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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-21

friend who was drunk to go home.
Bartender threw glass at Craw-
ford. Seriously wounded.
Samuel Smith, 48, 448 Deming
ST., seized with epileptic fit in rear
of zoo at Lincoln Park. Alexian
Bros. hospital.
Frank Kapala, 1917 Emma St.,
who fell from porch of new build
ing Friday, is dead from injuries.
Small fire in rear of "Hearst's
Chop Suey bldg" at Franklin
and Madison SITS. Lighted cigaret.
Tabia Geri Youngstown, O.,
severely beaten by unknown man
in fight at Dearborn and w. Polk
SITS. Assailant escaped.
Fred Ranmussen, 10, 1909 N.
Washtenaw ave-, fought with un-
known man. St. Elizabeth's hos
pital
Two freight boats struck State
street bridge within two hours.
Both slightly damaged. Bridge
smashed.
Three women and three men
arrested in raid on, house at 81
S. Peoria st.
w. N. Murlin, switchman, E.
Chicago, Ind, struck by B. & o.
train at w. 10th and Robey SITS.
Leg cut off.
Nurse-Oh, you wicked boy
to give the baby plotting paper to
eat ROv-We11 7 THOUGHT that
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-21

Nurse-Oh, you wicked boy
to give the baby plotting paper to
eat. Boy-Well, I thought that
was the best thing to give him.
because he has just swallowed
half a bottle of ink.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
FOR SAFETY TO THE DRIVER
Mirrors Installed on Streets Of enoIIsh
Towns Have Proved Of Material
Benefit.

Mirrors at street corners to provide
Tor the drivers of vehicles view OF
the cross streets have been installed
N at least two towns in ENGLAND. In
FoIkestone there is an acute angle
street crossing whore one corner ia
built up close to the curb. On this
corner Is placed 24x24 inch mirror
supported on gas pipe standards at
such an angle that drivers of vehicles
coming toward the built-up corner
from either Of the two opposite streets
can see up the streets at right an
giles to their path
The engineer in charge states that
owing to the impossibility Of motor
lists seeing any one-coming traffic sew.
eral accidents and narrow escapes
have occurred at that point. Since
the mirror has been fixed he has not
heard Of anything approaching an ac-
cident. The damp, mist, rain or frost
have no i'll effect on the mirror,
which is occasionally cleaned by a
passing lamplighter when cleaning his
lamps
At Malmesburg, in Wiltshire, a mir
ror five by eight feet in size, support
ed on standards SO that its top is Is
feet above the street, occupies an an
gular position at the apex of closed
right-angle curve. The engineer in
charge says: The mirror requires
scarcely any cleaning; only a wipe
over once in about three MONTHS
Engineering News.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
HER LITTLE HAND in HIS
Mr.. Pickles. Explanation az to Reason
Somewhat Dispelied the odor
Of Romance.

ienne and Pecke were two henpeck
ed married men. The other day they
met. and, after a few casual remarks
concerning the weather, the subject
OF women and unfortunate husband.
was perhaps naturally discussed Tc
Henne. however, suddenly came
thoughts of years ago. when he was
a happy bachelor, and (unconsciously
OF what Fate had in store for HIM
was walking out" a girl who was
later on. destined to bring him sor
row and misery.
Pecke. seeing a "far-away" look In
his companions eyes, inquired the
meaning Henne retorted dramat
ically II was just then thinking, ole
fellow, of those happy days long ago
when used to hold that girls hand
in mine for hours-when-
But the equally unfortunate Pecke
suddenly cut his companion short by
eNclaiming: why, that's nothing.
Cheer up, DO you know, only yes
terday | held my wife's hand for three
solid hours"
WHAT" said the startled Henne.
Yes. it's fact" resumed Pecke,
sorrowfully; and ] declare if I'd let
loose shed have killed me- London
Til Bits
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
IMPORTS OF STONES
SHOW BIG INCREASE

New Yoyk-According to figures compiled
by William b. Trcadwell. examiner at
the appraisers stores for the fiscal year
ended June 80. the imports of cut precious
stones and pearls totaled $29.261, 794, and
his figures show that uncut gems. princi-
paliy Sla,nonds reached the value OF $lO.-
1871 These statistics mean that during
the fiscal year more precious stones
reached this country than IN any previous
year. With the exception OF the years end
ed June 30. 1905. 1907 and 1910. In 1910 all
records were broken by the remarkable
receipts of sil,Ss5.0o1 worth of gems, while
In 1896 and 1901 which We're considered
exceptional years, the imports reached to-
tails of $40, 2l..542 and s4l. li2.3T.
The heavy importations of rough dia-
mo.ids during The fiscal year reflect q
growth In the diamond cutting industry
in THIS country, where some OF the finest
stones are at present being cut. There
is a dut. of 10 per cent on cut diamonds,
while the rough product is allowed free
entry.
a review of the year shows that there
has been only official advance of 8
per cent In the price of diamonds. but
there have been other Indirect advances
III that time
The fiscal year just ended has seen an
increasing demand for pearls, and with
the continued call for these gems has
come q steady advance IN the price Of
fine specimens. The depletion of the pear,
bearing beds is given as one reason for
the high prices now demanded for fine
pearls.
Because IL the scarcity Of oriental pearls
there is a greater demand than ever
for fine American pearls. and pearl hunt
crs along the western rivers are now
busiiS engaged In searching for PEARL
bearing milss.ls
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
That One Thina Lacking.

Lady Augusta Gregory. the able and
ardent apostle of the modern Irish
movement. is fond OF telling the fol
owing rea! Irish story:
1t was the wedding day OF Pat and
Bridget and they were having a
church wedding 1t was grand at
fair Pat was dressed with patent
leather shoes, white vest and flaming
tie. Bridget shone attractively in
many colors The ceremony was over
and the happy pair walked down the
aisle, out into the street, where a
great crowd greeted them with delight
once seated within the cab Bridget
leaned over to Pat and said, in loud
whisper, Och. Pat, il we could only
have stood OH the sidewalk and watch.
ed ourselves pass. wouldn't it have
been hivin'."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
HOW MANY OF US
Fail to Select Food Nature Demands
to Ward Off Ailments?

A Ky. lady, speaking about food,
says: II was accustomed to eating
all kinds of ordinary food until, for
some reason. Indigestion and nervous
prostration set in.
After | had run down seriously
my attention was called to the neces-
sity of some change in my diet, and
! discontinued my ordinary breakfast
and began using Grape-Nuts with a
good quantity Of rich cream.
In a few days my condition
changed in remarkable way, and ]
began to have a strength that ! had
never been possessed of before, a
vigor of body and Il poise OF mind that
amazed me. 1t was entirely new in
my experience.
My former attacks of Indigestion
had been accompanied by heat flashes,
and many times my condition was dis
tressing with blind spells 81 dizziness,
rush of blood to the head and neural
gic pains in the chest
Since using Grape-Muts alone for
breakfast | have been free from these
troubles, except at times when have
INDUCED in rich, greasy foods in guam.
tity, then would be warned by a
pain under the left shoulder blade, and
unless needed the warning the old
trouble would come back, but when
finally got to know where these trou-
bles originated returned to my Grape
Nuts and cream and the pain and dis
tusbance left very quickly.
Il am now in prime health as d
result Of my use Of Grape-Nuts" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek
Mich.
There's a reason" and it is ex
| planned in the little book. THE Roat
to MELVILLE" in plses.
Ever read the above Lottery A new
one appears from time to time. The,
are genuine, true, and full of human
Interest.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
Hot Weather Drink.

Philip Hale, one of Boston's latter
day philosophers, recommends barley
water as a more sensible drink for hot
weather than "ice-cold' blends of wa.
tiers. sfrups, acids gulped at the mar.
BILE fountains. Mr.. Hale's recipe for
his favorite tipple is as follows:
For three pints of water you will
require teacupful and half OF we'll
washed pearl barley. four humps of
sugar and the thin rind and juice of
one lemon. Pour boiling water over
1t, cover with saucer and let it stand
till cold; then strain again and again
till clear, and pour into Jug"
A buttermilk fan adds:
Then set the jug in cool place
and forget it,"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
RED, ROUGH HANDS \
SOFT AND WHITE

For red, rough, chapped and bleed.
ing hands. dry. assured, itching, burn
ing palms, and painful flnger-ends,
with shapeless nails. one-night Cuti-
cura treatment works wonders. Di-
rections: Soak the hands, on retir-
ing. in hot water and Cuticura Soap.
Dry, anoint with Cuticura Ointment,
and wear soft bandages or old, loose
gloves during the night. These pure,
sweet and gentle emollients preserve
the hands, prevent redness, roughness
and chapping, and impart in single
night that yelyety softness and white
ness SO much desired by women. For
those whose occupations tend to in
jure the hands, Cuticura Soap and Gu
ticura Ointment are wonderful.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin BOOK. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
A Question OF Busts Settled.
Chicago Dispatch to Milwaukee Stat


Municipal Judge Fake has held that
under ordinary circumstances a woman's
bust measurement could not increase six
inches in 10 months. In October 1911, Mrs.
Eebecca West, 1910 North Leavitt street,
had coat made by John Stanaitis. 1876
West North avenue.
Her measurements at that time were
as follows: Bust, AZ; waist, 36: hip. 81.
Mrs. West, who was suing the tailor
for the return OF her money, alleged that
the coat did not fit. She put the coat
on to prove her assertion. There was a
ripping sound as she made the test, and,
after having with difficulty buttoned the
garment in front. she was unable to lift
her arms.
Decidedly" said the court. 'the coat
does not fit
But" objected Stanaitis, Mrs. Vests
measurements at at least six inches larg-
er than they were in October The coat
tit her then"
Mrs West said she did not weigh any
more than she did then, and the court
decided in her favor.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
New Idea for pressmakers.

A New York woman has inaugural
ed new departure. She sent word
to number OF dressmakers that she
had so many dresses to make, of such
and such materials. and so many 9th
er to be altered. and named the al
terations to be made and asked for
bids. She will probably accept the
lowest bid, and this seems to open ny
new field in dressmaking 1t will
also develop a new variety of shrewd
ness on the part OF successful dress
makers the ability TO figure on bids
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15

Expect Big Sale OF Red Cross Seals.
The campaign for selling Red Cross
eeals TINS year will be carried on in
practicaay every state and territory in
the United States. and even in Porto
Rico, the Canal Zone, Hawaii and Phil.
ippine islands. No less than 100000
volunteer agents, including depart
ment. drug and other kinds of stores,
motion pictures. theaters. individuals,
and others. will be engaged in the
work Before the sale is completed.
It is expected that at least 100000 900
seals will have been printed and dis
tributed, besides several million post
ers. display cards and other forms of
advertising literature
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
Wanted Minu,. Evlde nc e.

Orfa, the celebrated doctor. being
examined as an expert" on a capital
trial, was asked by the president
whether he could tell what quantity
of arsenic was required to kill a fly.
The doctor replied
Certainty, NJ. lie President. But
l must know beforehand the age of
the fly, it's sex. its temperament. its
condition and habit OF body. whether
married or single. widow or spinster
widowe, OF bachelor When satisfied
on these points can answer your
question"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
Cowboy on Deep Rides on Whale.
Boston Dispatch to Oklahoma City
hn,

The schooner Louis r. Silva came in
with marvellous tale. Forty miles south
east of Highland light the dorymen sud-
denly found themselves surrounded by a
school of whales, the most numerous ever
seen in this part of the Atlantic One
mighty leviathan surged up under the
dory in which We're Antoine Sousa and a
companion, and II witch OF the whales
tail resulted in the boat being smashed.
Sousa leaped into the sea and landed
on the back of the whale He slid back
and forth on the big slippery surface,
while the whale sped along the ocean.
After 200 yards of ride Sousa slipped off
close to the side Of the schooner. He was
picked up by the crew.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
Americas Athletic Missionaries,

Writing under the title in Harper
Weekly, Edward Bayard Moss de
scribes one athletic triumph at Stock.
holm in the Olympic games. Some
idea of the caliber of the athletes and
the competition can be gained from
me fact that thirteen new Olympic
and nine worlds records were estab
lished during the games. The victory
OF Arnold jackson OF Oxford in the
.50O-meter run was the only feature
that redeemed Englands poor dis
play"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
Slayer of e5 is Pardoned.
Rome Cable Dispatch to st. Louis r,

public.
King Victor Emmanuel has pardoned
Giuseppe Belettlen, famous bandit, who
has just completed his 18th year in prison.
Bellettien. condemned for IS murders, nl-
merous blackmail cases and other deeds OF
violence. became very penitent after his
first year or two in confinement
Upon his release the former brigand
chief found himself almost Immediately
surrounded by a large body of friends.
though 1t is suggested that the friendship
is not entirely disinterested.
The story runs that Bellettien's band
had safely buried large stores of treasure
which has never been unearthed and the
released prisoner, With his new-found
friends. Is regarded as having an eye on
the probable recovery of that treasure.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
Unsatisfactory Transaction.

I'm admit" said Frastus Pinkley
dat de mule done traded off fob ;
bushel of oats warn't much good. Blu
jus de same feels like ] beer
cheated"
What are de trouble9'" inquire,
Miss Miami Brown.
Il traded de mule off for bushel o
oats. While | had my back turned
de mule done ct de oats, am | don
see how Is gwinter break even.''-
Washington Star.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
In the Meantime.

There had been row at recess
time, and Miss Martin had called in
all OF the pupils. and had sort OIL
school court, which lasted until time
for school to be dismissed. The trou
BILE had started with some of the Older
boys in a misunderstanding over d
game, After hearing both sides OF
ME question, she decided proper pun
ishment for the combatants. and told
them to remain i'll their seats after
the others had gone home She re
meml'e something she wanted tc
Say TO little boy who did not take
part in ne affray, so she turned tc
him and said
Nov, in The meantime. Guy"
81 wasn't in it. Miss Martin" Guy
Interrupted hastily.
Wasn't in WHAT" asked Miss Mar
tin.
why, In the mean time" said the
eiehtyear-old. Mack's National
Monthly
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
Uncarth Historic Pantry.

Fro. lenee. II. l.. Dispatch TO New York
Herald
H. pantry OF the home of Roger Will
ams. founder of the state of Rhode
lshsid. is believed TO Rave been uncov-
er''. ny wo!smrn in cxeavating near the
plsi.a where a big ireplaee, which a,thur-
ties have marked as belonging to the
Niiialns home. was discovered five years
agp.
Dishes and orocke,y. together with
horss. believed To be from human skele-
tons We're unearthed. A coiked bottle
witt dark liquid Inside was one of the
ar'i les found. 1t will be analysed
ON an urn. which was among the arti-
cies found intact. is drawn iii bias relief
the crude figure of an Indian with out
stretched bow
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

In this age OF research and periment all nature
isransacked by the and hap
R,nsssof man Science has indeed made giant strides
least inportant-dlscoveries in medicine is that u
Therap6n which has been used with great success In
Ct those who suffer from kidney, bladder. nervous
chronic weaknesses ULCERS skin eruptions.
frSm the biz stir created amongst specialists TIA.
those questionable remedies that were formerly the
sole RELIANCE of medical men. It's of course impos
in this shot. art.cls but those Who woula Ike e
.pnSK,d .na NTH. sl;?ost miraenloSs
pr LIE Clerc Med. Co, Hayerstock Road Hampetead.
London Lon ang and DECIDE for themseyes HhetheI m
or No. 10 what they require and have been seekine
IN vain during life of misery, suffering, III healtk
mail sl0 Fougera Co., ~ Beekman st.. New York.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
Prize Winner.

What are these cups for" asked q
well-dressed man of jeweler, point
ing TO some lovely silver cups OH the
counter.
These are race cups to be given as
prizes !"
IF that's SO, suppose YOU and race
for one??" And The stranger. with the
cup i'll his hand. started, the jewelcl
after him. The stranger won the cup
keystone.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15

To be sweet and clean, every won.
an should use Paxtine in sponge bath.
Ing. 1t eradicates Precipitation and
all other body doors. At druggists,
25c box or sent postpaid on receipt of
price by The Paxton Toilet Co. Bos.
ton, Mass.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
acks Originality.

"Bilkins tells me that ne has lately
subscribed for a new thought maya
zine
u hope It's perusal will inspire him
with some new thoughts. Nobody
talks about the weather more than
Blllsins does
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
Tho Irony If Fate
-ooster. Ohio, Special TO San Francisc;

WOOSter OHIO, Special 10 San FranCiSCo
"Bi3dy" Click on trial here for murder,
may Iii" in the electric chair which he
built for the Ohio state penitentiary AZ
Spiinsfe Click, who is being tried for
first degree murder. was former con
Wet at the state peniten'iary. He is an
expert carpenter. and was asked to de-
sign and build a chair from the photo
graphs supplied him of the chair at Sing
Sing More than 80 men have already met
death i'll il. if Click is convicted. and
circu,ustantal evidence is strong against
linn. he Will meet death in the states
monument TO his own handiworlh.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15

rel Of salt nsh today for an. Manufac-
tured tobacco was Is cents q pound. You
need not pay over 40 cents today. Coal oil
was q cents gallon. 1t is now 10 cents
And SO on through nearly the whole
list. Meats are generally higher. but you
have concentrated the demand on choice
cuts. IL we could raise steers that were
all porterhouse, I'd be rich enough to buy
place in the city. have box at the ball
park for every game, go to the theater
every night and ride round in an automo-
4, ilx,,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
A Commander OF Princes at Four.

~ Commander OF. r T.1CeS at r our
In the Monan's Home Companion
Of Emperor Williams only daughter.
Victoria l.uisn. IL is filled With init
mate facts about the royal household
of Germany.
Viltplia 1.uisc. now 10 years of age.
is the only girl in u family of six BROTH
ers. With her own people she Is inn
mcnsely popular ard on her recent Wis
unusual int rest. In height she is equal
To the empress, her hair is brown, her
eyes blue. Those familiar With the
statue of her ancestor, Frederick the
Great. recognize strong resemblance
10 il.
years old. She made her six brothers
stand around" in the manner de-
scribed in the following anecdote taken
from the Companion article:
Her brothers We're TO arrive on a
certain afternoon at Wildpark, the pail
ace station. homo for vacation from the
military school, The princess, In In
holiday With her loved playmates, was
permitted TO shorten the dire period
of waiting 10y q drive TO meet them,
lady in waiting being detailed to ac-
company her The station reached the
princess suddenly assumed as majestic
an air as her four years allowed, and
swept gramdly on toward the platform.
With rush, the stalwart boys. very
brave in their uniforms. dashed from
the train and toward her Instead OF
precipitating herself into their arms,
as they had expected. she took the
regulation steps forward. stood stock
STILL gave the military salute, and then
tremendously embraced them, i'm
planting a kiss on both cheeks OF each
one in turn. Prince Oskar. quite as
founded at such cerenonious treatment
stood dumbfounded and staring. Why
do you stand there?' she called inlper-
iously. Don't you see this is a royal
reception?'
The little princess had taken the
opportunity of initiating the emperor
- LII LII
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
Powder Puffs for Congressman.

washington Special to Denver Times.
Powder .puffs, poker chips and music
rolls are being furnished members of the
House from the public treasury. accord
ing to the charges made by Representative
Willis, of Ohio.
'In examining the record of expendi-
lures of the House contingent fund"
Willis said II find that these articles aro
being charged up by members"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
Not So Bad.

q don't see how you can find life
worth living in such small town
ooh, it's not SO bad. We probably
have just as many scandals here as
there are in your neighborhood."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15

Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup for Children
tecthins, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton. allays pain, wind collie. zoe "a bottle.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
Pas Rather ind efinit.

PA, what is an anachronsm?
oh. that's something or other
smart people are always finding in
Shakespeare's works. Now. run along
and play
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
Out of Reach

Townley Ilow's the new cook get
ting on?
subbubs II don't know She didn't
leave her address Boston Tran.
script
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15

DEALERS. GET our PRICES Or
Selected Hard Brick-Hollow
Brick-Hollow Blocks Sewer
Pipe-Drain Tile-Flue Lin
ings Well CURLING Wall
Coping-Impervious Face
Brick-Red Pressed Brick
Fire PROBING Silo Biloxi
Clay Products Co., Sioux City, ID.
MANUFACTURERS Four Factories
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
WHY?

George, don't you think now THAI
your salary has been raised. we car
have an automobile"
"Oh. suppose we can have one. il
we wish. but why he so common"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15
Where's one7

PA, what's an anomaly9"
"A summer resort that doesn't
guarantee Its attractions
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-08-15

placed aaywAsra. ~.
tracts and kills all
Aiea. Heat. clean or.
namentAi. convenient.
cheap Laots OIL
season b ade OF
metal, can.sp,llor tiR
over will not soft OF
inimre any thing
Guaranteed eGectivA
Sold by dealers on
6 seut prepaid for u
Ave. 6rooklyA. n. Y