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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-08-26
TERRITORIAL CONVENT
THE SEAS IRONY

One day 1 saw ship upon the sands
Careened upon beam ends her tilted
deck
Swept clear of rubbish of her long past
wreck;
Her colors struck, but not by human
hands;
Her masts the driftwood of what dis
tant strandsi
Her frowning ports, where at the ad-
miral's beck
Grim-visaged cannon held the foe in
check,
CAPPED for the frolic of the minnow
bands.
The seaweed banners in her foc'sl
waved,
A turtle basked upon the capstan's
head;
Her cabins pomp the clownish sculpir
braved,
And on her PROV, where the LOST
figurehead
Once scorned the brine, a name forgo-
was graved.
| It was THE Irresistible I read,
| John Langdon Heaton.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-08-26

you tell such awful stories. Remem-
Der what happened to Ananias and
Sapphire, don't your
''Oh, yes, mama, 1 know. They We're
struck dead for lying. / saw them car
ried into the corner drugstore. =
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-08-26
COUNTY CONVENTION.

John Kamanoulu. Dick Panaewa
Samuel Pupuhi, d. K. Pa. Henry Kane
Jas. Kahalepua, Thos. n. Birch. VIM
Kaohiwaena, Jno. Kaaua Kawa
George, VIM. d. Namalo, L. M. S. Ke
aunui. Sam Kane, Jno. Kailianu, Sam
uel K. Oneha, ]. w. K. Keiki, Chas
Coster, Geo. Kahaulelio, Theo. Kiesel
Sam Lehua. Keohokii, Wahalama. A
Manuwaf NJ. Manuwai, John Aea, R
Devauchelle, Frank Costa, G. P. Pau
Mini Andrew L. Bright, J. M. Kealoha
Pahunani J. M. kohou, L. K. Kaele-
pull. w. H. Thornton (HolD.
TERRITORIAL CONVENTION.
j. j. souza S. c. stibbard. VIM.
Purdy, Jno. P. Mendoza. Chas. Lake
David Koo, S Mahoe.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-08-26

An authority on cooking says that a
tumbler of red currant jelly turned into
pint of ice cream is delicious and i'm
parts an attractive pink tint to the
cream.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-08-26

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pound''
well replied the quietly at isn't supplied
The CATH Standa and Times
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-08-26
CAN YOU FIND
TIE MISSING HAOLt 2

Following is a corrected list of the
men to voted for in the Ninth Precinct
of the Fourth District:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-08-26

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subsequently developed coupon
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
Congregational Church Notes.

A most enjoyable social occur
red Wednesday evening at Judge
Breeden'S.
The subject Of Bible Study at
the mid-week meeting Thursday
night is the fourth Gospel.
Delegates to the meeting of the
Arkansas Valley Association at
Little River, March 6 and 7th,
will be chosen tonight.
The sermon of last Sunday or
Exalted Motherhood" or "Th:
Gift of Nancy Hanks to heI
Country" will be followed by q
Sunday evening service on The
Story of Abraham Lincoln, told
for its practical lessons. Sub.
ject next Sunday night, "Homely
Training for Great Manhood, OF
the Boyhood of Abraham Lin.
coln."
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
A SUDDEN DEATH.
v. \. DeIeplanG, an Old and Respected
Citizen Passes Away.

About 10 O'Clock Thursday
morning, Mr.. w. II. Deleplane,
aged about Is, suddenly dropped
dead in his chair at his home on
Williams avenue, of heart failure.
He had been in feeble health
for a year or more, but able to be
around on the streets occasionally.
He was feeling badly Wednes-
day night, and DR.. Connect was
called in. At the time of his
death he was sitting in a chair by
the stove talking to his son Leu
and his daughter, Mrs, j. w.
Mering, when suddenly he ceased
speaking, his head dropped for
ward, and the spirit took its fight.
A more extended obituary will be
given later.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
POULTRY NOTES.

During weather like this spell
which set in Tuesday, the pullet
which keeps up making deposits
of the much sought for fruit OF
the fowl is the one you want to
breed up from.
Watch that there are no cracks
in the hen house. Old Boreas
loves & shining comb or wattles.
Eggs are too expensive to waste.
Frozen eggs should be placed in
cold water and allowed to remain
till thawed, when they will be as
good for all purposes as if never
frozen. Otherwise the yolks will
be hard and unfit for use.
A lady from a large city who
was visiting a farmer relative in
North Barton county asked what
kind of a chicken a fowl was that
stood near them. The farmer told
her it was a leghorn when she
said: How stupid in me for not
knowing that. Why of course it
is | can see that now by noticing
the horns on his legs"
There is a strong, steady and
ever increasing demand for chicks
as broilers. City hotels, rest2u,
rants, clubs, cafes, dining cars and
private kitchens are consuming
more and more every day, to say
nothing of the tons and tons re-
quired to fill the export demand.
Appearance goes a long way to-
ward getting a top price for
your dressed poultry. It re-
quires a little more work to
finish nm p carcass neatly. press it
to shape, and tie with a neat
string or narrow ribbon, but it is
a great advertisement.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
Anyway The Open Winter Made the Coal Bills Smaller
WORSE, And MORE OF IT.
The Flood Of Wedding Presents Causes
Amusement For the RabbIe.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The
procession Of express wagons ana
messenger boys bearing wedding
gifts to the White House becomes
longer as the date for the nul tials
comes closer. 1t is a source Of
amusement to the idle, and to the
tourists who hover about the
grounds.
What may be termed the offici.
al kissing list' has been deter
mined. 1t includes the father and
mother of the bride, the groom,
the groom's mother and sisters,
and a number of the brides GIRL
friends. LOngworth's brother-in-
law may be added 20 the list.
Surgeon General Rixey of the
U. 5. N. made a hit with Long.
worth by declaring that pro-
miscuOus kissing is bad for the
health"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
CHINKS BEGIN TO
START SOMETHING
Uprising Reported in the Canton Dis
tFlct Already Begun,
o.
LACK LEADERS At. PRESENT

San Francisco, Calf, Feb.
15.-Officers of the Steamer Dor
ris, just arrived, say that before
they left Shanghai the Chinese
uprisings were reported in the
Canton district, and many officials
were killed by mobs which started
to march towards Sun Ming City.
As the Doris left, two British
guhboats were dispatched to Can
ton, where the boycott is in full
force. Messages from Chinese
merchants in San Francisco are
posted on the walls of Chinese
cities urging a continuation of the
boycott. E.,
In addition to the anti-foreign
movement, there is great agitation
against the Manchurian dynasty.
. c. E.. Young, who arrived on
the Doris, says the general up
rising will occur in a few months.
Leaders are lacking at the present.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
THEY MUST DISG0RGE.
Suits Commenced Against Kelly and
Frank Grimes.

Topeka, Kans., Feb. 15.-At
torney General Coleman today
began preparing suits to force
restitution to the state by former
state treasurer Frank Grimes Of
about sixty-fve thousand dollars,
and against Treasurer Tom Kelley
for between five and eight thous-
and dollars.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
A Query.
Dear Editors:

Dear Editors:
| want to ask some members OF
the Commercial Club to give, for
the information of the public, the
reasons for so promptly turning
down the proposition for the
building of a city building and
auditorium. Other cities are do
ing it all around us, and l, for
one. would like to know some
good reason why Great Bend
should not be up with the process.
sion. Light Seeker.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
Valentine Dinner.

Mrs. j. V. Brinkman gave a
Valentine dinner last evening to
twenty-five of the young people.
The table was profusely decorated
with hearts various sizes. The
place cards being tinted hearts
decorated with cupid, in water
color, tied to tiny red ribbons,
which led to two larger heart
shaped boxes, at either end of the
table. The flowers were red
carnations and ferns.
AT Che end OF the dinner Chas.
v Brinkman, told a story ending
with toast to his sister Miss
Minnie Eloise, whose engagement
he announced to Mr.. Milo A.
White of Fremont Mich. Arthur
Taylor then arose and said that
his little sister had requested (Y)
him to make a speech of not less
than ten minutes, but he would
cut it short by simply saying
Follow suit" and he threw tiny
box of rice at the young couple,
who sat at one end of the table,
the gentlemen followed suit" to
the extent of throwing, with
which Mr.. Taylor had prepared
them.
Those present were Misses Anna
Taylor, Collins, Gano, Dean,
lsbell. Hayes, Smith, Nimocks,
Groty, Connett, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Taylor, Messers. Frank
Moses, Robinson, E. R. Moses
DR., Frank Brinkman, Aldrich,
Townsley and Weirauch.
Word was received here Wed
nesday of he death of Adelbert E.
iced, Santa Fe station agent al
Oferle, Kansas, for the past q
years or more. The death occur
rel at 1;3O p. m. on Feb. 10Th
Deceased was a brother of Ed. l.
Teed, formerly county clerk here,
and had many friends in Bartor
county. His funeral occurred OF
the 18th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
A HUSBANDS Revenge.
Oil Operator in Texas Shoots Nan Who
Vas Too Intimate.

Houston, Teaxs., Feb. 15.-
James Hardcastle, a prominent oil
operator, today shot and killed
J. ". Huber, an employee, in the
Comfort house. Mrs. HardcastIe
tried to prevent the tragedy.
Owing to the attentions Huber
paid to Mrs. Hardcastle, the hus-
band brought her here from
Humble, and coming in today
found H1ber had followed her.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
Coolest Yst in Iowa.

Des Moines, Ia, Feb. 15.-The
coldest weather Of the season pre-
walls in Iowa today. The mer-
curry stands ten degrees below zero
here; twenty-five below at Charles
City, and twelve below at
Dubuque.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
chinese CAPTURE ARNS.
kuGh COAirabaHd SiHii Supposed 10 be
From Germany.

Pekin, China, Feb. IS. Tive
cannon, a thousand rifles, two
thousand shells and two million
cartridges we're seized by the
Chinese customs inspectors al
Yarkhand. The shipment was for
the revolutionary party, and came
from German.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
Fire In Sioux CITY.

Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. 15.-
The Magoun block in this city
burned last night. Two women
were half suffocated, and carried
out by the Gremen. The loss will
be seVenty-fve thousand dollars.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
Big FIRE Loss TO-DAY.
Independence, AO., Gets SCOrChed 10
Tune Of 100000.

Independence, Mo-, Feb. 15.-
The fine Clinton block, in this
city, embracing the city hail, six
stores and numerous Offices burn.
ed today. The loss on buildings
and stocks and fixtures will foot
up a hundred thousand dollars OF
more,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

The Wednesday evening Whist
Club met with d. G. Luse and
wife this week and had one of the
jolliest sessions of the season.
Louis Plankenhorn and wife and
+. II. Miller and wife were guests
and we're entertained by the host
and hostess and the entire club.
G. A. Hooper was the champion
gentleman player, and Mrs. G. A.
Strong took the ladie, prize. Mrs.
Hooper was given a consolation
prize, and L. G. Breeder won the
BOBBY prize. The latter also lost
a pound of candy. and admits he
does not know much aboutplaying
pitch. Delicious refreshments
we're served, and the guests were
sorry when they had to leave for
home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
Ta3lVe WDrCg
AuDnAV uIiLUIis
Fast Freight on Pennsylvania Road
Has a MiXup.

Lancaster, Pa, Feb. Is. "A
Pennsylvania fast express freight
train struck some cars of a side
tracked freight train here today.
Eight cars on each train we're
demolished but no one was iniur-
ed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

d. L. Vaughn, Fraternal Aid
deputy, will visit at Clla;e and
Mcpherson the latter part of the
week, returning here Monday.
de has had considerable success in
securing new members for the
local council, and will soon have a
good sized class to be initiated.
The work will be put on by the
Aegree team from Mcpherson.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

Doctors E. E. Morrison, R. H.
Meade and o. P. Mcpherson are
in Streling today attending a joint
meeting Of the Barton and Rice
county medical Associations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
A Steamer Ashore.

Situate, Mass, Feb. 15.-The
Steamer Devonian, from Liver
pool for Boston, is ashore here.
About eight persons are aboard.
There is no imminent danger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

Mrs. Robert Merten is still
suffering great deal, with rheu-
matism. Her daughter, Mrs. Bern
WiIlcutt, of Albert. is with her
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

Great Bend is in line. Charles
Hooper Jr., has sent by prepaid
express a pair Of sacred doves to
Miss Alice Roosevelt, as a we'd
ding gift. Charlie evidently
thinks the cooling of the doves is
not unlike that of two young
people in love, or of the heir that
will doubtless come to their home.
Anyway, Charlie is in it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
The Regular Dividend,

New York,0 Feb. 15.-The
Standard Oil today declared a
dividend of fifteen dollars per
share the same amount as decIar-
ed this time last year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

We must again call the atten-
tiOn of correspondents to the fact
that, to secure their items in the
weekly they should have them
reach this Office not later than
Tuesday evening or Wednesday
morning. 1t sometimes happens,
too. that we get two letters from
the same locality. In such cases
the one which reaches this Office
first has the right Of way, natur.
ally.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

Frank Newberry, the popular
representative of the Rothqnberg
& SchIOsS Cigar Co. was inter
viewing our cigar dealers today.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

Attorney Eaton and Congill, of
Kansas City, are in town on legal
matters pertaining to the once
talked of Cheyenne Lake.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

The Mitwoch Whist Club was
entertained Wednesday night by
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy johnson, at
the residence of G. W. Moore.
Elegant Refreshments we're served,
and two new members we're taken
in Miss Ada Prelsl won the
ladies prize and Ralph Chandler
the gentlemen's prize both on a tie
however.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
OPTIONS TAKE ANOTHER DROP.
ClSh Grains Are Steady Hogs and
Cattle are Both Higher.

Grain and Stock Markets furnished
daily by special wire to the A. M.
McDearmot Commission Co--Ofice
over Crescent Grocery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
Miss Ola White has gone to La
Crosse, for a few days visit with
her sister, Mrs. B. F. Wilson.

Bring your poultry and eggs
to }. X. Bindley 6 Co. 1918
Broadway, and get the highest
cash prices.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
f. G. Mckinney.

Mrs. DR.. Brown has returned
from La Junta Colo, where she
was called to see her son, S. j.
Brown, who is employed in the
Santa Fe machine shops there.
Sam has been very sick but is
getting bettes now.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

Do not forget to hand in any
changes made in your residence,
in order that the city directory
may be made as complete as pos
sible.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

There being no quorum present
at the Poultry Association meeting
Wednesday, there was no business
transacted. Another meeting will
be called soon, at which all mem,
hers should bp nre. ~
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

Alois Reif, son of Anton j.
Ref of Odin, was operated on at
the St. Rose hospital Wednesday
for appendicitis. He was taken
ill while attending school at
Nickerson, and is in a serious con-
dition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

FOR SALE-Polled Durham
and Short Horn bulls, from one to
two years old. Dark red, blocky
and vigorous.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

Julius Brockel was down from
he'd Wing today. He is trying to
get favorable action on a rural
route of that Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

The Congregational Christian
EDdeavor netted $3.50 at their
social Wednesday night. Tney
also netted a delightful social
evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
Z. ?. Ayers shipped car of
hne hOgstO Kansas CITY TODAY.
lhe post office at 0din has been
discontinued, effective the l4th.
The city has purchasd a dozen
new rubber coats for the fire bows.

WANTED-Man to take care Of
horses and work in a store. Ap-
ply at this Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

The Royal Neighbors OF Albert
will give a social and supper, at
Schlegels' hall on the 22d of Feb.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

A certain young lady in this city
who has achieved a reputation as
a heart smasber received a lovely
valentine, true to life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

An oVersuDply of gall is excus.
able when used in a public spirit
ed way. There are those who
have the gall, but only use it in
some nefarious scheme. We
have a man or two of that kind in
Great Bend. But then, they do
no know any better.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

The boys say WllITownsley viii
not show an the valentines be
received.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

Before the close of the Civic
League meeting, Wednesday, N.
W. Klepper of Lakin township
and 7. H. Brewer of PawneC
Rock township we're elected vice
presidents and members of the
executive committee. Arrange
ments were also made for the ap.
pointment of a vice president Tol
each township, their names to be
announced later.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
St. Louis Searched.

St. Louis, Ms, Feb. ia six
story building in the. wholesale
district burned today. Loss a
hundred thousand dollars.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

/ Miss Beatrice Shepard attended
the Tromer-Puterbaugh wedding
at Hoisington Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

The Great Bend Telephone Co.
has purchased the Dodge City
telephone exchange, and Bert
L~.Ac.,, Who is interested in the
consolidated companies, went to
Dodge City Thursday morning TO
take charge Of the business there.
We we're in eror concerning the
Luse party Tuesday evening. 1t
was a party to the Young Mems
Social Club, at the Luse home,
given by Rev. and Mrs. 0linger.
A delightful evening was speat By
the young people.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
THE CHINESE BOYCOTT.
Consular Reports Snoring lis Effects
are Published.

Washington, Feb. 15.-ConsuIar
reports published today show the
state of the Chinese boycott.
South China is the storm center of
disturbances. The Singapore mer-
chants are the most rabid in dis
eliminating against American and
other foreign merchants. The
trade of the Standard Oil Co. is
almost killed. The Singer Sewing
machine people, and the American
tobacco companies have suffered
severely. The British and Ger
man merchants are effected almost
as much as are the Americans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

If you want to see the Demo
crat Printing House on he move,
call in and see our valentine.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

Our esteemed friend on the
other side attributes a title to US
that we are very sorry we can net
return in kind.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16
KANSAS CITY CORN
KANSAS CITY CASH MARKET
LIVERPOOL CABLES, WHAT.


NORTnWFST WUFAT RFcRTpr
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

See Spaugh for some of that
fine, Swiss Cheese. He has just
got in another one.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

Work of inariTs down the frame
shed at the rear of the 0sinond 6
Cole building began Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

Spaugh has just received
another of those large, Swiss chese.
Leave your order for a ouar.er
section or less.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

w. H. Hart of Wichita, was in
the city this morning in the in
terest of the ith-Premier Type
writer Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1906-02-16

Remember the Washntgon's
birthday social, Feb. q, by the
Ladies Aid Society Of the Con
gregational church.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-25
THE NUTMEG.

The nutmeg is the kernel of the
fruit of several species of trees grow
ing wild in Asia, Africa and Amer
ica. The cultivated nutmeg tree is
from fifty to seventy feet high and
produces fruit for sixty years. The
iruit is of the size and appearance Of
a roundish pear, yellow in color.
The feshy part of the fruit is rather
hard and resembles candied citron.
Within is the nut, envelope6 in a
curious yellowish red aril known to
us as mace. To prepare the seeds
for use they are dried in moderate
heat for about two months. Then
the shells are broken and the nut
megs picked out and assorted, the
inferior ones being reserved for the
oil press. AS the essential oil of
nutmeg brings a high price, dis
honest growers often steep the nut
megs in hot water to extract the oil
from them. They are then coated
with lime and sent into the channels
of commerce. Such nutmegs a:e
worthless, their aroma and pungency
having disappeared, these qualities
being due exclusively to the oil. If
on inserting a pin no oil rushes out
to the surface, the nutmeg is, to all
intents and purposes, wooden nut
meg.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-08-25
DON'T BUY OLD STOCK.

Never buy old animals, especially
old horses, no matter how small the
price. They are usually worthless
and offered for sale for that reason.
One out of ten, perhaps, is worth its
feed, but not much more, whereas a
spry young animal will yield profit
on the farm wherever he is put to
work. There is no sale for an old
horse, and he would die on your
hands before he had earned half his
cost even if he was able to do full
work. If you make him pull through
one crop season you are none the bet
ter off, as you must buy another and
be out the price of feed and thus he
becomes an expense instead of a
profit, or even a convenience.
A young horse, if he does not in
crease in value, holds his own and
may be sold at cost, (if bought at his
real value), or few dollars advance
and the years work free. Old cows
are just as poor property if you are
not prepared to feed them to fatten
for the butcher. But even then you
must get them almost as gift to
have any profit, because it takes more
time and feed for an old cow than for
a Young one to fatten.