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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-26

stone combined are in great favor just
now. They are the last word in the
matter of brilliance and look well on
any color or mixture of colors.
Besides the little vest there is the
girdle of brilliant silk ribbon or
piece goods, and the specially good
wide velvet ribbon. Plaids and Ro-
man stripes in such fa~scinative color
combinations that one instantly falls
in love with them, furnish many of the
girdles. Brocades are liked, but to
be worn at the same time as a bril-
liant vest, the girdle Of plain velvet
ribbon furnishes about the best
choice.
These girdles appear to be adjusted
loosely about the figure and extend
somewhat below the waist line. But
think not that this is easily or care
lessly done. They are carefully placed,
the wearer adjusting them in front of
her mirror and pinning them with the
smallest of tiny safety pins on the
under side. The pins do not show, Of
course. The girdles, If Of ribbon,
are nearly always crushed a bit. The
effort these days is not to make the
waist look trim" and small, but to
suggest ease and freedom.
The effect of q handsome. harmoni-
u girdle in toning up a gown can
hardly be oyerestimated. That girdle
makes the gown" is a comment one is
apt to hear when a successful girdle
lifts an ordinary gown to It's own ele-
CANT level.
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evpsv.Like coiHur..

Something of the gypsy must be in
every woman-these strange new head
dresses have attained such instant
popularity. "A
For evening functions bits of bon.
nets of shirred velvet in shades Of
brique are bound about the head.
These are edged with fur and trimmed
with a single flame Of scarlet para
disc. Scarfs and muffs to match are
used.
For evening affairs of a more
elaborate character bands of tulle
ornamented with great Jewels are
worn around the hair. II it is
an opera, milady removes the
band and uses a flame of para
disc. up one side of the couture, with
a real or an imitation jewel attached
to the tip of the feather. This bends
the paradise over, like a whip, and
gives a new and pretty line, rather
becoming in q couture.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-26
SLUMBER LlKENED TO FROST.
Really Poetic Idea in Comparison Be-
tween the "SIeepy Time" and
the Ice King.

Looking at a white birch stick in
the fire tonight | was struck by the
likeness in the effect OF fire and wa
ter. A line of fame crept slowly
across the smooth white bark, driving
up a little wrinkle before 1t. like one
of the. lines left on sea sand by the
returning waves. Great is the indie
structibility of logs. I sometimeeyrec-
ognize on the fire a stick which | cut
a week, a month, or even a year be-
fore. t
The approach of sleep is much like
the freezing of water in pond or bowl.
Faint spiculae dart from the sides,
notes and dots, barely perceptible,
swim in the midst. One might mag
inc the process not less grateful to
the long unsheltered mere than to the
merely longing brain; for as the one
desires. for the time being, to be de-
Tended from that thought which is its
own component essence, so might the
other seek a coat proof against the
plunge of an icicle, formed of a like
element. Slight agitation, applied
with judgment, will help the matter
on. The introduction Of a finger will
sometimes change a bowl of CONCEAL
ing water to a solid mass; a bit of ice
slid in at the proper moment will help
on the waters freezing, and so will
thinking on your latest dream help to
induce slumber.
Transparent and cold as are ice and
sleep, nothing will keep brain and
water safer and warmer; all glances
from them, and naught stirs up mud
or mood, The parallel holds to the
last; for nothing a more resemble
the rude awakening of a slumberer
than the sudden breaking Of ice, and
nothing is more like a gradual and
pleasant Weakening than the melting
thaw where beginning and end are
alike "indiscernible.
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knllna one Riu Game.

Big game of British East Africa, out
side Of three preserves of the colony,
Is rapidly vanishing, and, according to
w. T. Hornaday, rs absolutely certain
to disappear in about one-fourth the
time that 1t took South Africa TO ac-
complish the same result Mr.. Horn
aday points out that the present legal
bag limit is %ruinously e~xtravagapt; FOR
$3.50 any man may buy the right 10
kill 300 head Of hoofed and horned
animals of A species, not counting
carnivorous animals that may also be
killed. Thus the richest big-game
fauna OF any one spot In the world,
which nature has been several million
years In developing and placing there,
seems likely to be wiped out by man
within the next Is years.
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maline. Handsome black Chantilly
lace is wired to stand up about the
crown. 1t is slashed at each side and
outlined neal the edge with a line
of jet spangles. A beautiful ~coronet
of jet extends about the brim, rising
to a point at the front. Small bows
Of black velvet ribbon are poised at
each side. Little bouquets are often
placed in this position, instead Of
bows. They are made of little, fine
flowers or little fruits
Quite the reverse of high, one of the
small close-fitting caps of straw braid
is shown with a band of jet about the
edge. Nothing could be simpler in
shape. 1t is trimmed with jet ofna-
ments, one at each side, consisting of
a fiat cabochon into which a spike of
jet is apparently thrust. In spite Of.
its simple shape and construction, this
model is smart and almost startlingly
novel. esj ~ 4t. 4gHg Il
There is 10 doubling the favor with
which these hats of jet have been re-
ceived by those who are the first to
buy spring millinery. They will be
worn during the whole season, but,
as no one is content to own but n
hat, after holding the center Of the
stage for a while, they will be rele-
gated to second place, with flower and
ribbon-trimmed millinery taking pre-
cedence.
A black hat should always be among
the belongings Of the well-dressed
woman, for there are times when it
is needed and nothing else will do
quite as we'll.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
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THE great variety in hats made of
gives reason to think that the jet
trimmed hat is destined to usher in
the spring and remain throughout the
summer. Already hats made Of jet
and maine, or jet and lace, with a
touch of velvet in their composition,
have appeared, and, while appropriate
for present wear, they are airy
enough for summer. The jet hat does
not belong to one season but to all
Of them. 1t is a good investment in
millinery.
Many of the new hats are quite
high. The shapes themselves are
moderate in height, but the trimming
gives the effect of very high crowns.
This phase Of the new styles is liked
for the combination of jet with ma
line or lace. Two hats of this kind
are shown here, both of the prettiest
Of the latest models.
In one of them a turban shape is
developed with a band Of jet covering
the brim and a soft pulled crown of
maine. Over and around this crown
there is a standing ruffe of maline
doubled supported by fine wires.
No other trimming is used. Such a
hat is useful at any season. Thanks
to the recent discoveries of manufac-
turers, the maine is not as fragile as
it looks. 1t has been made water
proof. The jet is one of the few mill
linery materials that have lasting
qualities.
The model of jet and lace is also a
turban shape, 1t is somewhat elongat-
ed and has a soft crown of silk and
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her the least indication that he had
any preference for her. but she was
sure she led in the race. at least local
ly, as to position and wealth.
Sort Of queer about Newcombe,"
observed the Squire, when he came
home two days later. Hes usually a
quiek, all around business man and
ought to have got through with his
bus ness at Fairview in a few hours"
Hasn't he written?" inquired Ina a
trifc anxiously.
'Eos a word"
The following evening, however,
the Squire brought some fresh news.
Got word from Newcombe today"
he said, and Ina looked curious and
eager. Says he has looked that Vas
sar girl up and found her more than
capable and all that, but the deals
off,
"Vyhy, what do you mean, father?"
asked Ina vaguely.
"L,iss Bertram won't come. New
comic wrote that she had altered her
plans. This leaves the other candi-
date the only one that passed the COM
mittee. l reckon they'll send for her.
Newcor. be sent his proxy to vote for
her, so | guess it will be Miss Dodge"
"gut when Is Mr.. Newcombe com
ing back?" inquired Ina, losing sight
of her former fears and jealousy in
dismay over the continued absence
of the victim she had set her cap for.
"Why, he says he discovered some
old friends in Fairview, needs a rest
and will take a weeks vacation"
AT the end of a week Paul returned,
but Ina did not see him. She tried to
in every way she could devise, but her
schemes did not succeed. Paul was
away again on the train to Fairview
the next morning. The Squire met
him at the depot. \
We decided on Miss Dodge" he OBJ
served.
Eyes, so / heard"
Going away again, | see. Say,
Newcombe, what was the reason that
Miss Bertram did not accept Jul Of
fer?" ebass#
"Well,9 replied Paul, a faint smile
about his lips, because she accepted
NINE"
Accepted yours?" stammered the
Squire.
Yes, l guess it was fate sent me
to meet the most beautiful and cul-
tured young lady L ever knew. I am
going back to marry Miss Bertram."
No ~soliloquized the Squire, with
a melancholy shake of the head as
the train bore away the young man
he had hoped to secure as a son-in-
law, sit wasn't fate that sent young
Newcombe to Fairview. 1t was Ina,
and | wonder how she will take it
when tell her the news?"
Miss Ina Ringold took it so serious.
ly that she went off into a violent fit
Of Mysteries, when she learned that
but for her arbitrary interference Paul
Newcombe might still be a hope in
the future. ,trtn, w
Miss Dodge came to the village,
modest, devoted only to her invalid
mother. In no sense, Ina realized,
could she have become a rival.
But when Miss Zelda Bertram--
Mrs. Paul Newcombe nova brilliant
bride, appeared, even Ina acknowI
edged secretly that she had been the
means Of bringing together as charm
ingly mated a couple as the world af
forded.
Copyright, 1914, by w. q. Chapman.)
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Corner Repartee,

The man with the 81 Am Blind" sign
on his breast smelled of gin, but he
looked pathetic. l stopped in front
of him. He held out his tin cup. l
had my suspicious.
Eyeing him carefully I drew from
my pocket a large roll of bank bills. l
saw him shudder.
1T is the chilly breeze" he hastily
explained.
| wasn't satisfied.
Come" ! said, "if you leave this
corner and so somewhere else l will
give you a bank bill"
Sure, | WILL" he eagerly replied.
Taking a 81 from the roll, | put 1t
in his hands.
Thanks for the dollar" he said as
he picked up his stool.
My suspicious rushed back.
How do you know it is a dollar?" l
demanded.
81 was sure you would give me the
smallest bill you had about you" he
said, and shambled along.
l think he had me there.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
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IT WAS NOT FATE
b. GEORGE ELMeR cnaa

Ina Ringold stood gazing from the
doorway of her home after the reced-
ing figure of Paul Newcombe with ar
dent longing eyes. Handsome, well
dressed, erect and manly looking he
would have made an impression on
nine out of ten feminine admirers.
10 Ina he was a last hope. She had
reached the borders of womanhood
and a spinster life seemed to menace
her.
"A rising young man." spoke the
unctious voice of her father in her
ear so Unexpectedly that she started,
blushed consciously and in some con-
fusion evaded his keen insinuating
eyes. rs he rising to the occasion
of matrimony, Ina?"
How should l know" fluttered the
girl. He comes here occasionally,
but divides his attention with others"
Il have fancied that he rather
favored YOU" proceeded Squire Ring
old bluntly. Ought to. AS to money
and position, he couldn't make a bet
ter match. eh, Ina2"
Father" spoke Ina suddenly, plac-
ing a pleading hand on his arm will
o do something for me?"
Why, surely-always," acceded Mr..
Ringold, fairly surprised at her
strange manner What is it?"
The trustee school board are de-
Gliding on a new teacher"
Why. yes, but that doesn't usually
interest you much"
1T does this time," confessed Ina
hurriedly. Il understand that the
board have selected two to choose
from-a Miss Zelda Bertram Of Fair
view, and a Miss Lucy Dodge of
Brocton."
You're pretty well posted" said
the Squire. That's right"
Mr.. Newcombe favors Miss Dodge.
1t seems some friend of his recon-
monds her. She is young and pref.
ty, | learn"
I'VE usually give Newcombe his
way" said the Squire.
You mustn't this time insisted Ina.
This Miss Bertram, I have heard, is
q VasSar graduate. She must he old.
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Please GIVE NE
CHANGE FOR
CUP OF TEA
I'M so WEAK |.
CAN'T 90 or

and had almost elbowed her way through the oon rush to the old woman,
when again she heard the quavering appeal:
/ don't like to ask you, but will you please give me change for a cup oil
tea? / haven't any money with me, and I'm so weak cant go on"
As a thing like that is worth studying, the $3.50 woman stood by, and kept
tab. After eight women and an earthearthy young nan had paid tribute, the
old woman rested up long enough to turn around. Then she suddenly made
for the corner. Obviously she didn't like the appearance of the woman who
was looking on. Some don't
Begging is against the law, Of course, but what are you going to do
when an aged lady strikes you for a cup of tea? Remembering that cup OF
cold water? Besides: 3
You can't always go by looks An apparent old fraud may be al angel of
help who is pawning her responsibility that others, more helpless, may have
bread. If it was right for David to kill Goliath, why isn't it just as lawful tic
down the wolf at your door with any small stone you may carry in your singi
Life is only a game, anyhow, and If you don't hold court cards you've got to
play deuces the best you know how. OF course, the big rule forbids cheating
which bucks you into the law against begging, And a law must be obeyed
But, anyhow, you don't have ito act like a policeman unless you wear blue
clothes and a pewter badge-so-
The woman who had watched went her way wishing good luck to the old
soul And the old soul went oh with her begging,
Maybe she's at it yet @
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length to make 1t. 1t is a touch Of
-gorgeousness meant to brighten UP
and lend lustre to the quiet garb.
II one owns a coat suit Of a good vel
veteen or satin OF any other Of the
popular suit fabrics, the separate vest
and girdle will tone it up to at the
most exacting OF occasions. For the
afternoon tendance, the matinee, the
formal call, the club reception, in
fact, for functions to- which one wears
a hat, the little brilliant vest and the
smart girdle make the suit impress
sive.
It is a happy idea to have a bit Of
the same coloring in the hat worn with
these. chic accessories. The small black
velvet hat has made opportunities for
the addition of trimming to har-
monte with colors worn In the COS.
tune Crowns covered smoothly with
the same rich and SNOWY fabrics that
are used for making vests. will be
found effective.
The small waiEtcoats are embellish-
4 with handsome cut steel. Jet or
stone buttons. Jet and rhine-
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John w. Maxwell, who has recently
returned from Mexico, speaks Of the
improvidence of the natives. al
though desperately poor he says,
they never seem to learn how to take
care OF themselves. They are too tenn
peramental for their own good. A
woman came recently to one Of the
Protestant missions begging aims. The
missionary, taking pity on her, gave
her. among other things, a cloak. The
donor was touched, although discour-
aged. on finding a few days later the
selfeame garment wrapped around .
a.attie OF the Virgin
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er than the other one. Besides, it
would be quite a card for us to have y
Vassar graduate as a teacher, don't
you see, pap?"
The Squire saw" very well, indeed,
and said SO and departed with a
chuckle. What Ina was inspired with
was the fear of beauty and youth
coming upon the scene to add a new
rival in her determined onset to ap-
propriate young Newcombe as her
fiance.
I'm wise," meditated the Squire,
"As / have said, Newcombe is a ris-
ing man in the community and I
wouldn't object to him as a son-in-
law"
Although Ina did not know 1t Paul
Newcombe was perfectly free from
any interest in Miss Dodge outside
of wishing to oblige a friend. He had
learned that the young lady in ques-
ton was entirely eligible for the post
she expected to fill, and his sympa-
thies were enlisted when he learned
that she was the sole support Of an
invalid mother.
Paul had told the other six mem
bers of the school board of his pref
erence. He was a lawyer, they respect
ed his good judgment and UP to the
day before the meeting of the trus.
tees the votes Of four of his fellow
members were pledged with him.
To his surprise and in a way to his
panied, regret, Miss ,Bertram was
chosen for the vacant post by a vote
of five to two.
You see, Newcombe,' explained the
Squire, trying to act %off-handed, I'VE
believe that a mature woman. as this
Miss Bertram is probably, would be
better than a mere chit Of girl"
Yes, and then again." advanced one
of the Squire's cohorts, its some
thing to have been educated at Vas
sar."
Il think that some one ought to go
down to Fairview and personally noti-
fly Miss Bertram Of our choice" sub
IiltlCu u lHAiu IL uDtEC. N.N EH. jazz
Exactly" approved a fourth, "snd
first look up her general record to be
sure that we are making no mistake
Il nominate Newcombe to represent
the school board in that mission"
said the Squire.
Paul swallowed his disappointment
as to fayoring a friend through the
selection Of Miss Dodge. He made
arrangements to go to Fairview the
next day. That evening the Squire
came home with a satisfied expression
on his flee.
well, Ina" he observed, Eve car
ried the day"
They have selected the vassar girl,
Them
"Of course. / had influence enough
for that"
II hope this Miss Bertram is the
self-opinionated old maid I Judge her
TO be- meditated Ina and felt quite
elated over her petty victory.
The fair siren planned out a series
OF parties for the near future, phr-
suant to tho expected speedy return
OF Newcombe. He had never given
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AND GIRDLES
FOR ELABORATING
THE COAT SUIT

IN ORDER to- change the appearance
! Of your dressy coat suit, OF for
the sake Of celebrating your toilette
upon occasions that demand it, the
separate vest is a thing Of beauty and
a sourc of comfort. 1t is made of
the handsomest and most brilliant of
fabrics; bits of rich, highly colored
~brocades, gold embroidered satins,
and ribbons which cost more than
their weight in gold. But the little
vest is small and takes only a short
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-26
oIass Houses and stonen.

The well worn proverb, Those who
live in glass houses should not throw
stones" is commonly said to have
been first used by James |. OF Eng
land when his favorite, the Duke Of
Buckingham, complained that a mob
had broken his glass windows, which
were at that time a luxury. Modern
use does not deny the name proverb
to everything not found in the Old Tes-
lament Book OF Proverbs. It is more
likely than not that the prevalence
OF such popular sayings caused the
naming Of that collection, ascribed to
King Solomon and his wise men.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-02-26

HOLHeT 5 CHI Uy lHb CHIMNEY COTHeT.
Except that there are no chimney cor
ners these days, and precious few old
grandmothers.
: The woman who responded was Just
a $3.50 person who hurried on. And
then felt ashamed of herself for not
taking the little old dame into a cafe
and seeing her safe home. You have
to do a thing like that once in awhile
to feel that you were worth the Lords
creating. So she turned back to atone
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NJ suob ThIna-

Il think every human being resem-
bles to some extent a reptile or an
animal. Take your neighbor, Mrr.
Sllmpsey, for instance; | think her
features are positively o~phidian."
HUH | don't know where your
eyes arei To me she looks Just Ike
q snake
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Flower powder PuHs.

Small wonder that the heart Of the
silk velvet rose or whatever fabric
flower Madame Modish elects to adopt
as a corsage ornament is Of generous
proportions. 1t needs must be capay
cious, for 1t holds a tiny rIbbontied
silken bag and within the bag is a
powder Northumberland. to be sure.
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rhA Eaater LIlx cnIlar

Newest among neckwear in the roll
ing collar OF fine white boiling cloth
or batiste attached to a sleeveless
guimpe Of the same material tucked.
These collars r soft yet stand
high and have a crisp. dainty appear
ance.
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Horses and Cards.

why is it you always win at
poker?" she asked, land always lose
when you back horses?" We'll, my
dear" came the genial response, Il
don't shuttle the horses."-London Ex-
press.
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Only Cuts.

Does the razor pull, sir?" asked
the barber.
NO" replied the victim, as he
squirmed in his chair, but the blood
running down my neck kind of tickles
me-"
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have about concluded that the American modtste is Just as artistic and deco.
ratve in their designs IS any French modste dare be. Mrs Wilson, as the
wife of the governor of New Jersey stated that she could dress o less than
$1,000 a year, and she is doing It o her own satisfaction, IL not to that of the
high-priced foreign modhtes- She selects her own silks. satins and laces and
has them constructed almost under her own eye. many Of her little gowns be-
ing made at the White House. A representative Of a wordfamous dress
maker in Rue Taitbout, most of whose customers are Americans, said that
unless 1t should prove possible to copyright not only designs Of gowns but also
of trimmings and combinations of coms, he would shortly have to give III his
present business and go in for Wholesale manufacture.
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Easy to Find Out.

Does your father object to kiss
ing?"
Il don't know. Shall tell him that
you would like to kiss him..
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and Place Vendome that they are
practically facing ruin, in that they
are not able to keep their styles ex-
elusive. Our American women have
been in the habit of going to Paris
for their swell society gowns, which
they buy as exclusive, and for which
they pay a fancy price and high duty.
They get them over here, only to find
that there are women here who have
worn O fac-simile of their gowns for
weeks before they get back, and they
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Just So.

Dental parlor, Ell? Why call q
workshop a parlor?"
at is certainly a drawing room"