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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14

cessary to climb trees in order to shake
down the nuts. The trees have been
made to bear when only few months
old and only twice as high as water.
ing pot.
Plums without pits, and only the
suggestion OF a seed, have been pro-
duced. To one variety has been given
the flavor, aroma and texture of a
Bartlett pear. 1t is said that an eX.
pert fruit merchant, who had been
blindfolded, when he bit into this plum
declared that it was the most delicious
pear he had ever tasted. The small,
bitter beach plum, which attracts so
many sailing parties from Connect
cut shore towns across the Sound to
the sandy north shore of Long Island,
has been metamorphosed into large
and delectable fruit.
The potato is being made to produce
another vegetable, or fruit. This is
called the "pomato." 1t is white,
fragrant, succulent fruit, and grows on
the potato tops. 1t may be eaten
cooked or as salad.
Flowers under the direction of the
breeding wizard do all sorts of strange
things. The disagreeable odor of the
dahlia has been transformed into the
rich fragrance of the magnolia. From
normal size calla blooms ranging
between a foot and one and one-h half
inches in diameter have been produced,
and the fragrance strengthened. The
scarlet amaryllis has been increased in
size to ten inches, and to the verbena
has been given the odor of the arbutus
twofold in strength. From the ordi.
nary field daisy the Shasta daisy, from
five 10 seven inches in diameter, has
been created. The gladiolus, at Santa
Rosa, has now ceased its one.sided
way of blooming and blooms all the
way around the stalk, after the manner
of the fragrant hyacinth. The decor
ative white pampas grass has been
changed to pink for variety's sake.
Even living decorations for headgear
are produced. The Australian star
flower, under the magic touch, has
been made to bear blossoms OF beau
tiful rose-p pink and white, which are
fragrant and Everlasting" and can be
used on wOmen's hats.
An effort is now being made to give
the tobacco plant frost resisting quail.
tiles. improve its flavor and increase
its size.
One OF the stories told abou. Mr..
Burbank illustrates how the plant
breeder can bend nature to his will
and produce what is wanted on short
notice. On one occasion, when in the
nursery business, he received rush
order for 10000 prune trees. Those
were the days when it was difficult for
him to make both ends meet. He was
in need of funds. In the ordinary
course OF nature it would take two aud
one half years to grow them to the
size desired. The order was contin.
gent upon their being delivered within
nine months. lie set large number
OF men at work planting 100000 al
mond seeds. The almond grows ra-
pidly. The almond sprouts were
ready in a few months. The best we're
chosen, and upon them were grated
10000 prune cuttings. The order was
filled in time. 1t is said that one of
the largest prune orchards in the
world is growing and yielding from
these almond shoots.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14

gun and applied to one or more of our
COINS in most common use, say the
hali-dollar. There might be issues,
say million or five million pieces,
giving the portraits Of the Presidents
thus lar, with dates OF administrations.
Then at the end of the term of each
President hereafter, II million or five
million pieces might he issued COM
memorating the term just closed, with
the portrait Of the President, the dates
OF administration, and SO on. The
cost OF this would not be excessive, and
as the Government makes a profit on
Its coinage and a large proportion of
these pieces would be withdrawn from
circulation to find place in coin col
lections, the country might do a fairly
good stroke of business in this. Our
coins might then be given an interes.
beyond that Of mere measures of value.
In any event, however, they should be
made artistic.
Why should we not have beautiful
coins? And why should not artists he
encouraged to contribute their skill,
not only by liberal appropriation in
payment for their designs, but by the
privilege OF signature, on work that
represented their best eudeavors, and
this would put our coins on an artistic
equality with those of France or any
other country.
Our present silver dollar is an un-
wieldy piece OF money. The silver
half-dollar ought to be as large piece
as we should have. We might have o
dollar of gold and other metals to he
approximately the size of our present
cent-but having milled edge as
quickly Distinguishing feature. There
might be a two-dollar piece q triile
larger. The paper money below the
tive-dollar bill should be retired. 1t
soon becomes filthy, unsanitary and
no donbt-as physicians proclaim
contributes to the spread of disease.
Our bank bills are pretty hideons, but,
on the whole, they are not quite 80
bad as our coins. We really need re.
formation, however, in all our money.
1t would be an interesting thing to
issue our coins at the end of the year
instead of at the beginning and during
the year of the date carried, and to
make one coin, say the twenty-five
cent piece, commemorate the principal
event of the year, such as an exposi-
ton, n war, a treaty, or whatsoever ap-
peared the event of greatest import
ance. And there could be RETROSPECT.
tive pieces OF this typo. as we'll OF the
Presidential type, previously referred
to. With the exception of the quar-
ter dollar and half-dollar. the coins
might bear prominent heraldic designs
of artistic character.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14
HYMNS YOU OUGHT KNOW.
A Iiymn by Secretary Hay.

Treachin. few Sunday's ago i'll bis
old pulpit III plymouth Church, Brook
lyn, the Rev. DIR. Lyman Abbott, edi-
tor Of the O"tIook, spoke of Secretary
of State John Hay, as u great states
man, and recited IL hymn which MIR.
Hay had given him for the plymouth
collection. am sure you will agree
with me-" said DIR. Abbott, "that for
the last six or seven years John Hay
has led the diplomacy of the world,
and has been power in international
affairs; the strong man who has put
this nation in the lead among the ma
tions of the world. This hymn, which
he wrote many years ago, and gave
me permission TO put into the Ply
mouth collection, gives the secret of
his power:
Not in dumb resignation, We lift our
hands on high;
Not like the nerveless iatalist, content
to do or die.
Our faith springs like the eagles, who
scars to meet the sun,
And cries exulting unto Thee, 20 Lord,
Thy will he done.
When tyrant feet are trampling upon
the common veal,
Thou dost not bid us bend and writhe
beneath the iron heel.
In Thy name We assert our right by
sword or tongue or pen.
And even the headsmans axe may
flash
Thy message unto men.
Thy will! 1t bids the weak be strong; it
bids the strong he JUST
No lips to fawn, no hand to beg, no brow
to seek the dust.
Whenever man oppresses man beneath
the liberal sun,
o Lord be there; Thine arm made bare,
Thy righteous will be done.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14
Professional Advice.

The new doctor had been called in
to see lady with a swollen jaw.
"Does it hurt you to talk?" asked
the pill dispenser.
Yes" she replied.
"Then DON'T" said the NJ. ID. 1.-TWO
dollars, please"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14

THE New York Tribune shows that
a singularly large number OF American
women who have married Englishmen
of rank have become mothers Of twins.
Does the Tribune want to break up
these international matrimonial ALI.
auces
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14
A Few Words About Portland.
Literary Digest.

The Portland exhibition is the first
under the patronage of the Federal
Government ever held west of the
Rocky Mountains. While the ST.
Louis Fair occupied 1900 acres, the
Portland Exposition occupies 4O6
acres, including q natural lake 22O
acres in extent which takes the place
OF the grand basins OF former fairs. 1t
is also noted that there was no need
to build papier-mache mountains as
scenic accessories, since nature has
provided the real. Almost every ma.
tion is represented in this exposition,
and the best of the foreign exhibits at
St. Louis have been transferred to
Portland and have been supplemented
by new features. The exposition will
require an expenditure of 81 sou, 600
OF which the city of Portland has con.
tributed $400, 600, the State of Oregon
$3.50, 600 and the National Government
$475,OOO.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14

THE negroes of Castleville, Mo
have organized mutual protective
association, which they call "The
Most Upright and Beautiful Order of
Knights and Princesses Of the Colored
Friendly Feeling"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14

THE STANDARD is prepared to give each
OF its subscribers who are paid year in
advance, or new subscribers who pay for
that length of time, years subscription
to the Tonn and Country Journal. pub
lished at San Jose, Cal, magnificent
illustrated monthly of 36 large pages
devoted to horticulture. agriculture,
flowers and household topics, and a de-
partment devoted to poultry. 1t is
given absolutely free to subscribers
complying with our conditions OF ad-
ance payment. Call at this office and
get a sample copy,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14
OuR Prescription DEPARTMENT

Realising our responsibility in this res
pect. we are scrupulously particular, in
every detail, using only the best and
teed accuracy. 1t matters not what phy.
sician writes your prescription, it will be
compounded in the strictest accordance.
Herewith, by competent, reliable phar-
maclst, II brought to us, and only reasOn-
able charges made.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14
The Song Of the Cradle.

One of tho
gra dcSt
agencies
which enlight-
pncd Sci,'ncc
has discovered
tO relieve
motherhood
from excessive
suffering is the
=" Favuritr
Prescription -"
devised by DIR.
X. V. Pierce.
chief consult
ing physician
of the InvalidS'
Hotel and
Surgical Insti-l
tutr. of Buff
Nv "
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14

ONCE let the plenipotentiaries get to
Washington, and peace is assured. No
better mint juleps are made anywhere
in the country than at the capital.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14

This wonderful Prescription imbues
the entire nervous system with natural.
healthy vitality: gives elastic vigor to
the delicate organism specially concerned
in motherhood. and makes the coming
of baby entirely free from danger and
almost free from pain
rI wish TO state that I have used Doctor
Pierccs Favorite Prescription with very good
results writes Mrs Katie NJ Annis. Of Hu:i-
son. New Hampshire. "Had tcen in poor
health for over four years and had been
twice In the hospital. My husband brought
some OF your Favorite Prescription and it
has carried me easily through my last two
confnementS. We are now blessed with two
healthy children. and am sure your medi-
cine has done me more good than all the
he rnnf ff1s I hav-A x.I
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14
It lshjn9toa tandartl
lssvE0 EVERY FRIDAY syfElss BY
JOHN NJ MlLLER MURPHY
Eiit"isui Pr"pret"r

Advertising. four = ,uarcs or upward bv
the wear, at liberal rates.
Legal notices will he charged to the
attorney or officer authorizing their inser-
ION.
Advertisements sent from a distance,
ani transient notices must be accoinpan-
led bv the cash.
Announcements OF marriages, births
9n6 deaths inserted free.
Obituary notices. resolutions of respect
ard other articles which do not possess a
general interest will be inserted at one
halfthe rates for business sadvertisements.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14
AMERICAN COINAGE.
SUGGESTIONS AS TO
INARTISTIC APPEARANCE.

French Coins Excel in Beauty-Our Coins
Quite The Reverse They Should Be Made
Commemorative Of Historical Events During
the Times Of Their lssue-Our First Coins,
"The Franklin Cent and the Liberty Cap
Pieces-The Eagle as a HeraIdc Emblem.
Not OrisinaI-Our Legend "In God We
Trust" Sacrissious, Use Of the Indian Head
on the Bronze Cent With the Word Liberty.
an implied Falsehood-The Dollar the Worst
Of ALL.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14
BAD HEADACHES pe

~ BAD HEADACHES gen.
A orally arise from bad StoIn-
RNSkN> achs. Foul breath. bitter
taste. coated tongue. sour
j; s.! ]
& SS eruct atiOns or bulchinR OF
W. EA gas. ar" common symptoms
~ ~&yG every case. To cure take
Pleasant Pellets. the Origi.
nal Little Liver pills, first put up by him over
40 years ago One or two laxative. three or
four cathartic.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14
Attention

To you" wants in all that should he in a
Drug Store, is our business, and
the aim is that our atten-
ton to these needs
DO so satisfactory to you
that you will depend on us for
your supply of
PURE DRUGS, PERFUMERY,
CHEMICALS, SOAPS,
CIGARS, STATIONERY
PATENT MEDICINES,
AND
DRUGGISTS SUNDRIES.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14
We RESPECTFULLY Souc,r

WE hESPEcTFULLY SOLICIT
You to give us a call when in need
of anything in our line. Whether
you purchase or not, get our prices
sec our goods. These two points
alone will make you regular pa
irons. Then, we treat everyone jIst
alike, child can 90 as well here as
an adult. We always appreciate pa
tronage, whether small or large,
and sell goods at reasonable prices.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1905-07-14
RO6T. MARI,
Home Drug Store
OLYMPIA, WASH.
Oct. 10, 1903.

F. A. WILSON. C. PERCIVAL.
General Manager. Secretary
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-12-15
a DELL OF a BREAK.
But, Considering the Source 1t should have
Been Expected.

Mrs. Wint Reynold consented to cook
six o'clock dinner for G. W.'s stag party
last Saturday night.
1t was not elaborate, but was substan-
tial, and while the north Kalamazoo
street gents were expanding their vesti-
bules with corned beef and sauer kraut,
they also told 'stories,' and cracked
Jokes. The reason they did this was be-
cause Wint had not gathered any nuts
this season, and they could crack Jokes
with their teeth any way, which was
easier
At the smoker following there was a
grand jury drawn, a steam railroad and
two trolley lines built and all three sold
by wire to - Pierp." 1t was also
hatched that our representatives should
be asked to work a bill through
the next legislature requiring a donation
to the village of Paw Paw sufficient to
put our streets in shape to compare ia
vorably with the swamp roads in the
township. 1t will also be asked that
the game law be amended so that any
person who has taken out license to
kill two deer shall in no case eat or give
away any, but shall bury them in steel
casket to cost not less than SO. Local
option was tabooed aa being too per
sonal.
Well, to shorten the tale, or nut shell
it so that you can tell it quickly, well
put it this way: At 6 o'clock the
broke in. At Z o'clock they broke away
from the table. At s o'clock they
broke down and began playing cards.
At o'clock they broke out, and began
to tell "stories" and discuss things. At
IL o'clock they broke up, and went home.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-12-15
HELP ADVERTISE raw PAW.
IT You Have Views of Attractive spots
Hereabouts, Read This.

The local committee has been asked by
the management of the Kalamazoo, Lake
Shore & Chicago traction company for a
collection of attractive views of beauty
spots in and about Paw Paw to be used
in their prospectus which will be of equal
benefit to our citizens and the railroad
company.
The company proposes to do a vast
amount of advertising for the country
along the line, and the committee would
ask citizens to leave anything they may
have in this line at S. o. Kenyon's news
stand in the post office building, same to
be returned as soon as they have half
tones made from them. In order to be
of any benefit the views must be left
on or before Christmas day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-12-15
View of University Buildings, Ann Arbor.

PERSONAL
Miss Nellie Dillon spent Sunday in
kalamazoo.
Miss Sadie Busley spent Sunday with
friends in Kalamazoo.
Miss Edith Mcdonald of Detroit called
on Paw Paw friends, Wednesday.
County Surveyor Warren Goss OF
Bangor was in the village Monday.
Mrs. Daniel Morrison and daughter
Agnes spent Saturday in Kalamazoo.
George st. Clair has gone to Dickson,
Tenn, where he will make his home
Miss Katherine Showerman, who has
been in Ionia, returned home Tuesday.
Mrs. II. L. Mcneil and Miss Bertha
Chase were in kalamazoo Wednesday,
on a shopping tour.
Miss Emma Adams was the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Wm. Worthington of
Kalamazoo, last week
George Quartermas has returned to
his work in Ligonier, Ind, after spending
few days with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Turrill the parents of
Henry Turrill, went to Holland, Tues
day, to sperd the holidays.
Mrs f.. L. Warner, Senator and Mrs.
Woodman, Mrs. Chas. Larkins and Mrs.
j. j. Woodman attended the state Grange
in Grand Rapids this week
Mrs. BARLEY, who has been spending
the summer in Grand Rapids, returned
Monday to spend the winter with her
daughter, Mrs. w. X. Sellick.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-12-15
HAS THE BABY BEEN REGISTEREDs
Certificate of Birth Must be Made for all
Children Born after January 1, 1906.

Parents of children born in Michigan
after January /, 1906, will be interested
to know that under a new law it is the
duty of the physician or midwife to file
correct certificate of birth with the
township, village or city clerk or with
the city health officer in certain cities
within ten days after the date of birth.
An accurate record is thus assured
which may be very valuable in after
years Tor legal purposes. Parents should
see that the births OF their children
have been duly recorded.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-12-15

AT the annual meeting of the Van
Buren, county medical ASSOCIATIONS held
at Hartford Thursday, December IA, The
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent DR.. Williams, secretary, DR.. Griffin
both of Bangor. The fraternity was well
represented and a profitable meeting
held.
Afford Hindenach, pharmacist with
the Charles Drug Co, is the author of
the finest show window we have ever seen
in Paw Paw. Beautiful Christmas goods
of every description, carried by the COM
pany, are displayed tastily, attractively
and artistlcally. 1t will pay you to walk
mile TO see it,
Next Sunday will be anti-saloon league
day here. A union meeting will be
held in the NJ. f. church in the evening
addressed by G.. w. Morrow, state su-
perintendent of the anti-saloon league.
Rev. W. L. Munger, former resident of
Paw Paw, will speak in the Baptist
church in the morning.
James Angel marketed couple of
dressed pigs, which for weight could put
some of their older brethren in hogdom
to shame. One didn't stop bearing
down until the beam registered 327
pounds. The other was a close second
at 326 pounds. Both were six months
and u days of age at time of death. Do
we hear of their equal?
Steel rails for the new Kalamazoo and
South Haven traction line, building be
tween the two cities named, were deliv-
cred along the right of way last week.
Ties have also been dropped off along the
line and the laying of track will start at
once. 1t is the hope of the promoters to
have cars in operation on the road with
in a short time. Kalamazoo Gazette.
The ancient order of Cleaners of Paw
Paw River Arbor, Friday evening, De-
cember s, elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: Chief CLEANER
Phineas Cole; vice chief CLEANER, Alice b.
Holiday; secretary and treasurer, Carrie
Cole; conductor, Will WeatherwaX; con-
ductress, Ella Hungerford; chaplain,
John Stanley: lecturer, Emma Raymond; {;
inner guard, Will Warner; outer guard,
\. Nash.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-12-15
A HERO.

From break of day until the set
OF sun he toiled, nor saw the. things
OF natures lavishness and yet
His mind knew rare imaginings.
He worked through hours, hard and long,
Through winters cold and summer s
heat;
But in his heart was aye song,
His face e'er wore a smile most sweet.
He was common workman-still
A man with royal, courtly soul,
His heart kept void of any i'll,
Though oft his face was black with coal
And so he went along life's way.
An accomplishing hero, true,
With eyes and heart as clear as day,
The day his vision never knew.
Will Ward Mitchell
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-12-15

The township treasurer of Almena will
receive taxes every Thursday commenc-
ing December IA, and will be at the
county treasurer's Office every Saturday
commencing the 10Th, during the time
for collection of taxes. t4
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-12-15
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the many friends
who assisted us at the funeral of our
husband and father. Also the singers
Mrs. j. b. BAKER,
BESSIE NJ. BAKER.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-12-15

The Wolverine Nursery. A complete
line of guaranteed stock at moderate
prices. q. f.. PRATER, JR., Prop,
Paw Paw. Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-12-15
10 Our Readers.

Chester G. Campbell is authorized to
receive subscriptions for The True
Northerner.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-09-08
THE WEDDING DAY IN ALMA.

A very pretty wedding took place al
the home of Rev. and Mrs Carl on Pine
street, last Monday. Dinner was served
as soon a. the bridal guests arrived
Merriment served as dessert.
AT o'clock Rev. G. II. Carl joined
his nephew. Roscoe j. Carl, of Bath,
and Maud L. White, of Dewitt. in wed
lock. While the wedding march was
being played by Miss Myra Carl, the
bridal party took their place before an
artistically arranged bank Of flowers
The bride. carrying white roses, was
beautifully arrayed in fluffy white the
groom was also faultlessly attired.
Decorations profusely adorned the par
Tor Of the family home in which the
ceremony was performed. After CON
gratualtions the party were conveyed TO
the depot with old shoes and onions not
far behind, and when entering the train
were showered with petals of flowers
They are now on tour through the
West and will visit Portland, Oregon;
Seattle, Washington; and Los Angeles,
California, returning to their home in
Bath November /.
The distinguished guests from abroad
were John Read and wife of Bath.