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friend pointed out-all these influences
and countless others, multiplied by his
own inherent force of brain and charac-
ter. made the product of his present
greatness.
Because he is so great a man, 1 cannot
think of humble things in connection with
him, but in our more modest lives there
are innumerable humber influences that
help make us whatever we are. For ex-
/ ample. in my own life much credit be-
longs to the donor of a working desk for
whatever system or method. a personality
which naturally lacked these merits, has
developed. The systematic looking pig
eonholes, drawers and files have placed
premium on system and method and de-
manded them Of me SO emphatically that
have really been forced to try to meet
these demands.
The man who introduced you to the man
/ who gave you a chance to show what YOU
could do, the person who criticised and
made you ashamed of some bad or in
efficient habit, the person who interested
you in some line of work in which YOU
afterward found your niche the one who
gave you called your attention to some
book which had a deep effect upon YOU
the big personality that furnished YOU
with an ideal to struggle toward-don't
forget to reckon all these and all the rest
among your debts of influence
And having reckoned the debt, what
then?
Well. in the first place. / hope you will
scan this mental account and lay it down
more humble, grateful and more eager to
pay little of it by your services to and
influence upon Others
And i'm tho second place. do not forget
that you can pay another small portion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13
THE DAILY CHIT-CHAT.
BY Ruth Cameron.

The other day heard a great scholar
say that he did not think he should have
been half the student and scholar he is If
It had not been for a dictionary which a
dear old friend gave him when he was a
little boy and which he had kept by him
and consulted all his childhood.
The words Of this scholar started a train
of thought tn regard to the innumerable
little influences like this one which shape
our lives. We talk a great deal about
"self-made men," but who is self-made,
or anywhere near self-made in this world
of myriad Observation-Disclosures as COM
pick and intertwined as the wires and
bars of some great mechanism. and as In
evitable as the workings OF that machine.
II seems to me it would be interesting
for all of us to pause occasionally and
review some of these influences.
The man spoke of gave emphatic
credit to the gift of the dictionary, but
there were doubtless innumerabie other
influences as important that helped make
him what he is. There was some great
book which he read at Just the right mo
ment, some fine personality that touched
him with it's fire, some one gripping SER
mon. some opportunity to do just the
right sort of work which a watchful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13

II the shopper was not wise before be-
ginning her holiday jaunts, she has dis
covered by this time that setting out to
buy gifts without some definite idea of
what she wants is the height of folly.
Turing her from counter to counter In the
hope that she will find just the thing
she wishes at the minimum cost She
comes to the end of her day, exhausted.
peevish frayed of mind and body No
wonder the Christmas spirit is in grave
danger of becoming a bugaboo to present
and coming generations
While journeying through the shops re-
Gently looking for Christmas suggestions
a number Of women who have little girls
were delighted to find youthful rain capes
with hoods attached quite like the famous
nursery RED Riding Hood outfit. A
grandmother was selecting the fullest Of
white furs, miniature scarfs and muffs,
for her two 'girlies." One set, a faithful
black spots, was for Helen-w ith-the-
dark-curls. while another of powdery
white that resembled nothing so much as
down had a great pink bow and was for
Peggy of the-golden-locks. There were
others of tan and gray and brown, all
certain to make youthful hearts full with
the pride and joy of possession.
A pretty set for the amusement of baby
is composed of a ring, a squawker and a
doll, all of rubber and held together with
a pink ribbon.
For the Invalid.
For the invalid or serni-invalid whom
sickness confines to the home much of
the time there are all manner of COM
Portable and dainty gifts Such fasci-
mating array of blankets as are now in
the shops leaves one at a loss for choice.
The richness of the oriental designs, the
bold and brilliant colors of Indian blan-
kets, pastel flowers in their natural shades
on delicately tinted backgrounds, gay
checks and conventional designs-these
are among the best of the display. An
other thought for the sick friend is a
quilted silk robe either full length or
waist length to use when the invalid is
propped up on the pillows Still another
of artistically Powered center with the
friends favorite color solid in the border.
This makes a delightful gift for a young
girl who likes to keep her room a vision
of delight, or for mother, or grandmother,
or girl friend who is engaged and ex-
poets to become the head Of her own
household.
Among the smaller accessories are sa-
Chef bags Of ribbon with a spray of hand
painted flowers or frfnged ends by way of
adornment Shirt waist ruff1es of embroi-
derry, dotted swiss edges, with lace or
linen and lace are pretty. They can be
achieved at home even by the amateur
seamstress.
A mother with three married daughters
has decided to give each of them a hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13
Hints for the Home Laundry.

Pieces should not be hung out Of doors
in freezing weather or when the wind is
high enough to whip them to bits Of rags.
In ironing. a thick, soft blanket should
cover the board with a clean white cloth
drawn tightly over; the lacey things can
then be covered with clean cheesecloth
and ironed on the wrong side until quite
dry; the French knots as we'll as all de-
Signs will appear like new, as the softness
underneath permits them to stand out
fresh.
Cared for in this way, such delicate ar
ticles will last without needing repair.
F1annels washed in tepid water with a
tablespoon Of powdered borax to the pail
and rinsed in water the same tempera-
ture, will not shrink as when soap is
used. The water should be only. luke
warm and cold rather than too hot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13

waist and droops all around the figure.
forming the hem-one might describe 1t as
full skirt with all but a small portion at
the side cut out to show an underpetti-
coat of brocade.
Another gown-by the way. these are ell
young girls toilettes-is of pale blue tat
fetas. with five scalloped and button
stitched frills set at intervals to the knee.
over this comes a polonaise OF blue NOUS
seine patterned with pink roses draped
closely at a fichu over the corsage and ieft
open in front, tho polonaise reaching just
to the knees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13
Every Woman Knows
But Sometimes Forgets
c.Esther," in Household Helps

EVERY woman knows her complexion requires
daily care. but how many are constantly forget
ting it? The easiest and simplest way to pre-
serve restore youthful complexion 10 to lightly
massage the face, neck and arms with solution
made by dissolving original package OF
mayatone in eight ounces OF witch hazel THIS
preyents the growth OF hair. and keeps the ska
soft. pliable and lovely.
..To remove chaps. cold sores. pimples ana
skin eruptions. cover with Mothers saive bsfors
ro,,,;np II also heals cuts, burns scaIds and
sore. and is a reliable remedy for coughs, colds
and catarTh.
AN excellent dry shampoo is made by mixing
four ounces of tberox with four ounces Of corn
meal. or with four ounces Of powdered orris root.
sprinkle on the head aud brush through the hair
1t makes the hair light and duffy, and beauti-
fully lustrouA"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13
New Way to Danish
All Hairy Growths
Modes Of To-Day

tMoOes OF IOday)
Many people will be interested In the new
and simple manner in which hair fuzz is re-
moved from the face, neck or arms. This
consists Of making paste with ordinary pow
dered delatone and water and applying to
hairy surface. After two three minutes rub
it OF, wash the skin and every hair has van
shed.
Druggists will charge You a dollar for an
original one ounce package Of DICTATOR but it Ia
we'll worth its cost. as 1t is both painless and
harmless and seldom requires the second ap-
plication to remove even a stubborn growth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13

some oriental rug as a sort of a family
gift. OF course, the grandchildren are
not considered, simply the daughters and
their husbands. Instead of showering
each one in the family with a lot of in
consequential presents she is going to try
the rugs with view to continuing the
practice next year, providing it is salts
factory.
For School Children.
For school boys and girls especially fond
of outdoor life there are some excellent
knitted garments in sweaters, with caps
to match. The newest skating cap is the
aviation model, a warm, close affair that
fits down over the ears and is proof
against the playfulness of the strongest
winds What better or more certain of
an enthusiastic welcome than one of the
durable and comfortable sweaters or
sweater coats with cap to match.
There is new kind of work basket be-
ing shown this year. 1t is of closely
woven wicker ware. and is equipped with
real paddock that keeps the contents
out of the reach of mischievous fingers or
beyond the possibility of reckless baby
hands.
If you are familiar with the pattern of
the cretonne in your friends room you
may be able to find it duplicated in one
of those useful and ornamental little sta
tionery chests so popular this year. They
maculate and can be filled with station
cry at small cost
Unique but charming are new-shaped
muff1erS or small padded Scarfs of bro
caded satin in the evening shades, meant
to protect the throat when thin evening
gowns are worn. They reach around the
neck and fold across the chest, fitted to
lie perfectly fat, after the fashion of IA
gentlemans scarf to wear with evening
clothes. About the upper edge of this
scarf is a row of white marabou to give
a soft line. These protecting bits of even
ing wear are certain to become immense
ly popular.
You must not fail to see the fascinating
make-believe flowers and greenereS, d
distinctive feature of the holiday display.
Quite the most realistic Of them are
those miniature rose trees bright with
pink, red or yellow blossoms. springing
up from moss-topped tubs made Of an
tiQue silver or metal that Stimulates sill
yer. Pressing them closely for nature
honors are small white china tubs and
receptacles in square spindled Dutch ef-
feet, holding Japanese air plants. These
are the finest of fern growths and pos
sess the merit Of living air rather
than the water we are accustomed to
feed too generously or too spasmodically
to the more sensitive plants.
AS a simple remembrance, certain to
carry with it the true holiday spirit, send
your friend a basket of holly. The basket
should be fancy-one of the new gilded
ones would do-and a great bow of holly
red satin ribbon should adorn the handle.
The effect is artistic beyond words, and
the basket is a pretty gift in itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13
The "CREME SIMON"

Is new preparation; it has been In use for
many years. 1t is the only thoroughly hygienc
cream. owing to its tonic end softening qualities.
The GREENE SIMON makes the skin beauti-
fully soft and white, and mparts a delicious per-
furne Ladies who use 1t regularly in their toilet
will always retain the brightness and freshness
OF youth,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-13

as the scholar did-by Acknowledgements
and thanks to your cred
itors, if they are within reach, acknowl-
edement and praise to the world at large
if they are not
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13

20; course Murrhc:! knows his busi
ness. Did you notice any wild out
burst OF popular approvai: No. The
people are asleep lEey don't know
and don't want TO know how cam
paigrs are conducted. Until the peo-
pie are with tEai1 strongly Murchel'
and Dunueado can't afford an act Ike
this
Then WHY '.id Murche!l let Dan
ne&de pasA the DILL"
''probaoiy 20 show Dunmeade the
state OF the popular ;emmr-p'ct'
ably. TOO. as bit of education. The
bill caused few men to think. to
open their eyes Your speech helped
in that. 1t was Il personal triumph.
Run IN to Kathleen: she'll make a
hero OF you have some papers to
read"
Bob laughed cynica!ly Yet his eyes,
following the handsome figure OF Rem
inctOn as the latter went ont OF the
room. softened almost to tenderness.
Ito tie Continued.)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13
Soap Good for tho Teeth.

Soap is beneficial to the teeth: be-
Ing an alkali. II counteracts acids
which are injurious to the enamel.
simple way to clean the teeth Is to
have piece of curd soap kept for the
purpose. Wet the toothbrush. rub
lightly on the soap. dip in prepared
chalk. and brush the teeth we'll: rinse
with tepid water. Two or three times
week Pr. a few drops Of myrrh into
the rinsing water
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13

would have cut loose from him. But
now I'm pledged to carry the expert
nent through to the end. So come on.
Fate! You see." he added grimly.
I'm falling into his theatrical ways
already" 4
When Remington went to the capt.
tai for his first session he met Mrs
Dunmeade. the governors wife. and
they became friends at once. She al
ready knew much Of Robert McAdoo.
it developed. Remington told her
more. AS result the boss OF tile
tough Sixth legislative district receiv.
ed IN Invitation to the governors re-
ception. an early event In each SEES.
sion Of the legislature. He carried It
10 the capital Win him when he went
thither and shrwed It to Remington.
eyes, know said tho latter:
"W-hat are you COINS. to do about itY'
&C.," Bob answered laconically.
sWhurrooy Remington shouted. ~
thought this was out of your line"
And he gave vent to. q paroxysm Of
laughter.
Eun0y, lsn'C III BOO StOWieus
faint twinkle nevertheless In bis eyes.
'aay, Paul. where's. the best place to
get ;c;;othes-HSew York;.
Eyes" Paul gasped and went into
another gale Of laughter.
.Well, PACK up. You and l are 60.
ing to New York on the 9:30. l guess
this stute can get along without your
highly valuable s9Fvice' for . few
Behold then the tough boss. clad
cap-a-pie a. fashionsdecrees for even.
ing Affairs When he appeared ip
Remington's apartment the night Of
the governors reception the young
mau surveyed him With critical up.
prevail.
..youT do" be nodded "wsc tied
TINT necktiey'
..That was bey3ad me-" Bob con
fessed. .'but little OF Uncle Sans
currency secured the expert services Of
the head waiter.
McAdoo and Rslnston crossed the
sovernor's dfaY tnx room together,
u 49, 4 4 ~.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13
up 70 Data

The teacher asked:-"When did
Moses live?" After the silence had
become painful she ordered: Open
your Old Testaments. What does It
suy there?" A boy answered: Moses,
B. C. 1000" Now" said the teacher.
why didn't you know when Moses
lived?" Well" replied the boy. Il
thought b. c. 1000 was his telephone
number Life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13

There could be no better medicine
than Chamnerain's Cough Remedy. My
children were all sick with whoorins
cough One OF them was In bed had
a healthy appetite. but strengthen the
blood. Our doctor gave them Cham
bcrlain's Cough Remedy and the first
dose eased them. and three bottles
cured them says Mrs. Il. a. Donald
sen. of Lexington. Miss. For sale by
all dealers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13
Good Drink for Invalid.

Toast and water. which is an excel
lent drink for feverish Invalid. may
be made much more palatabe by the
addition OF we'll baked apple and
little sugar and slice of lemon peel
These should be put In at the same
time as the boiling water: when cold,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13
Watch speech Carefully.

Originality In expression. DO Il -
membered. other essentials being
present. 10 mighty lever tor good
What We say 10 Of very little worth 4
we do not say 1t right. Emphasis -
defined in the textbooks must Give
place to that embodied In the copy
furnished by the modern specialist =
the art Of ADVERTISING.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13

And God said. Behold. ! have given
YOU every herb yielding seed. which is
upon the face of the earth. and every
tree in which is the fruit Of a tree
Welding seed; TO you it shall be for
food -Geness %
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13
r. RUSSELL MILLER
1T, 1910, ~ BoBBS mERRILL CO.

"There ne comes now" Paul said
II know that step. in thousand. How
like him 1t 10! He Ia as inexorable 90
fate, that man. Let us keep hin,
right"
When Bob entered the library Kath.
leen and Remington were chatting
brightly of her latest charity. He lis.
tened awhile before interrupting.
II just came from stoughton. lie
wants to 60 back to the legislature"
s"Yes?' Remington queried eagerly.
II told him ] had no objections"
Remington's face fell. "Ah! ! had
rather hoped to go myself"
"Well. why don't you try for it7'
"But you told Stoughton"-
'.That had no objections to bis
trying. / say the same to you"
'But If you were to come out Tor me
It would be dead sure"
mo" said Bob firmly. If it's worth
ha wing it's worth fighting for. Ill
keep out and keep Haggin out. Then
you and Stoughton can fight it out be-
tween you"
"Isn't he tile generous SOUR Rem
!nston laughed 70 Kathleen. who cc!:'
smiled back. ITS a tough proposition
you put me up against. Stoughton has
been over the field already, l suppose.
But I'll try it. And I'll3wln. In the
bright lexicon of my youth there's no
such word as fail"
Don't underestimate your opponent
It's bad strategy" Bob advised dryly.
Remington went into the fight and
won. to the delight of Haggin and his
henchmen. who fairly loved the ''sills'
stocking kid 1t is significant that
when the returns were in primary day
Stoughton was the first to congratu,
late the winner. and with downright
sincerity too.
On Bob's face was the inscrutable.
wry smile the committeeman had re-
marked the night Of Remington's de-
flance.
sit was tcst-for him and for me- =
he said quietly. III he had lost !
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13
PILES CURED IN 8 TO u DAYS

Your druggist will refund money Il
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case Of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Pro-
truding Piles In to II days. Soc.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13
A Rraak For llhartx

from f,tomach. liver and kidney trouble
is made when a 25 cent box Of Dr..
Kings New Life Pills Is bought. No.
Bride & Will Drug Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13
Madam

Here is one Of the cows which
supplies milk to your neighbors-
the people who use Van Camps.
This COW won the Van Camp
cup, which we ofIcfed to encourage
the breeding Of high-grade cows.
Milk from such cows, fed III
Americas best dairying sections.
will cost you less than any milk
you get from mongrel cows.
And it comes to you pasteur.
ized-lree from germs. II is the
finest milk which this country
produces--the equal Of any Swiss
milk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13
Thick as Cream,

Right At the dairy, in 4 moder-
ate heat, we evaporate two-thirds
Of the water. This is done in a
copper vacuum, in the clcanest
sort of way.
We add nothing whatever TO
the milk. We take out nothing
but water. Use il as il comes to
you and you have thick cream
os fe: ee:: solids, 3 Re: cent 5ut-
ter fat. Put back the water and
you have fresh. rich milk, just a,
the COW, save for the sterilization
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13

It means for all table uses to havo
milk free from germs.
You can buy, If you wish,
months supply at a time.
Then you have milk and cream
for any purpose-all you want
at any time. You have none
left over none to waste-tof
the opened can keeps till you
use it up.
And the milk, remember, %
the finest milk that high-bred
cows produce. 1t is always the
same.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13
Milk Bills
Cut in Two

The curious fact is that this
ideal milk costs less than milk.
mans milk. We save you the
cost of the daily delivery, which
means about 4 cents per quart.
And we save you all the waste.
The use Of Van Camps, in most
homes, cuts milk bills right in
two.
We milk 10000 cows daily 70
supply sso :::Ss wsio want ;ssss sss; Mil!
And no people in the woeld get
IN they get every day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13
Rich Milk Dishes

Ven Camps Milk, used in cooking, produces
superlative dishes. The flavor 10 such as you
never get in any uilkman's milk. I. Is the flavor
Of whole, rich milk. ri.
Mil,anan's milk separates. Milk dipped tom
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13

EsOO IOOkCO uGE straight Ill Tue ~ 10.
Il used to think him merely shall.
low demaxogue. Thut. was before
knew him. Now l believe him to be
sincere but very foolish man. lie
has the knack Of getting hold Of the
popular heart. He could make ain0st
anything OF himnelf fit weren't tor
hix reform notions. Hes ahead Of bis
time
''rhere must always be pioneer"
.'And the pioneer ID generally sacrl.
feed to his cause" Bob said senteu.
tiously. "1e dOes the work and sees
another reap the glory"
Yet Hufvheii. the shTewdcst .I1uiiti.
clan we have ever. bud. has Joined
forces with my husband"
THAT merely proves my statement.
Murchell has been considered invinci.
BILE. Lately. since bis. open alliance
With your husband. his organisation
has been falling to pieces. He Is like
" to lose bis hold on the railroad.
Aud he can't make up In popular sup
port what be loses among % politi.
clans"
Mrs. Dunmsade raised protestinS
baud. Please don't say us polld'
Clans Because-one must gpsak
right ant 70 yoa, mustn't aaea-l
brought you in here to ask you TO jolu
forces with us."
I'm my city they would call that .
Joke. Mrs. Dunmeade."
ut Isn't . Joke to you. = itT'
- Steel City newspaper oneo -.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-13
Natural Food Of Man,

(To lie Continued. }
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-10-20
The Wrong Cue.

Gould you make your expression a
trife-er-livelier?" asked the man
at the camera.
His sitter. who looked as though he
were about to have tooth extracted
by painless dentist in whom he
hadn't the remotest faith, frowned
more mournfully than ever.
Imagine" suggested the photogra.
pher. that you are watching the c3-
onation procession go by. Picture the
joyous cheers and the flags and the
smiling faces Of the crowd"
The sitter shifted GROSSLY and gave
a good imitation of dying walrus.
Think of your friends!" exclaimed
the photographer. in desperation.
Think of your relations"
"Confound ii. sir, but that's lust
what I'm doing!" blurtcd the sitter.
losing his patience. This photograph
Is TO go to some OF them who want to
visit me and stay a month";"