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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-10-21


Kirkland, Mrs. Selvy from Ok lahoma,
Mrs. Lester, Mrs Tucker, Miss Ida
Chinw0rth.
PROCLAIM FOX NOVEMBER
& Reading Committee Mrs. Hender-
son. Mr.. Doty, Mr.. Anterior, Mr..
Reeser.
Song by Mr.. and Mrs. McGavren.
Recitation by Florence Dray.
Music by Irene Curry.
REGULATIONS by Bruce McGayren.
Music by Mildred Brothers,
Recitation by Genevieve Axtell.
Music by the Dotys.
Recitation by Fern Axtell.
Recitation by Guy Henderson
Debate Resolved, That COWS are
a greater source of profit than the
chickens. Mrs. Kirkland, affirmative,
Mrs Reeser, negative.
Mrs. s. X McGavren will have an
original paper on her trip to the
state fair.
QUESTIONS.
! What Improvements could we
make In our system OF road construc-
ton AID Maintenance Referred to
ID. G. Reel.
2 If 9 man has the hogs and most
OF the corn can he buy feeders at
present prices and make a profit?
Referred to Mr.. Kirkla
3 Is q tractor profitable, and what
size for laO acre farmY Referred TO
Mr.. Henderson,
The club adiou, ned to meet
with Mr.. and Mrs. w G. Axtell
the second Saturday in Novem-
Der. w. w. Reeser, V.P.
MRS. w. G. Axtell, Sec
.t
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-10-21


Undoubtedly the oldest known
metal in this world is copper
and yet copper has never been
known to rust out. That's why
The Copper Clad Malleable
Range is by long odds the best
range in the world. 1t is lined
with copper, therefore the only
range that can't rust out. See
theICopper-clad before you buy.
Demonstration at our store
Nov. | to 6. An elegant set of
aluminium ware FREE to all
purchasers this week. Sold
only by K. r. Brundige. o2]
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-10-21
Logan Department Store Conn
pany Reorganizes

Logan, la, Oct. 10 AS a re-
suit of long and arduous work
on the part of | E Terry and
others the Logan Department
Store Co, with 10 stockhold-
ers, has been reorganized
among the business men Of the
county and the city Of Logan
and work in removing the ruins
of the old building that " as de-
stroyed by fire last May is bt :
ing rushed. A new tireproof
brick building will be erected
on the old site as soon as pos.
|sible.
The stockholders met last
week and elected directors and
yesterday afternoon the direct
ors perfected the organization
in the election of L. r. Pitt,
president; Harvey ]. johnson,
vice president; |. E. Terry,
manager, secretary and treas
urer. The architects are at
work on the plans. Bids will
be received, the contract award
ed and the structure erected as
soon as possible.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-10-21
Union Farmers Club

Union Farmers club met with
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Jones Oct,
10th, 1915 at st, John, session
beginning at 11:45 mueic by
Vida Beesire, minutes read and
approved. We had q very in
structive and entertaining ses-
sion, the visitors entering into
the discussions which made it
pleasant indeed. Our visitors
were; Messers and Mesdames
Brothers, Axtel and daughters,
r. Kirkland, w. Selvy, H. L.
Jones and son, NJ. s. Meats, Sam
Jones, L s. Jones, Clyde Jones,
Claud Clarke, Alters and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Emma Selvey, Elder
wv. l. Jones, Hazel Varnes,
Cora Barnet, Mrs. Bolt, Mrs.
Bailey, Lottie Kirkland, Kate
Craig, Frank Craig and wife,
!, Francis, Anna and Margaret
!, Clark, Louise and Marie Jones.
Little Inez Coyle and Ruth
McCulloh were uehers. Selec
lions were read by Mrs. Deal
Mr.. Green and Mrs. Doty which
were very good. Club adjourn
ed for dinner, the usual time
was spent in visiting and eat
ing the good things prepared
Afternoon program opened
with music BY Gladys Jones,
recitation by Genevieve Axtel.
song Fern Axtel, music Ruth
McCulloh, reading, Mae Green.
I, l. Would it not be a good
plan for those who own farms
; to have their names at the en-
tlance for the benefit of travel
ers? It would. =
/ 2. Are the opportunities as
good today for young men to
own a farm as twenty years
ago? The opportunities are as
good it they are energetic and
ambitious, use good judgement
and economy.
! 3. Are not the people living
beyond their means both in
town and country? This qnes.
;tion was discussed to some
length and tabled
Program for November.
Music, Christie Stevens, Ruby
land Clara Bessire; Select read
ling Mrs. Reaser. Mrs. Aldridge,
Mrs. Myers, MIR. Bessire, Mr..
Doty; Original paper J. E. Jones.
Questions
l. Would it not be better
and less expense to bond the
county for thirty years to make
lRoOd roads instead of spending
the money as now, temporary?
Ref. to j. e. Jones.
2 Should not the farmers
|of the United States interest
Themselves more as to what is
being done in Congress? Ref.
to Mr.. Deur.
! 8. Would it be a good plan
to organize q welfare associa.
ton for the purpose of putting
to work on our stree cts and high
ways all homeless men who are
asking aid in town and country:
Ref. to Mr.. Frazier. Roll call
current events. At the request
of B. C. Jones the club recind
the act Of taking B e. jones in
the club and restoring w. M
Jones to membership again
Carried. President appointed
the secretary to collect pre-
MUM on both and turn over
same to treasurer. Committee
on questions, Mrs. Green, w. A
Jones and W. M. Jones. Alb.
sent member Mr.. Bessire. Clos
ing song America. Adjourned
to meet with Mr.. and Mrs. w
E. Jones the third Saturday in
November.
Mr.. w. M. Reaser, Pres.
Mrs. w. M. Jones, Sec.
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artist, tripping it ever so lightly and without favoritism from the lulu fadd and the omnipresent fox trot to the dreamy measures of the waltz, and Miss Martin who is comparatively a newcomer to Birmingham, is also a delightful dancer
 In the march were seen Miss Carrie Yates, a pretty Yama- Yama girl in black. With big tango tinted pompons dottins the front of her suit. a cap In this color hiGfng her curls. MT Byrd Haley was with her in Pierrot guise his costume white and black, the prevailing color com biiation. Miss Jessie May Perkins lier rette frock suggested the gay cover of recent agazine-doube white tarleton skirt of prodigious width and a black velvet pointed bodice cut quite low and worn with a high ruff touching her cap: quaint velvet cap completing it. MT Burnhams s costume was the usual Pierrot type. Miss Emily Dixon was one of the prettiest of the debutantes wear
 ing the clown costume with big white spots on suit and cap. Mir. R. R. Stotlar in similar attire accompanied her. Miss Rose owen McDavid came with MT AL wyn Lewis. dressed in lichen green Harle- quin suit and big white tulle ruff Mr. Lewis in Pierrot suit of another color II pretty. guest, Miss Mary Catherine Walter wore purple
 Miss Augusta Clark's Pierrette froclS was one of the loveliest seen and it was worn with charming grace White satin composed il and the big dots which trimmed it were black velvet to match her bodice. MT. Val Kolb was with her. wearing a black and white Perrot suit Miss Mary Ellen Perkins wore a clown suit of black and white. and Mr. w. F. Bell was with her wearing the Pierrot attire. Miss Fannie Dunn's pink domino laid aside when the dancers un- masked to disclose g becoming evening gown. MT. John C. Lusk who accom- panied her to the ball, wore a Pierrott suit and Mir. W. R. J. Dunn wore this type of costume.
 One of the beauties of the bah was Miss Helen Eubank. whose Pierrette gown was made of white satin with black velvet dots, her black velvet trieorne cap having an English cocl<ade it's ornament and her little pointed basque having points in front and back. MT. Mark Andrews. as
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A BAD CASE
 AND ITS RELIEF
Lady Tells Details of Ter Years of Suffering Which
 Now Lies Behind Her

Wallace, Va.--Mrs. Mary Vest of this town. says: About ten years ago, I was in very poor health, and for five years it steadily got worse. I could not stand on my feet I got so l could only drag about in the room. Most of the time I was not able to do my work.
 T had terrible bearing down pains, my back ached all the time and was very weak. I could scarcely carry anything and suffered agony when l lifted anything The muscles in my abdomen were so weak I could scarcely lift myself up straight, and thought I would surely grow crooked. I had difficulty in walking. it was so painful suffered in hips and back and could hardly raise up at all. At times, couldn't sit on the chair-would have to lie down. I was in such agony. just sat around and cried. At this time, about five years ago I began to take Cardui at my mothers insistence. After two or three weeks use l saw an improvement. The pains got less gradually until they disap- | peared. In two months I could walk without pain and could do most of my work. For about three years my i'm provement was steady and continued until l had back my health ant | strength.
 The cure has been permanent, for
 have been in good health for the pas
 two years, due to my having takel 4 cardui, which effected the cure"
 All druggists sell Cardui. Try 1t.
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Crochet Patterns Wanted

q sent bundle of pieces to Miss L. W. and received a letter of thanks. She also asked for toys for three boys. l have none Perhaps some one else has. l also sent to s. D. the eyeglasses after l had them repaired. She has not acknowledged them. l sent them to her early in De- cember I meant to write this to you be- fore, but as l have five in the family and do all my own work it is not easy to get a chance to write. I have several num- bers of good magazines for any one who wants them. l cannot pay postage. l d1 so on the quilt pieces. She just said to send all l had and I did not mention postage But as they were for her mother, and I have no mother. I didn't stop moment. Will some one please exchange or give me some crochet patterns?
 ''E. M. T"
 A letter that requires no comment It reads like an account of stewardship well performed and modestly rendered. She will not fail of her reward.
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Plerrot was with her in tue march. Miss Alice Jones as Pierrette in black and
 white. with MT Martin Lide as Pierrot
 was one of the pretty girls noted in the march: another lovely debutante was Miss Nell Cosby. whose red and white frock had a minaret skirt and whose little red
 cap had it's pointed top caught with l; pom pon. AIr. Robert Chadwick was her l escort.
 Miss Louise Long was one of those who
 did not observe the Pierrot and Pierrette style of costume. She was in beautiful | adaptation of the Spanish dancers cos 1 tune, made with broad Roman-striped
 sash and many bright ornaments: emer- 1 aid green bloomer trousers with black | net oVerdress composing the lower part
 of the costume, jaunty jacket compet-
 ing it. MT. Sanborn Smith who was with l her, was in a fancy costume. MT. and 1 Mrs. Richard Brown wore beautiful white and black costumes, as Pierrot and Pier rette: MT. and Mrs. Henry Fitts were there, Mrs E'itts appearing in a particu- larly attractive white and red Pierrette | frock. MT. Fitts. who recently recovered
 after an illness, coming as a spectator | So were Mir. and Mrs. Paschal Shook MT. and Mrs. C. NJ. Williamson also failed | to mask. as they were accompanied by Miss Rosalie Philpot the latters sister, who has been i'll; Dr. and Mrs Charles bowman were there as Pierrot and Pier rette; MT. and Mrs. Henry Morscheimer, 1 who always show originality in their masquerades, were especially interesting, her black and white Pierrette gown hay i ing as it's complement tall headdress of ] black and white tulle surmounting a 1 tightly fitted black cap, beneath which l her short curls were showing. Mir. Nor l scheimer's enormous ruff and Tipperary i hat distinguished him even among the i few men tall as himself Mr. and Mrs. | w. l.. Melton were noted. both appear | ing in black and white, she as Perrette l he as Pierrot Mrs. Cook of Atlanta, Mrs. ] Henry Fitts guest, was in red and white
 as Pierrette; Mrs. Harden F'itts wore a
 gypsy costume. Mrs. Jack Asburys cos tune was a strikingly original Pierrot model, and Mir. Asbury went as Harle- 1 quin Among many others noted were l MT. and Mrs. Richard w. Massey and their guests, MT. and Mrs. B. H. Harda- 1 way of Columbus, MT. and Mrs Russell
 Hunt. Mir and Mrs. I. H. Stanlield, Mir.
 and Mrs. Lowell YerSes MT. and Mrs.
 Macln Smith, yIr. and Mrs. J. w. Don
 nelly, Mir John W. Luke, and the follow ] ing gentlemen, all of whom went as either I Harlequin or Pierrot:
 I MT. Frank Wilson MT. W. L. Wilson, l MT. N. F. Cross, Dr. Cecil Gaston. MT. l Millsap. MT. k. L. Lange. MT. Hugh Mill l Ter, MT. Allen Jemison, Mir B. G. r,aves. MT. Banks, Everett, MT. H. NJ. Brooks, 1 M w B. Dicks. Mr. c. M McCrum. MT. Pfifer smith, Mr. Robert G. Thach, pr. W. $. Rountree, MT. Paul Savage. MT. Ossan Drake.
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public audiences. She had conceived the idea and studied it out long before that, but not until that time did she formulate her plans for public approval President Emile Loubet was her pat ron saint, so to speak, and she gave a private presentation of the first of her works or art before him at which time l the Bey of Tunis, the Shah of Persia,
 the Khedive of Egypt and the King of Greece. with many other celebrities
 were present. This private audience
 commanded such terms of adminration and approval that immediately Madame was deluged with requests to make a public presentation of them, which she decided to do and the premiere vas ons of the most brilliant ever. held III Paris"
 Just how did she go about the dea?' l asked. How did she get tho color, | the nuances of light and shade. the wonderful stroke of the artists brush ] in the living models?'
 Turning to Madame Mir Leroy re 1 peated my question and in her quick. l foreign way, animately she explained with many gesticulations how long I years of study and a natural love for l such things had achieved success for | her.
 l "in the reproduction of such Dics ures as The Regiment Is Passing which is
  1 the great American artist whose pie l ture hangs in the Luxemborg, said MT | Leroy, Madame spent months and
 months of study before she ever at l tempted it's presentation. You uLder- stand that the works of the living ar ] lists are shown in the Luxemborg while 1 those of the other artists who are no l longer alive are shown at the Louvre The Angelus,' The Slave Merchant and Spring the highly colored pictures l which Madame is presenting, are all to 1 have been seen in the Louvre
 '"The as-reliefs-where were those l studied?'' I asked.
 l 'In the various art galleries and at 1 rrivate exhibitions,' said MT. Leroy 1 Francois Rude, one of the greatest of 1 French sculptors, was the inspiratiot, | of some of the most beautiful reproduce l tions Madame has made. To the Palace Tervueren at Brussels-the royal castle of the King of Belgium many of iiuoc $ 1 masterpieces were sent. Also Tn the 1 Town Hall at Louvain, at Nerviers, at Antwerp and at Leige in Belgium, his
 works were shown--many of them nov, destroyed--at Louvain especially since the town is merely one of ruins
 now. At these places Madame had ac- l cess to the bas-reliefs and made a study in the reproduction of chem. l Madame's work is known and appre- ciated all the world over and she in cludes in her repertoire practically all of the great pictures ever painted. The unique character of her work and the heretofore absolutely uninvaded field which she has entered make her world
 famous as an artist and it may he of
 interest to you to know that the seen ario for her pictures-the people-the
 stage properties and the rest, is larger than almost the largest theatrical com
 pany carries. Artist and layman alike
 appreciate what Madame de Gerrisz
 has done for the world of art and she
 las made it possible for many who
 would never have had an opportunity to
 see the great masterpieces to have a
 life-lille reproduction of them brought to their view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17

The season, a mild one at best, you may say. cnmaxed itself in the Mardi Gras ball at the Southern club, but the climax from pleasure standpoint, might nave been the pivotal point for period ol the most elaborate gayety, for everyone there thoroughly enjoyed this last ana biggest of the winter evening parties. Console yourself as best you can. If you missed it you missed it. that's all
 This bal masque Is one of three certain Southern club Inequalities during the year First comes the Thanksgiving Eve onening reception and dance. formal fur ction; then follows the Christmas dance and finally the Mardi Gras mas o,,araae concludes the season This last is always quite informal, an occasion lacking decorations other than the crush of color and costume brought py the dancers themselves. Usually the oroad- est latitude is observed in the choice of these which range from the gorgeous ness of courier to the humble attire or Swiss peasant. But last night the Pierrot influence which has been popular this sea son in many sections of the country TOT fancy dress prevailed 10 the extent that the great majority of the costumes were of thia order Pierrot was there in many adYptations of his saucy attire; Pierrette accompanied him, the daintiest and most frivolous of fair ladies in brief skirt and high cap Harlequin was seen many times, so often repeated that there were many humorous mistakes, and one had to learn very early that an inspection Of hands and feet were necessary in deter mining whether the mask of the seape- grace fellow hid feminine blushes or may be a bold moustache. Little slippered feet. however, soon made this a simple problem, and Harlequin proved rot un- willing to lead Harlequin in the measures of the dance,
 The grand march began at 10 ociocA' led by the vice president of the club MT Henry ISey AIilner, with Miss susie Martin as his partner. MT. J. w. Mo- Queen. president of the club, and Mrs Mcqueen, arrived quite late and looked on for a brief while her mourning and a serious illness besides having prevented her active participation in social life this winter. MT. Milner and his partner wore Harleouin suits of white with big dots, the counterpart of each other, and un- der their expert direction a particularly attra ctive march was enjoyed. They were followed in the march by the board Of governors and the entertainment com. nttee and their respective ladies. MT. Milner proves himself always a versatile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
From a Brave Little Worker

''I am a girl fl years old. Mamma is widow. I am an interested reader of your Corner I am crippled in my right leg from an accident. l have had six operations on the leg. l am taking up millinery at an evening school. wonder if some one will send me some old trimmings for hats, such as silk and velvet pieces; also, as I am fond of reading, if any one has the book called Tempest and Sunshine, that they no longer care for, would they please send it to me? Books and games would be Appreciated " M. S"
 Need l plead for this brave little work CT? mere child who has had six surgi- cal operations without losing heart and energy for the work laid to her hand should be taught without loss of time how the Corner esteems such heroism in the face of disaster. Look up materials for her millinery,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
SOCIETY BRIEFS

Mrs, George Westmoreland of Atlanta is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Charles F. bowman.
 Mrs. Henry Rutherford Howze is vis- iting Mrs Preston Haskell in Richmond
 Miss Marguerite Evans is expected home today from Augusta where she has been visiting friends.
 Miss Cora Gregg has gone to Dayton O., to spend probably two mcnths as the guest of relatives and friends
 Miss Marguerite Nabers is expected home Thursday after a visit Of severa weeks to Mrs. Paul Danner in Mobile
 MT. R. E. Smith returned yesterday from Anniston, where he was best mar Monday evening at the Matthew's W ell born wedding.
 Dr. and Mrs. George Archibald Hogan have named their little daughter Anne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Left No Address

The Corner is sorely perplexed and not a little sorrowful over an incident that has lately come to light. Perhaps two months ago Mrs. E. C. wrote of "deGr old lady who suffered much from the cold when she arose in the morning to make the kitchen fire. Would not kind readers spare warm sweater for her? I know of at least one knitted sweater that went to the address of the friend who pleaded for the poor soul. Many inquiries were received for the address of Mrs. E. C. that other comforts might be sent for her protege. Letters are returned from the postoffce of the friend marked. Re moved and left no address. Should this meet her eye will she redeem the credit of the Corner and let us know that the sweater reached the shivering fire builder by communicating with us? Perhaps the blunder may be with the postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
AFTERNOON TEA
 AT ORCUTT RESIDENCE

Mrs. M D. Orcutt has arranged silver tea for this afternoon to be given under the auspices of Circue 6 of the South side Baptist church between and O cdock at her home, 1926 South Eleventh avenue. The tea promises to be a de- lightful event. Mrs. T. G. Bush, presi- dent of the circle, has been asked tc preside over the tea urns, and among others who are to assist Mrs Dscutt arc Mrs Smith Cullom. Mrs Arthur Abbott Mrs. Hill Mrs. B. R. Pegram, Mrs. Pres ton Blake. Mrs. Tingly. Mrs. D. ]. Pom celor. Mrs Simpson and Mrs. Mack Rog- CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
TALKS ON THRIFT
How They Got Ahead

Capital is made only by the process of earning and saving. ."-Albert w. Atwood.
 Some of our readers have asked us to publish more stories of the actual suc- cess of thrifty persons. Following are three new ones that have come to our knowledge:
 A St. Louis police sergeant, during 35 years on the force, with salary never more than S115 month, saved $20,O00. and invested in real estate which yielded him an income of $153 a month enough to re- tire on and grow old gracefully. Dennis and Daniel Sullivan. Irish twin rothers, worked for two years as bell boy nd doorman, respectively, at the Hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
ManonHartdndsHoIpIngH
Bly War'ofI l7dHan0

your help. 1 have some embroidery pat terms which l can't use that l will ex- change for reading matter. G. N. M.
 We cannot let her exchange her pat terms for anything; certainly not for read ing matter we should be only too happy to send to her l enter her name and ad- dress upon our books for that purpose Will not readers of like mind and spirit write and send without delay for her ad- dress and give her at least book apiece to cheer the lonely evenings? She must not be left to lonely musings over the days that are no more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Formed an Electrical Club

T am boy of B years and would like to apply for the telegraph instrument you are offering in your Corner There are lO of us boys who have formed an electri- cal club and all study telegraph alpha bet in my electrical shed. As we are all too poor to buy telegraph instrument we heartily wish you would send us the address of l.. B. g.. who offers 1t. You would make not only one happy, but lO of us. JAMES J. V. D.
 More bravery and settled intent to reach a worthy goal and now manifested in a boy I wish I had not to say the instrument the club wants has been be- slowed elsewhere Cant another be found to encourage the band in it's landabie purpose? Every line of the well written note bespeaks will and ambition. Please observe the reference adroitly introduced to the immortal, ten times one is ten. v It is something worth trying for to make 10 such lads happy.