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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-09-21
BlNDY AND THE
MAY BASKET
By SUSANNA GLENN

Il know as we'll as l need to, it is
just a waste Of time looking for that
nest" exclaimed Mrs. Day, energet-
ically tying on her calico sunbonnet.
But l like to be fair about things.
Anna Louise! So I'm going over the
ground once more"
IF l don't find it today. shall
know what has become Of them tur-
key eggs without being told!"
DO you call that being fair?" ask.
ed the girl. pausing in her task OF
putting the shining dishes In the cup
board. Il should not consider it fair
to place the doings of an irresponsible
old turkey above those of a man who
has always proved himself honest and
honorable!"
Mrs. Day looked at her daughters
flushed face with displeasure.
Hes a Dennison, Anna Louise
she answered. sharply. "and that Is
enough for me. A family that will
cheat about line fence isn't above
taking eggs. l guess! Beside. Bindy
Is not irresponsible-she has hid heI
nest in them cedars four years. hand
running, and I've found her out every
time"
But it was MICS father who had
the line fence changed, mother" per
sisted the girl spiritedly, land he has
been dead for four years. Besides
the lawyers decided If you remember
that Mr.. Dennison was right about
it anyway"
Shows how much the lawyers
knew" snapped the older woman i'm
patiently. Anna Louise, soEle times
l regret that we sent you away tt
school if 1t is going to give you the
impression that you know more thar
your parents. Don't think you under
stand turkeys better than your moth
er does!
And Anna Louise" Mrs. Day ap
| preached the table, and leaned owe
1t toward the girl, Il heard Mic Denni
| son out at the gate with you Sunda.
night after meeting. shook for fea
your father would find it out.
I've never mentioned this, and
don't mean to, if it never happens
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-09-21
How II Was Renal cable.

An elderly gentleman ct rural ap-
pearancg had hardly seated himself
In the crosstown street car, says
Judge, when young lady who had
followed him in approached him.
Sir, did you. lose five-dollar
bill?" she asked.
For moment the farmer observed
her with a surprised, curious look
then said convincingly: Yes, ma'am
! did"
Then here it is said she, hand
ing the bill to him. 81 picked it VI
belend you from the car floor"
Thank We very much. young lady
for your honesty. This is a most re
markable happening!"
ooh, don't think so, sir! ! believe
every one should return the money ii
such a case as this. What is there
so remarkable about it?'
"Why, l lost my five-dollar bill TIVE
years ago!"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-09-21

again. But don't you thirk for min
ute that we will ever ,aent to a
Dennison for our only daughter!"
Mrs. Day flashed out Of the house
before the indignant only daughter
could reply and stalked r;Sidiy den
the lane, every muscle tense In her
determination not to surrender to
"Dennison"
Anna Louise closed tie cupboard
doors sharply, and walked to the win.
dow to watch her mother out of sight.
In the garden across the fence Mich
olas Dennison was pottering among
his berry bushes.
Il think l had better 90 over and
have q talk before I'm forbidden to
speak to him." she said aloud, Lang.
ing her big apron on it, accustomed
hook.
"Oh. that annoying old turkey! To
think this ridiculous affair should
come up just as father and mother
were becoming reconcilei to Mic"
Nicholas Dcnnison G,cpped his
pruning knife and FASTENED to the lit
tI0 8dt0 WHICH nC ooW SAo 6Hl dV
preaching.
NO." cannot come in. MIC" she pro
tested. holding the gate shut with both
hands, they might see me over here
and 1t would only make things more
unpleasant
I'm so sorry to tell you, but-you
must have nothing more to do with
me! Mother heard US at the gate the
other evening.
"And she has gone down to the ced
ars for last look for the eggs! 1t IL
perfectly ridiculous: but what can
| do?"
The young man put his hands pro
tectingly over the trembling little
hands on the gate.
You are asking pretty hard thins
of me all round. Anna Louise" he sale
tenderly. When a fellow feels abou
a girl the way | do about you, it is
lot easier to tell him to keep away
from her than it is for him to do it!
Tive dreamed all winter about hav
ing you here for good, by this time
dear. 1t is pretty lonesome with onl,
old Betsy for company. And 70,
would be SO near your father ant
mother that they could scarcely mis-
you!"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-09-21
Primitive Canadian College.

A great institution in embryo is the
remarkable Emanuel college at Saska-
toon, in the diocese of Saskatchewan.
At the present time sixty young men
are being trained there under Princi-
pal Lloyd to meet the rapidly grow
ing demand for young clergymen in
the vast territory of westeren Canada.
A picture of this college shows lot
of wooden huts of the simplest spe-
cies, standing on the open prairie
Two tutors live in shacks also. The
men have nowhere to sit except in the
lecture rooms or in their hunks.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-09-21

PivOted to the center Is a revolving
handle resembling a miniature motor.
mans controller. with little cup in
one end to hold the kernel and q
spring cap to keep it in place and
press it against the crater plate. The
nutmeg is placed in this cap and the
handle turned until the desired amount
is ground off. the operation being
much speedier than when kernel has
to be rubbed across the crater by
hand Furthermore. the hand method
results in waste. as after the nutmeg
has been ground so small that it can
not be scraped without scraping the
fingers as we'll. it has heretofore had
to be thrown away.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-09-21
Would Even Walk Out.

Presbyterian Elder-"Nae. my mon,
tnerell be name o they new tangled
methods in heaven" Listener-"I
don't know how you can be sure" e.
der-"Sure? Why, mon. gin they
tyied it. the whole Presbyterian kirk
wad rise up an gang DOT In body
Lippincott's.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-09-21
IT CRATES ALL THE NUTMEG
New York Mans Invention Will Save
Housewife From Grating OF
Fingernails.

A nutmeg crater that CRATES all the
nutmeg. down to the last scrap. has
been designed by New York man. It
also saves the housewife from grating
OFF her fingernails and the tips Of her
fingers. The crater proper is circu.
lar and is affixed to a wooden handle
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-09-21
Mistook Snake for Whip.

Copyright, 1911. by Joseph p. Bowles.)
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-09-21
Stronger Than SYmpathY.

Il am glad to see, anyhow, that you
sympathize with the under dog in
this barbarous fight
"SympathiZe with 'em? Gosh, mis-,
ter, all the money I've got up on that
dawg!"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-06-02
ADVERTISING TALKS
WRITTEN ny
WILLIAM {. FREEMAN.

Daily newspapers are pay
ing more attention to AD\ER-
TlSlNG now than they ever
did. The tact that il is NECES-
SARN To do 81 does not in the
least detract from the motive.
Time was when advertising
revenue bought the LU\-
URlES Tor neW>paperS-Such
as buildings, new presses, new
tvpe>Gtlin> machines, etc. Be
fare the advent OF the penny
tp>r the profit on circulation
presented the chiet earnings
Of newspapers. Now The rev
cnuc from circulation barely
covers the cost OF white paper.
ADVERTISING RENE
NUE. OF newspapers nova
days must supply the funds
for all Of the necessities as
we'll as all OF the Injuries.
Therefore the Development OF
this revenue is most import
ant.
Some newspapers that are
not sold at a penny make a
profit on both circulation AMI
advertising. OF couSe-hut no
newspaper in the country is
making any more profit than
il is ENTITLED to.
As a rule, NEWSPAPERS
GIVE MORE THAN THEY
RECEl\E-lhat is, they give
the advertiser the CHEAP
EST PUBLICITY on earth.
give il To him Al a NARROW
Err MARGIN Of PROFIT than
any other business in the
world is operated ON.
! wonder if advertisers ever
stop to think Of that,
The wider publicity that
newspapers are giving TO-DAY
10 all aivcrti>sr>-,he fast
that E\-I-PN Moor ,NI)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-06-02
WILL BE HEIO IN THAT CITY
NEXT WEEK.
Iaymen and Pastors From Wheelins
district 10 Attene-lnterestina
Programs Arranged.

he approaching meeting ~ the
wheeling District conference To be
he'd az New Martinsviiie June = :
and :. Mil be of interest 20 tho Meth.
o'islS on Nc'zell. Marshall. ohio and
Iar' al Mononsaheia counties.
which territory Is embraced within the
ecclesiastical Jurisdiction az Wheeling
district OF the West Virginia confer
enoe OF the Methodist Episcopal
church. Thirty charges tcircuit
charIcs are composed %. from two TO
eight churches or some eighty five
churches are found within the bounds
ci The Wheeling district About ISL
delegates are entitled fo seats iu tie
district conference. The district con
terence ls composed OF the travelling
ministers tpastOrs OF churches The To-
cal preachers. the cNhorters and the
district stewards within the district.
together with one SUNDAY school sun.
"r.n''nd"ut. one president az an In.
worth I"1cu" chapter. one president OF
'h" Methodist brotherhood. one prcsi.
dent of % ladies A.d society. and one
class leader from each pastoral charge
iu the district
The district conference" meets AZ
least once q year and az each meet.
nr drt"rm.us the place for the next
W'D''u The time is fixed hy tie
district superintendent
n bishop Is present he presidos
ir rho absence OF % b'Shou tho dis.
rr.D- ~up. r'nfcudout is tle pr,S.dir.
oHc"- J. neither u-. present. 'r. IBIS
frI.' 'oGfc~'u.. shall choo~. i's own
president d. ballot without a.hat,
from awoTs flI" fr.ttsiIr. elders
RECORD of fls PROCEEDINGS o' .....i,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-06-02

/To be cor'ua,4
The Washington herald., 1911-07-23

for the best part of the summer without visiting
the laundress
Silk muslins, while light in weight, are inclined
to be strngy. Organdies are likewise in this class,
but hot iron readily smoothes out the wrinkles
Cotton chiffon in good quality is fluffy and light
as feather.
China silk must not be stricken from the list of
COOL reliable materials for frocks separate waists,
which as rule are made up into Shirt" designs
with tucks and side ruffes with high neglige col
lars, which are conspicuous on mems summer shirts
this season
Old-fashoned surah, neglected for years, has re-
established itself for gowns and trimming.
DELEcTABLE FRocK IN sURAH AND
MARQUISETTE
charmingly cool little ffoek was recently
worn at an outdoor fete which attracted not lit
tie attention by its quaint simplicity and novelty
white and old blue striped surah was combined
with many narrow little rufaes of blue marquisette
daintily hemstitehed
were OF the striped silk then followed rufies upon
ruftes OF niarquisette descending to the waist line
and the hem on the skirt The kimono sleeves we're
also treated with rufnes. The circular yoke cut
low was of embroidered hlet lace.
The long, supple sash was Of old blue satin hay.
ing knotted ends weighted with blue and white
beaded tasses.
Lingerie gowns are iavishly trimmed with an.
over eyelet embroidery and vide lace banding and
insertion. In fact many resemble monster cob
The Washington herald., 1911-07-23


G&G95t points which seek.
Fortunately, these contributing factors
to personal comfort are within reach of very
modest purse, available in the shops turned out
in the home sewing room. At this late date, how
ever, it hardly repays one to assume the response
bilities of dressmakng, especially when one can
walk into becoming, well-made frock for FIVE
dollars and even less. ..-
Cotton voies and marquisettes stand we'll to the
front in favor. Paris is making quite an ado over
them, especially in white with touches of color;
with heavy lace and braiding. Black and white
striped linens, silks and striped nets are quite
smart as trimmings.
Plain colors in self-msterials and silks are also
used in combination, front and back panels, wide
knee bands, sailor collars and cuffs.
Cream, butter color and pale ecru laces are eff
feetively used in combination with white voies and
marquisettes.
Long wraps and searf-like draperies are likewise
OF THESE materials, with without colored lining,
which Is usually of silk
bofoered patterns are copied from chiffon in
Moral patterns and ribbon fantasies Also with bands
OF plain color the stripes and dots self-matchinR
lotion ioulards which in reality are sort OF
oatste with silk fouiard patterns are delightfully."-
cool ana IN dark or medium color may be worn
The Washington herald., 1911-07-23

Any girl who is able to sew and pos
sesses good taste will find these simple to make
and most dainty possession.
The ribbon flowers and butterflies for the garter
and corset sachets are easily made The centre
of the flower and the body of the butterfly hold
the sachet, and they are very dainty.
For the dresses hanging in closets the perfumed
Spanish leather "Peau De Spagne" is quite effec-
tive as is the perfurned flannel. But both are
very expensive.
The silk-covered waist and skirt hanger are per-
fumed with the same mixture, then sachets of the
blotting paper, six by nine inches, are made and
fastened together with two inches of ribbon, kite
tail fashion, four or FIVE in the string, and fas-
tened inside of the skirt, hanging from the hang
er, so that tie skirt may be easily removed and
then the sachet may be dropped among the folds
again when the dress is hung up in its place.
By refreshing these whenever the odor becomes
indefinite one may be as sweet as a rose at the
minimum of expense If the powders perfumes
toilet water, soaps and bath powders are an OF
the same odor, 1t is very much more satisfactory
to the user Is
Blotting paper is found very effective Il cut into
little squares and tossed while they are damp with
perfume bath in among the piles Of lingerie
These may be wet again and again as the odor
evaporates
n,ent most delightfully."- in very few minutes il
few drops are added to cup Of boiling water
and kept at boiling point an alcohol lamp. The
burning Of tj7y Bit Of ambersris viii produce the
same results -
The Washington herald., 1911-07-23

webs, so open are the meshes The all-white gown.
seldom seen, as color by way of contrast is
demanded A hem of old blue, pink and black satin
with the same touch noticeable at the waist line
is much favored. The lace embroidery is laid
the satin to bring out sharp contrast The
grdle swings around the waist, raised high and in-
shed with tailored bow in back the ubiquitous
scarf ends graceful introduction of color at the
waist line is where the ribbon is run through lace
embroidery or little bands or straps of lin
gerie material
The first model is gray cotton voile made with
corselet skirt and untrimmed. The bodice has its
sides and sleeves made in one, and tiny yoke and
lower portion of bodice of blue batiste. But
tons of crochet silk Hat of gray Manila, trimmed
with large bow of ribbon across the front, slight
ly to side.
Model two is charming toilette for outdoor
wear Over the satin Slip veed with silk mar
quisette, is worn an empire bodice-coat Of coral
taffeta-wth lace ruffe edging fat collar which
is edged in black. The ends of the coat extend
over the skirt in quaint little points. Long sash
ends, tasseled. are at the sides. Hat Of erin.
faced with black satin. coral aigrettes
The Washington herald., 1911-07-23
The Butterfly Sachet

1HE very newest fancy IN summer saehets,
which doubtless the autumn pride will con-
slider, are ribbon flowers and butterflies
for the garter and corset saehets.
The Washington herald., 1911-07-23

IYfHEN the mercury runs high, vitality runs
vi low, consequently simplicity and cool
. ness in summer garb are the real objective
{131 points which women seek.
Il. -.h.. fnn
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11
GAME Law IS PASSED
At LAST IN HOUSE
Measure Up to Senate For
Passage

Americas sportsmen are interested
in the State game law as just adopted
in the legislative House, as the bill
came from the committee. If it gets
through the senate and is approved
by the governor it will be among the
most stringent laws on the subject
prevailing in the south.
1t provides for the creation Of the
office of state game commissioners,
whose salary will be $4,000 a year and
who will have general supervision of
the enforcement of the laws protect
ing fish and game.
He will be appointed by the govern
or and in turn will name a game war
den for each county of the state. The
department will be supported by fees
paid for hunting licenses. These will
cost 81 for a county or So for the en-
tire state.
t is set forth that no person shall
nunt or hSh on premises OF another
without permission, but may hunt on
the land rented.
Game birds and animals included in
the terms of the bill are quail, doves,
snipes, woodcocks, curlews, wild tur-
keys, grouse, pheasants, deer, SPUR
Tels and foxes.
1t is made a misdemeanor to sell
any game birds or animals in this
state, or to ship same from state for
purpose Of sale.
The quail season is fixed from De-
cember l to March 1, wcodcock, the
same deer, fox squirrels and gray
squirrels from October 1 to January !
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11

before Myers discovered the boa! y
the serpent coiled beneath the spread
wings.
The snake was in the act OF s""'
lowing one of the chicks, and the GU
ers were huddled within easy le"r.'
apparently feeling that as their lno'u
er had given no alarm all mus
well. Myers dispatched the HUI
err. -,
After an examination of the ~"
was convinced that she had been w.,
err some hypnotic influence Whlcn VA
PEELED her to sit rigid as the ~, -
BILE feast went on under cover OF n''
sheltering mother breast.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11
GEORGIA. SUMTER COUNTY.

Notice is hereby given that the
mayor and city council of Americas
has called a special election to pc
held in the city of Americas on the
22d day of August, 1911, for the cleo
ton of a clerk and treasurer of the
city of Americas to fill the unexpired
term of T. n. Hawkes., resigned.
Said election shall be held under
provisions of section FIVE of the
charter of the city of Americas, and
all persons who We're registered and
are qualified to vote in the regular
election for mayor and alderman held
in December, 1910, shall be entitled
to vote in said election.
This notice is given by order of the
Mayor and City Council of Americas
and as provided by section FIVE of
the charter of the city of Americas.
: Given under my hand and official
signature, this the 10th day of August,
1911.
H. w. WEAVER,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11
EAT BREAD WHILE
UNDER MOTHERS WINGS

York, Pa, August 1O.-Having appa-
rently charmed mother hen, black
snake feet inches long was found
coiled beneath her wings in Elmer
Myers chicken coop at Craleyville,
calmly devouring her Brood
The attention of Myers was attract
ted to a disturbance in the chicken
house during the night Entering
with lantern, he found the fowls Ill
uttering cries of fright and staring
at the brood hen, which appeared to
be undisturbed. Some time elapsed
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11
B A s E 3 A L Z
II E s UL T s.

Southern.
Mobile 8, Memphis l.
First game-Birmingham /, Chatta-
nooga 0.
Second game-Birminngham >, Chat
tanOOga 1.
Nc other games scheduled.
South Atlantic.
Albany 6. S. A. L. Z.
Charleston 0, Columbus 4.
Columbia 6, Macon 0.
Cavannah 0, Jacksonville 4-eleyer
innings.
National.
Philadelphia A. Pittsburg 3.
St. Louis ), Chicago Z.
Other games not scheduled.
American.
Detroit >, New York II.
Chicago ), Philadelphia 4-ten in
nings.
st. Louis 8, Washington 8.
Cleveland-Bo ston-not scheduled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11
LIGHT SIMMER FURNITURE

LIGHT SUMNER FURNITURE
will make your rooms look and feel
cooler. Store away the heavy articles
and have us supply you with light
summer furniture that is both
COMFORTABLE AND ATTRACTIVE.
Come and see the display we are
making. 1t includes rattan, willow
and the lighter woods appropriate to
the season.. You can buy a whole set
or single pieces and in no instance
will you find the price high. Summer
furniture is as comfortable as summer
clothing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11

It is made unlawful to bait any birds
or animals.
No person shall be allowed to kill
more than three male deer CT more
than three turkey gobblers during any
season, no more than twenty-five
game birds Of a single species in one
day, except snipe or doves, Of which
forty may be killed.
No person shall be allowed to kill
any wild pheasant, grouse, wild doe
or fawn, or wild turkey hens or any
imported game birds prior to Deem
Der /, 1916.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11
For Clerk and Treasurer.

l announce myself a candidate for
Clerk and Treasurer of the City Of
Amcricus at the special election to be
held Aug 22nd., to fill the unexpircd
term of T. N. Hawkes., resigned. If
elected l pledge a faithful and impair
tial administration of the affairs Of
the office. | will appreciate your sup
port.
C. A. CHAMBLISS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11
WILL REMOVE TO BUNGALOW
THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER 4.
Daniel Family viii Occupy the RiIay
Home.

Mr. Homer Daniel has secured the
pretty bungalow on Church street, 1T
present occupied by Mr.. George Riley,
and after September LIST will reside
there with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Riley, as already announced, will upon
that date go to Dawson to reside, Mr..
Riley having leased an oil mill in that
town.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11

Miss Naomi NeilI, after a very de-
lightful visit here to the Misses
Mathis, left yesterday to visit in At
lanta ere returning to Florida.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11

Mrs. Shelton Harris and children,
who have been spending some time
at Mona Springs, near Fort Valley
returned to Americas Yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11
ALLTS ON
FURNITURE CO.,
Lamar Street,
AMERTCUS, GA.

utHHtuttddtz1- go {HH1tt dt&Hpd
= PURELY Personal. =
kqtSS1t xx1IhS 1zsSazS3 uuxAq NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
A. S. Morgan and little Ruth Wages
of Winder, Ga.
Mr.. James w. Harris, Jr. who has
been with Mrs. Harris and baby
daughter in Atlanta for several days
returned to Americas yesterday
Mrs, G. w. Horne has as her guest
this week Mrs. A. G. Smith and dau-
ghter, Susie Belle, OF Mobile, and Mrs
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11

When a girl has on her prettiest
sailor hat it's sign she hasn't been,
and isn't going sailing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11
PEOPLE WHO Come FOR
A VISIT TO AMERICUS
As Well As Those Who TO
Away.

twenty-five per cent discount from
regular prices on all framed pictures,
for cash. Holidays Book Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11

Have you seen the new ladies' ready
to wear dresses at Pearlman's? They
are wonders Of elegance. Come and
look at them. 1O-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11

II you are not pleased with eide"
Cigar ut ) cents, ask for your money.
Murray & Hooks Pharmacy. 9-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Simpson of Fitz-
gerald were among the visitors COM
ing to Americas yesterday.