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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-23

I8A Nl& hAlAA
MRS. A. n. BUHTZ.
Auburn, Wash.
peas Miss Grey: Can you tell
= men felix's something 70 render
ezr shoes wsterproof? I wear what
~ supposed 10 be waterproof
stoss. but my feet are wet every
nlsLt. Do you know II Eekman :
AIzerative Is a good cough remedy Z
"A. q. READER"
A homely and old fashioned
wzg 70 render shoes waterproof -
Is follows. Melt mutton iallow
md beeswax and apply To the shoes.
Of course this could not be used
N dress shoes. but Ia effcctual for
fuagh everyday shoes
Don't know anything about the
r4ifnt medicine you mention.
Dear Miss Grey: Could you
riassa teal me what II good rent
edy for buuions. and what il coed
% remove hair on the face and
ssEns.
LAUGHING WATER"
A-Bnnions are caused By pres
ssFe Of shoes and injury Of joint
q big toe. pad worn between
lae big and second toes to throw
ne Toe into proper position. to-
ssfher with easy fitting shoes.
sofnetlmes relieves. and may cure.
surgical removal cures.
Electrical needle or the daily al.
pfnate use OF peroxide Of hydro
fsn and aqua ammonia will eradi'
tate the hairs. The combination Of
ksfoxide and ammonia causes the
sat TO become light and geEy dry
30 will In time KIN the growth,
ne only permanent and sure way
y removing the growlh OF super
IHons hair, however. IA 0y using
sas electric needle. but only re.
nable and experienced specialist
s'sp'iid be entrusted with the work.
H~ssss --==~-
Bear Miss Grey: What viii take
Ioaine afOts ont Of white bath
feon fugf MARIE IA.
-aoAk the spots IN the full
E<sng'h I0f aqua ammonia, then
SD theF pg IN strong ammonia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-23

Three easa oRe cup svpr milk, enc az
butter. fossr % fiaof. I = 81 seeded raiains
chapped fine. tNa Of hFe~n sugar, eae
faAkraca ~ soda. nns ~ cloves. one or
etnnaman. naAs slewiy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-23

-. G. j." % troubled with gap
ing. and wa now remedy
for same, 81 VIII give AFaliei
Excessive gaping Is sometlnes
caused. by a torpid and INACTIVE
liver Better consult your physi
clan
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-23

sgas a package % Mes England minee
usest aud add a fs~ applies and raisins
sahstitute for the meFe expensive home
made rnlnewfnemta
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-23


raitor star I am reader Of
thls paper. Have read with great
,sserest the letters written BY the
unnscwife and shop Girl. do not
M In Seattle. but am working
ssrl and VIII sure know how 20
sppreclate home aud kind hus'
ssnd not one that loves whisky
The life OF a working girl Is hard
"A bear, but / prefer that 10 the
MI II 4 druukard's wife. A happy
sore Il What have been looking
lsrward TO.
should / find the right Kind OF
husband he win always find a
YARN supper and a clean house
uAan he returns home from work.
TAe lie az a working giri Is all
shss the shop Girl described. and !
AM simply tired OF t.
II there are any more OF those
,eunr men that don't care what
/. xirl locks like SO long as they
A. honest and neat. Just let them
eoms forward.
am a Young lady 10 years OF
srp. five feet and six inches In
As.xht. DARK brown hair and light
RAJ ewes. MAY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-23
Here ia Ne. a.

Editor Star. I see in your col.
smns letters about the shop Girl.
No. II. Well. | am in the same
sItuation work In a laundry and
~ 10 little room all alone and eat
: little bite Of something cold. l
Gar make enough IN the laundry
ID board out. SO ! Just eat a cold
hnch and hike right back TO
work | work hard all day and
come hack at night 20 my little
room cold and lonesome--no one to
love aud cheer mo
II I could find a nice. loving man
Who would make things loving and
nice. would be very much pleased.
1 am a fairly good looking gtrl.
a good worker and a neat house.
Keeper. would do everything |
could To please q man who would
10 the same TO me.
II anyone would care To answer
nv letter through The Star ! viii
write 10 them. | am tired Of work.
ing oct and live alone.
/ win close hoping 20 hear from
sorne one 5000. Yours truly.
No. 70.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-23
FREDERICK & NELSON, Inc.
FURNITURE
DRY GOODS
FURNITURE
DRY GOODS
Suggestions for PerpIexed Gift-Seekers
store Closes Daily Of 5ise--win Not ns
Open Evenings for Christmas BnAlbeaa.

Appended is alphabetical list of Of the leading
lines Of merchandise especially appropriate for Christmas gifts
Of course there thousands of articles in other lines adapted
to Christmas giving, but the following among the most
important, and shown here in representative variety:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-23

Aiss Heranana Kasssmann Il
managing a half million dollar oil
concern In Kansas
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-23

compleXlonod, dark brown hair
aud hazel eyes, not very good look
,ng. but with loving heart for tine
right one. It'd hits.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-23

Christmas fuddina Made with Graek~rs.
noak seven e9mmon uaeksFs In one
quart ~ mills eFernisht. IN the inorn.
ihg fnesh rna. add ~ tablespoons -
sugar, uns-haif cop 81 moiesses. ens.hAlf
tasseaen % aatnles, eAanainaa and aalt.
tMo sHss una-kAif pound seeded rnsains
rince ~ hutfer sfne ~ 4 small esq nake
slowly four o. five huofs Hat o9id With
PUDDING hA4ee Or cream
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-23

Tho duchess Of Guisa In an or
pert miItiner. and can aiso turn cut
exceilent artificial flowers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-23

Break squash into pieces about inches
square ard place = slice 81 bacon on
top when you place In the oven. II I'm
proves the fiaNar very much,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-23

Dressing Sacques
Fancy China
Fancy Needlework Nov
elites
Frames, Silver Photo
graph
Furniture Of various
kinds
Furs and Fur Garments
Gloves, Women's, Mems
and Children's
Glove Bonds
Hair Ornaments
Hand Bags
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-23

Christmas Tree Ornaments
Large assortment OF sal kinds OF Xmas Tree
Ornaments Tlnsels Balls, Globes, Miniature
Trees Candles etc. etc. at very lowest prices.
CHRISTMAS CANDLES
Large box of twentyfour Candles. I'm assert
ment OF colors, box ,,,...
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-23

$I.OO. $I.25 and 81. so Fancy silks for
grand assortment Of Fancy Meaine silks suitable Tor waists
full styles checks pds, all fashionable l.
shades You'd please her much with gift Of rich silk $ioo S2s
so yard ~ "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

ing and from the bell hearts were
suspended. Carnations and tulips were
the flowers used. An elaborate lunch
was served at small tables, the an
nOuncement of the engagement be-
ing made at this time by plac-
ing note in thimble which
was served to one OF The guests. In
the guessing contests which were the
diversion of the evening the favors
We're awarded to Miss H. Bergstrom
and Miss NJ Sundeen. Miss Anderson
enjoys a wide circle of friends who
will wish her much happiness. Mr..
Fletcher is soliciting agent for the
Pennsylvania lines with headquarters
in Davenport and is young man with
a large acquaintance in railway circles.
Hostesses at Handkerchief Shower.
The Misses May Higgins and Agnes
Maucker at the home of the latter.
744 Seventeenth street, last evening
entertained at a handkerchief shower
for Miss Mary Math. a bride of this
month. The house was most attract
lively decorated in the wedding colors,
yellow and white, yellow and white
crepe paper and flowers being effect
lively used. Onethe dining room table
was a beautiful large basket of yellow
yellow and white ribbons were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
POWDER BETTER THAN SOAP.

Soap in powder form is the modern cleanser.
not only because the powder is more conye-
nient. but it Is more economical. as we'll as
being more efficient.
Gold Dust. one OF the first and the best ex-
ampleS OF soap powder. can be used more
economically than a soap. because the guam
tity desired can be measured out and no
or portion of it must be put into the water.
wasting more than is really needed. and soak
ing the rest of the cake with water. which does
not improve 1t. On the contrary. some soaps
lose much of their goodness by leaving the
unused part Of the cake in water.
/, Even il only the amount OF soap desired is
shaved" of, some time is required for dis
solving ii, while Gold Dust dissolves immedi
ately. at the same time dissolving the hard
lime and other salts" making the water as
soft as rain water and making sweet. cleans
ing sudS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
INSURANCE NOT SETTLED
Litigation Promises to Result from
Port Byron Fire

Litigation is promised over the fire
that destroyed the store and stock of
George W. Rose and did other dam
age at Port Byron last winter. Adju:-
ter Hall was in Port Byron during the
week and stated that nothing had been
paid on the insurance policies as yet
Mr.. Rose has been offered $1,000 for a
settlement but has declined to accept
His policies on stock alone totaled
s23, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

3. Y. p. U. Program.-The B. Y. P.
interesting program and sociable at
the church parlors last evening. A
feature of the program was the exhi-
bition of the 81 mily album" by Mrs.
Frank Corcoran, the living pictures be-
ing impersonateI by members of the
union. The affair proved very enter
tanning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
Valued Same as Gold.

B. G. Stewart, merchant of Cedar
View, Miss, says: 81 tell my customers
when they buy a box of DIR. King 5
New Life Pills they get the worth of
that much gold in weight, if afflicted
with constipation, malaria or bilious
ness" Sold under guarantee at all
druggists. csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

tat-Lee gave violin solo and the
ladies' chorus sang three numbers IN
der the direction of Mrs. Edla Lund.
Mrs. r. r. Reynolds took the con-
tralto soNs in the chorus work and
Mrs. Edward Appelquist the soprano
, solos. Each number was splendidIy
given and discrimination would be in
Fidious. Following the program a so-
| cial hour was passed and the evening
was thoroughly enjoyed This was the
last meeting of the club for this sea
son, the meetings having been dis
continued till the first Tuesday in
October.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

stretched across the corners of
the table. A delicious lunch was
served. the courses carrying out
the color scheme. The gifts of
handkerchiefs were pinned on a
yellow hoop and this was thrown over
the bride elects head. The evening
was passed playing games and in
guessing contests, the prizes being
awarded to Miss Mary Rogerson CT
Moline and Miss Marie Zwicker.
Arrange for Banquet.-At a meeting
of the Ladies' Aid society of Spencer
Memorial church yesterday afternoon
held at the home of Mrs. G. w. Saville.
S2S Forty-fourth street, arrangements
were made for holding a banquet in
the church basement next Wednesday
evening for the Young Mems class of
the Sunday school. The ladies will
prepare the banquet and the young
ladies of the school will serve the
| dinner.
Entertain Company of GirIs.-Mr.
and Mrs. AXel Hokinson at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gaetjer Ii
South Rock Island last evening enter.
tanned company of II young ladies'.
The house was very pretty in its dec
orations OF hearts in yellow and green
and cut flowers. Hearts was the game
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
Dancing Party Largely Attended.

The dancing party given by Si5oney
Bay camp, United Spanish War Veter-
ans, at the Watch Tower inn last eve
ming was largely attended and proved
enc of the most enjoyable of the SER
les of parties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

of the evening, the prizes being
awarded to Miss Grace Abramhamson
of Moline, Miss Anna Hammerich of
South Rock ISLAND and Miss Sadie
Cunningham. The company was en-
tertained with nusicai numbers by
VIII Leightner and Miss Agnes Pari-
don and Miss Ella Miller sang several
songs. The hostess served delicious
three course luncheon and the affair
was most enjoyable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

will meet again in two weeks at the
home of Mrs. J. w. Parks, SOC Elev-
enth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

Club Gives Good Program.-The
first miscellaneous meeting of the
Rock Island Musical club was held
last evening at Elks' hail. company
of about 200 members and friends be-
ing present to enjoy the excellent
program. The program was parti-
cipated in by Miss Edith Peterson,
who gave a violin solo Miss Hattie
Larllin, who sang three songs. Miss
Fred Reimers who gave a piano solo
Mrs. II. E. Van Duzer who gave sew
eral cornet solos, Miss Nina Weaver
who sang a song, Mrs Florence Fries
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

Etude Club Meets.-The last meet
ing of the year of the Etude club was
held yesterday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Harry Littig, 1927 Perry
street. Davenport, an interesting mis-
cellaneouS program being given The
program was given as follows:
Piano, IN a Neighbours Garden".
Miss Eckmann.
Vocal, Joy of the Morning. Ware
The Swallow" .Cowen
Miss Antonette MoetZel
Paper, How Music Developed" $50.
Miss Dittman.
Vocal Rejoice Greatly" from the
EhCooidH I1dHucl
Mrs. Edward Appelquist.
Piano, ''Liebestraum" ...... List
Miss Eckman.
Duet, ooh Divine Redeemer"
............... ........... Gounod
Mrs. Appelquist and Mrs. Swiney.
The program was followed by the
serving of refreshments and short
business session when plans for the
coming meetings of the music feder-
alton were discussed.
Program at Edgewood Baptist Church
The Edgewood ladies' quartet of the
church last evening gave an entertain
ment consisting of program and so
ciable. The following program was
| given:
| PianO-EliZabeth HoSkins.
ecitation-Grenowla Cornell.
Piano-EliZabeth Hefkins.
Soprano duet-Mrs. Thackman and
| Bernice Holmes.
Piano Duet-Grenowla and Lucille
Connell
! SOng-Ladies' Quartet.
Piano-Hazel Dooley.
Baritone Solo-William Beals.
Violin Solo-Mary Stanley
| Soprano Duet - Grenowla Connell
and Mrs. Thackman.
| Recitation-Hazel Lundahl.
SOlo-N. p Tucker.
The ladies realized 500 profits on the
entertainment.
Announce Engaeement.-Mr. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Anderson at their home in
South Rock Island last evening enter
tanned a company Of Is young ladies,
at which time announcement was
made of the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Ruth Elizabeth, to Err
nest II. Fletcher of this city, the we'd
ding to take place June 2. The decor
atoms of the house were very pretty,
the wedding color scheme, pink and
green being carried out. A large we'd
ding bell was suspended from the cell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

Coterie Club Meets.-The Coterie
club was entertained yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Carl Blan-
kenburg, Tenth street and Eighteenth
avenue. The ladies spent the after
noon with fancy work and three
course lunch was served. The club
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

ISociety news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14

Epworth League EIects.-The Ep-
worth league of Spencer Memorial
Methodist church held its annual
election of officers last evening at Il
meeting in the church. The following
officers were elected:
PreSident-Omar CoWden.
First Vice President-Miss Jennie
Eckert.
Second Vice President-Miss Susie
lie Claire.
Third Vice President-Miss Maud
Slocum.
Fourth Vice Presideni-Miss Iduna
Cowden.
Secretary-Miss Inez Crompton.
TreasureT-Iryin Hartwell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-14
Woman's Mission Society Meets

Woman's Mission Society Meets
The Woman's Home Mission society
of Spencer Memorial Methodist church
held a meeting yesterday afternoon at
the home of MRS. Chris Buckert, 900
FOrty-fourth street. Mrs. c. E. Lutes,
president of the Woman's Home Mis-
sion society of the central Illinois con-
ference, was present and gave an in
teresting report of the meeting held
at Aledo Mrs. F. E. Shut read n
paper and Mrs. Andrew Olson con-
Quoted devotional services
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-07
Intricate Jananese Knots.

The japanese have no use iaT bu'-
tons. buckles or hooks and eyes. ge.l
serves every purpose Of fastening aud
furnishes artistic possibilities saU-
iag-v without erd The japanese have
hundreds OF knots. Some are as OH
as the time when history was -r-3,d 'I
by a series Of knots. Just as IL was IN
China and Pe.u before the ilycu icu
Of writing. There are dozens Of k-Ct9
in common and ceremonial usage. ami
these every japanese child can fi.
To name bar few. there are pin
blossom. cherry blossom. iris. chr l1
ihemum and pine tree knots. AS
there are FuiiyaMa knots. turtle an.
s.ork knots. the "oid mans which Fl
easy 10 tie, the old woman's." vAict
IS difficult. and many others
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-07

with cuticle. which either haa@s I'm
graceful looms or is stretched tightly
from hone to bone
On the face ii is known as the com
rley.ou. and Is used extensively Tor
commercial purposes by dern a.Clo-
gis.s. painters and decorators
Between 'hc cuticle and the bones
ar the muscles, which hold the bones
together and prevent them from fall
i'm out and literiug mp the sidewalks
as wn walk along
Parked neatly and yet compact in.
side the body are the heart, ,ha H-cr.
and the lungs; also the gall which in
Americans is abnormally large.
These organs are used occasionally
by he people who own them, but tho.r
real purpose IS &c furnish surgeons
a living. -Lippincotts
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-07
INSTALLED THEIR
new OFFICERS
ALMA LODGE DAUGHTERS or RE-
BEkAH HELD EXERCISES
WITH MRS. HERMAN WEBER
AS DEPUTY GRAND MASTER.

Alma Lodge, Daughters OF Rebekah
installed officers Tuesday evening as
follows:
Noble Grand. Mrs. Jennie Hofheinz
Vice Grand. Mrs. Jennie Walder.
Financial Secretary Mrs Title
Johnson
Recording Secretary. Mrs. Hermina
Schulze.
Right Supporter Noble Grand Mrs.
Samuel Shoemaker
Right Supporter Vice Grand Mrs
Lena Gibson.
Outside Guard. W. n Gibson.
Inner Guard W Il Gibson.
Chaplain Mrs. Herman weber
Mrs Weber was also elected as req.
reseutatiye 10 fhe general assembly
of Daughters at Rebokah.
The installing officers were as i.l
lows.
Deputy Grand Master Mrs. Herman
Weber
Grand Warden. AIRS Lena Gibson.
Grand Secretary Wrs. Nellie Ar'.-
Mrs Lom Za1oua was auondai "a
rising vote of thanks for her faithful
services il behalf Col. The lodge.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-07
Womsn's Cluh

The Womans club held an interest
ING meeting yesterday afternoon the
program being given by the philan
thrcpr department with Mrs, j. L
Strcng as chairman presiding.
Papers were read interspersed with
SORES by Miss Madge Zimmerman
and Mrs ]. z. Strong and q piano
solo by Mrs. b. r. Thist,ewood
Arrangements are being made for
the anniversary meeting to be held
next week
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-07
Fads and Fashions.

Pony coats are no longer regarded
as correct for street rse by the ultra
fashionable set. but they are almost
universally worn at the we * end
country house parties and at coun-
try clubs as a wrap TO be slipped On
over the white linen morning frock
which the modish woman affects for
winter garb They are dyed black or
in the natural brown tints aud lined
with white satin or trocaded silk.
Three-piece sets are more than
ever nj evidence this winter. the hat
having attained unsusual Importance
amongst furriers, many eff whom en-
ploy expert miiliners for constructive
attrt etiye fur headgear Because Of
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-07
LOCAL. MEN IN
PRELIMINARIES
WRESTLING MATCH AND A BOX
ING CONTEST WILL BE PULL.
ED OFF BY THEM AT OPERA
HOUSE TOMORROW NIGHT.

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as oa''". can wrestling n'"''" VIII"
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N"'eh- ho'" Oh 'H,a' men are CON
a''eIe" among TT ''.' "''7''''7 '"
'a'Io, ana VIII iH."'.u "'''F I".
NE terms are TWO iaii' ~ 'N''e W
WIN the strange mold 10 De barred.
me HId'" tFtH'. Ahe 'a''i ''.'
can wrestling maicH between WI '
Joe collins anu William peIne'I''.
VIII De- lAe most unique ana 'A'ia"'
binary contest Ne. pulled OF mere lh.7
season. Deme'Tal agrees FL" ihro"
Collins Two falls DO sixty minutes OF
.gr'ua. wrestling; so IL Collins hoios
.oHt oyer an hour of wrestling by h'7
fancy defensive Tactics. Demelral VIII
Lose the match. Again. 81 Collins
should happen TO throw tha big Gree@
either Of The TWO falls Dice wins tho
match. The consensus of opinion now
amongst ths Cairo sporting fra,eruit
i- chat Collins will 40 bis utmost to
win one of the fails from Dometral
and MANY c0uc,de tHat he can do IT,
although Demetral is q heavy weigh
and Collins Is vel within tha au'slt"
limit OF fhe milI'cwsisht class.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-07
GREAT VIRTUE IN THE ORIENT
FiHaI Piety Highly Regarded in JapaI
and China.

FHiaI piety. as is well known is the
special virtue COT China and Japan
From it springs loyalty TO the cmper
or. who is regarded as the fa'hC
and mother of his people There a-a
mo greater favCrifes with the Japan
.se than the -Four and Twenty Para
cons Of FI.al Piety." whose acts oil
virtue are the subjects Of Chinese
legend
one Of the Paragons had a cruel
s'epmother who was very fond of
Gsh Never repiuing at her cruel
treatment of him. he lay down on rho
frozen surface of q lake The warmth
Of his body melted hole in the fee
p which two carp came up to breathe
These DO caught and took home TO hia
-'epmofher
Another Paragon a boy with most
sensitive skin. insisted ON sleeping
without any covering az night so thai
the mosquitoes should fasten on him.
while his parents slUmbered undis.
turaed.
Another Paragon. who was of the
female sex. chung 10 the jaws Of a IT,
ger that was about TO dcvour her IA
Their until the latter escaped.
The drollcst Of an these stories is
hat Of Rorashi This Paragon, though
20 years old. used TO dress in baby s
clothes and crawl about on the floor.
bis object being 90 delude his parents.
VI no were over go years old into the
iea thai they could not be- 80 very old
after an. as they had such an ex-
ceedingiy infantiie son.-Tke sunday
MAGAZINE
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-07
Dsncinn School,

Miss Iona Swoboda, one of Cairo's
most popular young ladies will open
a dancing school beginning next Wed
nesday. January 10 Children Will
he instructed every Wednesday and
Saturday afternoon AMI adults Sat.
rrday night. An informal dance will
be given every Saturday night after
the 7 essen These dances will be
ccrGuctpd at the new Twenty.
eighth street hall. lTwantreight1
and Commercially
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-01-07

SO you cling 10 that childish sr9sr-
stition about Is being uliucky. SAD
the traveller
Yes" answered The other
Can't get aWay from it,
But see how completely 30 n d.
proved This glorious country s-L.-.I
with - colonies"
VERY true But I am an ErzHs1-
man. Washington Star.