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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08
What of the Weather.
Remarkably Mild Winter
and Some Reasons
For Such.

There is nothing in the universe
thai attracts. Everything repels.
The earth will move along in it's
orbit until March 20 without en-
countering the repulsion of any
planets that would cause it to
III ,ye outward in its orbit further
away from the sun and cause cold
weather.
BY March 20 Mercury will have
made its trip around the sun and
by approaching and crowding in
between the earth and the sun 1t
will repel the earth little further
out of it's orbit to allow Mercury
to pass between the earth and the
sun and cause colder weather.
From January % to February 5,
the moon crowds in between the
earth and Uranus, Mercury, We
nus, tIc SUM- pultlIn, MaiS anu
Jupiter, thus repelling the earth a
little outward flom the sun and
lowering the earth's average tenn
perature on certain of these days;
but the positions of these planets
are such that this lowering of tenn
perature will not amount to much.
This same lowering of average
temperature will occur again after
February 20, when the moon again
passes between the earth and 9th
er planets. A little invisible plan
ct will repel the earth outward for
a few days, but all the changes of
weather from now until March 20
will average practically an open
winter.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08

The farmers invariably use wide
tired wagons. Formerly narrow tires
prevailed, but it was soon found that
in rainy seasons they cut holes through
the stone. The size of loads drawn
over the macadam roads is limited only
by the capacity of the wagon.
There isn't Il farmer in Bay county
who is not in favor of the stone roads.
A farm OH one of these highways is
considered of much more value than
one off on side road. While 1t Is i'm
possible to say accurately how much
more farm on stone road is worth
than it would he with no stone road, it
is known that the owner of the place
considers ii of inestimable advantage,
benefit and value. 1t saves time, wear
and tear OH wagon and harness; he can
haul larger loads, he is not isolated in
rainy weather, Il smaller team can ac.
complish much more than otherwise,
and there i; the satisfaction of know
ing that lie can come and go just when
ever he pleases without giving any con-
slderatlon to weather conditions.
While the cost of supporting these
stone thoronghfares, these arteries OF
trade, falls more heavily upon the own
er of city property than upon the farm
er or the owner of agricultural land,
there is no complaint made by the
city landowner lie figures that in the
long run his city property is made
much more valuable by the upbuilding
OF the farming section, and he pays
his stone road tax willingly. What has
been the effect of the stone roads upon
neighboring counties? Bay City draws
trade from rs far east as Sebewaipp
Huron county, as far southeast as Vas.
sar, Tuscola county. and along the
southern line of the county, where the
stone roads run bang up to the Sagl-
nav county line. Saginaw county farm
ers come TO Bay City as their market,
and they do their trading here. The
same can be said of the farmers In the
direction OF Midland. The farmers all
know about the stone roads Of Bay
county, and they come here on that ac.
count as well as the fact that they find
good market here for all of their
farm produce.
Bay county has almost reached its
limit IN the building of main highways
What building will he done in the fu-
ture VIII be in connecting the ends OF
the main roads as spider connects
the main branches Of his web. This
Will accommodate the farmers living of
the stone roads and tend TO enhance
the value OF farms which are not now
considered desirable. because they are
somewhat handicapped compared with
others more favored
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08

IN the manner of building them. AT
the outset the roadway was excavatetl
to the depth OF about eight inches or
trife more. Then fiat limestone was
placed in the roadbed, and on top OF
this was plsced layer Of coarse crush
ed stone, and the top dressing was a
layer of finer crushed stone. Expert.
ence showed that the foundation stone
would work out of place and rut
would form in the road. These fiat
stones were then entirely discarded and
the crushed stone used in their place.
This plan il yet followed.
Under the stone road system of Bay
county as 1t is followed nearly every
farmer Is ON Il stone highway or with.
in short distance of one, so that he Is
never deprived OF an opportunity OF
going to the city. No weather was
ever yet experienced when the stone
roads were in such condition where
they could not allow farmer to take
full load OF produce to market. Dur
ing the sugar beet season ii is not an
uncommon thing to see a farmer sta
tlon a load of beets upon stone road
and then haul another load from the
farm over clay road 10 load Ii upon
the standing wagon for drawing to the
factory-in other words, he is enabled
to draw two and three times as many
beets on ths stone roads a. he can on
a clay road.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08
This Week and Part
of Next

+. Blasius will be in Cincinnati
Chicago, Cleveland and Buffalo to
study the markets and put the fin
ishing touches on the selection for
spring 1905, the most of which
was contracted for in September
and October of 1905 at the lowest
opening prices of the cotton and
woolen mills, which will put values
on the ground floor. The stock
when complete will justify our eff
forts to have the newest, largest
aud most complete selection we
have ever shown.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08

An exchange speaks of "the
trouble at Panama. But the
trouble is not at Panama it's in
the U, S. Senate.
~
Wise brides who choose the sew
enteenth
Will put it off beyond doubt;
For there is ample cause to fear
Their notice will get crowded
out.
None of us have q show at any.
thing until after the 18th.
~
We are told that Nicholas Long
worth can play the violin. Now
let us see if "Papa Teddy" will
dance to any of his music.
*s*
'Tis said "a little knowledge is
y dangerous thing" No doubt it
10, especially if it happens to be in
the possession of your enemy.
~
Editor-I cannot tolerate such
spelling as this. You have here
the word suburban" spelled
sub-bourben."
Newswriter-Yes; but haven t
you noticed the scene of the plot
is laid in Kentucky?
He is perfectly excusable.
*~*
Some people in Logan are just
crazy to get to Athens. OF course,
the asylum is there.
***
Meyer forget in your "loose"
business talk that your friend has
a friend aid that your friend 8
friend has friend.
Paste this in your hat hand and
keep "mum."
%%*
A soldier had been wounded in
the face. A man asked him in
which battle he had been injured.
"In the last battle of Bull Rum"
he replied. ''But how could you
get hit in the face ct Bull Run2"
"Well, sir" said the man, apol-
ogetically, "after had run a
mile or two / got careless and
looked back"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08
EMBARRASSING,
So 1t Is, to Miss Roosevelt
and Mr.. Longworth,
Out Shopping.
Let's All Quit Paving So Much Atten'
tlOn, and Let the Young Folks
Get Married in Peace.

Of course it makes you fighting
mad to haye a blawsted Britisht r
or any other native of the conti-
nent talk about the raWness of
Americans and assert that they
know mighty little about social
niceties.
But think minute!
The Presidents daughter, who
is going to fulfill Destiny by get
ting married, desires to shop in
New York with her aflianced.
What is this army approaching2
Men with cameras. hundreds of
them; men and women with note
books; other men and women who
fight for good positions from
which to see Her go by; folks who
jostle and grab and stare and
comment.
Ah, there they go! The happy
couple are hunting cover, and
they are chased up one street and
down another. They dodge through
an alley and find refuge in hotel,
where behind barred doors they
get strength for the next public
appearance.
Yes, it is scandalous. The CEN
sure hits US all, 1t touches the
people on the avenue and the plain
folks. The same motive that
makes you want to pry into the
very inner sanctum of the life of
the bride-to-be is back of the de-
sire of society to drag the couple
from one "feed" to another. We
are all tarred with the same stick.
We talk about the folly of it all,
and are secretly furious because
We were not invited to the we'd
ding. Later we will don our brass
knuckles and fight Justify for an
advantageous position near the
church door.
"oh, but they like it," says
one apologist.
Makes no difference with the
moral issue. That doesn't help
the people who would make a side |
show of the Presidents daughter
and who would climb telegraph
pole to get close view of Nick |
Longworth's pajamas.
Some day, when the charge of
rawness is made against America,
the honest streak in humanity may
make few millions of us plead
guilty and promise to mend our
ways.--Cincinnati Post.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08
Did Not Like Fat.

The provision dealer looked at
Mrs. Newlywed as if he thought she
we're 2 victim OF temporary insanity.
"DidNou say you wanted IA lean
chicken, ma'am?" he faltered.
Certainly | did, and the young
woman's expression took on added
dignity. Neither Mr., Newlywed
nor | ever eat chicken fat. 1t is ex-
tremely distasteful to both of us,
and see no occasion for paying for
what we do not like"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08

Ends of candles should be put into
Jar with tdrpentine, when they will dis
solve and form most excellent mix.
tnre for cleaning oilcloth. II you wish
your oilcloth to wear well wash it as
little as possible. After having swept
1t rub over with a damp cloth. then
with a coarse dry one, finally rub ON q
little OF the mixture with piece of
wooden rag and polish with an old dust
er. Not only will this prevent the cloth
from cracking, but it will preserve the
pattern
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08
ssaasfSgsRNGk.-
FlEE1SaNlp GARpEN
A TRAP NEST.

A Very simply Made Specimen Of
This Useful Article.
A very simple trap nest Is shown In
the illustration. One side and part OF
the top on one compartment are remov.
ed to show the interior construction.
Each compartment should be thirteen
inches wide, fifteen inches high and
thirty inches deep, while the nest box
is twelve inches square and three inch
es deep. The doorway at the front is
ten inches wide and twelve inches
high The door is twelve inches square
and is caught at one corner with
screw. When It Is set, the doorway Is
open, but when the hen has sprung 1t
the door falls and the opposite end to
the screw catches in an iron staple
which prevents 1t from being moved by
the captive hen.
The top Of the nests are provided
with few Stats at the forward end
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08
A Queer Old R.olD..

Here is an old recipe for making
the hair grow ''where you will have
it," "Take two ounces of boar's
grease, one dram of the ashes of
burnt bees, one dram of the ashes of
southern wood, one dram of the
juice of white lily root, one dram
of oil of sweet almonds and six
drains Of pure musk. Make an oint-
ment Of these and the day before the
full moon shave the place and anoint
Il every day"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08

The future OF the million of immi-
grants who came to this country last
year Is subject of not little moment.
These Immigrants are not OF the class
who have been heretofore gladly vel
coined, but OF that sort who shun the
country and converge in our cities to
still further add TO the congestion of
that ignorant and pauper class who are
such menace TO our municipal life. 1t
Is going to he slow work and hard
job to make over this class into the
kind Of citizens whom America wants.
They do not asslmilate readily, as did
the English, Scotch. Irish, German and
Scandinavian. Clustered in centers In
the cities they are given to the mainte-
nance OF their old world customs and
language and are more and moro be-
coming dangerous element In the palI.
ties Of the country.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08
The word Derrick.

The word derrick for machine used
to lift heavy weights is curiously de-
rived from a Lond IN hangman in the
beginning OF the seventeenth century
whose name was Theodore and who ID
often mentioned In old plays. HE
rides circuit with the devil, and Der
rick must be his host, and Tyborne the
inn at which he will light occurs in
"rhe Bellman OF London" published
In 1915. The name thus corrupted
came afterward to he applied, by All
easy transition, to the gallows and lat
or stil to any frame or conuIyaues re
ssmbling It In shape.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08
AmiabIe Emotieu,.

BY cultivating amlable emotions and
noble desires, the countenance which
does not possess outward lovellness
will in time have a beauty Of finer
and more appealing nature than was
ever attained by perfect features and
q rOseleaf complexion.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08

Cloths and trimmings for
the tailoring department COM
plete. Leave your order now
and get the pick of the selec-
ton. We will make your
clothes for you and have them
ready when the warmer
weather arrives. We cannot
serve you all a week before
Easter. We will have time
now to give you careful and
studied attention.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08


1t one O'Clock OF said day, at the door of the
courthouse In the village of Logan, county
OF Hooking and state Of Ohio, the following
described real estate, situate in said county
ana state and bounded and described as
follows, towit, being the east half of tine
so'i south west quarter, Of section thirteen, OF
Saitcfeek township, containing eighty five
ISSl acres, more or less; Appraised at four
hundred and twenty-five collars (si25.0O.)
Also the following described real estate
situate In said township, county, and state,
and being the north west quarter OF secfion
~ and containing one hundred and sixty
four tlel) acres. more or less, and appraised
a. three Thousand % 4 iye hundred and twenty
said sale 70 be upon the following terms.
one-third % cash at time OF sale, one-thITd
"a one year from date OF sale, and one third
(11l TWO years from date OF sale.
The deferred payments to be recured by
mortgage on premises, and to bear interest
from day OF sale, payable annually.
EDM0ND r. SMITH.
Administrator of the estate OF
Henry w. smith Deceased.
Allen n. McBro0m and
D. w. II. Wright
~, AtsornsSs Tor Administsssos.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08
In the meantime the
SACRIFICE PRICE SALE

continues for this and all of
next week, ending Feb. 18th.
Do not let slip this golden
opportunity to secure good
durable clothes at enormously
reduced prices. 20 to 80 per
cent reduction on all 1905
stock, We also have a very
few good suits from 1908 and
1904. Not many. We think
as few as any store in Ohio
that carries as large stocks as
we do. On these we are
making enormous sacrifices.
Mems, Boys and Children's
Suits and Overcoats at ] price
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08

Mems new Suits and Trous-
ers on the way,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08
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State of Ohio. !
Hooking County

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Notary Public Hooking County,
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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08

Running stock and dividends .......,
Credits on mortgage loans ....... =.
Paid up stock and dividends .. 49,.
Deposits and accrued interest, ...
Fund for contingent losses -. ....
borrowed money and accrued interest
Undivided profits, prior to May lst, lst
Credits on real estate sold on contract
Due borrowers OIL unfinished loans
Other liabilities, In detail, Loan re.er
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08
Mems & Boys $12 suits So
Mems & Boys $40 suits SIS
Children's SIS suits $3.50
Children's So suits $3.50

We haven't many and they
are going fast, If you are
looking for wearing qualities
and good values, do not over
look ours. We do not de-
ceive you, we tell you just ex-
actly what you are getting,
we won't tell you they are the
newest goods, but we can tell
you you will get the most for
your money. Take advan-
tage of this sale, do not delay,
we are knocking big holes in
our stock, The goods must
go Regardless of Cost.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1906-02-08
Order of Sale.
on the lOth., day Of March I9OS.

In pursuance Of AN order OF the Probate
Court oi Hooking county. Ohio, MIL offer
for sale at public auction
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-25
THE BEST CLUBBING OFFER.

Through special arrangement for q
limited time, we will receive rubscrip-
lions for both the weekly Iowa State
Register and Farmer and the PLAIN
DEALER for one year for 81 Is. Old
subscribers to either paper will have
their subscriptions advanced one year.
The Iowa State Register and Farmer
al,cdys stop arhe,, the time is out.
The Iowa State Register and Farm.
er is not merely weekly newspaper
or just farm paper but great week
ly magazine for the farm and home
Dozens of fine illustrations, may spec
tal articles, high grade serial stories
Iowa and National news is condensed
form, along with special departments
on live stock, poultry, horticulture,
Iowa farm real estate, etc, make tia
great favorite with its readers. Al
though it has been published for fifty
years the Iowa State Register and
rnert Il better today by far than
yer before. We advise our readers
to accept this offer. IA
Give your order to the PLAIN DEALER
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-25
ACTOR COMMITS HARl KARI.
Politely Rorrows Big Blade am
Throws Himself on Point.

New York, Dec. IA sensational
attempt at suicide was made in a
Sixth avenue saloon Thursday by
Rankin Duval an actor, 40 years of
age Duval entered the saloon and
walking up to the lunch counter
picked up long-hladed cheese-knife
and, turning to the bartender with a
smile, asked: May l use this? ?"
Certainly" replied the bartender,
thinking the man was about to carve
some cheese for himself.
Instead, to the horror of the crowd
in the saloon, he unbuttoned his coat
and vest, and, pressing the point of
the KNIT to his abdomen, threw him
self heavily to the floor so that the
big blade ripped his body.
Before any of the men close by
could spring on him and wrest the
knife from him he had thrust the
weapon twice more into the frightful
wound.
Duval did not lose consciousness,
and when asked why he had done
such a thing replied: ooh, I'm Grim.
inal; that's all"
At the hospital where Duval was
taken it is said he has only a slight
chance for recovery.
Duval is the son of Baltimore mer
chant. He recently played in the
Darling of the Gods" in the last act
of which he nightly enacted Hari Kari
or suicide in Japanese fashion. At the
hospital he said he lately has been
playing in NINE. Butterfly"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-25
CANNOT INCREASE STOCK.
Great Northern Must First compI,
With Minnesota Law.

st. Paul, Mimi, Dec 14.-Attorney
General Young of Minnesota Thursday
made a ruling that under the state
law the proposed increase in the capt.
tai stock of the Great Northern rail.
way, recently announced from New
York, amounting to s6O,OOO,OO0, is in
valid and that as soon as the issue is
actually begun the state will take ac-
ton In the matter. The attorney gen.
eral holds that before railroad can
increase its capital stock it must
serve notice Of such intention on the
state railway and warehouse commits
sion for review and public hearing
to determine the necessity for the in.
crease. This has not been done and
furthermore the increase of $25, 600, 900
made last spring must also be ex.
planned before either the present pro.
posed issue or that of last spring will
become legal. The Great Northern
operates under Minnesota charter.
and the original company was incor.
porated under the territorial law.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-25
RUSSIAN PEASANTS STARVING.
Thousands Becoming Desperate as
Result of Famine.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 15.-One hun
dred thousand peasants in some of
the provinces of Russia made des-
perate by terrible suffering in the
famine, have become brutalized to a
point almost beyond belief, commit
ting horrifying murders in an effort
to get food They seem to be STIR
red by only one impulse, to bring
about destruction.
Terrible famine riots have occurred
in the Samara and Simbrisk prov.
indies. The famished peasants raided
the estates of land owners. In sew
eral instances reported starving
hordes killed the landlords and their
entire families, hacking the bodies of
the victims to pieces with axes,
spades, and other implements
Troops sent into the districts have
been unable to restore order.
Valuable buildings have been burn
ed in numerous instances. The esti-
mated value of property destroyed 10
S1U,eec,oUu,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-25
Putting Bryan in a Hole. I"

ue real uemoCfdGS VI Iowa are en-
titled to know that State Chairman
Miller collected pocket full of prox-
les from members of the state COM
mittee and voted them to endorse
Judge Wade for member of the ma
tional committee against the wishes
of Mr.. Bryan.
The committee winked and said
they did this in the interest of char
mony."
They will learn in time what such
Harmony" means.
They talked harmony" all day and
and then when they came to vote they
voted for Judge Wade, knowing that
1T would mean war.
Vtller had a telegram in his pocket
at the time from Mr.. Bryan, urging
the endorsement of Cato Sells.
He explained his vote for Wade by
saying that he wanted to 'sput Bryan
1t hole. !"
He calculated his position further
by saying that Bryan had interfered
in Illinois and got the worst of it, and
that he would not dare repeat the ex-
perience In Iowa.
s. Think of this insignificant moth
miller defying the arc light!
Think of this fiste yelping at the
st. Bernardl
Think of this pee.wee defying the
eagle!
The democrats of Iowa are going
TO demand of every member of the
state committee who so voted, why
1T was that they voted for Wade In
defiance OF the special request of Mr..
Bryan that they endorse Sells.
These members of the state com
mittee who furnished proxies to Mil
Ter to vote to ''put Bryan in hole"
will be called upon to explain what
they mean by it.
The friends of Mr.. Bryan in Iowa
are going to ask why 1t was that a
state chairman who pretended to be a
Bryan man should take the first occa-
sion to demonstrate that friendship
by voting against the express wishes
OF Mr.. Bryan. and to ''put Bryan in a
In hole.n
They are going to ask why Marsh
withdrew at Bryans request and then
put the machine to work to give the
radicals worse pill to swallow and
to 'put Bryan in hole"
In fact the next state convention
will be as different from the last one
as 1T is possible to make it, SO far as
the selection OF district comitteemen
and state chairman is concerned.
Every man whose vote went to s'put
Bryan In hole''will have to rise and
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-12-25
Important Court Decision.

Judge Reed of the Federal court has
handed down decision that man in
transporting stock over a railroad line,
must ride in the caboos of the train IL
he would recover damages for person.
al injuries received in so doing. This
C Sc was that in which man named
Ricketts, was killed in a wreck while
accompanying car load of his stock
and household goods from Hopkinton
to Harwarden. The administrator
brought suit for 5000. This ruling
is important from the fact that many
emigrants ride in the car with their
stock. ~