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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-26
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SON COMPANY.

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Apply to C. w. Martin at 10 North
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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-26

FOR RENT-FORNISHED ROOM
first floor. Modern House. Men stu
dents. 50 per month, 4O1 S. 9Th. Phone
67l-Green.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
Longest Name Known

learned professor has recently
been searching for the longest name be.
slowed on mortal man in England. This
ought to be discovered in the records OF
the long parliament. and 1t would not
be surprising II the prize were awarded
to IfCh rist- had-not died for thee tn ou-
hadst- been damned Barebones, who was
more popularity. II less accurately
known as Damned Barebones"
The very longest word to be found In
any dictionary-one that leaves even
German and Dutch hopelessly out of II
may be turned up in the Greek lexi.
con by those who can read Greek char.
acters.
Those who cannot may be content to
know that this word, which begins
acknowledgement" proceeds
In like manner through 7s syllablee
and counts ITO letters in all
1t Is comic word invented by Aris-
tophapes for rhythmical delivery In one
of his plays, to mean a dish compound
ed of all sorts of fish, flesh, fowl. and
sauces, which are enumerate in the
word
The most ingenious English transla-
ton of it yet suggested is "hash."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
What if This Should Happen

What If the 10000 clubwomen In the
country were to raise a single voice in
a demand for the ballot? Here is latent
power which may become active tomor-
row, for In many states there is a de-
cided trend toward consolidation. Fur
ther there Is every sign that there will
be 100000 clubwomen within the next
two years, and that will leave another
year to the next presidential election. In
California, Oregon and Washington club
women are nursing the idea that 1t may
be possible to force one or both national
parties to write a plank in favor Of
equal suffrage. If the idea Is pushed
much further there is bound to be troo.
Bile, for the woman's club has It's chief
strength in the west. There the club
woman works for public Improvement,
she fights for Fairgrounds and schools,
keeps watch on teaching staffs, and in
general takes active interest In all pub
lie questions. 1t seems there Is no se-
rious obstacle agains THE consolidation
of all the women's clubs for united ac-
ton in national affairs, and IL they come
together and demand the ballot what
candidate for office will dare oppose
them?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
Some Skin Signs

The skin is a sort of barometer of ones
physical condition and the woman who
would keep well learns to read 1t.
A blotchy or muddy skin frequently in
dicates run down nervous condition or
bad stomach. 1t may also mean poor
circulation.
A yellow skin is the hallmark of tor
pid liver. Get that troublesome organ
in good condition and your fair tints
will return.
A florid skin usually bespeaks too great
fondness for your food or unwise indul.
gence in heating liquids.
Gray skin may arise from poor circula-
ton, anemia or bad digestion.
Coarse. porous skin means not enough
attention to keeping the pores in good
condition. Pure soap and a scrubbing
brush are in order
Puffy skin, particularly around the
eyes, may be flabbiness. from lack Of
massage or may mean kidney complies
lions.
Unnatural color, flash IS of heat and
eruptions may be caused by internal dis
orders, poor circulation or overnight
clothing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
Dolly's Dallyings

l..
Ten little Sufragettes at the polls all in
One made a quick vote and then there
were nine.
Nine little Suffragettes politics their fate
One got a good squeeze and then their
were eight.
Eight little sufrragettes, wailing up to
heaven, -,-
One cried, us my hat on straight" and
ran off leaving seven.
w.
Seven little Suffragettes doing stunts and
tricks,
One scented a bridge game and then
there were six.
V.
Six little suffragettes buzzing round the
hive,
One got herself "stung," and then there
were five.
Five little Suffragettes trying to take the
floor
One got her real name told and then
there were four
VII.
Four little Suffragettes left home upon
this spree,
One met her husband and ''kernunked,"
then there were three.
VIII
Three little Suffragettes stuck to the
cause" like glue
One of them got cold feet and there
were two.
TX
Two little Suffra gettes went out for fame
and ''mun,"
One got her hand called and then there
was one.
X.
One little Suffragette, alone. and she was
won
Back to her friends and then there was
none;
XII
Which goes to prove that women should
remain just where they are.
Else what men think of them we cannot
print, so let's say "Au Revoir!'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17

Occasionally in the full glow of a holy
enthusiasm, I go to her and Immediately
she STILES the divine fire. She is par
ticularly adept in the matter of throw
ing cold water on things. Really I don't
see why a great city like Birmingham
should pay millions of dollars for 9
pipeline, when it might engage Peggy
for a fraction of that amount
What on earth has she done to your?
I asked interestedly.
II was bubbling over with enthusiasm
when met her in tea room recently
at lunch,'' was the suffragist's reply
land | rushed up to her and said:
i've just been to call on Mr.. Blank
and he declares heart and soul for wo-
man tsuffragei'
Peggy quietly slipped her tea and
said unccncernedly:
who In the world is Mr.. Blank?'
'Ignoramus," I shrieked frantically
81 am amazed at your ignorance! Mr.
Blank Is one of the real bosses of the
city and has more influence than any
other fifty men combined. When he
speaks the rest of the politicians hold
their breath financiers tremble, and big
moguls re-write their speeches and"
us he a multi-millionaire asked Peg.
gy blandly.
"Of course he's that" I answered, but
more: he Is political leader and that's
why his declaration for woman suffrage
makes so much differencei Its a great
point in our favor"
rs he a social leader?" was the next
question.
Certainly" I replied, but that isn't
what really counts"
Where did he make his money!" she
asked.
"Sh-h-h-h," 7 warned THAT doesn't
matter either. He's got 1t alright alright
It's his influence that is so wonderful, and
he can do more for the cause of woman
suffrage than sixty Mrs Pankhursts OF
twenty Mrs. Belmonts! ] think we ought
to give him a testimonial or something
for declaring In our favor"
IT thought the chief of police was
the real boss of the city" observed
Peggy Enthusiastically 1T seems to me
he ought to be-"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
Studied Opera Attending Her
Babies

It was my love for children that gave
me the energy. the will power, to reach
great heights in my profession. said Mad
anne Schumann-H eink. I practiced, I
studied my great roles and arias- seated
at the plano, the baby at my breast. the
others playing around me none too soft
ly. I memorized my parts while standing
at the oil stove cooking our simple meal.
or while busy at the wash tub-with my
little ones always around me. Singing,
learning. studying, was supremacy hap
py because they were with me. brought
UP my children, and they were my COM
fort and my support; they made a brave.
courageous fellow" OF me. And It was
no iifncult task. II had to hurry to
the theatre for rehearsals, I would give
the children their supper at o'clock
and put them to bed. When returned
at 10 or II o'clock I would be greeted by
merry birds' twitter from the different
little nests, and I would divide my sand
wiches with them. Then we would sleep
as only the happy and healthy may.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
W orth Knowing


In making beef soup or lamb broth add
the onions as soon as the meat begins
to boil and there win not be any scum
rise.
In cooking macaroni rice, oyster stew
or milk for custard, by greaslng tho
Kettle with little butter 1t will never
stick.
Always wash lettuce cabbage, dande-
lion, spinach or any kind of green In
water with a half-cup of salt, and IL
will bring out the worms II there are
any in them.
Cups and dishes which have become
brown by constant baking in the oven
may be frightened and made to look like
new by rubbing them with a flannel Dip
ped In whiting.
After washing lace curtains lay a blan-
ket on the floor in some empty room.
spread the curtains on the blanket
stretching them carefully. and they will
Keep their place without any fastening
until dried.
Always make II rule to see that tho
clock is going after you have wound Il;
1t is quite easy to stop inadvertently the
swinging pendulum by little Jar given
In the winding. This is especially true
II the clock is wound in the dark.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
Where Billiken Was Created

Miss Florence Pretz of Kansas City
Is said to have already made small
fortune by the sale OF the good luck
tokens known as Billikens. Miss PERTH
is described as young artist who be-
fore her creation of the saucy clay
image had never been able to do any
work with marketable value. While
all her little world acknowledged her
artistic ability no one would buy the
fantastic Oriental drawings that she
turned out. Her first lot of Biilikens
were taken to Chicago by friend who
promised to try to sell them. They met
with such ready sale that the friend
wrote back advising that 9th rs be
made and sent as quickly as possible.
Within a month the little images were
the talk of the town and orders were
coming from almost every state In the
union. with the proceeds Of their sale
Miss Pretz was able to carry out long
cherished plan of having a studio in
Chicago and being able to work under
the best teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
Court Defends Woman Law
yerS

An influence a woman lawyers per-
sonal charms and manner in court may
have on Jury is recognized as a legiti-
mate part of her efforts for her client in
decision Just filed by e district court
Judge In Minnesota. says a New York
newspaper. A woman lawyer obtained a
verdict for her client and the defend
ants counsel moved to have the finding of
the jury set aside because OF the de-
meanor OF the Minnesota 1,ortia, This wa.
characterized as highly improper ana
prejudicial TO the rights of the defend.
ant" On this point the court In his dc
cision said THE trial court must not
be held responsible for the effect of the
law which admits the gentler sex to
practice as attorneys In our courts II
the inherent gallantry Of the American
juror makes woman lawyer 80 danger
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
Hats and Furs in Paris

There is one thing that seems
strange to Americans" said a woman
just going abroad, and that Is the
custom of wearing furs and winter
hats with the flimsiest of summer
gowns; 1t seems to be quite the proper
thing in Paris. OF course, this gives
the observant line on what will be
stylish in hats and furs ere long For
instance, in the way of hats, beavers
and velvets of all descriptions have
been much worn in Paris. The toque.
in one variation or another, was the
shape to be seen everywhere, and in
many cases the trimmings were elah-
crate.
"As to furs, the favorite, so far as
can learn Is the skin of that much
and justly despised animal, the skunk
OF course, 1t has not the wearing quail
ity of some of the other furs, but in
these days the styles in furs change
greatly from season to season."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
The Unconquered

Theodosia Garrison In Everybody's Mag
azine.
Now, think you, Life, am defeated
quite?
More than a single battle shall he nn,ne
BEFORE l yield the sword and give the
sign
And turn. a crownless outcast to the
night.
Wounded and yet unconquered in the
fight,
walt In silence till the day may shine
once more upon my strength, and all
the line
OF thy defenses break before my might.
Mine be the warriors blood who, stricken
sore,
Lies In his quiet chamber till he hears
Afar the clash and clang of arms and
knows
The cause he lived for calls for him once
more,
And straightway rises. whole and void
of fears,
And arming, turnes him singing to hi,
foes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
What the Shops Offer

willow tea carts are popular for porch
use at the country house, as are the will
low muffin stands to match. They are
moderate in price.
line of beautiful umbrella and para
sol handles includes gold, silver and
many jeweled designs are seen.
At sales of real lace now going on the
bargains start with Irish crochet roses
and go up to real lace wells.
Baby ribbon holders in silver, with
scissors attached in a small standard are
very handy.
Marabou collarettes made with little
tails of feathers like the fur collars
of last winter and finished with ribbon
rosettes and silk and chenille tassels
are very modish.
Jet and tulle garnitures to wear over
rlatn gowns have long points falling be-
low the hips in butterfly effect
A silver writing tablet ten inches long
having a roll of writing paper at the
end and a pencil attached is a novelty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17

the powers behind the throne always
and have things manipulated. You poor
thing You certainly don't think any
body would go to headquarters for a
thing like that, do you? That shows
what you know about politics I re-
member once how some big politician
misb ehaved himself and got independ-
ent or something of the sort in one
Of the northern states, and the political
boss just cut his salary right half.
just like that, and SO the poor man
had to economize on automobiles and
cigars and good clothes for ever so
long. If we are to be granted SUI
fragc we women n.dst know about all
these things, for politics is very COM
plicated game"
Just then Peggy, who, while she
has no idea of politics or politicians,
settled upon a declaration peggy has
way of picking out the most peculiar
odds and ends of informa ton and using
it) which rather stumped me:
Il suppose the next thing you won,-
en- who are such ardent suffragists Will
be hobnobbing with blind tigers and
rushing Into pool rooms and getting
mixed up with loan shark associations
and get yourselves terribly talked
about"
Now. be 1t said that of these af-
fairs I have not the slightest knowl-
edge or conception except from read
Ing about them in the papers, and SO I
said:
You disagreeable. thingl How dare
your"
And with this arose and buttoned nv
gloves and adjusted my veil ana made
ready to leave the room, while Peggy
daintiiy minced the last bit OF her Kos
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
An Enthusiastic Motorist

Mrs. j. M. Barrie, wife of the author
or Peter Pan," is an enthusiastic mo-
torist. She has three cars of her own
and goes on long tours with her hus-
band through England and the continent.
Few weeks ago the Barres went up
to London by train from their Surrey
nome. The author went to visit friends
In club, and his wife went on Shop
ping trip" Her shopping was the pur-
chase of racing automobile, and whep
she met her husband she invited him to
step In for ride home in the new car
you SO kindly gave me-" Barrie took the
surprise good-naturedly, and since has
been telling it as joke on himself. Mrs.
Barrie is fearless driver, and so far
has escaped accident. She rode daily in
the SADDLE until few years ago, when
she sold out string of horses in favor
of the automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
Travel as an Educator

Travel an educator" said a woman
whose trips take her frequently to tn
other side "Of course. 1t is, and in WAYS.
especially for us womanlxind that aren't
put down In the books. Even a single
trip to Europe teaches the average wom-
an many valuable things which she might
never learn by staying at home. For one
thing travel teaches her to live COM
fortably with the minimum of possessions.
for of course, she does not want to be
bothered with articles of apparel which
are unnecessary. Every one of her pos
sessions must be chosen with the idea
of having 1t count Another thing is that
she must keep her wardrobe In order,
which amounts to her knowing where
all her articles of apparel are. This means
order, doesn't 1t? Two or three expert
ences in losing things or leaving them
behind one are quite enough to emphasize
this lesson"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
The Flowers for the Months

A letter recently sent by "a Subscribe
err to this department brings up an in
teresting subject. The writer asks for a
list of birth flowers for the months.
From early times 1t has been the Gus
tom to associate with each month GER
tain jewels as birthstones. Then, too,
there are bridal superstitions linked quite
ipdissolubly with the months. Supersti-
lions. weatherwise. associated with in
dividual months are many and numbers
of these are of ancient origin.
The association of individual flowers
with the months also goes back far into
the past. or course, the flowers chosen
are regarded as birth flowers. Just how
the custom-a beautiful one-originated
it Is hard to say.
In our own country the snowdrop be.
gins the floral calendar OF our country.
February has for Its particular flower
the primrse, while for March the violet
is the chosen one. April is marked by
the daisy The hawthorn is Mays flow
err. June divides its honors between the
wild rose and the honeysuckle. The
water lily is the special protection OF
July, while the poppy IL Augustus own
choice The morning glory is September $
flower, while October chooses the more
practical hops November glories III the
chry santhemum, and for December the
holly Is rightly chosen.
or all nations the Japanese are most
careful in associating flowers with the
months of the year, and most particular
are they In having the flower scheme OF
their household decorations in keeping
with the floral calendar-a calendar by
the way, quite different from that of
their western neighbors. With them the
pine, which is typical of prosperity as
we'll as of life. is found everywhere as
a decoration in January. In February
the pine gives way to the gorgeous hi os-
SONS of the plum tree while the plum In
turn is supplanted by the peach tree BIOS
SONS when March rolls around. The nj ost
respendent time of the year with the
Japanese is cherry blossom time-April
though the wistaria, most closely asso-
ciated with the Flowcry Kingdom, IL a
'-'osa rival. The wistaria is Mays flow
er.
,c's flower in Japan is the iris, while
- ~e~c. e---ic'.~''- enough. have the
same flower for July that we have
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17

and indifference to the most elementary
facts regarding politics. Don't you
know that they say politics Is COM
posed of a ring within a ring? Why,
all over these United States the real
power is behind the throne. Look at
Governor Hughes when he had his ap-
pointment to the supreme bench. Now,
the President. 1 suppose, really want
ed to give that high office t. some-
one else, but for the benefit of the
party and future operations he thought
1t best to give 1t to him. Look at
Teddy, He's the whole show, and yet
Mr. Taft Is President, Why. there 8
more wire pulling in politics than any
thing in the world and we women must
be practical and get next to all these
real influences If we want to succeed.
Why, when people want to get money
appropriated for things. and build res
ervoirs and government buildings and
all those things they have to go to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17

lord slnot>particularly generous In do
Ing those things. These stairs were
really quite unsightly because of tn cir
paint, or rather lack of paint, so de-
cided that would make them look bet
ter. Perhaps you think I have left
half the stairs implanted just for con-
trast Not at all. The truth Is that
have painted every other step pur-
posely, and when I tell you why you
may think the plan not bad, after all.
You see. we have but one flight of stairs
In this little house, SO the stair-paint.
Ing operation might be a most serious
inconvenience. l evolved the idea of
painting alternate steps, and then stop
ping-for time. That leaves us
plenty of steps to walk ON. When the
coating of paint is dry On the steps
first painted, 1 can do the remaining
ones / haye tried the scheme twice
before and have found 1t worked ad-
mirably. That is the reason you bs.
hold such variegated staircase"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
Use for All-White Silk Gloves

II find pair of long wristed white
silk gloves very useful said woman
open to new ideas. Really, these gloves
are economical. You see, on leaving
home, / slip them on over my evening
gloves, and then when I reach the home
of my hostess, it is the matter of but a
moment to take them of. This means
that my kid gloves are not soiled at ALL
A pair of silk gloves will more than
save their expense In short time in
the item of cleaning the kid gloves. and
besides that, l have the satisfaction of
knowing that my hand covering is quite
as immaculate as l would wish"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
Nv Lady Modish

Polka Dot Moire Ribbon-Moire Rib
bons, with polka dots of varying size
and bordered with a satin selvage, are
among the novelties.
Chanctecler Footwear-Silk hosiery, as
we'll as satin and suede slippers, have
appeared in the startling red known as
chantecler.
Monogram on Bags-Effective mono
grams in gilt thread embroidery, In lace
applique or medallions, are seen on hand
some opera bags. Some of the new bags
are circular, with a small mirror at the
bottom.
Bird Handle on Parasols-Parasols with
handles Stimulating birds will be carried
more this season than last Some or these
handles are jeweled as well as colored
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
Age Herald's Cook Book
pEv1LED TOMATOES.

Take two or three large fra tomatoes
not over ripe, cut them In slices half
an inch thick and lay on a sieve. Make
dressing OF one tablespoonful of but
ter and one of vinegar rubbed smoorh
with the yelk of one hard boiled egg:
add a very little vinegar, salt. musta III
and cayenne pepper; beat until smooth
and heat to boil. Take from the
fire and pour upon well-beaten egg
whipping to smooth cream. Pit the
vessel containing this dressing in hot
water while the tomatoes are bein3
broilAd over clear Are. Put tho to-
matoss on a hot dish and pour the
dressing over them. Cooked In this
way they will be found an exquisite
accompaniment with roast chicken.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
Give Me Summer

Give me summers what I say;
Beat old winter any day!
Hammock cool, beneath the pines,
Or the honeysuckle vines
Though in winter flddles play,
Give me summer any day.
Course it's mighty fine to go
With the sleighbells Ger the snow;
Rosy cheeks beside your own
Love that smiles for you alone!
But you hear the love-bells chime
When the birds sing: -Sunnmertimer'
Still, all seasons they will do
When loves bright eyes beam for you
Yet the green of summer sweet,
And the violet's at loves feet!
Winters locks are waving gray
Give me summer any day!
Anonymous.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-17
Popular Name

Elizabeth is the popular name among
royal families at present, and the long
continued favoritism for Victoria has
passed, showing the present generation is
rapidly losing touch with the sentiments
of the last century. There are Eliza
beths In almost every royal house in Eu-
rope, and. significantly enough, the name
attaches to the young. Elizabeth Is one
of the eight names chosen by Queen Vic
toria of Spain for her infant daughter.
Another is Bienvenida, which means well
come.