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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-05
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-06-05
WITH THE FARMERS
By Prof. w. F. MASSEY

You may be sure
that there is plenty
of munition, for
the letters are COM
ing in from the
farmers, and men
close TO the soil are
getting to think
more and more, and
to seek help. l have
been sorry TO see
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23
PRINTS FOR THE NURSERY
Attractive Ornsmentation That the Average heasehold Is Wssi Able
 to Afford.

Fascinating prints for the walls of tue day nursery come in attractive frames and are not too expensive for the average mother to avoid G
 Nature prints. as the colered photo graphs from nature are called. repre- sent open air scenes at all seasons oH the year They are in dainty frames of black or circassian walnut and sgs- pended by gold tinsei cords
 Prints on papier-mache from pie lures by tho old masters. make attrac- tive decorations for the nursery and interest little folks because os the biblical subjects which they repre- sent Most of them are framed in passepartout and are really inexpen. sire.
 Framed in brass and covered with isinglass are hosts Of charming little prints by various famous modern art ists. whose theme IS child fife. Of glass and hammered copper are pas separtout frames for impressionist col or scenes. chiefly of the Orient. and Of character likely to interest 5u- veniles
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23
Shower for an Easter Bride.

So often I have only space to give suggestions that are echoes that float in to me from far and near. For in- stance, a delightful shower to be ar ranged for dear little Easter bride who loves dainty belongings and has only herself to depend upon in prepar- ing most modest trousseau. Eight of her girl friends are 10 have a thimble party. and this is what they are going to do: Make just the dearest negli- gee of white albatross lined with pink silk and boudoir cap with pink roses and pink bows, all to be inclosed in a big rose paper covered bandhox and presented at the table when refresh ments are served. The centerpiece is to be a basket filled with spring flowers, the favors are the dear est hat bon-bon boxes you can possibly imagine. The place cards are hat shaped and all done in water colors with flower trimmings
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23
STYLES IN cHILDREN's COATS
Severe Simplicity Win Be the Ac- cepted Idea for the Models of
 the Coming ceason.

According to the Dry Goods Econo- mist, simple tailored styles for every day wear are receiving the most at tention in children's coats. Such gar ments are shown in serges. Bedford cords. whlpcords. poplins and fancy mixtures The collars. cuffs and reyers are usually of silk. ratine or cloth in some bright color On the dressier numbers lingerie collars and cuffs are employed. In most instances these are made detachable. so that they can be easily laundered. Belts are fea- ture of many of the best selling models. Frequently the belt is seen only in the back section. When the entire belt Is used it is placed several inches below the waist line and is made of satin. silk or velvet Plain or crushed broad velvet belts are con sidered particularly smart and are used with excellent effect on bright colored coats in red. Wilhelmina blue. tan and rose. Sashes are also being used in a similar manner These are frequently in black or of the same shade as the coat itself
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23
Easter Party for LittIe FoIks.

The invitations for this pretty party are china nest eggs on which the name and place are written with india ink or gold enamel paint They are placed in small handled baskets. which may be purchased by the dozen for trifiins sum. Delivering these novel invitations affords much pleasure to the children.
 An egg hunt will occupy a good share of the time from three until six Procure the dainty eggs made at the candyshops at this season of the year hide them every place. then let the children hunt for them. Make egg shaped bags of tarlaian to hold the spoils or have small baskets. Award prizes of yellow chicks, rabbits, but terflies and any of the many charming novelties provided by the stores for the joyous season.
 After this seat the little folks at tables with boxes of paint, brushes and fancy pictures. Give each one an egg with the privilege of decorating 1t. Now for the refreshments, which are to be served at six o'clock. so the chil- dren will need no other meal when
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JEWEL PADS ARE NUMEROUS
Watch Bracelet Mounted on Marrow Black Ribbon--Seec Pearls to
 Ornament the Jabct.

The new watch bracelet is mounted on narrow blacx moire ribbon. hold Ing on the arm very fat watch. either square. eoneave or oblong in shape. made in platinum and efcircled with diamonds Instead of the black velvet ribbon. colored ribbon may oe worn. or else band made of very thy seed pearls. says Paris cor. respondent
 Then again there fs a jabos made by clever employment or seed pearls mounted so as to initiate the delicate ffaeery Of lace. The gold bags are of very fine supple mesh and fashioned nith gold of different shades. The meshes are often placed in different ways So as to Initiate the iridescence oi silk and moire The chain 10 which the bag is fastened may be replaced py thick silk cord the same color as the gold and on which are ieweled slides with stones to match those in. trodaced in the mounting One very pretty purse may De noted t is in Riaiinam, with black and white strinos alternating with bands Of little seed pearls.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23
Easter Lvncbeon.

The Easter season seems to bring with 1t an atmosphere Of ioyouaness that makes us ali excIaim
 It is a pretty fashion to be glad;
 Joy is the grace we say to God.
 So we take unusual pleasure in plan. ming these pretty Easter week festivi- ties. A young bride is to give a beauti- ful luncheon embracing ali the lovely green, violet and pink shades, but the true Easter colors are yellow and white-yeilow the emblem of the sun. showing the goodness Of God, and white. typical Of purity and all things made new. A white or yellow egg will bear the name of each guest in- stead of place cards. They are made by confectioners and may be ordered in any size.
 Fruit is served for the first course. then duchess soup. in cups. This is made from white stock slightly thick sned; rub the yolks of hard-boiled eggs through a grater and sprinkle over the top of each cup just before serving. Chicken breasts or squab, with cucumbers. diced potatoes and as P ragus tips win follow. An egg salad Is made from the yolks of hard-boiled eggs mixed with minced ham. replaced in the whites and served in nests of watercress. The, dessert will be New York ice cream. which Is yellow, frozen in ring mold, with egg-shaped dabs of whipped cream in the center.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23
GUEST BOOKS MADE COSTLY
Really Attractive Idea Liable to Be Source of Serious inroads Upon
 the Average Purse.

A charming modern fancy is found in the guest book. It's adoption has arisen from the cost of entertaining. for in most country houses the week end is an institution No doubt the motor had a good deal to do with the fashion. for in remote places where visitors used to be few and far be- tween. friends are now cordially wei comed. Guests. set their wits to work to find a few original words Of greet ing. for the old fashioned sentiments that were won't to decorate country hotel albums are not suited to the oc- casion
 Nellrm is the latest binding to find favor, and this year some exquisite workmanship and designing have been layished on these useful books. Tones large and ponderous are displayed where entertaining is done on big scale. and for the modest but charm ing cottage or quaint old hall there are moderately sized books bound in veilum richly illuminated with scarlet. blue and gold. and fastened with leather thongs Some designers choose their inspirations from old missals: others select margined volumes of a couple Of centuries ago, and there is also leaning to the beauties of Italian renaissance workmanship. Fooled leather IS often favored, some of the models offered being exception al in their designs. as we'll as in the way in which the work is executed.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23

they return home First serve magic" eggs made by selecting good smooth potatoes; bake until almost done. then carefully scoop out a hole large enough to hold an egg. tie the top on and replace in the oven to finish bak- ing. These are wholesome and fur, nish mystery as 10 how the egg got there Pass sandwiches and cocoa. and then comes the best of the feast vanilla ice cream in the form of eggs in nests Of candied orange peel strips. A green wicker basket drawn by two rabbits makes an attractive centerpiece for the table.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23
vsriatIon of 4RIInd Man,s autt.y

Here is a way to play "Blindman that may be new to some of our young readers. Form a circle and count out" to see who shall be fit" Number each player. and the blind man" re- mains in the middle trying to catch the two whose number he calls, when they must take each others places. When he has called on three or four couples to change and has caught no one he says 'one hundred" when every one must change. and the chances are there will be victim.
 MADAME AEn6I
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23

The little outfit pictured consists of 3. pinafore dress, an underslip. coat and knickers.
 The dress is made in tomato led fine serge it Is cut Magyar with quite short sleeves. The square neck and sleeves are outlined with red and dark blue gailoon. the vaist-band being Of the same, the tHcks at each side front are carried to foot of skirt. those at back to the waist-haud only
 The under slip is Of piece embroid- cry cut with hong shoulders. the sleeves being added under 8 tuck.
 For the little Empire coat. white
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23

serge is used The bodice is cut with long shoulders. and has an added sleeve The boxpleat at back is stitched at each edge part way down. The collar and cuffs are of embroid- cred lawn.
 The drawers are of fnadapoIlam. trimmed with insertion and embroid- cry
 Materials required for the dress: IA yard fl inches wide. yard em. broidery for underslip; ? yards 46 inches wide for coat: yard ss Inches wide. % yard insertion. yard sm- brcidery for drawers.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23
Soo0l ortp5
 anu Tutettaiiun,ettt|, I
An Easter social.


 With Easter but week of We begin to feel the subtle influence of the mar vicious resurrection miracle. the breath of spring gives us courage. and We are all making ready 10 join in the joyful chorus of He Is Risen" 'Tis the forgetfulness of Easter, 'Tis the joyousness of Easter, 'Tis the glory Of Easter,
 That my message brings to you. must tell you of a novel hat sale that young peoples society could ar range. Issue invitation cards some thing like this:
 4 Spring Sail of Hats from the
 River-ahi
 A Rare Display of Headgear
 for All Sorts and Conditions of Men and
 Women
 to Be Capped by
 An Auction Sale of Millinery. Have everything imaginable in head gear displayed-opera hoods, mortar boards. baby bonnets, Mexican som brero. polo cap, Tam 0'Shanter, sailor cap. fireman's helmet, sunbonnets, cooks and waitresses' caps, fools cap, dolls hats. soldier eaps and all sorts of np-to-date and out-of-date millinery This will make an interesting aud at traotiye display Have band boxes with untrimmed hats and trimmings. which the guests must trim and wear. These may be auctioned off with the others. 4 committee and q competent | | chairman will work out the details; perhaps something like a rummage sale would be profitable.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23
pnnoh MnrL En...i...

Sheets and pillow cases With de- signs wrought oat in satin stitch and punch work are extremely beautiful 2 very simple design is effective if Nell done Some bed linen of this sort seen recently has the punch work done iu sofl yellow for the linen is lased in q yellow room.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23

From the genius held in highest re- gard this adorable furoan for spring hae been launched upon its triumph Ans way. nothing could be simpler. nothing more impossible to brain not gifted than it's creators.
 1t Is made Of wide black and white satin ribbons in soft heavy quai. fly Mzline in several thicknesses is laid over these The ribbons are then apparently wound about soft cap swidened at the top) and tied in a broad bow across the back. 4 fine wire. inyisibly placed. supports the bow.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23

What you want to sell and the other fellow wants so uay may be seiaed iH,o an advantageous bargain saroaga a Sentinel Recorr want d.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23

DRINK OAKLAWN MINERAL WAT
 FIR for afomaah ana kidney trCu. bies Delivered to ail parts 3f he city. hone isse. 1-s6 tf.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23

Very important for home aisd oi flee. S. se complete map of she world wlin map of kskansas. II
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The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-23

If you horse goes wrong. 20 10 harris. lae hosseshoer. sis Valley, Ph0ae ss2 3-e-lme
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The pretty and equally effective and simple gown Is in perfect harmony with this excellent millinery It is of black satin with white lace intro daced at she neck and sleeves. A band of brigEt green satin is laid across the bust. The rather high waist line is outlined with q black girdle. Over this IS worn long seml-ntting coat of chiffon
 The skirt narrows at the bottom but is not in extreme of this mode The whole thing is. as ordained by fashion. easy. soft and flowing.
 JULIA 7oTTOMLEY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Death OF Ole L.. Sme,.,rud.

Ole l.. Smedsrud, a resident of De
corah for a good many years past
died on Monday morning at seven
o o'clock, after a weeks illness from
pneumonia. He was born in Gran
Hadeland, Norway, May 80, 1856
and came to America 80 years ago
locating in Wisconsin, afterwards
moving to Canoe township, and later
to DEBORAH. He was married here Is
years ago to Miss Ingeborg Mathia
Solstad, and five children were born
to them, Inga, Mamie, Hattie, Albert
and Julia. The funeral services are
being held this Wednesday afternoon
from the Synod Lutheran church
Rev. /. B. Torrison officiating. Be.
sides his wife and children, he leaves
a sister, Mrs. II. Bakken of Button
township, and brother and sister in
Norway.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Mrs. l.. Il. Lower Dead.

Mrs. l.. X. Lower, resident of the
first ward for number of years, pas
sed away yesterday morning, after a
two weeks illness from pneumonia
Miss Eleanora Peck was born in
Oswego county, N. Y, April Is, 1861
and when eight years of age moved
with her parents to Frankville town.
ship, this county, where she made hei
home until few years ago when they
moved to DEBORAH. On Dec. "a, 1872
she was married to Mr.. Lewis X. Lo,
wer at Waukon, who, with the follow.
ing children, survive her: Frank
Mrs. j. w. Waters, Frankville; Mrs
Lester Lowry, Wells, Mimi. Also two
sisters and one brother.
The funeral services will be held
thursday morning at ten o'clock from
the home with interment at Frank.
vile, DR. NJ. Willett officiating. Mrs
Lower had wide friendship in De-
corah and the eastern part of the
county, who esteemed her most high.
ly, and the grief at her passing is
general
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Band Makes First Appearance.

Yesterday was balnly spring-like
day, and Prof. Sperati took advantage
of the occasion to bring his magnifi-
cent band of college men down town
to advertise the basket ball game 1t
was their first appearance ON the
street tkis year, and as they swept
down Water street with majestic mu-
sic that permeated every store and
office and thrilled every hearer with
the charm and ecstacy of rare har-
mony, crowds speedily gathered Prof
Sperati has accomplished wonders
with his college bands in the past,
but their music was never heard with
more pleasure than yesterday. 1t is
Almost beyond belief that such an or
ganization, changing every year, and
comprising such large proportion of
the student body, can attain such ex-
cellence. We challenge the United
States to furnish it's equal, and Amer
lea leads the world.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Another Pioneer Dead.

Mrs. Sarah Rooney, resident OF
DEBORAH since 1855, passed away on
Thursday morning at nine o'clock, at
her home in the fourth ward, after
an illness of about five years, from
infirmities incident to old age.
Sarah Welch, born in May, 1895,
at West Port, County Mayo, Ireland,
came to America in childhood and
lived in Pittsburg, Pa, where she wa:
married to Mr. Rooney in 1856, and
came directly to this city, where the
family home has since been, her hus-
band passing away Sept 10, 1859.
Four sons and two daughters were
born to them, James, who died in
Minneapolis % years ago, Mary and
Thomas of this city, Peter and Mrs
Rose Furniss of West Superior, Wis,
and Edward of DEBORAH. Owen Room
ey, step-son, also survives her.
The funeral services were held
from the Catholic church on Satur-
day morning at nine O'Clock, Rev. FIR.
Have officiating. She was a good
woman, whose life was spent in the
care of those she loved, and all mourn
her death.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
MISS KATHINKA PREUs WINS.
Daughter of President and Mrs. G.. IL.
Preus of Luther College Wins
High school Contest.

The annual declamatory contest OF
the DEBORAH high school was held
last week, and owing to the unusual
number of contestants, twenty-one, it
was necessary to occupy two evenings,
Wednesday and Thursday. 1t was
expected that there would be 26, but
illness kept five contestants out of
the contest.
Miss Kathinka Preus, daughter of
President and Mrs. c. X. Preus OF
Luther College, received the highest
markings and was declared the win
ner of the contest. She gave a hum
orous recitation, entitled, Trick VS..
Trick Rudolph Evans was winner
in the oratorical class, Alice Daniels
in the dramatic class and nellie Jew
ell in the humorous class. Miss Preus
will compete at Waukon Friday eve-
ming with winners in other northeas-
tern Iowa schools, and the first and
second in this contest will compete at
Hampton, Iowa, and the winners
there in the state contest at Mel
bourne.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
IN NEW STORE.
Wangler Bros. Now Occupy Barthell
Building, Refitted 70:
Their Use.

During the past week Wangler
Bros. have been busy moving their
stock of drugs, etc, into the Barthell
building, just west of the National
Bank of DEBORAH, leased by them al
ter the fire which damaged their
building. The store has been COM
pletely refinished for them, and is
now one of the prettiest drug stores
in this part of the state. The room
is large, wide and high, with a large
store room in the rear. The walls
nave been redecorated, a new steel
ceiling put on, and other improve
ments made which make it teauti-
full modern store room. The arrange
ment of the fixtures is also well adap-
ted to the building, so that it gives
them good light, ventilation and con-
venience in serving their trade. With
the addition of large new stock they
have complete, up-to-date drug
store that any city might be proud
of.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Mrs. Ii. &. Gruver Dead.

Rev. Wn. McVettie goes to Cler-
mont tomorrow to conduct the funer-
al services of Mrs. b. c. Gruver, who
died very suddenly after an illness OF
three days from pneumonia. The
family is well known in DEBORAH, and
the sympathy of many friends is ex-
tended to the bereaved husband and
children.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
THE WEEKS BASKET BALL.
High School Wins i'm Ripping Game
With Usage. Luther College
Plays Two Games.


The last home game of the season
for the DEBORAH high school was much
the best they have played, when Fri
day evening they defeated the fast
Usage team by the score of 33 to "a.
They had previously played off tie
game at Usage, and a close game was
expected, but nothing like the one on
Friday. All the boys were on their
mettle every minute and the game
was fast and furious from start to
finish. The DEBORAH boys won by their
superior team work, as the visitors
were much heavier. The team will
go to West Union on Feb. 2Sth, and
will close the season March eth al
New Hampton.
In game with Lenox College OF
Hopkinton at the Luther College aud
itorium Friday evening the local team
won an easy victory over the visitors
by the score of 81 to IL. l.. C. has
a strong team, and they simply out
played the Lenox aggregation, defeat
ing them easily
Word came yesterday that game
had been arranged for last night be-
tween the New York Nationals and
Luther College. The former is an
organization of professional hasket
ball players with an international re-
putation, having won eighty-one
games this season and lost only five.
The band came down town and CAV!
some fine music advertising the game
in the afternoon, after which a pic
ture was taken of them, and the game
became so well advertised during the
dav that large crowd was present.
1T was one of the best games ever
played in DEBORAH, and we regret that
we do not have the space this morn
ing to describe it in detail Viii e
the visitors won, yet the Luther Col
lege team brought great credit to
themselves in the splendid showing
made against this professional team.
The first half ended 20 to 10 and the
game "a to q in favor of the Nation
ais. 1t was fast game throughout
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Some February Marriages.

This Wednesday afternoon at three
O'Clock, at the home OF the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Young in
Pleasant township will occur the we'd
ding of their daughter, Miss Emma
and Mr.. Emil Rasmussen, who will
make their home on the groom farm
near Kendallville. Both are splend-
I'D young people and have the sincere
congratulations of large friendship
At Ridgeway this afternoon at two
O'Clock will occur the marriage of
Mr.. Andrew j. Haugen of Canoe twp
to Miss Martha Caroline Espeseth,
daughter of Mrs. A. Espeseth These
excellent young people also have a
large number of friends who join us
IN hearty good wishes. Rev. Thomas
Nilsson will perform the ceremony.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-02-19
Mrs. James Stringer Passes Away.

Mrs. James Stringer, who was Sc
yerely burned a few weeks ago, pas
sed away last Thursday. The burned
portions of her body seemed to be
doing as well as could be expected,
but she was unable to withstand the
severe shock to her system in her old
age, and death resulted from this
cause.
Sarah Jane Stringer was born on
Dec. 81, 1884, at Sherrington, Cana
da, and Aug. %, 1857, was married
in Decorah to James Stringer, who
died good many years ago. She
leaves a son, Geo. l.. Stringer, and
grandson, Vernon g. Stringer, of Min
neapolis, one brother, John Greer of
this city, and three half brothers, Da-
vid Greer of Curlew, Ia, VIM. Greer
and Donaldson Greer of Oregon. The
funeral services were held on Sunday
afternoon, Rev. G.. Lakeland officiat-
ing, with interment in Phelps Gene
terry. Much sympathy has been ex-
tended to Mrs. Stringer in her sad
accident, and will continue to the be-
reaved ones in her demise. She was
one of the early residents of DEBORAH
and will be kindly remembered by
many.
Those in attendance at the funeral
from out of town were George l..
Stringer and son, Vernon G. Stringer,
of Minneapolis; H. R.. Greer, Plain
field, Neb.; r. H. Greer, Sioux City,
Iowa, and Miss Nellie Miller, Clear
Lake, Iowa.