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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
DcccnI bcr.

20 37, IS worried 1owadays by the
fl t.c t,yf.f.h -7nth Of the year
IS c. 4 18th december" says
q wrilcr "..4i 10 doubt even the an
cient Romans soon gor used to the
anomaly When the new year was SHIFT
ed back from March to January, though
The Oh names Of the months were re-
ta.nel. lat there was one of them
w..o mace ingenious use of It'll
clI.lus. = rascdliy procurator at Lyons
under Augustus. lie insisted on hay'
i certain monthly payments made
fourteen times a year. arguing, when
December came rIunI. that as It was
the tenth month OF the year and there
ought TO be twelve there must be two
more 10 be accounted for"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
A Prolific Writer.

While was writing Gladys Fame"
7 was doing my full work for the Leeds
Mercury and was not only editing the
paper. but was writing for 1t an aver
age of twelve columns week. Gladys
Fame" IS a long story. containing loO'-
Geo words. wrote it during my scanty
leisure in exactly sixteen weeks, or al
the rate of 10000 words week.-Auto
biography Of Sir Wemyss Reid.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
Useless Expense.

An old couple fell Ill of old age to-
cether. The husband died. but the wife
lad more vitality On the day follow
ing her husbands death she was bet
ter. and the doctor was congratulating
himself on the success Of his treat
ment. But the wOman's point OF view
was different. She complained bitter
r. fo:. as she forcibly pointed out "Ef
,e'd lat ne alone one funeral 'ud done
for Is two, an look what it'll cost now
berrylng two Of us separately"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26

Here are couple Of guides to happi'
ness which some wise person has dis-
covered: "For a fit Of passion take a
walk in the open air. You may then
speak to the wind without hurting any
person or proclaiming yourself to be Il
simpleton. For fit OF idleness count
the tickings Of n clock. Do this for one
hour. and you will be glad to pull OH
vour coat and go to work like n man..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
A Curious Fact.

A man who had determined to XIII
himself went down to the river to com
NIT suicide, and when he began 10
write a final message to his wife he
could think Of nothing to say excepl
that some butter which he had ordered
would be found at certain grocery
His message bears out n certain fac'
discovered by realists-that In the su
preme and soul terrifying moments OF
life the most ridiculous and trivia
things often come uppermost IN h'
mind.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
Yellow Fever.

There il n marked popularity about
yellow fever which distinguishes 1t
from most cpidemics. 1t IS essentially
Il disease of a hot climate, and it takes
a certain amount and duration Of heat
10 awaken il to life. 1t is said that il
can never prevail where Indian corE
will not ripcn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
DIN Cod We Trust"

The word God" never appeared IN
any government act until the year
1864. when, at the suggestion OF the
director Of the mint, former Governor
Pollock Of Pennsylvania, "In God We
Trust" was stamped on the copper two
cent piece. Before that time IL Piuri
bus Unum" had been the motto
Strange to relate, "E Pluribus Unum'
On coins never was authorized by law.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
An Iufereuce.

Mrs. jackson Did you see. Mrs
Briggs collection OF rare old china
Jackson-Yes. Her family must nave
been quite poor. Mrs. Jackson-No o
Why do You think so? Jackson-Wei'
II they had been able to keep servant
she never would have had that co''ec
ton of rare old china.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
A Perfect. Leaf.

The teacher of large class III one Vi
tho New York schools once said to the
pupils who were leaving Tor Tue sun .n,.
mer. 81 want each of you to search for
a perfect leaf and bring 1t to Inc when
school reopens. Remember, 1t must DC
perfect-every tooth right not 70 speas
of mold or blight or discoloration, not
a vein broken" They searched faith'
fully hut none found perfect lear
though they learned great deal aDou'
leaves while they examined thelh ui"S
corefully.-New York Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26

Sir Henry irving one day met bro
Ion down actor in the Strand. Il new
or ace you at the theater now" said
Sir Henry. The other murmured some
thing about his III luck and shabbiness.
"Oh, nonsense; you eo"c ' ma..r.
and Give your name Mt the box officer
He went. to find two tickets awaiting
him. with fifty dollar note:
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26

The Greeks were SO much afraid OF
lightning that they worshipcd It. They
endeavored to avert its malignant III
auence by Kissing and whistling at II
In places which had suffered by II al
tars were erected and oblations made
10 avert the anger Of the gods, aftel
which no one dared to touch or ap
proach them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
sympathy.

II may indeed be said that sympathy
exists In all minds, as Faraday mas
discovered that magnetism exists In all
metals, but certain temperature is
REQUIRED to develop the hidden proper
" whether In the metal or the mind
Rtilwer
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26

A door key hung outside a house 10
Sweden is a sign the family are not al
home. The custom is more courteous 70
callers than the American practice OF
allowing the visitor to find out by as
certaining" through futile bell ringing
or button punching, but 1t requires
greater confidence In your fellow man
iustifiable perhaps In Sweden.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26

II should like TO go to your party
above ali things" Mrs. LGpsling was
saving. "but the doctor says / must
remain exclusive for a week more.
nm troubled with a slight preyarica-
tiou OF the left iung."-Chicaso Trib-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
An Expert Required.

IT wish ~ electrician would get re-
iectcd 0y Miss Snubera."
"Why DO y0u wish thatT'
"3ecause ne might be able to explain
why he. negative is so posli!ve."-Bal-
tlmore American.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
Wanted Her Reformed.

Mamma Why did YOU pray that God
should stop your sister from telling
stories? Small Son-BecauSc she prom
ised me she wouldn't tel that | took
the cakes, and She did tel.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
A ,ye.n Question.

Wedderly-Today is the tenth ami
yersary Of my marriage. Singleton
Well what do you expect? Wedderly-
Which do expect? Sngleton-Yes,
congratulations or sympathy2
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
A Domestic Discussion.

Wife-William. | do think our boys
are the worst | ever saw. I'm sure
tlcy don't get It from me. Husband
(SnGppishlyl-Well. they don't get it
from me. Wife Tefectively)-No, VIII
liam: YOU seem TO have all yours yet.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
The Poor Poets.

Poets are born, sir" said the bard
TO the editor.
Yes. know they weren't hatched
from duck eggs" answered the editor.
But the question IS. Why are they
born n!"-Cleveland Leader.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26

Persons who want to sell their
Farms, or Property would do well to
place them in our hands for sale. We
have a list OF customers who want to
buy property, and if the prices are
reasonable we can make quick sales,
7. N. Davis & Co., Real Est. Agents
Woodstock. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
Posferfty.

The contemporary mind may in rare
cases be taken by storm. but posterity
never. The tribunal of the present is
accessible to influence; that OF the fu-
ture Is incorrupt. Gladstone.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26

Grace-Thcy say that Miss FORTY
odde was named after her Aunt Geor-
giana. Gwcndo;yI-She looks as II sne
was named before her Aunt Georgiana
-Judgc.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
Explained.

"Popw
"Wbat Is 1t. WlllieT
"why is they W. In sword
"Ahen. For the same reason 'h"'
there is a * in knock Willie.
"Thank you, popw-Kansas CITY In
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26

Skinflint-I have no money. but VIII
give you n little advice. Becgar-Well,
IL yer haln't got no money yer advice
can't be very valuable
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26

Mrs. Hoyle-I believe that my nus
band is leading a double life. ME-
Doyle-You ought to be satisfied these
days il he isn't leading triple lie.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26

"Ahw he sighed. IF you only gave
me the Least possible hope T.
Good gracious" retorted the hard
hearted belle. I've been giving you
the least | ever gave to any man"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26

If men would consider not SO mucL
wherein they differ as wherein the!
agree there would be fur less uncnarf
sableness. Addison
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26

Flying kites may be brought back BY
pulling in the string, hut flying words
have no strings to them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26

The atmosphere is so clear In ZulD-
land that objects can be seen by star
light at n distance Of seven miles.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
M Doubt.

Jack What seemed to be the hard
est thinx to you in learning to rid Il
bicycle? 1om-The ground.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26

There are more takers than think
ers. Here you have the solution OF
gossip.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26
SE Eerandoh Herald
idvertising Rates

adv 9i5s nents viii ts insert
st re ollar per sqrsrs cItea t1es
Or sss for tie arst insertion aoi 81
eenrs zor ss6h sgSsSc Usnt inserticn.
- Quarterly 9. sssrly sdsar-
dsensnts by ccntfsct.
~ Unless the number Of tnser
tions is marked upon the mana.
script, advertisements viii be pub,
lisaed until forbidden and charge
accordingly
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1906-01-26

Laws can discover sin, but not re-
move ft.--Milton.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-24
sTUPENDoUs
BARGAINS IN
4 LADIES SHOES.

Our Shoe Department was never bet
ter stsck than now You will fad
the best assortment. the best prices
and the best styles. Don't mss
this sale of fine shoes.
Ladies' Solid Leather Shoes. S1.2o
& $3.50 values. A killer. Only Abe
We give you our profit ON these.
Ladies' Patent Wei, Laced and OK
fords, all widths and weights.
Worth up to $3.50, go in this stu
pendous sale at ....... Ole.
Ladies' Patent Leather and Vici Blu
cher Cut Lace and Oxfords. Good
values at $500 go at .... S1.20
Ladies' IS Patent Colt, button and
laced, hand-sewed or turned sole.
Cuban heel Go at ...... S1.DS
Ladies' $3.50 hand turned Wei Kid,
button and laced shoe, medium o.
Cuban heel. At .......... $2.1S
/ ladies and Misses Oxfords. special
lG bought at sacrafice sale. At 0Sc
ladies hand-sewed, plain or tipped.
patent colt, blucher or oxford, eX-
tension sole or turned .. SI.OS
aides Turned Pumps, patent leath-
s err, Cuban heels. ........ $14S
j aides patent vamp, duh black blu
cher Oxfords. Louis heels St.1S
J aides all over patent leather blu
cher Oxfords. with French heel
81 Worth $3.50. Only ...... $1.9S
s. aides patent colt blucher Oxfords,
extension sole. go at . S1.DS
4 A,.1T
81 top, lace or button. Worth Sl.69.
n only ............ ......s.- @i.o'-
Misses patent orkid tip, all solid
leather shoes, button or lace.
Only ................ .......' JOG
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-24
DRESS GOODS
BARGAINS.

Checked Suitings, shepherd check
and colored overplald check medI-
um weight
1t Is seldom that such dainty, pretty
dress goods-Just the Kind you
want for the summer dress and
waists -are offered at such a won
derfully low price. The lot In
clndcs fine all-over embroidered
Swiss In variety OF patterns.
mercerized Madras in neat woven
patterns. fancy corded dimities In
narrow stripes, with satin finished
figures.
5O-lnch Ulster and Mohair. Worth
15c. We offer at ..... $50
38-inch all-woll grays. The very Ia
ISsJ az y'.'...... 38c
Fancy Mohairs, In gray. green blue
and black, SO inches wide at 40
Cream serges 36 inches wide at 89c
Panama cloth. 38 inches. Black and
navy Away nown .......... 47s
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-24

Extra large buck towels. sale price Sc
Full size Turkish Bath towels. regu-
lar zoe value, during sale. 10 112c
Cotton crash, I'm bolts OF 80 yards.
worth $3.50. Sale price per yd Sc
stevens Pure Linen Crash, regular
price ! Z IL. sale price .. DC
Bed Spreads. full size, white crochet.
all good patters, real Marseilles
patterns, S1.25 value for 80. Csc
Best Quality Bleached Seamless
sheets, 72x90. ready TO use at 4Gc
lO-i Blcached sheeting at ... fDc
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-24
20, 1000 YARDS CALICO AT
4 1-4c A YARD.

Thousands OF Yards OF Dress Prints
in black, white aud silver gray
and indigo blue. In this gigantic
sale, price per yd. .... 9 lie.
Amoskeag Apron Ginghams, Com
forts Calicoes, unbleached Muslin.
bleached Pillow Castings. Aurora
Sheetlngs. Rochadale Sheeting
Miles and miles OF the above do
mestics In bolts Come AMI pick
them At this gigantic sale. yard
..........,. { lie
Ladies' hemstltched handkeruhiefs,
worth 15c, in this gigantic sale &c
Ladies' embroidered handkerchiefs,
positively worth csc. i'm this sale &c
500 dozen Mems good 25c han llicr-
chiefs. in this gigantic sale 49,. SC
I 100 dozen Mems good zoe Socks.
heavy. In this gigantic sale &c
80 doz Mems 81. work Shirts. heavy.
I'm this gigantic sale SOC
J ] 3 doZ Mems good 75o work shirts.
reayy. In thl, .,igauu sale 20r
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-24
FURS AND CHILDREN'S
CLOAKS.

We are now offering this great
stock OF Ladies Furs and Children's
Cloaks far below cost. You can af-
ford to buy bhe goods TO keep for
years to come.
We are offering one OF the most
up-to-date line OF Ladies Petticoats
ever shown In this country at almost
your own price
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-24
HAT DEPARTMENT.

About 100 dozen Mems Fine Hats.
all shapes and styles worth up TO
-. at ...,......... $1.21
Hundreds OF Mems and Boys Caps,
worth mp TO 75c In this sale at tOc
Swan Brand Hat, regular $3.50, in
all styles, TO close at ..... .S1.OO
An OR $50 Hats at ......... Osc
Misses and Boys Sailors, worth Csc
TO soc for .... TIC
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-24

Children's patent colt dress shoes. all
styles ............... OSc.
Children's patent or kid tip an-leath-
er shoes ........... 75c.
Chndren's good wearing shoes. to
close ........... .......,........ ave.
Little Gents hand-sewed box calf and
patent colt bluchers. worth $500
Only ................... $3.50
Little Gents vici kid. box calf and
patent colt. low heel shoes. Only
........... $1.25
Little Gents hook-lace spring heel
shoes ................... oSc-
Boys good wearing shoes. all sizes.
................ ..................... bSc
Boys box calf butchers solid leath-
er ........... ........ ...'... Sl.So
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-24
COTTON DRESS GOODS.

Fine line sheer lawns. all the new
effects worth 10c. For this stu
pendous sale, special, ...... nc
Zephyr ginghams. plaids. blues, red,
gray, black, white and plain. &c
Voiles. Most stores claim them to be
SOC values. ...... iOc
All Kinds new Lawns and Organizes.
swell styles, fine and sheer. About
Half price.
Long Cloth, well worth 1sc at Toe
Nainsook, 21c to ....... I7c
Handkerchiefs, linen, SO inches wide
as low as ............. 33c
~ inches wide ,.t.......I7c
Linen suitlngs, finished like Irish lin
On, AT '.......... ....,.. 13e
Prints, all colors and designs, 4 SIC
Percales, all colors and designs. &c
Madras, All colors and designs z I-2c
Bleahed Domestic. 10000 yards at &c
unbleached Domestic. yard wide
AT .''.''.. '...'......... 1-2c
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-24
LINENS! LINENS!

3S inch Bleached Table Damask, reg
ular soc value. saleprice go. &c
so inch White Satin Damask, would
sell regular for 75c sale price 13c
200 doz Napkins, that have always
sold at 40c a doz, price per doz tDc
Plain white or colored Border Nap
kins. worth 81 per doz. 81 SIC
Extra large size Napl,ins. worth
$1.50 doz. Sale price ....... SOC
Turkish Wash Rag, bloached or I'M
bleached, during this great sale &c
Excellent Bleached Barber Towels,
at '..'''.''.. .'.............. &c
Towels that have always sold for I SC
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-24
UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY

Womens and children's fast black
hosiery; made with double heel
and toe. worth csc. in this gigantic
sale ............... ...................
90 dozen silk Isle and fancy Hos
iery for women and children at
less than actual cost Of material
Women's Vests and Pants, silk tap
ed, worth soc, in this gigantic
sale ............... Z5c.
Women's Vests and Pants, silk tap
ed, worth 25c, in this gigantic
Hundreds Of dozens bleached cotton
vests, each ..~............... &c.
1t would be useless for us
to try and tell you of our
immense stock of umbrellas,
but a visit will tell the tale.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-24
SILKS.

Special Black Taffeta, SO inches wide.
splendid value at $3.50, I'm this
stupendous sale ......... SIC
Peau de Sole. SO inches wide, worth
$2.OO, goes at ....... S1.0O
Wash solk. white, beautiful quality.
goes In this stupendous sale at 23c
Shirt-walst patterns, I'm silk. GIG
magnificent assortments,. from
Plain Silks, extra quality, in this stu
pendous sale go at ..... doc
Foulard Silks. in suit patterns. at
your own price In this stupenoons
sale .............. &c
Colored and Dotted Swiss. worth 35c
TO go at, .............. 16c
OrgandIes, cheap at double, Csc toIOc
Colored Dotted Swiss. goes at e.. T.. 7c
It's a shame to sell at this price
Crepe Chiffon Organize patterns at I
tremendous reduction ...... &c
SILK Organdies that have never been
equaled before. worth CSC, az dc
White VOiles, plain and plalds, mag
nifcent assortment, go at .... Gle
Embroidered MuIs. go at .... 2Ic
Slosettes. plain. all colors. worth coo
go at ................ 23c
VOL Batlste. such value never before
known, ............. 1Oc
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-24
EMBRoIDERIES
AND LACES.

A million yards In different widths
and a great variety Of designs
cambria and Swiss Embroidery
and insertions, new patterns: val
ues up to 15c Sale price ..... Sc
Insertion, Edging and Beading, I'm
cambria and Swiss dainty patterns
values up TO 25c Special sale &c
1000 yards Of good Torchon Lace
and edges and insertion 10 match,
per yard, ............... &c
Our stock Of ready-made
Suits for ladies in Silks, vel
vets and cloth will go in this
slaughter sale at below cost.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-24
|h1e Days

wv Wednesday, p, Thursday
Friday 20. Saturday 30,
Hay 2, Tuesday 3. Wednes-
A, Thursday 5, Friday 6,
Fday :.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-06-24
JULY 4TH.

Look for the Big White and Green
front visit to our store will mean
much for you. Watch for the MANY
useful bundles thrown from the up
per story.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-14
which you are most interested.

which YOU are most interested.
Corn grown in the north and north
west, when planted for seed, will ger
inmate better and in colder soil than
will corn grown in d warmer climate.
Do not select ears that have a long
shang or stem. Such ears are more
easily broken off by the corn binder,
neither will they be of such uniform
size as those ears with short shank
that are close to the stalk. See that
the ears are even from butt to tip. If
they drop row it means just that
much loss. See that the seed is thor
oughly dry before it is allowed to
freeze. 1t will then terminate very
high per cent.
Our method was to select the very
choicest ears. shell the tips and butts,
and plant eight or tea acres, using the,
other seed for the general crop. For
the next years seed We selected from
the corn grown from this best seed.
We thus get an improvement from
year to year. Always, if possible, al
low the seed to remain on the ear I'M
til time of planting If you buy seed
buy it on the cob. We know the seed
houses are very solicitous about your
expenses and will want to ship it
shelled l once asked the seed house
to ship me corn on the ear. and they
informed me that they never sold it
that way because the farmer would
have to pay freight on the cobs.
Preparation Of Soil.
We, in North Dakota, prefer fall
blowing for the reason that it is ready
to plant when the time for planting
arrives. The soil is warmer and firm
er and the corn will terminate sooner.
1t has one drawback. however. 1t is
more apt to be weedy and harder to
keep clean When fall plowed it will
need discing or thorough narrowing
to kill the weeds before planting.
Planting may be done either in drills
or by checking. The former will pro-
duce the heaviest crop. but the latter
is more easily kept clean. As corn is
very often grown to clean the ground
it would probably be best to have it
put in with the checker.
Plant as early after May as pos
sible and if it can be done few days
earlier, do not be afraid A frost in
the spring puts the corn back some
what, but frost in the fall kills it.
May 20 is as late as We would care
to risk planting where it is desired to
mature the grain.
Shallow and frequent cultivation,
beginning Immediately after planting
is the invariable rule. Use the har-
row at first and when corn is up
three or four inches start the cultiva-
tor. The oftener and the longer the
cultivation continues, the better the
crop.