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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-11

frames and sash, this saving just about offsets the slight additional cost of the plaster.
 Provision for Flowers
 Flowers are 50 universally appreciated nowadays, it seems wise to make some architectural provision for them. This cottage provides for two flower boxes, built of timber covered with plaster. and lined eight inches deep with galvan-. ized iron. One stands at the front steps, and one forms the porch rail
 The latter, shaded most of the day by the overf1anging porch roof, has proven an excellent place for ferns. The gal vanized iron receptacle for the earth should never be more than six inches or eight inches deep, and round hole in the center of the bottom should be pro- .ided to drain off the excess of mois- ture; with this precautiou the earth will remain sweet.
 he cottage shown IS stained golden brown on the exterior woodwork, with sash of white, and old gold curtains at the windows.
 Simplifying Room Arrangement
 Tn planning the rooms of cottage one must eliminate some of the features of more pretentious houses. Tn such a design it IS we'll to omit the ordinary hall, and place the stairs directly in the large room. If they ascend near the Tont entrance the second story can be ofyeniently reached without undue dis
 1rbance in the iving-roon.
 The location of the chimney is inn portar1t, that it may contain the living room fireplace, and at the same time receive the fue from the kitchen range E The latter has been accomplished in this cottage by lowering the ceiling over ll1e passage behind the chimney, and 5laci1g above 1t the tile fue from the 'ange- The fireplace has come to, be a 5 eally useful fixture in modern houses. md is no longer merely ornamental Plenty of Windows
 If you wish to be comfortable the 1iv- ing-room in your cottage must be large and cheery, with windows rather too many than too few. On the other hand the .dining-room and kitchen may be small. if they are only properly propor- toned.
 The size of an ordinary dining table, plus space for chairs and serving space behind the chairs, will establish satisfactory size for your dining-room With cases for food and china on the walls, your kitchen may be surprisingly small in these days of gas ranges, and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-11

the sleeve separate from the lining and press the seams open, slashing them where necessary to make them lie flat. Turn the drapery under. at the wrist and hem down a facing of a bias strip ot lining, wide enough to cover the inserted piece of crinoline. Hem facing to che lower edge of the waist and bind the raw edges at the neck; do not turn them in, but make the completed binding about one-quarter of an inch wide Finishing the Collar
 The collar should be finished separate and slip-stitched to the right side of the neck of the waist, from the center-bae< to the center-front. Before facing sew three small hooks on the undersIde of the Jeff end of the collar, and make three buttonholed loops on the outside at the right-hand end.
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A dark green, almost black, stain was used on the woodwork. T
 Father and Son
 The father and husband is the home builder in more senses than one, for on the up-bringing of the reasons of the home depends. Too many fathers leave the care of the children entirely to the mother. This should not be so. True friendship and comradeship should ex- ist between a father and his son. Theories of conduct, strict moral dis cip1ine are not enough in a boys train ing. Unless there IS warm mutual love and close co1npanionship. unless a child has grown into boyhood with the feeling that his father is his friend as well as his adviser and guardian, there will be very little influence that will help, and there will be great danger. The more a boy loves his father and the less he fears him, the more he will respect him and the more enduring will be a fathers power.
 "Most fathers feel that they have done well by their children if they have won for them food. clothing and shelter . writes a man who IS an authority on moral education. What fathers need to understand is that food, clothing, shell tes, luxurious or simple, can never com pensat& to the child for the loss of the fathers companionship; that it would be better for the child to get on with less material comfort, and even suffer some hardship, if by so doing he could have some direct contact each day with his father, when the latter's helpful infu- ence might be exercised over him" Boys Ideal His Father
 A boys ideal of fault1ess manhood is naturally his father He believes him to be wiser, better than others. Tn child hoods days he feels safe, happy, proud when he puts his hand in his fathers
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IL taxes t1ffle 10 talk over things, II takes infinite patience, love and justice,' but these are not too precious to give. Cultivate the Boys Confidence
 The evening may be the time for quiet talks over the events or actions of the day, although thelarger part of the time father has for companionsh1p should not be devoted to serious talks, or the results would not be beneficial. A wise father will not let a critical moral ex- perience pass, or a question of right and wrong, without explaining the meaning clearly to a boys mind.
 A boys quarrel with another, an act of injustice, cowardice, meanness, revenge, selhshness, whether on the part of the boy or of another person, may be an op- portun1ty for a strong lesson. The high qualities of self-command, fair-dealing, courage, generosity, may be shown as belonging to a manly character. The thinking and reasoning powers of boy, as well as his moral nature, may thus be developed.
 Sunday Day of Companionship
 Sunday is day of opportunity for father, who has more leisure then to be with his son. If there is the habit and duty of going to church regularly the spirit of reverence for the day is fostered and thoughts of the dignity of life may be insti11ed. The day should be one of brightness and cheer, not spent in care less dawdling.
 It depends on the father whether the early sense of dependence in the boy may become so truly affectionate that the quiring loving obedience and entire re- spect. A good father will often be as a brother to his son, as the years go on, although the parental authority is never lost. There will be perfect mutual con- fdence, the understanding of each other I A1-- grows toward young manhood, this
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strong bond of love and trust becomes more beautiful and sacred.
 Tho Critical Years
 Between the ages of fifteen and twenty a boy needs close attention. Very sound wisdom is needed by father in impart- ing to his son the important things that govern his physical and moral life. It is fathers serious duty to warn him against dangers and tenptations and t9 thoughts. Although 1t is unwise to look upon adolescence as difficult problem, provided a boy has been carefully trained, it is true that with it comes a great change, moral, mental and physical Character, tastes, temperament are m a variable condition.
 Parents often fail to recognize the needs and perils of these critical years, yet the very foundations of morality. character and health, the very founda- tions of domestic and social life, depend on the proper direction of boy at this time. There is no standing still. A boy must either advance or deteTiorate. It is the age of rapid alterations of mood:
 The world seems strange and new, and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-11

PTN HE small cottage ought first
 @ of all to be cottage like-that
 is to say, it should noE pretend
 to be other thar; 1t really IS, and everything in the design favorable to a cottage effect should be emphasized. Let a long, low sweep of roof give the right flavor to your home A small building witt, a high roof line is usually box-1ike, and devoid of the subtle charm, of domestic feeling.
 Like most of the new frame structures in the middle west, the cottage shown rough cast cement plaster. Though not, of course, as permanent as masonry (by reason of it's timber skeleton), the plas- ter-coyered building is much more dur able than shingles or siding, and as paint is required only on the window
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enhanced or diminished by the color scheme, and the greens, browns and yell lows are always safe Where the rooms open one into another, like Eving-room, hall and dlning-room, it is best to carry through the same co1ors. Tn the cottage illustrated, the walls on the first story were tinted light green, with a lighter
 very delicate tint of green in the ceiling
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hand and walks beside him. He believes absolutely in what his father tells him. The trust and confidence the boy gives may well spur the father to noblest ef- forts in example and counsel.
 into the life of his boy with sympathy and appreciation, tries to feel, think and see as the boy does, and to understand
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-11

him. He never repe1s, never shows inn patience about boys ever-recurring questions. He tries to recall his own boyhood and the experiences and in1pres- sions of the days when the heart and
 mind were thrilling with the things which
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-11
FATHER AND SON

striving for, the father has power to help him that nothing else can give.
 If a boy has done wrong he should be met with patience, frn1ness, but kind ness; should be reasoned with, ren1on- strated with, persuaded-never threat
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"A however handsome it may once A IA have been: Fortunately it is. often possible to brighten up and repair such rug and make it once more a respectable piece of furnishing.
 For frightening up the .o1ors, get ordinary package dyes in such coiors as may be needed, and TWO or three small round car1lei's-hair brushes. Dissolve portion of ea~f dye in a little boiling water. 10 ,v1lic!1 a pinch of salt and s:,oo1ful ,,f vinegar nave been added.
 Clean :i:e rug and lay it on table, or f large on smooth floor. When all is ready touch up rhe co1ors in the design freely enough to permit them to pene- trate well into the fabric. When this is done, lay over the dampened portions e.ry cloth ard iron until thoroughly dry, This takes the place of boiling and helps to set tlIe dyes.
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Value of & Couch Bedroom
 In a small house, one of the bedrooms should be furnished with a couch instead of with the usual bedroom set. A couch bed is very comfortable, and may be concealed in the daytime with a couch cover. With table and easy chairs, the room thus becomes an upstairs sitting room by day, and a comfortable bed room by night The articles for the toilet may be kept in small dressing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-11

room or closet, lighted by small window. A dresser built in will prove very useful
 The success of a design may be either
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-11

the space occupied by g pantry will be saved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-11

A ROOMY HOME AT MODERATE COST

It takes time to talk over things; it takes infinite patience, love and justice but these are not too precious to give
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-11

A DTNGY, frayed-out rug cer- N tain1y is not a thing of beauty,
 "A however handsome it may once
The Laclede blade., 1910-05-07
Could We Msks Il strOnoerl

The Wonder washer is sold on a
guarantee like this: Take one
home and use it until you are sat
isfed. If you like it pay for it and
if you don't, return it. No money
paid until you say you are satisfied.
We have put out 80 machines on
this guarantee and none returned.
Looks like they were a success,
doesn't lit AT j. B. Patrick's.
The Laclede blade., 1910-05-07
M. E. Church Notes

Sunday services were we'll at-
tended. us
DIR. Taylor and Rev. Nichols of
Tina were recent callers at the
parsonage.
Excepting three, every preacher
in the district was in attendance at
district conference.
Miss Alice Hawes will lead the
League next Sunday night. Sub
Ject, "A Spiritual Birthday An
niversary,' I Thes: 1853.
The Sabbath school board met
Tuesday night, and transacted busi-
ness Of Importance relative to
Children's day and appointment of
teachers.
The programs are out for the
district Epworth League conven-
tion. Let the various committees
see to it that we are ready for the
entertainment of our guests at that
time.
The Laclede blade., 1910-05-07
SHORT PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
Brief Mention OF Those Who Come and Go
During the Week

| A.. E. Johnston spent Sunday in
Monroe City.
Mrs. VIM. Kraft is visiting rel
atives in Bethel.
Mrs. Thomas Dorrell has visited
in Marceline the past week.
Capt. Lewis Benecke of Bruins
wick was in Laclede Monday.
Miss Hattie Dorrell visited in
Marceline Saturday and Sunday.
VIM. Kraft was in Hunnewell
Wednesday and Thursday on busi-
ness.
Former County Judge Bruner
was in Laclede Thursday on bust
ness.
Mrs. J. E. Welsh has visited
relatives at Louisiana the past
week.
Fancy dried peaches 1Oc per lb.,
large and bright. Carothers &
Allen.
Mrs. Laura Maybee visited rel
atives in Purdin a couple of days
this week.
Have that suit of yours cleaned
and pressed at Victor Lomax's
pantatorium.
W. B. Littrell and family have
moved into the Wigle residence on
the south side.
Chapter R, P. E. o., will meet
with Mrs. Pratt Wednesday, May
II, at 2 O'Clock.
O. A. Potter returned Tuesday
from a two weeks visit with re-
latives in Illinois.
Oliver Dye, Burlington operator
at Callao, came home Thursday
for months vacation.
Jasper Henderson was here from
Monroe City Wednesday looking
after his poultry business.
Miss Jessie Neighbour of Dixon,
ILL.,, is guest of her cousin, Mrs.
J. Fl. Garner, and family on route
two.
Misses Ella and Mary Eadington
of Salisbury were guests of their
cousins, the Misses Dye, Wednes-
day.
Misses Eta Dye and Anna
Brooker attended the prohibition
convention at Meadville Tuesday
evening.
Miss Lois Corrough, who has
spent several months at the home
of DR.. Standby in Laclede, went to
Brooklyn, Iowa, last week, accom-
panied by Harold Standby.
Leroy Hendricks loaded a car
with his household goods and
| restaurant stock this week and left
Thursday with his wife and mother
for their new home in Nebraska.
On account of bad weather, the
statewide prohibition meeting to
have been held at Oak Arbor school
7 house last night was postponed to
; next Tuesday night, May 10, at s
O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Clark of
Carrollton spent a few hours with
Laclede friends Saturday between
trains on their way home from a
visit with their daughter, Mrs. F.
NJ. Connor, and family at Chilli
InOthe
The Laclede blade., 1910-05-07
Some Evening Reveries.

iOL OioOulO hdy uOO w always Juoo
right, and she may occasionally
burn her bread and forget to
replace dislocated buttons, but for
solid comfort all day and every day
she is paragon. Home is not a
battlefield nor life one long unend-
ing row. The trick Of always seeing
the bright side, Of shining up the
dark one, is very important fa-
Guilty, one Of the things no woman
should be without. We are not all
born with the sunshine in our
hearts, as the Irish prettily phrase
it, but we can cultivate a cheerful
sense of humor if we only try.
Parental love, conjugal love,
filial love are the keystone to that
arch that supports the pillars of
government and keeps our social
system secure. AS rule anarchists
have no children. No, nothing to
love but themselves. AS rule the
poor love their children better than
the rich, for riches will in time alb
sorb a man and absorb his best
emotions. With the poor the chill
dren are first, with the rich they
are second. The law of compensa-
tion comes into everything in this
life. The good and the bad; the
joys and the sorrow are kindly
mixed by wise Providence. Then
let us all be content with our lot.
Let us not look over the fence to
envy our neighbor, for we know not
his secret sorrows. Let us not
trouble our own house for fear we
shall inherit the wind.
These are the days when the dis
contented farmers fancy lightly
turns to thoughts of moving. The
great railway systems of the west
food the mails with manuals set
ting forth the beauties and virtues
of this and that region each claim
ing to be par excellence the home
seekers paradise. Agriculture has
in this aspect taken the place OF
mining. In former times the new
country that offered the most at
fractions to settlers from distance
was that where gold was taken out
of the ground in big yellow nuggets
or infnitesimal dust: in these Later
days the search is still for a quick
fortune, but the medium exploited
is the growing crop, which can bt
turned into gold-or greenbacks-
by the slower processes of planting,
cultivating and harvesting; ant
the pioneer now has for his EN-
blems the gang-plow and the reap
ing machine instead of the pick anC
pan. Now, the advertising circulars
TEEN with prints in which the set
tiers comfortable homestead ant
happy family are shown, projected
against fields of heavy-headed grain
trees groaning under apples ane
peaches proportionately as large a
watermelons, and the cattle of
thousand hills grouped in a pen b!
| the side of the railroad, awaitin!
rapid shipment to markets wher
buyers stand in line, longing TO
the chance to draw fat checks IL
payment. While these pictures at
1 tract the eye, few, if any, hav'
ever bettered their condition b!
leaving our own fair country, ano
the few who have left would only
be too glad to be back.
The Laclede blade., 1910-05-07
THINGS you MAY WANT TO KNOW
Pungent Paragraphs Picked up by Our Peram-
buIating Pencil Pusher.

Census Enumerator E. K. Welsh
yesterday completed the work Of tax
ing the census in the south half of
the township.
DIR. FL. C. Pratt Of Brookfeld,
candidate for the republican nomi-
nation for recorder, was in Laclede
Wednesday afternoon looking after
matters connected with his race for
that Office. DIR. Pratt'is a hustler
and ought to win.
During the thunder storm Satur-
day night lightning struck the
telephone line near Forker and ran
into Middleton's store at that place,
burning out the phone and setting
fire to some goods near by. Mr..
Middleton was sleeping in the store
and put out the fire before it did
much damage. Sunday night the
same thing happened at the Bur-
lington station in Laclede, the only
damage done, however. being to
the window shades and paint and
the night operators nerves.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl. Wright at
tended the Farmers Day" meet
ing at the state agricultural college
at Columbia where their son Or
Vile is attending school, on Thurs
day of last week and saw many
things of interest, among them
being Holstein cow that gives Is
gallons of milk a day and has to
be MIXED four times in each
twenty-four hours. The annual
Farmers Day" at Columbia is
becoming an important affair and
is attended by a great and 'increas-
ing number of farmers. '
Prosecuting Attorney Ira S.
Gardner has decided to be candi
date for reelection and his an
nouncement will be found in the
proper column of The BLADE today.
His friends here, and that includes
practically everybody in Jefferson
township, are glad that he has
again decided to make the race and
twill not be worth while for any
body to try to beat him, SO far as
this part of the county is concern
ed. He has made as good a record
as any of his predecessors in the
office, and that is saying a good
deal, for Linn county has had some
mighty good men in that office.
The two years of experience he has
had will enable him to do better
work in his next term, and the
people of Laclede and Jefferson
township will do all il their power
to keep this Jefferson township boy
| in the position he has filed so cap
ably and we'll.
| A number of Linn county bank
| ers met in the Office of the Lomax
| & Standby bank Wednesday and
} organized the Linn County Bank
ers' association with the following
officers: S. L. Gibson, president;
Ell. Markham, vice president; Cleve
johnson, secretary; FL. W. Lomax,
treasurer. The object of the or
ganization is mutual protection and
to promote better social and business
relations between the bankers and
it is expected that all of the twenty
banks in the county will be in
cluded in the association. The
| first annual meeting will be held
| in Brookfeld June s at 7:30 p. M.
The following out of town bankers
were present at the above meeting:
\ G. I'll. Jones, Linn County bank,
r. S. Brownlee, Brownlee bank,
: and Harry Markham, Wheeler
u cn.-. DaLeaId. GIor-o
The Laclede blade., 1910-05-07
Christian Church Notes

Elder Mefrlll Will pFedcH dI IAo
Christian church Saturday evening
and Sunday morning and evening
at the usual hours. Everybody is
invited to be present.
Sunday school at 10 a. M; En-
deavor services, Z p. M; prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock; Willing Workers meeting
every Thursday afternoon. You
are Invited to all these services.
The ladies of the Christian church
will serve ice cream and cake in the
park Saturday evening, May IA, it
the weather is favorable. An in
vitation is extended to all. Please
come and help in this good cause.
Local Items Of Interest
DR.. Pratt, Thursday, May IL.
Strawberries 15c qt. at Patrick's.
Mrs. P. z. White attended the
w. G. T. U. convention at Mead
vile the first of the week.
Strawberries are cheaper, We
have a crate fancy Klondikes for
today at Is cents per quart. Car
others & Allen.
An exchange says that all Ameri-
can girls are born with voices. 1t
is not probable that anyone will
contradict the statement.
Why is it, careless seven year
old kid can drop a half burned
match in an alley and burn all the
barns in a block, while an able
bodied man has to use up a whole
box of matches to get wood lire
started in heater that has draft
enough to draw all the furniture up
the stove pipes
GA good name is rather to be
chosen than great riches, loving
favor than silver and gold" Be
not like the old miser who kept
starving and grubbing and saving,
for a contented mind is better than
great gain. The best book says,
IF we have bread and raiment, be
Herewith content.
1t is not wise to be for self alone;
not the one who has most OF this
worlds goods is happiest. But he
who uses what he has for the good
of himself and those about him.
We have visited where they seemed
to have everything of this world's S
goods heart could wish for, yet
their whole desire was to turn the
dollar toward them.
Remember the statewide prohi-
bition amendment meeting at Bru-
ner school house on next Tuesday
evening, May 10, at s O'Clock.
Rev. VIM. Sissons viii make the
address. Also a like meeting at
Sunny Point school house on next
Friday evening, May Is, at s
O'Clock, Rev. L. G. Powell making
the address. Everybody cordially
invited to attend.