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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
OCTOBER rs The BEST TIME TO
START A GARDEN. s
Work in the Fall Means a Long and
Glorious Season Next Year.

In October, when leaves and flowers
are dying, when Nature is~.closing her
eyes for her long sleep, it is only those
Of experience who cry: This is the
best time to start a garden
There is always a setback to a gar
den started in the spring, becausasit
is not long enough from the time
growth begins until the hour Of bloom
to give many plants their full chance
to expand before sending forth their
flowers. A plant must almost reach
maturity before it blooms, which in
deed it only does that it may form seed
and thus perpetuate itself to poster
ity. To start a garden early is often
the secret of success.
By preparing the beds and borders
in the autumn, DIGGING them out about
two feet deep, placing inverted sod
in the bottom and finally filing them
up with layers of manure, light soil
and top-dressing, much time is saved
in the spring, when the irresistible
observation-disclosures feeling is IN the
air. Besides, there is something about
a well-settled bed that flowers like
better than one that is quite new. If
in the spring these autumn-prepared
beds require extra mulching or ferti-
lizing, it is a matter that is very cas-
lily attended to.
When the beds and borders are
made, the garden should be cleared Of
all surplus material. The roots of
strong weeds should be lifted, and a
light dressing Of anu spread over
the places that are destined to be lawn
the following spring.-The October
Delineator.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
Beware of Ointments Tor Catarrh
That Contain MercurYa

" mercury viii surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the nucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply.
siciahs, as the damage they viii do y ten fold
to tie good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catafrh Cure, nanufactuTed
no mercury, and Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood snd mucous surfaces
Of the system. In buyingH Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine: It is taken IN
ternally and pade IN Toledo, Ohio, by 3.
j. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists; price. Toe. per bottle.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
PILLOW TUBING.

ST want some of the cheapest and
widest pillow tubing you have!' ex-
claimed the woman, leaning over the
linen counter. You see I get this
wide tubing to cover my best dresses.
All one has to do is sew up one end
and put a drawstring in the other.
Our house is dusty and this is the
only way / car protect my clothes
from the furnace dust and gas accu-
mutation The idea certainly is q
good one, for often a dress will look
old when not kept perfectly clean.
and a whole suit could be slipped in
the tubing and kept perfectly clean,
Indianapolis News.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
NEW SOFA CUSHIONS.

A sofa cushion cover must have
been a simple thing originally, but
it's evolution has been rapid and COM
plicated. The average man, when
he gazes with dismay at the objects
dart piled in careless confusion upon
his once shabbily comfortable lounge
or divan, is not apt to appreciate
their present perfection, but most
women do.
LIE dernier cri in cushion covers
seems to be those embroidered in rib
bon work and appliqued with velvet
bands or curious designs outlined in
heavy gilt thread, giving the empire
touch that seems to be on everything
these days.
Another pillow top was made of
five squares of fi1et lace surrounded
by medallions of cluny and the inter-
vening spaces filled with white linen
worked in eyelet embroidery. - New
York Press.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
Modern Maternity.

A little girls mother attended a
number of card parties, leaving the
child at home with the nurse. On one
such occasion the ehild's attention
was attracted by the plaintive cries
of a young calf. Running to the win
dow she exclaimed, "Poor little calf
ey! has your mama gone to the card
party and left you, too ?''-October
Delineator.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
Household Affairs.
0Sf~
MEND1NG -TABLEcLoTHs.

Always mend table linen before
sending it to the wash. Get some hne
linen thread, or If that is not to De
had. fine fourishing cotton OF diner
ent sizes, according to the quality OF
the cloths. Tack a piece OF stih pa
e over the hole on the rlght sloe
and an inch over all around. Darn
very carefully on the wrong side, go
ing half an inch beyond the hole on
every side, and make the crossing
very even and regular.-New ORR
World.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01

I read Of Doan's Kidney Pills and
began using them. One box made me
stronger and freer from pain. / kept
on using them and in three months
was able to get out on clutches, and
the kidneys were acting better. I i'm
proved rapidly. discarded the clutches
and to the wonder OF my friends was
O completely cured"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01

The fact that the Government has
decided that all imitation whiskey
must be so labeled indicates its APP
probation of the further fact that
a large amount Of overcredulous peo-
pie are still at large in this country.
Washington Herald. s8S7s
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
Father Would Be Sorry.

Rachel, who was four years old, was
admiring her baby brother, who was
three months old before his father re-
turned from a trip abroad. Looking
up at her mother, she said, MAMA,
won't papa be sorry he isn't any re-
lation to this baby f,'-October Deli
neator.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
A Natural Buzzer.

Laura was playing on the porch
with her dolls, but was greatly dis
tressed by the song of a locust in a
tree near by. Running to the tree she
called, impatiently, "Ring off, bird!"
October Delineator.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
He Apologized.

Henry, aged three, was left alone
with his three-months-old brother.
His mother, hearing the baby cry, re-
turned to find out what had happen
ed. "Oh," said Henry, II choked
him a little, but I asked him to 'scuse.
me.'-October Delineator.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
Fortified.

"I could tell a tale that would mako
your hair stand on end.'
every thrilling, is it?"
cit is. Shall I tell it?"
"No; [ haven't time to listen to it.
Wait a few minutes. My uncle will
be in, and you can tell it to him. He
is b~aldheaded.'
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01

parGlyZ0Q me ana
affected my kid
neys. My back
hurt me terribly,
and the urine was
d~isordered.
Doctors said my
right kidney was
practically dead.
They said I could
never walk again.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
urEP youR sK1N HEALrHY.

T~.rrxn1Nz has lone wond-rs for suffer-
ers from eczema, letter, ground itch, cry
tipelas, infant sore head, chaps. chafes and
other forms Of skin diseases. In a~ggravat-
cd cases OF eczema its cures have been mar
velous and thousands Of people sing its
praises. Soc. at druggists or by mail from
IT. SHuPrRINE, Dept. A, Savannah, &C..
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
e FOR SICK NJ

For thirty years Lydia 3. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots. and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively curedthousands Of
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 prostratlon.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
Asr1porn FOR SKIN DISEASES

That's what TErrEE1Nz is; and it is more.
It Is an absolute cure for eczema, tetter,
ringworm, erysipelas and al other itching
~cutaaeous diseases. In aggravated cases
Of these Affections it's cures have been phe-
ncmenal. Il gives instant relief and effects
permanent cures. Doe. at druggists or by
mail from J. r. ~SHupra1NE, Dept. A, Sa-
vannah, Ga.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01

n. n. GREENS Sous, of Atlanta, Ga. are
the only euceessful Dropsy Specialists In the
world. See their liberal c1er In advertise
ment in another column OF this paper.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01

Why is it that a man begins to be
pointed out as "successful'' as soon
as he gets someone else to do his
work.-Omaha Bee.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01

"Some men," said Uncle Eben,
faint satisfied to quit when dey's
done bought a gold brick, but keeps
payin' storage on it an holdin' it
fur a r~ise."-Washington Star.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01

A casual inspection won't convince
you Of the age Of an egg or a wo-
man.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
DEEP cRAcKs FROM ECZEMA

OU44u - 0AWsN-A OAANAA V4AO
Hands IN DfeadfL 9tate-Disease
Defed Treatment for z Years
Cured by Cuticura.
IL had eczema on my hands for about
seven years and during that time I had
used several so>called remedies, together
with physicians and druggists prescrip-
tions. The disease was 50 bad on my
hands that I could lay a slate-psncil IN one
of the cracks and q rule placed across the
hand would not touch the pencil. ! kept
using remedy after remedy, and while some
gave partial relief, none relieved as much
as did the first box of Cuticura Ointment.
I made a purchase of Cuticura Soap and
Ointment and my hands were perfectly
cured after two boxes of C~aticura ONT
ment and one cake Of Soap were used. w.
H. Dean, Newark, Del. Mar. %, 1907
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01

Hicks CaputIine Cures Headache.
Whether from colds, heat, stomach or
nervous troubles. No Accetanilid or dan
gerous drugs. It's liquid and acts imme-
diately. Trial bottle l0c. Regular sizes
CSC. aud Soc, at all druggists.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01

A mind quite vacant is a mind dis
tressed.-Cowper.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01

A virtuous woman is a crown to
her husband.-Bible.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01

He gives twice who gives quickly.
Goldsmith.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01

The campaign begins when the
money begins to rattle in the tin cup.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
N KIDNEY GONE.
But Cured After Doctors Said There
Was No Hope.

Sylvanus o. Verrill. Milford. Me-,
seys: Five years ago a bad injury
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01

10 Drive Out Malaria and Build Up
the System
Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTE
LESS CHILL Tonic. You know what you
are taking. The formula. is plainly printeS
on every bottle, showing it is simply Qul-
nine and Iron in q ~tasteless form, alN the
most ~effectual form. For grown people
and children. soc.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01

You won't tell your family doctor
the whole story about your private
Illness you are too modest. You
need not be afraid to tell Mrs. Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass, the things you
could not explainto the doctor. Your
letter WilIbeheld in thestrictestcon-
fdence. From her vast correspond
ence with sick women during the
past thirty years she may have
gained the very knowledge that will
helpyourcase. Such letters as thefoF
lowing, from grateful women, es-
tablish beyond a doubt the powerof
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01

to conquer all female diseases.
Mrs. Norman B. Barndt, Of Allen
town, Pa, writes:
"Ever sipce I was sixteen years of
g I had saifenpd FROM On organic de-
rangement and female weakness; in
consequence I had dreadful headaches
and VAS extremely Ny phvst
clan said I must go through an opera
ton to get WELL. A friend told me
about Lydia E. Pinkhsm's Vegetable
Compound, and I took it and wrote you
for advice, following your directions
carefully, and thanks to you I amto-
day q well woman, and I am telling
all my friends of my experience"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1908-10-01
Handsome is that handsome does.
Goldsmith. So. 0-'OS.

Hicks Capudine Cures Women's
Monthly Pains, Backache, Nervousness,
and Headache. FITS Liquid. Effects imnae.
results. lOc.. 25c., and SOC. at drug stores.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
a HALT BY THE WAY.

somewhere back Of the house, and the trees ara
stin standing to bear witness TO the event. Ths
angel after ascertaining that Joseph was II.
right member of the Smith family. said that his
own name was MOroni. Joseph was dunfound-
ed at this information Moroni went 70 say
that there was a book engraved on golden
plates containing the "fulness Of the eve-Iast-
ing gospel" These plates were buried in a hi1
four miles from Palmyra, and the name OF the
hill was Curnorah 10 which any spirit could
direct him Joseph thanked the angel and said
he would be very glad to dig up the plates, es2e-
cialIy since they were gold
The prophet went to the hill and dug up the
plates. which he found to be represented
He took them home. washed them In the
kitchen and spent the next seven years IN trans
latfng the golden manuscript and trying 70 get
editors to accept it All declined with thanks,
saving the style was little too heavy and that
II was a bad season to launch new religion
The opportunities for serial publication and
syndicate distribution did not then exist Smith
was therefore forced to take chances on the
Book of Mormon himself, issuing it in 1S3a
while he lived at Lafayette. near the place where
he dug up the plates
Eleven citizens Of Palmyra made affidavit
to accompany the book that they had seen the
original golden plates and believed that Smith
had translated them faithfully. The literary
critics not foreseeing that the book was destined
TO be one of the best sellers. reviewed il with
sarcastic phrases and said that COufuciUs and
Mahornet had turned out better fiction Smith
was undisturbed by criticism and moved TO the
Middle West where there was already a grow
ing appreciation of literature among the an
cestors of Booth Harrington and George Ade
He also became a martyr there
The apostles Of the Mormon Church began
negotiations several years ago with " Avery
Chapman. owner Of the Smith house at Palmyra
for the purchase Of the place. Mr. Chapman
knew that the premises were valuable on ac-
count of their angelic associations. although
land in the neighbOrhood sells for about $40 al
acre. and he held out for the goodly sum the
apostles lately paid The house looks common
enough 10 the material eye. and SO does the
grove where the celestial envoy chatted with
Joseph. The trees are ordinary trees such as
one might see n Bronx Park But the trees saw
what Smith saw. and they still stand 70 bear
witness though Smith is dust
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23

ton of a new religion. The house at Palmyra
has been a Mecca for Saints for the last thirty
years and now. as the property of the Church
acquired at an expense of $4,000. It will be
furnished with suitable relics and kept IN good
condition 10 receive augmenttng bands OF Pill
grfTns from distant Utah and all parts of the
earth. There will possibly be an admission Zee
for Saints or GentiIes or both
Angels were a scarce commodity in Western
New York during the early part of the nine
teenth century, yet on September q, 1898, a
full fedged and able bodied angel came unto
Joseph Smith and said he had an important
message to deliver. This happened in grove
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
TELESCOPE IH4GIy1TIOE,

stranger-What sort Of man is your neigh
Dor John Braggs?
Na:sve-Oh. he's all right, but Re has Z tele-
scopic imagination
StrangerHOE's that?
Native-Yes. He can't even tell the truth
without getting it q, least two sizes larger Than
it fs.-Tid-Bits-
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
A BID FALL.

For goodness saket" exclaimed marnnla, re
turning from a shopping trip. whats the mat
ter with little Tommy?
"'Tis bad boomp he got, maan- Ee know
We told me was 70 let him play upon the piaHny.
an onct whin he was slidin' on the top of il Re
slid too far. Observation-Disclosures Press
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
Buy PROPHETS HOME.
Mormoms Pay $4,000 for Joseph
Smiths Palmyra House.
BE il ever SO humble
There's no place Ike a

Certain fond hopes of all Latter Day Saints
were lately realized by the ofhclal purchase VI
the home in New York State where the revered
nronbet and founder. Joseph Smith. entertained
the angels who tipped him off, on the construc-
New-York tribune., 1908-02-23
oUKHoBoR COSTUME.

ouired to take the oath of allegiance nor to per-
form military or homestead duties. They were
allowed to hold land without regard to the laws
relating to naturalization and homesteadlhs-
They were placed on reservations far from the
railways. Then came the land boom of fe"
years ago, bringing thousands of settlers INTO
the northwest provinces. The newcomers de-
manded that the Doukhobors be put under the
code A test case made by some NOT
wegian American settlers who had squatted on
the Doukhobor reservation near buchanan,
Saskatchewan. The settlers took the oath OF al
legiance, performed homestead duties and
claimed the land. The authorities told the
Doukhobors that they would have to comply
with the law if they wanted to stay This they
refused to do and last spring a large NUMBER
of Doukhobor sections thrown open for
settlement.
The Doukhobors are strict vegetarians, and
live on a diet of potatoes. turnips, onions
and carrots, and a sour drink called qVass
Some time ago they decided it was cruel to keep
cattle and turned all their stock loose In
some villages babies and children suffered from
the lack of milk. Last fall there was heavenly
edict to sell all sheep, numbering Io,Ooo heao'
which had been presented to the Doukhobors by
Ouakers. Next all the chickens were SOLD, aho
Gentiles bought them at bargain rates The
cakes or sugar to drink tea or coffee Lastly
agents went around the villages and gathered
every article of vanity, such as clocks, watches
and mirrors and carloads of these were hauled
away Clocks worth $4,000 were confiscated by
the elders in a single day The women used TO
earn money by making lace, but this "pernclous
labor has been forbidden. Everything is on
co1umunistic basis. The elders receive the
wages of hundreds OF men who work on the
railroad or in brckyards, and in return allot to
them a slight amount of food and clothing.
PROPER FORM or ASSEIERATION-
A teacher in the Garfield School was teaching
a primary class the beginnings Of arithmetic
Now, I have one pencil in my right hand and
one in my left she said How many pencils
have 1? Helen, you may answer
Two" piped a small voice.
Then one and one make two. DO they"
"Sure,"
The teacher frowned at the disrespectfui an
swer.
That's hardly what you should have said,
she said VIII some one in the class tell Helen
what her answer should have BEEN"
There was moment Of hesitation. Then one
brown fist shot confidently into the air.
"Ah, James, you may tell Helen what she
should have said
Sure, Mike" shouted Jimmy, in tone of
triumph-Kansas City Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-06-19
Kitchen Ventilation.

The kitchen should be ventilated
many times a day, certainly at all
times Of cooking. Reeking odors Of hot
foods should be given speedy outlet for
three reasons-to keep the food un-
tainted. to keep the kitchen clean and
to make the housewife comfortable. The
dining room and living rooms should
be aired once day, as well as all halls
and windows thrown as wide open as
Is consistent with the weather. But
the blow of fresh air through the house
should never be forgotten.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-06-19
Dafe MerinUue

This Is a delicate dessert, and may
be quickly made in case of uneXpect-
ed company, if one has at hand the
necessary ingredients Beat the whites
of five eggs to stiff froth, add three
tablespoonfuls Of sugar, and one-half
pound of dates. stoned and cut up fine.
Bake fifteen minutes in moderate
oven. Serve, as soon as cool, with
thick, sweet cream or custard made
with the yolks
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-06-19

When rinsing gather up and wiring
lengthwise. If they are not pure linen
add one pint of flour starch to two or
three gallons of rinse water. Then
shade we'll; If fringed shade each side
separately until the fringe is straight,
then hang lengthwise on the line, with
the lower edges perfectly even. Let
them dry take from the line, sprinkle
well, folding them and rolling very
tight, with the edges even. Have the
irons very hot Lay them double on
the ironing board, iron on both sides,
and again on the first side, fold and
iron each fold with care, then lay on a
fat surface to dry thoroughly before
putting away, and your tablecloths will
always look nice.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-06-19
English Walnut Salad.

Cover two dozen walnut meats with
boiling water and add bit Of bay leaf
and small slice of onion, and cook
slowly for ten minutes. Then drain,
and with pointed vegetable knife the
brown skins can easily be removed.
Moisten with lemon juice, and let stand
until ready to be served. Arrange on
crisp watercress and add salt, paprika
and oil.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-06-19

To make maple sugar candy break
one pound Of maple sugar in small
pieces and put them into granite pan
with two cups Of milk. Place over the
fire and cook until the milk is boiling
and the sugar entirely dissolved. Then
stir the mixture with a wooden spoon
and keep it boiling until, when 1t Is
tested in cold water, it will be crisp
and crack when hit Add a piece OF
butter of the size of a walnut and turn
the mixture into buttered tins. When
1t is partly cool take a sharp knife and
mark the candy into squares
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-06-19
Corn bread.

Mix two cups -four, one cup corn
meal, one teaspoonful salt. four table
spoonfuls sugar, four teaspoons baking
powder; add two cups milk, two eggs,
four tablespoons butter. Beat vigor'
ously and bake twenty minutes.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-06-19

in the accompany
ing illustration.
E very housewife
will realize the
advantage Of this
combination, espe-
cially when cook
ing upon a gas
stove. Two vegeta-
bles can readily be
cooked in the one
pan, using only
one gas jet, there
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-06-19
The Wise Old BOy.

"I don't know why it is, dear" she
said, "that you never have decided to
run for President of the United
States"
And then he coughed, and poked the
fire and said:
"Molly, l couldn't get my consent to
leave home and you for such cam
paign as that !'-Atlanta Constitution.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-06-19

by economizing in the amount Of gas
used. The outer pan provides a recep-
tacle for one vegetable, while the inner
pan, which is arranged within the out
er pan, can be utilized for another.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-06-19
Hard Sauce.

Work two tablespoonfuls butter and
a cup powdered sugar to white cream,
beat in the juice of lemon and a
pinch Of nutmeg. Heap in small dish
and keep in a cold place until needed.