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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15
A Fable, Perhaps.

When George AIDE was coming from
New Orleans last winter he noticed.
among the race.track men on the train,
one t%an.shoed sheet writer with the
largest feet he had ever seen.
And he furthermore testifies and az
6rms that the sheet writer, on rising
In the morning, discovered that the
reporter had shined one shoe and q
suit-case.-Success Magazine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15
AGED Irdian Fighter Dies,

West PlaIns.-N. 8. Burgess. 90
years old. whose body was shipped to
Gorham, N. Y, was reputed to be the
Oldest person In southern Missouri.
He was born In New York and came
west In the early days. He was In
the Black Hawk Indian war and took
part In the battle of New Ulm., MIMI.
where he greatly distinguished him
self.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15
penn Dewey Dies.

81. IOuis.--Dennis Dewey, who had
lived In st. Louis n years and who
was the author of the law creating the
present justice of the peace system
in Missouri, died Wednesday after
noon at his home. 1921 st. Ange ave-
nue.. Mr.. Dewey practiced law for
many years. but later in life devoted
most Of his time to the study Of polit-
ical economy.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

kidneys. have been told I had o
floating kidney. l had intense pain
in the back, headaches and dizzy
spells, and the action Of the bladder
very irregular. About three years ago
I tried Doan's Kidney Pills and inside
OF a comparatively short time was en-
tirely rid OF kidney trouble"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents a box.
Foster. Miiburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15
Took an Antldote.

Percival came running to his grand.
ma one day asking for O drink of wa
ter. "Quick. quick. grandma" he said.
give me a drink of water. quick!"
After he got his drink no said: THE
reason that / was In such . hurry. ]
thought l swallowed O worm while eat
ing an apple and l wanted TO drown
it."-Delineator.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

Just like thou.
sands Of others.
Mr.. Martin says:
Il think I have
had kidney dis.
ease ever since the
a During an en-.
g q & o m ent my
horse fell on me,
~straining my back
and ihjuring the
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

Neutrality-suspicious. In irons, Thee
Lusby. Luther Anderaon's pal. was
taken to the penitentiary for five
years. This is his third term there.
Before stepping on the train he told
DR.. A. p. Parker. a missionary from
China, that he was going to reform.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

The world may W you q living.
young man. but by the time you col.
lect It you will be ready to give the
undertaken q lob.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15
The Scapeuoat.

." wish our furnace were not 20
brave"
Brave! Who ever heard Of . fur.
mace being brave"
We'll ours IL; It smokes when my
wife IL around and she blames me for
it"-Houston Post.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

Lewis Single Binder straight % cigar
made Of rich, mellow tobacco. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory. Peoria. Ill.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

Chsmberiain's 90 Pure Extracts, and Nam.
mas Pure Phosphate baking Powder
are Pure and Unadulterated containing only
those suInLSnces recognized and endorsed by
the U.s. Government. At all drocers. r.B
CHAMBERLAIN CO., st. Louis, Makers.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

To have more of Health and more OF
Life, take Garfield Tea! This Natural laxa.
tive regulates liver, kidneys, stomach and
bowels, c~orrects constipation, puri6es the
blood and eradicates disease.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

The trouble with men who are all
right otherwise ID their penehant for
boasting OF It.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15
WISE TO NIAGARA.

Teacher-Johnny, can you tell me
the most remarkable thing about Nj.
agara Falls?
Johnny-Yessum: the price they
soak you for everything without going
to fail.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

In case Of accident, cuts, wounds.
burns, scslds, sprains, bruises, ETC., moth
ing will 10 quickly take away ali pain
and soreness a. Hamlins Wizard Oil.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

II 10 the man who can't DO thingl
that 10 always telling others how e
do Thorn.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15
Seasoning.

0~ed9onsUUs
HE wore she was the salt Of his
life."
And now that they are Wsdf"
"Shs's the pepper"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

The only true secret Of assisting the
poor 10 to make them agents in bet.
tering their own condition.-0eorgs
Eliot
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

There ID no grace in q benefit that
sticks to the fngers.-Senecs.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

Itch cured In 30 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. A. druggists.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

Giving means self.enrichment q
we'll - Observation-Disclosures.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

Mrs. Winsl0w's soothlng Syrup.
FOR children tscthiny. softens the gums, reduces b
oaUmauoa. alsys palm, cures wind o0uo. bottle
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15
A Domestic Eye Remedy

Compounded by Experienced Physicians.
Conforms to Pure Food and Drugs Laws.
gists for Murine Eye Remedy. Try Mu-
Tins In Your Eyes. You VIII Like Murine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

The man who IL full. usually carries
. pocket which IL empty.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15
nARpsHips or ARMY LIFE.
Left Thousands Of Veterans with KID.
nsy Trouble.

The experience OF David w. Martin.
q retired merchant OF Bolivar, Mo-, In
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15
WHY, OF COURSE.

"Oh. Willie! You're going to fall"
NAV. I amt! I'm tryin' a new fancy
style OF skatin'-dat's all"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

Signature ss:', ''s &MzZ
In Use For Over 30 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15
"a Mothevs.

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTOi:lA q s.fe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that Il
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-15
Great Danger From Flies
AIighting on Chfld's Face

Although babies seem perfectly in
different 20 the swarms OF flies which
light on them, their presence is a
matter that should not be regarded
lightly By the mother.
For flies, as has been proved, are
one OF the greatest sources of con-
1agion. and TOO much care cannot be
taken 70 prevent them from lighting
on anything which Che baby is likely
10 take 10 his mouth
As a precaution against this pest
the baby should be kept scrupUlOusly
clean Particularly should ms mouth
be washed often, for the old milk acts
as a special lure 10 the fly
While the child is sleeping a mos
quito netting should be hung over his
bed. and should be pulled down so
far that IT completely covers the side
and mattress.
DUrisg playtime an excellent idea
is 10 suspend some mosquito bar from
the center Of the room where he baby
is placed, so as to create sort Of lit
lie cage for him
II by any chance a rs should light
on the rubber nipple 81 the bottle, il
should not be replaced IN his mouth
before thoroughly washing in a sOlu-
ton of bOraclc acid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-15
FRUITS AND FLOWERS
FOR CENTERPIECES

Nothing makes a prettier centerpiece
for the summer table than a cOmbina-
tion Of fruit and flowers.
But unless skilIfully arranged, Il is
apt 10 have a rather buffet sort Of look
The colorings, while not too startling
IN contrast, should be neither dull nor
commonplace.
Golden oranges and ruby tinted flow
ers. for example. are a little to brilliant
TO suggest GOODNESS.
4 favortte method Of arranging the
two Is by means OF large, low, wide
m0uthed dish.
This dish. which is intended 10 hold
small fruits, built into a pyramid, IS
surrounded by slender vases.
Grapes lend themselves admirably Go
this style Of decoration. and mound
Of Malagas Is particularly effective
In conjunction with Malaga grapes a
small hedge Of La France roses may be
successfully used
Velvety carmne-tinted peaches are
another fruit suggested FOR decorative
purpOseE.
These go well With any sort Of green.
and for this reason vases Of delicate
ferns should be allied with them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-15
Fat Folks StifIe
in Hot Weather

Is it any wonder that the fat people
stifle in the hot weather. They are
TANNED full OF tat on the inside. The
lungs demand great quantities Of air
each breath or beat Of the heart. so
that the oxygen IN the air can purify
the blood and send il back to the body
to maintain strength and vitality Most
people do not use One-half the capacity
of the lungs, which are nothing more or
less than some S00,0G0.000 little cells like
tCv balloons. which, when they ara not
inflated with air. lie fat II the fat that
O. OWuS the lungs reduces the CAPACITY
OF the lungs to take in air YOU win see
what an awful time the blood and BODY
has Of getting its oxygen or vitality
The reason of this fat is that the d.
gaStlVe machinery Of man S not work
ing right. MarmOla Tablets. that have
created such favorable comment among
physicians and fat people by their won
darful reductions in so snort a time.
stop the body from making fat They
are harmless and reduce fat at the rate
Of from Z TO Is ounces per day. You
do not need diet or exercise and Won
may eat when and what YOU will The
beauty of MarmOla Tablets is not alone
their ability TO reduce fat but they
leave no wrinkles or fiabby rolls of skin
after the fat goes away. They are sold
by all druggists. price 70 cts. or you
may write the .darmOla Company. Dent
2S1 Detroit. Mich
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-15
Improper Luncbeons the Cause
Of Many Days of Feeling Bad

I'm down and out said the stenog-
rapher as she walked home. Pm afraid
I'll have to give up my job, and what
shall I do2"
What's the matter?" asked her
friend. 'I'H bet it's your lunches Aren't
you dizzy and your head queer and
your temper and nerves ready TO strike
fire like oil soaked cotton?"
The stenographer smiled, Really
Sounds if you had been there yourself. g"
Il have. What did you have for
lunch2"
Didn't eat any The chief wanted
a paper copied at that time, and 1 had
dyspepsia, anyhow"
mo wonder life looks coal black. ."
grOWled her companion Just the wsv
! went on until Mrs. Jones, in the bill
ing department, brought me to nv
senses.
you know how young she looks. and
that complexion we all thought paint
until was caught ont in a storm with
her! Well. I asked her how she did n
one day when I was feeling rank You
know she's old-a friend of my aunt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-15

Il found she didn't starve herself
whenever she got rushed and eat lot
Of silly stuff the rest of the time. She
allows herself IS or 20 GEMS a day fer
lunch-sometimes only 10 ceats-but she
gets the worth of her money
NO pie and cellars and charlotte
russo for her, or that siCkeniug mar
ron sundae all the girls are crazy about.
which costs the price of a plate Of
vegetable soup and a sandwich.
she ate light lunches at first because
IT was cheaper, and now she can 9fford
more because it doesn't make her oggY
IN me afternoon But she never eats
the same thing two days in succession,
and has three or four places where she
gets good food cheap.
Sometimes she takes a plate of hot
soup and sandwich; again it's a cup
OF custard and a bowl Of bread and
milk or a cup of hot chocolate and a
not roast beef sandwich.
Try her PLAN ! did and feel go fine
l don't even get on edge when the chief
takes one Of his big customers out to
lunch and 'grOuches all afternoon in
consequence. ] just say 90 myself, i
ing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-15
''DuSf CatchetS" in the Bedroom
Are Serious Menace TO Health

In the hall dining room, parlor.
library, the supeTfiuOus little ornaments
that serve as such a magnet Tor flying
particles Of dust annoy only the maid
or the housewife.
But it is IN the bedroom that the
other side makes itself fel-. Hers
they are menaees TO health.
Not even the fresh air crank would
demand the Punishment from tie sleep
ing rooms of the boy and girl Of the
things that really make for attractive
decoration.
But the average bedroom of the
sehOobOy or the schoOigirl-of young
people in their teens-are filled with
these unnecessary and unwholesome
dust catchers-
From the chandeliers, mantelpieces
and every available place bangle dance
cards, programs and Souvenirs. Pictures.
so called from a lack of more fitting
name cut from magazines or given
away with a pound of tea or a package
of cigarettes. plaster the walls. tackled
UP with pins and often the edges not
even cut smooth.
College and school pennantSs splendid
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-15
COLLANTE SKIRT EFFECT.

In spite Of the complication Of
dounces, shtrred yokes. and swathing.
floating draperies, the skirt effect is
decidedly colIante. In general the
cuirass effect OF bodice prevails, be-
ginning at the height of the bust,
below the becoming guimpe, and
reaching below the hips to meet "a
gathered or plated skirt. N0twith-
standing this circling line, the edge at
the low bodice cutting the figure, the
silhouette remains slender from the
cleVerness Of it's arrangement. Some
times round, the cuirass effect is
varied with lengtheuing sides. Ieav-
Ing ample fullness below the shorten
ed back.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-15
Mere Man At Last
Wins Times Puzzle

For the first time in the histoy of
tRe puzzle chase, as conducted on this
page the men have won ont" The
FIRST prize goes to J. c. Lesher, of =
i street northeast, for correct list
which reached The Times office on
Sunday evening
With his skiufuIly illustrated book
let, Buds Locoed Animal X, Y, n
Book in Slang" Vivian Woodcock, Of
1923 Ninth street northwest, captures
the second prize, while the boys ana
gi1ls who came in in a solid phalanx
with cleverly arranged lists ana smfl-I
ing faces, were led by Miss Ella Hill
debrand, of 1922 First street northwest.
Miss Ella says she is almost ten, and
that her mamma helped her, and that
she never worked as hard at school
as she did at the puzzle.
Mr.. Lesher's contribution was Ranked
by scores of absolutely perfect soIa-
TORS. but the little matter Of timeli-
ness last week counted tremendously.
It was surprising how quickly the
animals dropped before tie hunters.
Scarcely did a man, woman, or small
girl draw a bead on the quarry until
presto the game was bagged.
However, some hunters, who really
did not belong to the amateur class,
came in with empty pockets. No. q
proved a terrible stumper, and at the
end OF the week one girl sent IN y'ord
that she was perfectly ashamed G ! err
self, but not until Thursday night ia Il !
dawn upon her that No. was Ec'sing
more abstruse or unusual THAI = . IN /
Il am not sending this in as a g1rreC
ton TO my list" she added. ''sae mercy ,
TO let you know ] was nOt 70 GtteI y [
stupid as / seemed" No D '@s5untelt |
fearsome' TO many and dozens CS Hsts I
came IN with that number blank. Many
had q terrible struggle with No = and 4
some VOuchsdfed the information hat i
before the hunt was over she W. IS ire |
there would be hundreds eye auntin
peas
No. 2 was the most forplidae., a6.
Yersary the children had to 5trGSgle !
with. one or two declared tn. puzzls !
interesting, but almost too eazy fn,- y
good puzzle" while dozens ara dosgAe
OF lists bore the legend, This IS the
best eVer-glVe US some more" E-sr fite
benefit Of the newcomers I will AYR.
state the conditions governing these con- !
Prizes of 500. $500. and q d ere
awarded each week The first prize
goes to the person who sends in the
first correct or nearest to the Coz rect
answer to the puzzle; the second prize
IS awarded TO the person giving the
cleverest solution, the judges taking J
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-15
One Finds Pleasure
In Study of Faces

A more than profitable way Of enter
tanning ones self while riding downtown
Of a morning is to scan the faces Of the
women passengers on the other side OF
the car.
At least one-half of them have that
tired, worried look
Watch them intently for a minute or
so, and it viii get on your nerves. Then
glance at the other women whose ex-
pressions are pleasant. Isn't il a relief?
Just because those pleasant-looking
women are pleasant looking is not as
surance that they ought 10 look pleas
ant
For all you know. the woman al the
end Of the car with the most serene of
expressions, IS worrying about a thing
thousand times more vital than that
which troubles the sOur-faced woman
across from you
One woman has acquired the art Of
looking pleasant and the other has NOT
II the women only knew it, one Of
Ter chief charms is placid uleasinss
expression when her face Is ia repo3e.
The average woman finds it easy 10
look pleasant when her shoes pincn
or an unreasonable pin IS making its
presence felt but she gives I'D in de-
sp8ir If the cause Of her unpleasant
expression be mental worry
If one gives up 20 the minor worries
that can't be helped a picayune by
worry, her features become set in uu-
pleasant lines.
81 Look your troubles squaTeIy i'm the
face and resolve firmly not to let them
worry you sufficiently 10 stamD their
lines Of unpleasanJness upon your
face.
An ounce Of prevention Of this sort
is worth several pounds of beauty
doctors and beauty cures
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-15
Entertaining Friends.

Poor but proud. 1T is q very. easy
matter to return the hospitalities of
your neighbOrs -without banIruDtinr
your husband. However. YOU must he
quite content TO do what YOU are abIe
TO DO without a strain. over anxiety 10
DO things better than your pocketbook
permits rs really a very stupid frame of
mind for an intelligent woman to main
tain.
Why not have your neighbors for AN
Informal tea2 Take your visiting card
write the date and hour thus. "Wednes-
day, September /, 1870 O'Clock" send
the card by post a week before. Have
a friend pour tea for YOU and another
preside over some good punch or ICED
drink or some sort Pass olive sand
witches, small cakes, salted nuts and
bonbons. good fruit salad would be
an Inexpensive addition to your menu.
Serve everything from your tea table.
and make no effort to be formal or
elegant Simplicity. after all, Is an
asset, and good viii something that
money does not always buy. Don your
prettiest frOck ana get things well in
hand before your guests arrive. More
over, be sure 60 have a distinct under
standing with your "one maid" as to
what her duties are to be Then. pos
sess your soul in patience and your
countenance in serenity, and let your
good wit do the rest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-15
ORNAMENTAL BANDS
FOR EVENING WEAR

A new movement seen in the latest
foreign gown boxes unpacked is the adj
ditiou TO the sdort-waisted band orna-
mented low cOrsage for evening wear.
of tabs Of net. covered with Spanish
white bUgle and coral work, with inter
mixed silver and pearl. These hanging
tabs carry out the corsage band color
suggestions and where they Join the
bodice a belt like finish is given 20 tile
waist. These tabs barely reach the
knee line. but their straight across ends
are strung with long fringe like ropes
of pearls. crystals, or any other fancy
bead chosen. which bangle and swing
quite low on the skirt u front Only
bTunetteS can stand this gay meIange
Of COl0Ts, often relieved by shoulder
drapery Of black maline. while stole
front pieces on gowns. single ones be-
ing more often seen lately.- if with the
same brilliant work upon which foreign
col0Ts and style Of handwork produce
naturally OTigina. effect greatly admired
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-15
Hunt for Wild Animals
Covers Many Countries

When you all set your hunting toys
on ana set of on your chase for Miss
bass animals, il will be well 10 bear in
mind the fact that you will have to
travel over many countries, cross tropic
seas, scale mountains, ford turbulent
rivers fare merrily over fertile mea-
ooWs, barren stretches of scrub
country and, mayhap, once in while
you may even land plumb in the heart
OF a fearsOme Jungle
MISS Bass seems partial to foreigners
Iof she assures me she has not included
one native in her entire list. NeVerthe-
less, 1 feel sure you viii come up with
many old friends for some OF them you
nave met ar the zoo, while others pos
sloly nave passed time in your midst
s denizens of some travelling menagerIe.
Not a few viii bring back the thrilling
days of your childhood when the circus
was Sin town.
If ever you were a small boy / am
certain you VIII recall wildly the joy
Of the circus day and possibly over
shadowing this memory will come the
haunting recollection Of the day after
spanking YOU got for playing hockey.
/ fancy too. that some of the animals
which WIZ elude your first efforts had
some experience recently in steering
clear of Colonel Roosevelt and his big
shooting irons. However. feel quite
sure that If you all make up your mind
70 bag EN- you VIII succeed, and I
look forward TO a weeks amusement
second to none in point Of interest and
instructiVeness.
Already / have noticed one thing
which I feel bound to tell YOU. and that
is that the wee tiny, little animals al
most invariably have the big. mouth
filing names, while their jungle broth
ers whose mild roar would 1ll a forest
with aWesOme sound, go through their
remote world tagged with names too in
significant to work up well in a locOed
puzzle.
With these few hints let me hope you
viii strike a lively trail and wind up
lbs Eeek with all sorts of amusing eX-
periences and instructive lore to fill in
the play time of the week
EDITOR WOMAN'S PAGE.