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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21

his front door, ana prepare to salute
the shades of his greatness, a man
with a camera and a taking" express
sion whirls into view, and before you
know it yours Is one of the strange
faces that looks out from the gallery,
all wondering, ever though knowing,
what he is going to do, But it's of no
use to fret. Like trouble, he is ever
with you-thicker than dandelions On
a summer green. If he divides the
honors with any one, it's with the
woman who wants a souvenir of Gen
eral Washington.
Here in the banquet room, on the
spot where Lafayette, Rochambeau,
Jefferson, Madison and Monroe, and
the Artists Houdon, Peale and Trum-
bull, besides many great revolutionary
generals, dined, the women hold their
executive sessions. The beautiful
silver mounted mirror that adorned
Washington's banquet board is re-
moved, and upon the table they write
of the progress that saved the old
house from ruin. To the Regents of
the Mount Vernon association, who
come once each springtime and actu-
ally live, eat, and drink, and sleep
under the famous old roof, does the
place owe its air Of homelike com
fort, as we'll as its preservation.
1t is the banquet room that was
prepared for the first time by the
hands Of Lafayette and a company Of
French noblemen, who CHANGED to be
house guests. The story runs that a
ball was to be given, and the i'm.
ported paper had arrived, but
no paperhangers. Mrs. Washington
mourned, but the chivalrous Lafayette,
always ready to do or die, consoled
her-he was equal to the emergency,
and he and his friends hung the paper,
assisted by the general and his house
hold. In this historic room, the wo-
men are literally surrounded by the
priceless treasures that they have
collected from the fading past for
the benefit of future generations. The
Washington that Rembrandt Peale
pictures, facing the difficulties Of
Yorktown, glorifies the side Of the
room, while from a mahogany cabinet
m a substantial suggestion of the
convivial cheer that went around the
festive board through the medium Of
the ponderous punch bowl, or the
quantity cut champagne glasses, Many
a trifle that tells Of the love of fem
mime finery fills another case-rare
bits Of lace, miniatures, silver and
china-a delicious bit Of feminine folly
woven indelibly into the meshes Of
all time.
tt does seem a bit CHASTITY to turn in
with the ghosts Of the great, upon the
bed where Washington died, but 1t
has been done; and, too, where Lafay-
cite rested. On the quaint little dress
Ing case, where reposed his august cue,
new each springtme. lies 4 riotcns
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21
BABY TORTURED BY ITCHING.
Rash Covered Face and Feet-Would
Cry Until Tired out-speedy
Cure by Cuticura.

my baby was about nine months
old when she had rash On her face
and feet. Her feet seemed to irritate
her most, especially nights. They
would cause her to be broken in her
rest, and sometimes she would cry
until she was tired out. I had always
used Cuticura Soap myself, and had
heard Of so many cures by the Cuti-
cura Remedies that l thought / would
give them a trial. The improvement
was noticeable in a few hours, and
before l had used one box of the Gu
ticura Ointment her feet were well
and have never troubled her since. l
also used it to remove what is. known
as cradle cap from her head, and
1t worked like a charm, as it
cleansed and healed the scalp at the
same time. Now l keep Cutieura
Ointment on hand in case of any
little rash or insect bites, as it takes
out the Inflammation at once. Per-
haps this may be the means Of help
ing other suffering babies. Mrs. Hat
tie Currier, ~Thomaston, Me-, June 8,
1906"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21
Comfort in Feeding sllaae.

Feeding silage on a cold day in
winter is a comfortable operation COM
pared with getting stacked corn stalks
from outside of the barn when they
are covered with snow. If the silo
has an entrance on the inside of the
barn 1t will not be necessary for
the men to go outside for anything,
except possibly, water. This makes
it possible to keep the warm air
in the stable. The silage in winter
decays but slowly, and the same care
does not have to be used in feeding
it in cold weather that is necessary
in hot weather. The farmers that
are using silage report that it is prov.
ing to be one Of the most conven.
lent forms in which roughage can
be fed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21
A SILo SHOWING.
For Consideration of the Man Who
Doesn't Believe in SiIos.


Here is a nut for you to crack. c.
P. Goodrich took a close, accurate
census of 48 patrons of creameries
around the city of Fond du Lac, Wis.
He figured up all the items of their
expense in keeping their cows, what
they fed, etc. Then he went to the
creamery and got just what each herd
earned and compared them. This is
what he found:
There are five creamery patrons
who fed ensilage. No. A, who made on
butter $29.1S profit per COW; No. Z,
who made on butter $14.05 per cow;
No. II, who made on butter $12.69
profit per COW; No. 81, with $2O.17
profit per COW, and No. Is with $27.79
profit per COW.
One cheese factory patron fed en-
silage. No. 4, whose profit on milk
delivered was $22.23. These six silo
men averaged $21.02 profit per cow,
while the average profit of creamery
patrons was only 1914 per COW. The
gross returns for the silo men aver
aged $52.52 per COW, while those who
did not feed ensilage, received IN an
average of but $4,000 per COW, a diff
ference of $1S.52 in favor of the en-
silage men.
Can anyone doubt, in the face Of
these facts, asks Hoard's Dairyman,
that it will pay to build a silo? Is
it possible that all this gain in gross
receipts and profits is because these
men feed ensilage? Or, is it in part,
because these men are more progress
sive, u~p-to-date farmers, have better
dairy cows, study to feed a balanced
ration, and, in short, have less of old
fogyism than many of those who do
not have silos? These are questions
for you to ponder on and answer. My
own opinion is that, although / think
any man is making a great mistake
who keeps a herd of dairy COWS with.
out having a silo, the feeding of en-.
silage did not, and could not, of itself,
make this astonishing difference on
over 81 per cent. in gross receipts and
more than 500 per cent. in net profit.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21

line of the garden as originally planted
and laid off by Washington. Again.
Mrs. Letters generosity and fine judg.
ment are shown, for she is chairman
of the committee on grounds and
shrubs, as well as interested in the
garden and greenhouse. Many a rare
plant finds its way to Mount Vernon
through her efforts. The gardens are
maintained at an expense of over
2 1000, but between $500 and $7oO OF
this amount is realized from the sale
of plants. Mrs. Phoebe Hearst is a
model farmer, and spends her money
and talent freely. She has preserved
and beautiied the wharf at an ex-
pense of more than $4,000. She d.
reefs the superintendent as to the
vegetable garden that supplies the
table maintained for the attendants,
advises about the deer park that
hangs on the hills edge over the
Potomac, and otherwise acts as a
benefcent power all about the prem
ises. She took a practical view of the
herd of Jersey cattle that browsed
around, and when they failed to keep
the old-fashioned milkhouse as we'll
supplied as necessary she had them
sold and a pretty herd of Guernseys
driven in.
In the spacious old kitchen where
things run riot, the traveller buys
either a glass of milk or a picture to
! carry away as a souvenir. Somehow,
one can't help but feel that even the
kline belonged to Washington, because
they browse on his plantation.
There is a drawl as soft as a sum
mer's day in the voices Of most of the
attendants, all the way from Thomas
Bushrod-the old sexton of Pohick
church, and a belonging of Bushrod
Washington's family-on down to the
superintendent. Bushrod lacks the
oratorical powers Of his predecessor,
Edmund Parker, who for so many
years kept lonely vigil, but what he
lacks in that way he makes up in
yeneration for the tomb and the lofty
honor Of guarding the great generals
eternal doorway.
Perhaps there is nothing that so
much shows the stability Of Mount
Vernon's first landlord, W~ashington's
father, as the rambling old brick
stable, built in 1898, Of bricks imported
from England. There are patches OF
0 and ivy vines trailing over it, but
no signs of age. An old farmer re-
marked that there isn't to-day a bet
ter barn in Virginia" Down this slope
is the old coach house, whore stands
the rickety, weatherbeaten coach in
which Washington was wont to drive
to church in Alexandria.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21
Wooden Gutter in Cow Barn.

ing floor for the COWS is shown at
left. Back of this is 16-inch gutter
eight inches deep. To the extreme
right is the floor of the alleyway.
The gutter is made by framing sides
and bottom; supports are every three
feet at sides. Inside of the frame
work, including bottom, the ceiling
is made of 2-inch matched stuff, care
fully planed and pointed SO as to not
interfere with the work of the stable
men. When one desires a wooden
gutter this plan is said to work
satisfactorily.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21
RIPPING

A calf dropped through the fall
months will usually make better
growth during the year than a spring
calf.
The coats and skins of cows are too
generally neglected, but it is a mis-
take to use a currycomb at any
time.
No COW will yield a full flow Of
milk, no matter how well fed, If she
is in any way uncomfortable-so see
to her comfort.
One night and day exposed in
cold, wet weather will injure a COW
more than ten nights in good quar-
tiers can repair.
The dairy cows that get out only
occasionally and only then to get
muddy should be brushed regularly
every morning.
The keeping Of cows means reten.
ton Of soil fertility, the raising OF
maximum crops and prosperity for
any farm community.
The COW and the SOW are certainly
a great combination-the COW giving
the milk and the SOW and pigs grow.
ing on the skim milk.
Unless cleanliness is observed in
the highest degree. we admit hun.
dreds Of uncertainties in the manu-.
facture of dairy products.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21

Boone put In grimiy: IAN me
same, we will lose no time"
Lavender gave way to no more par
oxysms of fear, but trudged along in
patient silence.
To Boone and owatoga the trail was
familiar, and they took the lead.
Winslow ever kept beside her; his
hand helping her over the rough places.
The underbrush grew so close, it
seemed they were piercing blindly what
must lead nowhere. But always 0wa-
toga forced a passage, and they would
reach an open prairie-its wild-iowers
scattered about In the darkness, like
drops from the milky way.
The old pioneer kept a rugged Sc
lence. No longer host, entertainer, he
vas now the guide, the woodsman, in
a race with the forest devils" Every
trained sense was alert with the extra
effort which his years required.
Finally he suggested a halt on the
bank of a little creek.
Here. In an abandonment of fatigue,
Lavender threw herself on the ground,
her head resting on the earth-clogged
roots of an old tree.
They dared not light a fire, and the
two whom experience warned sat,
grave, taciturn, anxious, in spite of the
solitude, the seeming security. For
Daniel Boone and the indian knew
that each tree-trunk might shelter a
velvet-footed enemy. And, sobered
by the danger, they sat tense and wary
watching,
But to Winslow and Lavender, Sc
cure through inexperience, the rest
brought only a blessed sense of physi-
cal relief. The danger, seeming past,
served but as a link to bring them
closer together.
Winslow threw himself down upon
the gnarled roots against which the
girlish head rested, looking down upon
her.
The ungainly poke-bonnet had been
left behind, spoil for the Indians"
and, less in the way, Americas 'ker-
chief bound the hayward locks. Her
dress was torn at the neck, and an
ugly scratch below the chin made
whittier the white throat. In the din
light he noticed, too, the tired drooT
of the eyelids, and the pale lips hello
half open. Every curve Of the deli
cate figure showed ~listless fatigue.
1t was easy to love her thus-easy
to tell her so.
He bent closer. "You are tired; try
to sleep a little"
: mo, I am comfortable now. I DOM
want to lose this delicious feeling II
the oblivion Of Sleep" she said, ant
there was drowsy content in her voice
"I, too, am comfortable and happy
but that is because l am with you," HI
said, and bent lower. His gaze wa
full of an ardent tenderness, but from
his voice he kept all passionate rini
lest he alarm her.
To his surprise, she showed no EN-
barrassment, she seemed to feel neither
anger nor offense.
| They were in the heart Of Nature
J where all things were in love, and salt
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21

as when Washington met his friends
half way down the drive, or saluted
them from afar. This is as you find
it when you are set down like a duck
in a puddle, right on the edge of the
most historic spot in America.
You pass along in the shadow Of the
squat brick wall, topped off with orna-
mental pickets, past the higher red
brick wall notified with patches of
whitewash and topped off with its
moss-grown coping, that winds along
up the hill like a huge snake, over
which the red roofs show in utter def.
ance Of its great landlords effort to
hide their everyday existence and
homely suggestions. While you pom
der why Washington's back door was
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21

so in c%easeless, amorous jargon. Truth
could not but prevail in her heart as
well as Nature's-now. And she was
tired in mind and body-her whole
moral strength weakened by the stress
of flight and danger.
So she only turned, half resting upon
an arm, and looking into his face over
her shoulder.
In the dim light she could see him
indistinctly.
"You are happy with me, why? she
asked.
There was a pause, then WinsloW
said, with apparent i%rrelevance: Ills
ten to the river! 1t is laughing at
you"
Laughing at mel"
eyes," and her lover child the dark.
ness that hid the curve Of the poutins
lips. Eyes, laughing at you for ask
ing such a question. Merely the wom-
ans old, old way Of evading the old.
old story"
She made no reply, and he heard her
sigh gently.
"But you are right" he said; Isl
lence is best, beloved. We need no
words; there Is lone to hear except
the stars, and / could tell nothing that
they, as we'll as you, do not know"
and he just touched with the tips Of
his fingers the round elbow which
showed through a rent in her sleeve.
Boone sat some PAGES away in
shadow; Owatoga had gone down the
river to reconnoiter; it almost seemed.
as he had said, there was none beside
these two in the whole wide world.
Winslow felt a hot tear on his hand
which yet lay, ~unrebuked, on her arm.
"You are crying? am too bold; my
tale Of love must wait still longer
forgive me-" and he sat upright, away
from her.
mo-" she said, "if there is anything
to forgive, it is ! who must ask it, and
yet-yet I am puzzled, distracted"
and her head moved to and fro as
though she would shake her brain clear
Of the maze into which her heart was
leading 1t.
Then you have doubted me, I4avcn.
der?"
eyes"
"But you do not doubt now? You
will never doubt me again?"
Slowly she rose to her knees. eacing
him, with only the worn old tree be-
tween. 81 do not now" she said, and
her eyes, black in this light, met his
with absolute trust; II do not now; I
never will doubt you again"
Kneeling SO on the bare earth, hands
clasped on the ruined tree, she seemed
q Druid priestess at some sacred rite.
He dared not touch her as she sM
there, though a wav Of love and long
Ing filed his soul.
RIO BE Continued
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21
The End Of an Intention.

what a pretty little gown that Is
you have on!" they exclaimed. 80
soft and fine. Such delicate, lovely
silk. All you'll have to do will be to
take the yoke out of it to make it an
evening gown"
81 like it," she said, c%omplacently.
"This is the way l happened to buy
It: I went into a department store to
buy a sturdy, thick, heavy wooden
gown for mountain climbing-it was
in the fall-and they showed me this,
which was marked down for that day,
so / bought it. What are you laugh
ing at?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21
cement Block Nenenr.

"A good use for cement blocks is to
veneer frame buildings on the outside
as is now done with pressed brick.
The studs are set up and sheeting put
on the outside. Over this tarred paper
is placed and outside Of all cement
blocks are added not over two inches
thick. These a be perforated and
nailed to the sheeting.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21

To come upon
Mount V n
when the sunlight
floods the long
tiled gallery, and
the guards lazily
stretch their legs
and yawn at your
approach h; to
watch the blue
smoke curtin G
from the chin
e y and see the
barn-yard 70 | 8
cluck noisily about
and then flap
their wings and
run, is almost to
coo fhn old nlana
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21

Jacques Lebaudy, the selt-styled en-
peror of Sahara, is said to be quietly
making a tour Of the United States.
He was in Boston some time ago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21

FITS, st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer, Send for Free $500
trial bottle and treatise. DIR. r. II. Kline,
Id, 93l Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21

Decision of character will often give
70 an unfair mind command yer .
superior.-W. Writ.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21
Can and Does.

Figures never lie"
mo, but a good dressmaker al
make them stretch the truth consid-
cradle ."-Houston Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21

Lewis Single Binder Cigar has a rich
taste. Your dealer or Lewis Factory,
Peoria. Ill.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-02-21
A WOODEN GUTTER.
How Most serviceabIs One Can Be
Constructed in Cow Stall.

A correspondent of Prairie Farm
er tells of his method of constructing
a wooden gutter in his COW stable.
The general plan is brought out in
the accompanying illustration. As
shown no cement is used. The stand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-02
Useful Hints.

If child Is feverish, omit solid foods, put to bed and call doctor.
 An excellent tonic for tired nerves is a cold bath and a half hours rest.
 Never neglect airing a sickroom twice a day-just before bedtime and in the morning before breakfast Is brought In.
 A splendid bunion cure is made by mixing together two fluid drams each of carbolic acid. tlncture of Iodine and glycerine.
 A famous physician has made the statement that one of the chief causes of III health Is the ceaseless thinking and talking of it.
 A footbath in water to which hand full of common soda has been added will often relieve a headache, espe- ciaIly if followed by a brisk rub.
 In removing stains from the hands do not apply soap and water first, as 1t will make the stain more obstinate to remove. Use oatmeal moisteped with lemon juice or vinegar.
 A wakeful baby will often drop into
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-02

utes in the delivery of their addresses. This Is necessary in order to com plete the program of speaksr and give ample time to reports of committees and transaction of such business mat ters as will require the attention of the convention.
 Railroad rates, one fa~s for the round trip. plus 26 cents from all regu- lar ticket offices in the South.
 Upon arrival of delegates at Firm ingham. they are requested to call at once at the offices of the bureau of in- formation so as to secure prompt hotel accommodations and such other infor- nation as is desired.
 All resolutions must be presented in writing Delegates are earnestly re- quested to be prompt in attendance on all sessions of the convention.
 Very respectfully.
 Harvie Jordan, President.
 Southern Cotton Association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-02
MONTGOMERY LOAN co.

quiet and restful siecp after a few sips of cool water--not cola. A lttls sugar added to the water will make it more palatable
 When neuralgia Is painful, rub es- sence of peppermint ever the painful part. If the pain Is in the chest oil ee peppermint rubbed well into Gha nanh will prove beneficial though tt VIII smart.
 A splinter can be easily exeraeted hg pressing the wounded naBA Aowm ca the mouth of q bottle nearly Mlaa& with hot water. The euctton will Ggaw xhA flesh down and the spIfntng Wtil .sezN4 out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-02

Notice is hereby given that bill will be introduced at the 1907 session of the Legss- lature of Alabama to relieve the First Na-- tionai Bank of Montgomery for amount of . note signed by Wm. D. Jelks. J. M. Falk- ner. C. l.. Ruth. W. D. Westoott, |. B. Stone. S. T. Frazer. A. c. Dannar. W. A. Handley Samuel Blackwell, A. Y. Glover. Soldiers Home to the sum of s2,75S s2 and an additional small amount for interest for a short time. This amount was borrowed on said note to meet expenses of maintain ing the old Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek. said cost of maintenance being in ex- cess of the appropriation for such psarpose 10 said amount wad-4t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-02
AIeranaer Dearborn piea.

Alexander Dearborn, aged 91, died this morning at the home of his son. A. R. Dearborn in this city, from gen. eral debility and old age. The de- ceased was a resident of Birmingham fifteen or sixteen years. He was the oldest of six children in his family. none of which died under 70 years of age His funeral will take place to- morrow from the residence of the son. A. R. Dearborn Is we'll known in Bir- mingham and much sympathy is ex- pressed in the hour of bereavement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-02
Purchase of BIoodhounds.

Colonel E. L. Higdon. who will be sworn in as Sheriff of Jefferson County on January IA, has purchased six fine blood hounds and Is negotiating for two more. He will establish a kennel near the court house. the hounds to be held in readiness at moments notice to get to work. In his campaign for the office Colonel Higdon promised to keep a pack of blood hounds to be used in running down criminals, and this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-02
nrany were star-Gazing.

Thousands Of people were on the streets of Birmingham today sky-gaz- ing. looking at a star that was visible to the naked eye. Many predictions were made, especially by negroes. as to the significance of the star. The weather bureau representative amour ced that the star was Mercury and that the fact that it was visible had no sig nificance whatsoever.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-02
rurnaee Resumes operation

Announcement was made today that furnace No. of the Tennessee Repub- lic Company at Bessemer, near here, which was blown out two weeks ago on account of some urgent repairing necessary and because of the unsteadi- ness of the raw material supplies, re- sumed operation this morning and within another week two other fur naces at Bessemer will be ready for the torch again. Efforts are being made to increase the output of iron as much as possible on account of the strong demand for the same. The rolling mills at Bessemer, Birmingham and Gate City have resumed operation and the holiday season has been forgotten. Work has started up again at the cast iron pipe works in the district and other iron using industries.