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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
"TUs" MATERIALS IN PLENTY
Among the Many offered There 10
Ample Opportunity for ssIsc-
tion Of Pretty Froek.

The tub frock has included wash
able voile In its materials this sum-
mer, and that dear old fabric has
arisen from its ashes more delight
fully useful and ornamental than ever.
and makes the prettiest frocks for
those who want something fairly thin.
washable. that will wear q decent
time. and which will look nice to the
end. Tie washing crepons. among
other popular materials, always look
smart II well cut and worn. while. In
my opinion, the most useful frock Of
all 10 Of the handkerchief type, plain
cambria or batiste with little hem
stitched colored edges. 1t is extracrdi-
nary how adaptable this type Of frock
ie: simplicity being the order. It can
be worn with the most country sort Of
hat. or by the addition of q not too
elaborate but smart sash and q cha.
peau Of more afternoon description
(still holding to the simple note). and
the possible finish of q frilled collar
and elbow cuffs. or a set in old EN-.
broidered net or muslin. It can be
pressed into service for far more
important occasion. All the foregoing
is to the address Of the young person
and not to that of her mother-oi
even grandmother!--the fair ladies
having q way of taking to themselves
advice to the ingenue as matter ol
course nowadays unless firmly told
they must not!-London Queen.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
RESULTS Of BETTER BABY CONTESTS

Sixteen per cent Of the city chill
dren, II per cent Of the children from
the farms and Is per cent of the chill
dreL from towns scored under 80
points.
The increase In height, weight and
circumference OF the chest and abdo-
men were found to be regularly pro-
gressive with age, while the increase
in the circumference of the head was
markedly less after the age from the
fifteenth to the twentieth month. when
the anterior fontanelle closes.
A few irregularities in measure
ments and weight in several groups
arranged in accordance with age were
found, but with the aid Of statistics
compiled from cards sent in from
other baby health contests in various
parts of the state. we have been able
to prepare a table, which Is herewith
submitted for use in future contests.
The weights and measurements aver
age somewhat higher than those of
the Holt and lower than those of tho
| Roth tahias.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
HANDS NEED NOT BE ROUGH
Find Time for This Simple Beau.
tIfyln0 Process.

Here are some useful hints, which.
II followed. will be found to produce
excellent results In keeping the hands
In good condition. The last thing at
night. wash the hands with a good
soap In not too hot water. and after
they have been thoroughly cleansed
"a soft nail-brush being permissible
as long as the skin is not injured) =.
In clean warm water to which few
drops of tincture of benzoin has been
added.
Dry them on soft towel and rub
them well with cocoa butter. allow.
ing It to sink into the skin. Massage
the back of each hand and the I'm.
gers with the fingers of the other
hand. rubbing them with the tips In a
circular movement. and gradually
working down to the nails
Now rub over with olive oil, and
put on pair OF old chamois leather
gloves, which. II kept on all night, will
make the skin soft. as well as nice
and white.
In cleaning the nails never use q
steel instrument or the points OF the
scissors. Stains and dirt can be re-
moved by rolling a tiny wad OF cot
ton-wool on the end of an orange stick
and moistening 1t with diluted per
oxide Of hydrogen.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
PANTRY CLEANED
A Way Some People Have.
A doctor said:

A doctor said:
Before marriage my wife observed
In summer and country homes, coming
In touch with families OF varied means.
culture. tastes and discriminating ten
dencies. that the families using Pos
tum seemed to average better than
those using coffee.
when We were married two years
ago, Postum was among our hrSt order
Of groceries. We also put In some tea
and coffee for guests. but after both
had stood around the pantry about .
year untouched. they were thrown
away, and Postum used only.
up to the age of 2s l had been &C.
customed to drink coffee 40 routine
habit and suffered constantly from In.
digestion and all its relative disorders.
Since using Postum all the old com.
plants have completely left me and
sometimes wonder II ever had them"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Write for booklet. THE
Road to Wellville."
Postum comes in two forms.
Regular (must be boiledD.
Instant Pos n doesn't require boil.
ing but Is prepared instantly by stir.
ring a level teaspoonful In an ordinary
cup of hot water. which makes It right
for most persons.
A big cup requires more and some
people who like strong things put In
heaplng spoonful and temper It with .
large supply of cream.
Experiment until you know the
amount that pleases your palate and
have It served that way In the future.
There's q Reason" for Postum.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07

II. q frock Of this sort, ofttimes COM
b'aes with cluny Insertions or Irish
lace.
This season. with the vogue for col.
orful embroideries, much can be done
with thin materials that have colored
border designs. whether hand worked
or included In the weave.
Just how different are the methods
Of utilizing border embroideries for
dress trimmings from those of other
seasons is demonstrated In the model
sketched for today The material Of
the frock is . soft. fine white voile.
with an oddly patterned border de-
sign outlined In coral and white
floss.
The lower edge of the design 10
cut out In deep points and scallops,
and this is used for the lower part Of
the blouse. with one Of the points
running up over either shoulder In
front and In back. The rest of the
blouse is of plain plated voile made
with elbow-length sleeves cut In one
with the sides. A small, round collar
finishes the neck and q row Of little
coral buttons Is set down the CEN
ter front as trimming.
The tunic skirt has the cut-out boz
der at the bottom, and Is mounted
evenly to the waist with gathers. The
lower part OF the underskirt Is plait-
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
Evidently Had Marrying Mania.

Probably the worlds marrying rec
ord for men was created by George
Witzoff, the notorious bigamist. whose
marriages have variously been esti-
mated at from so to 500. It has been
said, however. that 100 is nearer the
real mark. This man caused a great
stir u few years ago. and it was re.
ported that in the space Of a single
week he went through marriage cere-
monies with seven different women.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
Fought to Death In Mine

Half mile underground, In gal
lery Of coal mine at Bethune.
France. three miners. with their picks.
suddenly attacked fourth, against
whom they had grudge. The man
fought desperately, killing one and
wounding another before he himself
was killed. Other miners sounded
the alarm gong Of the mine. and the
murderers were arrested.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07

uCic 90 y po66S1
tion. Tan eponge
was used for the
suit with collar
a n d turned.back
cun of the same
material In white.
A broad, stinened
belt OF black vel.
vet h o ! d Q I h g
blouse fullness Of
the coat. The
blouse closes In
slighuy surplice
effect above the
belt. while the
lower coat portion
shows the cuta.
way influence. But
tons Of black vel.
vet with attend
a n, buttonholes
are placed just
outside the shaped
collar Of white,
The skirt is plain
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
Square Necks Worn.

A peasant bodice cut out square to
the bust line and filled In with folds
Of soft chiffon or net is gradually win.
ming by neck over the pointed decol-
lette. As with all necks. whether
round. square or V-shaped. II has ito
omnipresent ruche OF plated lace or
net, and an original note on some OF
these gowns shows a fall OF lace In
the middle OF the back from the up.
standing de Medici ruif--a jabot worn
behind.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07

a like the blouse and attached To Z
net foundation.
Black or coral colored satin may
be used for the sash. which 10 tied
In large loops at the back. Washing.
ton Star.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
Situation Sized Up.

The young girl had been engaged as
an amanuensis by a society woman.
She discovered that nearly every day
the husband and wife had quarrel,
so she gave notice that she was going
to leave. why" inquired the lady,
In surprise. "Oh, you don't need an
amanuensis, madam" replied the girl.
what you want is war correspond.
ent."
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
Another Form Of u.

Where are you going with that big
box of candy?"
I'm lobbying for a friend Of mine
whose girl has kept him guessing for
three years. II can succeed in max
ing her come to his defense by say.
Ing he's not worth killing. why. he's
going to show his appreciation Of my
effortsin his behalf by inviting me to
an elaborate dinner"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
Improvement Noted.

do you think the great fortune you
have amassed makes the world bet
teri"
"A man can speak only from person
al knowledge replied Mr.. Dustin
Stax Il must say that since amassed
q fortune the world seems very much
better to me than II did before"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07

lINogR,g pRGssgs eAoHIoNGo
FROM WHITE COTTON WOLFE.
has Many Advantaess Which Make II
Approach The Ideal for Hot Wealth
sr-sksteh Shows Pretty En-
broidsry Method.

Some Of the most useful and charm.
Ing lingerie dresses are fashioned
from fne. white cotton voile. which
launders satisfactorily and wears fair.
~ we'll. Hand or machine needle
work 10 Q favorite trimming medium
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07

Tor q little girl In
this instance. The
sleeves are trim.
med with narrow
plated frills OF
the material and
a black velvet
sash passes under
a strap buttoned
down with black
ct buttons.
There Is a round
yoke edged with
the plated frilling
and over this lit
tie yoke lies a
round collar Of
machine embroid.
cry which fastens
at the back. Pale
blue silk stockings
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
I||;;|| E'' !;S|!||!:|',, ;|;I,IE|y|;I|E &, I||IE
Don't Wait Another Day Get .
ascent Box Of Hot Spring.
Liver buttons and Fed
Young Again

Calomel has had It's day, slam bang
purgatives that act violently are not
wanted; there's just one real. blissful.
gentle remedy for constipation and
other ailments caused by poisonous
accumulations In the bowels. and that
remedy 10 HOT SPRINGS LIVER
BUTTONS from Arkansas.
They tone up the liver SO splendidly
and clean up the bowels so thorough
ly without discomfort that after .
few days treatment you will feel
years younger, your skin will be
clearer, your eyes brighter. you will
not be subject to dizziness or nervous
ness, you will have more energy. will
sleep soundly. relish what you eat
and do your work willingly and cheer.
fully.
II you feel lazy. tired or blue. it's
your liver. HOT SPRINGS LIVER
BUTTONS will make you feel fine in
q jiffy. All druggists, 25 cents. For
free sample write hot Springs Chem.
ical Co., Hot Springs. Ark.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
To Get Rid Of Squeak In Boots

For sure for spueaking boots and
shoes insert an awl carefully between
the layers of leather In the sole and.
with the machine oil can oil the sole
through the little opening THUS por.
duced.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
When Woman Rules.

Mr.. Meekley - Then you would
have the word "obey" omitted from
the marriage service?
Miss Strongmind--N0t at all: mere
ly transferred so that the man will
say 1t.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
Pearl Fisheries Played Out

The pearl fisheries OF Ceylon are
In the Gulf Of Mannar, near the ex-
IRENE northwest corner Of the island,
and the banks most famous In times
past lie close to the shore near a
place called Marichchukkaddi. Since
1907 the banks have not been produc-
tive
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
Fragrant Gilt.

Gilded and uncolored baskets. con-
tanning each bottle of delicate per
or "a bunch of flowers. make welcome
little gifts.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
Pretty eraealere.

A pretty brassiere Is made OF alter.
nate strips OF lace and beading.
through which wide ribbon Is thread.
ed. Adjustable straps are used for
evening wear.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
No Need TO Add to II

II we could read the secret history
of our enemies, We should find In each
mans life sorrow and suffering
enough to dlsarm all hostility.-Long.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07

Mrs. Nswlyvved's Mistake.
Grocer-Wouldnt you like some
horseradish?
Mrs. Newlywed-Mercy. no! We
don't keep q horse.-Judge.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07

Between Girls.
what lovely hair that girl has"
And what an assortment"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07

AROUsEs THE Ly7rR AND PURIFlEo
THE Bi OOD.
The Cld y =! stsndnrd s e.. 81 ssrength:nna tce,e:
liver 10 action drives Maia ria out OF the blood And
builds up tho system. true tonto. tor sdults -
children. 6Oc.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07

Immortality awaits the genius who
lnvents wireless politics.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07

Some men would almost make liv.
Ing II they had self supporting fam
lilies.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
In Doubt.

II think l shall 90 to . spa this
year."
We'll, what sort Of q shindlg 10
that?"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07

Ars winslow's Soothing Syrup for Chiidres
teething, softens the gums, reduces innamms'
sion, ,AlAys palm cures wind collie ,26c bottle ~
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07

Water In bluing 10 adulteration. Glass and
water makes liquid blue costly. Buy Red
Cross Ball Blue Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
COAT SUIT OF TAN EPONGE
Both In Cut and Materials Particular.
Iy effective for the Young
Glrl's Wear.

A particularly becoming coat suit
Of eponge for a young girl Is offered
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07
DESIGN FOR LITTLE SISTER
Costume That Has Some Really
New Features.

Pale blue silk and cotton material
has been made up most charmingly
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07

and buttoned strap slippers Of white
kid complete the dainty costume.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-08-07

save for three deep tucks half way
between knee and hem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-19
Jam Bottle as Weapon

Mrs Jacob Feeley of Clifton, y. j.
saved two young girls and put TO roui
five men with no weapon other than a
bottle of preserves.
The girls. both of whom are members
of respected families of Clifton, were re-
turning from visit in Lakeview As
they walked along Wallingford avenue
toward their home, Mrs. Feeley, return
ing from a sick friends bedside, was a
plock behind them, says the New York
American.
Suddenly she heard screams and saw
five men. leap from the shrubbery near
the MaXbury estate The men seized the
girls and, with the latter struggling des-
peratelx, dragged them from the walk
'I'm coming, I'm coming. Fight them.
Fight them cried Mrs. Fecley, running
as fast as she could and unwrapping a
bottle of preserves as she ran
With the neck Of the bottle cenched
in her hand. she sprang. through the
shrubbery. -. '--7f-
Four of the men fled immediately, but
one of the girls was holding the fifth
one. Mrs, .Fe]ey. set upon him and beat
him With the bottle. The bottle broke
and bespattered the man with its con-
tents. and he thinking he was wounded,
yelled in fright and scamnered off.
The police sent ont a general alarm for
two young men, who, the girls >said,
were among the five assaiants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-19
GERMAN HUSBANDS
MUST MAKE WHEY
GOOD ALLOWANCE
Law Provides Housewife
Shall Receive a Semi
Monthly Salary"
GERMANY RICHEST
EUROPEAN NATION
Per Capita Wealth Is sl190-Exceeds
That of England and France, But
United States Is Ahead of
German Estimate

Berlin. October 1s.-One German
housewife at least has proved that she
has a legal right TO the regular week
~. semi-monthly or monthly allowance
which her husband is accustomed to
srake for housekeeping expenses. If he
fan to provide her with an allow ance
sufficient to- conduct the household in
manner suitable to the family's sta
tion in life. she may proceed against
him at law and the court will grant
an ainterlocutory decree, under which, il
necessary, reoalcitFant husbands
wages may be garnisheed.
The foregoing rules of law have just
been laid down by the supreme pro-
vineial court of Brunswick The court
ruled further that the allowance must
be paid in advance for period of not
less than one week. The probable ex-
penses of the house cannot be property
estimated through calculations based
upon an average for shorter period,
said the court, and the wife is to be
considered the husbands agent within
a provision of the imperial civil code
which prescribes that when an agent
Is commissioned to do something re-
quiring a money outlay, the money
thus required to be laid out must be
advanced.
The husband cannot escape his OBJ
legations to advance the cash by open
ing line of credit at various shops for
his wife. She must be in position to
BUY where she can buy at the greatest
advantage and must have the money
necessary to enable her to do this.
In case that a man may have a
spendthrift wife is provided for in the
civil code. His remedy, in case the wife
misuses her so-called power of the
keys" is to take her housekeeping into
his own hands.
Germany Richest European Country
Germany Is now the richest. country
In Europe, with an aggregate wealth of
about S74, 600, 900, and an annual in
come for its people of about $9,524,
100000. Such are the conclusions of
DIR. Karl Helfferich, director of the
Deutsche bank and one of the most
eminent financial authorities of Ger
many. He finds that the national
wealth of Germany is greater than that
of Great Britain or France as esti-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-19
RccriminatiOn

From the st. Inuis Republic.
Johnny--tMy pa SAYS | can't play with
you no more Your pas trust magnate
and a thief and robber.'
WIllie-"Huh. Your pas a umpire,
amt he? You ought to hear what my
pa says about him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-19
Changing the Subject

FTom tne 81. LOUIS RepubncS
Shea penny for your thoughts
He-'I was thinking of Lady Godiva' .
She--"Why Lady Godiva?'
He--'I don't know. What are you
going 10 wear to the dance tonight?''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-19

Miss Gretchen Kitchen, just four
years old, has travelled alone all the
way from Europe and is now on her
way to the home of her parents in San
Francisco. The cute little miss, with a
large tag on her breast, made big hit
with the immigration officials at New
NotI-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-30

Misses Nellie and Gwendoline, as
well as herself, have won medals
again and again for feats in the
water.
Lily had earned the title of Cham
pion of all London" before she was
fifteen years. old by virtue OF her
success in many competitions. Dur
ing her sixteenth year she swan for
five hours side by side with Jabez
Wolfe, who was at the time at
tempting to cross the Channel. The
young girls daring on this occasion
was quite disquieting to her father,
for though he knew that she was a
capable swimmer he did not like the
idea of seeing her sporting in such
treacherous waters for such a length
of time.
He and his daughter wers on the
tugboat that was accompanying
Wolfe, and when they left the Eng
pected that Lily Intended to enter
the water. even though SIZE was
wearing a bGthiLg sit. Suddenly,
when they were half WsS scrass, sns
announced that che would try to
swim to land and dived overheard.
Both she and Wolfe had to give up
the struggle, however, for a strong
wind came up and, blowing in exactly
the opposite direction than that fol-
lowed by the current, kicked up such
rough water that for the most OF the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-30


tain Webb established his unique
record, the feat was again accom-
plished, this time by a Yorkshire
blacksmith named William Burgess,
but between the date of Webb's sue
cess and that OF the Englishman's
swimmers innumerable have had
their tries at 1t, only to be helped
out of the water before the French
shore was reached. Not all OF them
were men, for at least two women
have had their chances at 1t. They
were Annette Kellermann and Rose
Pitinof 1t is seen, therefore, that If
the English Water Lily" crosses
successfully she will have just rea-
son to be proud.
She has tried it once. On Septem-
Der II. 1912, she dived from the gov
eminent pier at Dover and started
out with a strong stroke for the
other side and kept at il for six and
one-quarter hours, but then, like Miss
Kellermann, she was overcome with
seasickness and had to give II up.
Nevertheless, she had covered a dis
lance Of twenty miles in that time.
which is something of a record in
itself
Honors have come to Miss Smith
and other members OF her family so
Often however, that their novelty
has worn off. Her father is James
G. Smith, a superintendent in the
London County Council Fire Depart
ment, and wears many medals for
bravery and life saving. Two years
ago he made his way through smoke
and ammonia fumes in order to res
cue three men who were entrapped
in a burning refrigerating plant, and
for the deed won the plaudits of all
London. But he is a man who would
rather not talk OF his own triumphs
and prefers to speak OF those OF his
daughters, for Lily's sisters, the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-10-30
MY Secrets OF Beauty--By Mime. Lima Cavaieri-

than they might. If you dislike
bother" or are really too busy TO
fuss" as you Americans say, with
these nightly applications, give your
arms daily baths in this easily pre-
pared arm tub:
Into two quarts of warm water
pour two hesping cupfuls of oatmeal
and add a dozen drops Of bcnzoin.
Plunge your arms intD this bath to
the elbows, leaving them thus TO
soak for five minutes or longer.
Into this bath some English won-
en- who have beautiful arms pour the
juice of a lemon to whlten the arms,
but il Is more effectuaI to rub the
arms thoroughly with slices CT lemon
after the bath.
After these baths rub cold cream
freely into the arms, or use an oil
instead. II is mere extravaganza TO
use your expensive face cream for
such purpose. Olive oil or cocoanut
oil will suffice.
Have you had a good look at your
elbows since you returned from your
Summer vacation? Probably those
neglected parts OF your body haven't
met your eye for months. Hold them
up before the mirror and critically
inspect them. thought so; you are
Mortified. You ask how long they
have been brown and coarse and
calloused? No one knows or will
tell. but those elbows can quickly
and easily earn you the reputation
OF being neglectful OF your appear
ance-in other words, of not being
we'll groomed.