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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-22
SCHOOLBoY
WANTED

For steady, summer, part
time, easy work. Must be
bright, neatly dressed, and
under fourteen years of age.
Give references and mention
day and hour when parent will
come with boy for interview.
Good pay. Splendid training.
Write to Box SO Observer.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-22

Get your butter wrappers at the
Observer office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
Money JdOed by Making Tour Cough Jyrup at Home Takes Hut a Few Moments, and Stops a Hard Cough
 in a Hurry.

Cough medicines, as a rule. contain a large quantity of plain syrup. If you take one pint of granulated sugar. add E pint of warm water and stir about minutes, you have as good syrup as money could buy.
 If you will then put 21a ounces of bottle, and fill it. up with the Sugar Syrup, you will have as much cough syrup as you could buy ready made for S2.50. Take a teaspoonful every one, two or three hours. It keeps perfectly.
 You will find it one of the best cough 1yrups you ever used-even in whooping cough. You can feel it take hold usually conquers an ordinary cough in 24 hours. It is just laxative enough, has a good tonic effect, and the taste is pleasant.
 It is splendid remedy. too. for whooping cough, spasmodic croup. hoarseness and bronchial asthma.
 Pinex is most yaulable concentra- ted compound of Norway white pine extract, rich in guaiacol and other healing pine clements. No other prepa- ration will work in this formula.
 This plan for making cough remedy with Pinex and Sugar Syrup is now used in more homes than any other cough remedy. The plan has often been initiated but never successfully.
 A guaranty of absolute satisfaction, or money promptly refunded, goes with this preparation. Your druggist has Pincx, or will get it for you. If not, end te The Pinex Co.,, Ft Wayne, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
Canning Squash and Pumpkin

I
 | 'I am giving my way of canning squash
 and pumpkin for the benefit of Mrs. II.
 R. and NJ. W. This will keep for years | if jars, tops and rubbers are perfect. &c., feet sweet pumpkin or squash, firm and fine grained; cut into pieces without par ing-free them from seeds and stringy
 substances, steam until soft enough to
 put through a sieve, scrape from the
 rind, put through sieve then into the
 oven for the moisture to evaporate; in
 fact until 1t seems quite dry. Fill either
 pint or quart cans (glass); put on rub
 bers and covers; set in the boiler of cold
 water with a perforated board between
 the jars and boiler and allow the water
 to come to boil Boil one hour. Screw
 down the tops and gradually, when cold, place in dark, cool place. See to it that
 the rubbers. tops and cans have been
 thoroughly sterilized and fit perfectly be-
 fore filling. I test my cans by filling one-third full of water and allowing it to stand on the cover. If no water exudes it is perfect. Keep each cover and rub
 Der for the tested bottle. can corn, green peas. etc., and rarely lose can of fruit
 or vegetables. I am careful to see that conditions are right. Squash and pump kins should be kept in dry, dark place. We keep ours in the furnace room on table, never on the floor. Do as l have done. Cut this out and paste it in your cookbook at once. Kindly give me Anna Howard Shaw's address-the suffragist. "E. C. M" The address of the Rev. Anna Howard Shaw is 5o5 Fifth avenue, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
MRS. BURBIDGE ENTERTAINS
 TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB

Mrs T. A. Burbidge was hostess to the Twentieth Century Self Culture club yesterday afternoon at her home in Ems ley with the members of the Self Gull ture club of Ayondale as honor guests.
 A charming programme was rendered with the following taking part: Mrs. J. w. Hamilton, Mrs. A. F. Hilleke and Mrs Ernestine Sanders.
 At the close of the meeting a delicious two-course luncheon was enjoyed.
 The guests and members included: Mrs. R. l.. Daniels, Mrs. l.. H. Pennington, Mrs J. B. Agnew, Jr., Mrs. c. A. Birk, Mrs. C. l.. Birk, Mrs. T. A, Burbidge, Mrs. T. D. Craig. Mrs. F. G. Cutler, Mrs. D. F. Faireloth, Mrs. T. M. Lyle, Mrs. J. M. Oliver, Mrs. J. T. Phillips Mrs. W. J. SyX, Mrs. A. c. Kelley Mrs A. F. Elilleke, Mrs. II. M. Cowart, Mrs. c. G. Owen, Mrs A. F. Malone, Mrs. George Nage. Mrs. J. W. Hamilton, Mrs. R. L. Malone, Mrs. R. E, Parker, Mrs Ernes- tine Sanders, Mrs. T. c. Mitchell, Mrs. Roy Dimmitt, Mrs. Fred Malloch, Mrs. M. R. Johnson, Mrs. G. w. Hamilton and Mrs. F. J. Cowart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
 SOCIAL CLUB IN WEST END

Mrs. Will Beers was at home to the members of the Wednesday Afternoon So- cial club yesterday in West End.
 Tables were arranged for the club game, forty-two. Dainty hand painted violet score cards were used. The con- soation was drawn from a bowl of these lovely spring flowers, and the same idea was carried out in the ices.
 The members present we're: Mrs. Henry l. Barclay, Mrs W. H. DeLorne, Mrs. Eugene Ellis. Mrs sam Sippen. Mrs. w.. c. Gewin, Mrs. Gilliland, Mrs, Ped Hick- man, Mrs. Vernon Holmes. Mrs. G. M. Hill, Mrs, Wallace Johns, Mrs. W. w. Johnson, Mrs. John Merrill, Mrs. c. Pike Mrs. F. A. Lively Mrs. Fred Orr, Mrs. John Simmons, Mrs. s. A. Townsend, Mrs. Jesse Walters, Mrs. c. w. Worrell. Mrs. Herman Whaley and Mrs. Will Beers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
Said to Grow Hair

T notice request for sap from the grape vine. It reminds me of my child hood days, when we children would go into the woods in spring, when the sap was rising to tap wild grape vines. The sap, my grandmother assured me-
 would make the hair grow long and heavy. She said that she and her sis ter were noted in their youth for the beauty of their hair and the secret of it's growth was wild grape vine juice. At so years of age her hair was long and heavy, with scarcely a touch of gray Un- fortunately for myself being endowed With red hair, the sap made my hirsute adornment 'streaked'-so I never was able to use it, at least long enough to test its growing qualities. But my schoolgirl friends found it really stimulating to the scalp of their heads and the growth of their hair. l believe bay rum or alco- hol fnot wood) was added to it to keep It from souring. H. l.. B."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
MRS. J. w. JONES' BRIDGE
 PARTY AND AFTERNOON TEA

One of the pleasant events of the week was the bridge party given by Mrs, J w. Jones Tuesday afternoon at the nome ot Mrs Fem. She entertained the members of her bridge club and four addition ta- hles of players in compliment to several visitors Afterward a coterie of her other friends joined the parrY Tor tea.
 The honorees were Mrs. Updyke of Pen nington, N. J.. the guest of Mrs. Florence Fenn, Mrs. John G. Eckman of Girard, O., who is viistng Mrs. Charles Allison Mrs. Fuller of Urbana, O., the guest of Mrs. Pegram, and Mrs. Daniel Caldwell Donald, bride who recently came to Birmingham to live.
 The rooms were beautifully decorated in spring flowers. At each table the score cards were painted to depict a different flower in bloom at this season and jon quils in profusion adorned the mantels and tables. On the bonbon table in the dining room was a large central basket filled with these flowers, and candle shades and bonbons matched it. Fol lowing the yellow scheme Mrs. Jones Ina d selected her prizes to emphasize this at tractive plan. Mrs. Chester Aiexand CT won the visitors prize, a box of yellow stationery: Mrs. Frank Alexander received the club trophy, a handsome rhinestone barette The other prizes for guests or honor and consolation were also station cry.
 Mrs Jones was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Kemmel A delicious plate was seved at the conclusion of the games to the players and those who joined them for this feature. The guests were Mrs. Frank Alexander, Mrs. Pegram, Mrs. Charles Allison, Mrs. George Binn, Mrs. M. D. Orcutt. Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. H. Rem mel, Mrs. Norman Orcutt, Mrs McClare B. Smith, Mrs. Asa Hoyt, Mrs. James Smiley, Mrs. sherman, Mrs. Davidson. Mrs Reid Lawson, Mrs. T. P. Vowell, Mrs Norman Morrison, Mrs. Victor Prow- ell, Mrs Norman Alexander Mrs. Reu- ben Lewis, Mrs. Chester Alexander, Miss Belle Curtis, Mrs. MeCann, Mrs. George Harris Jr, Mrs. Edward Keiser, Mrs White Albert Finch. Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Lawrence Andrews, Mrs Florence Fenn Mrs. A. V. Abbott and Mrs. Perry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02

Social advancement in America Is here after to be conducted by the professional ''promoter," and with the advent of this individual in the fabric of fashionable life has come the belief that the business Of breaking into society will be elevated from the sordid, squandering undertaking which 1t has proven in the past.
 There has been professional introducing in the past, says the Washington Times, but 1t has been irregular and untrust- worthy, instead of systematic and se- cure. New York has established the professional introducer an individual from England who will work along English lines. The remaining social centers of the country are already adopting the in- novation.
 Heretofore, the American who has cor rallod wealth and desires to splurge in ex- elusive circles has been compelled to seek perilous course to his goal. He has been dependent in large measure for his opportunities to come in contact with the four hundred upon his ability to bribe wine agents, horse trainers, impecunious clubmen and others in attendance upon the coterie to which he aspired
 Not so in England There the profes- sonal promoter has long had fixed and recognized position. English society, for political influence. needs the free-handed millionaire. and the promoters, chiefly women relatives or younger members of the great families, have recruited this wealth for a recognized fee per introduce ton. These fees have seldom been less .han S1o,000
 In America, however. the promoter will fihG the task of properly presenting clients more difficult. Society here de- sires to remain small. Each member is jealous of his or her coveted position The promoter however. will find compensa- ton in higher fees.
 Once the American has made his mil Hons, he seldom balks at price What he sets his mind on he wants much, and there is no longing that swells higher in his heart than that for social distinction. The fees in New York, it is said will pass the quarter million mark for a sue cessful introduction managed by means of dinner But there will be in return to the millionaire the proud privilege of seeing his name chroncled in the reports of a dinner or a dance given by the smart set Why measure dollars against such q reward?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
PLAY TO BE GIVEN
 AT WEST END HALL

Borrowing Trouble" a laughable lit- tie farce comedy. is to be produced al the West End Hall Friday evening April 3, at o'clock, by the Missionary society of the Methodist church.
 A short programme will percede the play, including selections by the or chestra, reading by Miss Susie Brooks and several vocal solos by Mrs. F. B. Heiser.
 The cast of characters follow:
 Mrs. Wiggins the landlady-Mrs. T c. McGahey
 Mir. Borrow who has apartments-Mr k. w. Ellis.
 Mrs Borrow, his wife-Mrs. E. w Ellis.
 Miss Sophia, their daughter-Miss Eileen Croy.
 Lima, their servant-Mrs. F. N. Kel- logg.
 pr. Drench, a noted specialist-Mr Ed Farrer.
 Detective Spotem = MT. Vernon Holmes.
 Mrs. March. the village gossip-Mrs $. A. Townsend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
STUDY CIRCLE WITH
 JOINT HOSTESSES

At the home of Mrs. C. F. Shumate in East Lake yesterday afternoon the mem bers of the Study Circle were delight fully entertained with Mrs. Byron Grif- filth and Mrs B. Winston as joint hos tesses.
 The early part of the afternoon was spent with fancy work, study of Mexico, with Mrs. E. c. Birchfield and Mrs. R. E. Tyler as leaders, following Later ices and cakes were enjoyed.
 The guests were: Mrs. E. G. Birchfield, Mrs. J. T. McPherson, Mrs D. E. Me- Lendon, Mrs. Lucy T. Finch, Mrs. George Bass, Mrs. George Floyd Mrs. R. E,. Tyler. Mrs. B. Vintson. Mrs R. A. Walk er Mrs. c. B. Newman, Mrs. Kate Jones. Mrs. c. F. Shumate Mrs. Carney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02

spices. Dogwood blossoms had been brought from the woods and other spring flowers joined with them in beautifying the surroundings At the conclusion of the evening a dainty plate, with salads and ices and accompanying deicac cies were served.
 Those invited to the dance and to say good-by to Miss kilby were Miss Katie belle Kilby, Miss Mayo Thock. Miss Dun bar Avirett. Miss Helen McCary, Miss Marguerite Nabers, Miss Eula Weakley Miss Cash of Memphis, Miss Bland Tom linson, Mrs. Carroll Stelle, Mrs. Morgan MT Bestor Brown, MT. Robert Thach, MT Harold Duncan, MT. Julian. Herndon, MT. William Tredimick. MT. Allen Jemison, MT Robert Hemphill MT Will Brown. MT Henley Smith, MT. Mudd Martin, Mir. Thomas Watson, MT Arch Henderson, Dr, Lawson Massey, MT. Weller, MT. and Mps Richard Randolph, MT. and Mrs. F. Wilbur Kelley, MT and Mrs. owen Gill lespy, MT. and Mrs Thomas B)wron and MT. and Mrs. Henry Dean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
MISS GLADYS HAYWOOD
 GIVEN SURPRISE PARTY

A number of young people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Haywood, in Wylam, last evening at a surprise party given in honor of their daughter, Miss Gladys Haywood.
 The evening was delightfully spent with games and music and at a late hour dainty refreshments were served to the following guests: Miss Sarah Gilmore, Miss Lucy Jenkins, Miss Mary Jenkins, Miss Jessie Mae Thompson, Miss Isabel Turmble, Miss Grace Bur- nell. Miss Maggie Williamson. Miss Nell lie Williamson, Miss Jamie Mullin, Miss Jessie Murray, Miss Gladys Haywood. Miss Robena Guthrie, MT, Robert Gard : ner, MT John Brown, MT. Jesse Bell, MT. John Smith, MT. Ensley Graham, MT. Charles Jaynet MT. Games Ben ming, MT. Willie Nolan. MT. Barto Sar- geant, Mir. stephen Moxley, MT. Harry Gardner and MT. Claude Jordan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02

tails, to make a home beautiful and liv- able, and it takes a woman to clean up.'

able, and it takes a woman to clean up.'
 Among the enthusiastic women who have interested themselves in the "tIty Beautiful'' campaign is Mrs. F.. J. Me Crossin, whose good taste and fine judg- ment fit her ably to cope with the situa- tion which confronts her and which she is doing well.
 Mrs. McCrossin, in speaking yesterday about the work that her club is dong said:
 We have only gotten started. We have had meetings and have organized and we are we'll on the way to do things, but it takes time. of course, and the women want to understand just what Is desired, and what they have to do."
 'I have a large territory under my juris- diction,' Mrs. McCrossin continued Prom South Twentieth street on Avenue G to Thirty second street inclusive. This takes in large settlement, some parts of which are rather difficult For in stance, many of the people rent instead of own property. and that of course, means something. In many cases I have mad the complaint that the land owners would not make repairs or fix up the premises, and of course that makes it very hard on the renters. They do not feel like expend- ing their own money and, they are at loss to know what to do"
 The City Beautiful idea ought to wake the property owners up and make them see that their tenants can't make de- sirable or attractive homes unless they the owners) cooperate with them in do- ing so,' I suggested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
MIR. AND MRS. KILBY
 HOSTS TO YOUNG SET

MT and Mrs. Edgar Kilby were hosts last night to 90 of their friends in the younger dancing set, complimentng in this attractive fashion their niece, Miss katlebelle Kilby of Anniston, who has teon their suest for several weeks.
 Mss kiiby has been an eXces Iirely poplar visitor and her depaltIr trday for her home is matter of seleral le- sret I'm $, oiety. A limited ndinb 1T cf lbc unmarried set were with MT and Mrs isilLN last right at their dance. which oc- cured under the most delightful ad-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
MISS KELSO HOSTESS
 ONWARD SOCIETY

Miss Annie Kelso delightfully."- enter tained the members of the Onward so- ciety in the Sunday school room of the Presbyterian church last evening in Wylam.
 After the regular programme so- cial hour was enjoyed, during which dainty refreshments were served.
 The members are Miss Christine Me Crorie, Miss Christine Barr, Miss Annie Brown, Miss Tennie Brown, Miss Louise Rammage, Miss Martha Liddell and Miss Annie Kelso.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
MRS. MORSCHEIMER
 HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. Henry Morscheimer was hostess yesterday quite informally at luncheon. She included several matrons and young girls who were friends of Mrs Fall Miller, and her sister Miss Nance, during their former residence in Birmingham. Mrs. Miller and Miss Nance have been Mrs. Morscheimer's guests for several days while en route to Huntsville to visit.
 The luncheon table was attractively decorated with flowers from Mrs. Mors- cheimer's garden. Those who gathered with her about it were Mrs. A. A. Gaines, Mrs. C. M. Stanley, Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. Miller. Miss Ella Louis Ward, Miss Martha Glover. Miss Nance. Miss Roberta Lamb, Miss Carrie Yates and Miss Lida Otis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
 CROCHET CLUB MEETING

Mrs. Robert Moore was hostess to the members of the Wednesday Afternoon Crochet club yesterday at her home in Woodlawn.
 The hours were delightfully."- spent with their fancy work by the following mem- bers: Mrs. Edward Gregory. Mrs. Rob- ert Moore, Mrs. ". B. McEden, Mrs. Daniel Knoll, Mrs. w. W. Worrell, Mrs. R. A. Ware. Mrs. Irene Denny. Mrs. A. c. JemEon, Mrs H. w. Proctor, Mrs. H. B. Kennedy, Mrs. Lucy Bell, Miss Anna Watt, Mrs. W. A. Moss. Mrs H. w. Simpson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
Make Her a Hammock

If Mrs. O. B., mother of the little girl mentioned, will try making her hammock l am sure she would derive great comfort from it. Get the largest size gunny sack, sew a heavy piece of canvas or ticking on each end, double and run a broomstick through each, and fasten rope as for other hammocks The child can sleep on the. porch and it would be a change from the bed.
 "A. M. IT. Rules forbid publication of addresses in this column which accounts for the omis- sion of part of your letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
Request for a Poem

Can you get me the poem entitled, She Came to Me on Christmas Day? It is more than 30 years ago that it appeared in magazine. It begins:
 She came to me on Christmas Day, In paper, with a card to say, From Santa Claus and Uncle John" And not stitch the child had on. "Pll dress you, never mind" said l, And brush your hair; now mind don't
 cry.'' MRS. R. H."
 If you will send me Mrs. R. H.. S ad- dress l will be glad to send her copy of the poem she. desires. It Is in a book 1 had when child and is a favorite of my daughters MRS B. N"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
PRISCILLA CLUB HAS
 PROGRESSIVE LUNCHEON

The quiet of the Lenten season was broken by a most delightful progressive luncheon yesterday given by the mem lers of the Priscilla club at the homes of their various members in Woodlawn.
 The first course was served at the home of Mrs. J. E. Robinson, the guests then went to the home of Miss Nina Bain for second course, Miss Marian Bradford was the third hostess,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
How to Make Salt Beads

Herewith l beg to offer a recipe for making salt beads, as requested by Anna M. H. l made some according to these directions few days ago and have had excellent results: Half cup Of cornstarch. half cup water, one cup fine table salt. heated hot. Mix the corn starch and ws&sr together, then add any color that yofi desire. l made a beauti- fui shade of blue by adding bluing. A
 pretty salmon coloring may be obtained by using red ink; green ink will make green. Also, dyes may be used or fruit coloring. After the desired shade has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
SOME HELPING HAND
 HINTS FOR THE HOME
BY MARION KIRKLAND

been obtained. stir in a cup of hot salt. Be sure it is>het, stirring it brskly the While. Roll the mixture in damp cloth; pinch off bits and roll into the size of bead desired; string on hat pins or thread to harden them. They are pretty when alternated with two little pearls or a small gold glass bead. Later I shall send my mothers recipe for making allspice beads, as I have forgotten the process.
 MARY A. H."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02

Tt Is the Fashion Now 10 Ha0e Beautiful Yard
 Says Mrs. McCrossi One of City Bedutul Chairr,1enI
By DOLLY DALRYMPLH

Nearly everybody in Birmingham has
 been inoculated with the City Beautiful | ideas.
 And
 It has taken
 The honorable city commissioners ought
 to make it compulsory (the inoculation
 mean-not whether it@takes) like vac
 cination. and then the whole town would
 be in the swing.
 As it is. the progvess already made is wonderful aid people who never before
 dreamed of growing a blade of grass are planting things and sticking things in
 the ground and sitting around watching | them come up" 1 Gardens are the fashion. 1 Not because it's the spring of the year.
 Nor yet Because the cartoonists draw humorous
 sketches of 'the man and the lawn now
 CT" and the struggles that people have | over the seedmen's catalogs. No Gardens are the fashion in Birming- ham first of all because MT. George B. Ward. our splendid mayor Q'm old time-y. you see; I still stick to mayor instead of saying the president of the board of com- missioners) has made 1t so He started the City Beautiful" cam paign several years ago. and it has grown and grown until now everybody is talk ins city beautiful And
 Better still, everybody is working for the 'city beautiful" Mn. ,sJ or Judge Lane and Mir. Weatherly, and the three of them as a unit are stand lns for the very best that can be ac- con'plished in "city beautiful' work As matter of fact. gardners are pop ulsr these big United States over, for Americans are fast learning that some- thing besides mere money counts. In other words They are sparing more time from their busy lives in gathering things of beauty about their homes. and for the reason that year by year more of the classes who can afford two homes-a town place and country place-are going back to nature with all her luxurious surround ings. Witness The superb estates of the great mill lionaires in the east and the fortunes | that they are expendng on their yards and lardens. | And Behold what a lucrative profession that | of the landscape gardener" has be- come For month or more the "city beauti- TUT campaign has been in full swing here. and the streets and neighborhoods have been organized into City Beautiful' clubs, and the women, with few excep- tions, have taken hold of the proposition with great enthusiasm and zeal It takes woman to Carry out de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
Split Pea Soup Without Stock

Soak cup of green split peas over night. Drain. cover with two quarts of water and simmer until the peas are soft Rub through colander, return to the fire and thsclxen with a tablespoon of flour rubbed smooth in one of butter When smooth and thick, serve hot, putting a handful of creutons on the surface of each plate of soup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02

Miss Agness Clarke the fourth Miss Annie Maud Kennedy serving the des- sert At this attractive home the guests spent the rest of the afternoon playing the game of 100.
 The clubs membership includes Miss Agnes Clarke, Miss Annie Maud Ken nedy Miss Mary Robinson, Miss Eleanor Gillian, Miss Nina Bain, Miss Marian Bradford, Miss Robena Mauchin Miss Emma Bliss. Mrs. Edgar Van Keuren, Mrs. J. E. Robinson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02
MOTHERS CLUB MEETS MRS. GALE. HOSTESS

A delightful meeting of the Mothers club took place at the home of Mrs Charles Gale in Pratt City yesterday afternoon.
 Mrs. T. l.. Waggoner, Mrs. Hugh O Brien, Mrs. c. r. smith and Mrs. |. w. Brown gave papers on very interest