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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29
The Lesson.

A writer says that when he was a
lad the standard Of gentlemanliness
was impressed upon him by his father
not with a strap-in a way that he
never forgot. They were walking in
the country, and as they reached a
stile a workingman, who was nm tho
other side before them, and, had the
right OF crossing first, stood aside nm.
Tia they had passed. The boy, thought
less, after the fashion of his kind ont
over first, saying never a word. Then
his father got over and said, Thank
you to the man. Turning to his son
he said: you die not thank the man
who stood aside for you" "But no
isn't gentleman" answered the lad
Perhaps not was his fathers crush.
ing rebuke, but want you to be-"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29
Not to Be Fooled.

A city lad spent a part OF last sum
mer on farm owned by his uncle
1t was the boys first visit to the coun
try, and everything on the farm was
delightfully."- unfamiliar to him.
One afternoon the youngster, who
had been prowling aboT. the chicken
house, seized the product Of one cack-
ling hen, and marched eXultantly into
the house with his prize.
Let me have it, son." said the
farmers wife, "and III cook it for
your luncheon"
"You must think I'm a greenhOrn,
auntie!" acclaimed the boy. Il guess
the hen cooked it all right. It's
warm."-Harper's Weekly.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29

Mr. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject Of building for the readers of this
paper. On account a. his wide eXpe.
rience as Editor, Author and Manufac-
turer, he is, without doubt, the highest
authority on all these subjects. Address
all inquiries to William A. Radf0rd, No.
1874 Fifth Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, and only
enclose tWo-cent stamp for reply.
A story and half six room house,
comprising many desirable features, is
shown in this plan. 1t is not very
large, but fortunately small low.cost
houses often have advantages over
larger ones. Three of these advar-
tages are light, sunshine and air. In
small house opposite windows are
necessarily near together, and the
light from one often crosses that of
another, although they may be in diff
1erent rooms. Sunshine. of course.
carries light, and it carries ifc-giving
properties besides. Light, airy houses
are almost always healthful and cheer
ful. In crowded cities houses Offering
such advantages are always Occupied
while dark, dismal houses often 20
begging for tenants. In this design
there are three rooms downstairs ana
three rooms upstairs and they are ar.
ranged to provide a great deal of COM
fort and convenience.
When man starts to build a house
he usually has some particular ideas
IN mind that he wishes to have worked
into the plan. Very often these are |
not practical. They have been ex. |
tracted, as a general thing, from some |
other plan and cannot we'll be grated
into the new design without spelling
the symmetry. You cannot have every.
thing in one house, no matter what
the size or the amount of money il
costs. There are natural advantages
that go with the environment which
cannot be successfully transplanted.
Ihls is one of the principal reasons
why architects are necessary. One of
he most difficult problems an archi.
ect runs up against is to prevent own.
IFS from injecting ideas into house
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29
TUMORs conquer
Overwhelming Proof that Lydia E. Pink
Vegetable Compound Succeeds,

One OF the greatest triumphs O.
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the conquering of woman's
dread enemy Tumor.
The growth of a tumor is so in
sldlous that frequently its presence
is wholly unsupported until it is well
advanced.
SO called wandering pains" NAV
come from its early stages or the
presence of danger may be made
manifest by excessive monthly peri
obs accompanied by unusual pain, from
the abdomen through the groin and
thigh.
LIZ you have mysterious pains, if
unere are indications of inflammation
or displacements, secure a bottle of;
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com,
pound. made from native roots and
herbs, right away and begin its use.
The Following letters should CON-.
vince every suffering woman of its
virtue, and that it actually does
conquer tumorS
Mrs: May Fry, of $50 w. CoHax
Ave, South Benz Ind, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinhham:--
Il take great pleasure in writ.
Ing to thank you for what Lydia F
Plnkhams Vegetable Compound has
zone Tor NE. also took the Blood
Purlier in alternate doses With the
compound. Your medicine removed a
cyst tumor of four years growth
winch three Of the best physicians
declared 1 had. They had said that
only an operation could help me. am
very thankful that ] followed friends
ADVICE and took your medicine. II has
made me a strong and well woman
and l shall recommend it as long as
l live" WIS do
Mrs u. F. Hayes, of 26 Ruggles St
Boston, Mass, writes:
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29

lot in high-priced neighborhood
Ihen man feels under obligation to
DulId a house in keeping with the
street and the ideas of his neigbbors
lie cant go against popular opinion
without losing caste. 1t is much bet
ter to move into another part of the
town than to attempt it.
But little house like this. for fn
stance, is within the means of every
AMBITIOUS man and if properly fur.
nlshed and kept in good repair it may
be made more attractive than som. of
the larger houses on the wide street.
/ do not mean that a person should
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29

Il have been under diferenth
treatment for a long time "A
relief. They told me | had a =
tumor, my abdomen was syOSs
| suffered with great pain. (
to you for advice, you REPLIED
followed your directions eareiIh
to-day [ am a well woman. n
Pinkham's Vegetable Compoua
PEELED the tumor and strengtheM|
whole system"
Mrs. S. ]. Barber, Of Scot II
writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham;-
sometime ago l wrote ysvI
advice about a tumQr which IN
tors thought would have to be rem.
instead | took Lydia E. Pinkk
Vegetable Compound and TO-DAY i
well woman"
Mrs. NJ. N. Funk, Vanaergih,
writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
I had a tumor and Lydia E
hams Vegetable Compound rem
It Tor me after two doctors had !
me up. / was sick four years BET
began to take che Compound. i
recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Y
able Compound far and near"
Such testimony as above Is
Tfncing evidence that Lydia E
hams Vegetable Compound s.
without a peer as a remedy for z
Growths as well as other distre
ills of women, and such symptol
Bearing-doWn Sensations, Dis
Irregularities and Bach
etc. Women should remember a
is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
pound that is curing so many Wc
Don't forget to insist upon 4
some druggist asks you to .
something else which he calls
as good"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29

go into a part Of the town where prop.
erty is neglected, but there are many
side streets leading off from main resi-.
dence avenues that are more desirable
for homes than the main streets them,
selves. A house is not always a home,
whether it be large or small. | have
seen many more real homes in the
smaller houses than the large ones. I
think the proportion is very much
greater.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29
This Is No Joke.

Hunts Cure has saved more people
from the "Old Scratch" than any other
known agent, simply because it makes
scratching entirely unnecessary. One
application relieves any form Of itch
ing skin disease that ever afflicted
mankind. One box guaranteed to cure
my one case.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29
Better Than Gifts of Fortune,

The gifts Of fortune are often taken
away as speedily as they came; but
strength Of mind and personal nobility
are possessions which survive the ex.
ternal circumstances OF life and lift
1t into grander planes.-Haliburto
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29

IN buying lot in satisfactory neigh.
oorhood, then follow this by building
a house that fits the lot, the family
and the mans bank account. AS a rule
men are influenced by their more
prosperous neighbors to build a more
expensive house than they can affotd
FMS often comes about by selecting
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29
sERMoNETTE.

q WY SPSak yG NOT Woro OF
9 bringing the king back"-sad
b that the king has been forced to
& nee; but sadder still is it that
B the people are slow to bring him
s back.
b What picture we have here
8 OF the human heart and it's re.
lations to its Lord and King,
2 Jesus Christ.
) The alIuring voice of self-in-
I diligence and sin speaks in the
5 car and it steals away our
hearts from loyalty to the true
) King.
{ The next step in the down.
( ward course is open rebellion
against the rule of the true and
rightfuI King.
The king is driven forth. One
cannot read the chapter re-
counting DaVid's departure from
Jerusalem without an over.
wheImin9 sense Of the sadness
and shame Of it all. But how {
Infinitely mere tragic and sad
IS it when the King of kings and
Lord of lords is forced to flee :
from the rebeIIious heart!
And when the fires of sin
have burned themselves out and
the heart feels it's desoIation !
and loss, what reproach it is {;
that there is no move to brinq ::
the King back and reestabIish {
MIN upon the throne! =
The King cannot come except {:
by invitation. He may not be :
far away. Nay, Scripture giveth 3
the Kings own words: X
"sehold, stand at the door e
and knock" he says. He waits +
on the threshold. The heart 9
must say: "Come in." 3
Think of what Jerusalem was 2
without its king. The palace &
Of cedar deserted, and the &
city without a ruler to whom 5
they could turn for advice and g
help. :
Think Of the human heart Z
its King. The temple Z
which God has created as his
own peculiar dwelling place 6
empty or worse, occupied by q
self, and the whole life Drifting +
without the master hand of the 3
Pilot to steer clear of the rocks
and the shadows upon which so .
many lives are shipwrecked. !
Let US GO, then, at once and 9
;alI back our King. +
How many times daily are &
we forced to do this very thing? s
Neglect, or conduct that is g
worse, drives forth the KIM, 6
md we must turn and invite Z
''nA again to enter, in order that s
We may sup with him and he g
With US. &
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29
All in the Eap,;lv

A private soldier walking armir.
arm with his sweetheart met his
sergeant when about to enter a cbeon
restaurant. He respectfully introduced
her to him: Sergeant, my sister"
Yes, yes" was the reply, 81 know.
she was mine once"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29
Importanft to Mnthero-

First Chorus Girl-Nellfe amt
feelin' well. She's gotta sore throat.
Second Chorus Girl-Chee, the noiye
OF 'er putting on airs like. primmer
do1n--Kansas City Post.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29
Following Good Example.

When father walks in the way of
righteousness, his son soon runs in #
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29

Goats milk is now regarded as SD
perior to that of the cow for children.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-11-29

Little things are little things, but to
be faithful in little things is to, be
great.-St Augustine.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10

The Fourth passed off in Smyrna
in manner highly creditable to
the town and its citizens Primar-
lily the agitation was for the benefit
of "The Country Fair" given under
the auspices of the Twentieth Cen
tury Club of Smyrna, and praise is
due these energetic women for Civ
ing Smyrna one of the best celebra
tions III it's history. 1t is we'll to
keep up this spirit of national and
civic pride in commemoration of
the Fourth. 1t helps to advertise
'the town and give us prominence.
Smyrna is want to ignore our great
National birthday too much. Year
upon year passes by with hardly a
recognition of the national event
outside of the shooting off of a few
6re-crackers and the display of a
little fireworks. The splendid pa
rade in which our merchants and
business men took part this year to
say nothing OF the Country Fail
was an inspiration to everybody and
we congratulate the women of the
Century Club, not only upon theii
splendid financial success, but fol
efforts in bringing such happy
Fourth of July conditions abou t
1t twas an ideal day in which enthu
siasm ran to its highest pitch with
nothing to mar the carrying out o
a delightful program.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10

the married men and single men of
Smyrna. This was enthusiastically
contested, the married men winning in
a six inning game to 2. The married
mems team was composed of John P.
LeFevre 1st b; Harvey Jones IS;
Eugene Curry 2 b; Jay Lassell p;
Lyman C; John Patterson c. f.; j. E.
DeFOrd |. {; Jerry Pryor r. f. The
Single Mems team was composed of
Davis Bell IS; Bayard Jones p; Jim
Wright 1st b; Aaron Reynolds b;
Lester Voss 3 b; Horace Spruanee r.
f; Herman Turner C; Edmund Gootee
C. f; George Boehmler |. f.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
SIDE SHOW DRAWS IMMENSE CROWDS.
Was the Drawing Card Of the Big Fair and
Outside OF Gate Made Most Money.

was tuS DEdWtuB Sntu VI tue nig ThiT anu
Outside OF Gate Made Most Money.
By far the most novel attraction at
the Country Fair was the 'Side Show" d"
Hardly had Mr.. Handy's speech been
concluded when the crowd turned to
the tent of the famous "Duck Creek
Company" where in stentorian voice
George Cunning with his frOck coat,
silk hat and big diamond studded"
SHIRT front, announced to the crowd
that the greatest show on earth was to
be open to the public. Mrs. Jardine
in keeping with the occasion, an ex-
preston stern and stoical, occupied
her position at the ticket stand deal
ing out admission tickets as fast as
the crowd gathered. These in turn
were taken up by Mrs. j. W. Clifton,
also typically garbed, as they entered
the side show. The band played; the
crowd poured in. The show struck
popular fancy. There was Dan Ert
Bailey the big injun. "the Sitting
Bull" of the side show; Mrs. Marion
| COverdale, the ''lion tanner" and many
wondered at her bravery in being
Gagged up with so many stuffed teddy
bears; Thoms II. CoverdaIe "the dog
faced boy; Harvey W. FAIRIES the
wild man of Borneo" looking fierce
enough to eat you up. Charles j.
Sudler "the strongest man in the
world" giving exhibitions of strength
that amazed the public; Frank Whe-
len 'the fat lady of phenomenal pro-
portions;" Mrs. Raymond FsrlOw
"the snake charmer" and last but not
least the Sutherland Sisters
Misses Bertha Smithers and Margaret
Dunn. On the stage there was 8
vaudeville of high cl&ssed ordei
given by Townsend Jefferson and thu
Boys (Mozarian) Quartstte. The
elephant did stunts and the Quartet,
sung southern ballads. Nobody evel
begrudged the 10-cent admission
The crowds were there at all perfor
mances and when the Side Show con
cluded its three days engagement il
Smyrna that evening, they had $12? 0
to their credit.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
HON. [. IRVING HANDY MAKES ADDRESS
Then the Crowd Surges To and Fro Delighted
With the Many Attractions at the Fair.

Then the Crowd Surges To and Fro Delighted
With the Many Attractions at the Fair.
Following the parade which dis
banded at the Fair Grounds at the
schoolhouse, the crowd poured through
the entrance gates to get a good stand
for the patriotic address to be delivered
by Hon. kevin Irving Handy, of Will
mington. The latter was introduced
by Charles Howell LeFevre, Esq, our
local attorney, who just previous to his
speech, awarded the ribbons on behalf
of the judges of the parade. After ac-
knOwledging the complimentary re-
marks made by Mr.. LeFevre, Mr..
Handy branched out into one of his
characteristic addresses which was
brim full of patriotic zeal and fervor.
1t was a speech highly enjoyed by all
who heard it. He had hardly finished
before the Country Fair was on in full
blast The band played patriotic airs,
the crowd surged to and fro. Every
thing was hustle and hustle with the
Century Club women who saw from
The splendid success attained by the
parade that they had the people with
them and that it was their opportunity
to reap a harvest. Lunch counters
and dinner tables did rushing bust
ness. 1t was an inspiring occasion, a
great day for Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
ATHLETIC SPORTS A FEATURE OF THE FAIR

Married Men Defeat Single Men at Baseball
5 to WheeI-barrOw, Bag, and Potato Race.
During the afternoon there were
some enthusiastic sports on the athletic
field in the rear Of the High School.
The field was roped off and kept the
large crowd which had assembled en-
massed on one side OF. the ground.
The first exhibit was "Wheelbarrow
Race" by several school boys in which
Carlton Walls came out victor. He
was awarded a penknife. The next
was ''Potato Race" by half dozen
or more boys in which Adkins Colds
borough won the honoEs. The next
was the ''Three-legged Race" in which
Wallace Davis and Ferdinand Klement-
zer won. The ''Sack Race was won
by Owen Spruance. In each of the
above contests the victor won a PEN
knife. Following these preliminary
exhibits came the great game between
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10

The poor old dog still remains
without friend in Council. Police
man Cumruins has started aires h
the enforcement of our perpetual
dog ordinance and all dogs running
at large without muzZle are sub
iect to the cruelties of the law as
promulgated by our Council. We
do not ard cannot endorse the
methods used of disposing of the
dogs in such cruel, heartless and
inhumane manner. Though it may
not seem expedient in the eyes OF
our "town fathers" better would
It be for some plan to be put in op
Grafton for impounding dogs and
giving its owner a chance to re-
claim it, than the shooting them
down on the street. Surely they
can be disposed of in a more humane
manner. The method used is dan
gerous. 1t is all right to protect
our citizens from the outbreak o
rabies and Council is to be com
mended for their efforts in this direc
ton. We commend the effort bu
deprecate tile method.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
We are in hearty accord wi

We are IN hearty accord with
the movement to have pavement
or some coed, substantial walk laid
In front Of the Cats Lot from
Eamiltons Lane to Lake Como.
There are many pedestrians who
would much prefer, when they are
on the west side of Main street,
continuing On down without have
70 cross over. Council would be
doing great public service by
having such a walk laid.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10

OFFICE:--Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone, No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10

Farmers are now in the midst of
their wheat harvest and if good
dry weather will continue for a
short season, our farmers will be
enabled to get their crops in in
good shape. The farmer has had
much to contend with this year in
weather conditions, and with little
or no prospects for fruit, he has
nothing but his grain crop to de-
pend on.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10

street, to Pearl street, to South street
and down South to the Country Fair
Grounds" 1t was a great parade and
one which reflected much credit upon
all those concerned.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10

THE SMYRNA TIMES is published at Smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
TIE TIMKs is an independent paper devoted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State Of which it is a part. 1t also gives the
items of importance of the Eastern Shore of
M trYland
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10

During the summer kidney irreg-
ularities are often caused by excessive
drinking or being overheated. Attend
to the kidneys at once by using
Foley's Kidney Cure.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
BABY SHOW A WINNER AT FAIR GROUNI


Miss Helen Boyer Receives the Popular vote
For Being the Sweetest Baby In The Bunch.
The Side Show did not take all the
attention by any means. There was
the ''Baby Show" in charge of Miss
Hettie Richards and Miss Elizabeth
Jones the nurses. The babies were
Miss Helen Boyer, Miss Julia HUM,
Miss Mildred Hudson and Miss Anna
Wilson. Their getup as we'll as their
take-off on the real thing was very
laughable and was one of the attractive
centres of the Fair Grounds. An ad-
mission of five cents was charged
giving the holder a chance to vote on
the prettiest baby in the bunch. This
honor fell to Miss Helen Boyer.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
RoBT. D. HOFFECKER, JR.,
Ee.itOr and Business Manager,

SuBscRIPTIoN-S1.5 per annum. II
paid strictly in advance S1OO. No paper is
discontinued until all arrears are paid up
except at che option of the publishers.
ADVERTISJEMENTS-THR SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
reseHts, but for the outlying district ofwhich it
is the centre, embracing the, e,towns of Clayton,
KensOn, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. A rate Of so
cents an inch for first insertion and 25 cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
or transient advertising. Locals and Reading
Notices, 10 cents per linetper issue. specia
discount ON all semi-annusl and yearly adver
tisements.
Smyrna times., 1907-07-10
FAIR And PARADE
FOURTH OF JULY
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

The display of white ribbon, emblem
of the organization, and various telling
placards, showed that these good
women were always ready to sound
their voices ''for God, home and ma
tive land" The exhibit of r. H. Den
ney's roller mill of Duck Creek was
one of the most artistic in line. On
float which was literally filled with
bags of -four arranged in artistic effect,
was large wheel which occupied the
center, most @xcellently decorated
with red, white aud blue. This won
compliments on every hand. Follow
ing in succession was W.O. Hofecker's 5
wagon telling of insurance.; w. W.
Hubbard's Chestertown fertilizer ex-
hibit artistically decorated with bags
of phosphase aud growing products;
our Town Sprinkler; two exhibits neat
and attractive from the Smyrna Trans
portation & Manufacturing Co., and
an advertising exhibit of John W.
tucker clotnlng store.
Thomas II. Wilson Has Two Fine Exhibits. =
Two of the neatest aud most elabor-
ately decorated floats in the parade
were from Thomas H. Wilson, our
wellknOwn agricultural implement
dealer. One was a display of his agri-
cultural wares, harness, ETC., attract
lively arranged with sheaves of wheat
and red, white and blue bunting. The
other was a swing also gorgeonsly deco
rated in which were swinging four
girls. Both exhibits won applause all
along the line. W. G.. Roe had an
advertising exhibit of his Department
store. Frank Bevan, proprietor, had
an Advertising exhibit of the Smyrna
House. Seated in a decorated rig was
Charlie Jones of KentOn, weighing 2SC
pounds, bearing placard, 81 eat at the
Smyrna House." A lot of horsemen fol
lowed in line gayly decorated. Next wa
George w. Taylor's float and very
creditable exhibit it was. Mr.. Taylol
is one of Smyrna's best known plum
bers and his float exhibited the indus
try and men at work cutting anC
threading pipe. W. f. Keith had al
ice cream exhibit and threw little corn
icopias full of ice cream to the crowd
as they passed. One of the funniest
entries in the parade was that of War
ner & Blair, the. well-known Clayton
lumbermen and contractors. Thi
represented an old buggy fixed up t
represent an automobile with the from
wheels arranged so it could be steere
by his son, the chauffeur, who occupied
the front seat. The buggy was pushe
by horse in the rear on which beside
the advertising pAcards was big sig
Seeing Clayton" This ingeniou
get-up produced laughter and applaus
everywhere.