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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

r HE Cosmos club of Washington, as
anybody might know from it's
Greek name, is the club inhabited by
the scientific high brows of this CAPT
tai. 1t is Americas most distin-
guished collection of ultimate wisdom.
1t knows all about everything and in.
cidentally it is the richest and most
prosperous club in Washington.
Scientists, literary people, statesmen
not politicians, however-and emin-
ent folk in all the strictly intellectual
avenues constitute its membership.
So 1t is that the Cosmos clubs dis
covery OF the featherless chicken is
regarded as of the greatest signifi-
canoe. The club sat on this discov.
cry In solemn, scientific state. There
is no doubt of it. The featherless
chicken has arrived, and it's ultimate
influence on household economics is
not to be overrated.
DR.. R.. H. Chapman of the geologi-
cal survey, told the wise men about
1t. Fifty absolutely featherless
chicks were born-that is, hatched-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
Ellxins Match Secret Finally Disclosed

riage was probably under considera-
tion is refused by the officials.
1t is known that later, when the
counting of the duke of the Abruzzi
was approaching a crisis, that Senator
Elkins requested friends in Rome to
ascertain and advise him what would
be the status of his daughter If she
married into the royal family. He
was notified that the marriage would
be considered morganatic unless the
Italian parliament passed an act giving
the daughter full recognition. He was
at the same time warned that the Ital.
ian parliament could subsequently re-
peal its legislation, leaving the mar
riage in the same position as if the
act of recognition had not been
passed.
1t is understood here that Senator
Elkins did not make any request of
the state department to ascertain for
him the status of American women
marrying either a member of the
royal family or an Italian nobleman
but had the investigation conducted
by one of his personal friends at that
time in Rome.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
Club Savants Hear Story of Naked Chicks

last summer from an incubator on a
farm near Delhi, N. Y, while DR..
Chapman was spending his vacation
there. They lived through the sum-
mer, but froze early in the fall. DR..
Chapman took notes with great care
of their daily experiences, and the
cosmic scientists listened with bated
breath as he read his report on the
phenomenon.
The naked chickens, he declared,
didn't like their condition. Hair re-
storer, vaseline and other things were
used in the effort to induce feathers
to grow, but without avail The
chicks lost appetite, their modesty
was constantly being shocked by the
curiosity of prying world, and when
cold weather came they died early.
But to the Cosmos scientists the
question of profound concern relates
to the possibility of developing a breed
of hairless chickens that will not sea-
son the stew with pin feathers nor
require in the kitchen the difficult
work of picking. DR.. Chapman pointed
out with eloquent earnestness the
benefits humanity would derive He
did not doubt that men in native
state were once as hairy as monkeys;
civilization substituted clothes, and
the hair vanished. Why not likewise
with poultry, The club is deeply
stirred and further experiments in
bald poultry are contemplated.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
WESTERN cARADA'S
HAPPY PROSPECTS.

In no year since the development of
Western Canada began has spring
brought brighter outlook than it
brings this year. In no preceding
spring has there been greater assur-
ance of advancing development and
prosperity. The movement OF immi-
grafton has already assumed large pro-
portions. and is as desirable in char
acter as it is satisfactory in volume;
from across the Atlantic sturdy, indus
trious and thrifty newcomers are ar
irving in large numbers, homeseekers
from Ontario and the other older
Provinces are coming In a steady
stream, and from across the interna,
tional boundary a movement is al
ready in full flow, which, it is conf.
IDENTIFY predicted, will beat the records
of all previous years; special settlers
trains are crossing the line, loaded
with effects, actual material wealth
being thus brought into the country at
the rate of millions of dollars worth
monthly.
The movement is so unprecedented
ly large that extra Dominion Immigra-
ton officials have had to be provided
at both North Portal and at Emerson.
and it is estimated that the total num-
Der OF new settlers from the United
States this year will be 10000. at
least. and may run we'll up toward
100000. Last years total of new set
tiers from the South was 53,723; thus
the area that will be- placed in wheat
and other grains this year will greatly
exceed that of last year. Settlers are
making extraordinary efforts to get on
their lands and begin seeding opera
tons. The price of wheat now. away
above the dollar mark, is incentive
enough, and when one has in view the
splendid results that the past few
years have shown, it is not to be won
dered at that the present will be the
banner year for immigration to Can
ada. Ask your nearest Canadian Gov
eminent Agent for rates of transporta-
ton, and he will also send you illus
trated pamphlets.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

Another Operation Avoided.
Chicago, Ill. -"I want women to
know what that wonderful medicine.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, has done for me. Two of the
best doctors in Chicago said I would
die if / did not have an operation, and
I never thought of seeing a well day
again. I had small tumor and female
troubles so that / suffered day and
night. A friend recommended lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
and it made me well woman. Mrs.
ALvENA SPERLING, II Langdon St.,
Chicago, Ill.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from roots and herbs.
has proved to be the most successful
remedy for curing the worst forms of
female ills, including displacements,
inflammation, fibroid tumors, irregu-
!arities, periodic pains, backache, bear
lngdown feeling, flatulcncy, indiges-
ton, and nervous prostration. Itcosts
but a trifle to try it, and the result
has been worth millions to many
suffering women.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

Cream. white and biscuit will all be
smart
Dainty hand-painted lace blouses are
being worn with the dressy tailored
suits.
Tulle is to be much worn for sashps
and to veil and tone down an other
wise garish gown.
Overdresses of one sort or another
are seen everywhere on the more ela.b-
crate gowns.
Frilled frocks-not as frilly as of
old, but still fufily charming-have
been seen on which little ruf1es of
lace and gauze trim both skirt and
bodice.
Big, round Elton collars will prob
ably hold their own all through the
spring. They may be made of plain
linen or decorated with squares OF
lace set in.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

THE commission of which President
i Taft, while secretary of war, was
a member. appointed under the terms
of the public buildings act Of the last
session of congress, to prepare plans
for a memorial amphitheater in the
national cemetery at Arlington, Va,
has submitted its report to congress.
In addition to Mr.. Taft, the commits
sion was composed of Secretary Cor
telyou, Elliott Woods. superintendent
of the capitol building; I. G. Kimball
and Gov. Curtis Guild. Jr.. represent
ing respectively the Grand Army Of
the Republic and the Spanish war vet
Grams.
The plans prepared by New York
architects contemplate a roofiess
structure covering $4,000 square feet,
the ultimate cost of which would be
S695.000. There would be seating
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
FOOD FACTS
What an M. D. Learned.

A prominent Georgia physician went
through a food experience which he
makes public:
ut was my own experience that first
led me to advocate Grape-Nuts food
and l also know, from having pre-
scribed it to convalescents and other
weak patients, that the food is won
derful builder and restorer of nerve
and brain tissue, as well as muscle. 1t
improves the digestion and sick pa
tients always gain just as / did in
-.rength and weight very rapidly.
Il was in such low state that /
had to give up my work entirely, and
went to the mountains of this state,
but two months there did not improve
me; in fact was not quite as well as
when left home.
MY food did not sustain me and
it became plain that I must change.
Then / began to use Grape-Nuts food
and in two weeks could walk a mile
without fatigue, and in five weeks
returned to my home and practice,
taking up hard work again. Since that
time have felt as well and strong as
/ ever did in my life.
"As physician who seeks to help
all sufferers, consider it a duty to
make these facts public"
Trial 10 days on Grape-Nuts, when
the regular food does not seem to sus-
tain the body, win work miracles.
There's Reason"
Look in pkgs. for the famous little
book, THE Road to Wellville"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine true, and fan Of human
interest
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
Countess Cassini to Go Into Opera

that she discharged with the skill and
tact of the most experienced social
leader all the responsibilities of host
ess at the home of one of the most
prominent diplomats in the world.
This beauty from the cars domain
was a member of her uncle's house
hold from the time she was three
years old. Finally, she became the
adopted daughter of Count Cassini
She has lived in all parts of the world
and speaks half a dozen languages
with fluency.
Love Of dress is passion with the
countess. 1t has been said of her
that If her early ambition were trans
lated into prayer it would be, please
God, make me as beautiful as you
can" She cannot understand how
any woman could desire anything be-
fore that, but having been blessed
with a rare type of beauty sufficiently
distinctive to fulfill the dreams of
her young girlhood, she has of late
years turned her major attention to
dress.
At one time her wardrobe has en-
braced as many as 80 gowns, three
dozen pairs of shoes and slippers,
nearly an equal number of hats, a pro-
portionate array of cloaks and wraps,
and a dozen muffs. During the social
season the countess has required as
many as three French maids to care
for her finery.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

In the copy of Foreign Relations Of
1906, issued by the state depart
ment and made public the other day
at Washington, appears some CORE
spondence showing that on July IA,
1906, Assistant Secretary Bacon made
inquiries of the Italian ambassador
regarding the status of an American
girl who should marry an Italian no.
bleman.
Officials of the state department
positively deny that this interrogation
had any reference to the prospective
marriage of the duke of the Abruzzi
and Miss Katherine Elkins, that inter-
national romance having not been
started when the inquiry was made
Any specific statement as to the per-
sons then interested and whose mar
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
ADVICE FOR ALL
Madame Nerri's Helpful Hints on MATTERS In
t@reStiDs to tbe NatroD and the DebutaDte
in Her First Season.

In the problems that come to host,
esses. Think the following will be
what you want:
Though lost to sight. to memory dear.
Absence breaks slender ties. but rivets
strong ones.
I count myself in nothing else so happy
As in soul remembering my good
friends.
Where'er I roam, whatever realms to
Ny heart. untraveled. fondly turns to
Farewell: a word that must be. and hath
been:
A sound that makes us linger: yet-fare-
we'll
Though the deep between US rolls,
Friendship shall unite our souls;
Still In fancy's rich domain
OFTEN we shall meet again.
What shall I do with all the days and
hours
That must be counted ere I see thy
face?
The place cards may be painted
with a bunch of forget-me-nots, or tie
spray Of artificial ones on with a bit
of true blue" ribbon.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

The lettering is purely matter Of
Individual preference. Either of those
you name is correct and good form.
Personally, I prefer a heavy cream
paper with a slightly rough surface,
but with the edges cut smooth. Some
very elegant stationery prepared for
an Easter bride consisted of a pale
gray paper with the three initials In
black type done in royal blue; the
envelopes bore the street and number
on the upper left-hand corner. An
1p-to-date stationer will supply you
with various samples and designs If
you request it with samples of paper.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
The lrreuarabIe Loss

What has happened to me?" asked
the patient when he had recovered
from the effects of the ether.
you were in trolley car accident"
said the nurse, land it has been found
necessary to amputate your right
hand"
He sank back on the pillow, sob
bling aloud
Cheer up" said the nurse, patting
him on the head, you'll soonAearn to
get along all right with your left
hand"
"Oh, it wasn't the loss of the hand
itself that l was thinking Of" sighed
the victim. But on the forefinger
was a string that my wife tied around
it to remind me to get something fol
her this morning, and now I'll never
be able to remember what it was"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
Putting 1t Gently.

The sages of the general store were
discussing the veracity of old ST Per
kins when Uncle Bill Abbott am
bled in.
What do you think about it, Uncle
Bill?" they asked him. Would you
call ST Perkins a liar?"
Wall" answered Uncle Bill, slowly,
as he thoughtfully studied the ceiling,
I don't know as 1 go so far as to call
him liar exactly, but do know this
much: When feedin' times comes, in
order to get any response from his
hogs, he has to get somebody else to
call EN- for him. "-Everybody's Maya
zine.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
Practical Gain,

Teacher-Lennie, If you were to
take your fathers razor and leave the
steel blade open out in the grass over.
night, what would happen?
Learned Lennie-It would get as re-
suit oxidation of the steel or what 10
commonly called rust.
Teacher-Quite right. Now, Willie,
If you would put your mothers di4
mond ring in the fire, what result
would you get?
Wise Willie-Pd get a lickin'.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
rs CCnsCteEcs.

"Win you have cocktail, Mr.
Snidgerly?"
mo, my wife does not permit me to
drink intoxicants of any kind"
Let me buy you cigar"
"My wife has made me promise that
l will never smoke any more"
well, well. / wish there was some.
thing l could do to make it pleasant
for you"
rs there naughty show of any
kind in town? If so, take me to it.
My wife will not be able to smell II
on my breath"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

The extraordinary popularity of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch a matter of great i'm.
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals. is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as a stiffen-
er makes half the usual quantity Of
Starch necessary, with the result of
perfect finish. equal to that when the
goods were new.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

Hundry work at home would Be
much more satisfactory il the right
Starch were used In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually necss
sary to use SO much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric In
hidden behind paste of varying
thickness. which not only Destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This troD
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as 1t can be applied
much more thinly because of it's great
er strength than other makes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

Flowers and gifts are still the pre-
rogatfve of the graduate. Gifts should
be presented privately, or, better still,
sent to the recipient, but flowers may
be presented at the commencement
exercises. One of the prettiest meth
DDS of receiving the flowers Is carried
out by the class Of one of the fashion
able schools here. Each graduate ap-
points two Of her special friends as
her flower maids. They receive and
care for her flowers and present them
to her at the close of the program.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
Impending Strife.

Il want to buy clarionet," said the
man with steely look in his eye.
"Ah," said the dealer in musical
wares, here is a perfect instrument.
absolutely true in tone"
Il don't want it. l want one that'u
produce nuktng but blue notes. There's
a man next door who is studying the
trombone. I'm going to play the clar.
ionet in self-defense."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

Quotations for a Farewell Dinner.
Please, dear Nine. Merri, help me
put once more and print some quota
lions for a farewell dinner and sug-
gest place cards. "ADMIRER."
Not only ''once" more, but 1 hope
many times to be able to assist you
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

When I was in Massachusetts sew
eral years ago on Sunday morning we
always had baked beans and dough-
nuts. Why not try this menu: Clam
bouillon. crackers. creamed Goldfish,
Saratoga chips, hot corn bread, baked
beans in ramekins. cup custards, un.
frosted sponge cake; then have tea
during the meal, poured at the table;
have spiced peaches, tiny pickles, and,
If you wish. doughnuts and coffee also.
Use blue dishes, brass candlesticks,
and have an old-fashioned nosegsy
built on stick at each plate, with a
lace paper mat around it.
MADAME MERRI
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bly, from female ills,
including infiam-
nation and conges-
ton, for several
years. My doctor
said there was no
hope for me but an
operation. / began
taking Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegeta-.
BILE Compound, and
1 can now say / am
a well woman"
EMMA DRAPER.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
Snubbed In Town.

What are you doing now?"
Striving for recognition"
Seeking fame, eh?"
Not exactly. I'm striving to get on
speaking terms with a girl who prom
ised to be mine at the seashore."
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

II you are married with a husband
living, you leave two of his cards and
one Of your own when you return the
first call, which should be within two
weeks.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
Visiting Card Etiquette.

Kindly answer following question:
When a caller making a first call
leaves one of her cards and two of her
husbands what cards should you
leave in returning call?
MRS. ]. H. M.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
Suitable Gown Tor a Weddina.

Suitable Gown for Wedding.
I have just learned that l am to be
invited to a wedding. / have a new
black gown-empire. with all-over
lace yoke front and back, and have it
finished OF with pale blue milliner's
cold. Could l wear that? l really do
not feel that 1 can purchase a new
gown especially for that. Still, want
to look right. "EDA."
Your gown will be perfectly correct
for either day or evening wedding.
Black with white lace is very popu-
lar and will be for some time. The
blue is a good combination. So wear
1t and feel comfortable.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOwp
If so, use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t will make
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

A true friend is one who makes VI
do what We can.--Phelps.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05
For Graduates,

Is 1t still the custom to give gifts
and flowers to graduates? If SO, how
should they be presented?
TEACHER OF GIRLS,
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Entertaining New EnqIand Women.

l wash to entertain the New Eng
land Women in our club at a break
fast in May. What would you suggest
for the menu, dishes and decorations?
About 20 guests. NELLIE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1909-05-05

You certainly are an ambitious lit
tie hostess and 1 am so glad to help
you at any time. For the April birth
day why not use the contest in to-
days paper? Have little Japanese
parasols for favors to keep off the
proverbial showers; then have a big
birthday cake for table decoration sur
rounded by wreath of daffodils and
circle Of candles. You could use
birthday postals for the place cards.
I'd have just ice cream and cake with
bonbons and sailed nuts unless you
want to have them to supper. For
the father, could tell better If 1
knew his likes; If the men play cards,
you could have pretty card party,
with chocolate cigars for favors: serve
potato salad on watercress, sand
wiches, coffee, wee little apple pies,
with cheese and coffee Write again If
[ can help you.
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Lettering for Stationery.

What is the best form Of lettering
FOR stationery? Should the edges be
rough or smooth? HOPE G..
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A FACER.

He-You have looked on my face for
the last time!
She-Why? Are you going to grow
a beard?
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Birthday Parties.

Again come to you for help. I find
so much that is interesting in your
column. My brothers birthday is in
April. What would be nice for a party
then? The guests will be from about
II to % years old. What games
would be nice to play? What deco
rations would you use, and what
would you serve? Also what would
be nice for a party for my father?
He is over so years old. want some
thing he would enjoy and also all of
his old friends. AS the arrangement
Of all falls upon me and am not very
old l would like your help in this mat
ter. ROSEBUD.
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DOCTOR
ADVISED
OPERATION
CuredbyLy diaE T. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Paw Paw, Mich suffered terri.
Blue-grass blade., 1909-03-07
BLUE GRASS BLADE

noble who risk their lives minstering Others
As the soldier lay dying preacher entered the ward land
Immediately began talking to him about salvation, crucfed
savors, repentance SIM heaven and hell His doctrine
of dire calamity influenced the mind of the dying soldier
that he at began to and weep in bitter anguish
crying that he lost and damned for hell The
took in the situation She is said have been muscular
sort of woman Approaching the preacher, she said
Look here Mr. Goodytwoshoes get out of my ward and
if catch you in it again will throw you through the
window The story goes to say that the preacher hit
the pike and went down the dusty trail gait that would
make Lou Dillon ashamed of her record. The then
went back to the bedside of her patient and in vain tried
to console him and dispe his fears. Finding her efforts
in that direction to be of avail, she then said:
''You a man. You shall not leave me
coward. If you must 60 to hell go like a man.
If Romans, nursed by she-wolf, became demi-gods,
think what American citizenship would be if sprung
from the loins of such a woman.