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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
Women's Speeches.

I have never heard Il woman make
a really bad speech; on the other hand,
when | think of the men have heard
OF platforms, at dinner tables In the
pulpit a dumb feeling Of despair over
takes me. especially when l think of
| the sermons that are listened to every
| Sunday-which, indeed, the majority
of our population refuses nowadays to
listen to. Something like 100000 men
preach every Sunday. Many of them
ought never to speak in public at all.
There are not, in fact, enough men
to 20 around. We compel tens of thou
sands Of men, devoid of the gift of elo-
quence, to pour themselves out two or
three times q week to the huge detri-
ment OF religion, because we will not
allow an equal number of women TO
use their beautiful gifts-und woman's
gift of speech has u peculiar quality
and power, q special grace, and a point
of view different from a mans. It Is
as II we refused to have any but bass
and tenor voices In the church music
and filed our choirs up with men who
could not sing in tune rather than use
the loyeliest soprano volce.-Manches'
ter (England) Guardian.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

under-bodice of satin. The fullness in
the sleeves is gathered into q band OF
velvet about the wrist, to which en-
broidery is applied. This forms a soft
frill about the hands. The embroidery
appears again across the crepe bodice,
and it Is the touch of distinction which
places this gown in the front rank of
things fashionable. 1t is done with
heavy silk thread in long stitches, and
is like the gown in color.
A frock of this kind, worn with a
fur neckpiece and smart velvet hat,
is equal to the requirements of any
afternoon function. 1t may be made
of blue velvet and worn over a gray
underskirt. In the costume pictured
the shoes are black with gray tops.
There are bags for everything, but
principally there is the fancy bag Of
silk or velvet for shopping. Besides
these kinds, the shower bags Of bead
work and those crocheted Of heavy sill
! thread and decorated with beads are
elegant Injuries for those who have
time and money TO put into the maxim:
Of them.
Shopping bags are of moderate siz'
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Have Suffered Deeply for My
Wicked Action"

silently. He could never forget, never
cease to love this woman. He kept
the wedding ring in a little packet next
to his heart. He went to a friend in
the town and arranged that once a
month the little cottage he had worked
so hard to possess and furnish should
be busted and aired and repainted once
a year.
Then, with a heavy heart, Merrill
started out once more on his wander
ing role Of a travelling salesman. He
applied himself to it and made money.
One day, while seated in a railway
station a haggard, stability dressed
woman seated opposite to him came
over to him. Her face bore the traces
of former beauty, her manner showed
a certain refinement.
"You are Mr.. Alton Merrill" she
spoke. "Am l rightT
THAT is my name" assented Mer-
rill.
II saw you four years ago in Broc-
ton and remembered you. Mr.. Merrill,
because it lies heavy On my conscience,
because you are too good a man to go
through the world saddened by the
mystery of the disappearance of the
woman you loved, l am about to make
a confession. / vas the u Of Miss
Estelle Harraden leaving Brocton and
you"
You" exclaimed Merrill, incredu-
lousy.
"At the behest of another, Bruce
Wyant. That other was the man who
swore that you should never wed the
woman he coveted. He led me tC
pose as n you had already married
and deserted. He furnished me witt
forged proofs to sustain the fiction
! did my work because he claimed hi
sought only revenge, because he prom
Used to make me his wife. If l would
He followed Miss Harraden, but sh,
ignored him with scorn. He failed II
his promise to me. He was killed Il
a quarrel in a gambling den and IL
she uttered a low plaintive moan. .
have suffered deeply for my wicke,
action"
you have no idea where Estelle--
Miss Harraden went TOT" eagerly In
qulred Merrill.
None" was the depressing reply
"You will curse me, but l had to re
lieve my mind" and, despite his ger
tie words of forgiveness, his proffer
Of money aid, the poor creature var
ished in the throng.
It was then that Merrill renewe
his quest for Estelle. He advertise
in the papers, he even employed d,
tectives, but no trace was found Q
missing or hidden Estelle Harradel
His grief was the more poignant, how
> ever, now that he knew that a plot.
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After
theYearS
By Frances Elizabeth Lanyon
Copyright. 1916. By W. @. chspman.>

VSOPSAA6"ss &p ~
"Gone I" uttered Alton Merrill, and
his heart sank within him.
"Yes, sir, a week ago. 1t was strange.
inexplicable. For a day Miss Harra-
den moped around the house, looking
stricken is the word-as though she
had received bad news that had
crushed her. We found a letter on the
mantel of her room. 1t was addressed
to you"
"Give it to me, quickp ordered the
young man b~reathlessly.
my wife has it. I'll get it for you,
Mr.. Merrill"
The caller tore open the letter ad-
dressed to him in feverish haste. He
staggered at the perusal of the inclo-
sure like a strong man under a heavy
blow.
Its Observation-Disclosures he
gasped, and went from the spot bewil-
dered, dazed, heartsick.
"Mr. Merrill" so the letter ran, Il
have discovered your cruel and wicked
duplicity. You will never see me
again.
"ESTELLE HARRADEN."
Alton Merrill had in his pocket the
ring provided for his marriage. He
had more than that. He had a pretty
cottage furnished with every comfort
and ornament at the edge of the town
For a year he had courted the pretty
schoolteacher. The appointed wedding
day was less than forty-eight hour!
ahead. What misadventure had sud
denly, mysteriously blighted his font
dream of happiness?
He could not tell and did not find on
just then. He recalled a rival in tn
past, Bruce Wyant, but he had no
been seer in Brocton in six months
He expended time and money II
searching for his missing love. 1t wa
In vain. Estelle Harraden had disaI
peared as effectually as though tn
earth had opened and had swallowe
her up.
So Alton Merrill, when he came t
the sad conclusion that Estelle Harrs
den, from freak, fancy or plotting, wa
beyond recall, accepted his eros
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
Not as Advertised.

An English lord was visiting friends
in Scotland. One evening while at
tending a dinner given in his honor he
met the little daughter of his host,
who, though too well-bred to stare,
eyed him, covertly as the occasion
presented itself, finally v%enturing a
remark:
And you are really and truly an
English Lord?"
YES" he answered pleasantly,
really and truly"
81 have often thought l would like
to see an English lord" she went
on, "and-and2"
"And now you are satisfied" he in,
terrupted, laughing.
"N-nO," the little miss replied truth
fully. "Tm not satisfied, I'm a goot
deal dlsappointed.-Country Gentle
man.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

ing of clothes falls to the lot Of wom-
en-, and therefore the dressmakers'
dress has become the vogue.
In climates that permit, it is worn
with fur neckpiece and muff for the
street. Where the weather is colder
a separate coat, long and warm, covers
the one-piece frock.
An afternoon gown of exceptional
beauty and elegance is shown here. 1t
is a combination of chiffon velvet,
~georgette crepe, and satin. The skirt
has an overdrape and is set OF to a
deep plated yoke of the crepe. A
hand-embroidered pattern in leaves is
applied to the velvet and crepe where
they are Joined. The bodice and sleeves
of crepe are posed over a sleeveless
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

shopping bags, with black velvet far
in the lead. All are decorated with
steel beads, and prices ascend as the
beadwork grows elaborate. They range
between FIVE and twenty-five dollars
for really handsome bags, but those en-
tirely of colored beadwork mount on
up to a hundred dollars.
There are less expensive bags made
of taffeta or faille silk and decorated
with narrow plaitings Of the silk
These are usually in colors and
~changeable effects. But the handsom-
est bags are conceded to be those OF
velvet wrought with steel beads and
having bead fringes or tassels. Many
women make them for themselves, an(
they are not in the least difficult fol
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
Mother Wanted the Pleasure.

'Molly, love-" said Molly's smart
mother. Il do hope, when we're at
Mrs. Jimson's this afternoon, that you
won't think of letting out that terri
BILE story about the poor dear wears
wife that we heard yesterday"
"Oh, of course not, mother! 1t
would be so wicked, as we'll as ungen-
erous. l shouldn't dream of speaking
evil of anyone"
"Quite right, my dear-quite right
You always have such nice feelings
about everything! Besides, l want to
tell Mrs. Jimson myself J"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
In oman S Realm
That the one-Piece Froek Has Attracted Popularity Is Evident
Has Been Well Named the "Dressmakers' Dress" With
Proper Accessories II Is Appropriate for Any Occasion
Bags of Every Form and Material Are in Order.

and most of them of about the same
shape as the silk crocheted bag shown
in the picture. Usually they are closed
with drawstrings of heavy satin rib
bon, but mountings like that pictured
in the second bag are also used, as
we'll as the convenient gate" fasten-
ing.
Faille and MORE silk, brocade, and
velvet are the materials favored for
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
colored Vests With Suits.

The long undervest of a bright con-
trasting color and material to the tail
ored suit Is seen in the new winter
models from several of the Paris
houses. This vest shows when the
coat is opened. When the coat is
closed the suit looks like a morning or
afternoon simple tailored suit. When
it is opened M glimpses the bright
color Of the satin, which is often
adorned with embroidery. These vests
are copied after Louis XIV and Louis
XVI models generally.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

The one-piece frock gains steadily in
importance and threatens to displace
the formal tailored suit in fashionable
w%ardrobes. This is the day of the
dressmakers' dress, and every estab-
lishment of authority is designing mod
els for morning as well as afternoon
wear. Perhaps all the tailors who de-
voted time to women's suits in Paris
are on the fighting line, and the max
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
Movable Birthday.

Eugene was not quite four, but his
mothers habit of deferring pleasures
he wanted to enjoy Immediately was
inclining him to pessimism.
"When are you going to the movie
show?" he was asked.
Il am going on my birthday" he
returned promptly and decidedly. but
l s'pose they'll keep putting that off"
Christian Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
SWAMP ROOT FOR
KIDNEY DISEASES

There Is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a remedy for
diseases Of the kidneys, liver and bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of even the most distress
ing cases. Swamp-Root, a physicians pre-
scription for special diseases, makes friends
quickly because its mild and immediate eff.
feet is soon realized in most cases. 1t il
9 gentle, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at onee. Sold at all drug
stores in bottles of two %sizes-ffty cents
and one dollar.
However, if you wish first to test thi.
great preparation send ten cents to DR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for
sample bottle. When writing be ure anC
mention this paper.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

lie had driven from his side the lovely
girl and probably destroyed her faith
In all mankind.
He had a miraculous escape In a rail-
road wreck at a little town in Iowa and
was compelled to remain there owing
10 a bruised limb for several days. 1t
was the first day he had been able to
walk readily since the accident, and he
was turning a corner when an auto
mobile came whlzzing around the cor
ner. A little child passed directly in.
its path. Merrill sprang forward. He
drew the child aside in safety and held
her in his arms as she sobbed with
fright.
Don't cry, dearie," spoke Merrill
soothingly.
"But my books, lookl they are all in
the mud"
"We will o O fix all that" promised
Merrill e~ncouragingly and he gathered
up two books held by a strap, I'M
loosened them and with his handker-
chief rubbed off the damp dirt that had
gathered on them.
"You see, Miss Bartlett gave me the
books" explained the little e
"She's taught me the alphabet and
soon 1 can read words I'm to go to the
school,"
"Here they are, all nice and clean,"
said Merrill, but In handing the books
back to the child one of them CHANGED
to come open. Merrill started, stared,
his breath came quickly, for across
the fly leaf vas written in a dear ia
miliar hand the name: "Estelle Har-
raden," and after it the date of the
year she had disappeared.
"Child! childp' he uttered eagerly,
"you say a lady gave you the books
Where, who is she?"
"Miss Bartlett? oh, everyone knows
her" prattled the little one. "She is
a music teacher"
"Yes! yes"
"She lives with the school princi
pals family in that gray house-see
it, Just beyond the church"
Alton Merrill tried to control him
self. A clue at last-oh, surely! To-
> Estelle had been q musician along
with her other accomplishments. 81
1 abruptly did he leave the little chilli
that she stood staring wonderipgl!
after him.
= Merrill approached the gray hous'
beyond the church. Gould he be mis-
" taken-was he c%herishing false hopes
:. Oh, surely notl for as he approaches
: the front steps Of the house, sweet
mellow, reminiscent, the notes of
: piano sent out an old song Estelle ha
often sung to him.
. The strains drew him up to tn
screen door. His range Of vision too
9 in O neat little parlor. At the instrr
: ment sat d girlish form. Her fac
was half turned towards him. iii
famished eyes Toasted upon its rar
beauty.
"Estelle! !" he spoke simply.
She turned, her being athrill. He
hand sought her throbbing breast
she recognized him.
81 have found you after the year
and oh, heaven has opened to me
he uttered in a joyful, thrilling tone.
She came slowly towards the doc
Her eyes scanned his face. Trut
love, were there. oh, she could NJ
. mistake it!
Her eager hearing drew in the rap
word, he spoke, a voice as from a 10
paradise.
1t was she who pushed open Il
screen door. It was she who reaeh'
forth her arms towards him with Il
Il weary, yet heartsome cry.
I "Qh, why did | ever doubt you"
ut matters not" he spoke, for low
happiness have come back to us
ter the years."
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Hard to ExpIain.

Mother, how do they hang peOple?"
asked Wallace.
81 don't know, dear, and l should not
tell you if / did know. Don't let your
thoughts run on such awful things"
But, mother, the boys say that
Sheriff Jackson does it, and he's a real
nice man. l was going to ask him to
let me see him do it some day"
ooh, these terrible man-children,"
said mother, as she put her fingers in
her ears.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
HEAL SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch, Burn and Disfigure by
Using Cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Rashes,
eczemas, pimples, dandruff and sore
hands yield to treatment with Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. Relief is immedi-
ate and healment, in most cases, com
plete, speedy and permanent.
Free sample each by mail with Book
Address postcard, C%uticura, Dept. L
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
Mos. Fashionable Color.

A group Of young girls went up to a
Frenchman who has been %lecturing on
fashion recently In New York. He had
invited women to ask questions and of
fered to give advice in regard to dress
and style. One of the young girls eager
~ demanded, "Nhat is the fashionable
color. monsieur, this winter?" 1.-THE
fashionable color, madam" repeated
the man with a blank expression. yes,
I want to dress In the most fashionable
color" A smile overspread his face and
he fastened to say, "For you, madam,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
Knows Her Own Wants.

Mother, may l have some mOESs
PIER said Lucy.
mo, dear, you have had n paece
and that is enough"
"Now, mother, you think you RDOsF
all about my stomach, and You dOnhe
at all, for it wants another piece Gf
pie"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
BAGS FOR SHOPPING AND OTHER PURPOSES

the average needlewoman. With the
price of handwork eliminated, they
come within reach of the limited in
come.
Bags make an easy solution of the
holiday gift problem. They are the
one safest choice.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
New Marabou Muffs.

Melon muffs of marabou are very
much used now. In n of the New
York shops they come in shaded
smoke tones and in Virginia brown,
the price is s4.9s. N~eckpleces, made
like capes, are $0.98.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

treatment, n Will
say that I have been in good health
since and able to do considerable
work az the advanced age of seventy
two. / am glad you induced me to
continue their use at the time, as |
am cured.
Dodd's Kidney Pills, SOC per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Dodd's Dyspepsia Tab
let's for indigestion have been proved,
Soc per box.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

Dodd's Kidney Pills.
It is now three
years since l fin
ished taking these
Pills and l have had
no trouble with my
kidneys since. l
was pretty bad for
ten or twelve years
prior to taking your
IN
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up The System

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking, as the formula is
printed on every label, showing it is
Quinine and Iron in a t~asteless form. The
Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron
builds up the system. so cents.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
PoIlte BOY.

II wonder which of us will die first 7"
said n little boy pensively to his sister.
"You will,v said the little girl brisk
ly, "'cos you are the eldest"
"No," answered her brother, not INK
Ious for the privilege. Ladies first y
London Answers.
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Roundabout Way.

81 see where an aviator contrived to
have the last word with his wife,"
allow on earth did he do it,"
HE didn't exactly do it on EARTH"
"No?"
'He rose 1000 feet in the air and
dropped her a message."-Birmingham
Age-Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

] would suggest the fashionable color
is blue; 1t will always be blue for you
until your hair is silver, and then Il
will be mauve. The only fashionable
color for any woman is the color which
best becomes her-is II not sol"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

IMITATION Is sINcEREST FLATTERY
but like counterfeit money the imita-
ton has not the worth of the original.
Insist on La Creole Hair Dressing
it's the original. Darkens your hair in
the natural way, but contains no dye.
Price 81. 00.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
Too Great a Chance.

"How did you enjoy those two weeks
on your farm in the countryT
mot as well as / expected. I SUf~
fered from a lack of my accustomed
exercise"
"YOur accustomed eXercise?"
Certainly lodging delivery wagons
street cars, and automobiles, and jump
ing over holes in the street."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

Little Thomas, aged four, has a will
of his own which doesn't unbend cas-
lily.
One day it took about five minutes
of argument and appliance of the rod
by his mother before he was finally in
duced to obey in a small matter. Even
then it was not easy.
"Tll do it this time" he Informed
her with a lordly sir, 'but 1 won't do
1t next timeI"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

WoMAN's GROWING GLORY
is her hair. II yours is streaked with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use La Gre.
ole" Hair Dressing and change 1t in
the natural way. Price $1.00.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
COVETED eY ALL

but possessed by few-a' beautiful
head of hair. If yours is streaked with
gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re-
store It to its former beauty and lus-
ter by using La Creole" Hair Dress
ing. Price 81. 00.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
Would Seem So.

Madalene-Was Jacks sickness
fatal?
Kathleen guess so, he died
Orange Peel.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

We read of the seven ages Of man,
but one age is ample for the average
woman.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
AN APPREcIATIvE LETTER.

Mr.. M. A. Page, osceola, Wis, un-
der date of Feb. 16, 1916, writes:
Some years age I was troubled with
my kidneys al. was advised to try
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
business and Pleasure.

He is a wise mar who does not let
his business interfere with his pleasure
ut all timesl
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

To keep clean and healthy take DE-
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They Regulates
liver. bowels and stomach.zAdv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

Practice makes perfect-at least I'd
ano practice makes perfect martyrs CT
the neighbors.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

Money talks, and usually it's in n
hurry to say good-by!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

Ordinarily n young mar takes a girls
hand before asking for 1t.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

If some men would work more and
hope less they would get along better.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16
WAY of Mothers.

Mothers have memories of only the
good In their children-they always
forget the bad.
Like Attracting Like.
"Your wife is looking at us with a
great deal of fire in her eye"
Il guess she saw us smoking"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

A woman's idea of a secret is some
thing worth telling.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-11-16

THIS IS THE AGE OF YOUTH.
You will look ten years younger if you
darken your ugly. grizzly, gray hairs BY
using "La Creole" Hair Dressing. ADV
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Natural Tendency.

Natural Tendency.
II see soft coal is going up"
"What did you suppose it was going
to do when it is put on a fire?"
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