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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
RECORD TO BE PROUD OF.
Excellent Work Done by the Depart.
ment Of Agriculture.

How can any country be hard up
whose farms In the last nine years
have produced fifty-three thousand
millions OF dollars worth Of crops?
No wonder that the report Of the
secretary Of agriculture is full of
thanksgiving flavor and that he Is un.
affected by cause for gloom that
work on other men. The value of the
farm products for 1907 is nearly seven
and one-half billions Of dollars; 10 per
cent. above that of 1906, when all rec
ords Of crops were broken; rs per
cent. over 1903, and 81 per cent. over
1899.
Much Of the credit for this extraor-
binary growth belongs to Secretary
Wilson and his associates, for they
have extended the area Of arabic
ground through their researches. As
an instance. more than 1900, 900 acres
Of land that used to be considered
~valueless. "the home of the cactus
and the prairie dog" are new produc-
ing 100000, 900 worth of crops every
year; and these crops are directly
due to Secretary Wilson, who i'm
ported the Mediterranean durum
wheats at a first cost of $4,000 and
saw thai they were planted there. Irri-
cation farming, due wholly to the de-
partment, will this year sell crops for
not less than $25O,000 900, which is not
contemplate, In view of the fact that
the department of agriculture costs
only about SIS, 900 a year.
Yet the work Of the department is
by no means on such a scale as the
natural resources of the country war
rant and will one day make possible.
Surveyors declare that not one-half
the farms of the country--420, 900, 900
acres, to be exact-can be classed as
improved land. and only one-third, or
290, 000, 900 acres, is fruitful. Many
years will pass before all this ground
is put under cultivation, but the time
will come when 1t will be producing
abundant crops and supporting hun.
dreds Of millions of human beings.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
SERMONETTE.


Adonljah's cause was strong.
David was old and greatly en-.
feebled. Certainly he did not
court another rebellion. How
was Il, then, that he could act
with such precision, such POSI-
tlveness, such b%oldness7 II vas
faith. Nothing in the world
could have pulled David togeth-
er and revived his waning facuI.
ties but the sense Of the obliga.
tlon which he owed God and the
consciousness that Gods will
wac to be wrought out In the
face Of the plottinss of man.
What a grand thing Il lie to
soc an old man whose strength
and Inspiration 10 the Lord.
What have We after all to lean on
but 0od7 AZ earth 10 slipping
out from under our feet how
blessed II 10 to feel and know
that the eternal purposes Of God
are still to be wrought out In
the world.
In this Incident Of Adonljah's
araspIna for the kingdom and
the final triumphant coronation
Of the young man Solomon we
have a pref'gurement Of the vi.
tlmate triumph and coronation
Of Christ the King Of kings and
Lord Of lords. The world would
put self upon tho throne, but
God has other plans and In the
fuIlness Of time "Jesus shall
reign where'er the sun doth
his successive journeys rum"
Nothing can thwart the prom
lses that were made to the
Son whom In the beginning
he offered himself as the worlds
Redeemcr, and nothing can In
terfsre with the glorious ful.
iiIment Of the Divine will.
AZ the youth Of Solomon In
many ways prefigured the youth
OF tho Christ, so In his trlum-
phant coming to the kingdom and
his glorious reign we find a hint
or suggestion Of the coming glo-
rlous reign Of the Christ.
"And he (Adonuah) came
and bowed himself to King Sol.
onon." This outward act Of
reverence and submission to the
newiy-crowned king reminds US
Of tho Scripture which saith:
every knee shall bow to me
and every tongue shall confess
; to God" However rebelIlous
and wicked the heart may be,
there 10 coming tho time when
every knee must bow and every
tongue confess to God. Christ
! has not yet come Into his own,
| but the day 10 coming when az
/ King he shall take possession Of
! the kingdoms Of tho world, and
then many a knee which has
refused to bow to his rule will
be forced to recognize his power
and authority and be brought
! low before him.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

and was soon upon the nps OF every.
body, and ere long the streets we're
thronged with people who, with an air
Of expectation, waited the coming of
something they knew not what.
Bodies Of soldiers were moving to
and fro and forming into companies
and divisions. About the palace Of
the king the excitement and commo.
ton centralized. and when the people
saw the kings magnificent white
mule, richly caparisoned. brought
forth, what a shout went up.
1t had been a long time since the
splendid creature had been seen
abroad In the streets, for none but
the king might ride upon him, and
now the query went forth from mouth
to mouth:
rs the king to ride today"
Yea, the king is to ride today" ex-
claimed Nathan to himself, as he over
heard the question while hurrying on
towards the home of Bathsheba.
At the door he met the returning
servants who had been searching for
the young man.
Solomon cannot be found?" ex.
claimed Nathan, repeating the words
Of the servants. Have you searched
everywhere"
Everywhere"
Have you been to the Temple7"
I'VE have not been there. but We
think some of the other servants went
thither.'
But Nathan was off In the direction
Of the place without hearing the last
sentence. He knew better than any.
n else the delight which the young
man took in visiting the place and sit
ting In meditation there. Ever since
his return from Egypt he had often
sought the quiet and seclusion Of the
Temple. In Egypt the great temples
were the centers of learning, and
why should not the Temple Of the
God Of Israel be the place where one
should learn wisdom and see and un.
derstand with a clear mind? Reasoning
thus the desire to go thither had grown
upon him, and II was therefore towards
the Tabernacle that Nathan hurried.
my son." he exclaimed, when he
had found him; "Knowest thou not that
the heart of all the people Is turning
to thee, and that the king has given
commandment that thou shalt be
anointed king at Gihon this day and
that thou shalt sit with him upon his
throne?"
1T is as God DESIRES" replied the
ynylpp vaon ptatn1 and ra1n,1u rnnIan-
ing his mantle about his sturdy young
form.
Nathan looked at him wonderingly.
But art thou not surprised?"
May, rather am I certain that that
which God hath spoken is about to
come to pass"
Then let us hasten" exclaimed Ma
than, pressing his arm about the
form of the young man and gently
Fastening his footsteps. For l fear
even now the kings mule awaits thee
at thy door"
What gives the young nan such
self-control, such poise?" Nathan
asked himself over and I've again
during that short walk back to the
palace Of Bathshebs. And he
watched with wondering eyes as Sol
onion quietly donned his robes, grave
ly received the loving salutation Of
his mother, and then went forth with
true kingly dignity and grace to Gihon,
the place appointed by the king for
the coronation.
who had thought that Solomon
was a youth of such rare grace and
they followed the royal procession.
God save King Solomon" The
words of the high priest Zadok sounded
out clear and distinct, the trumpet
blew and the people took up the shout
Of God save King Solomon"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Where Real Problem Lies.

A missionary in China writes: THE
real crux of the foreign missionary
problem lies not in the foreign but in
the home field. There is nothing here
to handicap or hold us back. Our op.
portunity Is limited only by the physi.
ca strength of the workers. We are
held back and handicapped by the In
difference Of the churches at home
which fail to provide the men and
means to enable our work to con.
tinue Its normal growth"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

A Richmond housekeeper had occa-
sion many times to employ a certain
odd character Of the town known as
Aunt Cecilia Cromwell.
The old woman had not been seen
in the vicinity Of the house for a long
time until recently, when the lady Of
the house said to her:
Good morning. Aunt Cecilia. Why
aren't you washing ~nowadays?"
Its dis way, Miss Annie" replied
Aunt Cecilia. indulgently, rs been out
O. wuhk SO long dat now when l could
wuhk l finds Is done lost nah taste
TO it."-Lippincott's.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

Mr.. Bryan says that Roosevelt has
stolen his Ideas, and Tom Watson says
that Bryan, Roosevelt, La Toilette,
Folk and Hoke Smith have stolen his.
We are of the opinion that Hoke
Smith could prove an alibi. As to
some OF the other gentlemen engaged
In these ~larcenous proceedings, 1t
must be admitted that when Mr..
Roosevelt looted Mr.. Bryan's idea box
he did 1t with rare discrimination.
Probably 1t is not SO much what he
took as what he left behind that both
ers the Peerless One.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
sion Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn
that there Is at ,ast one dreaded disease that science
has been able " cure In all its stages, and that ia
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure 10 the only positive
cure now known TO the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being n constitutional disease, requires q constitu'
tiOnal treatment. Hairs Cstarrh Cure 10 taken In.
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
Ing nature 10 doing Its work. The proprietors have
so much faith IN Its curative powers that they Offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that II fails TO
cure. Send for list OF testimonials.
Address =. J, CHENEY q CO., Toledo, O..
Sold by all Druggists, 7sc,
Take Rails Family Pills for constipation.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

George, / saw that Singleton woman
to-day carrying the silk umbrella that
she borrowed from me at the club
card party"
"Why didn't you ask her for it?"
81 was Just going to when I remem-
bered that ! borrowed 1t from Mrs.
Trumper."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

Starch, like everything else, is be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market rs years
ago are very different and inferior to
those of the present day. In the lat
est discovery-Defiance Starch--all in
furious chemicals are omitted, while
the addition of another ingredient, in.
vented by US, gives to the Starch a
strength and sm%oothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Gum and Thought.

One thing certain-you can not
chew gum and think at the same
time with any degree OF success. You
may chew gum and work mechanical.
y, you may read with gum in your
mouth and perhaps not miss anything
In the author. but when It comes
right down to good hard mental effort
you al not concentrate and achieve
the best results OF which you are cap
able while your Jaws work uncsas
ingly.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much of
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered. this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau.
ty. Home laundering would be equal.
ly satisfactory IL proper attention was
given to %starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to s%tiffen. without t~hickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance Of your work.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory II the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, 1t is usually neces.
sary to use 80 much starch that the
beauty and fneness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance. but also affects the wear.
ing quality of the goods. This trou.
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as It can be applied
much more thinly because of its great.
er strength than other makes.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Need of Workera.

Miss Carrie Barge. who has been
over portions Of the west, writes: I'm
Oregon, Washington, Idaho and North
ern California are those who have
grown to be Of age, and yet never had
a chance to hear a sermon or to cross
the threshold of a Sunday school.
Some have never heard Of Jesus or
Heaven, or cen a Bible. ! learned OF
these conditions from Christian school
teachers who had been in these re-
mote places"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

With a smooth iron and Defiance
Starch, you can launder your shirt
waist Just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; it will have the
proper stiffness and finish, there will
be less wear and tear Of the goods,
and it will be a positive pleasure to
use a Starch that does not stick to the
iron
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

The recent terrible mine disasters
ought to lend force to the presidents
recommendation in his message of the
creation Of a bureau of mines, with
a view toward stopping the awful
slaughter of miners. The recon-
mendation, as these disasters prove,
was not only timely-it was almost
prophetic.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
A N%onbeIlever,

mo" said the old lady. II don't be-
lieve vaccination does a bit Of good"
I'm surprised to hear you say that"
rejoined the physician.
Well" continued the old lady, 1--WE
got good grounds for my nonbelief. My
brother was vaccinated when he was a
boy and two weeks later he fell out OF
a tree and was killed."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

One comparison drawn by Robert
Perbs, the British Wesleyan, who late
ly visited in this country, shows how
much more use England Is making Of
the lay preacher than is America. OF
$4,000 preached every Sun
day in England by Wesleyan Method.
lists, 10000 are preached by lsymen.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

Gobsa Code spoke anxiously.
II understand" he said, that my
name vas brought up last evening at
the Knickerbocker Club"
Yes, that is true" said L'Oignon.
"And would you mind telling me-
er-what action was taken In the mat
teri"
mot at all. The secretary was In.
structed to purchase six quarts of
%blackballs for the use Of the mem.
bers."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Nearly Half Million Enrolled

A gain of $4,000 members was re-
ported by the Young Mems Christian
association last year, making the pres
ent total nearly half a million. The
property value Of the existing Y. M.
c.. A. enterprise in North America is
$50, 900, 900.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Better Improve the opportunltx.

1t is said that Mr.. Bryan plans to
remain at home during the presiden-
tial campaign and make only a mini
mum number of speeches. II Mr..
Bryan has his old love for speech.
making, and II he reads the stars
Alright. he will make the most of his
opportunities as a candidate. He won't
have the same opportunity afterward
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Indiana Need Gospel.

The need of more aggressive home
mission work is emphasized by the
statement that there are $4,000 In
dams In New Mexico and Arizona as
poor, ignorant and superstitious as can
be found in any foreign land.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
A Double Meanlnu.

"Ah!' sighed the lovelorn youth, II
wish you would give me that ring on
your finger as a reminder OF my love
for you-because 1t has no ending"
mo" replied the fair maid, Il shall
keep on wearing 1t as a reminder Of
my love for you-it has no beginning"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

Bryan says that reform in the DEM
ocratic party is growing. 1t had it's
greatest growth in reform at the last
presidential election, when a large
part of 1t supported the Republican
candidate.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

No wonder Tammany thinks It has
fallen away from the good old times.
A former leader of that organization
has been sued for $4,000 damages for
two stolen kisses, whereas In the
golden age of local politics Tammany
leaders could steal q whole election
for a song.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Noah Webster In Youth.

Noah Webster. the author of Web
ster's dictionary and of the famous
old Webster spelling book, was a
precocious boy. He entered Yale col.
lege when 16 years old. He dropped
books for a time to answer the sum.
mons of drums. the revolutionary wal
then raging.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

That an article may be good as well
as cheap. and give entire satisfaction,
is proven by the extraordinary sale OF
Defiance Starch, each package con.
tanning one-third more Starch than
can be had Of any other brand for the
same money.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

Cassidy-Ah! well, no wan kin pre-
vint watts past an gone.
Casey-Ye could II ye only acted
quick enough.
Cassidy-Go long, man! how could
yer?
Casey-Stop 1t before 1t happens.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
What Are We Coming TOT

is the room disinfected?"
Yes, mother. and | have sterillzed
the curtains, deodorized the furniture,
septicized all the fixtures, vaporized
the air. washed my lips In an antisep.
tic solution and"
Have you septlclzed the mlstle-
toe?"
Thoroughly, mother; everything is
done. Arthur is waiting now In the
hydrogen room"
"Then you may go in and let him
kiss you, dear."-Lippincott's.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

FITS, st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free 500
trial bottle and treatise. DR.. R; H.. Kline,
Id. 9Si Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
National Cult of China.

For over 20 centuries Confucianism
has beer the national cult Of China.
Upon its doctrines the principles Of
the government are based.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

OF course we all know that the har-
mony which is prevailing in the ranks
of the Democracy at present can last
only through one unsuccessful and
only through a part of n successful
campaign.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
The Champion optimlst.

John Wesley Gaines has a brand OF
optimism that beats extracting sun
beams from cucumbers all hollow. He
says the Democrats are going to win a
sweeping victory next year..
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
A Patient Beast.

Mr.. Bryan is well pleased with the
Democratic donkey. A patient" and
a persistent" animal. 1t has to be to
carry HMM. Y. Sun.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

"Are you still troubled by your
neighbours chickens?" asked one mar
of another.
mot a bit" was the answer "They
are kept shut up now"
How did you manage itT"
why, every night I put a lot OF
eggs in the grass very carefully, and
every morning, when my neighbor was
looking, l went out and brought them
inn
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

The active only have the true relish
Of life. He who knows not what 1t Is
to labor, knows not what 1t is to en-
ioy.-Jay.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

Mr.. Bryan says that the donkey is a
better emblem for a party than the
elephant. No one has ever commended
that this is not a splendid emblem for
the Democratic party.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

1t is wonderful what strength Of pur-
pose and energy and boldness of will
are reused by the simple assurance
that we are doing our duty.-Scott-
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Over Million Enrolled.

In Presbyterian Sabbath schools the
officers, teachers and scholars number
1,207,626.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

Wisdom is the olive that springeth
from the heart, bloometh on the
tongue and beareth fruit in the &C.
tions.-E. G~rymestone.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

You always get full value in Lewis
Single Binder straight &c cigar. Your
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

When a woman wants to make q
man feel like a dollar minus 70 cents
she asks him TO describe the costume
some other woman had on.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Don't Try Uncertain Reclpes,

II Is entirely unnecessary to experiment
with this. that and the other recipe. Get
from your grocer, for 10 cents, a package
OF hoUR-PIE" Preparation-Lemon
Chocolate or C~ustard-for making pies
that are sure to be good.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

Plan New Building for Winons.
An $4,000 building, to be erected
at Methodist headquarters at Winona,
Ind, is being contemplated.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

Did Mr.. Bryan coyly open his hand
for Just one peep at the nomination
when he made that appeal to Demo
Gratis for harmony?
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

"A man should think twice before
he speaks"
"And a woman three times before
she sings."-Harper's Weekly.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

PILES CURED IN o To II DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT 10 guaranteed 10 cure any case
OF Itching, Blind, Bleeding or PrOtruding Piles In
y to Ia days or money refunded. b0c.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

The Bible should be read a good
deal on Sunday and practiced a good
deal during the week.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Brer Rabbits View.

Hunters say the rabbit season
opened too early. and doubtless this
ls essentially the view OF the rabbits.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

Despair is the paralysis Of the soul.
Helps.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

A BLUM is all right as long as you
can keep the lid on.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
SORRY HE sPOkE e.

Hubby-Just look at that idiot, Fftz.
jones, what a charming, amiable wife
he has-seems to me all the biggest
fools get hold of the prettiest women!
Wifey-You're right, nobody knows
that better than | do.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

An excuse is seldom a justihable Ell
cuse.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

For Over Half a Century
Browns Bronchial Troches have been
~unexcelled as a cure for hoarseness,
coughs and sore throat.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

In the spring the gardeners fancy
turns to thoughts Of green goods.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Query.

B0bbie-MammaT
Mamma-Well?
Bobbie-Were men awful scarce
when you married papa, or did you
Just feel sorry for him?-Exchange.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
Knew VIVA, Was Comma 10 Him.

A mar who died recently In the
north OF England and had been living
a dishonest life, under the cloak Of
religion, wishing to pose as a good
mar to the last, said to those around
him.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26

AYE" said n Of those present,
whom he had swindled out of a sum
Of money, IAN in abeaut ten minnlts
theau'll be near enoof to see tn
blazei"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
HIS CORONATION
DAY
One Of the Twelve Stories Of solomoa.
BY THE HIGHWAY AND BYWAY"
PREACHER

Scripture Authority:--1 Kings 1:
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-12-26
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