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The Winslow mail., 1909-10-02

tire equity in the event of misfortune.
3. The policy holder may obtain a loan on the
sole security of his policy any time especially
the end of the year available to pay second
annual premium.
A. That the policy holder can travel or reside
anywhere engage in any occupation without
prejudicing his insurance.
s. That the policy holder may without the con-
sent of the beneficiary, receive every benefit err
else light and enjoy every privilege conferred
o the insured by the policy.
All policies registered with and the reserve
thereon secured by pledge of bonds or deeds of
trust deposited with the insurance department of
the state of Missouri and contain many other up
date features.
The Winslow mail., 1909-10-02

It's sixteenth annual statement for the year 1908
shows the following percentages of increase:
Premium Income IA percent paid for "a percent
Insurance force u PERCENT interest income &c. percent
Assets 2o7 percent; surplus AZ. percent.
The expences of management on this largely in
creased business in amount only 6.2 percent
more than during the proceeding year.
The principal source of dividends in a life COM
pany writing only up to the minute policies it's
excess interest earnings and its mortality savings
This company has adhered to its long established
policy of investing it's funds in first mortgages on
improved farm lands requiring the security to be
worth double the amount of the loan. The average
rate of interest realization these loans for 1908
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insured or beneficiary. And these installments
be paid annually, semi annually monthly if pre-
ferred, and what be better than insured
monthly income for life without the annoyance of
risk investment?
This company has the most complete line of poll
cies the market and if you want something
special or little different, have it.
The Winslow mail., 1909-10-02

was 7.52 rercent That these loans have been care
fully and conservatively placed is best shown by the
company experience in that it has sustained
the loss of single dollar either In principal or of
interest on it's loans during its existence.
The death rate for 1908 only 58 percent of the
expected which due doubt to the great
exercised in the selection of risks.
This company writes all forms of profit sharing
and non-proft sharing policies all of which pro-
vide:
l. That the company will pay the premium for
the insured in the of his becoming totally
permanently disabled provided in the policy
q That the policy is nonforfeitabe from date
of ISSUE thus securing to the policy holder his
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08
Magic Words

It's awfuly nice thing to have command of language
manufacture, bonds SAFE
sS shs
drink and clothes Of eighty millions
Here's In sugar paragraph of the tariff
bill the magic words mot above 1e Dutch
Sounds doesn't it? Probably
the old wizards raised spirits from the lower regions sounded
The mot above 1s
the thing with sugar and buyers when
that has and
frauds the Cuban San DOMINICAN and
the trust supreme power over domestic brokers' sugar
way duty on rensd ussr is 1875
% poo On on on In of S
additional up
ss viii pay duty
This sugar
in he home enough No foreign sugar
the American production sold Everybody should satisfied
But when get to certain point putting the
g 's THAT ALL
4s Mg Sgr IS IF IT WAS PURE WHITE AND 100
Simply that matter how pure
ysctsd prohbiye tariff IF IT is WHITE ENOUGH TO
The bin; if honestly worded would No white
trust may have the job Of Whitening IT. maze
liable no. the on s brown too S dark for e
ali. nearly
Suff All keep
md s 1atoR the
e has D My the 1of said 10 years ago that the
ss IS
of tropical sugar white
trade We should real Competition sugar.
S so 1 be e s
berries s and o vegetables would be benefited
4 time yet for to line with the
Write congressman senators
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08
Watch the City's West Shore Line

ook more and more as Che Northern Pacific had laid its
the purpose of bottng the
Councilman Stewart in
contemplated tunnel the track
pgn water Then the company
70 the west waterfront along
fectualy bottle this whole
IL the Object is
hill elevation in the tunnel?
Why not come out of the ground at the higher
The be in the that bring
tho hundred
would sections
ct points Wilton places where the
ground slopes gradually to the
Councilman Stewart has begun to look proposition
and he believes the CITY should
for docks appointment of
special committee ago but it has
not yet been attended
It looks much as If this matter
oughy that should
fore this franchise
Mr. Green, association
when here Sunday much
city not grabbing the waterfront
front Lake Erie where there
the absolute necessity of owning
thrive.
Right city into this matter
before the N. p grabs anything
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walk home that 1t was all her
fault and she would take all the
blame was small comfort. But Let
ty. being girl, knew one or two
things of which Bobby was ignor-
ant. It'll come out all right,
was her final word. "Only you
must do as I say"
Bobby spent the next day In
dark forebodings. When they
reached Letty's house on the way
from school shs told him to come
in. Brother Jack Is home fol-
dinner" she said, "and we'll settle
1t right now"
Too amazed by her holiness to
demonstrate, Bobby followed her
into the library, where Brother
Jack was smoking his after-dinnei
edgar. Then, without a word Of
excuse or introduction, Lefty told
him the whole story.
Brother Jack listened attentive
ly, even letting his cigar get cold
WAIT until I'm through" beg
ged his sister. 'sBobby's dreadful
Iy sorry. He can't afford to buy
you new one; but he has some
thing to offer in return"
"oh. he has, said Jack. widen
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08
Some Fnds, Fashions and Home Hints for Women

med with a great flat bow of black
satin and lends itself nicely to a
graceful veil effect.
Mrs. Chas. Dana Gibson has
gone in this year for a panama,
very broad and flat crown, and
trimmed only with an abundance
of black satin ribbon. Mrs. Glib
son is the model for the "Gibson
girl" the creation of her artistic
husband.
Mrs. Natalie Collins, who is one
of the most smartly dressed wom-
en- In New York society, shows her
individuality by having her hat
tipped on the right side and having
the trimming placed on the left.
Her hat is of black chip, high
crown encircled by band of
Isoft taffeta ribbon, with a large
flaring bow. Mrs. John McCul-
Tough has bone in for the peach
basket with fruit trimming. 1t
will be noticed that Mrs. McCul-
Tough has adopted the new collar
less bodice. She relieves the bar
renness with the use of a string of
pearls.
Mrs. Orrin Root is shown with
la flower trimmed rough black
STRAW. This straw Is as roughly
braided as the straw of a common
waste basket. 1t is tipped to the
back of the head and comes down
almost flat on the shoulders.
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Half an hour later Bobby de-
seconded the stairs a changed man.
Brother Jacks evening clothes
no short dinner coat, but real
swallow tail-fitted him as If
made for the purpose.
1t was in every respect the
Igrandest affair of the year, given
by the combined sororities of the
town high school. For the first
half hour his unaccustomed glory
sat upon Bobby a bit stiffly. but
the dancing and the knowledge
that he had brought the prettiest
lgirl In the room soon made him
This old, jolly self. At supper oc-
Icurred the catastrophe. Bobby
arose from his chair just In time
to upset tray full of ice cream
upon himself.
At first he did not realize the
extent OF the disaster. The laugh
ing group scrubbed him off with
the napkins. and he finished eat
inging. trying to appear as If moth
ing had happened. But when he
approached nearer the light he
saw that the coat was practically
ruined.
Letty's assurance during the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08

ing his eyes. ''What?"
Hell go home and tell his sis
ter about 1t. and then tell her
how beautifully you behaved, and
how he thinks you're a trump. He
does. anyway. you know. And,
besides, he'll promise to stay out
lof the parlor when you call at his
house."
Brother Jack turned to Bobby
with a twinkle In his eye. vet
with an evident amount of embar-
rassment.
And you won't tell Miss Aida
Anything about our bargain, III
course" said Jack.
"You bet I won't" declared the
boy. Shed be as mad as
thought you'd be; for remember
she once said you loked better In
that dress suit than anybody she
knew"
'Did she, Bobby? Did she real.
ly say .that?" cried Brother Jack
Say. old man. / won't believe
that coats spoiled. I'm going 10
send II to the cleaners and when
1T comes back you can have 1t.
was going to set 9 new one. any
way"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08
EVENING DRESS

"I'm sorry," said Bobby. "but
I'm not going"
"Whatl Not going to the grand
est party of the year." gasped
Lefty. why, Bob Armsti ong,
what has come over your"
Tim not going to be laughed al
By Z lot of fellows smaller than
nm because I wear a sack suit,' =
answered Bobby. why, Lefty,
guess I'm the only chap over 16 in
this whole town that has to go to
dancing party in the same old
clothes / wear to church Sundays, ?
Bnt Mics Laetitia Burgess want
"a Bobby Armstrong to attend her
because he was the incest boy she
knew. So after pleading for the
rest OF the way home without
shaking his purpose she suddenly
proposed a plan.
On the long. expected evening a
short time after. Bobby called for
Mis- Burgess. Lefty met him at
the door.
Tho room at the head of the
etairs." abe whispered. 1--WE laid
then out on the bed and Brother
JACK h out for the evening. %
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08

Had would
chant a proud ad
Hooked with
pcturesqueness.
IF please worthy SIR he said in clear.
"I a hodcarrer"
Struck with the pracicabty of the manly
Mr. Sinclair addressed him further
Il am truly overjoyed industrious lad said the gentle
regarding him with
toll honest
Yet fear cannot be gnsaid
hardship
up ladders the lvelong day."
Seemingly replied Reginald,
when consider the subject carefully
fact he tolls only half the time"
In the of wonder said Mr.. Sinclair with
who is amazed show
seech your"
Because. answered Reginald Ribboncake. with plying
smile. 'the hod coming down."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08

TX. Vanderbilt, jr., wears hats mod
leled along the lines of the one
shown in the accompanying illus
Itration. She is not unconscious of
her pretty profile and she does not
purpose to hide 1t under a peach
basket merely because the fashion
designer has said that peach bas-
kets were the rule. OF course
these women take on effects from
the new modes, bu never to the
|effacement of individual taste.
Mrs. Vanderbilt's hat is flaring
milan braid, faced with black and
ipped sharply from the face on the
left side. 1t is very simply trim
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08

Braiding is the handsomest and
most effective trimming used on
the new suits of linen. Cotton
rep and poplin may also be used
for these suits by the girl who
does not wish to buy the more ex-
pensive linen, and 1t launders just
as well.
The suits pictured above are
composed of coat and a one-piece
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08
JOSH WISE-SAYS

"a man with a high dome o.
thought sometimes don't have
anything hangin' on tn rafters
but cObwebs."
Kansas is now entirely "dry."
From now on it will do without all
liquid nourishment except rain.
A good lather is half shave
French proverb.
Jack johnson says Jeffries Is
too old and fat to fight. Maybe,
but most of us would hesitate
about going up to him and pasting
him one. Johnson might be
wrong.
The reason they call 1t Scot
land Yard is that a palace was
built there for the reception of the
kings of Scotland when they visit
ed London.
A bat is not blind, but light
dazzles its eyes so that 1t blum
ders in flying.
A teacher in a midland town In
England is noted, says writer In
M. A. P. for his patriotic fervor.
One day in class while in par
ticular uplifted mood, he turned
to one of his pupils, an average
English boy of IL.
"Now, Tommy" said he, tell
us what you would think If you
saw the Union Jack waving proud
ly over the field of battle"
"I should think" replied Tom
my, that the wind was blowing"
The word calculate is from the
Latin calculi (pebbles), used by
the Romans as counters.
A vaudeville circuit has decided
to dispense with the mother-in-lav
joke. which perhaps does not leave
much of vaudeville.
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That the women who compose
New York's 400" are not bound
by convention in style Is shown by
the pictures reproduced above.
They represent five of the most
women of the metropo-
lis and the individuality of each is
shown by the distinct variations in
hat styles. These women believe,
and of course have the money to
support their ideas, that one style
for all women is an impossibility
In hats they wear what becomes
them despite the DEGREES Of fashion
designers
Year in and year out Mrs. Willie
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08
.YcdkS1 d bco2R||

Shred one pineapple with a
fork and put an equal quantity of
sugar over 1t and let 1t stand
over night. Take two or three
one-quart boxes of Strawberries
or cherries and put an equal
amount of sugar with them; then
put this fruit with the pineapple
and cook slowly all together for
one hour. It will be clear and de-
licious.
Here's a good italian soup
called Miniatra Filatra: Into any
good stock throw the following and
boil a few minutes: Two eggs
beaten, with a pinch OF salt, pep
per and nutmeg, one heaping ia
blespoonful dry bread grated, with
two tablespoonfuls Parmesan
cheese. grated. During the boil
ing stir constantly with fork.
When the soup becomes fine
erve at once.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08

dress. The latter is made On the
jumper lines, with under waist of
Embroidered batiste.
If you already have one braided
suit, these designs may be carried
out with trimmings of heavy lace
insertion or embroidery, on THE
coat and skirt. A touch of black
at the collar and cuffs Off these
suits is very effective.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08

Hand painted belts are seen in
the shops.
Parasols seem to be as neces-
sary to the smart girl this sum-
mer as her gloves.
Embroidered and tucked wrists
are the latest in silk gloves.
Empire lines are favored in
light summer wraps.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08

Take made mustard ana stir In
to 1t as much grated Permesan
cheese as the mustard will hold
together. Slice bread thin and
remove crust. Butter these slices
and spread with the mixture. and
press together. Here's q deli
cious picnic sandwich.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08
TINES HUMOR DEPARTMENT
Z Br FRED ScHHErER.
THE CHOICE OF A CAREER

THE CFO1CE Of A CAKEEF ,
kind gentleman, who readily distinguished by
his and passing along the
highway morning when he little boy
age. with his books under his arm going to school
with little minutes
onal finding him enterprsing
Sinclair queried him follows: #e' STf
young what when
in
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08

The devil play has brought in
to vogue thirst for things me-
phistophelian. There are always
several devils at every masquer-
ade, the eyebrows are carefully
cultivated to the proper degree of
obliqueness by the faddy college
boys, and at last the craze has
struck the fair sex.
The picture proves that the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08

summer girl has been bitten by
the devil microbe. The latest
thing in neckwear is made to re-
|semble mephisto's own. 1t is made
of white linen, with hand GRO
cheted medallions and edge, and
is particularly effective when
worn over black.
But our girls look-not devil
ish-but angelic, I'm 1t.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08

The word calculate is from the
Latin calculi (pebbles), used by
the Romans as counters.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08

A vaudeville circuit has decided
to dispense with the mother-in-lav
joke. which perhaps does not leave
much of vaudeville.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-08

Miss Frances vernes, who was
graduated from the High school
with the class of .'07, has returned
to Tacoma from Chicago, and will
spend the summer renewing ac-
quaintances and visiting friends.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-12-17
FOR SALE.

For SALE Household goods at sacrifice prices
at George A Huff's residence, first house
south Of depot on east of road
JOHN PETERSON, in Charge,
80 Paw Paw
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ORGANIZE FOR COMING BATTLE
Continued from page 9.

county committee can Oil vacancies in
the sub committee. A resolution rec
ommending that the present officers
shall hold their respective offices until
such time as another election is held,
was carried; thus insuring permanent
organization for the future. The secre-
tafy was instructed to correspond with
all the ladies' clubs and like organiza.
tons in the county soliciting their Co
operation and support. A resolution
was adopted, commanding the press of
Van Buren, county for the attitude Ia
ken in this great movement; for the
use of its columns for notices and con-
tributions and for the valuable editori-
ais that have been put before the pub
lie. The forenoon session closed by
short but forceful address by Hon. Grant
Hudson of Kalamazoo county, who was
followed briefly by Rev w. h. Walker
of South Haven. This speaker was
very enthusiastic as to local conditions.
He also gave some OF his experiences of
campaigning in northern Michigan.
At 80 II n. Holsople of Grand Rap.
luS, assistant uperluleuueuL Ol lue
state auti-saloon league gave a very in
terestipg talk OF the work done 10 the
state. The pride with which old Van
Buren, was alwa' referred to as TO the
banner and original temperance county
in the state, and the assurance that we
could be depended upon to always cast
our votes in the right direction. The
convention manifested intense interest
throughout and the spirit of enthusiasm
was widespread l. In about ID minutes,
pledges to the amount of $4,000 we're
made and plenty more promised If
needed.
The indications point to a red hot
fight and the temperance people are
awake to the situation.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-12-17
SCHOOL NOTES.

The third grade has many good spell
lers
School closes Thursday for the holiday
vacation.
Duane Harrison and Claire McGowen
are out of school on account OF sickness.
Leland Aseltine, Hazel North and
Ethleta Smith were visitors this week.
AS the result of serious accident
Saturday, Theodore Ferguson has been
unable to attend school this week
Wednesday afternoon the students
were delighted with two readings by
Prof. Young who took part in the con-
cert at the Methodist church the same
evening
The following teachers will attend the
ben Hur" performance at Kalamazoo,
Saturday afternoon: Miss Sutherland,
Miss Marshall, Miss Gould, Miss Dun
ming and Mrs. Pancake.
A card from Frank Engle dated FROM
Pasadena, California, on December s,
states that the weather there is warm,
with some rain and that they were max
ing garden there at that time.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Court will convene
next Monday evening before Judge Fobo.
Both plaintiff aud defendant have Sc
cured the services of the best legal tai.
ent, Attorneys FozzIe and Squibbs, re
spectivey. The Great Pumpkin Case
is sure of an impartial TRIAL
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-12-17

ii. j. Dunbar was in Bangor on bust
ness, Tuesday.
Something extra Saturday evening at
the Idle Hour theatre.
Mrs II w. McCebe is visiting rela
tives in Marion, Indiana.
Mrs Neenah Hunter of Kalamazoo
spent Sunday last with Paw Paw friends
Jess Thomas OF South Bend spent a
part of last week with relatives and
friends in Paw Paw.
w. III. Longwell who has been i'll and
confined TO the house for some time, is
considerable better at this time.
DONE miss the special program at the
Idle Hour theater and roller skating
rink Saturday evening. December Is.
Mrs. ID. j. Treat, who has been caring
for her mother, Mrs. G. S. Hoskins, for
the past eight months, has moved to
Wolverine, northern Michigan, where
her husband is engaged in the jewelry
business
Uncle John Cook of Decatur made
The Northerner pleasant call last Tues
day morning. lie was attending the
farmers il stitute society at Lawton and
came over to Paw Paw to spend Monday
night with friends.
There will he skaters masquerade at
the roller skating rink on New Years
eve, for adults, and another one for the
children New Years afternoon. Prizes
will be awarded. Watch the columns of
the True Northerner, for particulars next
week.
Contractor Art Hickman of Kalamazoo
was in Paw Paw last Wednesday Mr..
RIckman comes over occasionally to
Iook over the court house and jail He
considers this to be one of the best jobs
of work his firm ever finished.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-12-17
OFFICERS OF l.. o. T. Nj. Nj.

The ladies of the L. 0. L. M. M. at
their regular meeting last Monday even
ing elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: Com, Nettie Chappell;
Past Com, Idesa Walker Lieut.. Com,
Nettie Parker; record keeper, Charlotte
Ford; finance keeper, Lottie Downing;
chaplain, Emma DAVIS; Mistress at arms,
Nettie Cross Sergeant, Maud Lyle; SEN
tinel, Belle Filley; picket, Luanna Mel
sou; organist, Winnie Taylor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-12-17
NEW THOUGHT

The world right now is full of "New
Thought" Most of it is good thought
too, at least there is some good in every
thing, but no one can indulge in pleasant
thoughts when their bowels are all tied
up. Mild-Lax, the pleasant little laxa-
tive tablets make the world look brighter
to you. At your druggists.
For sale by Longwell Bros.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-12-17

The entertainment given by the gram
mar department was success. All the
numbers IN the program were good, but
the feature was THE Singles Family"
consisting OF Widow Sniggles and her
eight beautiful aud talented daughters
The receipts were s245O, an amount
sufficient To meet expenses and pay in
full for the organ recently purchased by
the eighth grade students
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-12-17

Hiram Blackman OF HIllsdale, formerly
editor of the ililsdale Standard called
on Paw Paw friends, Thursday.
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PIANO AND ORGAN LESSONS.

MRS. CLAIRE c HARRISON, TEACHER. FL
i'A ementary aud advanced work. Studio - N.
Kalamazoo street, Paw Paw. IF.
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CLASSIFIED LINERS
WANTED.

WANTED Furnished room with heat in house
with modern conveniences. Apply ad-
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WANTED want to buy two good
w horses 1850 to 100 pounds; good readers.
Inquire of Ohm McFARLIN,
44tf Rural Carrier No. 4.
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WANTED. WANT FARMS TO SELL.
w sell your farm if you have a special at
tractive proposition to offer. No charge till sale
is made. am in the real estate business. Write
me. 81 w. 63d ST., Chicago, H.
39tf GEO. A. HUFF.
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THIRTYFIvE years experience. Terms rea
sonable aud salts IA cton guaranteed. Kibbie
phone for dates
TIFF. n W. MoCABE.