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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01
"W Whiskers."

"Whiskers" was a word formerly
used to designate the hair on the up
per lip. Scott more than once speaks
Of 'whiskers on the upper lip and so
does Defoe in Robinson Crusoe."
Johnson defined "whisfsr" as the
hair growing on the upper lip or cheek
unshaven; mustschio.' 1t seems to
have taken its name from fancied
resemblance TO small brush, TO
"whisk' properly meaning 10 sweep,
and "whisker' having been par
ticuiar kind of feather brush-slso, In
the slang Of a former time, a switch
or rod. In the seventeenth century a
"whisker" sisnified among other
things brazen lie, 'whopper."
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much of
their attractiveness to the way they
are laundered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory if proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to suffen. without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01
ONCE THE PATH WAS SMOOTH.
Discard That Old Adsge About the
Course Of True Love.

A remarkable wedding has lately
taken place at Naples, remarkable be
cause of the extreme youth and alert.
ness of the happy couple. When Ce-
lestino Giordano, aged 15, with Gicelia
Nappi, his chosen bride, went to the
registry Office to be married. the com
missioner was very loath to perform
the ceremony, for the pair had not
reached the age limit prescribed by
the civil code. The young folks had
evidently expected to have 10 over
come difficulties to their union, for
while the commissioner was hesitat-
ing as TO what he should do, they
sprang surprise On him and settled
the matter by producing a royal de-
cree of dispensation, which they had
obtained direct from the king. This
being proved genuine the children
were Joined 10 wedlock in the pres
ence of their parents'and a large gath
ering Of interested spectators.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01
Her Answer.

Now, children" said the kindergar.
en- teacher, Il have explained to you
low many trees give us food, in the
way Of fruit, and in other ways. You
remember that l said man taps the
maple trees TO get maple sirup.
Where does the tapioca come from
them" Il guess" said Olive, after
pause, that you tap the oaks, dom,
?"-Judge.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01
AL Misfortunc.

boy, what does it mean when you
say misfortunes never come singly?'
"Wsl." replied Farmer Korntop,
"thet's Just about the truth. First
comes a wet spell thatll spile the to-
matoes an then comes dry spell that
spiles everything else"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01
Eddies.

A bride may be led to the altar, but
coming away she usually leads the
groom by halter.
A typewriter who understands gram
mar is great help to a man who
spent his school days "pastin' tn fell
lers with spit-balls."
Wine is mocker. and / suppose
that is why some men hear mocking
birds after imbibing too freely of it.
If facts are stubborn things, some OF
the husbands of this land are facts.
all right.
Slander crushed to earth will rise
again at the sewing bee.
After an extremely deep snow, the
oldest inhabitant can be counted on
to founder down TO the grocery store
TO keep the record straight.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01
About Even.

do you think an editor or an ora
TOR stands the better show as can
didate?" Its about an even thing"
answered the cynical citizen. One
runs the risk of writer's cramp. and
the other takes a chance on clergy
mans sore throat"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

languid. nervous and lame in the
morning. Doan's Kidney Pills helped
me right away. and the great relief
that followed has beer permanent"
Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, n. Y.
Sold by all dealers 80 cents box
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

Thousands tell of
cures made by
Doan's Kidney Pills.
John c. Coleman, a
prominent merchant
of Swainsboro. Ga.
says: For several
years my kidneys
were affected, and
my back ached day
and night. | was
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

1t has been calculated that the cost
of muddy day in London is some
thing like $4,000 This is not sur
prising, says Tit-Bits, when one re-
members that no fewer than 32 tons
of mud are carried about from place
TO place on the wheels of carts and
carriages and horses hoofs. After a
wet day the dry mud brushed from
peoples clothing amounts to 15 tons,
and a very similar amount is shaken
out of the door mats. CITY mud,
however, has its good points. The
shoeblack increases his earnings in
the muddy weather, and new silk hats
and dresses and boots and shoes are
each and all the direct outcom" Of its
destructive qualities.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01
His Favorite Descent.

But why don't you care to take
children" asked the lady who was
hunting for fiat. Because they take
up too much room in the elevator"
grumbled the despoticsl janitor
We'll, my little boy won't use the
elevator. Will that satisfy you?"
No; II he don't use the elevator he
will scratch up the steps every time
he comes down" But he won't come
down the steps What? He won't
come down the steps?'' NO; he will
slide down the banisters."
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

To be On good terms with human ma
turc BE Well Garfield Tea purihcs the
blood, eradicates disease, regulates the di-
gestive organs and brings Good Health,
Manufactured by Garfield Tea Co., Brook
hn, y. \. Sold by druggists.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01
An Artist.

"The man who painted that spurious
picture was an artist, at all events
said the connoisseuT. II don't know
about him" answered MIR. Cumrox,
ruefully. but the dealer who sold II TO
me was"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01
THE NEW INSURANCE AGENT.
He Comes in With the New taw-Paul
Morton on His Opportunity.

The new insurance law of the state
of New York has opened mp promis-
ing field for both men and women
with brains and energy in the sale of
life insurance The law now provides
standard forms of policies. each of
which practically bears the hall mark
of the state OF New York and this new
order of things has established the
sale of life insurance on correct
basis.
The prohibition against rebating and
extravagant allowances to agents has
driven out of the business the old
type of insurance agent. who in many
cases virtually bought business. with
large rebates, instead of selling It,.
His place is being taken by profes-
sors. lawyers. school teachers of both
sexes. and others. who find that being
life insurance agent under the new
system offers greater reward than
their previous vocations. The law has
reduced commissions but all of the
commission now goes to the agent.
Life insurance Is something that
everyone nSeuS anu uuutI tbt pito'
ent system its sale is being conducted
with becoming dignity and propriety.
Paul Morton. president of the Equita'
BILE Life Assurance Society, has taken
the lead in building up an agency or
ganization that is In keeping with the
demands of public sentiment, and the
standard he has set for his company
He says: We want new agents, both
men and women. but none except en-
ergetic, able and truthful people need
apply For such there is splendid
opportunity"
/ MIR. Morton's policy OF injecting new
! and vigorous blood into the agency
| force OF the Society is meeting viii
success in all parts OF the country.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01
.r.rt or onIo. crry ot ToLrpo. J,

srArt oy oHro. CRY of TOLEDO. a.
LVCAs CouTN. y
FhASK J. CHENEY makes ostn that he 10 t-Aior
partner OF the nrn OF r. J. CnKNHy 4 Co. Going
business in the city Of Toledo County and state
aforesaid. and that said trm viii pay the sgm Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLAHs for each and every
OF CsrAHKH that cannes be cured by the use Of
HALLS CArABKH JrEE.
FRANK !. CHENEY. .
Sworn TO before noe aud ,nbscrlhed in nv presence,
this 9Th day Of Decemher, A. D., 1856.
-, A. w. GLEASON,
hIL Norsbr PuBtIc.
Hans CAtsrrh Cure 10 taken Internally ana scts
directly the blood and mucoue surfaces OF the
system. sena for testimonials. free.
F.J. CHENEY CO, Toledo, o.
Sod by all Druggists, 55c.
Take hslr,fsmlly Pllls for constipation.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

Perfectly simple and simply perfect 70
ddyeIng with PUTNAM FADELESS
DYES. loc per package
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01
A arioht Man.

Yes, he is very bright" Always
says the right thing at the right time.
SUPPOSE" Better than that; he al
ways keeps still at the right time"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

To improve the general health, take
Garfield Tea daily for time; it purifies
the blood, eradicates rheumatism and
many chronic ailments and keeps the
health good Garfield Tea is made of
herbs; il is guaranteed under the Pure
Food and Drugs Law. Garfield Tea Co.,
Brooklyn, y. Y.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

Many a man has lost his mental bal
ance by attempting TO entertain two
or more ideas at the same time.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

Lewis Single Binder straight &c cigar.
Made of extra quality tobacco. Your
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

You always get full value in Lewis
Single Binder straight 5c cigar. Your
dealer OF Lewis Factory, Peoria. III.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

Yen said Tommy, pa gave mo 4
watch 10 carry when l started in at
school this fall MY" exclaimed
Aunt Jane That's nice. isn't it,"
"Yes'm; cause an soon as / git iE
school in the mornin's kin look at it
an see how many minutes I'm late"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

Defiance S,arch--Sixteen ounces for
ten cents. all other brands contain
only IL ounces for same money.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

The quality of the life of every one
is the same as the quality Of his love.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

Work OF Trained Oarsmen.
Eight trained oarsnsen pulling a
boat exert about two horsepower.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

On her wedding day a young widow
always wonders how many men will
commit suicide on her account.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces Tn
namnstion ailsst pain cuTes wind collie 23c bottle
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

As every thread OF gold Is valuable
so is every moment of time. Ma
son.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

Never Judge what a man knows BY
his knowing look
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01
sAcKAcHe is klpNuvAcHE.
Cure the Kidneys and the Pain Will
Never Return.

Only one way to cure an aching
back. Cure the cause, the kidneys.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01
Happy.

A newspaper man in announcing
the arrival of a new baby at his home
says, I'VE have now -four children. a
good wife. pair of trousers, thirty
cents in change and two or three fell
lows in town who Will not speak to
US and We are happy"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

Talk is cheap il you get 1t from =
gossip.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1907-08-01

The better some people are the
more violent the reaction.
The oasis., 1907-10-26

Tucson Star The heavy fall shipments of cattle on Che Southern Pacific will be under way within Q few days and during Che next week between 5000 and 10000 cattle will be brought through Tucson en route to California. All of the cat- tie will be unloaded here and will be fed in the local cattle pens. The heaviest shipments will come from Separ, New Mexico. At the pres- ent time there are 4,500 cattle in corral there. They were gathered up on the ranges below Separ and were driven across country a di- stance of 75 miles by cowboys. There will be heavy shipments of cattle from Patagonia also and orders have been sent in for 100 cattle cars. These cattle will go to Bakersfield, from which place they will be marketed.
The oasis., 1907-10-26
HIDES AND HORNS.


 near Dragoon. Arizona, shipped ir two cars of stock cattle last week The cattle came from New Mexico and have been sold to the Veins of Russelville. Among the ship ment was fine registered Hereford COW and calf for Mir. Fiege.
 Tombstone Prospector: Chair man J. J. Riggs of the Arizons Cattle Growers association says that the regular annual meeting O. that organization will be held al Phoenix during fair week. Nov. 12 13 and IA, next, meetings com. mencing at s o'clock each evening to give all members an opportuni. ty to see the fair.
 Arizona Gazette: The state rail. way commission of Nebraska has received communication from the Interstate Commerce Commission declining to allow the issuance oi return transportation to stockmen A test case started in that state to compel the Union Pacific railroad to furnish round trip transporta ton had been carried up to the national commission and 1t was its decision on the case which was re- ceivcd by the state authorities to- day.
 El Paso Herald: There were shipped from Willard, N. M., 7S6 head of stock cattle for breeding purposes by Rabbit & Go. The cat tie were from the Roswell country and went to Winslow, Ariz. One carload of horses was shipped from Tularosa to Childers, Tex. shipper, Barrows. J. V. Latham, cattle in- spector for Lincoln and Otero counties, inspected the stock before shipment. Mir. Latham states that there will be quite movement of cattle later to market and to winter feeding. At present there are large numbers of sheep being shipped from the Estancia valley.
 Globe Miner: For a long time MT. Porter and Tom Armstrong have been associates in the cattle business in one way or another, and last week saw the conclusion of deal, mammoth in propor- tions, when the former gentleman sold and transferred his interest in the cattle industry herebouts co w. I. Armstrong, for one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars. In and around this section of the country Messrs. Porter and Arm strong have had thousands of head of the finest cattle in the country for many years, both gentlemen being at the head line of cattle raising
 Coconino Sun: Lieutenant Olds, who is in charge of the Territorial rangers in the northern part of Ar izona, is going to enforce the law that requires the hides of animals killed for use to be inspected and tagged by the inspector for this district. Lieutenant Olds with four rangers has been in this county for the past three months, and before his coming three rangers had been In the county for more than a year past, although but few knew the rangers were giving special atten- tlon to the northern section of the territory. The rangers will be sta toned in the county during the winter, and they are here for the
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-01-04
Bells and the Koran.

1t is said in the Koran that beautiful
bells are hung upon the trees Of para
disc In such q way Ms to be stirred by
wind from the golden throne of God
whenever the blessed ones in his pres
ence wish for music. 1t is to this that
the author Of "Lalla Rookh" refers in
the lines:
Bells as musical
AS those that on tha golden shafted trees
OF Eden. shook by the eternal breeze
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-01-04
The Swiss Fourth Of July.

: Aug. is the Swiss Fourth Of July,
the national fete day. A traveller tells
how he helped to celebrate 1t one year
at one Of the climbing centers in the
Valais by eating the sumptuous dinner
provided by the hotel without extra
charge, applauding the fireworks dis
play and Il bonfire lighted high on the
mountain side and shouting "HOurrar'
at the end OF patriotic speech extoll-
ing the ancient military glOries and
present republican democracy Of Swift
Zerland. Next morning came the
strange sequel. The orator OF the Oc-
casiOn, the most distinguished native
visitor in the place, was appealed to
"a one who would certainly know the
name of the Swiss president. but even
he could not remember it. Nobody
ever can. The name of that unassum-
ing functionary IS always less familiar
in Switzerland than that Of the lieu
tenant governor is in Illinois. He is
merely the democracy's temporary Of
fetal
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-01-04
FALSE MIRRORS.
Many Varieties Are Made For Special
Business Purposes.

Many Varieties Are Made For Special
Business Purposes.
''It is not enough to make true mir
rors," the dealer said. IF that were
all, ours would be indeed simple bust
ness.
''Dressmakers and milliners require
mirrors Of all sorts. They need, for ex-
ample, mirror that makes one look
taller and thinner. When they dress
a fat, short patron in one of their new
hats or suits they lead her to this mir
rOr, and she is so surprised and pleased
with the change for the better in her
looks that straight off she buys.
'"FOr masseurs make a mirror that,
like a retouched photograph, hides
blemishes. wrinkles, scars. The mas
seur takes the wrinkled face Of some
rich old woman, steams it, thumps it.
pinches it and smacks it for an hour
and then holds up to 1t the mirror that
gives a blurred. blemish hiding refec-
ton. The woman thinks her wrinkles
are gone and is happy till she gets
home to her own true mirror.
altogether make some twenty va
rieties.of false mirrors. Statesmen and
saleswomen in millinery and dressmak-
ing establishments can double and
quadruple their business If they are
quick and deft in their selection of the
mirror that flatters each patron best"
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-01-04
HindOO Moon Lore.

According to the Hindoos, lunar
eclipse Is the contact between the
moon and another planet called Rahoo,
but the masses believe that, owing to
the will Of God, Rahoo, or the serpent
like planet. catches hold of the moon
by its hideous mouth and releases it
after a short time At first contact
the HindOos battle In the sea and anx
iously await the release. After the
contact they take another bath. Dur
ing the interval they are not allowed
even to drink a cup Of water, as their
belief Is that all things in the world
get polluted during the contact.-Singa-
pore Times.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-01-04
Parliament.

The name "parliar,ent'' is derived
from the French Word "parler," to
speak. The word was originally writ.
ten "parlement," as In French, and,
although the spelling has gradually
changed, the pronunciation remains the
same. The earliest mention of the
word parliament" in the English stat.
utes is in the preamble to the statute
Of Westminster in 1872. For the origin
of the institution itself we must 60
back to Anglo-Saxon times. when it
flourished as the witenagemot. In the
reign Of Henry III. parliament was
formally separated into the two houses
of lords and commons. and the delibera.
tons were conducted In separate cham
bers.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-01-04
MUSKRAT BUILDERS.
The House In the Meadow and How
Ii IL Constructed.

Tne House In the Meadow and How
Ii II Constructed.
have always been told that musk
rat houses mean n severe winter. In
stead Of sign Of cold weather, the
muskrat house means simply that one
or more Eluskrats have chosen to live
In the low meadow or at the shallow
head Of the pond, where there is no
chance to burrow underground and
have bedroom that cannot be flooded
by the high tides of winter.
These same muskrats. along the steep
banks of river would tunnel into the
earth and there dig a bedroom out of
reach Of the highest food. They do not
always succeed. however, as they are
often washed out Of their winter beds
by spring freshets.
The house in the meadow is usually
built over a tall. stout tussock, whose
grassy top forms the bed. This is dom
ed over, making large room big
enough, for one or for half dozen. &C.
cOrding to the number OF muskrats
sharing the work. At least two open
ings or dives lead from the bed into
open water at the font Of the tussock
And this water never freezes. When
Ice forms outside. tia warmth of the
muskrats' bodies is Sufficient to keep
the doors free, thrs.ugh which the
dwellers shoot at instant alarm, for
these passages lead Into winding bur-
rows and waterways that run far out
through the rich. rooty meadow.-Com-
try Life In America.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1907-01-04
THE GOLDEN FLEECE.
Eost Highly Priced Of the Surviving
Orders OF ChivaIry.


Orders Of ChivaIry.
or all the orders of medieval chival-
~ which have survived the shock of
successive revolutions on the continent
or Europe since the great cataclysm Of
1883 that of the Golden Fleece Is per-
maps the most distinguished and the
most highly coveted by personagcs of
royal birth or of illustrious patrician
lineage.
The badge of the order is figure of
sheep in embossed gold suspended
from heavy chain of gold. The full
robes consist of long mantle Of Grim
son velvet cut in the fashion of sac
erdotal cope, richly embroidered at
tie borders with einblematic devices Of
stars, half moons and fleeces of gold
and lined with white satin, over
donhlet and hose of crimson damask.
The full robes also comprise "chap-
eron.' or hood, with a long. flowing
streamer of black satin, but this head
gear has in modern times been general
ly dispensed with.
Originally the robes of the order,
which was founded in 1920 by Philip
the Good, duke Of Burgundy, were Of
crimson cloth lined with white lambs
wool. and this circumstance has some
what strengthened the theory that the
Golden Fleece was instituted by Philip
the Good in grateful recognition of the
Immense treasures which the Duke Of
Burgundy had acquired from the wool
of the flocks reared on his vast estates
In Flanders. Be it as it may. the wool
Ell costume was changed in 1873 at
chapter held in Valenciennes for the
more costly materials of velvet. taffeta.
damask and golden embroidery.-Lon-
don Telegraph.