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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11


How much individual credit belongs
to Maria Parloa for the Improvement
which has taken place In American
home cooking within the last quarter
of a century 1t is difficult to say. But
that she was N OF the foremost OF
the advocates OF a saner diet and that
she contributed materially to a Gu
tinary reform OF which the present
generation is enjoying the benefit ad.
nits Of no question. Miss Parloa was
n Of the first to apply scientific meth
DDS to cooking and 10 instill the prin-
,ipies OF domestic economy In Amer
a homes. Through her books and
lectures she carried on a propaganda
'or sound digestion which made her
iame a household word. Bad cooking
mas not been abolished. But 1t is un-
1orlbtedly not so prevalent. The fry
ing pan is less and the broiler more in
evidence. Breakfasts have grown sim
oler; they no longer burden the diges-
lion with many kinds OF hot breads
and meats. More intelligence is put
INTO the preparation OF food for the
able. The housewives efforts are now
concentrated IN dinner, the postpone
nent of which to the end OF the day
has been a gain for digestion.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11
CROPS AND COST OF LIVING.

Predictions OF cheaper living based
upon ample crops. must be taken with
some caution. We are not confronted
by the problem Of %two-dollar wheat,
which Mr.. Patten probably did not eN-
,ect when be was predicting Il last
spring. His prediction served his
purpose admirably. Instead OF ship
ping wheat into Chicago and breaking
he May market-the sort Of thing that
'as broken nearly every predecessor
81 Mr.. Patterns bull" operadons-,Ee
farmers held on to their wheat aud
waited Tor that two-dollar quotation.
says the Philadelphia Record. The
sarvest began less than a month after
he May option closed. and We now
ave every assurance that the wheat
;rop will exceed 700, O00. 900 bushels.
and may reach T35. OOO. 900 bushels.
Wheat is selling in Chicago Tor less
han a dollar. Food ought TO be. and
Irobably will be. cheaper than It has
zee lately. But cotton and wool are
high and textile prices show no dis
position TO recede. Most Of the prices
are rising. Structural steel is not a
commodity hat the average citizen
purchases. but he is affected by its
price: and all steel prices are up.
Hides are on the free list. but the
shoe stores and factories are stocked
up with goods purchased before the
oepeai OF the hide duty, and prices are
not Jet coming down. The most i'm.
portant item Of expense is rent, and
with the growth OF population that
tends upward. but the extensive build
ing operations all over the country
may keep abreast Of the demand.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11
Skirts.

Separate skirts of colt cloth are very
wide, in fact they could scarcely be
much wider for actual comfort, and
they are plated. The sheer ones are
over taieta foundations; those for
street wear are not stitched on the
plaits. but they are pressed into shape.
This is more stylish than practical. for
pressed plaits soon lose shape. but
that is the style at any rate. Skirts
made Of serge are smart and hold their
shapes well. They show some good
patterns with panels at the front and
back, though many new models are
merely kiltsd all around.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11

rated in Blackwood's Magazine, in an
article on Irish "~hre-eater." The duel,
as arranged, was between John Egan,
a county judge, and Roger Barrett,
master OF the rolls. Both men were
humorous, and the meeting, upon the
fair ground of Donnybrook, was char
acteristic.
Upon the combatants taking their
ground. Barrett, who was the chal-
Ienger, promptly fired without waiting
for the signal TO be given. and then
walked coolly away. calling out:
Now, Egan, my honor is satisfied"
The judge, however. was by no
means contented. and shouted: "Hallol
Stop. Roger. till | take a shot at -FOUR
honor!"
Barrett thereupon came back. and.
planting himself in his former sta
ton. said. composedly:
"All right, then, fire away"
Egan presented his pistol, and TAX.
ing most deliberate aim, first at one
part Of the master of the rolls anat-
omy and then at another, seemed de-
termined to finish him outright. At
last, however, he cried put:
II won't honor you! | won't be
bothered shooting you! So now you
may go your own way, or come and
shake hands with me, whichever way
you like best"
Barrett chose to shake hands, and
amidst the ~plaudits of the crowd the
antagonists departed from the field
in much good humor, the best of
friends.-Youth's Companion.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11
Guess Where She is From.

The head of the house had been III
for many months, and had lost his ap-
petite entirely.
II can't seem to fix anything that
he'll enjoy and he hardly eats any
thing" the mistress was saying to the
maid. who vas a new arrival from the
old country.
That's always the way" returned
the girl. They're all the same. them
invalids. All they want is nothing at
all. and then when you bring 1t to
them they don't eat it,"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11
CHILDREN SHOWED IT
Effect Of Their Warm Drink In the
Morning.

A year ago l was a wreck from
coffee drinking and was on the point
Of giving up my position in the school
room because of nervousness.
Il was telling a friend about il and
she said, We drink nothing at meal
time but Postum, and 1t Is such a
comfort to have something we can
enjoy drinking with the children
Il was astonished that she would
allow the children to drink any kind OF
coffee. but she said Postum was the
most healthful drink in the world for
children as well as for older ones, and
that the condition of both the children
and adults showed that to be a fact.
MY first trial was a failure. The
cook boiled it four or five minutes and
1t tasted so fiat that l was in despair
but determined to give it one more
trial. This time we followed the direc-
tons and boiled 1t fifteen minutes aft.
er the boiling began. II was a decided
success and ! was completely won by
its rich delicious favour. In a short
time l noticed a decided Improvement
IN my condition and kept growing bet
ter month after month. until now I am
perfectly healthy. and do my work
In the school with ease and pleas
ure. l would not return to the nerve
destroying regular coffee for any
money"
Read the famous little Health Clas
Sic" THE Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs.
There's a Reason"
yer read the above letter. a new
oae appears from time 60 time. They
are genuine, true, and full oa human
tnterest.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11
GATHERED FRILLS OF LACE
Useful In Arranging the FuiIness on
Corset Covers Used with
Thin Waists.

A girl who is a little inclined to be
thin will often find It hard to make
the fullness in the front of her sum-
mer waists sit Just as she would like
TO have it. These thin waists cannot,
of course. be kept In the proper lines
all the time, as thicker ones with
bones can, and they need adjusting
when they are put n A great help
in arranging the fullness is to have
little gathered frills of lace or en-
broidery on the corset covers to be
used with thin waists.
These frills are also most useful
with all lingerie gowns. Many of the
most beautiful OF these gowns have
fronts that are largely made Of very
thin lace insertions. and they need
something to hold them out. Besides.
the effect of these little rufies is much
better through the transparent lace
and lawn than when the buttons of a
corset cover can be see
The frills should not be sewed to
the corset cover, but to a separate
piece of muslin, which must be ar.
ranged to fasten on the corset cover
with tiny buttons, or can be fastened
with the very small safety pins under
the upper rufie. A piece of muslin or
lawn must be used large enough to
cover the front OF the corset cover
from near the top to below the bust
line. On this are sewed two or three
rufles--the number depends on the
height OF the wearer and the width
of the lace used-made OF a lace
strong enough to stand considerable
washing. or OF embroidery.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11
METHOD IN MEMORY'S LAPSE
Mr.. Wallace Was willing to oblise
N~eishbors, But They piled II
on Too Thick.

"Hey!" shouted Mr.. Wallace's neigh
Dor as Mr.. Wallace fastened past his
house on the way to catch the suburb
an train. I'm not going in town to-
day, Wallace; will you bring me half
a dozen big screw hooks big enough
to swing a hammock WITH"
Sure. Mike" said Mr.. Wallace,
pleasantly. Anything else?"
Not a thing" said his neighbor;
unless you'll stop by Miller's and see
If he's got my trousers cleaned. II he
has. bring 'em with you
Mr.. Wallace wendell his way toward
the station. AS he passed Mrs. Pit
kin's home that worthy lady caught
sight Of him and ran toward him
gladly.
20. Mr.. Wallace-Mr. Wallace!" she
cried. Wont you bring me out a nice
watermelon? I've tried to get one
here, but there are IN to be had.
Get a nice big n for about 20 cents"
Mr.. Wallace continued his walk to-
ward the station. revolving things in
his mind. He did not like to carry
watermelons.
On the way he was stopped half n
dozen times by as many people. One
wanted a half dozen cigars: another
wanted some washers for his garden
nose. Still another desired greatly
and above all things u half gallon can
OF green paint.
Then Mr.. Wallace quit. When he
came home that night II was with set
jaws that he marched to his home.
To all who reproached him for his
neglect he replied firmly:
I'm sorry you know: but IA people
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11

Signs of progress: Railroads carry
ing more freight than ever before. al.
though the great grain movement is
Just beginning. Demand for more roll.
ing stock. Iron and steel mills rushed
with orders. Farmers asking for help
TO gather crops. Wholesale and retail
trade improving daily. Money easy
and payments prompt. That optimistic
feeling all along the line. Get aboard
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11

Mr.. william A Radford viii answer
questions snd give advice FREE OF
SOST on all subjects pertaining TO the
subject % building for the readers OF this
paper. on account OF his vide expe-
Hence as Editor, Author and Aanufac-
authority on all these subjects Address
all Inquiries 20 William a Radford. No.
t4 Fifth Ave. Chicago. Ill. and only
enclose tvo-cent stamp for reply.
Many thousands Of city and town
iweilers have but lately returned from
summer resorts to their usual voca-
ions with lingering memories Of de-
ightful days beside lakes, rivers and
n the mountains. Il want 10 build a
summer home out there next year.
s a thought that accompanies these
memories. The architect has given
much time TO the summer home and
he bungalow, and the result is the
creation Of many beautiful structures
)f this type. The lake regions and the
:iversides afford charming sites for
-hese coy little structures. and II Is
possible to surround them with
grounds that add to their appearance,
10 that the outdoors part OF the place
will seem almost to join hands with
the indoors.
In the building Of a summer home
n point is TO be considered above
all others. and 1t is a vital considera,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11

The French minister of justice has
sent riders to the district attorneys
throughout France to prosecute vlgor.
ously the cases of cruelty to domestic
animals. He adds that the prevalence
of this evil is distressing and that
It is largely caused by the indifrer.
ence of the authorities. II officials
would heartily co-operated with the
anti-cruelty societies here our own
streets might be saved some revolving
revelations of brutality.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11
A Work of supereroaation.

Henry dislikes being bathed and
argues with his mother over every
square inch Of his four-year-old mat
omy.
One night. when his patience was
especially tried by what he consid
cred wholly unnecessary work. he
exclaimed:
"Oh. mamma. couldn't you skip my
stomach? Nobody ever sees my stom
achi"-Judge's Library.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11

Predictions of plain skirts and plaid
waists seen to be coming true, II one
can put faith in the advance fall dis
plays. One importer includes among
his samples a frock with plain gray
cashmere skirt and blouse OF coral
pink surah checked with fine lines OF
black. Chemise and stock are white
~valenciennes insertion and fagoting,
and the fat collar and turned cuffs
are OF the gray material and fagoting.
A large bow of soft black satin ribbon
is placed at joining Of collar. with
ends protruding from beneath pointed
pie g below bust line.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11
Floor Plan

onslaught OF the elements. Cement
plaster is Of low los and when well
and properly applied will stand per
manently and require no repairs, A
first coat of lime paste is applied to
Hath over Turing strips and this coat
Is scratched to afford a holding sur
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11

gave me commissions to execute and
! forgot yours" But he did not ex.
plain that he had forgotten all the II,
deliberately and d~esignedly forgotten
them.
That vas a matter he considered
strictly his own Observation-Disclosures
News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11

New York city now talks OF hav.
ing a $4,000, 900 automobile and aero
plane racing park over on the
New Jersey meadows. The park will
be reached by the Hudson tunnels.
suggesting the three modes OF locomo.
tion-under the ground, on the earth
and in the air. Some of the partici.
pants may go higher-it is to be hoped
not lower.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11

The o%yergrown hog and the trottin,
horse have a rival now in the aero
plane at the county fairs.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11
Up and Down,

Gunner-Howdy. old man. / own an
airship. Drop up sometimes.
Guyer-Thanks. And you mus,
drop down sometimes.
Gunner-Down?
Guyer-Yes. ! own submarir .
boat
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11
HuMoRIsTs ON HONoR's FIELD
witty Irishmen Meet to Fight, But
Duel Has Altogether Happy
Ending.

A duel with a happy ending seems
an anomaly, yet one is commend
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11

ton. The summer home is closed dur.
ing the fall. winter and spring. and
usually without anyone to care for IT..
The exterior construction. therefore,
should be of a form that will stand the
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-11-11

What the flyers need to make them
happy is petrol put up in tabloid form.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-03
Like Marble

Thomas Best, of Medicine Lodge,
general manager of the Best. .Keene
Cement Company, was in the city
a few hours yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Best is pleased over the success
of the company in producing a ce-
ment such as has heretofore been
obtained only in England, which
is used in making imitation marble.
This cement has been given a
thorough test, not only in this city,
but elsewhere, and it has been pro-
nounced as good or better than the
English product.
The columns on the first floor of
the Scottish Rite tenlble in this
city are finished in this cement and
every one who sees them believe
they are real marble.
Ex-senator Chester |. Long is
now in the east for the purpose of
locating several agencies for the
new cement. G. Q. Chandler pres
ident of the Kansas National Bank,
of this city, is one of the principal
stockholders and officers in the
company.-Wichita Beacon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-03
Deputy MarshaIs Arrested

c. w. Spawr made complaint to
County Attorney Field yesterday
against Deputy )Marshals R. w.
Moss and D. S. Jones charging
them with disturbing the peace
The marshals entered Mr.. Spawr's
rcstauiant Saturday tfialioween)
night and pulled out Robert War
wick and Young Wheat by the
coat collars when Mr.. Spawr al.
leges they were doing nothing out
of the ordinary and were his Gus
toners County Attorney Field said
yesterday that the warrant would
in all probability be issued today.
Mr.. Spawr is very indignant over
the matter and looks on the affair
as personal affront as we'll as a
violation of law.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-03
The Auto Didn't Stop

On Saturday night, the same be-
ing Halloween, Otto Seuthworth,
Guilford Davis and Lee Chaplin
were riding around town in Mr..
Southworth's automobile and sew.
eral of the city police interfered,
claiming that they were exceeding
the speed limit. The auto party
were commanded to stop but they
ignored the command whereupon
there was a fusillade of bullets from
police headquarters and then there
was race in earnest. The auto.
mobile went like creased lightning
and was out of sight in less time
than it would require to tell the
story.
After the boys returned they
were ordered to report to the po-
lice Judge on Monday but up to
this time they have not reported,
and moreover they say they have
no intention of reporting. They
say they did not exceed the speed
limit until the police began shoot
ing at them when they had to put
on speed to get away from
danger.
If this is true, the marshals who
did the shooting did wrong. 1t is
bad policy anyway for a marshal
to shoot where there is no emer-
gency requiring it.
There are limits to which officers
can go, as well as speed limits for
autoists, aud when an officer so far
forgets himself as to endanger hu-
man life by shooting in a public
street upon such slight provoca-
ton it is time to call a halt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-03
A Taft Cocktail

Half of New Orleans is drinking
the Taft cocktail and the other
half is waiting for the white apron
ed parties to mix them.
In New Orleans it has been the
custom for ages to improvise new
drink and name it after distinguish
ed citizens or visitors. Thus in
New Orleans was borne the Sazar-
&C, the Roofnac, the Sarah Bern
hart and the Ramos Fizz. But the
Taft cocktail, its proud inventor
claims, is superior to them all in
flavor, bouquet and soothing effects.
And he ought to know, for he is
the originator of the fzA
The Taft cocktail is built after
the manner of the Creole cocktail,
but it has some trimmings.
A mixture of lime and lemon
juice is prepared, the rim of the
glass, after being iced, is dipped in
this mixture and frosted in confec.
TONERS sugar.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-03
A Splendid Company

The Wolford Stock Company
which played in Medicine Lodge
five nights last week is an excel
lent company. 1t requires merit
and stage ability to play week
in a city, giving a change of bill
each night, and these the Wolford
people possess in a marked degree.
The plots are all interesting and
exciting and the clever specialties
between acts prevented a lu1l so
common to most plays.
The plays put on during the
week were, "a Wife in Name
Only" "The Little Minister, The
Thief" "The Finish of Mr.. Fresh
and "The Black Wolf" 1t would
be difficult to say which was the
best. Opinions differ, but all were
better than most plays that come
to Medicine Lodge.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-03
Dr N2lll<an7s Bound
Ove1 to tie district Court

DR.. D. F: Williams of Chilli.
cothe, Missouri, the veterinary sur
geon who was arrested on a charge
OF perjury on account of his tesli-
mony in the case of the State of
Kansas VS. D. NJ. Circle at the Oc-
tober term of the district court
which was held in this city a few
weeks ago, had his preliminary
hearing before Justice Tedrow in
this city on Monday and was
bound over to await trial at the
February term of court. His bond
was fixed at $1,000.
DR.. Williams was represented by
Scott Miller of Chillicothe and
Noble & Tincher of this city.
County Attorney Field, assisted by
Samuel Griffin of this city and F.
F. Perry of Kiowa, prosecuted the
case.
Following Judge Tedrow's de-
cision DR.. Williams's attorneys
stated that they would bring ha-
beas corpus proceedings before
Judge Gillett, Judge Gillett was
reached by phone and he set the
hearing for yesterday afternoon,
arriving at 1880. The case was
being presented when the paper
went on the press.
This case is another outgrowth
of the Circle Potter land and drug
store trade that has been in the
Barber county courts in different
shapes for nearly two years. D..
M. Circle was tried in the October
term of court, a few weeks ago,
charged with conspiring to defraud
Mrs. Potter in her dealings. DR..
Williams was an important wit
ness against Mr.. Circle. He testi-
fed that he saw Mr.. Circle in Chill
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-03
High School Notes

Jessie Murphy was absent Fri
day.
Chapel was omitted Monday
morning.
We hear that there has been one
walking lesson given.
Paul Fair took charge of the
American history class Monday.
The opinion of the B. C. H. S.
boys concerning the Pratt football
boys would not look we'll in print.
Paul Fair and Raymond Schmidt
look little the worse for the wear
since the Pratt football game on
Friday.
Marie Thomas entertained about
IS young friends Friday evening at
a Halloween party. A good time
as reported by all.
AS room No. o's per cent of at.
tendance was o5.I and No. los
was o7.2 the high school enjoyed a
quarter holiday Friday.
Prof. Major was absent Monday.
He sent word that his case wa:
not serious We think he must
have been out "halloweening."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-03
New Bus Line

Tip McCracken and Jack Will
liams have engaged in a partner
ship under the firm name of The
Medicine Lodge Bus and Transfer
Company, to operate a new bus
and transfer line in this city. They
have purchased a new 10. passenger
bus and also a transfer wagon and
expect to begin business this week.
There is too much business here
for one bus and transfer company
and, after looking over the field
thoroughly, Messrs. McCracken and
Williams concluded that there was
room for two.
The new firm is composed of
progressive wide awake men and
will be strong competitors.
H. Tisdale, owner of the other
line, and ]. c. Aubley, manager,
are also determined to hold the
trade and we anticipate much siren
,uosity between the two companies
but we hope that it will not reach
the extremity which sometimes
manifests itself in some towns in
bus competition when we all get
"Free Bus to the Astor House."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-11-03
City Affairs

The mayor and council met in
regular session Monday night.
The monthly bills amounting to
$6o5.7o were allowed. One vOuch-
er of $3.50 for special police serv.
ices was laid over and it was tacit-
ly agreed that the services of this
special policeman will hereafter
be dispensed with. The free use
of fire arms on the part of the po.
liceman and the extraordinary
prices heretofore paid him, proba-
bly, had something to do with
bringing about the decision.
Two street crossings were order
ed-ope on Main street on the cor
ner of Coles store and one on Kan
sas avenue west, from B. S. Kauff-
mans residence to Mrs. Emma
Johnson. Adams's residence.
An adjourned meeting of the
council will be held on Friday ev-
ening of this week at which time
a sidewalk ordinance will be
passed affecting some north Main
street lots.