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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
The tuberculosis Bacillus,


According to cable kilograms Prof
Behring has just printed a book II
Berlin proving that the bacilh OF hui
man and bovine tuberculosis are iden
tical, the seeming difference between
them resulting from the capacity Of
the bacilh to accommodate themselve,
to the, organism in which they live
The writer announces that he has
successfully infected cattle with virus
from human beings, producing in this
way fatal animal tuberculosis. He
also declares that he has rendered
cattle immune to tuberculosis by vac
cinating them when they are young
Further reports of these experiments
will be anxiously awaited.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Frilly Shoulder Share.

Among very fashionable people both
here and abroad the boa in all it,
guises has in a great degree given
place to the frilly shoulder cape I'm
ished with very long scarf ends Of
handsome lace, or Of accordion-plaited
net Of chiffon tied with velvet bows.
or frightened here and there with
clusters OF roses or soft fluffy silk
spoppies. Costly models are formed
OF real cEantilly lace with the scarf
ends woven in very fine patterns, por-
tionS OF both the cape runaes and
scarf ends showing incrustations OF
the choicest silk embroidery In Ar.
.menian. Flemish. Louis XIV. and other
designs M :ss|
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Earb-Wire- Stretchcr.

A barb-wire stretcher which weighs
only II ounces and can be carried in
the pocket is the invention of Col.
James H. Birch of Plattsburg, Mo-,
formerly member Of Congress from
the 4th district. The features claimed
for this device are it's simplicity,
chcapness and effectiveness. With a
bar of wood inserted in the ring to
give the necessary leverage the wire
can be drawn as tight as a drumhead
and securely fastened in that position,
the weight of the body being used to
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Ai:448836A EEN !

wing of the paper again, to point S to-
ward the center axle Gig. g., and
take care that you get the folds at
point a as correct as possible. To fin
ish the frog Gig. y, unfold two of the
upper points (a) and bend them to
form the front legs, while you fold the
two lower points (a) to form the hind
legs. The left side of Fig. z shows the
points not yet folded, while the right
side gives the shape of the finished
legs.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27

perfect square Gig. 4 explanatory
design. Fold the PAPER along the
diagonals "a, turn it apund and fold
along the lines BIB. WHEN this is done
Fig. 2 can easily be nhde. Fold the
ends and as shownhn Fig. 3. You
will now have got a. series of eight
small wings around Oh as axle. Fold
the paper at point a and fold it care
fully in such way that you get two
new regular points as shown in Fig. 4.
After going through the same opera
ton with all eight wings of the folded
paper, you will get Fig. 5. Fold each
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27

is an easy matter to attach small
rag or piece Of sponge to the depend
ing end, which can be saturated from
time to time with any liquid vermicide,
and the vaporizing of this liquid will
serve not only to keep the vermin
from crawling over the roosts, but
drive the lice from the bodies of the
fowls as the odor will permeate the
feathers when the birds are on the
roosts at night. The inventor of this
device is John H. F. Eversz, of Wal.a
Walla, Wash.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27

mixed with air. AZ rock containing I,
4 per cent constituent Of water Is
shown by calculation to give Oh
enough hydrogen to throw twice its
weight for a distance Of three miles
The results quoted indicate the main
lines Of the theory proposed. For its
full development the original paper
must be consulted.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
When You Put II That Wav.

When You Put It That Way.
Argumentative Person-It seems to
me this theory of the immortality Of
the soul is based merely on a selfish
hope. It has no philosophical basis.
Can you see any reason why I, for in
stance, should be, perpetuated in an
other state of existence?
Conciliatory Person-No, I confess
I can't.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
NOTHING to Live For.

Mrs. Benham-The paper tells Of a
bad accident.
Benham-What kind of an accident?
Mrs. Benham-A woman's dress
took fire and was ruined and the wom-
an was so badly burned that she will
not recover.
Benham-I don't suppose she wants
to recover if her dress is ruined.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
The Small Brother.

II heard him call you 'Duckie,'" an
nounced the small brother.
"Well, what of it," demanded his
sister defiantly.
"Oh, nothin' much" answered the
small brother. Il was only thinkin'
maybe it's because Of the way you
walk, but it amt very nice of him."
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Careless Girl.

Such carelessness is little short OF
criminal" Numbered DR.. Price-Price,
angrily.
"Oh, Doctor" sobbed Mrs. Sassiety-
Lleder's nurse girl, do you blame me
for the baby's illness?"
"Most assuredly. You should know
better than to leave it alone in the
care Of its mother even for q mo.
ment."
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
A Catastrophe.

Catastrophe.
A prim maiden lady of Gloucester
Met bull which ran after and touces-
ter;
Though she landed all right,
She was near dead with fright
And the shock to her feelings it cou-
cester.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Knew It Was a Fraud.

He doubtfully)-Theres a-little
freckle on your cheek, don't you know.
IL have heard that freckles can be
removed by kissing.
She-Oh that is a fraud. Cousin
Tom and I have been experimenting
on that all summer.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Recrimination,

"Do you suppose that it was crab
apple?" asked Eve as they were dis
cussing the unfortunate contre temps.
NO." sneered Adam, with pointed
glare, lit was lobster applet"
Cutting little Abel, he passed out
into the night, while Eve wept bitter
ly, realizing that slang was now to be
added to her other troubles.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
WORK OF INVENTORS
INGENIOUS DEVICES TO SAVE
TIME AND LABOR.
Cuban "Cigarette Cartridge" May
Appeal to Smokers-convenient
Barb-Wire Stretcher-cause Of Vol.
canic Explosions.
Cuban "Cigarette Cartridge"

Cuban "cigarette CARTRIDGE"
Smokers who enjoy a small cigar or
cigarette better than a large cigar may
find the cigarette cartridge shown
il the accompanying drawing to their
liking. 1t is the invention of Alfred
Leblanc of Havana, Cuba, and the idea
is to provide small cartridges Of to-
bacco. ready to be inserted in non
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
The Bachelors Idea.

.0A~1JVlVI U0Vds
~'"Of course" said the bachelor,
thoughtfully, there can be no sueh
thing as joint rule in a family. Some
one must be the head"
True, but the scepter passes from
one to another"
'How?"
"Well, at the beginning of married
life the husband holds it; then it
gently and unobtrusively passes to the
wife, and he never gets it back again"
''She keeps it for ever?'
"Oh, no; the baby gets it next"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
His Private View.

THO ETIVdCS VTSWs
Wederly-Here's an item about a
man who kept his bank account in
his wife's name.
Mrs. Wederly-That's as it should
be-. All men are not fools.
Wederly-Of course not, my dear.
There are still a few old bachelors
left.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Al r.

II tell you" said the landlord Of
the summer resort near the top Of
the mountain, "a man can't get too
much of this pure air" 8. .ss5=.e, il.
MOI" gasped the tenderfoot, who
was unused to the elevation. II cant
get half enough OF .it!'' <t s* 8S 81
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
His SympathetIc Nature.

His Sympathetic Nature.
''Well, I'm glad this rag-time music
is getting out of date" remarked the
business man. I'm sure it gave me
Indigestion
''Nonsense!"
Fact. The orchestra at the res
taurant where take my lunch always
played it, and l couldn't help keeping
time with my jaws"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
An .IOxygenarian.

An 'Oxygenarlan.
There is an acquaintance of mine,''
remarked the doctor, "who gives him.
self airs because he was given up to
die thirty years ago and has kept
himself alive till now by taking oxy-
gen."
''How old is he now?" asked the
professor.
"Over 80"
Hes what you would call an oxy-
genarian, is he?" said the professor,
looking at him with half-shut eyes,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Couldn't Go Too Soon.

Fond Mother listening to baby's
cries): "Wkat sweet-toned voice she
has, dear! She'll be a splendid singer.
We must send her to Italy and have
her voice cultivated"
Husband (irritably, from behind the
evening paper): "Send her now"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Sensible Resolution.

what" asked the dreamer, would
you do if you could be king for
day." 80 &c..
'1?" answered the practical man.,
IT'D borrow enough money to live on
for the rest of my life.' ~
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Plausible Summation.

isn't 1t awful how thin Mr.. Hen.
peck is now" remarked Mrs. Cable
to her husband. "And he used to be
so Stout"
Perhaps" chimed in little Willie,
remembering his trouble with his BIZ
cycle tires-"perhaps his wife forgets
to blow him up regular, like you said
she used to-
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Water Supplies in Texas.

The flow Of Texas rivers has been
studied by the photographic parties
of the United States Geological Sur
vey. Daily records of water heights
and frequent measurements by cur
rent-meter of the velocity and volume
of water carried by each stream are
made. The economic value of such
photographic surveys is we'll illustrat-
ed by two examples. The flow of the
Brazos River at Waco was the lowest
on record during the past season and
the Waco dam, with head of 80 feet,
developed only 100 horsepower. The
minimum flow of the Colorado was
found to be only one-ffth of what was
popularity estimated at the time the
bonds were issued for the dam at Aus
tin. The comparatively small cost of
such surveys repays taxpayers and in
vestCrs q hundred fold.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
His Blunder.

His Blunder.
"Say!" she cried suddenly, as the
bashful young man backed into the
nearest chair, "you must think you're
bird"
beg pardon" he stammered, Il
don't understand what"
"You're on my haiti" she shrieked.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Cane VS., Beet.

"Why do you call him Cain?" in
quired Adam.
because the little darling can't ba
beat" replied Eve, with feminine
logic.
Thus was the Sugar Controversy
started in Paradise; the young mans
subsequent career leaving it an open
question.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
And the Joke Was Ruined.

The facetious boarder had the train
all laid for a killing joke.
tits WONDER" he said, that you
didn't serve up this duck feathers and
ALL"
''The next time" said the landlady,
with marked emphasis, ''I'll serve her
up bill ana ALL IT,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Green PAPER FroQ.

Green Paper Frog.
A friend from Japan has taught us
to make frog Of green paper in the
following way:
Cut piece of paper in the shape of
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27

GAUGES Of Volcanic Explosions.
In the Archives des Sciences Physi-
ques ct Naturelles M. Brun sets forth a
theory of the causes of volcanic ex-
plosions based on the experiments of
NJ. Gautier and himself. A few of his
results, only, can be referred to here,
They have direct bearing on the phe-
nomena lately displayed in Martinique.
His experiments at Stromboli showed
that the lava flowing from the crater
was at a temperature not above 1880
degrees c., and that the explosions
arise in the superficial layers. Those
of M. Gautier prove that all rocks Of
the earth's crust when heated above
redness give off gases, principally n.y.
drogen. The hydrogen is the principal
cause of the explosions. Heated to
about 1000 degrees in the crater, it
becomes explosive the moment It is
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27

lmpregnating Sand With Liquid
Cement j .;
the tube after the water has been ex.
hausted. The pipes have pointed heads
to aid in their insertion in the earth.
Nicolas Schietkiewics of st. Peters.
burg, Russia, has the patent on this
apparatus: + - =. 81 s,E. * .Esz
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27

back Of chair. without untying the
cords. he would perhaps draw his
sword and cut the cords with one. blow.
We will sshowlhim how the. trick can
be done without force, as follows:
Take hold OF the cord at A., pull it
through the handle B and carry it over
the dotted lines. This will free the
scissors without breaking the cord. u
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Positive Proof.

ss Judge What proof have we that
this man is absent.mtnded? Attorney
Why, he actually stopped his auto
mobile &C = watering fountain.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27

what are you making that terri.
BILE noise for?''
I'm keeping baby quiet"
where's the baby?"
"Under the tin"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
H E: \ O I 4 h E DAY
JOKES AND 5sviTTlclsMs THAT,
HAVE PLEAsANTsFLAvoR., !.

YOUNGSTERS Ingenious Device for
Keeping Baby ouiet-7acheIor'.
Idea OF the Family sceptor-Her'
Reason *zsr.. >@5%. <+...~ ::
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
they know it an and are anxious to
win, by a short route. + ~ s. "a: .7% -.
hildren's Amusement.

Children's Amusement =,
mead, body and legs"-a game that
VIII anord amusement. Good games
are always worth knowing about, espe-
c1ally those innocent games that, with
tnelr 1unny consequences, offer such
real relief from the days cares. No
one wants to make business of play
Ing games, but the greatest minds are
not ABOVE simple diversions; nay, they
must nave them. One of the best pas.
times OF the kind is the, old English
game OF Head. body apd legs" the
origin OF which is lost in the past.
rake Slip of paper about two inches
wide and four inches long. Draw two
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The Skin and the Graft.

the SKIN and the Graft.
Truly" says the patient who is be-
ing skin-grafted, surgical science ~
wonderful thing.'' ~ ..
1T is says the friend who is help
ing out with the required skin. First
they Skin me and then they graft youa
but after you get well and they send
in the bill you'll find that you've been
skinned for their graft. "-Judge.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Overcrowded Alreadv.

4 .*she's just crazy to go on the
stage" - Il .> ID. *sS '%%&It 81.
..Then she'd better not. What the
stage needs most is sane actors.'' Is
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27

+ The lazy man wants things leyeled
down. The ambitious one tries to
have them oyanad nm. st: ' ss.5
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Evidently llaed Up...

8 5NSsSsIy 0aS1OS1s
4.s Mrs. MeadoWland (early morning.
/ guess that city gentleman we took;
to beard for the summer amt much.
used to- travelin' In the cars. He
must a. been all tagged out when he
got here yesterday, though he didn't
say nothin' about it. .se@'."% = s =.
Farmer Meadowland-He looked
CHEEKY enough. s ss.'$ v'.z7Fs I :
Mrs. Meadowland-Yes, but here It
is most 4 o'clock, and breakfast all
ready, and he hain't walked up yet"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27
Perhaps Meant for Sarcasm

+ Eyes,. said the head of the firm,
Miss Addie is good bookkeeper, but
she makes some queer mistakes" :
what, for instance?" asked the 81.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1902-09-27

i. :'4Well, she enters our messenger
boys wages under the head of run.
ming EXPENSES" II p 7:.' E - :
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-22
p5aa Bi0ff Enter r9riSo5

One Of the industries which is at
tracing attention now IS Mr. L. O.
KnoX's mattress factory. It is located
Just back of the furniture house
1t is in its first year. yet the growth
has been so rapid that a new building
has been added to the establishment.
This factory uses 1877. 200 yards of
ticking in year. This would, if cut
into strips and ends fastened togeth.
er, make belt which would reach
from Liverpool, England around the
earth at that parallel and lap over to
Russia. 1t would be cloth enough to
cover the county of Jefferson IF cut
into strips and sewed together at the
ends 1t would wrap up ,425 $40 wound
ed or bruised toes, and would take
fifteen cars to transport it alone. In
the mattresses made in year 575
cords of wood are used for making the
eXcelsior-at a cost of S2,0S0. This
wood would burn all the brick that has
been made by the Pine Bluff Brick
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-22

sampanF the past year or make rail
fence around the city Five people
are employed and receive s3,4So20 A
year in wages collectively
Mattresses are made that cost from
- cents to $40 each. There is 50 800
invested in the concern.
Mr.. l.. o. Knox is a progressive
young business man thirty-four years
old
In addition to the mattress manufac-
turing business. Mr. Knox is at the
head of the Knox Wherry Furniture
company. which has grown from one
floor to nine. and began business in
LAY. 1895 The company now EN-.
ploys twenty-five people, has four de-
livery wagons, and did S78,672 80 worth
of business the past year and will GO
to $4,000 this year This firm is in
cerporated with paid up capital stock
of 10000. Mr.. Knox believes in young
men and hires no one older than him
self
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-22
REMOVAL! REMCVAL! REMOVAL!

On account CT the growth of our
business we fld it necessary to Sc
cure larger and more convenient
quarters. One and after December
1st. our friends and patrons will find
us at our new office on first floor at
No 219. West Second avenue.
cordial invitation is extended all to
visit us Geo. VI. Wells & Co.
Dec. 25.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-22
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The eth regular annual meeting
of the stockholders of the Merchants
and Planters Bank, of Pine Bluff. Ar
kansas, for the election of directors to
serve for the ensuing year. and for
the transaction of any business that
may properly come before them. will
be held at the rooms of the associa-
tion in the city of Pine Bluff. Monday.
January 2 1908. between the hours
Of ten O'Clock a. m. and twelve O'Clock
neon. 4 d. FOSTER.
Pine Bluff ARK. Dee. 10. Cashier
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Pine 8lHH Ark Dear Santa Claus.
As it is drawing SO near Christmas
thought would write and tell you
what l want for Christmas. | want
you to bring me some books, little
watch, a little pair of gloves to wear
to school, some candies, nuts, oranges,
apples, and bananas and some fire
works. And bring my big sister some
nice books and anything else you want
to bring her | am ten years old and
if you like you can bring me some
games.
EUNICE SULLIVAN.
+ +
Dear Santa Claus: want pair
of pants. some fireworks an India rub
ber ball a pair Of gloves and all the
good things you can spare. want
a capgun and lots of caps. Don't for
get little sister: she wants little
doll trunk and a little iron.
CHESTER SHUMPERT.
No. 400 West Seventeenth avenue
Pine Bluff Ark.-My Dear Old Santa
Claus: Please bring me a nice story
book and a little piano SO | can play
in the evening. am seven years old.
When you give me the presents, will
IN 7
can, Yours truly
LOUIS JACKSON.
Don't forget my papa and my mani
ma
Pine Bluff. Ark-Dear Santa Claus:
| am a little boy sixteen months old.
Please bring me rubber doll. and
rag doll. horn, and anything else you
like. and please don't forget the candy,
nuts and fruits. [ will tell mamma to
get me to sleep early Bye-bye. From
your little boy. EARL ILLING
1901 West Fifth avenue
+
Dear Santa: Please hurry and
come Mamma said if would be good
you would bring me lots Of things. and
I am getting so tired Of being good
and if you don't hurry wont get
much for I was almost bad today
Bring everything / want ard some
firecrackers. too
BE&NTE CHRISTOPHER.
Pine Bluff trk.. Dec. Is. f9e2.-Dear
Santa Clans. will be 50 glad when
zen bring ne . nice ztars book.
comb ana brush clothes brush q
my ewa NJ mamma zae5 l4fts=t keep
.ebrosaed 10 would iiae a football.
fancy sweater one da'lan - change
with pocket 55o& % pUt TIE change in.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-22
letters From "TctsS"
to Santa Claus

pearl handle knife with q BLADE
in each end Your little friend
JAMES MCCLELLAN.
!. j
Pine Bluff. Ark, Dec. 20. I902.--
Dear Old Santa Claus: am little
boy four years old For Christmas
| would like to have drum, big doll
and lots of candy. nuts and fruit
Bring me a watch that when you open
it a little clown will come out and
scare my papa and don't forget my lit
tie sister. Bring her doll Your
little friend, ASA ROGERS.
live in the country. but my papa
comes to town twice a day and you
can give it to him
Locust Cottage, Ark. Dec. 20.-Dear
Santa am a little boy eleven years
old and | want you to bring me a pair
of boots and pair of buckskin gloves.
and a knife and some big irecrackers
and some fireworks and some fruit
and candies. Your little friend
RUFUS HUDSON.
f.
Locust Cottage, Ark. Dee. 10. 1902
Dear Santa Claus: I am a boy nine
years old. and want watch, a
wagon with a tongue. a little tool
chest, a toy cannon, and | want jack
in-the-boX. | want a'big cannon fire
cracker | will end Your little boy,
FRED HUDSON.
+ +
Dear Old Santa Claus: [ tried TO
get you through the phone. but CEN
trail told me, you did not have any
so | want you to bring me a diamond
ring. set of dishes. that big doll in
Owens window, a cradle. a piano and
a prayer book, and lots of nice things.
Your little girl.
ARQUILLA ALLEN
= +
Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. % 1902.-Dear
Santa Claus: As it is so near Christ
mas will write and let you know
what | want want a tricycle. and
some oranges and nuts and anything
else Eou want 10 bring me. am
or little girl
RUBY ETHEL PRICE.
f21e West Eighth avenue.
= :.
Aaar Santa Claus: Nat mn5a viii
wanf#a aafr Of pants car
saa. & pair # hee}l5kia gloves and
=ea3e aseWaf1zs and al the gooa
as aa can spare. an please.
S a#a d.a.1 aars t51e BAH Rav.
sa4% SHG4IRaRT.
s West Seventeen + s.EaH5z#.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-12-22

pearl handle knife with . blade
in each end Your little friend
JAMES MCLELLAN