The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1896-12-17
COLLOQUIAL.

/ COLLOQUIAL.
Iuteryie VS. on Different Subjects.
ERkD GARDNER. Every sec ton a
country is provincial and has its prtmi-
tive peculiarities in habits. For instance
in California, the new settlers adapt the
ways Of the pioneers. Custom Is more
memorable rule than statute law. 1t n
even so in hospitality. California Is an
iuhospitable region; and yet the people
are cordial and polite and easily to be-
come acquainted. In travelling over the
dusty roads, every person you pass will
ispeak to you whether they know you OF
not. This sort of recognition will COM
4 pensate for the lack 1T home entertain
ment. In speaking of pioneer customs,
Ii am reminded that the Kansans who GO
to Texas follow the Texans mode OF
milking the COW. The Texan milks from
the left side of the cow, and thus avoids
that majestic swing Of the cows right
leg, SO we'll known to every one who has
MIXED on the right side-with his head
nicely imbedded in the cows falkland
been kicked over and the milk spilled on
him, and-you know the rest.
| L.G. GROBETY. When I was boy a
task, or allotted work, seemed an arduous
duty for me to perform. l remember
that when two hours would be required
to perform the task before could get off
to skate or swim or plug watermelOns, or
some other boyish diversion, l was in
painful distress, and the task seemed
like something not easily overcome.
This feeling of magnitude in task must
have actuated the preacher, who. in max.
ing sstrlal Sermon" Sunday morning,
told his congregation mot to consider
his name but think of the services" Mr..
Gragg was not candidate in one sense
of the term, and did not want the con-
,gregatiOn to be too critical of his person
but think of the sermon. In an effort of
this kind, the preacher, writer or speaker
who may be put to test Of his ability,
cannot contend with the same degree Of
confidence or assurance as though he
were free of criticism or unconscious of
it. We cannot always do eur best when
the obligation has been put upon US.
Often an inspiration will lead us to do
better without seeming effort.
Mr.. Gragg delivered good sermon
without affectation, and in an easy and
graceful manner. on topic not too
often discussed in the pulpit.
SAN STUBS. DR.. Menard, specialist
in the line of veterinary surgery, Of ST.
Louis, was here last week, at my request,
and performed delicate operation on.
my yearliDg colt, Geo. 7. Todd. Dr.
Aenard removed two nerves from the:
right leg of the colt-one of the nerves
was half an inch and the other nerve an
inch long. One nerve was taken from
the leg below the knee, and the other
above the ankle. Before this operation
the colt limped, but after the nerves were
removed thecolt was relieved of lame
ness and scampered off in frisky man
ner. The colt is now hearty and we'll.
A similar operation was made on my
horse Bob Clampctt, with satisfactory
result, some months ago. 1t cost me $50
and expenses for DR.. Menard's services,
last week; but I am repaid for the out
lay. DR.. Menard removed a nerve from
a celebrated race horse, and the horse
was enabled to win one of the best races
in Chicago.
My colt was uHable to put his foot to
the ground without showing symptoms
of paiu and extreme sensitiveness while
walking. The removal of these nerves
is skill performed only by few eminent
veterinarians. have these ''nerves''
preserved in bottle; and they resemble
soft substance, but much softer than q
tendon.
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DIR. CRUNBIXE. Mr.. Gragg, the GEN.
tleman who preached in the Presbyterian
church. Sunday, met every expectation
His sermons were excellent and profound
on those vital principles that touch every
christians heart. l agree with you in
the statement that his sermons were de-
livered in a we'll modulated voice and
with deliberation, and with easy and un-
pretentious gesture. Mr.. Gragg is
gentleman Of dignided appearance and
genial address; scholarly in attachments,
and genteel in manner. His sermon was
practical, and reasonable and logical in
argument. His pulpit oratory was fine,
and fitting with gesture and speech,