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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27

Choice five acre tract, close to
car line, five miles from city;
81 1000, $50 cash. balance IS per
month; sub-irrigated land; a snap;
see this. Sparks Bros. Phone
1947. IA and Is Bernard st.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04

ed as young. Naturally there is a Wig
orous protest, and many Of the men,
bers threaten to resign. or course
there is no disgrace in old age-rather
honor in it. Age is one Of the very
few things over which we have no con-
troll whatever, and for which we are
neither to be blamed nor credited. Ole
age is honorable because it is the re-
suit Of long right living. The vicious.
the careless and the slothful never at
tain it.
It is By right living, by obedicnt
observance of the laws Of nature, that
we not only live to be old but seem
to be younger than we really are. It,
is just as much a matter of pride for
one to look and feel like 40 at 60 as
it is for one to be hale at 90. Though
there is nc disgrace in growing old
there is decided inconvenience in it.
economically, physically and socially
The woman who feels 40 naturally does
not like to be classified and ASSOCIATED
with women who feel 60. If she i
bright and young in spirit she wants t
continue to be SO regarded by brigh
and young people. Vanity really ha
very little part in it. The woman
happiness and her sympathetic rel.
tionship with the young and vigorous
depend on it. She has a right to in
sist that she be taken at the age she
feels and shows.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
three little hostelries she CAV him

three little hostelries she gave him
places where she knew Jim had been on
previous occasions.
"Then that'll be alright" he said
"Of course. Good night. Go down
stairs quietly, please"
There was a chorus Of good-nights,
then the sound of hobnailed shoes
dumping down the stairs, and voices
retreating down the garden.
She did not rise from her bending
position, and resumed her humming.
There was the sound Of breathing out
side the door, and she knew all her Wis.
itors had not gone.
"You there, Cissie?" she called softly.
Light footsteps went downstairs, and
then came the sound of bitter sobbing
Mary could have wept for her, but all
her thoughts were Of Jim. The sobbfng
one went down the path, and not till
then did she lift the mattress eau
tiously.
Jim drew a long breath, and in his
eyes was the look Of a man who has
had a race with death.
"A near squeak" he said hoarsely.
| "The coastIl be clear In a few minutes.
I'll walk along to the new halt, where
nobody'll know me There's a milk
train from there. That coat, Mary"
They waited till there vas no sound
on the night air, then he crept out.
you're a brick, old girl" he said in
the porch, unsteadily. "I1l write as
soon as l can and keep straight IL I
only get away. Bless you, Mary, and
the little y%oungster, too. I should ha'
been done for If 1t hadn't been for you
two"
For the first time for years, he bent
and kissed her. 1t was the Jim of their
counting days back again. Then he an
ished into the darkness, and she went
| inside and sank on her knees. One kind
word and a kiss had wiped out those
| bitter seven years. One agonized prayer
after another she sent up for his safety,
| and when the sun shone again, she was
| still on her knees.-Philadelphia Tele.
graph.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
"A Womdn's Way ~

rying 1 again And t. think that now
er's lying dead. His girl be IN an
awful way, sobbing and wIld-like."
Mary sank back into a chair, trem-
ding and sick. Jim had been out all
night. Where had he been? Where
was he now? He had often been out
at night before, but had never failed
to come back for an early breakfast.
She forgot her previous misery In this
new dread.
"Be your husband out?' Mrs. Giles
asked. Mary fancied there was a note
of cunning in her voice, and all her
woman's wit came to her aid to defend
the man who was her husband, even
though a brute.
mo, he isn't awake yet" she lied.
"He-he came In a bit merry last night
and sleeps rather heavy"
The visitor nodded, satisfied. That
explained the black mark on the pale
cheek.
"Well, I must be getting on" she
said. Don't zee forget t. send to I If
ever zee wants an egg or two"
Mary watched the kindly gossip out
Of sight, then strove to collect her
whirling thoughts. Some instinct told
her that Jim was mixed up in this af-
fair. A brief search In the shed at
the back told her that his gun was
gone. Soon the police would be search
Ing for him. For a long time she sat
wondering how she could put them off
the scent when the came.
Once, in passing the door, her cheek
brushed a coat hanging there, and the
pain recalled yesterday. But all her
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Tho Marriage Age.

years for both sexes; Germany, the
mar at 10, the womansat IA; Belgium,
the man at 10, the oma at Is Spain,
the man at IA, the woman at -; Mex
leo, with parental consent, 16 and IS,
otherwise q for both France, the man
at IS, the woman at IS: Greece. the
mar at IA, the woman at -; Hun
gary, Catholics, the man at II, the
woman at IL; P~rotestants, the man at
10, the woman at 49,; Portugal, the
man at IA, the woman at -; Russia,
the man at is, the woman at Is; Sax
ony, the man at 10, the woman at 16;
Switzerland, the nan at IA, the woman
at -.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04

resentment had gone. She forgot the
seven years that had passed and re-
membered only that her Jim, the man
who had wooed her, was in danger.
And so she hunted out q selection of
the best clothes he had and laid them
ready, and into the pockets she put the
few shillings she could muster.
But the day crcpt by and he did not
return. Once. about noon, Mrs. Giles
passed the gate, and Mary summoned
up courage to call out for news. Are
the police down yet?" she asked.
"Aah, hunting high and low they be.
Poor Ned's girl do be nearly mad. She
do say" She paused doubtfully.
"Whut does she q Z"
"That your Jim had summat t. do
WI it."
"What nonsense" forcing a laugh.
"As I told you, Jim was in all night,
and didn't go out again till this morn
ing"
"Aah, very like. though 1 amt seer
nothin' Of I'm Bat poor Cassie don't
know what she be saying"
And with that she went on, leaving
Mary more heartsick than before.
The afternoon crawled on, and still
nothing happened. No footstep came
up the narrow path. And dusk came
again.
She made herself a cup OF tea, and
was sitting In the little kitchen still
listening intently. when there was q
stealthy footstep and her husband en-
tered. His rough clothes were stained
with green, and his face was white and
hunted.
ooh, Jim!" she said. "Jim-did you
do it?"
"No, girl, / swear l didn't" he an
swered h~oarsely. The gun caught in
a bush and went off without my ever
touching it. But it killed poor Ned all
the same, and l shall get hung for it
If l can't get away. That girl of his
will say she's heard me threaten him.
My only chance is to get away"
d nodded. There was he tiEle for
many words or regrets.
Here are your clothes, quick" she
said. You hayeIf't worn them for
some time. nsi tbag won't ie recoS-
nized. I've put all the money I've got
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
For Conversation Party.

Twelve good topics that will bt
amusing rs well as entertaining are
here given:
Should wo1nen vote?
What would you do with a million
dollars?
How to keep house on SO a week.
How to be happy though married.
How to be happy though single.
Is a college education necessary?
What was your most thrilling expert.
ence?
Tell the best joke ever played on you.
Should the girls propose? .
What is your favorite hobby?
What trip would you rather take?
Who is your favorite novelist?
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
GOOD OLD PUMPKIN PIES.

When the trees upon the hillside don the crimson and tie gold,
And keener grow the breeGes day by day,
Blowing gayly from the northland oer III forest and the void,
Then to chNdhoods days my thoughts begin to stray.
Over longforgoten pathways in the fields OF long ago,
Ere my life knew nught of sorrow or Of signs;
And in fancy once again / taste the bliss l used to know
When the time had for making pumpkin pies.
I can see the quaint old farmhouse, with the holyhocks % gay;
Close beside it were the fields of yellow corn,
Nodding gayly in the sunshine n it rpened day by day.
Till at harvest time its glores all. we're horn.
Then thu merry huskers gathered in the roomy old red barn
Lads and lassies from the country far md nigh;
And a tempting spread would follow, where each spun his choicesty yarn,
While they munched the good old fashioned pumpkin pie.
The crust vas crisp II faky, it was lone JUS o a turn,
And the golden filling spread with generous care;
All the nectar and ambrosa or which heather gods Nigh yearn
Never with this toothsome dainty could compare.
When the healthy youngsters gathered round the table Eve were ten
On the wholesome faew G cas- a longing eye,
While our father asked n blessing that seemed all too lengthy when
We we're waiting to attack the pumpkin pie
When the Midas touch OF autumn tuns the woodland into gold.
And the chill wind through the treetops seems to sigh,
Every zephyr breathcs a memiy that to mt will neer grow old,
And l long for just on homemade pumpkin pie
-Lesies Weekly
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Glove LIFE Is STRONGER"

sixteen Wellesley Graduates Think
a College Course increases ID.
When the question box filed with
letters written by members Of the New
York Wellesley Club was opened by
Mrs. Luther H. Gulick ut a meeting in
the Woman's University Club the other
afternoon, says the New York Press,
$50 w were found to the ques-
tions: What has college life done for
women? What can college life do for
women? What does college life lackY"
The questions had been sent u sew
eral months before and n room full OF
interested Wellesley women listened to
the answers.
II would substitute physical culture
for Bible study" said n writer. Sew
eral would leave out mathematics in
favor Of hygiene. One girl wrote she
had not needed a course in hygiene, but
her room-mates should have had such
training.
"Is the love life as strong after col
lege course as before?" was another
question. Sixteen felt 1t was stronger;
one wrote that the love life was mar
rover, DuI ueepeT.
HAS your desire for marriage in
creased?" brought forth nineteen re-
plies. Nine answered Eyes, nine write
no" one faithful maiden said her de-
sire to marry one particular man had
increased.
Personal adornment was next on the
list. OF the fifteen girls who wrote, a
small majority cared less for 1t after
the four years college course.
Mrs. Flower read nswer to ques-
tons on the effect college life had on
the emotions, with regard to feeling
more wildly. Nineteen said college life
had had stronger effect five felt less
wildly and seven were unchanged.
Enthusiasm was another subject for
self-analysis. Eleven were more enthu-
~siastic; eleven were more persistent :"
ten were happier; four less happy, and
a small per cent was less enthusiastic
because Of age.
The audience got another shock when
! Mrs. Stafford said the general feeling
| seemed to be that the girls nae not been
taught manners, either by instruction
or example.
All the nswer did not come from
students. President Taylor Of Vassar,
Dean GIL Of Barnard, Miss Hazard Of
Wellesley, President Jordan of Leland
stanford and President Seeley Of Smith
contributed.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Use Soda in Dishwashing.

Washing soda cal make dishwashins
easier. Sprinkle one teaspoonful in the
roasting pan,. put in plenty Of water,
and let boil a few minutes. Even the
corners will be found to be free from
grease. Covers, frying pans. bread tins,
can be cleaned by boiling for a few min
utes in this solution. Silver, too, can
be cleaned by boiling it a minute or two
in a weak solution of washing soda.
Rinse in clean, hot water and wipe with
soft cloth or channels.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
secret Of Nervou. balance.

Rev. Samuel McComb has written q
few rules to guide a woman in keeping
her nervous balance. Here they are:
Cultivate sound, health-creating emo
tion-love, Joy, peace, faith and hope.
Allow yourself sufficient time in
which to do your work. Hold in re-
serve a surplus stock Of nervous en-
ergy by keeping within the limit of
your organization.
Do one thing at a time. Prepare
yourself in good season for sleep. Trust
in the infinite goodness Of God, who
loves every creature He has made.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Away. Com pensations.

"What time this morning dld you get
in?' she asked, sharply.
"As I got in the hall, the day broke"
he answered humbly.
"Well, you don't seem able to come
in without breaking something" she
said, reprovingly, but I am glad it
was the day that broke and not my
handsome new lamp."-Baltimore
American.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04

bears the imprint Of absolute value;
the collective type is indelibly marked
with the signs of relative value. 1t is
chiefly through the eyes, the mirrors
of the soul, that a new occultist reads
the depths Of our inner natures. If
the eye is luminous, the mind IS full
Of light if the eye is troubled, vague
or dull, the individual is somber and
shadowy. The clear, transparent and
profound eye reveals the genius of the
sower OR the charmer; the hard and
cold eye shows the power Of the dom
inator. of the director or the van.
1uisher.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
To Hang Heavy wa.hins.

To protect the corners of sheets, ia,
blecloths and blankets when ready to
hang on the line after washing, double
in center, bringing ends together, then
throw ends over line, pinning securely.
There will be no switched-out corner
when they are dried in this way.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Exercise Not for Women.

H1cEcxSO NoS
A famous physician of late has been
calmly pointing out to women the 1ooi-
1shness of physical exercise as a means
of resting the mind. He says emphat
ically that the old theory Is Is all non
sense-that the mind cannot rest when
the body is tired. He says that the
practice Of taking a long walk at a
fast trot when one has done a hard
days work is entirely the wrong thing
to do. In his words, st adds one
fatigue to another" He does not be-
lieve in strenuous exercise FOR men
tally overworked people.
Another belief of his will cause more
excitement and discussion than any
other. "Women," he says, "who do not
indulge in physical exercise live longer
than men," He does no think women
need exercise. This is a daring state
ment to make in the middle Of a gener-
alton that is absolutely given over to
the exercise fad. He Is not alone n
this belief, however, for a number OF
women who have gone to rack n ruin
through physical exercise agree with
his theory. Too many women have be-
come useless burdens through over-ex-
ercising for this statement to be en-
tirely denied. The theory that athletics
gave grace to Il woman has been dis
carded and there is quite a good deal of
support given in high quarters to the
new theory that heavy exercise units
a woman for living her life.
The doctor says that plenty Of fresh
air day and night and M hours walk
is enough for any m Regarding
the subject of the annual vacation for
women the doctor says: mine out OF
ten women feel worse after a vacation
than when they started and are unable
to resume work properly. A woman
does not need a long rest, but a great
number Of short ones. It is better to
rest four separate half hours a day
than to go like mad through the week
and rest sixteen hours on Sunday. 1t
is better to divide the twelve months
Of work into stated half holidays rath-
er than take two months after ten
months Of exhaustion"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Htnt. About Tinw.re.

If new tinware is rubbed over will
fresh lard and thoroughly heated in al
oven before used, it will never rust
afterward, no matter how much it is
put in water. To clean stained tin
ware use borax: this brings the best
results. A discolored teapot or coffee
pot may be made to look like new by
boiling in a strong solution Of boraS
for a short time.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Rubber.sOled ShOeg.

. Women who are good walkers anG
who do not fear the roads or pavements
in any kind of weather, have rubber
soles put on their walking shoes. This
also prevents fatigue, as rubber is light
err to walk in than the ordinary heavy
rubber sole. Rubber caps are also
added to heels to make walking easier,
They are said to prevent a constant
vibration to the spine.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04

What IL Poor Man to Do.
In Office, store and sitting factory air,
In laundry, kitchen, restaurant, every
where,
The female toiler works mad ofttimes
slaves; 70
And many thousands to untimely graves
Are pushed by competitions fierce, re-
lentless pace.
The timid female Of our mothers placid
day
To Amazonian re~stlessness gives way;
''L' train and Subway bear a rush-hour
throng
or petticoated workers pushing men
Maid wife and wia4v entered in the
gruelling race.
Short-sighted males, with profit as their
aim,
Hire women cheaply to advance their
game;
And by their action, their descendants
rob
For each three. working women destroy
one mans job.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Have Inviting HAL.

Many persons think that because a
hall is merely an Oesance. or passage.
it nay be bare and unfinished. On the
other hand, the hall is the entrance to
the home, and may be considered as
offering the hospitality of the house.
II SO regarded, it should be cheerful
and inviting, even though in, city
houses there is little opportunity for s
dispIay Of taste and skill. At lea0 1t
is always possible to secure q warm,
hospitable color.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Would Rick It Once.

George" said the dear girl, papa
says if l can get you to go to church
he won't oppose our marriage"
"All right said George. 4Tell the
old gentleman 1t doesn't matter to me
whether it's a home wedding or a
church Observation-Disclosures Press.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Tho Laced overskirt.

A designer has brought out a new
thing in the way of tunics. 1t is cut
circular. is a trife high wasted and
instead Of having a box plait down the
side it is slashed open, finished with
a two-inch hem at the edge, and is then
laced from side to side through silk
covered eyelets. Silk or velvet ribbon
is used.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Why It Went Ont.

In the parlor there were three;
Girl, the parlor lamp and he;
Two is company, no doubt,
That is why the lamp went out.
Tiger
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
student Of tn, stars.

"Who is that fellow going along
there with his head SO highY'
That's Won Hirem. He carries his
head that way because Of his business
what is he, an astronomer
well, he is a student of the stars
he's a theatrical Observation-Disclosures
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
are the leaders.
~~~

Fox furs are the leaders.
Sleeves cannot grow any smaller.
All the latest coats are dtrectoire.
Millinery wings are larger than ever.
Long lines characterize every gar
ment.
The big pillow mum supersedes all
others.
In belts proper elastic will be the
most popular.
Not for years has parted hair been
SO fashionable.
The one-piece dresses lead all others
in popularity.
The neck outline Of bodices is likely
to grow higher.
Padded pipings with soutache are
leading decorations.
Only the skimpiest Of %petticoats are
allowed with long skirts.
Cozy little fur coats are to be ideal
wear for youngsters.
New skirts are generally plain, while
bodices are highly ornate.
Green tulle is used in big bows at the
neck or some place on the hat.
There IL no abatement of the rage
for taupe color and amethyst shaded
The Psyche knot is now much in
vogue and looks well with the new
turban.
Fur wraps for evening wear are cut
thr~ee-cornered like the old-fashioned
shawl.
Skirts are to be no longer, but we
are likely to see a new outline on the
train.
The coats that belong to dressy suits
or those worn with elaborate gowns are
very long.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
A Cheerful wight.

lie tried his hand at many things
His lot it was to fail;
And while it's true misfortune stings
He didn't finch or quail,
But plodded on with hopeful heart,
Until his ace was run,
Content to play a losers part
At odds of 10 to 1.
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
ma Correct Time for Bathing.

The morning is the best time for a
cold-water bath, a tepid n morning
or night, but a hot-water bath should
be taken just before retiring, inasmuch
as it is relaxing. Never battle just
after a hearty meal. Battle regularly
ovopv dav.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
Cleanliness. Is Necessary.

The scalp, like the rest Of the body.
to be kept healthy, must be kept clean.
Shampoo your hair once every two
weeks if it is inclined to be oily, and
about once a month if it is the least Bit
dry.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
The Soul Reader.

According to a new oracle, human
beings are divided into two distinct
categories, the free individual and the
collective typs. The free Individual
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
when h IL 20.

After celebrating the 25th annivers
airy of her birth, the average wa1nan'f
chief aim In life Is to not look her age
-Chicaso News.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
wAe. 4. = wonsn O1ds

when II . woman Oias
A Chicago young women's club has
drawn the line against women over
70 years Of age, on the theory that a
woman past 20 IL no longer e % class
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04

Every other-efort having failed to
make two women friendly, let them
occupy the same room at night When
each enc sees tist&t.e
false hair, they will at oncs becesnss
chummy and c~onfdentials
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-12-04
RoiIed Down.

1.-THE pen is wondrous sharp and strong,
And his eyes twinkled as he spoke.
..Then the blue pencil comes along,
And that's nj joke
Post.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-24
ROwENA

Rev. Bell delivered very interesting
sermons at Maple Grove Sunday
morning and evening.
Mrs. Jas. Lewis and Grandma Lewis
were the recent guest Of relatives
near Columbia.
Jas. McG3wen delivered hogs In Gen.
tralia Tuesday at s6 90 per cwt.
George Vanlandingham and wife, Of
Santa Fe, were the recent guests Of
relatives here.
Bert McGowen is attending school
near Hannibal, Mo
Farmers T busy cutting their
corn.
A number OF our young people left
for school Monday: Misses Ella Hollo-
way, Lula Sansberry and Jennie Neill
went to Fulton. Miss Josephine Walker
to Columbia, and Harte McGowen and
Arthur Neill went to Quincy.
Orville Sansberry who Is attending
school In Mexico visited home folks
from Saturday to Monday.
Misses Avis and Ethel Snow enter
tanned the young people with a lawn
party Thursday evening. The Misses
Snow are excellent entertainers.
Ras Patton has the contract for
building ]. ]. Walkers barn.
John Defy is digging a well for T.R.
Combs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1908-09-24
Firel Firel FIRE.

The f. g. L. Insurance Association
will hold their annual meeting at
their office in Mexico, over Sallee's
Book Store Tuesday at 1870 a. M,
Oct. Is. 1903 to elect president, vice
president, secretary, treasurer and
two directors. Also to settle the years
business and provide for the next. A
large attendance Solicited.
e. B. Norris, Sect. WIT