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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08
Poor conversationaIist.

rs your husband good after-din-
ner talker?"
mo, indeed, AS soon as he's had
dinner he lies down on the couch and
falls asleep. and l never get a word
out of him"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

may find out thing or Two ABOUT us ou
which he is not aware Instead of being only servant
you are also co-operator.
When letter involves particularly knoty
problem always consult your boss and recognize MN
as first authority in adjusting doubtful matters But
good deal depends your judgment in referring
things to him that may rightly devolve on you. Don't
fuss and haggle about trifes The more readily and
firmly you can make up your mind about thing
the more correspondence you can cover in day. and
it stands to reason that the more work you can
put out in day the more substantial your claims to
a raise
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

"You say you are your wife's third
husband?" said one man to ailother
during a talk
mo. am her fourth husband" was
the reply.
Heavens, mani" said the first
speaker. You are not husband
you're a habit"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08
SURPRISED,

do you mean to tell me you really
live in Chicago?"
Yes. You speak as IL you thought
it remarkable for me to do So"
why, | supposed people merely
stayed in Chicago until they got
money enough to live in New York"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

A Berlin musician declares that rag
time is driving America crazy. This
is ungrateful, when Parsifal made a
tour of the country to the tune OF a
fortune. Ragtime musicians may argue
in turn that it was only a crazy ma
tion which would go mad over Par
sifal, for everything in this uncertain
world depends on the point of view.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

The followers of sport today demand
a spectacle equal to the blood flowing scenes
of Nero's time. The recent Elgin races
would compare with a gladiatorial contest
such as the barbarous Roman emperor was
pleased 10 conduct for the Roman rabble
Instead of reeking sword and shield IL
gladiator of today dries a huge wheelee
dainon of destruction.
What is the reward of today? 1t is the
same reward that gracious Nero was wont
to bestow-honor and gold.
The stamp of disapproval is placed
upon prize fighting and numerous laws are
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

A Chicago man who has been lead
ing a double life has been sentenced
to the penitentiary. Wouldn't 1t be
better to have him deliver lectures
explaining how he managed to sup
port two families?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08
Artistic Neulice.
ribbon.

A neglige that will make a wedding
gift is lose kimono, reaching below
the waist and held to the figure by rib
bons drawn through eyelets at side
seams.
Persian lawn or Paris muslin is
serviceable. the edge finished with
a German valenciennes an inch wide
A rayed disk design is drawn as a
border around the neck and down
each side of the fronts; 1t may out
line the entire neglige. These are
worked alternately in warm pink and
deep baby blue. the straight rays run.
ming from a center of five French
knots in black. or sometimes from an
outline the color of the rays. with the
black knots inside.
A finish is given by adding to the
outside edge a quarter-inch blue rib
bon sewed on with machine stitch In
black and on the under side a pink
ribbon that extends beyond the blue
Satin ribbon is effective. but washes
badly.
His Status.
haorf of UnIA onA uutt
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

A Philadelphia pastor wants to or
ganize a church for women only. It
wouldn't be a success Every church
must have three or four bald-headed
deacons
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

There Will be no art in masculine
fashions until men discard trousers.
says a British artist Then. as tar as
we are concerned. there will be no
art In masculine fashions.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

The roller towel will be no longer
On the roll-call If the crusade started
against 1t is carried to triumphant
conclusion In fact. the roller towel
will be wiped out.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

The New Yorker who was fined for
drinking soup out of plate was
charged with disorderly conduct We
are not strong on the legal game, but
t strikes us that making unneces-
sary noises" would have been the prop
er charge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

Lots of actresses have to go to the
trouble of marrying before they can
Use the advertisement of the divorce
court to make business thrive again.
Such is the irksomeness of red tape
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

Beauty varies. with the point Of
view. If the ugly and senseless hoop
skirt becomes fashionable, womankind
will arise and proclaim 1t thing OF
beauty.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

A New York maiden starved herself
to become beautiful. but carried 1t SO
far that she died The report fails
to state whether she succeeded IN i'm
proving her looks
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

He that does good to another does
good also to himself, not only in the
consequence, but in the very act for
the consciousness of well doing is in
itself ample reward.-Seneea.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

The 'long Boston" is variant OF
the waltz comprising stroll and
hug. The man who predicts its popu-
larity states the case mildly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

A man who found ten-dollar bill
on the street In New York gave 1t to
a policeman. 1t is unnecessary to
mention the fact that he wasn't a
New Yorker.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

Nine thousand tons of Christmas
toys recently arrived from Hamburg.
Have you got the price of your share
of 'em yet?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08
CritiCiSe
Some
of Our
Modern
Sports
BY PAUL SIMS
Eldin. Ill.

passed for its elimination sport
more fatal and more brutal
quickly will the public condemn two physical giants who
the approved
Meanwhile this and civilized public will permit
slaughter that
bile
familiar. with the situation of ancient history
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

China is disarming Its new army.
lest It join the revolution. China is
one of those countries in which 1t is
dangerous to be safe.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

The editor of fashion magazine
says "a perfect At is fatal to stout
woman" Still the list Of fatalities
grow.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

Weather prophets tell us that we
are in for a hard winter, but none OF
the coal men show symptoms Of dying
of grief.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

A Chicago man wants a divorce be-
cause his wife said Jerry" in her
sleep. In the vernacular of the sport
ing page, he got jerry to something
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

That Massachusetts citizen who got
a deer license when he wished to
marry was bad speller.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

A rev Jersey milliner has invented
a hat that can be converted into an
umbrella. Some of them could be
made into awnings.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

With all the things that woman has
to reform she is still mighty sweet
and attractive,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

No chance. of course. that the poor
consumeress will do her Christmas
shopping without a terrible lot of
urging.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

Scientists still hope to discover the
origin OF life, says German profess
sor. 1t will be just like them to de-
eide that 1t is a germ.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08
lie IT'S YOUR EYES =
PETTlT'S EYE SALvE is what you need

The bright side is sure to be the
right side.-Mary D. Brine.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

No man will have any trouble about
understanding as much OF the Bible
as he is willing to live.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

Mrs. wfnsiow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softena the gums, reduces infammar
ton, allays PAIN cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to take
as candy.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

Our notion OF the meanest man ia
the New York thief who stole bride
groom's best pair of trousers.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08
Don't
humble
Tour
Words
in Talking
BY F. NJ. ANNIS

on he reels and falls, and covered with blanket
something and the play goes
could little of the play although sat in the fourteenth
row that it seemed of unusfable homicide
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

Earnest research may yet disclose
restaurant baked apple that has had
all its core removed
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08
Agricultural,

Mother-Yes, Johnny. the queen bee
Is boss.
Johnny-How about the presiden.
tial bee?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

noted physician says that ragtime
music is bound to drive US crazy. BY
the st. Vitus dance route. probably.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

Almost any young widow can teach
mar how to fall in love.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

Chinese rebels are capturing cities
put nobody has been able thus far
uls,a,k2 fHd 2 ~ }nst Why me rebellion Is
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

Beware of the autumn cold. 1t Ii
asy to catch. but hard to lose
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

A Pittsburg firm is making wooden
leg 80 inches around for a woman.
Guess her weight.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

It's a mistake to try to Judge q
mans hat by the head that is un'
Ter It
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

do not marry q poet" says one
woman. But suppose he doesn't show
any symptoms before marriage?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

Miss Antique have so much on
my mind; wish l knew what to do
for relief.
Miss Caustique-Why not remove
your switch?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08
lJNpEFEATED CHAMPION OF THE
NORTHWEST.

r. A. ireland, Rifle Shot OF co'taS'
WASH, Tells Story
Mr.. Ireland is the holder OF -FOUR
world records and has yet TO lose MS
first match-says he: kidney trou-
bile 40 affected my vision as to inter-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

Turkey is being made goat.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

Silence great virtue office as capable ta ana every w
knows that the whms and predictions have as much TO
your promotion honest efforts always to DO the gn
things the right time in the right place.
copy your manager the beginning You may sneer az
the copva and the but the other hand strain
your originality the face of old y manager and see
what happens
The correspondent must be diplomatic 1t ougnt De easier
for her to tickle vanity her chief than to outrage IT, though per-
sony she may despse people always rubbing the right way
for purpose. -,
Make the managers style your Acquire Of his phrases
and pecuat expression and will be surprised see now sooh
he will you handle of his letters independently hnot COTE
nnan always bugbear harassed hurried manager and some
times he only glad of the opportunity of giving over portion 10
reliable And you tally with him IN the beginning ne Is
more likely to give your own methods htle ee"S w % -
Whom Won can once prove your writing good fetching bu
moss letters that do with the heads own way OF DONG tg
Won are the office By and by you can introduce tnose
methods that would ratified and rolled the boss before
A. that ont YOUR chief consult opinion IN many things
Because Of your steady with customers through the ma you
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08
Make Your
Managers Style
Your Own
Good
Advice
BY MAUD BENEDICT

RST of all the senogpher who would show that she can
manage the correspondence shouldn't make too evident that
improve the managers dcton give HIM pointers
in grammar and management.
Managers usually believe in the efficiency OF their own
methods and whoever will step the where their little
vanities are concerned isn't likely to be boosted
The stenographer who is inclined to say all she thinks
to air her private opinions regarding what her chief does
doesn. dds always in danger of spelling her chances
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

His Status.
"He has a heart OF gold and a will
Of steel /"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

fere Win MY shSSs
ing | became SO
nervous | could hard
" hold a gun. There
was severe pain In
my back and head
and my kidneys were
terribly disordered.
Doan's Kidney Pills
cured me after / had
doctored and taken
nearly every remedy
imaginable without
relief. | will give
further details OF my
case to anyone en-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

1850 aTIaF me eite1s "leS - =
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1911-12-08

Closing STAMP.
when Your Back Is Lame, Remem-
berthe Name-DOAN'S. SOC, allstores'
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-20
FOUR bitches BUILDING.
Extensive Drainage Work Under Way
In Franklin County.

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton, oct. 2O.-Notwiths,andin
this country has a large number or
drainage bitches already in operation.
some OF which were put in years ago
,h.a demand. for the continuance OF the
work continue and scarcely month
IA sses without one or more being IN
the process OF establishment,
At this time four new bitches are
at the stage OF preparation where bids
are being invited for the construction
work
District No. II will require 500 feet
OF open ditch two feet wide at bottom
and an average depth OF about two and
one fourth feet About two and one
half miles OF tile Of various sizes will
also be required, besides iron grattngs
catch basins etc.
District No. 10 consists OF three sec
lions all to be laid with the best glazed
farm tile of 12-inch 10-inch and 5-inch
sizes. Another district VIII require
some 5000 or 1000 feet of tile ranging
down from fourteen inch In size.
The fourth new project will require
over a half mile OF open ditch four feet
deep. besides four or five miles OF tile
drain. some of it rs large as twenty
four inch A portion OF this Will Dc
laid as deep as eight and one-1ifth
feet Time Of commencement OF work
on all OF these bitches Is Nov. 90. 1911.
and they are to be completed by Sept
1872
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-20
HEAR BELGIAN COLT CASE.
State Agriculture Board TO Determine
Protest Of Horse Award.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. Oct. 2O.--The state
board OF agriculture meets today Tor
the purpose OF hearing and dctermin-
ing a protest made during the last
state fair in regard to the horse
awards. 1t illustrates the fact that 1t
seems impossible to keep the chroni,
uuarrels of the livestock breeders from
affecting the state fair matters. The
award which caused the trouble Was IN
favor OF yearling Belgian colt to
which the judges gave the premium
in the breeders futuritN. The animal
belonged to Peter hopley, well
known breeder and exhibitor. -Four
rival exhibitors protested and declared
that the animal in question was not n
Belgian but cross between Belgian
and Suffolk Punch. In support OF this
they have the statements of two stable
men who were discharged by HopleE
and presumably We're seeking Ncnge-
an,- a, the time of the state fair the
board deferred the hearing In order
that all facts might be adduced. as the
board is DESTROYS OF breaking ny ali de
ccI,tion among breeders
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-20

Sick headache is caused by a dis
ordered stomach Take Chamberlain's
Tablets and correct that and the head
aches will disappear. For sale by all
dealers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-20
HOW TO TREAT
OLD SORES

The proper way-the only success.
ful way-to treat an old sore 10 to
destroy it, source. Not by dangerous
surgical operations or irritating
drawing Z" plasters, but BY Nature
true method Of purifying the blood
and filing the circulation with rich,
nourishing properties; then the
cure will be natural and lasting. We
can easily understand how impurities
in the blood will infect some weak
point on our bodies, and BY contin-
ually discharging impurities into it
keep the place open and inaamed
until q chronic ulcer Is formed.
Nothing then Is 90 sure to produce q
cure Of these old sores 40 S. S. S.
This medicine is Natures perfect
blood remedy, composed of the most
most penetrating and blood-purifying
properties. It removes every particle
Of impurity or morbid matter from the
circulation, and assists nature in the
increasing Of healthful, nutritious
corpuscles in the blood. S. S. S.
makes pure blood and pure blood is
Natures unfailing cure for old sores.
We want every sufferer with an old
sore to commence the use of S. S. S.,
because We know it Is the remedy
they most need. Book on Sores and
Ulcers and medical advice free to all.
S. s. S. 10 sold at drug stores.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Asis.ss. Go.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-20
REruB1ICAH IOWA:

snos With interstate onsnursrce. Judge
eanberns decision - Of Supreme I'M
portance because OF the faoe that II
lays down the Fundamental rules OF
rate regulation In such a manner - no
other court has ever done The eight
states which will present this bsaef and
argument have seventy -ssvSn caSss now
pending In the federal courts present
ing idsntically the same issues az those
raised In the Minnesota rate cases. Al
adverse decision upon those issues at
this time will simply pre-deterInine the
outcome In those seventy seven cases.
II these states are ever 10 " heard.
now is the chosen time. Once the su-
preme court takes a position on such
Fundamental questions. II would DO \
superhuman task 70 Try to change the
court for another generation or 80.
Among these basic questions are:
What should be included In value" up
IN which company is entitled 10 .
return. should this embrace gifts made
by the public. what Is the proper meth
Cd Of dividing earnings and expenses
between state and Interstate business,
Judge Sanborn holds railroad COM
prny is entitled TO . return on the
value OF its right OF way which shall
be determined ty multiplying the pres
ent market value OF adjoining real es-
tate two and one quarter times. Judge
Stubborn holds that return OF per
cent above taxes. above depreciation
ma intenance. repairs, renewals. and all
operating expenses. per cent above All
these, Is a minimum rate of return TO
which the company is entitled. below
which comes confiscation.
"rhese railroad commissions are
probably more intimately acquainted
with these questions OF rate or return
value, methods Of accounting. etc. than
the attorney generals, or other onioers
of the state. In our brief We are goinS
into these questions quite extensively.
THE same issues az those described
above are also raised In the other stat>'
cases to he heard before the supreme
court in January. The court has set AL
these cases to be argued at the same
time. This will probably be the most
memorable litigation before the su
preme court. so far as railroad regu
lation is concerned which will be heard
dlirir, the present generation. II pre-
sentS in concrete form. questions.
which have been gradually crystaliz-
ing during the past two decades.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-20
NATIONAL MEETING OF RAILROAD
COMMISSIONERS ENooRsEe
ACTION OF WEST.
efohT ON sANBoRN DECISION
MADE PART OF RECORD
Thorns, Of Iowa, Sc
leeted a. One 70 Present Arguments
Before Supreme court-Thorns says
Litiaation 10 Memorable in Rate
Regulation.
,pecial to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Mo,nes. Oct. 20.--clfford Thorne
and Judge Henderson have returned
from attending the national convention
Of railroad commissioners in Washing
ton. The convention Endorsed the az
ton of the eight state commissions III
the western states in getting into the
case involving the Sanborn decision on
the rights of state commissions. ana
asked to have the resolution adopted
made a part of the record OF the ease
before the supp eme court. There WAS
unanimty of sentiment at the conVeh-
ton against the Sanhorn decision. II
was arranged at the Washington meet
ing that Mr.. Thorne will make an ora
argument before the supreme court
when the case comes for trial in Jan
uary
The convention did not take action
in favor of having the express busi-
ness turned over I" the railroads.
resolution to that effect being sent to a
committee. In general the convention
took conservative action on all large
questions. The committee on express
rates was continued and will make in
vestisations that will be Of great value
in fixing rates.
In regard to the action and suit MI
Thorne says:
1T is highly fitting and proper that
representative group OF western
states, there where rate regulation
originated, where practically all ad'
vance steps in regulation have been
initiated. it is proper that those states
should combine their efforts in resist
ing this decision
<s.n he az
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-20
Proper Way to Treat a
Complexion.

STANDARD American StvirsD
Every woman knows that she
is treating her complexion i'm
properl! when she clogs up the
pores with lotions. cold creams
and cosmetics. But. like the child
ia the story. she finds II much
easier to be naughty than To he
good: so she keeps on patching
ur her face from day to day.
while, II she but knew II. she
could actually renew her whol~
complexion Wy the use Of the ola
fashioned home remedy. coleatsd
balsam. She should get an ounce
and a half OF her druggist ana
amply It to her face at night
Quickly II takes hold" Of the
diseased skin particles. that
deadend portion Of the outer
cuticle causing .allownsss. PIN
pies. liver spots. freckles. tan.
etc. These ugly skin particles
shed or" gradually and imper-
ceptibly. and very quickly the
lovely. fauitiess. blooming skin
beneath Is free to assert itsslf.
II will be q source OF untold sat
isfaction to those Of our women
readers who do not already know
about coleated balsam that they
GAN quickly s>e,uire = fautlees
and lovely skin k'y the use Of this
old-fashioned home remedy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-20

len. Of Stsry Gity
Harry ~ Artin. VINO isst. Tuesday Tor
South Dakota to regtss-s IN thc lAaA'
dra wing. will visit for . few days ~
Mt, Vernon with Joseph Miller an1
family.
.. J. king. OF 0rinnsll spent WeA.
nestiay and Thursday ben on Business
Mrs John Hof'sriama ,tsa-SI., much lm.s
proved that she wasi,p.i fs,vs.As', the
Henry HoberiAnd hons- WS0nsoday.
The Gearing high school, basketball
team defeated Colo on their OWE
grounds TUESDAY by = S~ore Of II ~
IL. return game WI. b playoe
here next T1AoaiAv