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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

The American Medical Association
has recommended to Congress that spe-
cial pensions be granted to the widows
Of DR.. James Carroll, DR.. Jesse w.
Lazear and Surgeon General Ham
mond. Doctor Carroll and Doctor La
gear gave their lives, as did Dr. Walter
Reed. in experiments which resulted in
demonstrating the relation that exists
between the mosquito and yellow fever.
Doctor Hammond served his country
without pay. Such men as these are
the best that we have, and the least
the nation can do is to lift so far as Is
possible the burden Of their sacrifice
from their families.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

AsOsSe VA ahO - 0Ths
There Is no excuse for the filthy hob
pen.
The more succulent the feed the bet.
ter 1t is for sheep.
Be a good farmer II you are golne
to be a farmer at all.
Clean and sort your seeds and thus
insure larger and better crops.
Water, pure and plenty Of 1t, should
be provided for the dairy cows.
Young stock should be thrifty to re-.
turn profit. Keep them growing.
Teach the boys to be gentle with the
COWS. 1t is better for the cows, and the
boys, too.
Life Is too short and feed too high
to be squandering either making dairy
beef instead Of gilt-edge butter.
The finer the soil is pulverized the
better 1t will retain moisture, which
is one Of the necessary elements In
the garden.
Cows compelled to drink from a
water trough coated with ice will show
the effects in the feed bill and tbs
milk pail.
The average farmer will find rails
ing draft horses more profitable than
raising roadsters. 1t takes a born horse
lover to successfully raise the latter.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

1t used to be that the greatest bene-
ut any boy got at college was from
contact with these men OF superior
character, fine Ideals and warm sypa-
thies, who gave literally Of their gifts
Of heart and mind to the pupils. Now
adays the typical college professor is a
smart young man with a doctors de-
gree, who looks upon his profession
as a trade, ond who Is thinking most
about enhancing his reputation and
pocketbook. Practically nine-tenths of
the boys at the larger colleges and uni
versities are pursuing what. are called
"applied science courses. They study
little Latin and seldom any Greek at
all. They eschew literature and phil
osophy and 60 In for engineering. II
q not hald hy Dr.. Schurman or any
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10
Cleaning Drinking Vessels.

Unclean drinking vessels are doubt
less the immediate means of spreading
some of our contagious diseases, such
as roup. Roup is a disease in which
slime accumulates IN the mouths of the
fowls and strings out of their mouths
when they open them to drink. Moth
Ing Is easier than for such fowl to
leave slime In the drinking water,
which is then partaken Of be the other
fowls. This leads to the fowls all be-
coming quickly affected. AS roup comes
on In the fall very often when we get
the changes in temperature at night,
1t Is necessary that the drinking ves-
sells be kept clean and every fowl that
shows signs Of cold should be taken
at once from the house so that 1t will
not be possible for her to spread the
disease.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

A Missouri farmer has returned to
the use Of oxen on his farm. He says
he finds them cheaper and better thau
horses and mules. In addition to hay
Ing oxen for general farm work, he
has trained bull to run a treadm'll
that pumps water, churns butter and
does all Of that kind Of work. This
animal beats windmill or gasoline
engine "all to pieces" and the work
keeps his temper sweet and prevents
him from doing damage with his horns.
Other farmers are watching the expert
ment, and "horseless farms" may soon
be all the rage.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

mence scooping 1t is fastened to bot
tom Of the box with strap hinges which
should be sunk into box and gate SO
that it leaves an even surface to SCOOP
over. The gate should be about thirty
inches high and wide enough so that
side boards of same will fit over out
side of box as shown in right hand
figure.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10
U.inr CommerciaI Fertili.ers.

The pure nitrate of soda, muriate o,
potash, super-phosphate or ground
bone, can be used in the garden, but
unless person has had experience OF
handles these very carefully, results
are apt to be disappointing or disas'
trous. Plants of which the lear or
stalk are the edible portions must have
plenty of nitrogen, which is available
In the guano and animal manure
When the roots or fruits are to be
eaten, phosphoric acid should be added
in the shape Of wood ashes or super
phosphate. Ground bone is too slow In
becoming available.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10
A Classical story.

I am going to tell you classical
story, Listen:
Tie wooden horse was standing be-
fore the city of Troy.
THAT seems a heavy beast" said
Paris to Hector. Nov, what would
you say was its weight?'
Troy weight, of course" replied
Hector.
II don't mean that, you great hec-
toring brute!" was the reply, but the
wit Of the other had turned Paris
green with envy.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

stand frost. The farmer should at
least raise enough for his family,
which can easily be done on az very
small strip OF land that has been only
moderately manured. This small de-
mand for manure is due to the fact
that bean plant roots have on them
nodules containing bacteria which
gather nitrogen from the air. White
beans need food cultivation, so that
the soil around the roots can be well
treated, which favors the development
of the nodules.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10
Good Care of the Saddle.

Amanufacturer Of saddles is credited
with the statement that one of the best
of polishes for riding saddles and bri-
dies is new milk. This should not be
rubbed in the leather, however, until
the latter has been cleaned with slight
ly warm water and soap. Hard-work-
ing stock saddles can be kept in good
condition by thoroughly rubbing with
three parts of palm oil and one OF
neatsfoot after first washing with soap
and water. For the leather lining OF
saddles that comes next to the horse
there Is nothing so good as neatsfoot
OIL The salt which exudes from the
animals body Is very hard on the
leather. Vigorous and protracted rub
bing of the leather is essential, what
ever dressing Is used.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10
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Marine observations conducted by
the Carnegie Institute of Washington
during the last year indicate that great
ocean liners may save from $1,000 to
$4,000 on each voyage by being able to
steer much straighter courses, based
upon the new measurements of mag
netic declination, dip and intensity,
correcting errors Of former charts.
This Is only one of the numerous fields
of research occupied by the Carnegie
Institute in 1907, the work of which
is contained in the year book now pub
lished. Expeditions have been sent to
every part Of the world, and almost
every branch of science has been in
vaded. Among the practical results
noted are a rain meter invented by II.
De ROssloff, which will automatically
test and register the rainfall by the
day, month or year; the evolution OF
barnyard fowls, with the promise of
breeding scheme that will furnish more
and bigger eggs; the discovery of f. G.
Benedict, that all bodily functions
thrive best upon food that Is the clos
est approach to plain proteid; the
grating of 5000 plants by Luther Bur
bank, and several magnetic expeditions
into the Far North.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10
Scoop Gate for Wagon Box.

ne end gate Tor a wagon Dox mere
Illustrated, answers the purpose best
Of anything known for hauling corn or
anything which is to be scooped from
the wagon box. The left figure shows
1t closed being fastened by hook on
each side. When ready to unload,
loosen hooks, swing gate down and,
as 1t is supported by chain on each
side, you can stand on it and COM
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

The Marquis Of Anglesey, who has
an income of 100000 "a year, is said
to have decided to marry an American
girl. The reason is not given, but 1t
must be remembered that even 100000
a year may not seem very much to a
marquis.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

While man who was following his
sister to prevent her marriage was
buying cigar the girl eloped. Under
the circumstances it Is difficult to see
how he can complain at her securing a
match.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

If Emperor William is possessed of
the sagaclty with which he is generally
credited he must understand by this
time that a very large percentage of
his subjects are not thoroughly salts
fed with the way In which he is hold
ing his job.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

A baby born on Santa Fe car has
been named Santa. When the children
ask you If there is really and truly
Santa, remember this incident and say
yes without hemming and having.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

An Ohio mans hair turned red after
he had suffered an attack of typhoid
fever. This should offer valuable
suggestion to the scientists. By care
full experimenting It may be possible
to develop typhus bacilli that will
cause hair to grow ON bald heads.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10
Pay. to Raise white Beans.

Common white beans are a good
crop for the farmer to grow, If they
are grown under the best methods.
Good-sized seed should be planted
rather than small seed, and the plant
Ing should be after the danger of frost
u past AZ thetleayes Of beans viii not
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

A poet has written a sonnet to Te-
trazzini. He says she is a "sweet
cousin to the nightingale" We hope
this doesn't mean that she Is whip
poOrWill.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10
Looking for Motor Power.

"Shaffer went out driving behind a
plug of a livery horse yesterday-"
That's so; his automobile was
wrecked last week, wasn't itT
"Yes. Well, the old plug baked
wouldn't bulge a step; 30 Shaffer start
ed of absent mindedly to buy can OF
gasoline."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

From Detroit comes the story Of a
woman who sold her husband for
$1,000. He must have been a good
husband to bring price like that.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10
Avoid This Kind Of Po,,.

The use of the strainer In a pal,
where the dirt which falls into the
opening is likely to be driven through
by the succeeding streams of milk is
not desirable. Its use tends to in.
crease the germ contents of the milk
and injure Its keeping quality.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

The only disturbance at the Wander
bilt wedding was "a riot Of orchids" +"
This is proof that none but the flower
Of New York society attended.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

The married man who intends to
romp around much with an affinity
should always take the precaution 10
have a double whom he can blame 1t
on In case 1t should be found out
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

The next best thing to marrying an
heiress is to be a stock-holding employe
of the United States Steel Corporation
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

Ever notice how little attention
Vesuvius receives from the general
public when Congress is in session?
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

In view of the fact that 1907 started
the panic, zoos won't have anything to
do with It.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

The Cubans seem to have a pretty
good little country when 1t is run right
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

Speaker Cannon's notice to chairmeh
of appropriation committees to have
their bills ready to report by April 10,
presages an early adjournment of Con-
gress. Aside from the currency bill
there is little legislation of Importance
before Congress- So far as the cur
rency measure is concerned, the lower
house is hopelessly divided, and there
is little possibility of the members get
ting together on the Aldrich bill. The
Western members are outspoken
against it, and it Is not believed that
even Speaker Cannon can bring them
into line. Congressional conventions
will be held early this year because Of
the presidential campaign. For this
reason CongressmeE want to get away
from Washington. A large per cent
have fences to repair in their districts.
and they do not want to be cooped up
In Washington, hundreds of miles from
the dear people," If a currency law
Is to be enacted they may be driven to
agree to some plan in order to bring
about an early adjournment. The pub
lie welfare does not require that they
should remain in Washington.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

Business women should never marry
men who are unable to cook and sew
on buttonA
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10

For the first time In seventy years
the figure of the American eagle that
surmounts the mace, the symbol Of au-
thOrity in the national House Of Rep
resentatiyes, left its perch the other
day. When news Of the flight Of the
bird became known to members by
many politicians 1t was interpreted as
an Ill omen. The House mace is one
Of the most priced possessions of the
lower branch of Congress. 1t has done
service for threescore years and ten.
The mace has, with rare exception,
been effective In restoring order, in the
House. A representative suspended
for violating the House authority, aft
er the mace had been displayed by the
sergeant-at-arms, cannot resume his
prerogatives except by vote of his col
'eagues. The House mace is fashioned
after the Roman mace. Its handle,
bearing thirteen silver bands, emble-
matte of the thirteen original States,
is Of ebony. Surmounting the handle
Is globe upon which stands the eagle.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-10


matte of the thirteen original States,
is of ebony. Surmounting the handle
Is globe upon which stands the eagle.
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Resident washington is divided into
three distinct sets-old families, peo-
pie with money and people without
money. Those without money work
hard to keep up appearances with
those who have money. Those with
money work hard to secure social
recognition from the old families. The
old families are Indifferent equally to
those with money and those without.
The hardest worked class of all are
those who, having accepted public
Office and removed their lares and
penates to the national capital, find
that the salary will not pay for the
game. You know their women folk by
the fact that they wear ready made
gowns. Your real Washingtonian con-
siders the wearing of factory made
garments equivalent to sinking to the
lowest sart9rial depths.
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The report Of the Civil Service. Com
mission says that partisan activity in
the classified service has practically
ceased, and quotes Bryan as saying In
his campaigns he had more trouble
from the influence exerted by railroads
over their employees than with those in
the service under Republican admin
'stration.
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Some have notion that because the,
Potomac river happens to divide the
capital from Virginia the. city In warm
during the winter months. This is
delusion. Often in the first week Of
November the wind sweeps across the
town with the iciness Of a Montreal
blizzard.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-08-26

is 81 years old and is making her an1us
visit here alone.
Mrs H. E. Russell and daughter Mrs.
Tangire, spent part of last week with
friends in Concord and St. Johnsbury.
A large number from this place attend
ed field day at Concord, THURSDAY
Freeman Rivers was a guest of bis
aunt. Mrs. Henry Graham, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Folsom and
Miss Gertrude Mack started last week
for their home in Oklahoma, They will
visit friends in Barre, Buffalo, New York
and Chicago on the way.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fisher and daugh
ter Kittie took a carriage drive to Pike
Station last week Friday and returned
Sunday.
Mrs. Richard King is slowly con7aes
cling
Betrus Elgerson has so far recovered
from his recent illness as to be able to Be
out.
A party of eleven greatly enjoyed last
Friday and Saturday at Miles Pond
where they pitched their tent and enjoy
ed two days of boating and fishing The
party consisted of Mr.. and Mrs. ame
Grant, George, Gussie and Carroll Grant
Harry Mcdonald and Rosella Thomas
of this place, Carleton and Louise GAY
Beatrice Stanley and Florence Harlow
of Whitman, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-08-26
WEST DANVILLE,

There is a promenade and dance at the
N. E. o. P. hall Saturday evening, Aug.
20 at 100 p. m. Admission to hall, 25
cts. refreshments, 10 cts. All turn out
and help the lodge.
Anna Brckett, who has been danger
ously sick is no better. All are hoping
for her recovery.
School commences next Monday with
the same teachers Mrs Carrie A. Young
in the grammar grade and E. Grace
Blake in the primary grade, which is a
guarantee of first class school.
E. N. Dunbar is repairing his barn and
building a new fence on his mill lot.
E. T. Pierce from St. Johnsbury Centre
is visiting at !. E. Conly's.
Mrs. Wallace Carrick, who has been
here with her husband for several weeks
returned to her home at Syracuse, N. Y,
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Carrick of St.
Johnsbury visited his sister, Mrs Mary
Clifford at the old homestead, Sunday.
John Prescott and wife from St. Johns
bury were at ]. E. Conly's Monday.
A. w. Merrill and wife, who have been
visiting their son Ralph for several weeks
at New Haven, Conn, returned home
last Friday.
Mrs. Nancy Hunt spent Sunday at
East Hardwick.
Edna Armstrong goes to Barnet to
teach school this fall.
Miss Esther Crawford from St. Johns
bury is caring for Anna Brickett.
Excursion to Lake Champlain Aug. 80.
See adv. on page 4.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-08-26
WEST BARNET.

Miss Janet Warden spent last week
with her sister, Mrs. Margaret Warden,
at Barnet.
Mrs. Burnham of Saxonville, Mass,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Fitzgerald last week.
Stoddard Martin, Jr., of Windsor is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Emma Martin.
Boston excursion Sept. /. See page /.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Harvey of Groton
were the guests of Mrs. Sarah Mcmillan,
Thursday.
Mrs. Dudley Fitzgerald has been ill
for the past few days.
Mrs. McAlden and daughters of Bos-
ton are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Myron Eggleston.
Mrs. Albert Garter of Tilton, N. H.,
is the guest of Mrs. Julia Carter.
Miss Edith Bradley of Lyndonville is
spending few weeks with her sister,
Mrs. Fred McPhee.
Mr.. and Mrs George H. Stuart visit
ed friends in Greensboro last week.
Excursion to Lake Champlain Aug. 80.
See adv. on page 4.
Boston excursion Sept. l. See page 1,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-08-26
WALDEN.

Lester Shaw of Brockton is at home
now.
Mr. and Mrs. N. j. Kingsbury and
Miss Stella Wilson took carriage drive
to the northern part of Vermont last
week visiting friends in Newport and
Derby.
Mrs. Jack Kittredge and family of East
St. Johnsbury are visiting at A.. A. Scotts.
Miss Abbie Ellis of Union Village was
the guest of Miss Stella Wilson recently.
Mrs. John Porter and children from st.
Johnsbury visited at A. A. SCOTS the
first of the week.
Boston excursion Sept. /. See page l.
Ladies Mite Society will be entertained
by Mrs. Carpenter this week on Thurs
day afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs Edwin Kingsbury of Mont-
pelier spent last week at 6. H. Kings
bury's.
School began in the Cox district Mon
day with Miss Sanborn Of North Dan
vile as teacher
Excursion to Lake Champlain Aug. 80
See adv. on page 4.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-08-26
WHEELOCK.

Fred Hoffman and daughter Grace and
Miss Carrie Sleeper, Henry Hoffman,
wife and son Harley, spent a few DAYS
last week at Willoughby Lake.
Prof o. D. Mathewson of Barre is
spending a few days at Rest-a-While
Farm.
Miss George Shaw of Franklin, N. H.,
and Frank Eaton and daughter of St
Johnsbury are visiting at G. L. Gerrv's.
James King of Barton visited his
mother. Mrs. Milligan, last Sunday.
LIN. Cree, wife and children, Mrs
Will Moore and Frank Goss spent last
Sunday at Willoughbv Lake.
Bernie Dickerson returned home last
Monday after spending his vacation
with his mother at Corinth.
Mrs. Hicks hurt her ankle quite badly
last week and is very lame and sick.
Piperville school began a week age
last Monday Mrs. Fay Burrell, teacher
and the Mountain school began last
Monday, Miss Kathleen Mclean
teacher.
Bert Streeter, wife, and daughter
Glenn of East Burke visited at 6. e
Goss' last week.
NJ. d. Park and wife, and Mrs. Dow
OF St. Johnsbury Center were at the
Caledonia Spring House last Sunday
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-08-26
EAST CONCORD.

Mr.. and Mrs John Folsom and son
Ross accompanied by Miss Gertrude
Mack took an automobile ride to Barre
last week.
d. II. Thomas and daughter Rosetta
Miss Louise and Carleton Cav. Miss
Beatrice Stanley and Miss Florence Har-
low took carriage drive to the Fran
coma Mountains the first of last week.
Horace Briggs, Hollis and GEORGE
Morrill, and Fred Crawford are at work
in Hastings mill at Miles Pond.
Mrs. Alice Smith and Miss Lena Eel,
lows are attending camp meeting at
Waterbury this week.
John Mcdonald has sold his pasture
known as the Root pasture to George
Smith. eN
Ida Remission and Leslie Hartshorn of
Lyndonville were in this place last weeI
The paper mill at Fitzdale will shut
down next Saturday for an indefinite
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Morse entertained
their aunt, Mrs. Lucy Temple Of 81
Johnsbury, last week. She is widow
OF the late Frank Temple of Lunenbure