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The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05

OW often has rcligsous peace
Of mind, . spiritual seren-
ity. and . fair conndencs
h business been utterly destroyep %
poor bread. TOO much pie or not snou ~
good beet. fruit. milk and butter: ne
who would have . cisas head must naS'
elsaf stomach"
The fault finding habit 10 seneraiv
attributed to. the women, and 10 ABOUT
- true a. that white sheep eat more
than black. Women certainly nave
no monopoly Of the art Of criticism;
but that fact does not lessen the as
agreeableness q the habit. only
strengthens 1t.
There 10 much that ID bad In the
best Of us. and 20 much that y COCA
in the worst of W, that It hardly Do
hooves any Of us to talk about me
rest Of u.s." This II text that SHOULD
be before the eyes Of every one OF u.s.
for We are % prone to fault nnding.
There ara few people in the wof'a
(fof which We are truly thankfully tnAt
deliberately 20 about wouudtnx oth-
ers; but the little word or silent
shrug thoughtlessly given. leaves .
hurt often hard to forget. The OLD
saw which tells M that I'VE hnd what
W look for IL good ono to remem-
ber, for II We are looking for hAws We
ind them. Let as cultivate the hab-
It II say.ng pleasant things. Tor II
takes . very dear and tactful friend
to tell M the things We often should
know.
Habit IL hard master. and let ~
be careful that We do mot grow to be
cynical and contrary. We all know
people who are Ike the IrishmAn who
didn't know what the government was,
but whatever II was, he was "asin IT."
II may be little easier to disagree
than to always agree with all Of our
frisnds, but We can cultivate the hab-
It Of saying nothing occasionally.
When We remember that life u
made mp Of little things and the little
rift within the Lutte spells the har-
mouy OF the music Of life. how careful
We should be, to BE- kind. Tho whole
secret lies In the golden rule; II We
keep that We cannot 60 far vroas.
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05
Som. q ne Cheaper Meats

Get . cheap cut Of beef. . chuck o.
rump piece; cut into inch cubes. M
brown In little suet. then cover with
water and Let simmer for several
hours. Remove the meat. thicken the
gravy with little hour and pour over
the meat. The meat should b. SEA-
soned when cooking. an hour. 6srvs
with carrots. potatoes and dumphngs.
II liked.
A cheap cut q mutton Il very nice.
cut In small pieces and Drowned in
fat, then simmered in boiling water
for several hours. Or It may b sim
mered In water frst, then cooked In
its own fat until brown. The broth In
which the meat has been cooked
makes q fins one for cooking carrots.
cabbage. turnips and potatoes for .
vegetable dinner. the same day. or the
one following.
A very appetixing dish for those
who are fond Of sapsr kraut 10 spare
ribs and sauer kraut. Wipe the spare
ribs and put on to cook in water to
cover. Let them simmer for half an
hour, then add the kraut and cook for
three hours. Either the brown stew
or the spareribs may be cooked in the
flreless cooker, after cooking for half
an hour on the stove. The kraut may
be added long enough to get boiling
hot before putting In the cooker.
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05
sanitation In the Home.

Scientists who have made study
of the condition Of the poor In cities,
claim that more disease II caused
from impure air than any other cause.
When otherwise Intelligent women
will sleep In close room, without .
chance OF fresh outside air gettfng In.
1t seems ~ II our educational system
was at fault.
80 many people seem to be afraid
az night air. Night air IL all We get
at night, and there ID NO reason to be
afraid Of 1t. unless II is bottled In =
room, Children should early bS &C.
customed to sleeping In room with
fresh air coming in At all times. 1t u
not necessary to sleep in draft to
have fresh air. The person who goes
to sleep In q room that has been occu-
pisd for an hour OF two without air
ing and In which gas light or lamp
has been burning. viii wake with .
headache and wonder why.
On coming in from being out in the
fresh air, ones nose tells that the air
il impure very quickly. Another false
notion that many people labor under
u that cold air ID pure.
In cases Of sickness, where It II nee
essary TO avoid any drafts, . device
which IL very simple. may BE- used.
Put . piece of board three or four
inches wide. and long enough to at
under the sash; raise the window and
sst this under It. Tho air VIII come
nm into the room between the sashes.
A leaking eas or sewer pipe should
never be neglected for the effects OF
such poisoning often lasts for years.
The fnsidious manner In which bad
Eases sometimes act on the human
system IL what makes them 30 dan.
eerous. The practice Ut sleeping out.
doors has provea such good one that
II u Justly becoming most common
habit. Ono may. II the sleepint room
has two windows. sleep In an atmo.
sphere ~ purs - needful In ordinary
health.
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05
Il: :;
''s'NE[E'!!:.. : :
Parts Of the Rack.

apart. Ny rack is built with 80 on .
side. Three sticks are left out at
each end. forming door. All holes
should be bored with 1A-inch bit.
This rack will easily hold ton Of
hay. II may be used on wagon and
moved frequently, or 1t may be built
solid with q timber under each corner
4 feet high.
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luz A~,<..xN-
Nai,.na ereksn eenee.

Paris surgeons are using. n some
cases, nails for the cure Of simple
fracture. For fracture Of the shin
bone or Of the thigh bone nail Of
nickel, aluminium Of maSnesium-
preferably aluminum-is used. and u
driven in to hold the two pieces Of
bones together, much like two pieces
Of wood II II believed that the nall.
ing Of broken ends 10 the quickest
way to repair . fracture. It does away
with the old system under which p
dent had 70 Ne in bed for tAres weeks
with his foot attached TO . 20 pound
weight
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05

Fruit growers could use all Of their
spare time studying the points about
their business that have not been re-
ceiving much attention. You will
greatly profit by this suggestion II you
follow It CAREFULLY.
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05
two taken through the back of tho

two taken through the back OF tho
book.
From the article from which our
sketch was made. the pincushion and
book were both covered with pale
pink silk. and the simple design was
tightly embroidered with pale green
silk cord. At the four corners Of
the cushion there are smart little
rosette bows formed Of many loops Of
narrow satin ribbon Of color to match
the silk cord. and there Is a longer
loop Of wider ribbon at the top, by
which the whole thing can be suspend
ed from the wall. Marrow ribbon ends
serve to tie the covers Of the needle
book together, and complete this
dainty little article.
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05

To add to the usefulness of the
dainty but nimsy little bib, cut .
dress-shield in two pieces. bind the
raw edges and tack under the bib. It
will absorb the moisture and keep the
little frock from getting damp.
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05
BLUE SATIN DINNER DRESS
Extremely Handsome Costume Marked
with the Most Elaborate
ornamsntatlon.

We Illustrate here very handsome
dress of peacock blue Liberty satin;
the under part of dress IL tight
hitting princess. which has over It =
slightly semi.htting tunic OF the same
color. Sut In net. which Is most elabo-
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FOR THE PINS AND NEEDLES
Hanging Cushion and Book Makes .
Good Combination In the
Sewing Room.

Our sketch illustrates very pretty
idea for making pincushion and
needle case to match. These two use
full little articles are connected by q
loop of ribbon which passes through
the back Of the needle book and helps
to keep the flannel leaves firmly in
their place by means Of q stitch or
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05
osnstaiItlee.

Bssts . strip Of hemmed cheese
cloth over the end of the eomforters.
The quilt y % soon soiled By the
hands. This strip may be quickly re-
moved and . fresh one put on. The
ends OF old sheets may be used very
nicely for this instead Of the cheese
cloth.
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05
PORTABLE RACK FOR FEEDING
VIII EssIly Hold Ton Of Hay and May
De Used on Wagon, or It Can Be
Built Solid.

The bed of portable rack should
be built Of by As. with by is on
sides and ends. Or stakes of hickory
or ironwood may be used. Stakes
should be 4 feet long and . inches
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05

distinctly suited to the young. In al
most every instance the short frock
of this season has reverted to the
fuller skirt. somewhat gathered across
the back and round the hips. but
smooth across the front breadth.
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05
,rr,es.lsc In Esyet.

A steel canal. within . few feet q
mile in length. 20 feet wide and
IL feet dssD. has been built to dis
tribute watsr IN connection Nth .
Nile irrisatSsa project IN Egypt
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05
A psile.sss Drssl,f.se p,,h.

Baked Maekseel with Cfsam.-Soak
. salt nacksrel II the fresh Il not OBJ
tainable. until suinciently freshened.
Lay fn baking pan, add boiling va
ter and bake 10 minutes. Just before
serving pour over the asA cupful Of
hot. thick. sweet cream. season with
pepper and salt II necessary. and
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05

Nuns yelling il = material particu-
larry suitable for the small mourning
hat It Grapes easily and 10 light IN
weight.
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05

jNoN0 the most Trustworthy
- tests Of good home train
Ing, 10 that Of table man.
ners. and no one can hope TO AcQuire eno
keep them. who does not observe them In
the family circle. the same Al In COM
pany." 80
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05

Cut squash In small pieces. enough
for = serving; remove all seeds and
membrane. and bake In . moderate
oven. Remove the thin brown skin.
dot with bits Of butter. sprinkle with
little salt, and serve.
The Meeker herald., 1910-03-05

rately braided with Russia braid to
match: 1t is scalloped at the lower
and side edges. these latter arc caught
up by cords; the opening in front Is
filled up by chiffon. which forms .
swathing round the neck.
Materials required: Nine yards sat
in AZ inches wide. III yards chiffon.
braid according to design chosen.
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undigested and unassimilated. 1t 10 a.
thoroughly scientific principle this sar-
go and builds I'D the thin, weak and
debllitated without any nauseous dosing
In many conditions IT is better than cod
liver oil. and certainly is much pleas
antor to take.
Send for the 50.cent box to-day. Con-
vince us by your prompt acceptance of
this offer that you arc writing In good
faith and really desire to gain in weight.
The 5O-cent package which we will send
you free will be an eye-opener to you
we send 1t that you may sec the simple.
harmless nature OF our new discovery.
how easy II Is to take, how you gain
ficsh privately without knowledge OF
friends or family until you sstonish them
by the prompt and uumstakabe results
We could not publish this offer in The
Times Dispatch If we were not prepared
to live up to 1t. 1t is only tile astounding
results of our new method of treatment
that make such an offer and such a.
guarantee possible on our part. SO cut
off the coupon to-day and mail II at
once, with full name and address, to
The sargoi Company. c5I-z. Herald
Bldg. Bnghsmton. n. Y. and piease
inclose foc with your letter to help pay
distribution expenses Take our word.
you'll never regret it,
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Mrs w. A. Graham gave talk on
THE Conquest of Assyria',;; Mrs. w.
u. Carmichael read paper on the
"Crusades," while Mrs. Powe read Sc
lections from THE Talisman." After
the literary program buffet luncheon
was served. The house was most at
tractive with chrysanthemums and au-
tumn leaves. Those present We're Mrs.
w, d. Carmichael, Mrs. G. W. Toms.
Mrs w. A. Graham, Mrs. W. a. Erwin,
Mrs. " s. Bryan, Mrs A. Il. LLOYD,
Mrs. NJ. II Jones and Mrs j. S. Cum
ninghanl.
Mrs. j. Harper Erwin entertained
on Friday afternoon in honor OF her
guest, Miss Jessamine Cant, of Bur
lington. The pretty home was abloom
with carnations and gorgeous yellow
chrysanthemums. After tho game. re-
freshments were served. Enjoying Mrs.
Erwin's hospitality We're Miss Nell
Watts. of Baltimore; Miss Lila Wright
Miss Jean Nenable, Mrs. Frank Brown
Mrs. F. G.. Curtin. Mrs. w. p, Whit
aker Mrs. s. T.. Brooks, Mrs. Williams
Mrs. u. G. Muse. Mrs. George Nash
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This is generous offer to every thin
man or woman In Richmond and vicinity.
We positively guarantee to Increase your
weight to your own satisfaction or no
pay. Think this ovor-think what It
means. Al our own risk. we offer to put
10, Is yer. 30 pounds of good, solid stay
there flesh on your bones, TO I'LL out
holows in checks, neck or bust. to get
rid of that 'peaker' look, to rejuveuate
tinsles with vibrant energy; to do this
without drastic diet. "tonics." aevero
physical culture Stunts" detention from
business or any irksomc requircments-if
VIC fail 1t costs you nothing
We particularly wish to hear from the
excessively thin, those who know tho
humiliation and embarrassment which
only skinny people have to suffer in
silence. We want 10 send FREQ 50-cent
package of our new discovery to the
people who are called 'siats'' and bean
poles" to bony women, whose clothes
never look anyhow" no matter how cx-
penslveiy dressed. to the skinny men
who fail to gain social or business rccos
milton on account of their starved APP
pearance. We care not whether you have
been thin from birth. whether you have
lost flesh through sickness. how many
flesh builders you have experimental
with. We take the risk and assume It
cheerfuliy. II we cannot put pounds and
pounds of healthy flesh on your franc
we don't want your money.
Tho new treatment increases the red
corpuscics In the blood. strengthens the
nerves and puts tho digestive tract into
such shape that your food Is assimiiated
and turned into good. solid healthy flesh
instead of passing through the system
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Wilmington Social News
fspeciaI to The Tlmes.Diapatch.

Whining ton. n. c., November Ia
The marriage of Miss Lillian Kenly,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs A. c. kenlyt
and Charles Raymond Humphreys, was
ono of the most notable events of tho
ternoon at st. James's Episcopal
Church, tho rector. Rev w. II. Milton
performing the ceremony. The edifce
was beautifully decorated, and the
music, under the direction of Profes-
sor George l.. Johnson, orSanist was
especially attractive. The bride en-
tered with her father, who. gave hor
away, being preceded by her sister
and maid of honor, Miss Helen Kenly.
The groom was escorted to the altar
1 by his best man, Robert G. Cantwell
Jr. The bridesmaids were Misses Page
and Mamie Humphreys, sisters of tho
groom: Miss Anna Miller. Of New Jer-
sey, cousin of the bride, and Misses
Bessie Craig. of this city. Tho grooms-
| men were Walter Kenly. brother of
the bride; DR.. Montague Boyd. OF At
lanta, Ca, and j. Victor Granger, Jr,
Plat W. Davis, Louis r. Moore and
K. IT. Grant, Jr. Following the we'd
ding ceremony came a,delightful recep-
tion at the home of the brides parents.
Preceding the nupual event a number
of social events were given In honor
or the young couple and bridal party.
=.
ed at an elegant dinner; Miss Mildred
u. Smith gave a complimentary trip to
Wrightsville Beach, with an oyster
roast while there. and Miss Bessie
Albright entertained at reception
Monday night at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and N1rs. Percy r. AL
bright, on South Third Street. Among
the out of the city guests in attend.
ance upon the marriage We're Mr.. and
Mrs. George y. Gross, OF Baltimore.
Mice Miller. nf Nav .1nrGev. Mrs.
j. NJ Barber of Washington. D. c.
DR.. Montague Laffitte Boyd. OF Atlanta
Ca; Walter Kenly, of Maryland, and
Mr.. Glenn Kenly. OF Pensacola, Fla.
Another wedding of interest trans.
p. Manitt. OF this city. and John j
Parker. OF Monroe, n. G., wero mar
ried. The wedding took place at the
| home of the brides mother on South
Fourth Street. and was decidedly
pretty homo affair. The color scheme.
artistically carried out in the decora-
tions was white and pink. Rev. w.
Fl. Milton performed the ceremony, and
the bridal party was made UP OF Miss
Sarah Maffitt, a sister of the bride,
sister of the groom. bridesmaid. and
c. .. Drextcr, of Hampton, Va, best
man.
In a. social way there woro no events
to mark Thanksgiving Day In Will
tninston, except the annual tourna-
Golf Club. Play lasted all day. and
at noon an elegant luncheon was
served in the building of the Country
/ Club. on the grounds and later an
oyster roast was partaken of.
One of the big features for So
ciety next week will be the Novem-
Der dance of the BArioso German Club,
/ the evening OF the 2Stll.
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Durham Social News

Especial TO The Times-Di5patch.J
Durham, n. c., November .s.--AIrs.
L. l.. Morehead was the hostess o.!
the Up to-Date Club on Thursday af-
ternoon The house wcs beautifully
decorated with quantities of rhrvsan-
themums and American Beauty roses.
Two papers We're read. Mrs. g. y. Duke
having for her subject. Henry VIII
and HIS Court: Mrs. !. NJ Mannine's
subject was Henry VIII. and His
Wives" The program concluded, then
came the distribution of books. after
which beautiful luncheon was served
in the dining-room.
The Tourists" mot Thursday after
noon with Mrs. Z. X. Powo, in West
Durham. The study of Turkey grows
more interesting with each meeting.
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Raleigh Social News
;a,,o The Tines-Dispatch

Especial to The mes-plspatch' l,,s.
raleigh. n. c., November 26.- aaas:
Flora Wilson and Miss sophie oaa ~
of Washington; p; e, wn ,nd me the
nast week, were the recipients OF qul.e
= number of social attentions and com
plimentary functions. Mrs \. ". thniI
ston entertained at LUNCHEON IN a,iei.
Andrews, Mrs F. II. Busbee, Mrs: Hah-
rison, Mrs. ". w. Richards, Miss Matue
Railev. Mrs. William e shipp, MIS-
r. G. Strong, Mrs. W. a, Hoke aho
Mrs. Charles ds,1 2. iohnse Event compli.
meniery to Misses Wilson and Casey
was q dinner by Mrs. Benehan Gamer
on Besides the guests of honor, there
were present Governor and Mrs w.
G w ha. Judge and Mrs. Platt D. Walker,
VII, yass. r. r. Hay. Rev. George w.
Lay and Miss Maxwell. Of Florida
colonel and Mrs j., 2. f Ies e,t gat ;e
an automobie tide over era ne Gas e,.y That At
was greatly enjoyed by quite party
Of invited guests 1t preceded the
luncheon that was given In their honor
by Mrs. r. w, Winston.
Misses Wilson and Casey We're AT
home to their friends Saturday after
noon at the home of Mrs William j.
Andrews and there We're large num-
bers OF callers.
Mrs. j. W. Hunter was hostess Mon
day afternoon at the home of Mrs,
II FL. Dalton, on Park Avenue. for
seven-course luncheon, that was most
enjoyable.
For the Johnsonian Book Club Tues s,.
day afternoon the hostess was Mrs
"MeXico..' Literary and social features
were alike delightful in every detail
A brilliant reception that attracted
probably $50 callers. was that by MIS-
49, ,r,ifn HI,f Accn iof Inu e
Hoke of the Supreme Court, Thursday
afternoon complimentary to Mrs.
PlattD. Walker, one of Raleigh's new
est and most popular matrons. The
The apartments We're decorated with
yellow chrysanthemums, bamboo and
ferns There was special music by
Mr.. owen and Miss Wilson, OF st.
Mary's School, besides o. full orchestra.
Receiving with Mrs. Hoka and the
Kitchn, Mrs, Sallis Clark. Mrs. James
S. Manning, Mrs. r. +. Hoke Mrs. Alex
Webb, Mrs, Benehan Cameron.
Misseo Sudie ana May Johnson are
spent in foreign travel. They visited
many European countries and spent
quite while in Egypt
Tuesday afternoon Mrs, j, JOINER
was the hostess for the Tuesday After.
noon Club, which had quite an interest
Mrs w T., Manor, who Was as Miss
Blanche Blake, decided social favor
tic here before her marriage to Mr.,
Manor, Is here on a visit to relatives.
and is being showered with social at
tentions She was the guest of honor
Tuesday afternoon for q o'clock tea
by Mrs. James Q. Litchford, that wac
most delightful In every respect, For
the DECORATIONS there were bamboo,
ferns and burning tapers u. profusion
The callers were received by Mrs
Litchtof,l. Mrs Manor and Mrs. n. W.
West, Others assisting In tile onter-
tainment or guests We're Mrs, H. ..
sunderland, Mrs w. S. West and Miss.
Josephine Aslle.
The entertainment Of tho Johnsonian
Rools Club by Mrs. William j. Andrews
| Tuesday afternoon was Of interest
owing TO the fact that Abe uub1oss
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studiehd was Mexico" and that there
entered into the features OF the pro-
gram the inspection OF quito an inter
osting collection or Mexican curios and
he was secretary to Minister Ransom
In addition to these there were papers
Of special Interest. One by Mrs. Tl1os.
S. kenan, was on "Maximilian and Car
lotta, and the other by Mrs. Charles
uiIhllcn
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Miss Helen Hammerly OF Northern
virginia, has been spending tho weel;
in Richmond, Miss Hammerly is q
former woman's College girl, having
been tho president of her class in 1903.
She Is we'll remembered in Richmond
and has been charmingly entertained
By her friends while here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-27

Miss Jessie McEnery OF Lcesburr.
va, came to Richmond for a ahor,
visit last week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-27

Miss Elizabeth Coghlll. Of Freder.
icksburg, Ia the guest OF Miss ISath.
arine Robinson, on West Grace Street
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The .1n tho Service OF the King
Circle of Kings Daughters will meet
with Miss Mary Curtis Monday after.
noon at o'clock All members ars
arrangements will BIO nado for Christ.
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In md out OF Town

dies Ritchio r. Bacon viii be the ac.
communist.
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Miss Mary Harmon. of the University
of Virginia, is Visiting Miss Emma
Clarke. who has recently returned
home from Fort Myer.
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Robert Winston, of Hanover Court
house, has been the guest Of Mr., and
Mrs. John T. Goddin
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Mr.. and Mrs. f. S. Royster and MISS .
'usrv Rovster. Of Norfolk. are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs william H. VIC on
West Franklin Street
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Miss Bette Dabney, of Dalton. Han
over county, has been visiting relatives
here.
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rho Misses Hsnee. of Boydton, Va,
are visitors in Richmond.
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Mrs. Mcars and Mrs Mary $. WI.
Hams. of Hampton, Va. were guest
for thanksgiving of Kisses NJ ". ano
NJ b. Williams, 1146 West Avenue
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Miss Dolly Nimmo. of Charlottes.
Vile, va, came down to witness tna
ball game OF THURSDAY and be the sne =,
for the week of her sisters. Mrs II =
Johnson and Mrs. %. l. Lane.
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Or. Carl Blackwell was In the city
for Thanksgiving Day.
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Mrs. Travers Moncure spent several
days in Richmond recently as the CUES,
of Mrs. Wallace Moncuro at her home
on South Third Street.