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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28

Is generally visited. At present it Is
many miles from a railroad and few
people visit it in the course of a year.
Those who make the trip, which is
usually done from the little northern
Wyoming town Of Sundance, feel
amply repaid for their visit.
AS one approaches the Devils Tow
er his amazement and W increase.
1t seems incredible that any forces OF
nature could have carved the solitary
monument that rears its head SO far
above the brown plains. The sides OF
the tower rise sheer from the ground,
its sides Of limestone being fiuted,
giving 1t an almost organ-like appear
ance. The rock presents the same ap-
pearance from every side, and to scale
1t seems to be an impossibility. 1t is
said that a few years ago a man and
woman successfully negotiated the as
cent of the DEVILS Tower, but they
were compelled to drive iron spikes
in the face of the cliff and mount by
such artificial aids. To ascend the
tower without the use of some such
means would be an im%possibility.
Some doubt has been cast on the story
Of the ascent, however, and many
claim that the summit has never been
reached.
1t is not unlikely that, in the course
Of a year or two the government will
send an official expedition to the top
of the DEVILS Tower monument, and
that stairways and ladders to the sum-
NIT will be constructed. Surveys
have been made and 1t Is not impos-
sible to build a series of ladders and
stairways by which the venturesome
may reach the top of the rock.
The Indian legends concerning the
DEVILS Tower are many. The plain
tribes all regarded the rock with SUI
perstitious W and the medicine men
ascribed its construction to the pow
ers OF darkness. Probably this view
has been echoed by the white men in
christening the rock the DEVILS Tower.
Indian legends add not a little to
the interest surrounding the DEVILS
Tower. Occasionally the rock is Wis
tied by Indians from adjoining reser.
vations, the Crows and C%heyennes be-
ing located about 200 miles westward.
while the Sioux stop at the tower
every year on their way from their
agencies in the Dakotas to attend the
Grow Indian fair at Grow agency. Red
men and white united in regarding
the great rock with awe, and pioneers
who remember the inspiring sight as
! they crossed the plains, are glad that
/ the government has preserved this
great natural monument for the bene
ut OF posterity.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28

shah junction. Ratputana ksutA . {.
Then tonga 10 KuttArpur. {.
Farrell's there and his daughter. . :.
That's right my man, throw me-
outi
His downfall was spectacular. In
his enthusiasm for the part be played.
he had erred to the extent of deliv-
ering a blow in Doggott's face. more
forcible, probably, than he had in
tended It to be. Promptly he landed
spraying on the station platform.
And the train continued on its ap-
pointed way, bearing both Amber and
the injured Doggott.
Thus they came to the heart Of
Rajputana.
In the chill of dawn they we're de-
posted at Badshah Junction. A scanty
length of rude platform received them
and their two small travelling bags.
They stood, then, forlorn in a howl
ing desolation. For signs Of life they
had the station, a flimsy shelter roof
ed with corrugated iron, a beaten
track that wandered of northwards
and disappeared over a grassless
swell, a handful Of mud huts at q
distance, and the ticket agent, Thu
latter, a sleepy, surly Euraslan IN
pyjamas, surveyed them listlessly
from the threshold of the station, anc
without a sign either of interest o
contempt turned and locked himself
in.
Amber sat down on his upturnet
suit case and laughed and lit a ciga
rette. Doggott growled.
Presently the sun rose in glory an
sent its burning level rays to cast
shadow several rods long OF an en-
ragged American beating franticall!
with clenched fists upon the door o
: an unrsponsive railway station.
: He hammered until he was a-weary
: then deputized his task to Doggott
who resourcefully found him a ston
of size and proceeded to make dent
in the door. This method ELECTED tn
Eurasian. He came out, listened a
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28

supplauted by English. and a definite
effort In this direction was made. This
change OF speech. resented and resist
ed. was nevertheless successfully ac-
eomplished all over the island. except
In the west, within d decade after
Shakospeare's death. This fact takes
on d new significance when we study
what We now call the Irish broguc in
connection with what is known 20
nave been the pronunciation 81 Eng
fish al thai time. The two are found
to conform in practically avery re-
spect. irishmen pronounce English
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28
Great Grace.

1t is no great matter to associate
with the good and gentle. for this is
naturally pleasing to all and everyone
willingly enjoyeth peace and loveth
those best that agree with him. But
to be able to live ~peaceably with hard
and perverse persons, or with the dis
orderly, or with such as so contrary to
us, is a great grace, and a most com
mendable and manly thing.-Thomas
a Kempis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28
Cement Talk No.

Newspapers print near
ly every day the story OF
some fire disaster involv-
ing the complete destruction
of great property values and
sometimes the loss of human
lives. The annual fire losses of the
United States are measured by the
millions; in fact, it is stated that over
two hundred and fifty million dollars
worth of property was wiped out by fire in
tke United States last year. While it is true
that the precautions to prevent fire and hre
fighting systems are often inadequate, the
main trouble lies in fling, nOr-ftrproof
building contraction. Experience has proved
that ~hreproof construction is both practicable
and economical. In some industries hreproof
building is compelled by law. Reinforced
Generate has come to the front as the most
important agent in building against fire. The
use Of cement in building is becoming more
and more common, due to its freproofness,
durability and economy. When building any
thing from the back porch steps to an Office
building, concrete construction may be safely
adopted. The use of UniUerJai Portland
| Cement in the concrete will insure cement of the
best quality possible to manufacture. UniUsr-
raj is handled everywhere by the best dealers
UNIVERSAL PORTLAND CEMENT CO.
IL W. ADAMS STREET. CHICAGO
ANNUAL OUTPUT 100000 BARRELS
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28

repeat all Of Gibbons footnotea BY
rote.
A farmer, once meeting him in a
public house, challenged him to derive
his own name. which was jeremiah
King. from cucumber. The farmer
thought he had "stumped' the schol-
ar, but Porson Immediately accepted
and won the challenge.
Jeremiah King" he began. Jeremy
King. Jerry King, Jerry Kin. Jerkin.
Gherkin. Person triumphantly con.
sludod. which Is q cucumber
Youths Companion
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28

CHAPTER XII.
The Tonga.

The Tonga.
"Badshah Junction. Mr.. Amber -.
/. Badshah Junction Well
be there in 'alf an hour
~Inexorably the voice droned on, re-
peating the admonition over and over.
Mutinous, Amber stirred and grum-
bled in his sleep; stirred and, grum-
bling wakened to another day. Dog
gott stood over him. doggedly insist
tent.
mot much time to dress, sir; we're
due in less than 'alf an hour"
Even a tonga will be a relief after
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28
Mules Creed Cost lie Life.

York, Pa.--The greed of a mule
owned by Leo Hollinger, chief of the
Dallastown fire department. brought
the animal 10 an untimely end. Hol-
linger found It hanging over the par
tition separating its stall from the
main barn floor. strangyed to death by.
its hitching strap. The sight OF an
open feed bin close BY Ii believed to
have tempted the mule to leap over
the partition.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28

"How do l know that you really love
me? What assurance have l that you
would be willing to make sacrifices
and endure hardships for my sake?"
What more can you ask? Haven't
| for six months refrained from lay.
ing violent hands on your little
brother?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28
interesting Account Of the Origin Of
What lie Known as the irish
"Broque."

Perhaps nothing illustrates better
jthe yicissitudes OF pronunciation N
english than a study or what is called
the .Trish brogue,' This lingual mode
for ii is scarcely 10 be called . dia-
lect. is usually presumed to be q de-
tarioration Of language due to lack Of
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28
Simply Old English Tongue

education and contact with legitimate
sources OF English. 1t proves after q
little study to be a preservation Of the
old mcthcd Of ~pronouncing English.
which has come down to q great de-
gree unchanged In Ireland from
S~hakespearAs time.
In Elizabeth's time, however.i came
to be realized that II there was to be
any real amliation Of the Two cosin-
tries, then the irisk language must DO
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28

as their forefathers learned It; and
have preserved its pronunciation be-
cause they have been away from the
main current Of English speech varia'
ton ever sinces--James J. Walsh.
LID, in Harper's Magazine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28

Mummy (the village banker)-What
do you suppose the young fellows in
ancient Rome did to pass the time?
Phunny (the village philosopher)-
Oh, l don't know. l suppose they used
to hang around and talk about what
a punk town Rome was.-Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28
Ingenious ~Etylnology.

In. a recent article In the Nineteenth
century the Rev. A. Fl. 7. Clarke cred.
its Prof. Richard Person with a philo-
logical jeu d'esFrit. Person was a
great English scholar. who. among 9TH
X astounding feats Of memory. could
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28

Restaurants may come and restau-
rants may go, but the political pie
counter has always plenty Of patrons.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28
Eean PnrridnA Hot.


would you call soup an edible2"
Eyes, an audible edible"
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SYNOPSIS

PNRNGHT or L0UAS 0OSEAH NaNcZ
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-28

DELL 9y "
BILIOUS JOSEPH VANCE
AUTHOR OF THE BRASS BOWL" ETC. M
ILLUSTRATIONS WnRM WAIJ5NS

.lWSUNN10WNS E RAN WNIJSNS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-25

TUE many delightfully."- appetizing
possibilities of pears are apt to be
overlooked by the average housewife,
whose only idea of a dessert dish made
from them is to stew the fruit The
following ways of preparing pears will
vary the service in a most acceptable
manner:
Compete of Pears.-Hard green pears
that are unfit for eating raw will do
for a compete. Make a strip of sugar
and water and into this put the pears.
which should be peeled and ha1ved
Flavor the strip with a small piece of
vanilla bean or a few cloves and color
a pretty pink with a few drops of
cochineaL Stew the fruit until tender.
Strain and reduce the strip, which
should be poured over the pears just
before sending the compete to the ia
BILE.
Pear Dumplings-These dumplings
are a favorite for dessert with people
who are acquainted with them. The
pear, which is peeled and cored, is
wrapped in a light pastry and baked
in like apple dumping. For pear fritz
ters the batter should be rich, the ad-
dition of a little cream being a great
improvement.
Pears a Ia Marquise.-This is very
dainty dish. Cook cupful of rice in
two cupfuls of milk with a tablespoon
full of sugar. the grated rind of half a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-25
Time For the Christmas Box

4 RE you thinking of that Christmas
box? If not it is time to begin. So
many little things may be accumulated
in the next month or SO, and having
them on hand will save many a weary
hour later on, when duties of the sea-
son crowd.
So many pretty things can be made
at odd times and at very little expense
to the woman who is clever with her
needle. If you have never tried It just
give this method of preparing for the
holidays a trial
A dainty side frilI made of sheer null
or handkerchief linen with buttonholed
scalloped edges would be a gift any girl
would like, or an embroidered hand
kerchief The shops have them stamp
ed ready for the needlewoman's fin
gers to complete. These handkerchiefs.
done in white or a color. are very at
tractfve.
Guest towels for the housewife are a
fine present to begin work on. and they
may be beautified with embroidered
designs or the threads drawn and
pattern made which resembles the ia
nous Mexican drawn work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-25
WHAT TO Do WITH PEARS

,au,on and a teaspoonful OF outteIs
Thicken with the yoliSs OF two -
well beaten. fill a buttered border Ii '...
and bake for ten minutes. rum -
ON a serving dish. I'LL the center W..
stewed- pears sprinkled with sugar -
cover with sweetened whipped cream
and serve. -. ....t-
Spiced Pears-Wash cne-nall pc
of seckel pears, prick with a fork ai.u
cook until soft in boiling water 70
cover. Take out carefully ana pul -.
a stone jar and pour over the tolioWlIis
sirup: Mix one pound OF white sugar.
one and one-half cupfuls OF Niness
and one and one-half tablespoohlui us
each of whole cloves and stick CHINA
mon, broken in pieces. Bring 10 tne
boiling point and let simmer three
minutes Cover jar and let stano t"o
DAYS. Drain off strip. bring 10 the
boiling point. let simmer three min
utes and pour over fruit Repeat IN
the Jar keep a muslin bag in which are
tied two tablespoonfuls each OF "hul7
cloves and stick cinnamon.
Pear Meringue.-A compete OF PEER
is the basis of pear meringue. Whisk
the whites of the eggs to a stin froth
and add powdered sugar in the pro
portion of a tablespoonful Of sugar 70
the white of one egg. Spread the me
ringue over the compete and bake untu
the meringue Is a pale brown
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ding, is sprinkled literally with gold
dust. The 'feelers' are made of os-
trich fues. The cap and wand, deco
rated with butterflies, complete the
outfit.
One of the little guests will represent
the Queen of Hearts, and her costume
is fascinating. This fair haired little
dame is going to look strikingly hand
some in a frock of red Grape paper. The
skirt is accordion plated. Various sized
hearts, cut from painted red cardboard.
are sprinkled with tinsel and are at
tached to the costume by red and white
ribbons. White tulle is fiuffed around
the neck to soften the hard outline of
the stiff red paper against the youth
full pink of the wearer's skin. A bas-
ket of hearts has tulle streamers, and
the cap is decorated with hearts.
But prettiest of all will be the group
of flower costumed guests. Here the
rose. the pansy, the lily. the chrysan-
themurn, the sunfower. the daisy and
other flowers too numerous to mention
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-25
THE CHARM OF
GRACEFUL MANNERS

EsHERE are many women who, secure
in the possession of personal beau
ty, lose sight of the potency of a Gull
tivated manner. There are those too
who think that real courtesy departed
with the powdered wigs, brocades and
patches of a bygone age. To a great
extent this is true, for the hurry and
hustle of the present day show them
selves in every detail in life.
The sweeping courtesy and stately
bow of the old world fame have given
way to q nod of recognition which is
not distinguished by its grace. The
same meager measure is doled out in
most of the necessary courtesies of
life. Yet a pleasing manner goes far
to make up a pleasing personality. A
winning smile. a gracious bow-such
have a greater power than the merely
pretty face. which grows monotonous
when unaccompanied by charm of man
ner.
1t is by cultivation that personality
is established and character is formed,
and ones tastes are accentuated and
trained to become part and parcel Of
ones individuality. And the question
Of manners is one not to be lightly ig
nored.
1t may be fashionable just now to in
dulge in a sort of pert smartness. but
it is not graceful, and, perceiving its
rapid growth. one almost longs for the
days of exaggerated politeness Per-
haps they will come back with the Vic
torian puff1ngs and flouncings that have
been revived this winter in the fash
ion world.
There is also a certain tendency to
self assertiveness-use maybe, in
these days of equality between the
sexes and yet of no more service be-
cause of it's being made so apparent
Since it must exist it would be much
more desirable if its presence were
yelled. It surely is a quality very IN
gracious in woman.
Every woman should realize that the
well hammered person is armed at
every point for her own protection,
whatever her intercourse with the
busting world. If she has dignity,
this is weapon that does far better
service than the self assertiveness of
her less wise sister. A becoming dig
nifty is indeed to be cultivated. and
the exercise of it can never detract
from woman's natural charm. 1t is
only by it that she can command mans
respect and consideration. the loss of
which is so much deplored at the pres
ent time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-25

NEW PUNCHED WORK

THE punched work which first made
its appearance in household linens
is being used now for both linen and
wolfe bIouses. For the woman who has
not seen this punched work it would be
enlightening to say that it has very
much the effect of fine japanese drawn
work in the little square openings such
as are frequent on Japanese designs of
this character. They give a hliet mesh
background for outlined effects, many
of which are fruit or flower motifs.
though conventional patterns are used.
The design is generally outlined with
heavy cotton to throw it up against the
lacy background. Sometimes there are
medallions of solid punched work in
troduced with nuns or eyelet work.
The cotton wolfe waists are quite am
bilious. They have entire Jokes and
bottoms of l1imono sleeves done in solid
punched embroidery, which has the ap-
pearance when done of 1llet, and over
the work will be thrown the outline Of
flowers brought into relief by heavy
outlining in color
Black wolfe blouses of this kind are
most effective. and the work is simple
and rapid For the punched design
dots are stamped for each stitch, and
the work is done with a huge three
sided needle and fine thread. It's the
big stitch" back only in the big stitch
the outlines are followed without the
aid of stamped dots. and the big stitch
work is not done in solid patches. but
in outlines such as are called for by
braided patterns
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-25
LOOKING FOR THE BEST

livery woman would be happier if
she would take the following good
advice to heart:
A smile. word of sympathy, a touch
of human kindness, a hand clasp of
fellowship, an unexpected bit of ten
derness. courtesy or consideration will
accomplish wonders.
If we were for single day to find
good points in the acts of those around
US, to let their little weaknesses and
failings fade into nothingness in the
shadow of our charity, to emphasize
their best, to recognize 1t, to appeal to
it and to call it fourth. life would be
transformed for ourselves and for
them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-25
Coat Collars In Many Styles

THE newer models of coat collars do
not show the regulation sailor effect
for several of them are made with the
new shaped sailor, which almost
reaches to the waist line, but is con-
siderably narrower than the old style.
Large round collars are also meeting
with success.
Hoods and hood effects are popular.
Some of the coats have the. collars
made so as'to have an adjustable hood,
which can be used to cover the head
when desired. When unbuttoned it
forms a sailor collar.
Double collars, consisting of a deep
cape collar coming over the shoulders
and a small rundown collar, usually
of another material. are seen on some
coats,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-25

flower is yellow. and the trousers rep
resenting the foliage are of various
shades of green. The flower centers
are of crumpled brown Grape paper.
and the staff and cap carry out the
same color scheme.
This ingenious womans clever idea
suggests many pretty and novel ways
Of entertainment for Thanksgiving day
both at home and for a church affair
During the winter months to come
these Grape paper costume parties are
going to be very smart both for grown
ups and for children, so it would be
well to make a note of these costumes
for future usefulness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-25
THANKSGIVING GAME
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

THE young people of the house and
their boy and girl friends may
spend the eve of Thanksgiving with a
set of tabIeau founded on the early his
tory of our country. The way to get
the most fun out of this game is to di-
vide the company into two bodies, each
side to become in turn actors and au-
dience A varied program would be:
Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth
rock.
Pocahontas saving Captain John
Smith.
John Alden wooing Priscilla for Miles
Standish.
William Penn treating with the IN
dams
Inside of a colonial home during an
Indian attack.
The first Thanksgiving dinner
Forefathers on their way TO the meet
ing house.
Arresting a suspect witch
1t adds to the fun among clever boys
and girls if the subject of each tableau
is not announced, but is kept a secret.
When the curtain falls upon it the au-
dience endeavors to guess what it is
intended to represent Members of the
side guessing most of the opponents
tableaux draw for a prize One or
more of the older persons of the party
should be called on to say which is the
better of the two sets as to costume
and posing. Members of this side also
draw for a prize.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-25

ten inches wide. Across one piece
stitch piece of linen nine inches long
and ten wide for the slip pocket. Cut
another piece of linen seven inches
deep and bind it with braid. after hav-
ing rounded the two corners. Sew this
across the upper edge of the back part
of the cover for the lap. After sewing
the outer edges of the bag together
bind it with braid and sew a long loop
at the top TO hang it by.
Make fancy holders for the pockets
and a simple design in crewel stitch in
black Small designs cut out of ere
tonne applied on are more effective.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-25
Your Voice Is Your Fortune

Have you ever realized how strongly
you are affected, either pleasantly or
unpleasantly, by the voices of people
you meet? Surely the voice is as char
acteristic as the face and helps to
make friends or foes. A prime cause
of voice deterioration is lowered con-
dition of the health Emotions affect
the voice Immediately. Worry causes
a minor tone sometimes even a whine
Excessive use of the voice. straining
the voice and brea thing impure air all
injure its mechanism Holmes says, Il
have heard but two voices which
frightened me by their sweetness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-25
USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFT

twenty inches long. nine inches wide
and half an inch thick. Cover this
with several thicknesses of old fan-
mel and cotton. pulling the cover snug
and tight. Buy three fourths of a yard
of brown linen for a cover and one
piece of red worsted braid to bind it.
The cover is practically & bag with a
slip pocket on the outside and lap at
the top like an envelope. For this cut
two pieces twenty-four inches long and