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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
POETRY AS SKILLED LABOR.
Standard Sayings and Epigrams Dis
 proved by Modern Methods.
From an Exchange.

From an Exchange.
 Some one who writes eplgrams at the current market rate has remarked that it's easy to write poetry if you're hungry enough, but that it takes genius to get 1t printed.
 When this aphorlsm was repeated in the presence of a professional poet who de- rives a considerable income from the sale of his wares he was moved to comment:
 ''rhe business of metre ballad monger- ing is not so bad as It seems to those who stubbornly refuse to look at the practical side of the poetry market. what mean by the practical sire of the mar ket is the recognition of certain condi- tions imposed on the editors of maga- zines and not, as many believe, imposed by the editors.
 When it first was suspected that poetry was available only as filters the intima- tion was received with jeers. and as this suspicion became confirmed a great deal of inconsiderate mirth was misdrected towards the conductors of the periodical press Instead of rejoicing that prose contribution from a captain of industry or an essay by a popular actress. or a serial by a best selling author could pos sibly be cut and that niche for poetry was thereby created, the poet took of- fence.
 Many of them even stopped sending poems to the magazines. and printed them in book form instead. So what with the falling off in number of poems submitted cd the sensiuveness of the editors to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
VIRGINS GARLANDS.
Memorials in English Church to Girls
 True to First Love.
rror the London Daily Graphic.

From the London Daily Graphic.
 There are seven virgins garlands" still in existence in Ministerly Church Salop. the first of them bearing the date 1554 and the last 17bi.
 They consist of silk ribbon and paper. ball shaped, and are covered with rosettes. the Inside centre of the cane or wire frame supporting a pair of paper gloves. They present a romantic custom of very ancient origin, alNd are sacred to the memory of girls who while betrothed in their youth, lost their intended husbands by death yet remained true to their first loves.
 Each maiden designed her own garland. and at her death this simple emblem was borne before her by the village lasses. the white gloves being afterwards added. After the obsequies these garlands were suspended in the village church on a rod bearing at it's extremity heart in the shape of an escutcheon, upon which the initials and date were inscribed. These were originally fixed above the maiden's pew.
 Some of the earliest and forgotten gar lands were composed of real flowers, but later the covered hoops described were substituted.
 There is a passing allusion to tirs sim ple memorial of the early dead in Ham, let" yet here she Is allowed her virgin crants," ''crants" signifies garlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
Preftiest SIX Suits in B IR MIN HAM

Of splendid Taffeta, navy. black, Alice and scores of striped and checks, yoke of Irish lace, short sleeves, with lace cuffs, full circular skirt, tucked flounce. Price, $18.50.
 Of Taffeta, black, navy, Alice and several light blue and reseda; semi costume effect, Irish lace yoke, short sleeves with lace cuffs, full circular skirt, $25.oo.
 Of Taffeta, princess style in change able taffetas, blue. black and old rose; short sleeves, trimmed in lace and tucks. Full pleated skirt. Price. $25.oo.
 Silk Suits, in black, navy, Alice, white, raspberry and light blue, crushed girdle, Irish lace yoke and short sleeves, full skirt, with folds of splendid taffeta. Price, $18.50.
 Suits of taffeta, in black and white and pin stripes in all colors; lace yoke, short sleeves. with lace cuffs; full circular skirt with folds. Price, $25.o0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
At 49c Yard

Lousnes and Taffetas, gun mea black red green and black blue and black Nobby checks and stripes and beautiful oras in Alice bue green and black and white worth S100 yard at 49c.
 Illuminated Dresdens and Shadow Checks in patterns and colors for waists and dresses 49c, worth SI00
 All silk Crepe de Chimes "A inches wide many shades, including navy dark brown several greens two three tans and greys champagne heo black and white huge quan- tty this crepe chine will be ready Monday morning 49c yard, worth S1. .00
 Black Jap Slkguaranteed precipitation and water proof Lyons dyed Finished with brilliant user 49c yd worth S1
 Handmade Pongees all the natural shades, rough finished These Pongees worth from 75e to 100. At 49c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
Alarm Clock for Drinkers.

From the New York Press.
 A pretty little device of the wickeo which is attracting a good deal of atteh- ton in restaurants, cabarets, posaoas cafes, and hospces these days IS caiieu the ..tae indicator" 1t was Invented for the benefit of good fellows who do not know when they have had enough 10 drink It is green frog, with pink specks upon its body and is about three quarters of an inch long. The customer receives one from the barman, which ne is asked to put fin his pocket and to place upon the bar before each subsequent drink After a drink MT. crapaud IS re- turned to the pocket. AS soon as the customer sees upon the bar more than one frog, or thinks he sees the frog move, he is expected-nay, required to quit drinking for the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
EXTRA! APRIL SALE OF NEW SILKS
 THE ECONOMIES ARE TREMENDOUS
BC
 and Fancies

All things are relative and comparative We measure the abilities of men and the importance affairs by comparing them with the abilities of other men and the importance o other affairs. There is story related of Napoleon that illustrates the point we wish to make very clearly.
 During the Egyptian campaign as his tired army was approaching the Pyramids he remarked to one ot his generals So these the great Pyramids that ages of men have admired famed the most tremendous monuments to the patience and labor of Yet am disappointed in them they not so wonderfully large after al' How eVer that night after his army had encamped at the base of the Pyramids in speaking to the general he sud- denly etracted his former words and began talking admir- ingy regarding the colossal proportions of the Pyramids
 It seems that when he first the Pyramids standing alone the edge of vast and deSoae desert they appeared very insignificant indeed. But after the army had gone into camp and he had observed the great difference between the of his soldiers and the Pyramids then and only then could he appreciate their vast proportions and tremendous mass.
 His mind was changed by a means of comparison.
 It is the same with all other things.
 When we say there twenty-five thousand yards in this silk sale you not greatly impressed But when tell you that the quantity is more than enough to form Birmingham on to East Lake you then realize its gigantic size and vast, far-reaching importance.
 When we tell you that this Marx Silk Sale oVerWhemS all other similar events that you have known as the Egyptian Pyramids do the tent of French soldier then again you realize its colossal and mastodonc proportions All ready now-and get here early Monday.
 Twenty-Five thousand yards of bright fresh simmer ing glmmering spring and summer silks All new-every to silk makers is included. Staples and fanceS, black and coors The wanted and desirable sorts in styles quickest in the popular demand at actual sure enough bona fide savings of One-fOurth to on e-haH. Every yard is simon pure bargain.
 How did we do it, how are such economies brought about? By closing out at ebb prices the surpuses or importers commission and manufacturerS-by master full Marx merchandising.
 Six tables are given over to the sellng-veriy it is bloWy surging of slks-the most remarkable bargains ever offered in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
At 69c Yard

Black Tafetas-black Erebus, and permanently so. Full So inches wde-fnished in beautiful and rich uste Worth SL00 at 6oc yard
 Peau de sole black Every thread silk Fine for skirts silk jackets Swiss finish Lyons dyed $1,
 Taeta 27 inches wide all silk unusually heavy, but no "hling" of foreign natter worth $1 yard. at 69c
 handdrawn patterns old and -approproiate worth $25 a 69c yard
 Silks in exquisite colorings roses and pnks Two toned stripes in heo green navy black whte worth $1.25. at 6ec
 few yards Silks in Alice blue and cham pagne; worth $125 at 69c
 Pongees silk, hello and black al 69c yard
 Taffeta staple wanted shadesod Alice blue. helio All sik-a brilliant brislmg quality petticoa suits waists evening dresses; worth $1.00 yard, at 69c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
Three B c aHfy PINS FOR soc

Worth 50c-worth 1t. This Is mere ly one of many instances. The Marx jewelry store has assumed position second to none in Birmingham. It was placed and is kept there by the sheer force of matchless values.
 There are fifteen dozen of these beauty pins to sell Monday and Tues day at 18c. Three on a card-plain gold, black enamel and other finishes.
 Bracelets at s1 Beach; worth $2. Roman and old English finishes; three sizes-all plain all guaranteed.
 Collar Supporters, gold filled, set with amethysts, brilliants and tur- Quoise; worth 50c. Special at 35c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
At 19c Yard

One thousand yards of White Habutais. EX- actl le qualities you have been buying at 29c and 35c yard.
 Although there is one thousand yards, we do not think the quantity will last longer than Monday, and therefore women who want this silk should lose no time in getting here.
 splendid quaIity-a pure silk and thoroughly washable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
At 88c Yard

Novelty Slls-excusve and unique efeets-al different. Persian pokas descen checks and other patterns in heo green blue and mixtures. An importers surplus that own at just whisper half price. Worth S150 At 88c
 Spool Silk black Grenadine, full A inches wide. Worth S1 5O In the Silk Sale SSe Amatchess and monumental bargain
 Black Taeta full 36 inches wideeXtra heavy all silk. Fast adeless blacta non-sptng, everweanng taffeta Worth Sl.50 special at 98c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
At 39c Yard

Fancy Tafetas all pure silk Printed patterns s-dashes cuIs and alternating stripes blues ed greys, and hello Seven hundred yards of this ts worth 75c At 39c yard One of the best values in the sale
 Jap siksa silk-pnk blue, hello, white black, navy, red and apple green Worth 75c yard At 39c
 Habutas thoroughly washable checked designs in grey green brown, white pink and Alice Also few stripes in the colorings, 3oe, worth 75c.
 White Jap Silk, full So inches wide One thousand yards to sell at 39c. Worth 75 White only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
andkerChiefS COIOred Borders

Colored borders and dots, pink, green, blue, lavender and hello. Hem stitched neatly. All pure Irish linen. How they are selling! Fast as we pile 'em on the counters they melt away. While this lot lasts you may buy them at 35c each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
The One Bill He Grudees.

From the Somervllle Journal.
 Visitor What is Col. Bourbon swearing about so furIously this morning?
 Louisville Man-Oh, this is the day when he has to pay his water tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
FERD MARX STORE

morrow, when it's finished, and I'll defy you to detect the joints when l have sandpapered and polished 1t"
 And he smiled prosperously as his visi- tor withdrew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15

You should not fail te look over our attractive stock of Spring and Summer Hats. Everything you want at the price you want to pay. Var ley & Bauman. 1924, lst avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
NEW ROUBAIX VAL LACE 5 OUR OWN I'M TIONS

Roubax Vas-the dainty petite Brownies of the lace world We wish to put emphasis the fact that these are NEW The shipment has just arrived it is our own direct importation from the makers in Europe. We are only store in Birmingham showing FRESH 1906 Roubaix Vas Pretty styles and scores of them, admirably appro priate for white dresses waists and underwent Sl00 dozen yards and more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
FERD MARX STORE

Kansas politicians we propose to slough off our disgust by whipping Ed Gafhey again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
White Goods Splendid Bargains

Each the stocnd each succeeding morning they are filled by recruits from the
 done such White Goods buslness! Values plus varieties plus quatiesthat the proposition that has white goods supremacy impegnable
 Flo Monday and Tuesday:
 Special at different patterns; worth4 0c 3oc
 India Q mche wide 12I2c
 yard Special at 2oc Lingerie worth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15

Size 20x4O, German Linen Huck Towels, extra quality, closely woven, large norals stamped in borders; worth 29c each. Special at 25c.
 Size 21x40 Double Hemstitched Huck Towels, very heavy, six-inch borders, stamped in attractive flor als: worth $4.50 dozen. Special at $3.9s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15

Size 1Sx34, Union Linen Huck Towels, made of twisted thread. and every twist is put there for service. Colored borders; worth s1.50 dozen. Special at $1.35.
 Size 19x36, Union Linen Huck Towels. very absorbent; white and colored borders; worth g a dozen. Our price $1.6e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
At 25c Yard

Habutas-hree thousand yards sacrificed by the maker These silks retailing all over Birmingham at 49c yard During the Silk Sale at Marks you may buy them 25c Shepherd checks plads and stripes in greens, pinks Alice blue blacks and greys white grounds Also checked Silks in pink tan green blue and other colors Every yard washable white cotton stuff Remember 25c yard worth every cent of 49c.
 Also Fancy Silks-n floral dots and cursal pure silk in 10 2 different shades Ideally adapted waists and dresses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
TOWELS-A GREAT SALE

Madam wish sayand we want the fact nveted Tn your mindTHESE ARE GOOD TOWELS! They were built TOT SeWce and we know they will much than you desire
 You may ask then, how can sell them at the following prices We tell you that printed the name of the maker sold his surplus lots at loss we might eoparze selling other stores that now have ms towes at pce fully 20 per during this sale
 the supply Of towels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
WASH BELTS AT soc

Of white linen, with eyelet embroid- ery-neat and attractive pearl buckles. Fifteen dozen to sell at soc each. Worth more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15

Be sure to read tad of Central Park. All of page g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
PONGEE BAGS

The latest vagary of variable Fash ion is the Pongee Bag. We think we are first to show them in Birming- ham. Nearly every color in the cata- logue; you see, the idea is to match your dress with the bag; brass frames, Vienna handles. Price S2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-15
STILL SELLING THE PATTERN HATS AT REDUCED PRICES

It's like buying painting of old master at the price of daub by an upsta artist! Hats that products of high creative artagow with the fire and originality that only genius can impart
 This is the new price schedule
 S35 OO Pattern Hats at ...... $25.OO
 $25OO Pattern Hats at $10.08
 $2O.OO Pattern Hats at ...... $15.OO
 $500 Pattern Hats at ....... ,$1O.OO
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-06-14
- HO M E -
II A P P E N I N @ S

WANTED: Girl for general house
work. Apply to Mrs. A. Butcher.
Come out and hear the band concert
on Monday evening, June Is.
We handle the best brands of lime,
plaster and cement. Ingram Lumber
Co.
Red Ribbon coffee, the best for the
money, 35c per pound at McCracken &
Burgess.
Ask the Hello Girl for Ingram
Lumber Co. when your wood shed is
empty.
Iris, the little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Seely Rice, is sick with
the measles.
To investigate is to invest in one of
our Moline Special buggies. G. D..
Marshall & Co.
Harry Caughren of Osakis, visited
his mother, Mrs. j. A. Caughren,
Sunday and Monday.
Miss Anna Norris, who has been
teaching in Dakota is home for her
summer vacation.
Miss Laura Mcintyre went to
Duluth on Wednesday to visit her
brother, Ralph.
Miss Jennie Myhre went to Grand
Forks today to visit Miss Della
StinsOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Lote Silvers in
their beautiful illustrated songs at
the opera house, Monday, June Is.
Fred Rowe is improving his build
ings by coat of paint. Work being
done by w. H. Miller & Son.
Mrs. Harriet Thomson and two
grandsons, Horace and Homer Thoma-
son arrived Wednesday from Mime
apolis, and will spend the summer
here with relatives.
Miss Della Johnson, who has been
teaching at Thief River Falls for the
past year, visited her sister here this
week. She left on Wednesday for
her home in Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Ingram and
child of Minneapolis, arrived Satur-
day and will visit relatives here for
some time. Mr.. Ingram has served
his connection with the T. NJ. Roberts
company.
The Sunday evening meetings in
the Episcopal church will be dis
continued until the first week in
September. Rev. F. M. Garland has
charge of the Glenwood and Alex
andria parishes for the summer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-06-14
convenienees OF exchange.

The Hon. William, Ste7ett of Texas.
was narrating the glaries of his CON.
monwealth to friends in the Hoffman
house. He told of the two towns O
opposite banks of the Rio Grande. oos
in Texas and the other in Mexico.
eff you have silver dollar there"
said Colonel Sterett, you are fixed bsr
drinks without number. If the dolia-
is one of Uncle Sans you buy dr1nk
in Texas, hand out your dollar and re-
ceive a Mexican dollar in change.
Then you walk across the bridge. b1y
a drink In Mexico hand out the MoEi-
can dollar and receive United StsAas
dollar in change, each coin being Il
a discount of ten cents when it is
away from home"
"And how long could you keep II
up?" inquired a bystsnder.
Until you could no longer ven
across the bridge" replied Colonel
Sterett Sunday Magazine
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-06-14
UNKNOWN TO MEN OF SCIENCE.
Many Mysteries of Life Yet to Be
Unveiled.

Many Mysteries Of Life Yet to Be
Unveiled.
In what posture, asks a recent pop
ular science contributor in Golfers.
does a bear sleep? We know not.
Nay, as to the fish, the monkey and
the elephant our ignorance is equally
complete. Can any of you answer?
Of course, you know that most birds
sleep on one leg, but what about
mackerel and the fox. Snakes and
turtles sleep with their mouths open,
and whales on the surface Of the sea.
Rats roll up in a ball. The orang.
outang takes crouching maps, but at
night sleeps more earnestly on it's
back. This is al age of popular in
formation about science, yet most OF
these facts are unknown to nearly all
Of US; for ignorance about the world
it lives in is the great predominant
fact in every creatures life. Even the
foremost man of science knows moth
ing of the sleep of mollusks, radiates
and worms. Also, the nature of sleep
is connected with some of the most
wonderful vistas that have opened
lately to the human mind, as in hypno-
tism, multiform personality and the
relation Of consciousness to memory
and suggestion. knowledge never
made mystery less, and never will, for
nothing could be more mysterious
ban the fact CT life itself.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-06-14
FRIEND OF THE AGRIcULTURIsT.
PeewIt of Great Aid in Keeping Down
Grubs and Insects.

Grubs and Insects.
A bird that is of inestimable benefit
to the agriculturist is, says Nature
Notes, the peewit There is absolute
ly nothing that can be said against
him, and as friend of the farmer 1t
would be hard to find his equal. He
has no taste for corn or any other OF
the farmers crops, spending his time
in the search for grubs and insects
upon the fallows, and when the frost
drives him from his usual haunts he
betakes himself to the water meadows
and ekes out bare existence seach-
ing for food in the mud alongside the
running streams. He is wary bird,
and we'll able to protect himself from
the gunner, and from this cause his
numbers suffer but little diminution.
But it is a thousand pities that the
craze for plovers' eggs is still as prev
alent as ever, and it is to be regretted
that the taking OF them is not severely
prohibited. Many observers have
given it as their opinion that peewits
are less common in many parts than
formerly, and it cannot be doubted
that the annual collection Of their
eggs for eating purposes has brought
about this state of things. 1t would
be bad day for the farmer If the
peewit were to become extinct.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-06-14

See the Ingram Lumber Co. when
you intend to build.
Don't fail to see the big street
parade at noon on Monday, June Is.
When in need of good, serviceabIe
work horse come to G. D. Marshall &
Co.
When in need of good, serviceable
work horse come to G. D. Marshall s.
Co.
All kinds OF draying, moving and
hauling. Phone 1872. A. E. Brecount,
drayman. tt
Pupils wishing to make up studies
through the summer apply to Janet
Perkins.
Get our prices on all kinds of build
ing material before you buy. Ingram
Lumber Co.
The City harness shop will give for
500 worth of cash tickets; $1.00 worth
in trade. John Kuschner.
Before buying elsewhere look over
my harness stock and be convinced.
John Kuschner.
WANTED: A few days work at
house cleaning. Anyone wishing help
inquire of Mrs. Cyle, Wesley house
on Pine street.
Mrs. Mel. Billed, who has been
visiting relatives in Madison, Wis. 4,
for the past month, came home
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodbury. of Hornes-
vile, N. Y, are expected this week
and will visit their son, M. F. Wood
bury.
c.. Tobey is remodeling his front
porch, which will be a big improve
ment. Mr.. Willford is doing the
work.
Miss Percy Lambert, who has been
a student at the State University for
the past year, is home for her summer
vacation.
Miss Alice Brophy left for Hankin-
son, n. D., Wednesday. She will
visit relatives and friends there until
September.
B. P. s. Paint. Try it once and you
will always use it when in need Of
paint. Hanson & Emerson, the
Corner Drug Store.
Mrs. F. NJ. Garland and daughter,
Grace, will leave in few days for
Chicago, where they will spend the
summer with relatives.
Mrs. Eliza Walker and Mrs. E.
Syfford will leave in few days for
Devils Lake, where they will make
their home with Julius Syfford.
Mrs. John Prickett, who has been
visiting relatives at Willard, spent
day with Mrs. Vernon Burgess on her
return to her home in Nevis, leaving
on Tuesday.
WANTED BRIcKLAYERS: rs
cents per hour; open shop; (union or
non-union men, Apply at Sugar
factory, Kilby Mig. Co., Billings,
Mont. M31-10t
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Limpert, who
were married at La Crosse, May %,
and have been on honeymoon trip
to Crookston, stopped over in this
city to visit relatives for few days.
They left on Monday for their home
in La Crosse. Wis.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-06-14

in one package to cure a whole foot
full of corns, and the cost is only 10
cents. Your money back if not salts
fed. A package of INDIAN CORN
LEAF and our booklet on how to cure
the feet will be sent by mail upon re-
ceipt of five two-cent stamps. Agents
make money selling this magic
Write for terms. Address
The Bond Supply Company, Bond
Building, Washington, D. G.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1906-06-14
Colored
Wash Material.

Arnold's Suitings, the new grays. Sc
inches; price per yard. .............
Cotton Voiles, in small checks and
stripes, price per yard 15c and. 49,.
Fine Printed Taffeta, mercerized effects,
neat designs, price per yard. .......
Fine Printed Batistte; white and tinted
grounds, pretty patterns, per yard.
Dress Ginghams, in the popular black
and white, Shepard plaids, a yard.