material,
either WOODEN, cotton, or silk, could be
used for making up this very useful
shirt blouse; it is fitted across the
back by a pointed yoke of double ma
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

A young woman may do as she
pleases in regard to giving her fiance
an engagement present, but l would
not give a diamond pin, or diamond
in any form, unless it happened to be
his birth stone (ApriD. Have some
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
She didn't Care

May | call you Mabel?" he asked
at their second meeting, pretending
TO be badly smitten.
III ycn wish to; but my name is
Gertrude. Chicago Record-Herald
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
Hls Status.

Does your friend just met follow
any calling?"
NO; he calls a following. He's the
megaphone man at the theater. -
Baltimore American.