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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
A cINGALEsE DAINTY.
Ccyion White Ants and Their Numer-
Gus Natural Enemies.

II is estimated that two-thirds Of the
island of Ceylon Is undermined by
white ants. The number of these In
sects Is certainly quite lncalculable, but
IL is fortunate that their natural enc
mics are almost us numerous.
The workers are preyed upon by true
ants and many other Insects; by spl-
ders, lizards and centlpeds; by rats,
mice and palm squirrels But it Is
the adult winged insects that are espe-
cially ylctlmlzed, 1t Is probable that
scarcely | per cent Of the mature III
sects survive the dangers Of the pc.
RIDDLE fights
They run the gauntlet of nearly ev-
cry other animal. Birds, bats, SPUR
rels, rats toads and lizards all flock
10 the feast Dogs and eats eat the
winged ants with ayldlty.
Even man himself does not disdain
to participate" says Il. II. Green. THE
Tamil cody looks upon a mess Of
fried termltes us n great dainty, and
have several European aequalntanees
who consider that termltes ON toast
form dish worthy Of more general
Inclusion In the menu. They are said
to taste not unlike mushrooms. Agrl-
cultural Journal of Ceylon Botanic
Gardens.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
AMERICAN FRENCH.
The Struggles of a New Yorker In 4
Paris Restaurant.


He gazed eomplaeently at the gay
labels on his trunks. Funny how you
hear In PARIS 80 he continued his
"reminiscences OF trayel-"eur thin
American accent struggling with the
sonorous French tongue. You hear
queer mistakes, too-no end of 'em.
The queerest came across was made
by New York man.
This tourist ut the Chatham wanted
to say. 4 am hungry He should have
said, J'ai faim' Then the walter
would have brought him meal ut
once What he did say was.
lie suis fameux, garcon,' He said
there. I'm famous, waiter And the
waiter. impressed, bowed and smiled
Congratulations, sir
mo food came. He must have made
an error, SO he tried again:
'Garcon. Jai une femme That
meant he had wife. The waiter said
he was sure she was winner.
Rather red now, he took third
dive:
".Je suis femme This time the
New Yorker said he was a woman
"'And madam dresses In this way
for comforts sakeT the walter in
CURED, with a gallant smile.New
York Press
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
Tho lnouisitixa Woman.

Street car conductors regard inQuist-
tive women passengers with supersti-
tious dread. The other day fuse
blew out In n Broadway car, and that
car was hltched on rs Il trailer to the
one ahead. Presently woman be-
gan to ask questions.
What would happen" she said, III
the fuse were to blow out In that car
ahead? Whit wonld become Of US?
Would the cnr ahead OF that be able
to drug both Of these carsT
81 don't know" said the conductor
But don't worry We won't have Z
chance to find out. A double accident
Of that kind has never happened to
car of mine yet, and II Isn't likely to
happen once In a hundred years"
Just then there came an explosion
ahead, and both ears came TO u stand
still. The fuse had blown out.
"COnfOund that woman" growled
the conductor "rhat Is all her fault.
This wouldn't have happened II she
hadn't asked so many fool questions.
She's a Jonah. New York Times.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
"Chuck II, Dukel"

While the Duke of Connaught was
In Cairo he went for II stroll one morn
Ing, and on his way back to his quar-
tiers he came face 10 face with an old
Engishnan wearing the ribbon of the
Indian mutiny on his breast The
duke stopped and spoke to the man
about his military service for some
liltle time. Presently the man said.
not knowing, of course, TO whom he
was speaking. Are you in the army
yourself, then, sIr?" The duke smiled
and admitted that he was Getting
on all rlghtf" was the next question
The duke smiled again and said that
he had not very much to grumble at,
on the whole. though perhaps he was
not doing quite so well as he could
wish. No, and you never will. my
boy was the surprising retort Of The
veteran. What you want In the army
today Is either brains or tremendous
amount of influence behind you. You
may take my tip. old chap, and chuck
IT. London r. +. ..
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
PhiladeIphia's Anti.tippins Scheme.

A Philadelphia acquaintance has in
vented way Of getting rid Of the
'brushlng' nuisance. He places u
silver quarter in the hollow Of his
right hand and, turning TO the boy
who Is pretending to find dust upon his
clothes, says:
you are such a tremendous brush
er' l will Civ you this money II you
can brush 1t out of my hand"
Eyes, SIR" answers the boy with
glee unless he has tried the act pre-.
viously. In that case he gives up the
job.
AS a general proposition, the most
facile brushing" will not sweep u
coin off human hand Why this
happens to be true will be less under
stood after the reader has tried 1t him
self. One might almost say that u
coin cannot be brushed with u whlsk
broom off the back as well as out Of
the palm Of hand.
Give the boy three tries and then
return the money to your pocket
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
FOES OF THE LEvEEs.
Sources Of Danger to the Artificial
Banks Along the Mississippi.

BANKS AionO tno mieeteeiPPis
people who know little about our
system of leyees, the artificial banks
built to confine the flood waters that
pour Into the Mississippi, no doubt
Imagine that the heavy rains are the
only enemy with which the levees have
to contend" said Baton Rouge man.
ION the contrary, the levees, both
during times of flood and low water,
are subject TO the lncessant attacks Of
living foes, the destructive work Of
which costs millions Of dollars. These
foes are alligators, turtles, muskrats,
field rats, fresh water terrapin and
crawfish. or all these borrowers that
prey on the levees, exeavating within
them g9odly chambers or tunnels, the
crawfish do the most damage, with the
turtles and terraplns good second.
The harm done by the alligators IL
comparatively small.
"In repairing the banks crawfish
holes are often found of immense size.
1t Is these hollow spaces that In time
Of freshets cause n caving In and break
of the levees, which Of course bring
on an inundation of all the adjacent
country. The worst part Of the bud
these pests has yet been found, aud
| the only thing to be done Is to try to
| keep them away from the banks as
much as possible Baltimore Amer1-
| pun
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
A WOMAN'S TACT.
Ans the Way She Explained Her Di.
plomacy to Her Husband.


plomaey to Her Husband.
1t being holiday, the blunderius
man made calls with his wife. The
first place they went the hostess said,
Julia is engaged"
rs she, indeed?" said the mans wife
radiantly. (which one did she finally
acceptT'
that Margaret was engaged, and again
the mans wife beamed sympathetical-
ly and murmured: rs she, indeedi
Which one did she accept?" At the
third place II was the news of Jessie'a
engagement that was broken to them.
As before. the mans wife put the ques.
tlon. (which one did she finally take?"
On their way home the man said:
"Why did you ask which one every
time a new engagement was sprung
on us? Are those girls so attractive
that men were falling over each other
In the scramble to get them for their
wives?'
Not at ALL" said his wife. II don't
suppose either OF them ever had but
one offer and 1t is wonder she got
that shouldn't be surprised II the
men back out even now before the
wedding day. But you see. dear, had
to be diplomatic. Those people can do
me many favors The surest way to
make myself solid with them Is to pre-
tend to think their girls so popular that
every man In town was crazy to marry
them"
with my opportunities DOWNTOWN
groaned the man, "if l had your genius
we'd be mllllonalres inside Of six
months. New York Sun.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
Tho French Are Good Travellers,

The French on their travels are the
very reverse OF the English. Imper-
tnrbably amiable, they never grumble
and without the slightest effort. as a
mere matter OF course, make the best
of everything. | have made journeys
with many French friends Of both
sexes. young, middle aged and elderly,
often In out OF the way places meet
Ing with dlscomforts enough. Nothing
ruiiies their temper. Pleased to en-
JOY fresh scenes with genial com
panion, they extract the utmost pos
slble pleasure from every incident, even
little annoyances being turned to good
account. = Miss Betham- Edwards In
London ChronIcle.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
Il Paid.

A little boy of five years. playing
with his sister one day, leaned too far
out Of the second story window, lost
his balance and fell into the yard be-
low Very mlraculously he escaped
being injured, and his parents and
friends were so delighted that they
gave him quite number Of pennies,
nickels and dimes.
The next day, after he recovered
from the shock Of the fall, he was
counting his money and on seeing biz
little sister enter the room exclaimed
Gee. Gladys. look at all the money
/ got for falling out Of the window!
Why don't you try it?'--Delineator.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
Pin Oak Valley, r. F. D.. No. l, July go 'oS
Mr.. Huffman--Dear Sir:

Mr. Huffman Dear Sir
Since | wrote you last winter about saving
wood and such like with the Woodpecker engine.
have been looking around somewhat a little at
some other makes of engines and find they have
heaps of falin qualities. When got that Wood
pecker Engine thought it the greatest piece
earth them and now think it is most greater
than | am mechanic, but more the
literary turn. My son Henry is very well read in
mechanics and he says that jumpn spark business
is rather real down good thing to touch up things
for going, as it is there about all the time con-
stantly. Now you selling Hopper En-
gines without no water much. This idear is
convenient one and Henry says the principle is
all right; hotter the better as long there is moist
How will you trade2 The place cup that
holds oil on top of the cylinder which is made of
glass and has little hole in its top is made differ
ent the engine | it is made of iron,
wont break that also the top comes off and you
pour lhck oil in it without any trouble. Henry
used to get swarm mad last winter when il
cold and he trying to pour thick oil in the little
hole and couldn't Say you wont haveto run to the
house to warm the oil with this kind will your
Other engines amt this way are they? The longer
| have this engine the more think il is the most
greatest thing earth. When you come up.
Yours verify,
Sammy Brown
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
What Ho Would Keen.

When the late Francois Coppee was
elected to the academy. he told his
wished he were In too. BanvIlle de-
clined to canvass.
Suppose your nomination were
brought to you one fine morning on u
silver salver."
II don't know what | should do
with the nomination." said Banyille.
but should certainly keep the
saiyer."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
Manhood. Estate.

1t is very foolish convention which
lays down that we are grown up when
We have reached our twenty first birth
day. The real majority Is reached
when we begin to earn our own bread
and butter and to bring forth the light
which has been fostered In us by the
care of others for the last ten or fifteen
years. Self dependence and self reli-
ance-that Is the real manhood. Isis.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
Spirit Of the Open Life.

The great charm of scenery and the
country life IL the moral feeling that
seems to peryade It, This has prevail
ed through all English literature from
Chaucer to Wordsworth and down Ia
our own times. II has cast It's spell
over almost all OF our Canadian poets,
who have wooed nature In her most Sc
cret haunts and studied her minutrst
eaprices. Montreal Witness.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
A SPOILED Commitment.

Little Elmer Mamma says you are a
duck Of doctor. Pompous NJ ID.
greatly leased)-Indeed! How did
she come to say that? Little Elmer
Oh. she didn't say 1t just that way.
but ! heard her tell papa you were a
quack.-Chicago News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
Financial Advice.

Heres man." said the old citizen,
"who lost $1,000 In bank whar he
put it fer safe keepin'. BIZ, don't you
ever take no risk like that Ef ever
you gifts hold of any money, do like
your father before you done-bury 1t
an spen' the rest Of your life sittin'
over 1t with shotgun. Atlanta Con-
stitution.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
Chainad Rooks

The finest known collection Of
chained books Is that In Hereford
England cathedral. 1t includes about
cases, of which not less than 900 are
secured by chains three Or four feet
long, each with swivel In the center
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
Just q Change.

Poor man! Have you always been
blind?'
mo. num-" answered Tired Tifhns
unthinkingly. Last week l wuz lame,
but dere wuzn't enuff In it."-Louis-
vile Cour1erJ Journal.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
Skilled.

How did you acquire. such skill?"
asked the inquisitive one of the clever
juggler.
why, | have a natural talent-he-
reditary, l might say. My father used
to eat peas with knife" Judge.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19
Ebb Tide.

Father eminent stoekbroker) With
the flow the sea rises. my boy; with
the ebb II falls.
Son "a chip Of the old block Then
would be the time to buy. wouldn't 1t.
daddy?
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19

Call me from my study whenever
there Is a beautiful sunset or any UNI
usual appearance In the sky or land
scape."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19

BrlggsI have made will leaving
my brain to the hospital and just got
all acknowledgment from the authorl
ties. Grlggs Were they pleased
Briggs They wrote that every little
helps illustrated Bits.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19

All tie world may not exactly love
a lover, hat 1t always takes quite an
interest In his letters when they are
read to the jury.--Puck.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19

The cock often crows without q vic.
tory-Danish Proverb.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1908-08-19

What comes with the wind will &c
with the rain.--Irish Proverb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12
Serve Ono Master Only.
New York Tribune)


Uncle Sam has struck a blow at a
class of professional men peculiar 20
Washington. An order has been is
sued prohibiting United States gov
ernment clerks from swelling their
incomes by practicing medicine or fill
ing teeth on the side. 1t has for a
long time been a common practice for
department clerks to attend night col
leges, and after securing diplomas,
practice professions after office hours.
These so-called shutdown" doctors.
dentists. lawyers, architects, etc, were
able materially to increase their in
comes. Protests were made by regular
members of various professions. COM
planning of the unfair competition of
the Landowners" who cut prices. This
has resulted in the order prohibiting
clerks from engaging in any outside
business that requires their personal
attention while in government employ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12
Reveille Results in Alfred Good.
in Being Discovered Cold in
Death.
ONCE SHERIFF STORY COUNTY
For Many Years Well Known Resi-
dent Of Nevada, From Whore He
Entered the Home Feb. e, 1905 -
Served as First Lieutenant in Ohio
Reeiment-BuriaI at Nevada.

When reveille was sounded at the
soldiers home at $3.50 this morning
bunkmates of Alfred Goodin, a Story
county member of the institution, found
him cold in death. The end had come
during the night, without struggle.
Either heart disease or apoplexy is
pronounced as the cause of death Mr..
Goodin was apparently in his usual
health when taps sounded Wednesday
night, and he had not been heard to
complain about feeling ill.
Mr. Goodin was well-known resi-
dent of Nevada, and at one time was
sheriff of Story county. He entered the
home from Nevada Feb. %. 1905. He
enlisted for service in the civil war at
Kentor. o., Nov. IA, 1851. and was first
ond Ohio infantry. He was discharged
March 10, 1865. at Washington, d. G..
Mr. Goodin was 80 years old, and was
a 'widower His only known relative is
sister. Mrs. Elizabeth K. Stanley, of
Des Moines He had requested how
ever. in the event of his death. that j.
A. F'itchpatrick, a well-known attorney
of Nevada. and an old friend be noti-
fed. and kilograms were sent from
headquarters to both Mr.. Kirkpatrick
and Mrs. Stanley. A reply from Mr..
requested that the body
be sent to Nevada this evening for in
terment, Mrs Goodin being buried
there
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12
HAPPY DISCOVERY.
Looking for Medicine, Found Foo

Looking for Medicine, Found Food.
In looking for a recommended reme-
dy in a newspaper, a sick woman found
the food which restored her to health
She writes:
"About three years ago a spell OF
sickness left me so weak that it was
an exertion to move my hand.
"My appetite was gone and what
little did eat, distressed me SO had
better left it alone. The doctor saw
/ was getting weaker and advised me
to take cod liver oil, but my stomach
would not tolerate it.
"Then I was told to take egg-nog
with stimulants to strengthen me, but
that did not agree with me. I was get
ting discouraged, when a lady sent me
q, paper in which there was medicine
advertised which she though might
help me.
ON looking thru the paper I saw an
adv. telling how strengthening was
Grape Nuts food. Strength was what
was after so I sent for q package of
Grape-Nuts.
az was so bad that the cream I used
with this food, distressed me. so I took
one teaspoonful of dry Grape-Nuts and
ate it. using! no liquid until I was
thru.
"To my surprise felt no bad effect
The next time l took two teaspoonfuls
with the same result. 1T was not long
before I could eat three teaspoonfuls,
with the result that was gaining
strength and my stomach was feeling
much better.
ct knew it was owing to the Grape
Nuts because that was all I was eat
ing 1t was not long then. until could
eat cream with the Grape-Nuts and no
distress. Front then on all was well,
and there are very few meals eaten at
ont table without Grape Nuts"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek, Mich Read The Road to Well
WILLIE 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.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12
SPECIAL SUIT SALE.
Tho Now England Announces clearan

The New England Announces Clearance
Sale of Entire Stock Tailored Suits.
We announce great clearance sale
of our entire stock of tailored suits.
These we offer at discount of 80 per
cent from our low marked prices.
Every suit is of this falls purchase and
style and the price is made SO low to
close them quickly. Remember there
are no carried over suits nor any
manufacturers sample suits that have
become mussed or soiled by constant
showing on the road for months.
E. r. LAY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12
Dope on Pronunciation.

(GIeVeland Leader.)
Los Angeles has given to the world
the officially correct pronunciation of
it's name The first section is pro-
nounced "Loce,' as in WAS list loss?
The rest of it is pronounced like the
pink stuff the manicure lady puts on
your nails
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12

Anthon zatechka and wife to Frank
Zatechka, fifty-two acres in LeGrand
township, $6,734.
Joseph Fl. Scurr to Mary Belle Whe-
Ian, lots in Gilman, $3.50.
P. W. Hecker to Appolonia Hecker,
part of lots and s, block Is, 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12
The Kaiser as Inventor

(BOStOn CIODeJ
The German emperor's invention of
a new hub and brake for railroad
trains and automobiles, which 1t is
thought will be wonderfully effective in
I&'eventing accidents, shows that a
first class inventor wasn't wholly spoiled
to make the most remarkable of
kaisers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12
Too Much for Him.

"Yes.' said the thin party. I'm going
to change my boarding place. Those
three-course dinners are too much for
my digestive apparatus"
''Three-cours dinner" exclaimed his
friend. "Of what do they consist"
napkins, ice water and toothpicks"
was the reply.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12
Frank ]. Echer and wife to
Plavets. lots in Lamoille, 5000.

Rings Little Liver Pills for biliousl
ness, sick-headache. They keep you
we'll CSC. Try them. B. A. Morgan'a
drug store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12

Setting a Good Example.
"Well, old man, have you decided
how you are going to vote!"
Eyes; early and once"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12

Master Sprague Quinlan, of Liscomb,
who has been visiting his aunt, Miss
Patience Elliott for a few days, re-
turned to his home Tuesday evening
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12

A car. that became derailed in the
Northwestern east yards, blocked the
south track Wednesday afternoon, and
west-bound trains thru the city used
the north track
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12
Why a Snake charmer.

Joseph NJ. Patterson, Chicago's bril-
liant millionaire novelist. attacked in
a recent address, the drinking that
goes on in society.
At the end of somber account of
the evils of drink among the rich, Mr..
Patterson adopted livelier key.
"why," said he, eff the thing keeps
on, or millionaires will all ga about
with such a companion as is always
with Lushington."
"Who is that chap who never leaves
old Lushington?' I asksd friend one
day.
THAT? Oh, that's snake charmer,'
was the reply.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12

You will make serious mistake. al
so lose money, if you do not get the
habit of buying all your shoes at Carls
shoe store. 123 East Main. 1t pays to
trade with u.s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12

Mrs. D. j. Collins, 406 West Nevada
street, was hostess Wednesday after
noon to very pleasant meeting of the
Catholic Ladies' Mite society, of which
a good attendance was present. The
hostess served refreshments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12

The regular meeting of the w r. G.
Aid society was enjoyed Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Celia
White, 5 North Fourth avenue
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12

Mr. James Dunno. of Chicago. was in
the city between trains Wednesday
evening, being on his way west on a
business trip to look after his lunch
room interests along the Northwestern
system
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12

"A new thing in canned goods, is
presto Prunes." They're mighty nice
too. Order can of c. M. Wheeler,
Finkle block.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12

Don't forget that we sell the best
Perfection oil ait II cents per gallon.
Standard White 10 cents per gall
Ion. Kendall & West.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-12

just cents of artificial coal put i'm a
$3.50 carriage heater will keep you
comfortable on 10-tmile drive. See
Schmidt