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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

MACADAM IN COUNTRY,
Cost Of Maintenance Is Not Hiah If
Work Is Done Right.

Someone has said that the mainten.
ance of a macadam road should begin
on the day the road is completed. In
sense this statement is not far from
the truth. It is usually not necessary
to do much to the macadam surface
for a year or two, but the cutters,
catch basins and culverts must be
kept clean, the weeds along the road
sides cut or, preferably, pulled out by
the roats, and the small gullies in the
shoulders and on the slopes filled be-
fore they become too large.
1t is quite possible. particularly if
the road was built in the fall of the
year and trap rock was used, that
loose stones will appear on the surface
the first spring after the road is
opened to travel. These need not
alarm the road official. They should
be picked up and stacked for future
use. 1t is astonishing how a few
loose stones on the surface of mac
adam road will have the appearance
OF great number, so that the unin
formed always think, and frequently
state, that the road is going to piecek.
1t is fact that often such stones will
disappear into the macadam after the
first rain.
Or course the macadam will become
worn in time and need repair. No
one can state accurately how much of
the macadam surface will wear off in
a given time. The dictum, heard so
often, that the macadam will wear
down one-half inch in a years use is
fallacy. The length of life of
properly built macadam road depends
especially upon the volume and kind
OF traffic over it, the quality of the
stone of which 1t is composed, and
Its peculiar fitness to resist the wear
to which it is subjected, and also upon
the climatic conditions of the locality.
A certain Massachusetts road built
OF an excellent quality of trap rock in
the best manner needed resurfacing
within two years after it was COM
pleted. The road was a portion of
main thoroughfare just outside of
one of the largest cities in the state.
In addition to the usual heavy traffic
TO which such a road must be sub
1ected, it was used constantly by drays
loaded with the products of several
mills. There are many miles of state
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

'Well! So you've decided to re-
member my existence at last, have
you? It is so flattering to be home
three weeks and never even hear from
our oldest friends"
The girl raised herself among the
cushions to extend slim brown hand
in greeting. then curled up again like
= tired kitten, the bronze of her hair
mingling distractingly with the colds
and browns of the cushions, and big
John Morton stood wondering at its
tumbled glory when he should have
been telling the girl how much he had
missed her and how pleased he was to
see her again, etc.
II hope nothing 80 dreadful as
dumbness has overtaken you, John, -
the girl continued solicitously; her
gray eyes dancing bewitchingly
Nothing has overtaken me, Peggy
that is, nothing disagreeable." Nor
ton lifted white kitten out of huge
leather chair and settled himself COM
fortably before the glowing fire. But
tell me about yourself, grille, and your
picnicing in the mountains-it was a
picnic, wasn't it," He lifted the kit
ten by the ears and settling it on his
knee, much against it's will, began to
stroke it refectively
Jack told me Pete Thompson joined
the party over on the other side"
He was our salvation, John"
Peggy sat up and pounded the pillows
vigorously, then heaped them up-a
rainbow pyramid-and settled her
head on the pile with sigh of phys
ical well-being and feminine content
Dull blues and greens harmonize
beautifully with bronze hair, and
somehow all the dull blue and green
pillows were piled on top.
I'VE had grown dreadfully tired of
each other. Nick had told all his
Jokes hundred times and Sam and
Rob had cracked their voices trying
TO sing. Mother was growing uneasy
about the canned goods and fathers
winter fiannels left out of the cedar
chest; Aunt Hannah felt the need of
another course Of massage-her pre-
digested foods had all given out, too
and ! was on the verge of hysteria,
mental alterations or something of
that sort, when Pete 'arrove.' He
soon had everything running smoothly
again. And what glorious time we
had!' She cuddled down among the
cushions again. and smiled at John
IN a way which only Peggy knew-a
smile that set all her dimples playing
hide and seek yet left her eyes calm
and dreamy. HE knew just where to
go; could tell papa all about the fish
Ing and Aunt Hannah all about the
rocks in the neighborhood; helped
mama buy blankets and preserves at
half price-in word, he was all
things to all men"
And what was he to Peggy"
spot Of crimson gathered on each
round cheek and anger blazed in the
clear eyes.
Il don't see how that could possibly
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

interest you, MIR. Morton. ! am old
enough to choose my friends without
any assistance, and wise enough. 7
think. to keep each in his proper
place"
1t was very grand Peggy who
slipped from the old sofa and crossed
to a stiff-backed chair on the other
side OF the room: besides. think
1t is about time you dropped that sillv
name-relic Of my tomboy DAYS. Mar.
garet is much more"
Well go on. Much more what 81"
John smiled lazily across at the little
fury. Whatever raised this tempest
In teapot? Just an inoffensive. limo.
cent little question about your trim
1t must have touched sore spot"
His eyes, instantly grave. searched the
girls face.
Peggy's eyes blazed
lf you came here to be disaereea-
BILE, Mr.. Morton. think it about time
Tor you TO go; you have accomplished
your mission"
Lines of perpleNity gathered on the
niah iorenead then sudden resolve
showed In his eyes and in the firm
pressure of his lips
Come, let's be friends again, grille,
came over to tell you wonderful
secret I've found the future Mrs.
Morton
lie crossed over to the girls side
and stood looking down at her bowed
mead Aren't you going to wish me
luck. for old times sake, Peggy"
IF you have found her. | don't see
VIA. more luck you want" Peggy's
voice was quick, nervous, just a trifle
barsh. I'D hate to think that-Pete
~ and the words trailed off into 81.
lence as Peggy smothered sudden
cough in the lace at her wrists.
John Morton's face lost its fresh
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04
Der Noise an Automobile Makes

A large German woman held I'M a
long line of people at the money.order
window in the Boston post office the
other day. and all because her memory
went back on her. She wanted to send
some money to her son, a sailor on y
merchant steamship. then in foreign
waters, but when she presented the
application at the window the clerk no.
ticed that the address was lacking
We'll, where do you want to send
it?' he asked. 1--WE can't give Won
the money order unless you know the
name Of the place"
Yah, dots de trouble" she rep,ied
Il didn't pring his letter und can't re-.
member der name of der town, but it's
some place out by China, dot sounds
like der noise an automobile makes"
The two clerks looked at each other
obviously. What kind of noise does
an automobile make?" asked one
"Honk. honk,' suggested the other.
yah, dots it," exclaimed the WON.
an. "Hork, Honk, dots der place"
Fill it in 'Hongkong.'" said the
clerk, and she paid over her money
with smile of relief.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04
IMMIGRATION FROM
SOUTH EXPECTED
Y. 8. FARMERS ARE RECOGNIZING
sPL ENDID OPPORTUNITIES
OFFERED By WESTERN
CANADA.

st. Paul, Mimi, Feb. 9. 190S.-pres.
ent indications are that the Canadian
northwest will draw an exceptionally
heavy movement of new settlers from
the United States this year. It should
surpass the banner record for 1907.
Th1s Is not only based on the fact
tnat the Americans have come ia
realize generally that the Canadian
northwest offers splendid opportuni.
ties, but also because the railroads
nave awakened to the fact and are
oHerlng rates to the Canadian North.
west which are exceptionally favor.
able.
The lines which lead to st. Paul
IRON the east and south are Offering
homeseekers' rates to the Canadian
Northwest this year which are on a
parity with those in existence to the
southwest for couple of seasons.
Ihese rates can be obtained from
any agent Of the Canadian govern.
ment. who will be pleased to give all
information possible regarding those
districts which offer the greatest in
ducements to settlers. The weather
throughout Western Canada has been
remarkably good this year. A tele-
gram from the winter wheat belt of
Southern Alberta dated at Cardston,
Alberta, January goth, says:
This winter up to January Is was
nothing short of marvel, in fact, it
was the finest anyone can remember
for twenty-five years though there
have been others nearly as good. The
days were fine, sunny and warm with
light frosts at night. Overcoats and
gloves, etc., were discarded by most
people in the day time. There was
so little frost in the ground that post
holes could be dug without any trouble
after the first inch was broken
through. Winter wheat remained
fresh and green although there has
been no snow since the September
storm. If there is an early spring,
winter wheat should gain a great
start"
Amongst the reports of the yield
Of last year the following extracts are
taken:
H. Howe, of Magrath, Alta, writ,
Ing on November, 1907, says: Il have
20 acres in crop, SO acres of wheat and
seven acres of oats. My average yield
of oats was IS bushels to the acre.
and of wheat As bushels. The value
to me was $35 per acre."
]. F. Haycock, of Magrath, writes
In November: II had Is acres in win.
ter wheat. which went 60 bushels to
the acre; oats averaged 80 bushels.
also had IL tons OF hay worth SO
per ton. got 600 bushels Of pota-
toes from three acres of land; I got
eight tons per acre from five acres of
sugar beet"
J. F. Bradshaw, of Magrath, had
1000 acres of winter wheat last year
which averaged 39h bushels to the
acre. The value of his farm products
per acre was: Wheat, $31.6O; oats.
$11.2O and barley. s25.15.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04
FINE RECIPE FOR COLDS.

Mix two ounces of Glycerine with
half pint of good whiskey and one halt
ounce Of Concentrated Oil of Pine,
This latter is product of the Globe
Pharmaceutical Co. of Dayton, Ohio.
and comes in half ounce Walls and
packed in air tight cases. Any drug.
gist should have it. This simple
mixture is to be used in doses of a
teaspoonful to tablespoonful four
times day. The bottle should be
we'll shaken each time.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04
Senator CLAY Of Georc,,

Senator Clay of Georgia is one of the
tallest men in the senate, and his hair
worn standing straight up as the comb
of fighting rooster, makes him appear
at least t@o inches taller than he is
His most distinguished mannerism is
the habi: of clutching that pompadour
wildly with the fingers of his right
hand when he becomes excited. "a
though he intended to lift hia seal.
from his head
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04
A Necessity of Life.

The liquor men say that Americans
every year spend less money for liquor
than for chewing gum, proprietary
medicines, candy, perfumes and hair
oil. However, Americans simply must
have hair oil,
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04
ECZEMA FOR SIS YEARS.
euHered Torments from Birth-ln
FrightfuI condition-Got No HELD
Until Cuticura Cured Him,

i had an itching, tormenting ecze-
ma ever since l came into the world,
and am now a man SIS years old
l tried all kinds of medicines l heard
OF, but found tta relief. l was truly
In a frightful condition. At last I
broke out all over with red and white
boils, which kept growing until they
were as big as walnuts, causing great
pain and misery, but l kept from
scratching as we'll as I could. l was
SO run down that l could hardly do
my work. used Cuticura Soap ONT
ment, Resolvent, and Pills for about
eight months, and l can truthfully say
l am cured. Hale Bordwell, Upton,
Ia, Aug. II, 1907"
Il cheerfully endorse the above tes-
timonial. 1t is the truth. I know Mr..
Bordwell and know the condition he
was in. Nelson r. Burnett, Upton, Ia"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04
Modus Vivendi.

The handsome but impecunious
young chap who had married the rich
and elderly widow began to hint that
1T was time to give him the control of
her funds and the management of her
estate.
"Launcelot," she said, II shall allow
you sufficient income for the supply
or your wants, but I expect to keep
my business affairs in my own hands.
This is not a consolidation. This is a
limited partnership"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04
\ Minnesota friend has solved

\ Minnesota friend has solved TIM
farm labor problem. He hired two
buxom German girls for farm labor.
ers, and don't have to keep horses and
buggies for them. They don't keen
late hours, but are ready for worL
every morning.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE'
That Is LAXATIVE BROMO OljiNINE Iook FL,
me signature Ct y. W. GROVE. Used tho World
over u Cure . Gold In One Day. &c.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

To refuse to yield to others when
reason or special cause require it
Is mark Of pride and Stiffness
Thomas Kempis.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

You will be surprised to find how
much good there is in the world II
you'll sit up and take notice,
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

PILES CURED IN TO IL DAYS,
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure anv cas,
q Itching Blind. bleeding or Protrudlng Piles IN
cto ID days Or money refunded. 6Qc.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

MRS. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethtng softens the gums reduces IL.
sanmatlon. aays pain. cures wind collie. Xc bottle
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

Hides and Furs Tanned for Robes,
Coats or Rugs. Send for Price List to
Taubert Tannely, Minneapolis, MINI.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

"6rown's Bronchial Troches"
are helpful to singers, teachers and
clergymen for clearing the voice. Con.
tain nothing harmful.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

promises wass like pie crust, hart to
lift upon.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

OF course men are not vain. but lust
tell man of so that he doesn't look
a day over 30 and watch the effect.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

The more money a girl has to burn
the easier 1t will be for her to find a
leap-year match.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

Every misfortune can be subdued
by patience.-Socrates.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

Peace bass ids victims der same as
war
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE.
From October to May, Colds are the most fro.
quent cause Of Headache. LAXATIVE BROMO
QU1NlNE removes cause. E.W. Grove on box 25c
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04
GREATN ESS.

The man who has greatness thrust
upon him is always sure that he could
have achieved it II that had been nee
e6Sary.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1908-03-04

interest you, MIR. Norton ] am old
enough to choose my friends without
any assistance, and wise enough. I
think. to keep each in his proper
MIA
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-03
NO SKIN LEFT ON BODY.
I'o- Six Months Baby Was Expected
to Die with Eczema-Now Well
Doctor Said to Use Cuticura.

"Six months after birth my little girl
broke out with eczema and l had two
doctors in attendance. There was not
a particle of skin left on her body, the
blood oozed out just anywhere, and we
had to wrap her in silk and carry her
on pillow for ten weeks. She was the
most terrible sight ever saw, and for
six months / looked for her to die.
used every known remedy to allevi-
ate her suffering, for it was terrible
to witness. Dr. c. gave her up. DR..
B. recommended the Cuticura
Remedies. She will soon be three
years old and has never had a sign
Of the dread trouble since. We used
about eight cakes of Cuticura Soap
and three boxes of Cuticura Ointment.
lanes ]. Smith, Durmid, Va, Oct. IA
and %, 1906"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-03
LANDLORD KNEW HIS CAPACITY
Would Need to Lay in Supplies for
Student Guest.

Lawyer Hummel entertained US
with his brilliant conversation on the
Lusitania," said tourist.
"Hummel had one night in the
smoking room an argument with a ter
ribly SCARED German about education
There's nothing like our German
students. You can't get away from
that, the German boosted, and his
ace, ali slashed from corps duels,
oeamed with pride.
mo, you're right said Hummel L
,nce visited a German student in Hell
lelberg. AS we conversed on dueling
in the students sitting room waiter
knocked, entered and said politely:
1.-The landlord of the Keg presents
his compliments and wishes to know
if you are thinking of stepping across
this evening, sir?''
What does he want to know that
tor?" the student inquired.
""Because. sir, if you don't" said
the waiter, ''it will scarcely be worth
while to tap fresh barrel to-day"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-03
DR.. TALKS OF FOOD
Pres. of Board of Health.

What shall I eat?" is the daily in
qniry the physician is met with. I do
not hesitate to say that in my judg-
ment large percentage of disease is
caused by poorly selected and imprup-
erly prepared food. My personal expe-
rience with the fully-cooked food,
known as Grape-Nuts, enables me to
speak freely of its merits.
From overwork, I suffered several
years with malnutrition, palpitation of
the heart and loss of sleep. Last sum-
mer was led to experiment person
ally with the new food, which l used
in conjunction with good rich cows
milk. In short time after 1 COM
menced its use, the disagreeable symp-
toms disappeared, my hearts action
became steady and normal, the func-
tons Of the stomach were properly
carried out and again slept as sound
ly and as well as in my youth.
Il look upon Grape-Nuts as per-
feet food, and no one can gainsay but
that it has most prominent place in
rational, scientific system of feed
ing. Any one who uses this food will
soon be convinced of the soundness OF
the principle upon which it is manu-
featured and may thereby know the
facts as to its true worth" Read "The
Road to Weilville,"" in pkgs. There's
a Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-03
The Younu Idea,

How many seed compartments are
there in an apple?" he asked. No one
answered. And yet" continued the
school inspector, "all of you eat many
an apple in the course of a year and
see the fruit every day, probably. YOU
must learn to notice the little things
in nature
The talk of the inspector impressed
the children, and at recess the teach
er overheard them discussing it. A
little girl, getting her companions
around her, gravely said:
Now, children. just suppose l am
Mr.. Taylor. You've got to know more
about common things. If you don't
you'll all grow up to be fools. Now
tell me, Minnie" she continued, look.
ing sternly at playmate, how many
feathers are there on a hen?"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-03
WHEN HE CAME HOME.
Mobile Youth Evidently Not One to
Trfle with Truth.

Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee's
famous head, said recently in New
York that the thought the closing of
saloons of the south would be a good
thing. And to an objection he replied
with smile:
oh, what vague objection!
Vaguer than the answer of the Mo.
bile woman's son.
"A youth of twenty or so, he cele-
brated Easter in the Enclosed saloons
by drinking large quantities of egg.
nog.
The next morning he came home
to breakfast red-eyed and pale. He
ate nothing. He only tried, with many
grimaces, to swallow a cup of cot
fee.
john said his mother, severely.
what time did you come home last
night?'
The vague youth answered:
Bed time Los Angeles Times.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-03
Truth and
Quality

appeal to the Well-Inforned in every
walk of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing Accor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA is the only remedy of
known value, but one of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
Iaxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
swcetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co, only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-03

The English maid is charming, and prop
er as can be;
She knows the art of loving, and firm her
constancy!
The Scottish lass is CHEEKY and bright
blue is her e'e-
Through many lands her lovers have
sung her loyalty.
All, Fraulein of the Danube, her cheeks
are like the peach
That draws the sunlights bushes where
Autumn azures reach.
And Mademoiselle from Paris, of gay
and piquant style,
Is grace and art in motion, enhancing as
her smile.
The Spanish Senorita-of her the poet
sings:
The dreamy eyes, the raven hair, the
throbbing heart that clings!
The colleen, blue-eyed, witty, the boas;
of Emerald Isle.
Is all the world to Irish lads who bow
before her smile!
But give to me the sweetheart, of all the
gems the pearl,
The pretty, brave, vivacious miss-the
charming U. S. girl!
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-03
Not Times Slave.

A traveller, finding that he had a
couple of hours in Dublin, called a
cab and told the driver to drive him
around for. two hours. At first all went
well, but soon the driver began to
whip up his horse so that they mar
rowly escaped several collisions.
What's the matter?" demanded the
passenger. why are you driving SC
recklessly? I'm in nc hurry"
"Ah, g'wan wild yez," retorted the
cabby. DE think I'm goin' to put
in the whole day drivin' YOU around
for two hours? Gitap!"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-03
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

- local applications, they cannot reach the dis
deafness and that IL by constitutional remedies
Deafness 10 caused by an innaned condition OF the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube is innamed you have rumbling sound or i'm.
perfect hearing aud when it Is entirely closed Deaf
Is the result and unless the inammatiC be
taken out aud this tube restored TO its normal cond
lion. hearing Will be destroyed forever; nine cases
but OF ten caused by Catarrh. which is nothing
bat an indamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Dr-rress tcaused by catarrhl that cannot be cured
" h rs Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. ]. CHENEY CO., Toledo, O
Sold By Druggists. 75c.
fake Hairs Family Pm, for constipation.