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The Lamar register., 1918-09-18
THINGS DOING POLITICALLY
BY The Senator From Alaska


Well, sir, it is great country where
they feed the people limberger cheese
and make 'em like it.
Just as soon as l got the paper on
Wednesday morning last, and noted
what had happened in the primaries
! grabbed the phone and got Chair
man Miller of the Democratic State
Central Committee on the wire. Says
1,
Where did you get the idea you
had a Democratic party in Colorado y
says l.
who's this conversing ," says he.
well, it amt Gunter and it amt
lyman and it amt Shafroth, nor Hub
bard, nor holland, nor Heating, nor
billiard, and it amt Tam nor Bon
either" says l. 1.-The Senator from
Alaska is conversing," says l.
"Oh," says he, sort of surprised.
And" says l right here over the
phone, paid in advance, delivered free
and no receipt asked for, you have my
resignation from the Democratic
party" says l. 81 am through with
the gang in Colorado" says l. ANY
party that will let the Denver Post di-
rect whom it shall run for Office don't
suit my particular view Of squareness"
says l. 81 may have been brung up
in the hills and amt had no chanst for
a classical education, but darned II
haven't always believed any party
what maintains itself as . going con-
Germ, has to have some degree Of re-
spectability around it some place,
says /. Now see what you have gone
and done-nominated Tom lyman for
governor" says l. After he came
right out in print and says he will be
the governor for the Denver Post and
not for the people Of Colorado" says
l. "Just cross my name off the books
and when you are around with the lit
tie touch system this fall trying to
raise funds to elect Tom don't come
near me or I'll disgrace you forever
by running over you with my tin Liz
"Rut think Of the rest of the ticket. :"
saws he sort of peeved like. "You amt
going back on them he vour~
az weran,t never for ,emY" Jaws 1.
getting neeved too and showing il with
nv nose RIGHT in the speaking tube
and yelling like blazes. "What ia this
marty NJ NV ancestors saws 1. "any-
how, Ia Il CENTRALIZED and run "a a
.ort of sidesbow for n circus and q
coal yardp cav. l. .Just look 'em
over-iust look 'em over. lyman own
cd bv the Post. holland owned by the
post. Hubbard. owned by the Post;
the labor commissioner. owned by the
POST. the printing commissioner. own
ed bv the POST saws 1. Say, pal, l
may have been in the hills since the
first rush into the Couer d'Alenes long
before Won were old enough to wad-
die and studvinp nature don't make
M man n darn fool.n saws 1. "Sleep-
inc in the omen gazing at the stars
sort of teaches a fellow that honesty
ia malitv that must be possessed
even hv n marty tn make II a success. s.
saws "Wbv. man. my old sled dog
.nd .v.r,, worthless Alaut Iniun |
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23

Our boys are defending this country
on the high seas and on the land. Our
own defense against a common enemy
is to keep the system clean by Kidding
the body of the toxins, or poisons. which
are bred in the intestines. When you
feel tired. sleepy, headachy. when your
breath is offensive, or plmples appear
on the face and neck, 1t is time to recog-
nize the danger and protect your bodily
health by taking something for the liver
such as DR.. Pi@ce's Pleasant Pellets.
The machinery of the body needs to
be oiled, kept in good condition, just us
the guns or machinery of a ship. Why
should human person neglect his own
machinery more than that of his auto
mobile or his guns? Yet most people
do neglect themselves. Their tongue
has q dark brown color, skin sallow,
breath bad, yet they fail to see that
their machinery needs attention.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets have
been known for nearly half century
They are made Of May-applc, leaves Of
aloe and jalap, made into a tiny pellet
and coated with sugar. They are stand
ard and efficacious. You can Obtain
them at any drug store in Walls for
twenty-five cents. Ask for DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Fellets-and get no other!
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23
SATIN IS A SMART Material
lonu Coats and Dresses Of Favorite
Goods Are Quite the Style
in French Capital.

In spite Of the war Paris remains the
center of the fashion world and what
ever is worn in the French capital be-
comes at once desirable on this side OF
the Atlantic, notes an authority.
Therefore when we hear that satin Is
holding sway as the smartest of smart
materials we naturally look upon this
material with pronounced favor.
In Paris little else but satin is seen
for afternoon wear. Trimmed with
fur, or else with patterned quilting,
long satin coats are the rage, and
satin dresses under them are just as
much in favor. Velvet has a certain
vogue which may increase for dresses,
but it is more in favor for evening
wear. Black and white are always in
fashion, treated very simply; satin
with a deep collar that lies fiat or
closes to the throat in white or gray !;
velours de laine, trimmed with bone
buttons and ivory white collar, or else
gray fur; these are smart c0mbina-
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23
HOME ~
TOWN - -
HELpSZZ
ALIVE TO VALUE OF PARKS
aio and Little Cities Throughout the
Country Continue to Plan Ex-
tension Of Systems.

The great war which has exerted
q disquieting effect on many beneficial
activities the world over seems not to
have interfered with the progress OF
American municipalities in doing the
things that should be done for their
citizens. From oil parts Of the United
States go out reports Of municipal
bond issues for new and extended
parks. The great cities Of New York.
Philadelphia. Boston and Chicago are
not content with their expenditures OF
millions upon millions In years gone
BY for parks. They are spending
more and more. And their example is
being followed by scores and hundreds
of smaller cities. The story of how
Kansas City surmounted Topographic
cal eccentricities to create a park sys.
tenn is as well known as the story OF
Kansas City's pre-eminence in the
supply of beef for the markets of the
world. Harrisburg, Pa, recently paus-
ed to contemplate in public celebra'
ton it's improvements achievements
during the past eleven years, notable
among which has been the acquire
ment Of So acres of park land. equal
to one acre for every Is Of it's popula-
ton. Lincoln, Neb.. has just passed
a bond issue Of $4,000, to buy park
lands, and a public-spirited citizen has
donated to the city a beautiful tract of
land worth thousands of dollars for
the same purpose. Chattanooga, Seat
tie, Spokane, Ell Paso. San Antonio.
Dallas, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, De
troit, Rochester. Columbus. o.. and Co
lumbus, Ca. Jacksonville, Charlotte.
N. c., Springfield, O., and Springfield.
Mass, Hartford, Conn.,, st. Louis, and
so on in an almost endless chain, are
all working out the park problems in
a notable manner.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23

New Observation-Disclosures of
mems dress has already become more
than q mere tentative suggestion. New
York papers carried the story Of sug-
gested regulations in mems attire, on
the front page, a few weeks ago; along
with the war news, the coal shortage
in New York, the thirteen-below-zero
temperature, and other striking hap
penings of a day and generation in
which exciting events have become al-
most commonplace. The Importance
of the further suggestions, emanating
from the economy board, was immedi-
ately recognized, and, with front page
space ut a premium, as it is today. the
story was deemed of sufficient moment
to be given a place Of honor. There
was nothing extremely radical in the
ideas advanced. prominent fashion
writer states. They included some Of
the suggestions already made at the
now historic meeting of dressmakers,
manufacturers. retailers, fashion writ
ers and editors, and others held at the
Waldorf, to discuss the adoption OF
the slim silhouette, with view to linn
iting the consumption of wool. One
of the speakers, at that meeting, drew
attention to the fact, that though there
was not a man in the room who was
wearing what might be called a con-
spicuOus or individual style of cloth in
his clothes, yet there were in all prob
ability not two suits in the room of ex-
actly the same pattern.
Among twenty men in blue serge.
each will have a suit made from diff
ferent weave and dye. This is a waste
of effort and material which might be
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23
BEAUTY IN HOME GROUNDS
Much May Be Done With a Little
Care and Work, and the Results
Are Gratifying.

The ground surrounding the typical
city residence is not thing to catch
the eye in search of beauty. Usually it
is q plain expanse of lawn with here
and there tree to relieve the monot-
ony and provide some shade. A little
shrubbery around the porch is also fire.
quently seen, but often it is scrawny,
showing that it has been chosen at ran
dom, poorly planted and poorly kept.
This condition is SO general that the
exceptional yards seldom fail to attract
attention to themselves, and incident
ally to the neglected yards.
The war garden movement last year
led many who had grown away from
planting to revert to the inherent in
stinct in every person to see things
grow and to help them. Many were
surprised that their small kitchen gar
dens began to take time which former
ly went to outdoor sports, and that the
pleasure was fully as great. The bene-
fits are likewise as readily recognize
able. If this interest can be sustained,
it is probable that there will be re-
vival of the home flower garden, and
more general interest in the beautifica-
ton of home grounds.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23
American Wisdom.

There is nothing which will 50 soon
produce a speedy and honorable peaee
as a state of preparation for war.
How much more delightful to an I'M
debauched mind Is the task for making
improvements on the earth than all the
vainglory that can be acquired from
ravaging it by the most uninterrupted
career Of conquestl
How pitiful, in the age Of reason and
religion, is that false ambition which
desolates the world with fire and sword
for the purpose Of conquest and fame,
compared to the milder virtue Of MAX
ing our neighbors and our fellowmen
as happy as their frail convictions and
perishable natures will permit them to
bel
Nothing but harmony, honesty, in
dustry, and frugality are necessary to
make us q great and happy people.
influence is not government. Let 10
have a government by which our lives.
liberties and properties will be &C.
cured. Let the reins Of gov
eminent be braced and held with q
steady hand, and every violation Of the
Constitution be reprehended. # defec-
tive, let it be amended; but not suf-
fered to be trampled upon whilst 1t has
an existence.-George Washington.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23
MUFFLER AND HAT TO MATCH
Immense Scarf Of Black Satin En-
broidered in Spanish Fashion, Match
ina Headqear, Late Fashion.

A letter from London says that the
best of the smart women there who, of
course, are engrossed in relief work.
as are the best Of every country, have
adopted the fashion of wearing i'm
mense muf1lers of worsted jersey
wrapped around the neck once or twice
and matched up with hat.
In America this fashion is growing
anace. Over here we still have an i'm
mense amount Of peltry. and therefore,
it is not to be expected that jersey will
take it's place during the extreme cold
Of this midwinter. but we may look for
it as a popular fashion after the ice
breaks.
However, the fashion that American
women have taken up along this line Is
quite interesting. 1t is an immense
scarf Of black satin embroidered in the
Spanish fashion, with hat to match.
It is not as serviceable for rough
weather outdoors as the English muf-
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23
A Milliner's knack,

To fasten on q hat ornament, so
that it will be firm, but not rigid. try
this plan: hold or pin the flower or
feather in position. Then bring the
needle threaded with linen or other
strong thread up through the hat from
the underside close beside the stem of
the ornament. Leave the knotted end
with four or five inches of thread on
the underside. Put the needle down
through the hat close to the other side
of the stem. Do this three or four
times, even going through the stems If
they are clustered and heavy. Then
put the needle through to the under
side of the hat and tie the ends of the
thread.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23
Men Insist on Eatino Meat.

there are, of course, wasteful fami-
lies, but most incomes are not elastic
enough to admit of much wanton
throwing away Of good food" a writer
says In the Woman's Home Companion.
1T is safe to say that large portion
Of such waste as there is is caused
by the simple, plain'-but expensive
tastes of the American man. It is not
only the big Johns, but the little Johns,
Of the country who emulate in conduct
the ranchman who rambled into New
York restaurant, and, having read the
menu, clenched a knife and fork In
each fist. and, bringing them down on
the table, cried out in a fearsome
voice, sMeatv
'eThis cry of 'meat!' went up In tens
Of thousands of homes after patriotic
women tried to put into effect the
substitute menus"
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23

Ah well, what kingdoms ne should
see!
But he has struck down kings;; his
sword
Had fought for freedom and tho
Lord.
And now the cross roads teens Nth
life,
The hour has come. tho Keen winds
knife
Is cutting under skin and bone,
But who cares for tho cold-that
lone,
Grave figure shall rewarm each
heart!
An echo; see hon sharp ears start.
It Is the Genenalhooray!
And down the Generals Highway
The yeomen who haze seen him pass
Follow IN cheering groups-one
Of burning and of patriot zeal
To be first followers at his heel.
1t IS the GeneraLhooray!
This roadside sings again today.
This nation sings. its heart still
bowed
Before him IN those dreams that
crowd.
The moving canvas Of the gears.
There, like a peer among his peers,
The vision looms again. and he
| Stands il, that room ve still may SEQ.
One hand behind his back, and ono
Laying that sword his bravery ,0on
Upon the table. A shaft of light
Across tho senate chamber steals;
A prelate IN the foreground kneels.
A consecrated hour, indeed,
That hour of high, exalted need,
That noble and immortal act
Its spirit cleaning above its fact,
Its soul of beauty 50 made one
With the high soul Of Washingtonl
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23

tons, but always one sees the effect
Of black and white or black and gray,
and always, too, the straight frock
with straight coat over 1t. These
models are very simple, with scarcely
any trimming, but with studied lines.
Many coats are slit up the sides to
show the dress underneath and not a
few dresses are slit near the feet also,
for the newest skirt Of all is rather
dangerously narrow.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23
Must Cherish WashIngton's Ideals.

It is Of greater importance to cher
ish the ideals for which Washington
lived and fought than to praise his vir-
tues. These latter will find their high
est tribute in the loyalty we show to
the former.
Wisdom. courage, passion for lib
erty and lofty sense Of right were the
great qualities Of the first president Of
the United States. Never did we need
hem more than now.
A country is worthy Of it's heroes
only as It finds in their memory the in
sniration for worthy deeds.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23
Helpful ideas.

Buy a yard of cambria, cut into
squares and turn tiny hem around
each for the children's handkerchiefs.
Make a neat apron out of enamel
cloth such as we use for table covering,
and sew tape on for strings and bind
with tape. These aprons can easily be
wiped off and kept clean, and bit can
be stitched on also. Even an apron Of
this kind is nice to put on a child who
is continually soiling cotton clothing.
Much washing is saved. Two aprons
could be made from three-quarters of a
yard Of oilcloth and the tape costs
nearly nothing.
Save the colored picture parts of our
Sunday papers each week, and when a
child is i'll or convalescing 1t will fur
nish quite an entertainment to It. It
is also we'll to put away the 'woman's
section" for our own future reference.
as we can always find what we want
right there.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23
Fuel May Be Cause Of Cancer.

A Scotch physician has just COM
pleted an extensive series of researches
into the incidence of cancer which lead
him to some novel conclusions. He
finds that in Scotland and the Scotch
islands the percentage of cancer is par
ticularly high in c0al-burning districts
and low in peat-burning districts.
There are some exceptions to this rule
and in every such case he finds that
the peat-burning district with a high
death rate from cancer burns a peat
with a high percentage Of sulphur.
Thus he concludes that Goals and peats
with high sulphur content used as u
fuel have q direct connection with the
DEVELOPMENT of cancer.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23
Flower Boxes.

The addition of q few flower boxes
in the home is well worth the slight
expense necessary to obtain them.
These boxes can be simple little re-
ceptacles hung under the window or
built up from the ground. They can
be constructed ut home of boards,
brick or concrete. and may be used the
year round. During the summer they
may contain any flower which pleases
the owner, while In the winter the low
growing japanese evergreen gives an
attractive appearance to the living
rooms.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23
New Civic Pride Plan.

Erect q miniature Jail on q promi>
nent corner and through the barred
windows exhibit photographs Of
houses and grounds that need fixing
up.
This is the "city beautiful" plan Of
q Milwaukee councilman.
"When people let their weeds grow
or rubbish accumulate. give them pub
licity," he adds. The council is con-
sidering the plan.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23
HIS LAb0kS ENDED
Peoples Acclaim of Washington
as Their Hero Journeyed
to Annapolis to Lay
Down His Sword.

{Poem written for the unwilling Of the
tablet at Severn Cross Roads, where
Washington passed on his way to resign
his commission at Annapolis.1
THIS roadside sings again to-
7 day.
Here where the barren
branches sway
And keen December winds sweep by
Beneath a cold and azure sky
The old road echoes to some tread
OF morning in a ranished hour
When here the red-cheeked courier
sped,
And here the young lands pride and
fower
OF glory and achievement came
TO add fresh glory to his name.
The villages had all come out.
To hear the news, to match about
TO catch some glimpse far up the
Way
OF Washingtonrwho from the fray,
And from the council and the crest,
Was riding down his sword to lay
Once more upon his countrys
breast
While he stepped back to that sweet
rest
He ycarned for. Yonder sounds a
call!
A bugle's note. mayhap the fall
Of horse-hoofs on the old State
From crery hamlet and abode
Men, wonsen, children, hurry forth
The wind is sweet, though west By
north,
And keen with that sharp chill thai
When on the hill the partridge
drums.
This way they look, this way an1
that!
THEY'LL know him by his coat and
hat;
They've seen his face in pictures. 81
There won't be any doubt they'll
kn0w;
But deep within their hearts the!
sigh
They'll know him By his forthrigh
eye.
His noble nsien. his lofty frame,
His fitting in wiM road and sky
As nature fits all great forms in.
And signs the portrait with he
name.
The young folk chatter, smile an
grin.
The old are prone to be severe.
And stretch each vortice Of the ca
To catch that first sharp clscksn!
sound
Of the stage coach numbering on it
WGy,
The hoof-beat on the frozen groun'
That knoms the kind of tune to pla.
Some in smaI groups togethe
druwn
Wait on the green bench of a lara
Ind these-in sonsewise more Sc
date
The wisdom Of his act debate.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23

One rises who defends the sire
OF his great land, and vows NTH ire
IT'S only great mans ~oy, indeed,
To give up lofty place, secede
From honors of such high degree,
Putting ambition aside, and fame,
Upon the altar whence they came
His country's heart-and stepping
d0wn
From all the lure of high renown.
Take his old place IN life again.
One NTH all kindred gentlemeni
Some tell the story Of his trip,
While others bark Nth hanging
lip
That parting at old Frances inn
With those who'd been his aids at
Tears IN his eyes, and in his heart
That aching that they feel who part
With comrades and with friends
Whove spent
Hours Nth them in the battlement
Of life, of fate, of hopes and dreams,
And brave adventurings long before.
Then to the barge they see him go
At Whitehall Ferry, boring lou
In all that stately form Of grace
At each bowed head and tear stained
face.
And then that silent, street. adieu
at Paulus Hook-sad words and
fen,
A silent waving of the hand
Back to his high and faithful band,
Then NTH his face set HITLER
strong
In the high purpose he had made
To heed no imploring of the throng
But lag at his country's feet his
blade.
Then the triumphant jaunt begun
Those days Of journeying IN the SUM-;
The plGudits of a nations best
Poured round him at each stopping
place,
And on the roads from mile to mile
Always some patriot IN whose
breast
Inuiolate love had left its trace,
Coming to bow BY the road he'd take
And kiss the cold ground for his
dear sake.
Philadelphidn's loud acclaim.
Then Baltimore-her royal bounty
Poured as 'twas ,sever poured before,
By every county seat and county,
To pay due homage to his name,
And giue him a velcome at this door
OF Maryland he'd remember long
As life should last or dreams prolong
Their memories in his noble soul.
Then once again tho coach s0heels
| roll.
Hes coming-down the General.
Way!
1.-THE old State road IS Gods today!
Gods-and beneath his sparkling
Gods and the General Washington
Ten miles beyond the cross roads lie
The capital; DER yonder rise
} The Severn smiles meath azure skies
Where Indian Landing sleeps besid'
The murmu,ing music of that tide
Whose song-as light as beauty
: The silvering romance of the years
He'll pass here soon; and this wa!
rings
The music Of the morn! Had king
Such love from those they rule a!
! he
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pferce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
late liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23

fler and hat of wool-embroidered jer
sey, but it is fascinating touch to
the indoor costume Of the woman who
is lunching out or going to a wedding.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eve Remedy

70 6mAFt1ng-Just Do Comfort @ cent? @
Oruggists OF msil. Write for Free 0yo Book.
1U8INB EYE RUD(EOy CO., CHICAGO
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23
Different Method.

Different Method.
"The fighting isn't done these days
as it used to be, is it?'
mo. They used to use rolling pin.
but now they take your best golf
STICK
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23

To argue successfully with a woman
Keep silent.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23

Toilette Of Embroidered Silk, With
a Sleeveless Coat, and Sash Placed
High and Tied at the Side.
remedied; and suggestions for limiting
patterns of conservative materials for
mems wear, were made in the interest
Of war time economy. The same ideas
have been applied to the manufacture
Of stuffs for mems shirts, and even to
their shoes and neckties. Results of
impressive benefit to the community at
large, to our allies and to our own
fighting men, are promised if these re-
forms are carried into fact.
So far, no such proposition has been
made with regard to the industries
which deal with the dressing of wOm-
en-. In fact, the pressure Of opinion
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23

Alkali metals are found to be the
most transparent to the Roentgen
rays.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23

Piles Cured In s to II Days
Druggists refund money IL PAZO 0NTNHNT fall
TO cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding or ProtEudtne Pilo
Ftrst application gives relief. t0c.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-23

Garfield Tea, by purifying the blood.
eradicates rheumatism, dyspepsia and
many chronic ailments. Adv.
The man who marries for beauty,
talent or wealth makes a serious blum.
der.