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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
MATERIALS REQUIRED.
" EMBROIDERED PfNCUsHIoN.

The sachet pads are held in place by
baby ribbons harmoniZing with the
embroidery tints.
A party bag that is decidedly unique
resembles in shape Chinese lantern.
Three yards of pOmpadour ribbon
five inches wide were used in making
ii.
The ribbon was cut into six pieces of
equal length, pointed at one end.
The pointed ends were sewed to-
gether, forming the full bottom of the
bag.
A casing of white satin ribbon an
inch wide was sewed around the bag
eight inches from the top.
Into the casing thus formed was run
featherbone, then covered with fancy
stitches of pink and green rope silk
matching in shade the figures of the
ribbon.
The bag was drawn in the usual
way, having frill two inches deep at
the top which was faced with white
silk.
The featherbone ring keeps the bag
in shape, so that when it is opened all
its contents are visible, which in itself
is boon to any one who has searched
in an ordinary working for some elu-
sive article that cannot be found until
the bag has been turned upside down
and inside out.
This feature makes 1t an excellent
model to be carried out in black rib
bon for a convenient shopping bag.
The tea strainer pincushion is use
full article that needs no particular skill
in its development. You buy the
strainer and paint simple flower upon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
JUST WANTED A RIDE.

Deputy Game Warden Thomas Laf-
liE figures in a story that is amusing
spcrtsmen. 1t is said that the deputy
a few days ago. while some distance
from the city and driving toward town,
overlook hunter plodding along the
roed. The hunters game bags were
bullying and there was no room for
doubt that he had enjoyed a good
days sport. Always on the lookout
for hunters not provided with the re-
quired state license, Mr.. Latin so the
story goes, demanded that the hunter
produce his permit. The hunter
glanced at Mr.. Latin, then at the
horse, and then with a smile. began
o search of his pockets, which, how
ever, failed to bring to light the IL
cense.
We'll, you'll have to come with me
Climb in said the deputy.
And the hunter did, and rode to
Milan. Then he started to get out.
But you are under arrest protest
ed the officer.
What for?" asked the man.
Hunting without a license" he was
told.
But | have a license" and so say
ing the hunter produced a properly
executed permit, and thanking The
estonished deputy for the ride. he
started on the run for the street car
while the warden sat thinking it over
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21

strong ones; her SHOULDER was serving
as a pillow for his head. and had the
photograph been of the moving pic
TIE" sort instead of a snap shot it
might be expected to have recorded,
in an instant more, a genuine lovers
those Two young people enjoyed a mo-
ment's peace until they had secured
the entire issue of prints OF that pic
ture, and the plate from which they
were taken, and placed them all out
of the reach Of any other of their
friends who might feel inclined to
PLAY further jokes by means of them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
GIFTS EASY TO MAKE.
Ideas For Christmas Any NeedIewo
man Can Carry Out.

t8SdS my lNSSdiS"S-
man Can Carry Out.
Among the new fancy articles that
are being made for Christmas is a
folding hatrack which very much re-
sembles a candlestick shade. A semi
circle is first cut out Of buckram or
tailors canvas, the outer edge being
twenty-five inches and the height five
inches. 1t can be covered with denim,
colored linen or lowered cretonne and
is bound with gold braid, which is
glued on, or with silk braid to match
the cover. Three clamps or hooks are
sewed OH the ends, and when these
are fastened together the whole forms
q cone on which the hat can rest on
the table or the hatbox.
Another acceptable gift is a hand
made medicine case, which would he
found most useful when travelling. 1t
is made of plain linen bound with red
braid Cut piece of the linen IA by
- inches and fashion it SO that it
forms four well shaped flaps. Bind
these with the braid. Then take
about ten inches of red silk garter elias
tic and stitch it to the center of the
linen In six different places. In the
elastic put five two ounce bottles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
An Artistic Pillow.

An artistic looking sofa pillow may
be made from coarse crash. In con-
structing it use two pieces about eight
cen inches square-the front and the
back. The former can be decorated
with three large conventional tulips
placed side by side and running to the
top of the cushion. These are cut from
leather, painted in natural shades and
then glued to the cover. The deep
reds and soft green's are most effective
on the neutral background Of crash,
and this pillow will be decidedly hand.
some.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
TALES TOLD
ABOUT TOW N
FOOLED THE BOSS.

Department store discipline is pref
ty hard to maintain, as anyone who
has lad the responsibility of enforcing
il will testify. The other Gay in a
Moline emporium rules and regula-
tons got rude jolt when one of the
ingenious young men about the place
sprung a stuffed fox terrier dog. The
animal was mounted so skillfully that
one could see it breathe and it stood
in eXpectant attitude as if about to
pounce upon something. Waiting his
chance the young man put it behind
the ribbon counter when nobody was
looking. When the ribbon saleslady
saw it she screamed. One of the pro
prietors came along at this juncture
and investigated He, too, was de
ceived.
Don't move,' he admonished the
girl, cts watching for mouse
Everybody waited in breathlcss sus
pense but the dog kept its poise the
longest.
''Oh, | believe it's having a fit
shIieked the girl, at last.
Jaw, tut. Why don't you touch it?
retCrted the owner impatiently.
"Touch it yourself. I'm afraid OF
it, was the reply.
The man thus challenged, sidled III
ana carefully reaching down, tapped
IL with paper he was carrying. o.
course the dog tumbled over ant
everybody but the proprietor felt like
doing the same thing. He was hop
ping mad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
pARN1Na COTTON HonpER.

These can easily be obtained from any
druggist. The two cross flaps are fin
ished with button and buttonhole.
A darning cotton holder is a most
welcome gift to mother. Two oval
pieces of cardboard, about four and
half inches long by two and half
inches wide, are covered with lowered
cretonne or any odd pieces of silk and
lining of white. Two spools of darn
ing cotton, one black and the other
white, are placed between the two
pieces and held there by piece of rib
bon, which passes through the center
Of the spools and the upper and lower
pieces of cardboard. being tied finally
In large bow at the top.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
MASONIC SCHOOL
WILL MEET HERE
Three Days instruction to Be Given in
This City Some Time During
the Coming Winter.

W. B. Petit, secretary of Trio lodge,
a F. & A. NJ, today received notice
from Grand Master A H. Bell that one
of the five schools of instruction held
in the state annually by the Masons
viii meet here during the coming VIM.
ter. Each school is in session three
days exemplifsing the first degree on
the first day. the second on the second
anc the third on the third. The grand
master and grand secretary will be in
attendance and many Masons from all
over the state will be present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
AN INTERESTING PICTURE.

Lovers, and particularly those who
are engaged to be married. are always
convenient victims of the practical
Jokers. Every known variety of prac-
teal joke falls to them. But it is not
often that one as clever and at the
same time embarrassing as that of
which a young farmer and charming
Rock Island girl were recently made
the victims of, is played. AS this
to spend the evening with the young
lady who has promised to become his
wife. he has found il agreeable to
stretch the evening into night, and
often he may be found taking his de-
pa.rture when the hands of the clock
point to a time between D. m. and a.
III. This troublesome matter of dis
lance may also have something to do
with another habit Into which this
particular pair Of young people have
fallen-that of "spooning. The fam
lily with which the young lady makes
Rel home have always been very con-
siGerate, and evenings when he
came, the two were always left undis-
turbed, with a single exception. On
that occasion the room was suddenly
flooded with binding light. difficult
of explanation until a few days later
when the lady of the house exhibited
a very interesting specimen of her
work as an amateur photographer
She had trapped the young people
with a flash light photograph. and the
picture showed two of the happiest
W ung people on earth-apparently
Her little hand was hidden in his big
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
A BRIDGE PURSE.
a Useful Trifie to Carry When Playing
tho Game.

the Game.
AS there is no sign of the fascinat.
ing game of bridge losing its attrac.
tons for smart society, the bridge
purse seen in the illustration will be
an acceptable gift FOR the girl who
likes to make her game more exciting
by playing penny or SO point. To
make the purse commence with So
chain, miss l chain, 1 double into
every stitch, 1 chain turn.
Second row. double into 20 stitch.
es Gaking up in this and every row
the two top threads, 2 chain, miss 2
double, then II double into the next
u double, chain turn.
Third row-12 double, 2 into the 2
chain of last row, 20 more double,
chain turn; repeat these last two rows
until you have worked &c rows alto.
gether - that is, Is stripes - then !
double into end of stripe, 4 treble into
next stripe =, l double into next
stripe =, l double into next, treble
ihto heAt iepcdt thicc tiihco, l
double into next, treble into next,
1 double into next Ghc last stripe),
and fasten Off-this is the right side.
then fold together and sew up on the
wrong side.
Then for the chain loops:
Cut off a length of silk about five
yards and with 1t crochet double on
to the inside of the purse on the right
hand side % chain, draw through the
first loop of . chain, double on to the
ring, % chain, draw thread through
the next loop, 2 chain on purse, and
repeat until all the loops are filled
Uhis requires little care so as not to
get the thread entangled, but it saves
breaking off and threading in the ends
every time; then do double crochet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
Gifts For Young Girls.

Set of collar pms
Crescent brooch, set with pearls.
Gold bar tie pin.
Hand embroidered turnovers and
cuffs.
All dainty neckwear.
Gold and silver pencils.
Overnight bags Qeather).
Silver garter clasps.
Morocco workbox, fitted.
Ivory or pearl manicure set
Good standard books.
Set of the American poets.
Engraved initial or school stationery.
Silver toilet utensils.
Cologne and toilet water.
Sofa pillows.
Bureau cushion and cover.
Down quilt.
Shirt waist box.
Silk for dress or blouse.
Hand embroidered handkerchiefs.
Bows for the hair.
Silver slipper buckles.
Carbon prints or photographs.
Good framed pictures.
Plain gold bracelets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
How to Treat a Sprain.

Sprains. swellings and lameness are
promptly relieved by Chamberlain's
Liniment. This liniment reduces in
Illumination and soreness SO that a
sprain may be cured in about one
third the time required by the usual
treatment. % and so cent sizes for
sale by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21

recently published in a Springfield dis
patch in The Argus. The capital of
the company is $4,000 and the officers
are J. ]. Ingram, president, and w. J.
Sweeney, secretary. The company has
pun chased the title and abstract bust
firm of Sweeney e Walker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
TRYING TO GET A RENEWAL
Pressure Brought on Mayor to Allow
Saloon to Reopen.

The brewery interests back OF z.
Mcmahon are making strenuous efforts
TO secure the renewal of his saloon
license before Dec. l. On that date
seven months will have elapsed, and
sent of property owners adjoining his
premises on Eighteenth street to Sc
|cure a permit. Mcmahon himself has
gone so far as to dump $3.50 in gold
on the mayors desk to pay for the Ii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21

cense for six months, but it was re-
fused McMahom since the mayor re-
fused to renew his license last spring,
has been running soft drink empor-
ium with some variety of near beer
as a staple. Apparently the mayor
means to stick to his position and con-
tinue to refuse to issue a license.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
BUYS ABSTRACT BUSINESS
Rock Island Title s. Abstract Company
Files Articles.

Articles of incorporation of the Rock
Island Title & Abstract company were
filed in the recorders Office today. No
tice of the application for license was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
MATERIALS REQUIRED.
Pasteboard photograph frame.
Half yard heavy green linen crash.
Three skeins green silk.
Three skeins brown silk.
DOLLY SACHET.

it, then fill with horsehair and secure
this by cardboard disk, covered with
a bit of any bright silk, etc. Conceal
the edge of the strainer with frill of
ribbon from one to two inches wide
and tie bow to the handle, by which
the cushion hangs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
MATERIALS REQUIRED.
A PRETTY SILK PURSE.

to nicely cover and fill up the ring.
fasten off and neatly run in the ends
of silk. Fold the ribbon and sew on to
the top of the ring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21

Headaches and Neuralgia. from Colds.
Laxative Bromo Quinine, the world
wide cold and grip remedy, removes
cause. Call for full name. Look for
signature e. w. Grove. 25c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-21
Christmas Hints For
Santa Claus Help
ers-An Embroidered
Pincushion Dolly
Sachef and Other
Presents EasiiyMa

Any of the gifts pictured in this
column may easily be made in an
evening.
The pincushion shown is worked out
in scrim and decorated with empire
.wreaths in shaded green ribbon.
The sachet shown can easily be mada
out of small dolly, which may be
embroidered in any appropriate flower.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-07
Dead Clock Strikes.

In it's account of the death Of
Joe Richards, a prominent
Boone county citizen, which oe-
Cured last week, the Fayette
Advertiser related the follow.
ing remarkable story.
In connection with this death
D T. G. Richards tells the Ad-
vsrtiser of the very peculiar
antics of an antiquated clock in
the home where Mr.. Richards
died. This old time-piece has
been the Forbis family for
many, many years, and has not
been wound up in the last thir-
ty years, During the past
quarter century there have
been four deaths in that house,
including that of Mr.. Richards
and the day previous to the
death of each one, including the
death of Mr.. Richards. the old
clock has struck out clear and
distinct.
A certain Boone county lady
offered 5000 for this old CLOCK,
and it was refused, saying that
IS, 900 would not buy it. DR..
Richards says this is no fake,
but a true story.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-07

Mel Sharp has a dog to which
hangs this tale as well as his
own tail. 1t is pretty spot
ted but vicious bull dog and it
either hates horses or loves
horse flesh too we'll. It began
its meanness by tearing the in
ner side of the thighs of Nel's
pretty 2-year.old colt and not
being satisfied with its mischief
bit Frank Abbott's horse and
caused it to run away and break
the cross bar in the shafts of
the cart.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-07
The Turner Art Exhibit.

Larry and the Pictures" a
clipping from the Youths Com,
paniop, published elsewhere in
this paper will forcibly present
the value of pictures in the
public school. The Century
Club are bringing the Turner
Art Exhibit to Monroe for the
purpose of procuring pictures
for our school. The exhibit
which will be shown at Miss
Bell Johnson's studio May 81
and 90, will be a rare treat to
lovers of good pictures. Come
all Admission 10c for school
children and 25c for others. All
profits to be used for the benefit
of the school.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-07

This pretty sentiment, and as
true as it is beautiful. is from the
Dearborn, Mo-, Democrat; If
you love, love more. If you
hate, hate less. Life is too
short to spend in hating anyone.
Why war against a mortal who
is going the same road with us9
Why not expand the flower of
life and happiness by learning
to love, by teaching the beauti-
tul lesson to those who are near
and dear? Your hands may be
hard, but your heart need not
be. Your form may be bent or
ugly, hut do you know that the
most beautiful aowers often
grow in the most rugged, un-
sheltered places? The palace
for care; the cottage for love.
Not that there is no love In a
mansion; but, somehow, if we
are not careful. business will
crowd all there is of beauty out
of the heart. This is why we
have Sabbaths aud Saturday
nights, that we may leave bust
ness and have a little heart
cleaning.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-07
Liars, All!

Whene'er I see a strapping guy
In perfect health and six feet
high
Who looks and feels, in every
way,
AS if he'd live till Judgment
Day,
I always think: How he must
feel
When oldtime mem'ries back.
ward steal, ..
Reminding him, now and anon,
Of maidens he's gone daffy on
The score he's thrown his arms
about
And sworn be couldn't live
Without
Buffalo News.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-07
What is It7

Gov. Folk in his speech at St.
Joe uses this language: II
want to win on the strength of
my own cause, not on the weak.
ness of my opponent" Now,
what is the weakness of his op.
ponent? If Folk has a right
eous cause that Stone has not,
what is it?
Does Folk represent a single
issue. politically or morally,
that Stone does not stand for?
1t so, what is it?
Morally Folk is no better
man than Stone. Politically, he
is no better Democrat, or not as
good one. Intellectually, heis
no match to Stone. AS a loyal
Democrat, and party worker he
doesn't measure up to Stone at
all
Has Folk ever served the
people more faithfully, honestly
and efficiently than Stone? If
so, in what respect?
If Stone represents a weak
cause, what is it? II Folk is no
better man morally, socially,
politically or any other way
than Stone, why leave the i'm
preston that Stone is weak or
represents a weak, cause? Folk
should give facts and cut out
inslnuation. Huntsville Herald
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-07

]. M. Proctor has kindly
brought US four large onions
that were raised near Mercedes,
Texas. His son-iu.law, j. M.
johnson, jr,. sent him quite
number to be distributed among
friends. They were large,
looked like onions, tasted like
onions and blamed If they didn't
smell like onions. Thanks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-07

book contains more than a hun.
dred stanzas on that old. old
story, that give forth an atmos-
pbere of love and faith that go
TO the heart.
1t is beautifully bound in
green leather stamped with
gold.
Published by The Independ
ent Press, Kansas City, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-07

M. B. Garner, Roy Meriweth-
err. Leck Hays, g. L. Carpenter,
Ralph Graham and Fred Nc
Gee base ball fans, took in the
big game at Quincy Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1908-05-07
NEW BOOKS.
Princess Nadine.
BY Christian Reid.

The scene of this story is laid
in Italy. The characters are
well drawn and the action good.
The Princess is of Russian and
American birth while the hero
is of Central America. Both
are strong characters aud de-
termined TO win. The book is
indirectly satire on the ducal
aspirations of the women of
wealth in this country, 1t is
well worth reading.
Published by G.. P. Putnam's
Sons, N. Y. Price 81 so.
Stories of Wagner Operas Told For
Children.
y, BY Elizabeth M. Wheelock.
No fairy stories will appeal
to the child more than these
stories do and they are superior
to fairy stories because they
give the child an insight into
the better things of literature.
The stories are charmingly told
and are sure to win many
friends both with children and
older readers. 1t is beautifully
bound and will make a lovely
gift book. Published by Bobbs-
Merrill Co, Indianapolis, Ind.
How the World is Fed
By Frank George Carpenter.
This book of foods is the first
of series upon the great indus.
tries of the world. Its purpose
is to give.the children knowl-
edge OF the production and
preparation of foods and to
show how civilization and COM
MERGE grew from mans need of
foods and the exchange of foods
between nations. The author
takes the children on tours to
the great food centers of the
world, to the markets of ex.
change, to factories, to farms.
forests and to the seas.
Published by American Book
Co.. Chicago. Price 60c.
g...t u. ~-.- -.s ~ ..-,ss..
The ChiId's Dickens, David CoppertieId
and Oliver Twist.
Retold by Annie Douglas Severance.
In retelling these stories they
have been simplitied making
them easily understood by the
child, Many of the minor char
acters have been omitted but
the individuality of the leading
characters has been preserved
as far as possible, thus bring.
ing the little ones into a close
acquaintance with some of
Dickens greatest characters.
Published by American Book
Co., Chicago. Price 40c.
Ways of the Six-FOoted.
By Anna Botsford Comstock.
The stories were written to
illustrate the great truth that
wherever there is life there
problems confronting it and
that there is a dignity in life's
upward struggle however hum
BILE the incarnation, The crick-
cts, bees, wasps and ants may
teach US many useful lessons.
Published by CHM & Co.,
Chicago.
Americas Story for Americas Children.
BY Mara L. Pratt,
There are five of these books,
They are intended to prepare
tor the regular study of history