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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
MEDICINES THAT ARE HARMFUL.
Combinations Of Drugs Dangerous II
Not Used at Once.

Just one year from the time the
Medicine was lost II showed up again
1t the drug store. A woman brought
[ in.
This bottle was left at our house
by mistake" she said.
The clerk read the name on the
wrapper and the date on the label.
hen he called to a man who sat lean.
ng against the cigar counter with
ais head propped up In his hands.
Captain" he said, here ia that
medicine we had such a time about,
[ don't see," he added, turning to the
woman, why you didn't bring II back
sooner"
Il didn't think Of It," she explained.
The maid took It in one day when we
were all out. She thought 1t belonged
to somebody in our house. It has lain
around there In a cupboard all this
while. II never occurred to us to re-
turn II until Just this morning, and
then It struck me you might be able
to use IT,"
The man by the counter lifted his
head out OF his hands.
Use IT." he said. "Of course we
can. had the grip last year when
It was put up and I've got the grip
now. | a take that medicine as we'll
as n new bottle full"
mo. you can't" said the clerk.
Some druggists might permit you to,
but we won't. It might upset you for
a month. Some medicines never lose
their healing power, while others not
only fail to produce the desired eff.
feet. but become positively harmful
after standing a few months. The
length of time q medicine retains It's
efficacy depends upon the ingredients.
Some combinations of drugs keep on
good terms with each other indefinite
ly. while others get into a row after
being mixed together for a while, and
the man who swallows q dose Of the
stun is apt to feel n good deal worse
than before he took Il. As a rule
medicines that are quite sweet keep
their curative virtues longer than
those that are acid or bitter. Most
any medicine can be taken In safety
six months after compromising, and
many will be all right six years hence.
Those that are not good generally take
on a curdled, milky appearance; but
that is by no means an infallible test,
and the person who wishes to save his
system uncomfortable complications
would do well to let old medicines
strictly alone"
The man looked at the bottle re
%gretfully.
And that was an expensive pre-.
scription, too" he said. ut seems a
shame to waste It."
Never mind" said the clerk, 1--WE
are willing to stand the loss. We
would rather do that than to take
chances on losing n good customer
like you"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Objected to Americans Taste.

An American millionaire, who had
settled at Heidelberg. has been perma.
nently expelled from the Grand
Duchy of Baden. He has on several oc-
casions caused scandals In the old
university town by the peculiar uses
to which he put his wealth. but bis last
exploit was too much for the author!-
ties, II consisted Of an entertainment
in the market place. at which two la
borers, who had been paid what were
for them large sums OF money. public
ly ate dirt from the streets. The dis
coyerer OF this new and peculiarly re-
fined form OF amusement was charged
with causing a public scandal, and was
SENTENCED to five days Imprisonment, In
addition to expulsion from the duchy.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Collecting His Bill.

One day last summer visitors to a
merry.go-round on a vacant lot In the
outskirts Of Philadelphia were very
much touched by the melancholy de.
meanor Of a long, lean, lank individ.
ual who, suffering greatly, persisted
In riding repeatedly. At last some one
said to him alphabetically:
you appear to be in great dis.
tress."
Yes" replied the man on the mer-
ry.go-round, this continual riding
round and round makes me seasick.' q
We'll, then. why don't you quit
riding?" asked the inquisitive ques.
toner.
81 can't help IT," replied the poor
man. The man who runs this mer.
r%y'go-round owes me money, and the
only way I a collect 1t is by taking
It out In rides"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

mobile. No. 1854 Madison. What Is
It doing out here? Come. get In and
let us go home. Are you a good chit.
fonier?"
The artist with the astrakhan hair
ran long, white, slim fingers through
It.
Alas, no. said he. "or I would
have claimed 1t upon the appearance
of the cop"
Would you be afraid to try chif-
foniering IT," she asked, looking earn
estly at as much of his face as she
could see for the astrakhNn hair.
1T would be as much as our lives
are worth" said he decidedly, where
upon they walked slowly and thought.
fully on toward home.
ut is a pity" sighed the woman, "a
real pity. And 1t looked like such a
good automobile, too."-Qhicago Inter.
Ocean.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

with remarkable velocity, and will re-
main In motion, as a little blowing
from time to time will keep its speed
from slackening.
But how can we find the diameter
of the coin In the right moment? This
Is very easy. Take a piece Of paper
and draw, with the help Of a compass,
a circle approximately the size of the
silver dollar and draw a straight line
through the center. Placing the coin
in this circle. we can easily mark the
ends of the line on the rim Of the
dollar.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

merry than usual on this day.
for the sun shone so brightly and the
flowers looked 80 lovely that he sans
and whistled till the woods rang with
his music.
There was. a clear brook running
through the woods, and Dick stopped
down to drink of its refreshing waters
when, 10! he was seized suddenly from
behind, and found himself in the hands
of a fierce, ugly.looking giant.
The poor little captive tried hard &c
get away, but the giant held him tight
until he reached his home. and Dick
shivered when he a the huge struc
ture, with no trees nor flowers near 1t
Dick wondered whether the CLAM
was going to kill him, but, before he
had time for further thought, he was
thrust into a %prlson-like ROOM, barred
on all sides to prevent him getting
out.
Dick grew sadder and lonelier as hi
thought of his own pretty home, his
companions, the sunlight, the trees
and the good things he had to eat. A
such times he screamed and beat him
self against the iron walls, but only
succeeded In bruising himself.
One day the giant came, and pokint
a stick into Dicks prison, he cried
Sing! Sing! Sing!" But poor Dicl
was too sad to sing. The giant grew
furious, and grabbing Dick in his
enormous hand he squeezed the life
out of little Dick.
Dick was a bird, and the giant wal
q cruel boy.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Disappointed.

Dorothy, aged three. was to be
taken On her first long trip. relates
the Boston Herald. She seemed most
interested when told that she was on
a ferryboat. After u few moments
her mother noticed a look of dlsap.
pointment come over her little girls
face, Asking the reason, Dorothy
said:
Where are they, mother?"
"Who?" asked her mother.
why, mother, you told me this
was a fairyboat, and I've looked and
looked and cant find a single fairy"
sighed little Dorothy.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

that, however in my experience l find
It turns out much better when a
Young couple starts in modestly with
an ambition to branch out later.
But there are some essentials In
a small house that must not be over.
looked. l don't care how small a
house is, you must have comfort with
1t or 1t will prove disappointing.
Where you have no dining room the
kitchen must be large enough for
both. Twelve by thirteen and a haif
feet is not a large kitchen for a large
house, but it is large in proportion
to this house and 1t is supplied with
a good sink and a good light, airy,
commodious pantry where food may
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

There Is nothing new under
and woman-that Is. fashionable
woman - Is constantly on the
Qui vive to catch the latest hints of
fashion, and to accommodate them to
her peculiar needs and her pocketbook.
Perhaps the newest novelty for the
winter season is the Beau Drummer
tie. 1t was first introduced across the
water, and was instantly taken into
feminine and fashionable favor with
an enthusiasm easily to be understood
and certain to be shared when once
you see for yourself Just how convent
ent and how charming 1t Is. So as such
knowledge will increase both your
comfort and your smartness this win.
ter we show above the faithful por-
trait of the new tie for all to study
and admire, and may tell you that its
fastening is most simply and success.
fully effected by the mere passing Of
one end through a loop Of the fur.
while by the same means It can be ad.
ljusted to fit the neck as closely and
costly as you will. It is indeed a won.
iderfully protective little affair, and
will be a most welcome addition to
the collarless coats which continue su.
'preme in fashions favor, while then
according to your mood of the moment
or the style of your accompanying
%headgear you can either let its ends
be piquantly poised at one side or
"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
American Names,

II we have some growing sense OF
a desire to touch with poetry the ter.
minology Of our American towns we
have succeeded so far only in secur-
Ing a slightly picnic grove atmosphere
such as is given of by Lakewood or
Riverside.
The rich sentimentalism Of the real
estate dealer has done what 1t could
considering the hurry ne is in. II we
have a new manufacturing suburb.
the chances are we shall be too lazily
and fatty patriotic. call It Lincoln and
be done with It. or too crudely roman
tic, in which case the secretary of
the company will report to the direc.
tors that he has had the place incor-
porated as Ivanhoe.
With the slightest dash Of poetry
in his soul he might keep true to the
strenuous character of the place with
all its prospective labor agitations.
and at the same time give q tinge OF
beauty TO the situation forever by call.
ing 1t Fretley. Or II II Is a place where
hammers are to ring from morning to
night, why not call II Stroke instead
of naming 1t Smithville after the pres.
ent' chief stakeholder in the c~oncern7
Atlantic Monthly.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
NOT AN IMPOSING FIGURE.
Black Tights Of Hamlet Aeeentuated
Actors Thlnness.

Richard Mansfield" said a theatre
cal manager. took the greatest pains
to keep his figure perfect. And indeed
he succeeded well In this. Such shape
ly legs and arms. such a slim. supple
waist. such u broad back and deep
chest eve graced the American stage
before.
"Mr. Mansfield insisted on good fig.
ures. He would not permit his players
to get ~ fat or too thin. Some he
made diet. some he made exercise.
And, to show the figures Importance.
he used to tell them a story about
Henry Irving-a story told by Irving
himself.
Irving, when he was young. was a
very skeleton. He once had a chance
in the provinces to play Hamlet. The
salary was good-for the provinces
| think Mr., Mansfield said it was IS
a week-and II the actor goC on well
the first night his fortune was made.
But, when Irving made his first
nights appearance in the black tights
OF the Danish prince, n gallery god
shouted across to another:
"Is that him. Bill?'
mo- Bill roared back. 'Them's
only the young feller's clothes. They'll
shove him out later on"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
still Alive.

And were her suitors desperate
when she refused them?"
Exceedingly. One OF them threat
ened to leave the earth"
And did he carry out the threat7"
yes"
How sad"
mot at all. He simply went up in
his airsbip. The second one told her
that he would be beneath the wave In
an hour"
Gracious! And was the poor fel.
low drowned?"
mo. he was a lieutenant of q sub
marine boat"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26


Mr.. William A; Radford will answer
cosT on All ar' su6ieets pcrtainIns 10 The
subject OF building for the readers OF this
pTISoppgcrc os rd nICqo"Ns uthor ~" spS Manufpe-
turer, he is. without doubt, the highest
am'hopity on an Win v1nse sunJ'T Rsd,o HddlrN M
lH Firth Ave, Chicago. III, and only
sne'ose two-ceht stamp TOT reply
II Is better TO live IN four rooms
free of encumbrance than To occupy
a big house with n big bio ON II.
Young fellows do not alway appre.
cIate his fact. and Il NAV be better
for the general publio that IL is so.
because men who habituallv live with.
in their means are NOT always the
best ones 10 keen tho nimble six.
hence rolling hack and forth II takes
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
A Doo's Monument.

In the dog cemetery OF Paris there
is probably the finest monument eyer
erected to the memory of a dog.
1t represents the famous convent
Of st. Bernard with snow'covered
rocks all about It, while In the fore
ground is the brave dog Barry carry
ing a child whom he has Just rescued,
Underneath is the inscription: He
saved the lives OF 40 persons"
Such a dog certainly deserves q
monument, that his brave deeds may
always be held in loving remem'
branCe.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Too Bad.

Little Edgar had been reading about
the beautiful paintings on the ceilings
and the walls OF some OF the great
cathedrals OF Italy. Looking up from
his book. he said;
1T was too bad. wasn't II, father?"
What do you mean?"
about Raphael and M~ichelangelo
and those other painters not having
money enough to buy v TO
paint on"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Mada RraNa Rascua.

Seeing an Italian named Costsigiioni
about to sink for the third time. In
Grimsby. England, York's dock, the
other day, a trimmer. named Taylor,
got two men to lower him by the feet
over the dock side. He grabbed the
mans coat and held him ior several
minutes while hoops and ropes were
obtained and the rescue completed.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
TIE SILVER DOLLAR
How II Csn Be Made to Spin on Two
Needle Points.

How can we make a silver dollar
turn quickly and continuously on its
axis VERY easy" says some one,
pulling out a silver dollar aud stand.
ing It on It's rim. He places the in
dex finger of the left hand on 1t and
fips the coin with his right hand.
The dollar will turn with such We
locity that the eye cannot follow 1t.
This will last for some time, until
the motion gradually decreases and
finally stops.
Not bad, but we can do better. We
borrow the silver dollar, mark the
ends of its diameter carefully and
place Il on the table. Then we lift the
coin with the help Of two needles,
inserting the needles at the two
marked points, bring 1t close to the
mouth and blow at 1t. The coin will
turn, driven by the pressure OF the air,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
A Woman Famine There.

I'm the Slavic colonies In this coun'
try" says Emily Greene Balch in Char
tiles and the Commons, there Is a
great excess OF unmarried men, and.
since those OF each national group sci
dom marry outside 1t, wives are much
in demand, Consequently a girl very
generally marries on her arrival in
America or as soon as she is old
enough, or else works a few years and
then marries,
Women have, indeed, not only
scarcity value as wives, but consider
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Snlklnn Her Guns.

"John, | think 1t was real mean Of
you to"
John laid down his paper, and turn.
ing TO his wife. said, YEARLY: Before
you say any more, my dear, | admit
that | am selfish, cruel, heartless and
mercenary. l am devoted to my club.
dislike my home, stay out late at
night, do not consider your feelings,
do not realize what a hard lot you
have in life, and get all the pleasure
/ can myself. Now. go ahead"
But there was nothing more to say.
Life.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Naturally.

The teacher was trying TO find out
what sort Of land was best adapted to
the raising Of cattle.
Nov, what would there have to be
there before cows could live on the
land?" he asked,
calves, SIR was the instant reply
Of a bright youngster.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

Merchant Ito drummer for the
arm)-So they're suffering from the
sleeping sickness in Africa? Wonder
II we couldn't do something In export
ing pajamas and night caps?-Trans.
lated for Transatlantic Tales from
M~eggendorfer Batter.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
off 7lt7l

arches ran from left to right from
lines A to By, but by taking Is as
the front and A as the back the arches
appear to run from right to left, In
other words, the spectator, looking
through the archways, sees the left
hand sides of them In the first case,
and the right.hand sides In the sec
pp1
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

able economic Importance. The man
who is so fortunate as to be married
can take boarders and dodgers from
among his own countrymen and thus
perhaps double the family income. be-
sides gaining in social Importance as
boarding boss"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

why does that oficeholder swell up
and act 30 Important" asked the
aeighbor.
9" suppose It's habit" answered
GARNER Corntossel. That's how he
got the Job In the first place"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
The O

II would l were a star" he chirped.
The fair maid yawned and sighed.
81 would you were a comet. sirV
She candidly replied.
"Oh. tell me why, ny pretty miss"
The answe burned his ears:
because, you know, a comet comes
Just once In thirty years"
Chicago News.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

80 you really attended the lecture
last nightf"
"Yes."
What did the lecturer talk aboutr'
well. I'm not sure. for he didn't
say."-The Lyceumits and Talent
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Aggravatlng.

Isn't It aggravating when you're
reading a mans newspaper W his
shoulder to have him turn the page be-
fore you can get to the end OF the
story ?-Detroit Free Press,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Bunkoed.

Hotel Proprietor-So that bridal
couple skipped without paying for
their room?
Clerk-Yes; It was a last of two
hearts that beat as one,-Chicago Jour.
nal.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Thrown,

Pstience-When did Peggy meet
that young man first?
Patrice-oh, they were thrown to-
gether In a hammock last summer,
somewhere!-Yonkers Statesman.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

ABOUT nearly all
day, for he was al.
ways merry. One
day Dick went of
TO take a ramble
In a large forest
at some distance
from home. He
had often been on
the edge OF the
forest, but II
looked so dark
that he was afraid
to enter. But
Dick was more
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
A Real Calamity,

And are you out of work. my good
MANI" inquired the kind lady whom
he met.
Worse, ma'aml" returned the list.
| less one. I'm out o. terbaccer."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

Remember | have bought theater
tickets for tonight That should
reach me about seven. as we are sit,
ting down to dinner"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

Don't be serious. Jack. Let's change
the subject. What is that bright
starr"
That's Sirius, too. dear"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Need Rich Husbands,

1t is hoped for their own sake. that
the girls who decline either to cook
or to teach school have all arranged
to marry millionaires. -Philadelphia
Enquirer.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

money every month for rent he has
paid for a house Of his w and has
a property to take an interest In.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Golden Ace 10 Come,

Our ancestors have travelled the iron
age; the golden age 10 before us.-st
Pierre.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

to the ankles. Very few short mes are
seen In cloth or serge. though there
are exceptions made in fur sacques
and boleros; in fact, at any minute
the little sacque coats may be re.
vided. but for the moment let US CON
tent ourselves with the long graceful
semi-itting coats which are so becom-
ing to most Of womankind.
In our illustration we show one OF
the latest tailor-mades. AS can be
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
WHEN THE WIND BLOWS.

When the wind blows hard at night
An there isn't any light.
An / have to go to bed.
l don't owe up my head;
Cause I've got my sword an gun,
CThat would scare most %anyone),
An my savage Teddie bear
II the wind blows. l don't care!
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
DICK N THE GIANT.
The sad story Of a Little Bird and a
Cruel Boy.

Dear little Dick! What a gay crea.
ture he was! He used to go singing
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

readily seen II is OF the most graceful
design Of the very latest and most
fashion-favored coat and skirt cos
tune. 1t is made up in fine face cloth,
which comes in all the newest shad'
ings, and is finished In a most effective
device In broad and silky braid. Its
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

On first glancing at the above
drawing 1t would appear As II the
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
AN OPTICAL ILLUSION.

How the Arches Run and How They
Seem to Run.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-08-15
RANDOLPH CENTER.

John Tohin has finished work for
\. l.. Royd"n ANA has moved his fam
lily ana household goods to Etna, ~
H.. whore he will reside for the pros
cnt,--Mrs. Ellen O'GradY and children
of Roxbury are visiting her parents,
Mr.. ana Mrs John Bolin.-Daniel Mar
tin, teacher In Chicago. visited old
friends here rcccntly.-Mr and Mrs.
Luke Parish were in East Barnard
visiting the last OF the Week.-Mrs.
Ellen Fargo went to the Sparhawk
Sanatorium in Burlington last week
for treatmont-The families OF D. A.
and f. A. Partridge went to Ripton
Friday returning Sunday-Mr. Barber,
who bought the Sylvanus Carpenter
farm, was here the first of the week
looking after his interests.-Mr. and
Mrs. w. l., Hebard have with them
their son, Guy, Of Derby, Conn, and
daughter, Maud, of Fitchbure, Mass
Clinton Edison and Vie Davis are to
be married In the Congregational
Church. August 21.-Mr, and Mrs
GLACIER of Boston, who have been
guests at the Maplewood, left Monday
for seattle Wash,-Miss Lena Hunt
who has been passing n part OF nor
vacation In Massachusetts,. has return
cd home
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-08-15
JOHNSON.

The 1thi Falls camp meeting opened
Friday VIII a good corps Of ministers
and evancelists. The largest crowd was
:lere Sunday, with but one exception,
that was ever seen the first Sunday. The
Rev. a. 3. Briggs of Lowell, Mass,
preached in the morning. f. J. Lord IN
the afternoon and c. P. Lamphor of
Spring Valley. y. Y, in the evening.
Many row minister's and evangelists from
Ohio. y W York and Massachusetts came
Mondav and .will remain during the re-
inaindar of the camp meeting. -Mr. and
Mrs. W. r. Stoarns visited in Bakers
field Sunday.-Tho Rev. T. X. Fuller and
famiv are camping at South Hero-Miss
Ida Barton with others arc IN Attendance
at tie camp meeting at FrankIir.-B l..
Aus in and family pass-1 last week in
camp nj lake Fden.-Stephen Gilbert is
wit his son In Watertown, Mass, for a
few weeks.-Forest Nudgett and Philip
French will return this week with their
families to Watham where they have
work.-O. A. Mcfarland and family have
returned from RostOn--.Mrs r. NJ
Waterbury returned TO her work in Bos-
ton Saturday.-Mrs, Walter Benson and
child are passing n few weeks with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. a. Sturtevaut
Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Sturtevant We're in
ST. JOhnSDury Monday and Mrs. g.
T. Hayford passed n few days at Essex
Junction last week