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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
HOGS ATTACK A POSTMASTER
Barefoot, Indiana Man Races for His
Life From Heat-Crazed
Animals.

Muncie, Ind.-A drove of hogs,
crazed by the heat, would have killed
Emory j. Midday, postmaster Of Mum
Gle, had they been able to get at him
as he lay in a hammock on his farm,
he says.
The hogs, which had been acting
queerly, charged him. Midday crawled
into the higher part Of the hammock
and sat huddled there as he called for
help, the animals, in the meantime,
standing on their hind feet in an eff.
fort to reach him.
Finally the hogs noticed Niday's
shoes and socks, which on the
ground, and devoured them While
the attention Of the hogs were thus
distracted Niday leaped from the
hammock and raced at top speed for
the nearest fence, pursued by the ami
mails. He fell over the fence in safe
ty, and, b~arefooted, hurried to town
in his automobile.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
Gave II up,

Two pickpockets were standing on
their trial, notorious thieves. None
the less, they contrived somehow to
put up a good defense, thanks mainly
to the cleverness of the lawyer whom
they employed. The detective who
had effected the arrest spent a miser-
able twenty minutes in the witness
box, contradicting himself repeatedly.
"Then what made you suspect the
mem" asked the lawyer. "As l said
before, one Of them was wearing an
overcoat with a slit in the lining, SO
that he might operate more easily"
Come, come" said the lawyer, would
you arrest me if you saw me wear
ing such an overcoat?' mo, sir. !
happen to know who you are. You're
a lawyer" Well, what's the differ
ence between a lawyer and a pick
pocket?" The detective shook his
head. Il really don't know" he NUT
tered.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
Chapter Of Syrian Life.

In Syria a chaperon is the law of
social intercourse between the young
folks. At the wedding ceremony the
bride appears in the center of a bril-
liantly Illuminated room. On all sides
are attendants carrying large candles
richly painted and decorated. AS she
takes her chair, what money she pos
sesses Of gold and silver is placed on
her head.
The gift Of the bridegroom is 40
dresses, and, as the wedding celebra-
tions last two weeks, the bride has a
chance to display her gowns, making
numerous changes daily for the de-
lightful edification of her friends.
AS a rule, these dresses last a life
time, and are usually handed down
from one generation to another, and,
unless destroyed otherwise than by
wear, they are everlasting.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17

ITO MEET the flying SHOWS that can
j do them little harm, fur-trimmed
and all-fur turbans and larger hats in
which fur Is conspicuously figured,
have been warmly welcomed by the
world of fashion. There are few all
fur hats as compared to the Great
number In which fur forms a part Of
the hat or is employed simply as a
trimming.
In turbans the coronets are usually
Of fur and the crowns Of a fabric.
Rich brocaded silks, plain velvet and
cloth Of gold or silver are featured In
the crowns. There are some novel
brimmed hats having crowns of fur
and brims of gold or silver lace.
But 1t is in bands used as a trimming
that fur is liked best. There is not
much effort to use it in unusual ways.
Large flowers of silver or gold lace,
having each petal bound with fur, are
novel and these, with ribbon or vel
vet trimmings bound with fur, are
about the only new fur decorations.
Al wide band about the crown, a Dor
der Of fur about a brim edge or band
forming a coronet r the prevalent
modes for using this most staple OF
things used in millinery.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17

nUR fashions spring from revivals
" and adaptations of styles that have
been worn before our day and feel the
influence of all the corners of the
earth. For some time the agitation
on the subject of American designs
for American ONE has been going
on. The war in Europe brought this
matter to a climax and a fashion
show, under the patronage of wealthy
society women of New York city, was
staged recently at the Ritz hotel, in
which the apparel displayed-on ex-
tremely clever models-was designed
by members of American establish
ments and made in their workrooms.
The display altogether was credit
able, although any startlingly new and
wholly original ideas were lacking.
In fact, few people are looking for
anything Of the kind. What we really
want and take to are styles that have
associations and suggestions that make
them interesting. We like a hint Of
the oriental, a whisper of the savage,
a glimpse of the ancient, and not a
bold copy in any case. In fact, when
nothing is left to the imagination,
something is lost of charm.
A lovely gown, among other lovely
things, appeared in the Ritz parade
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
WIFE WILL WISH
HIS THIRST AWAY
Her Mere Desire Means "Presto!
and She Has It," Says
Husband.
SHE is A REAL INK
Teamster Tells Judge There Never
Was Such a Wlsher as His Wife
Gould Have Aladdin's Lamp
If She Wanted 1t.

Chicago.-"My wife," affirmed Fred
Kaczmarek in the court of domestic re-
l~ations, has everything in the world
she wants. All she's got to do is wish,
and presto! she's got it. What she's
hauled me into court for l can't make
out"
Drunkenness and non-support are
the charges" explained the clerk.
Kaczmarek looked disguised.
Nov, amt that just like a woman
he demanded. Haul me into court
for things that are her own fault. IT
she wants me to cut out liquor all she's
got to do is wish. If she wants to be
supported she can wish for that, too.
If she wished | was an alderman, | sup
pose I'd have to be one. | tell you,
Judge, you never saw a wisher like my
wife"
Never Wished for This.
Has she ever wished for Aladdin's
lamp" inquired the court.
Il don't know whether she has or
not, Judge, but believe me, she could
have it if she wanted to. She could
have any kind of a lamp. She could
have an indirect lighting lamp in the
kitchen and in the cellar if she sim
ply wished for it.
Another time she says to me: You
loafer, l hope you d~islocate your
shoulder and so of course I had to do
it.
wished Horse to Step On Him.
"Then she said she wished the horse
would step on me, and I couldn't get
away from that horse to save my
neck.
"She amt a regular wife at all
Judge; she's a jinx: she's a witch;
she's a regular fate!"
DO you think" inquired the court
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
L-ovemakIno Of kInos.

The kaiser was in love with the
daughter of the duke OF Schleswig-Iiol
stein when he married her; the Aus
TRAN emperor deyoutly worstiped the
Inflated Empress Elizabeth, whose
life was always something Of an I'M
real romance; the king OF Italy went
a-wooing in true lovers style his very
charming princess of Montenegro.
while the impetuous loyemaking OF
King Alfonso when he sought the
hand of Princess Ena was testimony,
if such were needed. of how strongly
she appealed to his affections.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17

from Kurzman-who Is famous for
trousseaux. 1t is pictured here and
is a somewhat radical departure from
present-day fashions. 1t is of white
satin, sbrocaded with silver, and IS
made without trimming or elaboration.
The skirt is flaringI and full, hanging
in set folds. The absence of shoulder
straps, the pointed bodice and short,
pulled sleeves revive memories of the
days of the Renaissance. After much
elaboration it seems severely simple.
But there is a reaction toward sim
plicity which, it must be conceded, has
improved the styles of today.
The skirt fiaring at the bottom Is
dividing honors with the straight un-
derskirt and long, full tunic, and bids
fair to stand in the first place by
spring. Both are beautiful in outline.
Whether we shall look to American
designers to create styles OF find
that we have been looking to them
(while we thought all inspiration
came from Paris) for many years, we
are sure of one thing: America is not
without the talent for creating beau
tiful clothes and this talent will be
recognized through just such events
as the exhibition at the Ritz.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
For itching. Burning skins.

Battle freely the affected surface
with Cuticura Soap and hot water.
Dry without irritation and apply Cuti-
cura Ointment with finger or hand.
This treatment affords immediate re-
lief, permits rest and sleep and points
to speedy healment in most cases of
eczemas, rashes, itchings and irrita-
lions Of the skin and scalp Of infants,
children and adults. Free sample each
with 32-p. Skin Book if you wish. AID
dress postcard; Cuticura, Dept. x,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17

Trimmings on fur hats are very SIM
pie. A single flower or a single feath-
er is the rule for the small turban.
The head and neck Of birds of gay
plumage Imagined by the manufac-
turer and not grown by nature) are
occasionally seen, and fluffy pompons
seem appropriately posed against a
background Of fur.
The hats shown In the picture are
fine examples Of the way in which
furs are used in millinery. The ma
jority of millinery furs are limitations
of the skins for which they are named.
But they are equal to such demands
as are made Of them so far as wear
ing qualities are concerned. Hats
made of fine, genuine skins are costly,
but, considering their durability and
the fact that these furs are never out
Of style and may be used again and
again, they are, after all, among the
most economical Of hats.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17

Usually the initial matches a color
in the frock OF the hat or some other
accessory, II the principal part Of the
costume is white. 1t is well to have
several h~andkerchiefs embroidered in
green, 1t being a neutral color. SO that.
they car be carried with those frocks
for which you have no matching color.
Frequently white handkerchiefs
have border hens in color and an int
tiaI or monogram Of the hem color.
IL Is a pretty custom to embroider
about the monogram or initial a little
wreath or medallion frame.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
HARD TAsKMASTER is GENIUS
Possession That Sets q Man Apart
From His Fellows Keeps Him Con-
stantIy at Work.

Genius, what is it but the power OF
being able to read? No respecter of
birth, it chooses the cottage gladly.
hiding in the rags of a tinker, loving
the hovel, the plowland, the grimed
and smoky roof. 1t is a personal
ity, a living creature, a greater-than-
man in man, a reading master, an
angel of kindness and a tyrant OF
cruelty, smiling at the pupil n time,
scourging him another; and as the
body comes to its power with years
it hears the master always teaching,
never at rest, speaking with a dis
tinct voice, unfolding pictures without
end, and the amanuensis cannot keep
pace with this tyrant who hurries him
on with, See this" and See that"
working while the body sleeps, show
ing portions of the way and work
of life which are still far ahead,
planning out the whole life right up
to the end, giving everything eagerly,
if with pain, when the time comes.
That is genius, the power which works
not for the man, but against him.
No labor can make what is not there.
Application makes a man able to
learn, but not to teach, and If the
master is absent no learning will call
him, just as without learning-or
great tribulation--he cannot be awak-
ened; for genius is nothing but the
power of reading what has been writ.
ten upon the mind of an unknown
tongue; and without a Daniel the writ
ing cannot be interpreted; and Chal
deans and astrologers will strive in
vain.-From Granite" by John Ire
vena.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
KILLS BIG FISH WITH PISTOL
NIne-Foot Catch So Vicious Revolver
Has to Be Emptled into
Its Head.

\ Clarksdale, Miss.-A garfish weigh
ing 1877 pounds and measuring nine
feet was brought to this city by Sam
Antoine.
The fish was caught in the old bed
OF the Suniower river, a few miles
from this city, and fought SO violently
that a pistol had to be emptied into
its head before it could be drawn from
the water.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
TransIatlnq BY Ear.

Two schoolgirls were busily occu-
pied with their lessons, when the
younger asked, abruptly:
What does 'avoirdupois' mean?"
well. / couldn't say just what it
means in English replied her friend,
doubtfully, "but in French it means,
Have some peas.'"--Youth's Com.
panion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
Surpassed.

There aren't as many circuses as
there used to be-"
There is not as much demand for
them. Who wants to see a man turn
somersaults while he rides a horse
when an aviator may happen along
any minute and loop the loop
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
A Personal Grievance.

When al a boy my ambition was
to join a minstrel company, put on a
red coat and a silk hat and parade the
streets of my native village"
Il had some inclination for the stage
myself, but that wasn't what l might
call the consuming ambition of my
boyhood."
mo? What was it?"
81 wanted to grow up with the ply
sique of a prizefighter and whip the
dogcatcher in our town."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
Rahx EondIea Poison Snake.

Lancaster, Pa.-A two-year-old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Gehman Of
Bowmansville. while playing in the
yard, was bitten by. q c~opperhead
The little fellow picked up the snake.
and It struck its fangs deep in his
flesh. His screams attracted mem
bers 81 the family whp killed the
snake.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
AS TO THE HANDKERCHIEF
Dainty Trifles Never Were Given More
Attention Than They Are Re
ceivina DUST Now.

If you have the time, 1t is a wise
and dainty thing to make your own
handkerchief. II you wish to- be
really smart, remember the bandker-
chiefs used by the ultra-fashionable,
at least In the morning and afternoon,
are embroidered or initiated in color.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
Rather HouelessIy.

when a man is without uplifting
influence he is apt to degenerate" said
the amiable philosopher.
Quite so" answered the cynie, but
nothing less than a steam derrick
will upIift some men and | hear that
the supply is limited"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
'she Says: 4 Hope You Fall of the
Wagon and That Same Day

that you can keep sober now and
support your wife if | release you on
probation?"
1T all depends on her, judge" said
Kaczmarek, with a shrug. IF she
hopes I'll be sober ! can't help it,
and If she wishes for my pay ! can't
hold out a dime"
Take your husband home and
WISH" ordered the court, addressing
Mrs. Kaczmarek. Next case"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17

After exhaustive researches In Paris
a famous French scientist has recon-
mended a diet equally divided be-
tween meats and vegetables as the
best for working people.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
What was it,"
Canned.

Four Years Tin Sunday SCHOOL,
We've got a new baby at our house.
Rector (not recognizing him)-And
who are you, my little man?
Four Years-I'm the old one.-Life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
And That Helps.

How does he keep the wolf from
the door?"
81 don't know; but l know his wife
boils cabbage nearly every day"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17

Sugar exists not only in the cane,
beetroot and maple, but also in the
sap of about 1870 other plants and
trees
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Eye Remedy, for Red Weak, Wa1tery
lust Eye comfort. Write for Book of the Eye
BY mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17
EXPLAINING ID.

"Jim says he's a self-made man"
"That accounts for his seamy ap-
pearance..
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17

When a woman promptly admits
the age you suggest, mark it down
she is older than that.-Omaha Bee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17

lis that man a Swedenborgianw
mo; he's a Welshman Baltimore
American. agS
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17

Look for happiness; trouble wiz
come without being looked for.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-12-17

A mans past interests a woman less
than his presents.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-30
THE TOBACCO DECISION

The opinion of the United
States Supreme Court declares
the Kentucky law relating to the
selling of the pooled tobacco by
one who has entered into such
an arrangement, is unconstitution-
al. The law was put on the
book, not at the request or the
desire of the farmers themselves,
but by the activities of their po-
litical friends, who sought to
show them how deeply interested
they were in their welfare. But
in doing SO they DESTROYED the
very thing for which the real
farmer and good citizen stood.
1t is just and proper that farmers
should be permitted to associate
/ for the purpose of protecting
4 themselves against combines and
sharks who seek to take from
them by undue means the prod.
ucts of their hard labor. But the
short-sighted politician who work
ed over time to show the real
farmer how deeply interested he
was in his affairs, secured for his
benefit a passage of a law which
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-30
GOVERNOR McCREkRY

Much has been said of Cover
nor James B. McCreary in regard
to his long and loyal service as
Representative, Governor, Con-
gresham, United States Senator
and Governor again, which prac-
tically covers all the time since
the Civil War. But what about
the four years prior to that time?
Let us see though the writer
knows but smattering. James
B. McCreary was a private in
Cluke's Cavalry of the Confeder-
ate army, but subsequently by
reason of his valor and reliability
he became Major. In the assault
upon the stockade at Green Riv.
er bridge, July 4, 1862, when Col.
Cluke demanded the surrender
of the stockade by Lieut.. Miller
and Miller replied: Were it any
other than the national day we
have been taught to honor,
might consider your demands,
but it being the fourth of July
must respectfully decline, and
] if YOU want it You'll have to take
it, Cluke then opened fire and
! in the assault was killed. Nc.
Creary, as Major and ranking
officer, then assumed command,
which he held until the war clos
ed, we believe and the remaining
men of his regiment went to Mt
Sterling to be mustered out. To gel
to Mt. Sterling they had to pas:
/ through Hazel Green, where the,
camped, many Of them hatless
and shoefess, some without coat:
Eor hats. They represented a lot
of ragmuffins. Major McCrearN
was as ragged as the rest ane
4 had no hat. But J. G. Trinble
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-30
Go to Church and Get Acquainted With
Your Clergyman; He's Not Bad Sort

st CAN'T hypocrite the ready Of when
asked why he didn't attend church 81 know that am not
righteous that l cannot practice what the church
preaches'
There hope for this He is the kind the church
righteous he not happy Let him acquire the
of GOING TO CHURCH and he will get BROADER better
happier view of life
We cannot all be saints But surely forget the
temptations world for hour day each week
least for that he church he really think
over big things life Let him listen the word God and
Of there persons every
will critce freely the who GOES TO CHURCH
the who stays away
MAN WHO GOES TO CHURCH CAN BE A HYPocRiTE
LONG. DEEP DOWN IN HIS HEART KNOWS THAT He CAN
NOT BRICK. ORIGINALLY GOES TO
SOLELY MAKE IMPRESSION WITH HIS
NEIeHRoRs-AND THIS is TO BE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
HE FIND THAT HE is GRADUALLY BEING TO THE
SORT oF-EIFE 1T EASY ACQUIRE GO TO
CHURCH TRY SUNDAY ANOTHER SAB
BATH ROLLS AROUND YOU'LL FEEL A PANG OF REMoRsE
DON'T AGAIN. GET ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR CLERGY
YOU'LL THAT A SORT. TO
HIM. CRITICISM CHURCH OR IRIS
METHODS DON'T TALK ABOUT IT THE OUTSIDE,
HE'LL MEET YOU HALFWAY. REALIZES
HOW HARD 1T rs WORK UP AN INTEREST IN RE-
AMONG SOME PEOPLE,
But give him and his church chance
GO TO CHURCH once!
Then 60 again!
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-30

skinned from a tax burden of
about $4,000 per year for county
purposes to the extent of about
$4,000 per year for the same
purpose. And the strangest part
of it all is that this system has
been engrafted so skillfully and
manipulated SO smoothly and
evenly that the good people did
not miss their epidermis, although
the whole of it has been taken.
This last kind act of the Fiscal
Court in reducing the tax upwards
one and two-thirds cents, is like
throwing salt on a fresh wound.
The people will wake up to what
is going on. They have labored
under the hallucination that the
constitution and laws made in
pursuance thereof, would amply
safeguard and protect them in
their rights, but they overlooked
the fact that the constitution be-
tween friends signifies nothing.
A reference to the last political
campaign document issued by the
aforesaid distinguished court,
leads us to suspect that there is
ample work in store for a faithful
investigator in search of facts.
This remarkable document shows
that the good old county of Mad
ison has been paying interest on
her own money, just how much
the paper does not enlighten us.
Also it shows that there has been
transferred from one fund to an
other a considerable amount of
money.
Our recollection of the law is
that a fund once collected from
the tax payer, remains sacred
fund to be paid out for the pur-
pose for which it was collected,
and there is no right on the part
of the Fiscal Court to collect
dn excess of money, ostensibly
4 for one fund and then transfer il
to another fund. 1t appears this
has been done to the extent o.
$4,000, although the statement ii
, itself is not very clear. The prac
tice of transferring from one funo
to another should be broken up.
There is nothing left for thu
| tax payer to do but to dig dig
: hard and long dig in the no
: broiling summer sun, dig in tn
! freezing blasts of winter all t.
satisfy the inordinate demands O
y the taX-masters.