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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
The "Bere" of 1912.

1t IS curious to find in a "Dyetary"
of 1912 the information that ''bere is
made Of matte, Of hopps and water. 1t
is a natural drynke for a Dutcheman.
And now Of late dayes it is moche used
in Englande to the detryment of many
Englisshe men," The author was
speaking Of 'beer," the then new liquor
distinguished from "ale" by being hop
ped. In this sense a seventeenth cen
fury rhymer says that turkey, carps.
hops, piccadel and beer came into Eng
land all in IL year." ''piccadel" being
q kind of ruff or collar.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
Sick Headache Cured.

Sick headache is caused by derange-
ment of the stomach and by indigestion.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets correct these disorders and
effect cure. By taking these tablets
as soon as the first indication of the dis
ease appears, the attack may be warded
off. For sale by N. E. McGruer Lang
don and Easily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
An Awful Cough Cured.

1.-TWO years ago a little girl had {
touch of pneumonia, which left her with
an awful cough. She had spells Of
coughing, just like one with the whoop
ing cough and some thought she would
not get well at all. We got a bottle OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which
acted like a charm. She stopped cough.
ing and got stout and fat" writes Mrs
Ora Bussard, Brubaker. Ill. This
remedy is for sale by N. f. McGruer
Langdon and Easily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
In Doubt.

Ethel (who Is o famous for hex
good looks)-I don't see why you should
call Miss Whitmore plain. Pm sure
only wish I were half us good looking
as she Is. Fred-You are, Ethel; you
know you are. land Ethel Is wonder
herr
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
'Tis Hard to Reform.

A crook, who had married and tried
to settle down and lead an honest life
was riding in a street car when he felt
a slight tug at his stud. Without turn
ing his head he looked down and saw
a busy hand trying to work it out of
his shirt front. He at once worked
his right hand behind his back and
took the other fellows watch. When
he had it securely in his pocket he
turned around and said: Say, Bill,
was in the same line myself not long
ago."-New York Sun.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
Woman'S Smile.

There is no accounting for woman
except-miracle; and the power of her
smile is one of the mysteries of the
universe. Two red lips, and two
brown eyes-that is all she has to do
with 1t, yet what infinite variety she
contrives to achieve with these sim.
pie materials.-Mr. lie Caffeine in the
Cosmopolitan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
Blunder That Won a Victory,

A hlunder resulted in a sweeping
victory at the battle of Minden, Aug.
l, 1853. Ten b%attalions Of British
troops, mistaking the order Eat sound
of drum" for "by sound of DRUM" sud
denly charged and overthrow three di-
visions of French cavalry-a feat un
p%aralleled in all warfare.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
Open Tenders.

Will be received by the undersigned
for grading 100 rods, more or less, be-
tween Sections 5 and s, Twp 161, Range
50 Contract will be let on the grounds
on Saturday, Sept. 10Th, at 2 o'clock p.
m, The Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
A. A. SEELEY,
Co. Commissioner.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11

Firmness of purpose Is II Of the
most necessary sincws OF character
and one OF the best instruments Of
success, without It genius wastes its
efforts In n maze OF Inconsistencies So
Chesterfield,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
Must Be d.

A man at Baltimore advertises that
Q wants to go to work and that he
oas not want to be paid for what he
'ces. He says that he has a big in
me, but in satisfactory way of
.lusing hims. II.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
Yellow Emblem Of Misfortune.

Among the ancients yellow was the
emblem of glory and fortune, but now
it has been gradually changed to stand
for infdelity and misfortune: thus, in
the Middle Ages. the 'on:s of traitors
were smeared with the yoi*S Of eggs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
Platinum Weddinq.

In the village Of Verjux. near Cha
!on-Saone, France, a couple. age
one hundred and ninety :a:,e~;:lc:y.
have Just celebrated Ne ::2H..s-itth
anniversary OF t'.a;r % i.s N:ch
they called thei: vs. ding
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
Soldier Fiohts Police.

1t took eight London policemen to
~et an o~bstreperous soldier to the sta,
on. But that was because London
Nolicemen arc not allowed to use their
Nbs to make All arrest easier. They
IN use them in self-defense only.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11

True and tried friends of the family
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Best for
results and best to take. Rosy cheeks
and sparkling eyes follow the use of
these dependable little pills. They do
not grippe or sicken. Sold by Burke &
Co,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11

The DEMOCRAT office is aga'n head
quarters for all kinds Of school supplies,
A full line OF school tablets. pencils,
pens, crayonr, drawing paper, etc, on
hand,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11

TORRENTS of letter and Eczema Allayed.
The intense itching characteristic of
eczema, letter and like skin diseases is
instantly allayed by applying Chamber
lain's Salve and many severe cases have
been permanently cured by its use.
For sale by NE. McGruer, Langdon and
Easily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11

The laxative effect of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets is so agree
able and so natural you can hardly
realize that it is produced by a medi-
cine. These tablets also cure indiges-
ton. For sale by N. D.. McGruer,
Langdon and Easily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
Gymnastics Benefit YOUNG Men.

Gymnastic exercises are held re-
sponsible for the fact that within the
last sixty years the percentage of
young men unfit for military service
has fallen from 80 per cent to 20 per
cent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
dutch" Treat.

TIE members of the London Stock
-.,yc -lnge propose to do away among
themselves VITA the lad practice of
stan ing the DRINKS" Each man is
. pay for his own.
When a horse is so overworked it lies
down and IN other ways declares its in
ability to go further, you would consid-
er it criminal to use force. Many a n an
of humane impulses, who would not
willingly harm a kitten, is guilty of
cruelty where his W stomach is con-
cerned. Overdriven, overworked, when
what it needs is something that will di-
gest the food eaten and help the stum-
ach to recuperate. Something like Ko-
dol for dyspepsia that is sold by Burke
& Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
Choice Mich gan Apples.

Five hundred bushels of good eating
and cooking apples. Perfectly sound
and only SIPS per bushel while they
last.
WALKER & FAwKEs
Next door to Mcmillan Machine Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
Notice to the Public.

To whom it may Concern
Take notice that there will be no lodg-
ing or boarding house at my place after
the 9th day of October, 1906.
P. S. SCHWARTZ,
Dresden, N. Oak.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
For SdIe--Very Cheap.

Fire Hose in so foot lengths, slightly
damaged. Apply to chief of police.
P. P. KoPR1vA,
1913 Mayor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
ACE of Obedience.

The Archbishop of Canterbury re-
ally said in a public address,: 1.-THE
=, who has rot learned obedience
Ire age Of two never learns it,"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11

A cold is much more easily cured
when the bowels are open, keunedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar opens the
bowels and drives the cold out of the
system in young or old. Sold by Burke
e Co
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
Idioms of the Sea.

Individuals are not, as a rule, spo
ken OF by sailors by their official desig'
nation. For instance, the captain is
the skipper" the doctor is pills"
the chaplain is the Sky pilot or
Holy Joe the carpenter is chips"
a "lob-lolly boy" is a sick bay Or hos
pital nurse and is so~etimes called a
baymau. \ "ArlcSeomber" is a loafer
about a SEA: =;
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
THE COMFORTABLE a
DAILY TRAIN SEPNInE

paa s .,orth. Going South
NJ eng Passenger
ppm Lv......St. Paul...i...Ar I 43am
:. : 99pm Nv. Minneapolis Ar I loan
> V'an Ar...Grand Forks. ..Lv 8 25pm
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
A Str0nQ Endorsement.

1913
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-06-23
Excursion Postponed.

On last Wednesday evening about
800 people gathered at the river to
go on the Moonlight Boat Excursion
OF North Star Lodge No. 1873, U. B. F.,
but the weather was so cool and in
clement that it was voted best not to
go. The captain Of the steamer Hia-
watha very kindly proposed to tend
err the use Of the boat for any other
night and made no charge for steam
ing up last Wednesday night, neither
did Prof. Couslys orchestra make any
charge for their appearance and serv-
ices rendered This was extremely
gracious upon their part and was
highly appreciated both by the peo-
pie and the members of the Lodge
1t was decided to give the excursion
next Wednesday evening and it is
hoped that all who can will CO. Ev-
erything will be done for the enjoy
ment and comfort of all patrons. II
is earnestly requested that all who de-
sire to go will get to the boat as early
as possible. The music will be on
hand and promenade concert will
be given before the boat starts Re-
member to get to the wharf, foot of
Jackson street at 800 o'clock sharp
Tickets SO cents. children Is cents.
Everybody. invited. Persons holding
tickets for last Wednesday night may
use them next Wednesday night.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-06-23

him as an appreciation of his general
good behavior. The church choir and
Sunday School of which he is mem
Der wish him pleasant visit,
Rev Graves returned to us Wednes-
day morning and folks were glad To
see him; aside from being somewhat
indisposed which kept him from at
tending the Jubilee at Wilberforce.
He, however, attended the Minister'S
Meeting in Chicago.
Brothers DanL Harding and J. IS.
Strong filled the pulpit in good shape
during the absence Of Rev. Graves;
the attendance was very fair, in spite
of the big fire in town
The collection last Sunday was $16.-
2S..
The One More Effort Club met last
Tuesday evening at Mrs. England's,
514 Fuller ST., and spent a most
pleasant time.
Stewardess collections, June 8, SO
cents; June II, IS cents; total $1.S1.
Rev. H. S. Graves subject for Sun
day morning and His Cap
s tors" Sunday evening And we
shall see His Face"
The One More Effort Club will meet
with Mrs. leila Reynolds, 465 Sher-
burne Ave-. next Tuesday evening,
June 26, 1906.
It is with great pleasure that the
announcement is made that Prof Ken
meth Hamilton, late acquisition from
Des Moines, Iowa, where he has been
teacher of music for years, will rem
der as mandolin solo Nearer My
God to Thee" with variations, at st.
James A. M. E. church tomorrow at
the morning service. Prof. Hamilton
is the most phenomenal performer up
on the mandolin that has graced ST..
Paul with his presence in the last
decade. Go and hear him, it will
be one of the treats Of your lives.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-06-23

OWING TO THE COOL, INcLEM-
ENT WEATHER LAST WEDNEs-
DAY NIGHT, THE U. B. F. BOAT
EXCURSION WAS POSTPONED UNI
TIL NEXT WEDNESDAY, NIGHT.
JUNE 9th. THOSE WHO HOLD
TICKETS FOR LAST WEDNESDAY
NIGHT MAY USE THEM ON NEXT
NIGHT. LET EVERY
BODY COME AND HAVE a GOOD
TIME ON THE OLD t"MissAsIP."
Hunt the Thimble,,', the pretty
operetta in which over thirty children
will take part, and which was to have
been given at Pilgrim Baptist church
under the management of Mrs. r.
Chapman, on last Thursday evening,
was, on account of the inclement
weather, postponed until next Tues
day night at same place. Tickets pur-
chased for last Thursday night good
for next Tuesday night. Tickets Is
cents.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-06-23
Announcements Extraordinary.

It is with great pleasure that the
announcement is made that Prof Ken
neth Hamilton. a late acquisition from
Dess Moines. Iowa, where he has been
a teacher of music for years. will rem
der as a mandolin solo Nearer NY
God to Thee with variations. at st.
James A. NJ. 3. church tomorrow at
the morning service. Prof. Hamilton
ss-the most phenomenal performer up
on the mandolin that has graced st.
Paul with his presence in the last
decade. Go and hear him. it will
be one of the treats of your lives.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-06-23
the Tea Rooms, 5S1 Wabasha, with
whom arrangements may be made.


You are invited to 90 with the grand
boat excursion to be given by North
Star Lodge 1873 u. 3. F. on Steamer
HaWatha and barge on Wednesday
evening, June 9th. Tickets so cents.
Good Music. Lots Of refreshments. A
good time for all. Boat leaves foot of
jackson street at 800 o'clock.
Hunt the Thimble," the pretty
operetta in which over thirty children
will take part, and which was to have
been given at Pilgrim Baptist church
under the management of Mrs f.
Chapman, on last Thursday evening,
was, on account of the inclement
weather, postponed until next Tues
day night at same place. Tickets pur-
chased for last Thursday night good
for next Tuesday night. Tickets Is
cents.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-06-23

II. HI. LYLES w. b. ELLIOTT :
Res. 642 Rondo Tel. Dale 41e-L 2.
Tel. Dale 617-J 2.Res. All Univ'ty.
LYLES e. ELLIOTT. 4
Funeral Directors and EmbaImers.
322 Wabasha st.
) Calls Answered Day or Night in
Twin Cities. :
Active Pail Bearers Furnished it :
Desired. ?
Lady Assistant When Necessary. 1
Both Phones SOB. st. Paul. MINI. 4
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-06-23
ST. JAMES A. M. q. CHURCH
NOTES.

Master H. R. White left Friday
June IA 1906, for Wiiperforce, Ohio.
to attend the Golden Jubilee of Viii
berforce University. He will also
visit some of the other near by cities.
and on his return will visit in Chicago
for few weeks. His parents are
pleased to state that the trip is given
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-06-23
SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 1906.

Grand
Moonlight
Boat Excursion
"Wednesday, June 9th by
North Star Lodge No. 1873 Y. 3. F.
OWING TO THE COOL, iNcLEM-
EMIT WEATHER LAST WEDNES-
DAY, NIGHT, THE Y. B. F. BOAT
EXCURSION WAS POSTPONED ON-
TIL NEXT WEDNESDAY, NIGHT,
JUNE 9th. THOSE WHO HOLD
TICKETS FOR LAST WEDNESDAY
NIGHT MAY USE THEM ON NEXT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. LET EVERY
BODY COME AND HAVE A GOOD
TIME ON THE OLD "MiSSASiP."
GENTLEMEN roomers wanted. APP
ply at 527 st. Anthony Ave.
Mr.. A. D. Griffin of Portland, Ore,
editor of The New Age is in the city,
the guest of THE APPEAL man.
THE ELK EXPRESS CO. now has
it's office corner Ninth and st. Peter
streets.
Front room for rent, STA st. An
thony ave. Call after $50 o'clock p.
m. Gentlemen preferred.
St. Johns Day services will be held
by the Masonic fraternity at Pilgrim
Baptist church on Sunday evening
June oath.
FOR RENT.-One or two furnished
rooms for rent. gentlemen preferred.
Apply to Mrs. A. A. Hodge, 214
Thomas street.
Rev Brice Taylor, who has been
attending Payne Theological Semi
nary, Wilberforce, Ohio, is expected
in the city next week.
NOTiCE!-Mrs.E Ella Smith has NOV
ed her boarding house from 352 Cedar
street to 566 Cedar street. Old and
new customers are invited to call.
The Mems Sunday Club, H. B. How
ard, president, meets at Pilgrim Bap-
fist Church every Sunday afternoon
at 4 o'clock. Public cordially invited.
From the talk that is going on the
Boat Excursion on next Wednesday
evening will big one. Everybody
seems to be going The more the mer-
rier.
Mr.. J. Alex. Ross, publisher of the
Gazetteer and Guide, of Buffalo, N.
Y, after few days pleasant stay in
the Twin Cities left for the East last
night. .> 81.
The Appeal has purchased the press
and outfit Of the >RichardsOn Printing
Company and added the same to the
plant. Bring in your job printing.
Best work at lowest prices.
Shoes mended while you wait. at
Jarvis, SO East Fourth street. Half
soes, so and IS cents. Prices reason
able for all kinds Of repairing. He
can do it on short notice. Jarvis 354
Minnesota street. .....
THE PEOPLES SHINING PAR
LORS, Walter Porter, Prop, No. 95H
e. 4th and 1877 E. 5th streets. When
you wish good shine give him a call.
Shines 5 cents. First class work.
Special chairs for ladies.
The State Savings Eank, corner
Fourth and Minnesota streets, IS open
Monday evenings from 6 to 8. Ac-
counts can be started with 81. A little
amount saved every week may some
day stand between you and want.
ELK EXPRESS CO., G. J. Charles
ton, manager, corner st. Peter and
Ninth streets. Packing, shipping and
storing of furniture and household
goods. Piano moving specially
House renting. real estate handled.
JARVIS. the saver land healer of
soles, has moved from his old stand on
4th street just around the corner on
Minnesota street No. 1854 between 4th
and 5th. When you need a pair of
new shoes or need a1y mending done
call On him.
You are invited to go with the grand
boat excursion to be given by North
Star Lodge 1873 U. 3. F. on Steamer
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-06-23

If you are in need of work call up
the Goodrich Russell Industrial Home
2408 Seventeenth ave south. Phone
South 1899.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-06-23
A Correction.

The statement in last weeks issue
of THE APPEAL to the effect that
the choir of St. Thomas Mission
would give a grand concert at Bethes-
da church or Friday night June %,
was an error. The choir has no plans
on for a concert at present.
w. c. Jeffrey,
ChOrister.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-06-23
TOWLE'S
Log CabiA
Maple Syrup

Was awarded the GOLD
MEDAL at the Worlds Fair.
st. Louis, 1904, for absolute pur.
ity and richness of flavor.
The Approval of Millions or
People Confirmed by tho
Worlds Greatest Exposition.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-06-23

NS 81 y ~ ~ W w VIII VIC - anu
boat excursion to be given by North
Star Lodge 1873 U. 8. F. on Steamer
Hawatha and barge on Wednesday
evening, June 9th. Tickets SO cents.
Good Music. Lots of refreshments. A
good time for all. Boat leaves foot Of
jackson street at 500 o'clock.
The young people of Pilgrim Baptist
church who so ably presented g A Per-
picking Situation" short time since,
are preparing to render laughable
comedy Striking Oil' at Pilgrim Bap-
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-06-23

voURTH AND MINNESOTA STREETS
ST. PAUL MINI.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1906-06-23
SAINT PAUL
a WEEKS RECORD in MlNNEso-
TA'S CAPITAL.

las CAPITAL.
IN" SANITY City" and Sanity Cit,
Felks-Newsy Items Of Social, Re
li9ious and General Matters Among
the People.
REPUBLICAN, TICKET
Governor. -.
A. L. COLE
Chief Justice
CHARLES M. START
State Treasurer
CLARENCE DINEHART
Secretary of State
JULIUS n. ScHMAHi
Attorney General
e. T. YOUNG
State Auditor
S. G. iVERSON
Clerk Supreme Court
c. A. PIDGEON
Railroad Commission
c. r. STAPLES
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1906-03-08
REFORM JoTTINos.

The man who clothes the rumseiier's
wife IN silks aud bis own wife In rags
ought "a be put In the stocks. National
Advocate.
In Swedish army order soldiers are
instructed not TO drink spirits on the
march. Chocoiate cakes are said 20 pro
duce thirst. while oranges and tea are
considered most refreshing
Some one has figured that the econom
&c loss through the productivity OF
10000 drunkards for ten years Is equal
20 one Chicago Gre. involving 100000
OO0.
Il Is said that not an empioye In the
great diatilleries IN Peoria. III. Is al
lowed 10 drink any whisky A proof thai
liquor sellers and makers appreciate the
degrading effects OF the article, What
other business II there that prohibits
the men engaged in II from using their
own product?
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1906-03-08
ALL IN THE INSIDE INN.
Inside Information That the Pro-
prietor Was Les-ing No
body In On.

A visitor az the fair walked up 70
the inside clerk OF the Inside inn, re-
lates the Magazine OF Fun. and asked:
Excuse me. sir. Is this the Inside
inn-and Is the proprietor OF the Inside
inn In"
YES" replied the clerk: this Is the
Inside inn. and you will find the pro-
prieto- OF the Inside Inn outside BY
the inns side. He has kept the Inside
inn for several weeks. Once on an
ocean trip he couldn't keep his inside
In. out that Is inside information and
he doesn't want IL known outside"
"An right. said the inquirer IF
this Is the Inside Inn. we want TO SEQ
its inside as well as outside before we
look inside OF any OF the outside inns.
II we like the Inside inns inside and
outside better than we Ike the outside
inns outside and inside. we may bring
our things from outside inside and
stop inside the Inside inn. because we
won. have 10 go from the inside out
side. OF come back from the outside in
side, but can remain inside or outside
the inside In. IL being the only inn
inside OF the grounds The other inns
are on the outside and furnish no more
comforts inside or outside than does
the Inside inn with exhibits close out
side end inside. while those who stop
In the outside inns have 70 20 inside to
get In and outside to get in their inn.
so you see"
But the clerk had tainted and fallen
Inside the Inside inns desk. and bell
boys were hurrylnk with water for his
outside and brandy for his inside. In
their excitement thar which was meant
for his inside was applied outside and
that which was intended for his out
side inside.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1906-03-08
contagion in Books.

The public library board Of Chicago
secame much agitated recently over the
possibility of books spreading con-
.agious diseases. and so put special
eommittee to work on the subject The
chairman OF this committee was cele-
GRATED scientist, and when the commit
tee reported the doctor had several
glass tubes containing various germs
obtained from the books. Out OF the 90
examined not one was free from them.
The unanimous opinion was that books
undoubtedly spread contagion. This Is
> fact which may well make us serious.
Eor though it is not necessary that Wo
should allow our children to take books
from a public library. still in many
states the use OF secondhand school
books is general. In Kentucky, for in
stance, secondhand school books have
found their way into nearly every school
and so have smallpox and other con-
tagious diseases. Scarcely a county in
the state has escaped the ravages of this
disease. and in most cases the manner
of its approach is mysteriously un-
known. Philosophical men in Cincin-
natl declare the indiscriminate use OF
secondhand school books is a constant
menace to public health. AS evidence
they cite innumerable instances where
eontagion has resulted from books ex-
posed TO infectious diseases, sometimes
after a period of so years. Books are
considered one of the best natural cul-
lures known for disease germs, and no
mode of sterilization will cleanse them.
This fact has long been recognized By
health experts. Where books have been
exposed even TO the atmosphere of
rooms in which there was contagiOn
present they have been promptly de-
stroyed. The dealers, to do them justice.
have all their books disinfected. But
though the outside Of books may BE-
thoroughly disinfeoted. the germ may be
within between the leaves and remain
unharmed. To thoroughly fumigate it
would be necessary to subject each leaf
20 the process, which would naturally
take so much time and be so expensive
that 1t would be cheaper to buy new
books than to sterilize an old one.