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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18

Professor MacCracken of the Eng.
l,sh department at Yale has announced
the surprising amazing, astounding be-
lief that student can acquire accur-
acy in the use of English by noting
language of the statute books.
It is well for Yale that this advice is
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18

The city clerk and two members of
the council OF Philadelphia have been
pinched on dictagraph evidence OF
having accepted bride money in the
matter of purchasing fire apparatus.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18

An experiment In female emigra.
ton from the British isles is being
tried by the New South Wales gov
eminent to supply the demand for
domestic servants in Australia, where
the supply Is quite inadequate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18

An African explorer found very
modern American sewing machine be-
ing operated by woman in a native
village in the heart of the dark conti-
nent. 8}
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18

A bell in a temple in north China
has been kept ringing for century.
A tax Is levied in the district for pay
ing relays of ringers to work inces-
sanity day and night.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18

The crusade for civic ideals has reach |
ed such pass in the Quaker city that
officials assume unusual risks In work |
ing the side lines. A
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18

When feel like finding fault, I al
ways begin with myself, and then
never get any farther.-David Gray.
son.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18
Also Raas.

Also Rags.
''Kiphng says woman is rag and
q bone and hank of hair"
my wife Is always buying addition.
al hanks"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18

Back In His Payments.
"You former husband must still love
you"
why so?"
HE tells he owes a great deal to
YOU"
Hes referring to the back ali
mony.'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18

slim Audiences.
Complaints from Mrs. Pankhurst
Say she has had NO chance.
You cannot reach folk with speech
AS with barefoot dance.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18
The Reason.

Interviewer-May ask why you
paint nudes exclusively?
Celebrated Artist Certainly. Styles
in women's clothing change SO fast
that q costume picture would be out
of date before the paint was dry
Puck. +
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18
Good Work

Good Work.
Seen my portrait"
NO"
Makes me look like blockhead.'
"Ah, I see. You always insist on
the best talent
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18

Copyright, 1912, by the Mcclure News.
paper Syndicate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18
The Limit.

Binks--I'll never play poker fitf
my wife again!
Winks-Why not?
Binks-After taking my last cen
she wouldn't lend me my carfare t.
get away from home.-New Yorl
Globe.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18

hammer tightly clenched in her right
hand. Hardly glancing at him, she said
clearly: ooh! You are just in time!
Pick this sparkler out Of the rocks for
me. simply won't go away without
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18

The Wherefore.
"Why does that hen refuse to asso-
ciate with the other hens?"
oh, that hen is descended from one
of the original Plymouth Rocks"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18

Fitted For the Job.
"She, ought to make a splendid
wife of an, American ambassador
abroad 3
ELS she distinguishes"
Dear me, no; but she can do hel
own homework and darn socks
beautifully."-Life.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-11-18

Clinton Herald: With wooden shoes
at 60 and rs cents a pair, one avenue
has been opened up whereby 1t will be
possible to reduce the cost OF living.
At that, it perhaps will be some time
before they come into general use, not
withstanding a single pair will last two
years.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-17
NEWS FROM PARADISE.
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Mrs. G. Schafer and Mrs. Marks
accompanied F.. Schafer to Denison
Thursday.
Mr.. E. Armstrong was business
visitor in Arion Wednesday,.
Mrs. Rockwell is making an extend
ed visit with her brother, G. SaXton.
and family at Anita, Iowa.
BARLEY Healy spent Sunday with
his sister, Miss Healy, in Dow City,
the latter being very i'll.
Howard Stevenson was an over-Sun-
day visitor with his folks at Arion.
Misses Estella Johnston, lone Nc
Cord and Virginia Marks visited at
the home of Oscar Fienhold Wednes-
day evening.
Guy Rockwell, who is attending col
lege at Denison, visited Saturday and
Sunday with his parents.
Bert McCOrd visited with friends at
Lake View a few days last week.
Bob Turner was an Over-Sunday
guest with a friend near Denison.
Mss Cora Tillett has returned home
to Dow City for a few weeks visit
and vacation with her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Bramley were
shopping in Denison Friday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-17
&C Dakini Powder biscuits

Three cups -four; x to 4 cup Short
enixg;; ; ksrl AasboonfMh K G Baking
Pow1e,: about / CUP milk or uakey;; I
teasboomful salt.
Sift three times, the -four, salt and
baking powder. Work into the flour the
shortening, using lard or butter for
shortening. Then mix to very soft
dough with the milk. The softer the
biscuit enters the oven, the lighter it
comes out. Never knead baking powder
biscuits; press the dough into shape and
roll lightly. Cut in small shapes and
bake on a sheet or very shallow pan in
a hot oven. In placing biscuits in the
pans place well apart, not allowing edges
to touch. Small biscuits are better than
large ones. Large biscuits do not have
the proper amount of time toiraise and
bake.
Have you seen the new K e Cooks Booke
Brimful Of appetiziug recipes that simply must
he 1uccessful every time If the few simple direc-
lions are carefully followed. You would gladly
nav so cents for this valuable book. yet we send
+ obsolskelv (,ee upon receipt of the colored GER
tif;cate packed in every Is -centcan of X Baking
povder. JAoUEs MIRO. Co.. Chicago. Small
csns do not have Cooks Book ceSti6cates.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-17
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MILFORD CENTER NEWS.
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Chas. Shives and family visited at
the Thos. Hutchinson home Sunday.
Joe Slechta, of Washington, Iowa,
is visiting at the Albert Slechta home.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Robinsin and
Mrs. A. J. Robinson we're in Denison
Friday, Mrs A. J. remaining for a
few days visit at the DR.. j. G. Rob-
inson home.
Miss Leona Woolsoncroft was a
Sunday visitor at the Thos. Hutchln-
son home.
l.. L. and Arthur Osterlund spent
Sunday at the F. l.. HaWley home.
Miss Myrtle Taylor is visiting at
the Lem Watts home in Boyer.
Miss Marie Hawley, of Denison, was
an over-Sunday visitor at the l.. l..
Osterlund home.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Breen were
Sunday visitors in Denison.
Mrs. w. T. Marshall and children
drove down to Denison Saturday.
Thos. Hutchinson went to Hudson
on business Sunday.
Marvin Woolsoncroft was a Deloit
caller Saturday.
The n. w. and J. Inghram families
attended the church bazaar and sup
per at Deloit Saturday evening.
J. 7. Byrnes was an Omaha visitor
Friday.
DR.. P. J. Byrnes, of Washington, D.
c., was visitor at the J. T. Byrnes
home Monday.
Miss Faye Hutchinson was Vail
caller Friday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-17
NlSHNABOTNY NEWS.
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Miss Christina Suhr, of Dow City
visited several days last wetk with
relatives and attended the silver wed
ding anniversary at the Mullenger
home Friday evening.
Mrs. Hargens, of Manning, is spend
ing the week with her daughter, Mrs
Fritz Steckelberg.
Henry Miller and mother visited on
Sunday with the Theobald family.
Willie Sullivan returned to his home
at Delhi Monday.
Chris Keller and wife were visit
ors the fore part of the week at the
John Comstock home. They also en-
tertained Fred and Mary Beerman
Sunday evening.
Robert Mullenger and daughter
Miss Ethel, of Extra, came. up Friday
evening for the silver wedding at the
home of his brother They remained
for a short visit, returning home on
Monday.
The Tryon family are enjoying
many nice rides in their auto since
it's arrival last Saturday.
Ed Stahl and family visited at the
John Comstock home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louie clearinghouse
and Mr., and Mrs. Glen Jarvis, of Man
ming, were here to attend the Steck'
berg-Steinkeuhler wedding. Inc
ladies' are sisters of Mrs. Fritz Steck'
elberg.
Tom Hassett transacted business
with john McGinn Monday.
James Laughran has been enter
tanning a brother from ST. Louis the
past week.
Misses Jennie Main. Ruby and
Ethel Mullenger, Willie Mullenger and
James and Simon McGinn visited at
the Tryon home Sunday evening.
Lille Kraul and Percy Miles were
married at Denison last Tuesday. That
evening a crowd Of relatives and
friends to the number of fifty came IN
and gave them charivari. The pest
of wishes are extended to this young
couple.
Barney Mundt visited at the Tryon
home Sunday.
Friday evening, December 18th,
about seventy-fve friends and rela'
tiyes of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mul!enger
gathered at their home to help cele-
brate their silver wedding annlvers'
airy and the birthday OF their daugh-
ter, Miss Ruby. Mr.. and Mrs. Null
lenger received large number OF
beautiful pieces of silverware besides
a purse Of silver.
Mr. and Mrs. John Tryon and daugh-
ter, Miss Sarah, accompanied by Mr..
Tryon's father, came back from 1ndi-
ana Monday. Mr.. Hiram Tryon ex-
poets to make his home with his son.
At the Fritz Steckelberg home on
Wednesday afternoon. December 10th,
at 3 o'clock occurred the marriage OF
their oldest son, Henry, and Miss Al
ma Steinkeuhler. second daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Steinkeuhler,
Rev. Wendt officiating. The brides
gown was white brocaded satin and
she was attended by the Misses Elma
and Martha Mundt, dressed in blue
silk. The grooms attendants were
Otto Steinkeuhler and Edward Steck-
elberg. A crowd of one hundred and
seventy-five people enjoyed the after
noon and reception given them in the
evening. The bride received many
expensive and useful presents, be-
sides large purse of money present
ed this esteemed couple. They will
20 to housekeeping in February on
the Mrs. Schroeder farm east of Buck
Grove. The best wishes of their many
friends follow them. Mr.. and Mrs.
Steckelberg also received the alumni
mum pail. given at the corn show at
Manila last week for being the most
recently married couple.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-17

From the way Mr.. and Mrs. Sayre
are being entertained in London. 1t
does not seem likely that they will be
given any chance to sit out on some
secluded park bench.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-17

Eggs are getting scarcer and scar
GER Fresh eggs are high, strictly
fresh eggs higher still. but If you
want recently laid eggs, you must pay
| the limit.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-17

The governor of Pennsylvania has
been offered the degree of L. L. d.
This is fitting achievement of his
prospective achievement in becoming
q baseball magnate.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-17

who Is located here, was out on pro-
fessional business last week.
The meat market building is being
worked over and fitted up for a drug
store.
N. H. Brogden is erecting the build
ing for the restaurant and candy
kitchen.
A sign painter was in town last
week and painted signs on several OF
our business houses on the windows.
A business directory of the town may
be seen in the barber shop.
Mrs. Nina McKim and baby visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Streeter,
last Thursday.
Mrs. Anna Nicewanner returned
from Nebraska last week.
Mrs. Ella Hickman and little boy
are visiting her father, Mr. S. Hat
terry.
Mrs. J. T.sSpence and Miss Nora
Jordan were in Denison last Tuesday.
Mrs. Willoughby and her grand
daughter, Miss Macie Smith, of Bone
steel, S. D., came last week to spend
few weeks at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Andrew Mason.
The Christensen boys have pur-
chased two lots on the east side OF
town and have moved a house which
they bought onto it.
Mrs. Jane Knowles, of Glidden, has
been visiting couple of weeks with
her sisters, Mrs. M. Myers and Mrs.
G. S. Jordan. She returned home on
Monday
Mrs. Almira Hunt visited relatives
in town last week.
1t is with sadness and deep regret
that we learn of the seriousness of
Mrs. Mary Slater's health. All hopes
have been given up for her recovery.
The end seemed very near all last
week
Mrs. Woolsoncroft was shopping in
town Saturday afternoon and attended
the bazaar.
Glenn McKim, who has been look
ing after Raub McKim's business on
the farm near Dow City, spent Sunday
with relatives at Deloit.
Mrs. Ann Turner visited a few days
at the Lloyd Winans home last week.
Miss Orpha Campbell entertained
her friend, Miss Ruth Peterson, of
DenisOn, over Sunday.
Mrs. Coda Buffinton and husband
came Sunday to see her grandmother
and cousin at the home OF her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Mason, and attend
ed services in Deloit that evening.
Mrs. Willoughby and Mrs. A. J.
Mason visited Thursday afternoon
with their friend, Mrs. Horr
The dance held Saturday night at
the new hall was very largely attend
ed.
J. w. True has found having to re-
frain from business and remain at
home on account of sickness very
monotonous, and on Monday he
thought he felt we'll enough to go
down to the store again.
The Willing Workers will meet this
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Horr.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-17
Baking Powder Biscuits
Liiht as a Feather

Lifht as q Feather
ByMrs. Iauct DkrA.enSie Hill, Editoro
the Boston Cooking School Magazine
Baking Powder Biscuits made by this
recipe are so far ahead of ordinary ba-
king powder biscuits that, if once tried,
YOU will never use any other recipe.
Try it the next time you run short of
bread. Save this recipe. 20
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1913-12-17

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Barton County democrat., 1913-06-20
Death Of Ed. j. Dewey

Ed Dewey, Of Seward, who suf-
fered a stroke of paralysis several
days ago, passed away at the hospi-
tai in this place on Monday, aged 64
years, 6 months and IS days. The
funeral services were held on Tues
day and the body was laid to rest
in Eden Valley cemetery in Stat.
ford county.
Deceased was one Of the earliest
settlers of this county, having come
to this country in 1873. He was the
first printer to locate permanently
in the county and was employed on
the first paper published in the town
of Great Bend. He remained here
and worked at ihs trade for a mum.
Der of years and later located on q
farm near Seward, which place was
his home until his death.
He was a man popular and highly
respected by a large circle Of &C.
quaintances both in the city Of Great
Bend and in the community in which
he lived. Owing to his naturally op
timistic disposition and his nheren
love for sports he was as popula,
with the younger est as with peopk
Of his own age. He had made gooc
at farming and was one Of the solit
farmers Of his community and who's,
judgement was regarded as being e1
cellent in matters conected wit
the operation of a Kansas farm.
He is survived by a wife, thre
sons ad four daughters.
Barton County democrat., 1913-06-20
D. j.. Lewis Retires.

Since taking charge of the affairs
Of the Moses Mercantile Co. of Hois-
ington in February, 1891, D. ]. Lew.
Is, who recently retired from the firm
and resigned his position as manager,
has had very little time for recrea.
ton. Previous to his affilliation with
the above firm, he had farmed and
worked at his trade as carpenter,
IN which line he was one Of the
most skilHul and best known work.
men in central Kansas and now for
the first time in his life will know
what it means to be actually at leis-
ure and free from business cares.
In contrast to the average case, D.
j. is retiring from business while he
is active and vigorous enough to en-
Joy to the fullest extent his hours of
idleness and recreation.
An elaborate banquet was given in
his honor at the Van Noy Hotel IN
Hoisington at which there were pres
ent the members Of the firm, their
employees and a few intimate friends.
Barton County democrat., 1913-06-20

Art Dick shipped his string of fast
horses, Vida NJ, 2:16 IA, and Shady
Oak, a green one, and a runner to
Harrington last Wednesday, where
they will be trained until the open
ing of the season of the Kansas-Ok-
lahoma circuit. The recent high wat
ditiOn that it would be impossible
track here and put it in such con-
dition that it wouldd be impossible
to get the horses in shape here. A
first class trainer will take charge Of
the horses at Herngton, who is
there now with six head and Arthur
feels that with the proper handling
he will get away with his share Of
the money this fall. He expects to
bring his horses back to race at the
fair here this fall, and his friends
here hope that he win win with all
his entries.
Barton County democrat., 1913-06-20
To Attend Alumni Meeting.

Contrary to the ordinary custom,
for men Of his age, Judge Elrick c.
Cole Is still in touch with the alum
nj association Of the high school out
of which he graduated when a boy.
The school is located at Kenosha,
Wisconsin, and the Judge left We'd
nesday for that place to be present
at a regular meeting of the gradual
es Of bygone years. He will deliy-
er one Of the principal addresses at
the meeting having for his theme The
State OF Wisconsin, and we think
we are taking no chances in making
the assertion that a rare treat Is in
store for his hearers.
Barton County democrat., 1913-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lischesky en-
tertained ten employees Of the Ii
schesky store at O'Clock dinner on
Friday evening of last week. The
severe storm interfered slightly with
the affair inasmuch as it made the
journey from the store to the home
on Holland street very disagreeable
one, but it takes more than an or.
dinary disturbance of the elements
to get the better of this bunch and
the entertainment provided by Mrs
Lischesky made such hit with each
of those present that the disagree
able condition of things on the out
side was a matter of minor import
ance.
Barton County democrat., 1913-06-20

Jacob Eyer, resident of the
southeast part Of town, was up be-
fore a commission composed of Drs.
Connect and Morrison on Tuesday Of
this week and was by them adjudg-
ed insane. Application was made to
place him in one of the state in
stitutions, to which place he will be
taken as soon as he can be admitted.
He has for the past year or moro
suffered with very severe pains in
his head, and recently his actions
have become so strange that rela-
tions with whom he lived feared he
might become violent, hence the
action in Probate Court.
Barton County democrat., 1913-06-20

Considerable stir has been notice
able in the office of the county clerk
this week caused by the filing Of
bonds in school land settlement cases
Some of the bonds offered have not
been acceptable and as the time for
the filing of the same expires Tues
day, June "a, the settler are many
of them getting quite busy on the
matter.
Barton County democrat., 1913-06-20

Col. Bill 0tte was in on Monday
from the farm near Heller. He re-
ports a big rain with no serious dam
age with the exception of the loss
Of over a hundred young chickens
by drowning, which were soon to ar
rive at the frying age.
Barton County democrat., 1913-06-20
w.,y. Been Cleaning ,sm Up,

Since last publication day our ball
team has hit a winning stride and
are now contenders for first place
and going strong.
On Thursday Of last week we op-
ened a series Of thnee scheduled
games with Manhattan on their
home grounds, and while there also
played a postponed game. Out Of
the four We won on Thursday, 3 to
2 in eleven innings. On Friday we
split double header with them, los
ingt he first 3 to 0. and winning the
second s to Z. On Saturday we lost
,, to the same team the fourth and
last, 6 to 3.
Going from there to Sahna we lost
the Sunday game to them, Z to 8,
and on Monday won from them 5 10
2, and on Tuesday won again, Z to 3,
making on the trip seven games, Of
which we won four and dropped
three. all Of which Is very satistac-
tory in view Of the fact that any
team considers themselves lucky II
they can break even away from home
We are now at home for a series
, Of six games, one of which has been
. won on Wednesday from Junction
City, IL to 4. The present series In
. cludes games wednesday, Thursday
, and Friday with Junction. City and
Saturday, Sunday and Monday with
Clay Center. The game Sunday
, with Clay Center promises to be a
: "dinger,"' and an immense crowd
? will be in attendance II the weather
, is pleasant.
: Four Of the teams are now so
: close together that it is a difficult
matter to form an opinion as to
: which Of the quartette is the best
: bet. Manhattan and Lyons are slip
: ping a little in the percentage col
? umn Just now, while Clay Center and
, Great Bend are going strong. With
s that tickle something known as luck
2 breaking even, We should take three
? straight from Junction City, and the
s series of three with Clay Center
6 promises to be battle royal be-
2 tween the two teams that are nov
= going stronger than any others inthe
s league, the only advantage in oul
z favor being that We are on our hOmt
2 grounds. We can reasonably expec
{ to leave after our last game viii
6 Clay Center next Monday, standing
2 in first place in the percentage col
umn.
: The standing of the teams afte
& Tuesdays games is shown below.
Barton County democrat., 1913-06-20

H. H. Holmes was in Saturday
morning to report a hail loss on
wheat. The hail storm in his vicin-
ity on Friday evening was quite Sc
we're. He estimates his loss at about
one-fifth Of what was on the ground
before the storm.
Barton County democrat., 1913-06-20

Thomas DeWerff, of Ellinwood,
one Of the substantial farm owners Of
Comanche township, who was at one
time trustee and assessor of his
township for nearly twenty cOnsecu'
tive years, was IN the county seat
last Saturday renewing old acQuain'
tances.