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The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19
Rightfui Interpretation.

inc accepted theory that a hen
cackles after laying an egg because
she is proud OF herself is a mistake ="
said naturalist, THE explanation Of
the ROSTERS answering crow as one Of
generalization is also mistake
The cackle is a relic Of bygone
days when fowls were wild Then :.
men, deslrous of laying an egg, retired
rom the rest Of the fowl community.
by the time she was ready to Join the
other fowls they had wandered somo
distance, and she did not know whore
'ney were. She then cackled, and tho
rooster, hearing her, answered with
crow and thus informed the hen Of
the whereabouts of the tribe"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19

cious metal. In one ancient temple
they came upon what they afterward
called the jewelers. shop" In this
room there was a large wooden box
filled with products of the jewelers.
art of remote antiquity. These were
knobshaped ornaments of magnesite,
pieces of lapis lazuli and bits of gold,
turquoise and malach;te just where
the hand of the jeweler had left them
ages before.
Everywhere the party went there
We're evidences Of the jewelers. art,
signets that dated from the dawn of
history engraved with the figures of
divinities of the earliest inhabitants
Of Babylon. 1t was the same work
manship, the same art, thought Moor
ian, that his father had taught him in
the shop in Kurdistan.
From time to time, as he went
about with the expedition, Noorian
would buy pieces of the marvellous
jewelry he saw-jewelry that was val
liable not because of the intrinsic
worth of the stones it contained, but
because of its antiquity, its rare work
manship or beauty. In his collection
We're signets taken from the tombs
OF the ancient Babylonian kings, cam
eos from ancient Greece that had been
collected in the markets of Bagdad,
Roman necklaces of wrought gold,
precious stones worked with texts
from the Koran in a kind of enamel
work unknown to modern jewelers..
He had heavy barbaric armlets and
anklets taken from the harems of the
princes of Persia and Turkey, and
most priced of all his possessions, a
piece of polished agate that had
formed the eye of a sacred bull in an
ancient Assyrian temple.
Noorian came back to America after
his work with the expedition, and
while the scholars who had gone to
study the old records were displaying
the baked bricks of cuneiform writing
Noorian exhibited his collection of
jewels. That was in New York some
twenty years ago. People came to
Noorian's exhibition eagerly, and were
delighted with what they saw. Women
of wealth saw new possibilities for the
setting of their jewels. They willingly
bought all of the pieces that Noorian
was willing to part with and then
begged him for more
Opened Shop in This Country.
Cant you send to the East and
have copies of these pieces made for
us?' they asked him.
Il will make them myself said
Noorlan For / am a jeweler by
trade. and in my fathers shop learned
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19

m make 1ewelry Just al TINS is MADE
So NOOrian opened up a Je"elis
shop with eager patrons waiting from
rho start He sent tor his Drolnel.
who had been tollins at the le"eie! )
bench all the time IN hurdlstan. anu
together they opened a WORKSHOP III
this country
what about the wonderful Amerl-
can methods of making Jewelry by ma
cbnery?" asked Noorians brother
when his brother asked him TO set up
a shop Just like the one at nome.
Noorian laughed "The Americans
have had enough of that kind OF Jew
elry. 1t is for US to teach them, MOI
to learn from them.
Later when they were sure OF sue
cess the Noorian brothers sent tor all
their family to live with them IN the
land of freedom and plenty ana 10
hand down the ancient traditions OF
their 1atDeTS III tuio Souh'i''
That was the beginning of the craze
for Oriental jewelry. Since then other
Oriental jewelers. have come to this
country and American jewelers. have
learned to initiate them. With the re-
yived interest in things Orental-wlth
Oriental plays and Oriental fashions
in women's clothes-the demand for
Oriental jewelry has increased and
Noorian's business has felt the benefit
of this increase,
Not long ago Noorian got word from
a Persian prince who had suffered
financial loss in the disturbances In
that country, saying that he had rare
turquoise for sale. 1t had been a priced
possession in his family for MANY
years and had been bought and sold
and fought over and stolen by the
princes of Persia for centuries The
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19
A BAD CASE
AND ITS RELIEF
Lady Tells Details of Ten Year,
Of Suffering Which Now Lies
Behind Her.

Wallace, Va-Mrs. Mary Vest. OF
this town, says; About ten years ago
had very poor health, and for five
years it steadily got worse. could
not stand on my feet. got SO could
only drag about in the room Mos.
OF the time | was not able to do my
work.
| had terrible bearing-down pains,
my back aChed all the time and wac
very weak. | could scarcely carry
anything and suffered agony when
lifted anything. The muscles in my
abdomen were 30 weak could scarcely
lit myself up straight, and thought
! would surely grow crooked. | had
difficulty in walking, it was so painful.
/ suffered In hips and back and could
hardly raise up at all. At times. l
couldn't sit on the Chair-WOuld have
to lie down. was in such agony. l
just sat around and cried.
At this time, about five years ago,
began to take Cardui, at my mothers
insistence. After two or three weeks
use | saw an improvement The pains
got less gradually until they disap-
peared. In two months ! could walk
without pain and could do most of my
work. For about three years my i'm
provement was steady and continued
until | had back my health and
strength
The cure has been permanent, for l
have been in good health for the past
two years, due to my having taken
Cardui, which effected the cure"
All druggists sell Cardui Try it
Adv
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19
Grease on Carne+e

An excellent paste for extract,n,
grease from carpets is made by mixino
rulers II, earth with little ammonia
inc mixture should be quite thicI
ana should be applied with a lavish
nano, Let 1t remain on the Garnet
overnight, then brush 1t off with a s ~,
orush' Sometimes it is necessary to
put on a second supply. If the co,ors
ol the carpet are delicate and there is
Danger of discoloration, the ammonia
. De omitted. Should the tone of
lhe carpet seem to be dull sftor ,ha
grease is out, the color may be fresh,
eneo by sweeping the carpet with
moist salt. WI"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19
DICTATES OF FASHION

The braiding on velvet gowns is
most elaborate.
A straight line at the base of the
neck is decidedly trying.
Orange blossom girdles are a fea.
ture on the new bridal robes.
Sashes now often mold the hips, but
require the greatest care in arrange.
ment.
Half and haH stockings are new and
striking. The upper part of these new
stockings are in decided contrast to
the lower part.
In the coming season there will be
great deal of black millinery braid
used, also neutral shades and shades
matching the dress goods.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19

over a vest Of velvet, though this vest
might be made of self-colored chiffon
or net, and a tiny pointed collar of net
turned down over the outstanding COL
lar Of velvet. The sleeves are set
Lit full into the shoulder and terminal
ing in tight scalloped and buttoned
cuff: The square shoulders are anoth.
er very popular touch, and make
change from the kimono.cut sleeve,
which. though becoming and easy to
wear, does not fit under a coat with
anything like the comfort of these
sleeves fitted into an armhole.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19
CHILDREN SHOWED 1T
Effect of Their Warm Drink In the
Morning.

"A year ago / was wreck from COT.
fee drinking and was on the point Of
giving up my position in the school
room because of nervousness
II was telling a friend about it and
she said, We drink nothing at meal
time but Postum, and it is such a CON-
fort to have something we can enjoy
drinking with the children
Il was astonished that she would
allow the children to drink any kind
Of coffee, but she said Postum was
not coffee. but most healthful drink
for children as well as for older ones,
and that the condition of both the chill
dren and adults showed that to be a
fact.
Il was in despair and determined
to give Postum trial, following the
directions carefully. 1t was a decided
success and was completely won by
Its rich delicious flavor.
In short time l noticed decided
Improvement in my condition and kept
growing better month after month.
until now l am healthy, and do my
work in the school room with ease and
pleasure. would not return to nerve
destroying coffee for any money"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be well
boiled. 15c and Csc packages.
Instant Postum-is a soluble DOW
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
IN cup of hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes delicious beverage
instantly. 30c and SOC tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost per cup about the same.
There's Reason" For Postum.
sold by Grocer.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19
GOING BACK TO THE RUFFLE
Is Again to Be In Vogue for Under.
garments as Well as for the
OVerskirt.

Just as we have altered or given
away all the voluminous petticoats
with which we used to buoy out our
frocks when skirts were full, Dame
Fashion sends out the edict that fluffy
ruttles are once more in vogue for I'M
dergarmentS, as well as for OverSkirtS
So while petticOats will still be fitted
rather closely over the hips they will
once more be added to our list of nee
essary undergarments, both as part
OF combination garment and in con-
junction with a still tlufiier camisole.
The latter have little frills at the waist
line much like the waist worn over
them. but when they are much beirut
fled they are usually of net or other
thin fabric. Come what styles may we
are forever divorced from the clumsy
undergarments of our grandmothers
which were doubtless made for
warmth as we'll as for style, but beau
ty and comfort in walking were GER
tainly not considered except in the
way of exquisite handwork such as
pinking and minute tucks which we
find it difficult to surpass today in
spite of our more elaborate embroid-
cries Speaking of pinking, it is a
wonder that in our search for the an
tique We have not resurrected this
old method Of edging. Time was when
baby's outfit, the debutante's finery,
the pantelettes of the school girl and
the brides trousseau were considered
incomplete without plenty of the
quaint pointed edge with its micro
scOpic Overseaming.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19
On an Old Hat.

Put ruche of maline in white or
color on the haiti will relieve the
somber effect and make the hat seem
like a new one. The ruche should be
box-plaited and higher at one side
than the other. 1t is fastened about
the crown Of the hat with a band Of
ribbon.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19
SHOW MANY CHANGES
COMING SEASONS STYLES ARE
70 BE "0IFFERENT."
Sure That the Straight GIrdIe
Is % Return-Empire Line for
Evening FrOcks-High Collar
Is Not Coming Back.

TIL, sketches that have been sent
ora ann Paris as forerunners of the
.n~;.a and summer styles show
m,rrS tendency to straight girdles
n,s,oa around the figure directly at
tho u,s where the old waist used to
no hoiore we allowed the patural
!. oonoss of the figure to have its
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19

present owner wanted to sell it, so he
offered it to Noorian Knowing the
demand Of the American public for
unique jewels and knowing the value
of the stone, Noorian accepted it at
the princes figure That is how he
accumulates his stock of jewels for
the American trade.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19
True Generosity.

Mary-Did you give anything to the
poor this winter?
Hazel-Yes; gave my old shoes.
MAXWELL, there's nothing small
about that kind of charity.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19
Stupid.

Last night Jack tried to put his
arm around me three times"
Some arm!"-Yale Record.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19
Found Stores of JeWelry.

But as they worked in Nippur,
through the sitting heat and humid
ity, subject to native violence and
fickleness, each day brought out a
new hope for treasure. When at last
the treasures did begin to pour out
from the excavations it was Noorian
more than anyone else who appreci-
ated the jewels and articles of pre-
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-03-19

the Tigris-Euphrates valley were
made to give up unhoped-to1 stores OF
historic records And while the other
members OF the party spent their time
deep in studies or the ancient country
NOOrian S duties were manifold. When
the grand vizler refused 10 let the
party pass their rifles through the
custom house it was NOOrlan who had
to smuggle them from one steamer to
another by lowering them IN a rubber
case from the shady side Of his row
boat. Later, when the Arabic mule
teers employed by the party stole the
mules and hid them in a cave under
the city, 1t was Noorian who was di-
rected to fog the muleteers TO the
point Of returning the animals. When
at last the party got to Nippur it was
Noorian who contracted and bar
gained with the natives to make the
excavation and later kept 300 OF
them working in the trenches. He
Coaxed and scolded and TESTED and
humored these stubborn sons OF the
plain to do their work without which
the expedition would have been in
vain. When they went to the city or
Nejef to visit the sacred tomb Of Ali,
it was Noorian who made his way at
the risk Of his life into the sacred
precincts to catch glimpse of the
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-18

Firewood for Sale.
Ed Royce Transfer, 632 Main st.
Phone 123W.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-18

Modern Groom housekeeping aptsn
65S Commercial. Ed Royce.-AdV
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-18

"Snobs" Tonight-The last per-
Torrance of "Snobs" will be given
at the Palace theatre. This is rip
roaring farce comedy and must be
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-18

seen to be appreciated. Victor Moore
is new TO the public Of this city, but
one soon gets to know him and his
work after seeing him cavort around
in "Snobs.' The children are being
entertained at the Palace this after
noon by the Imperial Valley Press
and the FL Centro Progress.
Will Visit Every Home-Tomorrow
afternoon at 1880 a committee of
more than a score of people will start
from the Christian church to visit
every home connected with the church,
as far as possible in a single after
noon. The committee will 90 two and
three, in automobiles, and will talk
over the interests of the church with
the members and friends of the or
ganiZation. The committee requests
the people interested in the welfare
Of the church to remain at home until
the visit is made.
Extend Thanks-On behalf of the
twelve young ladies who were host
esses at the Charity Ball recently for
the Christmas fund of the Woman's
Ten Thousand Club, Miss Marjorie
Paris extends thanks to the follow
ing: Dunaway's drug store, Imper-
ial Valley Commandery, Pioneer
Transfer, Imperial Valley Seed and
Plant Company, Ell Centro Furniture
Company, Meyer Furniture Company,
Holton Power Company, Mr.. Shafer,
Durham's Stationery Co., Ell Centro
Progress and Imperial Valley Press.
HOstesses ChOsen-The following
named ladies will be hostesses to
serve at different hours at the bene-
fit to be given the club by J. f. Da-
Wis on the opening of his new drug
store on Monday: Mrs. L. c. Foster,
Mrs. c. A. Shafer, Mrs. Vaughn Fran
els, Mrs. p. c. Thacker, Mrs. A. c..
Casteel, Mrs. None j. Reid and Mrs.
Ira Hobby. Mrs. S. H. Embury will
be at the head of arrangements and
each hostess will name her own COM
mittee of five to assist her. Mrs. J..
r. Garren, Mrs. O. G. Horne and Mrs.
c. E. Sprouse will officiate at the cash
register.
"The Lineup"-The picture with the
big punch, "The Lineup with George
S. Dougherty, will be shown at The
atre Tulane tonight This is the most
thrilling detective story ever shown.
Some of the remarkable scenes en-
acted as the battle royal ON a Cur
tiss flying boat going go miles an
hour, the dive from an ocean grey
hound and fight in the water; the
raid on Chinatown and leap from the
roof of a skyscraper; the modern safe
robber at work. the Bertillon system,
the thumb print test, the third degree
"a thrill to every foot of film. I'm
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-18

addition to the pictures, Mrs. Glad
stone, of the Gladstone Entertainers,
will render a selection and the worlds
greatest cowboy banjoist will be heard.
No advance in prices.
"The Captive Blanche Sweet in
"The Captive That's the big feature
at the Palace tomorrow night. Blanche
Sweet is probably one of the most
prominent and popular of feminine
screen stars of today. Her last ap-
pearance at the Palace in "The War
rens of Virginia" was a pronounced
success and her ability as an actress
was clearly demonstrated on this oc-
casion. "The Captive" is her latest
work and has been pronounced the
best thing she has yet done. "The
Captive" is a Turkish story and is as
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-18

full of thrills as the most exacting
would care to see. The supporting
company is an exceptionally large one
and have all been selected for their
natural types. There will be three
shows of "The Captive the first show
starting promptly at D. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-18
MAINLY Personal

Attorney II. S. Foreman Of CaleX-
leo was a court house visitor today.
Miss Dorothy Montgomery has ar
rived to spend the holidays with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. j. Mont
gomery. Miss Montgomery is a mem
Der of the sophomore class at Stan
ford university.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-18

James F. Lukens, Practical Watch
maker; 30 years experience; all work
guaranteed. Kirsch Bookstore.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-18
CITY AND VALLEY

Basket etball-The Brawley basketball I
team came to Ell Centre today, where |
a trial game is staged with the Cen |
tral Union High School team. Enthu- |
siastic rooters from the North End |
accompanied the home team on the |
trip.
An Unusual Display-As a result of
advertising an allowance of 80 cents
each on old flatirons in exchange for
new electric irons, the Hoton Power
Company has an unusual display of
antiQuated irons in its north window
which have been accepted at the ad-
vertised rate.
Can See Time Fly-The Western
Union Telegraph Company yesterday
installed one of their big clocks ON
the proscenium arch of the Palace
theatre. Patrons can watch a show
and always have the time before them.
The clock is finished in white enamel
and presents a very neat appearance.
Sunday Night-"The Island of Re-
generation" is a great film drama.
Edith Story is a beautiful and talent
ed actress. The picture was made by
| a genius. The management of The
atre Tulane can guarantee this special
attraction ON Sunday night as one you
will enjoy. Special music by Tulane
orchestra.
Rushing ADMINISTRATION for
dry-state election are being signed
throughout the state, and it is inn
portant that all petitions in this coun-
ty shall be in the hands of Rev. w. O..
Conley, Monday. January l new
! of Nrotarc will hp hpOuln
and unless the required 74,136 sigma
lures are obtained in the state in time
to be checked up by the county clerks
by that day it will be necessary to do
the work over.
"Snobs" Tonight-The last per-
Torrance of "Snobs" will be given
at the Palace theatre. This is rip
roaring farce comedy and must be
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-18

Ingersoll Watches, all grades. Lu-
kens the Matchmaker, 538 Main ST
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-18
Firewood IOr Sale.

Pianos moved with best of care any
where in valley Ed Royce.-AdV,
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-18

DR.. Lyons, Osteopathic Physician,
1916 Dunaway Bldg. Phone 145.-
Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1915-12-18

Ed Royce Transfer, 632 Main 81
Phone 123W.--Adv.
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-13
NOW HER FRIENDS
HARDLY KNOW Her
But This Does Not Bother Mrs.
Burton, Under the
Circumstances.

Houston, Texas.-In an interesting
letter from this city, Mrs. S. c. Burton
writes as follows: 81 think il is my duty
10 tell you what your medicine, Cardui,
the woman's tonic, has done for me.
Twas down sick with womanly trouble,
and my mother advised several different
treatments, but they didn't seem 10 do
me any good. | fingered along for three
or four months, and for three weeks, ]
was in bed, so sick | couldn't bear for
any one to walk across the floor.
My husband advised me to try Cardui,
ehe woman's tonic. | have taken two
bottles of Cardui, am feeling fine, gained
IL pounds and do all of my housework.
Friends hardly know me, am so well"
If you suffer from any of the ailments
90 common to women, don't allow the
trouble to become chronic. Begin taking
Cardui to-day. 1t is purely vegetable,
its ingredients acting in gentle, natural
way on the weakened womanly constitu-
Hon. You run no risk in trying Cardui.
1t has been helping weak women back to
health and strength for more than 30
years. 1t will help you. At all dealers.
Wris to: chauanoos~ Medicine Co., Ladies
Advisory Dept, ChattanoC ga, Tenn, for Special
ITlstY1tcttOnS your case and o. page book, Home
Treatment for Women" sent in plain wrapper. Eoo-B
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-13
Ferguson last week.

Ferguson last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Simmons and Mr.
Herman Hough, of Daphne, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Howe
Friday.
School Superintendent Moore, Of
Plains, was here Friday, the result Of
his visit being De Soto's school is on
the Standard List.
Mrs. Frank Ferguson entertained her
school pupils last Friday evening.
Messrs. Ham and Jim West, Bruce
Boutwell, and Hugh Ferguson went TO
Americas Saturday.
Mr.. Emmett Ferguson. Mrs. Hugh
Ferguson and Mrs. r. E. Howe motor
ed to Americus in Mrs. Howe's car
Tuesday.
Mrs. E. S. Ferguson, Sr., entertained
Mrs. E. S. Ferguson, Jr., Miss Mary
Americus times-recorder., 1915-05-13
Dire DISTRESS
1t Is Near at Hand to Hundreds Of
AmericuS Readers.

Don't neglect an aching bask.
Backache is often the kidneys cry
for help.
Neglect hurrying to the kidneys aid
Means that urinary troubles may
follow.
A danger of worse kidney trouble.
Here's Americus testimony:
J. T. Bragg, 7O5 Hancock St, Am
ericus, says: "Some time after being
on my feet a good deal 1 have dull
ache across the small of my back. At
times there are Irregularities in the
passage of the kidney secretions.
have use Doan's Kidney Pills on more
than one occasion and have always
had relief. They have rid me of the
attacks of backache and put my kid
neys in normal condition"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Bragg had. Foster-M -Milburn Co.,