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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-10-05

A good many men have got
through the world selling patent
rights. o. 49, t-'@
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-10-05
Risks Of Mail-Order Stove Buyin&

offer -. -nay back" if their stove or
rang. 80 days free trial, fails
to gave Satisfaction
But remember that when you get
q stove or range on free trial, the
mail.order concern has your money
and you otc,s the stove. ~
It generally takes SO much effort for
tho buyer to sell the stove back to the
mail order house-and If successful.
one dissatisfied mail.order buyer IA
O thousand actually does it. =.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-10-05
1.-The Best Way!

A good dealer. right in your home
500 or 1000 miles away-is the one
who Is most sincerely interested in
giving you full value and lifetime
satisfaction. & $500
His Judgment on stove and range
values comes from long experience.
Come and see US before you make
your next purchase. Get the benefit
of our experience. Have US explain
how Garland Stoves and Ranges are
made-all the details that 70 to make
mp quality and value and satisfactory
service, for which they are famous
throughout the entire world. That's
the best way to be sure of getting
your moneys worth. h $50 \ n =
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11
By ]. NJ. BELL. virginia,

CBy J. NJ. BELL. virginia)
Try to be patient with your colt
Mr.. Farmer. Remember he is green
yes. as green as the grass he eats so
peacefully when you turn him out to
graze and the harness no longer chafes
his soft young body.
All farmers know that four-year-
old colt will stand more than three
year-old. Bone and muscle are better
matured and generally better size,
therefore. he is better able to stand
days work. But. when it comes to
that, no green. unbroken colt should
be expected to do a full days work
In the team OF well seasoned farm
or road horses.
So many good colts have been aged
and made dull by this foolish habit
Of letting them run absolutely un-
broken into the spring when they are
three or four-year-olds and then catch
ing them and putting them at hard,
steady work Just as the busy season
comes on, when the crops need work.
when the flies are rampant and when
neither the masters nor the colts
leuptTS are at lnelr DeSt.
Imagine a farmer starting out to
NOW hay with green or half broken
colt hitched alongside OF mule or
q steady farm horse to a moving ma
chine, double row cultivator, corn
planter, pillow or harrow.
All implements need a steady. we'll
broken team and at the same time a
Unnd HrfvAr MI NJ IN rdo 90 AZ ta
best work has little time for else than
quietly handling his team and imple-
ment at one and the same time.
This man will not get much salts
faction out Of a days work II he has
to worry with green, restive colt.
who. chatting at the unexpected misery
Of heavy work In hot weather. starts
up little too soon or not soon enough,
protests at having to walk In a
straight line at slow gait. etc.
1t is not impossible that he will balk.
kick or rear upon what might be con-
sidered very slight provocation. or
no provocation at all to a broken, mid
dle-aged farm horse
In that section of Virginia known as
Inc Vaiiey FAMOUS 1Or lts splendid
line of stock, the farmers are very
successful breeders of horses. notably
heavy draft horses and their rule is
to break these big colts at two years
old. never working them over half a
day at time and beginning the break
irg-in process in the late winter and
early spring.
"a
steady team and with quiet team
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11
A Curious Fashion.

The latest models in skirts or in
costumes with attached skirts and
waists show the skirt decidedly short
er in front than at the back. a differ
ence which. in the walking length. is
very noticeable. Even ballroom gowns
are cut on the same lines.
Shows the embroidery on the front
of her socks and hides the darns ir
the heels" said male critic of one
OF these gowns. and his cruel remark
accurately describes the style.
Why such an untidy fashion should
have come from Paris at season
when all the crudeness OF spring has
usually been eliminated from its gar
ments is puzzle. but here 1t is. new
ertheless. and many frocks that would
otherwise have been graceful have
been marred by it.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11
GIVE MILK cow
GOOD TREATMENT
Animal Should Have Access 60
Rock Salt at All Times
Should Not be Hurried
by Dog OF Horse.

A small quantity of barrel salt
should be given the COW once or twice
a week: and she should have constant
access to rock salt. either in the yard
or pasture.
In going to and from the pastures.
the cows should have the use Of good
wide lane. so that they may not be
hooked and jammed about. Do not hur-
ry them with dog or horse. II the
floors of the barn are Of cement, a
small quantity of sand should be
sprinkled on the floor before the cows
are turned out or allowed to come in.
This will prevent them from slipping.
Care should be exercised. when they
are running together, that heavy cows
do not ride the young heifers when
the latter are in season. Heifers are
frequently injured for life by this
treatment; broken-down rumps being
rather common In some herds.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11
An undefInabIe pennItIon.

A few days after school opened in
the spring teacher in Brooklyn
school was testing the members Of
one of her old classes on what they
had remembered OF the definitions she
had taught them during the preceding
term. Finally she asked the bright
boy Of the class this question:
Now. Robert. tell me what a hypo-
critic is?"
"A hypocrite." replied Robert with
out hesitation. 'is kid wat comes to
school wit smile on his mug"
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11
TO PREVENT SAGGING SKIRTS
Have Garment Properly Prepared Be-
fore II 10 Turned Up to
Be Hemmed.

Summer dress skirts when made OF
thin material will always sag after
they are hemmed and finished II care
is not taken to prevent 1t. A good way
to do is to have the skirt sagged first
before 1t is turned up to be hemmed
This is done after the skirt Is com.
pletely finished excepting the hem
from the band to the final fitting and
the last hook and eye is In Its place
The skirt is now hung in closet or,
better still, put upon a full-length
dress form raised from the floor by
placing 1t on box. and the bias por
tions of the cores weighted SO they
will stretch to the fullest extent.
After several days of this strain the
material will have sagged to its full
est extent, and the hem may be meas
ured and turned up. Anything will
do for weighing. The smallest weights
from the kitchen scales, put in TEN
porary coverings of muslin and pin
ned on, are excellent. Any other small
objects of uniform heavfness will dc
for other weights.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11

ster. generally white man who is
used to the daily handling of horses.
The writer visited that section two
years ago this month and while the
guest of a well-known horse breeder,
saw four full-blooded Percherons
working to a manure spreader. a nine
year-oldmare under the saddle. a
three-year-old-stallio In the off-lead
and young mare under the line.
The average weight of these splen-
did horses was about 1900 pounds
each. but the remarkable part of the
business wa that these two young,
vigorous stations were working quiet
ly with mares. Their teamster had
them under perfect control. but they
had been worked the same as two.
year-olds and had become used to
farm labor by degrees.
OF course, advice is cheap and the
farmers get lots of 1t and In this mat
ter of working colts and green horses
In the summer time they have heard
1t all-fitting on the harness. scraping
the collars at night, washing of the
shoulders and sparing the lash
l have only to say this. and | speak
from experience; II the farmer don't
go easy with the three and four-year-
olds at this season they will be old
and sluggish long before their time.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11

Silage is going to be more used than
in the past. and cattle feeders are COM
Ing to the conclusion at last that 1t
should not be ignored. says the Ma
tional Stockman Cheaper grains have
been made by using silage as rough
age. while gains have been made more
rapid, especially where the cattle
we're fed only 80 days. The plan
adopted In handling silage is to let the
ear Of the corn reach as advanced
stage of maturity as possible without
6ring the fodder. Many stock feeders
In the upper edge of the corn belt.
where dent corn often fails to come to
maturity because OF early frosts, are
using this silage method with the best
of success. and for wintering cattle
Its use is equal to pasturing them.
Meanwhile the demand for breeding
cattle is showing a steady increase.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11

in the trimmed models pictured here.
One of the cone-shaped hats, Of
which we may expect to see numbers
during the fall season, is shown in
the illustration. 1t is trimmed with
full ruche of silk "pinked" at the
edges and laid in Quadruple box-plait-
ings. Velvet fruit, like plums. cher
ries or even apricots. set In these
ruchings make a trimming chic and
striking. Velvet fruit. in fact, is de
veloping SO much popularity that it
will probably stay with us and add a
charming note to winter millinery.
and hats made of felt in the shape
pictured here are quite like to be
trimmed in the same way.
A model of black hemp. with a mod
erately tall crown, is also shown. 1t
is calculated to pave the way for ex
tremely high-crowned models, or
crowns trimmed extremely high.
which Paris says. are to. be vogue
for winter This soft-crowned model
makes use OF the feather band about
the brim edge and is finished with a
cluster of outstanding plumes at the
back. An ornament made of plated
ribbon finishes the trim, poised on the
crown at the right side.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11
Exhibition of Real Faith.

William Spills little girl. who had
been playing at making mud pies.
aided by tiny sprinkling can for a
reservoir. ran to her father as he
alighted from a car. bearing a pack
age of dry-cleaned wearing apparel.
Pointing to her muddy little boots
Father Spill admonished his thy
daughter, impressing her with the
value of neat appearance.
That night the young lady offered
her usual prayer with great earnest
ness. And don't forget, dear Lord"
she prayer fervently. ito dry-ciean
our street, and my shoes, for Jesus'
sake, amen!"-Cleveland Leader.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11

If a convert is conscientiously op-
posed to immersion, he does not hest.
tate to use the sprinkling or pouring
method of baptism.
Because Of the loEg lapses between
the visits of the pastor. large part of
the ministerial duties fall upon the
Sunday school superintendent.
The service begins when Supt Shep-
pard mounts the rostrum. First is roll
call. With the record before him, the
superintendent, by signs. calls off
person present responds In the same
fashion
The Apostles Greed is recited In
unison. The uniformity of gestures
is not the result of careful drilling.
but comes as naturally to the worship
pers as speech to the average person.
Supt. Sheppard then delivers short
sermon. taking the Sunday school text
for the day for his subject. He is
known as an eloquent man" by the
members of the silent congregation.
His delivery has an earnestness that
impresses even those who cannot un-
derstand his signs.
At times he "talks'' rapidly. his
facile fingers. accompanied by full.
arm gestures. working with speed
that taxes the attention of his audi.
ence. Again, for the sake of greater
emphasis. the words come slowly. lin.
geringly. from his finger tips, and one
may well imagine that he is an ADEPT
in his silent art of oratory.
The eyes Of the members never
wander from the speaker. since,
through their eyes alone. can they re-
ceive his message.
At the close of the superintendent S
address the congregation sings" in
signs. Most commonly the hymn is
one familiar to all the members. as
the singing would be hindered by hold
ing books. Next, the Sunday school
classes take their places. The lesson
goes forward as in the ordinary Sun
day school, except that the questions
and answers are In the sign language.
The service closes with a benediction.
Often ministers from other churches
in the city preach to the deaf mute
congregation. A young woman. who
married a mute. and so acquired a
thorough knowledge of the sign Ian.
guage. stands directly behind the visit
ing speaker and acts as Interpreter.
AS fast as the words are spoken. they
are transmitted to the deaf congre-
cation by signs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11
SORESHADOWING already what /
we may expect for the coming |
fall seasnn tho hats for lata

HORESHADOWING already what
we may expect for the coming
fall season, the hats for late
summer Indicate that we shall have
many bonnet-like shapes, tall crowns
and large hats few in number as COM
pared to small and medium-sized
models. Outing hats for July anu Au-
gust are of felt in white or light
colors. such as Alice blue, champagne
and the seasons beautiful pink tones.
These are either all felt or felt and
hemp combinations and are trimmed
with scarfs. bands, soft draperies of
chiffon and wings or ribbon. They
are exquisite and. it must be con-
fessed. fragile In the matter of keep
ing clean. But they remain present
able for some time and are cleaned
with fine sandpaper. Everywhere the
floating white veil accompanies these
cool-looking creations of the milliner
The wells are of lace, in several va
rieties. in coarse silk nets and in
chiffon. They are all washable and
add immensely to the attractiveness
of the hats and the complexion, for
they are worn either over or off the
face.
More pretentious millinery is shown
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11
Sashes.

One of the greatest aids in varying
the white summer gowns is the use
of the sash, which is the style as
much as ever.
The velvet sash of the winter is
superseded by the pastel colored
moires and the lighter chiffon ruches.
black in color, as an edging, this fin.
ished with black chenille fringe and
flowers OF the same at the ends. some
being decorated with wreaths of gold
roses at the ends in place of the other
decoration.
These are some of the newer fan
cies that seem at once to become pop
ular. as they are shown In some Of the
most exclusive shops.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11

and Illinois. Indiana. Michigan and
Ohio farmers are buying thousands OF
good breeding cows, paying as high
as $50 per head, or more than killers
will offer Furthermore, west OF the
Missouri river. in the former range
country, new farmers have fenced in
the lands and are in the market look
ing for pure-bred bulls In some in
stances. although most of the demand
now is for cheap bulls The illustra-
ton shows Shamrock H.. grand cham
pion steer. at the recent International
Live Stock show.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11
NOTHING BUT AN AMATEUR
Fair DamseI's Questions That Re-
veaIed calIow Lover In His
True Light.

"Do you really and truly think l
am beautiful?" she asked.
You are simply divine" hs replied.
But there are other girls whom
you think more beautiful than l."
No. don't think there Is a more
beautiful girl in the world than you"
There are other girls you think
are Just as beautiful though"
You are more beautiful than any
other girl l ever saw"
Il suppose there are plenty OF
girls whom you consider almost as
beautiful as / am"
II think you are far more beauti-
full than any other girl that ever
breathed."
We'll. why didn't you say that in
the first placer"
THAT was what meant. II didn't
exactly say so.'
20. well, go on. My goodnessl
Must l suggest everything nice that
you say to met"
What more can / say?"
"Heavensl I'm not going to sit hero
giving you lessons. l thought the
way you started out that you had
made love before"
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11
SERVICE FOR MUTEs
Texas Church Whose Members
Are All Deaf.
Crying Babies or Late Corners Do Not
Disturb This congregatIon-com
munIcants Are Of All creeds
and Followlnas.

Fort Worth. Texas.-Sermons with
never a spoken word, congregational
singing without an audible note OF
melody. public prayers in which there
is no sound, Sunday school teachers
whose lips are inarticulate. All these
are incidentals of the Sunday services
of Fort Worth church.
The pastor is not disturbed by cry
ing babies. and the late comers do
not take the trouble to tip-toe. but let
their heels fall noisily on the uncar-
peted floor The belfry that tops the
building is purely ornamental. for no
member of this unique congregation
could hear any bell invented.
No church In the United States is
like 1t. 1t is the only church In the
whole country whose congregation is
composed wholly of deaf mutes.
The sixty or more deaf mutes living
in Fort Worth organized the congrega-
ton. called the First Evangelical
church for the deaf. in 1907. The real
founder is the Rev. J. w. Michaels of
Louisville. KY. who is still the pas
tor. although he can make only four
visits a year to his voiceless flock.
The building. a neat and substantial
structure, was built solely by deaf
mutes. The pulpit was carved by the
Sunday school superintendent. G. w.
Sheppard. who is a skilled woodwork
man.
There is no church debt. None OF
the members Is wealthy. and the con-
gregation has had a hard struggle.
But 1t has won because the members
are very proud Of having the only deaf
mute church in the United States and
are correspondingly loyal.
The church is interdenominationa
Creeds are sunk in the common in
firmity. In the roster of 40 members.
a half-dozen denominations are repre-
sented. The pastor is a Baptist, but
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11

Peacock blue Irish poplin is chosen
for our model The plain skirt has
a row OF satin-ccyered buttons sewn
part way up the seam at right side of
front
The bodice has yoke of white
tucked ninon over peacock blue;
braided or fancy silk waistcoat sur
rounds the yoke. The sides are of
material; they are carried down over
the top of sleeves. which have fancy
cuffs edged with ninon frills
Hat of peacock blue straw with
puffed crown of ninon to match. and
trimmed below by wreath of pale
pink roses
Materials required: AZ yards pop
lin AZ inches wide, u yard tucked
ninon. Y yard silk 90 inches wide.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11
Timothy Hay.

Timothy hay. when fed alone, is a
very poor ration for any animal, but 1t
is much worse for growing one. It
will fill. bit he who feeds 1t will not
get best results.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11
THE TRUTH ABOUT BLuINo.
TaIk Mo. 1f.

Talk No. II.
The well often runs dry where they
make bottle blue. It's easy to see.
Only little quantity. say half cent
or a trife more. in the double
strength kind and large bottle of
water and the delusion is completed.
Buy RED CROSS BAG BLUE. Get
a pure blue. Makes clothes snowy
white. ASK YOUR GROCER.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-08-11
Apron Pockets.

Sew the pocket OF your apron on
the inside. little in from the right
hand edge Nothing will drop from
it then. It will stay clean and a great
deal can be carried in It without
showing any ugly fullness
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-30

The most common cause of insomnia
is disorders of the stomach. Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets correct
these disorders and enable you to sleep
For sale by all dealers.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-30
HICKS RUN

Mr.. L, F. Hart spent Sunday in Lock
Haven.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. McAllister are
Philadelphia caller this week.
Mrs. A. S. Hicks and Mrs. Harry
Pontus spent Sunday in Medix Run.
Miss Matte Collins, County Supt..
was caller in town the fore part of this
week.
Mrs w. L. Barr and Mrs. Chas. Col
Inns were Benezette callers on Sunday
last.
Mr.. Ed. Griffith was caller in En-
porium on Friday last,
Mr.. and Thos. Barr and daughter
Dorothy, of Dubois, spent Saturday and
Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs w. 7. Roney.
Mrs Simpson Barr, who has been suf:
tering with lagrippe is able to be around
again.
Mr.. James Kirk, who was taken to a
Philadelphia hospital some time ago, i,
reported to be improving.
Miss Eta Hart was business caller
in Dubois on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myrt Pontus, of Mediz
Run, spent Sunday with the former.
parents, Mr.. aud Mrs VIM. Pontus.
March %, 1911. B.E.w.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-30
SINNAMAHONlNG.

Miss Helen Counsil visited friends al
Williamsport last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alouzo Shafer, of De.
troit, called on friends in town last week,
Arthur Barclay transacted business at
the county seat on Wednesday.
Rev. and Mrs. T. S. Fulton and
daughter Anna, of Eliemsport, visited V.
A. Brooks and family few days last
week.
Mrs. Counsil is visiting her son at La
quin.
Mrs. Robinson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jean Lex, of Remove, visited relatives in
town over Sunday.
Harry Strayer has returned home from
Val paraiso, where he has been attending
school.
Mrs j. Hawley Baird spent several
days Of last week with her husband, at
Remove.
Messrs. John Gaus, James Wykoff
Amos Fenton and Chas. Nickel spent
sunday IN Emporium.
Mrs. Bailey, of Mason Hill, spent
aturday with Mrs. 0. i. Bailey.
Chas. Counsil made business trip to
Emporium on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Michaels delight
fully entertained number of young peo-
pie on Friday evening in honor of their
son, Harry.
VIM. Piper and daughter Martha, of
Remove, spent Sunday with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. Fl. Piper.
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety will meet at the home of Mrs
Piper, Friday evening. A very interest
ing programe is planned and everybody
welcome
Mrs. Herman Krebs very pleasantly
entertained the NJ. G.. r. Club on St
Patrick's day.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-30

Mr. and Mrs. Wash Seliridge made a
business trip to Emporium Monday.
Herman Close is taking care of Mr.
Kresge's team. Business is a little slack
Just now.
Miss L Ida Horning, Miss Blanche
Arnold, Ivadale and NJ. f. Close and
several others attended the temperance
entertainment at Bcechwood Church
Saturday evening, They report good
attendance and a fine entertainment.
Dell Reed of More Hill was taken tc
Ridgway hospital on Friday and from
there to Kane hospital.
Ivadale HIose spent Saturday night
with Janettc Smith.
All were pleased to hear Brother Leeh.
man has been returned for another year
S. Parks is working in Chas. Spang-
ler's mill on West Creek
Amos Kresge was in town on Wednes.
day looking over his business affairs.
Operator Kane went to Remove Mon
day to visit his family.
Mrs. NJ. Il. Close spent couple Of
days visiting friends at Beechwood.
last week.
Mrs. Francisco of Emporium spent
Saturday night and Sunday with her
daughters Mrs. Bert Close and Mrs
Amos Horning aud attended church Sun
day evening.
Mrs. Bert Close, spent Friday of last
week at the home of Lettie Bliss at
Emporium.
Il. J. Smith, section foreman at Port
land Mills, spent Sunday in town.
Miss Hendricks scholars and friends
gave her post card shower the 22nd
it being her birthday.
Our mail carrier has bran new wagon
which will add much to the comfort and
convenience.
Had a very good attendance at church
Sunday evening. Brother Thatcher is a
Cody man. People were we'll paid for
coming to hear him, if they did come in
the rain.
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