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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-25
A Score.

Twenty is called score because 1t
represents the whole man, ten fingers
and ten toes. Etymologically it means
a cut or mark. In very early times,
when men could not count beyond
twenty, or zone man, it was usual
to cut a notch in q stick and begin
again, and so it went on, one man, two
men. and so on. This is why sheep
are still counted by the score. Now, q
tally (French taille, cut or nicked)
means an account kept by means of
notched stick, and until the end of the
eighteenth century such sticks were
given as eXchequer receipts, accom-
panied by written document. This
was also the usual way of keeping &C
counts in the inns of the middle ages.
The number of drinks or meals GUS
toner had were scored against him on
what was called a tally stick, and
when it reached twenty. or whole
man." he was expected to pay In
some English country inns scores are
still kept on a slate, four chalk marks
and one across-fve-and four of these
make twenty, or score.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-25

From twelve on an Increasing peg
centage of the children relinquish the
idea that self is necessary in the joke
and give more impersonal accounts.
Girls more frequently than boys quote
the humor of the refined adult and in
personal experiences often describe oc-
casions Of their own timidity. This is
probably due to the different home
training girl receives. She is con-
tinually drilled ito be a lady," which
in most cases means to drop her natu-
raj instincts and to initiate the adults
of her environment. About twelve she
loses the fearlessness she has hitherto
shared with her brothers and becomes
good prey for their soaring" schemes.
This seems to develop the boys teas
ing abilities, for, while before almost
all their tricks We're on their own sex,
now the acme of their fun as recorded
is to frighten some girl or to make her
look ridiculous. A boy Of twelve IL
Illustrates this tendency and by his
mixed clauses gives further material
for smiles. '"The best joke saw
played was putting a bunch Of fire
crackers by a lady that We're not lit,
and they scared her."-Century.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-25
Cnstins sleishheus.

A question frequently asked is in re-
gard to the method of producing sleigh
bells containing iron balls larger than
the opening in the bells Previous to
making cast the maker of sleighbells
puts an iron ball inside a sand core,
just the shape of the inside of the bell.
This sand core, with the jinglet inside,
is placed in the mold of the outside and
the melted metal poured in, which fills
up the space between the core and
mold. The hot metal burns the core SO
that it can be shaken out, leaving the
ball within the shell. Ball valves,
swivel joints and many other articles
are cast in the same manner
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-25
Followed Instructions Too Far.

Three women were having an expert
ence meeting. The first told how her
maid had locked her in the bathroom
and fled from the house. The second
told of green cook who had boiled q
watermelon. The third said:
well, my latest treasure has just
landed and did not know how to wash
windows, so l proceeded to explain
matters to her. We live on the fifth
story Of an apartment house, and I
showed her how to wash the outside by
sitting on the sill and letting her feet
hang into the room. Imagine my
amazement when l went back a few
minutes later and found her washing
the glass on the inside and sitting with
her feet hanging out into the street,
New York Times
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-25
siam's Royal Palace.

One Of the most remarkable buildings
in the world is the palace Of the king
of Siam. 1t is inclosed in dazzlingly
white walls over mile in circumfer-
ence. Within these walls are temples,
public offices, seraglios. stable for the
sacred elephant, accommodation for
1000 troops, cavalry, war elephants
and an arsenal. There is also very
fine theater, where English, French
and German companies frequently per-
form before the royal household. The
king himself is extremely fond of the.
atricalS.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-25
Takinr or n Horse co11or

1t is not always ignorant persons who
fail to observe closely. Coleridge and
Wordsworth took drive with friend.
After great difficulty the horse was I'M
harnessed. except they could not get
the collar off. One of them said it was
a downright impossibility" and that
the horses head must have grown since
the collar was put on. LA, MASTER"
said a girl. turn the collar upside
down."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-25
ETERNITY.

An unconventional preacher under
took to give his hearers vivid con-
ception of eternity. This is the way
he did it: IF little sparrow were to,
dip it's bill in the Atlantic ocean and
take one drop Of water and then take
one hop day across the country and,
put that drop in the Pacific ocean and
then hop back to the Atlantic, one hop,
a day, until the Atlantic was dry as al
bone, it wouldn't be sun-up in hades."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-25
rate gayly, ~and I'm proud Of being

rate gayly, "and I'm proud Of being
beaten so quickly"
Noel made them both a pretty cour-
tesy. II am twice beaten" she said
will you and Miss Jarvis come and
have your evening oats with us at the
Spotted Dog7"
We all went.
"Took his grueling like a man and
gentleman" said the landlord of the
Spotted Dog. I'm goin' to church next
Sundayv'-Queen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-25
oxerp1axed Themselves.

"Confound itv' exclaimed the sallow
dyspeptc in the fifth row, under his
breath. "We've overdone the applause.
Instead of merely coming out and
bowling her thanks, she's going to sing
again."-Chicago Tribune.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-25
Hardly.

Bilks-Yes; my wife and l have
agreed that whenever l make mis-
take am to acknowledge the fault at
once.
Jilks-But when she is in error you
will call her attention to the fact?
Bilks-Well. hardly. That would
simply be another one for me to ac-
knowledge.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-25
Her Engagement Ring.

Kitty-Constance is wearing dia.
mond ring on her engagement finger,
I'll bet she's only trying to fool folks.
Maude-Oh, it's an engagement all
right; she told me about it. The en-
gagement is with her dentist, Won
know. and she put the ring on for fear
she might forget-Boston TRANSCRIPT,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-25

Uncle George-You are always COM
planning about your wife's bad temper,
but you know it takes two to make
quarrel.
Harry-In this case the two are my
wife and my wife's mother.-Boston
Transcript.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-25

Child labor is an undesirable Infant
industry" Boston Herald. ~
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1902-12-25
!
PNGPONG
By G. B. URG1N
sS'SassssS;asss,ses,s;s;

, isall over; finished; done
Wi; exhausted! So am 1!
Sois Miranda! But little
M Hartley is as fresh as a
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-06-07

on a comb, and the edge of the buckle,
which is long and bent in shape, is
powdered with diamond dust.
Ribbons for stocks are now woven in
one piece about six inches in width
and a. yard and half in length. The
edges are finished with satin stripe
and the ends with heavier masses OF
the floral design.
The newest boas Of silk chiffon or
maine have long, much-befrilled ends
and are finished or with exceedingly
full bows of ribbon. Many are made
entirely of ribbon, several different
widths being finely plated together.
Huck towing is now being used as
the foundation for tablescarfs and
centerpieces. These are shown worked
in bright colors in the darning stitch,
the silks being run through the little
raised points Of the towing.
Novel and effective patterns are
shown among the new lace door pam
els. The panel remains the correct
shape for door glass, but newer ideas
have replaced the Renaissance and
Arabian styles. Swiss points is among
the most desirable Of the latest show
ing and is most effective In DOORS:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-06-07
The SHOPPERS GUIDE.

Handsome cuff LINKS are made of
large pink baroque pearls, simply set.
Ealine rosettes in black with a strip
to no around the neck are on the coun-
tiers at rs and so cents each.
A pretty brooch to wear with sum-
rner gowns is of white enamel in floral
a. Iign with small diamond centre.
Belt buckles are growing bigger and
more elaborate each day. Some Of
the newest shown are at least four
inches wide.
Braids for dress trimming are Of
great variety. A black mohair braid
has an All-over pattern made by darn
ing the braid with coarse stitches of
black chenille.
All sorts of brass dishes Of all sizes
from the smallest up are used for
jardinieres for plants. They come in
all shapes, from the low, round dishes,
to the higher ones with standards.
Buckles of blond tortoise shell are
worn In the hair. They are mounted
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-06-07
How Women Should Stand.

To stand correctly is an ant in itself.
Few women know how to assume q COR
rect upright position. Five minutes'
practice each day will enable you to
solve the problem. and, give you a.
graceful carriage. Walk up to wall,
touch it with your nose, chest and toes,
and you will have the correct position
for standing. The; chips should be
thrown back, the abdomen in, and the
shoulders squared. This will give the
stylish flatness that shows off the
fashionable gown. "A good exercise to
give you the correct attitude is: Keep
the heels together at an angle of sixty
degrees, having the weight Of the body
resting on the balls of the feet-not on
the heels. The chest should be thrown
forward, the chin held in, the abdomen
drawn back, and the hips held back:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-06-07
DULUTH, MISSABE &
NORTHERN RAILWAY coy.

7:40 am. .Lv Duluth Ar... pm $40
S:15 am. lar. Proctor Lv.... pm $40
1912 am. Ar Iron Junction Lv. pm 1:12
3os "a v, MG,f ~ ~ pm, y
1929 am. Ar Eveleth Lv.. pm 1857
1886 am. ... Ar Sparta Lv.....pm 1924
1920 am. AR Biwabik Lv.. pm 1912
10: 40 am "A Mountain Iron Lv pm 1890
11:05 am. AR Hibbing Lv.... pm 1927
Daily Ell ept Sunday.
J. B. HANSON,
Gen. Pass. Agent.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-06-07
RANDOM NOTES.

A cooking teacher gives a. brief rule
for vegetables: Cook all summer and
above ground vegetables in salted boil
ing water, all winter and underground
vegetables in unsalted water. adding
the salt when seasoning for the table.
One of the largest collections OF
charms in Europe is owned by Queen
Alexandra. It consists mainly of tiny
elephants in nalachite, Jade, porphyry,
sapphire and turquoise, and hummfng
birds, swallows, bees and beetles,
which are real works Of art, composed
as far as possible Of uncut. gems aud
enamel. 49, ..~... J. 49,
Always wind up a. watch as nearly
as possible at the same time every day
and do it as smoothly. as possible to
avoid sudden jerks. Most watches are
now made keyless, but If a key has
to be used it should be kept perfectly
clean and free from grit. II q. watch
is hung up It must have some support
at the back and if laid horizontally it
is well to place some soft substance
under It for more general: support.
otherwise, the. action Of the balance
will cause g. penduloils motion Of the
watch and cause much variation in
time. The watch pocket must be kept
as free from dust and nap as possible.
Celery is good FOR nervous people,
who should take it in some FORM either
cooked or raw, every day. : It can be
made very nutty and digestible by
peeling away all its vstrinsy fibers II
more than the inner heart H. eaten.
Those who have neuralgia or *sciatica
Ill
in soup strong with celery extract, as
a vegetable raw,alwith bread and but
ter, in all manner OF ways, as tosGet
as much variety with it a. possible.
There is q quality. In it that soothes
and heals the nerves. and when indt-
:gestion is caused BY nervous ina ability
to assimiliate food celery, will cure It.
Even the .acids that cause rheumatism
often Yield IS this vegetable, and govt
itself is eased BY continuous use Of 1t.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-06-07
JUST A HINT.

The revival of Irish lace in general.
Few weddings are complete without
evidence Of Limerick or Irish point,
either as q veil or on the gown. EN-
broideries will also be rife when occas-
sion permits.
. The newest bolero corset covers now
have an under; piece in front, tucked
to fit the ngure, that reaches to the
waistline, where 1t fastens with a
ribbon run through beading. 81
The old fashioned idea Of piping is
revived once more, though perhaps we
might truthfuny say It has never gone
quite out. Velvet, satin and even panne
pipings of very much the same color
as the cloth they adorn are in vogue.
Isabel PonEee Is the most service
able of fabrics, fer It neither "spots"
nor shows soil. and it's silk lustre, more
over, IS unimpaired after repeated trips
to. the laundry. 1t comes this year in
stripes and polka dot designs besides
plain colors.
Embroidered Swiss musfns are in the
very height Of style and the floral en-
broideries Of the richest ever seen.
These muslins come in all of the popu-
lar shades, and effects quite beautiful
may be had by draping them over silk
slips of other colors. Il: r. : -,
Fagoting is novelty arranged in
rows on skirts and bodices and is es-
pecially adapted to the soft and dur
able qualities OF: gray PONCE. A gown
comes as a model striped at intervals
Of two inches on skirt and waist with
yards upon yards Of fagoting.
All belts shown point down in front,
whatever their width, and often two
shades Of one color are used to the
belt. For general wear, however, the
black belt still. remains in favor and
satin ribbon belts are finished with a
narrow clasp sin front and wide slide
to match at the back, giving the pointed
effect. These can be bought In the shops
with oxi1ized and silver ,gilt clasps.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-06-07
His No Longer.

II suppose you own I. the house you
live in p - - s>*:z = = :.
fused TO. u.
!. Sold it, eh?' $=s. g., III H.: = :
"No; got married" ssf s>25 +. # = II
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-07-11

The mishaps, casualties, accidents
and deaths that are always the follow
ers of the Foarth of July celebrations
annually never were such total
failure as WAS the case At the celehra-
ton in aud around about this section
IT the great American government.
The only thing that We have been ab =
To trace up or run down 10 make an
item of, was stated to us 10y Capt. 1911
Aldridga, who says that Andrew
Woods, colored, who is one of bis
hands on the Neil place, vent to Cald-
we'll to see "A game Of base ball and as
sumed the roll OF an innocent bystaud-
er. As such, in all his innocence, 4
starry ball struck him OH the lower jaw
tracturing it SO that "A ply stefan had Is
be summoned 10 tx it up aud try "a
save his j W. He WAS placed in coud,-
ti0n to su0si>t on liquid food only. and
IS in "A fair way of becoming in a caEd;-
ton 10 be able to eat his watermel0ns
and do days work,
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-07-11

The streets Of this city have been in
total darkness since the edict of IT,.
city council at its last meeting, dis
peDsing with the electric lights. The
financial condition of the city was the
cause of the council prefering dark
ness To light The cost of lighting
the streets is Sl20 per month, and that
territory recently added to the corpora
ton has always been in darkness u
is to be hoped that new contract will
be entered into with the Electric Light
Co. whereby the whole town Will be
lighted by arc lights. The burning oat
of the transformer has also left the
residences aud stores in darkness, bnt
these accidents will happen, and the
blame can be laid to no one.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-07-11

Misses Willie and Gertrude Alley
o. Collielville. Tennessee, who had
been visiting the family of T. A. II
day. ~
When YOU hire livery rio. YOU want
good morse aud n nice buggy Both
are supplied at reasonable rates by J
b Terry " Co., the south side livery
men.
Next weeks issue of THE TINES
VIII contain an advertisement from
Mr.. Joe Wynne, offering for sale all
his farm land east of the river. Watch
for it.
Mrs: A. Meyer returned Monday
from ST. Louis, where she had been
visiting for five weeks. Mr. Never
met her at Wynne and accompanied
her home.
DO you notice the distinct and
pleasant flavor possessed by the Old
Vollmer" whiskey? 1t is the result of
purity. II. G. Folbre & Co., Forrest
City, Ark.
More than one heart was made glad
Saturday by the arrival of Miss Miriam
Hansford, of Batesvile, Arkansas.
She is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. +.
Il. Adkins.
Mrs. II, +. Robson, of Mariana,
arrived Tuesday on Il visit to relatives
and friends, and is a lovely guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Robson on north
lzard street.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Stout. of Nav
Tor, Missouri, were guests of their rela-
tives, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. r. Smith, for a
few days the past week, returning
home Monday.
AT II O'Clock this morning John
Pope's residence on South Rosser ST.,
caught on fire, and but for the heroic
work of the ladies would have been
entirely destroyed.
J. w. Wynne, of Memphis, is so
lourning at Mineral Wells, Texas. A
letter from him to Capt. j. w. Beck
gives the glad tidings that he is i'm
proving in health.
"Hello, Grandpa !" were the inspr.
ing words contained in a letter from
DR.. Malcolm Neel, of Lynnville, Tenn.
Monday. a fine boy came to the Doc
tors home last week.
Mrs. E. F. Potter, who has been in
charge OF the telephone exchange at
this place, resigned her position on
the ist and accepted more lucrativ e
position in Mariana.
L. G. Folbre & Co. have gone into
the whiskey business more extensively
than ever for 1902, and are now the
sole proprietors of the Pearl saloon
formerly conducted by Mr.. l. w. Nal.
Tory. When in search of high grade
case goods or liquors in bottles or jugs,
remember that L. Z. Folbre Il Co al.
ways carry the best.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-07-11

For RENT-Neat 8 room cottage in
Russell addition. Apply to l.. Roll.
wage.
Rube Dye, of Little Rock. found a
royal welcome here OH the 4th from
relatives and friends.
For SALE.--A few more good lots in
the RUSSELL addition. on easy terms.
Apply to James Russell.
Mr.. Herman Block, of Vanndale.
was J0vial visitor here Sunday and
was a guest at the Imperial.
Eugene Barrow spent the Fourth
aud several days thereafter, in Column
Ola, tennessee, with his boy.
Hauling of every description done
by j, u. Terry Co. telephone No. 81.
Careful drivers-good teams
Messrs. Fred Broadley and Fred
Cogbill, of Wynne. were social visitors
to Forrest City bellies, Sunday.
DR.. NJ. X. Stimson returned to Brink.
ley Tuesday after very successful
Visit OF several days In this city.
Attorney J. VI Prewett has his Office
IN the courthouse and a professional
card In this issue. Look him up,
Miss Annie Ferrell, of Palestine. re-.
turned TO her home Sunday. after a
weeks visit to Miss Nirgie Aldridge.
Croquet is becoming quite popular
again in Forrest City. You can buy
a set of tools at the Newsstand cheap.
Recommended by physicians for
medicinal pnrposes-Od j. Ii. Cutter
Whiskey. n. b. Nelson Il Co, agents.
r. G. Hobbs and A. Mendenhsll, of
Springfield, Illinois, were here a couple
of days the first of the week on bust
ness.
Mr.. Tim Ezel, of Memphis, spent a
few days in town the past week with
his family, who are visiting relatives
here.
Don't be selfish, if you are satisfied
that Old. Eollmer whiskey is the best,
tell your friends. T. {. Folbre & Co.
sell it.
Mrs. Jennie 2. Allen returned to
Forrest City last Thursday, after visit
ing in Little Rock, Camden and Hot
Springs.
n lot of new goods-staples and
noyeties-have just been received at
the Newsstand. Call and look over
the stock.
Miss Gould White, of Mariana. a
charming young lady, spent the 4th
with her relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. $. T..
Mcdaniel.
When Old J. II. Cutter is around
other WHISTLES must go way back
and sit down N. b. Nelson 81 Co,
sole agents.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-07-11

Miss Jeanette Blackburn. Of Row.
ling, Green, Ky. was in the CITY last
wednesday guest of Hotel Imperial.
She Is travelling in the interest of
| Iotter College. Bowling Green. Nv.
one OF Tie huest schools in the great
old state.
Miss Miriam landlord, of Batesville.
Arkansas, has been an enrapturinr
guest of Mrs Fred Atkins since Satur-
| day. She will return To Batesyille
sunday, much to the regret of the
many admirng friends she has made
during her short stay.
Messrs. + G Proute, A. NELL and
Jas. GRAY, of Memphis, spent the 18th
IN st. Francis county shooting doves.
hughes field was the scene of their
sport. and the gentlemen expressed
themselves as having the best shoot of
their lives-75 doves was the score.
T. c. Folbre & Co. are now i'm Ike
Mallory's quarters. and ask a confirm.
ance OF patronage from old friends and
customers. promising always to adhere
to the policy which has built them up
such an enviable reputation, that of
handling aud dispensing the best of
liquors to their bar trade.
The subject of the discourse at the
Methodist church Sunday morning will
be Providing for the Household" and
addressed specially to parents. In the
evening the subject will be Character
Growing and addressed to the Young
people. A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all who do not worship elsewhere.
Mr.. n. C. Allen, of Brinkley, was in
town several days this week, and re.
turned yesterday accompanied by his
family, who will reside there for the
present. and until their new home is
built. We are sorry to lose them even
for this short time, but hope they will
be pleasantly situated in our sister
town.
E. l. Vadakiu returned Monday
from from: St. Louis where he had
been to place his son, Hubert, In the
Mclean Medical u Surgical Institute,
for treatment of his hip. Mr.. V.
thinks if this Institution fails to re-
store the boys leg to usefulness, that
he will have exhausted science in his
efforts.
The new superintendent of the Choc-
taw from Memphis to Little Rock. ac-
companied by trainmaster, j. +. Sur
grue, made trip over the road Satur-
day on the Arapahoe. They stopped
here for while looking over the sltua-
ton, leaving orders for the office in
the hotel building to be calcimined.
Thanks for so much.
IL. e Brooks. alias Ray, was arrest.
en- Monday night on the northbound
| Iron Mountain train, on telegraph
message from Mariana which charged
him with forgery. Among his papers
was found a letter from a brother con.
graduating him upon having beer
pardoned out of penitentiary. He vii
probably serve another term.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1902-07-11
The Boss Worm Medicine.

III T. kumpe, Druggist. leighton. Ala.
writes: One of my customers had a child.
which was sick, and threw up a food
could retain nothing on its stomach. He
bought one bottle of Whites Cream YER
mifuge, and it brought 1l9 worms from
the child. Its the boss worm medicine in
the world White Cream Vermifuge is
also the chldreus' tonic. 1t improves
their digestion and assimilation OF food
nglhcns their nervous system and re-
stores them to the health, vgOr and
elasticity OF spirits natural TO childhood,
csc at j. +. Sanders.