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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
FOR MOTOR WEAR.

Wildcat caps are being sold for mo-
tor wear; they are very shaggy and
of two shades OF color. brown and a
tawny yellow or black streaked with
gray. In the front OF a smart wildcat
cap three clips covered with cerise
velvet are arranged. and 1t is the Of
flee Of the clips to keep in Its place
the veil Of shaded colors that is to
be posed over the cap.
Novelties in motor wear are attract
ing great deal OF attention Just at
present, and one Of them is the pale
tot dress built of three furs Of diverse
appearance. A strange and sensa-
tional model is carried out in seal
skin, ermine and Persian lamb. the
sealskin providing the yoke and
sleeves, the ermine bordering to
both, and the Persian lamb the rest
of the closely fitting wrap.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
A PURPLE GOWN.

An admirable new winter model is
Of plum purple, with straight mar.
row skirt. trimmed below the knees
with deep fold OF the material, piped
with black satin; there are two swing.
Ing panels at the back, which give a
broad effect across the waist at the
back; this, by the way, is one OF the
dominant features Of this winters
styles, and will be seen on every kind
of gown.
The coat is quite large and does
not follow the slim, straight lines that
all the tailors made conspicuous last
summer; 1t has black satin cord
across the back a little above the
waist, which holds the material in.
and peplum, or lower part. which
fits the hips snugly and reaches half
way to the knees.
There are two buttons to fasten 1t
above the waist line in front, and a
voluminous collar, square across the
back and rnnning to points at the
waist. This is made OF French gray
broadcloth. finished of with a. band
of the material, and with an Egyptian
design in tubular, black braid in the
middle OF the back.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
SOME NEW IDEAS IN HOUSE
DECORATION.

In one OF the popular plays Of the
day the woman who Is artistic will,
get an idea we'll worth following az
to house decoration. In one of the
scenes room Is decorated with gray
curtains.
Why, says the artistic woman. has
she not thought of gray curtains be-
fore? Why adhere 10 blue and
brown, rose and WHITE, when gray
makes frame for the outside world
that Is inimitable? il softens the
garish brightness of an azure sky.
and drapes the sad day with sympa-
thetic harmony. Moreover, a gray
tone with any room is never obtru.
sive. does not weary the senses. is
dignitied. charming and picturesque.
1t is, in short, a perfect choice.
Gray curtains made Of chintz, China
silk and sheeting, or the sumptuous
brocade and satin, are the ideal &C.
compartments Of the house where ev.
cry color scheme is kept in low tones.
The result is habitaton very sooth-
Ing to tee eyes and nerves and one
Of which nobody wearies quickly.
White walls go well with gray cur
tains and they should be hung with
engravings. Steel tenders and fire.
irons complete the picture and the
electric light fittings match. The ma
hogany furniture shines and the
damask and silver that deck the ia
BILE at meal times are at once simple
and splendid in design. Solid comfort
is the motto of the home, and cur
tains of gray will carry out this mot,
to.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
POINTS IN FEEDING.

The most common method of feed
ing throughout the poultry world to-
day is to give wet mash Of some
sort to the fowls once day, whole
grain being fed in the morning and
evening. Some people prefer to feed
the mash warm and some cold, and
some feed 1t in the morning, some in
The middle Of the day and others at
night 1t is hest to feed the mash at
noon In winter, for the reason that
II Is best to make the hens exercise
ior the whole grain in the early morn
ing. At noon the mash Is given, rath-
er than at night The chief objection
70 the evening mash Is that full crop
q It will not last them during the
long winter nights, as well as whole
grain. Care should always be exer-
cised when feeding {. wet mash.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
6POETRY a
Of and BY Our People
K So
"WHEN NATURE SOUNDS THE
TOcSlN LET ME REST"

When nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest
Though weary soul in anguish tries de-
sist:
What depths Of seething troubles come
our way?
When from the bottomess pit OF earthly
woes
Comes forth the bitter dose. though man
assay
To stay what in. he spurns the debt he
And whips to duty all that's in him best
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest.
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
Pm rest.
o! weary soul be patient to request
What power In mighty anguish spurs
To droop the head. the eyes. in somber
night,
When quiet reigns and darkness covers
morn
The living world within thy sleep invite.
To soothe the weary frame, to be thy
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest,
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest,
The world without can meier bring to
test,
The world within. though treason be the
claim,
And bring to counsel what as human lie.
Protests or chickering's with a name,
That brand us towards. too weak. too
0 afraid to die.
Escape from duty has ne'er for one
blessed
when nature sound the tocsin let me
rest. 52' 4
When nature sounds the tocsin let ME
rest. Il Ss
What indescribable Joys would in Invest
Gould but check the onward tide q
or NATURES call, am but wealthy man
Resisting fate Is duty. nothing vile?
It's brave to fight, tighten. not loose the
bands
OF what seems inevitable. thy claims be
when nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest.
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest.
what scenes in life roll Ger my troubled
breast? s4s
In sprightly youth my powers were
mighty spent.
To be destroyed like wood-in crumbled
earth,
or cankerous iron, much worn. so easily
bent 4 afsl9
After years Of wearing. my soul burst
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
CLEANING WOODEN SKIRT.

IL
A small amount OF soap tree bark
will easily clean black wooden skirt
Put the bark into gallon OF water
and set it on the stove, allowing 1t to
boil ten minutes; then strain and
pour the strained water into a tub
containing sufficient amount OF warm
water to wash the skirt. Rub thor.
oughly in this water. Do not use a
board, but rub the garment between
the hands.
Put the bark strainings back on the
stove with cold water and heat It
Just warm enough for rinsing water.
Rinse the skirt in this and hang out
to dry. When it is almost dry take It
from the line and iron it on the wrong
side while it Is still damp.
A bit OF old kid glove or old can
vas sewed under the bands OF the
skirt Just where the hooks and eyes
are to be placed will prevent the
bands tearing away ..s,s-ag i ...,..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
ELECTRIC LIGHT FOR ssERlLIzINe
milk.

According to a daily consular report
by Consul Mahin of Amsterdam. a To-
cal periodical refers to the effect of
ultraviolet beams on bacteria and to
the fact that such beams are alum
dainty developed by mercury incandes-
cent lamps. and relates that through
this medium milk may now he steril-
lied in a few minutes. An apparatus
has been constructed, it is explained.
whereby the milk flows in "a thin
stream along an electric light. Dem
onstrations were first made with wa
ter infected with different kinds of
bacteria, and it is said that the water
was purified in a few minutes. without
appreciably increasing its tempera-
ture. The result is attributed to the
ozone formed under the influence of
the light, but the demonstrations
must be conducted where there Is SUI
f1cient room for the light to burn free
~. This method of sterilization. with
ont heating or adding preseryatives,
is believed to have great hygenic
value in respect to nursing children.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05

cHiFFoNs.a

The new little empire coats are be-
ing made with picturesque waistcoats
of embroidery or brocade. The skirt
accompanying the coat is of ninon,
the coat itself being carried out In
taffetas. s.
Navy blue maintains all Of Its old
popularity. and in silk, satin or serge
is effectively trimmed with bands Of
highly colored handmade embroidery.
The favorite house frock Of the
young girl is of cashmere pleated or
gathered to the waist with the
guimpe or silk lightly embroidered,
and an underguimpe of lawn.
Canoes are returning to the light Of
day after their long retirement from
the world, and they are worn now
either in place of buckles at the waist
or on black velvet neck ribbons in
stead of the more usual paste orna.
ment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05

Give its measure, in scales. the balance
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest.
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest.
Life'sN struggle great and arduous has
been the test.
When powers great relaxed still urged
ne on
To duty and bathed in anguish try l
would
To better the cause, some sweets with
many thorn
To soothe the care: comes DER the path
In measure full
Testing the strength of powers weak,
deaf to request
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest.
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
What powers Of early youth once pos
When the eve Of life its portals nearing
With exertion and ebbing life but en-
dure
The strain that weighs-the weight is only
a ghost
or what the burden is, that you possess
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest. - ~" #5H II
When duty's done and life is worn we go
to rest
To hear our doom or joys in righteous
ness. , Hs
What'er the fate in fee we Justly owe.
We how nor shrink from that the Judge
demands,
Though Justice done would shear US as
the owe,
When subject to the shearer we are in
his hands
Be the reward in hordes or heaven
blessed "a
When nature sounds the tocsin let me
rest.
Clarence F. Carr. Palestine. Texas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
Our Yesterdays.

We've traced our sweetest Dreams my
dear. In wonder fire's glow.
And never thought the pictures there
Is, were Of q long ago;
unmindful of the f1ceting years we've
wandered on, we two,
And you have been the same to me. and
the same to you
Your voice as sweet, and hair as Jet as
ever, till tonight
I saw single strand Of gray defect the
ruddy light.
A single silyery strand Of gray twas
FURNISHED by the rays,
And then I knew the time has come
when we have yesterdays.
I had not ceased to think Of you as
blithe and young and fair,
And l was strong and straight as when
! waited on you there,
Until tonight! Our youngest one sat here
upon my knee
And looked into my eyes for long and
studied earnestly,
Then looked at you and said at length
my heart was fairly wrung-
I'm trying to imagine how you looked
when bofe OF you were young"
4 tried to laugh 1t all away, but. dear.
through all the haze.
There came the thought. "the time has
come when we have yesterdays!''
John D. Wells. in Delineator.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
FIGHTING LICE.

!
LICE are natural to all kinds Of
,oWls' they can and must be kept
!, ! check thorough drenching Of
~ poultry houses with kerosene
emulsion will rid the house Of them.
s..oVlaed the fowls are first removed
w treated for lice. Warm climates
e favorable to these pests, and there
lore work Is necessary. Twenty
nops OF pennyroyal in an ounce Of
i. .su is an excellent application for
!, Ie bodies Of the fowls. Kerosene oil
!. 700 severe for the bodies Of fowls.
!. poultry raisers understand how
-, combat lice, but the fact is, they
al. ~ not believe lice are present. and
: tseiloe the results Of the work Of lice
= some disease, thus doctoring the
..ais unnecessarily. II the houses
y, "a sept clean and dust bath bro.
n, usa the hens will drive the little
J. away. but It is not so easy to
~ rld OF the large ones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05

ant. had performed their part and re-.
tired. AS he was offering the incense,
which was symbol of supplication,
there appeared an angel of the Lord.
This was a solemn hour In his life;
II was fitting that climax should be-
reached, that would seal with divine
approval his devotion to GOO during
these many years. The divine mes.
senger came with happy tidings which
he delivered standing on the right side
of the altar-This was the place Of
honor worthy of q representative Of
the Most High God. Troubled ).
fear-He was seized with feelings Of
agitation and of fear, ;as sense Of the
unseen became vivid to him. But he
was soon ,set at ease by the glad news
thy prayer is heard-This may refer
to his .supplications for a son in which
his wife had Joined with him; or to
his supplications for the redemption
of Israel through the coming of the
Messiah, which all pious lsraelites had
always offered Jehovah had surely
remembered his faithful servant who
was to be greatly honored by becom.
ing the father of Messiah's herald.
The birth of "a son was the signal for
joy and gladness with exultation;
more SO was it to be in the case of
John who Was to be the gift of Jeho-
v,h' to many people. Great in the
sight of the Therefore truly
,yrnot IN tho noccaSciop of y,,or,l ppd
religious excellence. He will be a
nLn of abstinence, which was a to-
ken of the intense conservation Of his
life. Filled with the Holy Ghost from
his birth, and sustained by spiritual
power for his great mission. The ma.
ture of his prophet, career is sug-
gested by the reference to Elijah, who
was prominently prea cher of re-.
pentance for conversion to God. When
parental and filial duties are faith.
fully performed, society will be pre-
pared for religious revival.
Verses 1928: A Sensational Event.
The reality so far exceeded the ex-
pectations Of Zacharias that he hest.
tated on the very threshold of full
fillment. Whereby shall know this?
His want of faith was the less ex.
cusable, because he knew of illustra-
tons from the life of Abraham and
other Old Testament saints how God
had been true to his promises.
am Gabriel-This is the angel of
Gods presence - the man OF
God" as the name means-who min
listers to men from God. Thou shalt
be dumb-The dumbness was both
punishment and a sign; the penalty
Was RENTED as soon as the sign was
fulfilled They marveled-1t was the
custom to remain within the sanctu-
airy just long enough to burn incense.
This long delay, therefore, caused
anxiety. They perceived-On his in
ability to pronounce the benediction
(Num. 6 1926, led the people to in
fer that he had seen vision. What
excitement must have prevailed and,
how many would have been the ques-
tons, which however could not then
be answered. He departed-When
his term Of official service had ex-
pired, Zacharias returned to his home
in the hill country: and there he
awaited the fullne:s Of the times in 81.
lence and submission before God, be-
ing encouraged by the faith and 10y
atty Of his wife,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
The Lesson Explained.

Ine Lesson Explained.
Verses 81: People of Piety.
The relations between Jesus and
John are more fully brought out by
Luke than by the other eyangelists. in
these preliminary stories which we
are to study during January. He thus
gives the life of Jesus q more human
setting. Herod the king WAS an IT.
religious and infamous man. though
his name is associated with the re-
building of the temple. Zacharias lit.
orally means Remembered by" Jeho-
yah: his character lis well exempli
fed by his name. The course of Abba
There We're twenty-four courses or
classes of priests, each of which serv-
ed for one week in the worship Of
the temple q Chron. 24D. The order
Of their service was determined by
lots. Elizabeth was. like her husband,
of priestly descent. but. unlike many
in the priesthood. they were both de-
vout and honorable people. Right
eous before God-In deed and In truth;
they were walking as an habitual
practice In all the commandments and
ordinances They kept the law Of God
in such way that they were regarded
as blameless by the people. Had no
child-This was considered great
misfortune where the idea was large
family (Psa. 1881; and where. as
among the Jews. every family desired
to have the Messiah born within It,,
Wen stricken in years-Being of ad-
ranced age, all hope of child had
been destroyed.
Verses SIT: An Angelic Announce
ment.
There were SO many priests in at
tendance that it was not possible for
everyone to have the privilege to burn
incense within the holy place; and no
one was permitted to do this twice.
1t was therefore memorable day in
the life Of priest. when he drew the
white stone which announced that he
had been honored to enter the sanctu-
airy on behalf Of the people. The in
cense was burned twice a day, at nine
in the morning and three in the after
Ioon; and lots were cast among the
priests twice every day to decide who
should engage in this important serv.
ice. We cannot say at which hour
zacharias was performing this honor
able dr,y. Praying withiut-This was
in the sacred Enclosure, but it was out
side the sanctuary which was entered
only by the priests. while the Holy of
hoiies was entered only by the high
priest on the Day of Atonement Zach
arias was now alone; his two assist
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
PRoEl1ih POULTRY.

q What are the profits in poultry? is
lhe question most asked by the begin
ner In the poultry business, like all
other lines Of business, there is no
stated profit. 1t depends wholly upon
now much knowledge the beginner
aas; the location Of the plant. large
Or small, soil conditions. nearness to
lallroads and markets. There are
many successful poultry raisers, but
aet profits are seldom Just alike, due
y Inherent conditions. the skill Of the
operator, etc. There is a good profit
= poultry for the money invested, to
, who is willing to work and.
Earn. The average poultry raiser,,
lrse or small. commercially is max
as net profit Of $1.5O to $3.50 per
.owl There are exceptions and these
make higher average.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
FASHIONABLE BookMARks.

\ "A woman who reads a great deal
and who always keep two or three,
books going at the same time, hit
upon the notion Of using fashion pa
per ladies for bookmarks. the modishs
little personages being clipped from
a fashion magazine that uses a heavy;
cream paper for its pages, Ths idea,
proved so successful that now she
makes paper doll bookmarks for her.
friends. providing each little paper
lady with q back Of white cardboard
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS.

Filth of all kinds causes lice. The
mites will breed in the droppings. Bad
nest eggs are favorite source, and
de heat from the body Of the hen
Matches them. Every crack and crew
lie contains them. Look on the birds
fr the large body lice, as they never
leave the fowls. Rub little melted
lard on the head Of the foxl; also on
the neck, and dust the bodies with in
sect powder. There il, however. no
use in doctoring the fowls unless the
premises are thoroughly cleaned, and
kept clean and sanitary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
EGGLEss FRUIT CAKE.

Two cupfuls sugar. two cupfuls but
termilk, one pound seedless raisins
chopped fine. four cupfuls -four, one
half cupful butter, one tablespoonful
of soda dissolved in little hot wa.
ter; spices to taste; a cupful of rich
preserves of pears or strawberry jam
adds to the good fruit taste so well
liked by many. Bake in slow oven.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
,u.NAelNe THE sNcnBAIoR.

,p,he incubator is In "a room where
], temperature changes mo harm Will
" ~, ,nroyided the operator watches
Y .r ,srn fame and does not allow too
~ IN heat to accumulate. The hot
1.,.r incubator tno tamp) must be
..srated in a warm place, n possible,
4 'arder. to avoid loss Of heat at night.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05

the fowl by the feet, gently work out
the entire contents Of the crop. When
thoroughly cleaned give tablespoon
full 81 castor oil and allow the fowl to-
remain quiet by itself until recovered
or course, 1t is obvious that unless
the source Of the trouble is removed
the fowls will still eat the diseased
meat and become Ill again, therefore q
careful inspection Of the surroundings
should be made to see that no dead
and decaying animals are lying around
az breeding place for maggots. Kan
sas Farmer. N ssS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
FIX UP THE GRlNDsToNE.

when "a .grindstone gets out of
1 me" says the Prairie Farmer, "a
s .l,kinch rod Of soft iron held to the
l4one like turning chised while the
hone Is turned will true it, UP nicely.
IN this is not at hand, spade with
Ne handle against the ground and
he edge like a turning tool will soon
/ MT the stone In good shape. If the
tone becomes glazed over, nitric or
nlphuric acid viii cut the glazing
hVn to the grit.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
Loss FROM WEEDS.

ua,,e no farmer can exactly sesti-
..,e his loss from weeds, the fact re-
Gins that 1t cuts quite hole in the
=, annual profits. This Is indicated
i the heavy dockage which SO much
.,sin undergoes at the elevator. All
~ dockage has been made at the ex-
..nse Of plant food and labor. and the
Amer who can adopt a rigid plan for
,s.ning down weeds will add to his
,ncome and be adding value to his
ANN at the same time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
COMFORTABLE HOUSE DRESSES.

Work dresses. those worn about the
house, are really models of comfort
and neatness this season. They are
new on the market, and the gar
ments are taking the place of the old
time Mother Hubbard wrappers.
The sleeves of these dresses are
three-quarter length, SO that they
will not have to be rolled up or PIN
ned back. giving freedom in the use
of the arms without fear of getting
the dress soiled. Many of the dresses
have regular roll collars or those OF
the Dutch variety.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
The Farm
i'd

wooden posts, railroad ties. sleepers
or other wood exposed to the action
OF the earth. he treats the earth which
surrounds the wooden post in such
manner as to destroy all insect, germ
and fungus life by soaking the earth
with asuitable sterilizing liquid. The
process Is termed Decentralization"
and rs claimed to be especially useful
IN rural and other remote districts in
which 1t lis inconvenient to obtain
wood which has been treated with ce-
'osote or similar !preservative.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
LIMsERNEck.

siors lin hns ss 70 an Inquiry for remedy
disease :, erneck would say that tits s
caused - = q = affiiction that is usually
full ~ ~ FOWLS eating diseased meat
q resn,. .nae gots. Some say it il also
rens sua. OF ptomaine poisoning The
IL - y turpentine and the follow.
ipoonf : 5000 7. trea tment: Mix : table.
ano,.,. q turpentine In an equal
ia s ~. q warm water and pour into
MN y. Follow BY flling the crop
warm water. ana theE, holding
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-01-05
= 1ERILlzlNG EARTH ARo,,nn
POSTS. o.

nm ra,ent post holes have long been
Win ofously referred to in connection
lefth, machines for grinding smoke
.inag,n uea Whee lbarrows and other.
= s Sy Inventions. II has remain.
tor , - We for Buda.P esth inven.
.portsn. make what Is probably an in.
ularlv = Improvement relating partic.
preser, 9 post holes. seeking to thus
stsaa y the wood Of TIC posts 4 I y
= applying preseryatiyes to the
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and sometimes touching up the figures
with transparent photograph colors.
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Before using furniture polish one
should thoroughly wash the piece
with warm soapsuds. After carefully
drying. apply the polish. and II the
furniture has no checks or cracks In
the varnish It will shine and look like
new. s$5 @
To Danish the odor Of paint, place .
pan OF cold water IN the room over
night si