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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-30
SCHOOL COMPOSITIONS.

VIC want more school compositions
emcmber, we are giving two 1rlehu-
ship links, engraved, each week 10
the two writer's of the two best CON-
nositions. The boys can have knl1e'
FOOTBALL friendship link pin or SKATES
Anna McMullen and Audrey ROW
Ind are awarded the prizes this week
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-30
uyANTLETTERS.

We want the Juniors to write some
varv interesting letters, "newsy'' let
ters some of the Juniors can write
- tho;r narents. Other Juniors might
ute az though they we're visiting
some city. The reward 1or the pes.
letter will be box or letter papel
and envelopes, book, frlenoshlp
link or q knife.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-30
Three Juniors Appreciative
of Their Prizes

Editor Courier Junior: I received my
skates today. l think they are just
fine and thank you very much. l am
going to write more for the Junior
lust as soon as have time. ! am 60,
ing to school every day now. am IN
the sixth grade.
Yours truly, Frances Cottrel,
Hynes Iowa.
Dear Editor: I received my prize and
am very much pleased with it.
Effie Miller.
Dear Courier Junior: / received my
friendship link and I think it is very
pretty. I thank you very much for it.
have been wearing it to school. The
children all thought it was very nice
7 will close and write again some
time.
Irene Dexter, age IS.
Ottumwa, Iowa, r. 2, Box 156
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-07-22
Clever Alice.

Alice announced to her parents
one morning that she had accepted
the hand of Mr.. Thornton.
Why" cried the mother, social
climber, you are crazy.
But, mother. why?" asked the
girl.
why, young Thornton will nave
no money for many years, replleo
the mother. 1T all belongs to his
grandfather, and after that comes
his father, and you will be old be-
fore you get chance to handle any
of that money.
But. mother
..No butts about it, said the
mother. angrily, you are making a
miserable match"
But. mother, it is the grand
father" said the girl, that have
accepted.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-07-22
The Presidents Story.

About a month ago President Will
son called Edward Box to the white
house, and a few days afterward the
president came to Philadelphia to de-
liver his famous convention hall ad-
dress, says the Philadelphia Public
Ledger. Mr.. Box was one Of the COM
mittee appointed to receive the pres
ident, and, as he greeted the presi-
dent, the editor said:
This is very courteous of you, Mr..
President, to return my call so soon. y
The Wilson smile Immediately
came into evidence.
WELL" said the president. Il know
you like to have everything quickly
done in Philadelphia
Yes" retorted the editor, I'VE
are so quick in Philadelphia that a
story you told at the white house
this morning has already reached
here"
"soo" said the president. (Which
story?" And Mr.. Box told him.
That's right" said the president.
Isn't it a delicious yarn?'
This is the story. Secretary Dan
iels brought it to Philadelphia and
told it at dinner:
I'VE were talking about misappre-
hension," said the secretary, when
the president chuckled and said, Yes,
that reminds me of the story Of the
man who went to see famous spec
ialist who demanded that each new
patient should come into his private
room stripped so that he could give
him a thorough examination. When
this mans turn came, he protested
to the doctors assistant, and began,
But don't want to
That's the rule, sir, with new
patients. The doctor insists upon it.
If you will come In here and un-
dress.
"Oh, very WE'LL said the man,
and, stripped to the skin, he was
shown into the doctors Office.
"'Well, sir said the doctor
what is the matter with you?'
Nothing replied the man.
'Nothing?' echoed the physician.
Then why?'-pointing to his nude
body.
Well said the man, your as
sistant wouldn't let me see you with
my clothes on, so took them off.
But said the doctor. what did
YOU want to see me about?'
why replied the stranger, i
called to see if l couldn't get you or
YOUR wife to subscribe to the Ladies
Home Journal
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-07-22
TILLMAN IN PORTLAND.
Says English and JapS Know All
About Canal.

Portland, Ore. July Ex-senator
B.R. Tillman, of South Carolina, who
is on his way TO Alaska, reached
here today to rest for a few days at
the house of his daughter, Mrs. Hen
rv w. Hughes. He said that during
his recent trip to the Panama Canal
he studied its defences carefully and
found that the principal concern man
ifested there was to guard against
observation by ships.
All the information has been
guarded very carefully" he said,
but there is no doubt the British
and the Japanese are in possession
of full information about the canal. y
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-07-22
War and Football.

War is one thing, football is an
other" said Percy Haughton, the ia
nous coach. But before the new
rules we're introduced football and
war we're the same thing absolutely.
Mr.. Haughton smiled.
They tell story of a player un-
der the old rules. This player, just
after a game. was seen hopping about
the gridiron on one leg in the frosty
autumn twilight.
.Limbering up your muscles
sir?" said field attendant. Lin
bering up after the game. sir?
Not at all the player answered.
I'm looking for my left foot. You
haven't seen it anywhere, have
vou?"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-07-22
The Ways Of Married People.

More than half the troubles of mar
ried people are the result of want OF
tact. Sensible matrimonial partners
soon learn the ways and whims OF
each other, and, by tact, avoid the
rocks which for ages have shattered
the happiness of married life. For in
stance, a sensible wife soon discovers
that her husband does not like to be
asked lis reasons for everything he
does. Nine times out of ten he does
not know what they are himself.
A prudent wife will not try to ape
her rich neighbors, nor nag her hus-
band for the money he cannot afford
to give her. She will have the cour-
age and independence to accept her
life as size finds it. and make the
most of it.
No wife ever realizes her most
brilliant expectations of happiness.
She will never be quite so happy as
she expected to be, out she will not
grieve over that. She will take the
goods the gods provide, and be thank
full.
The average man expects a good
deal of his wife. He wants her to
stay at home when he is out. He
doesn't know why. neither does she;
but it is so. He wants her to be
there when he comes home. 1t does
not seem right if she is not.
A tactful woman will not stand on
her dignity with her husband. for 1t
doesn't pay. The average husband
has many and varied peculiarities
which are totally incomprehensive to
women. Do not try to understand
them. for you cannot. and that is all
there is about it.
If you are going to be married
make up your mind that you will be
patient through the first two or three
years. while YOU are getting used to
each other. This is the crucial period
in married life. and if it is passed in
safety it is generally fairly plain sail
ing afterward.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-07-22

Glendale Springs water will keep
you healthy. For sale at Herndon' 5
grocery store.-adv.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-07-22

Read The Herald, $3.50 year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-08
sIDE-LACED BOOT

is a close connection between the changes
in fashion of shoes and the change
in fashion of dress. For instance, be-
fore sand-color became popular for wom-
ems suit-wear, the sand-colored tops APP
peared on all the boots. There didn't
seem to be any rhyme or reason at first
why this should be so. But later. when
the gowns and suits of sand-color ap-
peared, the boot tops were explained.
There is no accident, no chance in the
changing fashions of boots and shoes.
They are created to harmonize with the
clothes. The shoe pattern man keeps
right up to the minute In fashion.
There is this difference in the making
of suits and gowns and the making of
boots and shoes-while a gown can be
made in a couple of days. It takes four
or Ave weeks to construct a shoe. From
20 to 25 different people handle the shoe
before IL reaches completion. From the
cutter to the hnisner the processes It
undergoes are many and varied, but all
important.
An average price for boots and shoes
is IS. The average woman Is willing to
pay this amount.
The boot that laces up the side is pop
ular. The lace boot and the spat boot
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-08
New Footwear

pretty foot is supposed to be great
asset to a woman's appearance. III wom-
en- took more time and thought over the
purchasing and the fitting of their foot
wear the effect would certainly be in
finitely more pleasing to the eye.
So many women seem to imagine that
any sort of thing will do in the matter
of foot apparel Yet the whole toilette
can easily be marred by an Unlocking
shoe. just as the temper and the nealth
can be spoiled by badly fitting one.
In purchasing boots and shoes, the
great matter Is to have proper nt This
choice of fit should really be left to the
salesglrl, who is trained to study the re-
quirements of each individual customer
1T took size two before 1 was married
10 years ago, and 1 insist upon wearing
the same now," declared a woman once.
But your foot may have grown since
them murmured the salesgirl
impossible" was the answer FOR I
had stopped growing them l can assure
you. my dear. No. l shall look at size
two"
And size two didn't fit her In the least.
1t cramDed her feet dreadfully and really
must have caused her considerable pain.
But nothing could move the good lady
from her choice. She couldn't under
stand that 10 years of tramping around
mouse. running up and down stairs 100
time day at the call of a large family,
standing for hours in the kitchen over
gas-cooker. could possibly tend to
make the foot spread and broken.
The wise woman will, therefore, be
guided by the salesgirl in the choice of
size. The foot should be carefully meas
sured each time pair of shoes Is pur-
CHASED, and they should be chosen lit
tie larger than necessary.
Many women in Philadelphia have very
small feet. We have quite a demand
for size one. At the same time 1t must
be admitted that size nine is also quite
popular.
out in Chicago size 10 is sold n great
deal. Western women are heavier in
build, though not be necessarily taller
than the women in the East.
We are particularly careful not to put
anything inside the snoe to irrltate the
foot We avoid inside seams like the
plague. How the women of England can
tolerate some of the shoes sold over
there is remarkable! The seams the
roughness Of the inside finish, must really
be painful to endure.
Philadelphia is famed for It's fine shoes
just as Philadelphia Is famed for the
smartness of its women in matters of
dress. The women dress quietly, in ex-
cellent taste, their clothes built on scien-
tific lines and of excellent fit.
Nine-tenths of the better grade of
shoes are made In Philadelphia. There
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-08
Milady's Lingerie

Never before. unless it was in the days
OF Napoleon's gay and luxurious court,
was lingerie so appeaIingly feminine,
and incidentally so extravagant. But
nobody stops buying 1t for that trihing
reason = for milady wants exquisite
wraps and clinging negligees; she sim
ply goes out, buys them and sends them
home
Transparent materials of all kinds are
lsed In making these undergarments
Shlnon is favored fabric this year, and
Seorgette crepe is second in demand.
russy willow taffeta and handkerchief
linen are also used, although they are
not 50 extensively popular as the crepe
ae chimes and chiffons.
Nesiisees are beautiful in design and
exquisite in their colorings this season.
Ashy OF them have appropriate titles,
sueh as the orchid" or "the gardenia,"
dc One Of these was made of flame
noiored chiffon, with a velvet coat of
me same shade. The bodice, IL you could
eau II that, was made of palest flesh
eolored chiffon, shaded to deep flame and
SACK 10 white. These were artistlcally
o,aped across the bust, being held in
place by strips of silver tissue. The
soal was OF the undraped variety. fall
,ns from the shoulders in plain line.
french bouquets finished off the shoul-
l.
An attractive orchid gown was car
hsa out In the same plan, the trimmings
pslis pale-pink orchids.
french underclothing is not SO COM
a'oh this season, and II Is doubtful II
sne French creations could rival our
american styles, unless 1t be in fine
nAha.embroldered models. One novel
-sauoh OF foreign make was a pair of
rnlte pajamas with embroidered collar
sna Guns In the pastel shades. The en-
ss.s,vlaery consisted OF little rosebuds with
sonase In the natural shades. Tney were
'ysy unique and pretty.
NnYelope combinations and ehemises I'm
a.isaAerehief linen and fine bastiste, with
sS'sL ana solid embroidery In front, are
ne favorite styles for the conservative
,ss"sn who dislikes colored undercloth-
s1 Nile-green ribbons ara taking the
s'-es OF the baby blue and pink which
rsfe worn in former years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-08
SPRING MILLINERY OF NEW DESIGNS
Milady's Clothes

Tho peasant note in spring fashions is
TO be seen at every turn. 1t makes
itself known In the tiny jackets and WIDE
flowing skirts. There can be no doubt
of the origin of such a combination.
The newest skirts may be an improve
ment on the tight ones in some things
but they cannot be said to have the
classic grace of line which we had In
some of the draped creations
Great simplicity is the keynote OF tho
spring street costumes, and nowhere is
this found more true than in the cloth
fabrics, where distinction Of line and
plain effects, achieved mainly by novelty
of weave, is seen in the coverts, home
spuns and basket weaves.
Even such an important item as trim
ming is also plain. There is a perfect
furore for braidings OF all kinds, in
plain and fancy patterns, applied by
hand or by machine.
The familiar vermlcelli pattern has been
revived, and the single serpentlne borders
are applied singly, in rows and clustered
together. forming a deep border on the
coat or skirt.
Black is very largely used for plain
and figured weaves.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-08
NERY FANCIES
The New Skirts

woolen weaves have been made 50 sup
pie and 20 soft by modern nanufactdr.
ing processes, that they serve euuaiit
FOR either silk OF cloth.
This resemblance Is even more clearly
seen in the many combinations OF the sea-.
sons favored light weight cloth weaves.
and the host Of lovely silks each fabric
emphasizing the beauty OF the other
Even the most conservative now admit
that the full skirt, so long threatening to
transform the fashionable silhouette iato
new shape, has actually come into It's
own IL promises to rule the world OF
fashion for six months, at least, II not
for the whole year.
In heavier materials the Eored skirt will
prevail and for the more supple plaits,
gatherings and shirrings will be IN style
The woman who has laid away for fu-
ture reference perfectly good dresses os
ample width would do we'll to carefully
examine their possibilities. Doubtless
with very little trouble. they can be sue
oessfully transformed into fashionable
costumes for the season
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-08
No. 34I-S3.OO

The new ''Inviaible' Self Rsduelne.
with concealed supporting stzapa. Al
ready ! great 1aVorite with Womou
who need Memo Self Reducing acrFics.
but Ike = CORSET bit lighter. Sl1aa
q 10 Sc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-08

No. 523-$5.OO
For full, heavy hgureu- Famous
Lastiko ops Bandiet gives perfect aup=
port from underneath. Btrongly rec
commended By doctors. Medium bult
and skirt. Sizes q 70 IS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-08
For the Smart Woman

A simple but decidedly smart spring
costume seen the other day was made OF
pin checked material in black and white.
II looked 30 much like seagull gray that
one had to look twice to recognize the
real color Tho skirt was fulled onto a
band. which formed the belt. and fell In
large Eodet folds at the hem. The waist
was a plain little Jacket effect.
These little sacques, as they are called,
recall the early Victorian days An old
pink silk pongee or moire is the favored
material When a small hat, poke effect.
and cooked UP in the back, is worn with
this, II makes a very plquant costume.
Serpentine braiding is very much worn
on the skirts Of the new gowns. Sou
tache Ia popular, too, and military
touches are seen in the shape Of epau-
lettes, clasps, buckles and such orna-
ments.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-08

Simplicity is the keynote OF dress goods
for thA BprinR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-08
Belts for Tailored Suits

Hos is the time for the stout woman
= ,s9oiee. for, indeed, her hour has come
'ase No longer will she have TO look
helpless envy while her slender
sss., sss.,f irlgols around In wide. graceful
She viii never have TO sit silent
ana watch the conquest OF the
sseeh carried off by a cllnginK vine. The
~. ~ mas turned at last, and the ''sturdy
- ype OF woman can rest assured
ss her martyrdom Is over. The spring
ssssi proves eonelusiYsly that the mar
=" belt has come to stay.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-08

you oan imagine: high in back and low
in front and high all tho way around.
Tucks are very fashionable on the chill
drenS dresses, and smocbing is another
favorite.
Simplicity is the keynote OF dress goods
for the spring.
Fullness in the newest petticoats is very
evident when Mllady swishes past, and
some of the skirts measure 4 and 8 yards
around the bottom. although the major
ity arc about 21S yards wide.
The very latest Georgette crepo and
chiffon blouses are shirred and smocked
at tho shoulders, giving a rather round
shouldered effect.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-08

will be in demand all summer The ma
terials used will be llght-color cloth, pearl
gray kid, putty kid and sand CLOTH. The
short skirts look better with boots of
this type than with the low-cut shoe.
GEORGE L. APGAR.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-08
Accessories in Dress

Accessories in Dress
Nilady may glitter and snap with
spangles or shake with tassels from
every part OF her dress and be right in
fashion.
Ashes of roses is an old color which is
returning to favor.
Choker collars are here in every variety
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-10-30

hours other trips are being planned
and this time larger crowds intend to
90.
The Senior Glass OF A. ii. S. have
started work on play called. when
a Man is Single. which they intend TO
give before Thanksgiving.
Almost all OF the school rooms are
planning on some kind OF entertain
ment Friday afternoon. All the child
rem have been encouraged to make
Jack-o-lanterns and the afternoon will
be spent in playing games and telling
stories.
Mrs. Fred Bedore returned to her
home in Alpha last Saturday after
visiting here few days with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs Or. Nordstrom and son
Donald returned to their home In
Crystal Falls last Saturday
John Gustavson went to Alpha to
look for work last Monday.
Fritz Anderson of Crystal Falls was
an Amasa business caller last wednes-
day.
Chas. Peterson made business trip
to Iron River last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Joe German drove to
Crystal Falls last Sunday.
Louis Motifs of Alpha motored TO
Amasa last Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvia Rossi and fam
lily OF Alpha were guests at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs A. Weber last Sunday
Frank Thomas of Claiming spent
the weekend with relatives in Amasa
Mrs. George Bond and children OF
Stambaugh spent last week here with
her parents
Ignatz Bolick made a business trlr
TO Iron River last Monday.
Miss Nora Jacobson returned Il
Amasa from Ishpeming last Saturday
where she had been visiting relatives
and friends for few weeks.
Mr. Nels jacobson returned tC
Amasa the latter part of the week
Archie Liberty and christopher
Rowe attended committee meeting In
Crystal Falls last week
Mr. Hopkins. paymaster for the
Verona Mining Co. was in Amasa las
Saturday.
Jess lessen of Crystal Falls was an
Amasa business visitor last Tueday
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-10-30
Too late for last week.
Alpha School Notes

The enrolment at the Porter school
is gradually increasing
Miss Murray OF the Montambo
School is making collections OF seeds
leaves and woods that are to be
found in Iron Co
Mr.. Mason visited our school last
week
Plans are being made for the OBJ
servance OF HaIlow Fen.
The pupils OF the lower grades are
doing some very good constructive
work.
The Dunn Mine school has an en-
rollment OF forty four
Agnes Murray of the Eighth grade
has been detained from school for
several weeks by sickness.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-10-30

the Balkan mine and houses on Sat
urday.
The announcements for the mar
rage of Miss Anna Holm TO Mr..
Haugher Anderson were sent out Sat
urday.
Mrs. Udell returned TO Alpha Friday
after living In Illinois for several
months. She intends TO make her home
here for the future.
Heaton Bros. who have the contract
for putting rock on the main street
are trying TO rush the work by having
the roller work day and night.
winston Bros. expect 10 finish handl-
ing ore Saturday night.
Miss Holly is spending the week
end with commissioner Mason and
family OF Crystal Falls.
Parents visit your school frequently
see that your child attends school
regularly and punctually; support
your teacher In everything that Is
commendable and see that your child
has due respect for law and order
See that the child Is kept clean, in per-
son. habits, thoughts, and environ
ments. that he Is honest, obedient, In
dustrious and earnest. BY so doing
YOU will be training him to gain a
mastery OF self and develop a self
usutaining American citizen. All citi-
zens OF Alpha are cordially invited to
visit the Porter School
on Wednesday evening, Oct. goth
Rev. Marvin held the first quarterly
NJ. T.. Conference in Alpha. After the
conference, the cficial board retired
to the reading room where about fifty
people interested in the NJ f. Church
had gathered to welcome the new
pastor and his wife Mr.. and Mrs. Ches-
ter Shoemaker Short talks were
given by Rev. Marvin, Rev. Shoemaker
Mr.. Bradley and Mr.. Bishop. A vocal
solo was rendered by Mrs Geo. +
Bishop accompanied by Mrs. Il. G.
Bradley. After the program luncheon
was served by the Ladies' Aid There
were sixty-one present at the M. +
church service Sunday evening
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-10-30
A M ASA

Mr.. Bjorkman of Iron Mountain was
an Amasa business caller last Monday.
Elsie Erickson visited friends in
Crystal Falls the latter part OF the
week.
Andrew Oakland is having his hay
baled. 1t was stored in the build
ing formerly used as the dry at the
Hemlock mine.
Mr.. Carl Holmberg accompanied by
the Misses Ella Holmberg, June Holm
berg. Cora Whillens and Elsie Erick-
son drove TO Alpha last Sunday and
spent the afternoon there with friends.
Miss Polly Grayson went TO Iron
River last Monday where she will re-
main for few weeks.
A party was given last Friday
evening in the Town hall by the young
people. Not as large crowd as usual
was present but those who were there
declared they had good time.
The Misses Selma Peterson, Hazel
Retallic and Helmie Peterson walked
to Iron River. across the county last
Thursday. The girls started at seven
O'Clock in the morning armed with a
revolver and carrying few small
bundles. and walked the entire dis
lance arriving in Iron River shortly
before twelve o'clock. They remained
there all day Thursday and walked
back the next day in less than five