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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

Every one who has occasion to cor
| suit an atlas-and that means practl-
cally every grown-up person-finds it
annoying that the maps Of adjacent
| portions of territory are drawn to diff.
ferent scales. At the fifth Information.
al Geographic Congress, which met in
Berne in 1891, Prof Albrecht Penck
made the interesting suggestion that
all the map-making nations should de-
clde upon common scale, and cooper
ate In the making of a map of the
world. He recommended a scale of one
to one million-about sixteen miles to
an inch. A map of Pennsylvania on
scale would measure about twenty
inches from east to west, and nine and
half inches from north to south. Pro
lessor Penck also advised that the
sheets be so bounded by parallels and
meridians that any one sheet would
match the sheets representing contigu-
Gus territory, no matter by what ma
tion the sheets were made. The sug-
gestion was much discussed at that
meeting and in subsequent congresses.
Last year, when the society met in
Geneva, an international committee
was appointed to consider details and
formulate practical methods of COOP
Grafton Upon the recommendation Of
this committee, the British govern
ment invited the leading countries Of
the world to send delegates to a meet
Ing in London, for the Standardization
of the proposed map, upon the scale
mentioned, Of one to one million. The
delegates met at the British foreign
office. The representatives of the Uni
ted States were two members of the
Geological Survey. Good maps con-
tribute to knowledge Of history and
geography. promote agriculture and in
dustry, and further the advance of CIV
ilization. In the matter of maps made
by the government itself, this country
has no need to blush. On the other
hand, In what may be called CONNER
cial maps, those which are made by
private companies for sale singly or in
aliases, the United States Is far be-.
hind some European nations.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

Potemkin, the great Russian general
and statesman, once desired that the
word impossible" be erased from his
dictionary. Just how near he came to
fulfilling this extraordinary ambition
the following anecdote shows:
The favor and power bestowed on
him by the Empress Catherine the
Great had accustomed Prince Potem
kin to satisfy his slightest wish. Some
one, speaking before him one day OF
the height of one of his aides-de-camp
said that an officer whom he named, In
the Russian army, was even taller
When discussion arose, Potemkin
sent an express with an order to bring
back the officer in question, who was
then about thousand miles away.
When the officer heard that he was
sent for by the prince his joy was ex
treme; he felt assured that he was go
ing to be appointed to a superior
grade. One can, however, imagine
his disappointment when, on his arriv
al at the camp. he learned that it was
only that he might be measured
against the aide-de-csmp of Potemkin
and that he was expected to return al
once without any other result thar
the fatigue of very long Journey.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
Good Thing oyerdone.

The fact that young woman, feet
1 inch in height, was able to frustrate
and almost knock out 6-foot robber,
by hitting him over the head with q
purse containing her weeks salary, Is
an interesting illustration of the large
improvement that has taken place in
recent years, both in the force of wom-
ans muscle and in the size of the
woman's salary. 1t may also, to the.
wary, seem warning that some good
things may be carried too far. A wom-
an with money has been one of the
legitimate pursuits of aspiring but i'm
pecunious youth since the beginning
of time, and 1t will be sad evidence of
the passing of some of the customs of
good old days, should the combination,
once so attractive. become In the new
civilization thing to be avoided like
the hind leg of a mule.-St. Louis
Post-Dispatch.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
when skirt. Are Long.

There is confusion In the minds or
many concerning skirts. There is so.
much talk about smart gowns being
five inches from the floor for evening.
and nearly six inches for morning that
women wonder If there is any hour
In which the long, graceful skirt is
worn.
The strict decree of fashion in New
York, says one authority, is this:
Skirts five or six inches from the.
ground for street wear; skirts that
sweep over the floor in a round train
for the afternoon, and skirts five inch
es from the floor for evening.
This is the decree! Every one does,
not have to abide by it, but numbers
of women will accept 1t in part, IL
not IN whole. They may not have
every evening gown made short, or
every afternoon frock made long, but
they will assuredly have one of each
kind to show that they know what Is
being done in the world of fashion.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

One of the large department stores
In Chicago has appointed an official
censor of the dress Of its saleswomen.
The woman who has accepted the diff
cult position is a believer in simplici-
ty. A black or white tailor-made
shirtwaist, black skirt, hair without
any artificial adornments, and an alb
sence Of fashion exaggerations are her
ideas of what is fitting. Rats" "puffs,''
false curls, paint, powder and other
makeup accessories are forbidden.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

Darning is one of the simplest
stitches in embroidery. and some very
pleasing results are obtained when
this stitch is used as a background
1t is quickly and easily done, espe-
cially on crash or burlap or any loose
ly woven fabric. The Byzantine design
given here is to be repeated as bor-
der across the end of portiere. With
a yardstick or ruler mark off a bor-
der six inches wide, and place the de-
sign at regular intervals one inch up
from the lower border line. Transfer
the design on the material by means
of carbon paper, or, If dark material
is used, white stamping outfit.
To do the darning, carry the en-
broidery silk diagonally across the
background of the border like run
ming stitch in sewing with short
stitch on the under side and longer
stitch on the right side. The next row
of stitches lies parallel with this,
with narrow space between. The
beauty of the work lies In the fact
that the stitches of one line come
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
NeedIewOrk Notes,

A novelty is the college robe"
which any girl can make.
Braiding done in colored silk cord
Is fancy of the moment.
A silk crocheted buckle with a rib
bon bow is novelty in neckwear.
Bits Of old japanese embroidery are
used to cover buttons for evening
capes.
Currants make an effective bit of
color on white linen and are not diff
ficult to embroider.
Pin tucks in a Greek key design
formed dainty finish on a child's
white muslin party frock.
OF all flowers used in embroidery
the wild carrot, or Queen AIMS lace, Is
the most exquisitely dainty.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

Chinchilla fur is likely to be scarce
If the slaughter of the small South
American rodents which produce it
continues at the present rate. In Chile.
for example, there are no game-laws,
and the hunters, attracted by the rap
idly increasing price of the skins, are
exterminating the animals. In 1908
less than 10000 skins were exported
at about a dollar and half apiece.
Two years later the price became so
attractive that more than a million
and half skins were sent out of the
country. This has been accompanied
by so great a destruction of the ami
mails that less than a tenth as many
skins could be exported the next year,
In spite Of the fact that the price had
risen to nearly double that of 1903.
Last year less than 10000 skins were
sent abroad, and they sold for about
four dollars apiece.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

Patience, philosophy. humor, good
luck. steadfastness, health, persistence,
clear-headedness, sympathy, diplomacy,
persuasiveness, positiveness, gentle
ness, -mindedness, force, enthusi-
asm, pointedness, clairvoyance, inde-
pendence, friendliness and charm.
Such Is the equipment which Chicago's s
new superintendent of schools pre-
scribes for the ideal teacher. The for
tunate possessor of all these qualities
would be successful In any occupation,
for they come near including every
virtue of mind and character.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
For the roo-Thin Woman.

The thin woman with slender
figure should never make a mistake
of wearing tight-ftting princess
dress unrelieved by trimming in the
front. 1t makes her look fiat chested
and too much like a lath to be ad-
mired by any one, however partial
The same woman appears a totally
different creature If she wears waist
made with some fullness in the front.
Fluffy white waists are especially be-
coming to the slender maiden She
is decidedly the type that can stand
dressing up. A frock that would make
a plump woman look overdressed and
fussy will have an entirely different
appearance on thin person.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

Coal enough in the earth for seven
thousand years Is the reassuring an
nouncement of the Geological Survey.
AT the end of that time, If the human
race has not passed beyond the need
Of any fuel whatever. it ought to have
learned how to utilize the vast stores
Of solar energy which are now going
70 waste daily.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
Prefer husbands to votes.

Elinor Glyn and Wvette Guilbert are
announced as recent members of anti
suffrage associations. Mrs. Glyn has
Joined an English society and Nine.
Guilbert has been proposed for mem
bership in an association in this coun-
try. Both women are said to have de-
clared their inability to understand
why any woman should wish to vote
when she has health and good hus-
band,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
DARNEp WORK DESIGN.

opposite the spaces of the preceding
line, and this alienation is carried out
with each line added until the space
is filed When the lines and stitches
are irregularly placed the effect is ex-
ceedingly pleasing. The stitches must
end exactly upon the outline of the
design. The figure Is to be outlined
after the darning is completed.-Bos-
ton Herald.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

The high price of cotton has led
German textile experts to study the
possibilities of other fbers. A com
pany at Chemnitz is reported to have
succeeded in using the fiber contained
in the seed Of the kapok. or silk-cot.
ton tree of the tropics. Heretofore nc
one has been able to spin this fiber on
account Of its brittleness in the natur.
al state; but a German chemist has
found way to treat 1t which pro
duces tough, soft and silky yarn. The
experiment. whatever its outcome. en-
phasizss the possibilities % industry
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
"EARLY VICTORIAN" FUR CAPE.

is arousing, and all sorts of quaint old
time styles are coming in. This little
pelisse-as 1t would have been called
in the days Of our grandmothers-is of
white ermine, bordered all around
with sealskin and lined with white
brocaded satin finished all around with
a little pleated ruffie. The pendant
cord ornaments add to the old-fash.
ioned look of the cape and muff.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

The spectacle of Congress going to
work heroically to cut down the nation
al expenditures $5O,OO0,O00 or so would
be almost worth working up into
thrilling lyric.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
For soiIed Clothing.

Brush the garments carefully first.
and then apply the liquid with WOOL
en- cloth, going religiously over every
spot. This should be done with care.
using especial diligence with the soiled
spots. After sponging, rinse in am
monia water, and before the garment
is thoroughly dried press it between
two dark cloths.
Soap bark is an effective cleaner Of
woolen skirts, and mems clothes. as 1t
is quick eradicator of grease and
dirt. Get s cents worth of the soap
bark. pour 1t over a quart Of boiling
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
To Polish Glass

After windows, mirrors, and, in fact,
any glass, even cut glass, have been
washed, most beautiful polish can
be obtained by rubbing with tissue pa
per. Save all the tissue paper that
comes into the house and use it for
this purpose.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

The products of the farms of this
country were worth $S69.OOO,OOO more
In 1909 than in 1908. The farmers are
In imminent danger of forfeiting pub
lie sympathy.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

Eugene Higgins, the wealthy New
York yachtsman, has given $4,000 to a
man who saved him from drowning.
Considering the fact that Mr.. Higgins
is worth several Millions this can
hardly be regarded as an indication
that he Is much of an egotist.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

Sorry to interrupt Mrs. o. H. P. Bel
mont to ask her why we never hear of
women focking to Colorado to gain a
voting residence, while they fall over
each other in the rush for Nevada to
gain a divorce residence.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

By becoming reconciled to strict re-
tirement Abdul Hamid has exhibited
good judgment. He knows he could
never feel at home hanging to lamp
post, with rope around his neck.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

A French scientist claims to have
caused dead dog to bark, but a great
er achievement for him would be to
invent a way to keep live dog from
barking at a. m.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
But, alas! there's a frightening fea
Not What She meant.

John" queried her husbands wife,
III some bold. bad man were to kid
nap me, would you offer a reward?"
Sure thing" replied the wife,s hus.
band, II always reward those who
do me favor."-Chicago Daily News.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

While he was in England King Man
uel was snubbed by chorus girl with
whom he tried to f1irt. The name Of
the piece in which the chorus girl is
to star has not been made public.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
Cheap Dixinfectant.

A cheap disinfectant to use in scrub
bing or washing utensils in a sick
room is made by adding teaspoonful
of turpentine to every bucket of hot
water. Turpentine is a powerful dis
infectant, and will dispel all bad odors
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
LEFTOVER Paint

If can Of paint has to be left open
stir it thoroughly, so as to dissolve all
Of the oil, then fill with water. When
1t becomes necessary to use the paint
pour off the water and you will find it
as fresh as when first opened.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

is president Of the New York Quality
League for Self-Supporting Women,
but she could not vote If women had
the franchise. According to the law
of nations, woman is a citizen of her
husbands country. There is no case,
on record where a married woman has.
made an attempt to transfer her citi
zenship.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
A woman,s Citi.ensbin.

A case without precedent as to ma
tionalization is that of Mrs. Harriet
Stanton Blatch. This daughter of
Elizabeth Cady Stanton is not an
American citizen because she married
an Englishman. Now she is about to
taks cut naturalization papers. She
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

Kermit Roosevelt recently killed two
bongoes. We don't know just what a
bongo is, but the probabilities are that
1t is just as fierce man-eater as the
yamyam
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

or the thorough technical education In
which the Germans have so far sur.
= sssed the rest of the world For the
man of the highest scientific training
possible fortunes lie on every hand.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

Miss Isadora Duncan, the dancer,
has left this country in disgust, saying
that she will never return because the
American people who have money do
not appreciate art. The trouble with
Miss Duncan was that she didn't do
her barefoot specially in musical
comedy,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
Girl Messengers in Berlin.

A girl messenger service has been
organized in Berlin designed to sup
plement the service given by boys. In
addition to being hired to deliver let
ters and packages, the girls are called
upon in emergencies to do light house
work and to look after children while
mothers are shopping.-Argus.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

There are, after all, some reasons
for being sincerely thankful. Neither
Nan Patterson nor little Evelyn is
making any noise.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
OId-Fashioned Fur..

The more quaint and old-fashioned
our fur garments are this winter the
better, 1t seems. Early Victorian styles
are the fad. promoted by the enthus-
lam which the play, Helena Ritchie,"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
Cause for Pause,

Your eyes are the bonniest blue, dear,
Your features and figure are fine,
Your heart-ah, know twould be true,
dear,
Should I say to you: Darling, be
mine."
But. alas! there's a frightening fear
dear,
That will not allow me to speak.
You are spending a thousand a year
dear;
/ am making twelve dollars week.
The Club Fellow.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
Careful Mary.

Such sweet, red lips! stoop to kiss
My little neighbor. Mary.
mot on my mouf," said four-year- old:
'-Tidn't Sanitary"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

Alabama is neither dry nor wet.
Something like 'alf and alf.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

The Monroe doctrine is safe. Ger
many backs off from sharing our bur-
den in Latin America.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

An inventor who should solve the
clothes problem for the changeable fall
weather would be a wonder.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

Our idea Of born diplomat is
man who can make homely woman
believe that her mirror liss
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04
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: :WOp2oR>S Interests:

water, steep 1t gently over fire for
two hours, keeping the heat low, so
that the water will not boil away.
Then strain through a piece of cheese
cloth and 1t is ready to use.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1910-03-04

Operations for appendicitis are be-
coming alarmingly prevalent again.
The Jasper news., 1910-03-03
Statewide Dry Vote Certain.

The prohibition amendment is now
certain Of being placed on the ballot at
the fourth coming election. W, H. Wal
lace of Kansas City representing the
prohibitionists of the state, has filed Pc
titions from the Fifth District.
The petitions contain 1853 names more
than sufficient from this district. The
law requires five per cent of the total
vote OF district, requiring only 1858
names.
Wallace says the prohibitionists have
3551S signatures and this is more than
enough to the placing of the amendment
on the ballot. 1t requires five per cent
of the total vote of eleven districts and
the only districts now not represented
are the tenth and eleventh Of st. Louis.
The Jasper news., 1910-03-03
Who'd a Thought it of Sheldon?

The distilleries and breweries seem to
have established a dispensitory of in.
toxicating liquors somewhere here in
Sheldon, either portable or stationarily
located somewhere about town.
The last few week has developed more
common DRINKS" than we have seen
before 10 the year and half of resi-
dence here, and with the usual effect Of
such dispensitory in town comes the
boisterous and profanic language, the
quarrels and fighting, which has also
become quite frequent Of late.
What is the matter with Sheldon
Dry, Quiet, Peaceful Sheldon! Are our
good citizens all asleep? Can not this
disreputable sneak Dispenser be found
and punished for his misdeeds?
Good Citizens wake upH Shall we al.
low our town to become headquarters
for such dissipating and degenerat-
ing traffic? Let US rally to our duty
and stamp this dammable business from
our midst-Sheldon Herald.
Send him up here to Lamar. Well
find who he is and fix him, too, includ.
ing his "profanics" and "dispensitories'
Lamar Democrat.
The Jasper news., 1910-03-03
Oh, What a Difference!

From the file Of a newspaper publish
ed in 1912 we learn that the following
prices were paid for farm produce: Hams
cents per pound; side meat 21a cents
flour, 1915 per barrel; wheat, 43 cents;
per bushel; corn 20 cents per busheI;
lard ~ cents per pound; feathers, 20
cents per pound and whisky Is cents
per gallon. Tho price Of subscription
to the paper was two dollars per year, il
paid in advance, and three dollars il not
paid until the end OF the year. What
do you get for your produce now? Do
you owe the dollar year you pay for
your own home paperf
The Jasper news., 1910-03-03
Brooms May Cost 81 Each.

New Albany, Ind.-Housewives with.
in few months may be compelled to
pay dollar for an ordinary broom,
according to the prediction Of the
large manufacturers Of this COM.
modify in southern Indiana. Evans.
vile factories are reported to be offering
three times the normal price for broom
corn, and fed it an extremely scarce
article, even at this figure. 1t is said
that there is only enough broom corn
in the county to supply two brooms to
each family, and the next harvest is
months away. Many farmers in the vi
cinity of New Albany, encouraged by
the prevailing high prices, viii! supplant
other crops this year with broom corn.
The Jasper news., 1910-03-03
Great Post Card Offer.

The Kansas City Weekly Journal is
making great post card offer. Any
one sending the SMALL SUM OF %
CENTS to The Kansas City Weekly
Journal, Kansas City, Mo-, will receive
that Great Weekly mailed to their adj
dress for ONE FULL YEAR. and will
slso receive their choice of "a HAND
SOME POST CARDS. They can take
their choice of ANY ONE SET OF cards
as follows:
"a beautiful birthday cards, high class
and finished in gold; all different.
"a beautiful gold-finished floral cards;
all different.
"a beautiful language of the flower
cards, giving verses and sentiment of
the flowers; all different.
"a comic post cards, highly colored;
all different.
Remember, that all you have to do is
to send 25c and specify which set of
cards you desire, and you will receive
the weekly Journal one year and "a post
cards mailed to your address, all for the
small sum of 25c. Just the price of the
weekly. You get the cards free.
If you desire to accept this offer, send
in at once, as the proposition will not be
good but for short time. Address
The Kansas City Journal, Premium
Dept. "a" Kansas City, Mo.