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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01
Womdn's Discontent-The Remedy
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By ISABELLE MARR

then she must choose between one or the other.
 Must woman try "her prentice hand 1T, government, must she force on men Il feminine conception. must this dlsconten' this shallow haste, try to maHe the world over in a day, a year or an hundredf Must woman reform today and tomorrow that which has been tangled ID wlth every fiber of human nature Tor SC long
 It is hard to find a wide awake Ameri- can woman today-I emphasize wide awake whose life is not crowded with responsibilities, and yet she is -iseontent- ed ever reaching for more. she graples with many things and in doing this docs she prepare herself for the truly big things of life?
 Her life is filled to over flowing with many, many, many things, little things and seemingly big things, and yet 1t IS these little things, this haste, this dis content that is the destroying force. They crowd out and leave no room for tie effective things. Woman in her restless ness yeilds to too many calls. eager to be in and a part of the active things of life, even though she has not informed herself as to their constructive rather than destructive character
 Her position in life is important tho scope of her work is unlimited. her in- fuenee for good is recognized and 1t now Hes with her to use her position effect lively. How and when shall the remedy come? The remedy comes through woman herself. To cope with the larger things of life for which she feels her responsi- bility, she must first leave off those de- structive agencies which sap her very life daily; responsibility carries with it largely of purpose and in the constructive factors that build the foundation stones ol which must rest the great social life of the country, woman must build her part with purpose work. so that the arr chitect Che hand of man) will not say your work Is weak and will not hold. See largely See widely. Give up many things. begin with self adjustment and the adjustment of social conditions VIII come of themselves.
 Let it not be said as the story goes And they always poke the fire rom the top.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01

After having read Mrs. Reid's article in your paper I was so much impressed with the need of eliminating such con- ditions as exist in the slums, and on cur streets, that I thought an express sion of my thoughts would be a small means of making better things for our city and such districts more contagious. Mrs. Reid certainly sounded the key note to the situation when she said for us to help relieve these awful condi- tions which exist in the slum districts of our city and we won't need larger jalls.
 It Is certainly no credit or would no. be for Birmingham to have the largest jail in the state. But on the other hand we would rather boast that we don't need such a large one.
 Let us see if there cannot be more felp given the work that has already been begun on our social service wort. and remove the things that cause crime. vice and poverty and are breeding places for subjects for our courts. Such as Mrs Reid speaks of, poor housing and insanitary conditions. It is common to see families of six to eight, living in two and three rooms, cooking. eating and sleeping all in the same room some times.
 This brings to mind an experience I had about two years ago.
 A call came to our pastor for relief fer poor family. Two ladies of our missionary society with myself, went to see if we could relieve their distress in any way.
 We found the family living in four room house, but practically living in one room. The father, a dope fiend with wife and six children. The oldest, son about 19 years of age and the younger, little girl sixteen months. The older son had been sick for months with fe. yer, while the rest of the family all sat around the same room and cooked and ate also. The second time we called We found another son. age Il on the floor on a mattress with fever, and condi- tions seemingly getting worse all the time
 We had done all we could for them hut the boys continued Ill with no one to nurse them. and it would have made anyone's heart ache to see those poor boys, so sick with fever so long and tbeir face and hands looked as though they had never been bathed. Think of 1t. Lying in bed two months with fe- Yer and not having a bath and no one to nurse and care for you. The little S-year-old girl said they had never had a bath in tub in their lives, and I be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01

Did your ever notice how very many people in Birmingham really seem to enjoy talking to themselves, was a question asked. at the same time point ing to a much amused gentleman as he walked alone across Second avenue? Nor had this observation escaped us for long time we have been attracted to this one phase of individual depart ment on the thoroughfares. Nor is this confined to sex, or limited to age. Neither do the well dressed differ from the shabby. This feature of self-en- tertainment Is evident with all classes. Some are laughing. smiling-but a very few-the majority of expressions are serious. Each individual. so absorbed in their own thoughts they are unmind- full to their surroundings and some time they are making gestures-in fact, might be taken for full-fledged poll ticians practicing their speech We wonder if they do not sometimes catch themselves in these antics and look about to see if they have not let some secret out? We referred to the serious faces we meet. We wonder why we cannot meet the people with the best that is in us? We all have our cares
 
 smile that they in turn may give to us the comfort of their cheerfulness. This life Is truly a stage, we are the actors. and so it behooves us as we have the thoroughfares to traverse to carry with us the good spirit of con- tentment-not only in our words, but in our faces. That somebody else may catch the habit.
 Another view of the streets presents the most varied costumes of our wom- out regard to it's adaptation to the in- dividual. We see frail, tired little girls who look too delicate to lag their own tired bodies around. and yet they are weighted down with huge willow plumes. Why, not because they are be- coming or comfortable, but because Dame Fashion says they are worn.
 We are supposed 10 be too busy to see very much that is going on on the streets, and we must not talk very loud about how long we stand and watch the panorama of the hustling city, but we are looking for things to show the people that they may profit by the eX- amples, and the first exhibit to "see ourselves as others see US is the one that the opportunity presents. De- casionally we see where some "gazer is arrested for staring at an innocent party, and this is very bad No person should suffer for the sins of others, but as long as we allow Madam Style to run the limit on our streets we are going to need more police to keep the staring away. This is not for the po- lice to handle. We believe it Is sub
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01

colored specimens fit to show can be bought for 10 shillings and a good pair can even be bought for , shillings Masked varieties are more expensive, as they are more difficult to obtain. One pound or fl los. Is a fair price for a thoroughly good Dutch or broken" exhibit
 There are no slack times in the busi- ness of mouse breeding, though the average life of a pet mouse is only one year. There are no less than 20 varie- ties recognized of fancy mice. which suggest a liberal education of the stu dent of color breeding and heredity. A mouse reaches maturity at the age of three and half to four months and sheds it's first coat at 10 weeks old, and It's next coat at three months old, and again at the age of six months. As may be judged from the shows and prizes offered, mouse has Its points. The mouse should be in length from seven to eight inches from the top of nose to end of tail with long clean head not too fine or pointed at bold and prominent, the ears large and ried erect, with plenty of width be- tween them,
 The body should be long and slim, a trine arched over loin and racy in appearance; the tall, which should be free from kinks, should come well out of the back, and be thick at the root and gradually tapering like whip lash to a fine end, the length being equal to that of the mouse's body. Tho coat should be short, perfectly smooth. flossy and slick to the hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01
SOME IN WHICH BIRMINGHAM WOMEN
 ARE INTERESTED WRITTEN FOR THE AGE-HERALD
SUGGESTIONS FROM STREET SCENES

I am free You have the misfortune. So you see the world expects more of the woman What higher tribute can she have; what greater incentive Tor being the best type than 10 know that your style has had the making of the men for generations for as you reach that type for yourself you have tho right to expect the same of others. Be- cause we believe in ourselves We must make others believe in Us in every act of our lives. We know best how we can improve ourselves.
 Every mother must certainly know not only her own failing, but each characteristic of her child, that she strengthen or control for the welfare of each. Because we love our young folks is no reason we cannot see their follfes. They only overcome their weakness by training and it Is never too late; they are never too old for mother to lead to the best she knows, and for their good.
 Put yourself in my place. said n young girl with whom we talked. I have no money and If don't dress like other girls I'll be giving my secret away We had to laugh at the humor, TOT she was a good, jolly girl, and she has lots of funs making her clothes, and she says. "I can have more of them because 1t takes so little cloth, do not want another width put in the skirts until Dad gets a better job. but l tell you this. when l do go downtown 1t is with apologies to the high steps on the street cars there Is no stepping high with the present day dress; it is truly lowly walk. As for the willow plumes. l have no desire to look top heavy. l want to keep my head in the air so when l meet Dame Style" you speak of, l may have some influence Tn changing the exaggerated costumes of today"
 We might go on and on and talk for ever and the girls would be of the same opinion still. but we would like to reg ister with the mothers a thought for the future welfare of the girls on the downtown streets of the city
 sThe love of beauty and refinement belongs to every woman. She ought to desire, in moderation pretty dresses and delight in beautiful colors and graceful fabrics
 Dress affects our manner. The rich est dress is always worn on the soul If every young woman would think of her soul when she looks In the glass something would be done to stimulate the ambition, and to elevate the stand ard for all womanhood.
 "A consciousness of self-care in mind and dress,
 Lays the rough paths of nature, smooth and even.
 And opens in each breast a little heaven"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01
Lady Mary Mdnzudrin9's Gossip
 of Smart Society In London
By LADY MARY MANwARING

London, August S1.-(Special9-king George will spend the better part Of the
 coming week deer stalking in the forests and hills of Ballochbuie and Abergeldie. | It is to be hoped that his majesty
 slaughter among the stags and the roe
 deer will be as inconsiderable as his grouse bags" The kings shooting has been far from deadly. thus far, and his luck is the general butt of the royal and noble sports. The annual massacre l of the grouse preserved for slaughter on l the moors of Scotland and the marshes of the English northern counties Is de- plored by many who can see little sport ir killing birds so tame that they have to be scared out of their little wits to hop and fly off the ground The King fol- lows custom, regretfully, it is said. He enjoys deer stalking when the stag is an 'outlier." or real wild deer. tossing his horns in defiance of the hunters and the wonderfully trained Scottish deerhounds.
 Queen Alexandra will spend several weeks in Russia this coming winter. Her majesty will be the guest of the Empress Marie at the-eastle of Gatchina, an inter- esting and picturesque imperial residence. The queen -dowager will be at Sandring ham about the middle of November. She may visit the Kaiserian at Potsdam next month.
 Orders are being rained upon that very interesting young person. the Prince of Wales. During his brief visit to England King Alfonso conferred on the heir appar- ent of the British throne the order of the .t-s.. -F ( sl,r brilliant decorations in Europe and the young prince is greatly taken up with the jeweled insignia, which he will only be able to wear upon occasions Of ex- ceptional ceremony.
 The enhancement between the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Greece has reached the point of open rupture. It is now announced that the separation is i'm minent. despite the efforts which have been made for weeks past to heal their differences.
 The princess has many of the masterful characteristics of her brother. the Kaiser William. She has insisted upon wearing her German distinctions openly in Greece and in forcing upon the court at Athens German ways and German ideas. For a while she had her good natured husband completely under her finger and thumb, but he has lately been in open rebellion against her dictatorial whims; and, it is stated on very good authority, went so far as to smack her on the cheek for an in- sulting reference to Greece and the mod ern Greeks.
 This unfortunate matrimonial souabble is sad setback to the advocates of love matches among royalties. The marriage of Sophia. Princess of Prussia. and the Duke of Sparta, october 15, 1889, was as nearly as possible the continuation of a royal romance, aided, undoubtedly. by Queen Alexandra. then Princess of Wales and by the Empress Frederick. The prince was then just 21 and he was devot- ed in his attentions towards Princess sophia. Now the princess Is staying at Darmstadt, on a visit to her younger sis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01
The K aiser's Joke

From the Paris Matin.
 During the German mancuvers recently a company of dragons was told off to rs present convoy of wagons. The Kaiser. riding over the field of battle and seeing a dragoon lying on the ground, said to him:
 Well, what are you lying down there for?
 'I am representing a wagon, your majesty replied the soldier.
 Are you?' said the Kaiser. Well. get up and go and join the others
 That is impossible, your majesty said the soldier because I have lost one of my wheels.
 The Emperor burst out laughing and giving the man two shillings. observed. Heres something for you to get the other wheel oiled with.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01
Didn't Sound Right
rom the Milwaukee Sentinel.

TDJ1 tHe NihWduhct peHtiIiti
 Ma. what does d stand for?"
 Doctor of divinity. my dear. Don't they teach you the common abbreviations in school?"
 .'oh, yes but that doesn't seem to sound right here.'
 Read 1t out loud. my dear.
 My Dear 'Witness-I heard the defendant say I'll make you suffer for this I'll be doctor of divinity if don't"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01
A Good Salesman

"WeII, JingIe, said Inc manager, "did you make the sale?'
 "Yes." said the salesman. T could not get the alarmed old machine to run over half speed, but I arranged with one of the town constables to arrest us for exceeding the speed limit, and old Skeesicks fell for it right away"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-06
CHENILLE.

Louis Lucht and Lloyd Pearson 81
tended tie field meet and oratorlcal
contest at Alderman.
The Dorcas society held at Mis- S
Nc Arthur home as we'll attended.
Mrs. l.. HI. Palmer of River Dale farm
will entertain the ladies June 13.
Mrs. Earl Graves and daughter of
Baraboo visited her parents, Mr.. AUD
Mrs. AL. Hunt, recently.
Rev. and Mrs. VIM. Schulz and son
of Amigo are making an extended
visit with relatives and friends.
Miss Olga Siebecker has recovered
from a serious illness.
Most of our farmers, while they
were working yet, were waiting for an
opportunity between showers to drop
in some more corn.
Aug. Steinke has purchased the
Davenport farm.
Mrs. E. Berry and daughter, Bessie,
have returned from trip to Chicago
and Rockford.
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WASHINGTON.

Mrs. Deborra Donahoe died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Nora Con-
ley, May %, at the advanced age of 80
years. She leaves to mourn her loss
six children ali of whom were present
when she passed away. She was laid
to rest in the old st. Patrick's ceme-
terry.
Mrs. Pfeil of Reedsburg spent three
weeks in this vicinity. She returned
home last Friday.
Several from here attended the cir
Gus at Reedsburg last Friday.
Miss Lydia Webster visited relatives
here Saturday and Sunday.
Several neighbors of William Wolf
helped him haul stones from his land
which were washed there by severe
storm which passed through here last
Tuesday.
Woodlawn and Sandusky schools
joined together and held their gradua-
ton exercises at Sandusky hall last
Saturday night. There were five
graduates, Clifford Stambaugh,
Arthur Gates, Bufort Markham,
Florence Seldom and Guy Seldom.
Miss Nellie Griffin and Miss Hilda
Yarkie were the teachers.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-06
SUMPIER.

Born on May 2Sth, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Watkins, an eleven pound
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mortimer Hoover
spent few days at the home of their
son.
Miss Clara Powers of Wausaw was a
guest at the Hoover home. Miss
Powers was formerly Sank county
te acher.
F. Kochler had hog bitten by the
mad hound off Mr.. Besitsky's and it
had to be killed. Those who know
their animals were bitten are running
great risk to let them run loose. Even
if they show no symptoms now the
hot weather may bring it on, and a
favoritesdog, the childrens pet is the
most dangerous of all.
Mr.. Buelow of the town of Troy
spent some days at the home of his
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Emil Besitsky. His daughter, Miss
Emily, accompanied him. They went
to Baraboo FROM which place Miss
Beulow took the train for South Da-
kota to visit friends.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-06
Bodily Education.

During the Ten years / was asso-
ciated with physical culture league,
composed of busy women of all ages,
/ was deeply impressed with the won
derful reaction of motion on the spirit.
Freed from conventional restraint,
they would all take the rythmical gym
nastics with a youthful JOY and
beauty that effaced all birthday records
Much of the aging of the body is due
to lack of motor expression, and by re-
flexaction the mind, too, gets stiff
and old.
The new education, the new ethics
recognizes this INTERPOLATION. The
eminent educator, Mr.. G. Hanford
Henderson, goes so far as to maintain
that all education preparatory to the
high school should be organic educa-
tion-gymnastic, music, manual train
ing, drawing, language. He places
gymnastic first-not athletic-b but
gymnastic, because good health and
Astounding vitality are the foundation
OF all excellence and because it adds to
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-06
THOUGHT FOR TODAY.
BY MRS ROBERT W. LAF0LLETTE
9E@

the body beauty, grace, and usable-
ness, and makes it more admirable
tool for the purposes of heart and
mind.
The work Of bodily education is not
to suppant the natural exercise of life,
but TO prepare us for it. 1t should do
for the body what mind training is
supposed TO do for the brain. 1t should
teach the principles applicable to life's
play, making both more joyful.
The body is the only means of ex.
pressing who we are and what we are.
From this point of view, if no other
it should be trained, and cultivated,
and made the most of. We must rio
ourselves of the last baneful trace of
the middle age idea that the body is a
ciod, hindrance to the soul. 1t is the
only agent of the mind, the SOULS
only instrument of expression. l.
should be alive, attuned, free, respon.
sive TO the inner self. And believe
we are never LOO old, as we'll as never
too young, to add health, strength,
grace and uSeableness to the body -
Madison Journal.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-06
EXCELSIOR.

About forty friends and neighbors
gathered at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. Ashley May 25. All had good
time. Supper was served at midnight.
Miss Eta Ashley from Baraboo is
visiting her brother, Dayton, for a
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fene Bretch and
daughter, Loretta, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Eddie Burton spent Sunday with
the latter's sister, Mrs. Dayton
Ashley.
These fine days strawberries are
Tipening and planting corn and pota-
toes is the farmers pastime.
Seed corn is very scarce in many
parts of the country this spring.
Ellis Clement was Sunday caller
at Dayton Ashley's.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-06
LY()|S,

Misses Margaret and Harriet Sansum
have each finished very successful
year of school teaching, and are now
at the home of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. David Sansum, to spend their
summer vacation.
A. b. Case has returned from Baker,
Arizona, where he spent the winter
with his son, Fred Case. His daugh-
ter, Mrs. Albert Britton, went to Chi
cago TO meet him. He will make his
home with his daughter.
Mrs. K. Brown of Fairfield is visit
ing her niece, Mrs. Jennie Berkeley.
Carl Duve spent Sunday at Able
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Haskins and Mr..
and Mrs. 9. Howard were Sunday
visitors in Sank.
The l.. S. T.. will meet with Mrs.
Fred Berkeley Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Dubois and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur
Berkeley and son, Harold, spent Sun
day at Newport.
Friday evening the graduating exer-
cises will be held. The graduates are
Susie Baer, Esther Vol, Emma Shep-
ard, Dorothy Baer, Edith Tinkham,
Loretta Rooms, Wesley Gray and Ever
EFT TInkham.
On Wednesday afternoon Hugh
Kelley gave an address before the
school.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-06

The Misses Ida and,J ulia Borne will
be home for their vacation for two
weeks. Miss Ida who has been en-
p!oyed in Chicago at the Oquince club
as head lady, is new in Milwaukee
visiting her sister. She will return to
the Chicago club after July 1st. The
Misses Ida and Julia Borne are going
to the Wisconsin Dells for few days
before they come home on the farm.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-06
Increase Pension For General Bragg

1.-THE senate pension committee paid
tribute to Gen. Bragg, commander of
the Iron Brigade of Wisconsin, in
reporting favorably the bill to increase
his pension to 500 a month. The
committee states that although it is q
general rule not to raise pensions above
$50 month, the exception is made in
this case because of the distinguished
service of Gen. Bragg.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-06

Many were present last evening to
enjoy the closing program of the Mems
Sunday Evening club of the Congrega-
tional church. The musical numbers
of the program were greatly
enjoyed Under the direction
of President George w. Brunschweiler
and Rev. l.. A. Goddard variety
of programs were presented during
the winter and proved successful
fea ure of the church work and in
fueuce.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-06-06

About thirty-two mem bers and six
members of the faculty were present at
the annual banquet of the Thalia Lit
erary society Friday night. 1t was
held III the laboratory of the high
school which was beautifully decorated
with green and white, the colors of
the society. Misses Ellen Howard and
Gladys Apker, who were the refresh
ment committee, arranged for the ban
quet and were assisted by Mrs. Peck
as caterer. Miss Isabelle Macarthur
acted as toastmistress. Toasts were
given by Ruth Apker, Miss Enwright,
Doris Runge, Gloria Cooper, Miss
True ands others. After the banquet
the society was entertained by a
'symphony orchestra" led by Miss
Doris Runge.