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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

soon in the family conveyance and of
to the fair.
The journey is made, and the fun be-
gins. Each pays his money and takes
his choice. Amusements are there to
suit the wants of all, regardless of age,
race, creed, or color. For the verdant
youth who for the first time is released
from his mothers apron strings, and is
permitted to roam at his own sweet will,
many are the things that will tickle his
fancy. He covets everything he sees.
Gladly would he surrender his ticket for
the next world rather than miss the fair.
Pleasure untold, however, is not his lot
till he has invested his shekels in red
balloons, hot taffy, and forms partner
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Elkanah Watson. Rapidly has 1t grown
in popularity until to-day statistics show
that more than half of the $500 counties
of the Union annually hold agricultural
exhibits of some kind.
Fairs, however, were held across the
water long before such was ever known
in this country. But the term here and
there are by no means synonymous. In
the United States it implies a variety of
exhibits, especially of stock and agricul-
tural products, together with good racing
and other attractive features, while in
Europe it signifies place for the sale or
purchase of various things-such as some
new-fashioned article, provisions, the
sale of cattle, lambs, wool or the annual
produce. Owing to defective communi-
cation such fairs were very popular in
the old world. Rome, Leipsic, Frank
fort, Dublin, Greenwich and Glasgow
each in their day was fam
Gus market place, and buyers and
sellers from all over the continent were
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country. Many have been the changes
wrought in half a century. People of
this age see and enjoy things that to our
forefathers would have been improbable
and visionary. Numerous are the hardy
pioneers who can recall the first attempt
at anything like fair in their county.
Perhaps one yoke of cattle, donkey, a
span of mules, a mare and colt was
the sum total Of the stock show, while
the other things on exhibition would not
furnish small load for an ordinary
overland peddler. So radical has
been the change that compari-
son is useless. To-day, with commo-
dious buildings, extensive grounds and
fine race tracks, we are well supplied with
all the modern conveniences. A spirit
of rivalry has aroused the hitherto latent
enthusiasm of many farmer and his
household, and as autumn approaches
the result of a summers labor is quite
evident on observing the fattened cattle,
hogs and sheep, the fine display OF
turkeys, geese, ducks, chickens, and the
blOoded draught, trOtting or road horses.
The machinery, culinary and art depart
ments each contribute considerably to-
ward making the fair a success. With
an unlimited supply of fruits and cereals
the programme is about completed. A
passing notice, however, is due the time
honored pumpkin, and referring to it we
do so in all reverence. In speaking Of
the traditional pumpkin all are aware Of
the fact that this magnificent vegetable
has been often slandered and many things
said of its size that might be questioned,
but as for this article the truth will be
strictly adhered to. In a county in
Southern Indiana the pumpkin fourishes
in all its grandeur, and its rapid growth
was accordingly taken advantage Of
!. EarlU In the season a cartain fair aScOcl-
alton planted the seed, and, as the weeks
passed, took good care of the tender
plants until last week they matured.
They then employed number Of men
and from these pumpkins constructed an
amphitheater, various halls, stables, ETC.,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

Interest IN the county fair Continues to
increase year By year. Divers reasons
can be assigned for the associations
reaching this successful stage, among
which are efficient officers, prohibiting
gambling and drinking, and last, but not
least, the people taking an interest and
Offering liberal patronage. Competition
can In no way be better encouraged than
by q prosperous fair. The county can
conceive no means to better advertise
her resources. Find q county with a
poor county fair and you find locality
that does not extend a cordial welcome
to capital or labor.
The gala day arrives, and the farmer,
giving his horses an extra rubbing, dons
his best bib and tucker, and, with his FAM
lily dressed in their Sunday raiment, and
with big, weil-flled lunch basket. Is
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Another kind of pleasure awaits the
older people. To them the things so
much priced by the children are of minor
Importance; they have come to see the
people. Friends are met who have long
been absent. Comments on the crops
and fair are INDUCED in The success or
failure, the marriage or death, of an ac-
quaIntance or relative is freely discussed.
A prominent feature Of many fairs in
recent years is the "Old Settlers Reun-
ion." a general good time is had.
Good speakers are obtained to address
these venerable people, and together
with many "reminiscences constitute a
programme that is quite interesting.
Perfection in county fairs as in many
other ventures has not yet been attained.
But does this signify they are not sue
cess? We appreciate the varieties Of
taste and refrain from making sugges-
lions, but believe that improvements
could be made in even the best Of orr
county fairs. Already such rapid adj
vancements have been made as to sur
pass the expectations Of the most sam
euine. Let the good work go on until
the people of every county are so aroused
and impressed as to be stimulated to
more earnest endeavors toward making
their fair an ideal one and a booming
success. HIRAM W. THOMAS.
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ship with "White Mule & Co. " for an ex-

ship with "White Mule & Co." for an ex-
cursion on the merry o-round.
Oh, what q grand timel AS for the
merry maiden, she does not materially
differ from the youth of the opposite sex
except where thoughtful mothers keep
a watchful eye and interfere with such
boy-like proceedings. The juveniles do
not alone enjoy the fair. The young
dudelet just out of short jackets, with
little fuzz gathering on his upper lip,
with his first paper collar, and the young
miss, as she energies from the nursery
and abbreviated froclzs, playing the role
of sweetheart for the first time, they are
there. In the meanderings of this cou-
pie many strange things come to their
vision. Arm in arm, promenading as
gracefully as two muscoVy ducks, they are
taking in the fair when cruelty and I'M
suspectingly the young escort is brought
face to face with variety of sportiVe
signs that are calculated to make
his pocketbook feel very hungry.
During the day this couple offer an ex-
cellent target for the taffy and lemonade
vendors, who courteously extend them an
invitation to stop, examine and invest.
Does he invest? His exchequer is getting
low, but Sal gives him an affectionate
wink and his substance is wasted on
hoky-poky, circus lemonade, popcorn and
many other things found at well-regu-
lated fair. Eventually the day draws to
close, the sun begins to set behind a
distant stock pen, the bullfrog in the
pool commences his evening MARBLE, the
pollywogs in their native puddles pre-
pare themselves for the shades of night,
and the youthful couple reluctantly take
their departure.
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TIE ONE FAIR woMAN.



The one fair woman OF the wide, wide world
-BrotcRtng.
Others for others. but she for me-
The one fair woman beneath the sun.
Hoy.
have stood In the merry halls OF nirth,
Where jewels flashed and bright eyes
cleaned
Meath brows divfneIy fair
There were beauties there Of every type,
And hearts o'erhoW1ng with g1ee;
But mid that throng Of bright-eyed bellies
The one fair woman I could not see.
On the sun-kissed tide Of Como,s Lake
have Whtled bright hours away,
And from Vesuyius' mount Of fire
Watched the sun die out DER Naples Bay.
have hoated away on the Theirs breast
In White-sailed shallop, light and free,
have rambled the marble streets OF Rome;
But never her face could I see.
have breathed the air in tropical bowers,
And drank from the desert well;
have stood in the drift Of polar SHOWS,
And slept In Titan's Dell
In every land beneath the heavens
Beautiful women I've seen;
But none ever wore the sweet, sweet face
OF the one fair Woman-my queen.
I have mingled at the festal board.
When laugh and song went round,
And drank the health, in sparkling wine.
To the bride with rosebuds crowned
have gazed on many lovely face
Beaming with love-light free;
But to my heart there came no thrill
The one fair woman could not see.
I have stood and watched the stars come
out
Beneath southern sky;
Fair Luna gliding from the east,
queen OF light on high.
Then, with longing In my breast,
I've turned again to see
If mid the gems in Beauty's bower
There was one woman for me.
They call me strange, a dreamer wild,
A I wander far and wide,
From the eastern skies of the rising sun
To the west, where he sets in pride
Others may win and take their choice,
But among them are none for mei
My lonely heart must wander on
TIL the one fair woman L see.
PALMYRA, Va.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

The Home Truth Of 3 Foreign Proverb'
The Spanish have a proverb-Iemasiad
IS peLigroso- much is dangerous" If
g brevity is the soul of w.t." this means q
great deal. Excesses and other inprudencee
in eating and drinking are productive of one
tremendous evil-the progenitor of many
others-and these are among the follies TO
which this pithy saying has direct applica-
ton. The evil to which we allude is indiges-
ton, to the relief and cure of which Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters has contributed more
than any medicine which science has given
to the American people. This invigorating
stomachic and corrective is the means not
only of reforming disordered and enfeebIed
condition of the digestive organs, but of re-
newing healthy action of the bowels and the
liver. Besides this, it counteracts tenden-
cy to rheumatism and kidney complaint, ex-
tirpates and prevents malarious disease, is a
potent restorative of strength which is fail
ing, hastens convalescence, and mitigates
the infrmities of age.
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yet they had money, it seems. to go
to Saratoga"
@That's just it. If they were starv-
ing themselves there might be some ex-
cuse. But people that can afford TO go
to Saratoga can surely afford to help
q relation
At don't believe Miss Whitby has had
anything to eat fer week, except what
I've sent up to her"
what name did you say?" asked the
Doctor, strange feeling coming over
him.
@Whitby. She's an own sister to
Lawyer Whitby, who has the pretty
daughter"
al viii go up" said the Doctor. ~As
you say, may do some good"
Good heavensl" said the Doctor to
himself. as he rode away, what an es-
cape have made. To think that there
should be such people In the world.
Poor and proudl Poor and proud I
That, I suppose, Is the whole story.
To keep up appearances they let their
own flesh and blood die Of starvation
The last time I made morning call at
the Whitbys, Miss Clara was sitting in
the drawing-room, in costly slippers
and morning dress, dawdling over a
novel What shams they arel It is
clear, too. that the heartless indiffer-
ence of her relations is fastening this
poor old creatures death"
"Oh, yes. She sent, I know, just
before they went off to Saratoga. She
was too sick to go herself, so she wrote
a note and got my eldest boy to take
it. But her sister-in-law wrote word
back that they'd enough to do to take
care of themselves.
DR.. Burnet did not go to Saratoga.
The Whitbys wondered why, and still
hoped he would come, till, at last, their
time was up, and they were forced to
go home. But, when there. the mys-
terry was explained. A note was found
on the table, which had been left there
that day, announcing the death of their
aunt. The note was in the handwriting
of DIR. Burnet. A little inquiry re-
vealed to the Whitbys that the Doctor
had supported the invalid during the
last month of her existence, and even
made arrangements for her burial, sun
less, as the note said in conclusion,
"Mr. Whitby, as the nearest relative,
would prefer assuming direction of the
sad ceremonies"
They saw that no explanation that
could be made would satisfy the Doc
tor. So they did not attempt it. But
Mr.. Whitby paid the undertaker's bill,
and forwarded check to DR.. Burnet,
in formal note, for professional ser
vices" The check was returned in a
blank envelope.
DR.. Burnet is now married. He first
met his wife, we happen to know, in the
house of poor family, where the same
common humanity had led them both.
He met her there several times, and
had fallen in love with her before he
knew her name. At last she passed
him one day in one of the stateiest
equipages of the city. But he married
Helen Wakefield, not for her fortune,
but for her accomplishments and work
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13
Its TAN in the Air.

Yes, tree is an underground crea-
ture, with its tail in the air. All its
intelligence is in its roots. Think
what sagacity it shows in its search
after food and drink. Somehow or
other, the rootlets, which are its tenta-
cles, find out that tlere is brook at a
moderate distance from the trunk of
the tree, and they make for it with all
their might They find every crack in
the rocks where there are a few grains
of the nourishing substance they care
for and insinuate themselves into its
deepest recesses. When spring and
summer come they let their tails grow,
and delight in whisking them about in
the wind, or letting them be whisked
about by it; for these tails are poor,
passive things, with very little will Of
their own and bend in whatever direc-
ton the wind chooses to make them.
The leaves make a good deal of noise
whispering. have sometimes thought
I could understand them as they talked
with each other, and that they seemed
to think they made the wind as they
wagged forward and back. Remem-
Der what I say. The next time you
see tree waving in the wind, recol-
Iect that it is the tail of great under
ground many armed, polypus-like
creature which is as proud of its caudaI
appendage. especially in summer time,
as peacock of his gorgeous expanse
of plumage.
Do you think there is anything so
very odd about this idea? Once get it
well into your heads and you will find
it renders the landscape wonderfully
interesting. There are as many kinds
of tree tails as there are of tails to
dogs and other quadrupeds. Study
them as Daddy Gilpin studied them in
his Forest Scenery" but don't forget
that they are only the appendage OF
the underground vegetable polypus,
the true organism to which they be-
long.-OIiUeT' Wendell Holmes, in tho
atlantic.
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frequent visitors. Gradually have those
fairs ceased to be Of value, and are ex-
tinct or changed to scenes of merriment
to attract the masses. Various amuse-
ments accordingly are furnished there
football, wrestling, yawning, sack races,
grinning through horse-cOllar, creased
pig, WheeIbarrow races, etc.-resembling
in some particulars some of the features
of a fair of the present time in this
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

% the people IN the
agricultural dis
tricts there are few
subjects Of more
Importance, In the
autumn season Of
the year, than the
county fair. Scarce
~ seventy yea RS
have rolled by since
the idea was origin
ated at Albany, n.
Y, by a prosperous
merchant n q M g q
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

A GREAT mistake perhaps was made when
DR.. Sherman named his great remedy Prick
ly Ash BIrTERs; but 1t is presumed that at
that time all remedies for the blood, etc.,
were called bitters. Had he called it Prick
anything but BttterS, it undoubtedly would
have superseded all other preparations of a
similar character. The name Bitters is mis-
leading; it is purely a medicine, and cannot
be used as beverage.
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and besides viii have surplus enough to
furnish feed for the stock gratis.
No other attraction than the fair can
cause the rural people TO attend so nearly
en- masse. The old, the young, the rich,
the poor prepare to turn from the busy
cares of life and enjoy themselves. The
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

Dramatist-"Seen the Clemenceau Case?''
ManageE-HYes. Big thing. Drawing like &
plaster. Crowded house every night. Say
want you to get me up new play right OF. -
Manager-sOh. any sort; only want the
first act IN the life class of an art academy,
ehe second in a swimming-ech0ol, and the
third IN Turkish baths
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

the surcease of sudden and terrible pain. Il
is like the rest at the gates of Paradise, but
how can it be found7 It is the simplest
matter in tbs world. Buy box of Salvation
Oil and rub it in.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

WHAT sacrifice q woman viii not
make for the man she loves, and what
sacrifice q man will not permit woman
to make for him, are two things not yet
discovered.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

A writer Ia Boston paper recommends
women TO study their connkenancss ~
aid of their mirrors. Good enoughl But
then If they do not cure their colds with Dr.:
Bulls Cough Syrup they run the risk OF
breaking their TeRsct0Ts and destroying vel-
liable property.
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C WeHl Wenk n

&C We'll! Veil"
That's the way you feel after one or
two of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
have done their work. You feel
well, instead of bilious and consti-
pated your sick headache, dizzi-
ness and Indigestion are gone. It's
done mildly and easily, too. You
don't have to feel worse before you
feel better. That is the trouble
with the huge, old fashioned pill
These are small, sugar-coated, cas-
lest to take. One little Pellets
laxative, three to four are cathartic.
They regulate and cleanse the liver,
stomach and bowels quickly, but
thoroughly. They're the cheapest
pill, sold by druggists, because you
only pay for the good you get.
They're guaranteed to give salts
faction, every time, or your money
is returned. That's the peculiar
plan all DIR. Pierce's medicines are
sold on.
Can YOU ask more ?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13
The Potato Crop and Starch.

The poor potato yield this year viii
have disastrous effect on the wearers
of linen shirts. Why? No potatoes,
no starch; no starch, no white shirts.
Therefore, some enterprising citizen
might make a fortune by purchasing
all the flannel shirts which now sell at
such tempting figures and secure a
corner" on them. The fact that the
crop is so small that there viii hardly
be enough potatoes for table use, let
alone for starch factories, will make
the individual who can boast of a
generous array of flannel shirts per
son to be envied. Potatoes now sell
at 70 cents to 81 bushel, while last
year they could be had at from 15
cents TO % cents. Therefore, mer-
chants feel as though the demand
could hardly be supplied. The. first
crop was failure. and hopes al cen
tered on later crop. If that turns
out poorly. potatoes VIII be classed
with such Injuries as ice and coal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

If you wish to do the easiest and quickest
weeks washing you eUer did, try Dobbins'
directions. Ask your grocer for it. Been on
the market "a years. Take no ether.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

On tombstone in Philadelphia is the re-
cord of young wife with the line added,
sour first in heaven" It is touching, but
suggests the question what has become of
the others?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13
THE COUNTY FAIR.
3ROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
OF A WORTHY INSTITUTION.

Its Influence for Good Upon the Com
munlty-Origin or the County Fair In the
United States-FaIrs rs Conducted I'm
This Country and IN Europe.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

SCOTS Emulsion Of Cod Ltres OIL acSth
HEpophosphttes is most wonderful food.
1t not only gives strength and increases the
flesh, but heals the irritation of the throat
and lungs. Palatable as milk and in ell
wasting diseases, both for adults and chill
dren, is marvellous food and medicine.
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The Home Truth Of a Foreign Preverb.

The man who proposed at o'clock in the
morning did the business in dew time.
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Friend: should think that in that Arctic
scene, where you are clad Ia furs, you would
almost bake.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

The little-neck clam is not displeased with
the fashionable throatlets that have appeared
on the promenade.
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When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children. she gave them castOria
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

Sc Patent Leather Shine."
Try B'xby's Three Bee" backing. Polishe s quick.
Preserves leather. Family box has patent handle
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

Does Your BABY chafe easily? J.azeIls
"LY-CO-DINE'' Nursery Powder positively CURES
cHAFING. Send 25c. in stamps for large box. Sam
pie Free. Lazell. Daley Co.. Box 1873. New York
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

A medicine that has been sold for years
must have merit. This is the case with
Prlckly Ash Buffers.
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If you are in good health you do not need
medicine. but when you are sick you do need
PrIckIY Ash Sitters
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The world owes every man living, but il
is a debt that he has to hustle to collect.
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Friend: I should think that in that Arctic
fcene, where you are clad In furs, you would
almost bake.
Actor: It is a pretty hot "ron."
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

Mrs. VinsIOw's Soothing syrup for Call
dren teethiHg softens the gums. reduces inham-
matioa. allzys pain. wind collie. CSC bottle
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-11-13

Prickly Ash Bftters is a vegetable COM
pound. pure and reliable. Give it trial, il
viii help you.
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Grocer: Gas he hands the pithcer over the
counter): Where Is your money! SIN the
pitcher. I put it there so as to be sure not
to lose it,"
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Marrying rich widows, like drinking liquor
is often done solely for the effects"
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When You sink into reverie you are mere.
ly buried in thought.
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The paradox of dining lies in the fact that
the most refined dinner is the course dinner.
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All pavements are more or less faulty, but
some are not asphalty's others.
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Do not fail to read about PrickIy Ash Biz
iers in this issue. It may be of benefit to
Nn1
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We may differ in this world but when we
get to the cemetery we are all on a dead
level.