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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-18

smock and then gather at the upper
edge, although, as matter OF course.
plain shirrings can be used if preferred.
Any dress that shows gathers can be
shocked and shocking makes a fea-
ture of the season. Here, the work is
done in color to match the tri m
ming. Whether you smock or whether
you shir, the center-front must be
drawn up to the exact size directed on
the envelope and stayed to hold the
fullness in place. To stay the smock-
ing, gather at the upper edge and run
a gathering string below the lowest
line of the shirrings at the
neck edge and above and below the
shirring at the waist line. Draw these
gathering strings up to the width
needed, then turn the dress on the
wrong side. Work chain stitch with
the needle and thread following
exactly the ines of the shocking on
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-18

~ iris never have too many
frocks for the warm weather
season and this one is so simple
that it can be made without difficulty
while it is so smart and attractive that
it is certain to give satisfaction. The
combination OF the box plaits with the
full front is an unusual and attractive
one, and there are variety of ma
terials that are appropriate. In the
picture, natural colored pongee is
shown with trimming of the same
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-18

For the right side and the back, follow
instructions on the envelope. Stitch
from the upper edges to the waist line.
Lay the plaits fiat for their entire
length with the seam at the underside,
then press carefully into place. The
belt is designed to be slipped under
the plaits at the back, therefore. as
the next step cut openings between
the two large perforations that you
will find in each line Of perforations
and bind the edges with silk seam
binding. Join the dress to the yoke
following the directions on the envelope
then when that is done you will be
ready to join the fronts to the center
front. To do this, seam the right
edges together, taking up just the
seam allowance indicated by the tiny
perforations on the ccnter-front, bring
ing the seam on the wrong side of the
dress, then piece the two edges to-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-18

with buttons and buttonholes OF with
ornamental buttons as you like. Next,
line the collar with the material in the
case Of pongee. II it were something
heavier. it would be we'll to line It
with a thinner fabric. Join to the
neck. following the directions and roll
over on the perforations and press.
To make the sleeves shown in the
picture, join the edges using the double
seams, then cut straight strips Of ma
tesiai two and one,half inches in width
and as long as the sleeves. Join ends
and seam to lower edges Of the sleeves
and turn up on the right side. Turn
the outer edges under Tor one-quartef
or blind stitch as you prefer. II you
are using the long sleeves, follow the
directions on the envelope and smock.
or shir. staying the fullness exactly q
directed for the center-front.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-18

over narrow border designs to finish
edges, they are made into landings,
they are used for finishing the ends of
ties and they are indeed almost
ubiquitous where handsome costumes
are to be seen.
The design that is shown here is in
tended for the front of a blouse. The
newest and latest sent from the other
side are closed at the back and this
design is intended for one such. 1t
can be utilized for embroidery or for
beads. If embroidery is used, the
flowers and leaves can be worked
either with satin or solid stitch or as
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-18

linen and cotton materials
are exceedingly beautiful.
There is a great tendency
toward striped effects and
the picturesque note is per-
haps at it's best on the golf
links or on the tennis court,
and bright vivid colored
striped fabrics make hand
some skirts to wear with
plain coats or coats to wear
with plain skirts. We are
proving the art of the dyer
this season if nothing else.
We find the same designs
in cotton as are offered in
silk. Stripes make a feature
of the season, and they are
found in silks, they are
shown in the costly combi-
nation of silver with silk and
in the simple ones of cotton
of two co|ors, and each is
smart for it's own use.
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Costumes

CPORT'S cos
- TUNES give
evidence of
the prevailing
trend. w lille
they are practi-
cal and designed
for use, they also
give a dainty
effect. A great
deal of jersey
silk Is being
used. Early in
the season, en-
tire costumes
were shown but
the skirts have a
tendency to sag
a little and while
some women like
them and wear
them, the coats
of striped jersey
silk over skirts of
serge or of linen
or of cotton CAB
ardine are held
as a bit more
serviceable. Pom
gee is being en-
ployed for sports
costumes, too,
in the natural
color, in darker
shades and in
white. Wool jer-
sey is much liked
for entire Co.'S
TUNES for golf
and for tennis
and the like
and the suitable
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Paids Reveal Themselves In The Newest Modes

I'r 1 !: R !:
table ten
dency this
season to-
ward the
entire gown
effect no
matter how
simple the
costume. In
the illus
tration, is
shown a
skirt of
p / a i d
eponee with
blouse of
white cot
ton vOile
that Is
trim m e d
with eponge
and that
treat ent
gives just
the effect
mentioned
the blouse
being of
thinner ma
terial gives
all the ad-
vantage of
c o m f ort
while the
c O ! 1 a r
m a t c h.
ing the.
skirt carries
out the
gown idea.
Giro u | ar
skirts are
much liked,
they are al
ways easy to !.
make and
a | w a Y 8
BRA c e f u |
and they are
particularly
attractivein
plaids and
in stripes.
B | o u S e 8
show a very
interesting
v a r / e t y.
They can be
plain with
out fullness
or they can
be gath
cred or
tucked or
they can be
both gath
cred and
t u c k e d
T h e r e is
a t e n
dency among
dealers to in
high neck an,
many blouse
necks will be
erican wOne,
accustomed
necks and
them for the
son, and esp
sports costun
fort is apt to
as we'll as st
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-18

~ EADS are conspicuous as trim
~ ming for fashionable costumes
and they are put to almost num-
sberless uses. They are applied over
embroidery or braiding designs to
embellish bodices, they are applied
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-13
LONG NECK.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Robinson and
children, OF Philadelphia, are the guests
or her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Lingo, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward zatten have re-
turned to their home in Camden. N. j..
after spending some time with Harry
Thoroughgood and family.
Mr.. and Mrs Burford Warrington. ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs Tony Bar
ber' motored to Lewes last Sunday and
were delighfully entertained by L. j..
Grey and Miss Edna Grey
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Shayhan. accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Lingo
and son. motOred to Dover on Sunday
Mrs. Thomas Pepper OF Wilmington
returned to her home on Sunday after
spending a few days with her mother
Mrs. Naomi c. Lingo. who has been
very sick, but is getting much better
Mrs. Charles Goslie OF Wilmington was
a recent guest Of Frank Parsons and fam
lily.
Z. G.. Lingo had horse very badly
Injured by getting down in the stables
ana getting fast under the partition,
cutting and bruising his hind legs very
badly.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-13
MILLsBoRo.

Sunday was Rally Day in the Grace
NJ. r. Sunday Schoof'and a very delight
full program was rendered. The OTches-
ira was under the leadership Of Prof
Arthur Hudson. who also sang a solo. &.
In the morning and enins services the
pulpit was filled by Rev. Parker Phil
lips, Of New Jersey, who is in town visit
ing his brother-inlaw. b. c. Truitt.
Miss Vera Barr Of Georgetown is work
ing in Mrs. A. r. Dodd's Millinery store
this season.
Mrs Annie Willis, Of Camden, Del,
is visiting her nephew, J. A. Burton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Burton, Mrs. w.
H. Hickman and Miss Dorothy Hickman
motored from Trenton, N. j., last Fri
day to spend a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. Levin Hickman.
Prof. H. II. Williams Of Millsboro
High School was in Philadelphia for two
days last week on a business trip.
Miss Minnie Abelman has been a re-
cent guest Of his brother, Ben Ableman,
in Georgetown.
H. p. Quatlander, who has been spend
ing a week with his wife at Glendale.
N. j., returned home Sunday night.
Frank Dryden had the misfortune one
day last week to fall from his wagon
and break his right forearm.
Mrs. Harriet Johns Of SeafOrd, is
guest Of Mrs. H. A. Houston.
Otha Carmean sustained serious injur-
les last Friday afternoon when his horse
ran through an open doorway at Burtons
packing house, while he was sitting on
a load Of tomatoes. In addition to being
crushed, he received painful injuries in
FALLING from the top Of the load, and is
stll confined to the house as a result.
Mrs. Raymond Lingo and little daugh-
ter, Sara Virginia, spent a part Of last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Granville Can
non, near Dagsboro.
Rev. G. r. Ellis left Monday for New
port News, Va, to visit a sister who
lives there. Rev. Ellis will perform the
marriage ceremony Of his niece before
his return.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-13
FRANKFORT.

The Parent Teachers Association will
meet Friday evening at o'clock in the
school building. A large attendance Is
desired.
Harry Huxford Of the U. s. Navy is
visiting in town
Andrew West left here on Sunday to
seek employment in the city.
Sheppard Gardner Of Dover, visited his
uncle, Dr. 4. Murray last week -
Emmons Phillips left our town Sum
day in order to take up q new position
with his father in Philadelphia.
The County Sunday School Convention
viii be held in the NJ. E. Church the
23rd and Gath Of this month.
The Elizabeth Jefferson Club met at
the home Of Mrs. James M. Tunnel on
Thursday evening, October 5th, and a
very interesting and entertaining pro-
gram was rendered. After very pleas
ant evening, delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-13
TRINITY

j. r. Cannon entertained a large num-
Der Of friends at his home last Sunday
in honor Of his birthday
Miss Edith Nelson Is spending some
time with friends and relatives at Eas-
ton, Nd.
Mrs. Nancy Swain Of Bridgeville. Is
visiting at the home Of Harry Walston
Ralph Nelson Of Philadelphia, has re-
turned home, after spending sometime
with his father there.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Hastings spent
Sunday in Cannon, Del.
An Epworth League Social and bus
mess meeting will be held at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Brown, Friday
evening, October 18th.
Sunday School at Trinity Sunday at
3 o. M. Epwo;th League at 1880 p. m. /.
leader, Miss Cslrrie Wheatley.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-13
MILTON NEWS.

James D. Morris died at his home on Chestnut
Street on "Wednesday mornirR. October 8rd. 1915
as the result Of paralysis and old age. He was 81
years. months and p days in this world Funeral
services were held at his late home on Friday af-
ternoon by the Rev 7 ank A. Holland and inter
ment made IN the M. f. Cemetery Deceased
leaves to survive him six children James Of Phil
ndelphia, Henry ef New Jersey. Mrs. Mary Vent
Mrs. MagRie Cottre and Mrs Lena JOHNSON Of
Milton. and Mrs. Viva Reed Of Philadelphia
Mrs Sarah A. ank, who was strict en- with pa
ralysis two weeks ago. Is reported 70 be much inn
proved. d. .A.C
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-13

j your fowls troubled with loose bowels. re-
lief viii be had by adding little common baking
soda to the drinking water. While the birds are
so troubles. put teaspoonful Of soda to each half
gallon Of water daily
Many persons mean to do well by the fowls and
indeed work diligently for a couple Of weeks. and
II results are not then visible they become dis
couraged and stOp altogether-the result is that
their labor and expense is lost. Ren ember Time
patience and perseverance accomplish all things.
Increased profits result from grooming young
birds This will be the subject for next week
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-13
POULTRY POINTERS.

During the summer months the fowls will pick
up enough salt necessary for their bodies by means
Of the grass. which sucks it from the soil In the
winter, when the birds are denied the privilege of
eating grass. they cannot obtain salt 1t is vel
during this period to give them a little Don't
over do the thing. little is sufficient In order
that they may get it. add a little to their mash
food. 1t should be seasoned the same as for the
human taste
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-13
NOT ENOUGH CHILDREN

ever receive the proper balance of food
TO sufficiently nourish both body and
brain during the growing period when
natures demands are greater than in
mature life. This is shown in so many
pale faces, lean bodies, frequent colds,
and lack Of ambition.
For all such children we say with
unmistakable earnestness: They need
Scott's Emulsion, and need it now. 1t
possesses in concentrated form the very
food elements to enrich their blood. 1t
changes weakness to strength; 1t makes
them sturdy and strong. No alcohol.
Scott s Bovine. Bloomfield. NJ.
Milford chronicle., 1916-10-13
s-sls-sm mo

There Is one thing we all strive 70
do -gei Results. The one sure way
e. gei results and get them quickly
"a by usins the ACenf-a-W0rd7 column
81 the Chronicle.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
What Love Is

Love is journey into a new country,
and like any other journey, its length de-
ponds entirely on what the country has to
show. There should be woods with silent
underground, where comfort lives; bright
rivers of vitality, clean cities, built on
foundations of fine tradition and splendid
with the towers of learning and religions;
green fields, where simple thought and
senses play like young cattle, and noun
tains SO high that as one climbs one
breathes quickening air not known to ordi-
nary men-so high that by day the earth
lies clear beneath like an open map, and by
night the stars are just beyond arm s lenght
above. In such country a man can live
forever-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
Standing the Calf.

Ifyou have made some costly break, don't
demonstrate your streak of yellow, by say
ing, "Twasn't my mistake-the blame rests
on the other fellow Far manler it is to
say, 81 am the author of that blunder, and
if you do not like my way, just soak your
head and 60 to thunder" George Wash
ington chopped down tree, for which he
doubtless knew he'd catch it. His father
said to him, said he, "Who did this with
his little hatchet?" If George had been a
tin-horn sport, he would have said, "That
Johnson laddie cut down your prune tree
good and short, so go and take his hide off
daddy" But George was not ten-cent
youth; in him there was no streak of yellow;
when he did wrong he told the truth, nor
blamed things on the other fellow. So he
said, "Dad, if you must be worked up about
so small a trifle, why, cut down your
measly tree-I did it with my flobert rifle. -
That spirit is as good as gold, though found
in low or lofty station, and with it you will
always hold the worlds respect and admi-
ration.-Walt Mason.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
At RAN D o N
From our exchanges
Tangled Up In English

citizen of Boston, says the Christian
Endeavor World, received from relative
who is a missionary in India unique letter
addressed to him by a native asking for a
job at the mission. The unfortunate native
had attempted to pass the examination for
the British civil service. Having failed in
that, as last resort he applied to the mission
for work. The following is an exact copy
of this extraordinary eplstle:
"Most honoured Sir: Understanding that
there are several hands in your honour's De-
partment, beg to offer my hand.
AS to my adjustments l appeared for the
examination but faild. The reason for which
| shalldescribe. To begin with my writing
was ELIGIBLE. This was one to climate rea-
sons, for having come from warm in cold
climate found my fingers stiff. And very
disobedient to my wishes. Further had
received great stock to my mental system
in the shape of my only fond brother. Be-
sides most honoured Sir, l beg to state that
/ am in very uncomfortable circumstances
being the soul means of support of my fond
brothers seven issues consisting of three
adults and four adulrases. The latter being
the balm of my exhistance owing to my
having to support two of my wives as well
as their issues of which by Gods misfortune
the feminine gender predominant. If by
wonderful good fortune these few humble
lines met with your benefcent kindness and
favourable turn of mind. the poor memol
shall ever pray for the long life and prosper
ty of yourself as we'll as honours post-humus
olive branches.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
E X c II A N G E 8
Selected

1t is the small things which count. Self
respect is not a thing at all--it's quality
but it weighs heavier in the balance of a
successful life than bars of gold.
Mistress told you twice to
have mullins for breakfast. Have you no
intellect
Bridget-No, mum; there's none In the
house.-Christian Register.
cts human nature the world over to pay
for things after we have worn them out. y
Why is it that the man who knows it all
is always looking for information l should
think that he has no reason to do so, as it is
only waste of time on his part.
ga fellow that's in the habit of setting bad
examples is sure of Matching out trouble. +"
Do good act toward narrow minded
man and he will promptly look for motive.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
The Doctors Error.

Velpeau, the great French surgeon, sue
cessfully performed serious operation on a
little child. The mother, overjoyed, called
at the surgeon S Office and said:
Monsieur, my child's life is saved and
do not know how to express my gratitude
to you. Allow me, however, to present to
you this pocketbook embroidered by my
own hands,"
The great surgeon smiled sarcastically
MADAME" my art is not merely matter
of feeling. My life has its necessities like
yours. Allow me, therefore, to decline your
charming present, and to request some more
substantial remuneration
"But, monsieur asked the lady, what
remuneration do you desirei
Give thousand francs.
The lady quietly opened the pocketbook,
which contained ten notes of a thousand
francs each, counted out five of them, and
politely handing them to the amazed physi-
clan, retired.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18

No matter what his vocation or condition
in life may be, every one owes it to himself
and to the world to form habit of being
just as happy as he can. Happiness is har-
mony and harmony means health to all
bodily functions; it means efficiency. Fac
ulties give out their best when they are
normal. To keep happy is therefore, the
best personal economy and surest invest
ment: it insures the greatest possible output
of brains and body.
Much natural ability is rendered ineAi-
cient because men and women do not know
that discord, whether in fear, worry, self
ishness, hatred or jealousy, is health and
happiness killer; an efficiency blighter.
Many men waste more vitality and mental
energy in few minutes of bad temper than
would be required in the Legitimate cum
ming of their business for days.
What would we think of banker who
would open his vaults and throw all his
money into the street? But when in fit
of anger or rage a man throws open the
safety valve of his mind and filings out his
energy, his precious life capital, character
capital, we think very little about it,
We can make ourselves happy or miser-
able, comfortable or uncomfortable, accord
ing to the emotions which we allow to pass
through our minds. Whatever goes thru
the mind must reappear in the character
and physical condition.
1t is law that every state of mind,
whether good or bad, effects every cell in
the system and is out-pictured in the body.
We are thus the arbiters of our fate thru
our thoughts, emotions and passions.
The time will come when we shall know
how to refresh ourselves by mental change,
by mental chemistry; that is, by holding in
our minds the antidotes of the things
that have wearied us or vexed US, by hold
ing the mental attitude which will neutra-
lie the thought enemies that have thrown
our bodies into confusion.
There is nothing so deadly to happiness
dS mehtdi uisCoiu. II PdidiyZeS Tic thihk-
ing ability and destroys the power of con-
centration and effectiveness.
All diseases and sickness of what ever
kind are the out pitching of some form OF
discord. If the mind is kept as happy as
possible it is difficult for discord to get a
foothold in the body.
A happy mind is the best possible health
producer, disease killer and discord des-
troyer.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
Indians Great Jokers.

The Crow Indians are divided into thir-
probably greater. These groups are called
by nickname-like designation such as Whist
ling Waters. They bring game without
having killed it; kicking in their stomach;
and SO forth. Every individual belongs to
his mothers clan and it is considered high
ly improper to marry person of ones own
clan, since all the manageable women of
that group are reckoned as belonging to the
status of either mother or sister.
Those individuals whose fathers belong to
the same clan stand to each other in very
special relation, which for want of better
name may be called the licking relation
ship" They are privileged to play pranks
and practical jokes on each other without
giving offence. More particularly is it the
function of one of them to administer
singing rebuke when the other has trans
crossed some rule of tribal morality or ETH
quette.
In such case the Cocker will bide his
time until some public occasion arises. Then
he will boldly come forward and twit the
culprit with his deed in the face of the as
sembled throng and to his utter discontinue.
Against this punishment there is no redress
for nothing said by a joking relative can be
rejected. The one thing man can do is to
wait for an offense on the part of his de-
nouncer and then treat him to dose of his
own medicine.
Another social custom of the Crow, which
is often encountered among Indian tribes,
and also among the natives of Australia and
Africa, is the mother-in-law taboo. A
man and his wife's mother never talk with
each other, not from any motive of hostility,
but rather as a token of mutual respect.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-18
pnpuIatin,s
CLEANING S
From Our Exchanges

Life is altogether too short to dwell on
failures.
A modest man is usually admired, if
people ever hear of him.
The older the man, the longer he looks
at the paper before signing it.
Some people always sit on the family
blsters, and keep them irritated.
1t is easier to tell your age to those older
than yourself than to those younger.
If mans opinion is not asked within
few minutes, he will give it, anyway.
If opportunity would kick instead of
knocking, lot more of US would improve
its visits.
The Humorist-'I understand that YOU
said some of my jokes were as old as the
hillsl''
The Editor-"Wy dear sir, you have been
misinformed. What said was that some
of the hills were as old as your jokes
Struggle, earnest, deadly struggle, is the
universal, indispensable law of the souls
advancement. He who has never labored
at the all but hopeless difficulty of self-con-
quest knows and cares nought about the
mortal pangs of human weakness.-P. G.
Mozoomdar.