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The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

A Michigan man has worked out a new
scheme for sending money safely through
the mails, and it is under consideration
by the ~postofice authorities. His plan
is to issue "post cheques" to take the
place of fractional currency. They are
to be much like the old shin-plasters and
are to circulate among the people gener-
ally like any other money SO long as the
lines on their faces are left blank. When
one wishes to send a small sun any dist
ance he does not bother to get a money
order, but takes one of these cheques of
the right denomination out of his pocket,
writes on its face the name of the man to
whom he wishes to send the money, and
the value Of the cheque is from that mo-
ment destroyed for all persons except the
one to whom it is addressed. These
cheques are claimed to be as safe as bank
drafts. No charge is to be made for their
use. The government will be compensa-
ted for the cost of the system, it is
thought, by an increased postal business
and by the fact that the cheques will be
in a small way a loan drawing no inter
est. If the system is as safe and effective
as is claimed it will probably be adopted.
Postal notes are unsatisfactory, money
orders involve too much red tape, and it
is not considered prudent to send silver
or currency through the mails. The "post
cheque'' may fill a long and keenly felt
want.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

An exchange sounds warning to the
farmer as follows: Ifany farmer in this
section has procured samples of grain
from the worlds fair agricultural build
ing he will do we'll to burn it forthwith.
1t has been found that the whole exhibit
has been attacked by the weevil, a pest
whose larva is a worm that burrows into
the grain, and has done enormous dam
age to the crops in Southwestern Russia
and in India, whence. doubtless, it was
brought to the worlds fair. 1t is stated
that thousands of samples of grain have
been carried from the agricultural build
ing; and there is presumably not a cor
ner of the United States where the pest
has not been carried.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

Governor Crounse has been petitioned
to call an extra session of the legislature
to take steps toward the suppression of
the Russian thistle. which is assuming
the proportions of a nuisance in the state.
1t is scarcely probable, however, that the
governor will do as requested. 1t would
be one thing to call the scloDs together,
but it would be another to make them go
forth and root up the thistles. The best
thing for the farmers to do is to sail in
and %annihilate the pest without execu-
five IL
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

While there is doubtless water enough
in the Meeker ditch for all demands for
irrigating purposes, and to make a nice
water power besides, yet it is THE TR1B-
UNE's opinion that the most profitable
use that can be made of the water for the
present is in the line of irrigation. Push
the irrigation idea TO practical success
and to as general use as possible. Let
the water powers and the factories galore
for the future. Let US have more prac-
teal performance and less wind, all
around.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

With its characteristic enterprise the
Independent has just made the discovery
that Postmaster Troth is a possible can
didate for the mayoralty. Yes, and the
Dutch have taken Holland! When il
comes to giving ''news as is news" with
full-blown whiskers on it, the Independ-
ent may be depended upon to fill all the
requirements. AS a 'job lot it has no
competition hereabouts.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16
Programme /.

The following is the programme for
Early Candle Lighting, February 22nd:
1. Song by the Singing School.
Jeremiah Snodgrass, Singing Master
2. Music by Two Fiddlers.
3. Poetry.
q. Song by the Singing School.
<. Accordion Music.
6. Speaking.
7. Singing.
s. Song by the School.
GRAND MARCH $50.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

Everybody who leaves Nebraska comes
back again; no man can stay away unless
he is in a foreign ~penitentiary; the state
has a fascination possessed by no other
and the longer you live in it, the stronger
becomes the hold upon you. The worst
thing about dying is the fact that your
spirit has to leave Nebraska, although
your remains may be inferred in the be-
loved soil.-Wa1t Mason.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16
A Successful Tournament.

Below we give the detailed figures of
the shoot held in our city, Wednesday,
under auspices of the McCook Gun Club.
There was quite a fair attendance from
surrounding towns, and the meeting was
withal a very successful one, and quite
gratifying to the club. The cold weather
doubtless kept many men away.
No. ONE.
Ten blue rocks, unknown angles. $i.00 en-
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

The Culbertson Era states that "there
is some talk of arranging a meeting OF
the county commissioners of this and Red
Willow counties to arrange for building
a bridge across the Republican river on
the county line"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

A good lodge of the Star of Jupiter wa
instituted here, Saturday evening, with
eighteen members. 1t is lodge No. 2.
J. W. Cole was elected Jupiter.-Culbert-
son Era.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16
SCHOOL NOTES.

Monday was Lincoln's birthday. and
the event was appropriately commemor-
ated by the schools. Among other things
Emerson's memorial address was read.
The teachers institute for Red Will
low county will be held in McCook. 1t
will begin July 9th and continue four
weeks. A prospectus will be sent out
soon to all the teachers, giving a de-
tailed plan of the work. A four weeks
institute will give all an opportunity to
prepare for better work in the school
room. ]. H. BAYsToN,
County Superintendent.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

The bond of the county treasurer in the
further sum of $4,000 was accepted by
the county commissioners at their meet
ing on the 9Th. The total bond of Red
Willow county's treasurer is now $4,000.
or twice the amount of the money he is
supposed to have on hand at any time,
as provided by law.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

MARR1ED-At Benkelman, Rev. A. w.
Cofhman of our city officiating, Mr., George
S. Pearce of McCook and Miss Florence
Balderston of Benkelman. The groom
is employed as clerk in J. A. Wilcox and
Sons store. They will arrive in the city
to make their home, close of the week.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

The secretary of the interior has deni-
ed the application of Gilbert B. ettleton
to reconsider the decision of the commits
sioner of the land Office in holding for
cancellation his homestead entry for a
tract of land in this district.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16
SHOOT NO. SEVEN.
Seven live birds. Two dollars and fifty cents
entrance. Three monies.

Hayden and Fisher divided first. On shoot
of for second White won. Carter and Wells
divided third.
SHOOT NO. EIGHT.
Miss and out. Entrance 25 cents. For one
hundred nitro-powder loaded shells donated
by W. c. LaTourette.
Laycock 0. Mcconnell s. Fisher 9. Curtis 4
Lewis O, Cornutt 3. Sutton 2. White 1. FeIlowsO.
La1ourette l. Carter 8. Fisher won.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

If Colonel Peterson can only organize
that windmill scheme compactly enough
we'll all wear diamonds! There is a world
of raw material the Colonel is now vast
ing that he might conserve.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

Ties for first money were shot off, miss and
out: Sutton 2. Mcdonnell /, White l. Sutton
won first money. Ties for second money were
snot off in like manner: Wilson l. Lewis 2, and
Fellows .. Lewis and Fellows divided second.
Ties for third were decided by scores in next
shoot. Fisher won third.
HOO NJ. FIVE.
Ten blue rocks, unknown angles. Entrance
one dollar. First 60 per cent. Sec. 40 per cent.
Third one set of Rogers Brothers silver plated
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

Messrs. August Droll, Henry Church,
William Hammill and others have ship
ped hogs to market, this week. The
steadily falling market seems to have
frightened stockmen generally. Indeed
the prospect is not so roseate as it might
be, and as dealers wish it should be.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16
and Ball.

The Lady Maccabees will give a re-
ception and ball in honor Of George and
Martha Washington in the A. 0. U. w.
temple hall, February 22nd, 1894.
COMMITTEE.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

Mr.. Esbin P. Day, a well-to-do farmer
of Lebanon precinct, and Miss Ruth H
Bantham the well-known school teacher,
were united in marriage on wednesday
of this week.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

This week, Colonel and Mrs. yesterday
moved into their charming home on
Madison venue Mrs. Day moving into
the quarters they vacated in the First
National Bank building.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

The sharper who gulled the people last
night, and told them he intended to do
SO, has been arrested at the instance of
some of those who expected to get large
returns on small investments and he will
have a hearing before Police Judge Berry
at two O'Clock, this afternoon.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

During the recent absence of E.G. Bat
ton in Lincoln on business for the Star
of Jupiter some unknown party or parties
entered his home in West McCook and
rifed it of quite a quantity of edibles.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

We learn with regret that MissVirginia
Wilson is very low with a cancer which
is slowly but surely eating away her life.
She is now bedfast at her home over on
Mcdowell street.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

The proper flowers for the Lenten sea-
son are French lilacs, or hyacinths, hell
otrope in huge masses or bloom, mauve
orchids and above all ~violets. At Lenten
dinners the decorations are usually in
blossoms OF this hue, fashion liking to be
symmetrical ever in moments of self,
abasemeut.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

The liverymen have been reaping a
harvest, this week. But it has peer at
the prodigal waste of horse flesh. At 81
an hour a team has to 60 at top speed to
get ones moneys worth, 50 it appeared.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

An interstate irrigation convention
will be held in Omaha, next month. The
people of Nebraska are taking hold of
the question of irrigation in earnest. 1t
is a winning enterprise.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

Those receiving invitations to the re-
ception and ball, February 27d, can buy
their tickets at either McConnelrs drug
store or at Leach's jewelry store. Tickets
50 cents. Supper free.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

Hayden. Sutton and Lewis on tie for first
money shot off miss and out. Hayden |. SUIT
ton 2. Lewis 0. Sutton won first money. La
T%ourette and Fisher divided second. Cornutt
and White divided third.
SHOOT NC. THREE.
Miss and out at blue rocks, unknown angles.
rs cents entrance; for pair of shoes donated
by E. L. LaycOck of the Boston shoe store:
Mcconnell 0. Hayden 2. Sutton 1. Cornutt C,
Fisher 8. White 2. Lavcuck 0. Lewis 4. Moore 1.
Fellows 6. LaTourette2 Fellows won.
SHOOT NO. FOUR.
seven live birds. Two and u half dollars en-
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16
Fine Printing.

We make a specially of fine job print
ing. Our samples of fashionable and ele-
CANT stationery for invitations, programs,
etc, is not excelled in Nebraska.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16
PEOPLE YOU KNOW.

~
MRS. SrRAssRR is entertaining a sis
ter, this week.
]. S. BELL was down from Champion,
Friday evening last.
F. H. SPEARMAN and family are ex-
pected home tonight.
GEORGE E. THOMPSON is expected
from Omaha, tomorrow.
F. H. SELBy and wife were CONNER
cial guests, Tuesday night.
r. H. WILLIAMS was down from Wau-
meta, yesterday, on business.
REV. GEORGE TAYLOR Of Indianola
was a city visitor, Wednesday.
A. L. SPEARMAN has been here from
Springfield, Nebraska, this week.
SECRETARY OF STATE ALLEN was up
up from Lincoln, Sunday, on business.
MRS. WILL YETrER has been visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Burnett,
this week.
MEsDAMEs LAToURETTE, WOOD and
KAY were the guests of Mrs. Cornutt of
Culbertson, yesterday.
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN Of the Citizens
bank came home from his business trip
to Lincoln, last Friday night.
Services in the Congregational church,
Sunday morning and evening, by Rev.
H. L. Preston of Rico, Colorado.
MRS. ALBERT O'NEIL, who has been
very ill, is happily now improving, her
many friends will rejoice to know.
DEACON FISHER was down from the
Falls, Wednesday, and was one of the
successful shooters in the tournament.
c. L. DEGRoFF arrived home, Friday
night last, from Syracuse, where he has
been helping to take the annual invoice.
SPORT HAYDEN and son were up from
Hastings, Wednesday, the father divid-
ing some of the honors of the shooting
tournament.
THos. MCGUIRE, our genial drayman,
took the train for McCook, Tuesday, for
the bedside of his sister who is very sick.
Imperial Enterprise.
A. J. MCPEAKE, who was, this week,
acquitted of the charge of malfeasance IN
the Office of treasurer of Furnas county,
was in the city, Wednesday.
MEssRs. CoRNUTT, FELLOWS and
WHITE of Culbertson engaged in the
shooting tournament, Wednesday, and
carried off a fair-sized share of the purses.
WILLIAMSON and J. J. Long were
in the city, Wednesday, in the interest
of the Denver Sun, which is making q
big effort to work up a circulation in this
city.
w. S. MoRLAN has added another
feather to his cap in winning the Nc
Peake case in Beaver City, this week.
The mantle of Eli rests upon the deacon,
to be sure.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16
hi Home Market.
Must Have the Cash,

From and after February Ist all ac-
counts must be paid monthly. No credit
will be given any one who does not com
ply with this rule. This is final.
NJ. E. KNIPPLE.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

There are hands oflily w%hiteness, there
are hands both warm and cold; hut the
hand that wins the Jackpot is the hand
we love to hold.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

The invitations are hi for the marri-
age of Charles A. Barnes and Mrs. Han
nah Creasman, Wednesday evening, Feb.
2Ist, at the residence of the bride, six
miles north of Box Elder.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

That set Of pretty Haviland dishes was
ratified off at w. M. Anderson's, Saturday
night last. The g~roceryman held the
lucky, winning ticket himself.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16
SHIRTS TO ORDER!

Dress or Negiigee. Large line
Of samples to select from. We
take your MEASURE and WE
GUARANTEE FIT and PRICE.
FAMOUS CLOTHING co.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

The alleged coal find at Palisade is at
tracing some attention. We wager the
find will not pan out,-a1though we
would be delighted to believe otherwise.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16
Bills Must be Paid.

All bills must be paid on the Ist and
18th of each month. Otherwise no
credit will be given.
ED. F. FLITCRAFT.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

You can't improve your business by
taking down your sign every time an
~unfavorable wind blows. The time to
stimulate business is during periods of
depression. A newspaper advertisement
is a sign.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

The Star of Jupiter expect to institute
four good lodges of the order, this week,
with an average of rs members each.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

To remove stains from the hands lemon
juice is invaluable. 1t 10 better than the
chemical acids used in manicure estab-
lishments.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

That report of the death of Queen Vic
toria, which circulated in our city, close
of last week, was a simon-pure canard.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

Receiver Bomgardner when Groverius,
The Sublime, calls him down, is going to
poll hogs for a livelihood. Isn't he,
Pete
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16
Residence Lot for Sale.

A desirable residence lot on Melvin
street for sale. Price, very low, S225.oo.
Call at this Office for particulars.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

Some of the boys who were offered a
big thing for their prize packages wish,
this morning that they had taken up the
offer,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

Laycock and Mcconnell divided first money.
Lewis and Cornutt divided second. White won
third.
SHOOT NO. SIX.
Miss and out at blue rocks. Entrance rs cts.
For box of cigars donated by WIN. NJ. Lewis.
Mcconnell 0. Laycock Is. Cornutt 5. White2.
Fellows 0. Fisher IA. Hayden 8, Sutton 8. Lewis
0, Moore 8. LaycOck won.
SHOOT NO. SEVEN.
Seven live birds. Two dollars and fifty cents
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

Mrs. S. H oodenberger presented hel
husband with a fine boy baby, Monday
night. Both doing nicely.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16
Wanted.

A woman with two children wants a
situation as h~ousekeeper, For particu-
lars enquire at this Office.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

There were three or four runaways and
smash-ups during the sleighing, but no
serious injury or great damage resulted.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

THE TRIBUNE is a sure and quick cure
for that tired feeling. Now is the time
to subscribe.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

The Ladies of the Maccabees installed
their oficers-elect, last night, with due
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

Mrs. Mary Mullen of the McEntee is
confined to bed with an attack of that
Observation-Disclosures.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16
Farm Loans.

We are prepared to make loans on a
few choice farms. CoLvIN & BEGGS.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

The price of watches is variable, but
the price of experience remains at the
same old notch-it's always high.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16
Postmaster Troth measures shorts just
as artisticaliy as he ticks stamps.

1t was the heaviest snow since Febru-
airy, 1891. And the rejoicing is genuine
and general.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

Spring politics are beginning to stir a
little.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

Average Tor salaries per year 400 y
This far in 1894 the board has expended
in salaries $52S and it is probable the
expenses will exceed that of 1893.
The Chief gives these figures to show
the relative expenses of the two systems.
We believe that if the matter was put to
a vote that the county would return to
the commissioner system.-Red Cloud
Chief
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16
THE COUNTY APpoRr1oNMENr.

By courtesy of J. H. Bayston. county
superintendent, we are enabled to give
below the amounts of the December ap-
portionment for Red Willow county by
| school districts:
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

James Stalker's baby is on the sick list.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

ACoMPARISoN-For a number of years
Webster county has been INDUCING in
what is known as the SUPERVISOR system.
We have been handed the following fig
ures in comparison Of the two systems OF
county government, viz: supervisors sys-
tenn and that Of the commissioners sys-
TEN. However, we only show the annual
expense of the last year of the commits
sioner system, which is a fair average.
1885. Commissioners expenses, s 292 So
1886. Supervisors salaries, 1902 so
1887. 1879 IS
1888. I,525 90
1889. 1909 IS
For the four years above the supervis-
ors drew f. per day. For the years fol-
loving the per diem has been s..
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-02-16

Hayden and Lewis divided first money. La
Tourette and Cornutt divided second. Fellows
got third.
SHOOT NO. TWO.
Ten blue rocks. known angles. One dollar
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-05
a pnnnIlnr FInd


While the section hands. on the
o. R. R. r, were working on the
repairs Just below the yaucluse
station, in this county, last Friday
they made rather a strange diseov-
cry. A large sand rock which lays
about twenty feet from the track
had been blasted and carried away.
Thehands were shoveIing dirt from
where the rock lay into the ditch
near the track, when William Coop
er saw something bright in the
dirt. he picked it up and it proved
to be a silver coin. 1t was a Span
ish quarter and bore the date 1885.
A second piece was found, which it
will be remembered was called a
bit. This piece had the figures
100, the fourth figure being iIlegi-
bic. Another piece of the same
value was found, but it was SO
smooth that the date could not be
determined. A quarter dated 1918,
a half dollar made in 1928 and a
dime made in 1887 were also found.
An ordinary piece of sandstone
about the size of a mans hand was
picked up, one side of this stone
was polished as smooth as a piece
of glass. The skeleton of a man
was found in the same place. Three
of the bones of the leg were in a
good state of preservation; the
rest crumbled as soon as exposed
to the air. How they came to be
there is a mystery. From the date
on one of the coins found they evil
IDENTIFY were not there prior to 1897.
81. Marys Oracle.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-05
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
had Consumption and that there was no
hope for her, but two bottles DR.. Kings
New Discovery completely cured her
and she says it saved her life. Mr..
Thos. Eggers. 139 Florida St., San Fran
cisco, suffered from a dreadful cold, APP
preaching Consumption, tried without
result everything else then bought one
bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery and
in two weeks was cured. He is natur-
ally thankful. 1t is such results, of
which these are samples, that prove the
wonderful efficacy of this medicine in
Coughs and Colds. For trial bottles at
HoOffs Drug Store. Regular size SOC.
and SI.OO.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-05
Electric BitterS.

This remedy is becoming SO well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electro Bitters sing the same song of
praise-A purer medicine does not exist
and is guaranteed to do all that is claim
ed. Electric Bitters will cure diseases of
the Liver and Kidneys, will remove
Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other
affections caused by impure blood. Will
drive Malaria from the system and pre-
For cure OF Headache, Constipation snd
Indigestion try Electric Bitters-Entire
satisfaction guaranteed, or money re-
funded. Price Scots. and $1.00 per bot
tie at Hoof7s Drug Store.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-05
Dr.D.M. Pettr. nentist.

of this city, has now one of the best
fitted Offices in the State. Every
apparatus and appliance in office
and Laboratory is new and of the
latest improved. If you want your
teeth sdued go see him. IF you
have to have an artificial plate, he
can make you the best.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-05

A farmer at Dorking, having
read IA poultry journal that "hens
having dark plumage lay earlier
and more frequently than those of
a light color" Immediately went to
work and dyed seventeen white
hens black.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-12-05

What queer terms are
employed in our everyday language.
Dryleigh speaks of the books he
has written as "work."
Wicks-It is obvious that you
have never tried to read that book.