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The Columbus journal., 1909-06-02

Broche fabrics will be much worn
In the near future.
In Jokes the sun ray plaitings are
the thing just now.
Jet bracelets seemingly cannot be
too wide nor too heavy.
For run around frocks nothing Is
more popular than serge.
One of the newest things in smart
footwear IL the empire pump.
This season brings large and fas-
cinating variety Of Japanese silks.
Roumanian embroidery is used on
hats, on frocks. blouses and coat
suits.
Many gowns have touches Of hand
embroidery in them this season.
For the summer parasOl nothing
could be more novel than the English
chintz.
Cabochons of straw with jewel cen
ters will be seen on some'of the smart
hats.
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-02

am one of that large and unf0r
&unate class that lives in hall bed
rooms and square" rooms-invidiona
title: our meals being composed Of q
preponderance Of prunes and hash
while for breakfast we have the al
tentative between ham or egg. In
other words. am lodger In boarding
houses.
l had been out OF the city for q
few months, and on my return was
startled by the alteration in Mrs.
Pruyn's appearance. Her buxom fg.
ure had shrunken to moderated dimen-
siOns: her face was wreathed in
smiles; while the house seemed to
have been freshly decorated and
painted.
I'D like to take you in, Mr. First
front" >she said falteringly, but are
You a member of the Lodgers' union?"
What's that?" inquired.
Then she explained. The dodgers.
it appeared. had formed a union for
the preservation of their rights. and l
must prove to the secretary that had
had the ledger habit for six months or
more; upon which I could receive a
card: pay my dues and become a resi-
dent in Mrs. Pruyn's boarding house
until called out to sleep in the parks
in the event of a strike.
After being browbeaten by q beetle
browed individual at the unions Of
fees l secured my card. I noticed on
it the following rules:
Boarding houses of the class A.
(my classD shall charge the following
terms. to wit: Five dollars a week for
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-02

natural sustenance Of the human race
they shall never be divorced.
IAN unlimited supply of hot water
shall be provided at every hour Of
the day and night: nor shall the said
water ever refuse to fl0w by reason
of its being drawn OF In the base
ment.
Rents may be paid. monthly. at the
end of each month: but should the
boarder be temporarily inconveni
enced. credit may be extended at the
discretion Of the union.
Every boarder shall be Of the VAR;
ETY. known as star and shall sit next
to the landlady's youngest daughter
in rotation
Il hardly dare to offer you this
apartment. Mr.. Firstfront," said Mrs.
Pruyn. indicating a spacious. newly
decorated apartment extending along
the entire length of the house. The
furniture. as you may see. has not
been renovated for several weeks. and
the silver plating on that left faucet
is slightly dimmed. Nevertheless. II
you will condescend to pay me four
dollars a week for it. shall be proud
to place it at your disposal, with
meals, of course. thrown in"
Twas too stunned to speak.
MY housekeeper will bring you hot
water fer shaving at any time you
wish to be Called Mrs. Pruyn con-
tinued. 'And will you kindly indicate
the hour at which you wish your shoes
polished and your clothes valeted?"
Then l awoke. had to. knew that
should. because it was too good
to last. But shall never forget Mrs
Pruyn's charming smile.
Copyright. 1873. by w. G. Chapman)
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-02
Mediuna-Siz Journeys
BIZ Strickland W. cilIila

fering from that malady. Finally the
parents of the little Smikes and
Nicholases got hep to the old mans
graft and took the children home.
In 1880, after the kid-farm had
failed, he was down to cases finan.
cially. and consequently wrote a good
deal. He stated in his writings at that
time that education should begin at
the cradle. He reasoned that il the
unweaned infant knew the multiplied
ton table the sorrows of the world
would pack up and go elsewhere. No
BILE thought.
He wrote book on "psychologizine
education" that nobody understands
1t was published in installments in the
puzzle department of the Zurich
Evening Palladium. and Sam Lloyd is
still jealous of Pestalozzi. AS a syste-
matizer. he was a failure and every.
body said that all his system of edu.
canton needed was systematizihg.
He did very little harm in q special
way, his only bad break being the
founding of the child-study fad, which
has been a great thing for people who
have one or fewer children and aren't
such very good parents of even the
solitary chick they have. He could
talk meaningless mother talk longer,
without stopping for breath. than Ed.
die Howard Griggs of the present day,
which is going some.
He died in 1897. in the firm belief
that his life had been q failure. It ia
rude to contradict our elders.
Copyright. 1909. BY w. g. Chapman)
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-02
The ouippy Ink Thief.

Women prisoners is quippy," said
the jailer. One had a quip towards
writln'. and she was always swipin'
ink out of the school room.
She swiped this here ink in her
thimble. Shed fill the thimble I'D to
the brim. and then stand it carefully
In her hair. Mighty good balancin'
was required on the way back to her
cell. Still, what if she did spill a drop
or two on her scalp? A female convict
amt on view like a society woman, is
she?
OF course. as soon rs we got on to
the thimble game. We put a stop to it.
That didn't put a stop to the ink steal
IN, though. says to her one day, on
the way back from the schoolroom:
Well. Russell, no more poetry
writin' with ink what don't belong to
We. hey.
She smiled and mumbled some
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-02
Getting News About Mari.

Considering that we have been d.
rectly interested in the supposed ex
istence Of life on Mars for only 81
years. or since Schiaparelli's discov.
cry OF the channels or canals" we
have made respectable progress in
learning about our celestial neiehbors.
That Mars has an atmosphere capable
OF sustaining life, that It has 1 mild
and equable climate. that 1t supports
vegetation and is perhaps peopled by
superior race. we have the assur.
ance of astronomers. As for the sound.
ness OF such theories-which requires
the greater credulity to believe that
other worlds are inhabited or that
ours Is the only one which il popu.
lated?
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-02
Ribbons for Trimming Hats.

The novelties In ribbons for decora-
tive purposes are unusually beautiful
and variegated this season. Some of
tho handsomest among them are in
sash width, and show a delightful de-
sign of large butterflies in rich. ex-
ctic coloring over a snowy white sur
face covered with trailing vines of
wistaria: others are literally laden
With stupendOus garlands. wreaths
and stray bouquets of roses and vio-
let's in the lOveliest tints. printed
over pale blue or silver white satin
background. which is covered with .
rOcOcO scroll design in full finish
Vogue.
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-02
omens Of the wedding Day.

OsSUo W wv VSoOUs8 OoJs
June-the month allotted to brides
and roses-is probably the most popu-
Tar season Of the year. as 1t brings to
many the fulflllment of hearts desires.
1t is said-by whom no one seems to
kn0w-that II the day chosen by .
girl for her wedding proves to be
rainy that her life will be filed with
more sorrow than JOY. Be that as It
may. one Of the very happiest Of mar
riages was made on Friday. on the
18th day Of the month and at the hour
set for the ceremony there was q most
terrific thunderstorm. In spite of the
fact that for years Saturday was con-
sidered the most unlucky Of wedding
days. Of late 1t has been chosen by
brides Of even international fame.
II the carriage containing a bride
should meet . funeral procession the
driver must be instructed to turn some
other way. II he does not, fate de-
crees that the bride will soon die.
To avoid the possibility Of any bad
luck on her wedding day, the bride
elect should not offer to assist in
washing or wiping the family dishes,
for II by chance she should happen
to break a bit of china 1t would be an
exceedingly evil omen-the old record
does not say what, but 1t would be
prudent not to tempt fate.
Gray is the color a bride should
choose for her going-away gown If she
wishes to wear what for ages has been
considered the proper thing to insure
good luck. Perhaps that is the reason
that there is always a steady demand
for this color.
Fate was certainly kind when she
decreed that for bride to shed tears
on her wedding was good omen, for
it would take pretty stoical young
woman to 60 through breaking home
ties without a few tears. no matter
how alluring the prospect of the new
life.
Snow falling on a wedding day
eugurs we'll for the happy couple. be-
ing a prophecy of great happiness.
For girls who have been asked to
set the day it might be well to re-
member that June 3. II. 10 and q are
considered by the fates to be especial
ly propiti0us on which to have the
knot tied.
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-02
Merry Moments
With Hulnorists
The Lodgers' UI,io1,

q large room with not more than four
or less than three windows: four dol
lars for rooms known as. square; three
dollars for hall bedrooms.
Hash shall be served not more than
once q month.
"Prunes are restricted to the nrst
Monday In Lent and such days Of
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-02
For q Net Yoke.

A good looking yoke can be made
from wash net by trimming it with
row after row Of narrow braid, either
the same color or in a contrasting
tone. This is easily done, and stands
laundering well.
The braid can be evenly spaced or
1t can be sc: on In groups of two and
three with a wider space between.
When used rs a guimp the net sleeves
should be b'-3ided to match the yoks.
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-02
June Birthday Party.

June. the time or roses and perfect
days. is a favorite month for all sorts
of delightful parties. 1t is the season
for departures to shore and country,
and many of the functions are In the
nature of farewell parties.
A little girl whom the gods favored
by ushering into this mortal sphere
on . sunny June day always has her
birthday celebrations on the lawn.
Each year this affair, which was al
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-02

thin.
"'speak up says L DO - miss yer
ink, yes or nor
'Bub-ub-ub.' says she, tryin' to
brush past me. But grabbed her arm.
l noticed thin black thread Of sump.n
tricklfn' from her lips. Yes, sir!
Would ye believe 1t? She was stealin'
the peoples ink now in her mouth"
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-02
Proof of Sense of Hun,or

love. honor and obey par; of the mar
riase ceremony without so much as a
snicker?"
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-02

national humiliation and prayer as
the president shall see fit to appoint.
Whereas ham and eggs are the
The Columbus journal., 1909-06-02

There are several cardinal reasons
why the separator is needed on every
farm where cows are kept: Lit
saves lots of time over the old method
of raising the cream. lit saves
work, as there are no jars or pans to
fuss with and wash. sit is easier
to carry the cream to the creamery
to send a wagon load of milk cans
each day. lit saves money in the
amount of extra cream which is 90
tanned. 5.-The warm skim milk is
better for the stock, whether it is
calves or pigs. Statistics show that
the feeding value of separator skim
ming is from 20 cents to 40 cents pei
hundred-weight. Therefore. by feed
ing it to the young stock with LITTLE
oil cake. they will get fatter than they
did by the old method, and with sep
arat0r skim milk they escape the sick
ness that comes from the gravity
milk. 6.-The cream from the separ
atOr makes better butter than that
which is raised by the old pan meth
DDS. 1t is a well-known fact that but
ter fat with impurities in 1t will not
made as good butter as butter fat
with the impurities taken out The
separator removes all these natural
There is more money
in it all around where the farmer uses
a separator. for he gets more cream
better cream. hence makes higher
grade butter. and gets better returns
from his stock because of the fresh
skim milk which is fed.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-10-23

Congressman F. w. Mondell, of
Wyoming, father of the 320-acre home
stead law, who will deliver an address
before he Fourth Dry Farming con-
gress at Billings, Montana, October &C.
%, is personally urging the farmers in
the vicinity of his home at Newcastle,
Wyoming, to send exhibits to the In
ternational Dry Farming exposition,
to be held in connection with the con
gress at Billings, October 1929. A
few days ago Prof. w. G. Brandon
burg, assistant superintendent of ex-
hibits of the exposition, accompanied
Congressman Mondell on a short trip
among the farmers in the immediate
vicinity of Newcastle and made some
observations of the crops being raised
in that section. At several places the
Congressman made tests of the grains,
with some surprising results.
Dry farmers around Newcastle have
been unusually successful this year.
ihch cfopS nave Dccu aooNo thC aver
age in quality, as shown by the tests
made by Mr.. Mondell. At one farm
he found oats testing SO pounds to the
bushel. The lot ran 81 bushels to the
acre. Prof. ~Brandenburg said that
this was a record according to ex-
perts. He said that during the inter
state fair at Denver, Colo, Prof. l.. G.
Aicker, judge of cereals, promised dry
farming oats from eastern Colorado
which tested 4s pounds to the bushel,
the highest in his experience, that had
been raised without irrigation in the
dry farming region of Phillips county,
Colorado, and averaged IS bushels an
acre.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-10-23
THE BEDROCK OF SUCCESS

lies in a keen, clear brain, backed by
indomitable will and resistless energy.
Such power from the splendid
health that DR.. Kings New Life Pilla
impart. They vitalize every organ and
build up brain and body. ]. Altar
mon, Lizemore, W. Va, writes: "They
are the best pills I ever used" Csc
at Eagle Drug store.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-10-23
~DvERT1sED LETrERs

Remaining uncalled for in the Win
nemucea postofice for the week ending
October 16, 1909:
G. w. Livingston.
Frank Baker.
James Reilly.
p. NJ. Roberts.
E. j. Reynolds.
Edvan b. Dalton.
s. C. DeBruhl.
Mrs. c.. E. Lillis.
Mrs. Cora Axtell.
Miss LADIES.
These letters viii be sent to the dead
letter office November 8, 1909. if not dc
letter Office October %, 1909, if not de
'livered before. In calling for the
above, please say advertised Civ
ing date Of list.
J A. ROGERS. p. NJ
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-10-23
WEATHER REPORT

Following is the report of the local
once of the United States weather
bureau of the department Of agricul
.ture for Winnemucca for tn twenty
foru hours ending at 3 a. m. today:
Maximum temperature, 6s.
Minimum temperature, %.
Mean temperature, 4S.
Normal temperature, 46.
Prevailing direction of the wind
northeast.
Precipitation, none.
Forecast for Winnemucca and vicini
ty for the twenty-four hours ending ai
s p. m. Sunday, issued from San Fran
cisco: Fair tonight and Sunday.
r. l.. FISHER.
Official in Charge
WANTED-Intelligent young LADY
g. a. u,o~L Innu;ra ~ THE IF
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1909-10-23
LAFAYETTE GRILL

Sunday, October "a, 1909, from 4 to
7:30 p. m. (town time.)
.s1.c0 per Plate. Including Wine.
MENU
SOUP
Consomme a la Duborg.
RELISHES
Celery en- Branch.
Sweet Gherkins.
Spiced Poets.
Oysters on Half Shell. Queen Olives.
Combination en- Mayonnaise.
FISH
Tenderloin of Sole, Tartar Sauce.
Clipped Potatoes.
ENTREES
Roast Young Chicken, Cranberry Sauce.
Club Dressing.
Lamb Chops, Italienne Style.
VEGETABLES
String Beans. Mashed Potatoes
SWEET ENTREES
Banana Fritters.
Green Apple Cobler, Brandy Sauce.
ROAST
Prime Ribs of Beef, au jus.
DESSERT
vanilla Ice Cream. Assorted Cakes
Sabyown Punch.
Compete of Fruit.
Nuts. Raisins.
Rouquefort Cheese.
CAFE NOIR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
Same Reasons Apply.
sneoIaI Taxation Notice

Notice is hereby given to all per
sons interested that the city council
Of the city of Rock Island, state OF
Illinois, having ordered that a local
improvement be made by the laying
Of a six-inch Waterman on Fifteenth
avenue from Forty-fifth street to Forty.
sixth streets, the ordinance for the
same being ON file in the Office of the
city clerk, having applied to the county
court of Rock Island county for an as
sessment of the costs of said improv =
ment, according to frontage, and an
assessment therefor having been made
and returned to said court. the final
hearing thereon will be had on the
10th day of December, A. D. 1909, or as
soon after as the business of the court
will permit. All persons desiring may
file objections in said court before
said day, and may appear on the hear
ing and make their defense. Said as
sessment is payable In 10 installments,
and all installments except the first
shall bear interest from and after the
date of the first voucher issued on &C
count of work done until paid, at the
rate of per cent per annum.
H. E. INQUEST,
Ofhcial Appointed to Make Said As
sessment.
Dated this 30th day of November, A.
D. 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

the deficit al d the balance is subscrib-
ed by the other banks of the state. 1t
is a sort of mutual affair, with the
state as referee. It absolutely elimin-
ates wildcat banking. Each banker
keeps his eye constantly on his com
petitor The moment he sees any
thing wrong he notifies the state COM
missioner. Under the old order of
things, as in all commercial competi-
ton, one banker would not feel so ter
ribly bad II his neighbor went under.
If he saw things going wrong he would
not utter a word of protest. He would
simply say, after the crash, I told you
so'
Forced to Follow SUIT.
after the adoption of the law by
Oklahoma money began pouring in
from Nebraska, Kansas and Texas.
The bankers there changed their tune
instanter They found that if they
expected to keep their money at home
they would have to guarantee their
people the same safeguards as they were
getting in Oklahoma. And they have
got them. Other states will be com
PEELED to follow suit. 1t is right. That
is all there is to it."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
Hand BAGS, Music Rolls, and Leather Goods

Beautiful assortment of leather novel
ties as well as the latest fads and styles
in hand bags, our advice, buy early.
SINGLE STRAP HANDBAGS-Large size
fitted with purse 94c.
WIDE BOTTOM HANDBAGS-Broken bot
tom, leather lined, many styles S125.
GOAT SEAL HANDBAGS-AT leather lined,
large size very handsome 1925.
FANCY LEATHER BAGS-In brown, tan
and gray. double strap handles, leather lined,
fitted, specially priced below value SIS. 90.
HANDBAGS-Of real seal, leather lined,
double strap handles. with reinforced corners,
fitted $3.50.
MEMS CARD CASES-Pocket books, bill
books, letter cases. etc, in great variety.
MUSIC ROLLS-AII leather full size, large
buckles, strong and stylish, 62c
Others at sec 75c, and up to $3.25
MEDICINE CASES-In leather rolls at
$2.25.
POCKET COMB and mirror set in leather
cases SOC.
sH4vING MRRoRs-In leather cases
S1.45.
COLLAR BAGs-Assorted feathers 75c, to
$1.75.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
All Routes for Gift
BUYERS

Lead direct to McCabe's Jew
elry Department. Extraordin-
airy inducements to early holi-
day purchasers.
Our last years great holiday
trade is going to be far surpass-
ed this year. We have prepared
for it early, and have a stock
that will satisfy, delight and
meet the requirements of all
classes of Jewelry buyers.
Our complete stock of domes-
tic and imported bead and mesh
bags has just been opened. The
styles differ in a great many re-
spects from those of former
seasons, and never more attractive,
from inches to 10 inches, white kid,
lined. from $3.50 to $500.
Fountain Pens-The genuine
81. E. Waterman" from $1,000 to
$3.50 in gold mounted styles, plain
$3.50 to $500 each. The Water
man" memorandum book, genuine
seal cover fitted with No. IL pen at
$3.50.
Our Solid Gold Department is
stocked with newest and most artis-
tic pieces from the most reliable man
ufacturers, hundreds of styles of
gents link buttons, stick pins, tie
clasps, pocket knives, cigar cutters,
fobs, chains, etc, etc.
Think of the better service and Sc
lection early buying brings you. The
engraving can be better done early,
etc, etc. There's every good reason
for early buying.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
Now This Ringing Message Of Readiness From the t2I(
OUR CHRISTMAS STOCKS

nUR CHRISTMAS STOCKS
Ohave become keenIy inter-
eSting. Every day now the
store is getting more and more
in its Holiday attire. Christmas
buying has begun in real earn
est. Early buyers get what
they want. Late corners take
what they can get. This store
can serve you we'll even the last
day, but better now. In the
kindieSt spirit of heIpfuIneSs
we earnestly advise you to
make early selections. We can
hold the gifts for your later in
StruGtionS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01
Arc You In Doubt Where 20 Spend
Your Vacation?

The Grand Trunk Railway system
double track offers the choice of
many delightful resorts via Canada,
New England and on Jersey coast.
Special low round trip fares to many
Of them. II you VIII advise how much
you have to spend for railroad fare,
publication describing attractive
routes to the sections you can reach,
together witk fares, win be sent you.
W. s. Cookson, A. @. P. A., 1875 Adams
street, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-01

bell finds that much winter wheat has
been sown IN this vicinity. He re-
ports to the department of agriculture
at Washington for the close of Novem-
Der that the acreage is 100 per cent
OF that sown last fall and the condi-