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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-10

silk weti11l gasoline. HNa article should
beput awsy until ssll,ojdorc of the cleanser
has disappeared. Serious consequences
have beer known 10 result from using
gasoline 5gn carpr1s ana, then closing
doors and windows.
Gasoline used cut OF tioors IN cold
weather injuries the hands; the rapid
evaporation and low temperature cause
the skin to become thick aand leatbery,
and :rfonthscof care are necessary to re
store lit to, rs rmal csmdtt1ou.
Sometimes it seems that only the
necessities OF living zrre allowable, or al
lleast VERY lev luxurses. This is espe-
ocis.lly true where the home RI frightened
by little ones
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-10
Newer BE Unchzperoaed

Etiquette is very strict m its rules
during an engagement. 1t is against all
the laws Of propTaety for the young
couple to go on a Journey, even for a
few hours, without a chaperon, or to go
alone TO theaters or parties, or to drive
alone IN the evening or on unfrequented
country roads. A girl cannot be too
careful in observing ali the laws laid
down for her conduct. Parents are
sensible who dc not allow young people
to disregard the conveBtionalities.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-10
The Passing of Wall Paper

AAC aSSAAk VI " al SpCA
There was a time to which we all
bark back, when, without question, we
purchased wall paper. 1t seemed the
only possible material to use, and we
pasted 1t on the wall pulled it off again
and repasted more without thought
of anything better but the better taste
to-day has abandoned the use of wall
paper because of its unsanitary effects,
as we'll as its inartistic appearance.
Wall paper is unsanitary because it IS
porous, being nothing more than a
cheap, absorbent paper COlored with poi
sOnOus cheap inks, pasted on the wall
with vegetable paste, which soon sours
and always furnishes a lodging place
for all kinds Of undesirable insects
Wall paper is inartistc in itself, because
it is not a true expression Of that which
is best in art, being merely printed
imitation of another'S work.
The soft, veNcty tintings arc the ideal
materials to use on the walls, but care
must be taken that the tinting material
chosen IS the best one 70 use. The hot
water CalCimincs are invariably unsat-
isfactory disappointing and Intellectual,
for they craCklc on the wall rub off and
fade. The smallest tack driven in the
wall breaks off a piece Of the tlntlng
three times as large as the tack, Just
because Of the glue with which the cal
Gimme is stuck to the wall.
The best class of colorings are made
from a natural cement, and are mixed
with cold water, completely eliminating
all the undesirable features just spoken
of. As in many other cases. the best in
these is not really expensive, for one
package will cover three hundred square
feet of surface in a satisfactory manner
at an expense Of less than two cents
square yard They do not fade, will not
rub off and are always durable and ex--
ccedirgly artistic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-10
Caring fer the Skin

Caring fer the Skin
The skin Of the hands and face shows
the effects OF time because OF its ex-
pcsure TO the winds and elements. while
the skin Of the Other parts of the body
remains soft and white The constant
washing. and the use Of harsh soaps.
will wrinkle and witber the skin The
SKIN needs tC have the oil Of which it is
thus deprived restored TO il.
Cold cream should be used beautifully
for the hands and he ia:e The tend
ency TO the growth Of hairs about the
lace becomes greater with the advance
OF years, and one IS IN fear of promoting
the growth of these with the use Of oils
Use, therefore, the vegetable oils olive
or almond oil, to which add the spirits
OF camphor IN the proportion Of one
part OF caTphCr to eight Of the oil
All the functions OF the body are apt
to be less active after fifty, and the skin
VIII not do It's part as we'll therefore it
should be stimulated by frequent warn,
or hot baths. Cold baths lower the
vitality, and should be taken less fire.
quently, If at all Alcohol baths are
good for the skin. II they are too dry
ing, mix with an equal part Of sweet oil
Discolorations of the skin frequently
occur, coming on the forehead, the sides
OF the checks, and especially upon the
backs Of the hands These can be re-
moved by the use of colorless iodine.
Paint the spots with it night and morn
ing, unless the skin becomes too irri-
tated, when the applications should be
made less frequently. Lemoa-juice APP
Piled daily for some time will remove
these discolorations, if they are not TOO
deep.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-10

When the Children are Small
1t will probably be best when chill
dren are small and time limited, to put
away ones best china, because a nick
or crack cannot be borne patiently
Cheaper china that is dainty and pretty
and easily replaced, If broken, will save
much friction and worry.
A great amount of trouble comes to
the little woman who loves spotless table
linen. A whole meal has been spoiled
for everyone because of one luckless spot
Why not try using doilies? When once
the table is oiled or waxed it is no
trouble to keep in order, and doilies are
less trouble than tableCloths to launder.
AS soon as old enough, each child
should have some share in the house
work The task should be simple and
something he can do 1UeH 1t should
never be such as to fret or overwhelm
the child, and the reward should be
mothers praise and not money. 1t is
only fair tosallow him as much time for
his very OWE aasfhe spends legitimdteiy
IN ihausewOTk,
CbiTdren's Rooms
Older boys and girls are sure to have
a craze for collecting things, and take
the greatest pleasure in arranging this
collection III their own rooms. This
desire should be respected and en-
'couraged. The. countless decorations
mean an immense amount of labor to
keep in good order, but a bargain should
he made
Girls should be allowed to decorate
exactly asthey please, provided they take
care of their own rooms. The Same
privilege SfUUuld be granted TO boys, pro-
Wided they give some service in return
for the care of their rooms.
The di111rg room admits Of any selec-
tion of set furniture but as far as pos
,siBIe have everything in harmony with
the woodwork of the room. If the
decorations are red, do not use ma
lnogany dining set but one of weat1eered
oak. Old blue or orange or green are
perhaps the best setting for mahogany.
In choosing x: table, | confess I am par
rtial TO a round one, which Will always
be IN good taste A sidebOard should
never be elaborate A simple buffet
with a china cabinet and a small serving
table is in mach better taste.
IF there IS a small room for a coZy
room or dcd, there could be nothing
more appropriate than the Mission style
of furniture. The walls should be
decorated in tsgarm, rich color, and with
the selection cof furniture offered in
Mission styles will fill every need.
Furnishing the Bedroom
In selecting furniture for bedrooms.
avoid that which is clumsy and heavy
Metal YDeds, perfectly sanitary, can be
procured in graceful designs and dainty
oolors. 7Dressers should be made SO
that they can easily be moved, and they
should set up nigh enough from the
floor TO allow sweeping and busting
underneath
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-10
The Ek4tic and enc srnare

The attic arod the JDonf1rc are tive allies
of thr courageous housewife In the
FIRST }sne stores things that rare under
suspsor5n" unuG she 3etlsahat her Judg
ment~is final 10 the ,othc1 she assigns
Things, which are on no russ>.. to anyone.
Every nouse Is fu1l of strti. things
They have been put ;awayaGt odd times,
having lost them first usefulness, but
kept in,thc vague hope that. Ghey might
be of ,use some day" 1t has been ncces-
sary 70 handle them and clean them
time ara again. or else they have Iurked
in the dark corner of some kitchen cup
board, con cred with du& AMI dirt
By the way. what do YOU think OF
removing ahe froTh and doors of that
little close. under The STrSk ard making
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-10

tea, for staining the hair. All these
give the hair faded look and should
not be used. AS the hair grows from
a half an inch to an inch d month, the
roots show, in a very few days, the
difference between the natural and arti-
fetal coloring, 50 that one becomes a
slave IN keeping the color the same all
the time
Since it is not possible TO prevent the
hair from turning gray, it is fortunate
that we live at time when gray hair
is fashionable and its bccomingacss is
appreciated. Great care should be taken
of the hair by the woman who is adj
vancing in life. In old age the hearts
action is less vigorous, and the heart
has less power TO drive the blood to the
tiny capillarics Ct tie scalp and the skin /;
for this reason the hair follicIes are not
sufficiently nouriehcd, the hair becomes
poor in quality and much of it falls out,
never 70 return. This can be prevented
by little daily care.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-10

'Ta,e amnrunga ,jar'kcn-, he wood some
what; merely oiling with crude oil,
olive oil, Enseed ,or EAerosene glaeS "a
good finish presjidcu a very small
quantity Is msed and shat ii IS thor
ouKhly~ rubbrd IL ant no supeSfAuoIts
oil Eeft on th,e flo0-.
Reurov wing STAIRS
MiherS Summer coanes she heavy rugs
and Cdrapcries can be taken out and re
oebHe thorough begting and clearing.
Soilet- spots car1 be removed by tllrpen-
tine, gasoline, alcohol, sIhloroforn or
ether. When TIE od0r has disappeared
the ARTICLES may be covered with cIesr
newspapers and rolled or folded for
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-10

! ;aCeuaiuzanceS- The yotBug man S
/ mother writes to the rneuieers of his
! family connection and the yypung man
\ himself writes to a few sGt his men
frIesefs CT mas speak I'D theEn of his
good fortune.
] hln OF G5le noses are scsd ,outbby post
1 and sent simultaneously. At Es2ast the
! faz1lily of rzGe yopng girl should sake the
! initiative m the matter, it beng ylnder-
| stood that d young man and llfs itamlly
| are not AT liberty so tell of the engage
( iieTf until n has FIRST been made iaEaown
| by the family of his fancee.
Receiving Congratulations
! IN the notes written by the Young girl
land her mother It r. allowable TO men
i ton a certain afternoon, near at k2fHd
when they Wiz be 81 home, very IN
formally. if friends wish TO call Friends
usually hasten 10 offer r1leir good wishes
OF they send notes OF kindly congratr1ta-i
ttans. Often they send flowers. 1t IS
a tashion TO send pretty gift, cup
ana saucer, or spoon, but not obliga-
tory to do so.
TIE parents of the ihtsdegroom-elect
should call first on the lhride-elect and
! her mother. After the visIJ is returned,
| Il IS NJ order tor hOspftafefeS TO be eX-
! changed between the two families. DIM
ners, ffeater parties and other enter
| tainments are given for the No1ng couple
| by their friends.
Congrasr1S5e the Groom
The custom is for friends &c con-
graduate Z man on his engagement and
to wish happiness to a girl. It IS ms
| take to use the word Congratulate IN
| speaking 10 the young girl of her en-
gagement One would say sometffis1g
| OF this sort: Il am so interested 10 hear
the news" or, 4 wish you every haPpi-
ness" but 70 man one would say: ]
congratulate you On your good fortune
/! One would try 20 say something cordial
or expressive of admiration about the
person chosen.
If che parents and sisters OF the young
| man liyc at distance, they should has
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-10
Keep the Scalp Healthy


Be sure and keep the scalp loose upon
the skull, which can be done by moving
the scalp up and down on the under
lying bony framework with the tips of
the fingers. These movements at the
same time will bring the blood into the
minute blood vessels. Scalp massage
by one skilled in it is, Of course, very
beneficial, but my readers often live re-
mote from the large cities where such
services can be obtained, and it is, after
all, the daily care which tells. Going
over the scalp from two to three min
utes night and morning, when dressing
the hair, will do great deal to keep
the hair and scalp in good condition.
A stimulating hair tonic, ono contain
ing quinine, will be useful, and if the
hair is dry and thin apply to the roots
some crude yellow vaseline Above all,
keep the hair clean. Nothing looks
worse than dirty, faded white hair. To-
remove the yellow look, rinse the white
hair in bluing water, of the blueness
that you would use in rinsing white
clothes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-06-10
Dressing Gray Hair

Take great pains in dressing the hair
becomingiy. 1t is mistake to strain
the hair back from the face Gray hair
should be soft and dufy-looking about
, the face
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-10
Salem Republicans Lose.

Our readers will recollect the ex-
perience of the Salem County Repub-
1icans, who, after electing majority
of the Board of Freeholders, lost it
through ignorance of the law and the
official appetite of one of its members.
This member was Benz B. Wescott, of
Salem, who accepted the job of under
Sheriff The Democrats saw their
chance, and Salem Council, which has
a Democratic majority. declared Wes-
colts place vacant and elected jack
son W. Briant to fill it. At the organi-
zation of the Board Briant's name was
on the roll and Wescott's off. and with
a majority of one, the Democrats went
ahead and did business. The Repub-
licans tore their hair, because several
had bought new suits of clothes and
had on boiled shirts, ready to run
things right, and they were terribly
disappointed So they employed emf
nent counsel, and proceeded to oust
the wicked Democrats. Well, the SUI
preme Court has just decided the case,
and that decision upholds the Demo-
Gratis, and declares that an Under
Sheriff cannot be Chosen Freeholder.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-10
Central Baptist Sunday School

6 Last Sunday marked an epoch in the
history of the Bible school of the Cen
trail Baptist Church, the occasion being
1.-THE goth anniversary of its establish
l.ssalents and the wi awake managers
fpf the school saw to 1t that the occas-
ion was given suitable recognition
The church was beautifully decorated
with flowers, palms and ferns, and
from the midst of bank of the latter
a fountain threw up sprays of crystal
water.
The morning church service was an
appropriate approach to the program
of the afternoon, the theme of the
sermon, Stirring the eagles Nest
having especial application to the de-
velopment of youth into strong, self
reliant manhood and womanhood
Superintendent C. A. Brown pre-
sided at the afternoon service and had
several surprises in store The first
and most agreeable surprise was the
presence of DR.. t Earle Budd, of Or
ange, for the first nine years of the
Sabbath schools history the efficient
superintendent. Mr.. Budd's address
was full of "reminiscences of early
struggles, successes and discourage
ments. DR.. H. A. Wilson a former
superintendent, followed Mr. Budd,
and a letter from Mr.. Eddy, a
former superintendent, now in the far
West, was read. An encouraging let
ter was also read from former pastor
G. A. Jenkens, now of Hampton, Va.
DR.. G. T. Bennett, treasurer since the
organization. read brief history of
the school, and Joseph Morgan, Senior
Deacon of the church, made an inter-
esting talk. Pastor DeWoody, on be-
half of the friends of the school, pre-
sented Mr.. Morgan with silver low
ing cup, bearing this inscription:
Presented to Joseph Morgan by
friends in recognition of faithful SER
vice in the Central Baptist Sunday
school, Woodbury., N. j., 1SS9-1909. i
M. Ware Scott, superintendent of
the Bible school of the First Church,
was present and addressed the school
The evening service was in charge
of the children, who with songs and
recitations most delightfully."- enter
tanned a large congregation
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-10

petitions.
The Court ought to be in a position
to assume that the facts stated and
certified to, by the freeho1ders are
true. The signers should appreciate
that statements by them, which be-
come public records of the county
and form a basis upon which they
expect the Court to act favorably,
ought to be made cautiously and have
foundation in fact Upon no other
theory can the Court depend upon the
candor and sincerity of the signers,
nor the latter expect the Court to
give proper effect to the Recommended
tions made.
This is situation which requires
mutual confidence, between the Court
and persons recommending the grant
ing of license.
For these reasons am apprehensive
that favorable action upon this appli-
cation is liable to create dangerous
precedent, and lead to the Impress
ion, which has no foundation what
ever, that in applications of iths char
acter, the Court will not insist upon
strict observance of the statutory pro-
visions.
The prayer Of the petitioner is de-
MED.
Prosecutor Rogers will move the
Nathan, Davis, Wolf and Duncan in
dictments on the 21st inst.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-10
A New Tax Law.

At the request of County Clerk
Sturgess we publish the following law
approved April s. 1909:
A supplement to an act, entitled sAn
act for the assessment and collec-
tion of taxes (Revision of 1909.
/. That in all taxing districts,
whether assessments maps have been
adopted or not, when any change of
ownership of real estate occurs, the
new owner may present his deed or
other evidence of title to the assessor,
or other proper custodian of the as
sessment maps, if any there be, which
officer shall properly note and record
on the books, and maps, if any, the
proper change of ownership, and shall
certify that he has done so upon the
deed or other instrument of transfer,
and in case no such certificate shall
appear on such deed or instrument,
it shall be the duty of the county clerk
or register of deeds, with whom such
deed or instrument is filed for record,
within five days thereafter, to present
an abstract of such deed or instru-
ment to such assessor, or other custo-
dian as aforesaid, who shall properly
note and record the change. And the
county clerk or register of deeds shall
not receive such deed or. instrument
for record unless he is paid the fee
of twenty cents for such abstract, and
he shall not require any fee from the
assessor or custodian for the certifi-
cate and abstract as aforesaid.
2. This act shall take effect i'm
mediately.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-10
CLASS DAY EXERCISES.

n The Class Day exercises of the
IsClass 1909 of the Woodbury. High
I.School were held Tuesday afternoon
Iin the Presbyterian Chapel. Over
three hundred relatives and friends
/ OF the class were present, filling the
room to its greatest capacity.
The exercises were humorous
throughout and were enjoyed thor
oughly by the visitors; the class,
though, appreciated them the more
fromany a forgotten incident or
forbidden school prank, was reviewed
by the historian, Signe Lysholm, to
the delight of the class but to the
extreme embarrassment of the offender.
T These were the fourth exercises of
Of their kind by the graduating classes
of the Woodbury. High School and to
the look-on, they seemed the best. go
1t was Just half past two when VIM.
Storrie, the class president, welcomed
the audience to the exercises and after
Nellie Smith recited the class poem,
telling of the peculiarities of her class
mates.
Each of the leading recitation hours
was reviewed by member of the
class, the particular methods and
trivial failings of the teacher being
touched upon.
Mabel Batten was the prophet of
the class and she told how she had
wandered into fairy land and lying
down by a brook, had been covered
with leaves. Happening to glance
at them she found the future of her
companions revealed, each on a sep
arate leaf.
Irving Cooper Joined in the fun
making by taking the part of Censor
and Louise Banz as Statistician had
silhonettes of the class members in
the form of a "rogues gallery" and
pointing at each, told of the ambi-
tious and destiny of the particularFin-
dividual.
A piano solo by Mary Bilderback
gave the audience time to calm down
and then the presenters had the floor.
The member who feared mice was
given mouse-trap; the one always
late to school--an alarm clock, and
so it went. No one was forgotten and
it was with hasty hasty steps the diff
ferent members of the class crossed
the stage to receive his gifts, so great
was his confusion.
The final number was the will and
expressions of sadness and regret
crossed the faces of the class as fam
liar objects were bequeathed to young
en- classes or more precious treasures
left to a worthy friend, advice was
freely given to the classes of the low
er classes of the High School and with
the farewell song, the class of 1909
had safely wsathered their first pub
lie appearance, prepared for their fin
al effort-C commencement tonight.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-10
EDIs0Ns CONCRETE HOUSES.
Inventor Saws His Plans Are Perfected
for Erection of Dwelling Houses
at Cost oil $1,000 Each.

Thos. A. Edison announces that he
has perfected his invention for build
ing a concrete house for $1,000,
which, if constructed of stone in the
same design, would cost between $20,-
600 and $4,000.
The price he cites cannot prevail if
only single house is built What he
means is that If the re-enforced con-
crete houses are built in blocks by his
design and through the use of his
molds the cost of each house in
block will not be greater than s1,20O
The Edison house building plan
calls for a one-family house on lot
40 by 60 feet. The floor plan of the
house is 25 by 80 feet. The front
porch extends eight feet and the
back stoop three feet.
Each house will contain six rooms
and bath, and the cellar will extend
beneath the entire house and will
contain the boiler, washtubs and coal
bunker. The main living room and
also the outside of the house will be
cast with the house and will come
from the molds as part of the struc-
ture.
The entire house will be of re-en-
forced concrete That includes the
walls, roof, floors, porches, bathtub
and laundry tubs. The only wood in
the building will be the doors, door
frames, windows and window frames.
The inside walls also will be of con-
crete and there will be no plaster
finish.
Mr.. Edison says that his plan will
do much toward relieving the conges-
ton which now exists in cities and
will enable every workingman to own
his home or to occupy a detached
house.
Cast iron molds will be used in
building the houses and they will vary
in design. The molds needed to be-
gin the work on wholesale lines will
cost 5000, and the necessary plant
will cost $4,000 more
Mr.. Edison says it will take four
days to set up the molds The liquid
concrete can be poured in to them in
six hours The smolds will be kept
in use for four days until the concrete
hardens, and then it will require four
days to remove them. That means the
house will be finished in fortnight.