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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-07-29

Sword has been received from Mt.
and Mrs. ]. W. Andrews that they are
now visiting with relatives at Santa
cruze. California Later they expect
~ go to San Diego.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-28
PROTEST AGAINST
TAX ON GASOLINE

Iowa City, Dec. rs. - Iowa City and
Johnson county automobile owners
will make strenuous protest against
the proposed tax on gasoline, accord
ing to a movement started here head
ed by Frank Carson and other prom
inent men in this part of the state.
The Iowa City men are at work pre-
pairing cards which are to be sent to
every automobile owner in the county
during the month. The opposition Is
on the grounds that the tax will not
only strike at those who use gasoline
to operate an automobile as luxury,
but those who use the fluid as means
of earning livelihood.
"Our plan is to work in cooperation
with the automobile men in the other
counties of the state" said Mr.. Carson
last evening. According to present
indications all the congressman from
Iowa will receive instructions from the
people whom they represent to vote
against the gasoline tax"
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protected by The Adams Newspaper s.rvic.]

She told them how she had dislfked
the west, not dreaming it could hold
such kindness, and in return both men
became very gruff indeed and Billy
sternly insited upon, her coming out
and eating her breakfast of cornbread,
bacon and coffee. Jim said nothing, but
his eyes were eloquent.
1t was late afternoon when the storm
ceased so that they could put on snow
shoes and set out down the trail toward
the Gulch, Bernice hugging her prec-
ious gifts close OF her heart.
TITS the happiest Christmas ever
had" she told Jim, with eyes all ashine.
"And you don't hate the west and its
people?' he smiled.
mo, indeed"
"Then-perhaps-you will like it well
enough to stay here always!" he blurt-
ed. and then In a panic Of bashfulness
he dashed away from the Tucker s
front gate, leaving Billy sole witness to
Bernice's bushes and telltale eyes.
Wen have another Christmas tree
next year-we threea-nd it won't be
any accident either" predicted the
guide shrewdly.
Billy's prophecy was fulfilled, and
Bernice's happy Christmas was follow
ed by many more in the country where
she learend to love because love had
really sough- and found her there.
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tain cabin, when, beside his forest
guide and friend, Billy Smith, would be
another-his wfe-and, somehow, she
took the face and shape Of the girl on
the couch.
He had never seen Bernice Avery
before the moment when he had STUN
bled over her snow covered from. He
had carried her to the cabin three
miles up the mountain and given Billy
Smith the surprise Of his adventurous
life.
James Butler was a timber expert in
the employ Of the government and
Billy was his right hand man.
Suddenly the door opened and Billy
staggered in, powdered with whiteness,
carrying small, symmetrical hemlock
tree.
"Our Christmas tree for the kid" he
said solemnly.
Good, chuckled Jim, and they set to
work
1t was Christmas morning when
Bernice awoke again. Dimly she re-
membered the events Of the night and
when full realization came upon heT
she sat up In bed and looked around.
Dear me, how horrid I feel" she
yawned sleepily, and at that instant she
saw the Christmas tree and her eyes
popped wide open.
The little tree stood on table near
the fire, propped with heavy stones
strigns of popcorn festooned 1t and
there were puzzling tinsled ornaments
nuts covered with tinfoil. There were
a Mexican qufrt, pair Of gayly bead
ed Indian moccasfns, orll Of Navajo
blankets and some apples and oranges
II wonder whose Christmas this is, y
marveled Bernice.
The sun was streaming through the
windows when Jim and Billy knocked
at the door and entered in response to
her call.
They had arrayed themselves in
their best garments and they glanced
expectantly from the girls shyly smil-
ing face to the gay little tree.
MERRY Christmas" all three said
in unison, and then laughed in gay
friendliness.
TT looks so Christmasy in here" said
Bernice; 'Im afraid I've stumbled upon
somebody's Christmas tree"
Jim laughed. ooh, that's your tree!'
"Mine?" she stammered.
'Yes-it was Billy's idea-your being
away from home and everything
These are just trif1es we had around
the house. Please don't cry!" he pro-
tested as tears filled the lovely eyes OF
his guest.
but you don't know how beautiful It
is she sobbed. II was hating Christmas
this year, was so lonesome-and
everything!"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-28
STORY X
SIIJRY x.
I possum Pinktoes and Billie.

Poesum Ptnktoes and Billie.
Grandma and Grandpa Lightfoo
were so glad to have Jennie Chip
munk bring back Johnnie and Billy
Bushytail, after they had run away
that they did not scold the little boy
squirrels very much. Indeed, Johnnie
and Billie were quite ashamed Of
themselves for making their kind
grandparents worry, and they promis
ed never to do so again.
Well, 1t was about three days after
this. OF maybe it was three days and
half can't be quite sure, because,
you see, Jennie Chipmunk took my
calendar to use for paper on the pam
try shelves it was not very
long after, that Billie Bushytail was
walking alone in the woods. Johnnie
had gone to the drug store after some
more wild cherry bark for Grandpa
Lightfoot's cough, and Billie was all
alone. He jumped from one tree to
another, his tail whistling in the
wind, when all at once, he heard some
one call to him.
u Where did you learn to Jump
asked voice.
my grandfather taught me-" an
swered Billie, "or, to be more correct,
ii was big bird that scared me and
< Johnnie, so that we Jumped before we
knew It. But who are your"
He looked down, and all he could
see was q little bunch of fur, curled up
tree.
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cheeks and brightness to our eyes,
clothes must play as important a part
as for any other occasions.
Attractive Fur Sets.
Fashion decreed at the beginning of
the season that fur was to be popular,
and old Father Winter has approved
the notion by sending us brisk, crisp
winter that makes the touch of fur,
no matter how small or large, quite
consistent.
In muffs and neckpieces there is a
wide choice both as to models and ma
terials. It Is no longer considered
homemade" to carry muff Of vel
vet, heavy silk, or velours, with just
band or two Of fur, by way Of trim
ming, or for that matter no fur at all.
These sets are often made to match
coat or suit; one especially pretty set
worn recently with a tailored suit Of
dark brown duvetyn, was Of silk plush
In the same tone as the suit, trimmed
with strips Of beaver to match the
trimming on the suit. The muff was
made in the popular melon shape, the
plush being shirred to very small
opening at the hand and banded with
D. wv O-ulCll SII1p VI Weaver. "A DTOdu
Puritan collar of the plush completed
the set, and small hat, with band
of the plush around the edge and a
beaver ball on the tip top Of the
crown, was chic accompaniment
This set was to be worn with the suit
and also with heavy, belted and
pocketed top coat of dark green vel
ours, intended for sleighing, motoring
and like purposes, when warmth was
necessary as well as becomingness.
Another pretty set of close haired
fur, made from an old seal coat, had a
barrel muff and the regulation throw
scarf. This set was completed by
long tasseled cap made Of the same
material as the loose box coat, which
was Of dark green duvetyn, also band
ed and cuffed with seal. Gold cord,
silver and gold lace, is used for the
more dressy muffs and neckpieces, and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-28
CHILDREN'S EVENING STORY

VERY strange thing to do? But, 20,
lsee, he did it for reason. Whel
some animals see what they think il
a dead creature, they will not toucl
lit, and Postum Pinktoes, by making
| believe he was asleep, could look a:
| if he really were dead, when he wa:
, very much alive. But think Of making
believe he was asleep! I've known
; lots of children who pretended they
were wide awake, when they were as
sleepy as they could be, but never
saw any children who made believe
they were asleep when they were
awake.
"Is that all you are doing?" asked
Billie.
''Oh, no, indeed answered Possum
Pinktoes. "That is only one of the
things can do. Presently ! am go
ing to hang by my tail. have to do
that. Watch me-"
He made a quick motion, and =
would you believe me?-there he was
hanging down from the limb Of the
tree by his tail.
my gracious!" cried Billie Bushy-
tail. THAT is a very good trick in
deed! A very good one! I wonder il
could do that?"
Ibid you ever try" asked Possum
Pinktoes.
NO." answered Billie, 81 never
did,"
~ "Then," said Postum Pinktoes, you
don't know whether you can do 1t or
mot. You never know whether you
can do thing until you try it. Watch
me carefully, and see If you can hang
4 by your tail. You have a nice, large
one. should think you could
So, after Billie Bushytail had
watched Postum Pinktoes for few
minutes, and saw how gracefully the
| furry creature hung by his tail, the
| little squirrel decided to try it.
"Who knows ?" said Billie. "Per-
haps some day I may get into a cir
Gus, and can do this trick
So he tried to wind his tail around
the limb, as he had seen Possum
Pinktoes do, and he let himself drop
toward the ground. Then, what do
you suppose happened? Why, Billie
Bushytail fell right to the earth, as
quick as could be, and my! what a
bump he gave his nose. It bled a
little, not quite as much as did the
maids nose who was out in the gar
iden hanging up the clothes, but pretty
much. Then Billie ran home crying,
and his grandfather told him he was
a foolish little squirrel, and should
never try hanging by his tail again.
And Billie never did. Now, what shall
7 tell you about tomorrow night?
Oh. know How would you like to
ear about Johnnie and the sly sly
Id fox?
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ATTRACTIVE FUR SETS
QUAINT MUFF SHAPES AND BECOMING
NECkPIECES OF VELVET, PLUSH OR FUR
FASCINATING CAPS TO MATCH

oftentimes there Is metal or velvet
rose as an attractive bit Of color.
The Popular Tam-o'-Shanter.
With the awakening of the out-of.
door spirit there has come demand
for comfortable headgear; not the
freakish hats and caps which were In.
troduced when the motoring fad came
in, SO shideous and unbecoming, but
chic, little caps and tams made up in
sweater cloth, lambs wool, the mater
ial of the coat or suit, or knitted to
match sweater or scarf These caps
are extremely youthful and chic, easily
made, and the height of comfort
Sets Of cap, scarf, and sports coat.
or sweater, are used for skating cross
country walking, and motoring One
especially pretty cap with scarf or
muller attached, is being made up in
chiffon for summer motoring use; the
idea is wonderfully practical, as the
full, gathered scarf end may be
brought over the head and face, veil
fashion, protecting the complexion
and eyes very efficiently.
Leather Is being used for these sets
quite extensively too; fur trimmed
set of dull red Russian leather, trim
med with sable and combined with
short, tab-ended scarf, also trimmed
with sable. is unusually smart and be-
coming. These leather sets may be
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-28

A S a rule, If It Is more becoming
~ to wear your hair curled, it Is
- naturally curled for you.
Those born with straight hair usually
look better if it is kept straight. Yet
most Of them seem to want 1t curly,
Judging by the hundreds Of requests
for the hair-curling fluid that I
receive.
This hair-curling fluid Is an ex-
cellent thing, yet harmful If used to
excess-as all things like that must
be. It is a good thing II used slight
ly, and If the hair is allowed
Intervals without any sort Of lotion
or cosmetic on it at ALL The most
harmless way to do the hair is to
curl it around soft tissue paper or
soft leather kids"
If you will dampen your hair q
trife and then separate 1t into
strands, rolling the strands like q
rope is rolled, and then rolling them
about the paper or kids, you will find
your hair will curl quite easily. And
Che curl will be loose and fluffy and
becoming. The dryer your hair is
that in to say, the freer from oil, the
"a OSIACA IA0 SAA - OAN SAV AOASOA ~
will last. Oily hair never stays in
curl long under any circumstances.
Do not have the strands Of hair
too fine, or the curl will be a crimp.
And let the hair dry quickly after
1t Is around the curriers'. II you can
possibly sit where current Of hot
air will blow over the head, the soon
er the hair will curl, and. usually,
the more lasting the effect.
Hot irons are to be avoided always,
unless circumstances demand curly
hair and allow you only a few mo-
ments to get It. The heat Of the iron
contracts the hair folliole at one side.
causing 1t to curl, but this is what
makes irons injurious.
Questions and Answers
Cold cream makes my skin break out,
md stean,ing makes 1t 1oorse than it Is,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-28

New York, Dec. Is. Just as the
tinkling of sleighbells delighted the
hearts of the children and grown-ups
of yesterday, so are we of today enrap-
tured with the thought of winter, when
tiny coasters may once more be
brought into use, and the snow king,
zealously guards his domain - noun.
tains and streams in glittering snow
clad loneliness.
For these days of sleighing and
skating, not forgetting the gorgeous
wintry mornings when a brisk walk
over frozen paths brings glow to our
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81, ; NOTE BOOK

y wunted to, sed Pubs Simkins, and
Il KraWss sed, wunder if its hard
speek uppergoots alta malta. Being
posed to be EyetaIian, and we all
Ted like enything avn account of ii
winding even funn1er than the reel
1yetalian
Spagetty comma doodle, sed Skinny
Martin. And everybody LATED agen,
md I sed, Tomato spakeetchy. And
vvrybody lated agen and kepp avn
,ffng and Pubs Sinkins sed, Maca-
oni PIAZZA gadumpty And we kepp
.wn keeping avn laf1lng and the ferst
hing we moo one Eyetalian had me
and Pubs by the golfers and the uthir
Eyetalian had Skinny and Sam.
You no like our langwitch, sed the
st Eyetalian that had me and Pubs
Yes we do, sure we do, sed Pubs.
If, It's a awl rite langwitch sed
as Go beet It to yourself home,r sed the
r. Eyetalian. And he gave me and Pubs
n. a push and the uthir one gave Skinny
sk and Sam push, and we kepp avn go
ing till we was back avn my frunt
if2 steps.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-28
ORGANIZE BOONE TRAIL.

Fort Dodge, Dec. 25.-Many Minne-S
sofa towns will be represented here
at the formal organization Of the
Daniel Boone trail. People living on
the trail from shakopee and Mime
apolis have sent word they will put
up $4,000 to put the highway in the
best shape possible.
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Barrel Muff and Throw-scarf Of Seal.


made at home of suede, or soft XIX
They are practical for many purposes
as they are not injured by dust, rain or
snow.
There are some attractive velveteen
and velvet sets, also, trimmed with
wildly contrasting color.
The Utility Walking Stick.
One of the novelties following the
popularity Of walking, skating and
general out-of-door winter sports is the
powder puff and other articles neccs-
walking-stick with soft s1lken or vel
vet bag attached for handkerchief,
sary to Milady,s beauty and comfort
Although somewhat extreme these
sticks are nevertheless quite practical.
especially for mountain climbs and
hilly roads.
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Using The Curriers'

yet II Is dl,cuys rou1h and broken out
Can you help me soith ttf-Beaxty Seeker
Reply-All can advise, unless knew OF
saw you personally, would be plenty Of out
door exercise and fresh air. I have seen
cases much like yours, where the young
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-12-28

girl responded at once when made to stay
outdoors and tramp or take lot Of exercise
Can you give me the no1ne Of q good an
tisepttC soap and oint,nent?-H. B.
Reply-I cannot give the names Of any
brands Of preparations in these columns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-31
"a

women; and a knitting factory opened IN
Islington one of the poorest and most con-
gested districts, is financed by the Society OF
American Women in London Here twenty
six women are employed. All are paid the
rate OF wage laid down by the Central Com
mittee for Women's Employment, and in ad-
Gition receive their tea free Of charge
At the ST. Psncrss workroom good mid
day meal OF meat, vegetables and pudding is
provided at the nominal charge of cents
head. At the Isngton factory dining room
department has jus; been opened. The fund
for providing food was raised almost entirely
by friends in America. the origlnators beng
two young girls in Waterbury, Conn. From
this modest beginning has developed food
fund which will provide meals TO numbers OF
poor Isngton women throughout the war.
The workers are now busy with garments for
distribution through the medium OF Queen
Mary's Fund and other charitable orgsniza-
tons. as well as numerous private commits
sons. None OF the work turned out is sold
in the open market thereby interfering with
no existing trades.
A total sum Of S2l9SS0 has already been
subscribed or promised by Americans in Eng
land and in the United States with expen-
diture OF SS7 $780, Urgent appeals for add
,ional funds have been made 10 insure main
tanning the work at its highest efficiency. Con-
tributions can be sent to Walter S. M. Burns.
honorary treasurer, at the Offices OF the war
relief fund. 81 Old Burlington St, London, w.
complete list OF the officers follows;
President, Lady Paget; vice president Mrs.
John Astor honorary treasurer, Walter S. M.
Burns chairman. Duchess Of Marlborough;
honorary secretaries, Lady Lowther, Mrs
Harcourt
Executive Committee-Mrs. Page. Mrs
Walter Burns, Lady Randolph Churchill. Lady
Henry. Mrs. H. c. Hoover. Mrs. Reginald
Owen. Mrs Robert Strawbrdge, Hon. Mrs.
John Ward, Paris Singer
Hospital ommittee-Chairmsn Lady Ran
dolph Churchill; deputy chairman, Paris
Singer; Mrs. Walter Burns, Mrs. Anthony
Drexel. Mrs. George Fox. Hon. Mrs. Frederick
Guest, Lady Hadheld, Mrs Cecil Higgins. Mrs.
Shane Leslie. Princesse Ed nond de Polignao.
Mrs Whitelaw Reid, Hon. Mrs. John Ward
Economic Relief Commttec-Charmsn. The
Duchess OF Marlborough; joint honorary treas
urers and honorary secretaries. Mrs. II. c.
Hoover, Mrs. Reginald Owen; Mrs. Csvendish
Bentinck Mrs Walter Burns. Mrs Alfred
Clark, Mrs. Lionel Harris Lady Henry. Mrs.
J. Wilcox jenkins, Mrs. John Midway. Miss
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TO CARE FOR THE WOUNDED; TO
SUCCOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Il is the hospital. however. which STANDS OUT
as the one biggest feature OF the Work accom-
pllshed by the fund.
When the plans were first conceived com
mittee was formed to get the work under way
work which was 10 show their sympathy
with Great Britain i'm her time OF trial. Inc
foremost thing was 10 care Tor the wounded
and then the succor OF the women and chill
dr-n LETT behind 10 fight grim hght with
poverty
Lady Pact was made president OF the COM
ni,tee, Mrs John Astor vice-presldent' inc
Duchess OF Marlborough chairman. Walter
Burns honorary treasurer and Lady Lowther
and Mrs. Harcourt Joint honorary secretaries
It next devolved upon The committee 10 Sc
cur, house large enough 10 transform INTO
hospital and this became possible through the
offer by Paris Singer OF his magnificent man
sion. Oldway House, at Psignton. Mr.. singer
donated $4,000 toward the cost OF equipment
and superintendent the conversion OF the mouse
into hospital How much the British medical
authorities thought Of the hospital was shown
when i, received the first batch OF woundeo 70
be sent 10 any but regular hospitals
To this hospital was assignee ono VI Wv
units dispatched to Great Britain by the Amer
lean Red Cross. and later the second unit was
installed there also
THE STAFF OF THE AMERICAN
WOMANS WAR HOSPITAL.
At the present time the staff. headed by LII
Howard w. Beal, consists o! surgeons 20
American and IS English and Australian SIS
ters. aided by II probstioners. total nursing
staff of So. There are fourteen wards accom-
modating in all 200 patients. Work on new
ward is under way. which will increase the
capacity by thirty additional beds. This waro
st. Georges-is much needed, as the NUMBER
Of prolonged cases is gradually increasing
A conservatory has been converted 'h'o
laboratory. and the American Red cross Is 10
send psthoiogist to do the WORK. Inc oP.
Grating theatre is considered one oil the n,os'
splendidly appointed in any private hoSp''ai II
the United Kingdom. Special walls were 'o,,
arueted and special floors aid so that 1t couio
be kept perpetusly antiseptie. h0' ~a'e'
pipes insure an even degrees OF temperature
The fourteen wards OF the hospi'ai "'e
named They are:
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Page, Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. Mrs. Edgar Rick
ard. Mrs A. T. Stewart, Mrs. Thursfield.
Collection Committee-ChaIrman Mrs. Rob
ert Strawbridge; honorary secretary. Mrs
Robert Grant; Mrs. Pomeroy Burton Mrs.
Carstars Mrs. Wilson Cross, Miss Enos. Mrs.
William Eustis, Marie. Lady Evans, Mrs. A.
P. Gardner, Mrs. Cecil Higgins, Mrs. Msckay
Mrs Minturn, Mrs. Rider, Miss Van Worst
Miss Wells.
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MERICA has done much in this war
" and will do more before 1t is ended
"A But there stands out oonsPicuously
great work done by American
women. the wives OF Englishmen, resident IN
England 1t has been done through the Amer
iean Women's War Relief Fund, started i'm
me5iatey after the declaration OF wal
A few days ago there was meeting called
by the officers Of the fund, held at Dudley
House Several hundred American women
we're present as well as many others and
resume OF the work done since the formation
Of the fund modestly referred TO its many &C
0vtes. in brief it mentioned the three dis
tinct undertakings of the relief work, which
were.
The American Womens War Hospital at
Paignton.
A feet Of SIX motor ambulanccs, now at the
front
A scheme o. economic relief work.
As for The hospital. DR.. Howard w. Besl,
chief surgeon. brought out the fact that only
one patient OF the 692 received at the hospital
had died. remarkable record, for many OF the
patients have come there severely wounded.
The motor ambulances were purchased only
after the British authorities had notified the
fund that an ambulance ship which they really
intended presenting was rot needed. A sew
,n,h ambulance has recently been donated. the
cost being betrayed by friends in Boston
u S. A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-31
MOTHER DISCOVERS HER Sc
AMONG THE WOUNDED.

Often the wounded arrive after DARK but
many of the townspeople gather to leho heip-
ing hand if possible. most dramatic oe-
currence took place recently, when motneT
discovered her son among the wounded one
had no previous knowledge OF IT until she rec
oenized him as he was being taken from the
train.
Every patient has one thought when ne gers
10 the hospital. and that is the long -iooked'ioi
bath. and then the mug of hot soup Some OF
the men have not had of their clothes fof
weeks. and once they arc installed between
the clean white sheets they are Obvious 10 dill
noise about them. In the morning they oi'en
wake TO find talking machines gong on Si
sides. Records donated often span wioe VS-
rie,y OF harmony Grand opera swehs from
one end OF ward. but is drowned out al ne
other end by just as volrole ragtlne' nna