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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-02
WOMAN SAVED
MUCH SUFFERING
Bytaking Friends Advicean6
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

West Plains, Mo-" was all run
down in health, had Indigestion and ter
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-02

ST. Louis has catacombs like those
of Paris. The mining of clay for brick
and other products has left many
chambers and tunnels beneath the out
lying districts, as the quarrying OF
stone for building materials long ag,
has undermined certain European
cities.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Eliminating Steam
Electi6cation Of Railroads Would
Conserve Coal Supply

Railroad identification is still looked
upon by the general public and by rail-
road men as having it's chief merits in
relieving cities and tunnels of the OBJ
noxious smoke and cinders belched
forth by the steam locomotives. Elec-
trical men have in recent years en-
phasized the economy Of electric train
service and in a paper presented by
S. II. Dodd before the Western Rail-
way club this is very strikingly shown.
Mr.. Dodd cites figures proving that
100,000,0O0 Of the 140,000,0O0 tons Of
coal now burned annually by our rail-
roads could be saved by general cleo
IRRIGATION. In view of the continued,
IL not increasing, need for conserv-
ing the fuel resources of the country
for future generations, the urgency of
attacking the problem and at least
checking this gigantic annual waste
should be given prompt and careful at
tention.-Electrical Review.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Majority of Big Animals
Are Extremely Lazy Even
in Their Native HauntS

Though not generally known, most
of the big carnivora are extremely
lazy, in their native haunts-only ex-
erting themselves when In need Of
food, and often going without 1t for
sheer Incidence.
Animals Of the geological gardens
obtaining their food without any eff
fort on their own part grow stupid and
i'll for lack Of exercise. The pac-
ing up and down, just before meal
time IS not sufficient. Besides, ami
mails are like people; they need change
Of scene and air. For this reason the
animals in a circus or show are really
more fortunate than their brothers in
the geological gardens.
The trick animals get plenty Of *
ercise during performance, and the
constant change Of scene keeps them
interested. Even such fierce animals
as leopards, tigers and lions enjoy
going through their tricks from sheer
relief Of the mOnotony Of their cages,
and often the big cats are quite play
full during the time Of their training,
not from any love Of man, but from a
love Of motion.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
USE FOR DISCARDED BLOUSES
Crepe de Chino and 0~eorgette Gar.
ments May Easily Be Converted
Into Camisoles.

When the crepe de chine and geor-
gette blouses have outlived their orig
inal usefulness they are not always
ready for the refuse heap, says one
practical girl who always finds other
purposes to which they are adapted.
Quite often she converts them into
camisoles, sometimes SO skiufully that
she can make two out of q single
blouse. BY opening the sleeves and
using broad insertion Of shadow lace
or ribbon, ribbon shoulder straps and
a row Of beading at the top, she so
completely transforms the material
that n would never realize that II
had been Of previous service. Odd
scraps can be utilized as Innings for
dainty hats, as coverings for dress
shields which are to be worn under
other sheer blouses, or to mend or
strengthen a part of the blouse which
shows wear, as often occurs In the
back at the belt line.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
BLOUSE IN VOGUE
Popular Garment Back in Favor
and in Many Colors.
Large Black knotted Cravat Adds
Partisan Effect and Embroid-
cries Are Attractive.

1t is not a very long time since a
woman was never without a dozen
chemise blouses, whether she was
travelling or living in the city. These
articles were indispensable to the
tailored costume, says Vogue. There
was infinite variety In their many
forms, and, besides those of thin white
materials, there were also a few
blouses all inlaid with lace and EN-
brOidery, very like soft wells Of lace.
Then the mode changed. The lin
gerie blouse was replaced by the cor
sage of the chemise frock showing be-
meath the long coats matching the cos
tune.
But now the tailored suit is no long
er in disrepute; it is returning with
victory. Unimpeachably correct, ii
gives a woman that alluring trimnesS
which is joyfully received after the
caprlces of elaborate elegance. And it
is even whispered in the air that 1t
will be the mans tailor who will be
given preference in the execution of
iliN NV oSAulAlC j - IoSFoibAIs
How could blouses fail to take on
new life with this occurrence? They
come in dozens, Fastening into our
wardrobes. Prepared to accompany
u summer costumes, they have a
charming modernism, and they bright.
en- the Somber blue Of serge or the
monotony of khaki shantung like bou-
quets of different flowers. There will
be white blouses, too, but they will be
such as are inspired by the blouses OF
Van Dyck or by those of the peasants
in the country districts of France.
And with almost all these blouses is
worn a large black kn6tted cravat.
At Paquin's the hues and embrOid-
cries of these blouses are of sensation
al originality-a series that makes one
wonder what this new order will lead
TO. Veritable ~tone-scales, delicate or
vivid according to the type Of the
wearer, will achieve effects not hith'
erto seen in sharp contrast to the
white blouse that was of an invariant
monotony.
The braid that borders this colored
linen is always Of cotton, fearing
neither soap nor water, ven though
it be black. One Of the refinements of
the aso is TO repeat in the lining
of the jacket the same design or col
ors Of the blouse.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
THE MANY SHADES OF BROWN
Color "a a Prime Favorlts In Paris
Stencil Embroidery Touched Up
With Floss Silks.

: In Paris lie dernier cri is brown in
all shades-red brown, nut brown, pale
golden brown, that is a strong light
seems almost yellow. A very uncom-
mon dress, the creation of a famous
Paris "Maison." was made of mouse
brown crepon, with a plated skirt and
q long straight tunic which was cut up
at the sides and which showed on the
hem a most effective stencil design
done in black and invisible blue paint.
There was a narrow ribbon ceinture In
invisible blue and thin blue silk tas-
sells finished Off the under seams of
the short sleeves. This dress could
easily be achieved IN cotton crepon,
for instance, for a comparatively
small sum of money. Stencil embroid-
ery-for the stamped designs are
nearly always touched up here and
there with floss silks-is easily done
and 1t is immensely attractive; any
,olor may be stamped ON, and, of
course, any silks and ven tiny beads
nay be introduced.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
CLOTHING FOR THE KIDDIES
Cotton Wash Dresses Are Favored In
Preference to Linen, Which Is Elk
pensive This Year.

For children's wash dresses lotion
ramie, chambray, Bingham, cross-bar
batiste, wolfe, dotted swiss and organ
die are all to be found, and there are
some linens, but linens are expensive
this year. At the best they are an e
pensive fabric for a child, because the
little frocks and smocks and suits
"muss up" so quickly.
Ribbons play a peculiarly interesting
part in a child's wardrobe at all times,
for there is never anything more dis
tinctive in her costume than the hair
ribbon she wears.
This season ribbons are used as an
establishment for dresses, as a trim
ming, as an accessory of dress and not
only are little hats trimmed exclusively
with ribbons, but many swagger hats
are made entirely Of ribbons.
Very tailored effects in little dresses
are trimmed only with pipings and
cuffs, and an exclusively made-to-order
appearance Is produced In certain sim
pie ready-to-wear dresses by good taste
touches of shocking, hemstitching and
embroidery.
Wool embroidery on silk Is a very
effective trimming, both for dresses
and hats.
Valenciennes lace is, Of course, just
coming into popular favor again and so
is much in evidence on little girls
clothes. Filet lace Is also seen, and
here and there n finds baby Irish
crochet that, like valenciennes, is, like
the clock pendulum, swinging the other
way, coming back from obscurity and
disuse.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Sahara Desert Once Well
Watered and Fertile Says
Professor of EgyptoIogy

The Sahara desert was once well wa
tered and fertile, and hunters from
the Sahara plateau, moving gradually
down through a rift in North
eastern Africa, located where Egypt
now lies, according to DR.. James
Henry Breasted, professor of Egyp-
tology and oriental history, Uni
versity of Chicago.
Doctor Breasted said that this all
happened about the time Of the stone
age. Egypt was then n huge lake,
but 1t gradually drained out into the
Mediterranean, leaving the Nile valley.
Here the hunters were afforded every
natural resource and founded q civ
ilization which outstripped Europe. 1t
was about 1000 or 5000 B. G. that
Egypt had a stable government con
trolling millions Of souls.
The grain Of Egypt was 1000 years
older than that found in Asia, says
Doctor Breasted, and cattle undoubt-
eddy had their origin in Africa. The
stone age founders of Egypt early de-
veloped from hunters to farmers and
used the Oldest metal instruments
made by human agency. They evil
IDENTIFY discovered the metal there; and
a system of writing was evolved in
Egypt thousands Of years before
Christ.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Rare Carpets Reproduced.

There Is now on display In London
carpets that surprise those who are
unacquainted with the strides made IN
manufacture by British factories dur
ing the war The carpets are claimed
to be exact reproductions Of rare East
ern carpets and are offered at prices
not much higher than ordinary loom
productions.
The most remarkable feature about
them Is considered to be the true rem
dering Of that eastern luster which
has hitherto defied successful copying.
Some Of the most notable reproduc-
lions are those OF the seventeenth CEN
fury coronation carpets which were
made for the shah of Persia, the Khor.
assam rug and the famous carpet
manufactured for the Sheik Ismail, the
original Of which hangs In the Victoria
and Albert museum of London, and
there are copies Of others from cathe-
drals and art galleries.
The carpets vary in size and have all
been made In a British factory during
the last three or four years.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Samoyedes of the Russian
Province of ArchangeI Is
One of Least Known Races

In the extreme north Of the Rus
sian province Of Archangel dwells one
Of the queerest and least known races
Of mankind. These are the SamO-
yedes, the wandering tribes of the vast
frozen marshes which extend IN these
regions from the forest belt to the
shores Of the Arctic ocean. They wor-
ship idols and their sole wealth con-
sists In reindeer. Living, the reindeer
draws the sledge which transports the
Samoyede and his belongings from
spot to spot in search Of the game and
fish, which constitute his principal
sustenance. Dead, 1t provides him
with meat in times Of scarcity, and
with skin for his family tent. With
its sharpened bones he tips his wood
en- fishing harpoOns and hunting
spears. It's sinews he uses to sew to-
gether the shirt. breeches, and boots
Of ~sealskin, which are the attire alike
Of the Samoyede men, women and
children.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Javanese Use No Nails, No
lron-OnIy Bamboo-in
Construction of BRIDGES

The natives Of Java have a bridge
building technique which utilizes to
the limit their slight resources for
work Of this character. Of raw mate
rails they are acquainted with but two,
and one Of these is really a product
Of their own ingenuity. They have
no nails, no iron, no true wood; they
are forced to rely entirely upon bam-
boo for the structural parts, and upon
a rope of their own manufacture to eff.
feet the junctures. In spite Of these
limitations, they achieve highly credit
able results.
The original element which the
Javan natives have brought to the con
.struction Of these bridges is made of a
fiber taken from the native aren-palm,
which grows all Over the island. This
fiber Is Of a black and horny substance.
1t makes a rope that resists effective
ly the heavy decaying action Of the
hot and damp tropical climate with
its legions Of fungi in fact, it lasts for
many years without any indications Of
rotting.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
A Link With Rousseau.

A well-known writer In Paris, M
Remezy, can, IL he chooses. step into
Jean Jacques Rousseau's shoes-shoes
moreover, that the great genius made
himself. The Paris correspondent OF
the London Evening Standard tells
their interesting story:
In the little village of Ermenonville
where Rousseau is buried, there was
an inn where he often went. Giard,
the innkeeper, was an intimate friend
Of Rousseau, and he kept on the top
Of a cupboard a pair Of wooden shoes
that Rousseau had made. Jean
Jacques, after wearing them himself,
had given them to the %innkeeper.
In the early days Of the nineteenth
century the poet Fabre d'Eglantine
visited the little inn, saw the shoes
with a paper label on them, and Of
fered to buy one for 600 or to give
$500 for the pair. The offer was re-
fused.
When the innkeeper died ne left the
sabOts to his granddaughter, and she
at her death left them to her nephew,
M. Paul Bleuze, who sold them or gave
them to M. Remezy.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Be HAPPY TODA'
No Sense in Postponlng Peril
of JoyouSneSS.
Mvch Good Sense In Writer'S Ass<
ton That, Following the Great
War, Most Of Us Take Things
Too Seriously.

There is not only a possibility but
probability that most Of us in the
stressed times are losing the fine flow
and zest Of life by taking life and on
selves toe seriously. The mistake, f.
1t is a mistake, is natural.
We are just emerging from a WI
that may or may not have been IL
Armageddon Of prophecy, but ii ce
tainly resembled that vast gatheriI
Of the nations in it's great outlines, ar
nations as well as individuals are SIT
engaged, SO to speak, in stock-takir
after it's termination, If indeed we hay
come to the end of it.
Some are looking forward TO a ne
business era of unprecedented oppo
tunity in trade and money-makins
others are looking apprehensively fl
a still further unsettlement Of ii
worlds equilibrium incidental TO II
peace-making, and others still al
looking for a new heaven and ne
earth and the dawn of m.llennial peaC
and happiness.
But all are looking TO the future an
putting their hopes of happiness in II
keeping. All seem to have put off b
general consent the attainment of hal
piness until tomorrow. Happiness !
still a thing to come, not a thing "
may and should and can receive t.
day along the common road of ever!
day life. We are all too much incline
to run hither and thither wherever tn
loudest voice may call attention, In
stead Of quietly pursuing the v
tenor OF our way, taking account O
what happiness means to us individr
ally.
W. must, Of course, bear manfull
our part of the worlds burdens, bu
our shoulders are not broad or str0n
enough TO bear, like Atlas, the weigh
Of the whole world. Especially Is tn
summer season one that Shout. invit
us to repose, ~joyousness and happines
IL we will but enjoy its lavish beaut.
and fulness of content. We should tr.
to forget for a few weeks at least, 70
a few months If possible, the storm
and stress and welter Of the world.
The summer is natures season o
fruition, Of r~ecuperation, of enjoyment
Don't waste 1t In fretting and repining
but drink in It's inspiration as you
lungs inhale the invigorating breez'
that comes owe 5000 miles of ocean
The world probably will not run of
the track while you are doing this, an'
when you come back to your usua
work you will be all the better able t
help steady 1t In its course-Exchange
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Birds Adopt Conservation;
Some Ride on Brake Beams

Some species Of birds among the
migrants to the West and South do
not depend upon their wings alone to
speed them on their journey. Accord
ing to a Nevada railway official, whom
the San Francisco Chronicle. quotes,
various birds, especially sparrows and
unnets, have adopted q less fatiguing
method Of transit than that which we
usually consider as their natural one,
by riding on the brake beams Of trains.
He described an incident in which
some hundreds Of birds, riding on a
Southern Pacific train that was pass
ing through Nevada from the East,
suddenly flew from their perches be-
meath the coaches when the train pass
ed over . rough crossing.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Scheme to Fool the Taste
When Swallowing Medicine

Yet another attempt has been made
OF devising some scheme whereby a
patient may take a disagreeable medi-
cine without tasting it. In the new
idea q tiny cup is provided which is
dipped inside an ordinary tumbler.
The medicine Is placed in the inner
cup, and the tumbler filed with wa
ter. The inventors idea is that the pa
tient simply drinks the water, where
upon the medicine also flows out, and
floating upon a film Of water. is swal-
lowed down, without coming into con-
tact with the tongue.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
THE SWANS OF yPRES


Ypres was once a weaving town.
Where merchants jostled up and down.
And merry shuttles used to ply;
On the looms the fleeces were
Brought from the mart at Winchester,
And silver fox from Burgundy.
Who Is weaving there tonight?
Only the moon, whose shuttle white
Makes silver warp on dyke and pond;
Her hands fling wells Of lily-woof
On riven spire and open roof
And on haggard marsh beyond.
No happy ghosts or fairies haunt
The ancient city, budding gaunt.
Where wagons crawl with anxious
wheel,
And DER the marsh land desolate
Wind slowly to the battered gate
That Flemings can the gate Of Lille.
Yet BY some wonder It befalls
That, where the lonely outer walls
Brood in the silent pool below,
Among the sedges OF tho moat,
Like lilies furled, the two swans float;
The Swans OF Ypres. men call them now.
They have heard guns and many men
Come and depart and come again;
They have seen strange, disastrous
things,
When fire and fume rolled DER their nest;
But changeless and aloof they rest,
The Swans OF Ypres, with folded wings.
Anonymous, from Punch.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
The Auto Court.

County Judge Smith established q
precedent In Mineola when he held a
term Of the county court In his auto
mobile. Dunn Steele. an aviator. was
charged with culpable ~careiessness In
having run down an officer with his
airplane at Belmont park and was held
by Justice OF the Peace New for the
grand jury. Judge Smith was just
leaving when the defendant. accompa,
MED by A. L. Carr OF q bonding com.
pany stopped him. He o~bligingly
opened court from his automobile. ar.
raigned the defendant. held him In S..
600 ball, signed the bond. adjourned
court and sped away for Oyster Ray.
New York Sun.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
NOTES OF SCIENCE

A Missourian Is the inventor
Of a seed planting attachment
that can be added to any farm
cultivator.
South Africa has more than
100000 sheep, producing an
nually more than 17O,OOO,OOO
pounds Of wool.
The bowl Of q new medicine
spoon has a hinged cover to re-
tain its contents, easily lifted
when desired.
To enable q man in one room
to watch a cash register in an
other a device termed a detec-
tature has been invented.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
MODES OF THE MOMENT

Many little children appear charm.
ing In pure yellow frOcks.
Sweaters have adopted the filet
openwork design In silk or wool.
A knitted sweater dress with q knit
ted hat is correct for tennis.
The more elaborate evening gown
is often deeply fringed with jet.
Narrow patent leather belts hold In
the front fullness Of the cape.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Cretonne Garden Apron.

All enveloping aprons made Of flow
cred cretonne are shown for girls of
six to ten years for garden or play
wear. They are very well worth
while, protecting the dress and giving
1T a longer lease Of life. These are
often accompanied by matching sun
bonnets or hats, and occasionally by
bags as well, although the bag is rath.
er unnecessary.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01

Husband Con q
birthday present
buying expedition)
What size hosiery
w o q lady
wearing a No. 8
shoe require?
S~aleslady-I beg
your pardon, but,
listen, does she
larry a bank &C.
count. Or
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Cleaning Leather Goods.

Do not use gasoline in cleaning leathr
er upholstery. Plain water with 4
little ammonia will remove the dirt and
q brisk rubbing with a clean wooden
Or flannel cloth will do the rest. For
stM1 more carefu treatment use a reg
ular dressing.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Many Are Color Blind.

One man in every 60 in England
10 partially or wholly color blino, 30
at least the tests for the English mer-
camille marine seem to show. A noted
professor maintains that the proper
ton Is ever larger.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Hit the Duke.

"NO. duke, my
tather would never
put up a million
dollars to buy q
title"
"Then why did
you encourage my
attentiOns?"
Il was ] ust
shopping"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Hindu Images.

india holds the record for images. It
has been estimated that there are quite
300.0 900 images Of the various gods
there.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
To Get Back.

AT twenty you left the farm and
came to the city. And for thirty years
you have been working like hades.
What fort"
I'm order to get money enough to
live In the country"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
HAVE A LAUGH

The Tie That Bound.

The Tie That Bound.
Lawyer-On what grounds, madam,
do you wish a divorce from your hus-
band?
Client-Why, I married him for his
money, and he has lost everything.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Daily Optimistic Thought.

There II no skill or cleverness to
b compared to that which avoids
temptation.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Orr
Too Advanced.

Tony Spagoni was having his throat
examined at the infirmary. "Say
'ch-h-h,'" said the doctor.
me no spik Englees," said Tony.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01

Mailed Down.
Got a dollar, JonesT"
yeah, I got one."
"Will you lend 1t t. muir"
"Nope; that's tn reason I got one"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-01
Wanted Too Much

Customer-That doesn't seem a very
good fit.
Dealer-Vot you exspect for 1even
t0llaD-An ATTACK Of epilepsy
Evening star., 1919-03-30

Foreign and Domestic Gnghams, 81 inches
wide. in handsome large plaid patterns in the
pretty pink. blue, gray and other combinations
that are most popular in these gaghams also
some dainty checked effects; and plain colors to
combine with them. such as pink blue and gray.