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The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

We'll, then, even if forgot what learned in
school, and had to arithmetic in business could
study it upf" Jack asked
Yes. Certainly. You would have to, my dear boy.
But mother said everybody arithmetic every
day?"
Women know little about such matters" Mr..
Townsend remarked ndugently "As matter OF
fact, few men know more than the simplest rules"
Then what do they do when they have to do
sums7"
They don't often" said his father "If they should
they would get somebody whose business it was to
know all about hgures-somc clerk accountant or
book keeper"
Same as they go to dentist about teeth or to
horse doctor about horses!"
Exactly" Mr.. Townsend answered. "You catch
the idea
WELL then Jack concluded. after moment, I'm
not going to spend hours every week in learning
rules that I'm to forget It's waste of time, and
I'm glad you think so, too?'
Mr. Townsend suddenly sat up.
Come, come, Jack" said he. "You going a
little too fast. 1t won't do you know neglect your
studies.
I'm not going to-" Jack insisted "Only I'm going
to tell the teacher that you say arithmetic is
and
But didn't say quite that" his father objected
No, you didn't" Jack had to admit well then,
I'll tell him that you said most forgot all the
arithmetic they learn in school and have to study it
all over again if they really need it.
I'm afraid that won't quite do" Mr. Townsend
objected. "You that we study arithmetic to i'm
prove the mind
Even them" Jack broke in wouldn't it be better
to study something else? Something would re-
member and that would improve the mind, too?
Very likely" Mr. Townsend returned "Yet you
arc too young to make changes in your education
Just stick to your books and trust your elders.
That's always the way!' Jack broke out You
say one thing and then you change it to another |
think grown UP people just say whatever they think
will make boys do whatever they like
Come, John, that is not respectful" said Mr..
Townsend, sharply ''You not old enough to
derstand these things"
SO Jack went out of the room, wondering whether
II wouldn't be fun to away to He tired
of trying follow the changing notions of his elders;
tired of being told he too young to understand;
tired of being told to 'wat till you're older tired
of being blamed for taking what told him to be
truel
There might have been serious trouble in the family
if there had not been hot wa1es with maple syrup
for supper But Jacks troubles gone before the
waffes gave out.
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Sunday night few weeks ago at of the fashion
able London restaurants, and l had gone ahead and
ordered bangup spread. The bill almost made me
stand on my head Next day encountered young
Englishnan who had been one of my guests.
Beg pardon, old chap, but would you mind telling
me what all that provender cost you last night? he
said From the fact you handed the waiter two
"tenners" (S100) got the impression it must have
been pretty stiff sum.
1t was little ten pounds, told him.
Well, you chumpl he exclaimed. DO you
know it should not have cost you farthng over
FIVE? You American chaps do blow in your money
without reason.
What you should do in ordering dinner over
here in London is to tell the head waiter just what
you wish to pay cover for the dinner, give him
general idea of the of food you wish and leave
the rest to him. You know there are always lot of
people dining out who have more money to spend
than you, and when they order expensive dinners
the chefs may cook double the portions ordered with
out much extra expense to the hotel, and that is
where you come in Just tell the maitre dhotel you
wish to pay twelve and six fifteen shilings head
excluding wine, and notice the difference your BILL
Il took the advice to heart and the next day that
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04
A San Francisco Girl In New York
GRACE DUFFY BOYLAN

II DID the Rusticana all right, singing in the storm
down Fifth avenue yesterday That 1 could not
reach the upper note of the intermezzo was a
matter OF minor regret to me, because possessed
with the Serene Idea.
My feet squooched in soggy, rubberless shoes. The
slanting rain had its fling at me- But my mood was
receptive. was ready, anxious to call all things
Joy.
After all, there is such thing as compensation"
thought 1--WE poor, weak women things are given
special gift by the great Balancer of Life Our need
for protection, defense and guidance is met by Intu
ton. Divine, subtle feminine Intuition. Our only
part is to understand.
I'VE have" admitted to myself, little judgment
and less sense" q broken and empty vessel be-
ing out of job, but receptivel. But convinced
that if yield to the divine impulse that seeks to
guide and do not set up futile claims for per-
sonal power, shall be led to safety and peace"
Now safety and peace ace high with me when
sordid shop keepers my door. And the thought
comforted me- dwelt upon it l wove my way
among chortling choo-choos and dipped my foot in
many gancing puddle bejeweling the street
Suddenly directed by the silver arrows of the rain
my eyes caught publishers name above door and
warm, sweet wave of understanding swept my soul
Was not here sign? What could be more signih-
cantf Here was l, troubadour without an instru-
ment Here was 1t, an instrument nayhap without
a troubadourl
But l did not go in.
Slowly l walked by, crossed the stately street,
otered by windows of the great shop; the tcklings
from the awnings found my spine. But the gentle,
urging spirit walked beside me.
This is your chance" it whispered. "a reader may
be needed today. A book the rude creation of some
untaught genius, may require your intelligent re-
vamping to make it of the selling six"
: looked The door yawned on its noiseless
hinge; but went on.
Return, said Intuition. Happy chance is yours.
How many times has Opportunity knocked at your
door,"
But reluctant, songless, l plodded toward Sixth
Then midway in the block l saw lunch
room; and reminded, I shifted the braziered
beef, that had not broken my fast th morn. went
in And then, comforted with apples, baked emerged
Intuition insistent, walked with
On the wet walk paused, hesitated, returned,
olutely, to the yawning door
The pretty girl in the wayback room at the tele-
phone said THEY all out at lunch
"How long does it take editor to eat?' l asked.
The girl laughed. And as it the first joke that
had ever had accepted by any connected with
the publishing business then and there regarded it
as favorable omen.
Maybe some one is in" she said, delightfully."- kind.
"Il just find out for you"
She did Some one was in He would see me-
She indicated noticed the rosness of her little
thumb--a nearby waiting
"Ahal' | said to Intuition, were here"
The room was glass walled | thought of foolish,
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unproessona things about people in glass houses not
being able throw stones as looked at the busts of
grim visaged marble gentlemen who held down the
safe. But they were not guarding any royalties of
mine, and my mission peaceful A settee backed
against the wall, suggested further ease / adopted
position, however, with considerable strategy There
is great deal in the of first impressions with
l damp but sprightly. look better
standing. Still, l argued. that might suggest impa-
tience, possibly lack of confidence, even servity I
sat down, assumed Fisher pose bent gracefully on
the handle of my staff of storms and waited
Ten minutes passed; then thirty. Then, with
"Who wants to me?" comet came and scooting
to his perhelon-sunny me-struck beside me 1t
was the Publisherl
"Well?" he said; "welll"
But that entrance had left me dumb. had not
seen thing like that-nay, in all vaudeville I
wanted to ask him do it again But his stern eager
nhexible face to mine His eyes read NV
thoughts. l saw in them Declined with thanks' be-
fore they uttered 1t very difficult to swaI-
low:
Il am So and Sos'' began. "I called to see If
If you are fu' That is, if your staff is full likely
not to be-"
He brushed dazed hand over his brow
Because" rushed on Il should like to revise your
stories-to-to make them fit for publication Or
maybe read manuscripts and send out the little notes
the little no go notes to authors assure you (vou
don't look though you understood my name9.
really am competent. have written books myself"
He his feet
Nothing doing hereP he shouted in loud. brazen.
deafening The pink ear of the telephone u;rJ
drank it. fancied it turned more pink in sympathy.
She is a very nice girl
Sorry. Good day"
The gaping decetful door tossed me forth. Bur
little Intuition did not walk with me- She and I
out.
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was going to give dnner-tfis time also for four
/ approached the maitre dhotel. When | mentioned
my wish the man looked at with increased re-
spect as at one who possessed more knowledge than
he appeared to have Leave it to me, sir, he said
and you will find that everything will be satisfac-
tory And it We had better dinner than on
the other occasion, and the cost including wine,
slightly less than SIS. had stipulated that the din
ner without wine should not cost than twelve
and six ($3.12) cover.
Two or three nights ago it became necessary for
me to give dinner party. There nine persons
wished to be nice to. but when thought of the
price of wild duck and terrapin l groaned. Then |
remembered the lesson had learned in London, and
decided on bold move. went to one of the most
fashionable and most expensive restaurants in New
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04
Picked Up Abroad
How to Get Expensive Look
ing Dinners at Bargain
Counter Prices

[[" HERE is thing r learned abroad during
my last trip, said young who is fire.
quently in the fashionable restaurants,
and that is how to order dinner economically
tried the plan on here the other night and to my
great surprise and satisfaction it worked without
hitch.
Being person of moderate means have to take
more than hurried glance at the carte de jour
when order, and when confess that my palate is
peculiarly sensitive to such dishes priced on
the card in the latitude of four dollars portion you
will understand that my restaurant bills have been
in the habit at times. of causing anxiety When
have occasionally taken into my head discharge
some of my social obligations in decent way it has
made me feel broke for month afterward.
II entertaining party of three friends one
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York and called for the head waiter
wish to give dinner for ten, 1 told him. I
want you to do the best you and the cost includ
ing wine, must not be more than SIS a cover
That head waiter looked at me with something
like admiration.
Quite So sir, ne said Leave it to me. It is not
usual over here but think YOU will be satisfied with
the result"
did leave It to him, and the result was a delight
we mad dinner that simply made my guests exclanY
lnere were flowers the table and the finest dishes
were served OF which the carte de jour could boast
AND the cost Well, figured out next day that my
dinner II had ordered from the card would have
STOOD me between 500 and so more than it did, Oh,
yes think did learn something worth while when
abroad.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

II WAS discontented woman because / lacked
mental diversion congenial work, which ever
you choose to call it. have good husband and
two lovely children and we'll provided with SER
wants to do the housework and help take the
children. In consequence | had plenty of time to
brood over little troubles or, worse still to conure
up imaginary troubles.
What we women need is variety. Our lives are too
monotonous. The daily routine of the home becomes
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That's what l say Jack observed.
But ! understood it once said Mrs. Townsend
at is only that I've forgotten it,
We'll" Jack argued, why can't just pretend I've
had it and forgotten it?'
THAT wouldn't do at ALL" his mother answered
You study it for the training you get out of it,
What sort of traning?" Jack insisted.
"You learn how to think" said his mother
did you learn to think by studying arithmetic?D
And, so saying, Jack picked up his book from the
floor and proceeded to read from it. Nov, mother,
here's easy one. You ought to be able to do this
offhand: "A wishes to paper room 16M
feet long, 14s feet wide with paper that in
rolls Is inches wide and -
But, Jack" interrupted Mrs. Townsend, 81 can't
do that in my head'
"Try another" Jack REPLIED this is pie
Don't use slang said Mrs Townsend.
ct isn't. It's real pie-mince too: "A cook di-
vides pie into sxteenths If she gives 13 of LILO
to boy
"She'd be mean cookw exclaimed Janet
Here Mrs. Townsends patience gave out.
Il don't why you keep at SO, Jack When
you such questions solved, don't bother with
them but go and ask your father"
The first opportunity the next Sunday after
noon when Mr.. Townsend had been reading the paper
and cast it aside just dusk made reading trouble
some Seeing his father was ready to talk Jack
came forward.
"What shall we do during 'blindman's holiday'7"
asked Mr.. Townsend. Have little talk? How are
things going in the Temple of Learningf Are the
lessons progressing favorably?"
Most of en-" Jack said. 81 like them all we'll
enough, 'ceptng 'rithmetc. But l don't like that
for cent"
"Not fond of mathematics, eh?" Mr.. Townsend said
reaectivey. WELL we'll, that's unfortunate for we
can't very we'll get on without them. always was
good at figures"
"Do you remember your arithmetic" Jack asked
why, certainly" said his father. 81 may have for
gotten some of the hne points, but l know the main
principles thoroughly"
That's good" said Jack, because then you can
help out with this lesson and turning on the cleo
trio light Jack opened his book with the remark,
Heres the that bothered most:
IF to 1-3 of the cube root of 571,787 there is
added 1-o of 8, how many sevens must be added to
make up the square of II"
HIN! 1 see," said Mr.. Townsend "Well, how did
you go to work at it,"
Why, you first have extract the cube root" said
Jack.
Certainly" Mr.. Townsend agreed. Cant you do
that?"
q could if I knew the rule" Jack admitted
Let us look up the rule, then" said his father,
reaching for the book
mo, sir" Jack objected; "the teacher said we
mustn't"
"Oh," said Mr.. Townsend well, must confess,
Jack, that it's years since l have extracted cube
root"
"Who extracts the cube roots in your office?
should think you'd have to do it every day"
Bless you, nor said Mr. Townsend laughing.
"The book keepers and clerks attend to the arith-
metic"
And is that because they were good at it in
SCHOOL,"
Not at all. They have to learn it all over again
when they come to it in business. Besides that,
the arithmetic in business is different. The men use
quicker, better methods, and printed tables to
help them, and all that"
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

II CAN'T say that !
have ever &c ally
been in love, but l
can say that ! have been
disillusioned more than
once, and the reason
therefore-well, it can
be traced TO the same
cause.
I have been out for
some three seasons and
my experience extends
TO several cities and
includes one winter
abroad.
All, that winter abroad
. ] suppose it was during
that time that my eyes
were opened to the glar-
ing breaches of etiquette
and incongruities of con-
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04
WHAT [ WOULD TELL A MAN
IF | DARED
BY A RETTY GIRL

enough Tor US to count upon being always placed
together.
"Umphl I'm sorry for Hail." murmured the young
my right, indicating my friend opposite.
happen know that he doesn't like to talk about art
and there he is next Miss Escher, who can talk OF
nothing else"
But dinner we should fit into surroundings,
replied 81 suppose he'll behave though he adored
the subject of art"
And l watched to see. For evening tried to
look at my hero with disnterested eyes. | saw him
deliberately his back upon poor Miss Escher and
devote himself a pretty little thing his left
While watching him thus through other eyes, as it
were, / saw other things which had heretofore es-
capped ] that his napkin tucked into his
collar. his spoon in his cup, and his knife and
fork reposed the table with end his plate.
The scales began to fall from my eyes, for it is my
belief that all these little things proclaim the
and the gentleman
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04
Bad Manners
Are a Great
Handicap

resisuble. For women like brain and Drawn well
manners but sometimes bad manners can destroy
the effect of every other virtue.
Not long ago ! thought I really in love with
certain young man who was very attentive. He was
quite handsome and / felt highly fattered and
pleased-and something more He danced with me
oftener than any else at balls and cotilons He
sent me flowers and always managed to be at home
when he called For some time affairs smooth
ly enough, but one evening guests at dinner
at the same house and were placed opposite to each
other at table. Our affair had not progressed far
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stale and uninteresting. The
life of a man is full of vari-
ETY.. He goes to business
daily, is always meeting new
faces and having new and in
teresting problems to solve.
He is constantly getting hold
OF new ideas and making
new friends. Aside from my
household duties ! had moth
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04
Trifes
Proclaim
the Gentleman
and tlle gentlenan

OF the great things. Impoliteness to be COM
fault of the young of today the hostesses
who suffer Inconvenience therefrom testify.
How often do you see one of these young deny
himself the pleasure of smoke in order to rescue
some pining wall flower? How many of them
make party CALI?
When you think about it seriously, are young
much to blame when we become fasc-
mated with the ways of gentlemen across the water?
] firmly believe that if young men of today were
equally gracious in their their foreign
rivals we would seldom hear of an American girl
marrying any other than American At
present am saving my smiles for some American of
congenial tastes and disposition whose manners will
not offend, but he is hard to find.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04
The San Sunday Call
ST UDIES IN DISCONT E Nj
BY A WOMAN WHO HAS FOUND REMEDY

lives, then we do all that be expected Of US and
we should be contented.
When first married continually forcing my
husband to make sacrifices for me- do not believe IN
the woman doing all the sacrificing but am sure she
should 60 half way Nearly every man and wife L
know expect too much of each other and because the
wife has so little else to think OF she often expects
more attention from him than he has time to give If
they were both busy with other things they wouldn't
have time to be continually making demands on each
other and their lives would along more smoothly
My husband and l do not lead entirely separate
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

If an American young man
possessing the avera G c
American manhood could
have the courteous, defer
entail manner toward women
q mean all women, old and
ugly as well as young and
beautifully that we find in
most foreigners whom we
meet he would be simply ir-
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as he did before we married 1 failed to realize, as
many do, that during engagement he did little
else than show how perfect he could be- have
than respect for the husband who IS always the
gallant lover of his wife. think this however,
like her contentment, rests entirely with herself
When l say women should work do not mean that
they should go Office every morning and work
until night If woman is not suited for the work in
her home and different sort she find her
social and other duties sufficiently absorbing and In
terestng make her happy; she can work in settle
ments to help educate the poor.
have found health and contentment in settlement
work love the work and it takes up all the time
that once spent in ideness brooding imaginary
ills and troubles. My household is now much more
perfect organization. The work has strengthened me
physically and mentally to meet the real troubles il
they should come The imaginary troubles no longer
exist for since my attitude toward things has
changed to cheerful instead of dissatisfied one
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Another time | liked a
young man enough to think
! was in love with him until
one day ! saw him use a
toothpick is public!
] know all these things
seem trivial, but then life is
made up of small things, and
these trifies are more impor-
tant TO woman than some
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duct committed daily by American young
Mind, don't say that l prefer any foreigner to
young men, only their manners
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lives. We are each interested
in the others work. so that
we are perfectly companion
able and spend many pleas
ant hours together talking it
over. Before / found my
work. like many wives, |
considered myself neglected
because my husband did not
pay as much attention TO me
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

CIOA AY, Janet" cried Jack. suddenly, "if 1 had
three apples that cost l7z cents
What a queer price" Janet interrupted.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-23
AUCTION SALE.

The undersigned will sell at public
Auction 8 miles east AMI mile south
of Cresco, on the Spriggs farm, on
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 1, 1909,
Commencing at 10 o'clock sharp, the
following described property.
HORSES.
Bay horse years old, weight 1900
Gray horse IL years old, weight 1900
Bay mare IL years old, weight 1900
Bay mare II years old, weight 100
Brown mare 2 years old, Bay mare 2
years old, Bay horse colt year DID,
Brown horse colt year old, Sorrel
horse colt year old.
CATTLE.
IL Cows. Recorded Shorthorn Bull, 2
years old.
2 two-year-old heifers
5 yearling steers.
4 yearling heifers
4 steer calves, heifer calves.
MACHINERY.
Deere edge-drop Corn planter, good as
as new. Stone boat.
Two-row corn pillow, good as new.
Riding corn plow Sleigh.
Walking corn pillow. Hog rack.
Case Sulky pillow. Walking pillow.
Flying Dutchman Sulky pillow.
Mccormick Mower. Corn Shelter.
High Wagon. Low Wagon.
Truck Wagon. Road Wagon.
Spring Wagon. Hog Rack.
Hay Rack, Hog Rack and Wood Rack
Combined. Tanning Mill.
large Geese. A number of full blood
ed Plymouth Rock Cockerels.
Incubator. Several hundred bushels of
good corn in crib.
Some good dry oak stove wood, sawed
and split. SO bushels of choice pc,
tatoes.
FREE LUNCH AT NOON.
TERMS OF SALE: All sums of $40 OF
under, cash; over that amount, one
years time on bankable notes bear,
ing per cent interest.
w. w. PECK, Prop.
Col. JOHN FINEGAN, Auctioneer.
w. H. TILLSoN, Clerk.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-11-23
AUCTION SALE.
At my place one-half mile south of
Bonair, commencing at 10 clock a. M,
TUESDAY, DEC. 7th, 1909.

At my place one-half mile south of
Bonair, commencing at 10 clock a. M,
TUESDAY, DEC. 7th, 1909.
MACHINERY.
j. l. Case horse power Threshing Ma
chine,
Mccormick Corn Binder,
Gale Corn Planter,
Dewey Corn Plow,
Sandwich Side Delivery Hay Rake,
Hooking Valley Hay Tedder,
Rock Island Hay Loader,
Champion Mower,
National Manure Spreader,
Potato Sorter,
Corn Shelter, Feed Mill,
Saw with balance Wheel and Shaft,
Grindstone, -
Steel wheel truck wagon,
Weeder.
SIXTY-SEvEN HEAD OF CATTLE
10 Mich Cows,
18 Steers,
II Heifers,
II Calves,
Shorthorn Bull.
HOGS.
20 Shoats, 2 Bears.
MISCELLANEOUS.
DeLaval Milk Separator,
Double Seated Top Buggy,
Some Blacksmith Tools,
Hay. Oats, Corn and Barley,
Corn in Shock,
Other articles too numerous to mention
FREE LUNCH AT NOON.
TERMS OF SALE:-All sums of $ll
and under Cash. Sums over tina
amount one years time will be givel
on good approved notes bearing s pc
cent interest.
JOHN RATHERT, Prop.
JOHN FINEGAN, Auctioneer.
w r. TuLSON. Clerk.