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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16

Soft, indeflnable mixtures are always
better for the awkward age than pro-
nounced patterns of any sort. A small
ground is also better than wide checks
or plaids.
The wash goods this spring are es-
pecially fancy. and II is wise mother
who turns her back on these gay
stripes, checks, plaids and borders for
her girls 'twixt and 16. Pronounced
patterns of any sort, and especially in
striking colorings, are an extrava-
gance, for they do not wear so well be-
cause Of sun and Tubing. as the sim
pier. palmer designs. Then. too. a
child soon tires OF the frock that is too
| pronounced.
The prettiest white materials for best
wear this season are the figured
| Swisses and barred dimities, lawns
| and batistes. These require very little
| embroidery or lace for trimming, and
are most becoming to girls. both tall
and short. For simpler suits, especial
ly for school or play, there are cotton
voiles, percales. linens and galatea
cloth in light weight and lovely go
hams and zephyr cloths.
What Is known as the natural tone,
| |. e.. strong ecru, Is much used by
economical mothers because II does
not show dirt and does not fade In
washing. II comes In almost all wash
| goods, and may be trimmed with
| pipings or wash braids of contrast
ing color such as white, brown, red or
blue. Blue.gray chambreys, trimmed
with wash braids or stripes of white
embroidery, remain very good this sea-
| SON.
For afternoon frocks, grenadlne de-
signs are shown, and these include
striped muslins and lawns, with a
satin finish In one stripe and lace
| effect In the other.
Unquestionably this remains sea
| son of overblouses and jumpers for
growing girls, and plaits seem TO be
mere popular than shirrings or ruflles.
For outdoor wraps, getaways are
shown for girls near 16, but for those
nearer six, the box coat remains In
favor. The newest hats for girls, as
for their mothers, are huge. fat
crowned sailors trimmed with sbig
bows or wreaths OF flowers, The shape
is extremely trying to both thin.faced
and moon-faced girls.
Brown shoes, ties and hosiery no
main in style, and the ugly custom OF
wearing white stockings with black
shoes or ties is dying a natural death
Our illustration shows q surplice
jumper which can be developed In al
most any fabric, lightweight wool
yelling, silk or tub material
The costume from which II was
drawn was made from natural-tonet
pongee trimmed with novelty braic
showing tan, brown and gold The
guimpe was of ecru dotted net and the
girdle was of silk like the Jumper. The
! tucked blouse and skirt are most be
coming to slender figure.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
of Seeds to Be Stopped

the world. which can be and is used
by INSCRIPTIONS dealers for adultera-
ton purposes. Seed that is held over
until the germ is dead and the vital
force is entirely gone, is mixed with
fresh seed of the same kind. The
mixed article is sold as fresh seed In
buying seed it is usually impossible
for the purchaser to tell the true char
acter or quality of the seed. 1t is i'm
possible for the ordinary purchaser to
see any difference in appearance be.
tween turnip seed worth 40 cents a
pound, cabbage seed worth 50 pound.
and cauliflower seed worth $40 a
pound"
The bill prepared by Mr.. Mann Is
severe upon those who misbrand or
adulterate seeds. A fine of 5000 is pro-
vided for the first offense, $500 for the
second offense. and Imprisonment for
one year, or both.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16

1t without further delay. The general
effect of frock for growing girl. be
she thin or stout, is regulated largely
by the selection of the fabric. The
stout girl should never be encased In
startling plaid or even medium
sized check, but both of these are be-
coming to the thin girl.
On the other hand, the very thin girl
should never be dressed in stripes nor
snug-fitting clothes. The thin girl may
wear frock much trimmed with fluffy
rufIles and rose plating, but braid and
fat knife plaitings are for her roly.
poly sister.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
Popular Misconception of the Cloakroom

--as to make the lounging room of the
ordinary club look like parlor in
Thrums by comparison. There's a
scrumptiously thick carpet, perfect
flock of astonishingly comfortable
chairs and half dozen leather-covered
davenports of remarkably form-fitting
qualities.
In the old days, when the member
who could register John Smith and
Jag" when he went home every even
ing was looked upon as nothing more
than a real sassy legislator, with an
eye to play as well as work, these
davenports, or their predecessors,
worked overtime. They seldom accom-
modated more than one statesman at
a time, and he was usually dead to
the world. Nowadays, with nothing
stronger than tea served in the capitol
restaurants and drunkenness In
legislator looked upon as bad form
plus, these davenports sometimes hold
as many as half a dozen members at
time. Which is interesting If not
instructive.
But the cloakrooms-both Repub-
lican and Democratic-of the house
are worth while for more reasons than
that of furniture 1t is in the cloak
room that the legislative back un-
bends, the brow unwrinkles, the men,
tai attitude gets a quick reverse. At
las, having a temporary respite, UNI
straps his world burden, dumps it in
the nearest corner, slaps brother Atlas
on the back and borrows cigar. Re
lieved from a pose that is oftentimes
physical as well as mental Atlas be-
comes human. He listens, he tells a
story, he sometimes laughs. And In
the intervals of Renaissance and such
and sometimes there are no intervals
he broils to a turn, with language
comprehensive and ornate, every per-
son and thing connected with the gov
| eminent, from the president and the
constitution down to the messenger
| to the eighteenth assistant secretary
| Of state who does not know his place,
and the wearing flight of steps to the
second floor of the census office. And
oftentimes they put each other on the
| pan.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
LOST $500.
Buying Medicine When Right Food
Waa Needed.


Money spent for "tonics" and "brac-
ers" to relieve Indigestion. while the
poor old stomach Is loaded with pas
try and pork, Is worse than losing q
pocketbook containing the money.
II the money only ~ lost It's bad
enough, but with lost health from
wrong eating. 1t is hard to make the
money back.
A Mich. young lady lost money on
drugs but Is thankful she found a
way to get back her health by proper
food. She writes:
II had been a victim of nervous dys-
pepsia for six years and spent three
hundred dollars for treatment in the
attempt to get well. None of 1t did
me any good.
Finally tried Grape-Nuts food,
and the results were such that, II 1t
cost dollar package, | would not
be without 1t. My trouble had been
caused by eating rich food such as
pastry and pork.
THE most wonderful thing that
ever happened to me, am sure. was
the change In my condition after I
began to eat Grape-Nuts. | began to
improve at once and the first week
gained four pounds.
Il feel that cannot express my
self In terms that are worthy Of the
benefit Grape-Nuts has brought to
me, and you are perfectly free to
publish this letter If II will send some
poor sufferer relief. such as has come
to me-"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read. THE ROAD TO Well
VILE" La pigs. There's Reason"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
An undeslrahIe Artiei.

When Mr.. y. went to call upon some
friends the other afternoon, he was on
his way out of town and 80 had his
travelling bag with him. This he
placed in corner, and when he rose
to leave he overlooked It. His hostess
happened to notice 1t before he had
reached the door, and called to her
little daughter:
Marie, run after Mr.. b. and tell
him he has left his grip here!"
The little one gave her mother one
swift glance OF surprise, but few dutt
fully to obey orders.
"oh. Mr.. b." they heard her say,
mother says you have forgotten to
take your grip with YOU" Then she
added, quickly. In tone of polite
apology: "You see, most all Of us
have had II this winter, and we'd
rather not have any more!"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
Meteor SILK.

Meteor silk makes some of the pref
test robes for evening wear. The fab
rinc is soft, clinging and the color
ing is wonderful. Those of rose and
lavender-mauve are most beautiful.
Net is well worn, too, but to have a
good effect 1t must be worked with
very coarse floss or chenille. But
when a frock Is, for instance, of
cream net, and the flowers are of all
delicate tones, and the hangings from
the belt of contrasting shade-for all
the best frocks now employ little
scarfs that depend coquettishly from
the shoulders or short waist-the
gown cannot but be becoming.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
An End Mlsslno.

An Irishman who served on board
a man-of-war was selected by one Of
the officers to haul In towline of con-
siderable length that was towing over
the taffrail After pulling in 40 or so
fathoms, which had put his patience
severely to proof, as well as every
muscle Of his arms, he muttered to
himself:
Surely it's as long as to-day and to.
morrow. It's good weeks work for
any FIVE in the ship. Bad luck to the
leg or the arm it'll leave at last. What,
more of 1t yet? Och, murder! The
says mighty deep, to be sure!"
After continuing in similar strain
and conceiving there was little prob
ability Of the completion of his labor,
he suddenly stopped short, and, adj
dressing the officer OF the watch, ex-
claimed: bad manners to me, sir, IL
don't think somebody's cut off the
other end Of it!"-The Pathfinder.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16

A THOUGH the Hill affair is ap-
"A parently settled It is still the par
amount subject of gossip in diplomatic
society circles. Two theories are ad-
vanced to explain the opposition to
DR.. Hill as American ambassador to
Berlin, and both have to do with wom-
en- and high society.
In some quarters wise ones profess
to have seen in the entire affair the
desire of Mrs. Charlemagne Tower to
continue in the German capital, where
she conducted most successful cam
paign. She is an especial favorite of
the emperor, and is welcomed in court
circles. For this reason, it was pointed
out, clever woman would find it an
easy matter to have hint dropped
that a continuation of Ambassador
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16

G PEAKER CANNON and other lead.
- ers in the HOT Sc are concerned
over the growing practice of repre-
sentatives in being away from the
chamber during the consideration of
important business. 1t always has
been difficult to keep the members
present during the daily sessions, but
absenteeism has become a positive
evil this year.
This is due to the fact that the
house now owns large office build
ing, put up at cost of several mil
lions of dollars and containing fine
quarters for every member. In the Sc
clusion of the office building a mem
Der who is not burdened with any re-
sponsibility other than to cast his vote
when signal for him to do so is
given spends his time sending out
seeds and writing to the folks back
home.
II present plans are carried out an
other excuse for members who are not
disposed to attend the daily proceed
ings will be provided. What Repre-
sentative Tawney of Minnesota calls
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16

THERE will be no more mixing OF
i cheap, inferior or old seeds in the
packages which will be sold by deal
ers after Representative Mann's bill
becomes a law. The measure is to
prevent the misbranding and adultera-
ton of seeds, and it has been favor
ably acted upon by the house com
mittee on Interstate and foreign COM
merce. The prospects for the passage
of the bill are good.
Some interesting statements are
made In the report on the bill, which
has been presented to the house. 1t
asserts that "the frightful extent to
which the adulteration of seeds has
grown in our country is menace to
the interests of the farmer, gardener.
horticulturist and honest scotsman.
The United States has become the
dumping ground for the poor seed OF
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
THE AWKWARD AGE
PROBLEM IN DRESSING GIRLS BE
TWEEN 6 AND t6.
Pronounced Styles and colors TO BE
Avoided - Soft Mixtures Better
Than Wide Checks or Plalds
-Surpllce Jumper.

Dressing girls between and 16 is
every mothers problem. Very few girls
strike a pleasing medium. Either they
are all angles or all curves, rarely q
happy combination of the two.
The angular girl seems all legs and
arms. The heavy-set girl is an ami.
mated pincushion, resisting all moth
erly attempts to Undue her raiment
with grace or personality
But as this particular problem OF
motherhood must be solved, let us dc
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16

NM ASHlNGION. - Every now ana
w then there's a paragraph in a
local paper, or perhaps in dispatch
sent out from here, that has to do with
things political, mention of "cloakroom
gossip" at the capitol. To tell the
truth, 1t is doubtful whether half a
dozen people, outside of those who live
In Washington or who have been
here in more or less intimate ca
pacity at one time or another, know
what the capitol cloakrooms are like.
In fact, from remark innocently
dropped by friend of mine from
Egypt, ILL.,, once upon a time-and who
may be taken as fairly representative
at least of several million ordinarily
intelligent folks-I'm quite sure they
haven't an idea.
II never could understand" said this
supplemented person, apropos of a
comment of mine on some cloakroom
brilliancy, "how it was this great gov.
eminent couldn't provide something
better than cloakrooms for senators
and representatives to use when they
are not working, but have to be there
just the same"
l have no doubt that this modern
Egyptian had pictured in his minds
eye a cloakroom all cluttered up with
assorted garments in even the best
of weather and made uninhabitable
by soggy, mud-splattered goloshe'
and dank, smelly raincoats on wei
days-as the only place to which
patriotic but pestered statesmen might
resort when tagged or in need of {
smoke.
The reality is so different, as mos
of us who live here are well aware
for the Republican and Democratic
cloakrooms of the house, for instance
are furnished with such attention t.
solid comfort-not to speak of luxur!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
Hat In Willow Green and Brown.

Willow green and forest brown
straw ribbon-the former glossy, the
latter rough dull straw--furnished the
material for a very beautiful model
of Suzanne. The shape was very odd,
large high-crowned turban, and the
trimming consisted of rosettes of the
green straw, fastened at either side OF
the front and connected to small hoops
made of small Persian beads. A bunch
of fancy shaded brown feathers and a
few cabochons in brown and green
tones. edged with gold cord, lent fur
Their ornamentation.--V
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
AN EARLY TEST.

1t was close to midnight, and al
though she had yawned a dozen times
during the past half hour, he stayed
on and tried to get up enough nerve
to test his fate. AS the clock struck
IL he took long breath and reached
for her hand and said: Miss Bluntly
-Maude-ever since met you at the
picnic last summer have been madly
in love with you"
is that SOP" she replied, sitting a
yawn and looking anxiously at the
clock.
Yes, Maude. Will you marry meI
Say that you'll be mine and make me
the happiest man in the world"
"Why-er-we haven't known each
other very long," she said, as she con
tinued to watch the clock.
Long enough for me to know that
you are the only girl could ever love
Say the word and I'll do anything
anything-you may ask
You will?" asked the girl, begin
ming to show some interest in the mat
ter for the first time.
IL will, Maude."
Anything / may ask"
Anything, no matter what. I'd Leaf
Into den of lions for you; I'd throw
myself into the raging sea, or leaf
from a balloon were you to ask 1t
Will you put me to the test, dear?"
Eyes, Harold" she said, as she re
turned the pressure of his hand ant
uttered deep sigh of relief. Il prom
Use to be yours, and now please gel
your hat and make tracks for home
I've got to get up at five o'clock to
morrow morning and help mother will
! the ironing.-A. B. Lewis, in Judge.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
xlolets Worn on Arms.

No longer does the New York girl
have hugh bunch of violets pinned
to her corsage. Instead she wears
about her glove band of velvet OF
green or purple as a bracelet. and to
this is securely pinned rather small
bunch of violets, fatty grouped Some
times there is gardenia in the center
with just few yiolets encircling it.,
and then again there is just an orchid
with sufficient violets surrounding 1t
to form a border.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16

lions, which contained sediment. Ny
husband urged me to try Doan's Kid.
ney Pills, and at last did 80. They
did me much good. and used in all
eight boxes which restored me to per.
feet health"
Sold by all dealers, 80 cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16

This pretty little book-marker
should be made in quite small size.
In fact. not larger than our illustra.
ton. 1t consists OF two pieces OF white
cardboard cut out In the shape shown.
The heartshaped part is firmly glued
together. and 1t is fitted on to the page
we wish to mark In the same manner
as letter clip, the page being be-
tween the two pieces Of cardboard. On
the other sides Of the marker some
pretty little floral design can be paint.
ed, or the monogram of the owner.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
Hope.

Walter Damrosch tells of q matron
in Chicago who. In company with her
young nephew. was attending
musical entertainment.
The selections were apparently en-
tirely unfamiliar to the youth; but
when the wedding March" Of Men
delssohn was begun he began to evince
more interest.
THAT sounds familiar" he said.
I'm not strong on these classical
pieces. but that's O good one. What Is
III"
That" gravely explained the
matron, SIS the 'Maiden's Prayer
Harper's Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
Different.

Il understand you have been telling
Mrs. Nix a story?" said the mother to
her eight-year-old daughter.
Yes, mamma, | did," replied the
child.
But don't you know that is very
naughty, my dear"
mo, mamma. don't think 1t was. "
'But it is very naughty"
"But, mamma, she asked me how
old you were, and | know you didn't
want me to tell her the truth
Yonkers Statesman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
Homemade Shoe Polish.

Take four ounces of ivory black
same amount of treacle. sulphuric acid
one ounce, best olive oil two spoonfuls,
best white wine vinegar, three hall
pints. Mix the ivory black and sui.
phuric acid, stirring constantly, pour
in the oil, and, lastly, add the vinegar.
Mix thoroughly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
PronresS.

Brains don't count for as much as
influence" said the cynic, land influ-
ence doesn't count for as much as
money"
my dear, sir" answered the sadly
practical person, you disregard the
fact that it takes brains to get influ-
ence and influence to get money,
Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
Unaocustomed spIendor.

Il see that you know how to enjoy
your money" said the oldtime friend
Yes" answered Mr.. Cumrox; I'm
doing pretty well. don't miss home
cooking near as much as l used to
and am getting so l can walk into my
own house without feeling as If
ought to walk up to desk and reg
lister" Washington Star.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16

Starch. like everything else, is be-
Ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market 25 years
ago are very different and inferior to
those Of the present day. In the lat.
est discovery-Defiance Starch--all in
furious chemicals arc omitted. while
the addition of another ingredient, in
vented by us, gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
Prompt PAYMENT.

A village doctor, whose most
troublesome patient was an elderly
woman practically on the free list, re-
ceived sound rating from her one
day for not coming when summoned
the night before.
"You can so to see your other pa
uents - night" she said, why can't
you come when send for you? Amt
my money as good as other people's?"
Il don't know, madam" was the re.
ply. Il never saw any of It."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
A Last Wish.

He (trembling)- have one last wi
wish to ask you before we part in an
anger for ever
She (sobbing)-Wha-what is 1t, Geo.
George?
He-Wi-will you-meet me next
Th-Thursday as c-usual?
She-f wi.will, George.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
WitIinq.

Il have a spring poem here" said
the young man with the long hair,
that would like to read"
Very WELL" replied the busy editor,
iii it's short enough YOU can do it as
you go down in the ator."-Chi-
cago Record Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
Handed Down.

"Ah, my lad" said the stranger,
0ith an encouraging smile, 81 can see
chat you were cut out for something
big"
THAT may be, mister" replied the
dimfnutive farmer boy, but it gener-
ally happens that something big is cut
out for me-"
For your
"Yes, dads trousers. These are a
pair have on now."-Chicago Daily
News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16

With a smooth iron and Defiance
Starch. you can launder your shirt.
waist Just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; 1t will have tho
proper stiffness and finish, there will
be less wear and tear OF the goods,
and 1t will be positive pleasure to
use a Starch that does not stick to the
iron
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
Terrible STRUGGLE.

what was the worst money aanic
you ever saw, colonel?" asked this in.
terviewer.
'The worst money panic I ever
saw" replied the great financieHfayas
when a nickel rolled under the seats
Of street car and seven women
claimed it."-Chicago Daily News.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
The Man with a Cold

Say, old man, will you let me give
you a bit Of advice?"
go ahead, but I'll bet I've tried
what you are going to recommend
Chicago Record-Herald.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
MANAGERS Idea.

81 don't think a person appreciates a
thing when he gets it for nothing"
said the man with the cane.
You're right" replied the theatrical
manager; 'just look at those critics,
how they're roasting my show!"-
Yonkers Statesman.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
Mistrusted.

II used to know Mr.. Sheeker who
was with your firm. I understand he
is tried and trusted employee"
He was trusted, yes. And he'll be
tried, too, If we're so fortunate as to
catch him."-Royal Magazine.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
Premature.

"Bilger eloped with his cook, the
unfeeling wretchi"
"Well, don't know. Why shouldn't
he IL he wanted to-"
"But his wife was just going to
give a dinner party."-Life.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16

last Spring and as I
did not know what
was the matter I
kept going down
and down until ]
was a physical wreck
/ had smothering
spells, flashes OF
heat over the kid
neys and pain In pass
ing the kiduav cocro.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-04-16
The Bio Find.

'How does it happen that Brown is
treating everybody in sight?"
why, you see, years ago he pre-
sented his wife with little toy bank
in which the children could keep their
pennies"
II see; and now he finds hi1seli
the head of frugal industrious fam
lily"
mo; now he finds the bank
Puck.