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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12

What Is 1t. darling2' asked his mother from the next room.
 There are books dancing all over my stomach" replied Willie Boy.
 Bless his dear little heart!" exclaimed his mamma. Come here to mammals bed"
 Willie Boy got up and went to hls mamma, and as he snuggled up close to her he noticed that the Book People were all gone. But as he thought over his dream he was glad 1t was not really true. It came to him that perhaps 1t was well for little bc.s to go to school after all, and, raising his head and kissing his mamma on the cheek, he whispered to her:
 Mamma, I believe I do want to go to school.''
 Then she snuggled him close, and he went to sleep again. but he did not dream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
9 OURpUZZLE 4NORNER
LETTER ENIGMA.

LETTER ENIGMA. My first is in ant, but not In bee: My second is In walnut, but not in tree: My third Is in tarry, but not in go: My fourth you have had in my second also:
 My fifth Is In game, but not in play: My sixth is in night, but not In day:
 My whole is q season
 To all children dear
 And 1t always comes to us
 Just once every year.
 HIDDEN NAME PUZZLE. The name of Greek poet is hidden in the following sentences. If the right words are guessed and written one below an- other their initial letters will spell the poets name. Each of the words is of one syllable and each sentence contains but one of the desired words: 1. There is no place like home. 2. Always feel respect for old age 8. Try to make your hay while the sun shines.
 4. Lend ear to the words of the wise. 5. The rich man is seldom happy.
 CONUNDRUMs. Why is the pig the most provident of all animals?
 Because he always carries a spare rib about with him.
 Why has chambermaid more lives than the proverbial cat? Because each morning she returns to dust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
LUCKY DAYS.

SUPERSTITION is not only believed \in among the lowly, but many men <Iof high rank and position have their certain lucky days when they believe it best for them to start an undertaking King Edward has a partiality for Tues day. He was born on Tuesday and was also married on that day of the week, besides passing to the throne that day and also recovering from a serious illness Lord Roberts has selected the third day of the week as his lucky one. Among sailors Friday is counted an es- pecially lucky day, and it was on this day of the week that Columbus discov- cred America. Lord Kitchener also con- elders this his lucky day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
SOME CURIOUS FACTS.

There are 247,OO0 more men than women in Australia.
 The German government has spent more money up to the present time than any other nation to promote aviation.
 It is claimed that with three days ex- perience anyone can become an operator of the Wright aeropane.
 The Vanguard, q British battleship, is the heaviest af1oat. weighing 19,500 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
BY LINDEN BURKE.

~ HE stringtown Kids had swim ming hole. During the summer they Fl went in swimming as regularly as Vs.t they played baseball. Every town
 ought to have a river or creek ad- tacent so "the kids" can "go swimming. Taking bath" Is not to be compared to going swimming" The average boy will grow wan and sissified with baths In summer, but thrive on going in swim ming even in stagnant water, where mosquitoes pay respects to their bare backs.
 Skinny Cowles developed into an expert diver; he could bring mud from the bot tom every time; while Dumpy Richardson claimed be could tread water.
 It was while the kids were dlsporting themselves in the old swimming hole that they had the adventure of the base ball game. Skinny and Clarence Scholes were sousing water over each other in q contest that was choking them both when the boys were astonished 10 hear loud voice from among the bushes on one side of the creek exclaim:
 That's only the ffty-ninth strike! Throw another.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12
6be Land of |PiCtureBOOkS

TN the Land of Picture Books 1 Are open roads and shady
 hooks, And sandy places by the sea, And fairy rings meath spreading tree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12

TN the attic down to gran'pap's, l Myl What funny things
 they is! Cradles, sickles, trunks of luther, Spinning wheels kin fairly
 whizz Cheers of hickory, splint bottomed, Wooden latches for the door, Bunch of clapboards, yaller pa
 pers,
 And, my land hull lot morel Cur'yus place there, next the
 rafters
 Like to set there when 1t rains, By the little four-light winder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12

With its teeny, dusty panes. Like to read McGuffy's readers, And the blue-back spellin' book ; Jography that's set to music,
 And the writin' gran'pap took. Like to rummage in the big chist, Like to peek in bureau drawers Like to read the letters gran'pap Wrote in analyne from the
 wars.
 Sayl When it is rainin', fellers, May be hanted, but I dast, Set there by the winder, seeing Great things loom up from the
 past. PUSH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12

ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS PUZZLE LETTER ENTGMA: School
 HIDDEN PROVERB PUZZLE: 4 Roll tnO Stone Gathers no Moss
 ILLUSTRATED PRIMAL ACROETIO: Wright.
 CURTAILINGS-CAlna AnryAorm. HenrH-hsa~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-12

strings of fish, for they're too fine to lose, and besides. a sick boy always wants something nice to eat. And after you're good and well in your fighting arm again we'll go fishing every day and take our catch to town and sell to the butcher. for we've got to pay for today's fun, you know" And brave Andy, himself as pale as Tommy (for the reaction was now set ting in) smiled grimly. But we'll pay all right. won't we, kidf And you've been as brave as an Indian warrior to- day, so you have; and I'm proud of you
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10

Financial Statement of Josenhans
Drain. Josenhans Drain Fund
Date. Or. Amount
Sept. Is, 1902 Amount as
sessed $3.50. 100 90
Financial Statement of East Branch
of Gallagher Drain. East Branch of
Gallagher Drain Fund.
Sept. IA, 1909. Amount as
sessed ........ ESQ 90
Financial Statement OF Clinton and
Shiawassee No. 1 Drain. Clinton and
Shawassee No. 1 Drain Fund.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
$4,000 90
j. A. ARMSTRONG,
A. w. GREEN,
G.. r. MCLAUGHLIN,

Superintendent of Poor.
On motion of Supervisor Perrigo the
report was accepted and referred to
the Committee on Settlement with
Superintendent of Poor.
Supervisor Griffin moved that we
proceed to elect Superintendent of
the Poor, which was carried
Moved by Supervisor Kinsler that
the Chairman appoint two tellers.
Chairman appointed as such COM
mittee Supervisors Kinsler and Shelp.
On motion of Supervisor Smith the,
tellers were instructed to cast the vote
of the entire Board for G. r. Nc
Laughlin for Superintendent of the
Poor for three years in Shiawassee
County. The tellers reported p votes
for c. r. Mclaughlin, whereupon the
Chairman declared c. r. Mclaughlin
elected Superintendent of the Poor
for three years.
Superintendent Case, from the
County Poor Farm, extended an invi-
tation to the Board Of Supervisors
and their wives, the county officials
and their wives to take dinner and in
spect the farm and buildings on We'd
nesday, October 20, 1909
On motion of Supervisor Griffin the
invitation of Superintendent Case was
accepted.
The hour for the special order of
business having arrived regarding fees
of physicians, Supervisor Sutterby
presented the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
Resolved, by the Board of Super
visors of Shiawassee County, that we
will allow physicians in smallpox cases
not to exceed $500 per visit, and $l.00
for each additional patient sick in the
same house with the same disease at
the same time, with SOC. additional
mileage one way and not to exceed
81 50 per visit for all other contagious
diseases except diphtheria and scarlet
fever cases, which shall be $500 and
SOC. each for each additional patient
sick in the same house at the same
time with SOC. mileage one way, the
Board of Supervisors reserving the
right to reject any and all claims in
accordance with Act No. % of Public
! Acts of 1909
Continued on page 6.)
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
County Clerk.
OCTOBER II, 1909.

AT a regular session of the Board
of Supervisors continued and held at
Court House in the city of Corunna,
in said county, on Thursday, the 18th
day of October, A. D., 1909.
Board called to order by Chairman.
Roll call by the Clerk. Present:
Supervisors Bailey, Carmody, Colby,
Corey, Dewey, Godfrey, Griffin, Hicks,
Hurrell, Kinsler, Lyman, Mills, Pen
nabaker, Perrigo, Perry, Piatt, Shelp,
Smith, Sutterby, Van Duscn, Vincent,
Webb and Wilber-23.
The minutes of yesterdays session
were. read and approved.
Supervisor Perrigo, from the spe-
cial committee to investigate the bill
of p Brown, of Owosso, for rent of
house for INDECENT contagious person,
recommended the payment of the rent
for the time during which the house
was quarantined.
The motion of Supervisor Penna-
baker that the bill of T. Brown for
rent of house in which said INDECENT
contagious persons were Guaranteed
be allowed at 5000 per month for two
months and one day, was carried by
the following yea and nay vote, called
for by the Chairman: Yeas-Super-
visors Bailey, Carmody, Colby, Corey
Dewey, Godfrey, Griffin, Hurrell
Kinsler, Lyman, Mills, Pennabaker,
Perrigo, Perry, Piatt, Sutterby, Vim
cent and Webb--1S.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10

Financial Statement of Mckenzie and
Dwyer Drain. Mckenzie and Dwyer
Drain Fund.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10

Financial statement of Fauth and Flx-
tension drain. Fauth and Extension
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
lSee table on page g.

lotdl ....... 1854 3S
Temporary relief has been expended
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10

On motion of Supervisor Webb, the
Board took recess until this after
noon at half past twelve.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10

On motion of Supervisor Webb, the
Board took recess until this after
noon at half past twelve.
AFTERNOON.
Board called to order by Chairman.
Roll called by the Clerk. Present:
Entire Board except Kingsbury and
VanDusen.
Supervisor Webb, from the special
committee to investigate and purchase
of building for the INDECENT conta-
gious persons of Shiawassee County,
reported that the law does not permit
the expenditure of money for this pur-
pose.
A. w. Green, Secretary of the SUI
perintendcnts of the Poor, submitted
the following report
To the Honorable the Board of Super
visors of Shiawassee County:
The Superintendents of the Poor of
said county beg leave to submit this
their annual report of expenditures for
the support of the poor and insane,
for repairs to buildings, improvements
on the farm, and such other necessary
expenses as were incurred Herewith,
for the year ending October 1st, 1909:
Total amount for which orders have
been drawn on the county poor fund
during the year Is. $10354 3S
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
A Reliable
Remedy
EIy's Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed.

1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased men,
brane resulting from
Catalrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses of
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10
pROCEEDING s OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS

CONTINUED from issue OF Nov. 2s.)
Financial statement of Cutler drain.
itler drain fund
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10

IHSTe and 0moU. ENII size 90 cts, at Drug
gists or by mail. In liquid form, rs cents.
Ely Brothers, So Warren Street. New York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10

| do hereby certify that the above
embraces full and true report of all
the drains constructed, finished or be-
gun, under my supervision, during the
year now ending, and that the hnan-
cial statement of each drain submitted
herewith is true and correct.
Dated this 18th day of October,
A, D.. 1909.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-10

County Drain Commissioner of the
County of Shiawassee, State of
Michigan.
DR.. A. M. Hume, S. S. c. Phippen
and Mahaney being present, were per-
mitted to make statements in refer
ence to fees of physicians in INDECENT
contagious cases.
On motion of Supervisor Perry, the
matter of fees was made special or
der of business for two o'clock Thurs
day.
Supervisor Smith moved that the
Board take a recess until 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning, which was car
ried
Read, corrected and approved.
GEO. M. DEWEY.
Chairman.
Countersigned:
Albert L. Nichols,
County Clerk.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-06
WHAT IT MAY MEAN.

The dream of the mighty and ambitious Napoleon has
come true The English channel has been crossed and
Albion invaded by the French The invasion is ser
Gus one as it has been done by Frenchman in small
aeropane However the accomplishment of the feat opens
suggests possibilities that have tremendous effect
upon the future of the foreign world
man destroy London in spite of all of Great Britain
army and navy. A German will undoubtedly soon be able
to do it. Any of Brtains hereditary enemies may
be able to do it. Beyond any doubt Englishman
will be able to that channel and do things
Paris, Berlin and other cities on the other side
If this ability is assured, it follows corroary that
it will never be exercised. The killing of in sight
International differences will be settled by arbitration in
compliance with the demand of all the nations. And this
means general disarmament.
Pause a minute to think what this means. Over II per
cent of the annual income of the United States for in
stance is expended on the army and navy The proper
ton is higher in most other countries The money raised
from the people very largely Over SO per cent of
Uncle Sans income is raised from beer, liquors and
obaccos The income from things consumed by the
that the people of Dover and of London turned out and
nearly kissed to death that successful French aeronaut
1t may take some years and some bloody experiments
before the nations get to this point of peaceful settlement
and general disarmament but in such revolution few
years mean The movement may start in foreign
lands The United States is, gurativey speaking iso-
lated But you safely wager that when those foreign
nations can't fight they won't let us fight.
The successful aeropane rseth in the dawn of the uni
versa brotherhood of man.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-06
TO CONGRESSMAN POINDEXTER.

Judge Miles Pondexter Of Spokane congressman from
the Third district of Washington said in the campaign
that he would oppose Cannonism the house. That
what the people wanted. They have assented to
making the crooked nosed schemer from Illinois dictator
of the United States. He stands of the remaining
strongholds of the Roosevelt made infamous by the
term ''malefactors of great wealth."
By electng members of congress pledged to dethrone
Cannon the public naturally supposed it had eradcated
the Cannon evil Members enough gave their pledges
have accomplished this but comparatively few kept it.
Cannon has his little way of making converts He also
has plenty Of friends who have their little ways of making
converts.
The result that Cannon made the house portion of
the tariff Adrich made the senate part Of it, Then they
got together and made the whole of it. 1t may be possible
to get rid of both now but their dirty work is done for
this time because there not in the house
and senate like Judge Poindexter.
He fought against Cannon and voted against his trust
made tariff Cannon is getting his revenge He has
readused house committees for the purpose of rewardng
those who stood by him and paying for those who
delivered to him. For that this district and state
has something to be proud of in the fact that Judge Pon
dexter placed the committee of ventilation and
acoustics
The appointment far appropriate, fguratively
speaking than Cannon dreamed His house Of repre-
sentatves certainly needs ventilation and acoustic prop
critics that will enable the public to hear the whispering
behind the speakers chair.
Judge Pondexter has lost nothing in gaining the dis
favor of Cannon Cannon has sat the countrys neck
like the Old Man of the Sea for long time but age
tain to loosen his grip if nothing else And there
never be another Cannon
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-06
Wo1nan's Corner

should ! sign Mrs. Carrie H. Har.
rison? c. H. HI.
l think 1t is not too much tor
Z woman to sign her full name,
Dear Miss Grey-Would You ad-
wise girl contemplating marriage
to read books OF q technfcal char
acter on the subject of matrimony?
A Reader. q m
l do, unless you have 4 mother
who will properly advise you.
There are some things that you
certainly ought to know, and If
you can not get this knowledge
from your mother, or close woman
friend, then get 1t from books
written by responsible authors.
a
Dear Miss Grey-What kind Of
invitations shall I send out for q
luncheon for several girl friends?
Marie.
Write on your visiting card,
Luncheon on Thursday at 1
o'clock" put in an envelope and
mail.
Dear Miss Grey-What desserts
may and may not be given to
young children? B. e.
Only plain rice pudding, custard,
junket and occasionally Ice cream
should be given children under 10.
Never give pastry, candy, nuts,
dried fruits or preserves.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-06
WOMEN
SUCCESS
WINNERS

Miss Anna Caddgan Is president
and general manager of the Hoff-
man house, one of the largest New
York hotels. She went to New York
10 years ago from Salamanca to
assist her brother in the manage
ment of the hotel. Upon his death
she took full charge.
At Carlisle, Pa, the women have
compelled the removal OF unsightly
billboards.
Mrs. Nora Blanche De Forest
was the first. woman elected to
membership in the American So
ciety of Civil Engineers, and she
occupies a place on the engineering
staff charged with the building of
the $161, 100000 Catskill water sys-
TEN, New York city.
Sophie B. Wright of New Orleans
established night school for boys
who are employed during the day,
the first in the country.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-06
,OuF 9he wisdom q
CYNIHIAGREY

This is surely the day when the
plain girl can have things her own
way. She who has no great beauty
has in h ehromeliness great posi-
bilities. When she is groomed as
she should be, no one will stop to
inquire whether her features are
regular or her figure perfect.
This girl should adope the most
artistic modes in dress, arrange
her hair in the most becoming
manner, wear either white or black
wells, and, above all, be always well
groomed. She must study herself
in a mirror, and remember that she
is far better fitted to dress in ex-
tremes-like a picture girl-than
her prettier sister,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-06
.n,IEIlZ!5||,l6|IIl!,lR|
gLZZ lHEL

Address all questions to Gym
thia Grey, In care of the editor of
The Press.)
Dear Miss Grey-Is 1t all right
to wear light mourning for an
uncle or aunt? Harriet.
l should think so, for a short
period.
Dear Miss Grey-Is it true that
hair rats injure the hair? Mar
querite Def.
Undoubtedly. They heat the
scalp and cause the hair to fall.
think it is a great mistake for a
woman to wear them. BY the
way, nothing is more hideous than
a rat showing through. l would
not wear one, even If my hair were
thinner than 1t Is.
Dear Miss Grey-My IA month
old baby is naturally constipated.
How shall l feed him? A. G.
Give him plenty of cold water
to drink. Let him eat wheat
breakfast food cooked three hours,
served with cream; cream is loos-
ening in effect. Never give him
white flour crackers. Use instead
those made of graham or whole
wheat.
Dear Miss Grey-How is a GOOD
way to bake egg plant? L. A. M.
Cut the plant in two and place it
in a bake pan in one half cup salt
ed water. Bake until soft; butter,
pepper and salt 1t and serve.
Dear Miss Grey-Can you tell
me something that will help brittle
finger nails? w. E.
Scrub nails thoroughly with nan
brush and hot soap suds, dry and
rub well into roots of nails cold
cream or vaseline. 1t is best to
do this on retiring for the night.
Dear Miss Grey-Is it proper for
me to sign my full name, such as
Mrs. Carrie Harper Harrison, or
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-06

address all questions to Gym
thia Grey, In care of the editor of
The Press.)
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-06
NST ANYIHIM13

mony. Let the lady keep patient.
It's here, is the toque,
That skyscraper joque,
High as an oque,
Which the women are voting so
nice.
But that unlucky bloque
meaning hubby can't smoque,
For he will go broque
Stacking up to the toque with the
price.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-06

Supposed absconding bank
cashier returned TO Indiana after
six days, saying he had been fish
ing all the time. Working another
bank, as 'twere.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-06

Because the offense did not con-
stitute continued cruel and inhu-
man treatment" an Illinois judge
refused a woman a divorce, after
her husband had torn her veil and
punched her in the face while go
Eng home from the wedding cere-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-08-06
Fancy Goods

25c Neckwear for
ladies -. SO
Csc Dutch Collars. sec
35c Wash Belts,
white 25c
35c wide Ribbons, plain
colors or fancy designs,
yard 23c
$3.50 Dress Net, white,
cream and fancy colors,
yard .............. 23c
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-21

Section /. There are added to the stat
utes four new sections to read Section
1941a. /. ANY number of town mutual ire
insurance companies organized under the
laws of this state. not less than nine n
number who collectively carry fire insurance
risks aggregat liz not less than ten million
dollars may form themselves into corpo-
ration for mutual Reinsurance against loss
or damage by fire or lightning.
Spetion 1341a. .. Iny town mutual fire
insurance company may. nj its annual meet
ing or al a special meeting called for that
purpose by resolution duly ADOPTED. vote 10
become member of a re- Insurance cofpo-
raj on TO be Organized under this chapter.
The secretary, or in ease OF his inability the
pres. dent of such town company snail there
upoa be authorized to represent such town
company in forming and organizing sueh re-
insurance corporation and shall in all mat,
ters represent such town company IN SAID
reinsurance corporation
Insurance corporation stall be managed by
board Of nine directors who shall be mos
en- by the representatives Of the teWh com
panies composing such reinsurance cofpo-
ration from among their number.
Such reinsurance corporation shall nave
power to re-insure the risks OF any o. the
town mutual IRE insurance companies COM
posing such reinsurance corporation ana
snch town mutual ere insurance companies
are authorized to effect reinsurance OF their
risks in said Reinsurance corporation.
The provisions of sections 1927 TO lo4l;
inclusive, Of the statutes, together Wltn az
amendments at any time mace thereto lshaii,
SO far as applicable, apply 70 the orgahlAa-
ton. management powers, rights. privileges,
duties and burdens of such Reinsurance
corporation, and the members thereof ana
the relations of such members win each
other and with such reinsurance corpora
tlon, and the manner Of withdrawal OF mem
bers therefrom.
CORPORATION shall have been duly organized
under the provisions Of this chapter, any
town mutual fire insurance company may
become a member thereof whenever sucn
town INSURANCE. company shall. at its annual
meeting or at any special meeting called for
that purpose vote to apply for insurance
in such Reinsurance corporation; and when
such application for Insurance shall be &C
cepted and approved as provided by the by
laws of said Reinsurance corporation. sucn
town mutual fire insurance company snail
thereupon be member Of said reinsurance
corporation. So. 80
he Ia force from and after It's passage and
publication.
Approved May 13, 1909.