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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

startled her. and Is she thought 1t over
moro, shook her. v
idly she had cried MURDER" and
the men had run a. though the law IT.
self was actually at their heels. She
was a tig young woman, and tightly
incased in black satin which leaves
small space for the more violent emo
tons but she caught herself SILVER
ing. Had murder been done?
She craned out Of the window, and
looked up the street, and then she
looked down. There was no one to call
to aid, no one to consult. For one
heeting instant she thought Of the lit
tie man with the big voice and the
big words downstairs. and then dis
missed the idea with poof! Then she
darted across to her own bedroom,
hunted out an article of wool work
known Is a cloud. fitted it dexterous-
lyt over her masses OF black hair In
front Of the glass, and then ran nimb.
ly downstairs and out into the street.
Outside she did not run, because
ladies never hurry, although for one
thing and another she felt monstrously
inclined to do SO; but she walked her
quickest. and, looking behind, was
thankful for the shadow that was kind
enough to keep her company; and in
the course. of forty steps stood upon
the string piece Of the quay and hooked
down ut an Euntidy weather-beaten
boat below. On the floor Of It. partly
covered with blackened sail, was a
man. He was lying ON his back, and
his face was white under the moon
shine, and his eyelids were dropped
but not fully shut. His red torpedo
beard probably accentuated the pallor
Of his face.
For the moment she thought him
dead and stood there STOPPING over
the boat. fascinated. Then her eye
lighted on q ladder Of iron rings
leading down from the string. piece. and
she dropped to her knees and clam
barred down into the boat. She was q
flne strapping young woman with q
good wholesome nerve. and all Of the
feminine instinct for protection. She
was pretty well certain that the man
was dead, but she did not shrink from
him. She put her hand on his head.
discovered on the instant that he lived
and then for the flrst time felt an i'm
pulse to cry out But she kept this
back, sat on one of the boats thwsrts.
gathered the mans head on her lap,
and spoke to him.
In reply he Eroaned very, very
family. She could Just hear the
sound. and leaned her ear to his HIPS
in case he could form his last wishes
into words. ;' III. ),
III you--cou]d kill-that untidy fel-
low--Arthur--I'd he. Obliged to you.
Certainly was her brisk reply.
"But for, the present you must get out
of this boat and come up to the house.
You're near persisted to death with
cold. Do vow think you can climb up
II help your"
He obviously could not. He had
slipped back into unconsciousness
again, and her gentle shaking could
not rouse him. So with an effort she
took him in her arms, and then, stand.
ing np. hove him on to the string
piece Of the quay above. then painting
With exertion and excitement, she fol.
lowed toIsthe upper lAvel hersen. And
then once more whipping her Arms un.
beneath him. she carried him sturdily
across the :mooniits stones, and through
tho doorway Of. tho Mason's Arms.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

Our early ancestors did not corns and could
stumble againsta chair without yelling in high stacca
to accents. This was because they went without
shoes except on festal occasions, like quarterly meet
ing the old settlers reunion If 1t not for
the perncous habit of breaking in shoes four sizes too
small for the victim, the deceptive soft and the
high-arched bunion would never have been heard Of
The American Indian never knew what corn was
until he became civilized and traded quarter section
of land for pair of hobnaied boots
People begin to make the acquaintance of corns
about the time they first succeed in screwing pair OF
broad beaver tail feet into double A last. This
treatment produ es very satisfactory results and will
make it impossible for man to move about the
in his stocking feet without first png the furniture
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
IL Isn't Too Soon,

Marshalltown Times-Republican
The holidays of the fall and winter
crowd on each others heels. Thanks
giving gone Christmas stands at the
door smiling as 1t takes of its over
shoes and prepares to enter.
It isn't too soon to begin getting
ready for Christmas. 1t isn't too soon
to begin buying presents and laying
them away to be delivered and sent
at the proper time. 1t Is easier on the
clerks and the shop girls and on the
purchaser. It isn't too soon to lay
plans to the end that no child or de-
pendent Is hungry or naked or cold
at time when all the world else is
merry. 1t isn't too soon to start a
good fellows club whose members
shall become individually responsible
to see that some child who needs a
good fellow has good time Christ
mas, that widows have coal and that
the helpless have help. 1t isn't too
soon.
Let's do our trading early. Let's
begin on those other things right
away. Time isn't long between now
and Christmas.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

reverse 1t is also very human fail
ing to try to get Just little the best
of the other fellow, though it surely
is stretching a point when it is asked
that law be violated to give US that
ADVANTAGE ----
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
Press Comment.
CHRISTMAS LOVE.

John A. Sleicher in Leslie's Week
ly: Love is the keynote of the Christ
mas season. The greatest mystery of
life Is love-. Who has not sought to
sound its unspeakable depths? Who
has not felt its all compelling power?
Who has not surrended to it's irresist-
ible force? ....., ....~,. ~,
Romances are built about 1t. Wars
have been fought for 1t and religions
based upon 1t.
Love is the dream of the poet, the
puzzle Of the philosopher, the theme
Of the novelist and the song of the
minstrel. .-.*s.
Love links all the human race. It's
note Of victory is heard in the royal
court and in the peasants cottage.
The song Of love Is on the lips of the
proudest queen and of hes humblest
subject sa ....-.r.
It Is the stimulus Of parental affec-
ton in the home and Of patriotism in
the nation, Brave men die for 1t and
noble women perish that they may
bear it's sweet incense with them to
the grave. ~. - .., .~.
How sweet and tender Is this splen-
did attribute of mankind! In it's smil-
ing presence, anger, bitterness and
strife melt away. How much more
has the world to hope for from love
than envy, malice and hatred!
In this period of worldwise distrust,
of resentment against economic condi-
tions, of protest against authority, HUI
man and divine, and widespread de-
fiance of law, can we not turn aside at
this Christmas season for a moment
and learn anew the lesson of love?
When we shall have learned that
lesson we shall also know the better
and fuller meaning of obedience, con-
tentment and peace.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
A NEW MELLOW PERIL.

China has been frequently referred
to by other nations as the yellow
peril" but China now seems to have
a yellow peril of it's own. The yellow
newspaper has made its appearance.
A Des Moines man the other day re-
ceived a copy of Chinese paper Ia
which a lurid account was given OF
the boxer movement" in Des Moines.
The Des Moines man took 1t to be q
reference to the teamsters' strike, as
the item went on to describe how the
Boxers raided teams driven through
the city. tearing the horses out OF the
harness and stealing them. The Chi
nese paper says it became so d1f1cuit
to keep horses in the harness that
steel armored motor cars were used
in transporting freight through the
streets, the Boxer mobs. 1t was ex'
planned, being held at bay by can
mons carried on drays. Famine prices
prevailed as a result Of the Boxer
movement. the article continued, and
the populace was forced to eat horses
and mules. 1t was added that the Chi
nese quarter was in state OF siege
Des Moines objects to this latter
statement, explaining that it's Chi
nese quarter" never consisted OF more
than one Chinese laundryman, and he
moved away year ago. 1t Is hoped
for the peace of mind Of our yellow
brethren that this lurid style OF jour
nalism doesn't take root in Chinese
soil. If all our little friendly scraps
were magnified in this manner N
their press we might see band OF
Chinese missionaries coming this
way some day to reform us.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

DR.. VIM. T. Kirby has demonstrated
that 5000 is not enough capital with
which to found a sound financial insti-
tuition. Thanks, doc. 49,. =. .
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

The Chinese gamblers in San Fran
cisco have started some trouble now.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

1t is said that wages are not the
cause of the trouble In the Japanese
cabinet. ~ '",
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

Are you ore of the gossips who per-
sists in raising trouble in your neigh
bOrhood?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

After suffering many years with. =
ore, Amos King. Port Byron, N. T., WAY
cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Csc.
Frank B. Clark.--Advt. $500
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
Sidewalk Sketches
By Howard L. Ram
C O r N S

which always
tell
handla his feet In streetc
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
Death Erom Blood Polson.

was prevented by G. w. Cloyd, PUNK,
Mo, who healed his dangerous wound
with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Only 25c..
Frank B. Clark. &S.a
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

When a man Is wrong and won't ad
NIT 1t, he generally gets mad.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07

Thomas c. Rnndy of he tennis
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-12-07
Most Wonderful Healing

(To be Continued.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04
The SAFE LAXATIVE
FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE

Most elderly people, are more or
less troubled with a chronic, per.
sistent constipation, due largely to
lack of sufficient exercise. They ex-
perience difficulty in digesting even
light food, with consequent belching
of stomach gases, drowsiness after
eating, headache and a feeling of lassi-
tude and general discomfort.
Doctors advise against cathartics and
violent purgatives of every kind, rec
ommending mild, gentle laxative
tonic, like Dr. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin.
to effect relief without disturbing the
entire system.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Is the
perfect laxative, easy in action, GER
tain in effect and, withal, pleasant to
the taste. 1t possesses tonic proper
ties that strengthen the stomach, liver
and bowels and is remedy that has
been for years the great standby in
thousands of families, and should be
in every family medicine chest. 1t is
equally as valuable for children as for
older people.
Druggists everywhere sell DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin in soc and $1.00
bottles. If you have never tried it
send your name and address to DR.. w.
B. Caldwell, POI Washington st., Mon.
ticello, ILL.,, and he will be very glad to
send sample bottle for trial.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

Stacked It a little more than half. Ad
interim, had been preparing the
canteloupe, taking out the seed, max.
ing tiny cuts in the flesh and sprink.
ling lightly with sugar, then pouring
gently around the inside Of each
spoonful of yellow chartreuse. An
experiment, this, but one that shall
repeat-it evoked such enthusiasm.
People began coming before the last
melon was finished. They trouped In
to the kitchen, shifting cheerfully.
The dishes sat ready-in trice, I
had out the bags of vegetables. MUIR
murs of admiration greeted what each
of them revealed, and the murmurs
swelled to a chorus triumphant when
at last the squads lay plump, Juicy.
most delicately Drowned in their al
lotted platter.
Luncheon speedily followed the US
ual course. We ate the fat, drank the
sweet, and found all things good. This
say, not vainglory, but in due need
to paper bag cookery. The only man
said, looking up from his plate at
last, II never really tasted squad be-
fore"
And when the luncheon was over
the washing up was greatly shortened
by the fact Of no pans.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04
HANDS BURNED LIKE FIRE

IT can truthfully say Cuticura Rem
edies have cured me of four long
years of eczema. About four years
ago I noticed some little pimples
coming on my little finger, and not
giving it any attention, it soon became
worse and spread all over my hands.
If I would have them in water for a
long time, they would burn like fire
and large cracks would come. could
lay pin in them. After using all
the salves could think of, went to
three different doctors, but all did
me no good. The only relief get was
scratching.
$50 after hearing so much about the
wonderful Cuticura Remedies, l pur-
chased one complete set, and after
using them three days my hands were
much better. Today my hands are
entirely we'll, one set being all used"
(Signed) Miss Eta Narber, r. F. D. q,
Spring Lake, Mich, Sept. 26, 1910.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
nlent are sold everywhere, a sample
of each, with 32-page book, will be
mailed free on application to "Cuti-
cura," Dept. L, Boston.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04
Reply to "Chums."

AS you say mother does not OBJ
ject" to the young boys calling upon
you, certainly do not, but, be sure
that mother" knows all about them,
and l do not believe would accept
invitations from boys whom you have
met ''only twice." II you are allowed
to go to ''theaters and parties" and
both, only wearing hair ribbons, the
boys must certainly see you home, for
you two girls should not be on the
streets alone. 1 think there is no
prettier way to wear the hair than
Topped up with ribbons or coiled
around the head in braids with rib
bon bow on the side.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04
Reply to MMiss Mary.M

Your letter is too long to print in
detail, but l must say 1t is almost
impossible for me to believe that
young people can be so rude as to
talk about you and make you uncom-
Portable, even when in Sunday school.
Don't you suppose that you imagine a
good deal and if you are not we'll every
thing seems SO much worse. The only
remedy ! know is to try to forget
yourself and think what you can do
for others. There Is room for every
one in this world and something for
each one of us to do. Brooding over
our own ills is just the worst thing
possible, for nothing is ever so bad
but it might be worse.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04
BY Nicolas Soyer, Chef O

savory Fsh.-Put little faxed
cold fish, with sprinkle of Par1ne-
san, mixed with little cream, on
slice of well-buttered toast. Place in
bag and cook six minutes in very
hot oven.
Sweetbreads, au Naturel.-Take
four sweetbreads, parboi' them, take
off the skins. dust each sweetbread
with salt and pepper very lightly and
pour over each a tablespoonful of
cream. Slip the sweetbreads into a
thickly-greased bag and cook in only
moderately hot oven slowly for forty
minutes Open bag. slip out contents
on hot dish.
Fowl (Savory crumbs) Wash the
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

the boys and more depends upon the
girls. If father and mother do not OBJ
ject to either the shows or the boys
do not. but do not go too often and
try to go in the daytime and not at
night unless an older person goes az
chaperon.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04
Three Delectables

f Brooks Club, London.
fowl well inside with plenty of cold
water. Dry we'll and put the liver
and small shallot inside the bird.
Have ready a large tablespoonful Of
white breadcrumbs and add to them
a lump of butter the size of big wal.
nut. pepper and salt to taste, tea
spoonful of finely minced chives. and
a teaspoonful of we'll washed and
minced taragon. Mix all together
and put into the bag with the bird
Cook gently for sixty-five minutes.
Open bag gently onto hot dish
Send to table with new potatoes and
salad.
Copyright 1911. by the Associated
Literary Press.)
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

All bridal linen, both personal and
for the new home, is marked with the
future husband, as it is always pre-.
pared before the wedding, and you
know There's many slip 'twixt the
cup and the lip"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

There is no special decoration for a
china shower besides flowers, and no
entertainment is necessary besides
opening the parcels and enjoying the
bride-elect's pleasure with her pretty
things. Cards are always permissible,
providing the guests like to play.
Serve salad, sandwiches, olives,
sailed nuts and coffee.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

An invitation to card party should
be accepted or regretted as soon as
possible. The letters "R. S. V. p"
stand for the French "Repondez sill
vous plait," and mean, in plain Eng
lish, Respond, if you please"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

Questions From "FaitFfuI Readers"
We are two young girls, our age tif-
teen. Is it proper for girls OF our age
to have boys escort them home fcom
a picture show? Is it proper for girls
to be taken, by boy friends, to picture
shows? FAITHFUL READERS.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

Suggestions for a China Shower.
When giving a china shower what
should be served? Would also appre-
ciate few suggestions as to the dec
orations and how to entertain.
ANXIOUS READER.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04
Stop the Pain.

The hurt Of burn or a cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. 1t heals
quickly and prevents scars. Csc and SOC by
druggists. For free sample write to
]. w. Cole g. Co.. Black River Falls, Wis.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04
Markinu the Bridal Linen.

In marking a BRIDES linen, is it
proper to use the initial of her last
name, or her future husbands? 1t
has caused quite discussion here,
the majority thinking 1t should be the
husbands since none would be used
until after the marriage.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

A remedy that has stood the test of tim,
is worth trying. Garfield Tea relieves liver
kidney and stomach troubles.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04
Reply to "Brown Eyes,"

You did perfectly right to mail
three cards to reach the hostess on
the day of the 'tea," or before the
date, as long as you live out of town.
I am very glad you find the depart
ment helpful and it is kind to have
you say so.
MADAME MERRI.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

I am always glad to answer ques-
lions from my girls, and I hope they
will be able to get my ideas. 1t all
depends upon the picture show; some
are gcsod and some should never see
the light at all. So much depends upon
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04
Invitation Etiquette,

In receiving an invitation to a card
party is it proper to send acceptance,
as well as regrets? What do the CAPT
tai letters r. S. V. z. signify?
N. l.. II.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04
Finishing Sleeves.

An excellent way to finish armholes
in a fine lingerie waist is to sew the
sleeves in by machine; then button
hole around the edges with either a
coarse thread or soft floss.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

The way to get reputation for
goodness is to be good.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

There is no excuse for the dyspeptic, with
Garfield Tea accessible ut every drugstore.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

"Plnk Eye' is Epidemic in the Spring.
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Reliable Relief
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

A man is known by the company he
keeps, and by the conversation he
hands out.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

Some men haven't sense enough to
stop borrowing when they strike oil.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04
Hints and Aduice
on Social Forms
By NINE. MERRl
Advice to an Orphan Girl.

Advice to an Orphan Girl.
I am young girl of fifteen, al
though I look much older. am an
orphan and live with my aunt. / am
said to be very charming and pretty,
and the boys all seem very fond OF
me. / would like to ask you If it Is
wrong to let the boys kiss and caress
me- when they are taking me home
from parties and such places. Also
is 1t wrong to 60 to lunch rooms with
boys Of seventeen and eighteen after
dances or plays? The boys I am
friends with all attend the same high
school as / do and are approved OF
by my aunt. Please answer in your
column as soon as possible and let
me know how should act, as ! have
no mother Of whom / could ask adj
vice. LAUGHING EYES"
am very glad you wrote to me on
the subject and do hope you will not
think am avery old-fashioned and
strict when tell you not to let the
boys kiss you or take any liberties
with you whatever. It is just what
your own mother would have told you.
Be good friends and comrades and
have all the good times possible, only
keep the love making out OF it.
Then I would not go to public
places for refreshment after theaters
or after dances unless chaperoned or
with a crowd of at least six or eight,
and some of them should be oldef
than you. It does not look right and
you cannot be too careful. The boys
will have far more respect for you
and you will never be sorry if you
maintain your dignity. No matter
how hard it is, do it and you will not
have any heartaches, and they are
bound to come If you permit things
you should not.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

Measure the depth of the water be-
| fore making your dive.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-04-04

Even wise man never gets over be-
ing fool to a certain extent
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-28
When Enelishwomen Smoked

The Englishwoman OF the seven.
teenth century enjoyed the luxury of a
ciay pipe. A Frenchman OF that period
VINO visited England had occasion to
spend the night at the Stag inn in
worcester. and he notes that 1t is
customary Tor the English landladies
10 Jake supper with the strangers and
passengers. and If they have daueh.
1ers ,hey are also Of the company to
entertain the guests with pleasant con.
eeits' where they drink as much as
tne men. Moreover. the supper being
nhished they set on the table half 81
uozen pipes and packet of tobacco
ior smoking. which il a general cns.
tom, as well among women as men D.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-02-28
Indian Killed on Track

Near Rochelle, ILL.,, an Indian went TO
sleep on IA railroad track and was killed
by the fast express. He paid for his
eareiessness with his life. Often its
that way when people neglect coughs
and colds. Don't risk your life when
prompt use of DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry will cure them and so prevent a dan
gerous throat and lung trouble. at
completely cured me, in short time. of
terrible cough that followed a severe
attack OF Grip" writes J. h. Watts,
Floydaca, Tex. land regnined Is
pounds I'm weight that had lost +"
Quick, safe. reliable and guaranteed.
Doc and S1.O0. Trial bottle free at b.
Il. -Gorrells.