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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-11-15
How A Small Boy Got His start.


Ina recent issue Of the Herald there
appeared letter which deserves more
than passing notice, and which should
be read by thousands Of men, women
and children throughout this section
Of Virginia.
We reproduce il, and we ask It's
careful perusal by everyone who may
chance to see this paper; by the iarIh-
ers. and their wives and children; by
the merchants in Farmville and else
where in this section, and by their
wives and children, by the commission
merchants, and their wives and chill
dren: bv the warehousemen and agents
who deal in tobacco, and by their
wives and little ones; and we Wish
that even the big tobacco buyers might
do this paper the honor and them
selves the credit Of pausng from Their
laudable purpose of making money,
and condescend to read the letter, and
hear the comments Of their wives and
children as to the sentiments Of the
boy. They are only the sentiments OF
thir en- year-old country lad, and we
are told by one who knew, that 1.-THE
thoughts of boy are long, long
thoughts Here is the letter:
KEYsvILLE, VA. Oct. q, 1907.
Editor Heraid:-At the request OF
some Of the Prince Edward people ]
write YOU this letter aud hope you Will
/ find room in your valuable paper to
publish it, ! am a very small boy,
/ lust thirteen years old, but ! am try
| ing T. raise tobacco to make what mon
ey | can so when | am grown III have
a small start. About eighteen months
ago | shipped and offered on the ware
house floor my little crop consisting OIL
100 lbs. Tugs, $40 los. short and 20 lbs
long For the Tugs was offered u ~
for the short 500 and Tor the long
leaf the enormous sum Of s6 90. ] had
all OF this tobacco taken from the iiOol
and put i'm the prizery at brakes
Branch IN Dunlop's factory. To my
SUNRISE few days ago ] received
for the Tugs through the Farmer
Association $500 per cwt.; for the shorl
80. % and for the long $3.50.
This year | put enough Austrian \
i'm the prizery Of your town to III
hogshead and / know ! am going 10
get a good prce.
Your little friend,
MORTON G.. MCGEHEE.
We have taken the trouble to inquir
into the particulars concerning th
sale, in order that our readers Nigh
have the benefit Of the inquiry. w
find that the lad was Offered on tn
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state of Ohio, City of Toledo, !

Lucas county.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner Of the firm OF r. j..
Cheney 4 Co., doing business IN the
civ of Toledo, County and State aiore-
said and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use OF Hairs
Catarrh Cure. ,>-r,,
FRANK }. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed
i'm my presence, this 9th day OF Decem-
Der, \. ID. 1886. r.co~
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally. and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Send
for testimonials free.
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Photograph.

There is only one that is made by
Edison and sold by Hunt. For a
Xmas present it can't be beat-the
whole family will enjoy it II months,
in the year. We carry a full stock oil
gold mould records.
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One drop Of ink will bIacken a whole
glass full Of pure water. so will one
evil communication make the whole
world foul. Beware Of those EVIL
words. You might drop many many
drops Of pure water into the tumbler'
but il would have no perceptible in
auence. so it will take thousands
Of good precepts and good instructions
TO root out this one evil word.
Even a clever girl, if wise, will learn
10 cook.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-11-15

Books give TO all who faithfully
use them the ,pirltual presence OF the
best and greatest OF our race. Gel a
library Of good books aud then faith
fully use them.
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The incidental bills paid by me since
last meeting and not charged in this
report amount to S2,95O.l6. Deduct
this from the balance as per this re-
port and you will have only SlS5.46 as
working capital. You have notes
amounting 10 $4,000 falling due
next month.
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10 II Now.

Have those pictures made for Nmas.
You couldn't possibly give present
that would Oe more priced. see
Hunt at once.
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Your little friend,
MORTON G.. MCGEHEE.

We have taken the trouble to inquire
into the particulars concerning this
sale, in order that our readers might
have the benefit Of the inquiry. We
find that the lad was Offered on the
warehouse the following prices: For
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nlsrrNsARY ACCOUNT.

DisrENsARY ACCOUNT.
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To warrants paid .................-' o5'isf rs
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-11

To obtain this pattern or any Of
the others heretofore described in
The Times. iii out the following
coupon and inclose it with 10 cents in
an envelope addressed to the Fashion
Editor, The Washington Times, Mum
sey Building, Washington, d. c.
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Bafian Again in Vogue

Rattan furniture is coming into pop
ular use and promises ESPECIALLY to be
in vogue during the coming warm sea-
son. Rattan and willow furniture. such
as used in India and China. make a
graceful and novel effect for the sum
mer home. The furniture stores find
that the best way TO display such goods
is in room fitted up in oriental style.
They are shown IN rooms with wall and
woodwork copied from the high class
houses Of China. This rattan furniture
Is made up IN weaves OF leaf and floral
designs and in many different colors.
Some sets have delicate coloring, with
cushions OF white and blue cretonne.
Others, OF cream white. have no up
hOlsteriug One also can get sets I'm
ished IN biscuit colored rattan. with
cream and old rose upholstering. biscuit
color and dove gray, pale pink. green,
red. and in fact almost any shade.
The rattan is woven in twisted leaf
designs, various beautiful scrolls, or
large oval fans, filed in with rattan
lace work. The furniture has graceful
curves that give beauty and comfort.
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How TO Preserve Cut
Flowers

Place a bell glass over them. but II
required for the table. gum the petals
to the calyx; this holds them several
days The freshness OF cut flowers may
be greatly prolonged by keeping them
in tea water; tea leaves that have been
previously used will make a sufficiently
strong infusion for the purpose. Tepid
tea water Will rapidly revive flowers
that have been kept without water, az
they are when sent by post or train.
Flowers that are slightly faded should
never bs put in cold water at all. as
the cosGness rapidly kills them. Ferns
and flowers in pots watered with tea
water are generally benefited and its
effect on the growth and health OF the
maidenhair fern is very remarka BILE.
says Woman's Life. Cover the flowers
with a glass vase and keep them as
air or draughts. especially during night.
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WEEKLY COOKING LESSON
SOME SIMPLE NEW FRUIT DISHES
By coRNEL1A C. BEDFORD.

Many Of our readers live in regions
where wild berries are to be had for
the gathering; and Il is 10 such that
our talk OF this week is especially d.
rected, although those whose gardens
are stocked with home fruit need not
be excluded. There is nothing more
healthful than fresh fruit when in sea-
son. While they are best when served
fresh and uncooked, some new methods
OF preparation may be used to give va
riety TO the daily menu.
Fruit mush-Pick over and prepare
the fruit according to its nature. Mash
If necessary, add one-half of it's bulk
of boiling water and cook slowly until
tender enough TO press through a sieve.
For very seedy fruits-as blackberries-
use sieve sufficiently fine 10 retain the
seeds but not the pulp. Use this in
stead of water i'm preparing farina CT
any cereal of the package breakfast
foods suitable. Stir In a little sugar
and mold in wetted cups. Serve cold
with cream for breakfast on hot sum-
mer mornings.
Fruit bread-Butter the end of a stale
loaf and cut into slices until you have
the necessary amount. Take a proper
Tomato quantity of fruit; mash IT,. add
an equal quantity OF hot water. and
stow until teDdor, adding sugar to make
quite sweet. on fat dish spread some
or the buttered slices and pour over
Ahem enough Of the hot fruit TO soak
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Protection Against Moths

Protection is much more than half &C
complshed when a garment is brushed
free from dust, stains, spots, and any
soil removed. and every seam and fold
scanned closely for a deposit OF moth
eggs. If it can be made sure that none
of the latter are in the garment it is
easy and cheap TO keep them out I'm
mediately on finishing the cleaning and
inspecting treatment. slip the garment
into a bag made of calico or muslin that
will hold II easily, and that has not the
smallest break or tear. Close the open
ing by running the ends together on the
sewing machine, and lay away on a
shelf or In a trunk. as preferred A
housekeeper who has kept blankets,
Ours. and clothing year in and year out
in this way. gives this as her advice,
after her long and successful experience.
Sometimes, she says. Il dip a cloth
in turpentine and drop IL in the bag
with my blankets. and I always go over
the closet shelves, or the trunk or the
bureau drawers IN which 1 pack away
this bagged clothing, etc, with a brush
dipped in turpentine." Moths won't eat
cotton or linen, and IL you are careful
10 keep them out or the garment TIL II
is into the bag. they are out for the
summer. Don't use cheese cloth for the
haas: il Is too Sleazy. Use any clean.
firm cotton or linen material. Old pill
low cases that are not broken or worn
through anywhere are useful for this
Durpose. Many things accumulate in
The house that may be used. light 81
iicia dress Innings. faded chambray, per-
Gale or linen dress skirts, and the Ike.
Have such articles ripped and washed
and made into straight bags.
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In The Nursery

II is an indisputable fact that the
average parents viii take time and
thought for frequent and long discus
sions OF business and other matters
which concern their material interests
and social advancement, and yet never
give ten minutes serious consideration
to the difference Of temperament among
their children. and the best methods of
developing them mentally, morally, and
physically. The question Of tempera-
a1ent is a fascinating one. II only is
through a knowledge Of a child's tenn
permanent that the best results in it's
training may he obtained.
The old idea that in providing for the
material wants of his family a fathers
obligations were discharged is fast dis
appearing, and men who are in the main
fair minded and logical are recognizing
that they owe an even greater duty to
wife and child, and this realization is
manifesting itself in constant, thought
full consideration for the former, and in
a closer companionship and sympathy
with the latter.
Probably a fathers strongest in1u-
ence is welded through the example he
sets. In a family where the father is
uniformly courteous and considerable
toward the mother. respectful children
viii be the rule. In a family where the
reverse OF such a condition obtains the
children are more than apt 10 be rude,
impairment. and disobedient unless the
mother be a woman Of exceptional good
ness and force OF character.
Whatever differences they may have
concerning the management of their
children should be concealed from the
children themselves. Hard as IL may
be Cor either parent TO see child I'M
Justly punished. II is far better for the
ultimate harmony OF the household 70
remain silent than 10 express openly an
indignation which may cause serious
estrangement This does not preclude
remembrance in private
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thoroughly. Add another layer OF bread
and fruit and so or until the ingredi-
ents are used. Serve very cold with
cream This may also be prepared in
mold. buttering ii thoroughly before
filling and turning out when cold. sweet
fruits. such as raspberries, are i'm
proved by the addition OF some tart
variety. This simple dessert is espe-
cially delicious when prepared with
sour cherries.
Fruit tapioca-Ccok together equal
measure of fruit and water until soft
enough TO rub through a sieve. Meas
ure, return 10 the fire, and for each
cupful add one scant tablespoonful OF
fine tapiOca. Stir frequently until the
tapioca swells, then cover and cook I'M
I'll transparent. Add sufficient sugar
to sweeten, pour into a serving dish and
set aside. Serve icy cold with cream.
Fruit pudding-Cook together one cup
ter. When boiling sweeten 10 taste,
then stir In three scant tablespoonfuls
Of cornstarch mixed with a quarter of
a teaspoonful of salt and enough cold
water 10 make thin paste. Stir until
thickened smoothly, then draw a little
to one side and hOil slowly for ten min
utes Whip the whites OF three eggs
70 a stid froth. Turn them into the
boiling mixture and cook and fold in
lightly for three minutes longer. Take
at once from the fire and pour into
a wetted mold, adding one or two lay
ers of whole fruit. Serve very cold
with a cUstard made with the egg
yollks, one pint OF milk, a pinch OF salt,
three tablespoonfuls Of sugar. and a
few drops OF suitable fiavoring.
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Washable Bells

COlOred linen belts are made with
stitched plaits and come in pink. blue.
brown. and lavender. A white embroid-
cred belt which would be becoming 70
a shOrt-Waisted woman is extremely
narrow ir the back. but widcns out IN
the front. and Is finished with a large
oval buckle. This belt should be pulled
down in front so as 20 give as long n
line as possible. Women who pride
themselves on their trim appearance
prefer the twO-piece fitted belts to any
of the others. II is a simple matter to
put the %buttoned buckle belt together
after n has come back from the laun-
dry, so IL is In high favor with the busy
business woman. one end OF the belt
is run through the buckle and fastened
underneath with a button and button
hole. A pearl button on the belt IS vsl-
bic in the middle OF the buckle, through
which the other end Is drawn and but
toned. Shadow embroidery in white and
colors is seen on belts made OF sheer
materials.
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In the1CoN Corner

Perhaps we do not realize how our
thooght and emotion work over the out
er experience until this Is assimilated. It
is this play OF our thought on the ex-
perience that makes It for US; It az
feots our life. We speak about unhappy
events and sad occurrences and unfOr-
tunate happenings. Why not speak of
unhappy and sad and unfortunate and
evil thoughts? II really would be saner
for the thought has far more TO do
with the fortune and misfortune, the
happiness and the unhappiness, than the
events.
Events are the most Insignificant things
in our lives. They belong 10 the mate
rial plane, are operated by material
forces, and, If we but will, every one Of
them can be governed by our mental
attitude. The thought, the emotion
forces, are far finer, work in far finer
matter, and are proportionately strong
er and freer. Faith can remove modn-
tains when faith Is strong enough. And
when 1t is not strong enough 20 remove
the mountain Il at least can change
the effect Of the mountains on the pill
grim who must climb them. IT can Ill
his heart with ZeSt for the hazardous
march. with relish for the effort, with
appreciation OF the mountainous heights,
with love for the clear mountain air, the
vaulting blue, the cry OF the eagle, the
wide landscape lying at the mountain
GERS feet.
And II is worth a few Alpine SUBMITS
Of great pain TO see beyond cur Italy.
IL is worth a lifetime Of climbing 10
have won the mountaineer's hardihOOd.
courage. endurance II is worth a life
time OF trials 10 have become impervi-
Gus TO their pains, TO learn that life
can be one grand sweet song despite
the outer tumult.
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Placing Home Furniture

1t viii be found that If furniture Is
put IN certain places for some speciac
reason the effect IS generally good. The
most comfortable chairs should ne
placed where there will be a good lirht
Tor reading by artificial light If the
room be used mostly in the evening and
II II is to be used as a morning rnom
center the attractions near the win
COWS. A table where magazines and
needlework can be laid down should ne
placed near chair not away off IN a
ScLLIler where they have no value. Again
tables should be selected that will NOT
t0pple over If any one passes ouietIv
through the room. Tiny tables covered
with knicknacks look pretty, but theV
furnishing bedroom we have fewer ar
iSlcs 20 consider. The bureau must be
where the light is good in the DAYTIME
az wei as by artificial light The bed
should be placed in such a way that
the light will not strike the ewes In the
early morning. This Is not easv to ar
range, as frequently bedrooms have
WINDOWS on TWO or more sides. In such
cases II Is well to have an extra shade
Of dark green on the window that
throws light on the bed.
Nowadays nobody that knows anv-
thing about furnishing fastens the cur
talns with loops. They should hang in
soft. straight folds. and the up4to-da.e
woman shcrtens her curtains If fhev
have been made in the days when half
yard extra was allowed for looming
Sash curtains still may be looped sack
without breaking any rules, but many
prefer them hanging straight in front
Of the. glass. selecting only the sheerest
materials. which viii soften the light
but not obscure the view.
Happily the day IS passing when three
or four curtains were thought necessary
TO exclude both light and air We never
need be afraid Of plenty Of fresh air
and sunshine entering our rooms: It is
much better to have a faded CARPET than
a musty, uninviting smell such as sye
find In a room where TIM windows are
opened rarely. AS a matter OF fact. the
secret of pretty bedroom furnishing lies
in airness. so to speak. avoiding such
faults as overcrowding and heavy drap-
cries.
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Beauty Of Silver LOCKS

Silver hair is always a becoming and
enviabIe possession. In old age il gives
an air Of softness and sweetness 10 the
face, while in conjunction with a young
skin and fresh complexion nothing can
be more charming.
The silver tone OF the hair throws Up
skin and eyes 70 perfection, besides add
ing an air OF distinction 70 an otherwise
everyday type of face
Women who, up to now, have been
foolish enough 10 hide their beautiful
silver tresses under unbecoming and
hard-toned hair dyes are this season
allowing II to be Seen in all its natural
beauty, this state OF affairs being largely
due TO the fact that the tones Of null
berry. claret. and purple, now so modish,
look their best when worn by a woman
possessed Of snowy hair, says Home
Chat
White hair is now dressed high on the
head a la Pompadour. and II is becom-
ingly waved and finished by clusters OF
the soft little curls OF the Empire period
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CultiVdflnq Lines OF Beauty

There is sad proof that nature some
times leaves her work, to our minds. I'M
finished, or, more correctly speaking,
she appears TO neglect IL and often
leaves a human being TO struggle
through life with a poorly built frame
or with natural tendencies that destroy
grace and beauty. AS a matter Of fact.
Nature is absolutely unerrinz in all her
works, and physical shortcomings are
but reasonable consequence of some
disObedience 10 her rules either now or
in the past. But this information has
not 10 do with the way out Of such
troubles. That there is a way out of a
good many OF them is the subject in
hand.
1t is a serious disappointment to the
idealist to discover upon investigation
how very few women are perfectly pro-
pOrtiOned.
This WOULD not be true ~ the women
who unfortunately possess physical i'm
perfections would train themselves out
of it. Patient and faithful exercise OF
the proper kind Will correct to almost
any degree desired nearly every fault
known Not in any one article, or one
book even. could complete information
be given on this subject. so various and
complicated are these errors laid con-
veniently at Natures door. BY way OF
suggestion, however, is the exercise FOR
chest development. A small waist line
is the almost invariable accompaniment
of high. broad chest When the exer-
else is studied the reason for this will
be apparent
The Start Is Important.
In all standing exercises the starting
point is position" This means heels
together. toes out. body erect, arms at
the sides. and head well poised. with
chin in. In this chest-developing exer-
else first stand at position; extend the
arms, held rigid from the finger TIPS to
the shoulder, forward and upward,
palms down. When the hands are op-
posite the chest swing the arms TO the
side with an outward sweep. palms up.
At the same time inhale and swell the
chest and contract the back muscles OF
the neck, shoulders, and back. ExhaIe
as you recover the position. Repeat the
exercise until the muscles are tired.
Before going further, It must be borne
in mind that proper conditions should
surround the exercising period: there
should be fresh air Cby an open window.
II necessary, proper clothing Ga union
suit or a bathing suit will do. lust 90
the body is perfectly free for move
menD. and proper time-mornInr and
evening There should not be too much
activity at the latter time and no exer-
else should be taken when the bodv is
ured and the spirits are weary. as we'll
unless the mind takes a lively interest
"a "a the proceedings. the movements will
or this reason it is a good plan to ex-
erclse before mirror. for then every
3etall OF the movements can be noted
LUIS can De detected. and IL is alto
friendly critic standing BY also adds
zest and pleasure to this performance
which, unless all such precautions are
taken. Is likely TO become irksome after
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No. 1o3l
No 1886
Misses Tucked Dressing Sack,

All seams Allowed.
A charming dressing sack that the
veriest amateur could make is here por-
trayed. made of pink Organdie, covered
with wild roses and their foliage; it is
trimmed with point de Paris lace and
beading, through which a narrow pink
ribbon has been run. 1t is an excellent
model for challis or flannel. especially in
the former. for summer.
The pattern is in three sizes-thirteeu
to seventeen years. For miss Of ff-
teen years the sack requires IA yards OF
goods 20 Inches wide. or rs yards &c
inches wide, or rs yards a. inches wide,
6h yards of beading, 81 yards of ribbon
and rs yards OF edging TO trim.
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AND GETS ONE.

The husband who never goes out de-
serves a wife who never stays fn.-The
Cypic.
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POISON ON TYPEWRITER RIBBON

Stenographers should remember that
the ink on their typewriter ribbons is
often poisonous, and that getting in a
cut or scratch il might do great harm