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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30

Black and white, 1t would seem, in
every imaginable combination, Is the
paramount feature of the summers
fashions. In heavier materials It Is
black and white with the emphasis on
black, and in sheer fabrics II is white
and black with white predominant.
The combination in the hands Of
those who know how to manage 1t is
marvelously effective, and something
new and fascinating is evolved
every day. There never was anything
SO cool and crispAooking for midsum-
mer wear, and never was anything
more elegant.
Among the most attractive dresses
made in this way there is one having
a skirt of plain white net laid in
double box plaits about the waist. It
Is bordered at the bottom with a band
Of black taffeta, and two other bands
are let in the skirt at equal distances
apart A little taffeta coat with long
sleeves and V-shaped neck Is worn
with this skirt 1t Is smartly cut,
with collar high at the back, and
trimmed with many small ball buttons
covered with the silk.
Black and white striped satin made
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
Modernizina the Roundup.

Each year seems to give the auto
mobile a new hold on life. The war
brought 1t to the forefront in a new
field. The soldier of the present day
seldom makes long forced marches
like Sherman's march to the sea- He
travels by motor car. AS result, the
automobile casualty list Is tremen-
dous; the average life Of car in the
battle line is estimated at thirty days.
But it is not only the war zone that
has lost part of its picturesqueness
through the use of the automobile,
The latter has begun to rob the an
nual cattle roundup Of some of its
thrills by replacing the horse. This
year has seen the ubiquitous car with
a cowboy at its wheel on our western
prairies, discouraging the cattle from
attempts to escape from the ever-nar-
rowing circle in the roundup. Many
steer which has given a COW horse a
run must feel disconnected when it
bucks up against the four.wheeled
steed.-Wall Street Journal.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30

up with plain black is shown in the at
tracttve afternoon gown pictured here.
The plain skirt is cut with bias
seam down the middle of the front
and back and stripes are exactly
matched so that they form points the
length Of the seams. The skirt opens
at the left side and Is cut to fare.
1t Is ankle length.
A white net bodice Is worn under
suspenders of the striped silk, cut on
the bias, and joined to q wide crushed
girdle OF plain black satin. This CIR
die is finished with pointed ends that
tie in a knot at the front just below
the bust.
The small coat of plain black, with
plated back extending below the
waist, is lined with plain white satin
in thin, supple quality. A broad band
of the striped material Stimulates a
belt ON It. and cuffs and collar
lined with plain white finish the
sleeves and neck. A pretty finishing
touch is added IN white pearl buttons
(cut square) and loops Of white silk
soutache braid applied In place OF but
tonholes. The collar Is shaped 80
that It may be wired and made to
roll up and stand high at the back.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
Police Would Get K.

The talk Of parents at home about
conditions in the police department
made deep impression on the mind
of twelve-year-old boy who was be-
fore Judge F, j. Lair in Juvenile court
for stealing a bicycle. The court had
lectured the boy and his three COM
panions on the disgrace Of stealing
and finally asked the boys what they
thought of stealing.
Now. suppose everybody were to
steal" the court suggested, land then
what do you think would become of
all of our property"
"oh, the police would get every
thing was the boys quick response.
indianapolis News.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30

One of several styles in underbod-
ices, designed to be worn with the
fashionable thin blouses that every
one wears this summer, is made of
sheer batiste, swiss embroidery, val
lace and narrow beading. The sleeves
are made separately and set In. One
may buy bodices like this at such a
moderate price that 1t is hardly worth
while to make them, although those
made at home cost little less If made
on the sewing machine. But there Is
some satisfaction in choosing just
the patterns in lace that suit the indi-
vidual taste, and lace sewed together
by hand looks better on close exam
nation than machine work.
The lower part Of the bodice pic
tured is a strip of batiste hemmed at
each end and gathered into a narrow
strong beading at the lower edge.
This beading is finished with an edg-
ing Of narrow val lace and carries
lingerie ribbon, which is drawn up and
tied to adjust the bodice at the waist
line.
The top edge of the strip Is to be
turned back in a tiny rolled Cor ma
chine-stitched) hem. The lower part
of one arm's-eye Is cut out at each side
and the two rows o; narrow val inser-
ton with a narrow band of fine swiss
embroidery is overcast to the top OF
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
WAITED LONG FOR PROBATE
After Twenty years Son Produces Fa-
theirs WiII-Testator's instructions
Had Been Obeyed.

Undiscovered for nearly twenty
years after his death, the will Of Jo-
ham Michael Muller has been offered
for probate at Baltimore by his son,
John G. A. Muller. The testator died
March -, 1896. having made his will
on May 81, 1889.
The paper, yellow and musty with
age, left all Mr.. Muller's property to
his wife Elizabeth Barbara Muller.
Sheodied Apri, 80, 1915. and her son
was appointed administrator of her
estate. He had known of the exist
ence of the will for several months
Irior to his mothers death, but since
all the property had been enjoyed by
Mrs. Muller as her husband had de-
sired, it was not thought necessary
to probate the will at that time.
The son says the property will now
be divided between his two brothers
and himself, since his mother died in
testate. The exact value of the estate
has not been determined, but 1t is
made up almost entirely of parcels Of
real estate.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30

the batiste. Finally length of bead
ing, with val edging sewed to one
edge, finishes the top of the bodice
and forms the top of the arm's-eye.
Ribbon run through the beading line
adjusts the bodice to the bust.
The small, short sleeves are made
of row after row of val insertion,
with band of embroidery at
the bottom finished with val edging,
Other bodices made of crepe &c
chine made up with wide insertions Of
shadow lace are liked In white or pale
pink. Brassieres made Of handkerchief
linen and heavy cluny lace are cut In
one piece and wrap about the figure,
crossing at .he back. They are fin
ished with tapes that tie In front, or
with beading carrying lingerie ribbon.
JULIA BOTToMLEY.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30

When telling the story of the Pil-
grim Fathers to the children Of pTs--
mary grade in a large city the leader
tried to impress upon them the fact;
that the country was barren at that
time. Later they were told of tho
planting, the harvest. the great feast.
and the thankful attitude of those
early settlers. Finally she asked:
What did the Pilgrims do after tho
great feast?"
After a moments silence nttlc
girl said. They went BY the moving
pictures" -..,.,>,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
Wronq Document.

The Tommy" on leave from the
front had been given free railway
pass to take him home to see his
people, and utilized part of his brief
holiday to get married. On the re-
turn journey, when the ticket inspector
asked to see his pass, he produced by
accident his marriage certificate.
The inspector handed the paper
back with a glimmer Of smile.
This Ia a ticket for very long
and wearisome Journey. young man"
he said, but not on this line"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
FooIinq the Enemy.

Rain was falling steadily as the
weary cyclist plodded on through the
English mud. At last he spied fig
ure walking toward him through the
gloom.
Gladly he sprang off his machine
and asked the native:
How far of is the village Of Pop
pleton?"
Just ten miles the other way. sir. u
was the reply.
The other way!" exclaimed the
cyclist. But the last sign post !
passed said 1t was In this direction y
"Ah," said the native, with a know
inc grin, but We see, we turned that
there post round so as to fog those
ere Zeppylings !"-Pittsburgh Chron.
icle-Telegraph.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
Berlin Society.

What are you wearing that long
face for, professor?"
Reason enough. doctor. I've Just
been to call on my old friend Privy
Councillor Schulze-and what should
! do but leave my bread ticket instead
Of my visiting card"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
His Preference,

A gentleman in delivering one of a
series of addresses excused himself
one evening for being unable to speak
on several points, the mice, he said
having destroyed part OF his notes
Later, while visiting in the neighbour
hood, he asked one man:
Were you at any OF my lectures
Rooney"
Rooney-Indeed l was, yer honor;
all of them.
Lecturer-Which one did you like
best?
Roney-The one the mice was at,
yer honor!
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
SILK STOCKINGS.

II time permits, these should be al
lowed 10 soak for short time before
washing in tepid water, to which q
little powdered borax has been added.
Then wash them In q tepid soapy
lather, first on one side and then on
the other, paying particular attention
TO the feet Pull the stockings gently
into shape before drying, and when
nearly dry press them on the wrong
side with q cool iron.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
LOOK YOUR BEST
A. to Your Hair and Skin, cutIeura
VIII Help You. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify. the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
fragrant super-creamy emollients pre-
serve the natural purity and beauty
Of the skin under conditions which,
If neglected. tend to produce q state
Of irritation and Disagreement
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. ky.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
Tommx,a Prize

well. Tommy, ! suppose you are
entitled to something nice as a re-
ward for graduating from the public
school," said the friendly aunt. What
has your father planned for your"
He says can help take care Of tho
garden during the summer vacation"
said Tommy. land every time think
of it ] wish had failed In my exam.
nations
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
Temporary Reverse.

Fogarty "a moderate drinker)-f'll
bet We tn Rooshians are beginning t
feel tn loss Nv vodka.
Flaherty (warmly)-Don't We lose
any slape over it. Mark me wur-ruds.
they'll retake it ag'in before long
Puck
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
Easily Pleased.

"Guess I'd better order few going
away gowns" said she brightly.
mix on the going-away gowns, my
DEAR" said her husband gloomily. Il
can't afford to take you anywhere
this summer"
"All right" was the cheerful re-
spouse. Then I'll Just order a few
staying at home gowns"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
Good kortune.

ri found a four-leaf clover on my
lawn today" said Mr. Crosslots.
Il suppose you think that's lucky?~
II do. I'm lucky to find anything
in that lawn except dandelions and
ragweed."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30

Sounds Like a Stadium Piece.
He-Have you ever seen the nebula
Of Andromeda?
She-No; where was 1t played?
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
Equipped

Who's going to umpire The bali
gamer"
Let's get Bliggins"
why. he'd make a good umpire
He hasn't any popularity to Lose
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
Insects and Crops.

II has long been a belief OF tho
Apache Indians that the appearance
of insects in early spring indicates q
good crop.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL you
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red, Weak, watery
Just Eye comfort. Write for Book of the Eve
by mail Free. Murine Rye Remedy Co.. Chicago
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30

Wash day is smile day II you use Red
Cross Ball Blue. American made, therefore
the best made. Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
The Result.

sire, the allies aviators have
dared to lombard us."
"Ha! Then they shall Karlsruhe
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30

The matchmaker sells watches and
the jailer watches cells.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-07-30
Natural Procedure.

HAROLD soMERs. iss D. Ksis Ave-. u
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-08
DAY OF REJOICING IN JAPAN
Especially So for Households With
Little Boys-Artistic Dolls Repre-
sent Famous Heroes

Boys fete on May Is day OF uni
versal rejoicing throughout the coun-
try, especially for the households with
little boys. A few days previous to
the festival day colored streamers and
flags OF old military style and big
carps OF paper or cloth are hoisted
high up on long poles erected in the
gardens or yards of their houses where
there are little boys. says Japan Bulle
tin.
The carp is considered In Japan to
be aspirant, brave and gentle in ma
ture, that is, gifted with the spirit OF
samurai.
Within the house artistic dolls,
dressed mostly in ancient arMor repre-
senting famous heroes and personages
OF olden times. and small military flags
and streamers and carps, are exquis'
itely arranged In rows on stands.
The exhibition OF dolls Of ancient
great men Is meant to inspire thereby
the little boys with aspirations to be
come eminent men.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-08
THE IRIS EASY TO GROW
BY c. sEsrcHER.

or all plants the most Indifferent to
all conditions and environments, soils
and care, none yields the product that
the Iris does. and with high culture
1t Is just that much more satisfactory
for the added attention.
In all garden operations one should
observe natural conditions OF growth,
as this with added good care will lead
to success.
The Germanic type OF Iris is. in
many ways, an especially desirable
plant. 1t is most desirable as gar
den flower or for cutting, as they
keep especially well in the hot sun.
Many people say "Oh, flags, they
are so common" However. when they
see a collection In good colors they
very soon decide differently.
Many growers go to far more trou-
BILE than is necessary in making prep
arations for planting many subjects.
For all plants we recommend giving
the soil coat Of manure in the fall,
the fresher the better
Apply it at once several inches
thick-if the soil is very poor. II good
give only an inch thickness. When
this thaws out rake 1t so that the
fine particles are taken out.
Do this several times between now
and spring time, so the elements are
we'll incorporated with the soil.
Spade when the ground is in good
shape-if possible, do so before freez
ing is over, for when spaded SO the
frost will penetrate it deeply, pulver
izing 1t SO 1t Is soft and pliable. the
plants will do much better
For German Iris, plant the roots
deeply; but the bulb should be coy
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-08
STORY or HALF RAVEN.

A witch who had two daughters
lived in a cave in the forest. One
daughter was good and the other was
bad, for she was like her mother. who
was bad witch.
The good daughter had pet raven,
Of which she was very fond. and one
day the bad girl said to her: Give
me half Of your raven and will feed
1t half the time"
The good daughter. not suspectins
the bad girls motive. said: We will
own 1t together" But one day the bad
girl said: Il want my half of the
raven to give to the cat" The good
girl cried and begged her not to do
such wicked thing. Il will give you
my halt" she said. III you will let the
raven live
But the bad girl said NO." and Gu,
the raven in half and gave her hall
to the cat. The good girl sat crying
beside the other half, when, to her sur.
prise. it jumped up and hoped about
on one leg and tapped its wing.
~ hOt WCCps tiCScs AC Sdlu
Il win punish your sister for taking
away my other half" And spreading
its wing, Half Raven flew away.
After while he met an eagle. Give
me one of your feathers he said to
the eagle. The eagle gave 1t, and Halt
Raven flew away with the feather
tucked under his wing. He went q
little farther and met fox. Give me
q hair from your tail" he said.
The fox gave 1t to him, and Hall
Raven few back to the hut where his
mistress lived and flew in.
The bad girl was there. and when
Halls Raven saw her he began to say
TO evil deeds your hands you lend
You'll surely come to some bad end
The wicked girl caught Half Raven
and threw him out OF the window
where the old witch was stirring heI
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-08
Hall Raven Hoped to the Top.

kettle over a fire. Near here were
pigs and geese, and the bad girl
thought they would trample upon Halt
Raven and kill him.
He managed to keep away from
them and took from under his wing
the eagles feather and the hair from
the tall Of the fox. These he put In
the fire under the pot and In a second
the eagle came flying down.
Il smell my feather burning" he
said. why do you burn it?"
Then the fox came running toward
Half Raven. II smell my hair burn
ing" he said. why do you burn it,"
"You both can see what they intend
ed to do with me-" Half Raven replied
They want the geese and pigs to pick
me in pieces and trample on me; res
cue me-
Take my featheNout OF the fire."
said the eagle, land ] will save YOU"
Take my hair out of the fire." said
the fox, land will save you"
Half Raven took them out, and the
eagle carried of the pigs and the
fox ate the geese.
The old witch was very angry when
she saw her animals disappear, and
picked up Half Raven and threw him
into the pot, which began to boil fu-
riously and bubble over. 1t burned
the witch and made her more angry,
and she blamed the bad girl for throw
ing Half Raven out OF the window.
She picked up stick to beat her,
and the girl ran into the thick part of
the forest She ran on and on, the
witch chasing her until she saw an
opening in big rock. which she en-
tered, hoping to escape the angry
witch.
But the witch pursued her, and no
sooner had they both entered than the
rock closed, and they never were seen
again.
AS soon as the witch and the bad
girl began running. the good girl hur-
ried to the pot. which had ceased to
Raven.
just as she reached the pot Half
Raven hoped to the top and perched
on the handle. There he stood just
as he was before the bad sister took
her half. He spread out both wings
and stood first on one leg and then
on the other
you see, am whole he said.
Now, stir the pot" And as the good
sister stirred, bright gold began to
boil and bubble to the top and fell
to the ground in big nuggets. The ra-
ven and the good girl lived in peace
and plenty ever after.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-08

cred very lightly unless planting late
when they should be planted about
two inches below the soil level At
other times just barely cover them.
When hoeing in the summer 1t 10
well not to draw much soil to them.
as 1t is liable to rot them at certain
times when they are more subject to
this decay than others, when deeply
covered with soil; and doubly so after
they become larger.
All the culture they need is to have,
the soil kept free from weeds and
hoed very lightly or raked just so
the crust Is broken and kept loose.
About November /, before freezing
begins, give them a good hoeing and
light dressing Of manure after the
hoeing. Plant or divide at any time
The japan Iris requires much differ
ent treatment, while very easily ham
died when their requirements are I'M
derstood, yet they are somewhat fickle-
The best results are obtained when
the soil is very rich, well watered
and kept hoed at all times
Never allow weeds to attain any
start in their beds as they cannot
resist the encroachments OF strong
growing weeds.
Plant them deeply SO that the
crowns are fully three inches below
the soil level. Plant very early in the
spring, just when the growth Is show
ing or late in October.
Water we'll after doing 1t. They
may be planted at almost any time
Z the soil is allowed to adhere TO the
Roots and kept we'll dampened for at
least two weeks. In fact, they should
never be allowed to become dry.
Give them deep hoeing and good
mulching Of manure during August or
September. and hoe 1t into the soil
thoroughly. -
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-08
Tall Hats Of the Past.

In spite of statements made late.
ly to the contrary, tall hats were in
vented long before 1873. A Mr.. loft
of Tottenham. who died in 1878, left
ESQ to the governors of the Totem
ham free grammar school, the inter
est of which was to be devoted to the
purchase of three tall hats as prizes
for the three best boys.
The hats used to be purchased from
a halter in Bishopsgate street, named
Greenway, for 24s, but in 1911 he in
formed the governors that duty OF
Is each had been imposed and the
cost raised to 27s. The duty was
again raised Is each. and in 1918 to Is
Sd. The duty was afterward re-
pealed. but by that time the govern
ors were purchasing Bibles instead Of
hats for the boys.-London Mall.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-08
GOOD USE FOR VACANT LOTS
Chicago Health Department Would
Permit Children to Play on I'm
used Land-Favors Gardens.

Vacant" is a misnomer for most
unused city lots. They may not have
dwellings on them. and in that sense
they may be vacant. but In very many
cases they are strewn with unsightly.
unhealthy litter. Instead OF that, they
ought to contain that which is health
ful-sightly things. objects that by
their very presence tend to create
good citizenship. The Chicago health
department evidently had all this In
mind when 1t circulated these wa
cant" lot rules:
Love your neighbor's lot as you
do your own-but be sure to love your
own.
Don't, plant tomato cans or rub
bish on unused land: their fruits ara
withered civic pride.
Don't allow tumble-down buildings
to stand on valuable land; they are
financially wasteful; they create flth.
invite vice. and are menace to
life.
"A fence that has ceased to be a
fence and has become an offense
should be repaired or destroyed
"Unregulated advertising on unused
land pays for the maintenance Of a
public nuisance.
School gardens are valuable adj
juncts to education and recreation.
They can be cultivated on an open
lot
Let the children play on the I'M
used land, so that they may become
strong and keep out of the hands of
the law.
Let not an inch OF land be kept in
idleness: 1t has a divine right to
bear fruit and flowers and ever serve
the highest interest OF man.
These commandments" says the de-
partment, first written and circulated
by the Suburban Planning association
OF Philadelphia, must commend them
selves to all good citizens"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-07-08
Peculiar War Honors.

A historian of tho last war with Mex
leo states that the Mexican officials
were not content with bestowing the
honors Of war on officers and privates
who had shown valor in battle. but
brevetted towns and villages as we'll.
A hamlet was raised to village when
it's Inhabitants played a good part in
the war, according to this writer, and
a village to city. Thus the city of
Alvarado rose from the village of AL
varado by special decree issued as a
reward for the bold attitude of it's resi-
dents toward the invaders.