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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
TRIMMINGS OF NEW LINGERIE.
Wash Ribbon AttractiveIy Arranged
Has Good Effect.

Some of the new lingerie is trimmed
with rows of wash ribbon in pink or
light blue so arranged that they are
sandwiched between two rows of val.
enciennes insertion. A nightgown, for
instance, would be finished with a
pointed yoke of alternating lace and
ribbon, finished at top with merely a
narrow beading, with a very small
bow of ribbon to match. 1t gives the
effect of a great quantity Of graceful
color while in reality the material is
very little and the work is very easy.
A corset cover could, of course, be
made. on the same principle, although
it is better not to use quite so much
ribbon on n of those minute gar.
ments, because it shows too much
through the sheer waists of summer.
Petticoats, however, might be finished
with a rut1e of wide lace and ribbon,
and the effect would be quite magnifi-
cent, particularly if Dresden ribbon be
used.
One Of the chief advantages in
using ribbon in combination with lace
insertion is that the edges may be
left as they are, while, if bands of the
material are used instead, the edges
must be rolled-a feat which requires
an expert, and which prevents the
work being done on the sewing ma
chine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
ENGAGEMENT Gift.

Hand-embroidered tops for chemises
and n~ightgowns may be bought at
comparatively little cost, to be at,
tached to the main part of the gar
ment, which may be made at home.
This is quite an innovation, but one
likely to be very profitable, for, in buy
ing a ready-made chemise, for in
stance, it is almost sure to be too long
or in some way unsatisfactory, and the
same may be said Of a nightgown.
If just the hand-embroidered yoke
is bought, however, and the rest of the
gown made at home, the material will
surely be more carefully selected and
the garment may be made to exactly
fit. The hand-embroidered yokes are
attached to the skirt OF the garment
by means of some beading or valen-
ciennes lace insertion, or it might be
done with a little bit of narrow real
lace.
These detached Jokes make ideal
gifts for prospective brides, or they
may be carefully saved and made up
at some future time into really hand.
some articles for the trousseau.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02

grove, over a frame work of plank, and
the back part of the livery stable
where the floats were being decksd in
tinsel and red, white and blue bunting
We never had any real fun until late
in the afternoon. when We tied a can
on Doc" Blaston's setter pup and set
of a bunch of f~irecrackers in it.
We hated Doc" Blaston and had
even less regard for his setter
pup, because he wouldn't chase a
jack rabbit. We were sorry after
wards we did it, for that premature
can spoiled a whole lot of fun next
day. Every dog in Boomville de-
camped that night; even the cats
roasted in the trees for two days.
A boom that ratified the window
frames awakened me before day next
morning. With no hat and only n
suspender over my shoulder / scurried
down to Uncle Billy's blacksmith shop.
Uncle Billy was out in front shooting
off the anvil. He had a whole quart
a of powder. Carefully the square
hole in the anvil was filled with pow.
der and a hardwood plug whitfield to
fit it. A gorove in one side of the plug
was left for the fuse. Uncle Billy
scratched the match down the leg of
his overalls, touched the fuse and then
hurried behind the shop door. The
aged blacksmith was slightly deaf and
liked a noisy Tourth. Thirteen times
the powder w1S poured in and touched
off.
The events of that day crowded
upon each other fast and furious. The
parade started half an hour late be
cause the Goddess couldn't get he,
brown hair waving to the best effect
After the parade things dragged a lit
tie until the speaking began. We
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
WHERE SHE HAD THE BULGE.
Telephone Girls Great Opportunity to
Get Gioriously Even.

you know that red-headed cashier
that had the nerve to complain Of me
to the boss the other day." said the
girl at the telephone desk, to a New
York Times writer. We'll, l got ven
with him, all right, He amt married.
but he's got a best girl. His father
owns a shoe factory over in Jersey.
and rich-my! Well, she called him
up the other afternoon at her usual
time. Is Mr.. Smith there?' she asks,
in her most romantickist voice. Yes,
l answers. just as h~oneylike as she.
It's his wife wants him, isn't it?' With
that Miss Girl hung up with such a
jerk my ear hurt. Smith goes around
wondering why she does not call him
up. Every time he dares he says to
me: Has any one called me on the
phone, Miss Limit And | look as in
nocent as a kid and shake my head
No l tell you, US telephone girls
can turn Joy to the Bride into Moth
in DOM any time we please. Me
for Us"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
SUFFERED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
With Eczema--Her Limb Peeled and
Foot Mas Raw-Thought Amputa-
tion Was Necessary-BelieVes
Life Saved by Cuticura.

81 have been treated by doctors for
twenty-five years for a bad Ease Of
eczema on my leg. They did their best,
but failed to cure it. My doctor had
advised me to have my leg cut off. At
this time my leg was peeled from the
knee, my foot was like a piece of raw
flesh, and l had to walk on crutches.
/ bought a set of Cuticura Remedies.
After the first two treatments the
swelling went down, and in two
months my leg was cured and the new
skin came IN. The doctor was sur
prised and said that he would use
Cuticura for his own patients. Ihave
now been cured over seven years, and
but for the Cuticura Remedies l
might have lost my life. Mrs. ]. B.
Remand, PIT Montana ST., Montreal,
Que, Feb. 20, 1907"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
The Merry Widow,

A man whose wife was extremely
jealous planned a pleasant surprise.
for her in the form of a trip to New
York to see THE Merry Widow" and
wrote a friend in the city to let him
know the earliest date for which he
could secure seats. The next day
when he was away from home the
following telegram was delivered
there, addressed to him, but opened
by his wife;
Nothing doing with the widow until
the tenth. Will that suit you?"
Explanations were demanded.--Lip-
pincott's.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02

colored silk, a little collar of lace
finishes the coat at neck, it is also
edged with a frill of the silk.
The sleeves are long, with a deep
cuff at the wrist, and are edged with
a narrow strap of the silk, two deep
capes completely cover the empire
top, and fall over the sleeves, they
have scalloped edges, and are finished
with a strap of silk and a narrow frill
Hat of soft straw, trimmed with pale
blue shaded feathers.
Materials required: 3 yards &c
inches wide, 1 yard silk, a lace collar,
and 4 yards of lining.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02

had come and patriotism had waned
in Boomville.
The celebration this year was due
to young Leon Talbert who had bought
out old Stockholders general mer-
chandise store. He had offered to
give $25 as the first contribution. His
rival in business, old Dan Turner,
across the street, growled and said he
did it just for advertisement.
A mans business was the last thing
attended to in Boomville during the
next three weeks. Floats had to be
built for the Goddess of Liberty and
her attendants to ride on. BoomVille
had no trees that would do as a shade,
for the drought three years before had
killed even the trees in the city park.
Where the young cottonwoods, 20 feet
tall, used to grow, was an oat field.
Beside the oat field was a stretch of
ground that once bore the appella-
tion of "Dascom boulevard" "Joe"
Skinner said he'd have the best crop
of potatoes on that ground this year
ever raised in Boomville, if the bugs
didn't hit 'em or the hot winds blow.
Il reckon they ought to be better
than ordinary, bein' raised on that
high-lutin' ground" he used to fling
at Joe Dascom, who helped him hoe
them.
A thin line of cottonwoods and a
few scragged elms on Cowskin creek,
five miles away, were the nearest
trees to Boomville now. Jim Mcleod
solved the shade problem. He would
build an arbor, himself, If they would
give him the sole privilege of selling
lemonade and ice cream near by. Jim's
offer was accepted.
On July 8 Sammy Smith and l were
pretty busy. We kept the road warm
between the place where Jim McGood
was putting leafy branches of cotton
wood, brought from the Cowskin
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THE L A GOES BY.
BY Henry HoIcomb Bennett

BY Henry folcomb Bennett
uATS off!
VI Along the street there comes
A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums,
A flash of color beneath the sky:
Hats off!
The flag is passing by!
Blue and crimson and white it shines,
Over the steel-tipped, ordered lines.
Hats off!
The colors before us fly;
But more than the flag is passing by.
Sea fights and l%and-fghts, grim and
great,
Fought to make and to save the State;
Weary marches and sinking ships;
Cheers of victory on dying lips;
Days of plenty and years of peace;
March of a strong lands swift increase;
Equal justice, right and law,
Stately honor and reverend awe;
Sign of a nation, great and strong
To ward her people from foreign wrong;
Pride and glory and honor-all
Live in the colors to stand or fall.
Hats off!
Along the street there comes
A blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums;
And loyal hearts are beating high:
Hats off!
The flag is passing by!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
In Dotted Swiss.

Some smart colored effects are
achieved in the dotted swisses, and
there are some particularly pretty
frocks of this material in medium dark
shades thickly sprinkled with very
tiny dots of s%elf-color, white or black.
inset with cluny insertion matching
the dot and worn over slips of self
color or white. The straw colorings,
pongee shades and other light yellow
or brown tones are especially popular
in all Of the thin cotton stuffs and
are always cool looking in combination
with white.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02

years before that
time the eagle
had screamed in
v%ociferous fash
ion as regular as
independence day
came around. That
was when the
boom was ION the
town. In those
days Jeff Dascom
gave $3.50 to buy
fireworks. Jeff Dor.
rows his chewing
tobacco now. The
bubble had burst
cd tho 1aap dave
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02

even above his beloved Shakespeare.
Two years after the first Fourth Of
July, there occurred a celebration in
independence square that had a spe-
cial significance. The advance Of the
British, and their occupation of Phil
adelphia during the winter of 1777-
177S, had forced congress to leave the
Quaker city and go to York.
After the evacuation congress re-
turned July 2 and a grand celebration
of the recurrence of the PRONUNCIATION
of the declaration was held, in which
nearly the entire population of Phila-
delphia joined. Chevalier Conrad Al
minister ever accredited to the United
States from any power, was IN inter
ested spectator.
During the centennial in Philadel-
phia there was naturally a notable
demonstration, and no less a person
than Don Pedro, emperor of Brazil,
sat among those who cheered the SEN
timents that had sounded the downfall
of monarchy in this country, and were
finally to take his throne from the
ruler of Brazil.
In later years, another representa-
tive of a foreign country was the cen
trail figure at Independence square.
WI Ting Fang, Chinese minister,
spoke there with fine eloquence, and
made one of the best speeches cred
tied to him in his many felicitous utter.
ances in this country.
The anomaly that he was the envoy
of one of the most absolute of mon
arches did not prevent the celestial
from painting in most graphic phrase
what the venerable building stood for.
During his first administration,
Grover Cleveland, president of the
United States, came to Philadelphia
one Fourth of July and, standing on a
platform raised on the square, ap-
pealed to the young manhood of Amer
lea that the great lessons of 1776 be
not ignored.
Samuel J.. Randall, Judge Kelley,
Gen. Grant, Lewis Cassidy have also
figured prominently in Fourth of July
celebrations there.
During the administration Of Mayor
Warwick, himself an orator of genuine
gifts, every year was made the oc-
casion of notable demonstrations to
which were invited men of national
fame.
Under the direction of the governor
Of Pann]cvIvania n uorI; of ;noo1.,Iul,.
interest has been finished at Valley
Forge park by the state.
Valley Forge has a close relation.
ship with independence day, and the
old camp site has proved a Mecca on
July 4 to thousands of Americans who
come from all over the union to nay
a tribute to the fathers of the United
States who suffered and died on this
historic spot. Practically the entire
site has been reserved. A chanel
has been erected on the spot where
Washington was discovered at prayer.
At the moment Valley Forge park
comprises about ITS acres. It is
properly policed and cared for by
workmen, whose duty it is to keep the
roads and the entire park in perfect
order.
Public interest has kept pace with
the work. On Memorial day 1900 per-
sons registered at the headquarters,
and this is probably not one-fourth of
those who were in the park.
Anywhere from 5000 to 10000 Amer
leans will fittingly celebrate July 4,
1908, by going owe the ground, on
which their heroic forefathers under
went the sufferings that made indie
pendence possible.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02

@~S -
a-goin' to be; they're putin the bill
up now" Stub dropped the bait can
half full of worms and joined the pro
chalmers of the glad tidings. Two
minutes later We ended up in front of
the bill to read further.
II call that a mighty neat job of
printin'," said the editor of the Week
ly Banner, who had happened along.
1--WE broke the claws holdin' the ar
rows off our eagle wood cut two years
ago and blamed if we could find the
piece this year. The old bird locked
mighty squatty until we hit upon
havin' him sit on that log from the
Mink LumbeS Company's adj"
Looks like that old turkey buzzard
that roosts on the rotten log in Dea-
con Shuffecorn's pasture" shifted old
Prof. Krain. Krain had started a
paper in opposition to the Banner
three years before, but it had fizzled
out after intermittent issues for six
months.
But there wasn't anything squatty
about the birds of freedom, as far as we
kids could see. Besides, we were busy
reading down further what was going
to happen.
Fine shade, grand music, magniff-
cent parade, most eloquent speakers
in the state. Races! Races! Races!
Ball games, climbing the creased pole,
catching the creased pig, a grand
spectacular exhibition of tight-rope
yalking by Capt. McMain.
"The grand finale, $685. worth Of
fireworks, let off from a stand in
front of the city calaboose." These
were a few Of the features that would
MAJ the usual lethargy of Boomville
Oh July A..
"Shore goin' to have $95 worth of
fireworks; therell be pinwheels, giant
fire crackers and skyrockets, till you
can't rest" said Sid Girkens. 81
know, cause dad was at the meetin'
the night they voted to have EN-"
1t had been five years since Boom
vile had had a celebration. For 10
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
Color Combinations

The latest manifestation of odd
color schemes is found in a costume
having a tunic skirt of electric blue
shantung silk and a frivolous little
coat of jade green satin foulard.
These coats continue to flourish, and
with them are being shown waistcoats
of costly old tapestries or brocades,
many of them handsome enough to
adorn the crystal shelves of the curio
cabinet.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02

from his hip pocket and started to read
when Sammy Smith touched a cannon
cracker off behind the speakers stand.
The deacon was naturally very excit'
able. He tried to proceed but his
hands jerked systematically. Sudden.
ly the declaration parted in the mid
die where it had been folded in the
6eacon's pocket. They sent after a
new declaration, but the crowd had
left before it arrived.
The creased pig had been caught
and the entries were just in for the
slippery pole climbing exhibition when
my recollection came to a vivid close.
That night about nine o'clock | walked
up with a bandaged eye, a swollen
jaw and one arm in a sling, They told
me Sammy Smith had climbed 'er and
| went to sleep happy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
General Demand

Of the Well Informed Of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination Of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits Of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informci.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuinc--manufactured by the Calls
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sal.
by all leading druggists. Price City centi
per bottle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02

wouldn't h a
stayed around near
the speaking eX-
cept we sometimes
got a dish of ice
cream for turning
a freezer for Jim.
The Hon. Tim.
othy Todhunter
gave the Grafton
and Deacon Hefle-
tower read the
Declaration of In
dependence. That
is he started to
read it. He had
taken a copy of
l--I---k.--
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
Betsy Ross.

A quiet house, a quiet street,
A needle and a thread,
A scissors and a square of blue,
Some strips of white and red,
And slender hands that deftly stitched
The shining stars across
Twas thus the flag of Liberty
Was made by Betsy Ross.
Though Father Time has worn to rags
The ermine robes of kings,
And left the guns of war TO rust
Among forgotten things;
Though crowns and scepters at his touch
Have turned to dust and dross-
Yet not q broken stitch has marred
The work of Betsy Ross.
In stately hall and lowly home
This day it's colors wave
The shelter of the worlds Impressed,
The beacon of the brave.
Let glory on the nations shield
Among the stars emboss
The thread, the needle, and the name
And fame OF Betsy Ross.
4Minna IRVING. Iii Leslle's Weekly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
Everv Swish Of sklr, h. Er,rr,n.

The Parisienne, who Is devoted to
the trailing gown, has her skirt
sponged about the hem after each
wearing, first with an odorless clean.
ing essence and then, with perfume,
so that every swish of her skirt hem
is fragrant,-From a Paris Letter to
Vague.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
lParasol for a Bridesmaid.

Painted parasols are again the
fashion and spring blossoms the
chosen designs. One with sprays of
exquisitely tinted apple blossoms is
especially appropriate for a brides
maid to carry, as the delicate coloring
will blend with any color costume
Vogue.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
important to Mothers.
Not ~Incurabie.

"That man is a poet"
"Too bad"
Eyes"
How did you discover it,"
II didn't; he told me-"
"Then perhaps he may get over it."
Nashville American.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02

stand what that
natal day" bust
ness meant, but
celebrate = that
could only mean
M thing this sea.
son of the year.
w h o o p e e !!
Cracky! Boom!
and Sammy and
SHE'D a tin can al
DOC" Blaston's
setter pup and dug
down the alley as
fast as four brown
legs could carry us
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
Diet for Thin Girl,

There are many, many thin girls
who long to be plump and round and
who could be if they would follow a
good diet. A simple diet which will
help the good cause is, for breakfast:
Cereal, with plenty Of rich cream,
fruits which contain no acids, eggs
and potatoes cooked any way except
Tried.
Milk should be substituted for tea
or coffee. In the forenoon a glass of
warm milk with a wee pinch of salt In
1t will be of great benefit. She may
also drink a glass Of milk prepared in
this way in the afternoon and at night
before going to bed.
Starchy vegetables, such as sweet
and white potatoes, peas, corn, beans
and rice, thick cream soups, macaroni
and sphagetti are all ~fattening and
should be eaten by the thin girl. She
should not eat acid fruits, but ba.
nanas, peaches, grapes, melons, baked
apples, and figs and dates are to be in
Guided in her diet. Pickles, olives, vim
egar and the like she must let alone.
Deem UOlncDS Of White nn1h roi1arnd
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
In a Pinch, Use ALIENS FooT-EAsE

TIT d TTTIOH, Use NEEETN TO- Z
A powder. 1t cures painful, smart
ing, nervous feet and %ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery Of
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists. Csc, Accept no SUBJ
stitute. Trial package, FREE. AID.
dress A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
Eichu Frocks.

Nothing could be more cool and
dainty for a hot summer morning than
one of the new tichu frocks that are
being made in such numbers for sea-
shore wear.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
A Simple Remedy.

81 tell you we cannot pass a law to
keep dogs from barking and disturb
ing people"
Wont the ordinary law against
bankers apply?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02
COAT FOR YOUNG GIRL.
Here Is Very Pretty Garment Made
Up in Empire EtyIe.

This pretty coat is made in empire
style, the skirt fitting the yoke with.
out fullness.
Pale blue cloth is used here; it is
trimmed with soft frillings of the same
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02

Lewis Single Binder - the famous
straight &c cigar, always best quality.
Your dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02

FITS, st. Vitus' Dance and Nervous Diseases per-
nanently cured by DIR. Kline's Great Nerve nestorer.
Sepd for FREE 500 trial bottle and treatise. DIR.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02

Brightpink chambray has been made up into this simple little costume
row backward:turning ucks, and closes under the narrow boxplait at the
centertront The wide sailor collar, turnback cuffs and jaunty fourinhand
Tie, are of black,and!white striped French Bingham, and the belt is of similar
material, or OF the chambray, according to taste Both sides of the panel of
the skirt are ornamented with fiat white pearl buttons; these
buttons forming the fastening on the left side The back has a centerseam
and an inverted boxpait which gives the required fulness to the lower edge.
The wide bias band, which may be omitted if desired, is Of the striped linen.
stitched along both its edges.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02

No, Cordelia, the biggest words do
not always have the most weight.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-02

The. Fourth ;
. In Boomville ;
Celebration as Described by !
the Small Boy.

Will Cele-
brate the Nations Ma
Sammy Smith and
l stood with our
hands in our pockets
tai DAY."