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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Do You Thinkq

How often do you stop to think? asks Katherine Moody Spalding, than whom there is no more interesting writer
 To think your own thoughts regardless of what other people may have thought before? To come to your own conclu- sons from your own point of view?
 Do you not rather accept things as they are instead of bothering with things which might be made different if you were to act on your own convictions?
 Convictions are oftimes troublesome things. A wise man said of great dis appointment. People don't want to be good"
 with the tide than to struggle against it rowing up stream.
 Would there not be some delusions cleared up? Would not wrong be painted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Lenten Piety.

The Lenten girl is much in vogue; Her modest dress is seemly black But, just to add charm, the rogue Has pinned on violets-alack! Her downcast eyes fair lids disclose, Sweet Lenten girl, how well she knows Her shapely head inclines in prayer; l, too, am bowed in worship there! For when I heave sigh by chance, As if remembering my sins, She casts on me a tender glance My penitential spirit wins; The oval of her cheek asserts A deep rose-her fond lips curl. As with the sinner there she fiirts, My dainty, darling. Lenten girl.
 The Sinner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Mole as Character Mark.

A mole on the forehead shows ambi- tion wisdom and ability in the manage ment of affairs, so say those who know.
 A mole on the right cheek shows the person is greatly beloved and will acquire riches and honor.
 A mole on the right eye, a dullness of understanding; on the left, quickness of perception.
 A mole on the neck shows a man pru- dent in actions; on a woman, shows weak ness in Judgment and ready to believe the worst of her husband
 A mole on the shoulder denotes labor and poverty.
 A mole on the breast shows affection, strength. courage, and resolution.
 A mole on the back shows person to be much given to lying in bed.
 A mole on the foot denotes naughty disposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04

in its horrid colorsf Would not bad prin- ciples be exposed in all their repulsive- ness?
 Why then are we excusable if bad things are allowed to exist by default Of right thinking?
 We excuse ourselves that we are but one and but one alone can do little, knowing in our hearts the excuse is a faulty one There was but one of Lincoln and he led millions in his fight against the slavery of his brother man. Bad in- dividual leaders are not wanting for illus tration. Whole cities have been at the mercy of a bad man who thought for himself. There are men and women who think evil thoughts whose influence Is felt as much as right thinking men and women who move the world by their force of character-for good thought must be backed up by good character, persons ally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
A PROPERLY MARKED BOSTON TERRIER.

ing hard to supply the needs of his fam fly. A private allowance or the handling of the household money enables women to escape detection when they select the morning or early afternoon hours for games. When husbands are lenient in the matter of stimulants they are provided at these games, but there are cases where tea or chocolate is the only beverage served.
 It is a sad waste of time, to say the least, but the modern woman seems to have so much time on her hands that she has to search for means of killing 1t, par ticularly if she boards or has no children to look after.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Gambling Among Women.

There are hosts of women who play card games for the pure pleasure of the strug- gle. Such women accept victory or de- feat with composure. Those who lose their temper when luck goes against them have the best of reasons for avoiding such pastimes and turning to other amuse- ments in their leisure hours. There are numberless recreations which are safe and healthy and since we seek recreation to insure bodily and mental health the safe kind is the only sensible choice, says well-known Philadelphia paper.
 Gambling Is carried on in many home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04

cupful of milk, quart of flour and thee treaspoonfuls of baking powder. Lastly add a half teaspoonful of cinna- mon. If this mixture is too soft to handle easily add enough flour to make the dough of the consistency to mold easily. It is better to pat the dough out fiat with the hands than to use rolling pin. Cut into rounds with a cookie cutter taking out a small piece from the center of each. Cook the doughnuts in deep fat and im- mediately on taking them from the ket- tie spread on brown paper that all su- the doughnuts in powdered sugar just before serving improves them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Contrasts In Hat Trimmings

Some of the combinations in the smart new hats are quite unusual. One hat seen recently is of soft black peav- CT, the trimming being a leafless gar land of large marguerites made of sil- yer tissue. The contour of each petal is outlined with a narrow band of black feecy beaver, in marked con- trast with the delicate texture of the tissua itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Says Many Men Need Prescription
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It is claimed to be a blessing to those who are physically impaired; gloomy, Respondent nervous and who have trem- bling of the limbs, dizziness, heart palpi- tation. cold hands and feet, insomnia, fear without cause, timidity in venturing and general inability to act rationally.
 By preparing the treatment at nome se- cretly, no one need kno" oi aio'ner trouble. '.
 If the reader desldes to try 1t, get three ounces of ordinary syrup or sarsa- narilla compound and one ounce com- pound fluid balmwort; mix and let stand two hours; then get one ounce com- pound essence cardiol and one ounce tinc- ture cadomene compound (not cardamon); nnjx all together, shake well and take . teaspoonful after each meal and one at night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Her Sacrifice.

From the New York Press. "I must make Lenten sacrifice"
 The pretty widow said; She wore a hat with violets wreathed Upon her golden head For something like a half year
 Her tears had ceased to flow, And she had laid aside her weeds
 Three months or more ago. q cannot give my concerts up,
 For music I adore; Nor candy for it never seemed
 So good to me before: But signing over memories
 Too long alone I've tarried And so" she cried, "Il1 sacrifice
 My freedom, and get married"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Eve Up-to-Date.

The question of which has the advan- tage in regard to style, the short wom- an or the tall one, is one that is con- stantly puzzling people. Many letters come to this department asking how the short woman may increase her height and how the tall woman may dress to detract from hers.
 The tall woman has had her innings the past season with the long, lanky lines of the directoire gown and the high col lar, but now comes the season for the short woman-at least, as far as collars are concerned. The short woman is usually fat and dumpy and the Dutch collars and low necks of the new frocks will certainly appeal to this type, far more than to the long necked variety.
 The "Maillot'' corset, that wonderful invention for the "Tanagra" figure. will be worn by modishes right along, even if the full skirt does come Into vogue before the summer has waned.
 With the coming of the spring sea- son the most wonderful and fearfully made hat pins are to be seen. They are huge in size and the cabuchon heads are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Tea or Kaffeeklatsch.

The difference between a o'clock tea and German kaffeeklatsch is enor- mous The tea is a pleasant go-as-you- please meeting, where we balance our teacups in hands perilously handicapped
 by our multitudnous possessions, aug mented by the frail saucer on which top heavy piece of cake finds an in secure resting place. We may enjoy variety of creature comforts augmented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04

a copy of some verses for criticism. The comment was:
 While I am convinced that all poets are sinners, I am not prepared to believe that all Cinnas are poets."
 Voltaire, who looked down upon all things mundane, heard the observation of a friend of his, who said:
 ''The sun Is bright, don't you think so?"
 "Ohl in it's way" was the cynical reply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04

so enormous that oIIen they dTo uSeu for ornaments to fill in the trimming of the hat.
 On the notions counters may be seen the most varied and attractive assort- ment of beltings Elastic Is the favorite material and the Persian designs which are executed in such beautiful figures make most attractive adornment for the waist.
 The display of summer gowns includes linens, pongees, rajahs and all sorts of beautiful wash materials, which are built on such attractive lines that they are dress enough for almost any formal oc- casion.
 The summer frocks are all in one piece. Designers and couturieres have agreed that this pretty style should finger at least through another season and mod ishes welcome the ultmatum, because of the convenience and becomingness.
 One of the newest ideas is to have the filet net used on linen gowns dyed to match the linen. This is used in multi tudinous ways and strapped with the material and finished with buttons is de- cidedly chic.
 To those who will continue to wear that most indispensable of garments, the shirt waist, it is satisfying to know that the lovely hand embroidered Dutch collars. are made nowadays with the jabot fastened at the neck ready to wear. And nothing gives a daintier or dress ier~effect to the shirt waist than the jabot.
 Nothing could possibly surpass the white goods that are in for summer wear. The materials run from closely woven fabrics to the filmiest lawns and these done in bold striking designs of gor- geous flowers and stripes and checks are simply beautiful
 So much has been said and written about the necessity for My Lady to pos sess herself of scarf that it would seem useless to mention the subject again, but the cool evenings of spring present such a splendid opportunity for their use that it brings to mind that no woman's wardrobe is complete without one.
 Drecoll, Callot, Bechoff-Dabvid, Doucet and many other of the celebrated de- signers of foreign capitals, still declare for the tight fitting skirt, although there is perceptble difference in the ample ness of the skirt which presages-changei
 The footwear of today surpasses any thing that has been seen in years and a small sized fortune may be spent in a few hours for exquisite boots, slip pers and the wonderful silk hosiery which in every instance must match the shoes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Bake by Alarm Clock.

In baking cake or pastry the cook may be saved much worry by using an alarm clork. Set the clock at the time when the cake needs attention and there will be no danger of burned cake or pies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04

sflnds out book or two every two or three months will be interested to know a story about young woman who once wrote to him for his autograph. It seems that MT Crawford had a little way of advertising himself in response to such de- mands by sending printed card in re. turn with the question upon it, Have you read my last book?'
 The young woman in question, receiving the same, promptly wrote, "No, and never expect to-"
 It brought the autograph immediately. Knowing the masculinity of intellect and temperament which Madame de Stael pos sessed, a clever bit of repartee for which Tallyrand was responsible may be appre- ciated. When the clever French woman wrote her "Delphine' she disguised TaI- leyrand's bitter and sarcastic tongue in the form of an old woman. Herself, es- saved the heroine. Upon meeting Talley- rand shortly after the publication of tho novel, she asked:
 And did you recognize yourself in my new book?'
 'Ah madame" was the quick answer, 1T see you have us both disguised as fe- males"
 Chief Justice Coleridge and Senator Evarts were standing upon the banks of
 
 and the chief justice observed that he had heard, in Washington's boyhood days, how he had thrown a silver dollar from one side of the river across to the other, so narrow was the stream of water
 Yes said the senator, but you must remember that a dollar went further in the days of our forefathers than it does now"
 Clement Scott, the Great English critic, once had occasion to criticise a presenta- tion of Romeo and Juliet, in which Guy Standing had impersonated the character of Mercutio.
 MT. Scotts criticisms occupied a column and a half, and the last few lines con- tained this
 "Mercutio is a good part-not-wfth- Standing"
 The Poet Cinna once sent to a friend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Little Stories About Big
 People.
tFrom Dolly's Scrapbook.)

tFTUH DOIIy 8 ScrapbOOk.)
 Henry VIII was getting tired of Queen Catherine, and there was an Anne Boleyn bee buzzing in his bonnet
 Yes" unused his august majesty. "I certainly agree with George Meredith, that marriages should be limited"
 Whereupon prompt arrangements were made for the execution.
 Once upon a time Thackery said to Douglas Jerrould: T hear you say that The virginians is the poorest book I ever wrote Is 1t true?"
 No, indeed" responded Jerrold. "I said it was the poorest book anybody ever srote'
 Those who have been amused at the manner in which MT. Fl Marion Crawford
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Baby's Embroidered Pillow

In embroidering pillow for the baby, have the thread of the finest. Otherwise the embroidery may prove most uncomfortable to the little ones head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
A HOME REMEDY THAT
 STOPS FALLING HAIR

What is claimed to be one of the best preparations for the hair can be easily prepared in your own home by getting from your druggist one ounce of Beta Quinol and half pint of alcohol, mix the alcohol with half a pint of water, then add the Beta Quinol. Shake well together and 1t Is ready for use. The Beta Quinol contains all the best known chemicals, in highly concentrated form, for the cure of dandruff and falling hair. If this is rubbed into the roots of the hair every day for week or so, then two or three times a week, your dandruff will surely disappear and your hair will stop falling out. This simple mixture will strengthen the roots of the hair and will make the hair light and fluffy. Any druggist will supply you with the Beta Quinol and alcohol and 1t is preferable to use warm water in mixing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
How She Keeps Post Cards.

woman whose collection of picture postcards runs tup into the thousands has evolved clever plan for having the cards available. She keeps them by the card catalog system. She has a box which is it's wide enough to adj. the cards nicely and in this box she files them alphabetically.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
Splendid Mixture for the stomach.

People who are troubled with gas on the stomach, sour stomach or indiges- ton will find the following simple mix ture will relieve them in few min utes Compound Tincture of Cinchona, one ounce; Prosene Compound, one ounce sherry wine, half pint. Mix together and take teaspoonful in a little water before meals and at bed time. People who have tried this say 1t is wonderful in its effects. Any drug gist will supply the above ingredients.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04

of jet. pearl, gold or silver, and are so enormous that often they are used for ornaments to fill in the trimming of the hat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04
The Age-Herald's Cook Book

DOUGHNUTS.
 Mix thoroughly heaping tablespoonful of butter and one and half cupfuls of sugar, then stir in three well beaten eggs,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04

On the notions counters may be seen the most varied and attractive assort- ment of beltings. Elastic Is the favorite material and the Persian designs which are executed in such beautiful figures make a most attractive adornment for the waist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-04

him. MT Moses, do you not?" I asked.
 Yes" he promptly answered. At the time he won the derby his value was placed at s12O0. Today he is considered the best living sire in the south.'
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-08-28
LAND SHOW
Great Interest is Taken by This Sec
tion in the Chicago Land Show.

The Land Show which will be held
in Chicago, from November 20 to De-
cember A, will probably do as much to-
wards advertising the resources of the
undeveloped sections of the United
States, as anything else. This show is
to be held at the same time as the Fat
Stock Show which has drawn fully 500,-
900 people to that city.
Chicago was chosen for various rea-
sons, but the first and foremost is be-
cause it is in the center of the land
seeking community. The farmers of
Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and
Michigan find that they can sell the
high priced land there and go farther
west, buy larger tracts, build better
buildings and still have bank account,
and it is these people who are continu-
ally inquiring about the western country.
Exhibits from all sections of the var
ious states will be there and will be a
great help not only to the community
from which it came, but to the people
who are really looking westward.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-08-28
Now, Altogether.

Nothing be vital to the welfare of this sec
tion than the gathering of good exhibit for Farmers
Such exhibit will be the school which homeseekers will
attend when every other indication of the fertility of the
soil has been removed To many it will determine whether
they locate here elsewhere and upon the securing
fair share of immigration depends whether shall develop
rapidly slowly. We have equal any, and
opportunities in of other localities
necessary to make them known way that brings CON
vcton Homeseekers and investors will be here in large
numbers and will be looking for evidences of the countrys
resources and there time like the present to provide
them.
Mr.. Burrell has already gathered small but choice
hbit. 1t is common thing however for caller say:
81 show better grain than this and many othem can
but the regreabe thing that they have done
many of them, unless reminded will not do The time
is rapidly passing when exhibits be secured and no
time should be wasted Every farmer should
his best grain produce to the end that large display
be made Samples of varieties whether excellent
not will be useful because they may
wasting time and money things adapted to soil and
climate and these should be saved There an abundance
of grain good enough in quality and great enough
iety to I'LL the largest building in town but small
pie of each is saved Now all together and let get
gether exhibit worthy of the country
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-08-28
The Irrigation Congress.

An annual appropriation of sl0,-
900, 900 for period of FIVE years to aid
in irrigation work is ask of congress in
resolutions adopted by the National Ir.
rigation congress. This is perhaps the
most important recommendation in the
resolutions adopted of which the fol-
lowing is synopsis.
The homesteaders under a govern
ment project shall not be required to
establish residence theron before the
government is prepared to furnish him
with water; that the irrigation congress
aid other conservation organizations in
bringing about waterways improve
ments, reforestration, drainage and
other like projects; that there be
brought about surveys and estimates
Of reclamation of submerged lands
where work is international in charac-
ter; (this refers to northern Idaho in
particularly that the states pass laws
regulating the cutting off of public and
private timber: that there should be no
political lines with reference to the use
of water for irrigation.
The committee rejected a resolution
asking for a five billion dollar bond is
sue after an animated debate, number
of Washington delegates supporting
the measure.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-08-28
Potato Growers Meet.

A special meeting of the Aberdeen
Potato Growers association was held
at Aberdeen August 21. A good attend
ance was present and much enthusiasm
was shown. 1t is very plain to see
that the members mean business and
success will surely follow. 1t was
unanimously voted to incorporate at
once. The subject of building a grain
elevator and warehouse for storing
potatoes was thoroughly discussed and
everyone present was of the opinion
that building was needed. The fol-
lowing committee was appointed to
look after this: r. A. Stearns, o. T.
Faa, John Toevs, Henry Fackler and
j. P. Wedel.
The subject of Mutual Fire Insur-
ance company was discussed and E. E.
Geesey, C. w. Brown and A. j. Snyder
were appointed to see what could be
done, and report at the next meeting
to be held in the near future.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-08-28
Road Greatly Improved.

Tuesday and Wednesday. ACCORDING
10 arrangement, a number of parties
met and put straw on the sandy stretch
on either side of Spring Hollow, greatly
improving the road. Not many volun-
teered, but those who came did good
work. D. w. Davis furnished three
teams and the Dry Farm three. p p
Jenny and E. j. Twomey each did their
full share. The placing of the straw
on the roads was largely done by David
Burrell, j. R. Clark and Wilford Ber-
mon. In week or ten days a second
covering should be given the road
which will put it in very good condi-
ton for several months. There has
been lack Of straw heretofore with
which to cover the sand, and even now
1t has to be hauled three to four miles
In future years there will be an abund-
ance adjoining the road, so that the
work will be greatly lessened.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-08-28
Of National Reputation.

State Pure Food Commissioner James
H. Wallis passed through Pocatello
early yesterday morning on his way
from Boise to Denver, to which place
he is headed in response to a telegram
reading: Come at once without fail.
Your presence necessary to sustain ma
tional administration. The message
was signed by DR.. Wiley, national
chemist, who is attending the Denver
convention of the National Board of
Pure Food Commissioners. Commits
sioner Wallis interpets DR.. Willey's i'm
perative summons to mean that the
manufacturers are attending the con-
vention in force and are trying to
work" the convention against the ad-
ministration in the matter of bleaching
of flour, benzoate of soda as preserva-
tive of foods, adulteration of whiskey,
the use of alum, etc. No appropria-
toni was made for Commissioner
Wallis attendance upon the Denver
convention, but he will attend in the
interests of the state, for whose inter-
ests he has been working like a Trojan
since his appointment to the office he
now holds. -Pocatello Tribune