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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04
FROM soRAPs Of CRETONNE
Many Pretty and servieeable Articles
May Be Made IN the odd Mo
menta Of Leisure.

After boarding up scraps Of ere
tonne left from window draperies and
furniture covers, a clever woman
emptied her patch bag n day and
from the oddly shaped pieces Of ere
tonne made many pretty articles.
A large roll OF rose-sprigged French
cretonne furnished material enough to
cover a hat box.
To successfully accomplish this,
cut a band long enough to encircle
the box and wide enough to cover the
sides, with allowance made for turn
ing in at the top and bottom.
With bookbinders' paste join the
ends at one corner. Slash the edges
so that they will turn neatly and paste
IN place. Cover the lid in the same
manner, and to properly finish the box
line with ~cretonne or plain material,
FASTING the sides, bottom and top
smoothly to the pasteboard founda.
ton. This makes a lovely box IN
which to keep your best hat and is
n which need not be concealed FROM
view.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04
Fun Length NeoUses.

as is shown In the illustration. Dotted
swiss Is combined with lace or with
very fine machine embroidery in hand
effects. Dotted batiste and plated
net, lowered crepe with net frills and
similar summer combinations that one
see In the seasons veal and as these
lovely little affairs are surprisingly
httle-priced no woman need go away
for a weekend visit without q fresh
and becoming garment in her suit
Case for idle gossip.
Full length negligees are almost In
Eariably draped, for drapery Just now
seems to be an Obsession with femi-
ninity.
Even the humble bmono Of ordinary
cotton crepe Is likely to be caught up
at the knee under a rosette OF ribbon
to convey a suggestion OF clinging
drapery, and as for the expensive mod
els Of chiffon. crepe de chine and lace.
elinging is surely the word for their
exquisite lines OF grace. produced by
artful but seemingly artless drapery.
Now French negllgeeB OF allover lace
are hung over white chiffon founda-
tons having upper sections OF flesh
colored tulle so that the fashionable
eject Of seminude shoulders Is
achieved without any real immodesty
whatever. French negligees also are
OF ine net embroidered with chenille
flowers in pale mauve. rose or lilac.
Ribbons have a larger place on negli-
gee wear than has been the ase In
several Seasons though IN most in
stances wide. soft bows are also made
with this %twisted-up ribbon. The sash
Is Of course a feature Of negligee veal
Just as It lie Of all costumes. this sea-
son, and many little sacques OF soft
fabric have weighted girdlea which
knot at the fronteor at one side Of the
front and hang below the edge Of the
sacQue to the knee.
MARY DEAN.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04
May BE cuRLED At HOME


The present fashionable ostrich
feather. although it Is not 60 tightly
curled as the old fashioned plume,
looks even more bedrsegled and for
lorn when 4 Is out OF curl than the
old one did. Yet fogs aud mista Or
rains are as frequent as ever. and o.
trich feathers are now worn at al
times Of the day and night. regardless
Of the weather. plumetis feathers
were put forward to IN the role Of q
feather which moisture would not
change, but they do not take the place
OF the regulation ostrich feather
There IS only one thing to do n
you wear ostrich feathers, and that Is
TO learn how 10 curl them Il Is rs
good az impossible to send a feather
70 the professional cleaner to be
curled every time there Is q summer
shower.
When the moist hat with feather
trimming Is removed put It, II pos
sible. near a FIRE. Heat often restores
a good deal OF the lost curl. When
this Is not possible let the feather
dry thoroughly and then recurl It with
a nail file. the blunt edge Of q knife
or some other steel or silver blade
which ia not sharp.
Work with one OF two OF the fronds
Of the feather at a time. Catch them
between the thumb and the blade near
the stem Of the feather and slowly
and firmly draw the thumb and the
blade along the fronds to the edge.
II neces, airy go over some Of the feath-
ers twice.
It Is surprising how rapidly this
curling a be done; and ifit 70 care
fully done after a little practice the
feather will look quite as wen as Il
It had been curled BY a professional
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04

When Precipitation has left a yellow
mark cover the blemish with peroxide
Of hydrogen. leave unth dry. then
cover with ammonia and wash. Am
monia water can be used 70 wash
wooden waists on parts where per
e~piration has left marks. The am
monia viii clean the material without
injury to the fabric. and also destroy
all odor. Often a mark in fine mate
rial may be removed IN the following
manner; 10 a sauce or pan place a
lighted match and cover with sulphur.
When II begins TO burn cover with a
funnel 10 hold Ga the fumes. Hold the
dampened material over the end Of the
funnel. and IN most cases it win bleach
the spot. Work By an open window
where there Is a strong draft. 90 order
% avoid inhallng any OF the fumes.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04

n hear YOURS going % marry
Archie Bluoblood, Diana u q uuoi
aaked ono young society woman OF
smother.
Marry hlmi ] should think mott
What on eartn could I do with tho
mani He can't ride, he can't play ten
nia. golf, nor. for that matter, can
he evon drive q motorcari"
HOh" said the friend. "but ho can
swim beautifully you knowl"
"swim, indeedl Now, I ask you.
would you like o husband you had to
keep in IN aQuariumf
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04
FOR THE IDLE HOURS
NEoLloEE oARMENT8 HAVE
ELABORATE oARNlsHmENr.
Lace In P~rofuslon e che Distinguish
Ing INSTRUMENTATION Of Au
8orts Allowed IN Apparel for
Boudoir Wear.

Lace plays as great a part IN negii-
gee wear as Il does In all other types
Of feminine dress. Usually the elan-
crate lace trimming Is what strikes
the eye FIRST IN modern peignoir or
room sack and details Of foundation
material, ribbons, little SILK and chif-
ion flowers and other trimming faliala
make themselves evident afterward
Though crepe dc chine and shadow
lace. with suitable garnishment of
rosebuds, form the most a~rist0cratic
type Of sacque or full length negligee,
there r pleasing models Of much
less expensive character for the aver
age wOman's midsummer wear. such
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04

stock. and the old house must wait
until everything else IS attended TO-.
Ia the meantime the women folks
are obliged to work IN a drafty
kitchen. and 10 sleep 10 bedrooms that
are not heated. The result ID that
they spend the night IN close rooms
with the windows shut 10 order to
keep warm.
Some Of these physicians claim that
there would be no dlmculty ln keep
Ing the girls and boys on farms II
they had houses that we're a. TO i've
81. There probably Il some truth 81
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04
seeond FIoor "a.

the comfort OF the farm stock; that
Is humane, and It is profitable; but
the family Is worth more than the
animals. The first consideration
should be bestowed on the house, and
the barns should be a close second.
The back stair in this house reaches
from the cellar to the attic, one flight
over another all the way uD-an ar
rangement that Is convenient and
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04

these accusations. Most Of as are.
acquainted with farmers who are very
quick to invest Ia the best machin-
cry, and plenty Of It, for the purpose
Of relieving their own end OF the
work, but who are very niggardly In
providing household helps and con-
%veniences. IL is ali right, Of course,
to pay q great deal Of attention to
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04
such inoratltudel

BrigEn-so Nudge is getting bet,
teri
BraggB-Yss, he win soon be all
right now. But talking about sells,
you know We had nearly 500 raised
to put up a nice monument for him,
a. no one thought he could recover.
And now he comes round and wants
to borrow It to help pay his DOCTORS
bill. What do you think Of that2-
Stray Stories.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04

Public sentiment should be against IL
and we believe it isl thers can be no res
son why ladies should have to suffer with
headaches and neuralgia, especially when
Hunts Lightning Oil gives such prompt
this ladies to try It. All druggists sell
Hunts Lightning Oh IA go and 800 bot
tles-Adv.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04

ira burden thrown upon females by
want Of conveniences for doing house
work is a contributing factor. They
name farmers who are very careful
Of their horses and cattle. but very
~Deglectful Of wife and daughters.
They are even bold enough to say
that the first care with such men
seems to be to provide good feed,
shelter and good stables for the
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04
six stocking Hint.

You can prolong the wearing quail.
ties Of silk stockings to a much great,
err extent by sewing a piece Of soft
silk ~ the inside Of both toe and heel
Japanese wash silk Is good Darn 1t
Ia around the edge Also sew a piece
Of the silk at the top where the gar
tara lanlan.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04

Mr.. William A. Radford viii answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertalnlug TO the
subject OF building. for the readers OF this
paper. On account OF his wide experience
as Editor. Author and Manufacturer. he
Is. without doubt. the highest authority
on an these subjects. Address oil inquiries
Go William a.. Bradford. No. iTs West
Jackson boulevard. Chicago. ILL.,. and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
An eight-room, full two-story house,
with a splendid cellar and a good at
tic, Is what every large family needs.
There are a great many different
styles OF aight-roomed houses Eight
rooms seem to be about the size re-
CURED by business men IN the small
er towns and country places.
A great many farmers are now
building new houses. Farmers have
been prosperous OF late, and they are
using considerable money In building.
This house is about as large as
necessary on the average farm. It ls
about as large as a furnace Will heat
economically, being IS feet in width
by 49 in length, exclusive OF porches.
The stairway to the attic Is closed so
that no heat is wasted IN that dlrec-
ton. A hot-air furnace Is the best
means Of heating up a house Of this
size. Anything larger should have
hot water OF steam. There is a
great advantage in hot air, from the
fact that it furnishes ventilation;
most houses in the country are shy
on ventilation.
Members Of farmers families In
some rural districts are more sub
1ect to lung diseases and pulmonary
troubles than the inhabitants OF towns
or cities. Physicians in country places
say harsh things about some farmers
claiming that the prevalence OF con
sumption in rural districts Is due tC
living in houses without proper venti
lation and heating; also that the ex
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04

sergeant-Haltl You can't go there.
Private Murphy-Why not, sir7
sergeant-Because it's the generals
tent
Private Murphy-Then. bedad, what
are they doing with private" above
the door,
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04

Red Cross Ball Blue VIII wash double as
many clothes &c any other. Don't put your
money Into any other. Adv.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04

Many Important episodes in the
worlds history have been settled by
a pronle-Arthur Pendenys.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04

lie is truly a brave physician who
takes his own medicine.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04
plFerentlaunc.

Don't you adore drop ceilingBf"
Not the kind whore the plaster
comes down"
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04

important 20 Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy FOX
infants and children. and see that Il
Bears the ~ -
signature Of eEEZAZZM
In Use For Over 90 Years.
Children Cry for Hetchers Castoria
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1913-09-04

me M.lH MuN Mt-NulE Nu.ll
GROVES TAarBLBgS chill TONIC onricher
the blood and buildp up the Wkols system.
aud a will wonderfully atrenGthen ana for-
ufy you TO Withstand the depressing eject
Of the hot summer. SOC
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-03-06
School Notes.

The high school play, "Anne, of Old
Salem," given at the Academy of Mu-
sic, Friday night, was a great success
The audience was highly pleased with
the appearance of the children in the
various casts. The enthusiasm and
zest they showed in the various parts
was reflected by the audience. The
Chorus, the Town Band, and the Solo
by Miss Codding were we'll received
and heartily applauded. The special
interlude, entitled "Romeo and JUL
et,n inserted between the second and
third acts, especially appealed to the
children. Total receipts for ticket
sales, $50.10, with expenses about $40.
The program was rs follows;
Selection by the Ozarks Band.
Chorus-"Trip Along, "High School.
Act 1 "Anne OF Old Salem.n
Solo, Miss Laura Oodding.
Act 2 "Anne of Old Salem"
Special-"Romeo and Juliet,n J.
Buskirk and Fred Fisher.
Act 3 "Anne Of Old Salem"
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Roger Hardman Ralph Collins
Ezekiel Brown. John Buskirk
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-03-06

volume was sent to the bride. This
volume has a page devoted to each Y.
M. G. A. and on the pages are the
names of the membership of each with
the occupation of each person in his
connection with the various railroads.
These splendid gifts we're sent by con-
ductors, brakemen, engineers, fire
men, switchmen, baggagemen and all
others connected with the system and
also having membership with the rail
road Y. M. @. A., and are testimonials
of the love and high regard in which
the former Miss Gould is held by en-
ployes of the great transportation
system.-Poplar Bluff Republican.
Who can save you money? We can
ave can save you money"
B. N. BROWN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-03-06
ed conditions in the high school class
room and grades.
A Pretty Art

We have just received from The
Farmers Review, Chicago, ILL.,, their
Art Panel Calendar for 1913. 1t
measures 3 feet in length by ~ inches
in width and is autographed in IA ex-
quisite colors and gold. The title is
"The Mother and Child.' Mere words
cannot begin to do jnstice to the re-
markable beauty of this charming
work of art. 1t must be seen to be
appreciated. By sending 10 cents
(coin or stamps to the above address
thi handsome painting will be sent
you postpaid. If you are interested
in farming also ask the publishers to
send you a free sample copy Of their
paper.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-03-06

Nathan Ellinwell James Collier
Captain Hartman Irving Blanton
DIR. Cotton Mather Alta Kindel
Parson Paris .. . . Myrtle Blanton
Anne EllinweIl . Alma Kendall
Goodwife Ellinwell, Estella Alexander
Piety 1.-TWO souls with a R. Tapley
Truth single thought" " London
Peace Atkins . . Azile Mari
Phyllis, a visitor . Lucille Farrar
Ruth, the Quaker Mary Prince
Room 4 will be dismissed Friday of
this week on account of the teachers
examination, which will be held in the
same.
The organ in the primary room at
Ironton was transferred to Arcadia
this week. The remaining seats in the
vacant room at Arcadia have been
brought to Ironton to relieve longest
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-03-06
Beware of Ointments for
Catarrh That Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Cheney G. Co, Toledo. O., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
inc. 1t Is taken internally and made in
Toledo. Ohio, by F. j. Cheney & Co. Tes-
timonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-03-06
PERSONAL.

H. B, Jones waa a st. Louis visitor
last week.
B. Jordan of Sabula was an Ironton
visitor Monday.
A. L. Heaston of Chloride was a
caller last Thursday.
Mrs. Lem Curtis and children visit
ed in st. Louis last week.
Miss Marian O'Neal of Frankclay
was an Ironton visitor last week.
Mrs. g. P. Damron and little daugh-
ter. Catharine, went to st. Louis FRI
day.
VIM. Trauernicht is talking of max
ing a trip to Hot Springs next month.
Arthur Huff made a trip to st. Lou
is Friday.
Mrs. T. Pigg of Pennington visited
her husband in Ironton several days of
last week.
Miss Annie Kaths of Pilot Knob is
visiting DR.. Q. L. Blanks and family
at Mexico, Mo.
W. H. Webb, of Bixby returned to
his home this week after spending a
month in st. Louis.
VIM. H. Lee, President of the Mer-
chants Laclede National Bank st .Lou-
is, was a visitor to Ironton Sunday.
A. V. Polak is attending a state
meeting of County Judges and High
way Engineers in st. Louis this week.
Prof. H. @. Johnson, in charge of
the Moothart Business College at De
Soto, was an Ironton visitor Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. P. Ringo will take
their baby boy, Arthur Herbert, to st.
Louis next week to have a surgical OPP
Grafton performed on him. The little
fellow has an abnormal growth in the
nostrils, but the operation is said not
to be a serious one.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-03-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are authorized to announce
ROBERT A. RASCHE as a candidate
for Mayor of the city of Ir%onton, Mis-
souri,, subject to the action of the vot-
ers at the city election to be held in
said city, on Tuesday, April 1, 1913.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-03-06

Just received a large car Of Wire
Fencing, Barb Wire, Staples and
Nails. This car was contracted for last
fall, before there was any advance in
price. We are selling at the former
low price, whicd simply means better
fence for less money than you can get
elsewhere. LOPEZ STORE Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-03-06

Wanted-Hens and ducks; IL cents
a pounds paid for hens and IL cents a
pound for ducks. O.. D. Alexander
next to G,oulding's Park, Ironton Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-03-06

r1ol6u GOuiu, HOW Mrb. hlnloy j..
Shepard. Each gave from % cents
to $1.00, the total amount contributed
by Y. M. 9. A. railroad members for
the gift being $500. Popar Bluffs
membership gave $25 of this sum.
The present which this $50Opurchased
is a magnificent jewel case fashioned
into an exact reproduction of Mrs.
Shepard's private car, which was used
by her father, Jay Gould, when he
travelled about this section of coun-
try as the head of the Gould system.
She visited Poplar Bluff last year in
this same private car, which is one of
the most comfortable, most perfectly
equipped and best maintained in the
railroad service. No berths are in
this car, real beds being used for the
travellers repose IN nice bed rooms,
which connect with a reception room,
dining room and observation COM
partment. The gift is made of solid
silver, mounted on solid silver rails
upon which are embossed the initials
of each railroad included in the Gould
system, which includes the Missouri
Pacific Iron Mountain Denver and
Rio Grande, Wabash, Texas and Pa
cifc and the international and Great
Northern lines. The top Of the a is
fastened to the body by hinges, which
permit of it being opened. The inside
Is exquisite and is designed to hold
the Jewels Of the bride. It contains a
secret lock. In addition to this car
replica, which was manufactured by
the Mermod, Jaccard and King Jewelry
Co., Of St. Louis, q morocco bound
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-12-12
THE GOOD ROADS CONVENTION
GREENWOOD, MISS, JANUARY
18TH, 1914.

The Greenwood Business League re-
Gently took up with the Boards Of Sup
eryigOrs of the counties of TallahatChe,
Carroll, Holmes, Madison and Lci0re,
the question Of holding good roads
convention to be composed Of the
Boards of Supervisors and delegates,
not members Of the Boards, but to be
appointed by them, asking that they
suggest a place and time for holding
the convention and appoint delegates
10 same.
The object Of the convention is to
arouse interest in the construction OF u
main highway between the northern
part of the State and jackson Miss,
to pass through the cot nti es named,
with branch line to Pare man.
1t is generally conceded that bill
will and should be passed at the ap-
preaching session Of the Legislature,
providing for the employment Of the
surplus state conyicts, when not re-
auired on the State farms, in the con-
struction Of main highways through the
State.
When the time comes for action the
! counties named should be in a position
/ to properly present the advantages pos
sessed by them for selection as the
route through which the main north
and south highway between Memphis
and Jackson should pass. The delibera'
tions Of this convention should result in
a comprehensive and concrete presenta.
ton Of all the advantages to be gained,
! disadvantages to be overcome and rea'
sons fayoring the construction Of the
main highway through the counties
named.
In accordance with the suggestion oi
the business League the Board Of Sup
eryisors of Lefore county at the meet
ing December lst passed the following
At the regular monthly meeting Of
the Board of Supervisors of Lenor'
county, Mississippi, held at the eour'
house in the city Of Greenwood on thu
| lst day Of December, 1918,
1t was resolved that we heartily en-
dorse the action of the Greenwood Bus
mess League in calling good roads
convention Of members Of the Board
Of Supervisors Of Tallahatchie, Carroll
Holmes, Madison and Leflore countie
and such delegates other than member
Of these Boards. as may be appointed
by them, at the court house in the cit!
, Of Greenwood, in Lefore county, on tn
second Monday (l2th day in January
1914. The object and purpose Of tn
convention being fully set forth in tn
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-12-12
SOUTHERN RAILWAY IN MISSIS'
SlPPI. ..

Low round trip excursion fares, ac.
count New Year and Christmas Holi-
days, to points in Alabama, Mississip.
pi, Louisiana, EAST Of Miss. River,
Georgia, Florida, North and South Car
olina, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee
and Washington. d. c., Evansville,
Ind, Carlo, H., and Baltimore, Md,
Trail and waterj.
Tickets will be sold December 18th
18th, 18th, 10th, 2lst, 22nd, 23rd, oath
25th, 31st, 1918, and January lst, 1914
limited for return, January 9Th, 1914.
Tickets will also be sold to points II
Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma.
Dates of sale December 2Qth, 2ls
END, 1913, final limit, January 18Th
1914.
For detail information as to specifi
fares, routes and connections, apply y
your nearest Southern Ry. in Mississip
pi agent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-12-12
CALIFORNIA WOMAN SERIOUSLY
ALARMED.

"A short time ago I contracted a
severe cold which settled on my lungs
and caused me great deal Of annoy
ance. would have bad coughing spells
and my lungs were so sore and in
famed began to be seriously alarm
ed. A friend recommended Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy, saying she had
used II for years. bought a bottle
and it relieved my cough the first night,
and IN a week l was rid of my cold and
soreness of my lungs" writes Miss
Marie Gerber, Sawtelle, Cal. For sale
by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-12-12
FOR SALE.

480 acres of the finest land in
the Delta, on Cane Lake, 7 miles
from Minter City, Miss. 100 acres
practically in cultivation, 80 acres
cultivated this year, No waste
land. Price and terms, $500 per
acre cash and the balance ON ten
equal notes. Apply to
j. j. SIMS, Minter City, Miss.