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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

needs to be five feet four inches long,
and from the right end to the first pull
ley it is just seven inches. This meas
urement is to tn center of the pulley,
From the center of the right pulley,
measure fifteen and one-quarter inches
and bore hole, which is where the
plough head clevls fastens. Now go
back to the extreme right end Of the
stick and measure thirty and three
quarter inches. You then have the
place where the second pulley is to be
placed. This puts the two pulleys just
twenty-four inches apart. This com
pletes all the measurements that need
to be accurate. At the left end, where
the left team is hitched 1t is best to
bore about three holes, and you can
fasten the doubletrees in whichever
hole which seems best suited to the
team. Bore the first hole about two
and one-half inches from the end, then
go two inches and bore another, and
two inches from that, If a third hole is
wanted. This evener will work one
horse In the furrOw and three on the
plough, and there will be no side draft.
Hitch the chain up pretty short so
there is not too much slack when turn
ing to the left, and hitch 1t to the
plough back about where the coulter
runs, or where experimenting tells you
Is the best place-Montreal Star.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

One of the simplest forms for four
horse eyener is shown In the illustra-
ton which is self-explanatory except
for measurements. Besides double
trees Of ordinary plough length, and
the stick Of tough oak from Which to
make the evener, two pulleys large
enough so small link log chain will
work through them, two bolts to bolt
the pulieys on and two pieces of two
inch wide strap iron bent and used as
braces for the pulleys, are required,
These pieces OF strap iron had better
be bolted, also Their use is to furnish
a brace for the pulleys. Any small link
log chain can be used, and If too long
It can be wrapped around the plough
where hltched Now for the measure
ments In the first place, the stick
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31
4 ne
General Demand

OF the Well-Informed Of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant
and efficient liquid laxative remedy Of
known value; a laxative which physi-
clans could sanction for family use
because its component parts are
known to them to be wholesome and
truly beneficial in effect, acceptable
to the system and gentle, yet prompt,
In action.
In supplying that demand with its
excellent combination OF Syrup Of
Figs and Elixir Of SIENNA, the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. proceeds along
ethical lines and relies on the merits
OF the laxative for its remarkable
success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is
given the preference by the Well
Informed. To get its beneficial effects
always buy the genuine-manufac
tured by the California Fig Syrup Co,
only, and for sale by all leading
druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

"Your opponent" they told him, SIS
going around the country and kissing all
the babies"
That's an old dodge" said the candi-
date. Gentlemen, l shall do something
4 laundering sight better than that p
Here he brought his fist down on ths
table with a bang.
81 shall cause it to be published broad
cast that will marry the young woman
who brings out the biggest number of
votes for me By the jumping lingo, I'll
wipe that baby kisser off the face of the
earth ="
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Australians Rabbit Pest.

In 1852 two rabbits were imported
into Australia. Their descendants in
that continent now number billions and
are Il great pest, Five rabbits eat as
much grass as one sheep. From 1873
to 1883 the Australian government paid
$5,SSS,014 as bounty for the noxious
animals, at the rate of % cents each,
and from 1888 to 1856 S2,2OO,OOO for
the same purpose. For some years the
rabbits died by millions, owing to the
drought, but since 1904, with the rainy
seasons increasing, they have again
come into notice and bid fair to be,
come as great pests as in the past.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

The smooth tongued book agent was
selling the old farmer a huge diction-
airy.
But, look here, young man." protest
ed the farmer, there don't seem to be
any appendix in this here dictionary
All the dictionaries l ever saw had an
appendix"
The willy book agent thought a min
ute and then said:
''Why, my dear sir, this is the latest
dictionary. Every late dictionary has
the appendix removed"
And the old farmer was satisfied and
bought the big book at once.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31
rheumatism Prescription.

The increased use Of whiskey for
rheumatism is causing considerable
discussion among the medical frater-
nifty. 1t is an almost infallible cure
when mixed with certain other ingred-
tents and taken properly. The follow
ing formula is effective: "To one half
pint of good whisl;ey add one ounce of
Toris Compound and one ounce of Syrup
Sarsaparilla Compound. Take in table
spoonful doses before each meal and
before retiring"
Toris compound is product of the
laboratories of the Globe Pharmaceu-
tical Co., Chicago, but it as we'll as the
other ingredients, can be had from any
good druggist.
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Worms in Colts.

For intestinal worms in colts the
following mixture is used by some vet
erinarlans: Mix together as a base one
pound each of salt and graduated Sill
gar in this mix one-half pound of to-
bacco dust or fine cut tobacco, four
ounces OF sulphate of iron powder, six
ounces OF powered worm seed. Give Il
heaping teaspoonful in the feed at first
once a day. then twice per day, and
keep it up for three weeks.
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Looking Forward.

Luther Burbank, the famous horti-
cultural wizard, says there is not n
weed alive which will not sooner or
later respond literally to good cult
walton. A day will come when the earth
will be transformed, when man shall
offer his brother man not bullets nor
bayonets. but richer grains, better fruit
and fairer flowers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

Said He-Darllng, we have been en-
goped for six months. Don't you think
1t is about time we were getting mar.
rled?
Said She-Well, I'm willing to be
married just as soon as you can pro
vide me with a home
Said He-That being the case, sup.
pose | am to consider the engagement
broken,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

Secretary Wilson says that hereafter
eggs sold as fresh" or strictly fresh"
must be exactly what they are repre-
sented to be. Storage eggs must be sold
as such, or under the pure food law the
dealer is liable to fine of $500 or six
months Imprisonment, or both. Thou
sands of people do not know how a
strictly fresh" egg tastes. This will
give them a chance to find out
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UnIucIsy Accident.

whats the trouble back there in the
sleeperY asked the passenger in the
smoking car.
Little mixup between a New England
manufacturer and a Louisiana sugar
planter" said the agitated conductor, APP
plying his handkerchief to divers and
sundry scratched places on his face. They
happened to have berths in the same sec
ton, and they got to talking about the
tariff"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

Turn out the fowls some days and
close all the cracks In the house eX-
cept the door. Take a kettle of live
Goals, and place on the ground in the
center of the house, but If there is a
wood floor, lay a fiat stone under the
kettle. Throw half pound or pound
of sulphur on the Goals, and shut the
door. If the house is left closed for a
few hours 1t is safe to conclude that
no lice or mites will be found therein
after the operation. The sulphur cure
is the best method of Kidding poultry
houses of pests, but if the house is not
tight 1t will not prove satisfactory.
Clean the house as well as it can be
done, mix whitewash with fresh lime,
mix in a liberal supply of sulphur, aft
err which throw sulphur into all the
cracks. Apply kerosene oil to all the
roosts, and burn off the outer surface.
Air the house thoroughly.-Weelily
Witness.
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apartment House Amenities.

Third Floor Reuter-When you buy
coffee why don't you have the grocer
grind it for you?
Fourth Floor Renter-When you buy
a chuck steak why don't you get the
butcher to hammer the dSylights out of il
for you1
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Collateral Evidence.

His indulgent grandmother had given
him half of custard pie
You seem TO like It, Tommy" she said.
Like it ~ exclaimed Tommy, taking it
away from his face for a moment, "jes'
see how I'm mussin' up my ears Chi
caro- Tribune
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THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
HAPl, ts;:'; 51 H: 7 ;i:....


Terrified Passenger Con ocean liner)-
Captain. why is the steamer going SO
slowly and using its searchlight?
Captain-Don't be alarmed, madam
the ship is in ne danger But in a fog
like this we are always likely to run into
somebody's blooming old balloon and make
q nasty mess of it.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

The timid young woman, who had let
ters of introduction TO the great man,
had ventured to call.
You are so busy. judge" she said,
that IL hesitated about disturbing
you. How many-er-days in the work
do Won week 2"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31
In tho Mission sunday school

Teacher-And what do you suppose
All the animals did during those forty
days in the ark7
Smarty Williams-They just loafed
around and scratched themselves.
Sandy Toole (disdainfully)- Chuck
1t, Smarty Whatd they scratch for,
when there was only two heas ?-The
Bohemian.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31
WouIdn't Hef

Somehow said the political manager
81 can't help wishing | could get acquaint,
ed with the chap that held up those 12J
travellers in Yellowstone park a few days
ago Wouldn't he be dandy collector
Of campaign contributions !'-Chicago
Trihnne
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

Hamlet had finished his soliloquy, and
see what he would do next.
NO" they said, at last. HE isn't
going to do it. He talks eloquently about
committing suicide, but he lacks the sand.
Nothing doing"
Thus it appears that the original Ham
let, like all his subsequent imitators, was
merely talking for effect.-Chicago Trib-
une.
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place a stone in front of the wheel.
so that when the team draws the wa
won forward the wheel will be lifted
upward on the inclined beam. If the
incline is not to much the wagon will
not slip backward and the wheel will
be loose for oiling. and Home.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31
Nssss.rinu Him.

Madam" said the guard on the South
Side elevated this is the smoking car"
That's all right, conductor said the
self-possessed matron, taking a seat.
Don't apologize l know it's dirty, but
one can't expect a smoking car to be
front parlor. Chicago Tribune.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31
Righteous Resentment.

"You may put that back in the show
case ~ said tae indignant Mrs. Lzpslini
to the milliHer. ~ wouldn't even wear
much less buy, hat named in honor OF
that horrid murderess, Charlotte Cordu
roy 70
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

while | was downtown" said Mrs
Lapsling, laying aside her wraps, 81 saw
wonderful old violin in a music store
The CLERK said II was worth $4,000. II
was a genuine Sardanapaus, and you
know that kind is getting very scarce
nowadays Chicago Tribune.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

HOWARD y. BURrON.--Assayer arr Chemist,
u Leadyillc, Colorado. Specimen prices; Gold,
silver Lead, 81 Gold, silver, 75cj Cold bOc; Zinc OF
Copper, 81 Cyanide tests Mailing envelopes and
null price list sent on application Control and UNI
pire work solicited hsIeToncei Carbonate Ma
uouAl bank
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Explaining II.

The tortoise had won the race.
81 didn't half try said the hare, with
yawn. Whats the use? We're not
allowed to bet on races now, anyway"
From which it is apparent that the
real facts in the case were suppressed
Chicago Tribune
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31
"a O. q NATURES
- - - PERFECT TONIC

how vigorous and healthy who
physical irregularities upset the
the body feels tired and
off perhaps serious sickness
recognized everywhere tie best OF all tonics natures
healing cleansing nvgoratng roots and herbs
equal S. S. s. has the additional value OF
greatest blood purifiers 1t reesbshes the healthy cu
tired feeling improves the
of health those
acts promptly and
medicine and those who down health
will thoroughly purify the blood and
up the system admirably suited systemic remedy
free be used without harmful results by
persons effects ever follow
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

81 never saw anybody as cool. self
possessed, and quick to act in time Of
imminent danger as that man Globbs"
"Chsufeurf'
mo; just a common pedestrian
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31
Great obJector.

Street Preacher-O, my friends, when
Gabriel blows his trumpet what will you
be doingl
Voice (fron outskirts of crowd y
Waiting for Montgomery Ward to serve
an injunction on him Chicago Tribune.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

MY observation" said the sage, LEADS
me to the conclusion that the more
wealth one gives away the more wealth
one has"
ats just exactly the same way with
KISSES" whispered one of his listeners, a
demure little miss who was sitting by
big man with beard
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31
Quite The. Contrary.

Mrs. Upsome-Is your dentist one OF
the painless" kiud2
Mrs Oylwell--Not at all. He's so
sympathetic that he says it hurts him
Just as much as it does me.
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jumping at n Conclusion,

"What sort OF play is this2" asked the
man who had just come in and taken his
seat.
The question was answered by a man
named Olson, who ksppened to be sitting
next to him.
"Ay tank"
30, it's tank drama, is it7'-Chi.
cago Tribune.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

In all probability the first admins
trative act of the first regular govern
metn was to number its fighting men
and to ascertain as nearly as was pos
sible what amount of taxation could be
levied on the rest of the community.
AS human society grew more highly
organized there can be no doubt that a
very considerable body of official sta
tistics must have come into existence,
We know that such was the case in
Greece, Rome and Egypt, but it was
not until within the last two or three
centuries that systematic use of the in
formation available began for purposes
of investigation rather than mere ad-
mInistration-New York American.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

Stubb-That old Senator is always
telling ancient jokes and Boosting of his
family tree.
Penn-H'm. 1 think his family tree
must have been a chestnut
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

IF you wish to have everybody for
your friend" counseled her elderly adj
wiser, don't be a talker; be a listener"
1t was not until after she had secured
a Job as telephone girl in the central office
that she found out what mistake she
had made in taking the advice literally.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

Mrs. Highsome-Yes, he's the Duke OF
Huhhouse In speaking of him, you
know, of course. we use the term, his
grace
Mrs. Suddyn-K lymer-His grace? Why,
he hasn't any He's a regular lummix
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

"What is the use" remarked the philo-
sophical boarder, ''of specializing concern
ing Immortality"
whats the use" broke in tbs sportive
bonrder with the turned collar, "of specu-
latin in anything? You lose every time.
That's my experience"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

To LII Loaded Wagon.
Build a grip of timber under a wa
gon and place upon it a heavy BEAM
as shown in the sketch. Let this come
just under the axle of the wagon. Then
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31
90, 3S6 Testimonials

in two years, which prove its wonderful
efficacy in purifying and enriching the
blood. Best for all blood diseases
In usual liquid form or chocoated tablets
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31
Good ns Their Word.

did those new grocers keep their prom
Use that they would cut your grocery bills
in half'?"
'',rhey did. They send their bills twice
a month Chicago Tribune
Mothers win find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup the best remedy TO use fo5 their Children
during the tee thing period.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31

"You're always kicking about our hav
ing too many laws. suppose you would
repeal the law Of gravitation If you could
No; that's always rigidly enforced
It's only the dead letter laws IN after
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1908-12-31
Cafarrh

One OF the most common of blood dis
eases, is much aggravated by the sudden
changes of weather at this time OF
year. Begin treatment at once with
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which effects rad
ical and permanent cures. This great
medicine has received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
Personal and General.

Mrs. George W. Jones is being seri- ously inconvenienced by the loss of her glasses, which occurred last Saturday somewhere between First and Second avenue, on Nineteenth street. She had sent her little brother to the jewelry store for them, where she had sent tn em to be repaired, and he lost them on the way home.
 The men arrested by Chief of Police Wallace and Officers Partridge and Childress Saturday night in their raid on Ourran & Haynes soft drink stand were tried before Mayor Rush this morning. when their cases were dis missed, as the evidence did not show that they were concealing themselves for the purpose of violating the pro- hibition law.
 The musical society recently organ ized will meet at the home of Mrs. G. B. Hollingsworth on next Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. All members are urged to attend.
 The United Charities have arranged with the Robinson infirmary for tn C establishing of three charity wards, two white and one colored. The fol- lowing are the medical assignments for tn e entire year: Surgery, Novemb CT and December, Dr. G. A. Waller; January and February, Dr. E. P Lacey; March and April, Dr. E. V. Caldwell; May and June, Dr. Waldrop; July and August, pr. Sinus Hanby The other month 5 will be provided for.
 4dedical, commencing November 1, each of the following physicians will be in charge for two months each: Drs. Stansberry, Tubb, Smith, Downing, Donald and Spencer.
 The wards fill a long felt want and the ladies of the United Charities and the hospital authorities are being com mended for their efforts and success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20

education from putting their names on the cornerstone" said MT. Moore, be cause the question is now pending in the courts awaiting the decision of the supreme court as to wh hether or not the present board is legal body, and until the decision is handed down l cannot see where the members have any legal right to have their names inscribed on the cornerstone" It will be remembered that quo warranto pro- ceedings were brought against the present board about a month ago and Judge Jackson held that the present board was a legal body. The case, however, was carried to the supreme court and will probably come up some time during January or February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
IMPORTANT WORK
 DONE BY NEGROES Home Is Erected In Selma for the Poor and Needy FINE BUILDING OPENED City Council Will Donate a Monthly Sum To Aid In the Support of This
 lnstitution-Lecture on
 Shakespeare.

Selma, October 1s-(Special.)-Th ne- groes of Selma are deserving of highest commendation for the steps being taken by them in an organized manner to care for the indigent and unfortunates of their race. Two or three yeare ago when the Society of United Charities of the city and the municipal authorities came to the parting of the ways and the mayor and chief of police aided by an auxil- iary board took up the task of car ing for the poor, a movement was started to encourage the negroes to care for their own poor. Mayor Atkins called to- gether in conference all the negro preach CTS and prominent leaders of the race in Selma and acting under his advice the movement was launched which Sunday eliminated in the dedication of the Pris- ella Brown Mercy Home by the Daugh- ters of Mercy.
 The dedication was conducted Sunday afternoon at the Mercy Home, a two- story structure erected in Fairmont addi- tion in the eastern portion of the city. There are eight rooms, six of which are being furnished by various colored churches. Two are used as kitchen and dining room and as a room for the matron in charge.
 At the dedicatory exercises Sunday, Prof. R. B. Hudson was master of cer- emonies, the exercises consisting of songs and prayers and a few addresses. Mayor V. B. Atkins and Chief of Police Wal ters were present by invitation and the mayor delivered a short address com mending the organization for their splen- did work and assuring them that if they would take care of the some twen- ty negroes now being cared for by the city each month that he felt sure the city council would donate a monthly ap- propriation to the society. The mayor stated that he could not praise too high ly the successful efforts of the colored people and that he hoped that the bal ance needed to complete the home s7O0-would be raised without trouble. A subscription was started at the close of the mayors address and over a hundred dollars was secured at the meeting.
 Professor Losey To Lecture.
 Selma club women are congratulating themselves upon securing Prof. F. D. Losey to lecture on Shakespeare for them during the next few months. Prof. Losey Is member of the faculty at the University of Alabama and his lec- ture on the several Shakespearean plays and characters are said to be exceed ingly interesting.
 Local and Personal.
 Saturday, October 31, is tag day in Selma and preparations are under way to make the event profitable in every way. The tagging will be for the ben eft of the Selma and Dallas County School Improvement fund and it is not likely that anybody will refuse to ''come across" for the tags.
 Will Lake, a negro, has been bound over to await the action of the grand jury for the killing of Jerre Wood at the County Old Folks home about two weeks ago.
 Captain Longcrier of Battery B. Coast Artillery, has received uniforms and equipment for his command.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-20
". P. M 'CROSSIN IS
 NOT A CANDIDATE
To the Editor of The Age-Herald.

To the Editor of The ge-Herald.
 In your issue of this morning, under heading Aldermen Non-Committal As To Feagins Re-Election" you allege as fol- lows: w. P. McCrossin and E. c. Grove, well known attorneys, are considered by the aldermen as having entered the race, etc. Please announce for me that I have heretofore declined to be a candidate for this position. Under no circumstances or conditions would I accept the office if rendered me by an unanimous vote of the council. I am not candidate. Very re- spectfully, w. P. MCROSSIN.
 Birmingham, October 19 1908