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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29

Judge Stanton, in his speech at
the Republican rally Monday evening,
laid much stress on the importance
of getting out voters and the moral
effect of Vermont's voice at the
September election. He spoke Of
other things of course, but returned
regularly to the barometer business,
and the necessity of making good
showing at the polls. 1t seemed to
be on his mind, and rightly so. 1t
is matter of much worriment for
Judge Stanton and his friends. And
yet in his optimistic periods Judge
Stanton dismissed the political baro-
meter as useless piece of furniture,
big vote or little vote, large or small
Republican plurality he has no doubt
of Republican success in November
It is well to look on the bright
side of things but most Republican
leaders, in Vermont and elsewhere,
are not making light of the signifi-
canoe of a slump in Vermont next
week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
WEST BRlDGEWATER

Mrs. R. L. Madden is at Bridge
water Corners caring for Mrs. Lewis
Josselyn.
Some young men from Keene, N
H., camped at F. L. Lombard's the
first of the week. Thursday another
party from Tyson. Both parties
went on to Killington.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
TALE OF A LACE WRAP.
Involving In Its Climax the Problem
of Feminine Shrewdness.

of Feminine Shrewdness.
One of several men employed in
downtown office boisterously pro-
claimed the time honored principle
that women are devoid Of principle.
"They are tricky to the core,
every mothers daughter of them"
he said. ''They don't know what
honesty means"
Mr.. Bateman resented the impu-
tation.
81 don't believe a word of that, !"
he said. "Women have just as
sound principles as men. Take my
wife, for instance. She is the soul
of honor. You couldn't hire her to
do tricky thing. Just let me tell
you what trump she showed her
self to be week ago. She was COM
ing home from the matinee. While
crossing Broadway she found a
package that had evidently been
dropped from the platform of car.
Obviously there was no way Of
catching the car and restoring the
package, SO of course she brought
it home. 1t contained six yards of
beautiful creamy lace. The check
said it had been paid for and cost
1880.
"Now, my wife had two wraps
whose sleeves needed remodeling,
and, human nature being what it
is, her first thought was that she
could utilize the lace for trimming.
But her spirit of rectitude triumph
ed.
"No,' she said, 4 won't use the
lace. / will take it back to the
store. Possibly the person who lost
it will inquire about it at the lost
and found department.
ct advised her to keep the lace
and not bother about the woman
who had lost it. Ny wife seemed
startled at my iniquity.
eff l return it and the loser
doesn't call for the lace, what will
become of itp she asked.
"'The store will gobble it up
said l, 'and sell it over again. It
belongs to you just as much as to
them
'rBut she was resolute. Possibly
you are right she said, but can
not keep what is not mine. | must
return the Lace
"And she did," continued Mr.
Bateman proudly. "And that, l
take it, is as pretty an instance Of
honest dealing as you will find in
anybody, either man or woman"
The scoffer at feminine honesty
admitted that for an example of
probity Mrs. Bateman's heroic sur
render of lost property would be
hard to beat, and the meeting ad-
journed with sentiment leaning
pretty strongly toward the malign-
ed sex.
Mr.. Bateman went home in a
particularly happy frame of mind.
He kissed his wife with unusual
fervor and finally offered to take
her to theater. When she was
dressed he noticed a difference iii
the appearance of her mohair wrap.
'Tsn't that lace something like
that you found in the street the
other day2" he asked.
eyes," she said, sit is the same
piece"
81 thought you took it back?"
said Bateman.
Mrs. Bateman blushed. 81 did,"
she said family, "but IL got it
again. ] couldn't give it up. |
went to the lost and found depart
ment the next day and asked for it
myself"
"OhW said Bateman. - New
York Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
Just a slip Of the Pen.

Summer Boarder-You wrote me
that mosquitoes were nowhere in
this neighborhood.
Farmer reck'n there's some
mistake, pardner. / must O writ
that mosquitoes we're now here in
the neighborhood.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29

A fawn, badly torn by barbed wire
came into the yard of c. A, Osborn
of Rutland. the other night and got
tangled up in some chicken wire,
Sone neighbors took the animal Into
Mr.. Osborn's barn, but it died In
few minutes. 1t is thought that it
vss chased ont of the woods hv docs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
Norwich Faster Resigns

The Rev. A. G. Heyhoe has re-
signed as poster of the Congrega
tional church at Norwich to take a
position as instructor OF Biblical
literature at Doan College, Crete,
Neb. He will leave Norwich about
September IS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
GA - IN q R r "A.
P..,,.ha sIhe Kind You Have Always BOQe"
Signature ct &lHAzzHaT
2ook Namo BIunders.

A London-publi5hing house for a
long time kept a book in which
were noted the curious blunders
made by those who asked for books.
"Worcester's Diseases of the Colan-
der" was asked for. "The Worces-
ter Diocesan Calendar" was what
was required. "River Frozen, Silent
Cod and Unstcppcd Lands" was
Commanded. The book wanted was
Rev. Frazer's "Silent Gods and Sun
STEPPED Lands" "Play Actress"
by Crockett, PseudoBm Library,
was turned into "Play Actress and
Cricket In the Pandemoniam Libra
ry." ,"'fhe Boy Hero" by Walsham
How, was wanted, but the collector
asked for "The Boy Hero of Wal
thamstow,'> and the same genius
turned "Iirondes Agrestes" into
Founders and Heretics."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29

The postoffice at Rockingham, the
first postoffice established in the
town, has been discontinued. Il
was established Jan. /, 1901, and
has been in continued existence ever
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
Accepts Call to Sharon Church

The Rev. Frederick Brown, OF
Maine, has accepted call to become
pastor of the Congregational church
at Sharon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29

:, THE AGE offers ), to
new subscribers The
Age and New York
Tribune Farmer for
one year for One DOL
lar and twenty-five
Cents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
The Language Of the seas.

On board ships of many different
nations orders are now given in the
English or American language.
Every vessel that sails from a for
eign port must have a captain who
can talk American. A ship which
called at Redondo Beach had Ger
man captain and Chinese crew.
GLOW do you give your COM
mands?" he was asked. ON Eng
fish, of course" he replied. cit is
the language of the, seas" = Los
Angeles Herald.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
YOUNG MAN

You who will vote this year the first tmeA word
with you.
As an American citizen, you start in life, will you
ally yourself with the elements of anrest or will you JOIN
the party OF stability and proven character?
The former will make you Democrat = the latter
Republican,
AS Vermonter will you be counted in an unmportant
minority without single appealing issue and without
voice influence in your state government or will you
move with the forces that have been "dong things during
the administration of Gov Proctor and which will continue
to do things under the administration of Gov. Prouty?
The former will make you a Vermont Democrat
the latter will make you Vermont Republican
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29

Oysters live in water which con-
tains about one part salt to 27 of
water.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29

About 60 per cent. of the gold
product of the worldi is handled by
Great Britain.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29

The Bible press Of Oxfoid. pro-
duces on the average COCO copies OF
the. Bible, not to mention prayer
books, every day. The skins of
100, 900 animals are used every year
for the covers Of Oxford Bibles.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29

FRED MUSCOVITE will
Make the Season of 1908 at
the Fair Ground, Woodstock,
vt.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
GAS TO III z "a.
B.aru the HIh' Kind You Have Always Bought
'''. !, LIzHzzZzI

In the four cables of the Manhat-
tan bridge, now being constructed
over the East river, New York, there
will be s3,Ioo miles Of wire, weigh
ing Iz,s7o,ooo ponpds and costing
81 g67 Tag.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29

r.. r. g. F. 3. DurToN.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
YOUNG MAN

Which will you be? 1t is up to you.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
FRED MUSCOWTE
No. 5000
A Typical Vermont Bred
Morgan, the best-bred Stall
lion in the State.
PEPIGREE

He is the son of Muscovite 1921, record
2.la, the greatest sire of speed in the Nut
wood family; his sire. NutwoOd 600, record
2.18%, stood supreme as the greatest of liG-
ing sires, with 237 trotters and PAGERS among
his descendants. and AZ of his sons sired 81
with records in $50. Nutwood was the son
of Belmont GA, trial 2.2819, and over $50
performers carrying his blood are in the
2.SO list; he was sired by Abdallah 10, and
he by Hsmbletonian 10, son of the great
Abdallah /.
The dam of MuscOvite 1921, Reina Vic
toria, was sold at auction for $7025
From Nutwood's dam. Miss Russell. were
descended, SOL performers with records
from 2.07% to $50. among them the cele
brated Maud s.
Fred Muscovite's dam, Marie, was by La
Crosse $685.; second dam, Lizzie Davis, by
Don j. Robinson; third dam, Novice H.
by Mambrino Chief; fourth dam. Novice, by
Black Prince (OthellO), son of Black Hawl
5;fifth dam by Perfection. sixth dam by Fol-
Hunter all Individual representatives, q:
well as producers. of the right class OF
Sturdy. Stylish and Speedy Travellers, 9
long list of whom have entered the charmed
circle, among them being Nancy Hanks,
2.O4. STEAMBOAT, 2.0711, Sunol, 2OsK, Jay
Eye See, 2. 10, and Zoo Others with records
from 2.I014 to 2. 80.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-29
pEscRIPrIVE

ton. He stands Is hands % inches, weighs
ITO pounds and is beautiful chestnut in
color. One of his colts % months old can
be seen with him.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-03
Baby Bonnets

An odd lot of Bonnets in wide range OF
styles and colors. Some trimmed with Fur.
None of them sold at less than 2sc and
many as high as 7sc. Anniversary Sale Isc.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-03
Remnant Counter

1t is absolutely necessary that all short
lengths of various goods be closed be-
fore stock taking. We have there
fore gone through our entire
stock of merchandise and
placed all short lengths
on separate
cornter.....
Desirable Goods are to be found
here as they are the fast
est remnant makers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-03
CHILDREN'S COATS
At Greatly Sacrificed Prices

Means large savings for the mothers. wide range OF
styles and cloths to make selections from.
$3.50 Goats fancy blues and reds Astrakan collars and
cuffs, ages 6, g. years. Anniversary Sale 81 .o8.
S3o8 Goats in red brown Melton, emblems collar
and sleeve, ages g. 10, Anniversary Sale S2.o8.
$780, SIS, 600 Coats reduced to 1898
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-03
Children's Dresses

We nave taken our entire line of these attrac-
tive Dresses and marked them at quck-sel
ling prices. Mothers will find that they can
both saw time and money in getting School
Dresses now. A few prices
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-03
Ladies'
Winter Coats
At Marked-DOwn Prices +!

The READY-TO- WEAR DEPARTMENT
has felt the cut in prices more than any
other Department. A warm win
ter has raised havoc with our
Coat plans. Thus these
radical reductions.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-03

Baby Winter Coats
In a good assortment of styles. These
Goats originally sold at from sr.as to $3.50.
Anniversary Sale ACC.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-03

EmbrOlderleS
Bought especially for this Sale. Priced
much below ruling values.
100 Yards of wide Corse: Cover Embroider-
les, value 25c, Anniversary Sale roc.
$50 yards of Edges and Insertion, values
1a15c, I5c, Anniversary Sale &C.
a Good OppOrtun ity to Get
Your Hamburg Needs for
Spring Sewing.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-03

Our special lot of warm Winter Jackets, satin
lined, originally $40. Anniversary Sale $3.50.
Misses Goats, including many OF the cele-
weaves. First price, S625, $50, 10, 1850, IA.
So, 8 SO, II SO.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-01-03
An After Christmas
SALE OF FURS
At Warm Weather Prices

We have number of Fur Pieces that have been reduced
in price help celebrate this Anniversary Sale With all
the cold weather ahead of these prices are of additional
importance few prices
First Price 5000, 3.7s, 500 $780, 1000, 1900
An. sale sa2s, 2 9s, %, ea, 7es.Iaoo
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-07-29

IL. Four room house and lot in South Dccorah,
house in good repair. For sale at bar
gain.
IA. Fine building lot, s9xl25, in Park Addition
To DEBORAH. This is a bargain. II you
want building lot, see us.
10. The most modern little homo in DEBORAH,
on Maple Avenue, high and dry in pretti-
est location in the city, rooms bath, cleo
trio lights, hot and cold running water,
two story brick and frame house in good
condition, with wood shed aud barn, ce-
mented cellar, cement walk and curb, q
convenient, modern home in every way.
We will take 81, 200 for IL II sold soon. Its
snap at that price owner must sell. Or
Will rent IL You don't want to buy.
10. An so acre farm in Orleans township, Win
neshiek county, IS acres cultivated, Is
acres timber, good room house, new barn
with hay fork, etc., cattle barn, and other
improvements, granary hen house, corn
school, miles of church, 10 miles of
creamery. a dandy farm for anyone. $50
per acre is cheap for the place. Let us show
1t TO you.
IL. One of the very finest farms in Winnie
shiek county. in the village of Kendall
Vile, l6O acres, fine new modern house.
heated with furnace, right in town, gram
airy, good hen house, buggy shed. and
other improvements, creamery on farm,
river runs through farm, about 100 acres
cultivated, ~ acres pasture, few acres of
timber. 2e rods from church and school,
an ideal farm home and stock farm, Just
the place 20 raise family. II will go now
AT s65 per acre, which is considerably less
than 10 is worth.
Is. Here is a fine DEBORAH home at a bargain
The owner will sacrifice $500 to sell it quick.
corner lot, 6Oxl27, in one of the highest
and best locations in the city. good brick
house, nine rooms. ba rn with room for five
horses woOdshed cement walk everything
In good condition Ii Is cheap at 5000.
Let us show IL To you.
10. Forty acre farm ~ miles north of Deco
rah, acres under pillow, acres timb.,,
fruit trees, well and windmill. Sold on
easy terms.
10 A good farm near Sterling, N. ID, at bar
gain. See MS about this.
q. A small home just outside city limits. in
good location. One acre of ground, good
house, barn and corn crib, and consider
able fruit Will go cheap II taken soon.
p A ITO acre farm in Assiniboia, Canada, in
good location;a good farm which owner
for DEBORAH residence property
%. 200 acres in Lawrence county, Tennessee.
IS acres under plow, Is pasture 80 timber.
Five room house. gocd barn, room for 8
horses, ~ tons hay, /, bushels corn; good
spring water; apples, peaches. plums and
grapes. Two nd un-half miles from
town. Price. 5000: 81 600 ca sh. balance of
5000 Ia gOnd rental. residence or hotel
propert, IL tier prefer I'd. If deal is made
in 30 days will include all growing crops
two cows and calf. three horses and all
farm machinery Better investigate this
"a. $50 acres in North Dakota. black loan.
with clay sub SOIL for sale cheap. Will
take small dwelling as part paymen,:
time on balance TO suit purchaser.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-07-29

Good business location on Water street, De-
corah south side of street, close TO post
office, paving in street and alley store room
with plate glass front. Price, $500
g. Good building lot in West DEBORAH, close to
Luther college, location and surroundings
first class. Price, $500.
g. Fine business location. two story brick,
within two doors of new government post
office site, water works, hot air heating
plant, full size lot, cement walk and brick
paving in street; good fiat in second story,
convenient stairway. Reasonable price.
4 Splendid nine-room brick residence, full
two stories large hallway, fine location, &C.
ment walks in front and around house, city
water. bath room, electric lights, coal or
wood furnace, large cellar, modern home,
convenient in every way. Price, S3,5Oc.
5. One story brick cottage. 5 rooms and sum-
mer kitchen, woodshed and out buildings,
city water. corner lot, and alley in rear,
Good neighborhood. fine home for small
family. A bargain If taken soon.
8. Fine residence lot near busine SIS street of
Rockford, Iowa. 75x15O, will trade for horse
and buggy. Lot bargain at $500
the city excellent location and good neigh
borhoOd. Lot go xl45 feet, two story frame
house, nine rooms, bath, city water, electric
lights, cement walks and curbing. i2-foot
parking In fro 1t, brick paving in street.
Good barn on lot. House now rented TO
good tenant. Only three blocks fr I'M main
business street. one block from high school,
convenient and comfortable in every way.
This is bargain.
3. Three fine corner lots i'm West DEBORAH,
Main and state streets, good location. a
splendid residence site. Will be sold cheap
ftaken soon
9. A fine 100 acre farm in Burr Oak township,
lis acres under pillow, 0 acres tame grass, 40
acres pasture. 10 acres timber House, OAK
49, with addition, lIxl0; barn. 20xl6 hay
shed for Iii tons hay, corn crib for 800 BUSH
shed. cattle shed, cow stable. Farm well
fenced. divided into fields; has spring and
wind MILL good orchard, mile from cb urch
and school, Must sell before Oct. /, 1905.
10. How would you like to own this farm?
Only two miles from Decoaah, on main
travelled road. One of the well known
farms of Winneshiek county. 1874 acres,
100 acres cultivated. 80 acres timber, large
roomy house, good barn. separate brick
building, l6x22, corn crib. etc., WELL wind
mill and spring. You ca n buy this for s35
per acre II taken soon. Just a little over
half what Is asked for farms adjacent to IT,
III. A nice little home for small family, in
good location, high, on paved street, dou-
dition, heated by furnace. This Is one of
the best snaps in DEBORAH at $500 cash, il
ought to be worth twice That amount.
~. $50 acre farm six miles from SALEM Mo-
80 acres cultivated, 100 acres black and
white oak and hickory timber. Good
h use, baru granary, corn crib and oth~r
buildings; one mile from school. You will
be surprised when we tell you the price
Will either sell or trade. II you have an
offer to make, write or see us at once. as
this will not last long.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-07-29
BULLETIN OF COMING EVENTS.

August 4-Auction sale. r. Feltis,
miles southeast of Burr Oak.
Aug. 12-Old Settlers picnic, at
Button.
DEBORAH base ball schedule
July 29-Bode at DEBORAH
July 3l-Cresco at DEBORAH
Aug. Monticello atssDecorah
Aug. 2-Monticello at DEBORAH
Aug. 4-Decorah at Calmar
Aug. 5-Decorah at Clermont
Aug. 6-Decorah at Olermont
Aug. 9-New Albin at DEBORAH
Aug. 10-New Albin at DEBORAH
Aug. 1l-Decorah at West Union
Aug. 12-Spring Grove at DEBORAH
Aug. 70 - Minneapolis Colored
Gophers at DEBORAH
Aug. 16-Cross Country Team, Rock
Island at DEBORAH
Aug. 17-Cross Country Team,
Rock Island at DEBORAH
Aug. 21-Cresco at DEBORAH
Aug. 23-Charles City at DEBORAH
Aug. 24-Charles City at DEBORAH
Aug. 27-Decorah at Oresco
Aug. 30-Calmar at DEBORAH
Sept. 6-Decorah at Calmar
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-07-29
LOCAL ITEMS.

Frank Muller was a West Union
business visitor last Saturday.
Miss Mae Callahan returned home
Sunday from her visit in Chicago.
DIR. P. NJ. Jewell went to Clear
Lake yesterday to attend a conven-
tion.
ALI kinds of colors in oil chemi-
cally pure at II. A. PrastmarK q Son.
19tf.
Mrs. Mary Fredenberg went to
Mandan. N. d. Monday to visit her
brother
Miss Dena Nelson of Forest City
is visiting at the home of Mrs.
Brorby.
ALL of our tan Oxfords that were
%. so go at $2.75. at our clearance
sale. Bromley & 20 31-2
MIR. and Mrs. J. G. Hexom are
enjoying a visit from Miss Lottie
Hexom of Madison, S. D.
The Misses Mary Shaw. Alice and
Eva Gossman departed Sunday for a
visit at Ridgewater, $. d.
Frank Mckay came down from
Minneapolis last Thursday on visit
to his mother and friends here.
Il. ]. Paterka went to Prairie du
CHEN Monday to take treatment for
rheumatism at the sanitarium.
j. G. Lamm. of Canton, came
down Monday, and is experimenting
some repairs on his store buildings
here.
Ethel aud George Trzcinski who
are here enjoying their vacation at
home expect to return to their duties
tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Sorenson
leave tomorrow for couple of weeks
visit with relatives at Black Earth
and Madison, Wis.
Miss Ella Fitzgerald. of Clermont,
was the guest OF her cousin, Miss
Nellie Maher of Madison township for
the past two weeks.
will Mckay, of Chicago, is en-.
joying vacation from banking duties
there, and arrived here Sunday on a
visit to relatives and friends.
TO have your furnace repaired and
cleaned now means ready for use
when You need it This is the mont /
TO do this work before the fall rash il
on. N. r. Croft. 31-l
Everyone is invited to attend al
ice cream sociable on Jno. Gates
lawn at Burr Oak. Saturday Afternoon
and evening. August LIST; proceedl
will 20 into the cemetery fund.
Mrs. Conklin, who had been {
guest at the Peter Whalen home il
this city, returned to Madison. Wis
last Friday. She was accompanied
home on visit by Miss Monni'
Whalen.
Mrs. B. +. Glimpse departed yes
terday for Akron, Colo. She was &C
companied by her daughter. Mrs
Geo. Stewart. They will make |
short stay there and then go to he
daughters home at Portland. Oregon
The Order of the Eastern Sta
will hold basket promo on the law
of A. l.. Abbey. West side, on Fri
day. Aug. 18th from 3 to 2. All Ma
sonic brethren and families are in
vited. Bring your baskets, plate an
cup.
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