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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
Frank If Not COMPLIMENTARY.

Her brother, aged II, had been made
captain of a high school football team
and consequently had become sudden
ly popular with the girls in the neigh.
borhood. Because of this the man
ager of a skating rink presented broth
er with season pass. Sister, who
had attained the tremendous age OF
20, was truly fiattered when brother
asked her, rather than some of the
younSer bellies Of his acquaintance. to
share Ahe privileges Of that skating
rink pass. But brothers explanation
removed all danger Of the immediate
growth of sisters vanity. You see,'
he told her with frank simplicity. I'm
not used to skating with girls. I'll
practice on you for a month or two,
and then when ! can do it real we'll
Ill ask some OF the other girls"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
PAUSE and Reflect.

III two-thirds of the girls who 60 on
the stage would go to the kitchen In
stead" says the Birmingham Age-Hec.
aid. there would be a whole lot more
happiness in this world" Think II
over. brother. How would you like
to have your Dime. cooked by TIE
average chorus girig
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
Inst the Trouble,

EdItor-Did you get out Of that
magistrate an answer to the charge
that he sends far too few cases ia
court?
Reporter-No, sir. He was non
committal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25

FITS, st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DR.. kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free $500
trial hottie and treatise. DR.. r. Fl. Kline,
Id, 93l Arch St., Philadelphia. Pa.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25

and heavy lifting
weakened my kid
neys. / was tired
every morning and
my limbs stif and
sore. Dizzy spells
and headaches were
frequent, and the
kidney secretions
much disOrdered,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25

If you had the abilities of all tho
great men, past and present, you
could do nothing well without sin.
cerely meaning it, and setting about
it-DiCkens.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
Danger for the Witches.

Said the sour old witch:
"Things have reached such a pitch
That 1 dare not go broomstick riding;
For these airmobiles
With gas bags and wheels
With my broomstick are ever collidng.'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25

This continued for fifteen years and
until began using Doan's Kidney
Pills. Then improved steadily until
cured, and naturally recommend
them strongly"
Sold by all dealers, so cents a box
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25

"For several years have been troub,3
with a peculiar spasmodic affection !,
the throat. 1t would seize me sudden.
and for few minutes would bo ny ~
able to speak audibly, and my bre,s
would be greatly interfercd WIKI
would be obliged to gasp for breath
81 finally concluded that it was sor
catarrhal affection which probable,
cited the spasm. 1t interfered viii M
vocation as q preacher, attacking NJ
occasionally in the pulpit.
al had heard so much about Perm
ms a catarrh remedy that | determins
to try it. After taking two bottles m
trouble mas disappeared. feel s,
that Peruna has greatly benefittedme
Rev. p. Il. Swanstrom, Swedish RAJ
fist Pastor, Box 22s, Grantsburg, vi,
writes that from the use Of Pcruna
is perfectly well, entirely cured
chronic diarrhea and catarrh.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
Made Him Nervous,

What in the world is the matter.
Harold?' anXiously inquired the pretty
girl. why, you seem too nervous to
sit down a minute
You'll have 10 pardon me-" re.
sponded Harold Hatband, with an eye
on the window "but-er-I just saw
your father prowling around with a
bird gun"
"Oh, nonsense! Why father likes
you. Didn't l hear him say that you
were good enough to eat?"
HIM That's just the reason why
he might try to pepper me-"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25

Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of sweet
Gum and Mullen is Natures great rem
edy-Cures Coughs, Colds, Group and Con.
sumption, and all throat and lung troubles
At druggists, 25c, soc and SlOO per bottle
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
L You Suffer from Asthma

or Bronchitis get immediate relief by
using Browns Bronchial Troches.
Contain no harmful drugs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
Peruna in Tablet form,

For two years DR.. Hartman and hi,
assistants have necessarily labored ia
create Peruna in tablet form, and thei,
strenuous labors have just been crowned
with Success. People who object q
liquid medicines can now secure Peura
Tablets, which represent the medicinal
ingredients Of Peruua. Each tablet &
equivalent to one average doss G.
Peruna.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
PL MONEY ill., SyREp s5
Telling a Family Secret.

Little Clarence-Mamma, how did
papa make his first thousand?
His Mother-He made it, dear, by
marrying your grandfather's daugh.
ter, Now run out and play.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25

A suggestion for 1908, Take Garfield Tea
to establish and maintain normal action
of the digestive organs, to purify the blood
cleanse the system and to bring Good
Health.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
Reform in Earnest

Mrs. Crossway was shedding tears
OF Joy.
Il just can't help it, she exclaimed.
My husband has sworn off"
Why ! didn't know he drank" said
Mrs. Xavier greatly astonished. WAS
he-was he much given to the use of
liQuor?"
20, dear, no! He didn't use it at
all. He has sworn off from buying
things We don't need and paying for
them on the installment plan"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
screens for crushlno Tin Ores

In Cornwall experience shows that
woven.wire screens In the stamps
which crush tin ores are better than
punched plates.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25

Happiness lies in the consciousness
We have of it, and by no means in
the way the future keeps its promises.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
AND THERE WASI

Juvenile Drummer-There ought to
be a great opening for a pushing
young fellow in this country.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
PILES CURED IN sTo1AnAvs

Every addition to true knowledge Is
an addition to human power-Mann.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
The WeII.IilIsd Soil

Soil that is thoroughly tilled
more productive than soil Thai NJ
poorly titled.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
WORK wEAKENs KIDNEYS.
The Experience Of Mr.. Woods Is the
Experienee of Thousands of others

Bernard p. Woods of Jackson street,
Homecoming. Nd, says; Hard work
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
Tnmha of Cement.

An enterprising American has be-
gun to manufacture cement tombs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
The Pe-ru-na Almanac in 100000
Homes.

The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac has
become a fixture in over eight million
homes 1t can be obtained from all
druggists free, Be sure to inquire early.
The 1908 Almanac is already published,
and the supply will soon be exhausted,
Donot put it off. Speak for one to-day.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
REV. TROUTMAN SENDS
BEST WISHES FOR PE-RU.NI
Rev. George A. E. TrOutman, MI
Washington, No. Writes, .
"My Wife and | Are Strong
Believers in Pe-ru-na."
ca,orrh and La Grippe.

Rev. Geo. A. Il. Troutman, Mt.
Washington, Mo-, writes: "My vito
and are strong believers in Peruna.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25
Let no man presume to give advice
e others who has not first given good
counsel to himself.-Seneca.
ONLY ONE "nROMo or,N,Nr.

That Us LAXATIVE BROM0 QUiNINE, Look for
'he signature of E w. GROVE Used the World
overt Cure Cold in One Day. Csc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25

Cheerfulness is an offshoot of
goodness and wisdom.-Bovee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25

Bring to bear upon thyselr the reso.
luton of noble mind; thou mayest
be what thou resolvest to be.--Men,
cius.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-29

even for the fair. Oh, was bad. bad
boy to run away! And how anxious
papa and mamma will be. And, oh, what
II they'll never. never see me again! Oh.
I'll die, I'll die if I have to be carried
away by the gypsies!'
II X
Then. in his agony OF fear, Teddy
groaned and sobbed aloud. attracting the
attention of the children who had been
playing among themselves and taking
little notice Of the strange child.
One Of the little girls plucked at the
sleeve Of her mother. pointing her at
tention to Teddy. who was now sobbinS
aloud. The woman in turn called to the
man, who spoke a little English. He
turned and looked at Teddy, asking him
what was the matter. Teddy quickly
raised his face imploringly, saying ear
nestly, supplicatingly: "Oh. please. sir.
don't wish to go any further with you.
want to go home again. Oh, please
sir. my mother is SO sick. and I'm the
only child papa and mamma have. May
I go home again, please. sir? I'll give
you what money have. and I'll give my
shoes to this little boy"-pointing toward
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skinned, and bore the Stamp of foreign
blood. But he did not notice that. The
wagon stopped and Teddy asked. in a
very polite voice. If he might have
lift" to town. The older people looked
at one another and spoke few words
in foreign tongue; then the driver re-
piled to Teddy in very broken English
that they were going to town and would
take him along. He was told to climb
children. He did SO bit reluctantly
after seeing those with whom he was to
had Travelled about four miles on foot)
After he was seated in the bottom Of
the wagon the man and woman carried
on an animated conversation in q Ian
guage all Greek to Teddy. but from theft
manner of taking side glances Of him
while they conversed he knew he was
the topic OF talk and began to feel bit
uneasy. And to exaggerate his appre.
tensions he saw they had turned into a
road which led westward. and the place
Of Teddy's destination lay directly north
on the main section Of road. Why're
you going that road?" he made bold to
ask. leaning over and speaking to the
woman. They looked at him, but made
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broadly. and understanding his fear.
But we've got all the childer We can
take care Of We didn't want to carry
YOU off But since you're afraid of us.
get along home. and stay there. You're
too young to be running about the world
where gypsies can get YOU" And so
saying the ugly. dark-skinned man cluck-
ed to his horses. and away went the
heavy old covered wagon with its dirty
human load.
Gee. but I'm glad TO be out Of that
wagon" declared Teddy. And now I'll
go home as fast as can, and tell papa
and mamma all about what I've done.
and how my hat. shoes and stockings
come to be missing. Gee. I'll be the glad
dest boy in the world to get home! But
why. there's papa. coming on old Buster
Browns back. Gee, he's hunting me.
I'm sure! Well, even IL he thrashes me
won't mind. 1t will be so good to
know I'm with him again. oh. I never
was so happy in my life! And the fair
wouldn't go to 1t without papa and
mamma IL anybody would pay me to do
SO. Hello. papa! Here an. And the
gypsies almost had me. too. But I'll tell
you all about 1t after I get mp behind
you On old Buster Brown"
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Irish Hunn0r.

An Irishman. seeing very heavily
"A laden vessel that stood scarcely
above the waters edge, exclaimed: Upon
me soul. If the water was little deeper
the blamed boat would be drowned"
Another Irisllman-a soldier-just re-
turning from active service displayed
proudly his hat with bullet hole through
the top. Look at that hole will yez?"
he asked. IF me hat had been two
inches lower in the crown Id have been
killed outright
An 1rishman saw the boats running on
the canal between Glasgow and Paisley,
and wishing very much to go to the lat
ter place. he went to boatman and
asked If he might work his passage there
The boatman. being something of a waR
replied: Sure. Pat. You may lead the
horse" Pat started, and led the horse
the entire way. but on arriving at his
destination. declared somewhat impatient
ly: "Begorra, an 1 might as well have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-29
Japan's Sacred Mountain.

~USIYAMA is a very high mountain;
n in fact. the highest in Japan. 1t Is
L also the sacred mountain of the
bright. little yellow men. 1t is more than
14OOO feet high.
II you notice Japanese pictures and
drawings on vases and screens. you will
very often see the outline Of Fusiyama.
The artists Of Japan love to bring it into
their drawings.
II you could go there and climb Fusi
wanna you would find it terribly hot on
the lower slopes. AS you mounted you
would came to beautiful cool hollows and
glens. where wild flowers grow. only In
Japan they are much, much larger than
they are here. And then farther up still
you might come to frozen we'll and to
the snow that lies on the heights.
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those born wild-love freedom. And who
can tell-that dear little frightened squir
rel there. trying as she is in vain to get
out of the net, may be a mother squirrel,
and in taking her into captivity we may
be robbing some little squirreles of their
mother and her protection. Now. dear.
I'm going back to the camp and leave
you to think over what I've said about
the squirrel you have caught there in the
net Mamma was preparing luncheon
when I came in search of you. Papa and
uncle had returned from their explora-
ton Of that cliff and said there are some
awfully interesting mineral specimens to
be picked up there After luncheon they
are going to take you and me round there
Mamma will remain at the camp and
rest. She's so tired after the long wagon
journey of yesterday and last night. My.
but It's glorious to be here In the great
wild woods, isn't It? And camping for
week will bring us very close to nature,
its beauties and freedom. Then Harrys
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THE WEATHER VANE SAYS

A H. who else sees SO much as the wind and I?
Ave the get up and the clouds sail
high;
We see the stars a-lighted in the evening sky;
And when all the birds sleeping then the
moon comes by.
l turn to east and see the sun just getting out
Of bed:
Or west. and see him drowsily a-getting in in
stead;
Or north. and winters storms and SHOWS they
blow all white and chill:
But to the south. and springtime IL coming DER
the hill
On Sunday all the people come slowly saunterins
To the church beneath my steeple. and enter in
and sing:
But need not wait to hear them, a week, nor
half long.
For every day I hear the wind, that sings q
sweeter song
Sometimes the children dy their kites, they come
quite close to me.
All red and blue and white and pink-they re
very nne TO
But sometimes. II they float too near. back they
pulled again.
And all the little children shout, lockout. The
weather vane!''
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shrub and began to arrange another net
for stretching.
While he was thus engaged he heard a
voice calling Justify: Harry! Harry.
Where are you?'
Here / am. sister, cried Harry, then
blew on his fingers so that the shrill
whistle would lead her to the spot But,
say he exclaimed. as a little girl ap-
peared. Il don't like for you to follow
me. You make 80 much noise that you
drive the squirrels away And I'm trap
ping some in the hare net that Uncle
Tom had with his hunting outfit. See,
pointed toward Madam Squirrel who was
at the moment endeavoring to get out of
the closely meshed net. But in vain. poor
thing.
The little girl saw Madam SQUIRRELS
plight and Immediately her face became
serious and sorrowful. How dare you
do such cruel thing Harry" she asked.
Now. don't you have any pity for the
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no answer. Then the man explained:
We're going to meet some of our people.
They'll be at the river yonder. Then
we'll all go to the fair together
And then 1t flashed through Teddy
mind that he was in the hands of gypsies.
Terror chilled him. and he feared to ask
to be allowed to get out of the wagon.
He had heard such terrible tales of the
gypsies. of their carrying off children. and
these children never again being heard OF
by their family and friends. Teddy sat
with compressed lips and clinched hands.
Was he being carried away from his
dulgent father-forever? Oh. what a fool
he had been to ask for a ride in tina I
wagon. Oh. what worse fool he had
been to leave his dear home at all,
Teddy's eyes filled: he choked on "A
huge lump in his throat. ''Oh. OH. he
said mentally. IF could just get out of
this wagon and he allowed to go back
home I'd never. never leave it again-not
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whereabouts as were the mother and
servant And a good deal OF anxiety was
felt over him. the father declaring that
he would go at once to the neighbors
and make inquiry II he had been seen
by any of them.
Meanwhile, Teddy was trudging along
toward town as fast as his little legs
could carry him. But he was pretty tired
and kept a close watch out for> team
sters driving his way. At last he saw a
great numbering. covered wagon. drawn
behind him. We'll. now I'll get ride. "
Teddy promised himself. Then he sat on
the roadside and waited for the wagon
to come UP.
After a few minutes the wagon came
alongside and Teddy saw a man and
woman and several frowseled- haired chill
dren inside. They were all very dark
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RUNAWAY TEDDY AND HIS FINAL REPENTANCE


one OF the boys of his own size. And
I'll ask my papa to send YOU some money.
too. IL you'll tell US where you're camp
ing"
A grin crossed the face OF the anan.
He drew the horses reins. and explained
to his companions in his own tongue
what was the trouble with Teddy. ''All
right" he said. Take of your shoes
and give 'em to that boy. And let me
see what coin you've got. Hi-hi! Only
a few pennies. Well. they'll pay for the
ride you've had-countin' in the shoes.
And you'd better leave your hat. too. It'll
fit that other boy there.
Teddy jerked on shoes stockings. too.
and hat. giving them gladly to the boys
beside him. He had already rendered up
his banks savings to the driver. Then
being allowed to climb from the wagon.
he said. as he stood on free ground
again: Aren't you folks gypsiee, please.
sir?''
Sure, Kid" replied the man. srinning
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ter about It. too. don't want to be cruel
to the smallest creature. But I'm some
times blamed thoughtless."
And as Harry wandered away from the
place where the squirrels had lived un-
hurt for SO long. Madam Squirrel was
hurrying home as fast as she could TO
relate to Winkie and Blinkie her terrible
experience and to warn her ,,, ns's ,f,isrS
he found stretched secretly in the grass
and leaves. and which would catch the
unsuspecting feet of her kind: We've
got to be watchful now" said Madam
SQUIRREL to herself. And If that monster
comes about here again I think well have re
to move farther into the wood. An, II
only he would stay away-he and his KIND
and leave us this little place to, our
selves. We ask so little and can DC SO
happy il not molested.'
And Madam Squirrel got her wish. for
never again did she see the two-legsed
monster prowling about in that part OF
the forest, and the squirrels lived on and
on in peace and contentment. A little
girl had saved them.
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After she had gone Harry sat watching
the frightened little captive in the net
And as he recalled all that his good
hearted little sister had said. a look of
pity for the poor entrapped squirrel came
over his face and he rose and went to the
tree where he had tied the nets strings.
Loosening them. he gave Madam Squirrel
her liberty. Then he went off through the
woods. whistling with a clear conscience.
After all, it's a good thing to listen to
girls once and awhile soliloquized Harry.
They may not be very brave, very
strong nor as jolly as boys. but they're a
long sight better at heart. 1t would never
have occurred to me that that little squir-
rel might be a mother. Anyway. mother.
father. aunt or uncle reckon she is glad
to get her liberty again. And / feel bet
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COnundrunnS.

Where can one always find happiness? Ans
In the dictionary.
A man aud a goose fell from a balloon and
landed on a church tower How did the man
Why does q sculptor die most horrible death |?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-29
Riddle.

I'm word Of three syllables: seek till you find
Which has in it twenty.six letters combined.
Ans.-The alphabet.
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CurtaiIinQs.

~ Curtal that which We do with the brain
and leave the thickness Of a sheet Of paper. ~
Curtail to make a rent in cloth and leave a IA
vorfte beverage much drunk at the supper table
prize.
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poor little wild thing? Suppose some
great monster should come along and
trap you in some way and carry you off
to prison? You wouldn't like it very
much, I'm sure.
We'll, I'm a boy and a squirrel is an
animal. That's the difference" the boy
replied. Everybody catches squirrels,
rabbits and other wild things. he de-
clared with spirit And what's more I
wish you'd stayed at the camp and not
come bothering me here
The little girl sat down on fallen tree
trunk and said in a very gentle tone:
Harry. dear. you don't stop to think that
animals suffer when robbed of their free
dom just as much as people do. II you
and l were robbed of our freedom we'd
feel pretty unhappy. You know how much
you love the big out-of- doors and enjoy
your liberty. Now. brother please re-
member that all creatures-especially
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And late to school. my boy or girl,
Means that you'll be a fool
And so Tick. Tick it's hands 90 round;
II works both night and day:
While people have some time to rest,
1t has no sleep nor play,
But viRilantly stands awake
To keep a watchful eye.
And with its busy little hands
Mark minutes that dy By.
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sister left him. running off through the
woods toward the camp where they were
rusticating for few days.
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Beheadings.

% Behead a precious gem and leave the title
Of noheman q Behead nothing and leave
ems vitals and leave the condition Of knocked
food.
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Letter Enigma.

My frat is in arbor. but not In vine:
My second Ii in lumber. but not In pine;
My third Is in tear. but not in weep:
My fourth In In look. but not in peep:
My fifth In in monkey. but not in boar:
My sixth is the same as you find in my four;
Ny seventh is in bride. but not in groom;
My eighth IA in night, hut not in gloom;
My ninth is in live. but not in die:
Ny tenth Ia in bee. hut not in ny.
MY whole spells the name Of a thing that II re
the world o'er-'tis Z wendrous machiI
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A TRUSTY FRIEND.

THE big old clock stands in the hall
And tells the girls and boys
When IL is time tn stop their play
And put away their toys.
II tells them In the morning. too.
When 1t is time to rise.
And with its quier little hands
Shows them how fast time flies.
"Get up. get up IL seems to say.
''Or you'll be late to school;
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Ans.-Beeause he makes faces and busts.
Why Is life the greatest conundrum? Ans
Because we must all give it up.