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Republican farmer., 1920-02-13
ADVANCE PRICE OF LEAD.

New York, Feb. 9@The American Smelling & Refining Co. advanced the price of lead from $50 to S.75 cents l>a- ao1srA te.daE-
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Diary Of Fashion Model
She Describes Frock and the New FoweT

terms I'm sure 1 shall have something
wear"
Then" suggested Madam, there is
a very high collar on this dress In the
original it is made of navy serge, but
yeu could. Of course. give richer look
of fur
so could. What shall have?'
But Madame had already found a beau
full mink. and without any hesitation
Mrs HuneksF ordered it.
"Of course" said Madame, 81 am
going to make the collar convertible 50
that II you should care to. you can un =
button the tiny silk-covered buttons
which hold it firmly TO the neck, and
fold IL back on your shoulders"
This, by the way, Is characteristic
feature of our new high-necksd dresses.
For after the neck freedom women have
enjoyed SO long we feared that at FIRST
they might not take kfadly to the choker
cellar. But so far its very smzrtness
has won nothing but praise from the
fashionable women who are wearing
them.
While this dress will be most effective
In our old standby navy blue. yet for
certain types I think IT would be adj
nirabIs in a pretty shade Of fawn And
IL you prefer you might subs utute some
Ell the softer Twooiiea fabrics, such as
duvetyn, although 1 really think this
model looks best Just as it is pictured :
in the navy blue serge and blue and
white foulard-
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had freely translated the young officers
request I was sure. and had to smile in
spite of my irritation at her bright. in
terested eyes looking exciteJiy at me.
Tell him will be down in a minute"
I answered sedately. But it was almost
i've minutes before finally descended
the stairs.
For an unaccouatable Mt Of shyness. of
reluctance to see Hugh Grantland. had
suddenly seized me. and had shaken me
until I found myself trembling like a
frightened schoolgirl. Because Of DickY's
ridiculous Jealousy had been extremely
careful TO DE sure that soma third per
son was present whenever I CHANGED TO
encounter him. That I've had been SINH
larry considerste I guessed. and 1t had
come with sudden. subtle If absurd
significance 10 me that this was the first
time I had seen him alone for many
months.
But I finally nerved myself to so down.
stairs and put all my nerve Strength
into the effort to greet him with Just
the right shade of perfuuctory cordial
ity.
'sFhis is indeed a pleasure. Maj. Grant
land" I said, hoiding out my hand IL
greeting. mot quite unexpected. how
ever, for Mrs. Durkee has already told
US o. your wonderful thoughtfuiness.
"What-eh2 OH About the fiowers"'
he stammered. YES. yes. OF course.
But, as il happens. have come about
n very different errand just row. Tell
me, is it true that you have no draw
ing room for your southern trip?"
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NVTDOOR weddings are enough OF a
[ novelty TO be worth while talking
~ over One for 4 bride, whe was IN
mourning, took that excuse for making
her wedding linen affair. lilac and
white in coloring.
The bride wore a tailor-msde, white
linen dress with a dainty lingerie blouse,
white gloves. shoes and stockings. and
q white flower toque. She carried a
lunch Of white orchids tied with Chiffon
ribben The bridesmaids wore lilac
linens with violet Hover toques- They
carried white baskets OF purple iris.
The ceremony was performed in a con
venient haIf-circle OF .shrubheFy under a
canopy OF dogwood blossoms. Refresh
nents were served in a large tent at
one side of which was a small orchestra
stationed to play during the function
The groom wore a white Pengee suit and
white shoes. and an orchid in his but
tonhole.
The gifts were not shown The bride
went away in her linen gown. adding a
white motor veil and a white cloth cape.
Following this idea why not have an
1850 wedding" with the formal garden
as the place for the ceremony TIC old
fashioned gowns are fascinating. If the
bride selects a white silk to be trimmed
with pinked ruffies to droop over the
hoopskirt and above the suFplice waist,
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7 WANT something very simple oue
very rev for afternoon wear, an
nounced Mrs. Marcus Huneker-
st think you will like some Of the new
silk and serge dresses that We are max
ing" said Madame. They're very smart
They're very new, and they are gen
orally modelled on the simple lines tha&
are SO becoming to you"
So Madame asked me to show some OF
our newest frocks This was the second
enc that Put en-
That's charming" exclaimed MIA
Huneker. II am cure IN Ike that
However, Ne showed few otners' out
after looking at them very carafully sne
asked me to put this frock an again:
did so, and then Mrs. HunekeF asked 20
see the different color combinations IN
which we we're making this up
For this dress We have used light
weight but finely woven navy blue serge
for the rather tight-ntting skirt Com
bined with it is a very pretty navy blue
folila1i whose pattern Is a fair-sized
white spot! The bodice is made from
the silk, and, revealing little bit Of
yThat viii be more noticeable in the fall
the vaiztlinc is slightly drawn in. The
sleeves are quite Ions-another indica-
ton of fashions newest trend-and euita
tight-fitting.
generously covering the fzont and part
Of the sides ef the skirt is an apron of
the fouIard- 1t dips Down slightly In the
front, hut permits little Of the under
Skirt to be shown.
With this dress wear q hemp straw
hat OF navy blue faced with pale coral
coaored georgette- The ven thrown back
from the face is boFdered with roses.
which IS a decidedly new idea
As I slipped the hat from my head
Mrs Hufeker said: -
st wonder II that would look well on
me- know the dress is all right"
So Madame placed the hat on her love
~ golden hair. Draping the veil quite
smartly-for it can be disposed to suit
the whinn OF the wearer-she awaited
Mrs. f5unekef's Approval
Il really believe I Ike it. and II I de-
eide on having . navy tricotine and q
foulard with one 81 those aIl-over pat
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the big bonnet forms a lovely frame for
her happy face
The men also have their share in the
pageant Their long. tight trousers
spike-tail coats and ruffed shirts are
amazingly becoming, high hats adding a
final touch of 6igHity to the costumes.
We almost forgot the lace han6ker-
chief and the snuR box that should be
among the things present and in keeping
with the period. s-' 80 a-.
Another idea is a rainbow wedding
Surround the vhite-soEned bride VITA
maids dressed in the vivid colors OF the
rainbow. Let them wear Hover hats OF
large proportions and earn NUTS to
match. Have the ceremony under a
large, peaked tsRt-like canopy, covered
with rainbow ehiffons- Use rainbow
oolored flowers for decoration every
where. Ia serving the refreshments
have The creams and cakes rainbow
colored. The bridal bouquet should be
made of rain bow -colored flowers Let
the pathway to the canopy from the
house be marked with rainbow ribbons
and lanterns.
Another that suggests itself Is 4
Quaker Wedding" Bride and groom
as well as their attendants. should be
CARRIED true to tradition in dove gray.
The old-fashioned refreshments are SIM
pie and easy to prepare and TO serve
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HOME MAKING HELPS
"EUerything Ab0ut the House Helps Make the Home"
ooO Some Brides
.aaAa-A.a-A-s By JEANETTE YOUNG NORTON 49,.

Bridal white is being left more and
more TO large formal weddings. Atravel-
Ing gown and hat is quite sufficiently
bridy for the modern. ''ssnsihly plain"
girl For an eutdoor wedding swsepfng
trains and elaborate materials are de-
eidedIy out of place, even 10 wear in the
most perfectly kept garden - t+s
The automobile has taken some of the
excitement Gut Of the getaway Of the
happy rsair- They sreht dependent on
tirneta bTss nowadays. and can dodge the
tEfcksteTs much easter than formerly
A recent bride was Married in an au-
tornobile costume Of soft gray, made
like an avtatioaS suit. with soft gray
boots. close cap. and a fur-trimnae1 RIis-
sian tunic to match. The groom vas
likewise garbed- Leaving their guests at
the refresh ment table they boarded their
car. which was concealed by the shrub
tery, and were gone before their fare
well honk, honk stirred the guests to
activity and thoughts OF their rice bags
which never reached the speeding ear
Id-fashioned" brides still cling to
the church aisle. to white veil and trail
ing gown. and to the trip to Washing
ton, Niagara Falls or Some other popu-
lar spot to feel sure they're married.
But as a rule modern girls are better
pleased with simplicity in their wed
ding arrangements
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'fYou'd Both Better Stay Where You
Belong"

mo, can't imagine you living in the
water snapped Tippy Turtle. Why,
your wings wouldn't do you any good at
all I've often wished I had a pair of
wings like yours. Where did you find
them, anyway"
-:'weIlH' laughed whippy Butterfly,
opening and closing his beautiful wings
proudly, Il can't remember just when I
didn't have my wings Some folks tell
me that used to be worm. But, dear
me, you can't believe everything you
near. But say, suppose you and take
trip around the world. I'm tired of
flying. but If you'll let me ride on your
back I'll show you the way"
This pleased Tippy Turtle. and quick
as wink he was out on the bank of the
on his back. Away they hurried over
the mea dow.
Whippy Butterfly asked Tippy Turtle
to stop at all his friends houses. II
was the very first time he had ever gone
over the country without using his
wings. and he felt mighty fine.
You'd both better stay where you be-
long" was Chatty Chipmunk's advice
when they told him of their plans. Dis
eontented little folks never get any
where
& But Whippy Butterfly and Tippy Turtle
only laughed at his advice. and away
they went.
They crossed the meadow and started
down the big. dusty road.
A great, big. black thing spun by them
almost crushing them, throwing great
clouds of dust into the air, making them
choke and cough.
My. what was THAR snapped Tippy
Turtle.
IAN auto replied Whippy Butterfly.
You'd better be careful. piped III
another voice, and Johnny Grasshopper
hoped on a blade of grass beside them.
\ ''Those autos never see any one Whv.
Just yesterday found Willy Hop Toad
mashed fiat in the road where a big
wheel had run over him"
,Tippy Turtle shivered in his little boots
but after that he was careful to keen
to the side of the road even if travel
there was slower.
They hadn't gone far when they met
several little children going to school.
Whippy Butterfly was quick enough IA
use his wings to get away. but poor
little Tippy Turtle was caught
The children took him to school and
placed him in a glass jar with a crowd
Of silly little gold fish. Try as hard as
he could. Tippy Turtle couldn't get out
and there he lives to this day. away
: from his mama and daddy. his brothers
and sisters and all Of his friends
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HOLDING A HUSBAND
of
Reve ti0nS of Wife

Garrison's New

Gated by the certainty that Dicky, de-
spite his dislike of the young officer,
would be furious when he found that
the scheme which he himself had de-
vised had been partly spoiled by his wife
and mother.
Dicky had departed on the noon train
TO attend to some last things at the
studio, and my father had unexpectedly
taken the same train with an air of
having discovered something of the ut
most Importance which had to be at
tended to at once My riother-in-law
was busy with her own packing. which
threatened TO be still unfinished when
the train whistle should sound. Katie
and Jim were efficiently preparing the
house for shutting up. and was left to
my own unsatisfactory self for company.
A Long Minute"
I was n no very placid mood, there
fore, when Katie dashed UP TO my room
with little more than her usual strenu-
osity and excitediy announced:
oh, Missis Grahami Dot Mai. Grant
land he here in dot great. beeg car. want
to know if he can see you joost vun
IeetIe minute"
The young officers wonderful high
powered car has always greatly i'm
pressed Katie's fiamboyant imagination,
and I have always suspected that she
secretly applied her yardstick Of ro-
nance obtained from her beloved movies
to the very infrequent appearances OF
Mai. Grantlsnd at our home. That she
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not scratch the teeth. When properly
cleaned with small. soft tooth brush
OF varying sized bristles the teeth viii
feel perfectly smooth. and the tongue
VIII Slide freely across them without
encounter1ng any obstruction. When the
teeth feel Ike this they are about as
clean as they can be- and the stir bristte
Of the dentists cleansing brush may be
avoided.
Consult Dentist Often.
When washing the teeth never use a
horizontal movement OF the bYTsh fo-
that only scrubs the surface of the teeth
and wears away the enamel. especIall--
the enamel OF the canine teeth-the eve
teeth-which bear the briint of This
method. Let your brush move with an
up-and-down movement. so that the
p1sties can penetrate the crevicss and
thus remove food particles
II. IN spite Of your careful habits vour
teeth decay because Of natural wear and
tear. have them repaired at once. for de-
cay of one tooth starts several more i'm
that direction Have them nIied at once
or crowned. II necessary. by a dentist
who Is expert at his profession When
YOU pay a large fee TO a good r,r,r-
! utioaer you are paying your money
against a period of time when Won are
free from an unnecessarily rnarred beau
tiful set of teeth, and from unnecessary
features
Avoid the use of toothpicks If possible
They make the gums bleed and enlarge
the spaces between the teeth by wearing
away the enamel Use a brush after
each meal or Use thread of cotton
A thorough cleaning OF the teeth should
| come at night before bedtime. so az to
minimize the evil influence of bacteria
in that long stretch Of time between the
evening meal and brea kfast
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She Must Love Children

dont children the
discovered the North Pole
widowed, married divorced.
whether she's rich old pretty ugly
who
little smart roadster and takes her for ride when school
don't whether she's athletic brunette in sport suit and
of blonde
slippers All that she knows her business and attends to It
And and attend to unless she likes it, and nobody
ehldrenno endure
but loves really honestly and unafecedy
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WORDS of WISE MEN

Expect not at anothers hand what you
can do by your own--Spd11ssh ProOeTb-
An old flag is an honor TO its captain.
French ProveTb.
A brothers sufferings claim q brothers
pity.-A ddtsoB-
The butcher looked for his knife while
he had II IN his mouth
A living dog is better than dead lion.
Bible.
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Mother Hearts Needed

scolded little girl for falling
asleep in school, the little thing had been driven
crouched IN ehonoe
lobby-cad and alone all night
educated the world
mothers
No. marriage doesn't always do
madsthey didn't
me- right that's all
70 De Doughe
for a dollars month
find children
whether she is old married single
widow or a with a scared by divorce
She's times what anybody else can ever find
to do
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Secrets of Health and Happiness
I artar an Enemy Of Sound
Teeth---Ways to Danish 1t

TARTAR is nothing more or less than rough coat
ing of slime spread the surface of the teeth
1t appears result of a poor method of brush
ing of no brushing at all of too much sweets acids
in the food and in general, of uncleanly tendencies.
Tartar is the breeding place of bacteria that lift
their heads and start their ravages when tiny bits of
food too small to be seen by the naked eye first begin
to decay The heat of the mouth is the incubator
the bacteria and nourishes them to the healthy happy
state of free life and makes them thrive at the
pense of your vitality and we'll being
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very often with aiccoughs. What is ths
cause and treatment2
A-Hiccoughz is spasnodic contraction
Of the diaphragm with many ca,;ses:
some Of them are so simple thai the
trouble stops with water fright ar e
sence of meat OverfufI stomach. d.
lated stomach. Appendicitis. pneumonia.
heavy foods. rich seasonings and peri
tonitis cause hiccoughs.
A. s. D. Q-Piease write an article
on rheumatism
A-Many articles on this topic have
others viii follow,
V. B. All you will send a stamnAd
sslf-addrsssed envelope with vour or,er,,
repeated I will be glad to answer your
questions
READER, o-Piease give ms a
good skin bleach
APPLY a little of the following 10
your skin: Tineture benzoin and phenol.
/ each 70 drops; glycerine and rosewater,
each l ounce
MRS. n. c. Q-I am troubled with an
itching in my throat and roof Of nv
mouth What would you advise?
A-Irrigate the nose and throat with
alkaline antiseptic solution diluted three
times 10 water.
J. D Q-Pleaxe describe the symptoms
and treatment for fat feet
A-The symptoms are pain, soren<ss-
tired feelings. tenderness and often hip
and backaehe The treatment IS bare
foot dancing. exercises On the toes,
walking as much as possible on tiptoA
and wearing arch supports.
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0osodmdh
CSASOrieg
OK x6lnnekSaezg
Illustrated 81 Nep0 HarTtsoa
WHAT HAPPENED TO A DISCON-
TENTED LITTLE TURTLE.

TPPY TURTLE crawled lazily up
The log and gazed at the sky with
a weary sigh. He had lived so long
down in the mill pond he had grown ter
ribiy tired Of his watery home.
Tippy Turtle wanted to see the world.
He had heard such wonderful tales from
Mr.. Green Frog and Willy Beetle that
he longed to see for himself If they
were true.
1T must be a wonderful placet" he
sighed out loud as he stretched hi
neck and looked across the meadows.
What's that?"' laughed a merry voice
What are you longing to see? What's
wonderful?''
ooh. good-Inorning. whippy Butter
hyP' sighed Tippy Turtle. eraning his
neck soberly. Il was speaking Of the
wonders OF the world. My. what a great
place it must be! I've grown so tired OF
this old mill pond I can hardly stand
II any longer"
ct must be dreadful to be kept in one
spot all the time agreed WhiPpy But
1erfy. ITS lovely to travel. Why.
every day I cover miles and miles OF
air And, dear me, the sights do see
would make you leave this wet home in
a hurry! Ugh, can't see how any one
could be content living in the water. Not
mel"
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inconcsivable haste. and decay OF theN
teeth grows with increasing rapidly.
1t is not only the teeth which now de-
cay. and it is not only with them that
trouble begins, but in the mean time the
breath becomes so intensely objection
able that even il there is beauty OF
form and face these cannot counteract
a thoroughly repulsive breath
Many persons may wonder why friends
and acquaint7nces draw away from
them. A strong breath is embarrassing
to both speaker and listener.
Foul breath may be due TO the tonsils-
but is very largely caused by tartar upon
the teeth. 1t may also be due to bad
digestion. but this. too. is frequently the
result of improper. badly masticated
food or decayed teeth
Decayed Teeth Dangerous
Decayed teeth not only affect digec-
ton; but they also result in assesses,
gumboils, red. fimsy. unhealthy-looking
gums. and probably sore mouth and lips.
This is the beginning of a general break
down Of the healthy human.
Prevent decay and then you will not
need to make repairs. Use as a base for
a tooth powder an alkaline that will
neutralize the acid in the mouth and so
render its effects null. and one that viii
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SUNDAY AND MONDAY.
By Genepisvs KsmsLs
july As.


Sundays astrological chart is marked
by single Lunar transit, and mis-
urges the safeguarding OF all moreved
interests and the wise and Conservative
handling of all affairs.
Those whose birthday 1t is should
handle their affairs carefully and take
no risks with their money. 4 child born
on this day will be disposed 10 be ex-
travagant
Mondays astral forces make for ao-
tivity and progress. with increase of
business and money. There are SPLEEN
did Indictments to initiative. enterprise
and resourcefulness, with the mind par
ticulariy sagacious and reliable. Those
in employment are urged TO sa feguard
their positions and not to give offence to
or annoy their employers.
Those whose birthday It is have the
forecast OF a year of increase in bust
ness and finances. They should push
their affairs toward this end. But those
IN employment should be careful. 4
child born on this day will be active and
enterprising. with good. sound judg-
inert It should be generally fortunate.
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WINIFRED BLACK ESass School Teachers
~ NrE

naughty and when they supa
wnen
ombed for week She must
sulen disposition
cheer saddened one Some OF 1e
~
school hungry and tired ana Dfe
nd frightened
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Annie Laurie ,Oills t0eIcome letters Of
inquiry or subjects of feminine interest
from young t1omen readers of this paper
and triH reply to them IN these columns.
Letters to Miss Laurie should be dd-
dressed to her, care his office.
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-
Newwed has pack books and her ruler and her little box of
and go home to
scolded
giddy long enough
broideries
all the time nobody think about the children
really considered?
1 to me
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DEAR ANNIE LAURIE,

DEAR ANNIE LAURIE;
am engaged to be married but
am deeply in love with another young
man. And I am fooling my future
husband by going with this other
man in secret.
He wanted me to elope with him,
but ! thought so much about the one
I'm engaged to I couldn't do it. yet
I am almost tempted to give back
my ring. What shall I do?
CONFUSION.
OONFIiSION: You are doing a grave
1 injustice to both these men as we'll
- to yourself by such unwomaniy
actions. If you really loved either man
you could not treat them as you have
No woman who hesitates between two
men is honestly in love with either man.
The wisest as well as the honorable
course TO take is to return the ring.
break the engagement and wait until
you know your own heart before you
make even the decision of engagement