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The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-08-28

A Good Sugxrstsoa Frum Mr. Bryas-
There 10 q mud embargo on the
farmer during = part Of Tho rear and
II 10 likely 10 BE- just NJ The time
when 10 could 90, the most for hss
crop II 10 could Set IL 10 market
The bad roads proven, attendance
apon tho country church and the
meeting ,og~thsr for any purpose.
They are an smbarrHsment To the
social life OF the farmer I believe
w@ are going 20 s~s. With other ru-
RAJ improvements. the development
Of he road: No are going 20 So IL
brari~~ and con vocation halls csta6-
lished in rural communities vhsrs
the people can get together and have
more Of The pleasures OF the city and
NJ social intercourse william Isn-
sings Bryan
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-08-28

A little East Side boy ~aa on his
FIRST country excursion. Some birds
Ssre dying high overhead. and his
hostess. a young woman. said.
Look up. Tommy SEQ IN. pref
~ birds ding through the air.
Tommy looked mp quickly. aud
then Ae said in a com panaio nate tone.
Poor little feiIsrs' They Amt
got 40 cages, have lhayr"
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-08-28

to be incessant workers for the build
Ing OF good roads. Let US not leave
unto future generations that which
We should do to-day"
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-08-28

II "a the crushed grape that gives
Out rAs blood-red wine. IL is the
suffering soul that BreatheS tho
sweet vs} unelduias Gail Hamilton.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-08-28
Good Roads Help Churches. Schools and
Every Movement for Rural Uplifs.

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interested
Of each
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The Press., 1909-08-11
The Biooest craeker.

The "kasabi" torta i've get our word ''tart" from torta) of Hispanic-America is the biggest regularly made cracker on earth. It is made from the kasabi root and lightly fired in cakes about the size of a small parasol.
 A cracker for a hat-such indeed is sometimes the use made by the Latin peons of the kasabi torta when need ing a temporary sunshade (sombrero). The torta is always made bowl shaped so it can be balanced on the head with out any particular effort-and provid- ed no wind interferes. Rain, how ever, quickly soaks and collapses this singular edible headgear. - Bakers Weekly.
The Press., 1909-08-11
SOMERS.

MT. and Mrs. Gleason Wardwell were in New York over Sunday
 Loyalty council, Daughters of Liberty, will meet at Mechanics hall his evening.
 MT. and Mrs Edward L. Hurlburt have returned from several days out ing in Boston and vicinity.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Billings have gone on 8 vacation of a week to differ ent places in New York state.
 William Landers and Areker Dim- ock have returned from 3 pleasant outing of week at New London.
 MT. and Mrs. A. B Whitlock have returned to their home in Warwick, N. Y., after a weeks sojourn at the Naples.
 Mrs. Sarah Barton of North Somers has been called to Thompsonville by the death of her brother in law, Alexander Barton.
 Henry Holmes, who came home from Providence seriously i'll with typhoid fever. is at his parents home on the mountain.
 Miss Ella Louise Patten has had as recent guests Mrs. Charles Morton and daughter of Holyoke and the Misses Carlotta and Norma Allen of Enfield
 Rev. Louis A. Goddard of Baraloo, Wis former pastor of the Oongrega- tional church. is spending several days in town. visiting his old parish toner's.
 The Congregational Ohrsitian En- deavor society will have a lawn party
The Press., 1909-08-11
M.aI Mond.v


 The students in the Scotch universi- ties annually enjoy their Meal Mon day." but few of the undergraduates remember how the holiday was insti- tuted. In faroff days, when learning was really nourished on "a little oat- meal" the students before leaving home for the universities provide themselves with quantity of meal sufficient to make "halesome parritch" half through the session. By the end of January their meal kists'' had run low, and "a day off" was given in which the student was expected to journey halfway home, meeting at this point his parent or brother, who brought with him a second load of the simple diet. The holiday was fixed on a Monday so as to allow the under graduate the benefit of the preceding Saturday. In times past the journeys would often extend to fifty or sixty miles. The modern student goes home for "Meal Monday" but he travels with a week end ticket and has no thought of the painful journeys of his ancestors.-Dundee Advertiser.
The Press., 1909-08-11
CouIdn't paaa k5iw.

pr. Caleb Mum back in 1903 or 1894 was making a professional call one night at road house, his horse and buggy standing outside, when q young fellow staggered out and mounted the horse and started or at a wild gallop, not noticing the wagon attached to the horse. After time the young man realized that a wagon was fol- lowing close in his rear, so he held in the steed and shouted:
 ''Go on past if you want to-if you're in such q hurryw
 Of course the rattlinR ceased, and mo- body responded, and nothing was wis fble fin the darkness, so he dashed the horse into gallop, saying, They'll never overtake us." The wagon clat- tered on behind up hill and down dale. When Dr. Mum overhauled him, hav- ing followed on fleet hocse, the young fellow said:
 'I was bound that man in the wagon should not pass, because he wouldn't when I offered to let him. don't hear him now, and l guess he drove or the bridge. e."-Newark News.
 A Self Made Woman.
 Oliver Qrritnbly)-That woman would differ from the Lord himself.
 olivia-She has already done 70.
 Oliver-In what wayf
 Olivia-On n matter of fOrm.-Judgs.
The Press., 1909-08-11

Mrs. Clifton Ellis and daughter Beulah, have been renewing oIt acquaintances in town this week.
 There will be no preaching service next Sunday morning, and no Sunday school for the remainder of the month.
 Mrs. Philo Atwood of Willimantic, Mrs. Harry Witter of Hartford and Raymond Newell of La Grange, Ill. have been guests of Mrs. Jeanette Newell.
 The Ladies' Aid society will hold a lawn party next Wednesday evening at the home of Marshall Bradway. Ice cream will be served All cordial ly welcome.
 The 0. E. lawn party held in Graves grove the Sd was a marked success in every way. The evening was perfect and the ice cream sold we'll About ten dollars were cleared Stafford.
 Henry Miller of Brooklyn, N. Y, is the guest of Harry Kuehl.
 Mir. and Mrs. Leroy Barrows are the guests of relatives in New London.
 Mrs. J. E. Crawford of Norwich spent Saturday with Mrs. N. Sibley.
 Miss May Van Anburg of Plymouth. Mass, is tne guest of Miss Alice Keefe.
 John Mitchell of Colubmia is the guest of his cousin, Carl Lasbury, for a few days.
 Miss Flora Fox of South Wilmington was recently the guest of her brother, Charles Fox.
 John bio of Franklin, Mass, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Charles Pero, last week.
 Mrs. Charles Prince and daughter, Marion, of Paterson. N J.. are visit ing Mrs. Mary Prince
 Harold Andrews of Boston is spend ing his vacation with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. John Andrews.
 Miss Rachele Glover has returned from Crescent Beach, having been the guest of Miss Ruth Pinney for a wet k.
 The Misses Stella and Belle Counsel of Hartland, Wis.,, are spending a week or two at the home of Mrs Emily Nj. Goodell.
 Services will be resumed at the Universalist church next Sunday Rev Dr. George A. Grant of Stafford Springs will occupy the pulpit in exchange with the pastor.
 Wm Sands, 88, died Sunday, after a long illness of weakness incident to old age. He leaves a widow, two sons, Alva and Emory, and a daugh- ter, Mrs. Emily Collins of Hartford The funeral will be held this after noon, Rev. A. B. Todd officiating, The burial will be at Hillside csme- tery.
The Press., 1909-08-11
The Intruder.

A Washington man was telling some one of the trials of his wife, an excel lent housekeeper, with reference to the servant problem. Just about the time the mistress would get a new girl bro- ken to the ways of the household and she would bid fair to become q model servant she would decamp or enter the service of a neighbor. One of these, a Mrs. B., had incurred the especial enmity of the first woman. for she had lately taken two servants from Mrs. Brown. One night Brown was aroused from his slumbers by queer sounds in the kitchen. Bur glarsv he hoarsely whispered in the ear of his spouse as he prepared to tumble out of bed and proceed down. stairs. Edward" calmly observed the wife, "I'd give anything to possess your optimistic nature. Always look ing on the bright side. I'll wager any thing it's that odious B. woman trying to get Mary away from me-"
The Press., 1909-08-11
MANSFIELD. Mansfield Depot.

Albert Botham was in Willimantic Monday on business.
 Mrs. Hall has been entertaining her son for short time
 O. O. Robinson of Willimantio was visitor in town recently.
 Master Earl Platt has returned to his fathers home in Bristol
 Miss Jessie Bennett of Vest Will lington was in town recently.
 Miss Bertha Botham is spending a week in Willimantic and other places.
 Mrs. George Platt has returned to her home after three.weeks' rest and visit in Hampton.
 MT. MoDonald and family of Au- dover were the guests of the Bonney family over Sunday.
 The youngest child of Percy Smith of Palmer is seriously ill with bowel trouble and not expected to recover.
 Arthur Snow. who left here 27 years ago for the far west, is at pres ent enjoying visit with his father and mother.
 Herbert Pollard and family. Carl ton Pollard and family, all of Willi- mantle, spent Sunday at the home of their father.
 There will be an entertainment at the Baptist church on Friday even ing. Admission, 15 cents. It will be given by the young peoples de- partment. Toe cream and cake will be served at the close.
 The annual reunion of the Bowers family was held at the home of the mother. Mrs Bowers. last Friday. All of the children. except Mrs. Tal- bot Uf Eastford. were present, also 8 number of grandchildren, all having 8 fine time and enjoying the grand dinner provided for the ocoasion.
The Press., 1909-08-11
rtIcu.... .. cov.,. ea.-.s.u-


 Etiquette at Covent Garden Am ak most as strict as that which prevails fin the servants hall of a great man sion, says London M. A. r. No prima donna must be addressed by an in- ferior, and the presentation of bou- quets is a delicate matter, regulated, l, with due regard for the feelings of the ladies. The claque still prevails; but, as only the less eminent singers employ these aids to success" nobody is ever deceived. The management knows nothing of these men, who are hired by the singers to go into the gallery and applaud tbeir employers vociferously. The custom is very com mon on the continent where 1t also takes the more objectionable form of hiring men to hiss rivals off the stage. Happily that sort of thing would not be tolerated in England, and so the claque is confined to the minor mem bers of the company, who bring over with them nm unsuitable desire for ap- plause and are so determined to get it that they leave nothing to chance. The chapters receive a fee of shillinRs, in addition to the payment for their seats.
The Press., 1909-08-11
Indiunant.


 D'Auber is big, healthy, bearded man who looks as though he could lift half hundredweights in each hand as easily as he picks up his palette. An elderly rustic, who had been standing watching him painting by the roadside, approached him.
 "No offense, sir," he began, "but is there anything the matter W yerP' ''No," answered D'Auber. "What makes you ask?'
 "Yer hain't lame, are yerT "Lame! Good gracious, nor ''Yer hain't lad a misfortune in any way-the ciaticar or lumbager-thats Kind O laid yer byY'
 ''No. I'm as well as have always been."
 The rustic drew himself up and gazed scornfully at the artist. "An' yer call yerself man an can sit theer a-doin' O. thatr he said. wen. I'm blestI' ExchangA
The Press., 1909-08-11

and social on the grounds of Miss Ella Louise Patten on Broad street to. morrow evening.
 Henry J. Shaw has gone to Savin Rock, to attend the reunion of his old regiment, the 5th Connections volunteers, after which he will go to Bridgeport with Mrs. Shaw for sever al days stay.
The Press., 1909-08-11
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.

Matter under this head 10 cents per nnel
 My household goods will be sold at private sale. Call after Monday, 18th. Joseph Stuhlbach, Highland Terrace.
 A new line of Japanese Napkins at The Press office. Largest assortment ever shown, Prices, 10e hundred, up.
 Baskets are left at the following places by the Stafford Steam Laundry !: Lasbury's, at the, Hollow; Lyons, at Staffordville, and Barlow's at West Staff ford. 2w
 Sword Fish, Blue Fish, Mackerel Halibut, Boston Blue, Paddock, Butter Fish, Weak Fish, Fresh Salmon, Clans, Lobsters, at the Central Market S. Rog, ers propTietor.
The Press., 1909-08-11
Like Mistress, Like Maid.

''Have you ever noticed" asked the society woman, "that a lady's maid al- ways acquires the same voice, over the telephone at least, that her mistress has2 I don't know whether 1t is un- conscious or deliberate, but I have no tdced for a long time that whenever I ring up a friend I am answered by what think is her own voice, but when I venture to say, oh, good morn ing, Gertrude behold it isn't Gertrude at all, nor Grace, nor Beatrice, but her very courteous maid. If, on the other hand, say, T should like to speak to Miss Millions,' then 1t proves to be my dearest friend, who is, of course, chilly because I have mistaken her nelodious voice for that of the maid. Yes, they even change their voices with a change of mistresses. No, don't know how they do it. I suppose 1t is the habit of being so adaptable 1 should think some of them might even graduate on to the stage and do character work ":-New York Press.
 Defiant of Fashion.
 ThoSe people don't seem to care what the world thinks of them," said the fashionable woman.
 "How do you know?"
 NThey still play progressive euchre and croquet. t."-Washington Star.
 Shameless.
 Persons belonging to the higher walks of life are to be seen promenad ing in short jackets and chimney poI hats without the slightest symptom OG awkwardness or shame.-LOndon TRf Tor and Cutter.
 InquisitiVe.
 "One half of the world doesn't know how the other half Iives," observed the moralizer
 "How provoking" exclaimed Mrs Gossyp.-LippincOtt'
The Press., 1909-08-11
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake.

Mrs. E. B. Neff, who has been spending few weeks Tn West Sta ford. has returned home.
 MT. and Mrs. Rockwell of Norwich are expected this week for a two- weeks stay at E. B. Neff's.
 MT. and Mrs. A. D. Crossley and Esther and Margaret Crossley and MT. and Mrs. A. A. Wassell, Allen D. Wassall and Stanley Green, all of Hartford. are at O. Walton Aborn s cottage for two weeks.
The Press., 1909-08-11
ASHFORD.
Waatford

OARD.-W0 0 WlSn to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends fol their many acts of kindness and for the beautiful flowers sent us in our late be- reavement.
 H. w. MoREY,
 MR AND MRS. F. W. MoREY,
 MR. AND MRS. J. B. GRAY. Roy Barlow of West Stafford was at home over Sunday.
 Miss Alice w. Cole of Boston is visiting at A. G. Barlow's.
 Miss Martha Richards attended church at the Center last Sunday. Miss Ida M. Adams and Prof. Olin Griggs attended the services at Mt Ochepetuok last Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Wm. A. Buxton are at Block Island this week as the guests of MT. and Mrs. Rufus Bond. Misses Grace and Gladys Barlow are at South Coventry this week, tbe guests of their brother, Herbert O.. Barlow.
 The annual meeting of Ashford Bible association will be held at Chism's grove, Wednesday, August 18th. All are invited to attend. It is expected that Judge J. H. Reed of Stafford Springs will be present and speak.
The Press., 1909-08-11
Courtinq In Cordova.

At night Cordova sleeps early. A few central streets are still busy with people, but the rest are all deserted; the houses look empty; there is an al- most oppressive silence. Only here and there as one passes heedlessly along a quiet street one comes sud denly upon a cloaked figure with broad brimmed hat leaning against the bars of a window, and one may catch through the bars a glimpse of a vivid face, dark hair and rose Gan artificial rose) in the hair.
 Not in any part of Spain have seen the traditional Spanish lovemak- ing, the cloak and hat at the barred window, so frankly and so delightfully."- on view. It brings a touch of genuine romance which it is almost difficult for those who know comic opera bet ter than the countries in which life is still in it's way a serious travesty to take quite seriously. Lovers faces on each side of the bars of window at night in a narrow street of white houses-that, after all, and not even the miraculous mosque. may perhaps be the most vivid recollection that one brings away with one from Cordova.- London Saturday Review.
 A Bitter Disappointment.
 "When l was in Paris" remarked the collector of curios, "I discovered in a bookstall a volume which I knew at first glance to be of extraordinary value. I could scarcely believe my good luck. Breathless, I inquired the price of the dealer. Just think of 1t! could have had that treasure for a song!'
 Well, why didn't you get it2"
 "Never could sing q note in my life, ' cried the collector, bursting into tears New York Times.
The Press., 1909-08-11
Mashapaug.

Rev. MT. Williams of Staffordville will preach at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at B o'clock.
 The old barn on the Cleveland place was destroyed by fire Saturday night. The barn was in dilapidated condition and did not contain any thing of value. The loss was very small. There was quite little ex- citement among the boarders at Ferry's hotel and the campers ear by when the fire was first noticed, as it appeared from there as if the woods were on fire.
The Press., 1909-08-11
UNION.


 There will be 8 clambake and dance at Towns grove Saturday even ing. Blanchard's orchestra will furnish music. Dancing, sc a figure supper, 500.
 Mt. ochepetuck Notes.
 Mrs. Lawson left Tuesday for New Haven for medical treatment.
 At the vesper service last Sunday an address was given by Miss Lula M Adams of New Haven, 8 recent gradu- ate of the Hartford School of Relig- ious Pedagogy, who is at work this summer in connection with the Baptist church at Westford. Olin Griggs also spoke briefly. Meeting at 4 p. m. next Sunday.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1909-07-09
Marked Improvement in James
Simpsons General Health.


James Simpson, who sustained
q severe shock of paralysis some
six months ago, was seen for the
first time on our streets Thurs
day. Lately Mr.. Simpson has
shown marked improvement in
general health and it is now free
ly predicted that he will fully
recover in due course OF time, q
fact his many friends will he re-
joiced to learn Mr.. Simpson
has full and unstiEted control OF
the left side, arm and limb, but
the right side is still Obdurate
and will not ''gee" quite to Jim's
liking, yet is far from being out
of commission altogether. His
speech is remarkably improved
and it is not now difficult to un-
derstand him thoroughly.
Bully for jim. May his sha-
dow never grow less but widen
out as of yore. -Gillett Times.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1909-07-09
BLACKWELL.

Mr.. Skubitzke did shopping
in Laona Tuesday.
Mr.. Shelhammer spent the
Fourth at home in Wood Go.
Mrs. Culver and children are
visiting in Marinette since Fri
day.
r. Powers attended the funs-
raj Of Mr.. Glover at Laona Sat
urday,
Mrs. K. N. Peterson went to
Clintonville Friday returning
the next day.
Mr.. Brooks and family went to
their old home near Green Bay
for the Fourth.
Anna Cichon went to Marathon
City to spend her two weeks va
caJlOn at n0r nome.
John Skarvan has gone home
to help his father on the farm
during the summer.
George Redeman went to Chi
cago Friday where he intends
spending the summer.
Ida Peterson left home Friday
to spend the Fourth and visit re-
latives at Nation a few weeks.
The gasoline handcar arrived
Monday. It will be used to car
ry mail andfor the Cos. pleasure
car.
Monday passed very quietly
here most of the people going
to Laona for the celebration and
dance.
Emil Dreher completed his
work here and left for home
Saturday. He leaves m n y
frisnds.
Nfhe private car of Div. Supt.
Andrews came into town Mon
day having on board himself,
wife n d daughter. I b 9 y
brought Mrs. Flanner and son
Frank from Green Bay.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1909-07-09
SOPERTON.

Elias Marston was a Marinstte
visitor during the holidays.
M. j. Quinlan and family pass
ed Sunday out at Otter lake.
mrs. John Conn returned
Tuesday from a visit at Surfing.
The Bay Shore mills will
shut down about the 10th for re-
pairs.
The Bay Shore company has
built additions to several of their
houses.
James Nolan and John Rogers
spent the 4th and 9Th with their
families at Menominse.
Miss Alice Lafeity and Miss
Pearl Moss were at Laona from
Saturday until Wednesday, the
guests of the formers parents.
Mr.. and w. G. Harris and
daughter went to Oconto Satur-
day. Mr. Harris returned We'd
nesday and Mrs. Harris and
daughter will remain for a few
weeks.
The music furnished by the
Panosh orchestra for the dance
last Friday evening was first
class and a good time was had
though the crowd was not very
large.
Mrs. Ed. Reavy and two child
rem went to Marinette Wednes
day. Mr.. Reavy will follow
about the tenth a n d fr o m
Marinette they will leave fol
Buffalo, N. Y. on visit.
Mrs. r. E. Jennings and fami.
ly, who have been spending 9
few weeks at the II. E. McGraw
home, returned to their home al
Menominee, Tuesday. T h y
were accompanied by Sommer
vile aud Harry McGraw Jr.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1909-07-09
THE MAN WHO WINS.

Business is not like backing horses
The man who wins in business wins
because he deserves to win: the man
who loses does so because he deserves
to lose. This truth may not always be
obvious, but il is none the less true.
OF course the unsuccessful man won't
admit it. 1t would be better for him if
he did, for then he would seek for the
deficiency in himself which brought
about his failure and strive to elimi-
nate It, 1t is the old principle of the
survival Of the fittest The fttest is
the man of pluck, with strong belief in
his own power and keen energy to
seize every chance. The man who bSz
lievss in luck would probably be more
profitably employed in backing horses,
whore his peculiar talents would have
more play.