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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

ness and peace which a busy man of
affairs longs for and which not many
of them ever find.
Her prevailing characteristic is Sc
renity. 1t is impossible to think OF
Mrs. Mitchell as ruffled. It Is impos-
sible to think of her as complaining.
Low voiced, graceful and deliberate
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
MOST USEFUL WOOD.

From furnishing material for a Ca
noe in which to hunt whales some hun
dred odd years ago to supplying New
England factories of today with H.
900 cords Of woof annually for shoe
pegs and shanks ~, according to the
department of agriculture, only part Of
the services the birch tree has render
ed and is rendering the people Of
America.
The range OF uses to which birch
wood is put Is surprisingly large. Ac-
cording to the department, the articles
into which it goes range from church
pews to kitchen tables, and from or.
gan pipes to newell posts. We may
have our first sleep in birch crib and
our last in a birch coffin. The spools
on which we get our cotton and silk
thread are birch spools, and the lasts
on which our shoes are made are like
" to be birch lasts. The largest Of
the spools hold 10000 yards, the small
est 20 yards. The woods beauty,
strength, and rightly make 1t prom&
nent as a material for musical instru'
ments, and the same qualities bring IL
into extensive use for flooring.
Nine species Of birch grow in tae
United States, but sweet, yellow, pa
per and river birch are those most
used. Aboet 100000 board feet Of
the wood finds its way to the market
yearly. Paper birch is one Of the
few American species with hold on
the forest stronger than it had when
America was discovered. Large tracts
are now covered with this birch where
there was little Of 1t century ago. IT
comes in after fire. and some tracts Vt
has taken possession Of cover hun
dreds Of square miles.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
Stuffs for Window Hanging.

In selecting goods for window hang
ings the first thing to consider is the
character and exposure Of the room
they are to adorn. For an informal
treatment there are few rooms in
which the printed cretonnes will not
be suitable and eminently satisfac-
tory. They possess the great merit
Of being inexpensive, they are cheer
full in appearance and are usually of
good design. In nearly every large
shop may be found full assortment
of qualities and patterns.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

PRODUCTION of the
steel car on rail-
roads; yet this is
only one of the
many safety de-
vices he has faith
cred in his politi-
cal life.
But Mr.. Esch
does not devote
his entire time to
such serious mat
tiers. On the con-
trary, he has been
known to mount
Pegasus. S o m @
months ago he
went on a trip
down in southern
waters and en-
route home sight
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

1TOll IuG Sl1l1c VI
the feminist move
ment is Mrs. John
Purroy Mitchell,
wife Of the re-
Gently Ell e c t e d
mayor of the
greatest city in
the new world.
Mrs. Mitchell Is
essentially a lover
of home life. Tall,
graceful, dignif1ed
and serene, she
presides over her
home at Riverside
drive and Ninety
eighth street, New
York, and pro-
vides that atmos-
nhera of reStflll.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
crxatallized Popcorn.

Put into q kettle one tablesp oonful
Of butter, three tablespoonfuls OF wa
ter and one teacupful Of white sugar.
Boil until ready to candy then throw
In as much popcorn as the mixture
will hold and boil briskly until all the
corn Is coated. The fire should not
be too hot Or the corn will scorch
before crystallizing. Nuts Of any kind
may be treated IA the same way
Martha TAFT Wentworth al 5$ Il 4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

vermont. j uCoO
political discus
sions around here,
which convince no
one except the
persons talking,
remind me Of a
farmer from my
own state.
II had been
travelling all day
in a buggy with
q friend. First
we would strike
a ade tn at
would take us
up-up--up Tor
Ave miles and then
down down -
down for five
miles, At the top
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
Above Library.

An alcove in q bedroom may be
turned into a tiny library. Have
window seat under the windows.
which are hung with straight curtains.
spindles and twisted columns reach
ing to the ceiling are effective finish.
ings for the ends Of the bookshelves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
Mutton Broth,

Three pounds mutton, two quarts
cold water, one teaspoon salt, few
grains pepper, one-quarter cup barley.
Wash and soak barley over night.
Wipe meat, remove skin and fat and
cut into pieces. Put in kettle with
bones and seasoning and cover with
cold water. Bring to boiling point
and simmer until meat Is tender.
Strain. Remove fat. Reheat and add
barley and cook until barley is tender.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
Cookies.

One-half cup melted shortening,
one-fourth cup molasses, one-fourth
cup sugar, one-half cup milk (sweet
or sour, one-half teaspoon salt, one
even teaspoon soda, one heaping tea
spoon ginger. Flour to make as stih
as cookies. Flour the hands and
make little balls size Of English wal
nut, put on tin about an inch or two
apart and bake They will spread, but
should not be soft enough to run to-
gether.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
Why Spain Lays Behind.

Why Spain Lays Behind.
In thousands of villages and small
towns in the interior Of Spain no one
knows how to read or write. There
are in Spain 10000 rural villages with
out schools Of any kind and many
thousands which can be reached only
BY . bride path, there being no high
roads or railway communication Of
any kind. Attendance at board schools
10 voluntary. not. obligatory. Seventy
SIX per cent. Of the children In Spain
are illiterate, and this II especially
noticeable ~ ths capital
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
In the Garage.

II don't like that rubber man WHO
comes in here" said the Auto Wheel.
"Why not?" asked the Steering
Gear.
Because" returned the Wheel, With
sarcastic turn, "he makes me
tired"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
Strides Made In Surgery. :.

Thanks to the assiduous study and
persistent experiment Of medical en-
thusiasts, surgical science has reached
q level where none dare dogmatize
upon its limits. It has, next to the
laboratory. made Z new ere exaltins
medical lore and research among the
mightlest excellencies o. = marvellous
age. Sufferers whose desperate plight
was once Judged hopeless have tho
greatest reason to rejoice over the VIC
tories of surgical reSasrch and expert
ment 3s@s II Ri
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
sur.,v Had Ono Good Reason.

Surely Had Ono Gooo 1 n1 papsr
It was, Of course. an irls y rsee eo
which was responsible for a.. q r s.ls,
advertisement as follows: are
bakers business; good trade; !, .A .,
oven; present owner been IN n. ! ,e ~.
seven years; good reason'
ing"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
p.ason why.

"Your son seems to Do v1.' vaylr
lar with hospitals and tne M. ues
why shouldn't he }, BET =. ], "a q, ~
playing on q football teAm
years" ). II. .53a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
.v.,r. H.ve Made Little Change.

Years Have Made Little Change. p.
100 you act toward your wife as you
IA before you married her?" Exact
H.. remember just how used to
ect when first fell in love with her.
II used to hang over the fence IN
front Of her house and gaze at her
,ahadow on the curtain. afraid TO- go IN.
And / net just the same way now
when / get home late" u
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
IT ALL DEPENDS UPON THE POINT OF VIEW

"Fhe old farmer spat mouthful OF
tobacco juice before he answered.:
"Waal, I don't know eff there air
any mountains about here, but they're
some ALFRED big hollows."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

ed, 80 miles off the coast Of Cuba, a
small, rock isle which is right in the
way of ships sailing through the Wind
ward Passage. The name Of the island
Is Navassa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
Il Certainly 10.

It Is easier for the average woman
to muster UP courage to face mouse
than openly defy fashion - The Chics
10 News. X
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02
The Reason

The Reason.
1.-THE Venus of Milo was not SUI
fragette."
How do you know she wasn't?"
because she couldn't arm herself
for the fray"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

\. Professional Courage.
Bands are the bravest part Of .
regiment"
How do you make that out?"
"They are always ready to face the
music" N rs VI: 35s.%%, "a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

1T all depends upon the point Of
view," said Senator Dillingham;. OF |
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

of the enormous climb we saw the
farmer in fence corner. MY friend
asked him in ocular vein II there were
any mountains around here
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

Sunragist, economist, socialist. fem
OF these? No; yet
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

Representative John J. Esch of Wis
consin has won much credit for the In
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

= A woman of domestic tastes, artistic
in temperament and holding aloof
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-01-02

Migirt Explain II.
After spending the summer ~ =
4rnountain hamlet II Tennessee, the
The Brinkley argus., 1914-02-20

FOR the past twenty-three years the writer has been clam bring for permanent roads tor Monroe county. Permanent roads cost money and the farm CTS (some of 'em) have thrown fit whenever we preached this subject. but 1t is nevertheless a fact that we havn't any roads now and the people who have paid highest for not having them is the farmer. If these farmer friends could but visit the sec tions in Tennessee, Kentucky and other near by states where these permanent roads have been built they would readily find out that the lands have jumped in value from $l5 and S25 per acre to $50 and $100 per acre all because of the aforesaid per manent roads. If Monroe county farmers could but make up to the fact that they are paying the price of the roads in wear and tear on wagons and teams and loss in hauling each year, to say nothing of the loss in land values they will send up such a protest against the foolish methods now employed that we will have real roads and have them RIGHT NOW even if the big land owners, as a class, are always ready to block such move ments.
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BRINKLEY is coming in for some free advertising" in the convict farm" damage cases that have been brought in Little Rock against contractor Harris of this county. It is beginning to look that the lone man to the farm each day" wasn't a paying proposition to any one.
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State Department of Edu-
 cation
RURAL SCHOOL WORK

Progress made in the school work of Monroe county under a county superintendent.
 Monroe County has now had a county superintendent actively at work for little more than a year and the progress made in the school work of the county in this short period of time has been gratifying.
 A uniform series of text books for use in all the common schools of the county was adopted several years ago. A county course of study was issued and placed in the hands of all the teachers of the county and the work of grading the schools was begun. With the active aid and cooperation of the teachers, the work of grading the schools has progressed most satisfactory in fact the schools are now fairly well graded and good work is being done. The fact that uniform series of text books was already in use in the county has greatly facilitated and aided in working out the problem of grading the schools.
 The county superintendent, Mir. David Bowen, has inaugural ed some special lines of work that are worthy of note. Men tion should be made here of the following:
 A most successful County School Fair was held for the first time last October. A splen- did display of school work was shown articles of cooking, sew. ing, manual training, and class room work were on display at that time. The work of the boys and girls clubs was also shown and the display was most cred itable one. Simple school anC athletic contests were helC and the first school fair was . splendid success in every way. County Superintendent Bowen later carried his school fair ex- hibit to the State Fair at Hot Springs where it attracted very favorable attention.
 A County Rural School Promo tion Exercise was also held last year. Seventeen boys and girls received their common schoo certificates on that occasion and it is a most significant fact that twelve of this number are this year doing high school work.
 An enthusiastic county teach. ers' association has been organ ized and meetings are held quarterly. The meetings are very well attended and good programs are rendered. Super intendent Bowen has inaugural
The Brinkley argus., 1914-02-20

IT appears from a private letter written to Editor John P. Staf- ford of Springdale, that Secre- tary of state. Wm. Jennings Bryan does not consider Sena- tor James F. Clarke as unfriend-
 ly to him personally or to the policies of the Wilson administra- ton. Since Mir. Bryan writes
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To Set Stencil Colors.

After stenciling. if you will press 8 hot fiatiron over the pattern stenciled, you will find that it makes the color fast so that it cannot be washed out when the fabric is laundered. If you have mixed too much oil with the paints and smeared the fabric, place a blotter over the smear and press with a hot fiatiron. The oil will have been absorbed when the blotter is lifted, so that it is not noticeable.
The Brinkley argus., 1914-02-20
THE SMALL ADVERTISER.
Smaller retail merchants

Smaller retail merchants sometimes become discouraged by the competition of newspa- per space of larger stores. They imagine that people do not read the smaller notices.
 Any newspaper man can give incidents out of his personal ex- perlence showing the contrary. A man with very small space indeed often tells his story In such a pertinent, business-like, conversational way, that read CTS turn to his little ad Just as financial operator turns to the stock market.
 1t does not take a gift for say Ing smart and sharp things to make this kind of impression. It Is simply the Idea of writing as you talk, saying the things in advertising that you would cay to a customer If you had him before the counter.
 A merchant who desires to try advertising in a small way should not try to say too much In that space. Just few words each time, about some one par tIcuiar thing, is most effective.
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Justice in Hayti.

The theft of governmental funds in Hayti is very common. If one of the subjects or officials is caught in the act, or even suspected along such line, it is merely question whether he lives or dies. In such cases the president drops clay manikins cn the cement floor of his private office. l the manikin breaks the prisoner die. If 1t fails to break he lives as Ion, as the moist atmosphere of the prlso he is confined in will let him.
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lmost invisible Microbes.

mallest things are the microbes e found in the earth, the air, end our bodies. So tiny are od-like microbes that it would 100000, placed end to end, to yard, while 100,000,000 would ger nickel, and it would take 300,000,0 900 to make a solid .ch. Microbes if nourished will y more than a millionfold an A single grain of earth will con om 1000 to 300,000 microbes. them we would have neither nor disease.
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Evolution in Flying.

One of the most interesting exhibits in the British museum is collection of birds, showing the gradual evolu- tion of flying creatures, from the pterodactyl to the pigeon. The pur- pose of the display is to provide avia- tors and designers of aerial craft with useful object lessons. An equally in- teresting exhibit is that of burrowing animals, which has been installed with the idea that mining engineers may profit thereby.
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Rules for Avoiding Indigestion.

Chew your food. quit overeating, quit washing the food into the stomach with liquids, quit eating the wrong combinations of food. Fermentation is not digestion, fermentation causes gas. Whenever you have gas you know that your digestion is not good.
 pr. David H. Reeder. Chicago.
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Qtn1rnti111nl Unl11nt1t R@n!n Ro'"e''.

ed a plan for holding teachers district meetings"-it is the plan to hold these meetings monthly. The county is divided into dis tricts or sections for these meet ings and the teachers from the different schools in these districts or sections are called together at some central point for a re- port and discussion of the work of the schools for the month. Mir. Bowen feels that in thls direct way he will be able to keep more closely in touch with the work of the individual schools.
 A number of the schools are being supplied with better equip ment. On a recent visit to this county, it was observed that a number of schools had put in new seats and other needed working equipment, thus in- surfing more efficient work on the part of the teachers and pupils.
 Another very significant point in the school work of this county is with the exception of one or two districts the full local tax limit of seven miles is being voted by the districts. In some of the larger schools an addition al teacher is being provided this makes possible a better grading and much more efficient work.
 Superintendent Bowen now has two or three consolidation movements under way. Work ,
 of this character requires time. There is a fine interest in the matter of consolidation in a number of places in the county and Superintendent Bowen hopes that these consultations will be worked out in time. Superintendent Bowen runs an educational column in his county newspapers. He finds this a splendid way to reach teachers, directors and school patrons he is able in this way to keep the work of the schools with their needs before his people. There has been much improve ment in the school work of the county under the superintend- ency plan of work and the work has only begun. MT. Bowen is doing a most excel lent work for the schools of his county has the co-opera- tion and support of his teaching force and is wisely planning his work. The results of the work so far have been most gratifying and still greater results in inn proved school conditions under the direction and leadership of Superintendent Bowen may be confidently expected in the future.
 J. l.. Bond,
 Supervisor Rural Schools
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rect Trees in Minneapolis.
as a lawyer.

Hcial report on street trees in polls shows the following recs Street trees replaced, 333; num- ated fall of 1912 and spring of 104; general pruning done on ees: permits issued for pruning, tree planting, 339. Surely this ord to be proud of and presents contrast to the record of Los during the same period. where ely nothing was done. It is lhetic to contemplate the fact S inaction is still to be "the or
  he day.
The Brinkley argus., 1914-02-20

thus of Senator Clarke, it is but fair and right that the ARGUS man should recall the remarks he made in these columns in last weeks issue where were accused the Senator of being out of har- mony and sympathy with Presi
 dent Wilson and Mir. Bryan. The incident at the last State Dem- ocratic Convention when Senator Clarke bitterly attacked Bryan and was stopped in his attack by the hissing of the Arkansas Democrats present, was cause sufficient for the statements, the ARGUS man felt. We have never read or heard of MT. Clarke publicly changing his opinion of ''that man Bryan. Y" If Mir. Clarke really likes Mir. Bryan and his policies now, it would be in order for him to say so. in view of the much talk about what he once thought of him.
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Plan s5,ooo,ooo Park.

for the transformation at an us cost of 14,000-acre Palos ranch, overlooking Los Angeles and the Catalina channel, into he most magnificent residential I the nation for American mil 5, are being made. Frank A.
 ip of the National City bank
 York and his associates recent hased the tract for $1,750, 900 , purpose. The plans as they and promise to involve an ex- re of $5,000,000.
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City Announcements
FOR MARSHAL

The ARGUS is authorized to announce w. F. Stewman as a candidate for City Marshal sub- feet to the action of the Dem- ocratic Primary, March 9th.
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The ARGUS is authorized to announce E. H. Harrison as a candidate for City Marshal sub- feet to the action of the Dem- ocratic Primary, March 9th.
The Brinkley argus., 1914-02-20

MT. A. N. Bohlinger, came to Brinkley about 1907 and was chief, accountant at the Oil Mill. He gave up the place to begin the practice of law. He became Chief Deputy Sheriff under Sheriff Bounds in Nov. 1910 and has filled this responsible position ever since.
 MT. Bohlinger was married to Miss Leslie Hall, daughter of Judge and Mrs. l.. c. Hall of Dardanelle and has a most in-
The Brinkley argus., 1914-02-20
FOR MAYOR

The ARGUS is authorized to announce Frank Federer as a candidate for Mayor subject to action of Democratic Primary March, 9th.
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Plum Pudding an Ancient Dish.

The exact origin of the English plum pudding is so obscure it is diff ficult to obtain any information other than an occasional note in records covering the early part of the eigh- teenth century. It is supposed to have been in use many years before this, but the first mention of pudding made from flower and raisins" Is found under the date of I'll.
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WHENEVER YOU NEED x
 4 GENERAL TONIC : TAKE GROVE B

You know what taking Taeless chill the formula showing the well
 of
 tonic and in Tastee Form It has eqnal for Malaria chs and Weakness general debility and loss appetite Gives life to
 Mothers and Pale Sicky Children Biousn without pug Relieves and liver action M purhes the blood ATne by your Druggist s
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EVERY fellow sitting flat" and not willing to get out and stand up for what he knew to be right. was the cause of Monroe county being in the fix she is to- day.
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Mrs. !. W. Crosno. of Figgott, is visiting her cousin, Mrs Lillian Neff, this week.
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Mir. Bohlinger is a talented young man, a graceful and elo- quent speaker, with a most clever and pleasing personality which has made for him many friends.
 While engaged in a political position for the past several years, Mir. B. has made 1t plain that he will not abandon the profession of law and has many warmpefsonal friends who ex-
 { him most successful
 as a lawyer.
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To Prevent Blood Poisoning

apply at once the wonderful old reliable DR, P0RTER'S ANTISEPTIc HEALING OIL, a sur sical dressing that relieves pain aud heals al the same time. Not liniment 25c. soc. N.Oc
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Pennsylvania Far In Lead. Pennsylvania's coal production IS al- most as great as the. oI the other twenty-seven producing states.
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Sometimes Confused. on is the oldest child of Vii Victor Hugo.
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Tell lem you saw It In the Argus