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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14
Little Doubt of One Thing.

Victor Murdoch, chairman OF the
Progressive National committee,
brought from Kansas on his visit to
the East the information that the
Democratic party will blow up" with
in six months Like predictions have
been made so often, and SO many tor
pedoes directed at the party have
struck it, and it has survived them,
and it has lived through so many
storms, and still triumphantly rides
the waves of life, reasonably. happy
and serene, that there is room for Sc
rious doubt as to the reliability of Mr..
Murdock's prophecy. But no one
would question statement to the eff.
feet that Mr.. Murdock's own party.
the Progressive. blew up some time
since.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14
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FLOWERS FOR THE RoCKERIEs
Makes an Attractive Substitute for the
Flower Garden-Whlte Blossoms
Very Effective.

IL one has not space enough for a
flower garden, or does not wish the
care of garden, little rockery will
be an attractive substitute and one
that involves little labor in mainten-
ance.
A rockery of white blossoms is es-
pecially effective. Here is combina-
lion that is easily grown; Sweet alys-
sum, which blossoms profusely and
can be cut all summer; candytuft,
gypsophila and white portulacca. Do
not SOW portulacca until the weather
is warm and settled; but once under
way it is sturdy plant and needs
little care. All these flowers are hardy
ANIMALS, may be sown from seed in
the Spring and will flower during the
summer.
If the rockery is to be permanent
it would be better to plant some per-
ennials. Kenilworth ivy, small trail
er that bears small lavender or pur-
pie flowers, and the helianthenum or
rock rose, which comes in various
colors, are good selections. For a
yellow and white effect use, say, the
yellow dwarf nasturtiums and the yell
low portulacca The nasturtiums
spread rapidly and flower profusely
during the greater part Of the season.
Dwarf morning glory is a pretty vine
for rockeries, and the pink and white
flowers are especially effective when
xwxsk 30 A.
ers, rose-colored portulacca, rock rose,
Kenilworth ivy. gypsophila and sweet
alyssum.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14
Take Care of the Parks.

Years and years ago the necessity
.or presenting any extended argument
in favor of the ownership Of extensive
parks by municipalities was obviated.
It has come to be generally under
stood and appreciated that these out
door breathing places afford not only
pleasure, but profit, and that instead
of being liability they are very
valuable asset in the community
which has them. To be sure, those
who have automobiles or horses and
who can go out into the country as
far and as often as they like are not
particularly anxious for these nearby
grass plots, and yet when they have
visitors they are sure to take them
there, and they point with pride to
these evidences of municipal enter
prise. They ought cheerfully to pay
their share to provide these parks
for those whose lack OF means pre-
vents them from getting out into the
country at their will, and having an
hour or an afternoon in the sun or the
shade, in the fresh, pure air. There
is no other tax in town which ought to
DO more cheerfully paid than that
which goes for parks.-Utica Press.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14

models are made of combinations OF
white with the several fast shades OF
blue, green, lavender and light brown.
These are often combined with plain
fabric in a solid color, as in the dress
shown in the picture.
The house dress is to be cut in one
piece and loosely adjusted to the fig
ure. The sleeves are not to be longer
than three-quarter length and the skirt
should hardly reach the instep. The
pattern should provide for easy IRON
ing and the dress should fasten at the
front or side-front, with buttons and
buttonholes. There are many different
designs to choose from, and they do
not vary greatly from year to year.
for the house dress is not required to
follow the fads of fashion.
It is a good plan to shrink materials.
and test them to see if colors are
stable, before making up. And the
house dress must be complete in it.
self-not requiring an extra collar or
belt but easily and quickly slipped on
and fastened.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14

organdie is finished with hemstitching
and adorned with very small sprays
of embroidery. The shaped revers at
the front are plain, finished about the
edges with hemstitching, and carry
sprays of fine embroidery that almost
cover them.
The cuffs are plated and the ends
are rounded, showing the same pat
tern in embroidery that appears on
the collar At the center of each cuff
is narrow panel of embroidery.
Nothing does the beholder or the
wearer more good than these fresh
and dainty sets. They are modest in
price, even when bought ready-made.
and cost next to nothing when made
by the capable needleWoman for her.
self. They wear well and launder per-
fectly. JULIA BoIToMLEYs
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14

Just at the moment the Quaker col.
lar and cuff sets of plain, fine organdie
are the most popular of all the dis
plays at the neckwear counter. For
decoration they confine themselves to
fine sprays of embroidery in floral pat
terms. or hemstitching, or edgings and
insertions of very narrow lingerie
Iaces
But there are numbers of novelties.
less plain, about to make their entry
for the Christmas shoppers benefit.
Among them is the pretty set Of plat
ed and embroidered organdie shown
In the picture above. This Is designed
TO be worn with the simple one-piece
afternoon frock of silk. or the plain
blouse of dark color.
The collar il made in three parts.
A section at the back Of the plated
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14
Oklahoma soIidIv Democratic.

Okianomd Soiioiy HemoCTdt'S.
Republicans of Oklahoma have no
ground for the belief that they have
chance to carry the state next year,
according to Col. J.. w. Beverley. q
prominent lawyer of Muskogee.
There has been a lot of talk,
know, among Republicans that they
will carry the state next year. but
there are no good reasons for it" said
Colonel BEVERLEY, at Washington.
Oklahoma is just as solidly Demo
cratic today as it ever was, and it
will be Democratic next year. The
president is strong throughout the
state, not only among Democrats, but
among Republicans.
There has been very marked i'm
provement in business" continued
Colonel Beverley. Crops are fine.
The recent hot spell has been good
for the corn, and wheat and oats new
err were better. There has been some
reduction of acreage in the cotton Sec
ton, and the crop this year probably
will not reach more than 100000 or
100000 bales.
Just now the oil industry is boom
ing. The price of the crude oil has
advanced in short time from as low
as 20 cents barrel to 80 cents, and
it is going up. Oil men look for the
price to reach $1.0O by Christmas.
Necessarily this will bring about an
increase in the price of gasoline"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14

To be neat AMI to be simple is the
province of the dress which is made to
be worn about the house for the daily
use of the housewife. The house dress
has it's own devotees among design
ers, and their thought is spent upon
making it attractive and substantial
and entirely suited to the needs of the
woman who busies herself with the
affairs of her housekeeping
To be successful with the house
gown is to understand first how to Sc
lect the material for making it. This
must be a durable wash fabric in a
neat pattern and stable colorings. The
crispness and freshness of the newly
laundered gown is it's best attraction,
and this is to be kept in mind when
material is bought for it. Ginghams,
percales, chambrays and similar fab
RIGS are the standards of excellence
which all others must measure up to.
Coarse heavy linens are to be reck-
oned with, also.
AS to color, the most pleasing
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14

Feeling better, amt you, pard?"
Jim Syrett nodded CURLY. He was
appreciative Of the boys kindness in
coming up to his shack to see q sick
man, but sometimes he felt too Ill to
show his feelings. At such times he
always said he was better. Although
the boys tried to make him believe
that he would soon be about again
Jim cherished no illusions on that
score.
BILL" he said, turning suddenly to
his friend, Il want you to promise me
something. Come and sit with me
when I'm going to cash in
you amt going to cash in in fifty
years." said Bill, unconyinced of his
own statement, nevertheless.
when you see the white flag flying
from in front of my door, you'll know
what it MEANS" said Jim.
It was ten days later when Bill, in
the valley, saw the summons. He
hurried up the mountainside. Jim
Syrett was lying beside the flag; he
had not had strength to RETURN to his
bed
I'm all in," he said, as Bill carried
him within.
Nonsense" said Bill.
The other was steadily growing
weaker. Toward night he opened his
eyes. "Bill,' he said, there's girl
back East
I'll write her, Jim; just to ease
your mind said his friend.
Jim shook his head and smiled
family. It's better not too he said
Nellie and / were engaged once.
guess she's got a better man, though
/ always was a waster But | never
had chance. Harvard, parents died
when was a kid, and capital OF two
million dollars, you know"
Bill nodded, because he had moth
ing to say.
''She said she'd wait for me. But
was no good. You know what was
before this sickness started
Never mind said Bill. You'll be
better soon."
''Tll be better off soon" replied the
other. But 1 wish I'd had chance.
/ wish I'd been poor and decent.
wish I'd been brought up with Polly.
don't so much regret never being
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14
Prosperity Enough for All.

The saying there is glory enough
for "all'' when American valor has tri-
lmphed in changing fight, is one to be
remembered and applied In such
times as these all domestic contro-
versies should be quickly adjusted
that the most splendid opportunity
within living memory may be real
lied. IF we but boldly grasp and
bravely go forward with our own af.
fairs, leaving warning nations to
theirs, we shall assuredly find that
there is prosperity enough for all.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14
Woman's Way.

A pretty girl stood in the middle
OF country lane, at either end OF
which lover was waiting for her.
Each had his back turned to her, but
from where she stood each looked
equally handsome. II she had been q
man, she might have tossed up q
coin to see which lover she should
call, but being q woman she called to
one lover, knowing that the other
would hear her. And the ona she
didn't call was. the one she wanted.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14
Saw That His Friend Lay Dead.

able to marry her. / want good
woman's sympathy. I'd like to be-
oh, God, I'd like to be her son!"
He groaned in anguish and remorse.
Presently his eyes closed. For awhile
Bill thought that he was sleeping;
presently strange sound from the
bed aroused him. 1t had grown dark,
and Bill was doing uncOnsciOusly. He
lit lamp hastily and saw that his
friend lay dead. On his face there
was the smile that a happy child
wears at nightfall.
When Bill dressed his friend foj
burial he saw curious stain, a birth
mark, extending from the base OF the
neck an inch or two in the direction
of the right shoulder.
III.
Polly Raymond looked up from her
letters at the breakfast table with .
cry of distress.
What is it, dear?" asked her hus-
band, coming round the table to her.
"Jim's dead, Tom. Poor old jim.
Look at this letter from this man.
It's roughly written, and the spelling
isn't up to much, but it shows some
body did care for Jim, doesn't IT."
You cared for him once, Polly,
said Tom Raymond, holding her and
letting her cry in his arms.
mot really, dear. ! thought did.
But know now that it was only pity
for him. / wanted to mother him,
Tom. The poor boy wasn't bad, he
just never had a chance, with all his
money. Poor old Jim, dying out there
all alone!'
Polly and her husband had been
back from their honeymoon two
weeks, and, as everybody knows, the
first honeymoon is only the prelude
to the real one, which lasts ali life
long. The moment that she met Tom
she knew that her former love fol-
Jim Syrctt had been the vainest Of
vain things.
Yet she had never ceased to re-
proach herself for what she called
her fickleness. She had known Of the
boys wild attachment toward herself
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14
country's Splendid Opportunity.

The evidence accumulates Of the
flooding in of the tides which taken
at their flood lead on to fortune !"
Thus the logic of the argument be-
comes Irresistible that the American
people have but boldly to welcome in
the importunate opportunity knocking
at their doors. repel all indictments
to permit an irrelevant partisanship
to sway their sober business judg-
ment, think first of Americas welfare
and their own, to possess and share
an exuberalit prosperity.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14
country's Two Ex.Presidents.

The United States has two ex-presi-
dents. One believes in sustaining the
present chief executive and the other
believes in discrediting him. 1t is
easy to tell which one of the ''exes"
stands highest in public esteem Tai
ladega (Ala.) Daily Home.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14
Worth HAVING.

Comment is made upon the fact that
when President Wilson visited Score
tary Lansing, he found him with his
coat off. Most people will agree that
we cannot have too many shirt-sleeve
diplomats of the Lansing variety
Charleston News and Courier.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14
HeInlnu a LADY.

Jack, I wish you'd come to see me-
occasionally"
.'Why. Vanessa, thought you were
engaged to Algernon Wombat?"
mo; but | think I could be II !
could get up little brisk competi-
ton. Courier-J Journal.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-10-14
!Jin's
Return
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By H. M. EGBERT

copyright. 1915. by w. G. Chapman.)
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-09
Holland.
ANNETTE IS cHATTY.

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters:-Just little chat while doing my ironing this morning, the thought came to me to write if it-was a little date and wish all the members a prosperous New Year.
 Aunty No. 2: Was pleased to have you give the answer to Aunty No. l. Conundrun. I gave it quite a, little thought, but failed To get it.
 Crimson Rambler gave some good conundrums. Hope to hear the an swers to hers Think other Sisters would like to know.
 Snow Ball; Received your card and will return the compliment In the near future.
 Frank: Itmisse6 your letter on our page, so 1t was a pleasure to read one last week from you.
 I have several different magazines of 1914 that wish some shut in" Bis ter had if there was any way to get them to her.
 Lucy Acorn: I'm after yout Most caught you or your address. Hope you and yours are doing nicely these winter days.
 Aunt Abby: Received your card. I suppose you feel like a proud little woman, snow you have got that care off your shoulders and everything well done. I think all the aunties are smart Sisters, for they surely do a good deal for others.
 Merry Farmer: Some Sister thought you was most frightened to death when we all came to help you. Prob ably she doesn't know you as well as I. Write and let them know you are all right. This time of year you must not be very busy after all the help you had in early fall. 1
 Aunty No. 1. Received E. the sea sons erecting from you. Please ac-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-09
THE DEPENDENT WIFE.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: There appears. to be no promise of a free and full discussion of the question Of marital partnership, or the wifes position in it.
 used 10 pity a bright and econora- ical little wife who when she desired to do shopping either had to have the goods charged to her husband or to take him along to pay the bills.
 It must be very amusing to the wife crowded down to a husbands whins. who should foe making pur- chases according to her own tastes and ideas of economy, and witness the gI-udging way in which Mir. pulls his purse and pays the bills.
 hear some man say most women have no ideas Of economy, and this is true of many women who have to sub init to the methods am describing.
 know another little woman who doesn't have to ask her husband for cent or consult him with reference to the quality or cost of her clothes. She goes to market with her roll Of bills as he does with his. and pays down. If she asks for credit her credit is recog- nized in the counting room of any es- tabilshment fortunate enough to at tract her trade. She isn't asked what she has done with her money, but she keeps a strict account, and. her sHr- plus is always growing. IS this is a true partnership, the marital balance -~athers to itself like a rolling ball of snow surplusage, and the couple love and respect one another own their own home, have large partnership bank
 ccount, and the wife has 8 good- "tzed bank account of her own to draw non as she sees fit
 You may think this wife inherited her money, but she didn't She may ave inherited tact and prudence and he qualities which have made her trustworthy and capaple, and which re necessary to make Q true marital 74rt1ership a success.
 fear too many men resard the po- sition of the wife as a vaseal state-a c2rciEion of servitude which brooks no interference with their plans and rec -f,CiEes no right of hers to know de- 1ai!s or results of business
 This is 3, good subject for. ccnsidera-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-09
A WIDOWS WAY.


 Editor Social Corner:-Tf1e talk of the independence of -the- new woman reminds me of an incident that hap pened in New England some sixty years ago.
 Old Asa Perkins was a violent man at the best, and when drunk it was dangerous for his family to stay in they fed to neighDors who hid them until the danger was over, telling him any tale that would get rid of him If he came for them.
 One afternoon they took refuge in the home of an elderly widow who lived alone, it being the only. house they could get to without being seen. The old lady made them welcome, but the frightened family huddled to- with fean Soon old Asa appeared armed win a stout club which he shook threatenly as he asked his us- ual question,
 Seen anything of my folks?'s Yes" replied the old lady, t'they are here and they are going to stay q tell ye they are going home with me- said Asa with an oath.
 T tell you they are not going home until you get sober. but you are going now said the old lady firmly as she took the broom and started in his direction.
 He went out of the door and down the. long lane to the road at good lively gait, but the widow kept close behind plying the broom stick vigor- but Asa kept -ning and he always treated her with great respect to the day of his death.
 ETTA BARBER.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-09
READY HAD A MERRY cHRtsrmAs

Dear Editor and soeiaI& Corner Sis ters: One and all, 4 Happy New Year! What a pleasant day Jan 1st, 1915, wasI
 heard a little girl say q am glad it is New Tear'ss day asked her why she was sos glad and sf7e answereat IT am glad because the sun is shining, and that alone was something to make ono feel glad i
 had a. veFy merry Christmas Was with Sweet William. She had a tree for her four little girls. They we're quite sure the baby would be forgotten by old Santa, but she was not. They all had q lovely time looking at the tree and reading their names. Even baby tried to reach for something.
 Theoda:sf also enjoyed that ice storm. ] thought it was beautiful. Ev- erything sparkled like diamonds. I will answer yes to your question. I thought you kneW. 2
 Biddy: It was a greatEpleasuTe to see some of you scratching again
 Aunty No. 1: You will hear from 1ae later
 Frozen: Can you not stay, thawed out long enough to write us a letter?
 Billie: I only ate one olive and smacked my lips for more.
 Dom Pedro: Read Social Corner pzs g Courier, Oct. 20, 1914, and you viii have full account of the death of Brother Robert. Duane Bromley. I wish to thank Interested Reader Hor lovely calender. I am very much pleased with it.
 SISTER READY.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-09
CRANBERRY PIE-eAkE WITHOUT EGGS.

Dear Social Corner SisteFs:-day I drop in for a chat this frosty January morning. l can hear the merry jim gle of sleigh bells and fancy all the Sisters enjoying 8 sleigh-ride in the beautiful frosty air.
 Some Sister asked for a Cranberry pie recipe. Here is mine which is al ways very satisfactory: One cup cranberries cut in two 1-2 cup chop ped raIsins, 1 cun of sugar and table spoon of flour, mixed together; tea spoon vanilla, and last 1-2 cup boiling water. Bake with two crusts and put a strip of muslin around edge to keep juice from boiling out We call it Mock Cherry pie, the vanilla giving the cherry taste. -<
 A Good Cake Heeioe-when eggs ars scarce and high-One cup sugar, 1 cup molasses, 1-2 cup shortening, l. cup cold coffee, 1 teaspoon soda cup raiSinS, and citron, IA teaspoon each Of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; 9 cups flour, make 1 large, or two small i0aves. Win keep moist a long time if wrapped in waxed paper and kept covered. ...5-
 Keziah Doolittls: Thanks for pretty card and kind New Years washes Will return a. card soon. It is very yiicaeant to have a friend though she be unknown.
 With best wishes to the Editor and all the Sisters for a Happy and Pros porous Year with no dark blots to mar the memory of beautiful 1915.
 ABSENT ONE
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-09
socIAE CORNER POEM.
MAre You poinq 1t Now ?H

"Are You Doing It Now?" Are you doing it now? ?" Is the question As we hear one so hopefully picture
 some task; That wise plan you have made that
 high purpose you've formed, Will be robbed of its life if by effort
 unwaTm'd. Are you doing it 1ow--what you know
 that you ought?
 ,ous- thought? Are you doing it now-the good deed
 that you feel Is loud calling to action with thun-
 drous- -appeal2 No one need to repine; better far to To rejoice and be glad. and so
 promptly consent To accept of life's ill, to be brave and Like great builders at work who will
 drive the thing through The swift moments are flying, the days
 passing by; We are each of us. aging, and death IS
 quite nigH' There are Burdens to life, there are.
 hearts we can cheer: There are wrongs we can right only
 while we are here. Do we say to ourselves: "Yes, I know
 what is right; 1 have Judgment and conscience and
 heavens clear light; True, I ought not to worry. nor ought I to shirk; No; ought to amply myself?" Yes,
 get to work. Am doing it now? Let me daily in
 quire; For sLet thy will be done is my hons
 est desire; Are the thoughts that I cherish both
 noble and true? They will count for but little "gainst
 that which l do! We admire OUT heroes-so sturdy, so
 strong, Who, like breakwaters, stand against
 error and wrong. | But the thing we suggest is we all take
 VOW That, with each passing hour, we'll be
 doinG it now John J. Reed, in Kansas City Jour nal