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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23

the faces Of older as we'll as young
women.
The moderately large hat of felt.
shown in Fig. 2 is faced with velvet
and has velvet collar about the
crown. A large handsome pompon of
short ostrich tips forms all the trim
ming it needs This hat may be made
in any good color or combination of
colors. 1t protects the head and eyes
and is very generally becoming-a hat
to be worn with almost any costume.
We should beware of the "bare-head-
ed" fad that possesses some communi-
ties. as it. is very bad for the hair.
Just now more caps for morning and
evening wear are made than for many
years. Nevertheless girls and women
ride about the city and country roads
with the hair unprotected and blowing
about to become loaded with filthy
dust. The hair Is naturally oily and
dirt sticks to 1t. Too frequent washing
makes it brittle and Injuries its texture
and color, yet there Is no other way of
keeping It clean except to protect 1t
from the dust laden air. In the country
one may wear sunbonnets; those cut
gracefully are as pretty as any head
covering ever made. In the city there
are well fitting soft street hats that
protect the hair and eyes. Mothers
should insist on their daughters wear
ing hats, or caps, to and from school,
as matter of cleanliness If this pre-
caution is taken, the hair may be
kept clean without literally wearing 1t
out with washing. Once a month will
be often enough for the shampoo.
| JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
WHY SHE DIDN'T WIN.

They were at Monte Carlo. and
like other visitors to that insidious
paradise. they considered the Casino
place which ought to be visited.
They stood hesitating before one OF
the tables, and at last the temptation
to join the players proved too
strong for the lady
Il must risk just one ten-dollar
note." she said to her husband. vGive
me one. darling. and | will put 1t on
the number of my age. That is sure
to be lucky"
Hubby was inclined to be skep,ical.
but OF course he might have spared
himself the trouble of grumbling. and
the ten-dollar note was duly deposited
on No a.
Alas! No. SO proved to be the win
ming numeral and the lady gave q
little gasp of despair.
Serves you right" said her great
brute OF husband. If you'd told
the truth you'd have won!"-TidBi Bits
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
IDEAS IN SEPARATE SKIRTS
Garment Practically Indispensable and
Wide Choice Of Materials
May Be Made.

If you would profit by the example
of French tailors, you will order sep
arate skirts of one of the following
materials:
First, double-faced cloth that has
leaped into important place is being
used. 1t practically trims itself, and
will be very popular for this econom
ical reason.
Then there are cheviots and serges
for lightweight models and all colors
are in vogue. the neutral shades and
dark blue leading.
Heavy fancy suitings are very popu.
lar. The English tweeds and mixed
suitings are having a tremendous
favoritism shown them by the lead.
ing houses.
Tailored skirts are not SO straight
IN outline, many showing slashed eff.
fects at the side, and all are made
walking length.
Some have a slightly 'aised waist
band, so that no belt is needed. while
others show a normal line, with a
stitched band attached to the skirt.
On others a back panel is attached,
with modified front edge that ex-
tends towards the front. thus forming
a belt or girdle.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Wants Pension Office Beauty Restored

u ENSION COMMISSIONER JAMES
l.. DAVENPORT has an eye to the
artistic, and as much as it is possible
for that genial gentleman to be dis
gruntled. is nightly grieved over the
fact that the pension Office does not
look as pretty as 1t ought to. and
nothing like as pretty as 1t might.
Commissioner Davenport says that the
tension Office ought to be one of the
show places in Washington. and there
was a time when this was true. Now
it is half-filled up with the desks. file
cases and literature OF the Indian Of
fee, which really hasn't any business
there. In fact, the great court of the
pension office. which until the new
government printing office was con-
structed was the largest building in
the world, all under one roof. looks
more like a clutter closet SO far as
the main floor Is concerned. than like
1 decent, respectable public building
The great interior court is surround
ed by the various offices which rise
Tier on tier to the great glass ceiling.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23

w ASHINGTON.-Fore the
w practical completion OF the Pan
anna canal by July l. 1913, the 18TH
milan canal commission, in it's annual
report, recommends congressional
legislation governing canal tolls, or
ganization for the operation OF the
canal and for government OF the canal
zone, utilization of canal revenue to
pay operating expenses and to repay
the capital invested. and other action.
Expedition was urgently demanded in
order to advise the commercial world
OF the use 1t may make of the great
waterway, of the cost of sending ships
through 1t and just when it will be
opened. The commission wished to
give at least eighteen months notice
OF the rates to permit the worlds
maritime interests time to readjust
their routes and to build new ships
and organize new transportation COM
panies.
1t was also deemed desirable to put
the canal to use as early as possible.
not only to secure financial returns on
the enormous capital invested, but to
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Artificial Flowers,

Artificial flowers are still strictly
en- rigeur. Before condemning the Gus
tom of plagiarizing nature consider
the satisfaction of knowing the flower
necessary to the harmonious whole of
the gown is certain to remain fresh
think of the security offered by the
fact that it cannot crush and ruin ones
favorite gown. or droop ami finally
seated its faded leaves over the floor.
a mute suggestion of the year flag
ging animation. Then, too, the art of
copying flowers has reached such a
stage of perfection that only the acute
and appraising eye can detect the
pretty deception. which is 1t own en-
cuse.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23

with the rows OF handsomely orna-
mented balconies opening upon the
court. In the center OF the court is a
beautiful fountain. and it used to be
that exquisite little models OF the
Monitor and the Merrimac chased
each other around and around in this
fountain, There are number OF
wonderful columns OF brick cemented
over and painted to resemble marble.
and formerly there were all kinds OF
palms and aquatic plants around the
fountain. with nice lounging seats.
and, as Commissioner Davenport says.
1t was one OF the show places OF
Washington. and It ought to be again.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
No Room for Doubt.

The afternoon was warm, holidays
were approaching and the teacher
was almost worn out In trying to
drum the elements of grammar into
the wooden craniums of her pupils
Nov. Johnny" she said YEARLY
tell me-would 1t be proper for you
to say You can't learn me nothing?
Johnny looked thoughtful for a mo-
ment and replied In a tone Of convic-
ton:
Yes, num-"
The teacher sighed.
why. johnny" she asked. Tell
me why"
And now the answer came quick
and pat:
"'Cause yer can't" said Johnny, tri.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23

Almost any dress material can be
made up in this style. The round
yoke and collar-band are of tucked
net, the shaped trimming of fancy
silk piped at the edge with some
plain dark-colored silk: the sleeves
are set into the armhole with little
fullness, and are finished with cuffs
of silk to match the trimming.
Materials required: IL yard AZ
inches wide, ss yard silk % inches
wide, Y yard dark silk on the cross.
" yard tucked net.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23

"HE two hats pictured here are of
that useful variety known as semi
I dress or tailored hats and are de-
signed for general wear. They
are of substantial materials well put
together They are quite elaborate
enough to harmonize with a dressy
costume and not too much trimmed to
be worn with the plainest Of tailored
gowns. Where women do not have oc-
casion to go out a great deal, such
hats are the best choice. ("Going out"
In this connection signifies filing So
cial engagements).
1t goes without saying. almost, that
every woman should walk in the open
air for a time, every day of her life.
Most Of them do, going about the BUSH
ness Of life-marketing, shopping or
getting out to other lines Of endeavor.
Very plain hats will answer for wear
In the morning. but every woman
needs a tailored hat for church-and
other occasions demanding the proper
attention to her personal appearance.
Women going to and from business
choose the palmer types Of tailored
millinery, or rather those made of the
most durable millinery materials, such
as beavers, felts and cloth covered
shapes, with trimming of silk velvet
or fancy feathers.
Fig is a shape which may be had
in felt or velvet. with a fancy braid
crown. Velvet loops and chenille TO-
settles and tassels with narrow
crushed band Of velvet makes up the
trimming. The color combinations pos
sible in this model are very fine. The
bonnet-like shape adapts the hat to
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Now Aim to Make the Panama Canal Pay

make possible the passage OF the
worlds fleets without confusion or de-
lay. The report showed that the engi.
all the concrete in the great Gatun
locks will be laid by June l, 1912. and
five months later the locks on the
Pacific side will be finished, except
the gates, which will be ready June /.
1913. Meantime by April l, next. the
giant spillway at Gatun would be at
the f1fty-foot elevation and the entire
following winter.
The excavation through the Culebra
cut, the greatest earth-digglng enter.
prise the world has ever seen, will be
completed July l, 1918. If the slides
are not in excess of the estimates. In
that case the exterior channel will be
sufficiently advanced to pass the ship
ping that would use, the canal.
The total outlay for maintaining
the canal will be for wages OF the op
erative force, engineering work, SAM.
tation and civil administration. The
commission was insistent that the
revenue of the canal should 60 to pay
not only the operating expenses, but
to repay the capital invested. Every
should be adopted, said the report
which recommended that the govern
ment should not only supply coal and
oil for it's own vessels, but should sell
them to merchant shipping.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
True to His Promise,

Dearest, will you let me share your
every sorrow after we are married ?"
she whispered as she cuddled her
cheek against his
Yes. darling" he replied. again
plucking delicious kiss from her
sweet lips.
1t was the same lady who two years
later YEARLY cried out:
"Oh. Tom. why can't you ever come
Of trouble with you? I'm so sick OF
hearing about how hard you have to
work to keep the bills paid"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Good Jokes
Bliss From the Proverb.

There's an old codeer In Boston who
affects to despise a college education.
He never had one; he's very success
full. and he doesn't see that universi-
ty training could have made him any
more so. Therefore he sneers at some
of the younger fellows who have had
more educational advantages.
The other day he was calling down
college subordinate. IF that's all
your gilt edged eddication has taught
ye." he growled. by gosh. young feler.
I'm thankful for my ignorance"
Sir" the young fellow answered.
bowling respectfully. you have much
to be thankful for"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Do You Know

That when gown Is made of two
materials, such as satin and cloth, eta
mine and satin, or any mingling of the
lighter stuffs, the fashion Of the dress
is extremely ornate, and all sorts of
fine needlework are displayed in the
tucks, the ruchings and the embroid-
cries Of tho trimmings, especially Of
the coat
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
On the Stump.

When l arose to speak," related
the martyred statesman. some one
threw base. cowardly egg at me-
And what kind of an egg might
that be?" asked an attentive listener.
"A base, cowardly egg" explained
the statesman. is one that hits you
and then runs"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Airv PersifIaoe.

Jack-Just saw Miss Loveleigh land
Ing from the steamer. Isn't she a po-
EN-?
Tom-Yes, and l suppose the poem
has been abroad looking for title.
blackwell. don't think she'd be
a-verse to one.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Hard to Find.

Decided where you are going OH
your vacation YETI"
"No; can't seem to find the right
spot"
What sort of a place are you look
ing for?"
"A place where my pocketbook can
enjoy vacation as well as its own
err"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Extra Release"
EVERY little movement"
Togo made while here
In a moving picture
Shortly will appear.
Time Saving.

$50 you do not regret being d.
vorced?"
Certainly not" replied Mrs. Film
gilt. Its ever so much pleasanter for
both John and myself to have my ex-
penses provided for by a regular re-
mittance without any of the formali-
ties or annoyances Of personal CORE
spondence."
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Making a Monkey of Him.

He says he is going to look up his
family tree
He had better make sure first
that there are none of his ancestors
swinging up there ready to throw
nuts at him."
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Mountain Lore.

ANY fish in this brooke"
Government stocked 1t with trout
once" replied the old-timer.
But they won't come near
hook"
They do seem smarter than other
fish. l reckon maybe they had to
pass a civil service examination fore
the government would notice EN-"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
A Youthful Qulbbier.

Caller-So you go to school. do you.
little man? Let me hear you spell
bread"
.Bobby-B-r.e-d.
Caller-The dictionary spells 1t with
an "a"
Bobby-You didn't ask me how the
dictionary spells It: you asked me how
spelt It.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Not Quite,

Not Quite.
Magistrate-Was the defendant right
in declaring he was shot?
Conscientious Offlcer-Well, your
honor, he was half right.
Magistrate-What do you mean by
half right?
Conscientious Officer-He was halt
shot.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Fathers Definition.

Tommy-Pop, what is bigamist?"
Tommy's Pop-A bigamist, my son.
Is man with more wives THAI
brains"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23

Mrs. Newwed latter the honey
ever married me.
Mr.. Newwed-You are unusually
observant today.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Consoling.

Tommy-You're not so awful home
ly. | know two or three girls thai
aren't so much better lookin' than
you."-Life.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23

The Country Deacon-There must
have been a stranger in church this
morning.
The Parson-Did you see him?
The Country Deacon-No: but |
found five-dollar note In the collec.
ton.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
A Good BeQinnino,

suburb?
Bocker-They may in time: the
place Is only ugly enough now to stop
clock.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Hurrah for Him,

All hall the man OF kindly parts.
OF peace the prop:
The fellow who. whate'er he etartA
Knows when to stop.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23

Mr. Wilson-How did an old sinner
like you. Rastus. ever manage to get
into church,
Rastus-Pm one OBJ de charter mem
bers. sab.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
A WarninQ.

There never was a motor car
We say It DER again.
There never was motor car
That could outpush a train.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Tho Way.

ITO strike In"
~Yes?"
lis the way to win out"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23
Liked SuuaIllno Baby.

II like to hear baby cry" said
the crusty old bachelor.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-11-23

"Why?"
Because. then, the little nuisance
Is taken out of the room"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-15
COMES A TIME
When Coffee Shows What II Has Been
Doing.

"Of late years coffee has disagreed
with me-" writes matron from Rome,
~. Y.
''lts lightest punishment being TO
make me logy' and dizzy, and 1t SEEM
ed to thickep up my blood
"The heaviest was when II upset my
stomach completely, destroying my ap.
petite and making me nervous and ir-
rltable, and sent me to my bed. After
one of these attacks, in which nearly
lost my life, / concluded to quit the
coffee and try Postum.
ut went right to the spot! found
II not only a most palatable and re-
freshing beverage, but food as we'll
"All my ailments, the 1oginess' and
dizziness, the unsatisfactory condition
of my blood, my nervousness and irri-
liability disappeared in short order
and my sorely afflicted stomach began
quickly to recover. began to rebuild
and have steadily continued until now.
Have a good appetite and am rejoicing
in sound health which owe to the use
OF Postum" Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little Book "The Road to
Wellvllle, in pkgs. There's reason"
Ever rend the above Iettert A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
re genuine, true, md full Of human
lltercrt.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-15
EXCUSE FOR HIS LAUNDERING
Ideal Waiter, True to the End, Had
Been Working Under Pretty
Heavy Handicap.

lie was an immaculate servant. TIC
watch him serve salad was TO watch
an artist at work. To hear his sub
dued accents was a lesson In the art
of voice.production. He never slipped
he never smiled, and his mutton.choT
whiskers marked him as one Of the
old and faithful stock. But one even
ing, TO the surprise of his master, he
showed unaccountable signs OF nerv
BUSINESS. When the chicken came on
he confused It with the pheasant. He
served everything in the wrong or
der, made blunder after blunder, and
put a final touch to his shame by up
setting the salt over the only super
stitious member Of the party. Then
at last, when the ladies had retired to
the drawing room, he touched his mas
ter on the shoulder. Il beg your par
don, SIR" he said In a respectful un
dertone, but could you manage tc
spare me now? My house is on fire"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-15

The recent outbreak of aristocratic
tendencies at Annapolis which ter
minated in a naval apology, gives
point to the following incident which
happened in Chicago recruiting Of
fee several years ago:
A naval officer who was making a
report on recruiting conditions was
noted for his arrogance and auto
cratic ways. One morning this officer
exchanged round of shots with a
coarse-handed son of the proletariat,
as follows;
The man, who had come into the
office on some business relating to a
printing contract, approached the Of
flcer respectfully enough, but with
some lack In that personal address
TO which the latter had been accus-
toned. The officer frowned heavily
"Talne off your hat" he thundered
The other stared a moment then
burst into angry reply. why, dang
your heart" he suffered, take OF
my hat to you? Not muclj Why,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-15
That Miaht Be Inducement.

It was during the hot spell and on
the hottest night of the week that a
South side teacher took a number OF
her little charges for a car ride. In
'ne Public Square they piled out and
were marched to the telescope set up
|by man who vends peeps at the
heavenly bodies at so much per peep.
me children -ere told that they
|migst look at the moon, little lee.
'ure accompanying the lesson that the
moon was cold body.
Teacher" spoke up one little South
,tider VIXEN you look through the
eiass does your face get cold?"-
cleveland Leader.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-15

The first smile which had dawned In
Harmony Weler's eyes was when she
turned from the amused glance Of
the chauffeur.
She went hurriedly into the huge
station and was lost in the crowd.
David Green walked briskly toward
the train which he boarded only after
having seen his companion the taxi
step into the same train. He fol-
lowed her and took a seat behind her
From his point of vantage he
watched every movement of Harmony
Weller The girl was king fran.
tic effort to keep her mind as well
as her eyes upon the magazine that
she held. There was a woeful droop
to the corners Of her mouth but her
proud little head gave an occasional
toss as If 1t fan would proclaim an
undaunted spirit She cast many
glances about the train and after each
II seemed to Greer that her disap-
pointment deepened. He drew near
er the window so that she might not
by any chance know Of his nearness.
The train moved swiftly on and
darkness crept into the outer world
David Green watched the girl rise and
make her way toward the dining car
He followed moment later AS he
entered his heart gave a quick jump
The only vacant seat was the one op.
posite the girl When he seated him
self he watched tlnge of color
sweep into Harmony's face. But
through the long meal she scarcely
raised her eyes above the level of his
tie pin.
David Green's heart was hammer.
Ing, as 1t had not hammered in his life
time and into his eyes had come a
light that, had the girl opposite seen
she might have recognized At it was
she kept her eyes studously away
from his.
She was the first to arise. Green
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-15
How Cloves Grow.

Glover are the unexpanded fowe-
buds of beautiful evergreen trea
which grows only in tropical coun.
tries, The buds are at first a pale
color and gradually become green,
after which they develop into a
bright red, when they are ready fo-
collecting.
During the drying process they
are exposed to, the smoke of a wood
fire and then to the action of the sun,
which accounts for their dark brown
color when ready for the market.
The Glove tree. which attains a
height of 30 feet, is native of small
group of islands in the Indian archi-
peligo called the Spice islands, but
In the last four centuries It has been
carried to all the warmer parts OF
the world.
Gloves were one of the principal
oriental spices which early excited
the cupidity OF western commerce
communities, having been the basis
of a rich and lucrative trade since
the early part Of the Christian era
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-06-15
BUNCHING HIS HARD LUCK
Sufferer From Toothache Summoned
Philosophy TO His Aid During
Period Of Trouble.

Philosophers are not all dead yet, "
said the dentist. u met one this
morning who knocked me out Of two
hours work on day when | have
nothing to do anyhow, and will make
me work overtime tomorrow, when |
shall be crowded with engagements.
He was bowling with toothache.
Better come around and have II at
tended to-" I said.
Cant do II today" he said, I'm too
busy"
But you can't work when you are
crazy with the toothache?' | argued,
"Oh, yes | can" said he There
are half a dozen other things | want
done to me that hurt pretty bad, and
If | have them done when my tooth
is on the rampage they won't seem so
bad, because one hurt will neutraliZe
the other always take advantage
OF a toothache to dispatch those dis
agreeable Jobs"
Maybe not many people could
stand that kind of philosophy but APP
parently that man is going to get
away with it,"