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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-04
Broad Oaks.

Dear Santa CIaus:-I have been
a good boy this year. am getting
my brother to write for me. Please
send me a dong train track and a
train to run on 1t, and a hobby
horse and a suit OF clothes, and nice
picture book. Goodbye.
Alva Lewis,
Kelley street. Kelley Hin.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-04

Dear Santa cIaus:-I would like
for you to bring me suit of clothes.
a pair of shoes and a good cap. some
candy and nuts and that is all for
this time From your friend.
Lee Bragg
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-04

Dear Santa:-I am a little boy
nine years old. I only want two
things this Christmas. They are a
Hox-terrier pup and a tenor drum.
Yours lovingly,
Iohn pa1,l Thorn
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-04
Have to Admit It.

Even the Democratic papers Of
the country now are writing editor
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-04

Horace an 'GAd" Writer.
Now modern historian declares
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-04

Lear Santa Claus:-I want mum
and. fur, a brown teddy bear. and a
gold necklace. And that is all. On
ly want some candy and nuts. Your
little friend,
Elizabeth Ashley.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-04
On the ToboggaIl.

Certain New Castle police officials
are to be put on the toboggan for
their interest in gambling. Thus
does New. Castle prove title to dis
tinctpn' as a. city.-Plttsburg Gazette
Times.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-04

Dear Santa claus:-I am a little
girl, five years old and as you were
50 kind to me last Christmas. hope
you will5be again this year. I want a
doll and a baby carriage for it and
some candy and nuts. Please remem-
Der dear grandpa and grandma. I
have a little sister, please be kind to
her.
VirEie Manly.
ESnterprise RoS; %
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-04
LETTERS TO SANTAl GLAUS

Dear Santa ciaus:-Pleases send me
"a sled. and a new hat and pair of
rubbers and some candy and nuts
and a pair OF roller skates and some
story books. Don't forget to bring
Harry a pair of mittens. From your
Consuelo Dougherty.
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649 Mulberry street.
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An Evening Echo.
Every man is the architect OF his
own fortune
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-04

Broad Oaks.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-04

Enterprise, Box IS.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
Thought For Today.

Above all, that I may not be . cow
ard. That I may have courage-cour-
age to be unmoved by the uncertain
ties Of life, and without dread Of loss,
whether Of friends, Of health, or Of
fortune. That I may come with a firm
and tranquil mind to the work Of this
day, fearing nothing-ready to meet
bravely failure or deprivation.
That I may bring to the days ef-
forts, good humor and cheerful regard
for all with whom I may tome into
contact.
That I may be diligent in the per-
Torrance Of duties and cheerful in
manner. That I may be earnest in
pursuit of the right.
That I may stand with open mind
ready to receive the Truth IN small
affairs and in large-whether in learn
ing new and better methods, or in re-
ceiving that philosophy necessary to q
brave, tranquil, wen-roised, well-har-
monized life.-John Brisben Walker,
in Cosmopolitan.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
Work in Brazil.

Brazil is bestirring herself over
good road construction. All over the
Republic there are public enterprises
for the construction of improved
roads or the improvement of old
roads as a necessary adjunct to agri-
cultural and other development of
the country. It may be something of
a surprise to the average reader to
know that in the earlier days Brazil
possessed some of the finest roadways
in the world, the old Government
highways before the day Of railways
comparing favorably with the best
government highways of Europe OF
the same period. It is a generally
+, well recognized fact, in all pro-
gressive countries, that good high
ways are n of the most important
features of the general TRANSPORTS
ton problem, and transportation Of
farm products is the key to farm
prosperity.
Good road agitation and accom-.
plishment in this country cannot
progress any too rapidly: either bv
Federal. State or local means. if
American farms are to continue
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
One Of The
Essentials

If the happy homes Of today is ! vast
fund of information as to the best methods
Of promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge Of the worlds
best products.
Products Of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained 20 worldwide
acceptance through the approval Of the
Wen-Informed Of the World; not ct indi-
viduals only. but Of the many who have
the happy faculty Of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One Of the products Of that class, Of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and COM
mended by the Wel-Informed Of the
Worldas q valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the well-known Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
factured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only. and for sale by all leading druggists.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
WANTED TO KNOW
The Truth About Grape-Nuts Food.

1t doesn't matter so much what
you hear about a thing, it's what YOU
KNOW that counts. And correct
knowledge is most likely to come
from personal experience.
About a year ago." writes a N. Y.
man, Il was bothered by Indigestion
especially during the forenoon. ]
tried several remedies without any
permanent Improvement.
MY breakfast usually consisted of
oatmeal, steak or chops, bread, coffee
and some fruit.
Hearing SO much about Crane
u l concluded to give it a trial
and find out If all l had heard nj II
was true.
so I began with Grape-Nuts and
cream, W soft boiled eggs, toast, a
cup OF Postum and some fruit. Be-
lore the end Of the first week 7 was
T1d OF the acidity of the stomach and
elt much relieved.
BY the end of the second wool al
traces OF indigestion had d-isanneared
% 1 was in first rate health onco
more Before beginning this course
o1 diet l never had any appetite for
lunch. but now I can enjoy a hearty
meal at noon time" There's = Poo.
Son" Ae
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Ereek, Mich. Read ''The Road t.
Wellville," in pkgs.
ESer read the above letter? A neu
oae appears from time to time. The,
are genuine, true, and full of humay
interest. WIZ
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
Problem Worldwide.

Meeting new conditions success
fully is essential to the progress of
civilization. One hundred and twen-
ty-fve years ago Tresauget, Of
France, and Macadam, of Scotland,
met the difficulty which arose from
impossible roads by developing the
modern macadamized highway. They
argued hat iron tires crushing down
heavily the rock spread over the
roads would ultimately result in CIV
ing a smooth, hard surface that would
shed the water and remain the same
in winter and summer. Their a
oning was correct, and the wonderful
roads of France and Scotland were
the result.
To-day. however, as civilization is
progressing. instead Of the iron-tired
wheels improving the roads, the rub
ber-tired automobiles destroy care
fully ~macadamized roads. The roads
in France in the last few years have
deteriorated fully forty per cent. un-
der the disintegration caused by the
suction from the rubber tires of the
automobile. AS the Times-Dispatch
has already stated, a congress of road
builders is now being held in Paris,
at which the United States is repre-
sented, to discuss a way of meeting
this difficulty. This congress shows
how much interest the whole world
is taking in good roads, which, like
the automobile, have come to stay
wherever they have come at all.
Virginia is making some progress
toward better roads, but not enough.
The increase of comfort and value
which always follows good roads
ought to urge the State to redoubled
efforts to secure improved highways
everywhere. - Richmond Times-Dis.
patch.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
Good Roads. g
Roadside Trees.

In answer to inquiries from ne
United States, Consult General Robert
P. Skinner. Of Marseilles, furnishes
the following information relative 70
the effect Of wayside trees on french
roads:
at is proposed to plant trees
along the rpadsides OF New YORK
State in order to keep the moisture
in the road and prevent travelling,
and the question has been raised
whether or not the roots OF sucn
trees may spread out underneath the
road surface and eventually create
great damage in a severe climate
where there are extremes OF heat and
cold. While French roads are not
always bordered with shade trees.
they are so very frequently. and my
information is that the trees are
planted not only for furnishing shade,
but in order to protect the roads
themselves against the effects OF ex-
cessive heat and drouth. It Is be-
lieved that the long, dry summer sea-
SON is much more inimical to roads
than severe cold. The chief officer in
charge of the public roads in Mar
settles is. Of the opinion that. on the
whole, New York roads would be
benefited If bordered with trees. sug-
costing. however. that only such
should be planted as have vertically
descending roots.
"F. Birot, civil engineer, n for
mer conductor of the bureau OF
bridges and highways, expresses HIM
self as follows on the subject:
I" In countries where the climate
is damp roadside trees are prejudicial
to the maintenance of the highways,
as they prevent the circulation Of the
air and the drying of the soil: in most
Of the southern French regions such
plantations are, on the other hand,
very useful in dry weather, as they
maintain the roadbed in a state Of
freshness favorable to its conserva-
ton. In general, trees should be
selected with high spreading
branches, such as the poplar. the elm.
the ash, and they should be planted
generally upon the outer edge of the
roadbox and at distances of ten
metres $3.50 feet). Each tree
should be placed in a hole metre
(3.28 feet) deep and one and one
half metres (4.92 feet) square, and
should be trimmed to a height Of
two and one-half metres (8.20 feet9
above the surface.
The earth about newly planted
trees should be loosened in March
and November-in March only after
the third year-and thereafter until
their permanent growth appears as
sured; small trenches should be di-
rected toward the foot Of the tree,
in order to secur the benefit of rains.
Finally, the tree itself should be
trimmed annually during the first ten
years. "-Consular Report.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
Embarrassing.

A colored woman Of Alexandria,
Virginia, was on trial before a magis-
trate Of that town charged with in
human treatment of her offspring.
Evidence was clear that the woman
had severely beaten the youngster,
sged some nine years, who was in
court to exhibit his battered con-
dition. Before imposing sentence,
his honor asked the woman whether
she had anything to say. "Kin ]
ask yo' honah a questions" inquired
the prisoner. The judge nodded afir-
matively. "Well, then yo' honor, I'd
like to ask yo' whether yo' was ever
the PARENT Of a puffectly wuthless
seullud chile. "-October Lippincott's
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

There IL more Catarrh In this section OF
the country than all other diseases put to-
posed TO be incurabie. For q great many
years doctors pronounced it a local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced it incurable. Science has proven
Catarrh to be q constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F.. j.
Cheney 4 Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only con
stitutional cure on the market. 1t il taken in
ternally in doses from 10 drops to- teaspoon.
full. 1t acts directly op the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. They offer one hun:
dred dollars for any case it fails to cure. Send
CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c..
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
Pert Paragraphs.

You never can tell. Fortune may
have it in for you and then again
she may be lying in wait for your en-
emies. Cheer up.
Hunger is an excellent thing to
make you change your way of think
ing-and sometimes your way of do
ing.
A mar can win his own admira-
ton so readily that he sometimes
gets mixed up on other peoples
opinions.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
Trying New Tack.

"Jenkins is parading the fact that
he is a woman hater."
"Some girl threw him DOWN."
"No; he got far enough
along with lie for that. That's just
The trouble. He has tried all other
means Of winning their affections,
and he only became a woman hater
as a last resort
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
Fatal.

Twas the verdict of the neighbors
when
He'd drawn his final breath
That he lived so strenuous a life
He'd lived himself to death.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
Back Number.

The man with the auto he had a
great snap,
But he crowed, like some others,
too soon,
For the girls, tickle creatures, went
off with the chap
Who called with a steady balloon.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

Hicks Capudine Cures Nervousness,
Whether tired out, worried, sleeplessness
or what not. It quiets and refreshes brain
and nerves. It's liquid and pleasant to
take. Trial bottle 10c. Regular sizes Csc.
and &C.,. at druggists.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
DEATH TO RING WORM.

"Everywhsre I 60 I speak tor rsrTxHINz,
because 1t oured mo OF ringworm In It's
worst form. Ny whole chest from neck to
waist wa raw a. beet; but ~TErrzRIxx CURED
mo. It also cured . bad case Of piles" So
eays@Mrs. II. r. Jones OF - Tannehill st.,
Pfttsburg, Pa. TETrERIar, the great skin
remedy, Is sold by druggists or sent by natl
for 600. Write J. T. 5HUPTHINx. Dept. A.
Savannah, Ga. #
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

The less her hat cost the more be-
coming it is in the eyes Of her hus-
bandit he is that sort.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

Beauty is good for women, frmness
for men.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
A Marvellous Eye Remedy

Those who know what intense
pains come with some diseases of the
eye can hardly believe Mitchell's Eye
Salve is able to do all that is claimed
tor 1t, but a trial soon convinces one
Of the extraordinary curative powers
OF this little remedy. Sold all over
the United States. Price Csc.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

Capudine Cures Indigestion Pains,
Belching, Sour Stomach, and Heartburn,
from whatever cause. It's Liquid. Effects
Immediately. Doctors prescribe it. l0c.,
25c.. and 50c.. at drug stores.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

When men are friends there is no
need of justice.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
HERUNA ADVISED FOR
SUDDEN COLDS.
II Should Be Taken According to d.
gections on the Bottle, at the
First Appearance of the Cold.

81. JOSEPH, MICH, Sept, l901.-Last
winter l caught a sudden cold eUhtch de-
acGoped into an unpleasant c0tarrh
nf the head and throat, depriving me of my
appetite and usual good spirits. A friend
10 try it and I sent for a bottle at once,
and / am glad to say that in three days
the phlegm had loosened, and | felt better,
my appetite returned and within nine days
I was in my usual goGd health.
Miss Helen Sauerbier..
Peruna is an old and well tried remedy
Tor colds. No woman should be with
out it.
Peruna is sold by your local drug
gist. Buy a bottle today.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

It depends a good deal upon who
is looking at her whether a woman
is beautiful or not.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

my OaCK was WSdA
and rheumatic. Pains
ran through my back,
hips and limbs. I
could hardly get
about and lost much
sleep. The action OF
the kidneys was much
~disordered. / began
using Doan's Kidney
Pills, and the result
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teetbing, softens the gums, reduces inflamma
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
KEEP YOUR SKIN HEALTHY.

KEEP YOUR SKIN
THrrxA1NE has done wonders for suffer
ers from eczema, tettsr, ground Itch, cry
other forms Of skin diseases. In aggravat-
cd cases Of eczema its cures have been mar
yelous and thousands OF people sing its
praises. SOC. ct druggists or by mail from
1T. S~HuPrR1Nx, Dept. A, Savannah, Ga.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

Women don't have to swear to
show how mad they are. There are
other ways.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
WAS DELIRlOUs WITH ECZEMA.
Pain, Heat and Tingling Were Excru
ciating-Cuticura Acted Like
Magic.

!. Magic.
IAN eruption broke out OF my daugh'
ter's chest. ] took her to a doctor, and he
pronounced it to be eczema of a very bad
form. He treated her, but the disease
spread to her back. and then the whole Of
her head was affected, and all her hair had
to be cut off. The pain she suffered waa
excruciating, and with that and the heat
and tingling her life was almost unbeara.
BILE. Occasionally she was delirious and
she did not have a proper hours sleep fol
many nights. The second doctor we tried
afforded her just as little relief as the first
Then I purchased Cuticura Soap, Oint'
ment. and Pills, and before the Ointment
was ~three-quarters finished every trace Of
the disease was gone. 1t really seemed like
magic. Mrs. T. w. Hyde. Brentwood,
Essex, England, Mar. 8, 1907"
Necessity is stronger than human
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
was remarkable

was remarkable. The kidney action
became normal, the backache ceased
and my health is now unusually
good"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
So. 42-'08.
Gave It Way.

81 am saddest when I sing"
"Nobody listening to you could
doubt it."
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

Fifteen acres Of lumber yards were
burned at Saco and B%iddeford, Maine.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

10 Drive Out Malaria and Build Up
the System
Take the Old Standard GRovE's TASTE
Lrss CHILL Tonic. You know what you
are taking. The formula is plainly printed
on every bottle, showing it is simply Qui-
nine and Iron in q tasteless form, alM the
most ,effectual form. For grown people
and children. Soc.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
DRAGs o DOWN.
Backache and Kidney Trouble Slowly
Wear One Out.

Mrs. r.. Grouse, Fayette ST., Man
chester. Iowa, says: For two years
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

In the world who knows not how
to swim goes to the bottom.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

After suffering for seven vea,.
this woman was restored to keo1tSt
by Lydia E. P1nkham's VegetahIa
Compound. Read her letter. 0'o
Mrs: Sallie French, Of Paucann,.
Ind. Ter, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
IL had female troubles for Co."
years was all rundown, and 50 nsa
vous | could not do anything TSs
doctors treated me for different trorh h.o
but did me no good. While in this one
dition I wrote to Mrs. Pinkbam foS ~
vice and took Lydia e. Pinkham's W.
table Compound, and I am now stron.
and well" ~
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

You cannot win by sitting still j.
And waiting for the lucky day,
While some one else goes forth to fl
The part you have the gifts to play
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
c FOR SICK Womru

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound. mada
from roots and herbs, has been thu
standard remedy for female ilIs
and has positively cured t%housandsof
women who have been troubled With
displacements, Inflammation. ulcera-
ton, fbroid tumors, irregularities
periodic pains, backache, that BEAR
ing-down feeling, fatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous pro~stratIon
Why don't you try it?
Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
Pinkham if there is anything,
about your sickness you do not
understand: She will treat your
IetterincOnfidence andadyisevo n
free. Nc woman ever regrefted
writing her, and because of her
vast experience she has helped
thousands. Address, Lynn. Mass.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

Charity to yourself doesn't make
up for severity to others.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
Love J Brightest Dream.

Love J Brightest Dream.
Jones-When the rich widow mar
ned the young fellow she told him he
would have nothing to do but spend
her money.
Bones-And now?
Jones-And now she allows him
just $6 a week.
A Practical Interest.
Root-He seems to take a great in
terest in art.
Toot-I hadn't noticed it.
Root-Yes; he was out automo-
billing yesterday with a model.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22
H FUTILE WAY.

Is. E. Kiser, in Chicago Record-Her-
ald.)
You cannot aid by sitting back
And scofing at what others do,
Or signing for the things you lack,
Or wishing luck might come to you
You cannot aid by looking sad
Or envy some favored one
Who, with a chance you never had.
Has done what you, too, might have
done. n
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

Necessity is stronger than human
nature.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

E@Maen SIet ~. Pulls stump I fet diameter. IA,
RITZ ~ xS4& "a Steel Stump Fuller Factory in he WI
&8aHk. masking their own Steel Ca,i.m
S@~ Guaranteed for 500 horse power ,4r,i..
GN 49, Catalogue and diseounts. ISdrss:
zRaaER1AM S1Ea. Co. = Lens Tree, Iowa.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-22

RUEIlElTTcN now durable; thousands cured; re.
AOAA suits speedy; guarantee fven;price
low. Write quick. DIR. S. 1. WRIGHT, Peru, Ind.