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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1913-10-16
ESTES BROTHERS
Marble Hill. Missouri

wants your Hardware trade You
will find their prices LOWER thau
al any other place in the county
We have a car Of fresh
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06
PLEASANT FOR MISS SMITH
OF Course Harvard Man May Not
Have Meant Anything, But
Then Again.

There IL a man In this town who
knows good story with which to be
cin an after-dinncr speech. He has
saved II for two years, and has not
had q chance To use II. He has not
heard any body else use II In that time.
He offers II here In the hope that II
may aid those martyrs not listed in
Fox's book--of whom the toastmaster
demands that most difficult oratorical
eitort-the happy after-dinner talk
about something which one speaker
has already discussed. Here II II,
very short. but lending itself graceful
ly to elaboration:
A Harvard graduate student went to
Chicago to pursue his studies. At one
session OF the class he attended the
first speaker was a Chicago woman. a
doctor Of philosophy. severe and plain.
but learned. The Harvard man was
called on next.
THE discussion offers room for end.
less discussion" he began. Then he
bethought him Of chivalry. but really
when my learned colleague, Mise
Smith. rose to her feet, II seemed that
the ground was covered. Newark
Evening Star.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06

last April. but he was sick with bowel
trouble from birth and suffered In
tensely. Since Mrs. Rouse has been
giving him DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pep
sin all trouble has disappeared and the
boy Ia becoming robust.
Thousands keep DR.. Caldwelfs
Syrup Pepsin constantly in the house.
for every member of the family can
use II from infancy to old age. The.
users Of Syrup Pepsin have learned
to avoid cathartics, salts, mineral va
ters. pills and other harsh remedies
for they do but temporary good ana
are shock to any delicate system.
Families wishing to try free sam
pie bottle can obtain II postpaid By
addressing DR.. W. B. Caldwell. 30S
Washington st., Monticello. Ill. A pos.
tai card with your name and address
on II will do.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06
What So Precious
AS a Healthy Baby?
Every Youngsser Can Have Fine
Digestion IF Cicen a Good
Baby Laxative.

In spite OF the greatest personal
care and the most intelligent attention
to diet babies and children will be-
como constipatcd. and II is a fact that
constipation and indigestion have
wrecked many a young life. To start
with a good digestive apparatus is to
start life without handicap.
But. as we cannot all have perfect
working bowels. we must do the next
best thing aud acquire them. or train
them to become healthy. This can be
done by the use Of a laxative.tonic
very highly recommended by great
many mothers. The remedy is called
DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin and has
been on the market for two genera.
tions. II can DO bought conveniently
at any drug store for fifty cents or one
dollar a bottle. and those who are al.
ready convinced Of its merits buy the
dollar size.
Its mildness makes II the ideal medi-
cine for children. and II Is also very
pleasant to the taste. II Is sure In It's
effect, and genuinely harmless. Very
little Of II Is required and its frequent
use does not cause II to lose It's ef-
feet, as is the case with so many other
remedies.
Thousands can testify to It's merits
in constipation. indigestion. bilious.
ness, sick headaches, etc. among
them reliable people like Mrs. james
II. Rouse, Of Marinette. Wis. Her lit.
tie son Howard was fifteen months old
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06
SCALP lTCHED AND BURNED

Greenwood. Ind.-"Tirst my hair be-
gan to fall. then my scalp itched and
burned when became warm. had
pimples on my scalp: my hair was
falling out gradually until had
scarcely any hair on my head. l
couldn't keep the dandruf of at all.
NJ hair was dry and lifeless and
lost rest at night from the terrible
itching sensation. I would pull my
hat of and scratch my head any place
happened to be.
For several years I was bothered
with pimples on my face. Some Of
them were hard red spots. some were
full Of matter. and many blackheads.
I was always picking at them and
caused them to be sore. They made
my face look so badly was ashamed
to be seen.
Il tried massage creams for my face
and all kinds Of hair tonic and home.
made remedies. but they only made
things worse. Nothing did the work
until l used Cuticura Soap and Oint.
ment. washed my face with the
Cuticura Soap. then put plenty OF
Cuticura Ointment on. Three months
use Of Cuticura Soap and Ointment
has made my face as smooth and
clean as can be-" (Signed) G. M.
Hamilton. Sept. "a, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
tree, with 32.p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura. Dept. L. Boston"
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06

WITH soft lace drapery which forms
w their bodices, gowns for evening
or for afternoon functions are com.
pleted by draped skirts meeting the
bodice with q girdle or sash. Often
the top Of the skirt extends itself into
the waist line drapery, and often a
separate girdle in q contrasting color
is employed.
But whatever the finish at the waist
line, for these gowns for high occa.
sions, the splendid corsage rose Is
rarely left out. This is a rose made
Of ribbon or velvet, mounted with or
without millinery foliage and having
q ribbon.wrapped stem.
Such q rose Is posed at the front of
the gown. usually little toward the
left side and just under the bust. 1t
Is q splendid factor in the costume;
1t is in fact featured" given the star
part In the composition Of the pic.
ture.
The roses of satin or velvet are
made in all the fashionable new col
ors. Certain yellow and strong light
green shades. also deep orange and
black, have been favorltes. These
corsage roses-in passing--will trans.
form q plain skirt and dressy blouse
into quite formal dress. They are
large and are made Of ribbon about
three inches wide, or wider. The rib
bon IL cut into lengths to form the
petals, each length being twice that
Of required petal plus an inch extra
for plating in at the base Of the pet
al and winding in at the stem.
A wire provides the stem. A little
ball Of cotton is wound about one end,
the size Of q thimble, and over this
q bit Of ribbon is placed and fastened
to the stem by winding 1t with
thread or tie-wire. About this center
q short length Of ribbon folded
lengthwise) Is wrapped to initiate the
small petals, still unopened. at the
heart Of the rose.
After the center has been made IN
this way, the petals are made. Each
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Made q Difference.

Col. Mundy. of the 23d KY. after the
Nashville campaign. was sent to New
Orleans. He spoke to the head wait.
er:
"Ah you tn head niggah in this
yere hotel?"
"Ah's q culled gemmen. AZ all these
yere other culled gemmen will veraci.
fy," said that dignitary.
WELL" said the colonel. lead me
to the head niggah. have IS yere
TO- him. ! want good service while
I'm yere."
"Oh. yes. sab: yes. sah.h: ah'm do
head niggah."
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06
Two Years Has q Great Idea.

1t had been a hard afternoon for Jo-
seph. His mother had taken him down.
town shopping with her. and as they
were crossing Gladstone boulevard
on the way home his little feet began
to lag. Joseph 10 two years old.
Garry me. mamma" he said.
But ! can't, Joseph" she said.
Don't you see mamma has her bun.
dies and her pocketbook to carry7 It's
only little piece now"
Joseph trudged a bit farther and
then he had an idea.
"You put your pocketbook and bun.
dies down and let them walk" he
said. "Then you can carry mel" so
she found room him him.-Kansas City
Star,
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06

tricacies In construction Of the most
simple looking of French gowns. 1t
Is quite likely that this one Is made in
two pieces, with the skirt and chiffon
bodice attached to short under
waist. The skirt overlaps at the front.
The tunic Is apparently fastened at
the left side and attached to the bod.
ice. The girdle is boned and is Of soft
satin. lined in irregular pleats. Cir.
dies are, almost without exception.
made in col0rs contrasting with that
used in the body of the gown. Some
times girdle Is In several colors.
those In plaid Of bright tones being
favored for plain cloth gowns. An.
other development of the always pres
ent girdle shows silk In three colors
laid In pleats. making Q three.toned
girdle. Certain It is that, in the man.
agement Of the waist line. our present
modes are the most artistic. the most
easy and graceful Of any that lie with.
in the memory Of the women of our
country.
The study Of gown Of as great ar.
tistic value as this one should involve
that Of the dressing OF the feet and
the arrangement Of the coifiure, be-
cause both these matters should enter
into the consideration of 'dressy cos.
tune at any time. Satin slippers In
black with rhinestone buckles, and
silk hosiery Of the color of the gown
take care of the clothing of the feet
appropriately.
The coiffure Is one OF those designs
classified as the "casque" style, In
which all the hair is waved. II is ar
ranged over the head like q turban.
There is no chignon at the back. The
ends of the hair are turned under the
waves and spread about In such way
as to dispense with o coil.
In cutting q gown Of this character
wide goods are more easily managed
than narrow. Skirts. overlapping at
the front. while narrow. give room for
easy walking because the front seam
10 not Joined down to the bottom. The
under petticoat must be soft; the most
clinging Of fabrics. a. chiffon or crepe
do chine. or lace. An inserted flounce
will take the place Of Q petticoat.
Anything heavy enough to interfere
with the falling Of the skirt In close
and clinging lines would destroy an
important item In the beauty Of the
design. Il ts the hang and not At OF
garments which is Of paramount i'm.
portance now. The figure. without dis
tortion of any sort. without restraint,
but In the lovely. natural silhouette.
10 glorifed In present day styles,
which really amount to cleverly ar
ranged drapery. Garments must not
shape the figure today; they must be
shaped by 1t. or appear to be. anyway.
Hence 20 many gowns seem to be do
signed for the corsetless figure.
JULIA eoTTOMlEY.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06
GOWN
A TRIUMPH OF
FRENCH DESIGN

II ERE is an unusual and attractive
II gown from the salon Of notable
French designer. It has the grace Of
simplicity and It embodies several Of
the best style features Of the present
season. Among these there are the
loose and comfortable management Of
the sleeve. the tunic. the girdle. the
easy adjustment Of the bodice and q
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06
Force Of Habit.

. Mrs. Vansook (at the children's
party)-"I declare. little girls and
boys Of twelve stay up half the night
nowadays" Mr.. Newlyblest (absent-
iy)-"I suppose they acquire the habit
while they are babies.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06
steel Furniture.

Steel furniture 10 being used In
China for the reason that 1t cannot be
harmed BY the white ants and other
destructive pests that eat their way
into wood. Experiments show that the
use of metal cabinets also keeps docu.
ments and books free from dampness.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06

short length is doubled and plated In
at the raw edges. The plaits are
sewed down. After the petals--say
ten or eleven In all-have been made,
they are fastened about the center OF
the rose already formed. tied to the
stem with thread or tie.wire. Finally
the corners are curled back on some
OF the petals and blind.stitched down.
Shape the petals, cupping them with
the fingers. Wind the stem with mar.
row green ribbon, winding In a spray
or two Of millinery rose foliage.
These roses made of velvet ribbon
about two inches wide in deep gold
color are mounted with velvet foliage
Besides satin and velvet ribbon the
heavier gauze ribbons are used, and
the gold and silver tissue. Roses Of
this sort are expensive bits Of luxury
when bought ready made-from about
two to five dollars each. The value is
placed upon the time consumed In
making them. and the workmanship,
for more than in the material used
For less dress.up times, the little
IOBSBdy VI TObcUuub uldu0 VI oCNCiu
different colors of narrow satin ribbon,
is still q great favorite. These small
roses are made of a length Of satin
ribbon folded lengthwise along the
center) or Of separate petals made OF
narrow ribbon. They are mounted on
little stems of small green covered
wire. Sprays Of fine millinery foliage
of maidenhair fern usually are used
with them by way Of variety. Marrow
velvet ribbon in green or purple winds
the stems together. and finish the
nosegay with little bow. These
small nosegays are scented. and form
the daintiest Of accessories worn on
the coat or furs for the street. Small
bits of ribbon or silk will make them.
They are always appreciated. bound
to please those who possess sense
Of the value Of such finishing touches
to the toilet. II would be difficult to
think up q better Christmas gift for
ones friends. JULIA eoTroMLEY.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06
Too Bad.

Good gracious, Mandy!" exclaimed
Jonah. a. they approached the church
door; I'VE can't git married thare. Sec
that notice on the tree by the doorf"
And Amanda slowly spelled out the
notice: do not hitch here"
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06

Anything to Cult Him.
Baby cried this morning for an
hour"
"Why didn't you give It to him?"-
Boston Evening Transcript.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06

Paw Knows Everything.
riage?"
Paw-All of them. my son.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06

Coughs vanish in . night. Deans Mentho
lated Cough Drops soothe the throat, eff
tecting . speedy cure-6c at all Druggists
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06

Boys, Try This.
Progressive Offspring-Pause. faith.
efi 10 that whip sterilized?-Life.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06
Search for q Name.

Search for q Name.
Does anybody call the junk that
fellows writes 'p0etry?'"
why not? 1t has been called ev.
erything else that's unpopular"
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06

Pennsylvania has more than 1.000.'
900 public school pupils.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06

Colorado City, Colo. Nov ao. IoIa
BankerS Life Insur Co.
Lincoln Neb.
Genlemen:
Twenty years ago the a6h of September took
Policy payment paid in all Co. On September a6h
receved paid participating policy of e and
settlement of which perfectly satisfactory
c9nscentousy recommend the Bankers Life
Company absolutely square in settlement of claims
Thanking you for what you did for and wishing you
unued success. lam
Most respectfully
II. r. DANIELS.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06

rs.Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
eeethtng, softens the gums. reduces innamma-
uou. .allsys psin,cures wind collie ,2Sc bottle.Ah
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-11-06
Reckoned.

whats the population Of this
town."
"Oh. we have several nice people
living here"
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skirt . little shorter at the front than
at the back and hanging In about the
feet
There 10 little under bodice Of en-.
broidered chiffon with elbow sleeves.
finished with wired ruching OF NAL.
ine. A band OF beaded embroidery
adorns the material Of the bodice.
which 10 draped In the fashion OF the
Chinese collar.
II 10 not always easy to solve the In.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
THE CARD SHOWER DELIGHTED
 THE0DA.

Dear EditeS and Sisters; What a glorious Fourth! What a great and grand surprise Aunt Meilitab1e and I had, se splendidiy and completely writ ten uP by AUHty; a good time Ieng ie be remembered. Such splendid story. Net aieHe iR fiction, but in reality, was the celebration full of pleasures, as it was so deligtfu1 te be Eeaaembered BY thirty cards from the Social Gesaey family, and dear frieads out of the CerReg.
 As I locked at tiaa pretty cards witt, almost childish delight, SC great was my Pieasdrej but beyond the pretty card l was touched by the kindly thought that prompted the sending, and l heartily thank you. eacf~and all. For the message and greeting SC kind- lE expressed
 Perhaps tas sisters would like te kn2% how the day was eelebratea- some as the story raa-a picnic en the lawn; and as the clans gathered there was much spiffng ia the air fer a smell of Mats roast pig, which vanish ed with the sisters in the story wheE: they marched down the street
 Another surprise was when epe of the Social Corner sisters appeared bringing as beautiful loaf of birthday eake, sarnisbea Nith a wonderful wins hsa@iEg Fed berries. shs IiAe of #hiea
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
A FEW REASONABLE SALADS.

Editor of the Social Corner: I am sending in 8 fine lot of recipes for summer salads;
 Pineapple SaIad-Cut pineapple in small pieces; wash tender leaves of lettuce and spread pineapple on them, with strawberries >over them. Serve with salad dressing.
 Banana SaIad-A strip of the peel of a large nice banana may be turn ed back and the pulp carefully scoop ed out. To fill space left by removal of pulp prepare a mixture of thinly sliced banana, shredded orange OF grapefruit and few pecan meats ground or in small pieces. Mix this in a bowl with. whipped cream and fill banana peel. Serve on lettuce leaf
 Nassurtium Salad-Shred a head of lettuce, mingle with a quantity of nas- turtium leaves. Wash both thorough ly. Place in a. salad bowl and dot with nasturt1um flowers. Serve with dressing.
 Cucumber SaIad-Slice cucum bers and onions and serve on lettuce leaves with olive oil or salad dressing.
 Iced canteIeupe-Cut the melon in halves, clean out the seeds, set on the ice till very cold: chop off the end so 1t will set up on plate and fill with ice cream. A cherry pressed into the cream beauttf1es it.
 Peach Iee-Into one quart of ripe peaches mashed stir a cup of water 1 lb. of sugar, and the unbeaten whites of 5 eggs Turn all into the freezer and grind until firm. Any ripe fruit
 DETICF.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12

after hearty meal" Why not? was asked: Because yeu will not find it there.'
 After dinner the company returned to the mainland, Wheref the literary exercises were enjoyed, nearly every An original poem by the Editor was hstened to with great interest. A few words from another Social Corner member followsi
 This seems like a grand family reunlon to me: 1t is just Fl years ago today that Nellie and I joined hands on the sea of life, together, and l remember the same sun shone just as bright then, as on this anniversary day. l thank the Giver. I wish, also to thank all of the Social Corner members who have so kindly remem- oared me in their stories. and at the dinner hour today, I was also thank ful for that big piece of dried apple" pie.
 A number of Social Corner members brought along their cameras and sew eral snap shots were taken, several being of the whole group, that mum bered about fifty. A social time in the pavilion was much enjoyed
 It was nearly 5 o'clock and many were wondering how the time had sped so quickly. as the time of start ing for home was approaching.
 Let us have one or two good old songs before we go, said one; and what shall they be asked another
 The Sweet Bye and Bye" two verses, and America" were familiar ones. and were very appropriate and well sung. The tenor, bass soprano and although fairly made the woods ring.
 ; With handshakes and good -byes the Social CorneriteS departed on their journey home.
 JIM.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
GRACE.
THE JOY AND THE BLESSING OF
 FLOWERS.

Editor Social Corner: I am a strang- CT to the Social Corner, yet I look for ward to the many pleasant hours I shall enjoy reading about all the good things enjoyed by the members of the Corner.
 I am a great lover of flowers. have a large collection and enjoy talk ing care of them, both in summer and winter. I sowed a variety of seeds this spring, but the dry weather has him dered many from coming up
 If every lover of flowers could grat- fly his 1engings in full, what a world of bloom this would be! But the truest lover of flowers is often a poor man or a poor woman, and he CT she is able to make beautiful but tiny patch in some narrow yard or garden; but that tiny bit of blooming ground is fulfilling certain mission in the world. It was a. beautiful thought that flow CTS are Gods smiles upon earth
 It is good thing to grow them in generous profusion fo" the home fer the sick, for the aged and for the little children who covet their wondrous beauty. Those who really love flow CTS will seek to interest others in their growth who may be indifferent to them. Send the catalogue around here and there. Call the attention of your friends to it, and you and the cata- logue will be two public benefactors of the neglected dooryar1 in which they have not heretofore appeared.
 Let us agitate this fiower-growing measure and enlist all cur neighbors in 1t, with the assurance that by doing so we are contributing to the public good
 Tastes differ. The sunAower is prob ably as beautiful as the lily to the savage; and there are those who pre- fer tissue paper or stiff waxen roses to real ones. But 8 taste for the real and the beautiful in flowers can be culti- vated as readily as 6 taste for good reading.
 Horticultural societies and floral ex- bitions and other agencies are doing much towards cultivating this taste, and the outlook for some great results in Horticulture during tle coming years is very promising indeed
 AUNTY.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12

Uncle said Florence, with a very serious face. when you get to Heaven that2'
 The uncle made no reply. but her words kept ringing in his ears and he had no peace of mind until he decided not to sell any more tobacco.
 Boys and girls" said Aunt Mef1-s table, you can all be little reformers like Florence"
 The minister's daughter there inter ested the audience on the Timely Article. on Facts. Figures and Opin- ions, after which Red Wing sang a solo.
 Grandma said she was going to march out, for she was too antique to be One of Them.
 Polly Wintergreen was fortunate to be there. for Ma with 8 Butt-in was taken sick and An Observer who was An Idler rushed out to their assistance
 They were Thankful when it came time for The Farmer Boy to recite. for everyone knew him.
 Llama and Potiatch. who were the principal characters there. began to clap when he appeared.
 Abraham Lincoln" said be- was a line man; 1 remember hearing my grandfather tell this same story, How He Signed the Pledge.
 A little boy named Cleopas, signed the pledge when he was only ten years old.
 When he became 8 real man he told the story of how he signed the pledge. It was at largely attended temper ance meung where Abraham Lincoln made one of his great speeches. At the close of his address, MT. Lincoln took from his pocket small piece of paper. This" he said. "is Tenn, people have signed it. I have signed it, and I would be glad to have all present sign this pledge with me" After many had signed. Abraham Lincoln stepped up to Cleopas and said; Sonny. don't you want your name on this pledge ,
 Yes, sir.'' said Cleopas.
 You know it means that you are not to drink any intoxicating liquor" said Mir. Lincoln.
 Yes. sir" replied the boy.
 Then MT. Lincoln wrote the boys name on the pledge (for he had never been to school and could not wrfte), and placing his hand on his head, he said, Now sonny, you keep that pledge and it will be the best act of your life. And Cleopas found it to be true.
 Boys and girls,' said The Farmer Boy, "sign the pledge
 The Farmer Boy was applauded so he had to go back and this is what he said:
 T am not bound to win. but am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to the light I have.
 Stand with everybody that stands right Stand with him while he IS right and part with him when he goes wrong"
 The choir then sang Temperance Forever" and the meeting was over.
 The Farmers Wife. Hulda, Rural Delivery, Robinson Crusoe, Aunt Ser ina, Back Woods, Mother, and a Plain Woman, Pheu1, W. L. R., Sis wife, A. D. S., and A Dreamer and Alicia were in the kitchen ready to serve supper. Soon all went below and ate their fill of the best supper made from all Social Corner Goodies.
 Then the Editor said 1t was time they went home.
 EDDY.