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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-20
Remarkable Cure Of Croup.

Last winter when my little boy
had Group l got him a bottle OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1
honestly believe it saved his life,"
writes Mrs. ]. B. Cook, Indiana, Pa.
'It cut the phlegm and relieved his
coughing spells. am most grateful
for what this remedy has done for
him" For sale by all dealers.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-20

The hunger strike" is viewed as a
fool joke by most people in this coun-
try and is not calculated to arouse
much sympathy or support.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-20
Important.

Bear in mind that Chamberlain
Tablets not only move the bowels but
improve the appetite and strengthen
the digestion. For sale by all deal
ers.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-20
Fishy.

Knicker-Was your house robbed?
Bocker-Yes; burglars stole the
plants, cat and canary just before
my wife came home.-Brooklyn Life
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-20

The PORTLAND EVENING TELB-
GRAM and Ashland Tidings one year,
$500.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-20
THEPEOPLE'S FORUM

These dedicated the the discussion of pub
questions diffusion general information Articles
limited of writer must
pany Criticism
hbed. Opinions the expressions of the
only and not Tidings
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-11-20

AS republic or democracy, Mexi-
co indeed seems hopeless case.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06

with lowered ribbon stretched on
smooth. Cluny lace in an open pat
tern is sewed on the under side Of
the cushion and brought up at each
side and at the ends, where 1t Is
pinned to place with ordinary pins.
A small rosette of baby ribbon sewed
to one corner is used for finishing
this cushion.
Square cushions, that are very pref
ty. are covered with bits Of plain
silk or ribbon. Squares Of scrim en-
broidered with floss or having a rib
bon design worked on them make
pretty coverings to be placed over
the silk. Scrim can be washed. The
most elegant Of covers are of linen,
hand-embroidered. Two pieces are
made, usually with eyelet holes work.
ed in them. One cover the top and
one the bottom Of the cushion. Rib
bon laced through the eyelets fastens
them together.
JULIA BoTTOMLEY.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06
DRAPERY FOR THE WINDOWS
Color Scheme Always tho Most lmpor.
tant Of Highly Essential Or
namentatlon.

Silk Of a color that harmonizes with
the room and is of a light quality
makes a charming finish as side dra-
perry on the windows, but Is not essen
tial, unless the room Is very plain
and hard looking, and the silk should
not be extended over the window to
exclude the light. The old style Of
having the drapery meet across the
window at the top and held back half
way down by loops is out Of date.
There are excellent designs also in a
thin, silky madras that looks well in
on the windows, and many other cot
ton draperies that are suitable and
will not keep out too much light cost
a great deal less than real silk,
Bought by the yard these are far less
expensive than when bought made up
in curtain form, and, as the modern
and very sensible fad is to have the
curtains reach only to the sill Of the
window, you do not have to buy very
many yards.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06
PLAN NOW FOR The
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
To THE LOVED ONES

A LREADY preparations are under
"A way for Christmas by those VINO
wish to save themselves, as we'll as
others, the strain of the hurry n
worry that comes each year at the
last hour. 1t has grown so strenuous
in the large cities that there Is a re-
volt coming. The barbarous crowding,
and the merciless overwork with
which we tax ourselves, the postmen,
the expressmen and, most OF all, h
shop girls, at what should be the mer-
riest time Of the year, are utterly
inconsistent. But give gifts we WILL
so make up your mind to begin early
and TO give simple ones.
The humble ten-cent store Is I'M
mensely useful in providing the be-
ginnings OF some pretty and useful
little gifts. Take to 1t early. Here
is a pin cushion and a hairpin holder
that migrated from the ten-cent store
to the clever and tasteful fingers that
fashioned them into things worth
while. For the hairpin holder Is a
hisoue dolls head, with faxen hair,
which hy means OF narrow ribbon and
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06

crochet yarn has been converted into
this pretty and convenient affair for
the dressing table. The hair at each
side is tied with a little bow of rib
bon. There is a hole in the top of
the head into which a small hairpin
is thrust and bent so that it stays in
place. Ribbon, fastened through this,
serves to suspend the head. The
small holes provided for sewing the
head to a body serve to hold ribbon
in place, and it is run through them,
across the front of the neck, over the
shoulders and across the back.
Using a chain stitch the heavy yarn
loops Of %crocheted chain are fastened
to the ribbon over the shoulders and
festooned across the front and back.
Hairpins are easily thrust into the
loops and hang from them in all sizes
and kinds. This proves a real con-
venience and is attractive.
Foundations Of cushions in all sorts
of shapes are to be had at the ten
cent store. This long one is covered
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06

cellent example OF the usual type Of
marabout muffs. Plain shapes are
more attractive than fancy shapes and
they are much prettier when undeco-
rated.
In spite Of its airy and fragile ap-
pearance, marabout wears very well.
1t Is very much less expensive than
fur. II one has only q small amount
OF money to invest In a neck piece
and mum marabout makes q much
better showing than furs at the same
price. Neckpieces may be had at
from s. to SIS, and NUTS at about
the same price. Extra long and fine
pieces, or q liberal use Of ostrich
trimming, brings the price up. For
$15 q very fairlooking set may be
bought either plain or with some o.
trich trimming.
In the fancy colors and In white
with ostrich trimming. prices are
higher. A set with an extravagant
length Of stole and much fine ostrich,
like that pictured, sells for not less
than $50. Even 90. there 10 no fur
that will answer the same purpose
which costs anything like al little.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06
Popularity of Amber.

Amber is at the topnotch Of pop
ularity. This is significant in view
of the fact that champagne is the pop
ular spring color in Paris for gowns,
suits, ETC., and that tan is SO we'll
thought of in this country.
In point of fact, however, amber
has been slowly but surely winning
public favor for a year or more. Start
ing with a mere spark, this favor has
increased to a fame, then become g.
blaze and now bids fair to finally
amount to a positive conf1agration.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06

NECK pieces and NUTS Of marabout
~ or down are made up In many
different designs. They are beautiful
and surprisingly warm and coy. The
feel of marabout il warm, and it Is
wonderful that anything so light could
afford SO much protection. It seems
as IL heat resides In them in some
way.
Natural marabout" ID the term ap-
piled to q silly down Of a dark brown
ish gray color. It II made up with
dyed or natural ostrich, or by itself,
into stoles and capes and fancy neck
pieces and into large fiat NUTS. White
marabout is also natural. Besides
these, 1t Is dyed into all the fashion
able. colors. 1t IL used in bands for
trimming and has before It q very
successful season. It will be used in
place Of fur for trimming hats and
gowns.
A very handsome and snowy set is
pictured here. suitable for evening or
for other very dressy wear. White
marabout and white ostrich with black
ostrich make up the set. The scarf il
extra long. finished with tails made
Of the marabout. The mum II an az.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06
HOW TO SEED ALFALFA

A resident Of Minnehaha county re-
Gently asked the State College at
Brookings for information regarding
the seeding of alfalfa. He especially
desired to know what time would be
recommended for seeding, fall or
spring? DIR. A. N. Hume, ~agronomist
at the college answered the inquiry as
follows:
We are sending you Bulletin 1873 on
Alfalfa. In your part of the state, l
would recommend seeding in the
spring with a very thin nurse crop of
small grain. For instance, put alfalfa
with three pecks of early oats per
acre. IL there is ample rainfall, the
oats may be cut early for hay thus
giving the alfalfa a better chance. Use
eight or ten pounds Of alfalfa seed
per acre. Secure South Dakota grown
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06

the basket, Light green and light
blue, or colors corresponding with
those in the basket, are prettiest. Red
and green are fine, If the basket is in
the natural wood or bamboo color.
These little baskets may be gilded
with gold paint and made very attrac-
tive. After the candy has been eat
en- the basket will remain a pleasant
reminder to the recipient of the do
nor's delicious Christmas gift.
Parafine or tissue paper should be
placed in them to protect them from
the candy.
They will serve SO many purposes
later - thread boxes, handkerchief,
ribbons, laces, gloves-all these need
boxes. But the prettiest use for
them Is al a receptacle for small
flowers used in table decorations. BY
fitting them with a scallow tin cup
or part Of a can, and throwing back
the lid, they make q charming decora,
ton for the table, filled with foliage
and flowers.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06
FOR The
HOME- MADE CANDIES
EASY TO FASHION

NOW that 1t has become difficult to
~ buy really good candy without pay
ing an extravagant price, those who
know how to make the delicious home
made candies can be certain OF max
Ing the most palatable Of gifts for
friends who haven't time or ability to
make them. 1t is too early to make
up candies for the holidays. but one
may prepare in advance pretty boxes
or baskets in which to place them
when they are made.
Secure at the ten cent store or
wherever you can find them the bright
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06
seed IL you an, say Grimm or Turkes,

Graham Moffat, the author Of BUN
ty Pulls the Strings" which comes
to the Grand tomorrow friday night
has been so frank about the character
istics of his own people that even
American audiences appreciate the de-
.lineation on the stage; the types
shown in "Bunty" and portrayed with
distinctive Scotch humor by the differ.
ent imported companies, could have
been no more quickly recognized in
Edinburgh or London, and not a point
in the quaint comedy is missed by
American playgoers.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06

FOOD ostrich feathers require the
" investment Of more money than
almost any other millinery trimming,
but they last much longer. They are
always in fashion and they stand
cleaning and dyeing 80 that the life
Of a good feather extends over several
years. A handsome pair Of plumes is
shown here. They are the only trim
ming required on a shape, and it Is a
mistake to use any other with them,
unless 1t is a little band and bow Of
ribbon about the crown This will
serve to conceal the mounting Of the
feathers.
AS will be seen In the picture, the
plumes are mounted at the back of the
hat, with n falling toward the front
and the other standing almost upright.
They are placed back to back.
BY buying a readymade velvet
shape the owner of a plume, or Of two
or three, may mount them herself by
going about 1t in the right way. 1t is
each plume to a little square or disk
Of buckram. This should be about the
size Of a half dollar. The stems must
be sewed securely to the buckram
with. a strong linen thread. When the
needle Is thrust through the buckram
first, leave several inches of the
thread free. After many stitches are
made (holding the plume securely to
the buckram), this free end Is used to
tie with the remainder of the thread.
The piece Of buckram fastened in
this way to the stems Of the plumes
make 1t possible to mount them grace
fully. When sewing the buckram to
the shape an end of thread Is left free
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06

for tying. This is necessary be-
cause plumes sway In the wind and
will pull stitches that are not tied,
loose, and one is liable to lose a
plume. Whenever a plume is fastened
to the hat it should be tied rather
than sewed, but several stitches are
needed as we'll as the tied thread, to
hold the plume securely.
Do not make the mistake Of drawing
the plume tightly against the hat. Let
1t fall naturally. Then, to keep 1t in
position, tie the thread about the rib
and then attach 1t (the thread), to the
hat, leaving the thread sufficiently
long to give the plume a little play.
The whole object is to fasten the
plume In place, but in such a way as
to make the fastening un%noticeable.
1t Is a feature of this reasons mil
linery that a pair of plumes back to
back, or one curling within the other,
is mounted at the same point on the
hat.
One or two plumes are seen more
often than a great number. For the
season demands that the lines Of
shape must be preserved, not lost, by
too abundant trimming.
White plumes clean and dye salts
factorily. In buying black plumes, a
good quality may be depended on for
many seasons wear. But n must
select glossy and deep black ones, for
the color Of these will not grow less
rich with wear. Very good plumes are
not much affected by moisture. II
they become damp hold them over the
stove or a radiator, and shake them
until thoroughly dry.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06
ScaId the Wool,

Before mending stockings with ordi-
nary darning yarn, it is a good plan to
scald the skein or card over the spout
of a kettle of boiling water. BY this
means the steam effectually shrinks
the wool and when the stocking is
sent to the wash there will be no
thought of the mended portion shrink
ing away or tearing the surrounding
part.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06
Dress Shields.

Instead Of sewing or pinning shields
in . waist, sew q narrow piece Of tape
or baby ribbon at each end Of tho
shield, and sew similar pieces at the
proper distance apart in the armholes
of all your waists. The shields are
quickly tied In place. they are easily
changed In wash waists, and there are
no pins to rust or prick.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06
Monoerams.

French knots make q very hand.
some monogram. especially In old Eng.
fish. No padding is required, and the
papier-mache letters cannot be used.
stamp the monogram upon the article
and then simply I'LL 1t In closely and
solidly with small French knots. Tha
result will be highly satisfactory.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06

Loose Leaf System-For mercantile
and all other uses. Stock forms made
to order. There's a big advantage in
buying loose leaf goods at home
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06

little splint baskets, such - are pic-
tured here. Cut and pull out the
strand Of colored shavings that have
been placed In them for ornament.
Run In. instead Of the shavings . rib
bon Of the same width. A thin, In
expensive satin ribbon n just the
right kind for this purpose. Tie the
ribbon In : small bow 1t the front Of
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-11-06

Maline ID more used than ever. and
there ID scarcely q gown without the
plated frills or ruffes Of this soft M
teTtal-
Arizona republican., 1913-08-24
OLD RUBBER IN CHEWING GUM2

The specks dirt in ordinary chewing gum are quite plain eye. il the sugar and starch coating is washed cold water But in order. to bring out the contamination still strfzingy, and to give some idea Of extent following conclusive
 Two l-cent sticks of three well known brands Were worked up water and ., sI,ltuIa on a sheet of glass, all soluble matter had been removed During the kneading the first wash water took on a brown color and was so fun of sus- pended matter that was almost opaque in a layer half an inch thick This was doubtless due to the Notation of the finer particles of woody material reduced to almost impaIpabIe powder during the grinding of the batch
 The gum was then spread a thin layer on a plate of glass and allowed to dry thoroughly $ possible in the air. This method of drying will not remove all the water, but the little that mains has practically no influence the solubility of the later.
 The dissolved in hot bcnzfne the solution taking place with difficulty and re- qulrlns about fifteen minutes of heating s water bath The bottoms of the tubes, standing :l while, Were covered with dark brown deposit, which could be distinguished particles of various sizes. The same treatment was given al piece Of pure chicle solution complete Il about three minutes and the only insoluhe matter was few fecks of q broWnish yellow color. probably Vt..setl- bic albumen colored with tanin The solution the purified chcle' Ill addition Was of a pale brown tsh yellow color and the liquid practically linn pld, as could be seen by q patch of White paper which was visible through the solution.
 on the other hand, the solutions Q commercial gums are very turbid, and dark brown in color The turbidity may partly be due to moisture but the gum during manufacture.
 one other point. It supposed that chewing gum, usually made contains only chicIe mixed with dirt from the forests with and fIlvors added Why should it into solution benzine so slowly? If the dirt particles had any they would probably hasten solution its they would aid in disintegrating the the opposite case. The solution of ordinary chewing gum effected at all in the cleancut manner which pure chlcle dissoves, but closely resembles that which some grades of rubber pass solution
 Moreover, the solution, after dropping the woody particles. should be the of the pure chicle but in fact entirely different, both in shade and color. Can this be O the presence of cheap rubber in the gum The old bug aboo, used to frighten children, chewing gum was made from castoff rubber shoes. may some foundation in fact there many ities of cheap rubber choose from nowadays, without using old rubber boots.
Arizona republican., 1913-08-24
Concentration Is the secret of strength.-Emerson.
The Charter

We invite a careful study of the proposed Phoenix charter, whose publication in The Repub- began yesterday morning. The invitation is especially urged upon those citizens who have no selfish in politics; citizens to whom the wel-b being and upbuildng the city is of far more importance than the success of any party; citizens the economical government consist with the most efficient government
 The business of the city are. almost to man. in favor the proposed charter because it provides for business like government If such d governm good q business man, it is good for every taxpayer, for every owner, every who is paying for a home, for every man who contempates buying home, for every laborer, for every who believes that more prosperous Phoenix make him prosperous
 C counting against the charter every po- tcian, because all politicians lave declared them selves against it. but because in all cities they opposed every attempt introduce the commission form of government, the short ballot and every other reform proposing the elimination of party politics the conduct of municipal busi- ness. politicians different from those elsewhere
 But the interests of the people at large are co-ncdent with those of the politicians If there would not have been such insistent demand for changes in the form of municipal government which have effected in than 26O cities and towns in this country, forty-seven which adopted the commission form government last year.
 The Phoenix charter is, undoubtedly, the best framed l the result of careful study of the best charters which have been into success practice, and them the best features selected It will be observed that the charter leaves the officials close touch with the people not merely in years, election day but every working day the year The government, it may be said will be put a glass case that it's operation is open for constant inspection.
 Opposition is now, throughout the paign will be, solely directed against the city man ager plan. the most obnoxious feature to the poli- tician because is the which effectually closes the door against incompetence and eXtrava- gance Voters will be told that it undemocratic that it is Oneman- power plan. But think will better; that they will under stand that the city manager cannot be q but that he be very efficient public servant, if he retain his place. a majority of the who take the trouble the polls force his removal by the commission any time.
Arizona republican., 1913-08-24
SAME OLD RIVER METHODS

Speaking Of proposition a self propelled barges the Mississippi river, the New Orleans Picayune remarks that there Is reason why water transpOrtat ton should revive under a proper adjustment facilities the conditions"
 The Picayune points that Great Lakes, on the Hudson River and every European country where water transportation facilities are available water borne commerce the increase and competes successfully with rail
 Commerce the Mississippi River has shrunk until 1t Is mere shadow of what it to be Traffic the Ohio River largely local. For large part of the year naVigable conditions o good on either river but aside from this there has been decline in the through traffic which once made for activity all along these great water ways from Pittsburgh to New Orleans Railroad construction and competition largely responsible for the slump in the steamboat business, but he commerce of the country is growing and the are not carrying their proper share of it,
 It may be, the Picayune suggests, that there is too close adherence Ito old traditions ob- solete types of vessels In truth the types O steamboat that are most generally along the Ohio and Missippi rivers do materially from those of forty In cases, too, the methods of handling freight have changed. There is no line of enterprise in the world, per haps, in which there has been less progress than steamboating on these great rivers.
 The improvements that progress on he Ohio river give promise future year around navigation. The anticipated early opening of the Panama Canal will should be, a stimulus to river traffic. These new conditions" be properly met without radical improvement in steamboats and steamboatng methods.