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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-10-08

One of the best ways to build q
poultry house is with a shed roof
In addition to being fine for the poul
try It Is also easy to build. The de.
sign shown here has q depth of ten
feet, which will allow the sunlight to
penetrate to the back part of the
building. There is nothing that en-.
courages the hens to lay, more than
lots of sunshine. In the early spring
when eggs are out of sight in price
plenty of sunshine will keep the hens
on the Job, which means that the man
who owns them is paying for we'll
lighted house easily out of what they
make for him. .-...
1t is absolutely necessary to have
a concrete foundation. as it is very
discouraging to rats and mice to at
tempt to dig through this material.
In this little house the concrete walls
are carried upy1 foot 6 inches above
grade, which forms very effective
barrier against the rodents that think
chicken houses form ideal dwellings
for them. The floor is also made Of
concrete, so that the rats cannot bur-
row up from underneath. The floor
should be well covered with straw and
the feed can then be scattered
through this. ,e,..
Strong, vigorous hens can only be
maintained il they are. given plenty
of exercise. % This is furnished by
making them scratch for their meals
The grain that is given to them
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-10-08
AIDS TO HOUSEWIFE.

When delicate laces become soiled
they may be cleaned by squeezing
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-10-08
WAYS WITH CHOCOLATE.

Chocolate is such a general favorite
with everyone that any dish or com.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-10-08
THE TooTHsoME OYSTER.

Although oysters are not so nutri-
tious as we once we're led to believe,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-10-08

still enjoy the forbidden
fruit, and without doubt
1t has a large place In
our affections. There
are apples of some va.
riety in the market the
year round, but the win.
ter apple is the favorite.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-10-08
S115oKTlCfI[N9
dABHNEE4{g

Some children roam the fields and
hills, .r "
And others work in noisy mills;
Some dress in silks, and dance and
play,
While others drudge their lives away;
Some SLOW with health and bound with
. song,
And some must suffer all day long.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-10-08
We rise by things that are under our
feet,
BY what we have mastered Of good
and gain, 4
BY the pride deposed and the passion
slain,.
And the vanquished Ills that we hour
ly meet.
THE APPETlZlNG APPLE.

In spite of the fact that the apple
was the downfall of our ancestors. wa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-10-08

Optimistic Thought.
Misfortunes we cannot prevent are
mitigated by resignation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-10-08
HOUSING, THE
POULTRY WELL
Mistake to Stint on Expense
y When Building a Dwelling
for the Hens.
IS MONEY WELL EXPENDED
Building That Admits Plenty Of sun.
shine, for Instance, Means EGGS
In Early Spring - Design
Presented Here Has
All Good Points.
BY WILLIAM A. RApFoRp.

Mr.. William A.. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
subject Of building work on the farm, for
the readers of this paper. On account Of
his wide experience as Editor, Author and
Manufacturer. he Is. without doubt, the
highest authority on all these subjects.
ford, No. 1927 Prairie avenue, Chicago,
Ill., and only inclose two-cent stamp for
reply. 80
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-24

she may have returned to her own
country--in which case we shall never
see her again, your majesty. We can
make examination of the passenger
lists Of all sailings within the last two
weeks. l will look into that. II she
has not gone back to her own coul-
try, she either remains in this some.
where, or In some other near Bly,"
you do not mean Grahoffen?"
Count Frederick nodded. THAT
is what ! do mean. In truth, your
majesty, there are Grahofen spies in
this ctty-thoy We're even at your ball.
Perhaps they concern themselves with
this young lady. Why not? II they
ing after her in her wanderings re-
garded her as little more than child,
and they smiled as now she pushed
past them through the door which led
out to the gardens. She walked out
to the car which stood at the curb,
regarding 1t curiously, as though It
were the first car she had ever seen
in her life-something very far from
true.
What the guards who smilingly re.
gardel her through the windows,
saw was o swift leap Of the girl to the
drivers seat, her rapid movements
with the controlling levers as she cut
on the spark, gave the car gas, threw
in tie clutch, threw open the throt-
tie, ana drove away, the cut-out muf-
fer roaring her oNn defiance TO pur-
suit.
Hue and cry now through all
the halls Q Grahotfen palace, and gen.
erai uproar Count Sachio, never too
far away, was promptly on the spot.
When he saw what had happened he
cursed the two greIadiers with all his
ardent soul Even the king, him.
self, aroused from his midday slum-
bers, joined in these scenes OF excite
meat.
What has happened-what Is all
this about?' he demanded
The trembling guards scarcely
dared tell lin tic truth.
Mat, she hasSescaped-that pris-
oner! She was OF more Importance
than any held here in our own re-
membrance. You shall all be held to
account for this. How now, Count
sachlo, DID We net give her into your
immediate charger
Your majesty, you did. I dare no
exploration OF her escape. only-she
is gone
"hnd with her our only hope Of sue.
ces III tie ar5itions OF this kingdom
Yen CO. f. crt'a'n that to ME? After
Hcr da. rd ard brins her back in
twenty boars- or else do not re-
t4rn. Yea guess my meaning. SacAio?"'
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-24

spanned in hours, somewhat to the
wonderment of Kitty, schooled in the
great distances OF her own country.
Arrived In the capital of Grahoffen,
she was allowed small time to arrange
her toilet or compose herself after the
fatigue of the journey. Very presently
she was brought before King Cortis-
law himself
She found him an old man, thin,
wrinkled, grabbed, irritable, excitable.
Cortislaw regarded the young girl
steadily as she stood before him.
so this is the woman?" he demand
ed of Count Sachio, who stood humbly
by.
"The same, your majesty. She can
explain what you desire to know"
The king looked intently at some
thing he held in his hand. Kitty
caught sight of tit was the half
coin which she had once possessed,
which had been taken from her but
lately by these men. Evidently Count
sachio had turned 1t over forthwith
to its ray al pogsessor.
"Mademoiselle, said he tell ne
what 1t says. The inscription is
broken. wish to know 1t all. l am
informed that you have seen both
halves Of this coin, and therefore know
the entire message Read it to me at
once"
Kitty took the coin in her hand as
though to study II, but swiftly put her
own hand behind her back as she
clutched It
at is my property" said she stout.
". mot even king can take away
property without course of law"
Even a king was astonished at the
effrontery OF the young girl-who held
hes possession until two sturdy guards
forced the coin from her hand. The
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CHAPTER XXI.
b7aln in cretzhoffen,

MI VI ~ SS@'lNhS'"
pursuit2 Kitty laughed at the
thought as she felt under her the
strong pulse of the great machine.
She had taken the drivers seat, and
as the car was of lelt-hand drive, for
the time she had no opportunity to
look into the tonneau. had she liked
Listening to the swift purr Of the
smooth motor, she did not at first
hear the sound OF chuckling laugh
back of her in the cara chuckle
which at length broke out into a
hearty gust Of laughter.
She turned her eyes swiftly at risk
of oapsizing the car-and found her.
self gazing directly into the face OF
the man whom of all others she would
most have preferred to see.
Even now he came crawling across
the top OF the seat 10 join her In the
front OF the car.
"Roleau!" she exclaimed, "ls 1t in
deco you? Are you always to be the
deus ex machina in all my difficulties
literally you are that now!'
q do not know What you mean by
that, exccnencX" said Roleau. as he
took the steering wheel from her, but
have been in Ills machine for some
time. / was satisfied that did you es.
cape from the palace you would need
means Of getting away. All | need
cd to do was to wait patiently. So you
have come. AS soon as could make
my own escape / secured this cara
good one-and followed. 1t was very
simple, IS you see"
AT least a near squeak this time,
Roleau," said Kitty. They never
meant for me to escape"
"They do not mean 1t now, excel
lency," said Roleau, nodding behind
him, where he knew pursuit even now
was beginning. Il will drive now as
have never driven before. TITS a
sweet engine, ard it rides well. They
will drive fast who follow u.s."
All of which was SO literally true
that before long the desert miles once
more had sped beneath them and Kit
ty found herself again in the city
she was more than ever disposed to
call her home, They found entrance
to the Ritz hotel at the rear door, In
Continued ON Page -Four
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-24
CHAPTER xxx.
Gina Michael Of Gretzhoffef

King Michael Of Gretzhoffen.
Meantime in Gretzhoffen town the
people remained irresolute, uncertain,
making no further overt attempt at
the long-pending revolution. And as
they waited their king amused him.
self after such fashions as had long
been his own. Continually he changed,
sometimes hoping, again dreading;
and as often as he changed he sent
for Count Frederick. on whom he
leaned in fatuous confidence.
But, my dear count" he re-
preached that gentleman one day.
you have left one errand uncom.
pleted. You have brought US our
the young girl, sachio grew somewhat
grave. This" said he, is matter
for the king"
But the king was In no too good hui
NOR over all these failures.
What, Sachio." said he, you come
to me once more with these old wom-
ans tales? II your time Is SO short
before your secret Is discovered, then
all the more reason for diligence Oh
your part. 1t Is not the business of
kings to accept reasons for failure
in performance. The girl Is still avail
able-complete your errand with her
bring to me the reading Of the coin.
I know well enough that II Count
Frederick comes he will be different
from his king"
Therefore once more Sachio went
back to his bootless interviews with
Kitty, once more pleading with her to
give him all knowledge she had OF
the coin. And once more Kitty could
no more than reassure him Of her own
ignorance of what he wished to
know.
She heard odds aud ends of informa.
ton which taught her which way the
wind sat at Grahoffen capital. Some
times she heard Sachio, again Bartel.
again this or that man. speaking
freely pf the plans at band.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-24
EIGHTH lNsTALLMENT
CHAPTER xxx.
King cortlslaw.

King cortslaw.
$50 you find 1t convenient to entel
my room once more unasked?' Kit
tvs eyes flashed in genuine indigna
ton as she faced Count Sachio.
1T is not your room, mademoiselle
but ours. We pay for it and have con
troll Of it,"
so there was some definite pur
pose In secreting me here away from
my frlends?"
"Assuredly, a purpose very definite,
and one from which we do not intend
to be swerved, mademoiselle."
What then do you purpose doing
with me?"
I've plan taking you before the
king-not the king Of Gretzhotfen, but
our own king. Cortislaw OF Grahoffen.
He wishes to see you, mademoiselle."
Kitty turned back into the room
and Sachio, irritated at the delay,
went so far as to take her by the arm
to induce her to leave the room with
him. She resisted him SO vigorously
that for the time he stood back non
plused.
But at length the girls powers
proved no match for those brought
against her. She was forced from the
room toward the front of the build,
ing.
Once more Kitty adopted the pol.
Icy OF Roleau himself-she ceased to
struggle when she found struggling
useless, and lay back to wait until
time when resistance might be more
effective.
Every well, then, gentlemen" said
she. DO as you like. | am weaker
than yourselves. Since YOU are men
and gentlemen, naturally you are
strong
Count Sachio made no answer to her
biting words, In ruth, matters had
not gone so well with him as he would
have liked He had been ordered to
report to his own king, and now must
soon make that report, and certainly
he could not tell of the unqualified
success which he had so confidently
hoped.
The insignificant distance which
separated these two Kingdoms was
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-24
HUSBAND RESCUED
DESPAIRugG WIFE

| had gotten so weak could not stand,
and ! gave up in despair.
Al last, my husband got me bottle Of
Cardui, tie wonans tonic, and COM
menced taking it. From the very first
dose, ! could tell II was helping me.
can now walk two miles without its
firing me, and am doing all my work."
If you are all run down from woman!y
troubles, don't give up in despair. Try
Cardui, the woman's tonic. thas helped
more than million women, In its so
years Of continuous success, and should
surely help you, too. Your druggist has
sold Cardui for years. He knows what
ii will do. Ask him. He will recon-
mend it. Begin taking Cardui today.
Write 10: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Ladies',
Advisory Dept, Chattanooga, Tenn, for Special
distractions on your case and 64-page book, 'Home
Treatment for Women. sent In plain wrapper. 90
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-24

Write TO-: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Ladies'
Advisory Dept. Chattanooga, Tenn. for Special
distractions on your case ana bl-page book, Home
Treatment for Women sent In plain wrapper I-6a
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-24
. Copyright. 10
SYNOPSIS. ...

Kitty Gray. newspaper woman, finds II
0 curio shop half OF broken coin, TIN
INITIATED inscription on which arouse
of her managing editor, to 60 to the prin
clpaity Of Gret2hoffen TO piece out tn,
story suggested by the inscription. She Il
Followed, and on ARRIVAL in GretzhoffeI
her adventures While chasing the secre
VI the broken Gotta begin.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-24
After -Four Years Of Discourasing
Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Cave
Upin Despair. Husband
Came to Rescue.

Catron, Ky.-ln an interesting letter
from this place, Mrs. Bette Bullock
writes as follows: 81 suffered for four
years, with womanly troubles, and during
this time, | could only sit up for a little
while, and could not walk anywhere at
all. At times, | would have severe pains
in my left side.
The doctor was called il, and his treat
nent relieved me for a while, but | was
soon confined to my bed again. After
that, nothing seemed 10 do me any good.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-07-29
GRACE BAPTIST.

Last Sunday good congregations
for the rainy day, the very best Of
attention. Sunday School about
equal to so per cent Of the church
membership.
Next Sunday, S. S. 9:45 a. m
Preaching II a. m.
1t is hoped that all interested ones
in the churches growth and welfare
will be present and that none will
throw up their colors in these days
of wars and rumors of wars. This
will be our last service until the
3rd Sunday in August. The reviv-
al meeting will begin at Stoutsville
Aug. 9th. Rev. j. H. Clay will as.
sist the pastor there
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-07-29
To Paving Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that
sealed bids will be received at
the office of the City Clerk of
Monroe City, Missouri, until six
O'Clock p. m. Monday. August
End, 1915, for each of the follow.
ing paving propositions:
Ist.-Paving with concrete with
Tarvia top Main street from
south line Of Cleveland street to
north line of Catherine or Sec
ond street, except right-of-way
of G. B. & @. r. R. and from
gutter to gutter.
2.-Paving with concrete with
Tarvia top Summer street from
east line of Davis street to west
line of Locust street. and from
gutter to gutter.
3.-Paving with macadam VIM
ter street from west line of Main
street to point so feet west of
Vine street and FROM gutter to
gutter.
4.-Paving with macadam Main
street 71a feet on each side of
center of said Main street from
north line of Catherine or Sec
ond street to the center of Rog-
ers Avenue.
5.-Paving with macadam
North Border street 71a feet ON
each side of center of said street
from Main street to Vine street.
Specifications for each Of said
propositions are on file in office
of City Clerk and may be seen
on application.
A certified check payable to
city treasurer for 10 per cent
of bid must accompany each bid.
City reserves right to reject any
and all bids.
George W. Tompkins,
City Clerk.
July %, 1915.
Green & Tooley want your grain
and will pay the highest market
price.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-07-29
Notice to Teachers.

Teachers examinations will be
held at Paris High School building.
August 9th and 7th, beginning at 8
o'clock a. m. Examinations as fol-
lows: Friday Geography, Langu-
age, Algebra, Othoeraphy, Gram
mar, Arithmetic, Literature, Read
ing.
Saturday-Civil Government, u.
S. History, Agriculture, Algebra,
Adv. Science, Physiology. Writing,
Pedagogy, Literature, Adv History.
L D. Ash.
7-29 County Supt. of Schools
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-07-29
METHODIST

All services at the usual hour
Morning theme: The Transfigura-
ton of Christ and what it means"
hope you will come out to this
service for have a message that
believe is worthy of your attention.
After the Union services in the
evening the Epworth League will
put on a program worth while
tableaus, solos, quartettes, duets,
etc. The public is invited to this
service. We can take care of 4OC
with comfort.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-07-29
ABOUT THE CHURCHES ITEMS FROM FARMERS
Interesting News Concerning the
Different Denominations.
This Column Closes Promptly ~
8 a. M. Each Wednesday.
Park Services.

DR.. Cave will preach at the Park
Service Sunday evening. If it is too
bad to have the service out doors
we shall do as we have so often
this summer, 60 to the Disciples
Church. 1t is very gratifying to
note the increased interest in these
services. The singers are taking
hold now in q most delightful way.
We have only three more services
III the park this summer and we
hope to make them very helpful.
Be sure to hear DR.. Cave next Sun.
day evening at 7 o'clock.
Sam P. Colt. Sec. Alliance.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-07-29
CHRISTIAN
Bible School 9:45 q. m.
Preaching at II a. m

DIUIC OCIIUUI 5!KO a. III.
Preaching at II a. m
Prayer meeting Wednesday at
7:45 p. m.
The pastor will begin his vaca-
ton next Monday and will be out
of town all of August returning in
time to begin work the first Lords
Day in September. But let us have
big day next Sunday. 1t is hoped
that the members of the church
will not forget that there are serv.
ices in the other churches and
take this opportunity to worship
there. The public cordially invited
to the service next Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-07-29
PRESBYTERIAN.

Regular services next Sunday at
II a. m. Christian Endeavor at
600 p. m. Sunday School at 9:45
a. m. Union services at the Park
at 7 p. m. You are cordially invit-
ed to worship with US.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-07-29
FIRST BAPTIST

There were 100 in Sunday School
last Sunday and it was not a very
good day either. Our preaching
service last Sunday was called off
The Pastor was at Boonville, having
called over there to conduct a
funeral. We hope to all be on hand
next Sunday. The Sunday School
is at 9:45 a. m. Let us all make a
special effort to be in Sunday
School next Sunday morning. The
preaching service is at II a. m. We
shall be in the Union Service Sun.
day evening.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-12-16

One Of the most historic bells Of the
South American churches was discov.
ersd and brought to San Francisco by
two Oakland junk dealers, William
Rosenthal and Lewis Rothenherx. who
have Just arrived from South America
on the steamer cuzco. They have been
on buying trip In Peru and Chile for
two years.
The bell Is as years old and hung
In the cathedral Of San Augustine 1T
Lima for more than two centuries. In
the revolution Of 1885 the cathedral
was wrecked and the bell disappeared.
The two OakIanders bought the
debris OF the cathedral and Tn excavat-
ing among the ruins found the bell Il
was thought In Lima that IL had been
stolen twenty years bsSore
Peruvtans wished 70 buy the bell.
but the new owners thought IL would
be worth more In this country and re-
fused to sell The relic weighs 500
pounds and 10 Of bronze. with inscrip-
tons in gcld--San Francisco Chruri
Gle
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-12-16

The man who takes trolley rides
through the country. says q writer IN
the Boston Advertiser. sees and hears
much that Is amusing. A few days
ago. while I was riding through the
outskirts OF Amesbury, an old lady
but n decidedly spry cue-hailed the
car She was accompanied down to
the road from the house BY a YOUNG
woman. possibly her daughter.
The elder woman put her foot on
the lower running beard. grasped the
upright and was about to climb into
the car. when she turned TO the young
woman and said:
Don't forget that gingerbread In
the oven. Liza You know pa lust
hates burnt gingerbread
An aboard shouted the cunduc.
tor. But the old lady paid no atfen-
ton 10 him.
And. Liza she continued. when
you pick the eggs. himehy. look out
for that Rhode Island Red that wants
to set. She'll pick ye II ye amt care
full
An aboard" again shouted the
conductor: but As the old lady pro.
eeeded to climb on to the car she
paused long enough TO say to him:
-fe can't scare me. Amos. I've known
ye ever since ye was knee-high-"
Amos grinned. pulled the bell and
We were on our vay.-Youth's Com
panion-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1915-12-16
Teddy's Gcoc Shot

One Of Colonel Roosevelt's nrss
hunting Instructors was old Bill Sew.
all. Maine guide. whom. when presi.
dent. the colonel rewarded for years
OF friendship and advice by an ONCE.
When he was . boy the colonel went
into camp with Sewzn Deer season
came along. and they went out to give
the youthful Sim-od his first chance
for . shot After q time, the colonel
says. they saw . stag.
Shoot" shouted SswaIi. and the ~
ture president let 70 with his rife.
The stag ran . little way and
dropped
You've got hiEl You've got him.-
shouted Sewall. as he ran forward to
investigate How did IL hsppeur'
Why" replied young Roosevelt,
drawing himself up proudly. I aimed
for his breast"
You done well" said Bill You
done well You hit him In the eye.