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Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07

This pretty gown. appropriate for 4 girls graduation or for afternoon Wear during the summer is made of linen heavily embroidered on skirt and waist. It is finished with a knonpd girdle of velvet that falls halfWa7 down the skirt.
 Lingerie dresses are exceeding, pretty this year. and they are qaits simple too The girl with spafe niD utes on her hands may employ them prodtabiy in beadilg frork for sun. mer White is the most popular mate rial. and me color scheme k given bg colored beadWork or by emlroidery that stimulates beadwork IiHle around the neck and sleeves. line around the waist and. if you wish. little more around the hem are qaite sufficient.
 The waist for the lingerie frock may be made with square, round. pointed or just a collarless neck. The peasant sleeve is still correct. but 1t is getting shorter, an inch or so above the elbow being the preferred length
 Make your dress with slightly rais. ed waist line and wear pretty sash
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
A chaIlenae TroIIope Declined.

The late Gienrge smith. the English publisher. tells in his "reminiscences now Anthony Trollope when offered f2ooo for serial stood out for an other fl.0o0 and finally suggested a toss for the amount in dispute. "l asked him if he wished to ruin me and said that if my banker heard of my tossing authors for their copyright he would certainly close my account. We ultimately came to an agreement on my terms, which were sufficiently lib eral. But l felt uncomfortable: felt mean: had refused challenge. To relieve my mind 1 said: Now, that is settled If you will come over the way to my club. where we can have d little room to ourselves for five min utes. l will toss you for fi.000 with pleasure MT. Trollope did not accept the offer
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
Byron In an Uqly Mood.

I have not yet read Byron's Con versatic9s," but there was an anecdote in one of the extracts which confirms what I heard long since. but which could not depend on before. He had an aversion to see women eat. Colo mel - was at Ryron's house in Picca- dilly. Lady Byron In the room. and luncheon was brought in-veal outlets, etc. She began eating Byron turned around in disgust and said. "Gorman- dizinG beastr and, taking up the tray. threw the whole luncheon into the hall. Lady Byron cried and left the room.- Told by Haydon. the Painter.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
Ruskin and the Champion Bore.

One et the principal clubs in Pal Mall has the misfortune to be fire quented by gentleman who is by common consent the greatest bore and buttonhoer in London. Some years ago this good man. on his return from his autumn holiday, was telling all his aequaintances at the club that he had been occupying a house at the lakes not far from Mir. Ruskin. who. he added was in very melancholy state
 T am truly sorry for that" said one If his hearers. What is the matter with tim:"
 Well replied the buttonholer, 'I was walking one day in the lane which separated EuSkin's house from mine and l saw him coming down the lane toward me The moment he caught sight of me he darted into wood which was close by and hid behind 3 tree un I had passed. Oh, very sad indeeds From "Collections and Rec oIlections
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
SIM Reward, slae

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is al least one dreaded disease that sciepce has been able to cure in all its stages, and that Is Cstarrh. Halls Cstarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being 6 eonstitution- al disease, requires s constitutional treat ment. Halls Catsrrh Cure is taken in- ternslly, acting directly upoL the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundstion of the disease, aud giving the patient strength by buildine up the constitution and ss- sisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they ofser One Hun dred Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure. Send for list of te umonisls.
 Address F. J. CHENEY & CO, Tole- do, O.
 Sold by all Druggists, 75e.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constips- tion.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
Msteorie Showers.

How many know that the earth is getting larger each year from the fall of meteoric matter on its surface and that such matter is of no small weight? One hundred tons a day Is the estimate made by Young. This. he says. would make a layer one inch thick over the entire earth in l.0o,- ooo.ooo years if we assume this me teoric matter to be three times as heavy as water. But another effect has to take place at the same time. As the earth Is getting larger the force of gravity gets larger. and we are be- lag attracted with more force toward
 the sun, But the centrifugal force
 keeping us away from the sun gets
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
A Sac Awakeninn

In one of Theodore Hooks stories the bridegroom. departing with his bride for tbeir honeymoon. is disturb. ed by continual tapping on the floor or the postchaise. It begins to both. CT him exceedingly. What the deuce is that noiseT at last he mutters. ~I, Is nothing. darling" answers the bride sweetly Tt is only my wooden leg" Only that and nothing more. She had got accustomed to 1t from long use, but the information put him out ex- ceedingly and caused coolness which was permanent
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
A competent School Official.

There was a quarrel among the school board men once in an Essex town, and an official from London was sent down to settle it. The official gathered the board about him. He said he would hear the chairman first
 What, Mir Chairman" he began was the cause of this quarrel?"
 Well. ye see. sir said the chair man. we had an argument over spell in. and I wrote-to''-
 "You're liar broke in another board man. You can't write."
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
CHILDsS LACE HAT.

are the only trimming required iees' hats are most appropriate for ssA' with white lingerie dresses
 Ghildren'S hats seem to be pFeAn than ever whether we consider lp7- ia the rough and ready Salioi sna.F' fa morning wear or In iAe Has elaborate creations for ful '.ss 's headgear of even he tiny fols ls " turesque RonnerS for litte u''es " made of white liberty satin. lAr' 's close fitting. but the satin fa sa the crown. the hand around me IT. being plain Embroidered Sidt l'is are set in The most attractive uF''- are tiny forget menot wreathN. 'e,'' the ribbon ties are set on iA9tt 4'' rosettes of the white satin. Il IF 's- ter of which are Tiny rCSebuGS
 Embroidered batiSte caps ha'e tiniesi bouquets of pink ana ~- flowers ser on the left side o
 iron.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07

The "pure food law" is designed by the Government to protect the public from injurious ingredients in both food and drugs. It is beneficial both to the public and to the conscientious manu- fscturer. Ely's Cream Balm, a sue cessful remedy for icold in the head nasal catsrrh, hay fever, etc., contain ing no injurious drugs, meets fully the requirements of the new law, and that fact is prominently stated on every package. IL contains none of the in- furious drugs which arc required by the law to be mentioned on The label. Hence you can use it safely.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
Startino a Scran-

Mrs. Scrappington tin the midst of her reading'- Here is an account of woman turning on the gas while her husband was asleep and asphyxiating him. MT Scrappington-Nery cousid- crate of her I'm sure Some wives wake their husbands up and then talk them 10 death.-Puek.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
Thoughts are mightier than the strength of hand-Sophocles
Tha OId Sad


 At the breaking of ground for one of the new buildings for the Catholic university at Washington the late Archbishop Ryan was present. and Cardinal Gibbons was officiating. The cardinal turned over large piece of grass covered earth when it was dis covered that there had been a hitch in the ceremony.
 We'll said the cardinal. q sup pose that we will have to dig another sod"
 oh. no. no"' said ArchhiShon Ryan Never go back on the old sodr'-Phil- adelphia Times.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
He'd Have Revende.

Juggins- Who was it that said if he could make the songs of the people he wouldn't care who made the laws? Mugcins- Don't know, But if he's the chap who's making the songs of the people nowadays I'd just like to have The making of the laws a little while. That's an.-Red Hen.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
The Retort Caustie

No, indeed, said the conceited young puppy who had been asked whether he had attended certain select dance ''l-aw-only associate with my equals. you know"
 "ReallyE responded a witty young lady. You should aim higher than thatr'-London Telegraph.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
|wn,h Our sn" Windows Byron D. Bug b C e Watch Show

much greater, too. and, in fact more so than the suns gravity, the result being that we are gradually increas- ing our distance from the glowing orb. New York Tribune
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
Doubt or CYspepsia.

Scott-The difference between a poor man and a millionaire Mott-Yes. I know all about it One worries over his next meal and the other over his last.-EXchange
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
The Prnnf

If your wife is such a terribly good cook why don't you eat more dinners at homer"
 Gee. How would know how good she could cook if l didn't eat some where else r'-Cleveland platn Dsala,
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
The Modern Child

When you come home from school bring pound of sugar with you"
 Sorry. mother. hut our union for bids us to carry anything else but our school satchels "-lele Mele.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
Breakinq it Gently.

Beginner Now you ve seen my style do you think oou can teH me what sort of a golfer >tian ulakp: Professional Yes. sir. if yoa can stand the shock World of tioit
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
A MatinAe Hal

He's stickler for reshsm.-
 Yes, but he carries it to excess In the second scene he is supposed to b. severely wounded and he has a sur. geon issue bulletins between the acts - -Pittsburg Post.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
Without a Coubt.

Dubbins-Do you know where I can find a lot facing south? Stubbins- Why not tvr around the north pole? That's very likely place-Exchange
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
The Fer,inine of l..

Teacher Tommy, what is the fem mine of the masculine stag" Tom my (whose mother is a society leader Afternoon tea. ma a'am-Sphinx.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
Not His Fault.

'i eu pay too little attention to your personal appearance Remember that clothes make the man
 fes, but fer me the man says he won't make any more clothesm-Dorf- barbier.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
Large Order.

Your own baby. if you have one ,' advertised the enterprising photogra. pher, can ee enlarged. tinted sn, framed for $e,7e doaen. .s-Blue Bu,l
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
GIRLS MUSHROOM HAT.
Lace. Ribbons and Flowers Combin..
 Make Dainty Chapeau.

Mushroom hats of lace or embr0idery are very popular for little girls TheY may be easily fashioned by the ana teur milliner, since no great skill s required in adjusting the soft acs over the wire frame. A few knots ot ribbon or clusters of tiny aoweE knotted here and there among the ace
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
The Real TrfI+b

The truth an"ut motnprS-in-law is that they nave Kept many Sanin-law from having io worK Tor Iiving.-Gal. vs-ston News
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
Old Gloves.

The palms Of old Kid gloves "''. very servicea ble kneecapS. Wht" ' be stitched into children stesAn-. thus avoiding constant darnlng "' the arms of long evening gloves u'1' good polishes or handy receptace' 1. carrying a silver toilet set Whep : owner is on journey.
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07
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Io subscrlbers of the Patriot


 According To Order No. 907 O the Post office Department subscn- bers cannot be indebted 10 a newspa- per more than one year and still have the paper sent to them at the second class rate. The order reads as follows: A reasonable time will be allowed publishers to secure renewals of sub scriptions, but unless subscriptions are e1presstg rene,oed after the term for which they are paid, within the follow Ing pehodsi
 Dailies, within three months,
 Weeklies, within One Year, :. they shall not be counted in the legiti- mate list of subscribers, and copies mailed on account thereof shdH not be accepted fof maHm8 at the second. class postage rate Of one cent pound, hut may be mailed at the transient sec ond class postage rate of cent for each four ounces or fraction thereof, prepaid by stamps affixed
Putnam patriot., 1911-07-07

Our entire stock of trimmed and untrimmed hats and millinery trim mings of all kinds must be sold regardless of cost Come and see the many bargains that space does permit us to mention.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
PERSONAL MENTION

W, w Rowell, general manager Of
me RickreaIl FIGURING Mills was d
business visitor in Dallas Wednesday,
!. 8. Kramer, of Falls city, is quite
SICK in the Dallas Hospital. Mrs.
side. -
:. A. Gibson, former well-known
farmer Of Douglas precinct, was up
from his Portland home on a business
visit yesterday.
President A. A. Winter. Of Dallas
College, came up Wednesday morning
from Lafayette, where with his wife
and family he is spending the sum
mer.
P. A. Finseth has returned from a
several days business visit in Port
land. He was accompanied to Port
land by his brother-in-law, Mark
Paulson, who was for many years
principal Of the Paulson High School
IN Harrisburg. Professor Paulson is
preparing to enter the legal profes-
sion and will read law in the office of
A. E. Clarke, in Portland.
Charles Chace, a former Dallas boy,
visited old friends here a few hours
Wednesday morning. Mr., Chace is a
member of prominent real estate
firm of California. At present he is
the Eastern representative of his
company with headquarters at York,
Nebraska. The company has placed
on the market a 14,OOO-acre irrigated
tract about Is miles south of Chico.
Mr.. Chace says his father and mother
are living on farm near Chico, and
are greatly enjoying rural life.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
ORteON CHERRIES IN LEAD
sun Francisco Firm Acquires Entire
Display At salem Fair.

4, II,
u =, I, i'isM' July 12.-That oregon
foiN county, cherries for fancy ~
a, se9,s are the finest in the world is the
'eeiaratlon of Arthur c. Rass Of r n
gyms q Rass, San Francisco. the laro
IN l'afaschino and fruit syrup dealers
on tne Coast Rass is here for twa
weeks securing cherries for the mara
schiho trade. He expects to take 90,
~ IONS from Salem this year and win
.hhe more cherries if he can secnra
mem. Among other acauisitions 3D.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14

INDEPENDENCE, July 12.-J. A.
Reynolds, a visitor from Iowa, was
fatally injured Monday afternoon, in a
distressing accident on his sons farm.
Mr.. Reynolds is here on visit with
his son and family. He wanted to
assist in the hay field, and was given
a team and moving machine with
which he worked successfully most of
the day When the days work was
nearly finished, the machine went into
a small ditch in the field, throwing
him from the seat At this the team
became frightened and ran away and
Mr. Reynolds sustained injuries from
which the attending physician reports
there is little hope that he can re-
cover.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14

AT meeting of Mistletoe Circle No.
23, Women of Woodcraft, held in
Woodman Hall, Wednesday night, the
following newly-elected officers We're
installed:
Past Guardian Neighbor-M v.
P. Fiske.
Guardian Neighbor-Mrs. A. p.
Starr.
Banker-Mrs u S. Grant.
Clerk-Miss Sadie Lynn.
Adviser-Mrs. Herbert Lee.
Attendant-Mrs. Henry Stump.
Managers-Mrs. j. E. Sibley. Mrs.
f. Allen, Mrs. Walter Roy.
Sentinels-A, Stow, James Sweeny.
Musician--Miss Ada Longnecker.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
Ascend Mount Hood.

HOOD RIVER, Or, July 10.-F- g.
Howell, Albert Crocker, Charles Hug
gins, Fred Coshow and William Young
of this city, and number of people
from Portland, and from Vancouver,
Wash, made the ascent of Mount
Hood from the north side for the sea-
son yesterday. The ropes by which
the ascent was made easier, We're
strung from the top to points more
than 1000 feet below, where the in
cline ia not so steep Members OF
the party report that because of the
recently fallen loose snow on the
mountain side, the climb is more
difficult than it win be later in the
season.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
Evangelical Church.

services Sunday, July 16:
1oOO a. .m.-Sunday school.
,.OO a. m.-Morning worship; sub
,et "a Christian"
ana n. m.-Junior Endeavor..
700 D. NIX. l.. G. e.
sOO D. m.-Evening service.
thursday evening at 500 o'clock,
ayer meeting.
The Woman's Home and Foreign
Society will hold its regu-
\ meeting next Tuesday afternoon
the home of Mrs. z. M. Knight,
rrner Lewis and Ash streets.
The annual camp meeting of the
church will be held at
uinaby Marion County, in Park
amp, eight miles north of Salem, on
be Oregon Electric line. The meet
rs will open Thursday, July 20, and
IN continue until August /.
C. P. GATES, Pastor.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14

II YOU are gong to the Coast on
vour Sumner outing. be sure 20 IN
riuae .sNeskowin Park"-the Old
salem Camp Ground. az Slab Greek
Tulamook County in your visit
There r. no pressIer beach snd camp
inr uIace on the Oregon coast Than
- sNesk0win.@ improvements are
beinr made At this beach for tie con-
vsniencs q camperA A large new
ham. plenty Or frst-ciass pasturage
fo- vour horses, plenty Of fresh veg
.tsbies milk. cheese and go food
Cod nshinE. nicely furnished OF IN
fu-uirhed tsutA excellent hotel ao-
-ou-osafiona ne camp CROWDS
ri Be in charge of acconmodatinE
Attendants. Who vin treat you right
co-s over and cnjoy yourselves ai
s-auflfui .'Seskowin-- Ter infornaa-
-, drop q lire TO Roilis W. Watson.
Ns-toEIu. Oregcn-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
Monster Sign.

PENDLEToN, Or, July 1O.-The
Roundup sign, which adorns the
back of the new grand stand, Pendle-
ton, is now the largest sign on the Pa
cific Coast, according to the firm
whose artists have just completed the
job. The sign is 800 feet long and 20
feet high, thus spreading it over 5000
square feet. The new grandstand,
which the wild west association has
had constructed, is one of the largest
in the northwest, having a seating
capacity considerably larger than that
of the Multnomah Amateur Athletic
club of Portland. Besides the grand
stand, bleachers which. will seat 5000
additional spectators, have been built.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
Heat Wave Here.

According to the thermometers on
duty around town, the weather was
warm-almost hot-yesterday and
the day before, and men carried their
coats on their arms and mopped their
brows and made one another uncom-
Portable by talking about 1t. The mer-
curry registered from 80 to 92 Wednes-
day afternoon on the shady side of the
street. Yesterday it ran up from two
to four degrees higher.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
Cherry Packing Is studied.

EUGENE. Or. July 1T. A. Seu-
fert. of The Dalles, an extensive cher
ry grower is in Eugene to investigate
the manner in which Lane County
cherries are prepared for the confec-
tionery trade He has contracts cover
ing large acreage near The Dalles,
and this year will have 1000 ceases of
the fruit to dispose of as against a
usual crop of 10000 cases. He hopes
next year to process his cherries,
and ship them East in barrels. as is
done here. The Eugene Fruit Grow
ers' Association plant is handling
three carloads Of cherries day at
this time, putting them up in pickle
for shipment East
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
Sells Farm.

William W. Bird the well-known
resident of the Liberty district, was
in the city Wednesday, attending to
the details connected with the sale of
his 20-acre farm. Fred w. Cooper,
lately from Wisconsin, is the purchas-
er, and the price paid was $26OO.
Mr.. Cooper expects to take immediate
possession and will develop the place
into fruit farm, giving especial at
tention to prunes and strawberries.
Mr.. Bird will move nearer town,
where he can take life easy.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
Victim of Siletz.

NEWPORT, July 10.-Julius Wies-
nieski, II years old, son of A. Wies-
nieski, was drowned late last evening
while fishing with his brother, Tonic,
from a small rowboat on the Siletz
River, about nine miles from New
port The boat ran on snag in the
river, causing the boat to capsize.
Frank Fogarty of Newport, rescued
the younger brother, Tonic, but ow-
ing to the rapid current Julius was
thrown far into the stream and could
not be reached The body has not
yet been found.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
ANOTHER DRUG STORE HERE
NJ d. Ellis win Add Third Apotbecary
shop This Fall.

Dallas is to have another drug store
this fall, as soon as the lower floor Of
the Williams building shall have been
made ready for occupancy M. p,
Ellis has leased the storeroom 'front.'
ing on Court street, adjoining the
stairway on the west. and has already
ordered the necessary interior fixtures.
These will be Of the very latest design.
and the store win be made a model
Of elegance. Large plate glass win
dows and elaborate lighting, effects
win be used to add TO its attractive
ness.
Mr., Ellis. who is known to every
body here by reason Of his extended
connection with various commercial
enterprises Of the city. will have per-
sonal charge Of the new store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
McMInnyiIIe Paner Sold.

McMINNVILLE, July l0.-The Tel
ephone Register Publishing house
changed ownership Saturday, having
been transferred to Williams Bros,
d. S. Williams of the firm of Williams
& Beggs Company, contracting plumb
ers of Portland, taking a half interest
and his brother, w. D. Williams, of
Knoxville, Tenn, the other half. w. d.
Williams, who is experienced in the
newspaper business, will have man
agement of the plant. He has been
with the Journal and Tribune, of
Knoxville, Tenn, for Is years in the
advertising department George f..
Martin, former owner, has contracted
with the present owners to stay with
them year as foreman of the plant.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14

In completing the changes in pro-
|ress along its transmission lines in
Independence and Monmouth, the Or
|gon Power Company will be COM
|eled to shut off the current in those
|vO towns next Sunday afternoon
BON to 6 o'clock. The present in
|ulators are inadequate, and they are
being replaced with new ones. Inas-
huch as the line carries high vol--
Ice Of electricity, and is therefore
langerous to the worlSmen, 1t is neces-
|ary to cut off the supply. 1t is
bought that after Sunday the SER
'ce will be without further interrupt
Jon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
Exciting Runaway.

A team belonging to Charles Min
Mich, and driven by hired man, ran
away on the Minnich farm "Wednesday
afternoon and caused considerable
damage. The brake failing to work,
a heavily-loaded wood wagon crowded
itself onto the horses on a steep hiii-
side and the animals became fright
ened and ran away. Colliding with an
oak grub, the wagon tongue was
splintered and the vehicle was other
wise damaged. Driver and team for
tunately escaped injury
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
knowledge Contest Tuesday.

The Observers advertising knowl-
edge contest will appear in next Tues
days paper. The live business men
of Dallas have shown a keen interest
in this competition and valuable prizes
will be awarded to the winners.
Watch for next Tuesdays paper and
then get busy