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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
liable Devices.

The furnishings for the modern ia
BILE are so wholly unlike those of
few years ago that the great change
is noticeable. In the first place the
modern table represents money, lots
of it, for the little contrivances are
enormously expensive. The round
table of piano finish is the proper
kind. The table linen set is cheap at
$12. but more fanciful ones with lace
insertion borders. range near the 800
mark. The best Haviland in new
squatty designs, or the colonial style
with thin, breakable stems are again
to the fore. The alluring silver sets
are so different from what they used
to be. Finely polished wooden trays
are fitted with very high silver han
dies. and in the tray center will be
found the graceful tea urn with the
china and silver cups and saucers and
ether necessary articles placed around
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
Smart Luncheon Linen.

Broadly speaking, the best style of
table linen for a formal luncheon
is centerpiece and individual doll
les. Nevertheless this cannot be laid
down as hard and fast rule, because
so beautiful are covers made especial
ly for luncheon use that not to have
them is a pity. Unless, however, the
cover is especially for such a purpose
it must not be used. That is to say,
dinner cloth, no matter how simple,
or how magnificent, can never be sub
stituted for luncheon.
To mistake the two is impossible,
for luncheon cover is either circular,
being rarely if ever larger than the
table itself, or else it is quite square,
with only the four corners hanging
trife
When the table is larger, individual
doilies Of course are omitted, but
when, as is often the case, the circle
is only large enough to cover the mid
die of the table, doilies become es-
sential. There are those for plates,
two sizes for goblets, those for water
and wine, others for bread and butter
dish, should it be used, and still others
for finger bowl. They are duplicates
in miniature of the centerpieces, and
serviettes of course match perfectly.
AS filet lace has taken such hold
upon popularity that for the present
it supersedes all others, so is it desir-
able in table linen. 1t is to be found
square, joined with linen squares, in
long bands or circular. No matter
how the design may be worked for the
table there is always some linen in
combination. The doilies alone may
be entirely of lace.
Square covers are more apt to be
seen in alternating bands of both ma
terials, manufacturers saying that it is
almost impossible to have circular de-
signs properly done up after they
have become soiled. Serviettes for
such q cover show no lace whatever.
A color may or may not be put be-
meath the cover as individual taste die
tates.
Next to filet Renaissance still holds
popularity for the table. Very occa-
.sionally one sees a duchesse lace
luncheon set, but as a rule those who
can afford such a magnificent table
appointment reserve it for dinner.
Simple yet very pretty in effect are
covers of fine linen showing an inset
of wide torchon entire deux.
To have any, even the simplest, OF
these laces Numbered when soiled is
to ruin them. No matter how expert
the fingers that do them, the dainty
fabrics will be thick and coarse. They
should be sent to professional clean
.ers, and will come forth from this
treatment looking like new.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
WHITE AMONG THE MOST
POPULAR COLORS FOR
NEGLIGEE COSTUMES.

While many of the handsomest neg
ligees are fashioned of delicately tint
ed fabrics, white holds its own and
some of the prettiest effects are gained
with soft null inset with countless in
sertions of German valenciennes,
formed into lovers knots and various
other charming patterns. Especially
elaborate are the skirts of some of the
boudoir gowns, which have not only
deep ruff1es of chiffon and lace, crepe
and lace or null and lace, but above
the ruff1es are inset with lace follow
ing the general pattern of the trim
ming.
There is a very soft qualify of pom
gee much used by lingerie makers for
negligees; it is almost as supple as
crepe de chine and goes the latter a
age woman, since it does not cost as
much
In delicate empire green it is used
for negligee cut slightly square at
the neck, with wide band of rich
lace going directly across the bust line
while two more such bands are placed
side by side across the front of the
skirt just at the knees. A soft girdle
of green satin secures the robe at the
waist line, and this is finished with
wide bow ends and one big artificial
rose thrust through. The sleeves are
loose, of the kimono shape, and quite
cleverly composed of five large tucks,
edged with the narrowest OF valen-
ciennes- Over the gown is worn a
sleeveless coat of lace that is charm
ing, although the model is quite COM
plete without this addition. TWO bands
of lace form the front of the coat and
the arm Sits run to the hips. Heavy
lace forms the rest of the coat. which
is kept straight at the bottom, though
filled in at the bottom of the arncpits
to. give plenty of play over the hips.
AS finishing touch the Sits are close
ly trimmed with all outline of roses,
half the size of ones hand, but in this
instance a generous measure must be
granted the hand.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
WHAT THE BOOK SAID.
1t Makes an Appeal to the Careless
Little Boy.

Once upon a time book was over
heard talking to the little boy who
had just had it given to him. The
words seemed worth recording, and
here they are:
Please don't handle me with dirty
hands. 1 should feel ashamed to be
seen when the next little boy reads
me.
"Or leave me out in the rain Books
can catch cold, as well as children.
"Or make marks upon me with your
pen or pencil. 1t would spoil my looks.
Cor lean on me with your elbows
when you are reading me- 1t hurts.
''Or open me and lay me down on
the table. You wouldn't like to be
treated so.
Cor put in between my leaves pen
ell or anything thicker than a single
sheet of thin paper. 1t would strain
my back.
When you have finished reading
ne, If you are afraid of losing your
place, don't turn down the corner Of
my leaves, but have neat little book
mark to put in where you stopped,
and then close me and lay me down
on my side, so that can have a good,
comfortable rest.
Remember that I should like to
visit great many other little boys
after you have done with me. Be-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
Not Often Considered.

Many wor-en doctor necessarily for
their skin ana neglect the most ordi-
nary precautions to keep it in good
condition.
Few realize the injury that can be
done to a delicate skin by using soiled
or improperly Numbered towels and
wash rags, or impure sponges.
Impure or hard water, especially
that in which there is a great deal of
lime, is also harmful, while walking
in the wind and dust, without taking
proper precautions afterwards to
cleanse the face from the impurities
that clog the pores, will ruin even a
good skin.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
New Decoration.

The pretty and ingeniously con-
trived floral "diabola" will appeal to
numberless devotees of the new game
as an item for table decoration. The
body of the spool, large pasteboard
one will do, is covered with tiny yell
low chrysanthemums, which, you
know, do not easily wilt, and the tires
are of mauve. The spinning cord and
wands are decked with any kind of
bright flowers and foliage. 1t can be
suspended from the chandelier over
the table and further decorated with
gauze butterflies.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
MAR
u
Muffs are bigger than ever.
Shawl pins are back in favor.

Shawl pins are back in favor.
Silver net or tulle is the popular
choice for evening hats.
In all smart coiffures the hair is
coiled abundantly on the back of the
crown.
Velvet brocade ribbon, fully eight
cen inches deep, is used on dressy
gowns, both high and low neck.
Many sleeves are being made in
folds, fitting tightly to the arm and
ending in points well over the hand.
Scarfs, used single and in pairs, en-
ter into the decorative treatment of
the new gowns, and are a great aid in
remodeling old ones.
Peacock blue, slate gray, and a rich
mahogany brown have proven them
selves to be three favorite shades of
the season.
There is an upward lift to the girdle
or shortening of the waist line in many
of the best coats and wraps and a
large number of the handsomest
gowns.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
HOMEMADE FIREWORKS.
A Form of Pyrotechnics Which Is Good
at Any Time.

Take a strip of stiff paper, 81
inches wide and II inches long. Cut a
hole in one end and paste the two
lengthwise, edges together, forming q
hollow tube. Then pin up the open end
nearest the hole, like Fig. 1. Cut Fig.
2, making it about inches across at
the widest point Slash the lower
edge and pin this pipebowl in funnel
shape by bringing the two sides to-
gether. Fasten it on the tube over the
hole in the top by gluing the flaps
down on the pipestem like Fig. 3.
Half fill the pipe bowl with brilliant
bits of colored paper, including scraps
of gold and silver tinsel cut very
small
Make a good supply, so that you
can refill your pipe several times.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
Gibson Shoulders.

Gibson shoulders and large arm
holes distinguish some of the pIainest
full-length coats, and the reason is
not far to seek, as many women who
must needs travel, about in street
cars to afternoon parties, prefer to
wear a long, dark ulster with roomy
sleeves over their delicate gowns,
rather than the conventional dressy
wrap, which loudly advertises he
wearer's mission.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19


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leaves of
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
Peacock coIorina a Fad.

Peacock colorings make striking
evening get-ups- A blue chiffon silk
wolfe seen lately wells green chiffon.
and is elaborate with embroidery done
in glass beads in all the shades of
peacock blues and green's, with here
and there big emerald cabochon in
troduced.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19

for holding large butcher knives, there
is no danger of dulling them as when
they are thrown into drawer or
knife box, and they are also out of
reach of small children. 1t is SIM
ply notched piece of wood, explains
Prairie Farmer, fastened to a board
of any desired shape, for a back.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19

it. 1t is intended only Cor luncheon
hour, from which tea is served.
Chocolate sets grow more beautiful
every year until a single set is almost
like a group of pretty fragile flowers.
Fruit trays are made with very high
handles, and some are incased in fine
wicker. Bonbon dishes are made in
novel styles; shallow silver dishes are
used to hold olives, pickles and cheese
Miniature forks are used for numer-
Gus purposes, and they, too, are more
graceful and dainty. The straw for
drinking soft drinks is now made of
silver and found on all modern tables.
There are wine coolers of silver and
porcelain; fine platters holding egg
cups; pierced silver trays for various
purposes, and quaint milk mugs with
pitcher to match.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
Mamma Had.

Uncle John-What makes you cry,
Tommy?
Tommy-Too much exercise
Uncle John-Why, have you been
testing your muscles?
Tommy with sob)-No, but mas
been testing hers
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
The Heart-to-Heart Talk.

sides, you will want me again some
day, and you would be sorry to see
me looking old and torn and soiled.
Help me to keep fresh and clean, and
| will help you to be happy"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
Seemed Right.

Nellie" said the teacher, you may
give the plural of the word OK"
Oxen" answered Nellie.
THAT is right. Now, Robbie. what
is the plural of the word fox?"
That's easy" replied Robbie why
token, to be sure"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
SOMEWHERE LAND.

BY MARIE LOUISE WARD.
Can you show me the way to Somewhere
land?
A very strange place 1t must be,
For there we would find all the things We
mislaid,
Perhaps growing fast on tree.
1t can't be so far. far away, after al,
For Teddie. five minutes ago,
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19

Was tossing his cap, and it landed
somewhere
But where is somewhere, do you know?
And Dorothy's mittens can nowhere be
found,
She's sure that she laid them away,
If only we knew where that Somewhere
land is,
We'd find where the missing things
stray!
Detroit Free Press
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
KNIFE RACK.
Handy Kitchen Article Which You
Can Make for Mother.

By using rack similar to that
shown in the accompanying sketch
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
The Pipe.

Place the open end of the tube to your
lips and blow vigorously, and note the
result
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
Public Utilities Commission.

DR.. Jacob H. Hollander. the noted
economist of Baltimore. Is advocating
a public utilities commission as the
only logical solution of the municipal
ownership question.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19

1t is becoming more and more the
fashion to wear small shaped frills
standing a little out from the upper
edge of the ueckband.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19

Here is a street suit whose skirt is
tight plated from waist to knee depth,
from where it flares gracefully to bot
tom. The bodice is made with rcUnd
chemisette of finely plated hyacinth
blue taffeta and the soutache trimming
in black is put on in sort of military
fashion. The combination is stunning.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11
TIE GREAT CORN sTAT1s.
n.s,-ous Oyops RaissA n tAs ma.
AIo West aad the Pstsss
Realtssd.

Tho great corn states, according to
the statistics Of last year, writes John
Gilmer Speed, in Ainslee's, are In the
order named, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska,
Missouri, Kansas, Indiana, Texas and
Ohio. Each of these states grew in ex-
cess of 100, 900, 900 bushels, while the to-
tai of Iowa was 254.o99.s5O bushels.
This year we are promised from Kansas
alone in excess of 350,O00,0O0 bushels.
Montana, among the new states, grew
the smallest amount Of corn last year,
and Rhode Island among the old states.
In Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont.
Massachusetts, Connecticut, North Da-
kota, Montana, Wyoming and Washing
ton all Of the corn grown was con-
sumed at home, practically none OF 1t
being transported beyond the county
in which 1t was produced. The other
states, according to the amount grown,
shipped corn to other parts of the coun-
try and abroad. In price the corn on
the farms realized all the way from
66 cents bushel in Montana to % cents
in Iowa, the general average through
out the country being 2s 7-10 cents per
bushel. In 1897 this general average
was 26 $40 cents; in 1896 1t was 81 $40
cents; in 1898 1t was rs $40 cents, and in
1894 It was As ITO cents. In the latter
year $3.50 the production was short,
being somewhat more than 20 per cent.
less than last year.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11
Pop, Plus still Learning.
Talking to some cardinals VINO came
n congratulate him on his SEVENTEEN


IN congratulate him on his seventeen
birthday pope Plus said II never
though, ! ~ould learn as - y III my
old ;ays -, am dCirg. aHce.
Icanro .,;e my nanev n.uss.
ing up al sock worth 2C0 francs.
For years tudulget in the habit of wip-
ing my pen on the left sleeve OF my coat
before began and during writing. OF
course that didn't matter much Is long
as I wore black clothes but when
donned the white papal habit things
looked different, ard 90 did | when
came from my wr:ting-room. For .
time my valet didr't know where to get
enough clothes for me to wear. Then
determined to break with this bad hab-
1t, and did. One can give up anything
II one tries hard enough"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11

A road petition was received with
ten signatures praying for change
In the county road. viz: commencing
at point about ten rods east Of the
bridge across Little Beaver creek on
Nielsen's ranch; running thence In a
southerly direction to the south line
of the n 1-2 of ne IA Of section %, in
township north, of range 81 west;
thence east on said line to intersect
with present road. When new road
is accepted the old one to be aban-
doned. Petition was granted, and
the following viewers were appointed
to meet at Nielsen's ranch on June
10th, at 10 o'clock a. M, tO-wit: D
Moog, A J Younker and A G Rob-
ertson.
A road petition was received with
ten signatures asking that change
be made in the county road, namely,
commencing at Il point 95 rods south
of the northwest corner Of section So,
In township south, of range 81 west,
where the present road crosses the
section line between sections 8s and
SO; thence along said line In north
erly direction for about 175 rods, be-
ing the line between the Levi Ward
and F Mellinger ranches; thence
west on the line between Mellinger's
and the old Ewin Amick ranch about
Is rods to the present road. Petition
was granted, and ] ID Moog, Henry
Frahm and Joseph Peltier were ap-
pointed as viewers, to meet at the
Frahm ranch on April 18th, at 10
o'clock a IN.
Upon motion the board adjourned
till Wednesday, April Sth.
WEDNESDAY
The board met pursuant to adj
jourument. The meeting was called
to order by Chairman Thomas Kill
duff, Commissioners r H Crawford
and w H Goff and Clerk 7 b Scott
being present.
The butcher bond of F Wetmore
& Co, filed March 7th, was approved.
Following monthly reports Of
county officers were examined and
approved:
T b Scott, clerk.
John A Watson, treasurer.
w s Fisk, Justice Of the peace.
A q Ellison, sheriff.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11

The Democratic party tried radt-
cal platform twice and lost out. Then
they tried Il conservative platform
with s.Mossback" Parker rs candi-
date and ne was left worse than ever.
What will they do next Hayden
Republican.
Elect our man, whether he be
Bryan, johnson or some other good
DemocSat.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11
MEEkER, COLO. sAruRbAs, APRIL II, 1903.

| RspcH Of Thomas Shervin, county
judg4x Tas laid over until the next
msst1e3
Thes blowing claims against the
ooaaAf f&ere disallowed:
MI CLAIMS DIsALLowED.
" . e1h Justice costs. s..................... y 10
Df YfenAh, attending Tom TURNER. u 90
IN prn was appointed rosd over
sesr ofthe year 1903 for road district
No 1.
Verp Burdick was appointed road
oversssT for the year 1908 for road
district No2.
Following claims against the county
were examined, allowed and war
rants ordered drawn for their pay
ment:
Home Building and security comp
any. beoken window panes o.
Thonaas Kildun, commissioner ....-...... 10 10
II CrAwfOrd, commissioner -..........,. u -
Z b seset, clerk OF the board Il s
Upsn motion the board adjourned.
TB. SooTT, Clerk.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11
Commissioners Doings.

The board Of county commissioners
met In regular quarterly session ON
Monday, April 9Th. The meeting was
called to order by Thomas Kildun,
chairman. Present, Commissioners
r II Crawford and w H Con, and
clerk OF the board, T b Scott.
On motion of Chairman Kildufi,
seconded by Commissioners Con,
Commissioner Crawford and Clerk
Scott were appointed delegates to
attend the convention called by the
several boards of county commis-
sioners to be held at Denver April
3Oth for the purpose Of considering
ways and means for more equitable
distribution of the burden. of expense
Of water commissioners upon the
various counties OF the state.
The followi.sg.cia!ms against the
county were examined, allowed and
warrants ordered drawn for their
mn
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11

Pain, anywhere, can be quickly stopped
by one of DIR. shoop's Pink Pain Tablets.
Pain always means scongestion-unn
blood pressure. DR.. shoop's Pink Pain
Tablets simply coax congested blood away
from pain centers. These tablets-known
by druggists as Dir. shoop's headache tab
lets-simply equalize the blood circulation
and then pain always departs in 70 minutes.
70 tablets s5 cents. Write DR.. shoop, Racine,
Wis, for free package. Sold by Meeker
Drug Go.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11
He Go, what He Needed.

"Nine years ago Is looked as If my time
had come," says Nj. e. Farthing OF Mill
Greek, Ind. Ter. ~ was 10 run down that
life hung ON . very slender thread. 1t was
then that my druggist recommended Eiec-
tric Bitters. bought bottle and got what
needed-strensth. had one foot In the
grave, but Electric Bitters put 1t back on
the turf again, and I've been we'll ever
since,r sold under guarantee by Meeker
Drug Go. 60c.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11

It was Bryan Day in Denver-all
day-last Monday. The Great Com
moner received continuous round
of ovakions both on the streets and at
the various meetings and banquets
where he spoke; all Of which shows
that Mr.. Bryan is the popular idol
in the minds of Colorado people.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11
For Presidential Year

You want the best daily newspaper
you can get. You want newspaper
that not only gives you all the news,
but gives 1t honestly. Remember,
the Democratic national convention
will be held in Denver. Therefore
fill out the following coupon and
send as directed:
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11
a rxenty-Year Sentence.

~ have Just completed twenty.hear
health sentence, imposed by Bucklen's Ar
MICA salve which cured me Of bleeding piles
just twenty years ago." writes o. =. Wool
ever Of LeRaysville, N. Y. Bucklen's Arni-
ca sAIve heals the worst sores, boils, burns,
wounds and cuts in the shortest time. 26c
at Neeker Drug Co.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11

An eastern paper observes that the
principal duty of the Republican
orators this year will be to convince
the voters that much Of the recent
panic Was purely imaginary.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11

1t Is becoming more and more ap-
parent that Roosevelt will be the
Republican standard-bearer.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11
Fine Coal.

Ed hampshire, who is now running
the Pollard coal mine, is getting out
the best coal ever mined In the val
ley. Give him trial order.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11

Henry Waterson believes that the
choice Of the Denver convention will
be elected president.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11

Upon motion the board adjourned
to Tuesday, April 7th.
TUESDAY
The board met pursuant to ad-
journment. The meeting was called
to order by Thomas Kilduff. chirman.
Present, Commissioners r H Craw-
ford aud w H Goff, and Clerk T B
Scott.
The following claims against the
county were examined. allowed and
warrants ordered drawn for their
payment:
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11

Money to Loan.
Unlimited money to loan on farm
security. Low interest. For partic-
ulars apply to F. e. Sheridan. (tf)
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-04-11

Saturday, April a6th-the big Here
ford sole.