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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

The d Y Wy X art club met at the
home Of Mrs Ethel vii Jams Tuesday
afternoon, general dicussion was in
du ged in for an hour then the regular
club work was taken up. The hostess
assisted by Mrs. birdie Wells served a
dointy luncheon. The next meeting
will be held on the 18th inst at the
home Of Mrs Watson, of Lake Park
and entertained by Mrs Elizabeth
hughes, quotations from Paul Law.
renee Dunbar.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11
Ia the Same Boat.

An old couple in Glasgow were In
4 very depressed state owing to duh
trade. n. l s
Thinking their son in America
would help them. they wrote stating
their trouble. and tbatif he did not
help them they would have to go to
the poorhouse.
Three weeks passed, and then came
letter from their son, saying:
Dear Mither and FaitherJust
wait anither FORTNIGHT an I'll come
hame an gang WI ya. Your affection,
ate SON." II
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

The Il. b S Soc. .ety though small in
number, is one Of the best in the State
they ask no financial help Of the public,
with only nine members they are send
ing fourth au influence that should Re
felt. Tha report of the treasurer
Mrs +. R Palmer, last week SHOWS
that they have $l72 Is in the bank. Is
there another society that makes as
good report with the same member
ship.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11
Boiled Down.

."sTirsi OF hearing my 'sugary words.
are ycu, Pulsatilla Corkins ~ howled
the indignant Orlando Perhaps you
will be kind enough to tell me, Miss
Corkins, what sugary word Is! What
IS 1t made of?''s &
III "It IS made. Mr. Spoonamore," an.
swered the fair Pulsatilla. "of verbpm
sap 35a 3s 53.5.5 5.s vi
Without another word OF any a.
scripiion Orlando SpoonaElore grabbed
Sis hat and groped his way out inta
.ne aarksome night. The blow hae
crushed him 8;s sss Il II
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

Mr.. Leroy w. Tucker sec, of the Y M
g "A of nuxton was in our city Tuesday
arranging q game of Basket ball with
the Z NC a team of our city next
week, he visited the Iowa State Horti.
culture Society'a annual exhibition at
the Capitol He enrolled their Y M G
A society as . member Of the Iowa
travelling library aid will receive the
best books in Iowa for his boys to read
He,made pleasant call at Bystand
er Office
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11
I PRICES IHaI
Sell ] PIANOS
Jones Piano Co., 5I3-5I5 Locust alE'
s ilown as the Largest Piano
l1onse inIowa, Make
22 Special Offer.
40 81 Bargains, 80 Different
flakes Of Well Known High
Grade Pianos at Big
s.. Reduction
SO DOWN BRINGS a PIANO. N },
SO DOWN BRINGS q PIANO. n

n Some time ago Jones Piano Co made
/ BID purchase Of cfnsigned pianos. In
! N effort to quickly dispose Of these pi-
amos along with other surplus stock a
general reduction Of prices has been
made on practically every piano now on
| our ware room floor Ifyou contemplate
$the.purchase Of. a piano within the next
year. it will pay yoa to buy now on X our y :
liberal terms, and pay the interest on the
investment, because it means q great
saving to you in price. The piano can e
,also be used as 4 Christmas present TO
the whole family Prices that will ap..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11
For that Dull Feeling After
Eating.

l have used Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets for some time. and
can testify that they have done me
more good than any tablets I have
ever used. NY trouble was Q heavy
dull feeling after eating David Free
N an, Kemps, Nova Scotia. These ia b.
let's strengthen the stomach and inn
prove the digestion. They also regu-
late the liver and bowels. They are
far superior to pills but cost no more.
Get free sample at your druggists and
see what q spendid medicine it is. For
sale by all druggists. q
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

The Rev. James HlggAns Of the a
NJ. E church At Evanston, Ill, has
raised over $500 sin 9 the annual con-
ference the last rally few days ago
was s7oO. the Reverend is one Of tie
strongest men Of his eynference, and
we expect to hear Of him succeeding
wherever he is sent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

Kings Daughters elected the follow.
ing officers for the year 1919: leader,
Mrs. Mayme Gou d; vice leader, Mrs.
Matte Morrison; secretary. Mrs Jessie
McClai treasurer, Miss Olive Smith;
chairman Of sewing committee, Mrs
Mae Ruff, sick committee, Miss Olive
SIN tn; social committee Mrs Emma
jackson; programme committee, Mrs.
Jessie McClain.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11
NEW COMFlANDERY ORGAN
IZED At OMAHA.

Mr., r. 4. Banks, D. p CIR. Com Of
iii was called to Omaha, Neb., on
Nov 9th, to assis il the work Of Or
..ganizinp a Com mandery und i the dis
,pensating power Of the R. p. Gr3 COM N
nander Sir j W Moore, OF. Illinois
This ne Commandeay, known as 'Jew-'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

Mrs. Lawyer B. F. Booth who has
been the guest Of Mrs. q. Courtney
for the past week, returned to her
home in Memphis. Tenn She reports
that Rev Brooks has one Of the largest
churches ii Memphis, with a member
ship Of 250o, and is doing excellent
work. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

The dedication Of the new Uuion
Congregational church WILDE held Sun.
day December Goth 1908 at which time
everybody is invited. A very interest
program which we will publish viii be
rendered,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11
. BURLINGTON NOTES.
('rhis week,)

Nj. Josepeh Young Of Davenport Is
in the city this week, visiting her
mother Mrs A Woods. \.
Palmer Woods is in the st. Francs
Hospital wiaq typhoid fever.
Mrs L, Bland very pleasantly enter
tained the Art Industrial club last
Wednesday.
The Friday Afternoon Club was en-
tertained by Mrs. J. e. johnson this
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

The Callahan Industrial club will
meet Wednesday afternoon Dec 10th
at the home of the president Mrs. Ger
trude Shackelford 731 west 9th street
at three p m. All members are re.
quested to be present
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

One Of the most enjoyable afternoon
companies Of the season was given
Dec, Srd BY Mrs. Albert Cater in hon.
or Of Mrs. George Gater, Of Troy, Kan.
sas, the house was beautifully decora-
ted with cut flowers and ferns. a dain,
five course luncheon was served by the
hostess assisted by Misses Florence
and Ida Cater. All departed saying
MRS. cater is q real entertainer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11
ALBA NOTES.

4 A heavy snow fell Saturday night
and it was cold Sunday evening.
Mr. N Henderson of Hooking was in
Abba Sunday.
Mr.. aud Mrs, VIM. Parker are re-
joic'ng over the arrival Of q baby at
their home. tits about two weeks old.
The feA sick 10 town are inprov-
ing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

The Rescue Home Association held a
business meeting last Tuesday even.
ing which was well attended and quite
success Another meeting will be
held at the hone 936 llth, street next
Thursday evening
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

"A rare treat in a musical and liter
ary program will be given at Burns
Chapel, Dec, 18th 1908, at Sp m
Miss v. Olive Bailey and Miss Bertha
Allen managers. '
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11
WASHINGTON. IOWA. NOTES.

WASHINGTON. IOWA. NOTES. 4
Thanksgiving visitors in the city
were Mrs. "A. G Clark, Of 0,kaloosa y
the Jas. Redd's home, Mrs. VIM. Taylor
Of Rock Island, At the A, L. Hall,
home.
Miss Marie Redd does not seems K
improve as fast as her friends would
wish,
Mrs. Myrtle Rhodes Of Wellman Wis.
tied at the A. l.. Halls home last week
Miss Alice cambridge and three chill
dren left Saturday for their home at
Brunswick, Mo-, after . six weeks Wis
ir at the A. u. Halls home.
On Wednesday evening Dec End oc
Cured the marriage OF Mrs. Anna
Rushing to Mr., Henry Sisse! Of Fair
field It was quite wedding only q
few intimate friends being present.
Squire Mccall performed the ceremony.
The happy couple will res de in Fair.
field on farm occupied by the groom
this winter ana will return here in the
spring and will occupy the brides farm
north of the city A host Of friends
wish them success and happiness.
Marie Whaley did heseself proud al
the school entertainment which was
given in the opera house Nov. 2sth to
q packed house. She was on the pro-
gram for recitation.
u Rev. Stov6l had the laying Of the
corner stone Of the new a. NJ. Il. church
at Fairfield, Monday Dsc. 7th at which
time the people raised quite suu,'to
.apply on thu building. G.. w. Turntr !
of tn:s place attended the services.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

Miss Mable Bass one OF our almeahle
and exemplary young ladies it visiting
Rev. T. w. Lewis in Moline, H., this
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

The Kings Daughters will keep open
house New Years afternoon, at the
home Of Mrs. Mayme Gould, 1910 Cen
ter street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11
wIil pevclop You,h., voice.

Money has been subscribed to send
Andrew Jones, young Welsh cab
man, who has a remarkably fine tenor
voice. to the Royal Academy Of Mw
nc. i, .iss5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

The Infant Sunday school class of
the Union Congregational church en-
tertainment was a success in every
way the little tots did we'll
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

Mrs John Colston who underwent an
operation last week is improving rap
idly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11
CITY NEWS.
(N. b. I you have relatives or
friends visiting in the city or going to
make ! visit, please inform us; we
solicit all your local news.-Ed.)
Mrs. b. w. Hughes is on the sick
list the past week
Grand Master Milligan will be in our
city Monday to officially visit North
Star Lodge. @

Master Russell jackson is quite sick
this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-12-11

Mr.. E. Tracey Blagburn has taken
sick again the past week, being con.
fined to his home
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-09-11
MOTHER AND CHILD
Both Fully Nourished on Grape-Nuts.

The value of this famous food is
what might be expected from its chem
ical analysis.
Grape-Nuts food is made of whole
wheat and barley, is thoroughly baked
for many hours and contains all the
wholesome ingredients in these ce-
reals.
1t contains also the phosphate Of
potash grown in the grains. which Ma
ture uses to build up brain and nerve
cells.
Young children require proportion
ately more of this element because the
brain and nervous system Of the child
grows so rapidly.
Grape-Nuts in not only building up her
own strength but in nourishing her
baby at the same time. She writes:
After my baby came / did not re-
cover health and strength, and the
doctor said / could not nurse the baby
as did not have nourishment for her,
besides was too weak.
He said / might try change OF
diet and see what that would do, and
recommended Grape-Nuts food.
bought a pkg. and used it regularly.
A marked change came over both
baby and I.
MY baby is now four months old,
is in fine condition, am nursing her
and doing all my work and never felt
better In my life" There's Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
! interest.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-09-11
kouseflies.

If man should come tramping into
your parlor, besmearing the rugs or
carpets with the mud. slime and filth
that had adhered to his boots as he
worked in the sewers or walked in the
wet cutters, there would be an eX.
ceedingly lively protest and very
thorough cleaning after he had been
ordered out or kicked out \ resort
TO violent measures TO get rid OF such
IN affront and menace would be up.
held by the courts and by public senti.
ment. And yet just such nuisance,
only more impudent and dangerous, Is
tolerated in every house, with but lit
tie effort To eXpel him or with but in
different protests as to his presence,
The common househy, says the New.
ark News, is an unmitigated thief and
scoundrel, a filth.bearing, disease.car'
rying rascal who does not stop at de-
filing rugs and carpets and furniture,
but who deliberately and with intent
sets his dirty feet anywhere, even
upon the yictuals you eat,
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-09-11
HOW TO TELL PURE WATER
Simplest Way. Is That Called the
Hrsch Test

People not infrequently come home
from a summer vacation if not with
typhoid, at least with bad malaria
or stomach disorders.
This is often caused by impure wa
ter, and it is well, especially in going
into the country, where wells are used.
to know a few simple tests by which
the condition Of the water can be
told.
About the simplest Is one that Is
well known. called the Hirsch test.
Buy a pint bottle OF clear glass, pref
erably with a glass stopper. Fill 1t
two-thirds full with water, TO which
Is added a Tablespoonful OF granu'
lated sugar.
Cork the bottle tightly and stand in
a light In a warm room for 4S hours,
IL at the end OF that time the water
is cloudy or milky.looking 1t is unfit
for use
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-09-11
POINTER ~ THE PlckPockET.
Best Method for the Protection Of .
Diamond Stud.

"An acquaintance OF mine had q
queer experience the other day" said
a man who has not much faith in any.
thing. "A short time ago he was In
troduced to pickpocket by friend.
The pickpocket is one OF the best in
the business.
MY friend didn't think anything
more about him, but the other night
he was in saloon, after he had been
celebrating most of the day. He was
pretty happy and the pickpocket came
in. My friend had a diamond stud In
his tie with a screw attachment. The
pickpocket walked up.
"'You may not remember me, ha
said, but met you the other night
with so and so. Take a bit OF advice
from me. You may lose tlnt sinner
OF yours il you're not careful
Then the pickpocket looked at the
diamond He said the screw attach.
ment wouldn't stop a good thief from
getting the diamond, but he could fix
It. He fished around in his pockets
and produced a rubber band, which he
tied around the screw.
NOW he said, they can only ge<
your stone by biting it on "
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-09-11

Thousands of American women
in our homes are daily sacrificing
their lives to duty.
In order to keep the home neat
and pretty, the children well dressed
and tidy, women overdo. A female
weakness or displacement is often
brought on and they suffer in silence,
drifting along from bad to worse,
knowing well that they ought to
have help to overcome the pains and
aches which daily make life a burden.
1t is to these faithful women that
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-09-11
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty ye2rs Lydia T.. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have Deen troubled with
displacements, infls mmation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
mg-dOwn feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, n,dizziness, or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-09-11
Muskogee Cimeter.
". Il. rwINK, BAissA
NUSKOGEE,
Fishing.
OKLA.


10 would be interesting to know
from how many little wilderness sta
tions in the north there goes each
spring, To eager business and profes.
sional men in the large cities, the mes.
sage that the ice Is out. II one could
measure and sum up all the pleasure
of those who take the message for
their marching orders, and all the in
crement Of ncalth and strength that
comes TO them by virtue of their an.
nual fishing trips, it would make the
world seem Il very cheerful place
The charm of fishing for the normal
man. Is so deeply rooted that 1t can
be accounted for only by regarding 1t
as IA reawakening Of primeyal instinct.
When fly bobs down the rapids, or a
worm drops into the hole below the
big boulder, a racial memory older
than history comes to life, and the
cashier of the First National becomes
blood-brother to the skin.clad savage
who made the first hook from bone
or piece of shell TO the savage. fish
ing was earning livelihood, getting
dinner The fish he caught was the
wages he received for working at his
Job. To his descendant Of to-day,
fishing is far more. II is a return
for time to natural conditions, where
the sun touches the skin and water
vets the feet, and clothes are friends
which serve. not masters to be con.
sidered The fish himself is not the
most important, or even an essential
lhng-nntil he is hooked. But when
the tug comes on the line and the fly
disappears. and thrill runs up and
down the backbone till the very toes
Jingle then he becomes suddenly the
most important thing in the world;
and his appearance later, if. happily,
he so appears, in an overcoat Of corn.
meal, Drowned crisp and piping hot
from the pan-this confirms the i'm.
preston of his importance, and
crowns with reason the absurd bust.
ness of catching him. The wholesome
sentiment which would protect all ami
nal life from cruelty has lately beer
showing tendency To lapse into mn
wholesome sentimentality, says the
Youths Companion. There are those
who regard all fishermen as monsters
and look upon a school Of mackerel as
obi
the boys of tomorrow If this creed
spreads
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-09-11
chiooers and Mosquitoes

Are now in their glory-their busF
ness is good and they are happy.
There is no earthly use of your let
ting them chew on you, however, TX
YOU don't like their ways. A little
Hunts lightning Oil applied to ex.
posed parts will keep them of, and
Immediately relieve the Irritation
caused by their bites. Rub a little
on and see for yourself.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-09-11
TRY THESE FOR DESSERT.
Dainty and Appetizins Dishes Of vari
GUS Kinds.

Coffee Fromage.-Pour one cup OF
scalding hot milk on one-third OF a
cup of ground coffee; let 1t stand ten
minutes: strain this through "a clean,
wet cloth; have one tablespoon Of
gelatin soaking in one-third cup OF
cold water; add this to the coffee mix.
ture, with five tablespoonfuls of sugar:
put in the double boiler, when scald
ing hot pour some of this over two
egg yolks; return all to the double
boiler and bring only to the boil: re.
move from the fire, pour into bowl
when cold and beginning to thicken:
add one cup of cream whipped to
stif froth; turn into mold, packing
1t well to exclude the air: let it stand
IN cool place two hours; serve o, a
platter.
CoiIee Custard.--Make good strong
extract of coffee by dripping it as
slowly as possible through perco
lator; for six people You will want
one cupful; take four of the same
measure of milk and beat into the
milk the yolks of three eggs; add two
ounces of powdered sugar; mix into
this the cupful of coffee: as coffee
differs in strength. taste to see that
1t is strong enough; pour the mixture
into cups and put the cups i'm a not
too deep pan with boiling water; the
level of the water ought not TO stand
higher than half the cup; do not boil
the water too hard; about ID minutes
OF boiling is necessary; turn out on n
dish; they may be eaten hot or cold.
Apple Meringue.-SlCea any kind of
stale cake; put the slices i'm bak
ing dish; pour little milk over; pare
and core four or five apples; cover the
cake with the sliced apples sprinkle
! cinnamon or a little grated nutmeg
over and half cup of granulated
sugar: put the dish in a quick oven
and when the apples are tender make
a meringue by beating the whites tC
a stiff froth; to each white add one
tablespoonful of powdered sugar, using
| two or three whites to this quantity oi
! apple; heap lightly over the pudding
and brown slightly in a quick oven
serve with sweetened cream.
! Ritter Almond Pudding-Put one
pint of milk over the fire; beat the
yolks of two eggs with quarter cuI
of maple sugar. grated. or brown
sugar; mix two level tablespoonfuls o
corn starch in little cold water o.
milk; add this with the sugar and egs
TO the scalding milk: stir until thick
ened; flavor with half a teaspoon o
bitter almond extract; pour into pud
ding dish and cover with a meringu
made with the whites of eggs an'
powdered sugar.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-09-11
Rye Pancakes.

One egg, one heaping teaspoon sal
eratus, one pint sweet milk, one cup
-four, two cups rye meal, salt, CHINA
mon, one teaspoon cream tartar, one
large bakingspoon of molasses. Dip
spoon in deep hot fat and then in
dough to have them drop easily into
deep hot fat to fry.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-09-11
German Wall Paper Trust.

Negotiations among the German
manufacturers OF wall paper have final
ly led to the organization OF a trust.
The seven leading manufacturers who
have already joined have combined
annual production of about $2,62O,OOO.
The total output OF wall paper in Ger
many is estimated at S7.oOO,OOO per
annum.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-09-11
A Broken Guarantee.

81 never guaranteed the horse not
to balk. | merely said that he would
stand anywhere"
"But he won't. When he balks hs
lies down"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-09-11

The cost of crime in this country In
one year is estimated as 5000 600, 900,
Now will you be good?
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1908-09-11
LYDIA E. PINkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

comes as boon and a blessing,
as it did to Mrs. F. Ellsworth, of
Mayville, n. Y, and to Mrs. w. =.
Boyd, of Beaver Falls, Pa, who say:
~ was not able to do my own work,
owing to the female trouble from which
suffered. Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound helped me wonderfully,
and am SO well that can do as big a
days work as ever did. wish every
sick woman. you'd try it.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-08-15
UNDER WHICH FLAG?

American Industries" organ of the
National Association of Manufac-
turers, and edited by James Van
Cleave, manager of the Buck Stove
Co., plays up" the labor plank" of
the Chicago platform on the front
page of the current issue and quotes
Taft as endorsing it. American In:
dnstries' then proceeds to commend
that plank and the Taft candidacy.
Under which flag, Mr.. Union Man?
If your interests and the interests
of the National Manufacturers Asso-
citation, presided over by James Van
Cleave, are Identical, then you are
justified in voting for Taft. If it IL
to your interest as a union man to
support a platform and ticket Loyalty
supported by the association that is
trying to make trades unions unlawful
and trying to send representative
union men to jail because they insist
on exercising the right of free speech,