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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-11-08
A Few Pertinent Queries.
BY ELEANOR FRANCIS.

Do you know that ordinary whiting at
two cents pound is one of the most
effective and easily obtained cleansers that
exists? A small quantity on damp cloth
will remove CRIME from paint instantly,
without wear or injury to the finest
enamel, while bath tubs of porcelain, zinc,
or those with painted finish, are cleansed
as readily with whiting as with the more
expensive preparations?
Do you know that since kerosene will
not freeze it is the finest thing for clean
ing windows in cold weather? Apply
with soft paper or old cloths, and polish
with newspaper made soft by rubbing Be
sure to burn all the papers and cloths as
soon as the work is finished. Spontane
GUS combustion from oil soaked cloth or
paper starts many a destructive fire.
Do you know that the same petroleum
in the form of "Capsicum Vaseline' will
ease pain including tooth-ache better than
any mustard plaster, and that it never
blisters as mustard does, while the vase
line without the capsicum is one of the best
hair tonics in existence?
Do you know that small quantity of
benzoin added to the water used for bath
ing the face-producing milky liquids
quite harmless to the most delicate skin
and is an unexcelled beauty bath? That
benzoin is the basis of most of the expen-
tive skin foods used or sold by ''beauty'
specilists, and is mild but effective astring
ent, stimulating the circulation Of the tiny
blood vessels which supply nourishment
for the skin and that the frequent use Of
this simple remedy keeps the skin smooth
and fresh looking long after wrinkle time?
Do you know that work in some form is
the greatest creator and preserver OF happi-
ness that exists; that half the i'll health
and unhappiness in the world are due to
the fact that people have allowed them
selves to become useless members of society?
That no true dignity is possible to an in
dividual who does not do something worth
while, and that no useful work that any
one does can be degrading if it is perform
ed intelligently and with will?
DO you know that II people realized the
convenience of possessing book Of asbest-
os paper, which costs but few cents, no
home would be without it? As nom
conductor of heat it is useful in many
different ways. A sheet of it slipped be-
tween the folds of holders made for iron
ing or for removing hot pots or pans from
the stove, renders these useful articles
less clumsy doing away with any other
stuffing? For tea cosy this same paper
makes perfect interlining and allows Of
their being made up in much prettier
shapes than were the old time padded |
affairs. A sheet of the asbestos paper
covers cake or other articles in the oven
to prevent too quick browning, and is more
effective than ordinary paper while it can |
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-11-08
Wedding Superst1tions.

There are many superstitions regarding
marriage and among the quaintest are the
following:
The bride who dreams of fairies on the
night before her wedding will be thrice
blessed.
The bridegroom who carries minia-
ture horseshoe in his pocket will always be
luckey.
The finding of spider on the wedding
gown by bride is considered sure tok :
en- of happiness to come.
Marriages on board ship are considered
unlucky. If you can't be married on dry
land, remain unwed.
Never give telegram to bride or
bridegroom on the way to church. 1t is a
sure omen of evil.
If "a bride by any chance see coffin ass
she starts off on her wedding tour she
should order the driver of the carriage to
turn back and start over again. She may
miss train by doing so, but if she neglect
the precaution she will rue it, for bad
luck is certain to follow her.
If during the marriage ceremony the
wedding ring should fall down the BRIDE
fate will not be an enviable one.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-11-08
Saved By A Hair.

The wife of Kansas farmer, 80 the
story goes got tired of asking him to fix
some things about the house that needed
fixing, and one day after he had come home
from town told him she had done the work
herself
"And you know she said, s'the
drawer that was locked for over month,
and you said couldn' be opened except by
a locksmith? Well," triumphantly, ''I
opened it.
"Well, well! How in the world did
you do it?' =.
"With hairpin And the oven door, -
she continued, has 'been slipping around
on one hinge for ever so long, just be-
cause you were too lazy to fix it, but it's
all right now
"Well, I'm glad you had it fixed. -
"Had it fixed! | fixed it myself
with hairpin And then that crayon
portrait of mother that stood in the corner
for almost six solid weeks because you
never would bring me any picture hooks
I got it up with hook | made myself
out of a hairpln.' y
"Well, well, was all he could say.
g And there's Willie. You We been
coaxing him and bribing him for over
year, trying to break him of biting his
nails, and | broke him in a week
"With hairpin?' he inquired meek
ly. Ie
"No?' she snapped. ''Don't be
goose! With hairhrush!''
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-11-08
Vegetables On The Roof

Saying that the conventional roof garden
was misnomer, Mrs. Antonio Bellestri
of 1, O39 Hillen street, built real garden
on her roof and planted variety of vege-
tables. Stalks of CORE, which is only one
of the many vegetables she raises, can be
seen from the street, and attracts much
attention.
The inability to buy vegetables in the
market caused Mrs. Bellestri to conceive
the idea of roof garden.
Procuring several store boxes of deptb
OF about six feet, she filled them with rich
soil and planted the seeds. The growth
Of the plants was watched with keen inter.
est, and to her delight the vegetables she
desired came in abundance, and she had
more than could be used by her family.
Those that she does not use are sent to her
friends.
Several crops are raised year, and be-
sides corn and spices she has beans, pump-
kins, squashes, cucumbers and several
Italian plants that flourish well in the rich
soil of her unique roof garden.-Baltimore
Sun.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-11-08

A patent has been granted in Germany
for an invention for the manufacture of
glass telegraph and telephone poles. A
company has been organized. and factory
for the manufacturing Of glass poles has
been built at Gross Almerode, near Frank
furt. The glass mass of which the poles
are made is strengthened by interlaying
and interwinding with strong wire threads.
One of the principal advantages of these
poles would be their use in tropical coun-
ties where the wooden poles are soon destroy
ed by the ravages of insects and climatic
influences. The Imperial Post Depart
ment of Germany has ordered large
supply.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-11-08

be used over and over again, as heat does
not harm it.
Do you know that intelligent use of
many simple. easily obtained conveniences
that tighten labor in the home and give
busy women time for some of the recrea-
tions which are necessity for we'll being
are paying investments?
Do you know that useless labor is as
foolish as we'll directed labor is healthtul
and dignifed?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-11-08
OUR REPUTATION
THE LEADING DRUGGISTS
OF WESTMINSTER.

Here is a store where you are sure
to find prices as low as the lowest,
and in many instances saving Of rs
to 80 per cent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-11-08
Kill One Every Is Hours.

Every Is hours life is lost in New
York under the wheels of a passenger car
surface, elevated or steam. This fact
has been brought out by Secretary Travis
Fl. Whitney, of the Public Service Com
mission, in table giving record he has
kept Of transportation, accidents from
August 5 to September /.
In these 26 days 145 persons were hurt
in car collisions and 465 in collisions be-
tween cars and vehicles. Once in each
hour and 29 minutes of the period some
person was struck by car, making a
total of 4O5. Sixty four persons were
injured in boarding cars and 1,263 were
injured in alighting from them, which goes
to show that at least that number of New
Workers have not yet learned to face for
ward when getting off street cars. 44
Employees to the number of 641 hurt.
33 persons were hurt in. derailments. 26
prospective passengers fell downstairs and
1881 persons were hurt in unclassifed
ways. A total of 5, 500 were either kin
ed or injured in 26 days. n
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-11-08

The marketable farm products of the
year are estimated by the department Of
agriculture to be worth more than 81 900
wv, 900 as compared with Sc, 500 600
ooo IN 1906 This increase in yalue
Mllh reduced crops is due to higher price,
and while it may bear hard upon the
consumer, the American farmer is better
on than ever before, for the people must
eat and his market is sure.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-11-08

There air of dignity and exclusveness that char
acterzes every suit.
They are carefully and tailored that many times
attraction is necessary They remarkable values at
prices ranging from 50. 90 to $40 90.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-14
r. L. Johnson,
CONTRACTOR s. BUILDER
= Slate Work a
Speciality.

Mr.. A. L. Simms, and daugh-
ter, Miss Lillian, of Bliss, arriv-
ed Wednesday, for a short visit
to friends.
Persons wanting to rent or
share-crop land will do we'll to
see or write Fl. B. Angus. See
him at once.
Willie walled and Winnie
wheezed, while wintry winds
whined weirdly. Willie wriggled
while Winnie wheezed wretchedly.
Wisdom whispers, winter winds
work wheezes. Wherefore we
write, "Use Kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup" Nothing else 50
good. Sold at Howelps Drug
Store.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-14

Tidmore, the Tailor, will be
here for 20 days, located in the
same building as the Mayors
office. Get your suits cleaned, re-
paired and pressed in first class
style. Ladies work given special
attention,
Use a little KODOL after your
meals and it will be found to
afford a prompt and efficient relief.
KODOL nearly approximates the
digestive juices. 1t digests what
you eat. 1t is sold on a guaranteed
relief plan. Sold here at Howell's
Drug Store.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-14

Mr.. e. M. Fowler, and family,
of Tip have made their depar-
ture for their future home, at
Portales. New Mexico. Mr..
Fowler was one of Woodruff
county's best citizens and we
heartily recommend him to the
people of Portales.
On Wednesday evening, Feb. 6,
1907, the Angel Of Death visited
the home of Mrand Mrs Gus Witch
er of Grays, taking from them their
baby boy, Roy, age, Is months
and 6 days. The child was ill
only the short time of six day s.
We extend our sympathy to the
bereaved parents.
Twice of late has the fire alarm
caused quite an excitement in our
city. Last Thursday the residence
of Mrs. G. L. johnson, and
Wednesday at the home of DR.. w.
E. Pollett. Very little damage
was done to both houses. Insure
your property against fire, light
ming and tornado, with w. w.
Raney. His insurance some of
the best.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-14

Ladies take your skirts to It'd
more, the Tailor, to have them
cleaned and pressed in first class
stye, in same building as Mayors
Office.
Messrs. B. B. Wagner, and wife
of Bald Knob, and !. S. Simon,
and wife, of Lyons, Ind, were in
the city Sunday and Monday, the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. DYE.
Dave Burkett was the lucky per-
son in winning the $125.OO shot
gun which was rifled off last Fri
day. The gun only cost him Sc
cents, that being the winning num-
Der.
All headaches 60
When you grow wiser
And learn to use
An early Riser"
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, safe,
sure pills.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-14

See W. W. Raney for fire insur-
ance.
Doors and windows at 81. T.
Raney's
Wedding stationery for sale at
the News Office.
For SALE. Old newspapers at
the News office.
Mrs. A. j. Marsh is the guest of
relatives at Wiville, this week.
Mr.. l. N. Vanlandingham was a
visitor at Bald Knob, Sunday.
L. B. Winfree arrived Tuesday
from prospective trip to Oklaho-
ma.
Mrs. DR.. Howell left Wednesday
for visit to her mother, Mrs.
Swain, at Cabot, Ark.
Mrs. w. A. Smith, of Plunkett,
has been the guest of her parents,
at Cherry Valley, this week.
Our worthy county Judge, j. F.
Summers, of Augusta, was in our
city the latter part of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. M. Key, Miss
Alice Lacey and Mr.. Armour Ray
mond visited relatives at Weldon,
Sunday.
Mr.. Nicely, a late resident of
near this city, was in his former
town, Cotton Plant, on business,
Friday and Saturday.
Let W. W. Raney figure on
your house for insurance. He
represents one of the best compan-
les writing fire insurance.
Miss Alice Lacey, after a few
days visit in the city, the guest of
Mrs. s. M. Key, returned Tues
day, to her home at Cotton Plant.
Messrs. j. D. and T. A. Stewart,
of Plunkett, made their departure
Monday for 10 days visit to
their father, Mr.. G. M. Stewart,
at Puxico, Mo.
Miss Lula McCrory returned
Saturday, from Gadsden, Tenn,
where she has been spending sew
eral days visiting her aunt, Mrs.
M. j. Boykin.
Tidmore, the Tailor, will clean
repair and press your clothes in
first class style. He is here for 20
days. Located in same building
as Mayor S Office.
Circuit clerk, VIM. Norman, OF
Augusta, left that city Sunday,
for Cotton Plant, to be present at
the present session of Chancery
court, at that place.
Piles of people have Piles. Why
suffer from piles when you can
use DeWitt's Carbolized Witch
Hazel Salve ana get relief. Moth
ing else so good. Beware of imi-
tatlons. See that the name is
stamped on each box. Sold at
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-14

T. E. Dye returned home Tues.
day from the Bluff City.
Riggs Bros. buy old iron, brass,
bones and all kinds of junk.
Atty. 81. NJ. Woods, of Angus.
ia, was in the city Tuesday.
W. O. Scales visited relatives al
Searcy, the first of the week.
Col. John Shearer was a visitor
at Augusta, Monday and Tuesday.
Messrs. D. A. P, r. W. and j.
W. Stoker left Tuesday for Mem.
phis.
Our friend W. 81. Burns, O.
Tip, made business trip to Til
ton, Saturday.
Mr.. Tom johnson, and mother,
Of Paragould, arrived Monday
and are guests of their sister and
daughter, Mrs. A. G. Cloyes.
Get your suits cleaned and re-
paired and pressed by Tidmore,
the Tailor, in same building az
Mayors Office. Will be here 20 DAYS.
Miss Eula May Williams, Of
Kavia, |. T., came in Friday and
will be the guest Of her uncle
Capt. R. B. Heating, until March
81, when she will return home,
Rev. R. P. Baine, of Lonoke
preached to the good people of GU,
city, Sunday and Sunday night
Rev. Baine is doing much good in
our city and always has q large
congregation present to hear him
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-14

The fire alarm was given the
second time Wednesday morn
ing. The first alarm proved
that Or. PoIlett's residence was
afire and about three hours later
the McCrory Cotton Co.'S gin
caught on fire. Very small
damage was done as both fires
were quickly q 1enched.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-14
GENERAL DIRECTORY.
County Officials.


c,rcuit Court. Northern Ddstrict.-Meets
rh,rd Monday in February and August. Sou
them pistrict-First Monday In March and
o.ntember. II. N. Hutton, Judge; VIII
Norman. Clerk
chancery Court. Northern District,-Meets
r4rst Monday in May and December. South
arm ristrict-Second Monday in February and
Santember. Ed. D. Robertson. Chancellor;
Will Norman Clerk.
County Court.-Meets First Monday In Janu-
avn Aprl. July and October. ]. F. Sommers,
Judge: T. E. Simpson. Clerk.
probate Court.-Meets Fourth Monday In
January. April July and October. J. F. Som
mars. Judge: T. e. Simpson, Clerk.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-14

Harvill Black left Saturday
for Stanford, Texas, to visit his
brother, Ira Black.
Several of our young people had
quite an enjoyable time, Tuesday
night, at the home of Mrs. Mollie
Perkins. Various games were in
dulged in and after refreshments
,, were served, the guests departed
at late hour for their respective
homes, all having been we'll pleas
ed with the evenings entertain
ment.
A liquid cold relief with a lax
alive principle which drives out the
cold through a copious action of
the bowels, and healing principle
which fingers in the throat and
stops the cough-that Kennedy's
Laxative cough Syrup. safe and
sure in its action pleasant to take !;
and conforms to National Pure
Food and Drug Law. contains no
opiates. Sold at Howell's Drug
Store.
An entertainment will be Civ
en- tomorrow night at the new
SHOOT building by the Women s
Missionary Society. The price
of admission will be one penny
for each year old you are. One
half the proceeds will be used
for purchasing lamps for the
new school building and the
other half will be used for a
missionary purpose.
Mrs. W. E. Jelks left Monday,
for Cardwell, Mo-, where she was
called to attend the bedside of her
mother, Mrs. G. R. Simmons, who
was visiting the family of her old
er daughter, Mrs. Jennie Seaborn.
Mrs. Simmons was removed to
her home at Brinkley, Tuesday
and Miss Ricie Simmons left
yesterday "Wednesday for Brink
ley to be with her mother until
she RECEIVERS from her present ILL
ness.
Steve Britney, commonly
known as "Hurrah," the negro
who is supposed to have shot in
to crowd of negroes last sum-
mer as they were leaving their
church about one mile north of
town. and on their way home. is
now in Jail at Augusta, Sheriff
Cain spotted" him at Aberdine,
Miss. The negro is very much
noted for his meaness and a few
years in the penitentiary would
be a small punishment.
DIR. G.. B. Fakes is now residing
in his new home recently erected
in this city. The building is one
of the latest designs and is the
finest residence in the city and
ranks with the best in the county.
The building was plumbed by the
Wynne Plumbing Co., of Wynne,
Ark. The rooms are heated by
one of the latest improved Camp
bell furnaces, and furnised water
and electric lights by a private
plant of the Doctors. Cost of
building about 81, 10000.
Nothing will relieve Indigestion
that is not a thorough digestant.
Kodol digests what you eat and al
lows the stomach to rest, recuper-
ate, grow strong again. Kodol is
a solution of digestive acids and as
nearly as possible approximates
the digestive juices that are found
in the stomach. KODOL takes
the work of digestion off the di-
gestive organs, and while perform
ing this work itself does greatly
assist the stomach to a thorough
rest. In addition the ingredients
Of KODOL are such as to make it
a corrective of the highest eficien-
cy and by its action the stomach is
restored to its normal activity and
power. KODOL is manufactured
in strict conformity with the
National Pure Food and Drug
Gil Hx-~l1tc
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-14
pEViEW.
By Our Regular Correspondent.

By Our Regular Correspondent.
No vacant houses or land to let.
Messrs. Jesse Dougherty and
Fred Winters left last week for
New Mexico.
Henry Chappell is selling out to
go to Magazine where he will take
charge of livery stable.
Sheriff Cain gave some of our
boys special invitation to attend
court at Augusta, next week.
Henry Harris, the mail carrier,
has moved to McCrory. Wylie
Stanford has moved into the home
which Mr.. Harris vacated.
Sheriff W. R. Cain passed thru
DeView last Saturday on his way
home, at Augusta, from Tip.
where he has been collecting taxes.
Mr.. W. A. Pitman, of Tip, left
recently for Portales, New Mexico,
where he will make his future
home. May much prosperity be
his.
Rev. A. G. Cloyes, of McCrory,
preached two fine sermons here
Sunday and Sunday night, to a
large congregation. He will be-
gin protracted meeting here in
May.
Our road-overseer, Mr.. Houston
Wilson deserves much praise for
the manner in which he has the
roads in as good repair as posi-
BILE. We need other such men as
overseers.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-14
Public Examinations.

Teachers Public Examina tions-Third Thurs
day and Friday In March. June. September
and December.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-14
City Officials.

Mayor q. T. Raney.
Recorder J. 81. Crossett.
Marshal L. J. billiard.
Aldermen E. T. wherry. Al. Marsh. Clayton
HALEY II. P. Hargis and l.. NJ. Petit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
IRON TRADE REVIEW.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, August 22.-The Iron
Trade Review today says: With the back
ground Of trade somewhat more somber II
there be included in the view the financial
situation. there are nevertheless, this week
few Indications of increasing activity in
the metal markets in some centers, such as
have at times In seasons heretofore come at
about this time Of year. The fear or ex-
pectation Of lower prices holds back or de-
fers considerable business. coupled with the
further view that prices in some lines are
held to be high. If the retarding influences
of those considerations and of the money
market could be eliminated the current de-
velopments seem to indicate that trade in
the iron and steel industries might forge
ahead again at something like the old pace.
Perhaps the mast encouraging development
is that the railroad ordering Is on the mend.
The transportation companies are specify
ing on the contracts much more heavily
than they did a month or six weeks ago,
and the inference seems warranted, taking
into consideration the well-known attitude
of the carriers, that the buying is no greater
than 1t must be. In other words. the alb
solute demands of the railroads are COM
polling more liberal purchases of material.
The demand for structural material Is
very good, and the outlook is that the orders
taken by the leading interest will amount
to about $1,000 tons for the present month.
The contract for the steel for three addi-
tional piers in New York has been awarded.
and in q few days the city will award con-
tracts for the third lot of piers, involving
about 10000 tons of steel. About II 900 tons
will be needed for the Manhattan terminal.
New York city. The Panama railway Is in
curing for 5000 tons of rails. but new bust
ness in rails is OF very small tonnages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-22
THE GRAIN MARKETS.

CHICAGO. August 22.-Wheat today was
weak on general selling movement,
warmer weather was reported throughout
the northwest. and this completely offset
high cables at Liverpool September opened
V to Y lower, at s9Is to s9Jk. decli.. ed to
50 and then sold up to Ssh.
Corn was weak largely In sympathy with
wheat. Trading was active September
opened y to Is lower, at 56s to 57H, and
for a time held within that range.
Extensive selling set In as soon as the
trade in oats commenced. and prices de-
clined about cent In a few minutes
Warmer weather and a desire to secure
profit on yesterdays bulge were the weak
ening Influences. September opened I'M
changed to " higher. at 49Na5e and sold
OFF to 4SA.
Provisions were steady. and trading was
in fair volume. September pork opened un-
changed. at 1880. Lard opened 21aa5 high
er. at S.921iaS.95. Ribs were up ), at g. 62h
aS.60