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, 1915-05-20
INSOMNIA
Leads to Madness, If Not Remedied.

Experiments satisfied me, some 8
years ago." writes a Topeka woman.
that coffee was the direct cause of the
insomnia from which l suffered ter
ribly, as well as extreme nervousness
and acute dyspepsia.
81 had been a coffee drinker since
childhood. and did not like to think
that the beverage was doing me all
this harm. But it was, and the time
came when l had to face the fact. and
protect myself. l therefore gave up
coffee abruptly and absolutely, and
adopted Postum for my hot drink at
meals.
81 began to note improvement in
my condition very soon after l took
on Postum. The change proceeded
gradually, but surely, and 1t was a
matter of only a few weeks before l
found myself entirely relieved-the
passed away. my diges-
tive apparatus was restored to formal
efficiency, and / began to sleep rest
fully and peacefully.
These happy conditions have con
tinued during all of the 8 years, and 1
am safe in saying that l owe them
entirely to Postum, for when l began
to drink 1t l ceased to use medicines"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to
Wellville," in pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum cereal-the original form-
must be well boiled. 15c and 25c pack
ages.
Instant Postum-a soluble powder
d~issolyes quickly in q cup OF hot wa
ter, and, with cream and sugar. makes
a delicious beverage Instantly. soc and
SOC tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup.
There's o Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers
, 1915-05-20
z

The experienced traveller Don
learns to travel light" or. in more ex-
plicit terms, to take along as little
luggage as possible. Going on a sight
seeing journey requires somewhat diff
ferent Quitting from going on a visit.
But one must be prepared to meet
emergencies in either case. For the
tourist a hand bag and a good-sized
suit case will carry about all that
the sight-seer needs. unless it is that
everlasting problem, the extra hat.
And the parcel post or express COM
panies will look after that.
Blouses and bodices are made of
such sheer materials that. a good sup
ply of them takes up little room.
Wash silk, pongee, and crepe de chine
blouses, made in plain tailored styles.
are to be relied upon for wear while
travelling. Fancier blouses of chiffon
or lace will be needed, but one or
two Of them will serve for those oc-
casions hat require something more
dressy than the tailored blouse.
An elegant, new model in crepe de
chine is shown in the illustration,
strictly tailored and suitable for wash
silk or pongee. 1t is finished with
a turnover collar and turned back
cuffs. The seams are set together
with hemstitching, which is a decora-
tive feature on waists OF this kind. A
little pocket at the side and white
buttons with black rims complete the
smart design. Similar waists in pom
gee are frightened with brilliant red
or green buttons, or with buttons Dor
dered with black like those on the pic
tured waist.
Besides these. there are the waists
of plain voile having small tucks and
a little strong lace used in their con
struction. They Withstand wear and
tear az well as silk fabrics and are
, 1915-05-20
MG BAKING POWDER


In Judge McKinley's court they we're
Examining talesmen for the trial of a
boy, who had killed his father. The
lawyers dwelt mostly on the facts of
marriage, paternity and whether there
bad been insanity in the families of
The men under examination.
When they got around to Michael
Mccarthy the wait had been long and
be proceeded to whip up.
Asked the first question he galloped
away with this:
my name is Michael Mccarthy and
I live at 1886 Fulton street and I am
thirty-ive years old and / am married
and have n child and I have never
had any insanity in the family and If
I had l wouldn't be fool enough to tell
you"
, 1915-05-20

front is braided with soutache braid
matching the crepe in color. A short
belt braided in the same way extends
across the back.
The waist is cut with a V opening
at the neck in front and standing turn
over collar at the back. This collar
is faced with black satin, which is
decorated at the edge with a pattern
put on with sand-colored soutache
braid. Cuffs of the crepe are cut with
a turnover upper edge which is also
faced with black satin and finished
at the edge with the soutache braid
as on the collar. A separate stock of
black satin with fiat bow In front fin
ishes the neck.
The dress fastens with fiat pearl
buttons down the front. Covered but
tons made of black satin might be
used to good advantage in place Of
the pearl. A shaped piece set on at
each side carries a little pocket.
Machine stitching with silk like the
crepe in color makes a decorative fin
ish at the cams.
1t requires about five yards of dou-
BILE width goods for this dress, SO that
the crepe and the satin cost not more
than four dollars, leaving a sufficient
and silk thread, Inc also for the bit
of thin muslin that makes the under
bodice.
, 1915-05-20

Wool crepes are about the most
worth while novelties in dress goods
for summer wear. They fill much the
same place as wool challie Inc nuns
yelling, being soft. light in weight and
durable. But the crepe surface is
prettier than a plain surface. The
crepes come in all colors and are
used for negligees in fancy shades
and for afternoon. evening and home
gowns.
This fabric is really elegant looking.
1t runs about forty inches wide and
Is sold at rs cents a yard, or even less.
1t does not take much reckoning to
find that an ordinary dress requires
less than five dollars as an invest
ment for materials.
The novel afternoon dress shown in
h picture is made in one piece, al
though the bodice and skirt are cut
separately and mounted on a light
u~nderbodice of thin muslin. This
bodice is made separately and fitted
to the figure. extending below the
waist line. The back portion of the
crepe bodice is cut to extend over the
shoulder and is Joined to the front
portion several inches below the
shoulder seam in the u~nderbodice.
The front portion is cut out at the
sides in bolero Jacket effect and is
fulled into a belt at the waist line in
front and at the seams below the
shoulders. The short belt across the
, 1915-05-20

oodd's Kidney Pills and they relieved
me again. I used three boxes. That
Is now three years ago and my Back
ache has not returned in its severity.
by using another two boxes a lit
tie later on, the pain left altogether
and | have had no trouble since. You
may use my statement. I recommend
Dodd's Kidney Pills when and wher-
ever can" Dodd's Kidney Pills. SOC.
per box at your dealer or Dodd's Medi.
cine Co., Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
, 1915-05-20

Flowers that look as if they had
been pressed as we used to press
flowers and leaves when we we're
children trim all the newest hats.
They are placed between layers of
chiffon or crepe which form the
brims of hats, or are applied fat
against the sides of the crown. but
wherever they are found they are
most effective. In all the pastel
shades are they to be mad.
, 1915-05-20
REAL SKIN COMFORT
Follows Use Of cuticura Soap and
Ointment Trial Free.

BY bathing and amounting these fra
grant supercreamy emollients impart
to tender, sensitive or irritated, Itch
Ing skins a feeling OF intense skin
comfort difficult for one to realize who
a never used them for like purposes.
Cultivate an acquaintance with them.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, C%uticura, Dept. Ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
, 1915-05-20

DON'T VISIT THE CALIFORNIA EX-
POSITIONS Without a supply Of Aliens Foot
Ease. the aniiseptlc powder to be shaken into tho
Shoes, or dissolved in the foot-bath. The Standard
Remedy for the feet for rs years. II gives instant
hot feet. One lady writes; = enjoyed every minute
Of my stay al the Expositions. thanks to Aliens
, 1915-05-20

Hello, old man. | haven't seen
you since we went to school together.
/ hope Fortune has smiled on you"
You might call 1t that. She's given
me the horse laugh many a time"
, 1915-05-20

why did you help the defendant
in the fight. IL that's the case?" asked
the examining counsel.
Mr.. Cassidy looked at the lawyer
with contempt. and answered in a tone
of blighting scorn: For the ra'son
that at that tonne OF had no means of
knowing which O. thin would be the
defendant"
, 1915-05-20
He Should Worry.

How do you account for Nero I'D
diing during the burning of Rome?"
asked the professor.
i suppose he had the place heavily
insured" suggested the senior who
was specializing in finance.
, 1915-05-20

its last stages. l
tried Dodd's Kid
ney Pills. After
using two boxes l
was somewhat re-
lieved and l stop
ped the treatment.
In the spring of
the next year l
had another at
tack. I went for
, 1915-05-20
Stupid,

Jack Slowboy May-I-er-kiss
your
The Girl-What do you want, writ
ten permission?
, 1915-05-20

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Hye Remedy for Red. Weak, watery
M EVE comfart WEE fap koaSS ~ nj re.
BIZ mai Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago
, 1915-05-20

Red Cross Bag Blue, much better, goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer. Adv.
, 1915-05-20
THE PROFESSORS STATEMENT.

Prof. Aug. F. w. Schmitz, Thomas.
writes: 81 was troubled with
Backache for about twenty-five years.
When told l had Bright's Disease in
, 1915-05-20

What caused the coolnes between
you and Jones?"
"A heated argument"
, 1915-05-20

The "staff of life" by any other name
would smell as wheat.
, 1915-05-20

placed anywhere. at
tracts and Kills all
niss. Neat, clean, or
nAmentAl, convenient.
cheap. Lasts ell
season. Made of
metal, can'tnpill or tip
over, will not soil or
InJure anything.
effective.
All deaters oreseni
express paid for el.@'
Brooklyn. N. T.
, 1915-05-20
Different.

The man with a cool million always
gets a warm reception.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-10-08

He was . tan. gaunt. stoop shoul
dered man. with a long upper lip.
Deep lines. sharp as saw cuts. ran
down his cheeks. and from the ends
OF his gashlike mouth. His neck was
nabby. the cords showing like the ribs
OF a fan. Rusty provincial garments
hung loosely upon him. drapins his
bony body. and in his hands he held
soft. felt. prehistoric hat. He was not
at all city person: one almost smelt
salt marshes at low tide. and clans
His ill-cut hair. too. suggested Wet
seaweed.
Flodie. at another time. would have
had trouble in restraining her smile.
Now her heart was too heavy: her
sense OF the ridiculous inhibited. She
merely looked him over carelessly.
added him up as some sort OF drum
mer person. and replied that her EN-
ployer was not in.
Amt in. eh7" He looked her over
inquisitively. What be you. anyway.
his wife?" He pierced her with his
Httie Dlue eyes.
The words stung her TO the quick;
her nerves were all exposed. She
managed her face. however. and re-
piled. mo, I'm his assistant. that's
all. Bookkeeper. sort OF"
He was still watching her shrewdly.
Amt going to marry him, be ye?"
Flodie. sensitive as she was. could
not help showing a little OF her dis
tress. The color began 10 rise on her
cheeks. In her embarrassment she
bridled. rs that any business OF
yours?" she answered in meek resent.
ment
Yep" he said, considerable. as II
happens. Hassingburys my name.
Jonas B. Amt never heerd o. me. be
yer
Flodie gasped. "ohl Not Mr Boni-
stelle's cousin Jonas?"
He nodded solemnly. 'Fust cousin
once removed"
oh" she exclaimed. "Mr. Bonis-
telle will be awfully sorry to have
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-10-08

isn't hel Why. he's mussed up my
hair awfully. But he is sweet. isn't
he. Miss Fisher" She smiled wicked
ly and went out
Into the studio Flodie shot, q bullet
out OF a gun. Hall was not in sight.
She pounded at the door or the dark
room, stopped and listened, pounded
again. Bang! Bang! Bangl
Hall emerged. scowling.
whats the matter?"
She grabbed him by the arm.
"Mr. Bonistelle. Oh. Mr.. Bonistelle. ["
she cried. you haven't gone and done
1t again, have you?"
why, you see"-Hall began 10 STAN
mer-'really think she's the best OF
the three-don't you? II Just came
over me-she's 80 devilish pretty, Flo
die-and-well, she's going TO give me
my answer tonight"
"Oh, Mr.. Bonistelle" Flodie, de-
spairing, dropped into . chair and
stared at him classify. Then she shook
her head. and sighed
Well" she said in a hard, dry voice,
1--WE beard OF men who went out
looking for trouble, but you are the
first one ever knew actually 10 go
and order II delivered at the house!"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-10-08
CHAPTER V-contInued.

She sat bolt upright and stared at
him with harder and more glittering
eyes. To-day? What in the world do
you mean, Hall Bonistelle?"
why, I'm in hurry-aren't your"
She rose and smoothed down her
skirts. why, you know, Hall. OF
course I've got TO get mas consent
first. anyway. Naturally. / suppose
she'll want tc know whether you're
able to support me, and all that. You
don't really have to work, do you?"
I'm afraid do" He looked at her
aueerly. "Why?"
"Oh. nothing, only don't know
mas funny, sometimes-it really
doesn't matter, but-well, you know
I'm crazy about you. in spite OF any
thing, no matter what happens!"
when can you find out?" he asked
q little angrily. 1t was maddening.
Just as he had his millions within
reach. For with her consent again the
millions beckoned.
"Oh, don't see that there's any par
ticular hurry. OF course I'd have lot
to do in any case. There's my clothes"
Bother your clothes! I'll get you
anything you want after we're mar
r,ed. III be we'll able to afford it,"
You will?" She eyed him shrewd-
ly "Oh, well, then, I'll go right
home and speak to ma. or course you
want it settled, | understand. / tell
you, I'll let you know tonight. when
come to the party"
Fine! You will come, then?"
"Of course I'll come! i say, Hall, II
ma gives her consent, we'll announce
our engagement tonight" Her eyes
sparkled, as she held out her hands
and let herself be folded in his arms
for farewell kiss. In that caress his
fears were forgotten. Then she freed
herself and walked to the Office door.
"Good-by, Hall. dear! Oh, hope
We can be happy! And say, won't
those swells open their eyes, though,
when they hear the news?" She hur-
ried through the office without so
much as a nod 10 Flodie.
Flodie jumped up. "Oh. your boa,
Miss Gale!" and handed 1t to her.
"Oh, yes!" Rosamund took it, and
emerged from her dream to look the
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-10-08

missed you. But I'm afraid he, won't
be back till late this afternoon"
Wont, eh? Wall, now, that's too
bad. / did want to have a little dish
o. gossip with Hall. But, come to
think OF 1t dunno but perhaps you'll
do just as we'll" Again he inspected
the room Mice place he's got here.
Don't live here. though. does he?"
Flodie pointed into the studio. Yes,
he has a room in there"
And where do you live, missr
Jonas demanded boldly.
blush deepened. She managed to be
polite. "Oh. quite 4 way from here
In darkest Harlem"
"H'm!" Jonas eyes we're fastened
on her keenly. watching every change
In Flodies expressive face. "Aint
sweet on him. be yer"
Flodie rose In wrath. What right
had he-why should he stumble SO on
the truth! II was torture for her.
She walked toward the stockroom
trembling. III you'll excuse me. Mr..
Hassingbury. I've got some pictures to
print" She started to enter.
Hold on a minute, miss. want to
talk to vel" said Jonas. beckoning
with a bony finger.
I'm sorry, but I'm awfully busy"
Flodie stammered.
Wall" he remarked, $50 be I. This
Is important, though. | guess you can
spare me five minutes or so. / didn't
come up all the way from Branford
Connecticut. and miss prayer mee;in
night at that Just for the fun OF H.
See here: Is Hall married. or not?
That's what want to know"
Still Flodies color mounted. mo,
he's not. Why7"
See here. missl" Jonas beckoned
again. set ye down; you needn't be
afraid. amt goin' 10 hurt ye I'm a
religious man and a church member;
ys can trust me. Mebbe you think
I'm stickin my nose into what's none
OF my business but, laDdl I'm bis
cousin, and ] guess / got . good right
TO know his plans on the subject O
matrimony." He gazed at her cruelty.
And ] expect you know why. Nov.
don't yer"
NO." said Tlodis family. leaning
on the desk for support.
Il see ye know more'n you're vfllin
to let on" he continued. Il want
born yesterday. miss. nor yet the day
before, and know somethin' about
women, II be a bachelor. Up IN
Branford they call me westherwise.
Wall. the signs on woman's face is
Just as easy. sometimes. Now see
here" he hitched bis chair nearer
10 Flodie. You don't want Hall Boni.
stelle 10 git married no more'n ] do
Amt that so7"
Co BE coSTrSuEno
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-10-08

New South Wales has only one-twen
tieth the population OF Britain.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-10-08
JUST FORCED TO COME DOWN
for Descent Was an Entirely
Good One.

Here is a story that was told by
Congressman James G. Cantrill OF
Kentucky the other afternoon In Illus
trating remark on the force of neces'
sity:
Recently Smith hired a horse for n
canter along the pike, but the animal,
having neither a sweet nature nor n
great desire TO work strenuously. be-
gan to buck, and the rider was un-
gracefully thrown through the air and
dropped by the wayside.
Hello. Smith," smilingly remarked
a friend the following day: II saw you
out horsebacking yesterday"
You did?" responded Smith, begin
ming TO wonder a bit.
Yes" continued the other, his smile
broadening. What made you drop
down so quickly"
Case OF necessity" answered Smith.
Did you see anything up where | was
TO hold on to-?
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-10-08

little assistant over with scornful
triumph. Thanks" She threw II
about her neck jauntily. "Oh. say.
never mind those prints. Miss Fisher;
Ill get them when come tonight" Up
went her chin.
"All right" said Flodie sweetly. IF
>have time to find them will"
"Time7 I'd like to know what you're
here forl"
ITO wait upon" Flodie paused for
effect-"customersl" and brought 1t
out with force.
We'll. you may not be here so very
long. II you don't look out" said Rosa
mund. But while you are. IT wouldn't
hurt TO be a bit more polite. Miss
Fisher"
Flodie held herself IN well, replying,
mo. that's true. But everyone is so
kind. usually. and Mr.. Bonistelle is al
ways so nice and dear to me. I sup
pose I am spoiled"
OH" Rosamund's eyes were pis-
tolls %Yes. be is a dearl" She gave
q glance In the mirror. Hes q saw
sgs when he's affecuonats. though.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-10-08
FaciIls Descensus.

The TALL cheerful young man glanced
up at the naughty blonde behind the
counter and smiled a sunny smile.
Il beg your pardon" said he. but
you don't care a thing for beauty. do
you?"
"Sir!" retorted the naughty blonde
How dare you, What do you mean?'
"Oh, nothing very particular--only
you've got a mirror right there behind
you. and you've not looked into 1t
once"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-10-08
SYNOPSIS.

Hall Bonistelle, photographer. pre-
pares for the days work in his studio.
Flodie Fisher. his assistant. reminds him
night and that his business Is I'm bad
financial shape. Mr.. Doremus. attorney
and justice OF the peace. calls and informs
Hall that his Uncle Johns will has left
aim 1900. 900 on condition that he, marry
before his twenty eighth birthday, which
begins at midnight that night. Mrs. Rena
Royalton calls at the studio and Hall asks
her 10 marry him at once. She spars for
time. but finally agrees 10 give him an an
pwer az the party that night. Miss Caro-
Ign Dallys calls and Hall proposes 10 her.
She agrees 10 give him an answer at the
party, RosamuDd Gale. art model, calls.
marriage.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-10-08
Location.

What was the weight OF that fish
you were talking about all summer|
Which fish, inquired the unblush-
ing boaster. THE one / had on my
line or the one ! only had on my
mind?"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-10-08

The estimated population OF New
Zealand, excluding Maoris. is 1854, ,662.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-10-08

DO you believe that there is q
higher power7"
MY dear sir. I married her."--Life
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-10-08
Home. Sweet Home.

Home is where the heart is." re.
marked the sentimentalist.
That's right" replied tho ordinary
person. You can always tell what
town man Is from by observing
what ball club he roots for"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-09-01
GROVE BROTHERS AND
CREGAN (INC.)

A spirit of enterprise is reflected in
Graceville business establishments,
but it is quite pronounced in the line
of groceries, provisions and general
stores, and a successful concern in
this line, which has been established
since $685. is the Grove Brothers and
Cregan store. This store has large
and elegant quarters, the stock is con-
veniently arranged, and includes de-
partments in dry goods, ladies' and
chlldren's ready-to-wear garments,
cloaks and suits, gentlemen and chill
dren's clothing and gents furnishings.
The grocery department is up-to-date
in all particulars and includes a fine
line of staple and fancy groceries,
fine teas and coffees, canned goods,
condiments, table delieacies and fresh
fruits and vegetables in season In
another department they have on dis
play fine line of crockery and china
ware.
The delivery service is up-to-date in
every respect and all orders are filled
with promptness. The Grove Brothers
and Cregan people conduct their store
on the principle of "A Square Deal
to Everybody" and those who are &C
quainted with its methods and the
class of merchandise it dispenses are
permanent customers. The proprietors
are greatly esteemed personally, as
progressive, public spirited citizens.
They enjoy fine city and country
trade which IS richly deserved.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-09-01
RICE BROTHERS.

Rice Brothers, dealers in farming
implements and machinery, have
been established in business for about
five years, and have the distinction of
increasing their business with every
passing year. The firm is we'll known
all over the county for its progressive
and honorable business methods, doing
a retail business in all of the staple
lines of farming implements, dairy
machinery, engines, vehicles and all
the better brands of farming ma
chinery and implements. They are
agents for Ford and Overland cars.
Wagons, buggies and harness are
leading features supplied the
trade, while the company's trade in
cludes all sections and classes of
territory. Pleasure is taken in the
fact that our Catholic people have
awarded their patronage to this con-
Germ, which its high grade products
deserve. Endorsement is given all the
different lines of goods found at the
store, with a view of our people CIV
ing recognition to the establishment.