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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
FAKE HOG CHOLERA sERuMs.

One of the emergency bulletins re-
Gently issued by the department of ag-
riculture at Washington brands as
rank frauds one or two brands Of hog
cholera serum which have been adver-
tised within the past two or three
months. The claims of the efficacy of
the serum in question were put in very
strong language, but when put to the
test in accordance with directions on
the containing bottles by the depart
ment experimenters the medicine was
found to be absolutely worthless, every
hog treated turning up its toes like
other unvaccinated animals In view
Of the high price at which reliable
serum is sold, the temptation is very
great for grafters and impostors to
concoct bogus article, grace it with
a fancy name and palm it off on the
unsuspecting. who, If they need hog
cholera remedy at all, need 1t badly
and would purchase without stopping
to question it's reliability. 1t would be
we'll for all those wishing to make
trial Of the new hog cholera remedy to
use only such brands of the serum as
have the commentator of the special
lists in animal diseases at the state ex-
pertinent station or of the state veterl-
marian. and the hogs should only be
treated by one who understands his
business thoroughly. This manufac-
ture and sale of bogus hog cholera Sc
rum call rather forcefully to mind the
fraud that was extensively perpetrat-
ed a couple of years ago under the
guise of nitrocultures supposed to con-
tain bacteria whose presence was ia.
vorable to the growth of a number
Of the legumes. An examination by
the government experts revealed much
the same condition as has been found
to exist in connection with the intro
duction of the new hog cholera serum.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24

Judging from reports which come
from various sources, it Is apparent
that q word Of warning should be
spoken in regard to the use of cement
tile which are shoddily made-that
is, which do not contain a sufficient
per cent of cement to give needed
strength and in the manufacture of
which proper care has not been taken
in the selection Of the raw materials
which are to be mixed with the ce-
ment Should these contain but a
small per cent of clay or other earthly
material which will not withstand the
action Of the acids and moisture of the
soil it is money and time absolutely
thrown away to buy them and put
them into the ground, as in a very
short time they are sure to go to pieces
and render the drainage system of
which they are a part worthless. If
the right kind of sand is mixed with
the proper amount of strong cement, d
tile can be made which is probably as
good as the burned clay tile, but the
greed of irresponsible manufacturers
OF cement tile to make larger profit
than Is consistent with good quality
has resulted in the manufacture of an
inferior grade of cement tile that is a
reproach to the industry and worth
less as well as costly proposition for
the man who puts them into the soil.
Some state experiment stations are
making tests of cement tile and are
In position to designate those manu-.
facturers who are making stand.
ard and durable article. If these
Or other trusted authorities cannot
commend given brand of cement tile,
they would better be let alone.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24

A distinguished entomologist, ]. G..
Warburg. writes: when | was still
new to collecting, in the south of
France I discovered one day. to my
great joy, large female of Saturnia
pyri hidden away in some bushes. The
specimen was the first l had ever
caught. and I decided. on account of
its large body, to stuff it "a quite I'M
necessary operation; have kept doz-
ems since unstuffedD. The moth was
first apparently killed by being forced
into a cyanide bottle, where it was
left about an hour The abdomen was
then emptied and the cavity filled
with cotton wool soaked in a saturat-
ed solution of mercuric chloride. The
insect, pinned and set, was discov-
cred next day attempting to fly away
from the setting board"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
EAST RYEGATE.

G. G. Nelson, who is sick with erysipe-
las, remains about the same,
Caroline Gibson is slowly recovering
from an attack of pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Miller of Woods
vile are at G. g. Nelson's.
Miss Nancy Park of South Ryegate
was at G. G. Nelson's over Sunday.
Madeline Chamberlin of McIndoes is
visiting at Clarence Bedell's for few
days.
Rev. Mr.. Hood of Greensboro conduct
ed the services here in the absence of
Rev. Mr. McKirahan last Sunday.
Mrs. Bailey of st. Johnsbury has
started class of instrumental music in
this place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24

The effect of color upon mind is most
easily noticeable in dumb animals, be-
cause they make no effort to curb or
control their emotions. Wave a red
flag at q bull and he becomes violently
angry Shake red shawl in front of
turkey gobbler and he will storm
around fearfully. / made an expert
ment in the country one summer to
see if this same fact held true of other
animals. On my farm | had an enor-
mously fat, lazy pig that disliked moth
ing so much as to move. All day long
1t used to lie asleep in the sunshine,
and sometimes even the attraction of
food could not bulge it, l took a num-
Der of pieces of silk of the same quail
ty, but of different shades, and, after
waking the pig, waved each strip of
silk in front of it, For the blue and
green it never moved, but when l
waved the red and orange strips it
jumped to its feet, stamped about and
appeared to be thoroughly angry. Time
and again l repeated this experiment
and always with the same result
Frank Alvah Parsons in Good House
keeping
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
Recoqnized Their Old Friend.

The late Sir John Steel, who was
sculptor to Queen Victoria, was model
ing bust of Miss Nightingale when
an officer of one of the highland regi-
ments which had suffered so cruelty in
the Crimea heard that the bust had
just been completed and was in Sir
Johns studio. Many of the men in his
company had passed through the hos
pital at Scutari, and he obtained per-
mission from the sculptor to bring
some of them to see it, Accordingly a
squad of men one day marched into
the studio and stood in line. They had
no idea why they had been mustered
in so strange n place. Without q word
of warning the bust was uncovered,
and then, as by one impulse, the men
broke rank and with cries of "Miss
Nightingale, Miss Nightingalew sur
rounded the model and. with hats off,
cheered the figure of their devoted
nurse until the roof rang. So sponta-
neous and hearty and so inspiring was
the whole scene that in after days Sir
John Steel declared it to be the great
est compliment of his life.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24

Can you believe your senses? When
two OF them, taste and smell, having
been impaired if not utterly DESTROYED,
by Nasal Catarrh are fully restored by
Ely's Cream Balm, can you doubt that
this remedy deserves all that has been
said of it by the thousands who have
used it, 1t is applied directly to the
affected air-passages and begins its heal
ing work at once. Why not get it to-
day? All druggists or mailed by Ely
Bros, 56 Warren Street, New York, on
receipt of 90 cents.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
BARNET.

Mrs. W. S. Brock entertained her three
brothers and their wives, Saturday, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles A. Stanley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert A. Stanley of st. Johns
bury and Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Stanley OF
Plymouth, N. H. Mrs. F. 0. French and
Miss Laura Stanley of st. Johnsbury
were also members of the party.
Claude Gilfllan of Mystic, R. l., spent
Sunday with his family.
Mrs. B. !. Gadley has returned from
Springfield, Mass
Bert Brown and son of Concord, N. H.,
has been visiting his brother, G. l.
Brown.
Mrs. A. N. Gil6llan returned home
from Beebe Plain, Saturday accompan-
led by her two sisters, Mrs. Davidson of
Boston, and Mrs. Pocock of Beebe Plain.
Mrs. Lucius Gilfllan entertained the
parlor meeting of the w. c. T. u, Thurs
day afternoon. An interesting program
in honor Of Washing ton, Lincoln and
Miss Frances Willard, all having their
birthdays in February was fine. Mrs.
Dow sang a song and Rev. c. o. Day
made some interesting remarks.
Rev c. 0. Day visited friends in Wood
stock Monday and Tuesday,
Mrs. Beals, who has been visiting at
Lucius Gil6llan's, has returned to her
home in Worcester, Mass.
Remember the lecture Friday evening
by Rev. J. M. Frost of st. Johusbury at
the Town Hall, subject, Half Baked
Men"
The W. c. T. U. will hold their annual
town meeting dinner, Tuesday, March 2,
at School House Hail.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24

The lady killer was Boosting of his
prowess.
zone girl whom l knew" he said,
actually died for love Of me. 1 was
her last thought"
They eyed him malevolently.
II should think" remarked one Of
them, chat you might be anybody's
last thoughtw-New York Times.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
Professional Pride.

II should regret very much to hear
that anybody has ever offered money
for political influence"
"Yes," answered Mr.. Graftwell,
'your hearing of it would indicate very
crude work on somebody's part
Washington Star.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
NORTH DANVILLE.
[From an occasional correspondence

[From an occasional correspondent
Don't forget the dance and oyster sup.
per at Weeks hall Friday evening given
by the Jr. O. U. A. M.
c. S. Proctor of Sherbrooke spent Sun
day with his family here.
Shepherd Pomona Grange met with
North Danvile Grange No. 358 on
Wednesday evening. About rs members
were present. Refreshments were served
and jolly time enjoyed by all.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
Many Children are SickIy,

Mother Grav's Sweet Powders for
Children, used by Mother Gray, nurse
in Children's Home, New York, Break up
Colds in "a hours, cure Feverishness,
Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teething
Disorders, and Destroy Worms. At all
druggists, 25c. Sample mailed free. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, NY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24

The town reports came out Saturday
and are being distributed by the select
men. The amounts paid out by the
different officers are: Selectmen, ST.
1851; overseer, 81, 059.94 road COM
missioners, on winter work and repairs,
S5,53473. The report of the treasurer
shows town indebtedness above assets
of $2,84136 The school directors have
paid out Sc, 1886, and leave a balance
of $944S9 above Indebtedness in the
town school district The report shows
$6,391.78 ofsluncollected taxes on the
tax bills of 1908 to 1908 inclusive. The
auditors recommend tax of $1.60 in
stead of the $1.33 last year. Three
unusual articles are in the warning: to
have the taxes collected by the lowest
bidder, to pay taxes to the town treas
urer, and to unite with District No. 26
for school purposes. These articles
ought to, and probably will, call out an
extra vote.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
AGRICULTURAL SHORT COURSES


The practical and valuable work of
number of state agricultural col
leges is being widely extended during
the present winter through a series
of short courses of instruction in agri-
culture, animal husbandry and domes-
tic economy which are being held in
the larger towns throughout the sew
eral states. The courses usually cover
a week, are thoroughly advertised.
where held have paid financially
The inauguration of these movable
short course schools has placed the
benefit of the instruction given at the
agricultural college, if but for a short
period, within the reach of a very
large number of people, who are thus
able to derive the benefits of instruc-
ton in these various lines without the
expense which would be incident to a
trip to the college. The professors and
their assistants have charge of the in
struction work and put just as much
thought and energy into it as they
would in the case of classes at col
lege. Glasses for men and boys are
given instruction in stock judging and
in the judging, selection and testing of
corn and small grains while the wo-
men and girls are given instruction
and practical experiments in domestic
science. including the food value, Sc
lection and preparation of food prod
ucts for the table, and lessons in
household management, including san
itation. home hygiene and other sub
jects, A tuition fee varying from 81
to $3.50 is charged for the weeks
course, and it seems to be the verdict
Of most of those who attend that they
get their full moneys worth. Many,
seeing the practical value of the in
structiOn given, have an interest
aroused which leads them to take
more extended courses at the college
proper. The short course schools con-
Quoted on the above or quite similar
lines are most valuable addition to
the good work which our agricultural
schools are doing and will tend to
arouse an interest along lines that are
of the highest economic Importance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
WALDEN.

George K. Downer, a farmer, has filed
petition in bankruptcy with Clerk F.
S. Plat of the U. S. court at Rutland.
His liabilities are $2,045.75 and his
assets amount to $3,O36.44 of which
$1,11120 is exempt.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
A Bitter Pill.

Milly-And how does your brother
take married life? Tilly-He takes it
according to directions. His mother
in-law lives with him. - Illustrated
Bits.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24

Superior quality-fnest favor-abso-
lutte purity. Ask your grocer for "Sala-
da" Tea-Black, Mixed or Green. The
most delicious and healthful tea in the
world.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24

There is little wonder that sections
where alfalfa can be grown are thriv-
ing in an agricultural way. One Mis-
sissippi valley farmer whose location
is none too favorable for growing this
legume had five acre patch the past
year, from which he secured three cut
tings averaging ton and half per
acre to the cutting. He places the
value of the twenty-one odd; tons of
hay from this patch at $500, while he
hopes to still further increase the value
Of the hay by grinding it into alfalfa
meal. This is an agricultural crop If
there ever was one.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24

The annual loss from insect and ro-
dent pests in the United States annual
ly is placed at about $S00,000,000. The
first pest largely and the second to
quite an extent are held in check as
much as they are by the bird life of the
country. Keeping the above facts in
mind, it Is with a feeling of humilia-
ton that one learns that the National
Association Of Audubon Societies of
America, whose chief business it is to
spread the good gospel of bird protec-
ton, last year received but the paltry
sum of $24, 900 with which to prosecute
its most valuable and farreaching
work. And when it Is known that this
amount had to be apportioned among
several branches in forty-four states
1t will be realized at once how made.
quate this sum must have been. If
the amount placed at the associations
disposal were $2,40O,000 instead of
$24 900. 1t would not be out of proper
ton to the vast economic Importance of
the work in which it Is engaged. Per-
sons of wealth who desire to perform
real service to humanity, and in par
ticular to future generations, could
hardly make bestowal of their money
that would accomplish this result In
larger measure than by placing a gen.
erous endowment at the disposal of
the National Association of Audubon
Societies
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
No Insult.

IT amt insultin' of yer 1 tell yer I'm
simply calm Of yer liar, an yer are
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24

The verdict of those who have had
a good deal Of experience with thing
Is that the installing Of such a system
will not only make wet soil drier,
but also by drying it make it warmer
and therefore better adapted for the
raising Of crops, 1t also seems well
agreed that the presence of a system
of tile on high lands by increasing the
absorptive power Of the soil tends to
lessen the surface washing and gully
ing of hill slopes. Thus viewed from
most every standpoint, the laying of
tile seems to result in definite benefit.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24

The difference in cost between a
brick or wooden house or other struc-
ture Of like character Is said by those
who have made a careful study Of the
subject to be the coat of paint on
the latter. Considering the fact that
wood must be painted frequently to
properly protect it from the action of
the elements and the likelihood of rot
and decay the brick structure would
seem to be by far the most economical
in the course of long period of years.
The use of the hollow blocks for all
but the facing of a structure gives
both lightness and strength, and the
dead air spaces in the wall mean
much warmer building Those intend
ing to build should look into this mat
ter Of the cost and durability of build
ing materials thoroughly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24

Gypsum is one If the interesting
mineral products of the United States
Chemically 1t is known as calcium sui
phate, containing, besides calcium, sui
phur and oxygen. water in crystallized
form. Alabaster is fine, white, mass
i've variety of gypsum, while selenite
is transparent, crystalline variety
Calcined gypsum. that reduced to a
fine powder by intense heat, appears
as the familiar plaster of paris of COM
merce.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24

The laws operative in most states
hoId the owners Of dogs responsible
for the damage done by them to the
property Of others, and this is true
whether the damage consists in injury
to live stock or from runaways caused
by the frightening of horses.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-21
ROOMS FOE HOUSE KEErINc-con:

26TH ST., 3253-Sunny front room for house
$3.50 month
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HELP wANrEp-continued

FEMALE HELP wANTED--COntinued
WANTED-Intelligent lady for pleasant work;
can earn So per day. For particulars apply
70 Business Law Pub. Co., 902 Metropolis
Bank bldg, 10 a. today.
WANTED-A Protestant lady unincumbered as
attendant in 3 doctors offices; must be extra
fine appearing and at least high school gradu-
ate from distance; teacher preferred; no limit
10 salary. Don't write. Call personally. DR..
c.. 69e McAllister st.
WANTED-Bright young woman 10 learn hair
dressing and manicuring. Apply managers
office, HALE BROS. Inc, 18th and Wash
ington sts.. Oakland, Cal
WE TEACH SHORTHAND BY MAIL.
Revised Pitman system taught in 30 lessons.
$40 covers full course; no extra charges.
Personal attention given each student by ex-
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order to SHORTHAND INSTITUTE, 2o9-11
Westbank bldg. San Francisco
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a POIN T I: r
On How to Secure
a Good Room or
Boarding Place

First read carefully the list of
places advertised in the "Rooms to
Let" Rooms and Board and "Hotel'
columns, for the best places in the
city advertise in The Call If you do
not find just what you desire there place
little ad yourself under Rooms Wanted,
and variety of places will be offered you,
among which you will surely find the one
you want at the price you can pay
Those having rooms to let will do
well to advertise them in The Call.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-21

WANTED-Young ladies to train as nurses:
ages 22 TO 25; paid while learning ela Brush
) Sta OAKLAND Cal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-21

STEADY increase in the business of the Pacific
telephone and telegraph company necessfta ties
the employment of additional operators and
the telephone company is making special in
ducements to secure for these positions Young
women OF neat appearance. fair education and
excellent character; young women who wish to
study telephone operating will not only receive
free tuition in the Pacific operating school, but
uation win be given positions at the switch
boards; the exchange buildings are equipped
with rest and retiring rooms and the operating
phone company takes a personal interest in fhe
welfare OF the young women in its employ and
on this account parents Of the sort Of girls
desired encouraging them to take IN fele-
phone operating a profession For further
particulars call at the Pacific Operating School
Franklin central office, S21 hyde st. near SUIT.
ter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-21

regular. 1872 Mission st
YOUNG men wanted TO learn telegTaphy; wire
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So 900 TO $4,000 yearly easily made in real
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HOUSES WANTED

SUNNY homelike convenient house, or 10
rooms some grounds "a to 1 acre.; Berke-
ley Piedmont and Fruityale. Box 1890, Call
WE have tenants for stores, fats and roOming
houses. Don't let them stand empty; IL don't
pay. List them with We will ind you
tenant on short notice. McFAUL & Ed
WARDS $50 Chronicle bldg
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-21

AAA-The Central Plumbing Supply Co. does nor
sell redipped fittings, but they sell new attinrs
less than you can buy the redipped kind for
Bring your list and be convinced Cenfrsi
Plnmbing supply Co. 1927 Market St
SAT- ES-New and second hand. The Hermann
Safe Co.. 12o-13Q Folsom 81. -'-'
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OFFICES AND STORES TO LET

FOR rent-Desk room or part Of office, az LOO
Fillmore st. Post. Apply to e. r GUS
LING. room 202, Call building.
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MALE HE'LL wANTnD-continued

WANTED 6ne looking gray physician regis
tered in California with some hospital expe-
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2S "a ST
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Statesmen and SOLICITORS WANTED

LOCAL agents men and women. in every interior
town for household novelties; permanent posi-
tiens to good workers; exclusive territory: easy
sellers: splendid pay; don look further. Write
or call Radio Mfg. Co.. 1866 Washington, 0akld