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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-22
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A Scotch minister and his friend,
coming from a wedding, began to CON
slider the state in which their pota.
tions at the feast had left them,
SANDY" said the minister, Just stop
a minute till go ahead Perhaps |
don't walk steady and the guild wife
might remark something not right"
He walked ahead for short distance,
and then called out: How is II Am
| walking straight "Oh, aye an
swered Sandy, thickly, "Yere a recht
but who's that wi yo?"-Argonaut.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-22

OF the SalNatlOn Army, was talklns 10
a New York reporter.
Are you saved?" he asked sudden
ly.
The young man flushed, stammered
and hesitated.
We'll" said the General. do not
despair; there is a chance even for
New York reporters"
Then discussing prayer, General
Booth told a story, story with a
moral.
There was a young clergyman ap-
pointed to small country town." he
began, "and a short time afte. his ar
rival n horsey looking man in leg
gings stopped him on the street one
day, bowed respectively, and said in a
tremulous voice:
"If you please. sir, would you mind
next Sabbath offering u, bit OF a
prayer for Milly Dean?'
"The minister, Of course, assented
The man, whose look was worried and
haggard, took leave gratefully. And
on the next and the two following
Sundays Mllly Dean was prayed for
from the pulpit.
"Then one afternoon the man In
leggings met the minister again.
Thank you for them prayers. sir.
he said, but you needn't pray no
more for Milly Dean -
why said theother, shocked, is
she dead?'
"'Dead?' said the man in leggins
No. She's just won the Blue Ribbon
Handicap by length and half -
Exchange.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
METHOD IN HIS soticiruDe.
WilIie's Deep Interest In PIaymate'G
Health Explained.

This story is well in keeping WITH
the spirit Of the age. says the New
York Tribune. A Bronx man tells It
about his little boy. The neighbor's
young hopeful was very i'll, and Willie
and the other youngsters in the block
had been asked not to make any noise
In the streets. The neighbours bell
rang one day and she opened it to find
Willie standing bashfully on her front
steps.
"How is he to-day?" he inquired in
a shy whisper.
Hes better, thank you, dear, and
what a thoughtful child you are to
come and ask"
Willie stood a moment on one foot
and then burst forth again. TIN orful
sorry Jimmy's sick"
The mother was profoundly touched.
She could find no further words to
say. but simply kissed him. Made stiI
holder by the caress, Willie began to
back down the steps. repeating at In
tervals his sorrow for his playmate's
Illness. At the bottom step he halted
and looked up. 'If Jimmy should die"
he asked, kin have his drum"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04

other breeds in feeding qualities, espe-
cially as grazers.
(26) The average cost of spring
filters of six pigs each, including the
cost of the keep of the sow for one
year, when disposed of at a weight of
1913 pounds, was $29.42 The average
cost of fall litters of seven pigs each,
including the cost of the keep of the
SOW for one year when disposed of at
weight of 1,0S3 pounds, was $500.
The cost per hundred for spring pigs
from weaving to q weight of $50
pounds was $2.70, and of fall pigs fed
through the winter to weight of 1876
pounds, was $2.77.
CID The average cost of raising
cattle to one year Of age was s19 per
head, and to two years of age, at
which time they averaged 1,037
pounds in weight, was 1857.
(2S) Sheep can be kept on irri.
gated farms at a good profit when hay
sells for SIS per ton, grain SIG per ton,
and wool and mutton at 20 and AZ
cents per pound, respectively. At
these prices there was greater profit
In pasturing the land with sheep than
IN raising alfalfa and selling it.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04

pounds Of milk was reduced 80 cents
and of butter fat 81 cents.
(23) In feeding alfalfa to cows
milk and butter fat were produced
cheaper on four pounds of grain per
COW per day than on eight pounds.
The daily yield of milk and fat was
increased by the larger amount of
grain, .95 and .07 pound, respectively.
The milk flow was maintained better
on the larger than on the smaller
amount of grain.
(24) Apples fed to pigs in two ex-
periments with skim milk and shorts
had value from nothing to Is cents
per hundred. In one experiment ap-
pies We're only equal to grass pasture.
t25) AS grazers, pure-bred Tam
worth swine were most superior.
Berkshire, Poland China and Tam
worth grades were about equal Pure
bred Yorkshires were not equal to the
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
SWEEPING AND BUSTING.

A recent medical convention in Eng
land has not considered it beneath
professional dignity to give house
keepers and maids some general d.
rections when it comes to houseclean.
ing.
Unhygienic ways of sweeping and
busting are unquestionably response
BILE for many different illnesses, for
germs are in dust and dirt.
To prevent making a great dust in
sweeping use moist sawdust on bare
floors. When the room is carpeted,
moisten newspaper and tear it into
small scraps and scatter upon the car
pet when you begin sweeping
AS you sweep brush the papers along
by the broom; they will catch most of
the dust and hold it fast, just as the
sawdust does on bare floors.
In busting room do not use a
feather buster, because this does not
remove the dust from the room, but
only brushes it into the air. Use soft,
dry cloths to dust with, and shake
them frequently out of the window, or
use Slightly moistened cloths and rinse
them out in water when you have fin.
iShed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
SECRET OF GOOD DRESSING.
A Matter That Is Altogether Apart
from Vanity.

To understand the art of good
dressing does not show vanity, but
| wisdom.
And for a woman to contribute to
the charm and beauty of life by un-
Outstanding the underlying principles
OF good dressing and practice them
in the making of her clothes is to
benefit the world and her ownself at
the same time.
Good dressing does not necessitate
any uncomfortable compromise with
reform in dress.
More often than not the so-called
reform dress does nothing but make
its wearer conspicuous
The question of good dressing is
more Simple than reforms and move
ments. 1t does not force a woman to
take stand and in any ostentatious
way differ from the prevailing modes.
All that is necessary for her to do
Is to study her own color scheme, to
understand the merits and faults of
her own body and to select for that
body the clothes that are just suited
in line and color.
To avoid useless ornamentation and
to see to it that the color, texture and
cut of her clothes are suitable to her.
occupation in life.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
PUT 1T IN GOOD LIGHT. !.
One Comforting Thought In the Death
Of the Chickens.

A lady who had recently moved to
the suburbs was very fond of her first
brood of chickens. Going out one at
ternoon she left the household In
charge of her eight-year-old boy. Be.
fore her return thunderstorm came
up. The youngster forgot the chicks
during the storm, and was dismayed
after it passed to find that half of
them had been drowned. Though
fearing the wrath to come, he thought
best to make a clean breast of the
calamity, rather than leave it to be
discovered.
Mamma" he said, contritely, when
his mother had returned, mamma, six
Of the chickens are dead"
Dead" cried his mother. six!
How did they die?"
The boy saw his chance.
Il Think think they died happy"
he said.-Harper' Weekly.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
IDEAS FOR THE HOSTESS.
"Mother Goose Luncheon" an Enjoy
able Party-For a Shower.
A Mother Goose Luncheon.

Every once in awhile the request
comes for a Mother Goose" enter.
tainment, and this affair described be-
low is quite out of the ordinary. In
the invitations, which had quaint lit
tie pen and ink sketches on them of
Mother Goose" in peaked hat and
broom. evidently quite ready to
-'sweep the cobwebs down from the
sky" the guests were requested to
wear something to indicate a charac-
ter in the dear old book of nursery
rhymes.
The table centerpiece was an enor-
nous pie" with a ribbon radiating to
each plate, where it was attached to
a funny little white lambkin. On the
place cards most realistic spiders Of
Japanese manufacture were fastened
by drop of glue.
Each guest was called upon to re-
cite the rhyme she represented when
she was correctly guessed. This was
the occasion of much merriment.
When the dessert course was brought
in, the hostess asked all to pull their
ribbons, and out of the pie came all
sorts of birds. They were found at
the favor counter and elected much
favorable comment. There is no tell
ing what can be found until you begin
TO look" said the interchangeable host
ess, who was ever on the alert fol
something new.
The souvenirs were a joy to the
guests, being small Japanese teapots
bearing card on which was written:
Polly. put the kettle on, and we'll al
take tea
A copy of Mother Goose for Grown
Folks" was the prize to the person
who correctly guessed the most char
acters.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
BETS AND BEET PULP AS FEED
FOR COWS AND LIVESTOCK
BY R. W. Clark. Utah Experiment Station.

Since the establishment of sugar
beet factories in several of the states
considerable inquiry has arisen re-
garding the food value of sugar beets
and the by-products of the factories.
The Utah experiment station has re
Gently completed a thorough investiga-
tion of the subjects and has conducted
test feeding experiments from which
the following facts have been adj
duced:
ID Sugar beets and beet pulp for
dairy cows are nearly equal in value.
(2) Sugar beets and beet pulp had
a value of from 80 cents to $1.OO per
ton.
(3) Milk from beet and pulp-fed
cows was trifie higher in butter fat,
the increased percentage being very
small.
(4) Milk flow and daily yield of
butter fat were maintained as we'll
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Feather Hatpins,

Novelties of very pleasing char
acter are some feather hatpins that
have recently arrived from Paris.
They are the daintiest, prettiest
things imaginable, and are to be had
in variety of choice. Humming
birds offer themselves as particular.
ly charming and adaptable owing to
the varied character of their plumage.
and there are also some sweet little
miniature peacocks in realistic color.
ings, while very distinguished note
will be found in some black crows
Almost do these hatpins amount to
trimmings, so fascinating and alto
gether decorative are they in ap
pearance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
FOR Selfish ENDS.
The Efforts Being Made by the Ameri-
can Medical Association.

The Political activity of the Ameri.
can Medical Association has become
so pronounced as to cause comment
in political circles especially as the
the avowed purpose of the Doctors OF
the Regular or Allopathic school, OF
which the Association is chiefly com.
posed, is to secure the passage of such
laws as will not only prevent the
sale Of so-called Patent" medicines,
but win restrict the practice of medi.
cine and healing to the schools" now
recognized. This in many states would
prevent the growing practice of Os-.
teopathy, and in nearly every state
would prevent the healers of the
Christian Science and mental science
belief from practicing those sciences
in which the faith of so many inteln-
gent people is so firmly rooted.
The American Medical Association
has Committee on Legislation"
and the committee has correspond
ents in practically every township =
some $4,000 correspondents in all.
This committee at the last session of
the American Medical Association
held in June Of this year expressed
hope that larger number of physi-
clans than heretofore will offer them
selves as candidates for Congress at
the first opportunity. In its annual
report this Committee said: ITO meet
the growing demands of the move
ment, however, particularly If the
work of active participation in State
! legislation is undertaken, a larger
clerical force must be employed"
This is almost the first time in the
history of the United States that any
organized class has frankly avowed
the purpose of capturing legislatures
and dominating legislation in their
own selfish interests.
The American Medical Association
has about $4,000 members of whom
$4,000 are fully constituted mem
bers" and the rest are members be-
cause of their affiliation. with state or
local societies. The Association owns
real estate in Chicago valued at S111,-
7S1.91 and it's total assets are $751;
567.S9. Its liabilities, at the time Of
the annual report which was made at
the June meeting, amounted to only
$21 ,906. The excess of assets over
liabilities is increasing at the rate Of
about $4,000 year, and the purpose
Of the organization is to dominate
the field of medicine, and by crushing
all competitions by securing the pas
sage of prohibitive legislation, compel
all Of the people of the United States
to pay a doctors fee every time the
most simple remedy is needed
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
VERY BAD FORM OF ECZEMA.
Suffered Three Years-Physicians Did
No Good-PerfectIy Well After
Using Cuticura Remedies,

L take great pleasure in informing
you that was a sufferer of eczema in
very bad form for the past three
years. I consulted and treated with
number of physicians in Chicago, but
to no avail. I commenced using the
Cuticura Remedies, consisting of Cuti.
cura Soap, Ointment and Pills, three
months ago, and to-day am perfectly
well, the disease having left me en-.
tirely. I cannot recommend the Cuti-
cura Remedies too highly to anyone
suffering with the disease that 1 have
had. Mrs. Florence E. Atwood, 18
Chilly Place, Chicago, ILL.,; October 2,
1905. Witness: L. S. Berger"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
@Scoak@

The corset cover that saves sewing
on insertion, then beading, and then
lace, should be welcomed, and one is
here shown that any girl could make
up for herself and use the yard left
from thin lawn or batiste waist. The
model is greatly in demand because it
is so simple and involves so little
labor. The girl who is stout and
breads to put anything extra around
her hips, need not put on the little
peplin which is really only to protect
the corset below the waist line. In
the summer when white skirts are
worn this is not necessary.
The garment is made in two pieces,
Joined in bias seam at the back, and
to make one like the picture here in
medium size would require IL yards
OF f1ouncing about 16 or IS inches
wide. If you want the skirt portion,
1t will take one-half yard of plain ma
terial. This will give any girl a nice
piece of fancy work to do on the piaz-
"a or lawn, as there are so few seams
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
ADAPTATION
OF PLANTS
BY PROF. E. p. sANDsrKN.

We are in the habit of speaking of
adaptation as something entirely
apart from variation. Adaptation
stands for the slow changes induced
by the environment. II the existing
plant forms are largely the result of
adaptation to the ever-changing en-.
yironment, then we have strong eyi.
dence that this adaptation or varia.
tlon or plants can be utilized to con-
siderable advantage by the horticul-
turist to acclimatize plants, which are
not hardy to our climatic conditions.
l fully realize that this view will be
criticized and derided by those who
have experienced losses and disap-
pointment in the growing of fruit
trees not adapted to our soils and
climate. 1t may, to be sure, REQUIRE
longer period of time than is al.
lotted single person, but we should
bear in mind that we are not working
for this generation, but for the gen.
erations to come. Further, I am not
quite convinced that the sad expert.
ences of the past are of sufficient argu-
ment for US to draw the sweeping con.
clusion that results cannot be accom-.
plished within the span of one per.
sons life. The large number of old
eastern apple trees now growing in
the eastern and southern parts Of
Wisconsin are eloquent witnesses to
the kind of adaptation have spoken
of. Not only this, but those trees are
old and have stood the test Of the
most severe winters on record. I do
not mean to say that eastern varieties
can be grown successfullysa over the
state. but 1 do say and believe that
certain sections along Lake Michigan
are adapted to many of these var.
ieties.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
President castro,s concelt.

Many stories have been told of
Cipriano Castro, president of Venezue-
la, and of his monumental conceit.
During the Russo-Japanese war the
fall of Port Arthur was being ex-
planned to him.
"Pshaw!" he exclaimed. with 500
Venezuelans I could have taken it in
four days"
with thousand, in one day, your
excellency," said the diplomatic rep
resentative of European power.
Castro was so pleased at what was
intended to be sarcasm that, it is said,
the diplomat succeeded next day in Sc
curing satisfaction Of claim that his
government had been vainly pressing
for years.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Patron Saint of Lawyers.

This story is told at the expense of
Francis H. T. Maxwell, a well-known
lawyer. The members of the Taunton.
Mass, Bar association thought they
ought to have patron saint, but after
much wrangling they could not hit I'D.
on any particular saint.
Finally committee, of which Me.
Maxwell was a member, was appoint
ed to make a selection. They made
trip to New York, and there visited
gallery where most of the saints were
carved in marble. 1t was decided to
leave the selection to Mr. Maxwell,
and after making the rounds he placed
his hand on one in a group of two.
This one will do" he said. He had
his hand on the devil, whom st. Nj
chael was driving before him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
The Revised Psalm.

The fathers peroration was superb.
And departing, leave behind
you,'" he concluded, footprints on
the sands Of"
But here the son rudely interrupt
ed.
Footprints? he sneered. "Who
wants to leave footprints?"
Then what would you leave, my
boy?" the old man inquired.
Tracks" said the youth, haughtily.
Tracks of my 90-horse power racer,
to be sure. Am dog or working
man that I should leave nero foot
prints?"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Bobbin Boys WAGES.

John B. Lennon, treasurer Of the
American Federation of Labor, deliv-
cred recently an address ON strikes
Turning to the amusing features of
the strike question, Mr.. Lennon said:
II remember a strike of bobbin
boys, just strike, and one that sue
ceeded. These boys conducted their
fight well, even brilliantly. Thus the
day they turned out they posted in
the spinning room Of their employers
mill great placard inscribed with
the words:
The wages of sin is death, but the
wages of the bobbin boys is worse "
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Puzzled.

The bard from the city had sold sui.
hcfent verses to spend week in q
rural boarding house. Waving OF the
swarms OF June bugs and mosquitoes.
the bard sat penning his lines by the
yellow light of kerosene lamp.
How l love this madrigaii" he
unused to himself.
The horny-handed farmer, who sat
greasing his boots, looked up in sur
prise.
@Gracious!" he drawled. Where il
she?"
!, "Who?" asked the astonished bard.
why, the gal yeou just said yeou
loved"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
BAD DREAMS
Frequently Due to Coffee Drinking.

One of the common symptoms of
coffee poisoning is the bad dreams that
spoil what should be restful sleep. A
man who found the reason says:
Formerly was a slave to coffee.
was like morphine fiend, could not
sleep at night, would roll and toss In
my bed and when did get to sleep
was disturbed by dreams and hobgob-
Inns, would wake up with headaches
and feel bad all day, SO nervous
could not attend to business. My writ
ing looked like bird tracks. had sour
belchings from the stomach, indiges-
ton, heartburn and palpitation Of the
heart, constipation. irregularity Of the
kidneys, etc.
Indeed, began to feel I had all the
troubles that human flesh could suffer,
but when a friend advised me.to leave
of coffee felt as If he had insulted
me. 1 could not bear the idea, it had
such hold on me and refused to
believe it the cause.
But it turned out that no advice was
ever given at more needed time for
finally consented to try Postum and
with the going of coffee and the com
ing Of Postum all my troubles have
gone and health has returned. eat
and sleep well now. nerves steadied
down and I write fair hand Gas you
can see), can attend to business again
and rejoice that am free from the
monster coffee"
Ten days trial of Postum In place Of
coffee win bring sound. restful, re
freshing sleep. There's q Reason
Read "The Road to MELVILLE" In pkgs
Some physicians call It "a little health
classic"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04

IL the young couple are going to
housekeeping why not have Canned
Goods Shower?", Ask each guest to
bring a jar, glass or tin or something
for the new housekeeper's emergency
closet. If there is any special recipe
to so with the goods. so much the
more interesting. and there is scarce
ly housekeeper who hasn't some IA
vorite rule for jelly, pickles or marina.
ladies'.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
lmpudence OF Hoi Polloi.

A note6 English artist was standing
at the edge of the road. waiting for his
horse. and he was dressed in hia
usual peculiar styie-mustard-cole
riding suit, vivid waistcoat and bright
red tie. A man, who had evidently
been reveling, happened to Iurch
round the corner of the street. He
stared at the famous artist for a min
ute In silence. then he touched his can
and asked in . tone of deep commiser.
alton. beg pardon, guv'nor, was you
in mournin' for anybodyya
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04

Best Garden spot.-A sheltered
nook for the kitchen garden is one of
the things most to be desired about
the farm house. We know whereof
we speak, for we have tried gardens
both in the open and under shelter.
For real comfort and the best results
commend US to well-sheltered gar.
den spot.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04

There should be music, stringed in
struments if possible, as it adds much
to the occasion and dancing is always
the best amusement. If you can have
the grounds sufficiently lighted and it
is nice moonlight night, croquet is
a good game; have a match, with
prizes for the winners. Archery is
also good, and tennis.
MADAME MEPPT
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04

Wind 6reaks.-The strongest argu-
ment in favor of wind breaks is the
shelter and cover 1t furnishes the
farm premises during the winter, but
there is a strong secondary reason
for having such shelter for without
1t fruit and vegetable garden can
not possibly be at its best
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
For a Shower.

VIII Nine. Merri kindly suggest
some kind OF shower for Sep
TENDER bride. other than Kitchen"
affair. as that has been provided. and
greatly oblige an interested reader Of
the valuable department which is
of much assistance.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1907-09-04
Group of St. Mary's Churches

Group OF 81. Marys CHURCHES.
There are in London a round dozen
churches named after st. Mary, near
ly all of them belonging to a single
group closely packed together, show
ing that they all came from the one
great parish of Aldermary.