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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14
Country VS.. City Education.

EFF.
The children in the way-back towns
have in point of time equal advan-
tages with those of the cities for an
education, viz, 365 days in the year.
Widely separated houses compel
many children to walk distances to
reach a school house, but the long
distance is not an unmitigated evil.
The city child may walk only a few
squares and may pass gardens full of
choice plants and flowers, but he
must not touch one. The flowers are
strangers and he knows nothing of
their origin. Many animals may
pass him, but they are not free, being
subject to drivers-not the most hui
man perhaps. If he by chance should
pass a mandatory the hum of the
machinery is not the hum of nature.
In the school room an inanimate pic
ture is hung upon the wall, and he is
told to study it and write a descrip-
ton oft that his perceptive faculties
may be cultivated. The country
boy during his long walk to school
learns the habits of the Jack-in-
the-pulpit and the trailing arbutus;he
knows where to look for thepartridge
berry, the tender leaves of the check
erbery, or the swapping seeds of the
jewel-weed. He is at home among
the lilies, the orchis, or cardinal flow
er. He knows the sapling that will
serve him well for a horse, or that
will yield its bark for a whistle.
The squirrel challenges him to a race,
the bird scolding him for counting
the eggs in her nest, the colt frolick-
ing in the pasture, the swelling bud,
the opening flower, the ripening
fruit, are all living pictures studied
by him during his long tramp. He
never lacks for subject when asked
for composition, written or oral.
There is no gymnasium at the lit
tie red school house. A pole across
the wall and boys or girls, or both
upon either end a girls playhouse
under some overhanging rock where
the stronger hands Of the boys have
helped in putting it up to look so coy
and nice; the well trodden ball
ground where boys and girls, anC
teacher perhaps, join in the game
the miniature wall of cobble stone re
curing no little skill to build so well
the secrets of stream or forest tina
tempt to many long tramps durin!
intermissions-all these serve instead
This free intercourse with living be
ings and exercise in open air quick
ems the intellect, sharpens the percep
tive facult"ssand shortens the tim
necessaS ,spent in the schoo
room to- a knowledge of tn,
sciences usually taught there. fifth
State will furnish teachers we'll train
ed for such schools-teachers VIII
may regard every rod of earth as
page of a living text book to be use'
and studied; if it will etfectuall,
close the door of the school room t
incompetent teachers, then, notwith
standing the long distance man
children must walk to reach tn
school, the few assembled in any on
/, place, or the short terms, the childre
in the back towns will not suffer i
+ educational advantages in compar
son with children of the cities.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14
THE LAST.

The bow of promise binds the clouds.
The thunderbolt has riven,
The brightest tints that gild the sky.
Are those that burn at even;
The flowers that bloom in autumn time
Are dearer than the rest
So after youths first passion dies,
The last love is the best.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14

Farmers of the United States re-
ceive more clear money from chick
ems and eggs than from any other
one source, and it is a fact that Gan
ter's chicken cholera cure is daily adj
ding to that revenue. Sold and war
ranted to cure by w. H. Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14

y single teaspoonful of ice cream
dropped upon the tongue of a rattle
snake will kill the man that drops it
Just as soon as the mttlesnake can get
crack at him, which will be while
he is measuring the ice cream.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14
Dyspepsia

Makes the lives of many people mis-
cradle, and often leads to self-de-
struction. We know of no remedy for
dyspepsia more successful than Hoods
Sarsaparilla. Itacts gently, yet sure
ly and efficiently, tones the stomach
and other organs, removes the faint
feeling, creates good appetite, cures
headache, and refreshes the burden
ed mind. Give Hoods Sarsaparilla
fair trial. 1t will do you good.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14

T. l. n. c. is not a cure-all, but a
quarter of a century of constant use
has demonstrated beyond question
that Tanners Infallible Neuralgia
Cure is the only known infallible
cure for all kinds of neuralgia and
for nervous headache. 80 cents per
ooX. Manufactured by Rangum
Rodt Medicine Co., Nashville, Tenn.
Sold by w. II. Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14

No injurious effects can follow the
use of Ayers Ague Cure. 1t contains
an unfailing antidote and specific for
miasmatic pOisons, together with
remedial agents which purify and re-
invigOrate the system.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14

All who desire full information about the
cause and cure of Blood Poisons, Scrofula
and Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers, Sores,
Rheumatism, Kidney Complaints, Catarrh,
etc, can secure by mail, free, copy of our
32-page Illustrated Book of Wonders, filed
with the most wonderful and startling
proof ever before known. Address,
BLOOD BALM CO.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14

Fortify the system, by the use of
Ayers Sarsaparilla, against the dis
eases peculiar to hot weather. This
medicine induces a healthy action of
the stomach, liver, kidneys, causing
them to prevent the accumulation of
the poisons which produce disease.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14

Juan A. PIzzINI, Editor and Publisher of
the Catholic Tisitor, Richmond, Va, says:
Having tried Shallenberger's Antidote for
Malaria, we do not hesitate to say, from per,
sonal experience, that in our case it acted
like a charm, and did all the doctor claims
for it, and we would assuredly have recourse
to it again if exposed to Malaria. Sold by
Druggists.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

After using B. B. B. / unhesitatingly state
that it did more good for my Kidney Com.
plant than all other remedies combined.
Its action is speedy and / cheerfully rec.
commend it for Kidney arrangements.
T. B. CALLAHAN.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14

A witty woman says:-Ifyou want
to find out a mans real disposition,
take him when he is wet.and hungry.
If he is amiable then, dry him up,and
you have an angel.
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NUT " Rewarded are those who

nlOllul read this and then act; they
will find honorable employment that will not
take them from their homes and families.
The profits are large and sure for every in
dustrious person, many have made and are
making several hundred dollars a month. 1t
is easy for any Que to make So and upwards
per day, who is willing to work, Either sex
young or old, capital not needed, we start
you, Everything new. No special ability
requred you, reader, can do it as well as
any one. Write to us at once for full par
ticulars, which will be mailed free. Address
Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine
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Martyrs to Headache

Seek relief in vain, until they begin to
use Ayers Sarsaparilla. Then they re.
greet the years of suffering they might
have escaped had they tried this remedy
earlier. The trouble was constitutional
not local; and, until Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla did its effective work as an
Alternative and Blood Purifier, they were
compelled to suffer.
The wife Of Samuel Page, 81 Austin
st., Lowell, Mass, was, for long time,
subject to severe headaches, the result
OF stomach and liver disorders. A per-
feet cure has been effected by Ayers
Sarsaparilla.
Frank Roberts, 727 Washington ST.,
Boston, says that he formerly had ter
rible headaches, and until he took
Ayers Sarsaparilla, never found any
medicine that would give
Permanent Relief.
"Every Spring, for years." writes
Lizzie w. DeVeau, 262 Fifteenth St.,
Brooklyn, N. Y, "I have had intoler-
able headaches, I commenced the use
of Ayers Sarsaparilla last March, and
have not had headache since that
time"
SGT suffered from headache, indiges-
ton, and debility and was hardly able
to drag myself about the house." writes
Mrs. nj. M. Lewis, of A ST., Lowell,
Mass. "Ayer's Sarsaparilla has worked
marvellous change in my case. l now
feel strong and well as ever"
= Jonas Garman, Esq, of Lykins, Pa,
writes: "For years 1 have suffered
dreadfully, every Spring, from headache,
caused by impurity of the blood and
bilousness. 1t seemed for days and
weeks that my head would split open.
Nothing relieved me till took Ayers
Sarsaparilla. This medicine has cured
me completely"
When Mrs. Genevra Belanger, of "a
Bridge ST., Springfield, Mass, began to
use Ayers Sarsaparilla, she had suffered
Tor some years from q serious affection
of the kidneys. Every Spring, also, she
was afflicted with headache, loss of
appetite, and indigestion. A friend per-
suaded her to use Ayers Sarsaparilla,
which benefited her wonderfully. Her
health is now perfect. Martyrs to head
ache should try .t,t
Ayers SarsapariIIa,
Prepared by DR.. j. c. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Price 81; six bottles, So. Worth e5 bottle.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14

Plenty of whitewash should beused,
not only for the brighter appearance,
but also as a disinfectant. Hot white
wash on the inside of barns, stables,
poultry-houses and pig quarters will
aid in preventing verman and in
sects.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14

The many remarkable cures
Hoods Sarsaparilla accomplishes are
sufficient proof that it does pos
sess peculiar curative powers.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14

To do right is the bud, blossom and
fruit of wisdom.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-07-14
Ayers SarsapariIIa,

Prepared by DR.. j G. Aver & Co.. Lowell, Mass
Price 81; six bottles, So. Worth e5 bottle.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-22

Gladstone has written moro lettses
than any man living.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-22
Things in the Way.

Politicians realize that women need
the ballot to protect them induStrially
and legally. bat they do not intend that
we shall have it because they fear two
things:
/. They arc afraid of the new element
in politics. They know whers to find
the mcn-largely in the liquor saloons.
They know how to control the present
class of voters. They would nos know
how to reach the women. There
might. and probably would. be politi-
cal revolution if women voted.
2 They are afraid of the gifted wo-
men who might seek Office. There are
candidates enough now for every de-
sirablc positiOn-fOr the senatorial. gu
bernatorial and congressional seats
without having women also as contest
ants for these hOnOrs. Therefore. no
matter how much any prominent poll
tician may publicly favor woman suf-
frage, there is a strong probability that
he would rather see it defeated than
carricd.-Lilic Decsreur Blake, in
WomdnS COlsln,n.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-22
SUFFRAGE SLIPS.

WHO has heard of a woman cashier
or clerk or private secretary embez-
zling her pockets full and skipping to
Canada? 1t is about time That the
superior honesty OF woman in busi-
ness should be recognized and ne
warded.
A WRITER for the Record has sug-
gestcd that the best way to take the
post-otfice department out of politics
would be to put the post-offlces as far
as possible in the control of capable
and careful women. The idea has
unusual merit in it.-Philadclphia Re
cord.
EVERY woman, whether married OF
single. should own her house, and
should, if possible. have some indie.
pendent means of support, that she may
not be slave or servant, either in
body. mind or substance. A really
grand race of men never came Of en-
shaved mothers Queen Bee.
One great danger to our institution:
comes from the Indifference of good
men to their political privileges. This
will always be the case until women
are enfranchised. It is impossible Il
keep the mass of good men interested
in any thing from which good women
are excluded.-Mrs. Zereld0 G.. Vol
lace.
THERE is an obvious injustice whee
the State exacts from q female prop
erty owner her full share of the taxes
and yet refuses her the right to the bal
lot because she is q woman. It wouli
be more consistent If the State said that
being a woman, she should BE- exemp
from taxes, and therefore from tn,
franchise. But this Is not the position
The female owner or occupant OF prop
erty must pay her full share of tn
taxes. and yet be deprived Of the repre-
sentation which all property is supposed
to have.-Rer. VIA. Burgess. IN Lisse
sceH (OntJ Banser.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-22
STORING CABBAGE.
How to Keep 1t Crisp and Fresh During
tho Winter Months.

How to Keep 1t Crisp and Fresh During
the Winter Months.
If the heads are mature and solid,
they should be buried roots up, but
loose heads can be pitted roots down
so as to grow and make solid heads by
spring. To bury cabbages, select dry
land with slope to carry off the
water. pull them on a dry day. and if
there is any water in the heads invert
them and let them drain. Open a
trench eight inches deep and wide
enough for about four rows of heads
packed as closely as they can be.
You will leave part of the loose
leaves to protect them, and no straw
will be needed. but the earth may be
shoveled directly on to them. Put on
from ten to twelve inches of earth
and shape it up so as to keep out
the rain. After the ground freezes
protect the pit with straw or corn
fodder, so as to prevent freezing and
thawing. as this is what spoils them.
Enough for use up to Christmas may
be stored in boxes in a cool cellar.
Loose heads may be stored roots
down, and will grow and make solid
heads by spring. Open a flat trench
four or five feet wide and set a row
across the upper end. setting them at
an angle of forty-five degrees, with
the heads packed as close as possible;
then cover the roots with earth. tramp
it down on them and place another
row with the heads resting above the
roots of the first row. When your pit
is filled it will show solid mass of
heads. Now put up boards a foot
wide or more around the edges and
cover to this depth with light litter.
using first corn fodder and then
leaves. and put a roof over it; and
although the heads may freeze little.
the roots will not. and the cabbage
will mature and be crisp and fresh in
spring. If you see signs of mice, put
some pieces of apple with little
strychnine on them around the top of
the pit.-Ohio Farmer.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-22
WOMAN'S DEPARTMENT.
ALlMIT TO USEFULNESS.

"'What can . helpless female do!
Rock the cradle and bake and brew.
Or. II no cradle your fate AFFORD.
Rock your brothers wife's for your board:
Or live in one room with an invalid cousin,
Or sew shop shirts for a dollar dozen,
Or please some man by looking sweet
Or please him by giving him things 10 cat
Or please him by asking mu eh advice.
And thinking whatever he does is nice.
Visit the poor under supervisionl;
Doctor the sick who can't pay q physician;
save mems time by doing their praying.
And other odd Jobs there's no present pay IN.
But il you presume to usurp employmcnts,
Reserved by them ior their special enjoy
ments,
Or il you succeed when they knew yon wouldn't
Or earn money fast when they said you couldn't
Or learn to do things they'd proved were above
you,
You'll hurt their feelings, and then they won't
love you"
Journal of Romans Work.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-22
HOME. eARM AND cAaDsN.

Water is the only medium BY
which fertilizing matter can be carried
from the soil to the plants.
Potato Pie.-Cold mutton. the more
the better. thin slices Of raw potatoes
enough to fill up the baking dish.
onions. salt and pepper to taste; cover
with pastry and bake.
1t is worth while to take pains
to keep the right side of carpet
rags out when folding and winding
them. 1t makes 4 vast difference in
the appearance Of the woven fabric.
1T often happens that autumn is
the best time to apply manure to fruit
trees. The soluble portions of the
manure sink into the soil during the
months before the commencement Of
growth in the spring.
In order to thrive. children re-
quire certain amount of Getting
alone" Supreme faith in the mother.
few toys. no finery. plain food, no
drugs and early to bed are the best
things for making them happy.
QuiUer.
Bread Fritters.-One cup of dried
bread crumbs soaked in a cup of sweet
milk. let it stand awhile, then add an
other cup Of milk. two eggs. two tea
spoonfuls of baking powder, mixed in
little more than one cup Of flour
and little salt.
All sorts of vessels and utensils
may be purified from long-retained
smells of every kind, in the easiest
and most perfect manner, by rinsing
them out we'll with charcoal powder
after the grosser impurities have been
secured of with sand and water.
The silly notion that it takes q
bushel of corn to fatten each inch of q
pigs tail, has no place in the mind of
q breeder who considers ''piggy's
tail' his pulse. The tighter the curl,
the better the health; when it begins
to straighten. the pig begins to droop
also. Don't cut off the pigs tail
Farm, Field and Stockman.
As soon as all the crops are har-
vested in the gardens made q thorough
cleaning up. Weeds, grass and the
stalks and leaves of plants that are left
should be gathered up and thorough
blowing be given. This gives a good
opportunity for manuring and will put
the soil in better condition for work
in the spring. Western PloWmGn.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-22
A FREAK OF NATURE.
How the Branch OF q Willow Tree Closed
Up Drain Pipe.

How the Branch OF Willow Tree Closed
Up y Drain Pipe.
A curious freak in nature has ex-
hibited itself in the Geological Gar
den. For some time the water in the
pretty little lake, whore the swans
and the pelicans live, began to over
flow and get stagnaut. 1t became evil
dent that there was an obstruction in
the waste-pipe. Every effort to find
what the obstruction was failed. and.
at last. the ground was dug up and
the terra Gotta pipe which carried of
the waste water broken open at
various points. It was found to be
clogged up with network of some
kind, the nature of which was a mys-
terry. The obstructing substance ex-
tended quite a distance, and the fact
slowly dawned upon their keepers and
others occupied with the investiga-
ton. that one of the anacondas or
pythons in the snake-house had
escaped and become imprisoned in the
drain-pipe. The men were almost
afraid to take hold of it at first. much
less to pull it out.
But after the drain pipe was broken
in several places energetic efforts were
made to pull what was supposed to be
dead boa constructor out Of the pipe.
Yards of curious network were drawn
out and laid ON the grass until the pipe
was relieved of its choked up burden
and was able to breathe again. A care
full examination showed that the long
and tough network that resembled the
Shiny coat ola gigantic eel. was the
branching roots of a willow tree thirty
feet distant. The roots of the tree had
spread out, and slender branch.
scarcely thicker than piece Of twine,
had worked its way through the joint
Of the drain pipe.
From this shoot the snake-like con-
struction grew to several yards In
length, until it closed up the pipe Is
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-22
HABITS OF FLIES.
Interesting Facts About Two LOathsOlno
Members of the Family.

Interesting Facts About Two L0athsolne
Members of the Family.
The horse-Hy is the most cruel and
bloodthirsty of the entire family. He
is armed with a most formidable weap-
on, which consists of four lancets, SO
sharp and strong that they will pene-
trate leather. When not in use they
are nicely folded away in sucker.
He makes his appearance in June, and
may often be seen in the vicinity of
small streams of water. He is said 10
subsist in part upon an airy diet, and
to pass his life harmlessly. Not so the
female, FOR she is armed with six lam
Gets, with which she bleeds both cattle
and horses, and even human beings.
She lays her eggs in moist places. and
after they are Matched into toOtless
maggots, they make all necessary jour
neys by stretching and closing the seq
ments of their bodies. their heads be-
ing supplied by two hooks by which
they get their food. In process of time
this maggot goes down into moist
earth, where it reposes for some weeks,
after which it bursts the pupa case,
and comes forth large black fly,
armed and equipped like its predeces-
sOrs.
The sewer and cesspool fly resemble
each other in their habits. with sim
gle exception - the former lives in
cleaner water and has less compli-
Gated apparatus. The female lays her
eggs where they may be reached by
the filthy fluid. The young are soon
Matched. and may be seen floating on
the water and taking in all its bad
qualities; they die if placed in clean
water. They dart swiftly about and
90 down for the space of q minute. but
are obliged to rise to breathe. In the
course of time they seek dry place.
and after their wings have grown.
emerge regular flies like their parents.
ready to repeat their filthy but useful
work. We can form only vague idea
how greatly we are indebted to these
loathsome insects as scavengers.-Cor.
Country Gentleman.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-22


tight as a cork. When the Pipe
was first laid, water was thrown
in around it in order to pack the earth,
and then let it settle by the water
gradually draining of. The moist
ground attracted the roots of the viii
lows on the b ,nks OF the lake, and as
these roots invariably follow water
courses. a shooting branch grew. as it
seemed by mere chance, into an open
ing at the joint. How long the OBJ
struction had been in process of form
ing can only be guessed at, but it was
doubtless many months. 1t is regard
ed at the Zoo as very curious freak
OF nature. almost as interesting as the
other curi0sitieS from the realm of an
imal life. -PAHade!phiG Telegram.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-11-22

Would it be impossible for someone
in high position in society and friendly
to the agricultural cause to induce some
of the royal blood to try a dish of
sparrows? They are uncommonly
nice and nearly always wonderfully
plump. as well they may be consider
ing that they have such q liking for
the best of corn. II they became a
popular dish like some of the other
smaller birds. which are not half so
nice, then there is no doubt they would
soon become small by degrees and
beautifully less. The bird is. how
ever. too common to be so
well appreciated as it might
be. considering how meaty and
rich of flavor he il Sparrow pudding
is a dish which has probably never yet
been placed before crowned heads In
humber dwellings, however, sparrow
pudding used to be more frequent
article Of diet than it Is in the present
day. Work people are too well Otto
trouble much about sparrows. One
chief objection il doubtless the trouble
which exists in getting them ready for
the table. But the process ID simple
and easy enough. The skinning system
Is the easiest. Let some who are
strangers to the favor Of the birds try
. dish. and / feel confident that tho
verdict viii Be that they are richer In
hsvor than the lark. the ox-bira, Or
even The snip>-zpssciek (Esg.) Jess.
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