INTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS OMAHA PEOPLE A NEW TOWN GREATLY EXCITED Hints For. Hostess EVERY WEEK At tbe Sign of the Bine Teapot THE GREAT COOPER AS HE IS CALLED HAS STIRRED UP THAT 11 11 AND A NEW SCHOOL EVERY TIMELY SUGGESTIONS CITY TO A REMARKABLE ii ii SCHOOL DAY. By JANE OSBORN DEGREE. 111118 111118 for Those Planning Seasonable Omaha, Nebraska, January 26.—This The above caption about represents Entertainments •city is at present in the midst of an (Copyright, 1909 by Associated Literary Press.) the growth of Central Canada. The excitement beyond anything that it statement was made not long since by "Seats ahead!" called the brakeman est tasks he had ever undertaken. lias experienced in recent years. a railroad man who claimed to have as the Philadelphia express was drawing Writing was a burden at best and any Old and young, rich and poor, all made the remarkable discovery that out of the New York terminal, and conventional expression of devotipn seem to have become beside themselves such was the case. There is not a Ransom Pratt made his way past the that he could think of seemed to him over an individual who was a district of a fair amount of settlement A Wonder-Ball Party. Two pairs of—just pairs, you know projecting bundles of his Christmasladen exceedingly cheap. At last, by dint stranger to Omaha up to two weeks This was a rainbow and wonder Of little love pats, one or two, in %ny of the three Provinces, of fellow travelers into the car of much self-control, he wrote a letter Or one squeezed hand will do. ago. Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, ball party combined and it was a ahead. A waist the size to be embraced. so frank and open in its declaration The man who has created all this most delightful affair. There were but has its school, and the railways' And two ripe lips—rose-red to taste. The waving feather on Lucy's small that even the doubting Lucy turmoil is L. T. Cooper, President of seven guests, all people who knew have stations every seven or eight And^ if the lips are soft and sweet, would have to be convinced of his sincerity. black hat, bobbing to keep time to her the Cooper Medicine Co., of Dayton, You'll find your happiness complete. how to knit, and in this age with the miles apart, around which group the Ohio, who is at present introducing energetic tongue, struck Ransom for revival of many of the lost arts (knitting towns, some large and some small, The letter written. Ransom sought Toast to a his preparations in this city for the an instant as something uncanny, for Bride. among them) many young maids but each important to its own district. he had been thinking of her only a the little card that Lucy had given This is a charming sentiment to first time. Schools are largely maintained by public and matrons know how to wield the moment before. him, for the necessary address. "She send to a bride on her wedding day, Cooper is a man about thirty years needles in an expert manner. The funds and the expense of tuition is ought to get this in three or four or may be given as a toast if the of age and has acquired a fortune "Hello, Lucy," he said, dropping hostess produced balls, one of each but a nominal sum. right opportunity offers. There have days," he thought, "if she is near Chicago, •within the past two years by the sale into his old schoolboy familiarity as of the rainbow colors, the guests taking The final returns of the grain production been numerous requests for a verse and if she wires me I can be of some preparations of which he is he seized her outstretched hand. one from the pretty basket passed for Central Canada for 1909 is of this kind, and after careful searching the owner. with her on Christmas, after all." As Lucy, with ill-concealed embarrassment by the little daughter of the house. now in, and the figures show that the I think is the best of all the ones Ransom made these observations, he Reports from eastern cities that preceeded at the meeting, introduced The object to be started was optional value of the crops to the farmers of I have looked over lately: fumbled the card in contemplation. the young man here were of him to her aunt, Miss Elting. —a pair of mittens for a small child, that country is about 195 million dollars, "Hello!" he said aloud as his eyes TO A BRIDE. the most startling nature, many of "We were, this very minute, speaking a scarf, a wee sweater, a pair of as compared with 120 million last caught the reverse side of the card. All earthly good I wish thee, the leading dailies going so far as to of you," she exclaimed, as she knee pads all these were commenced. year. American farmers or those who All good for thee and thine "It looks as if Lucy's aunt had given state that he had nightly cured in crowded past Lucy into the aisle. As the knitting progressed, little favors have gone from the United States, will And still not only earthly away a memorandum." He read the public places rheumatism of years' "There is room ahead," she explained, were unwound. The first one participate largely in these splendid But all that is divine. notes on the back, written in a delicate standing with one of his preparations. making room for Ransom in the seat was awarded a lovely box of homemade returns, and these comprise those who May earth and heaven mingle, Lucy. feminine hand. "The Sign of the The physicians of the East contradicted candy, the one who found her have gone from nearly every State in May earth and heaven be one, Blue Teapot, 1679 Hemlock street. this statement, claiming the thing Lucy looked entreatingly at her the Union. treasures the last had a home-made All through your earthly journey, Luncheon 11-2.. Tea 3-6. Fancy articles. to be impossible, but the facts seemed aunt with a look in her eyes that cal:«. beautifully iced. One of the many proofs that might Till sets your earthly sun. Home-made delicacies. Special to bear out the statement that Cooper made Ransom uncomfortable. "Please Tins party was given for friends be put forward showing the immense The heart that you have given, list of Christmas pies and puddings." •actually did so. don't go," she said, but it was too late. who did not play cards and cost no wealth that comes to the farmers of The heart that's given to you, In consequence people flocked to During the next four days Ransom Ransom had already taken his unwelcome more than the average card party. Central Canada is seen in the sum May both be linked together, him by thousands and his preparations place. was in a mood of expectancy and The refreshment table was especially that has been spent during the past May both be good and true. sold like wildfire. "It's a treat seeing you in this part perfect confidence as to the outcome pretty at each cover there was a two or three months by the farmers In sunshine and in 'shadow, Many of these stories were regarded of the country," he said, beaming with of his proposal but when Christmas tripod made of steel knitting needles who have for the time being ceased In sighing and in song, as lictitious in Omaha and until old-time enthusiasm. "And the funny eve arrived with no telegram he began from which was suspended a wee worrying over the reaper and the May heaven bless your union, Cooper actually reached this city little part of it is that I was just going to to have misgivings. Suddenly it brass kettle (doll size) filled with Throughout your whole life long. thresher, and are taking to enjoying attention was paid to them. Hardly write to you—" dawned upon him that he would have themselves for two or three months. salted almonds. A chafing dish was had the young man arrived, however, "You're always 'just going to' do to spend Christmas alone and then used for creamed chicken and mushrooms A January Luncheon. It is said that fifty thousand people of This was given for a bride-elec\ "when he began giving demonstrations, with a distinct impression as to what things, Random, interrupted Lucy. and there was coffee and chocoserved these Western Provinces spent the as he calls them, in public, and daily whose birthday happened to be on thq sort of Christmas dinner the French "Well, I truly was this time, and I'll in tall glasses with small holiday season visiting their old met people afflicted^with rheumatism, date selected for the luncheon at tell you why. I have a few days off cook at the club would probably produce, cakes. homes. Most of these passengers paid and with a single application of one which the guests were to be the maids at Christmas, and I thought I'd spend he recalled the notes on the forty and some forty-five dollars for of his preparations actually made and matrons of the bridal part} So them with you—" back of Miss Elting's card. the round trip. Some went to Great An Anecdote Party. them walk without the aid of either the hostess used this as a keynote for "Why didn't you tell me sooner?" "I'll get some home-made things With a dinner invitation went the Britain, some to the Continent, others •canes or crutches. the decorations, and the girls Lucy asked with a shade of disappointment, and have them sent over," he thought request that each guest come prepared to their old homes in Eastern Canada, In addition to this work Cooper advanced "chipped" in and bought an exquisite "before I had made other plans." as he walked toward the new tearoom to tell a good story or an anecdote. and many thousands went to visit the theory that stomach trouble veil or bar pin of garnets ao:ompanied "I thought you'd like it better if it in Hemlock street late that afternoon. In this way the hostess insured herself their friends in the States. The amount is the foundation of nine out of came as a surprise," said Ransom by the following verselet: against that dreadful calm which paid alone in transportation would be ten diseases and claimed to have a simply. "But it's all the better now, Ransom never had been in a tearoom all hostesses so dread. I heard a upward of two million dollars. Some By her who in this month is born, preparation that would restore the because I won't have to waste time go- before, and he felt singularly No gem save garnet should be worn clever woman say once that she felt make the trip every years. It need They will insure her constancy. stomach to working order and thus out of place in the Sign of the Blue that each guest owed it to himself not be asked, "Can they afford it?" True friendship and fidelity. get rid of such troubles as catarrh and Teapot. The feminine, would-be Japanese or herself, as the case might be, to With crops yielding them a profit of The box was done up in red papet affections of the kidneys and liver, in atmosphere of the place, the make it a bounden duty to be as brilliant $20 to $25 per acre, and some having and all the table decorations were about two weeks' time. hanging paper Wistarial, the slight as possible at any social function. as much as twelve hundred or more red, including candles which were in This statement seems to have been bamboo chairs and tables, the cheap Story telling may be cultivated, acres, the question is answered. The glass holders. The flowers were red borne out by the remarkable results Japanese prints and pottery, and the as with everything else practice makes Canadian Government Agents at different carnations, with a lovely bunch tied obtained through the use of his preparation, inappropriate array of holly and evergreen perfect. Keep a book with bright sayings points in the States report that with red tulle on the back of the and now all Omaha is apparently struck him as being exceedingly in it and consult it while dressing. they have interviewed a great many guest's of honor's chair. The favors rrad over the young man. fragile. He walked with careful steps of those who are now visiting friends were quaint heart-shaped boxes covered How long the tremendous interest past the cases filled with home-made in the different states, and they all express with deep red satin, the monogram in Cooper will last is hard to. estimate. holly trimmed pastry. Then, as he themselves as well satisfied, Tit-Bits for a Musicale Luncheon. of bride and bridegroom worked At present there seems to be no sign passed the desk, his eyes caught sight As musicale luncheons and teas and promise to take some of their out in red beads. of a let-up. Reputable physicians of a letter, apparently unopened. friends back with them. There is still seem to be the correct thing just now, MADAME MERRI. claim it to be a fad that will die out "Miss Lucy Prescott" it said. the following quotations are appropriate a lot of free homestead land in splendid as soon as Cooper leaves. Forgetting his former trepidation, for menu cards or programs: districts, and other lands can be In justice to him, however, it must he walked quickly up and recognized purchased at a reasonable price from There's music in all things, if men had he said that he seems to have accomplished tr his own handwriting. The letter had ears. railway and land companies. a great deal for the sick of been redirected from the Chicago address Here we will sit and let the sounds of music break on our ears. this city with his preparations. to the Sign of the Blue Teapot. The Usual Way. Smith—Did the lawyer get anything Deeply astonished, Ransom sat down. Thus pass our joyous hours away, The policeman, like the rainbow, The large rolling-brim hats of the out of your uncle's estate? Presently a substantial American With flowers, and music, books and appears when the storm ic over. Gainsborough type hold first place for Jones—Get anything? He got it alL friends. woman, clad in a kimono, approached afternoon and evening wear. MORE him. She stood beside him, her hands Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invigorate I am never merry when I hear sweet stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated Small boys are wearing tam-o'-shanter poised on her hips. "Order, sir," she music. tin j, granules, easy to take. Do not gripe. said. hats in cloth, bearskin and corduroy, Extremes meet when the hairdresser I Some to the church repair, "Tea, please," he answered. the ear flaps silk lined. is introduced to the chiropodist. I Not for the doctrine, but the music Fine gold wire is entwined through Just then from the back of the shop PINKHAM there. curls, while immense cabochons of dull came Lucy Prescott. She hurried to coloring appear in the hair. the desk. Ransom, too much surprised Music exalts each joy, allays each grief. Felt Singularly Out of Place. Mandarin is the name given to a for the minute to move, And softly the delicate veil was heard, yellowish tan, while Corinth is an extremely watched her as she seized the letter ing west to you, and we can spend it Like the murmur of love or the notes of faded shade of old rose. with apparent excitement. He CORES together here," he added with the air a bird. Two rich materials, tapestry and watched the color mount to her cheeks of having settled a question. "Tell me Music is nothing else but wild sounds as she read. fur, are to be found on some lovely what brought you east and all about civilized into tune and time. little turbans, and the effect is beautiful. "Molly," she called, "I'm going to everything you've been doing." the corner to send a telegram. While "I am here with my aunt," explained "A Recipe for Happiness." I'm gone, you take charge of the The new scarfs this year are wide, Lucy, "but we aren't going to be here The following came to the department, checks." perfectly flat and very long, many long that is, not very long." Lucy Added to the Long List due and as this is the season when stopped abruptly. Ransom rose and sped after her, and reaching to below the knees in front. rules and suggestions for "happiness" to This Famous Remedy. the geisha girl, mindful of an unpaid While the short coat has little vogue "But come," Ransom urged her, "I are in order we print it. The recipe for the winter, it is predicted that it check, hurried in pursuit. "Your have told you why I was thinking of may be accompanied by water color Oronogo, Mo.—"I was simply a nervous will be the leader in the spring styles. check, sir," she called but Ransom you, now it's your turn to tell me why or pen and ink sketches. Here is the wreck. I could not walk across As trimming on daytime dresses you were talking about me." had stopped Lucy at the door and was "recipe:" or it coming back with her. and evening robes, beads are used with "I suppose it was because we were my heart fluttering Take a hall dimly lit, great success. They are seen in all near Philadelphia and we knew that "Follow me," said Lucy, leading the and I could not even A pair of stairs where two may sit, way to the pantry and there, by the colors. you were living there. You are still re iv a Df music soft a bar or so: Every month I had there, aren't you?" she asked with dim light that displayed carefully arranged Your Liver such a bearing down sudden eagerness. tea canisters, sugar boxes and Embroidery sensation, as if the butter crocks, and whole rows of little "To be sure," he answered, "just lower parts would is Clogged up blue teapots, she explained. been in New York on business. You fall out. Lydia E. "You see, Aunt Louise and I decided will surely stop off with me, you and Pinkham's Vegetable to run a tearoom. Teaching is so hard your aunt. You weren't going through Compound has That's Why You're Tired—Out of without letting me know?" for me, and we had to do something. done my nerves a Sorts—Have No Appetite. great deal of good Lucy shook her head in the negative. So she took what little capital we had CARTER'S LITTLE., and has also relieved and came to make arrangements for a LIVER PILLS the bearing down. I recommended it shop in Boston or New York wo "Let's have your address. Perhaps will put you right CARTERS to some friends and two of them have I can persuade you if I write." didn't want to start In the west, where in a few days. been greatly benefited by it." Mrs. They do ITTLE Lucy opened her handbag and took every one knows us. I went right on MAE MCKNIGHT, Oronogo, Mo. duty. their Another Grateful Woman* out a small gold pencil. Then she teaching till she wired me that sho Cure PILLS. St. Louis, Mo. "I was bothered leaned over the seat ahead. "Aunt had made all the plans and would Constipation, terribly with a female weakness and Louise," she said, "will you give me meet me in New York. Of course, 1 Bilirasaesi, had backache, bearing down pains and a card, please." And while her aunt was completely dumfounded. She Indigcttioa, and Sick pains in lower parts. I began taking was producing it she had whispered didn't know about you, or—that is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound SHALL PILL. SHALL DOSE, SHALL PRICE conversation with her. I hadn't told her that you were in Philadelphia. regularly and used the Sanative -GENUINE must bear signature: "You understand, don't you? Thank I hadn't the most remote if Wash and now I have no more troubles you so much," Ransom heard her idea of how you felt, then, and naturally that way."—Mrs. HERZOG, 5722 AL. say. She took the card and, crossing I din't want you to think that Prescott Ave., St. Louis, Mo. off the "Miss Louise Elting," wrote I had followed you." Because your case is a difficult one, STRONG WORDS FROM A MINISTER doctors having done you no good, "Miss L. Preston." Then she hesitated "Then you weren't offended when do not continue to suffer without a second and gave her address in you saw me on the train?" Ransom The Rev. F. O. Carlson, of Grantsburg, giving Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Chicago, in care of another aunt. "My asked. Wis., suffered with eczema for Compound a trisfl. It surely has cured mail will be forwarded from there." "Well, not exactly offended, Ransom many cases of female ills, such as inflammation, 2 years. He had tried ten different Further argument being useless but I was so cross to think that ulceration, displacements, 'doctors and answered all advertisements Ransom gave himself up to such impersonal you hadn't let me know before that fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic when conversation as happened to pains, backache, that bearing-down you wanted to spend Christmas with feeling, indigestion, dizziness, and nervous come into his h'ad, and when he left me," said Lucy dubiously. should "I prostration. It costs but a trifle the two at Philadelphia, he thought be very cross with you now, for poor to try it, and the result is worth millions ho saw a look of regret come into Aunt Louise and I had to go all the to many suffering women. Lucy's eyes, a\.d then, just for a moment, way to Wilmington and back, so that something seemed to linger on you wouldn't know that we weie com Don't Cough!—Use •was brought to his notice. Two bottles her lips, trying to be said. "Good-by," ing here." of Stub-Roo Liquid cured him. he said, "I'll write soon." "But why don't you ask me how I Here are his very words: "The For the next two days Ransom was managed to find you?" asked Ransom works of this medicine are next to eagerly. in a state of great perplexity. "Perhaps the miracles of God." I've offended her," he thought "Because, to tell you frankly, I Too strong? Well here's our record: us he recalled how often during the knew Aunt Louise discovered later "Not One Known Failure in 8 Years." last year in the east her letters had that she had given you one of her little yx.mii HERE is a pretty design in embroidery To transfer design to handkerchief, At your druggist's, or send a dollar gone unanswered for weeks. "But advertisement cards and I've been wst for ornamenting the corner of a surely," he added, "she knows I dislike make a clear tracing of it, rub a soft (or a large bottle, express paid. hoping ever since, that you might find handkerchief, satin-stitch with small black-lead pencil over the back, place letter writing. Anyway," he concluded, it some time. And you've come just Will instantly relieve your aching Write today to dots for filling some of the leaves is tracing black side .down on handkerchief, throat. There is nothing like it lor "If she is offended she cares in time—" Stub-Roo Medical Go. worked with fine cotton a la croix Asthma, Bronehitit and lung then go over the design with a Duluth, Minn. a little, and if she cares a little she "To get the answer?" interrupted troubles. Contains no opiates. the panels are two lines of satinstitch, MTENTS wight care more." hard pencil, a clear outline will be Ransom. Very pleasant to take. Beelei inventors'book free. and in this initials are to be With this optimistic conclusion, left on handkerchief. "Yes and to help u* eat the special ft Robb, Pat. Attys., 168-169 waak.. AM DruggUta. 25 cents. MeQltl Bid*., D. 0 -worked. llanftiftn sat down to onf of the hard­ list of Christmas pies and puddlegs." The design is not hard to complete.