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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-31

The farmer, more than anybody else,
Is interested in building and maintain
Ing good roads. Everything he handles
must use the public roads. It is the
way ne travels to church, and the way
his children go to school.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-31

The day has gone when diversified
ton needs to be discussed. It went
with the crowd of rain makers who
brought plenty of water from the
clouds by the firing of rockets, and
with the man who plants his potatoes
'in the moon"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-31

1t makes no difference how rich
your land is, it is only a question of
time when you will exhause it by con.
tinually drawing from it and making
no return.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-31

A man going to his wedding fell
asleep on the train, was carried past
the town where the bride was, and
had to get of at the next town and
travel back. He won't do to tie to. re-
marks the Ohio State Journal.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-31
Nothinn Doinn,

"I've worked for the party faithfully
for the past 20 years." began the Of.
fice-seeker, land can say with truth
that l never once asked for any OF.
fee" Glorious record" put in the
party leader. 81 wouldn't think OF
urging you to break it. Keep II up"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-31

1t is said that eagles sometimes 90
up $4,000 feet into the air, but how
anyone can prove 1t is a mystery.
Anyway, one of these birds has been
known to rise from the ground and fly
almost directly up and disappear
from sight within three minutes
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-31
Be Square

with your hair. If you have tried other
preparations and they have failed, try
Barry's Tricopherous. 1t grows hair
that will wear. 80 cents per bottle at
your druggists or by mail postpaid
Barclay & Co., As Stone Street, Ny.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-31
An Artist.

"The man who painted that spurious
picture was an artist, at all events,
said the connoisseur. 81 don't know
about him." answered Mr.. Cumrox,
ruefully, "but the dealer who sold 1t to
me was"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-31

Don't think for, a moment that be.
cause some people got rich in the days
OF long ago by taking things as they
came you can do so now. You must
keep up with the procession.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-31

Don't always wait to be Showed"
A blind man can tell a good thing
when he sees it.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-31

AS every thread Of gold Is valuable,
so is every moment Of time. Ma
son.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-31

The cotton crop has, in the hands of
Providence, been reduced to something
like money-making quantity.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-31

1t Is easier to tell the other fellow
what to do.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
Keep The Kidneys We'll.
Health is Worth Saving, and
Some Farmville People Know
How 10 Save II.

Many Farmville people take theiI
lives in their hands by neglecting the
kidneys when they know these organs
need help. Sick Kidneys are respOn-
sible for a vast amount OF suffering
and i'll health, but there is no need to
suffer nor to remain In danger when
all diseases and aches and pains due
to weak kidneys can be quickly and
permanently cured by the use Of
Doan's Kidney Pills. Here is the
statement Of Famville citizen who
has reclaimed good health by the use
Of this remedy:
a. ID. Jenkins who has resided i'm
Farmville, Va, for twenty-five years
and Is a blacksmith by occupation,
place Of address on Main street, says.
"When | come across anything which
is good | like TO let others know about
It. ] suffered for some time with
dull aching pain i'm the small Of my
back and was suffering at the time |
went to II. &. Crute's drug store and
got DOan's Kidney Pills. They went
right to the spot and it was only al
short time before my backache was
thing Of the past. | recommend all
backache sufferers 10 give DOan's
Kidney Pills a trial and they will
never regret it,
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's- and
take no other.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
FROM FANCY TO FACT.

-. thank youl" exclaimed the de
lighted wife. as her husband handed
her a large bunch OF money and told
her TO go right down town and buy
everything she liked.
Don't mention IT," replied the hus
band. Il want you TO have everythine
your heart desires in the way OF
dresses and bonncts this winter.
realize that have not been as gen
erous as should have been. and
hope I may DO able 10 make up for It
now Here. take this double handful
OF gold goo pieces. too Look out.
there! You're dropping them"
But the double handful of gold 20s
fell 20 the floor and went juggling here
and there. and the husband laughed
merrily until
B-r-r-rr-r-r
II was the alarm clock. and she
heard the voice of her husband say
ing.
TN be late 10 work again to-day
Say. lend me half a dollar. won't you?
l have not enough money for car fare
and lunch this morning"
II Is such distressing occurrences as
this that make women wish they had
married the squlnteyed. freckled boy
who afterwards left home and became
a plutocrat.-Scattle Post-Intelli-
genccr.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
JUST BY THE WAY.

Good compilations receive the least
attention.
Wise men are always in haste. but
never In a hurry.
Never Judge a man by the letters
his typist writes.
People don't call you a liar every
time they think It.
Other people are the best judges Of
ones importance.
Another love affair is a wonderful
glue for broken hearts.
If you can smile while your rival
is praised you have tact.
You are patient with your barber
after a visit to the dentist
a good workman and q poor boss
never trot in double harness long.
It's a sound proof of friendship II
you can Ike your friends friends.
II takes a long education to de-
prive sound people Of their common
sense.
When some one tells you you are
too smart to be fooled. look out; he's
going to try TO do Il.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
indian Summer.


Indian summer days are nearing days Of FURNISH.
al red and gold
When the mists Of morning. clearing. wondrou.
beauties will unfold.
DAYS whom fields Of corn win glistcn like the cuils
ON hahy'a head.
when 20 onga OF joy wen listen. for the crops arc
harvested.
Changing seasons bring their treasures. but the
Indian summer seems
Fraught with moro delightful pleasures days Of
jos and days Of dreams.
In tho night time. while We slumbcr. natures
iowclor has made
Rarcst gems Of countless number for the humhlcst
wisp or BLADE:
Coroncts Of crystal shining. necklaces Of jewels
rare.
Richer far than gems wore mining. for tho royal
bride to wear.
Indian summer days are nearing. gorgeous lndinn
summer days.
When the mist Of morning. clearing. all tho earth
viii seem ablazo.
Trees 10 rel and gold are turning soon the leaves
will slowly fall
Over the earth the fires are burning. waiting for
the final call:
Like the sounding and the cashins, ere the curtain
slow descends.
opera ends.
So. 1t -ecrns. is nature ending in flourish her
display.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
Chambeslain's Cough Remedy One Of
the Best on the Market.

For many years Chamberlain
Cough Remedy has constantly gained
I'm favor and popularity until it is now
one Of the most staple medicines in
use and has an enormous sale. It is
intended especially for acute throat
and lung diseases, such as coughs,
colds and Group, and can always be
depended upon. IL is pleasant and
safeto take and is undoubtedly the
best on the market for the purposes
for which it is intended. Sold by
Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
Texas Justice.

A Texas judge was robbed Of a
horse not long ago. and the thief. be
ing arrested. was brought before him
for trial The Judge eyed the prisoner
with deep satisfaction for n minute or
30. and then delivered himself OF the
following
Owing 10 personal prejudice the
court will not hear this case II VIII
be tried by the hailiH. who Will find a
verdict in accordance with the facts
In the meantime" ne added. impress
siyely. the court will 90 outside and
find a rope and pick out a good tree"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

We have great respect for Judge
Parker but would advise him to stop
thinking over that presidential collec-
ton straw. Unfortunately money
has been and is playing a conspicu-
Gus and in many cases an infamous
part in this worlds economy, and the
politician or the individual who l.
without sin may first cast a stone.
The Barksdale pure election law is
legislative farce.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

We beg to say to our worthy con-
temporary, the News Leader that we
have not only struck "pretty deep
mudhole.n but a succession Of them
and that too in mid summer. The
amount Of money wasted on public
road improvement % in Virginia Is
next In volume to that wasted ON
WhiSkeV
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

Mr. Roberts former ctorofthemint,
said in a recent speech: "a general
order for liquidation would absolute
~ PROSTATE the business community"
And what does this mean that State
and church, nation, cities, corporations
and individuals owe more money than
they can pay and that demand for
settlement would mean "prostration.'
And yet the poor fellow who can't
pay is bounded by lawyers, c Electors,
executions aud officials and said to be
dishonest because he doesn't, and be-
cause he can't pay.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

Yes, the Bryan day at our state Fair
will be the great day Of the feast, but
it should be no day for ventilating
Organism OF Democracy. All the peo-
pIe of the State are invited to cOntri-
butte to and take part in that show and
to bring to the front creeds political
or otherwise would be in violation OF
good taste. Byrsn says Nirginians are
wanting in good taste, but we don't be
lieve a word Of 10.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

The Republican papers are making a
great deal Of fuss about an internal
fight i'm Tammany Hall and that IL
means Republican victory next fall
Nonsense. Tammany has its fights
but when election day rolls around
the members Of the organization "take
il straight every time
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
Mo Halro,,.s

People don't seem TO appreciate TO
nance these cold. unsentimental
days" sighed the man with the vol
ume Of Byron in his pocket Il told
that chap on the back platform what
a great thing It would be If every man
was a poet. and he wanted 10 fight
mo wonder" laughed the conduc-
tor. That chap Is a barber"-Chica-
20 Daily News.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

Col. II. E. Withers died at his home
in Wytheville on last Friday in the
s2nd year Of his age. He commanded
the 18th Va. Regiment during the war
and the Farmylle company belonged
to that command Col Withers was a
gallant soldier and very much beloved
by his soldiers.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
No More Excuse.

More trouble" sighed McNutty
putting on his coat. III it amt one
thing it's another"
What's the matter nowY" queried
HIS good wife.
More labor troubles answered
McNutty.
Not another lockout. hopeY said
the partner OF his sorrows.
NO: It's worse than that" an
swered the alleged head of the house.
"The boss has yielded. and I've got to
go to work again!"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

We began TO get little uneasy the
other day when we began to read an
editorial In the Richmond Evening
Journal on the subject Of Negro Troops,
but our fears all fled as we read on.
Enlist them, yes, but for one purpose
and this is to do service in the pro-
vinces, Philippines particularly
There is room enough for all Of them
there. But if they must come back to
this country, besure to distribute them
through New England or New York,
OF some other cOngenial environments
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
In the Circuit Court OiPOKhataR COun.
iy, September 9th 1907. James NJ.
ClemeniS'S EState-EX PaFte.

On motion Of Charles T. Clements. a lcratco OF
James NJ. Clements. deceased IL appearing that a
report Of the accounts Of A. NJ. Howard and s. A.
Baughan. executors Of said James NJ Clements
said decedcnts estate has been filed IN the Office
% this court and that more than ono year has
elapsed since the qualification Of the said cxccu-
tors. Il IL ordered that the creditors Of the said
James VI. Clements. deceased. show cause II any
they can. on the first day Of the next term Of this
court. being the first Monday in November. 1907.
why the estate Of the said decedent should not be
delivered 20 the logttecs without requiring any
refundinr bond and that copy Of this order shall
be published once a week FOR four successive
weeks IN the Farmvillc Hciaih a newspaper pub
lished in the town Of Faunvillc. Virginia.
A copy-Testc.
Sept 27-3ts JAMES A. TfLMAN. Clerk.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
Comfort In That.

Jimmy-Aint yer vaccination healed
up YETI
TOmmy-Naw.
Jimmy-Gee! Don't Il make yer
feel bad?
TOmmy-Nawl The doctor told
NON mustn't take a bath I'll it's ali
healed up.-Home Magazine.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

We have always entertained great
respect for the Salvation Army, but
we fear il will lose its influence for
GOOD wherever it co-Operates with
Carrie Nation 20 impress the spiritual
condition Of fe llow-men.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
Editor Daniel saws of Mr.. BRYAN

"l am for him for another reason.
and that is that the Democrats are for
him. lie is stronger i'm Georgia than
hOke Smith, stronger in North Caro-
lima than Glenn, stronger in Texas
than CulbersOn, stronger in Virginia
than Daniel, and stronger i'm Mississ-
ppi than John Sharp Williams"
That may all be so, but yet his best
friends must admit that he is not strong
enough TO win, and why run2 We
would be glad to vote for him and to
lave him as next President, but we
IRE so impressed with his one weak
ness and that as candidate, that we
are unwilling to take part in this farce
+ another failure.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
How To Avoid Appendicitis.

Most victims Of appendicitis are
those who are habitually constipated,
OrinO Laxative Fruit Syrup cures
chronic constipation by stimulating
the liver and bowels, and restores the
natural action Of the bowels. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup does not nauseate
or gupe and is mild and pleasant to
take. Refuse substitutes. Winston
Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

They tell us that Mr.. Bryan makes
as much as $500 from lecture. Let
him stick to the job, be entirely in
dependent and the most conspicuous
American Of his day. We can appre-
ciate that he would love to be presi-
dent, but as that is impossible let him
thank God for that which two defeats
heve brought him and be content to
be in the ranks and yet commander
in-chief Of the admiration and az
lection Of his fellOw-cOuntrymen.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
PROVERBS AND PHRASES.

You spoil a good dish with M sauce.
Spanish.
a man must take as the spoon gives.
German.
A small cloud may hide both sun
and moOn.-Danish.
In time Of sickness the soul collects
itself anew.-Pliny.
The tardy son reaps not with his "a.
ther.-Modern Greek.
Advantage is a better soldier than
Observation-Disclosures.
A cup must be bitter that a smile
will not sweeten.-French.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

A girl in Cleveland who is described
As unusually pretty, has been arrested
for stealing rings. We always thought
that pretty girls had all the rings they
wanted given To them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

Col. w. II. Taylor was one Of the
most popular as well a. most efficient
o. the staff Of the immortal Lee. Since
the war he has grown in the esteem Of
his fellow countrymen and surely such
man is worthy the honor Of com
manding the jamestown Exposition
forces and let no man dare intimate
that he doesn't understand the de
mands of the social world.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

Isituot true that ever since the Two
cent rate has been put into operation
passenger receipts have increased. II
so everybody ought TO be happy while
the ugnose hangs high"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

The Farmville Herald must have
struck a pretty deep mud hole. 1t
says that II despairs Of good roads in
Nirglnia.-News-L Leader.
10 have We, so far as our day and
teneration be concerned. Norfolk Viz
einian Pilot.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER y, 1907.


Flowers are the sweetest things that
God ever made and forgot to put
soul into. Hi' ''"'
God forgets nothing but forgiven
sins
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

It Is the slow horses which run
away with more money than the fast
ones.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

Call this sordid and unromantic
age? Why, the pOorhouses are full
Of the children OF people who mar
ried Just for love.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
CHURCH AND CLERGY.

Tho Young Mems Hebrew associa-
ton of Louisville reports a member
ship Of ESQ
According 20 the most reliable re-
ports there are 100000 Sunday schools
IN the world. with a total enrolment
of 26.OOO.OOO pupils.
The International Council Of Relig-
ious Liberals in Boston in September
IS expected TO call together great
gathering Of Universalists.
The Rev Meldona De Sofa has Just
completed 25 years Of service as min
lister Of the Spanish and Portuguese
synagogue of Montreal.
The St. Louis Franciscan province
IS sending two Of its young priests 70
aid the Franclscans who are working
for the conversion OF China. under the
Rt Rev. Bishop Goette. o. F. NJ.
An encouraging sign OF the times in
England Is a movement for a stricter
Sabbath. which has the support Of the
archbishop Of Canterbury. the Roman
Catholic archbishop Of Westminster.
and the Rev John g. Lidgett. repre-
senting the nOnconformist churches.
In response 20 request from Bishop
John E. Robinson. the board Of for
eign missions has made provisions for
the outgoing Of three practical print
ers as missionaries. one for each Of
the Methodist publishing houses in
Bombay. Calcutta and Madras.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

The queen Of Sheba never told what
she thought Of King Solomon's
proverbs.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

The object Of this suit "a 20 obtain divorce n
rincui0 Didfrin0nu By tho plaintiff. William
Iockett. from the defendant. Ada Iockett
And an affidavit having been made and filed
that the defendant Ada Iockctt s not a resident
Of the State Of Virginia. 10 E ordered that she do
appear here within Is days after due publication
hereof and do what may be necessary TO protect
her interest IN this suit
A copy csto:
HORA''E ADAMS. Clerk.
J. M. Crute. j. q. sep. p q.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

The modern fnancier is shy Of any
scheme that will not hold water.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

Why waste time trying TO prove to
a woman that you're in love with her?
Prove TO her that she's in love with
you, and her vanity Will make her
believe the other.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
BY THE WAY.

The more talk It takes to run a
business the less 1t moves.
Those who are excessively aggres-
slve generally end by becoming NOR.
bidly repentant
II there is anything more uncertain
than buying a watermelon, It is steer.
ing a flying machine.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

Tho Young Mems Hebrew associa-
tion Of Louisville reports a member
ship Of 600
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27
A GLANCE IN PASSING.

The charity Of the tailor covers a
multitude OF shins.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

The International Council Of Relig-
ious Liberals in Boston In September
IS expected 10 call together a great
gathering Of Universalists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

The European papers that comment
so bitterly on tho increase OF crime
In American cities are silent con-
corning the increased migration from
Europe TO these cities. - Uncle
Remuss Magazine.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

II takes a long education to de-
prive sound people Of their common
sense.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

When some one tells you you are
too smart to be fooled. look out; he's
going to try to do Il.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

It's a sound proof Of friendship
you can like your friends friends.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

A good workman and q poor Dos
never trOt in double harness long.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

Good compilations receive the least
attention.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

You are patient with your barber
after visit to the dentist.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-09-27

IN THE CLERKS OFFICE or THE CIRCUIT
i COURT Of the county OF Prince Edward on tho
23ri day Of September. 1917:
William LOckett ...... Plaintiff
against
Ada Iockett Defendant
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-01-19
FIVE PRISONERS ARE
GIVEN PUNISHMENT
by Mayor Harmer at the Regular
Morning Session of Po-
lice Court.

There were I'VE prisoners in po-
lice court at the regular session this
morning. two for disorderly conduct
and the others for drunkenness.
Bert McAtee and Fred Monroe had
a squabble IN Glen Elk yesterday
and ofieers Lewis and Brooks gath
cred them up and put them in the
horrible pen called city lookup.
The mayor found them both guilty Of
disorderly conduct and fined Bert SO
and costs and Monroe $40 and costs.
Neither could pay and the former
was sent to jail for three days and
the latter for ten. Lloyd Adams got
an admission ticket for the county
jail. good for ten days, in default OF
the payment of a SO fine for drunk
enness. William Drummond drew
the same dose for the same ofense.
Arthur Hall was fined So and costs
for imbibing too freely from the
foamy schooner and he made ar
rangements for its payment.