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Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1912-01-12

'ROUNDABOUTTHES STATE,
Cleaned from Exchanges--Made by the Shears,
the Pencil and the Paste Pot--Some Origi-
nal. Some Credited. and Some Stolen,
but Nearly All Interesting Reading.


"Granny" Wagner, who lives
in Taney county, is said to be the
oldest woman in the Ozark coun-
try. She is 110 years old. She
has sixty-fve grandchildren, fif-
ty-one great grandchildren and
eight great-great. grandchildren
that she knows Of. Her young
est daughter is now an old wom-
an. Granny" continues even
at this age to make her living by
working in the fields. She still
cIings to her old clay pipe and
says it is great comfort when
she comes in after a hard days
work.
Officials of the United States
Land Office at Springfield have
received information from the
commissioner of the general land
office at Washington stating that
there are 456 acres Of vacant gov
ernment land on Cat Island, An
drew county, subject to entry.
This island is situated on the Mis-
souri, river. The land is said to
be worth $4,000.
"Found a sum Of money, which
the owner may recover without
cost by calling at this office and
| giving accurate description" We
guess that the dollars have a wo-
mans head and &c Pluribus
Unum" on one side and an eagle
with the United States of Ameri-
ca and ''In God We Trust" on
the other.l Just send it TO this
ce.-Ozsrk Democrat.
A leaking gasoline tank was
left on u siding at Holt the other
day for repairs. 1t is said that
some cfthe towns people set buc-
kets and cans under the leaks
and got a supply of gasoline to
last them awhile. To lessen the
danger of an explosion from evap-
Grating gasoline, engines passing
the tank shut off steam, close the
CRATES and coasted past the car.
Two young couples in this part
of Gentry county are rejoicing in
The bliss Of matrimony. W. L,
Kier and wife celebrated their Dist
wedding anniversary yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Enochs cell
ebrated their 6lst wedding ami.
versary yesterday. That is q
Igood long while TO be married.
Gentry Sentinel,
A Jefferson City woman in g
frenzy of "cleaning up" thrus
$50 in real money into the stove
along with the papers from tn,
Christmas parcels. Her hus'
bands comments are not record
ed by the Democrat Tribune
! which is perfectly nice family
} paper.
"The Ellivdaem once NOR,
makes its appearance" announ
ces the Meadville Messenger
Citizens Of Missouri need not be-
: come alarmed. In fact the thing
seems local in It's habitat anC
only the merchants of Meadvill
, have cause for fear. The Elliva
J daem is high school paper.
, Every day We learn something
new. The Sturgeon Leader ha
. found a man who owns nineteen
, Indian Runner ducks. Thes
ducks laid-by actual count, min,
you--2,224 eggs in four months
We always wondered how thi
particular breed got its name.
a "There was a small crowd a
: church Sunday" says the ozar
4 County Times ION account of
. Misunderstanding about tn
> preacher coming" 1t is, : nc
4 quite clear to us why the crow
. was there. Because they though
he wasn't coming or that he was
Ripley County democrat. (Doniphan, Mo.) 1905-1920, 1912-01-12


1t has remained for Nnvelty to
advertise for an undertaken, say
ing at the same time that there is
a great chance in that town for
real live men. We suppose they
are calling for an undertaken to
bury the dead ones.
In family residing at Farm
ington recently three deaths oc-
Cured in single day, the per-
sous being "a mother aged IA
years, son aged 45 and grand
son aged 4 years, the deaths be-
ing caused respectfully Y by apop-
lexy, meningitis and heart failure.
The judicial temperament is
believed to have reached its high
est development in the case of The
Missouri circuit judge who recen-
tly made special visit to Fulton
and held court long enough to
correct the record to show he had
actually presided during the trial.
Relating the experiences Of
Uncle Dan Sitter Of Fairview.
Johnson county, who tried to lead
a COW and got tangled up in the
rope, the Cass County Leader
says: Part Of the time Uncle
Dan was an aeroplane aud the
rest Of the way hons he was a
road drag"
The MaryviIle Tribune runs a
picture of a cement bridge 200
feet long four miles south of
MaryvilIe. The bridge cost 1915
and is Of the variety that crust
doth not corrupt" II is the big
/ gest strueteee 0fSts sortin North.
west Missouri and it'll be good
for decades.
A dispatch from Marshall, says:
"Six hundred aud fifty turkeys
finished Il sixteen mile walk this
evening, and are now at the poul-
try market. They left Wana-
maker at 8 O'Clock yesterday
morning, in charge of four men,
also on foot. The birds were in
good condition"
A year ago the state game war
den sent several pair of pheas-
ants to James G. Pistole, who has
farm near Hopkins, This fall
pheasants are more numerous
than quail on Mr.. Pistole's place.
We are going to use self restraint
and not make any obvious jokes
about Mr.. Pistole's name.
: This year the two banks OF
Hopkins decided not to give any
calendars to their customers. In
/ stead this money will be used on
, the roads around Hopkins. AS
, the money expended in purchas-
ing calendars usually amounts tc
a good sized sum the roads will
be somewhat benefited by the po-
, licy adopted by the banks.
A peculiar situation exists al
3 tn 9 Warrensburg postoffice,
which was robbed by yeggs Wed.
nesday morning. The steel door:
OF the vault were blown off by 6
, charge of nitroglycerin and th'
! vault robbed. A charge was ther
a placed in the door of The inner
safe and the crevices filled will
soap but for some reason the rob-
bers left before blowing the safe
: Now it is impossible to get man
either expert or novice, TO sp
u proach the safe, and the govern
Q ment's property rests safely be-
d hind a charge Of the deadly ex'
}. plosive. A young city carrier
$ braver than the rest, soraped I
small bit of soap off the safe ant
4 the nitro oozed out, but expert
h refuse to have anything to d.
a with the task. They claim TIL
a danger OF explosion is too grea
:. to take the risk. In the mean
4 time watchman, armed with
,fFWinchester rifle, patrols the vaul
a at night, fearing the yeggme el
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03
Needs of Boarding School Girl.
By LUNA MAY INNESS.

Exactly what shall go into a schoolgirls S
trunk is a question that puzzles many a
mother especially IL she has never been
- away 10 school herself. 1t is easier to say
what shall be left out. Certainly most Of the
finery the daughter has been accustomed to
in her mothers home. Many church
schools - go so far as TO require a uniform.
From a survey Of the catalogues Of various
representative girls schools, it will be seen
that the list Of tabOOed articles is long
one. Certain restrictions are found to be
common to all schools under a thousand
dollars a year for board and tuition. All
protest against extravaganza in dress. and
all alike reserve the right to forbid the
wearing Of any article judged to be q hin
dTsnCe to health, or not in harmony with the
necessities Of good physical development" :"
a s a we'll known Massachusetts, school states
it This school, whose charge is $50 year
also stipulates: Low necked dresses very
short sleeves. and French heels are not al
lowed. The dress 6f students must be simple
and inexpensive. Whatever their Circums
stances. elegant attire and jeweIry are here
out of place and in bad taste. We. therefore.
especially request that our pupils bring a
schoolgirls wardrobe and We prefer not
to receive pupils whose parents are not
ready to aid US in carrying out the above"
This same school also adds: We do not
permit the use Of cha1ing dishes in the
rooms for the sake of safety as we'll as
health"
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03

We'll. i don't guess you could mar him
for assault and battery. II that's what you
mean. There amt no black and blue spots
as could see, but you amt choosIn' Janet
as besmin' picture OF married bliss. Say,
she has a hangdog look that would make a
Kicked cur look as GRIMM as puppy who's
stolen q beefsteak. Bet you she's found
she's drawn a gold brick In jim"
20. hope not" said. earnestly. He
seemed such q capable young man, so thrifty
and trustasle.'
Guess he's thrifty al rsght. The cent
that could get away from Jim Gates amt
out o. the mint yet. And trusty!-trust him
TO look after number one no matter how
his girl squeals."
Light suddenly broke on me- You mean
Janets husband is stIngy"
Stinginess would blush to stand for Jim
He's that tight he'd put time lock to shame
There ain't no time comm when he'll cough
up the coin unless it's blasted out Of him.
Maybe Janet don't wish she was back here
on ten per; she'd feel like one OF these mil
liouaire guys, you bet"
How do you know this? Surely Janet
doesn't complain about her husband to you
gir1s?''
Not on your lifeI Janets one Of them
proud girls that would chuck blum OF en-
joyin' 1t II she had that Cleopatra woman's
asp eatin' at her vitsls. She's always sayin'
how happy she 10 and talkin' as II US girls
had slipped up on the Joy dividin'. Gee. what
does she think our peppers are given Us for?
If ever saw girl that looked sour on
her bargain it's her. AN you can take it
from me, looks 10 a straighter truth taIker
than words Anyhow Mafzie Green lives IN
their block. an she says there ain't no mean
er man on earth than Jim Gates.
Maisie says that she just knows that
poor girl doesn't get enough to eat Jim
travels and the firm sets up his meals. 30 he
don't care II wife does 60 hungry. Maizie
say one day Janet was sittin' in the parlor
and turned pea green and fainty. Maisie.
she runs to the kitchen for water. and huntin
q cup she couldn't help seein' into the re-
frigerator. Would you believe there wasn't
nothin' there but half pint. OF skim milk.
one egg. an bit Of ham so thin you could
see through IL. No wonder Janetis bones
are standin' out like door knobs"
"Maizie is dreadful gossip" I ventured,
trying to hide my growing fear that Janet
had made Q sad mistake In her husband.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03
When theWage EarnerMarries
By ALICE MASON.

Perhaps II was just before market day and
the larder was low. cannot think Janet
would permit herseN to be so imposed upon"
Permit" The girls tone was unutter-
ably scornful. Don't you so to taIkin' like
those rich guys. Miss Mason. that think all
OF US can rule our own life for the say So
What's a girl to do when she hasn't a cent
but what her man gives her an he's tight
wad, the worst ever. II she can't get the coin
for food. even II she fights for It. you bet she
goes hungry.
II amt as II Janet was used to such ways
Her father that's dead was so generous he'd
give the hat OF his head If he thought any
one wanted II more than he did An her
mother was just like him-she used always
to be collectin' the kids from the alley back
OF them to give them a good square meal
That's why Janet had to work. guess; there
wasn't nothin' aid by for the rainy day.
But 1t makes ii awful hard on her now 70
draw an old skinhint for her man"
Poor girl " said. pityingly, for could
picture the young wife, brought up by gen.
erous standards. writhing under the insu1er-
able mesnness Of her husband. yet power
less to fight it. " Is there nothing she could
do to make little extra money for herseif2
Why doesn't she take up her manicuring
Maizie says she tried that, but Jim found
IL out and made her fork over the money to
him. Says a wife's no right to her own earn
ms in this state. Wouldn't that make you
ill7 It's me for the giddy suffragets II they'll
give women a show to hang on to their own
COIN"
Jim is mistaken about that" replied;
but suppose fl would be out of the ques-
ton for Janet to fight for her rights. After
all, your charges are largely hearsay. Janet
may have some other reason for looking
worn and thin"
Hull" shifted the girl, venting her dis
gust In vigorous rubbing that threatened to
leave me without finger nails. You may
trump up some excuse for bones, but wha:
are you givin' US for such rags as Janet's
wearin' these days?
you know how neat she always was
one OF the best dressers in the ofice. II
wasn't that she spent so much, but her
:lothes were always good an she lolred the
queen In them. wela saw her yesterday
In an outfit that an old clothes man wouldn't
take II you threw in donation 1t made
me heartsick, It did. II showed me what an
awful wrong 'un Jim Is before Janet could
look 50 seedy.'
But her trousseau-surely those dresses
are good yet She took such pride In her
pretty OUTFIT. I remember"
That makes me sickest Of all Maizis
says Jim made her sell them because he said
they were too fine for his position. Then As
took the money to invest for her-so he says
It's mighty little Of that cash Janet viii ever
see. or miss my guess.
And he shames her so with his ehintIy
ways Last summer at the shore he used to
row a mile and q half back to their cottage
In his wet bathing clothes rather than shell
out the price Of a bathhouse Janet had to
sit in the boat Iookin' as II she thought him
a winner when she was frothin' at the mouth
with rage. I know. I'd have drowned him.
would hays.s
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03

"Jewelry of value will be sent home.
Girls who wear glasses must bring two pairs
in order to avoid the loss OF time caused by
sending glasses, when broken, to be mended.
Boxes of eatables are not allowed and will be
returned. A limited quantity OF candy and
biscuits and all the fruit desired may be
ordered by pupils through the ONCE.
< s.
Fashionable Finishing Schools"
Then come the fashionable " finishing
schools of today. which prepare their pupils
for what is, presumably. to be their life. At
boarding schools such as these, where the
tuition is $1,000 and over a year, mot in
cIuding extras the " list Of permissible ar
ticLes may be construed to cover even ones
own maid. pet dog. and favorite saddle
horse mot to mention luxuries innumerable).
Short sleeved and low pecked dinner gowns
prevail at some OF these exclusive schools,
while at others high neck is required and the
tables gleam with sstiny linen. cut glass,
silver and fresh flowers. In order TO retain
a place in the school Cprovided introductions
have met with the requiremsntD deposit Of
$50 must be made when the pupil Is regis
tered. and when the yearly bills, including
extras for music. riding. dancing. and what
not. from the highest priced masters the
east dHOTQs. anu SedSOn IlChCIs IOT Ine COn-
certs. for the opera, etc. have all been added
up the sum will be found to average nearer
5000 or 5000 than $1,000.
An extract from one OF these catalogues
reads: Fine ideals OF womanly earnest
ness and dignity of character are kept con-
stantly before the pupils, and the cultivation
Of the social graces and courtesies Of daily
life is even emphasized. The students ia
St,do fr - .a
question by a high moral standard"
= =
No Room Furnishings REQUIRED.
One difference between the required
list Of these and OF the lesser priced
Schools is that here the pupil is not
troubled to bring room furnishings,
such as blankets, curtains. etc, al
though many, OF course, prefer to take a
favorite chair, writing desk. divaD, and per-
haps rug. But. as the catalogue states:
' The rooms are completely and attractiveIy
furnished, are fresh and dainty IN their col
oring. and are charmingly homelike even be-
fore the young girls come with their human
life and their personal belongings to COM
pIete the adornment." Many Of these schools
are today requesting their pupils to bring
=" light summer dresses for all winter wear
as the school is well heated"
In great and somber contrast to schools of
the type just described are the many excel
lent church schools" where the pupil Is
required to wear uniform" We have
decided" enc catalogue states, that all
school dresses shall be a plain round skirt.
swinging clear OF the floor, blouse waist or
Norfolk Jacket, plain cotton or flannel shirt
waists. a sailor or Mosher suit. All nninss
shall be Of cambric, not Of silk. simple
white muslin or woolen dress with q short
skirt should be provided for evenings or re-
ceptions. No jewelryJ No silk dresses or
waists. No French heels or light shoes or
slippers. No elaborate hair dressing or false
hair. II unsuitable gowns, shoes, or jswsls
are sent they will be returned"
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03
Elaborate Covns Forbidden.

An $500 school in Washington, D. c., for
bids &" elaborate silk and lingerie gowns, 4"
and includes under the list of articles re-
Quired /" the following: "A Peter Thomp-
son or a simple one-piece wooIen dress; the
suit for street wear must be dark in color
and simply made. Plain lawn or light woolen
frocks made high neck and not overturned
are sufficient for afternoon and evening wear
A uniform hat is required. Three STYLES
are allowed Girls should be supplied with
a prayer book and hymnal; portable writing
desk or portfolio; waste paper basket; work
basket. equipped for plain sewing; medicine
glass; hot water bag; napkin ring; two
pairs Of overshoes; umbrella; CATERS or
leggins; rain coat or golf cape; shoe bag for
inside OF closet door; two laundry bags
handkerchief bag, etc, Of wash material;
two simple washable bureau covers; two
simple washable table covers; six Turkish
bath towels; six Turkish wash cloths; one
pair woolen blankets; gymnasium suit Of
dark flannel Coloomers and blouse); wooden
bathrobe; wooden slippers; tennis racket;
tennis shoes; gymnasium shoe; sweater; high
shoes; basket or plate for fruit; a small tin
box for biscuits. Trunks and all articles OF
clothing should be distinctly marked with
the owners fun name. Handkerchief must
not be marked in the center"
Then follow under Regulations such
Etipulations as: Proper walking boots are
required. No low shoes are allowed after
Nov. 1. Eminent specialists insist that dts
eases OF the eyes are caused by fashionable
footwear. Slippers, thin shoes, and high
heels are out of place, and will be sent home;
they are dangerous on waxed floors. Low
necl1ed dresses and elaborate hats are not
allowed.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03
Seen in the Shops of Paris.

Fabric covered buttons are having de-
cided vogue.
Floral bows continue good among the
dainty neck hHngs.
Pongees are by no means as prominent as
they were
Parasols with handles. tips, and rings OF
crystal are shown.
Blue and tan have the lead among the
early spring tailored suits.
For automobile coats, rough effects are
particularly desirable.
The short coat of lace has returned at the
bidding Of fashion.
Two small roses made Of beads sdorn
child's hat.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03

" l saw Janet Grey
the other night"
said my friend the
manicurist. Amt
she a sight? These
marriage haters
would pay her good
money to pose for
the awful example.
It's the old maid role
for me IL that's what
hitchln' up with a
ran does to you"
4" What's wrong?"
[ asked, for l was
Inxious to know the
ate of pretty Janet.
" ! hope she has
m arrie d q kind
man"
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03

Trotting frocks " Of dark blue serge are
received with decided favor.
The grelot or ball fringe is used TO edge
the tunics of wolfe and muslin dresses.
Collars of plain cloth, bengafne. lace,
satin, or braid trimmed are much in evidence.
= =
Embroidery done In bright coIors on cotton
voile dresses is fashionable for children.
4
Bengalines both in plain colors and in two
tone effects, are befag made up into coats.
= 4
Belts are frequently seen on automobile
coats. and belt suggestions are considered
smart.
The small fiat plated jsbots have enjoyed
a high degree of favor. the larger effects and
fluffy shadow laoes being reserved for
spring.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-03

These designs are DAINTY applied either 70 ehii-
dren's or gr0En-ups' frocks. Ths designs are more
effective II worked out in q combination OF eyelet
and French embroidery. The Greek key design
may be worked with the key design solid or merely
outlined. Detail drawings show methods OF work
ing.
There are two ways to apply the designs to the
material upon which you wish TO work them
II your material is sheer-Such a. handkerchief
linen. lawn, batIsse and the hks-the simplest
method is lay the material over the design and
with q well pointed pencil draw over each line.
II your material is heavy, secure piece OF trans
fer impression paper. Lay It face down upon
this. then draw over each line Of the paper design
with a hard pencil the point Of steel knitting
needle Upon lifting the pattern and transfer paper
you will find a neat and accurate impression Of the
design upon your material
There two points to observe in this simple
process II you would execute II satisfactorily. Ono
Is. that your material In Ieved-cut and folded
by a thresd-And that your design y placed uponit
evenly at every point
The second is. when placed accurately secure the
design to the material with thumb tscks pins %
it canno; slip during the operation.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-09-28
Non-Sectarian Schools.

THE action of the Secretary of the
Interior is to maintain the status quo
by refusing to revive the order which
was revoked, and by retaining in the
service those now engaged in teach.
ing, although wearing distinctive re
ligious garb, but to DECLARE his inten'
ton strictly to pursue the policy here
after of maintaining only non-sectar-
ian teaching by Government teachers
in Government schools, and, on the
other hand, to leave to the various de.
nominations interested, full opportun
ity, out of regular school hours in the
rooms of such Government schools, to
conduct religious education according
to the customs and the tenets of each
denomination for the children, who
themselves or through their parents
have elected to become members of
such denomination. This solution, it
seems to me, is very equj "le as to
existing conditions, is quit -
ance with the purpose { -
and ought to satisfy all persons
terest of the purpose of the Interior
Department to do equity and at the
same time to carry out the congress
sional intent
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-09-28
CANADA's RUTHEN|AN BISHOP
Bishop Budka Was Consecrated on
September Fl and Will Reside i'm
Winnipeg.

The conservation of the Right Rev
erend Nicetas Budka, whose appoint
ment as Greek-Ruthenian Bishop of
Canada we chronicled last week, was
consecrated Titular Bishop of Patara
on September 21 in the historic Cathe-
dral of Lemberg in Galicia. The
Greek-Ruthenian Primate, Archbishop
Szeptycki, was the consecrating pre-
late; and the ceremony was attended
by all the Bishops and dignitaries of
the Church in Galicia.
Bishop Budka will arrive in Canada
in the course of few weeks and take
up his residence in Winnipeg, whence
he will exercise jurisdiction over the
one hundred and fifty thousand Cali
clan Catholics of the Ruthenian Rite
who reside for the most part in West
ern Canada. In Winnipeg there are
10000; in Montreal, 5000; in Sydney,
1000; in Ottawa, 1000; and in Port
Arthur, 500.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-09-28
CATHOLIC HOME
To Be Erected in Chicago-Cost $780,
000-A Centre of Religious Activity
for the Polish Catholics of America.

Work has already begun on the
new home of the Polish Roman Cath
olic Union of America, which is to be
erected in Chicago. The building, a
large fire-proof, three-story structure,
will contain the general Offices of the
Association, library, reading rooms
and general assembly rooms.
The construction of this edifice will
make Chicago the center for the Pol
ish religious activities in America
The Right Reverend Bishop Rhode,
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, is the
honorary spiritual director of the
Union, and it is believed by the direc-
tors and officers of the Association
that the completion of their new home
will bring to Chicago the best class of
Polish immigrants.