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Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
PITlFUL SIGHT WITH ECZEMA

"a few days after birth We noticed
an infamed spot on our baby's hip
which soon began spreading until
baby was completely covered even in
his eyes, ears and scalp. For eight
weeks he was bandaged from head to
foot He could not have a stitch Of
clothing on. Our regular physician
pronounced it chronic eczema. He is
very able physician and ranks with
the best in this locality. nevertheless.
the disease began spreading until
baby was completely covered He
was losing flesh so rapidly that we be-
came alarmed and decided to try Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment.
Not until l commenced using Cuti-
what he looked like, as we dared not
wash him, and had been putting one
application after another on him. On
removing the scale from his head the
hair came Off, and left kim entirely
bald, but since we have been using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment he has
as much hair as ever. Four weeks
after we began to use the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment he was entirely
cured. | don't believe anyone could
have eczema worse than our baby.
Before we used the Cuticura Rem
edies we could hardly look at him, he
was such pitiful sight. He would
fuss until l would treat him, they
semed to relieve him so much. Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment stand by
themselves and the result they quick
ly and surely bring Is their own rec
ommendation." (Signed) Mrs. T. B.
Rosser, Mill Hall, Pa, Feb. 20, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold by druggists and deal
ers everywhere, a sample of each,
with 32-sage book, will be mailed free
On application to "Cuticura," Dept
% X, Boston.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
SOME POINTS AS TO CURTAINS
Economical Methods of Producing Ar
tistic Effects-How Life May
Be Prolonged.

Take old net curtains tfishnet will
do) and dip them in tubful of soapy
water. then in a tub containing So
luton of ten cents worth OF copperas
Repeat and hang up to dry. The re-
suit will be a beautiful deep burnt
orange color, which gives a sunset
effect in the darkest room.
Cut out the floral and basket de-
signs from madras muslin and tack
them on TO a material to harmonic
with your curtains-even unbleached
calico. Work them over with floss SILK
and apply them as borders TO the cur
tains. Bits of silk or satin might be
tackled on to the madras petals In
stead and buttonholed around the
edges Tie baskets might have lat
ticework and handles Of fine straw or
ratfia.
Make your curtains with hens OF
equal width at top and bottom After
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
A Porch Party Entertainment.

Every girl loves a pretty blouse.
and l want to tell you OF six good
chums who meet once in two weeks
and bring their needlework, which by
common consent is to be a lingerie
blouse all to be made by hand. Each
one is pledged to watch for new ideas.
Light refreshments are served, and
occasionally the hostess has some
amusement not to last over 20 min
utes or half an hour. At a recent
meeting they had this Romance OF
Shirtwaist" Years ago ! put it in
the department, but it will be new
now to many, and l hope will answer
the request for contests suitable for
porch parties and afternoon affairs
Just for girls"
Romance of Shirtwaist-Her
lover has persuaded her to be his. and
they were about to slip into the matri-
her for her coldness to him. and she
replied, Il cannot wear my heart on
my - always" and while her gol-
den head rested on his manly - he
forgave her, and presented her with
a pretty - for her dainty -. Life
Is not always what it -, for after
he became a golfer her was Oh the
- most of the time. and she began
to fear that she could never win him
- to his former devotion. Indeed,
she often felt she would like to --
him, but she decided to - him In
stead, SO she put on a bold - and
told him she would break the -.
He began to - and haw, and fn-
vited her to go to a - concert
Then she knew that she could -
him. Although there is much red -
about such matter. one is apt to get
the cold - instead of two loving
arms about ones -. They went to
the concert and came to the conclu-
sion that their promises were still
-. Each had been on the -, but
now they are married and are -
for life, while the - plays on
Key-Yoke, sleeve, bosom, belt,
waist, seems (seams), links, back,
cuff. collar, front. tie. hem. band. but.
tonhole, tape, shoulder, neck. binding,
wrong side. bound, band.
Iced drinks. sherbets and other fro
gen things are much in favor, served
with a variety of small cakes. waters
and crackers, or biscuit, as We are be-
ginning to call them same as they do
In England
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
Settled T1en.

I've a sight o sons-thirteen alto
gether,' remarked a prosperous old
farmer, "and all of ems done me
credit save the three eldest, who
sowed wild oats at a pretty rapid rate.
and then came home and saddled my
shoulders with the harvest.
We'll. | own | was glad to see 'em
back, and | feasted EN-. and petted
EN-. and set EN- on their legs again,
only to see 'em skedaddle off afresh
only to see EN- skedaddle off afresh
when things had slowed down, with
all the cash they could lay hands on.
THAT thereabouts sickened me, so
I called the rest of EN- together and
"'There's ten o lou left. and if any
Of you 'ud like TO fellow t'other three
| won't try to stop you. But. under
stand this. though there may be a few
more prodigal sons. therell be no
more fatted calves. I've killed the last
of en-
And" continued the old man, tri-
umphantly. I've had trouble wi none
of 'em since"
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

times, and said that ought to have an
operation. would not listen to that,
and wi hen friend of my husband told
him about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and what it had done
for his wife, / was willing to take it.
Now I look the picture Of health and
feel like it, too. I can do my own house.
work, hoe my garden, and milk a cow.
] can entertain company and enjoy
them. I can visit when l choose, and
walk as far as any ordinary woman,
any day in the month. l wish could
talk toevery sufferingwonana andgirl."
Mrs. DEMA BETHUNE, Sikeston. Mo.
The most successful remedy in this
country for the cure of all forms Of
female complaints is Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
1t is more widely and successfully
used than any other remedy. 1t has
cured thousands of women who have
been troubled with displacements, in
fammation, liberation, fibroid tumors,
irregularities, periodic pains, backache,
that bearing down feeling, indigestion,
and nervous prostration, after all other
means had failed. Why don't you tryit?
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
Would Try Another.

There was going to be a picnic that
morning, says the Cleveland Plain
Dealer. The little boy prayed before
he retired at night that it might be
fine day. And when he looked out of
the window at the peep OF dawn, it
was raining.
In the evening, the little boy
wouldn't say his prayers. Mamma"
he asked. as he was going to bed,
where do they sell idols? l want to
get one to Worship"
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
That Trouser Skirt,

We have until now omitted any men
tion Of the divided or harem skirt. be-
cause this fastidious innovation
seemed so altogether impossible. But.
because Of the notoriety which 1t has
had through the riots aroused by its
appearance in Paris and elsewhere, it
seems best to describe it. 1t is a
scant skirt which. at about the knees.
divides to form full trousers such as
are worn by the Turkish women So
far only professional models, en-
ployed by the dressmakers who are
trying to introduce this absurd fashion.
have been seen wearing the trouser-
skirt, or jupe-culotte. as it is called in
France. That it win be adopted by
women of good taste and refinement
seems quite impossible.-Harper's
Bazaar.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
([EMNGl1leS oTEm
T. ia Sill ION .~

Lace, combined with net, is much
used.
Everywhere We see a bit Of black
satin.
Feathers are slowly coming back
to the coiffure.
Natural" linens are in greater de-
mand than colors.
Still yelled are the various parts
of milady's costume.
Many little evening frocks are
trimmed with cords of precious stones
or beads to initiate them. Coral on
black and white striped mousseline Is
stunning
Patent leather belts in black, blue,
red or white are to be a stylish finish
for linen frocks.
Many of the Eton jackets have large
reve-s. They are either the supple,
folded satin shapes or the straight fat
cnes. They can be of contrasting col
or, embroidered and beaded.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
LOCATED HIM RIGHT AWAY
Possibly Display Of Bill Of Gorgeous
Denomination May Have Had
Some Effect.

A southerner who was visiting St
Louis wandered into the dining room
of the hotel and. seeing q negro serv-
ant who had all the importance Of an
army officer standing near the door.
asked him who the head niger" was
around there. The negro stretched
himself to his full height and pom
pously replied that there amt no mig
gers in St. Louis. sab. We Is ALI
gem'men of color"
Well" said the southerner drawing
500 bill from his pocket and finger
ing it, Il expect to be at the hotel for
some time and want to make sure that
l will be taken care Of"
"Oh, sah." said the negro. whose
eyes were popping from his head. did
you want to know who the head mig
ger waiter Is? That's me."-Allen-
town Call.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
Easily in the Lead.

Louise Jennings, Elise Hathaway
and Florence Brintnall are three
schoolmates whose indulgent parents
provided a picnic for each of them.
giving carte blanche as to the num-
Der of tteir guests and the manner of
entertainment on the beach Three
parties in ten days means a lot to
young ladies Of the tender age of
eight. But they recovered quickly
enought from the fatigue. Followed
comparison:
Il think" said Lou, "ours was a
very nice party. And We had ice
cream twice. if you remember"
"Oh, l don't know" quoth Elise
she insists upon being called by her
full name and will answer to no other
4 notice all my guests rode round
on the carrousel as often as they
wanted"
I'm sure my party was the best
of ALL" spoke up Flo. Father says
every ID kid in town was there"
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
BURGLAR Befriended Him.

A burglar was arrested for robbing
house up the state some time since,
and the next morning the victim rush
ed wildly into the magistrates Office.
AS soon as he could get his breath to
working again he told the official that
he had come to see about the pris-
oner
Glad you came down." was the af-
fable response of the magistrate Il
suppose you want to appear against
him"
Well, guess not" exclaimed the
victim with a glad smile. Il want to
kiss him on the brow and give him
SO. Among other things that he stole
from the house was a package of love
letters that l wrote to my wife before
we were married"
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
The Girls Handicap.

In her pretty new frock sister Mabel
felt quite proud as she sat on the front
step and watched some boys playing
on the sidewalk.
After a time one little boy came up
to talk to her and to admire, in his
rough little way, her bright shiny
shoes and pink sash.
See my nice square-cut waist" ex-
claimed the grille, land my nice coral
beads. Don't you wish you wuz a
grl?"
mo sire-ee." replied the boy. Il
wouldn't want to be any girl at all,
because lookie how much more neck
you haf to wash"
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
Snakes in Prohibition Maine.

Snakes emptied two saloons in Port
land of the crowds Of customers a. few
evenings ago. A nonresident ordered
box of snakes sent to him from the
south for the purpose of cleaning out
a vast number of rats from his place.
The snakes were given chance to
demonstrate their rat killing ability
and the large snake destroyed Is in
a few minutes. The snakes were then
taken to two different saloons and in
a few minutes cleared them of the
crowd.-kennecbec Journal,
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
To Make Fruit Jar Rubbers Last.

To have fruit jar rubbers last. keep
them well covered in jar full of -four
until used, and as soon as removed
from empty jars. One can then afford
a good quality of rubbers. as kept
thus they will safely last several sea
sons. When there is doubt of old
rubbers, they may often be made to
exc out one more season by using two
of the rubbers to each Jar and screw
ing down tight. Always stand newly
filed jars upside down until cool. to
test the tops and rubbers Designer
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
A Rusv Place.

where is that spot you call the
lovers lane?'" diffidently asks the
young man while the young lady waits
on the hotel piazza.
Right down yonder." replies the
clerk. Just keep going until you see
the porter from the barber shop.
Lovers lane is so crowded now that
we have him stationed there to give
the guests checks, SO that each may
have his turn. Judges Library.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
Answering the Dean.

The man who Thackeray calls ''the
greatest wit of all time"-Dean Swift
of ST. Patrick's cathedral, Dublin
was as ready to take as to make a re-
tort.
why don't you doff your hat to
me-" he asked small boy who was
coaxing along an obstreperous goat.
II will" said the lad, IF your honor
will hold the goats horns." an answer
which delighted the dean.-Youth's
Companion.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

around the neck, down one side of
the tunic and on the sleeves and belt
be preferred.
The pretty dress on the little girl
in the middle of the group is of pale
blue and white striped cotton vo.le.
The skirt is plated all round: the
blouse is also plated and ornamented
with black satin buttons and loops.
The collar and cuffs are of white
lawn trimmed with pale blue feather
stitching and edged with lace. The
little cravat is of black satin, the ends
finished with balls of the same, and
the belt Is of patent leather.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
A Progressive Needle Party.

This affair was the amusement Of
tered by a hostess at linen shower
given for q recent bride: There were
.welve guests and four tables. At each
able there was a bowl containing fifty
needles of all sizes. and thread: the
game was to see which couple could
hread the most needles in three min
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
TUNIC suits seem to be the most

4 manly garb. The one at the left
is very plain and can be made of navy
blue serge, cloth or wash material.
The little trousers are ornamented at
the bottom with buttons. and larger
ones fasten the tunic at the right side.
The belt is worn low and the collar is
of white linen finished with q frill Of
the same.
The other suit, at the right, is made
on the same lines, but is rather more
dressy and can be made of cream
cashmere or even of bengaline silk for
weddings. parties, etc. 1t is trimmed
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

Romance is not altogether dead.
Even the most hardened old bachelor
has a withered flower somewhere in
his possession.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
Sensitive.

You don't like educated Indians"
"Oh, yes, like them well enough, but
I always feel a sense of shame when
l meet one. He knows that my an
cestors cheated his ancestors out of
their land. and he knows that l know
he knows it."
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

washing them. hang them upside
down. slipping the rod through what
was before the bottom hem This
equallzes wear and tear and prolongs
their life. Be careful not to make
such curtains of a material whose fig-
ures are not reversible in position.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

A great and valuable knowledge 10
to know when not to talk. Anyone
with the power of speech can talk, but
It takes a wise head to keep silent.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
Rioht to a Dot.

Il can tell you" said he, "how much
water runs over Niagara falls to q
quart"
How much?" asked she.
Two pints. s.'-Christian Advocate.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

ASK FOR ALIENS FOOT-EASE
the An,septic powder to shake into your hoes. Re-
heves Corns Bunions, Ingrowing Nails, Swollen and
Sweating feet, Blisters and Callous spots. Sold
everywhere, Csc Don { dccspt any substitute. Ham-
Pile FREE. Address Allen g. Olmsted, 10 Roy NY.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

IOr Tour or nye days
at a time every
month, and so weak
l could hardly walk.
| cramped and had
backache and head
ache, and as so
nervous and weak
that 1 dreaded to
see anyone or have
anyone move in the
room. The doctors
gave me medicine to
ease ma at ithaca
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
Stop the Pain.

The hurt Of burn or cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars. 25c and SOC by
druggists For free sample write to
]. ". Cole g. Co. Black River Falls. Wis.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
No Weddiro Day BARGAIN.

The Husband during the quarreD
You're always making bargains.
Vas there ever time when you
didn't?
The Wife-Yes, sir; on our wedding
day.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing syrup for Children.
teething. softens the gums. reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c bottle
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
The Hunoious Hat

Has she any sense of humor?"
Il don't think so. She can look at
her hat without laughing '-Lippin-
colts.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

know woman who says she mar
ried just for fun. And yet some peo-
pie claim woman has no sense Of
humor!
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

Many a girl marries a man simply
him.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

There are limitations, don't be fooled.
| Ask for Lewiia' Single Binder cigar &C.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

Mrs. Benham-The paper tells about
a man who stole a head Of lettuce and
then went back and got another, be-
ing arrested On the second trip.
Benham-I'll bet you can't make that
fellow believe that two heads are bet
ter than one
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

In general, pride is at the bottom
of all great mistakes-Curwen
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
For the Hostess


utes, the contest beginning and end,
ing with the tap of bell. The two
having the largest score progressed
to the next table, each player having
a dainty pincushion in which pins
We're stuck to mark the progressions,
These pins had colored heads. A
daintily equipped sewing bag was the
odd design was the second: embroid-
cry scissors in a case made an &C
ceptable consolation prize. Every
one had the jolliest kind of time
and it was a most easy party to pre-
pare.
A Unique Gingham Apron Shower.
A girl who had lived in her home
town all of her life and consequently
had many friends. was the recipient
of this acceptable and enjoyable
shower The girls (six In number)
They consulted, SO there would be no
two alike. OF the material each girl
made a necktie which was placed In
an envelope. The aprons were all
finished except the hens. which fur
nished needle work for an hour. At
six o'clock a man for each girl ap-
peared, the envelopes were passed,
and the men found their supper part,
ners by matching the neckties with
the aprons. each girl putting on one
and the boys wearing the tie that
matched. At the close of the repast
the aprons were all tied about the lit
and twice as nice because the poor.
neglected bridegroom and ushers were
included In the fun
MADAME MERRI.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

The devil is proud of the man who
is mean to his wife.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

If we really wish to be. We can b.
wanted in the world.-Roche
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

Lewis Single Binder gives man what
he wants, rich, mellow-tasting cigar.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

The silk stocking girl is very much
In evidence.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

Good men are scarce. and bad ones
often have to make themselves SO.
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

Watch the hobDIe girl trying to
skip over the cobbles
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12
SEVEN
YEARS OF
MISERY
All Relieved by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.

Slkeston, No. -"FOr seven years /
suffered everything. I was in bed
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

He-Ah, sweetheart, l love you
more than all my wealth.
She-Yes, but you only get ten a
week
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

Ada-Cho1ly Saphedde was in a
brown study the other day, and l Of
fered him a penny for his thoughts
Edith-You spendthrift. You never
did know the value of money:
Potosi journal., 1911-07-12

Just So.
"Why do they call a bell boy in
hotel 'ButtonsT"
Because he's always of when you
need him Cost, l guess"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-11-14
CANADA RULES ON LUMBER.
Alleged Evasion Of Duties by Amsrl
cans to Be Guarded Against.

Ottawa, Nov. 11.-Minnesota. Wash.
ington, British Columbia and Western
Canada lumber firms will be interested
In an important ruling just made by
the dominion customs board. A circu.
lar regarding it and giving instruc.
lions to customs collectors will be sent
out Immediately,
A delegation of the Canadian Lum.
bermen's Association argued the case
before the board and urged that there
are serious violations by United States
lumbermen of the rough lumber provi.
sion. Under the tariff, lumber dressed
on one side is free. When 1t is also
dressed on the edge it is dutiable. 1t
10 alleged that the Americans plane
edge, subsequently roughening the lat.
ter so as to put it in the class free Of
duty. A British Columbia delegation
supplemented the appeal of the lum.
bermen's association.
BY the ruling now made, collectors
are instructed to see that very close
inspection of such importations is
made and where the lumber has been
edged in any way as we'll as dressed
on the side, it will be dutiable to the
extent of % per cent.
The Western lumbermen claim that
there have been extensive shipments
into Canada of this class of lumber. but
the imposition of the 25 per cent duty
should tend to diminish it materially,
at least to prevent what is claimed to
be an evasion of the customs act.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-11-14

The annual convention of the De-
corah district Of the Epworth league
will be held in the Methodist Episcopal
church of this city, next Monday and
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 81. The convention
will open at 2:3O Monday afternoon. A
full program is promised for the entire
meeting. The services are open to
every one, and will be of general in
terest. Dr. Arthur Bennett will de-
liver the convention lecture on Mon
day evening. On Tuesday evening Rev.
Geo. H. Kennedy will preach the con-
vention sermon, to be followed by the
conservation and communion services
conducted by DR.. N. A. Mershon.
About 100 delegates are expected to
be present from the various chapters
of the district. The local chapter is to
be congratulated upon securing the
convention for Cresco.