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The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-14
HIS FILTRATION
By LAURA v. GRAND
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smiled at the pretty dark face looking
at his wife. Both women nodded and
the conductor called: "All aboard"
Mr.. Ramsdale hurriedly kissed his
wife and swung on the step. His wife
waved her hand and as she turned
away laughed out loud
Mr. Ramsdale entered the sleeping
car. behind the porter and his first
glance was towards the girl that his
wife had recognized
She was dressed entirely in blackl
which suited her dark beauty, a big
picture hat on her head and long
black gloves seemed TO complete her
costume
Yer. pleased that he could use his
wife's recognition as a basis to be-
come acquainted with this beautiful
girl he said:
Il am Mr.. Ramsdale. and as you
are a friend OF my wife l hope you
will consider that an Introduction and
let us be friends for the Journey"
Thank you, Mr.. Ramsdale, 1 will
be pleased to be friends. | knew you
at once as your wife had shown mo
your picture. II is very pleasant TO
have an acquaintance On the train
when one has long journey ahead. 1
am going to New Orleans; how far
! are you goiug?"
"To the same place. It will be de-
lightful to have company"
The train pulled out and the two
went TO dinner together. When they
were at the table he was rather sur
! prised that she did not remove her
gloves, but he was so deep in his fiirta-
! tion that he made no remark
The next day was spent by the two
! together in pleasant converse. She
received several telegraRs at Mem
phis the next day. One Of them was
! from his wife and she showed II to
him. II was as follows:
ITO Miss Marcella Train, Memphis.
Tenn: My husband is on the train.
VIII you please tell him that | have
sent him a telegram to New Orleans.
/ Have you met him? Please answer.
Francis Ramsdale."
Marcella showed him the telegram
and then said: Il answered at once
and told her that you had introduced
| yourself as soon as you came on the
! train"
Il am sorry" he said. that you told
her we we're acquainted. My wife Is
always complaining about my flirting
and | suppose she will cali my becom-
Ia Gwtl
The Irritation went on until the
train pulled into the depot at New
Orleans.
They walked side by side till they
had neared the gate then she pointed
to well-dressed negro standing be-
side the gate and said:
There is my intended husband"
What! not that negro!" he ex-
claimed in horror.
She laughed and said: why notn
| am a negro. too. at any rate l had
a negro mother"
Stopping still where he stood he
looked at her in dismay and horror.
She laughed again and said: Good
by. / hope you enjoyed our little
! Irritation"
He was too stupifed to answer and
she walked away still laughing. As
she reached the gate she turned
around and called to him: "Be sure
and get your wlfe's telegram"
He hurried to the telegraph office
and inquired for his message. When
1t was handed him grim smile spread
over his face and he knew his wife
had put up job on him. For these
words met his gaze:
Il hope you had good time. Fran
cls."
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-14

letters for the mail" may be worked
in ornamental letters on the lower
portion of the front.
II constructed in wood 1t will look
we'll covered with white enamel, and
letters for the mail" can then be
painted on 1t in some pleasing colors.
Four pieces of wood or cardboard
are required for its construction, one
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-14
Simple and Useful Little Article Quite
Easy to Make.

This simple and useful little article
is intended either for hanging on the
wall by the side Of a writing table or
In the hall. 1t can be made of thin
wood or cardboard. and hangs from
the wall by means of two nails driven
through the holes cut in the upper
part.
A useful size to make II in is about
12 inches long by nine inches deep.
and it may be covered with silk or any
other material we fancy. The word
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-14
viii Be Appreciated by Any Users Of
Tobacco.

An ordinary hanging bracket is
within. the power of any amateur to
make. and the smokers bracket of
which we give an illustration is Of
precisely the same nature, but util-
lied in rather a novel way.
1t will be found extremely useful
for hanging on the wall by the side
of the after-dinner armchair, and on
1t can find a place for a glass,
matches, ash-tray, pipes, tobacco. etc
1t is suspended from the wall by
means of two holes cut in the upper
portion of the wood, through which
nails are driven. and It can easily be
lifted off and taken down when not re-
quired.
A circular hole is cut in the shelf
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-14
When You Are Tired.

You are apt to shrink from the ex
erclse you need. A warm bath will
do much to restore wearied muscles.
A tired girl is not a tired out girl. 1t
will not hurt you to get tired, but do
not trespass further on your vitality
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-14
TRY THIS SMOKERS BRACKET.

part of the bracket on the left-hand
side capable of holding a glass in the
manner shown, and a glass held in
this way cannot be overturned. Some
smaller holes can be made into which
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-14
cretonne Frame Is PrettY.

Cretonne is used in new ways in the
furnishing OF bedrooms. Beveled mir.
rors to stand on the dressing table are
framed in the flowered fabric. For
the dressing table are cretonne-cover-
ed talcum boxes. bound in gilt braids.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-14
LETTERS READY FOR THE MAIL.

piece for the back, the size of the di.
mensions given. one piece not quite
so wide for the front, and two wedge
shaped pieces for either side.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-14

pipes can be slipped, and a piece of
sand-paper is glued at the top on
which wax matches may be struck.
The whole bracket can be painted. or
stained or decorated in any other way
we fancy.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-14

smiled at the pretty dark face looking
at his wife. Both women nodded and
the conductor called: "Au aboard"
Mr. Ramsdale hurriedly kissed his
wife and swung on the step. His wife
waved her hand and as she turned
away laughed out loud.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-06-19
incorporated in Den,son Review 1907.

Mrs. Floyd Wilson who has been
quite sick is able to be out again
which is good news to her wide cir
Gle of friends.
Miss Porter of Sioux City is spend
ing the summer with her friend Mrs.
Floyd Wilson.
The Guild will meet at the home of
Mr.. Moore Friday.
Mr.. Davis came down from Sioux
City to spend Sunday with his wife.
who is visiting this week at her par
entail home.
Ed. Schram. Claud' Breckenridge.
John McDermott. Mr.. Krogg, Charley
Burlington. Guy Stoker Clayton Bak-
er. Mrs. Stewart. Marvel and Bud
Dowler attended the tournament in
Manning this week.
Mr.. Savory and wife of Denison
were Manila visitors Monday.
Marie jackson went to Sioux City
Monday to visit her sister Mrs. F.
E. Shaw and to attend the tourna
ment.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-06-19
ON A DIZZY HEIGHT.

While to be suspended seventy five
feet from the ground does not read
very startling, yet when one saw on
Monday Ed. Knight and Charley
Mauzy at work painting the sharp
point of the steeple of the NJ. E..
church it seemed as if they were
brave men and one breathed easier
when it was known that they were
safe on the ground again. They gave
the steeple two coats while the ropes
were in position. The outside of the
church will be given one coat of paint
now and another in the fall.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-06-19
THE REUNION
Members Of the Old Manila Club
Meet and Enjoy a Good Time

The annual banquet of the .. M.
c. was given at the home of Mrs.
Clara Calvin. Friday afternoon. June
z. The house was gaily decorated
in the club colors and covers were
laid on Hastily arranged tables for
thirty-five guests.
The nonresident members present
were Mrs. Joe Bidlack of Lanark, Ill,
Miss Jennie Lane of Omaha, Mrs.
Myrtle Cutler Stuart of Council
Bluffs. Miss Nellie Anderson of South
Omaha. Mrs. Dottie Anderson Saund-
ers of Sioux City, Miss Grace Bidlack
of Sac City. and Mrs. Elsie Nave
Rozum of Perry. After social hour
of greetings and renewing old ac-
quaintances. a program long to be
remembered was rendered. This and
letters of absent members were es-
pecially interesting. All felt that
their short comings were in the hands
of charitable friends which gave q
freedom of thought and action that
added not little to the grace and
merriment of the event.
Miss Abbie Cook S selection which
began Rain. Rain. Rain. twas so APP
propriate that she was accused of
having written it for the occasion.
| After the program. notice was given
that all was in readiness and places
were found by means of place cards
upon which were written the capital
cities Of states named on cards pass
ed before entering the dining room.
At each place the beautiful faces of
freshly plucked pansies greeted the
guests and a suggestive pin lay near.
Mrs. j. P. Barber acted as chaplain.
The viands were above criticism and
were beautifully supplied. Mrs. Liz
zie McCracken acted as toast mistress
and some of the toasts were respond
ed to in way which called forth a
burst of applause.
A vote of thanks was rendered Mrs.
Calvin for SO kindly opening her
home. 1t was agreed that all who
could, would attend church both morn
ing and evening the following Sunday,
going to the Methodist church for
the morning and to the Presbyterian
church for the evening service. and it
was with sense of love and graft
tude the members departed.
| AS many of Mr.. Brokaw's Sunday
school class of eighteen or twenty
years ago as could conveniently do
so attended Sunday school at the
Methodist church. To some this was
the most touching part OF the reunion.
] Such spirit of love and harmony
as permeated this reunion will be
outdone only by the Divine love of
the Grand Reunion, when all will
be one with the Father.
The hostesses had made the home
lovely with decorations in the o. M.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-06-19

Bert Barber, of Elton. Wis.,. says
81 have only taken four doses of
your Kidney and Bladder Pills and
they have done for me more than any
other medicine has ever done. | am
still taking the pills as want a
perfect cure. . Mr.. Barber refers to
DeWltt's Kidney and Bladder Pill.
which are uneaualed for Backache.
weak kidneys. inflammation Of the
bladder and all urinary troubles. A
weeks treatment for for % cents.
Sold by Lamborn Drug Co.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-06-19

y. cOlOrS, pink and lavender and the
afternoon was pleasantly spent in
socialbility. games and music. The
supper served was replete in good
things. the color scheme being car
ried out in this also.
All departed in the evening voting
Miss Cook and Mrs. Wicks charming
hostesses.
Tuesday afternoon was marked by
the crowd assembling at the home of
MIR. and Mrs. s. Nj. Nicely. home
which needs no introduction to the
people in and around Manila. where
Mrs. Avery and Miss Sayde Nicely
were the hostesses.
The principle feature of the after
noon was the constructing and dress
ing of dolls. Potatoes. hair pins.
tacks. pins and paper napkins were
the materials used. and an interesting
display was made before the Judge.
Mrs. Nicely. when over thirty dolls
were handed in for inspection. Miss
Nellie Anderson carried off the prize
for having the most artistically
dressed doll. and Miss Lizzie Lefferts
was made happy IN being consoled by
card upon which hung two little
shoes. marked. For De Feet
Club colors were not conspicuous
for their absence and the supper was
a delight to all.
At the close of their entertainment
all assembled on the lawn where the
art OF posing was mastered in de-
gree. Mrs. Dottie Saunders and Miss
Grace Bidlack attaining the greatest
proficiency and Miss Poser who
should be given credit for her efforts
carried away the varied expressions
of the o. M. C. We have not yet
learned whether the camera was broken
or not.
Adieus were said and all parted fol
days rest knowing too much dis
sipation is not best for young people.
Thursday Afternoon the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John McCracken was the
scene of gaity where Mrs. Lizzie Nc
Cracker and Mrs. Ida McCracken en-
tertained the last meeting of the O.
M. G. which in some ways eclipsed
all preceding meetings.
Those present had scarcely realized
that some were missing when Mrs.
Addie Barber arrived with her guest
from away down east. who. after
visiting the jamestown Exposition
and carrying away numerous medals.
started on western trip and improv-
ed the opportunity of visiting Mrs.
Barber on the way.
| The travelling group consisted OF
Mrs. Small, widow hoping not to
remain one long. represented by Mary
Hird. her two daughters represented
| by Abbie Cook and Grace Bidlack,
the former expecting to return east
to accept one Of two engagements
providing she found none more inter
esting in the west. Mrs. Small {
] mother. represented by Mrs. Lizzie
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-06-19

Lefferts. who was not able to tn
alone on account Of her hearing
not being accustomed to the wayA
the world and a friend of the MisA
Small represented by Cassie Baka
The grandmother was appropriated
dressed in an old fashioned Dress with
kerchief. powdered hair, cap. snuff \
box and carried her knitting work.
Mary Hird was dressed in her we'd
ding dress which was made nearly
twenty years ago when reeds made
a shelf ofthe skirt. where the back of
the basque might rest. Abbie Cook
Grace Bidlack and Cassie Baker were.
gaudily decorated as if much attention,
had been given to the subject of Dress.
If anything was needed to add to the,
joy of the occasion this made it COM
plete.
The entertainment planned for the,
afternoon was unique. A grab bag
containing small articles of use in a
household, as many articles as there
were guests. and each had to earn a
grab by voluntarily adding something
to the program. A rug lying under
the arch between the rooms was an
nounced the stage and the idea that.
the first grabs were the best was an
incentive for immediate action and
that the grab was passport for sup,
per caused an effort on the part OF
everyone. Many little poems were
hauled out of memorv's attic, some
of which brought back to mind the
earliest days of school.
The supper was up to the o. M. G..
standard and was heartily enjoyed.
After the election Of officers for
the ensuing year lingering good byes
/, were said and all departed hoping to
meet again in 1908.
The following officers were elected !:
Pres. Mrs. Ethel Van Slyke. Sec. and
Treas. Mrs. Stella Kehr.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-06-19
LECTURE ON TUBERCULOSIS.

Rev. Kepford on behalf Of the
State Board of Health spoke in the
M. E. church on Wednesday evening.
His mission of informing the people
as to how to treat and prevent the
dreaded consumption is a grand one.
by such talks and the enlightment of
the people the time will come when
the "white plague" will no longer
be feared. Rev. Kepford told of the
value of fresh air. we'll ventilated
sleeping rooms, how those having the
disease should have care to burn or
destroy the sputum which is raised
from the lungs. If needed. the lecture
will be the means of much good.
Nellie WEIGH was a guest of her
friend Geraldine Perion. Tuesday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-06-19

Established 1896.

No. A. going east at 40 a. m. is
the only passenger train stopping at
Aston under the new schedule.
If YOU want celebration where
you will get your moneys worth plan
to be at Manila July Fourth. There
will be big procession. races and
fine arnusements generally all day.
The base ball contest between the
Vail and Earling clubs promises to be
for "blood" Last but not least there
Ia to be speaking by prominent man.
f Miss Clara Foster who has been
the popular trimmer for Mrs. Pryor
for the past season will take her de-
parture for her home in Charlton
next Friday. Her friends are glad
indeed to know that she will return in
September after summer of rest and
some time in the trimming department
of the wholesale house at Des Moines.
The Children's exercises of the Pres
byterian Sunday school held the at
tention of our people on last Sunday
evening. There were songs recita-
tions and class exercises in which all
did we'll. On next Sunday evening
the Methodist school will have a some
what similar program.
The Guild of the Presbyterian
church took the train to Buck Grove
Wednesday afternoon for a picnic,
returning the same evening.
On next Sunday morning Miss
Brown of St. Louis will speak at the
NJ. E. church. She is most enter
tanning speaker and large crowd is
asked by Rev. Gable.
There was pleasant gathering of
the young ladies' society of the M.
=. church at the home of Mrs.
Hladick.
Arthur Mcconnell, son of Alexand-
er Flaugh died at his home near Botna
Thursday morning after brief ILL
ness of pneumonia, lasting since the
previous Friday.
The German Verein will hold a
kinderfest and ball next Thursday
June 20.
Mrs. U. G. Lacey and children re-
turned home from Omaha Friday.
Matte Burlington, George Hird.
George Wright. Julius Miller. Jerry
Perry, Ed. Smith, w. H. Reeves. ].
Thede Glen Woods. Mae Simpson.
Andy Simson, Minnie and Lola Ed
wards. Alfred Miller attended the
second annual Firemen' tournament in
Manning Wednesday and Thursday.
Forest Theobald returned home
from college this week to spend the
summer on the farm.
A. R. Potter has taken the contract
to build an addition l6 by % to the
residence of John Harmon and
when completed will be a large and
commodious home.
Ed Packard returned home Friday.
evening after a weeks sojourn in the
city of Omaha.
On Monday afternoon some thirty
FIVE. responding to invitations. went
to the beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wlcks. where Mrs. Wicks and Miss
Abbie Cook entertained in their usual
delightful manner.
Chas. Mauzy of Bayard is here
this week assisting D. P. Robertson
with is painting.
Mrs. Joe Perion is reported on the
sick list. this week but at the pres
ent writing is improving.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-06-19

MEN AND WoMEN's OXFODs.
There is nothing SO cool and with
all so stylish as Oxfords. They are all
the rage and Barber at Manila has
some of the best at right prices.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-06-19
SHOOT THAT HAT.

SHOOT THAT HAT.
That black winter hat must GO
Summer heat is here. Call at BARRIERS
Manila. buy good stylish straw
hat. l have them also for the men
in the field. <.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1907-06-19

When you feel the need of a pill
take DeWitt's Little Early Riser.
Small pill. safe pill. sure pill. Easy
to ake-pleasant and effective.
Drieves way headaches. Sold by
Lamborn Drug Co.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
Mind Meanderlnqs.

Money talks through a megaphone
these days.
1t is not always safe to pet every
thing that looks like a kitty. A man
up in my part of town has just had
to bury his clothes by the light of the
moon. He wore clothespin on his
nose during the funeral, too.
Most men, and all women, talk too
much. Gee, hope my wife don't see
this.)
Three-fourth of the struggle of life
is because we want something we
don't need.
Most people laugh at the jokes Of a
rich young man.
When young man admires young
woman, the young woman Is quite apt
to admire his good taste.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
heaviest taxes laid upon a mission

heaviest taxes laid upon a mission
ary.
The Missionary's Worst Hardship.
Even worse. as l may as well men
ton at the outset. since 1t is the con-
stant specter at every missionary fam
lily board. is the enforced separation
of parents from children. This strikes
down to the deeps of human nature.
The breaking of these ties that are as
old as the race. and stronger than
death, is the ever-recurring tragedy of
missionary life. Children must be ed
ucated in the homeland; it seems inn
possible to raise a good American in
an Asiatic atmosphere. Even in earll-
est years the children imbibe with the
native tongue more knowledge of evil
than comes to the normal boy and girl
at home in 20 years. AS they approach
or enter their teens missionaries chill
dren must be surrendered, and fire.
quently they are not seen again by
their parents until they have attained
manhood or womanhood. Tragic tales
are told of children who do not recog-
nize their own parents and of parents
who do not recognize their own chill
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09

vital question. which has had no
parallel In missionary history. and is
bound itself to become a precedent for
other nations, has made serious mind
ed statesmen of many of these mis-
sionaries. They have not time to
quibble over details that vex many
American ministers, and. in conse-
quence. Christian union in Japan is
far ahead of the same movement any
where else in the world; and the mis-
sionaries are more catholic, cosmo-
politan and large-visioned than any
similar body of clergyman of whom /
have knowledge.
Roosevelt and Bryan as Missionaries.
AS illustrative of their broad views
OF the situation take their sentiments
concerning Mr.. William ]. Bryan.
whose recent visit is a vivid memory
with the nation. The Japanese fell
in love with Mr. Bryan because of his
smile and suavity; good manners go
farther than private car in this
land. The missionaries, Without re-
pect to creed or party. are enthusi-
astic over the religious influence of
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09

showed is not thrifty scheme for
laying up money for rainy day, as
IL IL on the other side of the Pacific,
but a missionary enterprise by mis-
sionaries. Subscribers. chiefly mem
oers of the missions. pay five dollars
year for each share; then. whenever
a native congregation needs help in
putting up a church building. 1t ap-
piies to the building association.
winch advances sum equal to not
more than one-third of the total cost
OF the structure. For each grant so
made every shareholder is assessed
one dollar, the aggregate assessment
for year being limited to five dol
lars. In return the shareholder gets
the privilege of paying another ten
dollars the next yearl
Considering the charge that the
missionaries are 'grafters." l am in
terested to find many evidences like
this of the gifts by missionaries to
their own work. | have met at least
one wealthy man who supports him
self and contributes to his mission
besides. Another prominent mission
airy is maintained. and the expenses
OF his work are paid by his brother.
well-known American manufacturer.
Facing the Facts.
Most of the missionaries here are
Americans and Canadians, and II Is
gratifying to find that they seem still
to retain their observation-disclosures They
are not fanatics. Their attitude is
one of sober confronting of the
things as they are" They suffer no
delusions concerning their work or
concerning the Japanese. To cite an
Illustration; The day of my arrival,
young Ohioan (the persistence OF
American provincialisms and dialects
over here, even among men who
speak Japanese like natives. is inter-
esting to an observerl. total strang.
er, helped me out of linguistic snarl
at the post office. Then he crossed
the street with me and smilibgly,
since you must always bargain with
smile in this polite land, helped
me make a purchase 25 per cent.
cheaper than the natives asking
price The duplicity and guilefulness
of the japanese tradesman are an
open book to these missionaries who,
while intensely loyal to the Japanese,
are not blind to certain graver ma.
tional shortcomings. The varied dit.
ficulties which beset their own work
are frankly recognized; not all mis-
sionary meetings near reports as TEN.
perate and discriminating as QUE
made by the workers here.