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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

II. N, Gray aud sister, Miss
Hester, ofinear Farber, spent
portion of last week in this
section of the country with rel
ativ es.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

BoulWare's Shoe Store does
not believe in carrying over
goods from one season to auoth,
err and they are offering Sum.
mer Shoes and Slipper at half
price.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

Miss Jessie Thiehoff, one of
the sweet girls of Hunnewell,
has been the guest of friends in
the city. From here she went
to New London for a visit.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

Miss Rosie Gross left Thurs.
day for Nebo, ILL.,, where she is
visiting relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

Special prices on Ginghams,
Lawns. Dimities etc, at
ROGERS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

Sewing Machines, Oil and
Needles. WALKER S.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

FJI' lIN'NFI' HUI NTLOD' wv III
Dimities, Lawns, White Goods
Ginghams and Percales cheap
at w ILLIAMSON 4 BULLS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

1t is warm enough for freez
ers, ice boxes and gasoline
stoves to be used. We have
them cheap. WALKER.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

W. f. Westhotf came in from
st Louis, Sunday to spend a
week with his family before TAX.
ing to the road.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

Now will be a good time to
buy you anew dress at William
son & Bulls Great Closing Out
Sale.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

Il. J. Kidwe,l, a merchant of
Jacksonville Fla, is the pleas.
ing and contented guest of his
sister Mrs. H. r. Hardy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27
Shoes at half price.
BOULwARE'S SHOE STORE.

Mems and children's Lace
Stripe Hose at ROGERS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

Miss Irene Butler, of Kinks.
vile, is the interesting guest of
her uncle, B. O. Wood.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

$4.0O Tan Shoes to go at 1915
at WILLIAMSON & BULLS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

The Sickles Saddlery Co., of
st. Louis had $3.50, 900 fire.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

Slippers and Shoes cheap
now at
WILLIAMSON & BULLS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-06-27

Shoes at half price.
BOULwARE'S SHOE STORE.
Mems and children's Lace
Stripe Hose at ROGERS.
Sewing Machines, Oil and
Needles. WALKERS.
House for rent. Enquire of
Mrs. S. H. Baynum. ~
Do you want a buggy? If so
see ours. WALKER.
Thursday was the hottest
June day for years. The Their
mometer registered 90 degrees.
Clearance Sale Of Shoes and
Slippers.
BoULwARE's SHOE STORE.
Who knows of any fire clay
near this city. Please report
to the DEMOCRAT Office.
Mrs j. T. Vaughn spent the
latter part of the week with
old friends at Shelbina.
Read Boulware's ad in this
issue. All summer shoes at
half price,
Jno. w. Stephens was bust
ness visitor in the Bluff City
Thursday.
S. A. and Bert Woods and
their families spent portion
of last week with Quincy
friends.
Mrs. George Nicoll and Miss
Jennie Seymour spent Friday
and Saturday with relatives at
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
ANIMAL LIFE.

The army worm Is essentially n
grnss eating insect, though II often
feeds upon other plants, and Is said to
prefer oats to corn.
The malaptecurus, a fish only eight
inches long. can develop a shock OF 200
volts Of electricity In the two-thou-
sandth part OF Il second.
Several pairs OF pigeons which sci
enlist has observed in Paris have rails
cd their young I'm nests made entirely
OF halrplns collected on the paths OF
the Luxembourg.
The largest nest in the world Is built
by the mound bird, q sort of Austria
llan fowl 1t makes mounds some
times $50 feet in circumference, in
which II buries its eggs five feet deep
The heaviest bird that nles Is the
great bustard In size II exceeds the
Norwegian blackcock. The old mnles
weigh about 35 pounds, but when food
Is plentiful the young males may
weigh 10 pounds. Great bustards were
formerly ns plentiful In western
Europe us partrldges. Now they are
rarely found.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
ST ChrtHtophcr.

The belief wns that nny one who
looked Mt representation OF st. Chris
tophor wns safe for that day from nn
evil death. The saint was always pOr-
trayed of colossal size and is so paint
ed ut the entrance Of most Spanish en-
thcdrnls that all may see him. None Of
the many carved figures Of this saint
approaches In size one which was re-
moved from NOtrc Dame Mt Paris i'm
lTS5.
II was said that St Christopher's
original occupation was to carry people
across stream, and the legend is that
once n child presented himself 10 be
conveyed over. At first his weight was
fnnt years. but presently IL began to
increase and 80 went on till the ferry
man wns like to sink under his burden.
The child then said: Wonder not, my
weight Of the sins OF the whole world
OF your back" Hence St Christopher
II represented carrying the infant Say
lour ncross river with the globe in his
hand
St. Christopher has mn interesting
place I'm the history OF typography In
consequence OF n wood engraving OF
his figure, supposed 10 be OF date about
1923. being the earliest known example
OF that art.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19

same way aHd supported as best suits
the case on hand will often be useful
for other purposes. such as getting out
stone, loading ice. etc.
For the derrick post use a piece OF
stout timber not less than by inches
square. or n round pole If preferable.
&he length Of this pole will be govern
ed somewhat by the length of the boom
and by the situation of the derrick.
For the boom use a round or square
piece of light but strong wood 10 to Is
feet long. Insert a heavy iron pin in
the top and the foot of the post and
put on iron bands. Hinge one end of
the boom with iron straps and bolt Ii
to the post about five feet from the bot
tom, and on the other end put band
with eyes or hoops. as Is shown In the
partial illustrate of the derrick.
II the post Is round instead Of square,
as pictured, the boom may be attached
by using n band on the post and the
iron device on the boom, like those
shown In one corner of the same illus
tration, both Of which may be made
from heavy wagon tire and fastened
In place by bolts In the holes made for
this purpose.
The top Of the post and the end OF
the boom are connected by rope and
u pair Of single pulleys or, better, by q
double block tackle.
The lower pin of the derrick post re-
wolves In wooden block having an
iron socket or heavy stone with q
hole drilled to receive 1t, and the top
pin is held by strong projecting wood
! or iron cleat or one of the building
! timbers,
The part of the post above the point
at which the boom Is hinged should
be as long as the boom, so as not to
have the tackle work with too great
loss of power.
When the boom Is elevated to horl-
zontal position, the article being lifted
will be about the right height for load
ing on a wagon, and the end of the
boom may by means Of the revolving
post be swung round to the point de-
sired.
With double block tackle one man
by ordinary exertion ought to be able
to handle conveniently a weight of 300
or 400 pounds.
BY attaching n hay rope pulley to n
firm stake near the foot Of the derrick
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
The Chinch Hu0.

The Ohio experiment station Is re-
ceiving letters indicating an extensive
outbreak of chinch bugs In certain
parts Of the state. The following rem
edy, the formula Of Professor Forbes
of Illinois, is therefore offered:
dissolve one-half pound hard or soft
soap in one gallon of water and heat to
the boiling point. Remove from the
stove and add two gallons of coal oil,
churning the mixture with good force
pump for 10 minutes. When the emul-
sion is formed. 1t will look like butter
milk.
"To each quart Of this emulsion add
10 quarts of water and apply to the
corn in n spray, preferably before 10
q. m. or after 3 p. m. The bugs should
be washed Off SO that they viii float In
the emulsion at the base of the plant.
A teacupful to hill is generally suffi-
cient, but the quantity must vary with
the number of bugs infesting the corn"
The progress of these bugs through
q field may be obstructed by making a
shallow, V shaped trench with the cor
ner of hoe and filling 1t with coal tar,
the tar to be renewed in two or three
days. They may also be destroyed by
blowing them under and narrowing
and rolling.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19

agreeable 10 handle by the animal This
fault has been the source of some of
the poor results IN feeding II and Is best
obvlatod by feeding It mixed with some
other grain, as corn, oats or kaffir corn.
Animals fed upon mixture are also
less liable to become cloyed than when
fed on wheat alone.
In discussing the feeding value or
wheat the grain only has thus far been
In mind. In this year of extreme scar
city of roughage 1t may not be amiss to
inject n word of suggestion that wheat
straw is much better than nothing and
that in all probability the farmers of
the wheat belt can contribute TO the
needs of their less fortunate fellow citi-
zens and add TO their own profits by
preserving, baling and marketing their
straw instead of burning it as usual.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
Agricultural Brevities.

Eggplant is one Of the most delicious
vegetables known. Gather the plants
before they become seedy.
Tan bark is splendid thing to put In
the apiary to keep the grass and weeds
from growing up in front of the hives
to bother the bees.
Nothing but the very earliest tobacco
grown on light soil and especially
treated for that purpose Will produce
anything desirable In domestic spotted
tobacco, says n New England Home
stead correspondent.
From now till frost the battle with
weeds should not cease.
In spraying potatoes with bordeaux
for fungous disease two or three spray
ings are generally made at varying
dates between July and Sept 1.
Preparing For n Journey.
Jerome X. Jerome recalled, with
reverence, a habit of his methodical
uncle who, before packing for n Jour-
ney, always "made n list" This was
the system which he followed, gather
ed from his uncle's own lips;
Take a piece Of paper and put down
on II everything you can possibly re-
quire. Then go over II and see that 1t
contains nothing you can possibly do
without.
Imagine yourself In bed. What have
you got on2 Very well; put 1t down,
together with change. You get up.
What do you do2 Wash yourself.
What do you wash yourself withi
Soap. Put down soap. Go on till you
have finished. Then take your clothes.
Begin at your feet. What do you wear
or your feetf Boots, shoes, socks. Put
them down. Work up till you get to
your head. What do you want besides
clothes? Put down everything.
This is the plan the old gentleman al
ways pursued. The list made, he would
go over 1t carefully to see that he had
forgotten nothing. Then he would go
over II again and strike out everything
II was possible to dispense with. Then
he would lose the list.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
Elm Ieaved GoIdeurod.

1t Is well known that when a plant
grows In shady places 1t is likely to
have n greater leaf area than when II
grows in the open sunshine. 1t must
have n larger surface 20 collect the
light when the latter Is comparatively
dim. Now. most of the goldenrods live
In the open fields. having rather mar
row leaves, but the exquisite elm leaved
goldenrod lives in woods and copses,
where the shadows are thick and d.
rect sunshine IS fleetng thing. And
80 we find that this species has the
broad, thin leaves Of shade plant
leaves with well developed stems, but
otherwise so similar to those Of the
elm tree as to give this goldenrod its
distinctive name But 1t gives n touch
of color to the somber shades of the
woods that we would not willingly do
acknowledgements Home Companion.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
The IlnCkAllder.

".Many years ago." says the Provi-
dencc Journal, 'in n village not 20
miles from Providence revival was In
progress. A young man, one OF indls-
tlnguishnble twin brothers who had
previously been observed, as was sup
posed. In nm attentive attitude ut the
meeting. rose for prayers, walked TO
the anxious seat, and there walled and
moancd TO such good purpose that the
deacons were sure he was on the high
road to salvation.
The next day he was overheard In
HE back yard Mt home chopplng wood
and swearing painfully Mt refractory
leg. When demonstrated with for his
sudden backsliding. he merely said,
"Oh. brother Jim couldn't go to the
meeting last night, 80 went and hol-
Tered for him"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
FEEDING WHEAT.
Best UtiIixcd In the Form OF Meal
Mixed with other Grain

A large production Of wheat and n
corn crop cut by drought I'm many sec
tions bring up the question Of feeding
wheat in place of corn. J. r. Willard Of
the Kansas station finds from study
Of experiments and standard statistics
on the subject that wheat and corn fed
In the form Of meal are OF equal value
for feeding
In feeding wheat satisfactorily q
number of considerations must be kept
In view. The kernels being much small
er than those Of com there IN much
more danger Of their escaping mastIca-
tion and passing out undigcstcd. Many
farmers who regarded II MS unprollta-
bic TO feed wheat whole found on
crushing or grinding II that all difficult
~ disappeared. II IL especially ncces-
sary when fed to steers or milk cows.
In animals with smaller mouths there
IL less waste than with cattle, and some
have observed positive advantage
with sheep In feeding It whole. This
was due. however. To the greater con
sumption OF whole grain than ground.
Ground wheat has an important dis
advantage In feeding In that 1t IL apt
TO form n gummy mass, which adheres
~ tho teeth. making II difficult and dis
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
Mcnpf whnt II Sald.

mo" snid the impccunious one, "you
can't believe MI that you see In the
newspapers"
"Are you prepared TO spcclfyr the
other man asked.
'T am. ] saw statement in the
financial columns that money was easy.
but when tried TO negotiate n loan !
found that the reverse was true"
You misunderstood the paragraph.
II didn't say the people were easy
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
zzR3R1gS;a|41|sssN
HANDY FARM DERRICK.
A Cheap Contrivance For Handling
Barrels and Sacks of Produce.

A simple and cheaply constructed
boom derrick arranged as Illustrated
will be found Of much service by a
great many farmers, and the time and
labor that will be saved by its use will
more than equal that required to make
II, says an Ohio Farmer writer. When
boxes, barrels or sacks of produce are
stored in a basement, one man without
some mechanical assistance of this
kind will be unable to lift them from
the cellar way and load on a wagon
conveniently, and even If several men
engage in the work they cannot remove
and load the articles as easily and
speedily without the derrick as they
can by its help \ derrick made in the
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19

Cuba produces no tobacco for chew
ing or for pipe smoking. The Cubans
who smoke pipes might be counted on
ene's fingers without making second
POUND OF the fingers. The cigar and the
cigarette prevail. To what extent the
Cuban cigarette might ever become
popular with American smokers is q
matter beyond determination. 1t is GER
tain that most Americans Of prolonged
residence become, if they be smokers,
addicted TO Cuban brands and find diff
Guilty In weaving themselves back to
American brands on their return.-Re-
view OF Reviews.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
BOBOLlNK.

Daihes, clover, buttercup,
Red top. trefoil, meadow sweet,
Ecstatic wing, soaring up,
Then gliding down 10 grassy seat.
Sunshine, laughter, mad desires,
May day. June day, lucid skies,
All reckless things that love inspires,
The gladdest bird that sings and flea
Meadows, orchards, bending sprays,
Rushes. lilies, billowy wheat,
Song and frolic fill his days,
A feathered rondesu all complete.
Pink bloom, gold bloom, feabane white,
Dewdrop. raindrop, cooling shade,
Bubbling throat and lowering flight
And iubilant heart as e'er was made.
John Burroughs in McClue's Magazine.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
The Ohio stomach Worm Remedy.

The Ohio stomach Worm Remedy.
One tablespoonful Of gasoline and
four ounces of sweet milk well shaken
together Is n good dose for sheep weigh
ing anywhere from 60 to 100 pounds.
The quantity of milk may be reduced
or increased slightly without detrlmen-
tai results.
Each sheep or lamb should be set on
his rump and so held that he Will not
struggle while the dose Is given as n
drench, and his head should not be
thrown back farther than the natural
position while standing.
This stomach worm treatment should
be given only after II TO IS hours fast
ing. and neither water nor feed should
be given inside of two hours after CIV
ing the medicine.
Treatment should be given three days
consecutlvely, then repeated one week
or ten days later for the same number
OF days
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19

fine promise in various parts of the
United Sttaes as to elicit much ap-
proval. The seed is generally sown in
drills; with some kind Of grain to hold
1t upright.
1t is recommended to sow In fall-Au-
gust to middle of September-forw winter
and spring forage. If sown with rye and
successfully grown, it will give excel
lent feed at time when there is usual
ly shortage. Wheat and vetch also
furnish good green fodder in spring.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
HAIRY VETCH.

A Forage Plant Now In the Fore
ground For Fall Sowing.
HG.ry vetch is so much in the agri-
cultural foreground just now that the
accompanying sketch may not come
amiss TO those who have not seen the
plant. 1t is a perennial or biennial
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
Joke In n Needle. Point.

Some 80 years ngo n firm in San
Francisco sent TO Chinese house In
Canton the smallest and finest kind of
needle as sample of our skill In deli
cate handicraft. 1t was returned to
them with q hole through the point,
which could only be seen with n micro
kcope. pe.-Stereoscopic Photograph.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
SIMPLE REMEDIES.

Diluted ammonia is good for Insect
bites and stings.
A raw egg swallowed ut once upon
getting fishbone In the throat beyond
the reach OF the finger, 1t is said, VIII
dislodge It and carry It down.
A simple remedy for indigestion is
the white OF an egg beaten to q stiT
froth and stirred into wineglassful
Of cold water. This should be taken
after each meal.
For burns and scalds when no other
remedy is at hand. try the effect OF q
piece OF rag stepped in vinegar and
bound round the scar. This 10 espe-
cially useful when cooking, for the
vinegar Is generally at hand.
To cure severe case Of collie take o
kaspoonful OF salt In pint OF water;
drink and go to bed. This is ono OF the
speediest remedies known. II will also
prove efIlcacious In reviving q person
who seems almost dead from O heavy
fall.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
Real Estate Trust Co.
of Pittsburg,
All Fourth Avenue

Pays a p. C. on Saving Accounts
2 .. c. on Check Accounts
Don't wait for a windfaII. The
dollar in the bank is the dollar
that counts.
Write to-day for our book of
instructions, How 10 Bank by
Mail"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
DETAIL OF DERRICK

or TO the building .he rope may be
conducted over 1t and have single
tree attached for horse when 1t is
necessary to lift more than ordinary
heavy object from the cellarway.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19
His Recort

His Record as an Abstainef.
She--Are you n total abstainer. Colo
mel Blue GRASSY
Hc-Yes, ma'am. hain't touched
water for 40 years. --Chicago EeYA =,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-09-19

A MENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
~ PROPOSED TO THE CITIZENS OF
THIS COMMONWEALTH FOR THEIR AP-
PROVAL OR REJECTION BY THE GEN
ERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE COMMON
WEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. PUB
LISHED BY OEDER OF TIE SECRETARY
or THE COMMONWEALTH IN PURSU-
ANCE OF ARTICLE XVIII OF THE CON
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-01-18

A great many women are subject to
spells of dizziness, spots before the eyes,
and a ringing noise in the head. These
symptoms are commonly associated with
liver vtrouble" as the result of diseased
condition of the stomach and other or
gsns of digestion and nutrition.
DR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
ery cures diseases of the stomach and the
allied organs of digestion and nutrition.
II cures through The stomach diseases
seemingly remote from that organ, but
which have their origin in diseased
condition of the stomach and digestive
and nutritive system. Hence, cures OF
heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and other
organs are constantly effected by the
use Of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery.
There is no alcohol in the g Discovery
and it is free from opium, cocaine, and
all other narcotics.
Some dealers may offer a substitute as
Uiust as good" as DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. There's more profit
in substitutes for the dealer. There S
more health in the e vDiscovery' for You.
Don't be imposed on.
vIt Is with the greatest pleasure write YOU
the benefit my mother has received from your
Golden Medical Discovery, says MISS .iu Saiils
She suffered untold misery with uterine disease
and nervousness, and had constant roaring
aud ringing noise in her, head. Alter taxing
six bottles OF Dr Pierce's Golden Medieal DIS
covery she was entirely cured"
When laxative is required use Dr'
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-01-18
Ministries Tonight.

The coming OF the Richards and
Pringle's mammoth minstrel organza-
ZION 10 the Grand Op,ra house Friday
eyen ing, Jan. Is, marks one Of the most
Interesting amusement events hooked
here this season. This firm NJ ambiti-
ous amusement managers seem TO be
RADICAL expansionists, for each succeed.
ing season their organization increases in
size- and expands in every conceivable
way, and the coming engagement will
Show it to be- the largest and best equip
ped minstrel organization in America.
Over hall hundred sterling performers
appear in program OF unusual merit
aud of the fun provoking kind that
max k's colored ministrelsy always popu-
bar. No two acts are alike, and the en-.
Tire performance is briskly running fire
of iun, song, music, dancing, novelty and
spectacular surprises, sure TO furnish
hour OF solid enjoyment. and their ros-
ter includes the names OF the brainiest
and most creative performers in minis
tgeisy. They all appear ia new act, thi
aeas'n, OF a bright, refreshing kind Joe
Moore, the grotesque comedian, is seen
ia his latest darky essence song and
dance. The Hanseley Brothers, the two
empelors at music who invent sweet
toned Instruments and draw the richest |
melody from the most novel sources, are
seen TO advantage in their latest inyen-
tio:s, also Christian, champion cycle
skater of the world ;the popular Alabama I.
Qnartette in their latest sony successes
skid Longford aud Dick thomas, ia /
new aud diyerling drOl.eries: Shield, the |
aerial king, in sensational novelty act;
Harry Fidler, in inimitable comedy The !
marvelous "BIack Watch Dnll, " a posi- [.