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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
PETTIcoAT PROBLEMS.

The widening Of our skirts is as yet
too gradual to have left any trace
on our undergarments, and petticoats
| guiltless OF pleats or gathers This
| applies equally to every other kind
| of undergarment. Many women even
have learned to dispense with every
| thing that is supertiuous, and close tit-
ting combinations, corset coming
very deep over the figure, and wool
len combinations for practical and
very often even for full dress wear,
have superseded with these women
all the erstwhile daintiness Of femi.
nine attire.
Close woven garments are to be
had in mahy different colors in wool
and in silk, and their convenience is
undoubted. Their elegance, however,
is questioned, and their hygiene is
doubtful and so there are still many
women who will have none OF them.
There are others who express their
feminine love OF fine linen only in
the daintiness of their cache corset.
Others, again, have done away with
all under-petticoats and their acces.
sories, but still cling to the symbol
ism and the smartness OF silk top
skirt
In case one wishes to wear petit
coat one must beware OF succumbing
to the attractions Of ''frillies." Let
the petticoat be ever 30 pretty, ever
so sweetly In harmony with frock, OF
what avail Is 1t II It Is 50 many inches
wider, or II the fulling Of the founce
will make the dress stick out balloon
fashion from the knee devnward?
Soft silk or satin, or eveh crepe de
chine, should be chosen for an under
skirt, and from the height of the knee
1t should show long, closely pleated
folds, stitched down In the center
and at the edge to keep them in posi-
ton. Any fulness Of drapery is per-
mitted only to such soft materials as
mousseline dc sole CT the lightest
makes Of lace.
Fine batiste 10 often chosen for
evening wear. but fine silk clings to
the figure more closely, and 80 it is to
be preferred. 5
The fact IL that though for long
time we have rebelled against the
combination garment its success Is
this season more assured than ever.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
THE OFFICE SEEKER.

Senator Bou 90 was talking about
a confirmed off Z /, seeker.
a His little son." said Senator
Bourne, looked up from his history
lesson one night and said to his
mother:
Mother, II anything should happen
to the King Of England. who would
be king?" 5
"'The Prince Of Wales his mother
answered.
If the Prince Of Wales should die.
who would be king then? ..s4
The mother hesitated. She STAN
mered something or other It was
plain she didn't really know who
would succeed the Prince Of. Wales.
Then the boy interrupted her:
" Well he said. with sigh, any
how, hope father wont try for IT, = =
Washington Star. l.. 4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
SHa MISREPRESENTATION
The Sunday
School Lesson
January q, 1912.
THE BIRTH OF CHRIST.

49, S''N''s ~
Golden Text.-For unto you is born
this day in the city OF David "A
Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 3: II.
Lesson Text-Luke 2: l-2O. Com
NIT vs.. 10, IL.
TlME.-Dec. B. 9. s. PLACE
Bethlehem.
ExPoSiTioN.-I. The Shepherds
Told Of the Birth Of Christ the Lord,
S-14. Seven hundred years before.
Micah had prophesied that he that
was to "be ruler in Israel; whose 60
ings forth are from of old, from ever
lasting was to come out OF Bethle-
hem. mic. SD. Note how many de-.
crees and deeds OF men, unconscious
Of Gods purpose and prophecy,
worked together to fulfill Gods word
and carry out his eternal plan. The
saviour OF the world, the Christ, the
Lord, began in a stable the life he
was to close upon the cross. There
was mo room" for him in the inn.
There Ia mo room" for him today in
the hearts of most men, in the home,
in business, in society, In politics.
The announcement of the advent OF
the king was made to shepherds. The
shepherds proved their fitness to re-
ceive the announcement ". 16). They
were men Of faith, with q deep ap-e
probation Of spiritual truth, in spite
OF their lowly position. They seem to
have been waiting, longing, looking
for the coming OF the Christ ". 16).
They were faithfully attending to
their lowly duties when the revelation
came. 1t was not pleasant work, but
it was their work and while at 1t the
angels met them comp. Elk. 8: l, ~
Judg s: II, IL; l X. 1919; Luke
1: 8, 1D. The glory that shone around
them was the ancient Shekinah that
betokened Gods presence. At later
day the disciples were to behold the
glory OF God in the person OF Jesus
himself (Jno. 1914; 2 Cor. 3:18; $3.50.
The shepherds were '.sore afraid"
when they beheld this glory. The su-
pernatural. by bring God near, al
ways fills the heart of sinful man
with fear (Rev. 1:17; Luke 5:S; lisa.
$50. But the angelic message at
once dispelled all fear. They came
to announce salvation, not Judgment.
They began with one Of Gods most
frequent messages to men. fear not.
But the angels not only babe them
fear not" but brought forward the
only real cure for fear, the Gospel.
They brought good tidings OF great
Joy" The coming OF Jesus the
Saviour Christ and Lord, is the best
news this old, sin-cursed and Satan
governed world ever heard. 1t was
a strange place to be sent to seek a
king, q barn. And 1t was strange
sign to mark "a Saviour. which Is
Christ, the Lord''-'.a babe in swad-
ding clothes, and lying In a man.
ger" The world receives this won
derfu1 proclamation to this day with
Indifference, but the heavenly army
received 1t with exultant shouts OF
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
CAPABLE.

4 a certain editor had cause to I'd
monish his son on account Of his re-
.luctance to attend school,. you must
70 regularly and learn to be great
scholar said the fond father. en-
courl cling, otherwise you cant be an
editor. you know. What would you
do for instance; II your paper came
.full Of nlistakes!' The boy looked
into his parents face with childish
innocence. Father" he said, solemn
II "I.d blame 'sm On the printsr!"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
FOUR THINGS TO DO.

fnere are four things in connec-
uon with our live stock which should
fseelve more attention this winter.
y Better protection from wind
saa rain, especially for the young
samals and the milk cows.
q More and better feed.
~ Protection from lice and ticks.
~ More and better care Of the
manure. =.73717 MI
= We prepare to do these things,
~ 40 them. much more profit will
.0ne rom our live stock The Pro-
sssssiye Farmer. i: Il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
DEVILS FOOD CAKE.

Cream a hall cupful OF butter, work
in little by little one cupful Of sugar
and then the we'll beaten yolks OF two
eggs. Beat in gradually and alter
nately one heaping teaspoonful OF
baking powder and half cupful Of
milk. Then fold In the whites Of
two eggs beaten stiti. and finally, two
ounces Of melted chocolate and half
teaspoonful OF vanilla. Beat well TO-
gether. put in deep cake pan. bake
40 minutes. and. II desired, cover
with white frosting whom cold.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
a CHRISTMAS LEGEND.

when borne upon the silent night
Long centuries ago.
There came the ring OF bride reins.
And voices hushed and low,
She hastened to her door 70 see
What prince or potentate,
Upon the road to Bethlehem
Was journeying 80 late. ..$
30! whittier dost thou go nth sifts,
In pomp 80 great?" she cried.
eve follow yonder blazing star,
A bearded king replied
ut leads us to the babe. new born. I
And in the Manager laid.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
IDOL OF FORGOTTEN RACE.

In excavating at Preston. KAN, m
image Of what appears to be sod
OF idol Of some prehistoric race was
dug up at depth Of II feet below
the surface OF the ground, In clay soil
which has apparently not been dis;
turbed for ages. Numerous fragments
Of the peculiar plsster-like material
Of which the image = made were
found scattered through the soil.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
DON'T USE WET FEED.

There is no advantage in moistening
ne meal portion Of the cows ration.
- Is better to force her to thoroughly
nasticate her feed rathor than to aid
her IL swallowing it quickly.
Mixing Of the feed with the saliva
( 9 the mouth helps in its digestion.
Inc fluid secreted by the mouth Ii
quite important in digesting feeds rich
10 stAr-a.
y lae grain Is moistened there is
- saliva secreted, and therefore the
question Of the feed II more or less
Impaired. Field and Farm.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
Want New Building.

Iowa City, Jan. 19.-President John
G. Bowman Of the State university is
in Des Moines to urge the Iowa state
educational board to build fire proof
"woman's building without q gym
nasium attached and to construct
separate gymnasium buildings for
men and women Of the college.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
!. :. H.'E i 70 COO 3. ROADS.

~, i. o.ving the farm boy problem the
n = is entitled to . big share
ri. credit. Not because Of the
~. W y affords him. but because it
IN sacaliy removes the curse Of dis.
SS snd the isolation Of farm lie
which 20 many irk. Then it
II an interest ia good roads and
as g a. appreciation Of other
~. q amproy emeht and an interest
Al municipal anairs. Agricul-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
Expect Greater Interest.

Cherokee, Jan. 19.-The second an
nual short course under the direction
of instructors from Ames will be-
held here the week beginning Jan.
20. A greater interest and large at
tendance than last year is anticipat-
ed by those who have it in charge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
A Z GROVES WRECK AN ISLAND.

very schoolboy has been told how
say plant will eventually break q
is..as iock Il It Is once able to pene-
IL Sa'e INTO the Interior 81 the stone.
~ .ae indications are that the en-
~ ~ sand OF Aldabra is gradually be-
q. oroken up BY the action Of the
49, as roves which abound on this
49, :, n q land. They grow along the foot.
!. =. = rocks and open up little cracks
Al, e rocks, into which the waves
~ .neir. way. and In this manner the
~ So VIII gradually DO reduced to.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
Conductor Dies on His Run.

Armstrong, Jan. Conductor
Jack Riley died quite suddenly while
on his run between BOWS and Ger
mania, Iowa. He had complained a
few days previous Of his stomach
bothering him, but had not given up
his work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19

praise W GOA. WSAi IASJ AAAeuS. AAS
word suddenly" shows that they
could hardly restrain themselves until
the message was fully delivered. They
all but interrupted their spokesman's
proclamation with their glad chorus.
There was to be q twofold result OF
the Saviour's birth-"glory to God in
the highest" ION earth peace among
men OF his good pleasures AS to
whom the men o. his good pleasure
are, see Heb 11:6; Jno. 6:29; Ro.
81; Eph. 1:6, Z. In what senses
Jesus brings peace" is told in Col.
1920; 2 Cor. 6:1s, 10: Ro. $40; Jno.
14:27; Phi. as, Z.
IL. The shepherds Fastening to
find the Christ, Is, Is. The shepherds,
though humble and illiterate. were
wise men, They showed 1t by believ-
ing Gods word and going to see for
themselves the glorious truth that
had been proclaimed to them. OF the
truth Of what had been told them
they had not doubt. They spoke OF
1t as this thing Tor world which Is
come to pass Wise and happy the
man who when God tells him anything
counts 1t done (Luke 1:45; Jno. ~:
29). They knew 1t was SO because
the Lord had made it known. That
is faith (Heb. I'LL, R. "; see con-
text. They did not .'go" to test the
truth of the word of God, but to ''see"
what they already fully believed.
When God makes any great fact or
truth known to us we should at once
believe It and then ''go and see this
word which the Lord hath made
known to u.s." l. e., enter into 1t ex-
perimentally. Note the eagerness and
wholeheartedness of these shepherd
saints, they came with haste" Sure
ly they will rise up in the Judgment
against our cold-hearted slowness in
appropriating the fullness OF blessing
that God makes known to us. They
came with haste" to find the Christ,
but today men will scarce come at all;
and, If they do come. it is with such
reluctance that they must be urged
and reasoned with and plead with
and almost pulled to the Saviour's feet.
These shepherds were rare souls.
They found 1t all just as God said 1t
would be ". Is; CT. 20; CHI. 1892;
Acts 27:25). Therein babe lying
in the manger' they gazed upon the
one who was to be the Christ OF God
and Saviour of the world. Who can
measure the possibilities wrapped up
in poor babe.
III. The shepherds witnessing for
the Christ they had found, 1920.
They did not keep to themselves the
good news. They told only that
which was spoken to them" Christ
was the whole subject Of their testi-
mony. Their testimony awakened lit
tie besides wonder with most. Mary
kept" in her heart and 'pondered"
all these wonderful revelations. That
is the way to deal with Gods word.
The shepherds were true and wise
men. They did not lose their heads.
They went back to their humble toll.
But they went back In a new spirit.
.'glorifying and praising God" 1t is
worthy of note for what they glori-
fled and praised Sod.
LEADING QUEsTioNs.-What do
these verses teach US about God ?
About Jesus Is About Gods word
About angels? s In what respects are
these shepherds worthy Of our i'm.
itation? What DO these verses teach
us to do with the word Of God? With
Jesus? What is the most important
lesson?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
&1
POETRY
Of and BY Our People
, I 6
} I {
TODAY
A. A. 1. WILSON, SOCIETY HILL, s.
c., IN THE SOUTHERN LIFE
MAGAZINE.

A. A. 1. WILSON, SOCIETY HILL, 8.
c., IN THE SOUTHERN LIFE
MAGAZINE.
Today is great as any other day.
In truth 1t is the greater much by far,
When we consider its great heritage,
Received from Father Time without 9
scar.
The warriors on thousand battle fields,
Amidst the charge Of steeds. and clash
Of steel,
And cannon's roar In mighty thunder
Did all their strength engage for this
days veal.
Philosophers. Injured to study. deep.
TO and the What. the Whence. the I.
the Why.
Did labor here and there and ev'rywhere
TO give unto this day the clearest sky.
Dissenting songs Of highest. sweetest
AS found in Inspirations burning way.
The poets with their ravished souls aglow
Embalred the matchlsss praises Of To-
day. ..
Haranguing crowds in legislative halls
We're stilled by orators who saw and
knew .35 q l25
It was the necessary thing to bring
The glories Of Today before their view
The ages which seem passed beyond re-
call. ..i 5s
The. works of former heads ana hearts
4. and hands, "a
Are Jewels crystallized in brilliant hues
10 deck this great and mighty days
8 commands. x
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Wins Case Against saIoo nIst.

Wins Case Against saIoonlst.
Sioux City, Jan. ia verdict for
$3.50 damages, in q suit for $4,000
today was awarded Mrs. Catherine
Coleman against F. L. Hagen, sa-
loonkeeper, for the death Of her hus-
band. who was killed in saloon
braWl.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
a METHOD.

Have you thought Of any way to-
keep your boys on the farm?"
ep," replied Mr.. Corntossel; quit
iraisin' crops an turn the place over
to rabbits and partridger. =" Washing.
ton Post. .ss ~ s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
Now Church Nearly Ready

Meservey, Jan. ia new church
building erected by the Dutch Reform
ed organization is near completion
and will be ready for. dedication on
Feb |. according to plans. The build
ing cost $4,000, and has been decor
ated beautifully.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
Girl fatally lnlured.

Boone, Jan. 19.-Miss Ethel Rum
yam Of this city. while attempting to i
Az : belt In the Paris laundry yes-
terday. had her hair caught In :
pulley and was scalped. She ID fatal
" hurt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
Wants 5000 Tor Injuries.

W1htt v5,OOU Tor JhJuF160.
Iowa City, Jan, Isl. R. Sheppard
has commenced suit here for $1,000
against Joseph Kasper for injuries
he claims to have received in 1 run
away for which he holds Kasper was
responsible. Tx,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19
VIII Rebuild Plant.

Mason City, Jan. 49, Stockholders
I Of the Wier Wardrobe company have
decided to rebuild their building
which burned a week ago. The new
building will cost $4,000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19

And then the editor fell upon his
sons neck and wept tears Of Joy.
He knew he had successor for the
editorial chair Sacred Heart Re.
view, % y M 3 n IL. IA q
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-19

Domestic economy d foreign =
NEST homes
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
PLAYED FOR HEAVIER TIPS
Neapolitan Waiter Had shrewd
Scheme to Coax More Money From
Generous Tourists.

81 was In Naples when old Vesuvius
broke loose the last time said an
American tourist. "and the waiter at
the table at my hotel was certainly
pleased at the size OF the tips hand
ed him daily. He could speak pretty
fair English, and for three or four days
he gave me all the information he
could. One day, however when
handed him the usual coin he looked at
1t in a way TO make me see that he
was dissatisfied
Anything wrong. Josa?' ! asked.
Hasn't the service been good? he
queried in turn.
IAN that | could have hoped for
"'But | had looked for little in
crease in the sgnor's generosity
why. because the flow OF lava has
increased
"'No: because had brother In q
village six miles away
".Well?'
"And the lava 1t overtakes him and
his wife and five children and they go
up what you call the spout. and am
put TO expense to buy mourning for
them
THE point seemed to be well taken. .
said the tourist, "and ! doubled the
tip, but later on, as found all the
other walters playing the same game.
wasted no more tears on the family
that went up the spout and came down
well roasted
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27

You and ] enjoyed for time a pleas
ant friendship. You have ended H.
VIII you please leave me? do not
care to walk with stranger"
Carter's perplexed. angry eyes met
her calm ones. Then he lifted his hat
and walked rapidly away.
For several weeks the general as.
sembly had been deadlocked over the
election of a United States senator.
There were ninety-three Republican
members and lightweight Demo.
cratic ones. The Republicans had
nominated Sheriff. vane The Demo.
cratic candidate was James Brown.
AS the Republicans had a majority OF
five II was expected that their candi.
date would be elected on the first
ballot. But when the Republicans
met In caucus and chose their candi.
date. five OF the younger members OF
the party rebelled. refused to support
Sheriff. vane and demanded the
election OF George Allerton.
Allerton had never been affiliated
Win tAAHtt patty AAt Was th' AtaN-
ing lawyer OF the state. man of In
corruptible honor and national fame.
The Ave insurgents openly declared
their hostility 10 Sheriff. vane. the
Republican candidate. and announced
that the deadlock would remain until
George Allerton was elected. The
leader OF the insurgents was Doane
Carter.
Around the insurgent band ragged
the political battle. The Republican
party used every weapon and every
strategy at their command 10 compel
the i've to support the party candl-
date. The Democrats fought as fierce
ly 10 win them for the Democratic
candidate. Day after day for many
weeks the ballot remained the same:
Sheriff. vane. IS; James Brown. IS;
George Allerton. 8.
One morning Katherine Vane sat
in tho gallery OF the house OF repre-
sentatives. The balloting began.
Amidst the widest bedlam the old hall
had ever held. George Allerton re-
ceived the vote Of the entire Demo-
cratic faction and OF the insurgent
band and was declared the successful
candidate for the senate.
Katherine pushed her way through
the crowd toward the elevator A
hand touched her arm. Doane Car.
ter. the leader OF the insurgent band.
almost as great a hero In that hour
as the man whose election he had
secured. stood beside her. He drew
her into q committee room and closed
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
ONE CASE OUT OF MANY
TO PROVE OUR CLAIMS.

81. Anne. I'LL was passing
through the change of life and |
was a perfect wreck from female
troubles. | had displacement
and bearing down pains, weak
fainting spells, dizziness, then
numb and cold feelings. Some
times my feet and limbs were
swollen. | was irregular and had
so much backaehc and headache,
was nervous. irritable and was
Respondent. Sometimes my APP
petite was good but more often 1t
was not. My kidneys troubled
me at times and | could walk
only a short distance.
II saw your advertisement ina
paper and took Lydia 4. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and
| was helped from the first. AT
the end Of two months the swell
ling had gone down, l was re-
lieved of pain. and could walk
with ease. continued with the
medicine and now do almost all
my homework. | know your
medicine has saved me from the
grave and | am willing for you to
publish anything l write to you,
for the good of others. Mrs.
EsTELLA GILLESPIE. RID. No. 4,
Box "a, II. Anne, Illinois.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
Good Meal Won Husband.

Newspapers from Canton. Ohio. re-
port a romantic wedding Of poor
Norwegian cook TO local millionaire
Mr.. Edward Langenbach. The cook.
whose name is Rosa Jansen. won her
husband through her skill in the Gull.
nary art Mr.. I.angenbach engaged
Miss Jansen ms cook. and was so de
lighted with the first meal she pre-
pared that he proposed TO her on the
spot. The new cook was consider.
ably astonished. but accepted him
with equal promptitude. The million.
alre lost no time. but Immediately
took out marriage license. and the
ceremony was performed an hour aft
er the satisfactory meal had been
placed on his table.--Exchange
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-04-27
The Perfect
Test
By Annie Hinrichsen

Copyright. 1911. by Associated Literary
DO you really mean that you will
give me no explanation"
Il can not explain. Katherine
Carter protested. My reason is an
excellent one. Some time ! can give
Il to you | ask you to trust me until
that time"
I'VE have been the best OF good
friends. Doane. Before the legisla.
ture convened you came often from
your home In louisville 20 Benton to
see me. a distance OF seventy miles.
After the legislature assembled and
you were In Capital City. ten miles
from my home. you came once to
Benton Then you wrote me that
you could not come again for many
weeks. probably not until the legis
lature adjourns. You said there is a
reason which some time | shall un.
derstand and-and you asked me to-
To-"
ITO love me and trust me-" Carter
broke In. you did not answer my
letter"
"Of course. I did not When a man
tells n girl he does not intend 10 see
her again she knows II Is because he
does not want TO. | come to Capital
City every few days to see my sister.
who is in a hospital here Today I
meet you by chance. and you ask me
TO believe that you care for me?"
You know | love you. Katherine.
VIII you not trust me a few weeks?
VIII you not believe that my reason
Is good one and an honorable one?'
Then why not tell me?"
IL cant. dear. yet"
as II because you can not trust me
with the reason or--because there is
no reason except your desire to end
our friendship"
Il am not cad. although you seem
to think am. | could trust you with
anything in the world that could In
honoFshare with you. But can not
tell you this"
You need not" Katherine's voice
had become suspiciously gracious.
"Your affairs are no concern of mine.