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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

trees in the windows of the gabled houses.
Some SO. years ago, before the German giant had
awakened from the sleep of centuries, this idea of the
peaceful German Christmas was correct. But of one ofthe
burghers of old Berlin, returning from making his Christ
mas purchases on Christmas eve, were to be transplanted
into the roaring hub of empire which his Haupstadt has
become, the good man would probably expire on the spot
Fifty years ago, when Berlin was a dirty, unpre-
tentous, provincial town, with illlighted, ilEpaved
streets, with a population renowned even in those days
for its surly manners and uncouthness, and with the iron
hand of militarism unchecked over it all, the Christmas
festival was the tranquil celebration of which one has
read. In the Lustgarten, before the castle, a Christmas
fair was annually established which the king and royal
family used to visit to buy jumping jacks and ginger
bread for the palace Christmas trees, like any other Ger
man family. The L~ustgarten fair has passed away, the
king of Prussia has become German emperor, Berlin has
developed into a fair and beautiful city, and all that re-
mains, of the Christmas of once upon a time is the spirit
indeed, a precious inheritance. That still holds su-
preme sway, and rests concealed in the branches of the
myriads of Christmas trees which rich and poor alike set
up in their homes on the eve of the feast.
Otherwise the old German simplicity has vanished.
In the house of the rich merchant electric lights take the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

and paper pad and each was making notes OF the
street cars passing.
what are those men doing?" asked the report
er of a conductor, expecting the reply spoilers.
"Those men are making up reports as to Wheth-
er the cars are light loaded, medium loaded, load
ed or crowded. said the conductor. one Is IN
the employ of the public utilities commission. IL
a dozen or so passengers are on a car 1t VIII be
marked as light" if everybody has a seat and
there is a scattering of empty seats, it will be
marked medium if all the seats are occupied
it will be marked loaded and if passengers are
standing it will be marked crowded, We have
cut our schedule-that is, the company has re-
duced the number of cars r~unning-because of the
number of people out of the city, and those men
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Was HURLED Through the Door Like a CatapuIt

n REPRESENTATIVE ERNEST W. ROBERTS of Massachusetts, tells a story
N of a bully who lived in his town and whose general demeanor mad MIN
a fit subject for the stocks. jim Jones was a general alround, goodiornotn-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

she needs a new feather in her
hat."-Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Street Car Regulations in the Capital City

~ wo men were standing under a tree in Farragut square zeal the west
sdo me hot afternoon lasts summer. One of them as in the uniform of
the street cal service and the other was in plain clothes Each la a pencil
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

My ideal Christmas: Home, the country, snow. holly,
4 Christmas tree, carols and kind faces and fond hearts
bout you.-Mrs. Brown-Potter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

place of the Christ candles"
and the motor car or the
steam yacht which he gives
his son as a Christmas pres
ent can find no place under
the Christmas tree, as did the
wooden comforter, the hand
full of gingerbread. or the
new skates in the day of his
father. Caruso or Destinn on
the gramophone take the
place of the Christmas hymns
which used to be sung as an
act of pious reverence to the
"Tannenbaum," or perhaps
even, horrible dictu, the tree
will be fastened to a clock
work continuance which, on
being wound up, revolves to
a tune tangled out by a
musical box. The bullying
.on~e-storied shops with ginger
bread and gilt angels stuck
in their diamond-paned win
dow fronts have vanished,
and their places are taken by
stores built on the same style
of palataial magniflcence as
anrncs the Atlantic From the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Many Things the Pages Do to Amuse Themselves

VIZ AsHINGToN-As the crowd of sighteers entered the capitol they were
w surprised to hear shouts of laughter and the scraping of chairs is
hat congress in session." one of the party asked the guide This wise in
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Judqs's Stern Warning to Desperate Prisoner
1t was Jim.

IN HERE is a good story going around the capitol about Congressman Small
nho halls ron North Caroline. In prehistoric days, when Small was
\. ~ toy ba was nrosecuting a town buUy who Dor a desperate
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

Ing. lazy, lighting ldIer WHOSE Only WOTK III IH6
was an attempt TO escape labor, but who was al
ways boasting Of what q bad man" he was under
his ragged coat.
One day Mr.. Roberts was strolling down the
street and stopped to talk to a friend near a
post which stood outside of a saloon. From
within came the odor of stale beer and tobacco
mingling with the angry tones Of a heated CONVEX
sation.
Just then Jim Jones came strolling up proudly.
Throwing out his chest and pointing to the swing
ing door from which the noise issued, he de-
clared: I'm going in there and throw every
burned one of them fellows out. Just watch me.
Be sure and count them as | throw"
Tin, sailad within tba mystic nrecinctS while
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

outside Mr. Roberts and his friend awaited the outcome of the onslaught
In a few moments the uproar increased. There were wild yels and
smashing of chairs. The door jerked open and a Kicking ngure a nurued
through it like a catapult and fell into the gutter.
zone" counted out the friend aloud, determined to keep the score right
"ston counting!Y yelled the PROSTATE form in the gutter. Amt you got
no sense-this is mel" ."n "H F"" aNh
1t was Jim. ~
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

gedness, however, was tempered by a
certain intellectual tinge. He might
have been a professional man, judging
from his eye and his ann Of
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05
Ermine Muff and Scarf Trimmed With
Cords and TasseIs of Jet Beads.

point directly at the back The upper
part of the coat is usually finished
with shawl collar of some long
haired fur or high standing collar
which. when open, falls back in deep
revers displaying the exquisite lining
of brocade which usually accompanies
coats Of the more costly type. If the
collar is shawl shaped it is fashioned
IN fichu style and fastens low in front
A combination of furs is a salient
feature of the seasons modes in both
the small furs and the coats, and 1t is
rather the exception to find a hand
some coat made entirely of one kind
Of fur. Certain ermine evening coats
and the rare sable coats. to whose
beauty no other fur could add, are the
most noteworthy exception.
Moleskin is combined with seal,
with ermine, with the dyed fox or soft
taupe tone. with skunk, with white
fox. Black caracul is relieved by any
and all of the dark long haired furs
and by opossum, chinchilla. ermine.
There are also smart models made
entirely Of sealskin. These usually
have enormous collars and cuffs.
Sealskin is perhaps the smartest
fur for street and evening wear, but a
majority Of the luxurious cloaks shown
are made up in fine imitation seal
rather than the excessively costly
real seal, and the most exclusively
makers do not hesitate to develop
models in the imitation fur.
Extravagance in furs has grown by
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05

leaps and bounds within the last 10
years. and each year the prices de-
manded for really fine furs sosr. The
reason is not far to seek. Women
will have handsome furs, and the de-
mand has devastated the ranks of the
fur-bearing animals whose pelts are
most valued.
Chinchilla is growing rarer and
rarer. and, before long will probably
be impossible to obtain. Fine sables.
silver fox. SEAL ermine, breitschwang.
all are rising in price as they dimin-
ish in quantity. Each year the max
ers of fashion take up some one of
the less expensive furs and make 1t
fad, in order that the average wom-
an may find in the modishness of a
fur she can buy some compensation
for the fact that the best of the furs
are beyond her reach.
The small furs are varied and at.
tractive this year, and while some OF
the models are undeniably freakish
there are few without charm. There
is decided liking for the little col.
larettes and neck scarfs of fur
These are often trimmed with loops
of ribbon held in place by jeweled
buckle. Some of these little collar
cites are made of a combination OF
long and short haired fur.
MARY DEAN.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05
ERUPTION SPREAD ON FACE

80 East Elm St.. Streator. Ill.-"A
running sore broke out above my
right eye, which spread over my en-
tire face. 1t started as q small pim-
pie. I scratched 1t open and the con-
tents Of this small pimple ran down
my face Wherever this ran new
sore appeared. They itched and
burned terribly; ] couldn't touch my
face it burned SO. 1t disfigured my
face terribly and ] couldn't be seen
for everyone was afraid Of it. 1t
looked like disease of some kind; 1t
was all red and a heavy white crust
on 1t. Everybody kept out of my way,
afraid 1t would spread. I lost rest at
night. and couldn't bear to have any
thing touch my face, not even the pill
low. I 'hsd to lie on the back of the
head. was always glad when morn
ing came 80 I could get up. It was
extremely painful.
AT last thought Of Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and commenced using
them. It took three weeks to COM
plete the cure" (Signed) Miss Caro-
line Miller, Apr. 80, 1913.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free,with S2-p. Skin Book Address post.
card "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston. ADV.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05

other obliglng things I've done right
in this building. If wanted to brag.
believe in being helpful. ! amt op-
posed to it in moderation, only like
to feel tolerable certain that the guy
help is going to appreciate what
do for him and that he is in position
to show 1t.
Don't get the idea that I'm ali the
time a-looking for thanks, amt.
Mike was telling me one time about
a friend of his that started up
poultry farm out near Lake Forest.
He was grateful man. Mikes friend
was, and every time his hens laid an
egg he thanked them for it. After
while the hens quit laying and he
come to Mike and wanted to know
what was the best thing to do.
"'Try some chicken feed on EN-
says Mike.
Nov / amt no hen. Nels, but !
like some chicken feed now and
then" said the janitor, as he pulled
on his shoes. And you remember
what I've told you. What did you get
when you accommodated me just
now?
"You got the boot, Nels, my friend.
and that's what they all get. Now
you can shake down them CRATES"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05
Papier-Mache Automobiles.

Papier mache seemingly is about to
enter upon a new field of usefulness
An English chemist comes forward
with this suggestion: why not en-
ploy papier mache in the manufacture
of automobile bodies? The framework
of the body, foN instance, might be
built up of netting and ligt steel braces
with the papier mache firmly pressed
into the interstices of the netting. Such
a body would be lighter than steel
body, less expensive to build than an
aluminium one and stronge enough.
Incidentally, papier mache is capa-
BILE Of being highly finished. and it is
quite probable that enamel would show
less tendency to chip or flake off it
than when metal is used"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05
BRACELETS OF BLACK velvet
Fad That Has Been Taken Up and
lndorsed by the Leaders of
Paris Society.

It has now become fashionable in
Paris to wear broad bracelet of black
velvet on the left arm. It fits the
wrist snugly and is held in place by a
large monogram Of small diamonds
bedded in platinum.
Everywhere one sees this one orna-
ment worn on the arm with an eve
ming costume. 1t is far more conspic-
uous than a jeweled bracelet and
serves to cover the ugliest part of a
womans arm, which is the bone at the
wrist.
By the way, black ornaments are be-
coming more fashionable each day.
The huge black velvet chrysanthemum
for evening gowns, the black oilcloth
rose for afternoon gowns and morning
hats, the black velvet bracelet at din
ners and theater, and now, Callot is
using large pieces Of black onyx jew
elry set with seed pearls or brilliants
to fasten the front of tulle bodice.
One can buy these ornaments in
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05
what Becomes of Old Clothes ?

Black cloth clothes purchased by
secondhand dealers. provided they are
too far gone to be revived, are sent
to France. Russia, and Poland to be
made into caps, which the working
people of these countries wear. The
CASTOR red coats Of the British SOL
diers almost all go to Holland. for in
that damp country the people have a
notion that red cloth keeps off rheu-
matism; therefore, all careful Dutch
men of the laboring classes wear red
cloth waistcoats next their skin.
These are made by cutting off the
sleeves of the British soldiers red
coats and altering the shape little.
The. snowy uniforms of the guards
and the fulldress liveries of the lord
mayors footmen and the royal SER
wants come into the hands of the old
clothes dealers, and go chiefly to the
south coast of Africa, where they are
sold to the native chiefs.
Travellers are sometimes amused at
being received in full state by a
swarthy chief on his throne dressed
out in footman's livery or rifleman's
uniform.-Northern Weekly Gazette.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05
ETIQUETTE OF THE DANCE
Small Points That Show Girl ls Fa-
miliar With Usaees Of
Polite Society.

Remember that when you are IL
!roduced to man at dance it is
quite incorrect to shake hands with
him. You would do SO If you met at,
say, a dinner party, but in the ball
room you merely bow.
Keep your program somewhere
about you where you can get 1t out in
minute for any man who asks you
for dance. Nothing is more awk-
ward for both parties than lengthy
pause while the girl untwists the cord
Of her program from the sticks Of her
fan, or coaxes the card out Of the re-
cesses of an underskirt pocket.
Don't wander about in search of
your partner at the beginning of a
dance, but sit down quietly in a place
where he will find you without diff
Guilty.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05
Vanity Wells,

The latest version of the vanity veil
shows the patch so placed as to come
on one cheek, thus enhancing the col
oring as the tiny court plaster patch
did in the days of long ago. In the
fine mesh and the various craquelle
effects wells are very generally be-
coming, even without the beauty spot
in the way of butterfly, family
woven flowers or the tiny groups of
chenille dots clustered in one spot.
Another of the new wells must have
been inspired by the demand for any
thing that is eastern, for the Turkish
crescent is interviewer in a very fine
mesh in some curious way that makes
the eyes perfectly visible, but throws
the other features of the face into the
shadow of the lacey veil.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05
Original Wells.

The new veilings designed for wear
with the small round velvet hats are
exceedingly original. being fashioned
Of fine plain gauze or net inlet just
across the eyes, the upper and lower
part of the rest OF the veil being heav-
lily worked with lacelike patterns.
To the fortunate possessors Of fine
eyes this effect is exceedingly becom-
ing; also 1t gives distinctly eastern
appearance, achieving in this manner
a European modification of the Yash-
max.
The Yashmak wells are made in all
varieties Of nets and laces. white,
black and in various colors to match
the accompanying headgear.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05
PUT UNDER CONTRIBUTION
| Cleveland Lawyers Left Holding the
| Bag" After Tramp Made Good
| His Departure.

A pathetic looking tramp hobbled
into lawyers Office in the downtown
district few weeks ago, relates the
Cleveland Plain Dealer. When his
turn came to be interviewed he said
that he wanted to sue man for heavy
damages. He had been run down by
motor car; his shoulder was dislocat-
ed, his clothes torn, his ankle sprained
severely He had been knocked into
the gutter and the driver of the car
had put on full speed without trying
to ascertain the condition of the vic
tim. The latter had taken the number
of the car, however, and he said he
could produce witnesses. It was good
case, and the lawyer agreed to take it.
"-Er- can't pay you no money
now, sir" mumbled the client. in an
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05

zone thing it ought to learn you is
not to be 80 dern obliging. the Jan
itor continued, after glaring a moment
or two on the abashed assistant. sYou
amt in Souwegia now. You're in the
land Of the free where one mans
just as good as another and blamed
sight better, as the fellow says. You
want to keep that in mind and see that
everybody else does. You go around
doing things for people that they can
do for themselves or hire done Just
as well as not, and it won't be but a
little while before gou're a-working
over hours and giving out the i'm
preston that your time amt worth
nothing. When a man once begins
to make a pack horse OF himself.
everybody for miles around will come
a-running with full sack to put on
him, and they'll give him the CAD If
he amt moving fast enough to suit
'em
Yesterday seen you run out and
pick up q box guy had dropped out
of his dray and carry it over half a
block to where he had pulled up and
was awaiting for you. / guess that
box weighed forty or fifty pounds,
but you didn't care. II 1t had been a
safe, it would have been all the same.
You was a-goin' to be accommodating
If you bust them new suspenders Of
yours. Wouldn't have done to have
hollered at him and let him drive back
for it and load 1t in himself, would
it? You amt mean enough to do d
trick like that, are you? What dad
you get for that there kind act? You
needn't lie. be sause heard the cuss-
ing he-gave you for hosting the box
pnto his corn.
"And it wasn't ten minutes after
that that you dropped your broom
onto the sidewalk and Jumped to
open the door for the old woman in
As just because she had few par.
GELS in her arms. She couldn't have
laid them parcels down and opened
the door herself, could she? Certain
ly not. Shed have probably waited
there all afternoon. And what did
she do when you had opened the
door? Asked you If you wouldn't ring
her bell for her, and you done it, just
the same as you bumped your back
helping them huskies up three flights
this morning with the piano. They
give you an invite to go around the
corner with them and wet up, didn't
they? Not much, they didn't. They
was afraid of hurting your feelings,
and they didn't know but what you
might be on the water wagon any
way. What they done was to blame
the plaster they knocked off the wall
onto you when I spoke to them about
it, and then drive over to Mikes by
themselves.
I'll tell you. Nels." said the jani.
tor. you want to understand that
I'm an obliging man, myself. Why, It
was only last fall one OF the tenants
comes to me and slips me five-spot
and says he'd like to have me LOOK
after his bull pup for couple vi
ton. / didn't hang back. l told him
that / was willing to accommodate
him. and l done SO. That was some
pup. too. l want to tell you. Inside
of the two weeks that fellow was
gone. ! matched him up against rour
different dogs that was considered
pippins. and what | did to the ginks
that backed 'em was sin and Il
shame. could tell you of lots of
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05
TOY TO PLEASE THE BABY
Amusing Little Trinket That VIII
Keep the Little One Amused for
Many Hours.

Bright colors, and anything that
jingles upon being shaken, always ap-
peals to quite a small baby and we
give sketch of little toy that was
great success, and was made with
the aid of silver bangle. some bright
ly colored remnants Of ribbon. and
some little bells.
Each bell is attached to a small loop
of narrow ribbon. the ends of which
are tied tightly on to the bangle in a
smart little bow.
A glance at the sketch will explain
all this, and all the bells should be
tied on to one side of the bangle so
that baby may clutch the other side
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05
KEEPING CLEAR OF STAINS
Water Into WHICH Peeled Potatoes
Have Been Cooked 10 One Of the
Most Effective Helps.

Isn't It annoying to find that spot Of
grease or fruit stain has been drop
ped on the front of new blouse or
dress? On silks and delicate scarfs
these marks can generally be removed
by this simple method, which l don't
suppose you've heard of before. Crate
two large peeled potatoes into basin
of cold water, and at the end Of half
an hour strain and put the potatoes
into another bowl of water. Then
when the sediment has quite settled
rub or sponge the affected part with
the liquor.
Grease spots should be treated with
a paste made with fullers' earth mixed
with two-thirds of water and one-third
Of ammonia. Placing blotting paper
under the stain. spread the paste on
thickly, and leave for "a hours. then
brush it Off
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05
AInnn with the RaII.

A darky named Dick was known as
notorious thief. SO much so, in fact.
that all the thefts in the neighbor-
hood were charged to him. Finally
one man had all his turkeys stolen
and he had Dick arrested.
you stole Mr.. Kings turkeys?"
asked the Judge.
WELL" said Dick slowly, I'll tell
you, sir; didn't steal dem turkeys.
but last night went cross Mr.. Kings
pasture and saw one Of my rails on
de fence. SO l jes' brought 1t home.
and, confound 1t, when l come to look.
dar was nine turkeys settin' on de
rail. National Food Magazine.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1913-12-05

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