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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-03-07

so much in love with love, she
thought she had never cared SUI
premely for any of her lovers. Eldon
had come nearer than the others to
getting inside her heart. Therefore
she held him at distance. She did
not mean to marry anybody for
ages. Why should she, when the
whole world Of pleasures lay entic-
ingly open to her?
1.-THE curtain is falling. Good-by!"
Eldon said, turning from her but not
offering his hand.
She caught it between both her soft
palms, saying roguishly, 1T shan't
forget it's manners! No, indeed! Nice
little boys always shake hands-but
then nice little boys don't leave a
party in the middle of things"
II have nothing to do with nice
little boys-1 mean to have less to do
with nice little girls" Eldon flung at
her. snatchfng away his hand. He
was trembling-he did not mean Ma
Wis should know 1t.
She looked at him with wide, won
dering eyes. why! Are you really
going? And going angry" she ask
ed. II thought you were only fool
ing-because you were little bit
vexed."
1T is rather 'vexing.'" Eldon said
tensely, ito stand by for two hours,
getting hardly look, and seeing the
girl you love fling herself at another
fellows head. You cant deny you've
been doing that! And such a crea-
ture! Glen Allen should not be per-
mitted to come near decent girl"
II don't care about him! Nor about
you!" Mavis cried angrily, swapping
her rosy fingers. IF you can do
nothing better than insult me you
had better 60 away"
II shall not come back-until you
send for me-" Eldon said, turning
away. r. T., i. liz, ~. :.
Mavis laughed-her fash of temper
was over Yes. you Wilt" she called
over her shoulder as she ran to Join
the others. s5 1
Glen Allen stood watching her. AS
she came up to the group he tried to
seat her apart from the rest, but
she evaded him and pumped down q
h1r mothers elbow. After = minute
~ yes began to dance wickediy
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-03-07
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Sleep and Let Sleep.

It was in the small hours Of mugU
morning. From a seat near the Mud
ham docks, where he had spent the
night, Pat watched the Merely Mary.
Ann as 1t doomed out Of the fog. l
Want job?" asked the foreman.
suddenly appearing.
"shure. it's only six o'clock" con-
tinued Pat III NJ FIRE II
Never mind that" retorted the fore
man, I'VE want man to help us un-.
load that ship." as Aslfs
( What's the cargo?" asked Pat
Sleepers," said the foreman shortly.
"Sleepers. bedad!" exclaimed Pat
with his fingers to his lips. 'shure.
didn't Of tell yes It was too soon to.
start work! We mustn't BE- vA11n'
ssm up 20 early n 9 the lnUFnln' q -
Answers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-03-07
Archimedes,


Archimedes was great inventor.
One time he was taking his bath,
when the household was startled by
hearing him exclaim: "Eureka!"
You see, he spoke Greek .fluently.
A great man must be great, even
in his bath, so when the interviewers
asked him why he eurekaed so vocif-
erously, instead of telling them that
he had located the soap he hemmed
and hawed and announced that he had
discovered that the amount of water
displaced by the human body was
equal in weight to the same Thus.
he disclosed the fact that in order to
ascertain ones weight all one needs
do is to get into a bath tub, save the
water he displaces, and weigh it.
Archimedes also announced that If
he had a place to use as fulcrum,
and a long enough lever. he could
move the earth.
He neglected, however. to state
where he would move the. earth to.
He also invented the screw. Any
one who has tried to remove an old
door from it's hinges may include
Archimedes in his prayers. -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-03-07

should fall In love with the only girl
Cupid Weldon had really appeared
personally interested in. He deter
mined to go away. ~.
Cupid Weldon interviewed. Later
in the day he introduced Hilary to
Lucy Wall, and that was the begin.
ming of the end, for the girl was at
tracted by the dark handsome man,
and it soon ceased to be a secret that
Hilary Ingram and Lucy Wall were in
love with each other.
At last came the night when Hilary
had his blissful answer. and. feeling
Hike a traitor, he sought Mr.. Weedon's
apartment, prepared to receive al
most any sort Of condemnation from
his friends lips.
Mr.. Weldon was seated before q
swapping fire, for it was November
and the air was crisp. The lamplight
shone on his slightly bald head, and
shining through his straw-colored hair
made him look like halo-encircled
cherub. He arose from his chair and
held out a cordial hand.
1--WE been expecting you, Hilary"
he said, smiling.
you have?" muttered Hilary guilt
lily. How long?"
From the beginning" returned
Cupid, setting a chair for him and
pushing the box of cigars across the
table.
Cupid, old boy" murmured Hilary,
you don't know what a cur I feel!
didn't know that day when predict
ed that when you-er-that I would
-er7"
you miscalculated my ability as
mixer of love philters If you thought
I'd let you escape my matrimonial
net, Hilary!" laughed Cupid Weldon.
1T was put-up job on my part, and
I must say that never saw two peo-
pie walk into trap as did you and
Lucy"
After Hilary had pounded his friend
Justify, that plump young man conde-
scended to listen to Hilary's rhap-
sodies. AS Hilary paused for breath
before beginning again. he noticed
that Cupid Weedon's eyes had lost
their careless light and. were sadly
fixed on the darling flames.
Cupid" said Hilary doubtfully,
you are sure-aren't you ever going
to find the girl Of your heart and fol-
low the example of the rest of u.s."
For answer Cupid detached lock-
ct from his watch fob and opening it,
gave it to Hilary. Within was pic
ture of Hilary's younger sister, who
had died dozen years before. He
was startled, for he had never sus-
pected a romance between them.
Il found the girl of my heart and
lost her again." said Cupid Weldon
gravely, as he replaced the locket.
But I want all my friends to be as
happy as l once hoped, to be-"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-03-07
The Reason.

"Our company has man in its en-
ploy who Is known TO be light.fln-
gered.
"Then why do you keep him q
..Because ne Is IN electrician.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-07-23
PLEASANT
ENTERTAINMENT,

Miss Ola Padgett entertained a num-
Der of her friends very pleasantly last
Friday night at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. J. M. Weaver. She was as
sisted in receiving by her charming
young sister, Miss Eula Padgett.
The house was beautifully decorated
in cut flowers and ferns, the colors for
the dining room being pink and white.
Numerous pleasant games were
played in the Parlor, after which the
crowd assembled in the dining room,
where ice cream and cake was served.
Among those present were Misses
Ola and Eula Padgett, Leo Williams,
Stella Goodwin, Pearl Ellis of Chumuk-
la, Fla, Georgia. Padgett, Ethel Nc
ConneH Marion and Attrice Hart,
Ruth Williams, Mrs. Annie Miller and
Mrs NJ. c. Williams; Messrs. Percy
Hart, Ross Johnson Herman Hump
ker, Walter Pfeiffer, Charlie Librand,
Andrew Ellis, Medrick Eubanks and
Joe Febro; Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Pads
gett, Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Goodwin, Mr..
and Mrs. Marvin Merritt, Mr. and
Mrs. E. Padgett, Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ.
Weaver.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-07-23

OF the making of cakes, like the
making of books, there is no end, but
it is not the good fortune of every
cake to be made the heroine of
charming novel as / have been by Mr.
Owen Wister, though I have, as he
says, been the favorite in ali the Wom-
ans Exchange lunchrooms throughout
the land, and have stood first favorite
at church sociables for generations
Unwittingly / have caused jealousies
among professional bakers as well as
among neighbors who had and who
had not the treasured recipe for pro-
ducing me in all my featheTy Ightness.
1t is only the fact that l have pleased
my makers, healed long standing ami
mosities, and often, as Mr.. Wister tells,
been first aid to Cupid, who is my
good friend though not so thorough Il
matchmaker as l for after he has
brought a love affair to a successful
termination he is as apt as not to
ignore the principals after they have
started housekeeping. That is not the
case with me-Lady Baltimore cake is
always ready to look her prettiest
whenever a disconsolate bride seeks
again to find the way to her husbands
heart.
I am often asked why young ladies
are always anxious to learn cake-bak-
ing when they first start to cooking
shown me that there is method in their
choice.
The turnpike road to mems hearts, I
find,
Lies through their paIates or 1 mis-
judge mankind!
Well, as l told you, Lady Baltimore
made me to charm her husband and
he praised me to all his friends, calling
me Lady Baltimore's cake" One af-
ternoon a rider came from the state
house saying the governor was bring
ing friends to tea to taste his young
wife's wonderful sweet. Twas just
like a man, youll admit, for he had
eaten the last moTsel she had baked for
dinner.
Cream two-thirds of a cup of butter
with two cups of soft white sugar, add
the beaten yolks Of six eggs, after a
thorough beating add a half a cup of
rich sour milk containing teaspoon
of soda. AS you mix in the milk add
the sifted -four, a few tablespoonfuls
at time; three cups of -four that has
been sifted twice should be sufficient,
but more may be needed. Lastly cut
in the stiffly- beaten whites of the eggs
and flavor with rose, almond or orange
extract. Bake in layers about two
inches deep in a moderate oven.
For the filing grind or chop cup
of seeded raisins, a half a cup Of citron,
one cup of fresh coCoanut and half
a pound of almonds and a tablespoon
of candied ginger cut in tiny bits.
Make a plain white frosting and into
a portion of II mix the fruit and nuts,
spread this between the layers. When
the cake is built trim the sides down
evenly and cover with the frosting,
decorate the top with aAdesign of nuts
and fruits, using angelica, whole
halves Of nuts and candied cherries.
Vegetables should not be canned at
home until the first of September at
the earliest, for several reasons. One
is that vegetables canned now do not
keen well through the hot weather Of
August ANY farmers wife will tell
yCl the same Don't put up garden
stuff before or during dog days" is
frequently heard by those who have
acquaintances among the market peo-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-07-23
Milady's Toilet Table
BY. Nine. D'MiLLE
rejected complexion makes

"A neglected complexion makes a
woman look older than she is. The
easiest way to preserve o.. restore a girl
ish complexion is to lightly massage
face, neck and arms with solution made
by dissolving an original package Of may
atone IN a haIf-pint witch hazel This
prevents sunburn. tan and freckles. and
keeps the skin soft, satiny and alto
gether lovely.
Men always viii admire beautiful
hair. Washing the head leaves the hair
dull and lifeless. Dry EhamppoiuE re-
moves dust dirt and dandruf and leaves
the scalp clean, cool and refreshed. Nix
-four ounces Of powdered crris root with
an original package % therox: sprinkle
a little on the head, brush thoroughly
through the hair-and your shampoo Is
done-your hair light, beautifully igs-
trous and easy 70 do W
"A simple way has been found ~ re-
,Inove superfluous hair from the face or
forearms. Make a paste by mixing pow
dered delatone and water and cover the
hairy surface; leave Il on one or two
inmates, then remove and wash The
skin.
Short. thin eyelashes can be made 70
come In long, thick and silky ~ pyrozin
is applied TO the roots with thumb and
forehngtr, and brushing gives them =
curl. The eyebrows can be made 20 grow
in well formed arches By brushing with
pyrONin."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-07-23
MISS MAGGIE MALLORY
WAS sPOMSOR EOE pENSAHOI A

The Journal has received an inquiry
as 10 the Identity Of the young lady
who acted az sponsor or, as she was
called in those days. god mother"
for the old American sloop of war
Pensacola which was recently de-
stroyed at San Francisco.
BY inquiry among some Of the older
residents OF Pensacola it is learned
that the young lady was Miss Maggie
Mallory, eldest daughter of Hon. S. r.
Mallory (the elder) Of this city, who
was then IN the United States senate
and who later became secretary Of the
Confederate navy.
Miss Mallory afterwards married
Mr.. Henry Bishop. Of Bridgeport,
Conn. and died many years ago Ieav-
ing no children.
The Pensacola was built at the
Pensacola navy yard just before the
advent Of the Civil war and she took
part in many thrilling enga gements.
Years afterward she was converted
into a training ship and was stationed
at San Francisco. There she was re-
Gently put out Of commission, sold for
Junk and burned on the beach,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-07-23
To Help Nature Shed
a Bad Complexion
(From The Family Physician.)

Beauty devotees are enthusiastic
over the beautifying qualities of mer-
colized wax. Perhaps nothing discov-
cred within recent years accomplishes
so much so quickly, without harm,
without OBTAINING one indoors, and at
such small expense. The principal rea-
son for its wonderful merit is that IL
works in harmony with physiological
laws. Instead OF hiding or curing"
complexion defects, IL removes them.
The wax actually takes off the aged,
faded, sallow or blotchy cuticle, gently
gradually, causing no Inconvenience.
IT is Natures way of renewing COM
pleNions. When the natural process Is
retarded because Of deficient circula-
ton or nerve tone, mercolized wax
comes to the rescue and hastens the
skin shedding. The new complexion
which appears is a natural one, youth
full, healthy, exquisitely beautiful II
you've never tried mercolized wax, get
an ounce Of ii at the drug store, use at
night like cold cream, washing Il off
in the morning.
Another natural beautifying treat
mentor wrinkled, flabby SKINS 20
battle the face in a lotion made by
dissolving an ounce OF saxolite in
half pint witch hazel. This is re.
markedly effective.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-07-23

pie. Another reason is that vegetables
Will be even lower in price the first
two weeks of September than now,
ard still another consideration is that
the weather will be cooler and the
work of canning less arduous.
However, there is one exception to
the rule-beets-they are plentiful now
and lower in price than they will be
for another year. They are more nu-
tri:jous than carrots or turnips and
compare faVorably with potatoes in
point of nutriment.
Young beets are sweet, tender and
full of flavor; later they will be stringy
and insipid; they keep in storage
through the winter. but it is desirable
just now.
Cut off the tops and wash the beets
with great care; do not scrape or cut
them or they will bleed" losing their
rich juices and fine color. Boil in
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-07-23
FlFlADT and
HOME
PROBLEMS
81 MRS. GLIHAbEIE
TTOhdP5GN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I have a
beau who is very old-fashioned in some
of his ways and he is always talking
about how immodest it is for girl to
paint and powder"
Now, I do not paint, but I do use a
little powder when l go out or dress
up, and as it is not enough to call at
tention to me, but just smooths down
my complexion, do not see any harm
in it. I haven't told him, and he
thinks, of course, l don't use it.
Now would you advise me to stop
using the powder? My complexion Is
not bad, but you know a little powder
softens your skin and makes you look
better, and I certainly am not an i'm
modest girl because / like to look nice.
MARIE.
I cannot see any harm in busting
the face over lightly with q pure pow
der. Some men, l know, condemn any
thing artificial on the face, but 1t IS
to be noticed that they usually admire
the girl who tones down a shiny face
or n too high color, or brightens up a
dark skin with bit Of powder.
If you have a really pretty complex
ion would not advise you to use much
powder, as it is drying to the skin. A
naturally good complexion is a treas
JRN TO guard.
"a the smoky atmosphere Of a city.
nd cream and powder are essentials
TO k,le preserving of a good skin. Clean
the face and neck with cold cream at
night, wiping it all off well. In the
morning. after washing. rub a tiny bit
of cold cream into the skin, then dust
with powder. This will protect the
skin from SCOT and other dirt.
If you are exercising good taste in
your use of face powder, and you
really appear better with it, then l
would not give it up because of the
young mans notions. He would prob
ably find you less attractive if you did
But be sure you are not going to ex-
tremes in it's use.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I know n
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-07-23
INDEPENDENCE.

What's independence, who e'er pos
sessed it?
The rich man with his gold, or he
that's poor,
with horny hands alone to earn his
bread?
The poor for daily work looks to the
rich,
Each on r'u other depends, and real gain
Accrues to both alike; none less, none
more.
Independence! The child and parent
Is it there? Happiness to both is
= lost
When love is severed; each duty
owes
Which Natures law requires to be
fulfilled;
The parent on the child for honor
Obedience depends; the child in turn
Looks, as his shield from harm, to
guiding love,
Thus to the other each becomes a
The place of which nought can be
found to fill
In youth, or in manhood can 1t be
found?
Each on others for love or help de-
pends-
The youth, for friendly sympathy de-
ponds
on youth; and looks to find a loving
heart
To share his hopes, his joys and cen
his woes.
The husband on his wife still more
depends;
And she on him; for that which
makes life dear.
One home they have, and so, their
hope, their trust,
Their joy should be the same. On
Gods blessing
They depend. and in faith look for
their bread
At His Hands, to feed the body; but
more
That the living soul may be sus-
tanned
Bk Him, in health and strength, while
on their, way
In this life towards perfection; that
goal
Which is the aim Of all who hope for
rest.
So brotherhood acts, each for others
And all for each. Thus dependence
one of
Gods great Blessings is!
Then what is independence?
BY the late Joseph Russell, Sr.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-07-23
TO INTEREST
TIE LADIES AS WELL,

Uncle 81 Lillard, who Will go boldly
forth now to arouse proper and due
interest in the Interstate Fair in the
counties to be represented, may also
be relied upon to interest the ladies
as we'll in various displays to find ex-
preston next year without doubt, in
the Woman's department.
81 still has Establishments galore, Is
summer widower," and we com
mend him to the ladies to whom he is
to talk Interstate Fair" during his
present trip.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-07-23

your part of the quarrel and say that
you'll be more careful not to err again
if she will be friends with you once
more
Dear Mrs. Thompson: The family
where / live is very fond of green's
and they thought rape was so much
like cabbage that it would be all right
to cook for green's. Would it be poison
Gus? BLUE EYES.
1 never heard of rape for greens.
Don't you mean kale? This is very
good. and is something like cabbage.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: OI am a
girl seventeen years old am five
feet, three inches, and my bust is too
large for the rest of me. What can I
do to reduce my bust? (2)-Can you
tell me what Kill Kair means? Is it
a French name. V. A. s.
C)-Leave your bust alone, my dear.
You are apt to injure yourself serious
~ by trying to reduce it. Besides, a
large bust is pretty, and you probably
have not got your full growth yet so
there is a probability that you will
catch up to the bust, if it seems too
large now. Cd do not recognize
the name you give.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-07-23
LIEUTENANT AND
MRS. HOTZ ENTERTAINED.

Lieutenant and Mrs. John G. Hotz
of Fort Barrancas, entertained at an
elegantly appointed dinner last even
ing in the main cafe of the San Car
los, covers being laid for six. Pres
ent with Lieutenant and Mrs Hotz
were Lieutenant and Mrs. Boyd, DR.
Mcclure and Miss Allen, all of Bar
rancas.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-07-23

very pretty. good-hearted girl, but she
has one bad habit that is very annoy
ing. She talks too loud, and when
take her anywhere everybody looks
and listens and it is very embarrass-
ing.
She doesn't seem to notice it, but
wish / knew of some way of curing
her. Can you tell me?
A good many girls have this unman-
nerly habit of talking and laughing too
loud in public. Some do it to attract
attention and others do it without
thinking how it appears to others. It
is probably just high spirits in the girl
you mention.
Have you tried remaining absolutely
silent when she begins to talk loud?
When she finds that you are not saying
anything she may begin to feel that
something is wrong, and possibly she
will become a little self conscious. The
next step will be for her to notice that
other people are watching her and she
may ask you if there is anything wrong
with her Then it viii be time for you
to remind her, gently, that everybody
probably had been listening to her re-
marks.
You might add, in half joking way.
that when you like a girl as much as
you do her, you don't like very well to
you want it for yourself alone.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: A young man
in my town seems interested in me and
every time I go anywhere he tries for
my company, but | can't bear the
thoughts of him. What would you
advise me to do?
WORRIED GIRL
Arrange to go with somebody else
each time and be very cool to him il
he insists upon intruding.
Dear Mrs Thompson: am only
fourteen years old. There are several
boys here and one of them I would
appreciate the company of very much
Do you think am too young to keep
company? YOUTH.
You are too young for a beau, little
girl. Just be good friends with the
boys.
Dear Mrs Thompson: What is
suitable birthday present for young
lady? FRED.
Flowers, candy. book, gloves, belt
buckle, hair ornament, cardcase.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: d)-How can
I have a plump face2 Mine is small
and thin. C2)-How can get rid of
gray hairs? Shall pull them out?
am only twenty-three. (3)-Is il anv
harm to wash in hot water every
night? Is talcum powder harmful?
ANXIOUS.
You can't make a small face large.
To plump it, massage gently every
night and morning with pure cold
cream-the massage does it Wipe off
cream when finished. Treat the neck
this way also. Wear loose collars
Eat nourishina foods. Take deep
breathing exercises and be outdoors ali
YOU can. (2l-Sage tea viii darken
the hair slightly and nourish il also.
Rub a little vaSeline into the scalp
around the roots Of gray hairs. Mas
sage the scalp and brush your hair
Wen every night. Let it hang loose as
much as possible. (3)-Dash with cold
water after washing with hot water.
Talcum is not harmful
Dear Mrs. Thonpsen Can young
man regain the asIectioH OF young
lady who has ignored him following
a quarrel CLARENCE ".
co to her. tell her you're sorry for
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-07-23
TOO WARM FOR
CARDS IN AUGUST.

Many of the card clubs that are not
thinking of disbanding orrtsisyht in
August, are planning to develop into
plain porch parties, with sewing as a
happy diversion, punch being served
during the hours Of such an affair.
August, anyhow in Pensac cola. saw
the wise ones, will not be particularly
adaptive to especially strenuous card
playing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-07-23
PENSACOLA GIRLS
COMPLIMENTED IN MOBILE.

Miss Edna Manning has as her
charming guests her cousins. Misses
Edna Finch and Marguerite Finch,
Of Penacola, the pretty trio thor
oughly enjoying summertime pleas
ures in Mobile. With a fine automo-
bile at command, they enjoy the base
ball programs, evenings at the pic
ture plays, and moonlight spins around
about the picturesque Mobile high
ways.-AIobile Item.
A moving picture party in honor
OF Miss Annie Quina, of Pensacola,
Fla, made the evening an enjoyable