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The Monte Vista journal., 1913-11-29

Your money will go further by buying
your Electric Light Globes at Stuts
mans.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-11-29
Near Center

1900 acres Of the best lands in the val
ley; $500 now in crops looking very prom
ising. Will sell as whole or in lots to
suit purchaser at lowest prices and best
terms ever offered. S. n. BUM,
Monte Vista, Colo.
Phone Monte 249
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-11-29

FOR SALE-Steel grey stallion, 4
yrs. old, VT. 1850; black gelding, yrs.
old, VT. ll5O; black mare, 3 yrs. old, VT
1l50, with foal. j. b. OUTCALT.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-11-29

Furnished house for rent Inquire OF
John Correll at Handy Kitchen.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-11-29

Mrs. Capyless left Sunday for a
visit in Kingsbury, Texas.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-11-29

FOR SALES barrels genuine AS
pbaltum. Fine for roosts and cellars.
AT about one-half price. Also A good
mich cows. Terms. A. NJ. ISBELL.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-11-29

FOR SALE Good gray mare, weight
about ll00 lbs, 8 years old.
A. NJ. ISBELL.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-11-29

FOR SALE-A good, fresh COW; AZ
miles East OF town. FRITZ KUHN
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-11-29

The police magistrate has been
occupied this week in the trial of
some gambling cases coming with
in the jurisdiction of the city ordi-
nance, and case of assault by n
Mexican from the Seven mile plaza
upon the person of his mother-in-
law, is being tried this afternoon.
The judge also had a case before
him of party conducting a pawn
brokers' business without brokers'
license.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-11-29

FOR SALE-A Singer sewing ma
chine in perfect order. See j. M. Ditto
at store
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-11-29

Mrs. Chas, Holt will have on sale at
her home at 1877 Dennis St Dec. llth,
all kinds of fancy work articles suitable
for Christmas gifts.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-11-29

Arta and Ruby Williams of Ala
mosa are guests this week of Miss
Marian Hecker.
Mrs. Capyless left Sunday for a
visit in Kingsbury, Texas.
FOR SALE Good gray mare, weight
about ll00 lbs, 8 years old.
A. NJ. ISBELL.
FOR SALE-A good, fresh COW; Az
miles East of town. FRITZ KUHN
FOR SALE-A Singer sewing ma
chine in perfect order. See j, NJ. Ditto
at store.
PLANTS For Sale at Spencer Green
house: Chysanthemums, cyclamen, Gin
erarias, obconicas and decorative plants.
Phone 275.
The ladies OF the Christian church
will have their annual Christmas Bazaar
and Apron and Food Sale at Miss Lis
tons Millinery store Saturday, Dec. 6.
The Ladies Aid OF Bowen will hold
Bazaar at Bowen school house Friday,
Dec. 8. Refreshments l5c. Program.
Everyone invited.
&mas is coming! What makes
nicer present than piece OF hand
painted China. teach you all the lat
est designs, lessons every day in the
Worth block. First two lessons free
Also do iireing, and take orders.
Mrs G. o. DAY, 427 Adams st
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
Daddy Bedtime
~ Little Billy
>tOTU- And Alice
Cried In Vain

~ ADDY said that he hoped when Jack and Evelyn were put to bed be-
fore they were ready to go they would not try to do a the two little
IL folks of whom he meant to tell them a story.
These children were Alice, aged five, end Billy aged six. They
were hardly ever ready to e. to bed at 8 O'Clock, which was their regular bed
time in the winter.
"Their older sister, Nellie, put them to bed, and the youngsters always did
their best to coax her 10 stay with them until they went to tep.~~~-
when she stayed Alice and Billy would laugh and cut u p so much that
1T took them a long time to go to sleep So their mother said Nellie was OF
to stay with them n more.
The first evening after their mother made this rule they poked and
played as long as they could over getting ready for bed When at last they
were dressed In their little white nghhes and tucked each In his little crib
Nellie turned out the light n said good night
"Good night Alice and Billy groaned. oh, Nellie piense stay q little
while longerr
"You know mother las said I mustn't stagt their sister replied. Now
shut your yes, and presently the ant ma will be along
"Were afraid to stay in the darkv sly Billy cried.
at won't be dark tn here There's a light in the hall, and I'll leave the
door OPEN answered Nellie. ..HU.
"'But we can't see any M We shall be afraid to stay aloncr walled
Alice.
lyon won't be alone Nellie replied. 1n cave the sitting room door
she went downstairs and opened her books She had hardly begun III
vas Billy. He WIS crying as If his heart would break
Then Alice began to cry. The W. cried together for a little while.
when Nellie w as so sorry for them she could stand 1t 10 nor she tip
heard her coming and were sitting In bed, crying al hard as they could.
Presently Billy stopped. Now you 90 ahead whispered Billy to his sis
ter Its our turn to cry nw Cry loud so she win be sure to hear U.S.
You naughty children. with your make believe crying, go to seep this
minute or I'll call mammal? said Nellie.
And the two little humbugs weres SO taken back at being eaught that they
did curl down and go to sleep al once"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

Vegetable Compound SO / threw away
the medicines the doctor left me and be-
gan taking the Compound. Before I
had taken half a bottle ] was able to sit
up and in q short time | was able to do
ell my work. Your medicine has proved
itself able to do all you say it will and !
have recommended it in everyhousehold
! have visited. Mrs. MARY JOHNSTON,
210 Siegel Street, Philadelphia, Pa
Another Bad Case.
Epbrata, Pa.-"About a year ago !
was down with nervous prostration. /
was pale and weak and would have hys-
teric spells, sick headaches and a bad
pain under my shoulder-blade / was
under the care of different doctors but
did not improve was so weak / could
hardly stand long enough to do mydishes-
Lydia E. Pinkhsm's Vegetable Com
pound has made me well and happy and
/ have begun to gain in weight and my
face looks healthy now."-Mrs. j. w.
HoRNBERGER, r. No. 8, Ephrata, Pa.
II you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (conn-
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter viii
be opened, read and answered by
woman and held in strict confidence.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
MEALS FOR A WINTER DAY.

To begin with breakfast, the meal
which is often the bugbear Of the
cook. let 1t be simple, but satisfying
enough to last the individual until the
MONDAY meal. Whole wheat, which
has been washed. soaked over night,
and then cooked until well broken by
slow heat In 4 nreless cooker or
double boiler, II an ideal breakfast
dish. with thin cream. This IL q dish
especially good for growing children
and men who work hard at manual
1abor.
Buckwheat griddls cakes are most
appetlztng when well made. and may
always be ready for every breakfast
IL they are prepared the day before.
Take a yeast cake dissolved In water.
a pint Of warm water is sufficient;
add a little salt and enough buck
wheat -four to make a rather thick
batter. Beat well and set away until
night. then bring out and leave in a
warm place to rise. In the morning
reserve a cupful of this mixture to
set again as e starter for the next
iloIniuS > CAKES. 10 Tie DhtCeT 10 Us
used, add a very little sour milk and
q small amount of soda dissolved in
a little boiling water. Beat well and
cook at nee on a smoking hot grid
die. The cakes should be turned as
soon as~the last one is placed, be
crisp and brown and served implied,
as piling them makes any good cake
soggy. Buckwhent cakes made in this
way are entirely wholesome. and may
be eaten every morning during cold
weather.
A bit of sausage or bacon, fried
crisp and brown, served with these
cakes, a cup Of good coffee and a
doughnut or piece OF coffee cake will
make a good, substantial meal. which
will stay by until the next 10 needed.
A good beginning for breakfast Is
fruit. Grape fruit. Grape fruit has
been reasonable in price this winter.
and plentiful. A half Of a grape fruit.
which has been prepared for eating
the evening before and sprinkled with
sugar. then chilled, ia always tempt
ting to tho most faded appetite.
A slice Of ham and a few fried DO
tatoes with toast. will mako = good
breakfast. One likes 4 change. ~ too
much saneness grows monotonouk
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

Cut about two pounds of halibut
into pieces two inches square. clean
and wipe dry and put in a dish with
four wineglasses Of sherry wine, turn
Ing them from time to time and let
remain in the wine two hours. Then
put the pieces of fish into a baking
pan, moisten well with melted butter,
sprinkle lightly with bread crumbs
and let bake until done and nicely
Drowned. Take up the fish and pour
into pan In which it was baked half
a pint OF cream. Heat on top of
stove, thicken with a little -four,
garnished with parsley. Or IL pre-
ferred melt a little more butter In
pan, add q little lemon Juice to 1t
and pour over fish. II the wine is not
Objectionable you will find this deli
cious and half the portion sufficient
for two.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
Oyster patties,

Bread two dozen oysters. Cut each
n into three or four pieces and sopld
them in their wv liquor. Put two ia
blespoonfuls OF butter in a saucepan.
dredge In sufficient -four to take up the
butter. strain the oyster liquor and put
1t into the saucepan with the butter
and -four. Add a little lemon Juice.
cayenne and salt to taste, let 1t boil
up. put in the oysters and three table
spoonfuls Of cream or milk. Allow to
heat, but do not boil. Line pattypans
with rich puff paste and put Into each
a small piece of bread; cover with
paste, brush over with egg and bake
q light brown. When done remove the
lids Of the patty cases, take out the
bread. Ali with the mixture, replace
covers, set In the oven for a moment
and serve.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

A Wisconsin inventor has evolved q
device which fastens clotheslines ON
any rope without knot tying. He has
patented a rope fastener. One form of
the device is a spiral which can be
screwed up against the clothes post or
wherever 1t is needed. Another form
Is a small round piece of wood with a
spiral cut into 1t and a screw eye In
one end by which it can be hung on q
convenient hook. AS will be under
stood at a glance, such devices are fine
and ropes for hammocks, tennis nets,
boat sails and the like.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

Every dainty woman likes a pretty
night gown. This one is simple and easy
to make yet it is really charming in effect.
The shaped yoke includes a trimming
portion at the front that gives a medal
lion effect and this medallion can be
utilized for hand embroidery, as in this
instance, or for an inset of lace or
embroidery. There is a seam at the
back that gives graceful lines and shape
illness and the yoke can be cut from any
fancy material. The sleeves can be made
with straight or pointed lower edges.
The model is an excellent one for crepe
de chine and the cotton crapes that are
so well liked, as well as for lawns, batistes
and similar fabrics.
For the medium size, the gown will
require AZ yards of material SO or ga
yards "a inches wide with "a yard rs
inches wide for the yoke, E yards OF
insertion and 312 yards of edging to trim
as illustrated.
The pattern of the gown 7742 is cut in
three sizes, small 81 or SO. medium 3S or
40, large ~ or ~ inches bust measure.
1t will be mailed to any address by the
Fashion Department of this paper, on
receipt Of ten cents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
Baked Ham and Eqes.

Chop or grind trimmings of cold boil
ed ham; put a rounding tablespoonful
OF butter into a saucepan and when
melted stir In a level tablespoonful of
-four. n teaspoenful of vinegar. q dash
of cayenne and one-quarter OF a level
teaspoonful Of mustard. Let 1t cook
until thick and simmer a little. then
stir In as much ham as the seasoning
will take up. Stir until heated, turn
into a baking dish and make several
depressions in the top. Into each hOl-
low break one egg, dust with salt and
set in the over until the white OF the
egg Is set and serve In same dish.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
FASHION CHANGES
NOW OBVIOUS.
The Picturesque M0dici Collar
Featured Style Favorit0.

Indications Of changes In fashion ars
ideas having lately been put forward
by the great oracies. Whether or not
these new notions will catch on" 1t Is
impossible to say, but In the meantime
1t is as we'll to make a note OF them.
since there are some, at all events.
which cannot fail to prove OF lasting
interest.
Among these must certainly be reck-
oned the return OF the medici collar.
carried out In various fabrics, but un-
der all conditions making a very fas
cinating frame for the face. In fact.
the medici collar seems to have the
happy knack OF suIting everybody.
while in the case Of those who are no
longer young 1t has q wonderfully be
coming effect, since 1t helps to conceal
the lines. which are unkindly traced by
times finger. just below the chin.
In various kinds of fine laceSthese
medlci collars haveaalready had q great
success in Paris, where they bid fail
before long to supersede the Robes
PlcIIG utChW cdl hiluSSluCis tOVLiC
times they ct quite closely around the
throat, but In other instances they are
slightly rolled owe at the top away
from the throat and stiffened invisibly
with fine wire, which serves to hold
them In position and keep the lace In
good condition.
Another kind Of medici collar which
is also very smart is made In very fine
Irish crochet and bordered along the
extreme edge with a narrow line of
fur, skunk or mink being used for
preference. With an afternoon gown
In chiffon velvet a fur edged collar of
this kind looks exceedingly we'll. es-
pecially when 1t is finished in front
with a plated jabot OF Irish lace to
match.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
How to Act at a Reception.

NV" y NV ~ u GSCptibU
VIII you please answer the follow.
ing questions In regard to q recep-
ton?
How Is punch or frappe served1
Should one shake hands with those
who serve 1t and with those serving In
the dining room7
Do they have some one to show you
around and Introduce you to those
you have not metz If not, do you in
troduce yourself2
Tell me some of the pleasant things
to say to those recefying.-Greenhorn.
Punch and frappe are served from
a large bowl In small glasses. It is
not necessary or customary to shake
hands with anyone except those in the
receiving party.
There should be several intimate
friends to look out for and Introduce
strangers to at least two or three per
sons, thus putting them at their ease.
Under certain conditions you might
introduce yourself.
II Is trpossible to write out In de-
tail pleasant things to say. Express
your pleasure at being present and. of
course, remark that 1t is a charming
affair. o. words to that effect.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

A Dutch supper would be suitable.
few frills. Why not have a camp ket-
tie with flowers for the centerpiece,
with small ones filed with salted nuts
at each plate? 1t would be fun to
have a regular camp supper-broiled
bacon, eggs, baked potatoes, flap1acks
and strip. with coffee. This would be
q decided novelty and very informal.
Ask the men to come In huntsman's
garb and the ladies' in shirtwaist suits.
You might have a fish and game din
ner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
S~mothered Mutton.

Cut In small pieces us much raw.
lean mutton as desired. Slice seven
small potatoes thin, peel four large
onions. In a baking dish put a layer
of mutton and sprinkle with onion.
salt, pepper and dots of butter. Cut
bread In dice, dry In I'VE and use for
next layer or use only potatoes. FIJI
the dish with layers, making the top
one Of bread. 1t is nice to use bread
only for the top. Turn over all one
and a half cupfuls Of hot water. Bake
slowly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
Shot Veivsts.

Velvet suits seem to have little stun
put in them. The shot velvets are ele
CANT. yet quite sober In tone. for the
diversity of tints is apparent only in
the folds and drapings. The combina-
lions of coiors seen most are copper
with deep sea green. plum color and
dead gold and shades such as you see
In the .fuchsia. Any of these make
fascinating little afternoon dresses,
venisc lace. the long. tight sleeves
opened to the elbow to let In frills
of lace.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
Pillow Sduarea.

One can get beautiful silk velvet
and tapestry squares appropriate for
sofa-pillow overs In the big whole
sale and retail upholstery shops.
There are lovely ones from a dollar
up. ends OF pieces that they are glad
to dispose Of at greatly reduced prices
They would make very acceptable
gifts If the colors are carefully select.
ed-Harper's Bazaar.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

The only expense borne by the
bridegroom is for the carriage that
takes him and his best man to the
church and himself and bride away.
He buys the wedding ring, bouquet
for bride and attendants and usually
gives his best man and ushers favors
and, of course, pays the marriage fee.
The brides family entertain the we'd
ding guests and meet all other ex-
penses.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

tation OF the heart,
constipation, head
aches, dizziness,
noise in my ears,
timid, nervous, rest
less feelin gs and
sleeplessness.
read in the pa
per where a young
woman had been
cured of the same
troubles by taking
Lydia f. Pinkham's'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

Have the attendants wear handker-
chief caps and aprons; make balls OF
center and hang round the booth,
They can be cut of as sold. For a
background use white crepe paper.
dipped In thin mucilags and then coy
cred with diamond dust.
MADAME MFRRL
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
E~scaioped Clans.

One quart of soft clans. half pound
of milk crackers. Run through the
meat chopper. Now put a layer of
crackers In baking dish. then n OF
clans. with bits of butter and salt and
pepper till you have used them all.
Pour one quart Of milk over all and
bake In a hot oven till brown.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

Chicken salad, sandwiches, coffee,
ice cream and wedding cake with cof-
fee will be the proper outlay. Just the
same as for an evening wedding. By
all means a bride should wear o veil.
It is the one and only occasion a girl
has that privilege and she should
avail herself Of it. What Ia sweeter
than a June bride? June LIS the month
OF roses and Of brides.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
Leather Trimmings,

With the Norfolk and Russian blouse
coats IRE worn belts of leather which
entirely band the waist line or they
extend across the back. leaving the
sides and front perfectly free. DARK
blue, red, white and tan suede are ex-
tensively used, not only to trim suits,
but millinery as well.
Kid appears on a number of the
smart models, but 1t has not gained
the popularity of suede.
A lovely frock OF dark blue serge
had the collar and cuffs fashioned OF
dark red suede. If you are to be
strictly up to date have a leather
trimmed frock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
A Valentine Reception.

The junior class OF high school
Is going to give a reception to the
seniors on February IL. How soon be-
fore the reception should the invita-
lions be sent out7 What could we
serve for refreshments? We do not
desire anything very elaborate-about
two courses. Could you suggest q
pretty way for decorating the table.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
To Remove Iron Rust.

Place the iron rusted part over a
small bowl three parts full Of boiling
water, SO that the steam car come
through to the material. Dissolve a
t~easpoonful OF salt In a dessertspoon-
full of lemon juice. then dip the feather
end of a quill In this mixture and rub
over the iron mold till 1t disappears,
dipping the material occasionally into
the water In the bowl. IS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

When q couple become engaged Is
1t necessary for the groom's parents
to send cards or any message to the
BRIDES parents. they having as yet no
acquaintance and not residing near
enough to each other to exchange
calls7-Martha.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
For 4 Huntsman's Party.

I wish to entertain q party of hunts
men and would like you to suggest the
table decoration and what refresh
ments l should serye. | expect to
have them in the evening and thought
q Dutch lunch would be nice.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

Just as o o as you read this get
out your invitations, for young people
have many engagements at this sea
son. For refreshments get your baker
to make to order he~art-shaped patty
shells to be filed with cream oysters;
decorate with hearts III from carrots
with vegetable cutter; have heart
shaped sandwiches. Then have pink
ice cream, cut b~eart-shaped, with a
gilt arrow sticking In It. Have the ta-
BILE powdered with tiny pink hearts
laid on in heart outlines. surrounding
a heart form filed with flowers. The
tinsmith win make 1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
Eacaloped Salmon.

10 one can of salmon add four or
sve common crackers broken Into small
pieces. Toss with silver fork until well
mixed. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover with rich milk. Dot with bits
of butter. Bake half an hour In fairly
warm oven,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

When a young man notifies his
parents Of his engagement they Ger
tainly should send a note of welcome
to the prospective dnughtertnlaw.
And 1t Is q very pretty courtesy to ask
her to visit them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
Polishing Glassware.

Wash the glass and rinse in hot wa
ter, then plunge into cold water into
which a handful of starch has been
dissolved. Drain the glassware on tow
els until perfectly dry. then polish with
a dry cloth. Cut glass should be polish
ed with a soft brush.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
Wedding Refre&hmenta.

What would be the proper refresh
ment for a two o'clock wedding, and
should a bride wear a veil? The we'd
ding Is to be in June.-Geneyieve.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

More bachelors than married men
go insane, according to a report sub.
nlitted to the secretary of the interi-
or. Many married men have their
thinking done for them, and conse-
quently, do not have SO, great a
strain on their think factory.-Nash.
vile T~ennessean.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
With The kIddIe2.

Elsie-"My doggie is smarter than
yours. See how nicely he begs?" Ma
bei-"Huhi My doggie Is too web
brad t do anything so common"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
IA TO WsddInn EHnnnssn

What expense should the groom
bear in the preparation for his mar
riage? Also what should the bride or
her people?-E. s. T.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
Carrot Stow.

Cut the carrots In small pieces and
cover with milk enough to stew them.
Add salt and pepper to taste and a
small piece of butter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

the shoulders are stitched all the way
to the belt. gathers across the cente.
panel giving fuilness back and front.
Cluny lace is used for the decoration OF
the GOWN,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
For a Handkerchief Booth.

VIII you please send me sugges-
tons for a handkerchief booth for a
church fair. to be all In white ?-Chair-
man..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
BY Lucas.

Write me as one Who loves BIS Eel
lowmen, but is very easily bored by
them.-London LAYER der. by q. Y. Lu-
nae
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
IN The REALM
OF FASHION
ChiId's Garment.

This dressy gown for a little girl Is
Of white wolfe. 1t is cut In two sec
tions, waist and skirt being Joined by
a waistband, The plaits that start a.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

PROSTRATION
5evere Case of a Philadelphia
Woman--Her Symptoms.

Philadelphia, Pa,-"I had a severe
Ease of v prostration, with palpi-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

6ABlNElD

HE final Issue standeth sure.
When right and wrong la con-
rict meet;
Who fight for right may be laid low,
But right knows no defeat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01
- PAGE FOp THE Women FOLKSB

which will be square and In the center
of the dining room, while the guests
will be seated along the wa1ls?-Ruth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

This Coupon must accompany the
order.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-01

So Free With Them.
II people always kept their pre- misses
they wouldn't have time to do any
thing else.