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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-08-01
Country of the Cow Puncher

At length his nine comrades jumped
into their collars and the rebel simply
had to go with them. He lay down
and was dragged on his ear until his
added wits perceived there was moth
ing in this sort of mutiny. He rose
and slid ~stiff-legged until, outnum-
bered, outvoted and outgeneraled, be
surged into the collar like a thunder
bolt and thereafter tried to pull the
whole load in the vain hope Of tearing
something out by the roots.
The long string of horses and wag-
n wound out into the open country
and in a little while dipped across o
grassy undulation and was gone. A
swirl of dust marked its progress for
several miles, this plodding caravan,
with its tanned and bearded men, IN
lettered and slow of speech, used to
living out under the sky, seeing few
Of their kind. 1t was thus the pio-
neers crossed the plains a half CEN
fury ago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-08-01

God, Matt!" he gasped. Ruined"
And he sat down, and buried his
face and cried like a child-it was
then that l measured the full depth
of the chasm l had escaped. I made
no such exhibition Of myself. but when
I tried to relight my cigar my hand
trembled so that the fame scorched
my lips .
"Ruined?" l said to Joe, easily
enough. "Not at all. We're back in
the road, going smoothly ahead
only, at a bit less stiff a pace. Think
Joe, of all those poor devils down in
the mining districts. They're out
clear out-and thousands of 'em don't
know where their families will get
bread. And though they haven't
found it out yet, they've got to leave
the place where they've lived all
their lives, and their fathers before
them-have got to go wandering about
in a world that's as strange to them
as the surface of the moon, and as
bare for them as the Sahara desert
"That's So" said Joe. Its hard
luck" But I saw he was thinking
only of himself and his narrow escape
from having to give up his big house
and all the rest of it; that, soft
hearted and generous though he was,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-08-01

or that" replied l.. But l have
learned not 70 take snap judgments
too seriously. / never go to q man
unless l have something to say to
him. and l never leave until l have.
said it"
81 perceive, sir" retorted he, you
have the thick skin necessary to liv-
ing up to that rule" And the twinkle
in his eyes betrayed the man who de-
lights to exercise a real or imaginary
talent for caustic wit. Such men are
like nettles-dangerous only to the
timid touch.
ION the contrary" replied I, easy
in mind now, though l did not anger
him by showing 1t, Il am most SEN
sitive to insults-insults to myself.
But you are not insulting me. You
are insulting a purely imaginary,
hearsay person who is, I venture to
assure you, utterly unlike me, and
who doubtless deserves to be in
suited"
His purple had now faded. In a
far different tone he said: IF your
business in any way relates to the
family into which you have married,
1 do not wish to hear it. Spare my
patience and your time, SIR"
at does not" was my answer. 1T
relates to my own family-to my wife
and myself. AS you may have heard,
she is no longer a member of the
Ellersley family. And l have come
to you chiefly because | happened to
know your sentiment toward the
Ellersleys."
II have no sentiment toward them
sir!" he exclaimed. They are non
existent, sir = non-existent! Youl
wife's mother ceased to be a Forester
when she married that scoundrel
Your wife is still less a Forester"
"True," said l. "She is a Black
lock-"
He WINGED, and it reminded me Of
the night of my marriage and Anita's
expression when the preacher called
her by her new name. But l held
his gaze, and we looked each at the
other fixedly for, it must have been
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-08-01
Life In . Little Town In the Unframed
Land Out West.

On all sides of the little town lay
the glorious sweep of untamed oun
try. To find another railroad to the
northward was to ride $50 miles to
the Canadian Pacific, to find a rail-
road to the southwest meant as long
a ride to the Northern Pacific, says
Outing. On the ridge of the town a
freighters' outfit was making ready
to pull out four days to a camp near
the Little Rockies. Ten horses led the
string Of laden wagons, behind which
trailed the covered chuck-wagon,
equipped for sleeping and cooking, for
there were no hotels on this route.
che boss and his two helpers were
wrestling with a broncho which, until
this ill-fated day, had never felt a
harness across his back. He was need
ed as an off,whceler, and he had to
go. He Fought like a hero possessed
of v DEVILS, and three men toiled
for an hour to get him into the traces
and TO keep clear from his INTERNALLY
sctive heels.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-08-01
WIDENING THE FIELD.
MAKING GREATER oPPo .aTUNITY
FOR SONS OF FARMERS.
BUILDING UP THE HOME TOWN
Some Causes for Complaint Which
Can Be obliterated by the
United Efforts of the
People.

How often do we hear It said that
the young man has nj the opportun-
ity that the young man of a score of
years ago had. How great is the COM
plant of trusts and combinations
which control Industries to the detri-
ment of the smaller mes in business,
and how often is reference made to
business concentration in the large
cities at the cost of the smaller
towns.
Innovations in business methods
have been many. 1t may be said that
this is an era of economical methods;
that evolution is going on continually
broadening the field for individual
effort and making possible the opera
ton of mammoth enterprises. There
can be no doubt as to the detrimental
effects upon small towns of this bust
ness concentration in the larger cities.
Pessimists deplore the lack of oppor-
tunity for the young men of today.
At the same time the large corpora
lions put forth the cry that there is a
scarcity of the right kind of material
for important places of trust. How
ever this may be, there is one thing
evident, and that is, small towns being
kept from advancing narrows the
field for the young men who would
otherwise enjoy an opportunity to en-
gage in business.
Travelling to the large city for en-
ployment, the youth, perhaps, seeks a
clerkship at moderate wages. There
are thousands of others that he must
compete with in the race for success.
His field is narrowed. 1t is not often
that he has fair competition, and ia
voritism he finds is one of the obstruc-
tions in his way. One of the cures
for this condition is to devise
of enlarging the scope and Importance
of the so-called country towns.
There is no economical reason why
the large city should have the bust
ness that rightfully belongs to the
small town. There is no saving in
buying goods at a distant point even
though a small percentage may be
saved directly. Whenever a resident
of a community sends his money to
some other community for the neces-
stiles that he requires, he robs his
w home town of a certain amount
of business. Employment is given to
the people of the large City instead of
the people Of the local community.
1t has been estimated that more
than so per cent, of the trade goes
from some communities to larger
cities. If this trade were given to the
home town, it would Immediately dou.
BILE its business Importance and give a
corresponding increase in employment
for the people. This means that the
population of the town would be in
creased and the opportunity for en-
gaging in business would be greater
Not only this, but it is an established
principle that values of farm lands tt
a great extent are dependent upon the
activity of the town near which the
farms may be located. Thus it is
plain that If the sons of farmers
would have greater opportunities oper
to them for engaging in business, il
a be increased by closely adhering
to the home trade and home protec
ton principle, which widens the loca
field for individual effort in a business
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-08-01

full half a minute. Then he said cour-
teously: what do you wish?"
l went straight to the point. My
coior may have been high, but my
voice did not hesitate as l explained:
II wish to make my wife financially
independent. l wish to settle on her
an income that will enable her to live
as she has been accustomed. I know
she would not take it from me. So,
l have come to ask you to pretend
to give 1t to her--I, of course, giving
1t to you to give"
Again we looked full and fiXedly
each at the other. Come to the
house, Blackjack" he said at last in
a tone that was the subtlest of COM
pliments. And he linked his arm in
mine. Halfway to the rambling stone
house, sever in its lines, yet fine and
homelike, quantity resembling its own
er, as a mans house always should,
he paused. II owe you an apology"
said he. After all my experience of
this world Of envy and malice, |
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-08-01

to those poor chaps and their wives
and children he wasn't giving a
thought.
You've done a grand two hours
work." said Joe.
"Grander than you think" replied
T.. 1--WE set the tiger on to fight the
bull"
Galloway and Roebuck?"
Gust that" said l. And | laughed,
started up, sat down again. mo, I'll
put off the pleasure" said l. "Ill let
Roebuck find out, when the claws
catch in that tough old hide of his
XVI.
"A CONSPIRACY AGAINST ANITA.
On about the hottest afternoon OF
that summer | had the yacht take me
down the Sound to a point on the Con-
necticut shore within sight of Dawn
Hill, but seven miles farther from
New York. l landed at the private
pier of Howard Forester, the only
brother Of Anita's mother. AS /
stepped upon the pier | saw a fine
looking old man in the pavilion over
hanging the water. He was dressed
all in white except a sky-blue tie that
harmonized with the color Of his eyes.
He was neither fat moi lean, and his
smooth skin was protesting ruddily
against the age proclaimed by his
wool-white hair. He rose as l came
toward him, and, while l was still
several yards away, showed unmistak-
ably that he knew who I was and that
he was anything but glad to see me.
"Mr. Forrester?" | asked.
He grew purple to the line of his
thick white hair. 1T is, Mr.. Black
lock-" said he. Il have the honor to
wish you good day, sir" And with
chat he turned his back on me and
gazed out toward Long Island.
II have come to ask a favor Of you,
sir" said |, as polite to that hostile
back as IL had been addressing a
cordial face. And l waited.
He wheeled round, looked at me
from head to foot. l withstood the
inspection calmly; when it was ended
I noted that in spite Of himself he
was somewhat relaxed from the opin-
ion Of me he had formed upon what
he had heard and read. But he said;
4 do moi know you, sir, and | do not
wish to know you"
You have made me painfully var
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-08-01
GOOD VEGETABLE BOX.
The Sieve Bottom Aids in Getting Rid
of Dirt From Roots.

Make an opening in the bottom of a
grocery box, writes a subscriber to
Farm Journal, and cover it with the
stout wire screening used for cellar
windows, having about a half-inch
mesh. Nail on two handles made
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-08-01

Every man is an important factor
in the community where he resides.
His influence is either good or bad.
His value as a citizen is gagged ac-
cording to his works. The honest la
borer, however humble, Is a valuable
acquisition to society, and SO is every
other producer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-08-01
The Comb.

The comb is as sure an Indicator OF
the health of the bird as the tongue Is
of the person. Watch the comb to
know when the bird begins to feel
badly. A healthy comb is a deep red.
Any other colcr means that something
Is wrong.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-08-01

from old hoops, that will swing down
out of the way at the ends. Use this
box when gathering vegetables from
theh garden and wash these by inn
mersing in a tub of water or by pour
ing water over them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-08-01

Loyalty to your local community In
evidence Of your coed qualities al .
citizen.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-08-01
Home Of PRECIOUS stones.

Home OF precious stones.
The island of Ceylcn is the mast
remarkable gem depository In the
waFIA
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-08-01
HELPS FOR TOWN BUILDERS.

Strangers to a town form their
opinions as to it's people by the ap-
pearance of the business places and
the residences. In a town where the
buildings are dingy and dirty, and the
show windows of the stores are care
lessly arranged, it is evidence that
there is a lack of enterprise. 1t pays
the business men of a town to be care
full as to the exterior appearances of
their places of business.
Small towns usually contain but few
expensive residences. 1t matters little
how ~inexpensively built residences are
if the buildings are kept we'll painted
and the yards neat and clean. This
is evidence of the good taste of the
people.
In many towns in country districts
there are hitching posts placed here
and there before the stores. 1t is gen.
orally the case that where the hitch
ing post is found, unless the street is
well paved, there is a mud hole.
Every town that is incorporated
should have regulations as to the
placing of hitching posts indiscrimin-
ately in the streets. There should be
set aside some side street that is on
venient to the business portion Of the
town, where the farmers and others
can hitch their teams instead Of in
front of the stores.
Good sidewalks give the strangers
to a town a favorable impression of
the place, and also they are an advan-
tage in many ways and may prove a
matter Of economy through the pre-
vention Of accidents that might give
cause for damage against the town
corporation.
Nearly every small town has its
public park. 1t is often noticed that
these parks are little cared for. They
are public pastures and serve no good
purpose as places where the people
of the town can meet evenings for
social intercourse. People OF towns
should take pride in keeping the pub
lie parks in good condition. They can
be made beauty spots with but little
effort and expense.
One of the swindles that Is now be-
ing operated throughout the country
is being worked by a number of stock
food agents. They visit a locality,
represent to some responsible farm
er how much money can be made
through becoming an agent for the
stock food. No money is required in
advance, but they ask that an agree
ment be signed to take a certain
amount OF the food. This agreement
later turns UP as a note, and the farm.
er rays 20 times over what the cheap
stuff he receives is worth.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-07

FOUND MR.. BowsER ON HIS KNEES.
hand. presume you have heard OF
DIR. Wilson of the agricultural depart
ment, haven't your
'Ts he the one that made the food
experiments year ago"
"He IL the one, and he Is now max
ing others. DR.. Wilson has done me
and few others the honor to ask our
assistance in very important expert
ment to be made In regard to drink
We meet tonight to begin the tests"
Ever Hear Of Buttermilk.
"You are not going to drink vinegar
or dishwater to please DR.. Wilson,
hoper'
Certainly not. You have read and
heard Of buttermilk, | presumeT
"Y-e-s. 1t has something to do witt
churnlng"
"You are smarter than ] thought for
For the last 200 years buttermilk has
been thought to be drink helpful t.
| LHt iAuiHuu ueulLu. ~ bup uVSh bVhVA
ally recommended for the kidneys ant
liver, but Its medicinal properties arr
not firmly established"
"And you are to firmly establish
themr querled Mrs. Bowser.
with others I am to drink butter
milk for a month and note the effec
on my general health"
How many barrels dayp
Mr.. Bpwser glared at her, and thu
red came into bis face, but he hung OF
to himself with an effort and bowed
and said:
"As l observed, you need not sit W
for me. ! may be late"
Suppose the buttermilk affects yol
injuriously? Suppose 1t brings OF
Bright's disease"
"Then ] perish martyr to the caus'
: Of humanity"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-07
CT .ASSIFIED ADVERTISING.
HOUSE MOVERS.

sREDRICKSoN BRoS--We make q
.pecialty of house moving, carpenters
contractors, general jobbing; promps at
tention to all orders, Corner Tenth and
Duane.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-07
BOWSER STARTSCLUB
Organizes the Huttermilkers and
Has Lots OF Fun.
MEMBERS JOLLY OLD FELLOW
Pour Fluid Down His Back and Then
Seek selaee In champssne-~his Is
Good Wife Gets surpriss--Hubby
Repcnts.

copyright. 1901. By Homer apragacl
During thc irst fifteen minutes OF
dinner the other evening Mrs, Bowser
was wondering TO herself why Mr.
Bowscr's face carried such self I'm
portant look and why he seemed to
consider himself tho whole show. Then
she came to the conclusion that some
thing had happened during tho day
and that he would announce II after
dinner whether or no. She was right
about this, When thry had returned
to the sitting room and he had parad
cd up and down few times with his
hands under his coat tall he announced
"Alrs, Bowscr. shall hc out this
evening may not return before mid
night. You needn't SIT up for me"
Mrs. Green wanted us 10 come over
there this evening"" she replied
"Well. you can tell Mrs. Green that
have something more important on
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-07
Ne ChQIIalle lle World

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The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20

Last Friday morning as L. c. Nichol- son was driving from his home to New town Street his horses became unman- ageable and ran, throwing him out near Miss Julia Prindle's and ran on as far as Thomas Carey's where they were stopped. MT Nicholson fortunately escaped with few bruises. His wagon was upset and little broken. The horses were not injured. He was for tunate in escaping with little damage to himself and team.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20

Mrs Celestia Smith Beardsley died at her home in Ostigo, N. r., on Mon day, December 2, aged 87 years. Mrs Beardsley was the widow of Beach Beardsley and she with her husband lived for 40 years in their home in Zoar which is now occupied by Cicero Beardsley, son of MT Beardsley.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20
Automobile Bargains.

Partial list of ond-hand cars which have been placed with us for sale by parties ordering 1908 cars, including those which we have used for demonstrating pur- poses. and taken in exchange for new cars
 1907 Packard SLimouise with extra touring body, thoroughly overhauled and painted. 1906 Packard with touring body full equip ment. good condition, newly painted. 1907 Model e" Franklin touring car with full equipment. 1906 Model "G" Franklin runa bout with top etc, nearly new. 1907 Winton Alv full equipment. 1903 Wnton. 1907 Thom- as Flyer, carries passengers. good condition. newly painted 1907 Model MP Wnton, new in September, full equipment 1907 Cadillac. good as new 1905 Knox with canopy top and : several others.
 Write for full list and prices, which will be mailed on request.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20

The old buildings which formerly be- longed to the Tweedy Manufacturing Co. and was used for factories in Taun- ton have been sold to Sidney True of Bethel, who is taking them down and will move them to his place in Plum trees, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20

Highway Commissioners Office, Rooms 96 and 2 Capitol.
 Hartford, Dec ,, '07. MT s. A. Blackman,
 1st Selectman, Newtown,
 Hawleyville, Conn.
 My dear sir:
 am in receipt of your letter of the 4th inst. relative to the work that is to be done in your town. l had planned to visit you.
 After the Legisla- ture adjourned 1 was put right up against the harrow and worked myself off my feet so that it was necessary for me to go away and lose myself from active official work for short time during the past month.
 However, 1 have re- sumed work again and have put your town down on the list of towns to vis- it. 1 will take the matter up with you at the first opportunity. Just at this writing l am clearing away a large amount of correspondence and getting things finished up for the season in towns that have been at work, so can hardly say now when will be able to visit you, but will notify you of my coming.
 Yours very truly,
 James H. Macdonald,
 State Highway Commissioner.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20

COLLARS and CUFFS HANDKERCHIEFS plain or initial NECKWEAR in profusion MUFFLERS silk or knit SUSPENDERS
 SHIRTS bosom or negligee
 UNDERWEAR
 HOSIERY foreign and domestic GLOVES for warmth or dress JEWELRY links, pins, studs, fobs
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20

E. Roswell of Nichols spent few days here, last week, the guest of MT and Mrs George R. Wilson in Taunton.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-20

George R. Wilson is now selling milk at Sc per quart, and will furnish first class article.
The weekly Corinthian. (Corinth, Miss.) 1894-19??, 1907-09-12

Young, the Tailor, can fix up
your old hat to look as good as
new.