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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

'J''A NNVlfS ~ NtVefh
1T is a curious thing" said a prom.
incnt lecturer recently, how some
books have a strong radiating person.
ality, 30 that you feel like saying
'Howdy' every time you come across
them. Last Christmas I visited friends
back at the old home on the farm.
When the supper dishes had been put
away, the chores done and tile evening
lamp lighted we gathered beside the
organ for a good old fashioned sing
On the center table were strewn the
Christmas remembrances taken from
Christmas tree on the evening before.
CHANGING over them | suddenly ex.
claimed Hello! my good friend,
Hello!' and as the others looked up
with surprise, I picked up a copy OF
Heart Throbs' and read to them from
its pages the piece I spoke In
school 40 years ago.
THAT was enough TO set In motion
the friendly entertaining spirit of
Heart Throbs, and the music was for.
gotten as we took turns reading the
humorous and pathetic bits OF prose
and verse that have been preserved
in this wonderful volume. Some books
have great literary value, some have
historical significance, but Heart
Throbs is the only book I know that
slaps you On the back in a friendly
sort of way, sulting itself to your
moods and proving faithful to every
emotion. Next to my love of the Bible
! love Heart Throbs. It is the most
notable book Of the times"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

for the dolls head to slip through.
The two ends should be fringed out
to the depth of half al inch, The
under part of the pinholder, which
e not show when the whole thing
is hung up. consists of a strip of thick
flannel, both narrower and shorter
than the ribbon. 1t should be either
vandyked at the edges or should be
over-sewn with fancy buttonholing.
The dolls head Is slipped first
through the hole In the flannel, then in
the opening In the ribbon. Take three
yards of three eighths of an inch white
satin ribbon and cut the length In
three. Tie n piece round the dolls
waist to make a sash, arranging part
or this as a loop by which the holder
a be hung up. Sew the other two
pieces in the center, one on each side
OF the dolls ribbon dress in such a
way that the edges are caught to-
gether about two Inches below the
waist. At n side the ribbons may be
nearer the waist than on the other.
They must be tied In bows with long
loops. A trimming of lace will hide
imperfections round the neck and very
narrow, soft ribbon may be added in
the hair.
For using up odd lengths Of ribbon
about half an inch wide there are few
things more convenient than is the
letter or ~card-holder. A piece Of very
firm cardboard is required for the
foundation. II this is not at hand, pos.
sibly two thinner pieces are to be
had. They will answer as well If
they are firmly gummed together. Any
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
WHEN MONEY WAS SCARCE.
Practically Unobtsinable During Period
OF Missouri's History.

However scarce money may be at
times at the present" said an old Mis-
sourian, the Oldest inhabitants will
recall when 1t was almost unobtain-
able and other commodities had to be
used as media Of exchange. The
VOLTS scalp was worth a dollar be-
cause It was a state bounty upon the
death of a wolf, and venison hams
and deer skins also had a purchasing
value. Skins of the fur bearers were
likewise abundant and valuable. When
the first sheriff of Audrain county, in
1887, went to jefferson City TO deliver
the county revenue, he met an old
friend on the way who, needing
money, wanted to borrow the actual
coin part Of the county's revenue. The
good.hearted sheriff lent It to him and
went on to the capital and delivered
only the scalps. By the time Of the
next settlement the loan was repaid
and the sheriff made his next settle
ment complete. No note or other OBJ
legation than the mere word was
given."-Columbia Herald.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Martjns' REVENGE,

A correspondent tells the story Of
two house martins nests built against
an attic window Of a farm, to which
the birds came for several successive
years. Last spring, however. before
they arrived, a sparrow took up her
abode in one of the nests.
Shortly after the martins returned
as usual, and one day the farm people
noticed that the hole Of the nest
which the sparrow occupied had been
blocked up. Next morning a boy
climbed up to ascertain the meaning
Of this, and not finding any outlet
broke away part of the nest, to find
the poor little sparrow dead on her
eggs.
1he house martins had walled her
up for daring to take possession Of
their house.-Country Life.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

Turn up the ribbon beyond the bottom
of this small pocket, and, after hem
ming the cut end, oversew the sides
together to make the larger pocket.
Sew the sides Of the smaller pocket in
with this seam. The upper edge should
set about an inch below the top of
the shallower pocket already made.
The front of this part of our bag
may be ornamented in any way the
worker p~leases. 1t is a good plan to
sew a lace applique in the center,
using fine cream-colored cotton to
match it exactly. The top of the peck
ct may be either bound or hemmed, as
preferred. 1t must be pleated up as
narrowly as 1t al be and finished
with a bow or rosette. At the back
a large hook should be sewn on by
which the pocket can be attached to
the waist.
Similar receptacles for handker.
chiefs, keys and other trifes may be
made, If preferred, with one division
instead of two. Also ribbon Of a mar.
rower width may be employed If the
pocket is to contain nothing more
than a handkerchief.
The number and variety Of bags
that may be contrived with the help OF
ribbon scraps are practically endless.
A great deal of the effect of many of
these depends upon the method of
joining the ribbons. They may be
simply scanned together by hand or
machine, or they may be united by
lines of herringbone, fancy feather.
stitch, open h~erringbone, and other or.
namental arrangements of stitches
The strips Of ribbon when thus EN-.
ployed may be of any width, from half
an inch to three inches, and of any
color, provided that they harmonize
fairly well. 1t is a good plan, when
practicable, to unite them all with
narrow bands of black velvet, or with
very narrow ribbon Of some dark and
inconspieuous color.
ELLEN T. MASTERS.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
BAeY's ECZEMA GREW WORSE.
iieve Him-But Cuticura Remedies
4 Speedy, Permanent Cure.

Eczema appeared when our baby
was three months old. We applied to
several doctors and hospitals, each of
which gave us something different
every time, but nothing brought relief.
At last, one Of friends recommend
ed to us Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment. A few days afterwards i'm.
proyement could be noted. Since then
We have used nothing but Cutlcura
Soap and Cutlcura Ointment. and now
the baby is six months old and is quite
cured. All that we used was one cake
Of Crticura Soap and two boxes Cuti.
cura Ointment. costing in all SLIPS. c..
F. Kara, S43 East 65th Street, New
York, March 80, 1906"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
HERE'S A NEW DEFINITION.
And Many There Are viii Say Senator
Plat Was Right.

A rather cynical joke has been re-
Gently credited to Senator Plat.
The senator, on his last visit to the
Manhattan Beach hotel. allowed a
pretty little girl, q western million
aires daughter, to be presented to
him.
The little girl. in the course of n
of her many chats with the aged
statesman, said:
Tell me, won't you, senator, what
political economy is?"
Political economy, my dear child"
Senator Plat is said to have replied,
us the art Of never buying more
votes than you actually need"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
A Double Bag.

bon being extra thick, that when 1t Is
in use 1t Is firm enough to stand up
right upon a table. This adds greatly
to its general convenience.
To make the bag, fold nine inches
of the ribbon owe at each end towards
the center. Take a needle threaded
with silk to match the edge color and
sew the sides of the ribbons together
for a distance of six inches and a half,
starting from the fold at each end.
There will, of course, be four seams
in all. These make the two divisions
Of our double bag. The few inches OF
ribbon that are left free must be fold.
ed In so as to form two hens, each
nearly two inches and three-quarters
in length and having a half'inch wide
casing in each to hold the draw
strings of half-inch ribbon of some
suitable color. These strings are run
through the casing in the ordinary
way, the heading Of the bag being
considered as If there were nothing
at all uncommon about 1t, The rib.
bon should be tied together at the
ends into a crisp bow, which can be
held in place with a few stitches hid
den away in the center.
Dolls are often made to serve as
the foundation for a needlecase or
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
A WALKING Map.

"The maps we have been giving as
premiums to subscriptions caused a
little temporary excitement in our of
flee the other day. says the editor of
the Adams Enterprise. ben Spudge
called and casually remarked in the
presence of seven intending sub
scribers that the said maps weren't
worth the paper they were printed on.
As this observation caused the sever
intending ones to keep their cash In
their pockets we proceeded to make n
map Of Ben's countenance. and we
succeeded so well that he is now the
best walking advertisement our map
industry ever had. Call again, Ben,
old boy!"-Atlanta Constitution,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
500 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased 10 learn
that there I. at least one dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure In all its stages, and that Is
Catarrh, HAIRS Catarrh Cure 10 the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being q constitutional disease, requires a oonstitu'
tiOnal rcatmen Hairs Cstarrh euro 10 taken In
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system, thereby destroying the
liquidation OF the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
ing nature In doing It's work. The prOprletors have
30 much faith IN It's curative powers that they orer
One Hundred Dollars Tor any case that It falls 10
cure. Send for list OF testimonials.
Address 7. J. CHENEY a CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 15c.
Take HAll's Family Pulls for constipation.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Taklnu Immediate Stems.

Ruggles tthe bookkeeper)-I'm
more than half sick with the hay
fever.
Ramage (the carbohydrates bad.
You ought to go to some place where
you would be lure of finding frost.
Ruggles-I1l do It, Ramage. I'll go
this minute and ask the old man for
q raise In salary.-Chicago Tribune.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Restricted Choice.

"The people and the corporations"
said Senator La Toilette the other
day, remind me of a woman and her
little boy. There was a very large
chicken and a very small duck on the
table and the woman, pausing with
the carving knife raised, said: Johnny,
which will you take, chicken or duck?'
Duck plped Johnny. But the mother
shook her head. No, johnny she said
in a firm, yet kindly voice, you can't
have duck, my dear. Take your
choice, darling. take your choice, but
you can't have Duck"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
band and wife of Long Branch.

band and wife Of Long Branch.
1.-THE young couple had been mar.
ried in the winter In New York, and
they were now spending the summer
at the seashore. The pretty wife in
her white gown, walking on the
beach beside her husband, tossed her
head and said:
"'Well, what II l don't come to
meet you every night at the station
any longer, what does 1t signify?'
"The husband smiled sadly.
THAT we have been married Eve
months he said"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Advice from "John D."

Don't be afraid of work. The
sturdy, Woodworking men make our
country great. And don't reach for.
ward too eagerly. One of the great
evils Of the day is the anxiety Of
young men to get to the front too rap.
idly. Lasting successes are those
which are carefully, eve painfully,
built up. Life is not a gamble, and
desirable success cannot be won by
the turn Of p card, Be satisfied with
small results at frst,"-Cosmopolitan
Magazine.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
WHEN LOVE BEGINS TO COOL.
Dire Significance Of Wife's Failure to
Meet Husband,

william Dean Howells," said a
magazine editor, 'is one of the few
men of mark and genius who admit
that love-the love that exists before
marriage-dies after 1t. 1t takes
courage to admit this truth, for 1t is
q sad one
"And talking rather sadly about 1t.
] once heard Mr., Howells narrate a
conversation between q young hus-
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

sit in a chair day
after day unable to
move about on &C.
count OF rheumatic
pains In my back,
hips a I'd legs. I was
short OF breath and
r.y heart would fut.
ter after the least
exertion. ! had dizzy
spells and bearing
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
EIudinu the Teacher.

Willie came to school for the first
time. In one hand he carried a cap
and in the other a bunch of bananas.
you cant come In here with those
bananas" said the teacher.
Willie went out. In q few minutes
he came back, walking slowly and
painfully.
Where did you put the bananas?"
asked the teacher. 81 hid them all
right" gasped Willie; they're safe
inside Of me-"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Kind ForgetfuIness.

As years go on it is kinder after all
TO let birthday dates slip into oblivion.
To Q woman-as her age depends upon
her looks-any reminder of the speed
with which time is flying is o gratu.
itous insult.-London Throne.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Dear Sirs:
John W. Pritchard, Pres.
BROOKLYN. n. Y. Oct. l. 1907.

Brooklyn, N. Y, Oct. l, 1907.
Dear Mr.. Pritchard:
Noticing Postum Food Coffee adver-
tised each week in your reliable pa
per, l concluded to try 1t, and feeling
II a duty towards those who may have
suffered as | have from indigestion,
desire to state what wonderful bene-
fit | have received from Postum al
though using only a short time, and
not do. / alone realize and appreciate
its good effects, but friends remark,
How much | have improved and how
well ! look, and | tell the facts about
Postum every time, for since using
1t I have pot had n attack Of indi-
gestion. 1t is invlgorating, healthful;
does not affect the nerves as ordinary
coffee, and II properly made. a most
delicious drink. Although I have not
had much faith In general advertis'
ing, yet, finding Postum has done SO
much better for me than I expected |
am more inclined to prove all things,
hold fast that which is good" l am
so thankful for good health that I
want It known what a blessing Pos
tum has been to me. You may use
these few lines as an ad. II you SO de.
sire and my name also.
Very truly yours,
Anna s. Reeves.
275 McDonough St., Brooklyn.
Coffee hurt her, she quit and used
Postum She didn't attempt to an.
alyze but she enjoyed the results. I'm
derneath II all There's a Reason"
POSTUM CEREAL CO., LTD.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

down pains and the kidney secretlons
were much d~lsordered. / thought I
would not live long. but since using
Doan's Kidney Pills I am a different
woman, can do my W work and have
no fear of those troubles returning"
Sold by all druggists. SO cents a
box. Foster.Milburn Co. Buffalo, n. Y.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

Many Nations Have BagpIpes,

The Assyrians ere the first nation
mentioned as using the bagpipes. anc
they introduced them into India,
though they were probably indigenous
over nearly all Asia. Certainly the
Chinese he'd them. They are quite as
common in Italy and Afghanistan to
day IS in Scotland.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Market Prices,

And do you sell these beautiful
thoughts Of your soul for mere dol
lars?" she exclaimed.
Nope" said the poet, sorrowfully.
II seldom get more than 80 cents for
EN-"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

~ ~
by no means a
bad plan to buy
one of these PIN
holders by way
Of a pattern and,
for a sale of work,
to dress up sew
eral of them with
ribbons of differ
ent co,ors. The
dolls, small china
ones, with long
fair hair, can be
purchased for a
few cents each.
For the outer part
of the case, half
a yard of satin
ribbon about two
inches wide is re-
q d. Thi s
should be folded
In half and a
round hole cut In
the center of the
fold large enough
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

Do not only take occasions of do
ing good when they are thrust upon
thee, but study to do all the good thou
canst. Zeal Of good works will make
thee plot and contrive for them, con-
suit and ask advice for them.-R. Bax.
ter.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
To Preserve Life of Posts.

II has been practically demonstrate
ed. according to an English exchange.
that posts planted in the earth upper
end down last much longer than those
planted in the position in which the
t.AA greY.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

TO prevent that tired feeling ON
ironing day-Use Defiance Starch
saves time-saves labor-saves annoy.
ance, will not stick to the iron. The
big 10 OF. package for 10c. at your
grocer's.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

She-I heard about the elopement.
Has her mother forgiven them? He
think not. ! understand she has gone
to live with them.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Those Railway Crackers.

Eyes, that's the great railway man."
why does he look so gloomy?"
Hes trying to make himself think
that hard times are coming."--Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Want TO Know.

Not long ago a Boston municipal Of
fetal, who is a stickler for the use of
good English, had occasion to consult
a physician new to the community.
After the examination, the doctor
said: "All you need, sir, is a tonic in
the shape Of fresh air."
Would you mind telling me-" said
the purist sarcastically, what is the
shape OF fresh air?"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
TO PRETENDERS.
A Wholesome Word for Guidance.

Just a word to you, Golfers" and
other glaring examples of Modern
Yellow journalism and Cigarettes.
Environment gives you a viewpoint
from which 1t Is difficult to under.
stand that some people even nova
days act from motives Of old fashion.
ed honesty.
There are honest makers OF foods
and healthful beverages and there are
honest people who use them.
Perhaps you are trained to believe
there is no honesty in this world.
There is, although you may not be
of a kind to understand 1t.
Some of you have been trained in a
sorry class of pretenders, but your
training does not faint the old fashion
ed person trained without knowledge
Of pretense and deceit.
These letters came to us absolutely
without solicitation. We have a great
many thousand from people who have
been helped or entirely healed by fol
lowing the suggestions to quit the
food or drink which may be causing
the physical complaints and change
to Postum Coffee or Grape-Nuts food.
You are not intelligent enough to
know the technical reasons why the
change makes a change In the cells
of the body. Your knowledge, or lack
OF knowledge. makes not the slightest
difference In the facts.
You can print from old and worn
plates all the cheap books your
presses will produce and sell them as
best you can. but such acts and your
learned editorials are but CONNER
cial. and seek only dollars and much
by pretence.
When you branch out into food
values you become only ridiculous.
Stick to what you know. The field
may be small but 1t is safe.
This first letter Is from the Presi-
dent of the christian Nation, a
worthy Christian paper Of New York,
New York, Oct. 2, 1907.
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Dear Sirs:
l am. this morning. in receipt Of the
enclosed mighty good letter from one
of my subscribers. which l forward to
you, and which I am sure you will be
glad to use, | am personally acqualnt-
ed with this lady, and know that she
has no object in writing, other than
to do good.
Cordially,
John w. Pritchard, Pres.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

You always get full value in Lewis
Single Binder straight &c cigar. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria. Ill.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
z TO A CHAIR.
Unable to Move About On Account
Of Kidney Troubles.

Mrs. Anna Beebe, River and Monroe
SITS, Anoka, MINI, says: II had to
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
About ALI That La In IL.

About All That 10 In II.
First Employer-What do you think
is In this war against the feminine EN-.
ployes' pompadours?
Second Ditto.-Rats!
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

FITS, st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free $500
trial bottle and treatise; DR.; +; H. Kline,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
silence and Patience

There are times when God asks
nothing of His children except silence
and patiencs.-Robinson.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

Lewis Single Binder straight &c cigar.
Made OF extra quality tobacco. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory. Peoria. III.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

The heart that feeds on pride must
have many an ache In its stomach.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

A woman will honor her husband
as long as he is willing to love and
obey her.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14

Life alone can rekindle life; what
others claim from us Is not u thirst
and our hunger, but our bread and our
gourd.-Amiel.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
Practical Points.

The story Of Gideon does not teach
that he cares nothing for mean adapt
ed to the end. Gideon had faith, but
he used his forces in the best way,
and selected the 800 because OF their
adaptation to the special service re-
Quired.
In the Christian warfare the trum.
pets express our power of speaking
for God. The lamps are our character
and example, lighted by Gods grace,
and shining for men; and the pitchers
represent our capacity of receiving
the truth and the spirit of God.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-11-14
PILES: \! " l.sssiI: . ILL., ill., c. sg J! u BE .s::s s y ;;;;sE :S!5=az5# & q e

We Are After You, look us up, you'll be
afterus. You can make big money
selling DIR. Machin's xxx Rem.
edies, Extracts, Toilets, Spices,
and Stock Powders. Sell on our
free trial plan. Pay us one-halt
OF your collections. No capital
except team and wagon. Send
for list of our products and full
particulars. Address with refer
ences and stamp.
- xxx MEDICINE CO., keokuk, iowa.
The Washington times., 1907-12-22
Columbia.
DENMARK PROFITS
BY ITS AUTO SHOW

An official report received here de-
clares the international exposition Of au-
tomobiles, motor cycles, motor bouts,
and accessories. held recently in Copen-
hagen, Denmark. was not only an op-
portunity for the sale Of such goods.
but an object lesson for the Danish
government and people.
Although not of great area, Denmark
is well adapted for motoring. as Il has
excellent roads and few hills
Thirty-four exhibits were made bv
manufacturers, or agents from France.
twenty-five from Germany, ten from
Great Britain, eight from the United
States, four each from Denmark and
Belgium, and one each from Italy and
sweden. OF the etghty-seven exhibits.
siNty-one were automobiles for Dri,-a ia
use, nineteen were cabs, omnibuses. and
carts, with seven miscellaneous.