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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-02-13
Soil Binding Grasses.

Many grasses have great value as
soil binders, and 1t is certain that In
many places the shifting sands can
be held down by the growing of
grasses just suited to them. The
United States government has been
experimenting with grasses to bind
the sands of the seashores, and many
experiments have proved successful.
There are also many steep banks Of
rivers that can be held In their
places by such grasses as have
rhizomes or running root stalks that
send down new roots at frequent in
tervais and send up new stems. The
preventing Of land from washing is
made possible by the growing OF such
grasses. The fastening down of the
drifting sands of the lake shore by
The growing OF Marian grass is a pro-
lection to the lands that lie inside OF
thcse now covered with sand.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-02-13
TO MAKE A WOODEN MAUI.
How Head Can Be Put on Handle So
as to Stay.

A maui that never comes OF the
handle may be made by boring a one
and one-half-inch hole in the center of
a suitable stick. Cut mortise in the
back as shown in the accompanying
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-02-13
CLYDE II. WYAND.
Att0rney-At.law.
LA.d Once Business . Specially.
WOODWARD, OKLAHOMA.
n. d. MEESE,
Probate Judge.
I attend to all kinds OF
Land work.

GEO. H. HEALY,
Land Scrip for Sale
0.uassl h Land and Mortgage osssa
RIVERSIDE. OKLA
ALEXANDER 4 HDALY.
woodward. OklshsaA
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-02-13

Corn Still King.
The corn crop is still the king OF
crops In America. even In or Year,.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

"Thimble" crowned hats are :. the
most becoming style of the sesson.
though they are extreme. These
crowns are usually swathed with folds
OF silk cut on the bias. and then one
or two big ostrich tips are set at one
side OF the crown. The silk contrasts
with the color of the crown and short
ems it.
Loops Of satin ribbon either an inch
and half or two inches broad are
also used for trimming these high
crowns. especially the hiEh crown that
does not taper much. The ribbon Is
arranged In a series OF five fat loops.
one above the other. the shortest. OF
course, at the top, and there is lit
tie space between the loops. This rib
bon arrangement however. makes the
hat a good deal heavier than with the
silk folds
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
H,LErEx=

Brown is an awful joker" remarked
Smith 70 his wife the other day. we
took lunch together to-day. and. just
as the coffee was served, fiy alighted
In the center OF Browns cup.
Calling back the colored waiter, he
said, Bring me another cup OF coffee;
this one is insectiferous.'
'Yassir,' answered the waiter. roll
Ing his eyes and closely examining the
contents OF the cup.
Placing another before Brown, he
cleared his throat few times. and.
with the curiosity born OF the inherent
love OF the negro for unusual words.
asked him, Ross. what did yo' say was
de trubblc VIII DAT coTeeg
Insecuferous.' replied Brown.
els dat ALP he asked. scratching
is head.
No answered Brown. "Insectifer-
Gus hyperIenoram
'Yassir; but all I seed was err fiy.
Is dat it?'
Brown nodded
Lordy. boss, No wonder dat DO
Ill fly done drown hisself""--Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Knit Straps fer Baby Coach.

IL is quite a clever idea 10 knit
straps for the baby's coach. for they
may then be kept clean and the straps
may match the cover Besides this.
they take little or no time 10 make.
for they are only about 20 inches long
and two or three inches wide They
may be knitted or crocheted. so they
really present many possibilities Fin
fish at each end with a one-inch cur
tain ring. which hooks on TO each side
OF the coach. The best material for
the purpose Is a heavy zephyr, which
is more elastic th-n the finished kind
and stronger. Sometimes the straps
are done in pink and white and blue
and white stripes. and sometimes they
are done in solid color. but. anyway.
the baby should have at least three
straps. so that they may always be
clean and always appropriate To the
color worn at the time.
A bone crochet needle of medium
size, or a pair OF fairly thick = bone
knitting needles, should be used. so
that the stitches will not be too close
together.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
ARE MORE NATURAL
CHANGE IN STYLE OF PUFFs FOR
THE HAIR.
Building a Foundation Of One'A Own
Tresses Improves the General
Effect-The Latest Fashion
able Dressing.

No, pufs are not dying out in the
least" said a city hair dresser when
questioned on this all-absorbing prob
lem OF the matinee girl. They've
grown more natural. that's all. Wom-
en- say they don't mind having people
know that they wear false puffs, but
still they are giving up the stereo-
typed rows of sausage-like puffs that
might as well have had the price mark
on them as far as naturalness goes.
One way that this natural effect is
gained Is by building foundation Of
pu1s made of ones own hair.
To pun the hair take a small strand
and comb il out to the ends: then
rough the very tips Of the strand and
begin 20 wind the strand OF hair
around the two forehngers until near
the head. This will give a smooth
pun If it is done ia the correct way.
and even a small amount Of hair will
make n fair sized puff.
Five or six OF these pufTs are
enough to begin to build the outer
layer on. There is one thing 10 re-
member in dressing the hair in this
fashion. and that is. that while the
puts follow a decided line I'm general
they are not fastened on in tight little
rows or in any stn and regular way.
When finished they should look soft
and loose and the mass should form
a conical shaped knot with tendrlls
and curls here and there to break up
the regularity that puns alone might
make.
THE number OF false pufrs required
20 make fashionable dressing de-
Ponds 20 some degree on the size Of
the head they are 10 adorn. Eight or
ten Will usually give good effect with
the average amount OF hair. In ad-
justing them great care should be
taken TO see that they do not look
heavy and massed. The end OF the
knot particularly should have a light
and fluffy appearance.
'Pompadours are a matter OF taste.
The best coinured women regulate
their hair by the hat they wear. a
good many women are following the
English style lately low on the fore
head and the pompadour wider at the
side. while the top Is arranged I'm
three slightly marked sections. They
like the width this gives 10 the head.
yet avoid that huge effect a high pom
padour always imparts. English hair
dressers are Offering some really
charming styles Of coiffures. which
have all the chic OF the Partisan head.
yet suit the less piQuant type of WON
en- they are intended TO edorn. These
styles are becoming 20 American WON
en- as well. and they are copied ex-
tensively by hairdressers here"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

Don't throw away yoGr scraps OF
velvet. They can be used as cleaners
for all sorts OF things
Anyone who has tried 70 keep a vel
vet hat or irock clean does not need 10
be told II Is a dust collector. This
trying trait may be turned to &C
count
A bit of velvet is a fine polisher
for brass. II quickly removes the dust
from woodwork. or shoes soiled from
walking which Dc not need re-black-
ing.
One housekeeper even uses a
big piece Of old velvet 10 rub her
stove to a high polish after it has been
BACKED
For busting a felt has there IS moth
ing better tdan piece OF chiffon vel
vet. IL is also good 90 keep the bot
tom of silk skirt free from dirt.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

Many thin, pallid lips are caused by
tight lacing and the incidental impair
ment OF circulation, or the invaTiaole
practice which accompanies IL OF com
pressing and stretching the lips tight
~ over the teeth and gums.
To cure a double chin, massage
daily. using the following movement:
From point Of chin with open hand
press firmly downward. throwing the
head backward at the same time.
Battle the chin and throat with cold
water.
Unless a girl OF is is extremely
tall or matronly. the most becoming
couture is TO draw the hair loosely
back from the face either IN pompa-
dour fashion or parted In the middle.
with braid down the back. II that
seems too childish IL would be well TO
coll the hair loosely on the top OF
the head.
: II you wear -clrsS-ur t=y this
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

back the lost one. Traces lost ~
stolen goods. Unearths hidden
treasures. Removes evil innuanca-
crosses, Spells. III Luck. cures trIcE,
AMI COMPUTATIONS, gives Luck ann
Success in all you undertake. Cnre-
the Tobacco and Liquor Habits. Al
lows the Captive to be set Free
He is the only one that will gtxa
a Written Guarantee to comnIats
your bust~ ess or refund your monev
Are you sick? Do you know u-hst
the trouble is with you? Come and
consult Natures Doctor.
rheumatism, Insomnia. Hvstar1.
and all Diseases cured. Points civ.
en- on Horse Racing and all Games
OF Chance.
No matter what aIls Won. rom.
anu see this wonderful man. Read~
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no matter how they toll. while orr,
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men and women owe their success -
this wonderful man.
he Will tell you whom you win
marry VIII you be happyf He
VIII tell you who your friends ana
enemies are. Can you relI7 NOM
take a leap In e darx. but De al
Vlseu by this wonderful man. Great
est Prophet In existence.
de always Succeeds when Others
laiL This IL tho chance Of a life
time. Don't let IL pass you.
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Sunday: 1880 to 7:3e ? M.
~. B.-Our consultation Fee II
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

room; with the usual litter Of bottles
and boxes. brushes. etc. woman
feels are absolute necessities. the pin
cushion, II 81 be large enough TO be
useful is too larce TO look well.
Apretty conceit noticed is in white
and green, and in the shape OF tree
standing in "A square box. Amy soft
green material may be used to cover
the box. or IL may be covered with
white and embroidered on the four
sides TO suit The cushion proper Is
first OF all well stuffed: then cords
of gold thread brought from the top
down, with the stem covered with green
velvet. The top OF the box may be
a fine wire netting. In which hatpins
or other long pins may be stuck. at
will. The whole is a pretty ornament.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

Strange. Wonderful, but True are
the awe stricken tests given By The
Great Australian Medium.
PROF. ID. ID. BRUCE, NJ. d.
the only Living Apostle OF Science
OF the Mysteries.
$4,000 I'm Gold to any one In the
World 10 compete with him. Pos
sesstng more power than any four
mediums combined.
No card. trance or hand humbug.
Greatest Hindoo Medium I'm the
World.
so GREAT IS HIS POWER that
ne can tell yen while IN a CIairyey-
ant state, all you wish to know with
cut a word being spoken. Come,
all ye unbelievc-s, scoffers and Jeer-
ers; bring al your skepticism with
you-he will open your eyes to the
private chamber mystery. Come all
ye broken hearted wives. all with
lew spirits and let HIN lift the bur
den from your aching and Jealous
heart He challenges the World to
compete with him In causing a speed
y marriage with the one you love;
uniting the separated and bring
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
The MephlstcoheIes Quill

Long, spike-like Mephistophele
euills are a recent addition TO the mi
linery market. These quilts wer.
more or less In evidence In the earl.
winter, but no one dreamed the
would be exploited at the new Sc;
son. However. there have been .
many surprises during the past se'
weeks that We are prepared FOR q
most anything
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Lungs 81 sat.

The humps OF camels are mere Jumps
OF fat, and not provided for In the
framework OF the skeleton. When the
animal is In good condition. the humps
are full and plump. On a long jour
ney. where food is scarce, the humps
are entirely absorbed. the skin cover
Ing them hanging over the flank like
an empty bag
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Soldier and schooImas..r

Let the soldier be abroad II he will,
he can do nothing in this age. There
Is another personage-a parsonage
less imposing in the eyes Of some, per-
haps Insignificant. The schoolmaster
is abroad and trust to him. armed
with his primer, against the soldier in
full military array.-Lord Brigham.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

The gypsies are nearer to the AMI
mails than any race known to US IN
Europe. They have the lawlessness.
the abandonment. the natural physical
grace in form and gesture OF animals:
only a stealthy and wary something in
their eyes makes them human.-Ar-
thur Symons.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
BETTER THAN PIN Tray.
Handy Cushion Made in the Shape Of
Tree.

While pin trays serve a purpose of
their own, nothing can take the place
TO the dainty woman of the real
cushion In which she may stick all
sorts OF pms at random. knowing she
will not have TO search out exactly
the sort she wishes every time she
needs e.
For the small toilet table the fat
pin-cushion is apt to take up too much
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Keep Brain In Condition

Exercise the brain on every subject,
and keep IL from getting lazy by max
Ing II work There is no danger of
exhausting IL. If, like the muscle of
the arm. it is not strained: indeed,
Ike the same muscles, II gains
strength with exercise. until brain
work becomes a pleasure instead OF a
hardship.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Beehive Hats Are eEec.lv. Model.

I~~''fFN ''t'tS - = f'N-"'F- FIDDEIs.
The hat with a beehive crown is
new, ard as the brim is a sensible
width the hat will be mere generally
becoming than some of the new styles
Only those who are quite sure OF the
becomingness Of such a style should
attempt ii. for on the wrong person
this kind OF hat looks like a model
wcrn ten years ago.
The trimming that is used is very
much the came as those OF long ago,
for masses of flowers or ribbons are
arranged high in topknot fashion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

method after washing your hair be
fore II is dry: Divide the hair across
from ear TO ear. then comb the front
portion back over coil composed of
tissue paper. Fasten securely in place
with hairpins. This viii give IL a
nice set and nice fun pompadour
will be the result
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
A Premler,s Qualification.

THE life OF a cabinet minister"
said Mr.. Bright at Birmingham in
1855. is one needing very strong
health, a very excellent stomach. a
conscience which does not trouble
him. IL is position which no sensible
man would for a moment envy"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
CoiioouiaI.

Jinks-I am always embarrassed
when l want TO say the word vase
l don't know whether TO say yaze.
vace, vahz. or vawse."
Binks-You might take hint from
our servant girl. She simply speaks
Of all ornaments as them there"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

A Boston child not yet in her teens
and unusually precocious, with excep-
tional penetration. asked her mother
the other day: How long. mother. will
II be before l get old enough for you
10 say that l am nervous and not
naughty when I do so and SOP
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

Little rivers seem to have The indie
Enable quality that belongs 60 certain
people in the world-the power OF
drawing attention without counting Il.
the faculty OF exciting interest by
their very presence and way OF doing
things.-Henry van Dyke.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
For Mans information

When man has spent an evening
calling on ladies. they do not spend
the first half hour after he has gone
talking about him, as he imagines. but
In picking up after him. One man
can throw more things out OF place in
an orderly house than baby
Atchison Globe.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

To woman marriage is a much more
serious undertaking than TO man.
Therefore the fiirt is not to be wholly
condemned: she is merely enjoying
herself at another's risk in order to see
whether the conditions suit her-Gen-
tlewoman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Hardest Of Ordeals.

The hardest OF all ordeals for an
honest man is 10 stand arraigned at
the bar of his own conscience. He
knows more than the keenest coun-
sci, the most vind.ctive enemy could
urge for a verdict Of guilty. A.
Steuart.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
4 Critical Opinion

Jinks-That young lady may be a
fine pianist. as you say. but there is no
warmth 20 her touch.
Blnks-I guess YOU didn't hear her
play the Moonlight symphony.
Jinks-No; bur / squeezed her hand
N. Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Entirely Sufficient.

First Boy-Tm going to study
French this summer.
Second Boy-Well, can speak two
languages now.
First Boy-What are they?
Second Boy-EnglIsh and baseball.
Chicago Daily News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
The PhIIosonher Of Eollv.

There is only one thing worse
than the professed pessimist." saws
the Philosopher OF Folly. "and that is
the professional optimist BY the
same token I'd rather be locked up
for a month with live panther than
a dead cat"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
A Common Claim

Every chronic office holder claims
that he could make more money IL
he had the heart to quit serving the
public and go into business for him
self.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Did He Co to Church,

There has just died. the newspapers
tell us. at the age OF SO. a gentleman
who never slept out OF his own house.
we trust this does not mean that he
never went TO church.-London
Punch.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Where Ivy Is BENEFICIAL

Ivy growing over the walls OF a
house renders the structure cool In
summer and warm IN winter. Il also
keeps the walls dry. II is. however.
very destructive TO woodwork, forcing
the joints apart.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Her Friends Good eoin..

Him-Miss Peachly has such lovely
eyes OF brown.
Her-Yes; and such lovely teeth Of
Gray.
HIM beg pardon?
Her-Gray, the dentist. You know
Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

Good nature is worth more than
knowledge. more than money. to the
persons who possess il. and certainly
TO everybody who dwclls with them
In so far as mere happiness is con
cerned.-Henry Ward Deechar.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

Gunner read where girls In Indi-
ana are teaching mice to dance.
Guyer--Well, that is Just the re-
verse Mice have been making girls
dance since the time Of Adam.-ChIca.
60 Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
On a Level.

Four hundred million firecrackers
are said to have been imported by the
Cinnamon living in this country. And
millions OF Americans are just as
heathenish as the Chinese about them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

Church. see that Italy leads the
nations OF the world in the matter OF
theaters.
Gotham-But guess she can't beat
US on the number OF sidewalk ticket
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

a wise man has we'll reminded us
mat In any controversy the instant we
feel anger we have already ceased
striving for the truth. and have begun
striving for ourselves.-Carlyle.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Air sallora.

The world will not be greatly sur
prised when an air sailor drifts across
its upper face in a craft that answers
wind and helm.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Susnlcious

The Waiter-Wil you have your
cheese served out under the trees, sir?
The Diner-Yes. yes; there's more
air out there!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

That your wife will kick like thunder
II you overstay yourself downtown a
couple OF hours. but never SAYS a
word II you have to go out Of town
for a week?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Thy wife.

Thy wife is a constellation of vir-
tues. She's the moon, and thou art
the man in the moon.-WiIliam Con-
grove.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Automobile.LIke

Pauence-Have you seen the new
hat called the automobile?
Patrice-No; is it anything ike an
automobile?
something; you can't tell whether
It's coming or going,"-Yonkers
Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

That fish will soon be caught that
nibbles at every bait.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Double Trouble

Patience-This is the coolest fat T
was ever in.
Patrice-How do you account for
that?
i don't know, unless II is because
they have two janitors!"-Yonkers
Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Make for Success

Frugality is a fair fortune; and hab-
its of industry good estate.-Frank-
lin.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11
Apparently Perfection.

FIshhooks have been made on pre-
cisely the same design for 1000
years.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-07-11

No man ever made a good living as
a professional pessimist.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27
Closed While Rebuilding.

The improvement on the State
Road, on the fiat between the resi-
dence of Chas. F. Jones and the Jo'
than Weston place, will be entered
upon next week, and so much of this
highway as can be built over for the
amount available from the combined
state and town fund, about 1920, will
be constructed as rapidly rs possible
The bid submitted by the town OF
Skowhegan for doing the work was
the only one filed with the state high
way department and it will therefore
be done by day labor under the di-
rection of Commissioner, Geo. H.
Webb. The small amount of land,
outside the limits of the highway as
now located, which was required for
drainage, has been advertised, con-
demned and appraised by the select
men, the sum of ten dollars being
awarded the lothian Weston estate
on this account. The rebuilding of
this road will require that it be closed
to traffic for time and those going
out the Middle Road beyond the c. F.
Jones residence above mentioned,
should go by way of the Waterville
Road, turning off TO the right at the
Nutter place.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27
Lakewood Notes.

The Augusta Cadet Band, Mr.. Frank
A. Dennis, Leader, will give a band
concert at Lakewood next Sunday al
100 p. m. and there will be an excur-
sion on the M. G. R. R. from Augusta
Waterville and ay-stations' 1t will
be remembered that the concert by
the Augusta Band last season was q
most excellent one and the attend
ance next Sunday will probably be
the largest of the season.
This is the last week of the entain-
ments at Lakewood Theatre and
those who enjoy good vaudeville
should not miss this weeks show
since it is one of the very best vaud
eville shows which mr.. Flynn has
ever sent to Lakewood.
The goth Annual Campmeeting OF
the Madison Spiritualist Association
viii be held at Lakewood from Friday,
Sept. 4th, to Sunday Sept. Is. There
will be the following list of speakers:
Mrs. Katie M. Ham, Haverhill, Mass.
DR.. Geo. A. Fuller, Onset, Mass; ].
NJ. PEBBLES, NJ. D., M. A, Battle
Creek, Mich; Rev. B. F. Austin. M
D., Dorchester, N. Y; Rev. F. A
Wiggin, Boston. Mass.
On Saturday evening Sept. 18th,
their wiki be a Grand Concert. Mr.
Elmer E. Towne has been engaged
as musical director.