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The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12
The Popular Boy.

What makes boy popular? Man
illness. During the war, how schools
and colleges followed popular boys!
These Young leaders were the many
boys whose hearts could be trusted.
The boy who respects his mother has
leadership in bin. The boy who is
careful of his sister is q knight The
boy who will never violate his word,
and who will pledge his homo: to hi,
own heart and change not, will have
the confidence of his fellows The
boy who defends the weak will one
day become 4 hero AMONG the strong
The boy who will never hurt the feel
ings Of any one will one day find
himself i'll the atmosphere of
universal sympathy Il know not,
once said the great Governor Andrew,
"what record of sin may wait me in
another world; but this | do know:
I never yet despised man because
he was poor, because he was isnor-
ant or because he was black
Shall | tell you how to become
popular boy? l will. BE- too
manly and generous and unscIiish to
be popular; be the soul of honor and
love others better than yourself, and
people will give you their hearts and
,leliyh to make You happy. That
is what makes 3 boy popular.-I Dung
Ladies journal.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12
Country Road Improvements.

Governor Hills recommendation
for Il system of state roads SO laid
out that each county will he crossed
hv two as near rs may he at right
angles. deserve more consideration
than it has received, No country
district, in tue world las ever had
thoroughly good country roads OK
capt where aided by some central
authority. Every European state fol
lows tue plan of building state roads
in the rural districts. France. which
has the best country roads i'll tn"
world. has three systcm-natlonal.
departmental and communal; the
first. the great arteries: the next the
leading roads radia,in9 from them in
departments; and the third, the lesser
roads in Gael, township Our conn-
try roa;lS. aside from bad manage
ment, are bad in general. l;ecausc the
ccc:taxc; farming districts are too
poor to pay for them, and under
Governor Hills plan the richer por-
tions of the state would pay for the
roads in the poorer. to the genera;
profit of a!l.-Phi'adelp.,ia Press
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12
We are Behind the Times.

The railway system of Victoria is
self-supporting, the average rate of
profit on capital expended having
reached ~ per cent. The railways
could have been made to pay better
return upon the capital invested, but
the object of the State in the colon
les has never been to make money
directly from the railroads, but rather
to encourage industry and to render
service to the people. Fares and
frcights have been constantly lower
ell, so as to keep the revenue at a
figure which would pay all expenses.
The profit that would elsewhere of
gone into the pockets of shareholders,
with no check save that supplied by
the competition of other lines-a
competition which III itself implies
the creation of unnecessary lines and
the sinking of unnecessary capital
has in Victoria been converted into a
means Of tightening the load upon
farmers.-Sir Charles Dixie.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12
hands of the people-the govern

hands of the people-the govern
ment-and thereby create a fund in
County, State and Nation, which could
be used in the place of the annual
exactions of the tax gatherer.
This Legislation would, by its inc
vitablc influences raise the prices of
farm products generally, and thus
enable the farmer to make improve
mcnts in home and on farm; giving
employment to wage workers, mcchan-
les and skilled artists, at increased
compensation, who each and all in
their individual relations to the pro
aucing and business world could
better and more largely patronize the
store keepers; whose success in turn
depends on the greatest number of
purchasers who are prompt payers.
Mr. Store Keeper! You are in the
same boat with the farncr--don't
fool yourself with the notion that you
will JON him for mutual protection.
In view of these recitals, Mr.. Store
Keeper, can you longer afford to
stand by The interests and prosperity
of the private money lender?
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

State Supt. of Schools, Woolf,
wants the school law changed SO as
to require a regular series of insti-
tutes in each county, and no certifi-
Gates to be granted only by the exam
tners at the institutes. Four per
cent of the general school fund is to
be devoted to the purpose of holding
the institutes. The school laws of
the state needs amending, and the
above would be good start in the
right direction.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

The upper house of the Indiana
Legislature has passed the most
sweeping measure ever aimed at
trusts in that state The bills pro-
vldes that all trusts. POOLS, contracts.
combinations, arrangements Or cor
porations which attempt to decrease
outputs, control prices or EN9it pro-
duction shall be considered conspira-
cles to defraud the people, and any
person being u member OF such or
ganization shall be subject to fine
OF from $1,000 to $4,000 and ilnpris.
onmcnt in the State prison for from
two to five years. ibis provision is
made to apply to any stockholders
or agents, or person Interested in
any way in the management or profits
OF the pool, contracts, at;ration,
agreement or cooperation. In cases
where the company is organized
under the Indiana laws the charter
is to be forfeited in addition ia the
punishment pre-crsf-,l in the penal
section Of the bill In another sec
ton it is provided that any person
who is injured by the operations O
the trust or pool nay sue and recove
damages In dorJle the sum of til.
injury which Ills business las suffer
ed: A similar measure SHOULD b,
enacted by the Legislature of tIli
StAtc, and unless such be the case
aS.2t Kansas revolution will cross I'll,
Missouri river, ana play sadie
havoc with politicians than it Iii,
last fall in the sun1ower State.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12
CONSClENCELESS DEADHEADS.
Nuisancrs Which Tut the Railroad Com
p:.nies 10 Trouble md Expense.

Suisanccs Which Tut the Railroad Conn
p:.nirs ~ Trouble and Expense.
There is class of ''deadheads
which are imposed upon all railroad
companies, and which not only cause
conductors, hrallcmcn or other employees
much trouble in watching for them. to see
that some one of an elastic conscience
does not run Off with them. but cause
much expense ard trouble to the rail-
road officials to crafty passengers.
The expense Of telegraphing and the
extra labor of employees in connection
with this class Ct ''deadhcads is some
thing enormous in the total FOR year,and
the railroad people rarely receive more
than thanks" from the thousands who
inquire about them--provided that the
particular one asked for is returned.
Each railroad would probably pas hum
dreds Of dollars into some charity fund
each year If this class of "deadheads"
could be got rid, and stockholders would
feel grateful for IN extra dividend; but
the evil will probably not be removed
until humanity is made over into moro
perfect form than it is to-day. The
"deadhcads referred to are valises,
packages, uuDIelidS, pun Ses, AtaAiIAp'hto
and hundreds Of other articles that
might be enumerated, that are left I'M
der the seats, i'll the racks overhead, or
dropped upon the floor; and II any one,
whoever or whatever he may be, has
ever questioned the honesty of railway
conductor, baggagemaster or brakeman,
water-boy, porter or cleaner of cars, let
him go into any station at the terminus
| Of an railroad, and notice the number
n people who come TO obtain packages
carclessly left in the trains by them.
and found by the railroad employees and
delivered at the central Office ito be
! chilled for " Y Trihune.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12
FARMERS UNION.
BY FARMERS UNION Pub. Co.

The report is sent out from Jcffer-
son City that the two-cent-a-mile and
the 334 bills recently offered in the
legislature will he killed in the COM
tnittee. Bills of the above kind will
pass the lower House of the Kansas
Legislature, and should be passed in
every legislature east of the Rocky
mountains. These measures are be
ing strongly urged by the people and
unless the farmer Legislature of
this state pass these needed measures
there will be something seen to drop
two years hence. The people will
no longer be trified with. Laws of
the above kind would be best for the
railroads and their patrons as we'll.
Away, along in the seventies, Com
modore Vanderbilt was urged time
and again to give excursion rates on
the New York Central, by societies.
towns, etc, etc, until he wearied and
said he would give excursion rates
every day. An order was sent out
reducing passenger rates on the above
line from three to two cents mile
The change worked so admirably
that in a few months the same rates
took effect on all lines owned bv the
'anderbilts. Tue Commodore 5 ac
ton was the means of reducing ID,
rates IN like proportion on all rail
roads east of Chicago. Twenty year:
have gone by, out the railroads ives,
of Chicago have been enabled te
keep up rates to the old standard. 4
reduction of rates would not ehcc,
the earnings of railroads in the le:,s
and would give the people justice il
measure. The demand, that trunl
lines to not charge over two cent.
per mile. Is just and the legislator
who recognizes this fact will he Sc
cure OF his place, otherwise he viii
have to step down and out. Freich
rates will have to come down accord
ingl:, too.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12
W. +. Rightmire, of Kansas, who

W. 7. Rightmire, of Kansas, who :.
secretary Of the National Citizens
Alliance, has issued call for a na-
sional conference of reformcrs to be
held at Cincinnati, May 10, 1891. to
adopt a platform and to make such
arrangements for the conflict of 1892
as the conference may deem fitting.
1t is set forth in the call that the OBJ
iect of the gathering is to bring about
q union of all rcfOrmers who can fed.
crate upon platform demanding re-
lief on the issues of the currency
land and transportation, and to pro
vide systematic plan for the educa
zion of the industrial masses on these
reform issues.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12
To COnSumtiVeS.

The undersigned having been restored to
health by simple means, after suffering for
several years with severe lung affection,
and thai dread disease CONSUMPTION, is unxi-
Gus to make known to his fellow sufferers the
means of cure. To those who desire it, he
will chcerfully send free of charge, Il copy of
the prescription used. which they viii and e
sure cure for CONSUMPTION. AS7RNA. CA
TARRH, BRONCHITIS and all thHpnt and lung
MALADIES. He hopes all sufferers will try his
Remedy. us il is Invaluable. These desiring
the prescription, which win cVst them moth
ing. and NAV prove blessing. will please adj
dress Rev. EDWARD 4. WILSON,. Williams
bursr Kings esunty. New Yerk. Icy
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

The Anglo Saxon race is a sympa-
thelic race. This is an era of charity !;
asylulns and hospitals are multiply
ing wonderfully. We point to these
institutions with pride. But do they
solve the problem of poverty? No;
and for the reason that they are not
founded on the principles Of correct
social science. Want is disease
that must have curatiyes, not pallia-
tivcs. Justice is what is needed, not
almsgiving. We are beginning to
recognize this fact.-True Common
wealth.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12
We keen a standing army and every

We keep standing army and every
now and then turn it loose upon Il
lot of poor devils of Indians; and ut
the same time let N 4 gang of jew
Shylocks who will skin the people
out of enough in single year to
the entire Indian race a
whole century.-ChIcago Express.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

Columbia college gi,Is have an Ell
gageMent and marriage club. Every
time one of them has gentleman
escort to when she is not engaged
she pays twenty-five cents into the
treasury, When member becomes
engaged she pays in IS. When a
member gets married the club pre-
cents her with 500.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

President Hall, Of the Missouri
Farmers Alliance, was entertained at
the residence Of Congressman Hatch
at Washington last evening. 1t is no
trick at all, now, for farmer to get
his feet under the finest magogany
tables in the land.-K. c. Star.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

Mr. Jacox, of kcokuk, has been of
fcred a forty acre farm in Missouri,
valued at 800, for 81. lie refused
the offer. The dollar in question was
coined in 1895, and is one of the very
first silver dollars issued by the gov
eminent. 1t is worth more than the
farm at a numismatist's valuation
Kansas City Star.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

You refer to one of Your children
who has gone aatras., said the ply
stefan, bending over his almost I'M
conscious patient. is there any
last message You wish to send to
mimi
81 did not refer to him. replied
the fast sinking Bostonian, rousing.
himself from his lcthar:.y for mo-
ment. Il only alluded 10 him, sir. y
N. y. Sun.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12
MARK TWAlN'S PRESENT.

Tho Nest Expensivo Thing lie Could Find
in Paris.
All travellers on the continent will ~
member the high price Of wood, and the
expensive luxury of a constant fire. One
gentleman friend, who was spending
some weeks in German city, found
that buying large wooden dolls, which
were plentiful in the shops. gave him a
better fire, since the wood was well
seasoned and at less cost than buying
bundles of wood at the hotel. He ar-
reused much curiosity. Us, day after
day, large basket Of these dolls was
sent from one or another shop to his
room, until it was discovered that no
burned them for firewood.
While Mark Twain was in Paris one
of his friends was married there, and,
with his usual humor, he bought a
basket of wood, tied It fancifully with
bright fresh ribbons, and sent it to his
friend, with his card. upon which was
writtcn:
1.-The most expensive present I could
find" which, as one can readily imagine,
afforded great amusement. - Chicago
Evening Post.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

The visitors(viewing the new baby
DO you think he is going to rescm-
bic his father?
The Mother-I shouldn't be sur
prised. He keeps me up cyer1 night.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

The Missouri house adopted reso-
luton last week providing for COM
mittee of five to consider the advisa-
bility of disconnecting the agricultur-
al college and the state university.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

The New York Times and the Tri-
bune are already beginning to hedge
and say the Government should own
the railroads If the nagnates consol-
idate. There is no doubt about the if.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

The Missouri Legislature might as
we'll adjourn NOW. They have accom-
pllshed two great ohjects-re-elccted
Vest and prohibited geese from run
ming at large-Exchange
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

Handles for everything that can be
stuck into wood will soon be. manu-
featured at Kirksvllle.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

Joplin wants the Missouri legisla
ture to appropriate 100000 for :
mineral exhibit at the Worlds fair
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12
Newspaper
Advertising

the name of every newspaper published. hav-
ing a circulation rating in the American News
paper Directory of more than 700 copies
each issue. with the cost per line for advertis-
circulation, in every city and town of nzore
than 5000 population with prices by the inch
for one month Special lists of daily, country
value to small advertisers or those " fshing to
experiment judciously with a smaTl amount
of money. Shows conclusveiy "hOw to get
the most service for the money" etc, etc.
Sent post paid to any address for 30 cents.
Address GEO. p. ROwALL & Co. Publishers
| and General Advertising Agents, 10 Spruce
Street. New York City. 42m6
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

Worthless dogs killed seven fine
sheep for Judge Lapsley, of Clark
county, one night last week.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

First Literary Man-"Ah! how de
do, John? How are you getting along2"
Second Literary Nan-''First-rate.
am writing guide-boolks." ''Guide-books
for what?" "All the principal pleasure
routes. Got out fifteen SO far, and viii:
have the rest done this month" ''Mak-
ing money at it?" well, no; I'm not
after money, but railway passes, which
the companies give me for praising
plnces on their lines" ''Why, what do
you want the passes FORE" $50 that
can take a holiday and travel around
and see the places have described"
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12
4 Paper for the Million.

The Western Rural an,l american
Stockman is one OF the oldest and
ablest farm Journals published in
this country. and none Is more fully
identified with the best interests of
the agricultural Glasses. 1t deals
not only with the farm but more es-
pccialy with the farmer, Its columns
are tie, 'otcd to subjects involving
literature and science and its aims
are for the promotion and elevation
of the social and economic condition
If the far.ncr and his family. The
Rural advocates physical culture and
MANUAL training as well rs intellect
ual endowment. 1t believes that the
State owes to the citizen the right to
such an education as shall fit him fer
a sclf-rc!iant citizenship and that our
Puulic School system should he en-
largcd along the more practical lines.
In short. The Rural is Il Fircside
Companion rs we'll as q helper in the
affairs Of farm life. Subscription
price $50 per year. For free sam
pie copies a,lddres MlLroS GEORGE:
1873 Clark St. Chicago. Ill.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

Labor is the superior of capital, and
deserves much the highest considcra-
tion.-Abraham Lincoln.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

There are seventy-too cases of mea'
sles in the Fulton deaf and dumb asy'
linn.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

We must educate and train the
whole people, not 4 class of the PEG
pie. Already the light glimmers
upon The horizon If our Ia.!. night.
=, tie N;:,.::ona:!:: ~ :. : The curo
for OF: Sc III evils. When the politi-
cal reforms we advocate have been
accomplished; when the different de
partmcnts:, and politicians lf.''c moth
ing whatever to 10 with them; when
every industry il . business depart
mcnt OF the Government: when every
man in the country will be
provided with steady wo'k at good
wages; when production shall hc
increased until al arc al'u"tl;;ntly
supplied; then ell vii! ;,tare alike,
except the AREA Is wealthy, w'i" can
board their money for awhile, but
who cannot retain it, as it must, in
the nature Of things, if not by legis-
:;,tion, be rctu:ncd, before many
years. to the people from whom it
was takep.--Truc Nationalist.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12
THE ODELL
TYPEWRITER.

C10 will hmy the oDEifzglrE WRITER "r,f
0-U tHE.k PEKFORA1Ttx, with - CharaC-
tiers. and fnr the SINGLE { ,-;<S DDEI.I. war;
rantcd to do better work thar any machine
made.
1t combines SIMPLICITY with DtiEsSttr.IyY.
SPEED. EASY. ssr bpEit ALTON. wears 'i>rst."r
without cost nj repairs than Any 'i.f4',r ftta-
chine. Has no ink rit,lcsf to f,ssfsr.r the ope
ratur. II iS NEAT. SUBSTANTIAL. nickel pia-
ted. perfect and .sLii,trd to all kinds of type
writing. Like. - Permitting press. il produces
sharp clean. k.yihIc manuscripts. Two to ten
copies can t,t. made ut s,slt- writing. Any in
tcii.cnt person can become" u <~.-si s'Etruf"r
in two days. W. offer II 400 - any operator
who can equal the work of the 'GsUBl.E CASE
tDElL.
go Rclinhic Agents aIs.l s'sts..a'p ',,Wppisd
Special induce iient~ 10 Dealers.
For Pamphlet giving fnsinr>ens MS. &c.
address
ODELL TYPE WRITER CO.
Rookcry Buildirr: CitJrlA;D. ILL.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

Very Rich Indeed. - Impecunious
Frince-''Is Miss Bullion very rioh?"
Fiiend-"Very. Why, Prince. she has
enough money in her own right to pay
up all your debts, and still have enough
YETI - buy her wedding tro"sseau."-
Yankee Blade
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-02-12

ArthUrS
H0NE MAGAZINE.
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lowing rates for clubs with Fashion

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lowing rites for clubs with Fashion
Magazines for the year 1904.
One copy OF .tNrHER's HONE NJ tGA1ISE for
the year 1871 ami ont. copy OF one Of the Fash
ion Journals nnlntri viii lc sent postpaid to
nny pos: Office in the United States or Canada
on receipt Of the price stated below. These
are all publications devoted specially to Fash
ions. and the prices named urc tor combina-
ton with ARrHER'S HONE MAGAZINE only.
When desired We " i'll scilsa tire publications to
different addresses but cannot guaranty the
delivery OF the Fashion journal when the ad-
dress Is changed during the year, though we
will do our best to- s<tsr!rc il.
One copy vi the HONE MAGAZINE Cor year
1891. and for the same time. one copy of
STYLE. published monthly by Ustaestic
Sewing Machine Co. Ct a
LADIES MONTHLY REVIEW. published by
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18th Edition Now
Ready. A book of
over &c pages. Civ
ing more informa-
ton of value to Nd
vertisers than any
her publication
ever fssncd. 1t gives
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-12-24
Braintree.

III Now is the time to renew your sub
scription to the HERALD for 1872.
Henry Walker and wife of 0lcott Falls
visited at VIM. Perham's Thursday.
: Ira Mann is thought to be improving.
Steve Hutchinson has opened a meat
market in A. X. McIntire's old stone build
ing.
The remains OF Mrs. Lucinda Partridge
We're buried in Brooktield instead OF in
this town as reported.
Ed Parker has returned from a six
weeks peddling trip.
Don Hutchinson is quite sick and at
tended by DR.. Goodrich.
Henry FuIlam and family visited at A.
K McIntires Saturday.
Bring in your old-fashioned kitchen
chairs and get them bottomed at 25c. at
Snowsville.
Horace Thayer slipped and fell on his
doorstone last week, receiving injuries
from which he died Saturday morning
He was brought to the Braintree Hill GEM
etery for burial Monday.
f. f. Clafiin has been confined to the
house for several days.
G. A. Clough sold one of his best Shrop
shire Downs to Chas. Deering OF East Ran
dolph, and two fine yearling ewes to Jos
Carp inter- of this town, the last two weigh
ing 315 lbs.