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The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
Why the Boys Leave the Farm.

s. A. Hover, of the Missouri state
normal school, gives some good rea-
sons why the boys leave the farm. He
says:
One reason is because our methods
of instruction in the country schools,
until very recently, all tend TO lead
the boy cityward. Most of his
text books are written by city people
and many of his teachers are brought
from the city to instruct him in city
ways. Captains of industry have been
held up before him as models, and
to put him in touch and sympathy
with his country surroundings.
On the contrary he has been taught
that the country is a good place to get
away from that. the city only could
supply his mental and bodily wants
to the full. Until recently we have
had no text books on the different
divisions of agriculture that have been
adapted TO the needs of the country
boy, and never a word or instruction
from any of his teachers upon the sub
ject. The idea with both country teach
ers and country parents has often
been to get the children away TO the
city where they would have better edu.
cational advantages.
This is all wrong, but fortunately.
the country is waking up to the injus-
tice that has been done and reforms
are being inaugurated in many places.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
SAVED FROM MATERNAL WRATH.
Boys Fervent Prayer Was Answered
in the Nick of Time.

A suburbanite is fond Of telling this
story Of his ive-year-old son Bobby
Being OF an inquiring turn of mind
the youngster one day managed to
turn on both faucets in the bathtub
to see what would happen. IL CHANGED
that the stopper was in place, and the
tub rapidly filled up, to the great de-
light of Bobby. Finally, however, the
tub became so full that 1t threatened
to overflow on to the floor and Bobby,
having a proper respect for the mater
nal slipper, became frightened and
tried vainly to turn off the water. Be
ing unable to, for some reason. he
gazed tearfully at the ever-rising flood,
and then, mindful both of his religious
training and the occasional visits OF
the plumber, he plunged down on his
knees, and his elder sister. who hap
pened to be passing at the moment
heard him exelaim, fervently:
20, Lord. please stop this water
running And, o, Lord, if you can't
do it, please send somebody that can!
His prayer was answered, for his
sister rose to the occasion and turned
off the water and temporarily saved
Bobby from the much-feared slipper.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
ITCHING HUMoR ON BOY
His Hands Were a Solid Mass, and
Disease Spread All Over Body
Cured in Days BY Cutieura.

"One day We noticed that our little
boy was all broken out with itching
sores We first noticed it ON his little
hands. His hands were not as bad
then, and we didn't think anything
serious would result. But the next day
we heard of the Cuticura Remedies
being so good for itching sores. BY
this time the disease had spread all
over his body, and his hands were
nothing but a solid mass of this itch
ing disease. l purchased a box of Cuti-
cura Soap and one box of Cuticura
Ointment, and that right l took the
Cuticura Soap and lukewarm water
and washed him well. Then | dried
him and took the Cnticura Ointment
and anointed him with it. l did this
every evening and in four nights he
was entirely cured Mrs. Frank Don
ahue, 20S Fremont St, Kokomo, Ind,
Sept. 16, 1907"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
Women and the Farmers Union

Mrs S. c. Mirrell, writing to the
Jasper, Florida, News urging women
to take an active interest in the Farm
ers' Union, says:
Il think the ladies can promote our
privileges very much by joining the
union and working for it, while our
fathers, husbands, and brothers are
endeavoring to solve and master the
business problems that confront US.
Since | joined the union and
learned more about its principles, the
better I like it, and hope that it will
succeed. Sisters let's join in the bat
tie for justice, equity, and the golden
rule, then, when we have succeeded we
can enjoy the victories as much as
any one.
There are so many things which
require the best thought and action Of
the farmer The financial exchanges
should be so adjusted, that when the
farmer has anything to sell. he could
realize as much profit on his invest
ment as any one else. We should
raise everything that we need if pos
sible and buy only the luxuries. An.
other subject, and | think the greatest
Of them all, is the education of our
boys and girls. Oh, how we wish
them educated and refined, but so
many have to be denied the opportu-
mites and privileges that should fit
them for the positions of life.
"If the tillers of the soil could get
their share of the wealth which they
produce they could have more money
to spend. spare their children long
er from the farm and give to them the
much needed advantages that their
cousins Of the cities have"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
For and Against.

Philadelphia lawyer. retained as
counsel for the defense in a murder
trial, tells of the difficulties in getting
together a jury
Counsel were endeavoring,. says
this lawyer, Ito elicit from the various
prospective jurors their views con-
corning the death penalty.
"One man to whom the question was
put, Are you against the infliction of
the death penalty?' replied, No, sir
What is your business? he was
asked. I am a butcher, he replied.
When the same question was put
to the next man he answered that he
was against the death penalty.
What is your business?'
Life insurance, said he."
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
ONE ON THE DOCTOR.
st. Peters Query Decided Reflection
on Medical Attendant.

DIR. Arthur T. Holbrook told a story
on his profession.
A man by the name of Evans died."
he said, and went to heaven, of
course. When he arrived at the pearly
gates he said to st. Peter:
We'll, I'm here
"St. Peter looked at him and asked
his name John Evans was the reply.
st. Peter looked through his book,
and shook his head.
"'You don't belong here he said,
pointing to the exit.
- But l am sure l belong here. said
the man.
"'Wait a minute said St Peter.
HE looked again and in the back
Of the book found his name.
Sure said the guardian of the
gate. you belong here. But you was
MT expected for 20 years Who's your
doctor" "-Milwaukee Free Press
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
Work With Will.

A Farmers Union member in CIV
ing his ideas of unionism as applied
to the farmer. says:
I'VE want to organize TIL we have
q large majority of the farmers of the
State enrolled as members, then we
will know where our forces are and
who to depend upon in time of action.
Our business department should be
so complete and cooperative that We
would have a channel through which
every member could secure equal priv
ileges and benefits. Some of the coun-
ties are succeeding along this line
while some are doing nothing We
can so combine and cooperate as will
benefit every one. That would mean
brotherhood. cooperative union
IF we take up the complicated
questions that come before us, 1t must
be with will and determination that
means success, for, after we have TAX
en- a stand and failed we are worse off
than before we began If that failure
was for lack of effort.
ITO succeed we must take very
broad view of the subject. whatever
1t be, for other interests are neeessa-
rily affected by 1t.
Whatever we undertake must have
very careful and intelligent investi-
cation; then after a knowledge of the
situation, push the matter to a success
with all the cooperative force of the
union.
IF we wish to build for the union
it must be done on plans that are
common sense, practical, safe. They
may be opposed for a while. but the
light will succeed"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
DROPPED COFFEE
Doctor Gains 20 Pounds on Postum.

A physician of Wash, D. c., says of
his coffee experience:
For years suffered with periodical
headaches which grew more frequent
until they became almost constant. So
severe were they that sometimes | was
almost frantic. | was sallow, consti-
pated, irritable, sleepless; my men,
DRY was poor, l trembled and my
thoughts were often confused.
My wife, in her wisdom, believed
coffee was responsible for these ills
and urged me to drop it, | tried many
times TO do So but was its slave.
Finally Wife bought a package OF
Postum. and persuaded me to try it. but
she made it same as ordinary coffee
and | was Disguised with the taste.
Il make this emphatic because l fear
many others have had the same expe-
rienee.) She was distressed at her
failure and we carefully read the d.
rections, made it right, boiled it full
Is minutes after boiling commenced,
and with good cream and sugar. |
liked tit invigorated and seemed to
nourish me.
This was about year ago. Now /
have no headaches. am not sallow,
sleeplessness and irritability are gone,
my brain clear and my head steady.
| have gained 20 lbs. and feel l am a
new man.
Il do not hesitate to give Postum
due credit OF course dropping coffee
was the main thing, but had dropped
it before, using chocolate, cocoa and
other things to no purpose.
Postum not only seemed TO act as
an invigorant, but as an article of
nourishment, giving me the needed
phosphates and albumens. This is no
imaginary tale 1t can be substanti-
ated by my wife and her sister, who
both changed to Postum and are
hearty women of about 20.
Il write this for the information and
encouragement of others, and with a
feeling of gratitude to the inventor OF
Postum"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek. Mich. Read THE Road to Well
yille," in pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
"eiot a. Yale"-A Recipe.

Take half hundred Shelf Fresh
men dying of ennui, and the same
number of academic feeling the same
way-only more so. Mix well by the
fiagpole. and pour into Church street.
Introduce at two-minute intervals half
a dozen trolleys with temptingly- dang
ling ropes. Now put in on the run
three or four vigilant representatives
of the law. stir till the whole mass
comes to red heat. and then pick out
an entirely innocent grind, and place
in the cooler To cool Garnish with
huge headlines and serve for break
fast to fond parents, etc.-Yale Record.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
The Revolving Cat.

Little Susie has always been deeply
Interested in mechanical toys, and
numbers several among her choicest
possessions Recently the family cat,
having apparently eaten something
which disagreed with her, began a
mad race around the room, leaping
chairs, diving under sofas and turning
somersaults. Susie's mother. much
frightened, seized her small daughter
and mounted a convenient table. But
Susie remained unsecured. Clapping
her hands in glee, she shouted, Wind
her up again, mamma; wind her up
again.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
Farmers Educational
AND
COOPERATIVE Union
OF America
a Nature Greed.

believe in the brook as it wanders
From hillside into glade;
believe in the breeze as 1t whispers,
When evenings shadows fade
believe in the roar of the river
As it dashes from high cascade;
believe in the cry of the tempest
Mid the thunder's cannonade
believe in the light of shining stars,
| believe in the sun and the moon,
! believe in the fash of the lightning,
/ believe IN the night birds Groom,
| believe in the faith of the flowers,
| believe in the rock and sod,
For in all these appeaFeth clear
The handiwork of God
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
Where the UrchIn Scored.

The busy man stopped before an
Office building and leaped from his
carriage. At the same moment an
ambitious urehin ran forward and
piped: Hey, mister, kin | hold yer
horse?" NO, you can't" snapped
the busy man. Won't charge Y
much" insisted the urchin. Il don't
care about the charge" impatiently
responded the man. throwing a blan-
ket over his bony steed My horse
will not run away" Gee mister,
didn't think he'd run away" MOI"
NO, | thought he might fall down"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
Never Fails.

There is one remedy, and only one
! have ever found, to cure without
fail such troubles in my family as
eczema, ringworm and all others of
an itching character That remedy is
Hunts Cure. We always use it and it
never fails
w. NJ. CHRISTIAN,
SOC per box Rutherford, Tenn.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

William said the head Of the
firm, looking at his watch, Il have
business out of town this afternoon
and may be detained several hours.
II anybody should call
"Ther' amt no ball game today, Mr..
Spotcash," interrupted the office boy.
II said nothing about ball games,
William" rejoined his employer. eying
him sternly. However. my business
is such that it can wait until some
other day. That will be all just now.
William"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
For Twenty Years

Other chill remedies have sprung up.
fiourished for a brief season, then
passed away-even from memory-but
for twenty long years Cheatham' S
Chill Tonic has been in the field of ac-
ton. The reason is simple 1t has
merit. It actually cures Chills and
Fevers while the majority of others
merely promise to. One bottle guar
anteed to cure any one case.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

ment house, new at the business, and
sensitive about performing an unpleas-
ant duty. He was particularly en-
barrassed because the lady upon whom
he had called to perform this unpleas
ant duty was so exceedingly polite.
Still, the van was at the door, the lady
was in arrears in her payments, and
he remembered his duty.
Good morning. said the lady. Its
a beautiful day, isn't it?"
Beautiful" he agreed
Wont you take chair" she said.
Emo. thank you. not this morn
ing" he stammered I've come to
take the piano."-Exchange
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

The gamblers who have insisted on
selling the cotton crop for 190S-9 be-
fore it was planted are finding that
though they may yet be able to con-
troll the price of cotton to certain
extent, they cannot control the
weather. AT this time there is every
indication Of another short cotton
crop. By united action in marketing
the producers can control cotton and
let the supply and demand regulate
the price.-Farm and Ranch.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
A Favored Fowl.

81 has been told, said Miss Miami
Brown, dat de parrot is one of the
longes' lived birds dat is"
DE statement" replied Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley, lis strictly ornithological.'
Il wonder Why"
q specks dat one reason why de
parrot lives so long is dat he ain good
TO eat. Washington Star.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
MAKING Il Sure.

The lawyer was drawing up En-
peck's will.
q hereby bequeath all my property
to my wife," dictated Enpeck. Got
that down."
Yes" answered the attorney
ION condition" continued Enpeck,
that she marries within a year"
But why that condition." asked the
man of law.
Because" answered the meek and
lowly testator, 81 want somebody to
be sorry that | died. See?"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
Thinos That Trip.

Its a fact" said the man who was
given to moralizing, that one cannot
be too careful about trifies. Some
times when a mans going along plan
ming some big things some little thing
that he's overlooked trips him up
Yes" the plain man agreed, and
there should be a law against throw
ing banana skins on the pavement
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

FOR years l was
weak and run down,
could not sleep, my
limbs swelled and
the secretions were
troublesome; pains
were intense. | was
fast in bed for four
months. Three doc
tors said there was
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

Of the 19,493,441 bales of cotton
manufactured for the IL months from
Sept. 1. 1906 to Aug. 81, 1907. two
thirds or 12,SS5,626 bales were from
the southern states And the 1907
crop is not only nearly 100000 bales
short bu 100000 bales or
more are being withheld from
the market, making a total
shortage in the south's supply for the
factories nearly 100000 bales Cot
ton ought TO go to 10 cents.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

Have you bed of gravel or of
coarse. sharp sand? If so then you
have material for much building. Con-
crete is more and more used. and those
who use il properly find it best mate
rial There is no need for expensive
machinery. Do not be led TO make
costly investments in machines
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
Easy.

you are one of the city's most FAM
Gus lawyers, are you not?'
Il believe So
And men of different pursuits are
constantly coming to you for advice"
Constantly.
Now, who profits by your adyice!
81 do.-Houston Post.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
One Bottle or Less.

Malaria is easy to contract in some
localities. and hard to get rid Of
that is, if the proper remedy is not
used Cheatham's Chill Tonic frees
any one from it promptly and thor
oughly. 1t is guaranteed to cure any
kind of Chills. One bottle or less
will do it.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
at Finds the Spot +"

The Oil we struck is the Oil that has
stuck while others have passed away,
simply because it cures your Pains,
Aches, Bruises. Sprains, Cuts and
Burns quicker than any other known
remedy. Hunts Lightning Oil. It's
fine for Chigger bites also.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
Dads Dilemma.

Il see your girl has a beau"
Yes" said the damsel's father,
land ! don't know just how to handle
the mutt. Shall | be friendly with
him. and lose my dignity; or shall
hold myself aloof and be considered
an old grouch?'
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

You can hot love the real sun. that
is to say, physical light and color.
rightly unless you love the spiritual
sun; that is to say, justice and truth,
rightly.-Ruskin.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

Milk quietly. Clearly, quickly and
thoroughly Cows do not like un-
necessary noise or delay Milk at
nearly the same hour each night and
morning. and milk the cows in the
same order.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

no cure for me, and I was given up
to die Being urged. I used Doan's
Kidney Pills. Soon l was better. and
in a few weeks was about the house,
well and strong again
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
hAZY.

Publisher-The third chapter in this
manuscript is so blurred | can't make
it out.
Authorizes; that is where | used
London atmosphere. That is the fog.
you know.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
CARRIAGE to Match,

81 heard Miss Gadabout wondering
the other day what sort of an electric
she should get"
II would advise her, if she wants
something fitting to buy a runabout."
Baltimore American.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

If you can have help enough to keep
your household machinery in perfect
running order without making a ma
chine of yourself. do so by all means.
White floors are lovely. shining tin
ware is very fine, spotless windows
and highly polished silver are a de-
light; the mending basket, emptiea
every week is much to be desired,
but there are things of more import
ance, and if it all depends on one
pair of hands. one back. and one set
of nerves. for Heavens sake, for your
sake. for your children's sake, don't.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

No flock will pay unless healthy and
vigorous. If your fowls are often sick
when those of your neighbors appear
in good health, both having good
management, it indicates a constitu-
tional defect of some kind, and lack
of vigor. Usually it requires too much
time to attempt to breed vigor into
such fowls, and nothing short of a COM
plete change of stock can effect cure
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

We'll, providing she is not your
wife or sister, when pretty girl gets
her lips properly puckered she usually
looks so bewitchingly tempting that he
kisses her, and the consequence is she
doesn't have a chance to blow a note"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
Hicks capudine Cures Women.

Periodic pains. backaehe. nervousness
and headache relieved Immediately and
assists nature. Prescribed by physicians
with best results. Trial bottle Ice Regular
size 25c and soc at all druggists.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

Perhaps you have noticed that when
woman says: There's no use talk
ing" she keeps right on talking, just
the same.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
L Ii 4

Take the Old standard GROVES TAsTELtSe
CHILL TONIC. You know what you taking
The formula is plainly printed every bottle,
showing IL is simply Quinine and lrun in tasteless
form, and the mos. effeetual form. For grown
people and children. Doc.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
Hicks, capudine Cures Headache,

whether from colds, heat. stomach or
nervous troubles No Acetanild or dam
gerous drugs. It's liquid and acts imme-
diately. Trial bottle Ice Regular 25e and
soc at all druggists.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

Don't forget that a thing isn't done
because you intend to do it.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

II you wish to be held in esteem
you must associate only with those
who are stimable.-Bruyere
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

Feet Ache-Use Aliens Foot-Ease
overSOUO test monials. Refuse limitations send for
FREQ trial package. A. ;. Omsted lie Roy, n Y.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

An exchange says that Columbus,
Ohio, man. saved his life by clinging
TO mules tail. To this statement
We might add that the graveyards are
full of men who have tried this method
and failed.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

It doesn't matter if father does
know less than his sen-just so he is
able to support him.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

Farmers bulletin No 324 deals with
sweet potatoes in all sorts of ways
and under many conditions, in fact
is the most comprehensive treatise
on the cultivation of this satisfying
esculent. The bulletin may be OBJ
tanned upon application to the seere-
tary of agriculture, Washington, D. C.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
SWEET THINGS.

Maude-How do look in the water,
dear?
Mahelle-Best ever-when your fig.
ure is totally immersed.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
A Difficult Lesson.

ut is next to impossible for man
to teach a pretty girl how to whistle
said a musician who is good whis-
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrun.

For children teething softens guns reduces In
Examination, allays pain cures wind colo. Csc bottle
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

Sufficient unto the day are the "a
hours thereof.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23
6gD-soUND FOR MONTHS.
Hope Abandoned After Physieians'
Consultation.

Mrs. Enos shearer, Yew and Wash
ington SITS, Centralia, Wash. says:
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-23

Opportunity is fond of DISCUSSES.