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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-10-08
Happy Place.

| cannot go to the lake or sea,
To mountain, hill or plain:
A happy heart at home for me.
All, let me there remain.
Besides, the cost, is nominal,
And free from cark and care,
II don't take half your time to think
or something nice TO wear.
Baltimore sun
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-10-08
The Installment Plan.

DO the Bankers own their piano?
One octave of it''-Life
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-10-08
Whv He Didn't

Mamma-Edgar. didn't l tell you not
to take any more preserves from the
Jar?
Edgar-Yes, ma.
Mamma-Then, if you wanted some.
why didn't you ask for them?
Edgar-'Cause | wanted some.-Mod-
ern Society
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-10-08

The Zuyder Zee was formed 1y --
inroad of the sea, which broke down
the protecting sand dunes.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-10-08
Boarding House Ioke.

George" said the Titian-haired school
marin. ''is there any connecting link be-
tween the animal kingdom and the yege-
table kingdom? 2"
'Yeth. ma Fam" answered George
promptly. Hash. Judge.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-10-08
Safe and Sane.

DO you take this woman for better or
worse -
II do, jedge, do. But ! hopes we kin
KINDER strike an average. Washington
Herald
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-10-08

Ia brief nod, samtered round the edge
.of the silent doek-head back to his ship
Academy.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-10-08
Stood Up for Him.

Dolan-So Casey was runniu' me
down an We stoad up for me?
Callahan-O did. Oh seq to him,
Casey sig Oi, we're honest an truth
inl' an we're no coward, an We work
hard an pay yer dibts, an We don't get
drunk an lick yer wolfe, but in other re-
Spects we're no better than Dolan.'-
Human Life
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-10-08

Tom-Slowboy proposed to that college
graduate last night.
Dick-And was turned down?
Tom-He doesn't know She used
such big words that he couldn't under
stand what she was saying.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-10-08
Died IN the Proper WAY.

y clergyman, who was not averse 10
an occasional glass, hired an Irishman to
clean out his cellar. The Irishman be-
gan his work. He brought forth lot
OF whisky bottles, and rs he lifted each
one looked through ii at the sun. The
preacher. who was walking ON the lawn
saw him, and said: They are all deod
Cnes, Pat They are!" said Pat.
We'll, there is one good thing about il,
they all had the minister with them
when they We're dying, "-Argonaut.
The Greeks were entering Troy in the
wooden horse.
The first joy ride" they chortled.
Then the slaughter commeuced.-S Sun.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-10-08

Who vas Noah's wife, paT''
Joan of Arc, my hoy. Now run
away. I.ippincott's
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1909-10-08
sockless Jerry and Uncle Ioe.

Jerry Simpson loved TO work off jokes
on prominent men who "gO after" him
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-19
Point Isabel Items

To The Herald:
Isabel Tex. Apr. 1S-The unrival-
ed pleasure facilities of Isabel and
Laguna Madre afford endless attrac-
tons for visitors. Among those in
dulging in the sport of fishing in the
/ bay were those well known devotees
of the rod and line, George ]. Head
of Brownsville and S. c Moore of
Harrington. Saturday Mr.. Head cap
tured a sixteen-pound Jew fish and
/ Mr.. Moore landed a four-foot tarpon
! from the same waters-and it was
not quadruped, either, say to the
pedagogues.
Gordon Miles and his charming
1 bride spent several days here at JEFF
ferson Inn. OF course, they knew
where the nearest place to heaven is,
and set their honeymoon a-sail in Isa-
/ bel
On Friday and Saturday there
were quite a number of people revel-
ing in the delights of Isabel and Tar
pom Beach.
Axel Holm, the kodak miracle
worker or scenic artist of Browns
vile, is a guest of the Jefferson Inn.
His frequent visits of late to Isabel, it
is limited are not all prompted by the
scenic beauties of the place.
Miss Hattie Case, the popular
teacher of Isabel's public school, went
to Brownsville Friday afternoon for
a brief visit.
Quite a number of drummers were
here during the past week.
John Champion and Juni Cobolini
went to Brownsville Saturday evening
to see the home folks
The younger set, the trundle bed
aggregation, of Isabel society, had a
largely attended and hugely en-
joyed dance Saturday evening from
O'Clock to r. The music was fur
nished by Pena's local string band
The young bellies and beaux all de-
clare the occasion was a "howling
success"
Our border town is keeping up with
the march of progress. John Simo,
Jr.. proprietor of the Jefferson Inn,
has thoroughly imbibed the spirit,
and erected wooden watch towers
over the two gates of the hotel yard
so all who enter may watch the gates
when they shut. Eddie Edwards and
Manuel Aguilar say, however, that
these displays are merely evidences
of the fall in the price of lumber,
pending the Payne tariff bill Simo
contends that they are to circuhlvent
the audacious pigs and burIos from
devastating the grass and flowers in
the hotel courts.
Nearly four coach loads Of sight
seers and pleasure seekers came down
on the Rio Grande lightning lin
tied today, but that is no Sunday
record-Dreaker for Isabel. When the
gauge IS standardized and motor car
service established, We may have that
many two or three time a day
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-19
HORSESHOE LAKE ITEMS

To The Herald:
A syndicate of birthdays was
formed ana celebrated Saturday even
ing. April 10, at "Sabriego Plan
tation.' in honor of Mrs. KatheryA
Hamilton Miss Florence Myrtle and
ALr, William S. Evans. Music and re-
freshments made the time pass all
100 quickly The total number of
birthday shares taken by the above
we're 100. No feelings will be in
jured if good guessers and readers
should attempt to give the proper
allotment of shares.
Residents of Horseshoe Lake were
pleased TO see Mr.. Magill. secretary of
the Commercial Club and his family
driving and calling in this section
Sunday last. also Mr.. William Jen-
lings Bryan was speeded through
this section last Sunday en- route to
the Indiana tract.
People are busy in this section
shipping cabbage onions. potatoes,
snap beans and other vegetables
Four hundred bushels of new pota-
toes were shipped from here last week
at $3.50 per bushel.
About six carloads of cabbage
has already been shipped from here
and still there's more to follow. With
the closing of the cabbage season,
we shall lose a familiar figure upon
the sueets-Mr. Russell of Mime
sofa.
Mr.. George Smith and mother of
Chicago are visiting Mr.. Henry Kel-
Ter.
Mrs. jeanette Myrtle of New York
State is visiting Mrs. William Evans
Communion service was held at
the school house Sunday April II,
at $3.50. conducted by Rev. AIR. Fos-
ter.
Sunday school is conducted at the
school house every Sunday morning
at 1880 by Mrs. Myrtle
Mrs. Hamilton. who is teaching
the Horseshoe Lake school, held a
quarterly examination OF her sixth
and eighth grade pupils Thursday,
April s. The regular state course OF
study is being followed and the pupils
passed very. ereditable examinations
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-04-19
PERSONALS

Mr. and. Mrs. J. L. Landrum of San
Benito were visitors in town Satur-
day.
Miss Paul Hill and Miss Florence
Bell have gone to San Antonio to wit
ness the carnival.
E. A McGary was a Sunday visitor
at Mercedes. returning yesterday af-
ternoon.
Custom Inspector Fred Tate left
yesterday afternoon for his old home
in Flatonia. on leave of absence.
Miss Merriam returned yesterday
from a short visit to her friends, Mr.
and Mrs. Scobey, at Mercedes.
Geo. Delling and Ranger Buster"
Jones returned yesterday from Isabel
where they have been spending few
days tarpon fishing.
f. E. Scobey of Mercedes was a
visitor over night. having come down
by auto yesterday afternoon. He
returned home today.
Crisanto Villareal, resident of
San Benito left on the branch train
this morning, after being in town
On business and visiting friends.
S. J. Rowe. the popular civil en-
gineer, who is engaged in surveying
in Hidalgo county, has been business
visitor in town the past few days.
Mrs. J. P. Stephenson and niece.
Miss Warren, left today for San An
tonic to attend the carnival. Mr..
Stephenson accompanied them as far
as Harrington.
Dr. C. w. Parker and aunt, Mrs.
NJ. NJ. Gray. of Chicago, who spent
the past ten days looking over the
valley. left today for home. They
were visitors at the Point and Tarpon
Beach yesterday.
Geo. P. Smith, prominent citizen
of Dunning, H.. who is interested in
this section came down last week on
a short visit. Mr.. Smith has visited
Brownsville several times. in COM
pany with Mrs. Smith, who spent sew
eral months here last year.
Josiah Turner, the sage of the
hancho Galveston, is attending to
business in town today. Mr.. Turner
reports the country very dry in his
neighborhoOd. the recent rain hav-
ing been very light there.
Frank Rabb left Saturday for San
Antonio, where he Joined Mrs. Rabb,
who has been spending several
months there for the benefit of her
health. Mr. and Mrs. Rabb expect
to go from San Antonio to Marlin,
where they will spend some time.
Mrs. John ]. Conway and two
youngest children, who have been
spending the past winter at Mission,
left the latter part of last week on
their return to their homein Minneap-
oils They were accompanied as far
as Chicago by Mr.. Conway, who will
however, return to Mission this week
Donelson Caffery, the well known
Louisiana sugar planter. who is in
terested in the new sugar enterprise
of the Louisiana Sugar Plantation
company in Hidalgo county, and his
brother. Frank r Caffery. have been
in the city for several days staying at
the San Carlos hotel.
: Miss Eugene Brulay, who goes to
attend the San Antonio carnival in
the role of Duchess of Brownsville,
at the queens court, accompanied by
her maid of honor. Miss Zuleta Black
shear and her knights, DR.. F. ].
Combe and S. L. Dworman. left for
San Antonio today. Mrs. Brulay also
accompanied her daughter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-25
EDUCATIONAL "FRILLs" DEFENDED
Tenement Children Need Modern Studies Most
Of ALL Saws Principal

Il belie~e IN the so-caIled 'fads'" said the prn-
cipal OF one OF New York's largest public schools
These modern branches. nature study and the
like. which have given so much offence in some
quarters. are just what the children need and ten
ement children most OF ali for they have little
opportunity for the sort OF thing these studies give
them.
AS for the charge that the fsds leave them no
time for the three RS that is nonsense. A child
studies arithmetic for three-Quarters of hour.
say, and its brain is tired. IL might go doing
sums for another fifteen minutes. but Il wouldn't
learn any more. II studies geography for half an
hour, say. and has taken in all the geography its
mind win hold for that day. These studies are
introduced 10 supply the reliets the child needs
Besides. isn't education for culture well for
Information? For the character well for the
brain? There children in tho schools who have
never seen the country. who don't know flower
from another. II won't hurt them TO spend little
time getting bit OF a glimpse into these things"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-25

be made in lingerie style. and for between seasons
thin silks and pOngee will be much in vogue as
well linen and cotton fabrics Embroidered
muslins are exceedingly handsome so treated and
20 the list OF familiar materials must be added
waist lengths OF genuine East Indian muslin en-
broidered in Indian style
The waist is made with front and backs. II is
laid in groups OF fine tucks. and there is a wide
tuck each shoulder. which gives becoming
fulness. When the neck is square 1t IS finished
with trimming; when made high with a regulation
stock The sleeves made in one piece each and
are tucked in groups. the tucks the elbows being
stitched for a short distance only, allowing be-
coming graceful and comfortable fulness.
The quantity OF material required for the
dunn size is four and fve-eighths yards p inches
three and a half yards "a inches two and one
quarter yards 80 or a inches wide with yards
Of banding and three yards of edging. The pat
term No. 64O9 is cut in sizes for go 81 s. SS 20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-25
GLE4NINGS.

A well known medical man condemns emphati-
caly the form OF vanity that leads people on their
holidays TO do their utmost 10 get sunburned-
Workers in city Offices he says. who go into
the country 10 the seashore for only one two
weeks will deliberately sit about hatless in the
blazing sum- that they may come back looking
brown and healthy. As often as not this practice
Will send them home far less fit for work than
they when they started, for even II one
escapes sunstroke the effects Of the SUMS rays
upon the uncovered head very bad. They will
cause dizziness. headache nausea and loss of APP
petite, and will often upset the digestive system
for many days There ways Of avoiding the
more serious effects of the sun. but personally
would advise the city dweller who must have a
brown face 20 stain Il with walnut Juice and wear
a broad brimmed hat like a sane and sensible in
dividuaL"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-25
Seen in the Shops

while delicate sterling silver hairpin. set with
fine rhinestones. is So
red morocco collar for bulldog is edged with
fringe of badger hair and studded with brass
cones. Ii costs 81 %
A black leather Pomeranan bag. shaped to carry
these tiny dogs about in. costs 81 90 It has two
straps to pass over the arm and 1t buttons over
so that only the tiny head is visible.
New French atomizers work with sort OF lever
at the top of fancy glass bottle and are said
not TO get out of order quickly as those having
rubber bulb They sell for 81 10 each.
SILK wrappers, made in flower bordered silks. with
butterfly sleeves and girdes of the plain color sell
for SlS 90 One pretty model in pansy purple
with the border of purple and yellow panses
Close feather turbans. in all colors. cost from
81 So up TO S2s So
band ribbon run to form the BELTS cost 50 % each
and time
The most fetching Of breakfast caps CONNECTIONS
OF lace and ribbon, sell from S % up and are
quite popular with young matrons The breakfast
sack matches them in lace and ribbon garniture
A fire screen of brass wire. shaped like a fan
and mado so that it may be closed when not in
use, sells at SIS "a
Demijohns for household use range from the one
quart size, at % cents. up the two-gallon size
at 81 cents.
Jspanned hot water cans 20 take to the rooms in
country houses at night 81 q up 10 81 50 They
are made in white pink and blue, TO match the
different room decorations.
White House maids pail. with deep tray at
tached To keep the water from stopping about a
soap dish on side and "A place for the >scrubbing
brush on the other. sells for 81 50.
\ kitchen clock dial in pasteboard with six
pointers attached, has the words What do we
need?' across II. and around the rim Is a list OF
daily needs. such -four. soap. coffee tea, etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-25

THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

The blouse that is laid in groups OF fine tucks
IS a pretty and dainty one. and just now II is in
the height of style This can be made plain
as illustrated elaborated by means of en-
broidery or lace insertion between the groups of
tucks. but in whichever way II is treated II is al
ways dainty and charming. The square Dutch
neck and three-Quarter sleeves illustrated much
in vogue and exceedingly comfortable. the
waist can be made with long sleeves If preferred
II will be found adapted TO all materials that can
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-25

while delicate sterling silver hairpin. set with
fine rhnestones. is s..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-25

and A inch bust measure and will be mailed 10
any address on receipt of 10 cents.
Please give number OF pattern and bust measure
distinctly. Address Pattern Department. New
York Tribune. If in a hurry for pattern send an
extra 2-cent stamp and we will mail by letter
postage in sealed envelope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-25

A red morocco collar for bulldog is edged will
a fringe of badger hair and studded with bras
cones. Ii costs 81 %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-25

woman who has made a study Of humanity
thinks that II members OF her sex who are about
TO marry knew how much worry and disappoint-
ment might be prevented by having their financial
position wives clearly defined before they reach
the hyrneneal altar they would not be deferred
from speaking Of a personal allowance from fear of
being thought mercenary. Many married women"
she says. Incur debt because they do not know
exactly how much they may spend on themselves
and the doing out of money only when IL is asked
for does not help 10 enlighten them this point
There comes a time 20 most girls and boys when
they given much pocket money a week.
which they may spend according 10 fancy or needs
and how much should a wife have pocket
money as matter Of course? The amazing thing
is that any woman should think OF entering upon
her life with its varied responsibilities with
having these important matters previously ar
ranged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-25

A black leather Pomeranian bag. shaped TO carry
these tiny dogs about in. costs 81 co. It has two
straps to pass over the arm, and II buttons over
so that only the tiny head is visible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-25

Sunfower ribbon rosettes. in all shades. come to
trim the ready wear hats at SO 80 apiece Those
having velvet centres IS g. while lace bows
from & 80 up.
The Elektrs bandeaux for the hair. in gold
hligree, cost Sc. Some set with sem-precious
stones and quite dressy.
Jet hair ornaments very popular just now.
Side combs s.. back combs g. and barrettes
81 as A Jet bOwknot hair ornament sells for
Is 90 and is very smart.
A marble baking slab the size for ordinary fam
fly use sells at 50 o. The larger ones cost more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-25
Musical Instruction.

1NsTlTUTE or MUSICAL ART Of the City Of New
York. Prank Dsmrosch Director. Opens October 18th
Enroilmsnt commsness october iyt For fun iaisrma-
tion address 6s F1fh Avenue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-25

Gun metal pr!neess pns lor the haLr cost s. 3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-25
/ SPECIAL EUROPEAN COLUMNS
Foreign Resorts.

Proprietors The GORDON HOTELS. Ltd.
Close 10 buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and
convenient for everywhere Tariff free from Upfows
Office New York Tribune" 1904 broadway, New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-25

A woman who has been visiting friends in torrid
lands says they have learned many ways OF maxi
ing extreme heat endurable that might prohtably
be initiated by jewellers in moro temperate climes
A part Of her time spent In a bungalow which
was surrounded by doors and in which the win
dows were all skylights Both OF these means OF
communication with the outer air were generally
kept tightly closed during the hottest part OF the
day but in OF very great heat frames filled
with a understanding fibre took the place Of the
doors on the side which the wind was blowing
The fibre was constantly sprinkled with water,
causing a cool and scented breeze 10 enter the
bungalow. The visitor charmed with the
effect Of this arrangement that IN her own country
house. when there is spell of tropical weather,
she now opens all the windows on the wtndward
side and sprnkles the muslin curtains with scented
Nater.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-10
HALF SECTION OF ORANGES

Dr. Frank Dunlap, brother of Mrs. D. S. Elder, of Fl Centro, departed on Wednesday for his home in Hor- ton, Kansas, after spending several weeks in Imperial Valley. While here he secured a half section of land in the western part of Water District No. s, and proposes to plant the en- tire half-section to oranges as rapid ly as the place can be brought under cultivation. He will set many trees next fall. and eventually expects to make the place his permanent home. Mrs. Dunlap will come to Fl Centro within a few weeks, to take up her residence, and Dr. Dunlap will follow as soon as he can close up his busi- ness affairs in Horton. They will make this city their present home.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-10
NINETY DAYS MORE
 LAND OFFICE DELAY

Continued from page D
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-10

Superintendent, through inadvertance and possible neglect and absence from his office at such an important time, issued and sent notices of the pro- posed change to the wrong district viz: notices being sent to the trus- tees of the Calexico school district instead of to the trustees of the Jasper school district, and
 Whereas, by reason of such error, our action was rendered illegal we hereby rescind said action, and rep rimand our School School Superin- tendent for inattention to duty and carelessness in the conduct of his of- fee"
 Letter and envelope of County Su- perlntendent ]. b. Carr to J. E. Peck, of Calexico was presented and or dered placed on file.
 On motion it was ordered that an advertisement be given to the Desert Farmer for a full page on the back cover of the Alaska Yukon edition of this publication, for a consideration of $50 for same, and further, that this paper be given a half page ad- vertlsement of Imperial County for one year or less. subject ko the order of this Board for a consideration Of $25 per month.
 The Board passed the acquisitions of the District Attorney County Sur veyor, County Auditor, County Tax Collector, County Surveyor and Sher- if.
 The Board received the report Of the Insurance Commission and adopt ed the recommendations of this re- port.
 Reports were received and filed from the County Health Officer, County Physician. County Horticultural Com missioner, County Treasurer, Bee In- spector, Counting Board, County Audi tor and County Expert.
 On motion it was ordered that when ever any bonds be sold the corres- pondence shall be done by F. F. Palm erlee.
 The tax certificates of William AL len, Holton Power Company, A. E. Dodson and S. P. Ky. Co., were or dered cancelled, they having been made by error.
 Petitions for the Lake road were continued until April 12.
 The Board adjourned to meet April f2
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-10
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following letters are uncalled for in the Fl Centro postofTice on April &:
 Bruss Herman, Bell Clyde, Conklin, E. D. Carter Mrs. Joseph C., Dogher- ty L. M., Dilling Albert, Fritsche Wm. D., Cover H. C., Gillis, w. F., Gay w., Herr John C., Hopkins Johnny Kane S., Kissee Mrs. T. A, McDainel Robert, Morris Mrs. c. S., CD, Mur- dock J. B., Miles Gladys Marie Ob- born T. F., Oberlitner Joe, Imp. Val ley Orange & Eucalyptus Co.,, Smith F. E., Smith w. M, Skee Norval Stewart K, T., Stack z. T., Sullivan w. w, Thompson R. s., Wilkins Thomas, Worden Miss Flossie, Will lard Miss Dora. CD, White Mrs. Goldie L., Wallace w. A., Wallace Lew, Wallace Lew Elijah.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-10
HOTEL IMPROVEMENTS.

Various minor Improvements have been in progress at the reopened Ho- tel Fl Centro the past week, under the supervision of the new proprie- tors, MT. and Mrs. N. Black. Reno vation of rooms, retinting of railways and ceilings, placing of new furniture, etc., have done much to add to the attractiveness of this place. A new piano Is to be placed in the parlor next week, and it Is the purpose of Mir. and Mrs. Black to give frequent musical evenings for the enjoyment of their guests and friends. The Ho- tel El Centro bus now regularly meets every incoming passenger train.