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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-07-09

WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE, the Kansas
newspaper man, who has gained ma
tional fame by his clear-cut statements
on every question he handles, makes
some salient hits on the demands of the
times. In part he says: ''The demand
of the times is for men-men who are
willing to take off their coats and go to
work. The country has plenty of law
yers, musicians and preachers and edi-
tors and others who conspicuously fail
to make two bales of hay grow where
but one grew before. The professions
are all overcrowded, the offices are full
of men who are growing hungry in gen.
teel refinement; the streets are being
worn smooth by the weary feet of
countless thousands of gifted and highly
educated individuals who are filled with
an unspeakable yearning to accept lu-
crative positions, but who never think
of hunting jobs. Every situation that
involves an armchair is besieged by
clamoring applicants. When a city
business man advertises for cashier
or bookkeeper, he has to hire platoon
of police to protect himself from the
answering throng. There are too many
lily fingers in the country and not
enough hands with blisters on them. "
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-07-09
The announcement of the consolid

The announcement of the consolida-
ton of the Stoughton newspapers con-
tains this item: ''This move has been
contemplated for several years, both
editors believing that one or the other
should buy or sell; that one paper was
for the best interests of all concerned.
Better for the merchant and business
man. better for the citizen who pat
ronizes both publications, better for the
editors, while the two eked out scanty
sustenance one might live. There is
a whole lot of good sound sense in the
above. If there is one business that is
overdone it is the publication of country
newspapers. No town of less than four
or five thousand people, unless it be a
county seat, has no more real necessity
for two newspapers than it has for two
telephone systems. Both are double
tax on the business men and the COM
munity, and duplication means neither
can secure the patronage needed to
maintain the efficiency that above all
things is desired. There is neither
profit in publication of the average
country newspaper of today or but lit
tie honor left for the profession.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-07-09

The people of the quiet little village
of Rockdale were Mortified last Tuesday
evening when the news was spread that
John Olson, one of the pioneer citizens
of that place, had made an attempt to
take his own life. He was alone in the
house when the awful deed was COM
mitted. About o'clock his son, who
was working in the garden, heard two
shots fired, but he thought nothing Of
the occurrence, as he supposed someone
was beginning to celebrate the Fourth
a little early. Some time after he
went into the house and was Mortified
to find his father covered with blood
sitting in chair in the pantry. The
revolver-a 32-calibre, and mirror
were lying on the floor in front of him.
He called the neighbors and DR..
Amundson was summoned by telephone.
When the doctor arrived he found the
wounded man still alive but uncon-
scious. On examination it was found
that only one bullet had taken effect,
entering the right temple and passing
nearly through his head. The other
bullet was found embedded in the wall
back of where he was sitting, evidently
missing it's mark. The wound was
dressed and everything possible done
for the patient, but he died Wednesday
morning at 8 o'clock without regaining
consciousness.
Mr.. Olson was over 70 years of age
and during the last three years he was
afflicted with cancer of the face and
suffered great deal. 1t is believed
that the disease which was continually
growing worse, preyed on his mind I'M
! til he became mentally deranged tenn
porarily and took. the above means to
end his troubles.
| Mr.. Olson was one of the first set
tiers of Rockdale and has always made
| that place his home. He was honest,
upright and saving. He served his
country in the Civil war and received
an honorable discharge after the con-
| f1ict. He leaves a family of grown-up
children.
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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-07-09
Savaues.

In the New Hebrides are many IS
lands whose interiors have never been
visited by Europeans, for the simple
reason that to attempt to do SO would
be to court certain death at the hands
OF the treacherous and vindictive ma
tives. A little to the north of Assam.
too, almost within sight of the tea
gardens and the pretty bungalows Of
the planters, is the country of the
Padamites. wherein no white man has
dared to set his foot for at least 500
years past
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-07-09
WI Vy-l~>P Porch Shades
WY v ooOA are Needed.

need Vudor Porch Shades the your porch
To make it where work the hottest days
outdoors yet free from the suns glare and heat
do this with Vudor Porch Shades; add
shady you every
freshing breeze, in secluded comfort.
Shades very durable will
about them peculiar that
sitting porch SEE OUT but passerby SEE IN In
complete and the porch
inside with infinitely comfort hot
days Vudor Porch Shades the thing for boxing in porches
that be used outdoor sleeping living
Porch Shades made of thin flat of Linden Wood
closely by strong Irvine, ock-stich
They arsicay stained in SOFT pleasing coors The coo
will fade off, The shades
instantly raised lowered Operating the principle of heater
easily and readily Vudo Porch Shades
used on over 100 900 porches in the United States
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-07-09
Punishment and Crime.

..She seems to be having pretty
good time now that she and her hus-
band are separated" whispered the
three girls in the corner as she en-
tered the room
81 don't blame her." said one He
beat her, didn't hep
They looked her over again.
well, don't blame him for beating
her." the third declared, IF she dressed
like that. That red is awful -Ex-
change.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-07-09

WE ARE getting little nearer sane
Fourth if we may judge from the sta
tistics published of casualties resulting
from the celebration of our national
holiday. And yet the number OF killed,
manned and injured shows we are pay
ing too great a penalty for celebrating
our great independence day.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-07-09

THE suggestion for a convention to
name a state ticket in the near future
is meeting with some favor. If called
by its right name it would mean con-
vention to protest against the present
unnecessary primary law. The people
are only watching for such an oppor-
unity
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-07-09
School Board Convention.

On Friday, July 9, the Rock County
School Board convention will hold it's
annual session in GAINESVILLE, commenc-
ing at $50 a. m. 1t is expected that
every member of the school boards
throughout the county will be in at
tendance. The law relative to this
meeting is mandatory so far as the
clerk is concerned, but the two other
officers may attend if they desire.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-07-09
Stung.

'That man has no conscience
"Why do you think so?'
HE cheated me fearfully in horse
trade in which supposed / was easil.
getting the better end of the bargain.
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-07-09
EconomicaI.

sd rather waltz than eat, Sconfided
the sweet girl
Then we'll have another dance in
taurant," remarked the thrifty swain.
and" he added mentally, that's Sc
saved. kansas City Journal
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-07-09
He Was Perfectly Frank With Her.

w
II will never marry man. said &
naughty young woman, whose for
tune has not at least five ciphers II it
Take me-" replied her admirer, &
young lawyer. ''Mine is all ciphers."-
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-07-09
Remnant Sales
What lhs Vudor R Rss'%oefs

The yudor Hammock its implies ham
strain
Ordinary first the middle OF the bed OF the
cords the ends In ordinary ham
heavier the middle the ped Chan
than at the the Vudor Hammock is with
the inch from the sides to the
middle where strength need
ed and be found other hammock
Another exclusive Vudor Reinforced Hammock the
in which the suppo ting arranged
the ordinary hamnocks the ordng
unscienay done that practically all weight supported
furthermore, fastened d
hammock bed without anchorage
to In the Vudor Reinforced Hammock
mechanical devise which auto
macay that the weight evenly ppooned over
ALL attached the bed of the hammock with either
strong spader chord anchorage These features
make the yudor ordinary hammock
YOU SHOULD HAVE ONE.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-07-09

Glory should follow. not be pursued.
-Pliny.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08

add TO the many drawing features of
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08

A native OF Burma has invented a
peanut-husking machine, which Is said
to work satisfactorily.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08

An international congress OF APP
piled chemistry will be opened by the
prince OF Wales at London. May 21.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08

ing with his effort to provide Detroit
ers with Amusement above par he will
next week, commencing tomorrow aft
ernoon, offer the much discussed Franz
Molnar play, The Devil" the success
OF two continents and the cause OF
much strife between the prominent
American producers. Henry Savage and
Harrison Grey Fiske.
Karl Mailer, an artist. much loved
OF women. is to be led docilely into
marriage with Elsa. a young helress
The marriage has been arranged by
Olga Hoffman. former sweetheart rt
now the wife of wealthy merchant
II ~ to seal forever the memory OF
their former love, OF which neither
has spoken during the six years OF
Olsa's married life. The impending
and Olga comes to the artists studio
TO sit for a painting. On the scene ap-
pears a stranger, whom Mahler recog-
nizes as man who had befriended him
at Monte Carlo. At once master OF the
situation the Devil, by sopnistry and
cynical induction leads 20 the proof
that despite all their protestations.
Olga and Karl love each other. An
appeal TO the pleasures OF life. the call
or youth. happiness and freedom. IL In
terrupted by the entrance OF Olga's
Olgas house, where reception In be-
ing held. at which announcement OF
Elsa's and Mahler's engagement IL TO
be given. The Devil. who has forced
an invitation from the hostess through
trickery, weaves around Karl Olga and
Elsa n web OF Jealousy and distrust,
until their inner selves are laid bare.
He plays with these human souls as
che wind with a feather--as though
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08

made that the old-time patrons will
hardly recognize the place. There are
new coasters. new chutes. new halls
OF mirth new concessions. and. in fact
everything is shorn OF It's old raiment.
Tho new $50 600 merry -go-round de-
signed by McElvee Bros. IN "a marvel
in itself. IL In fully equipped with cleo
trical effects and gives the rider Ave
distinct rotary motions.
This year refreshments VIII not he
served on the main floor OF the pa
vilion. but -athskeller and motor
boat landing VIII be provided under
meath the concert hall at the waters
edge. Free admission at the gates
viii also he a change from the old
time policy. and this is expected TO
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08

the Interior OF jury room during the
deliberation of the jurors on the evil
dence submitted In the adjoining
courtroom. which appears to nx the
bar. Eleven jurors vote for murder in
the hrst degree, but the twelfth Juror
holds out for acquittal This twelfth
Juror. Mr.. Carlisle. in the play, capi-
tally taken by Marshall Farnum.
brother OF the well known actor, Dus-
tin Farnum. in an impassioned appeal
tears the evidence to bits, and amid
an awful silence the jurors one by one
are won over and the twelfth Juror lit
orally snatches the innocent man from
the electric chair.
strcl. late feature OF the Cohan &
Harris Minstrels. will be a special fea-
ture attraction OF the bill. Assisted by
sfe the oa 6STdS GpGse'rs wns he ss % bs sss
on former occasions In vaudeville. and
which he also used with the big min
streI company Next season Eddie
OF his own. and It may be that vaude-
Vile Will know him no more.
Lawrence Crane. the Irish wizard"
who exposes tricks OF magic In a ludi-
crous manner. will also be a big laugh
ing hit on the bill. as will Charles T..
Scmon.. the narrow feller." who In a
great favorite with Temple audiences
those announced above are Nelson e.
Otto. said TO be one OF the cleverest
comedy teams In the business, and j.
Francis Dooley and Florence Sales, In
very clever singing, comedy and
talking act. The -Four Piccolo mid
gets Will also be found on the bill, and
they should prove TO be big drawing
card for the ladies' and children's
matinees. In the opening position Is
found the burlesaue acrobatic act OF
McPhee Hill, and in the closing po-
sition is found the Mooreoscope. The
week OF May IL will find the famous
coincidence. Trixie Friganza, In the
star position. surrounded by brill
liant galaxy OF lesser luminaries.
THE WHITNEY.
In the whitney theater next week,
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08

mendous hit In both England and Ger
many: Fred Trevoli. shadowgra phi st
and magician. is expected to carry of
second honors. Others are the Twin
singing act entitled His Knobbs;"
Juggling Willetch, known as the
American Jap: Joe Almo and his cal
culating Scotch collie dog. Cooper 81
Wilson. comedians and dancers; the
Three Memphis Students. comedians.
singers and musicians. concluding with
the Misses Alquist and Clayton. COM
medicines and singers. Among the
new pictures to be presented IL one en-
titled THE Road to Love-" a revelation
moving picture films
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08

The worst foe for 12 years OF John
Deye, OF Gladwin. Mich. was a run
ming ulcer. lie paid doctors over
$4,000 without benefit. Then Buck
lens Arnica Salve killed the ulcer
and cured him. Cures Fever-Sores.
Beils. FeleRs, Eczema, Salt Rheum.
Infallible for Piles, Burns, Scnlds,
Cuts. Corns. At r. c. Kinsel. Central
Drug CO.. Gray & Worcester.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08
DETROIT OPERA HOUSE.

Detroit is 90 have It's frst extensive
season OF grand opera In many years.
and from all indications it's most sue
cessful, starting next Monday night,
when the AboTn Grand Opera company
VIII begir Its season of classical opera
IN English in the Detroit Opera house.
Estelle Wentworth, the foremost prima
donna soprano appearing In either
grand or comic opera, sings Monday
night and at each alternate perform
ance during the week. Miss Went
worth was formerly with the Boston
ians and has Just finished run In a
revival OF La Madootee" in the new
company comes with long record
OF success In the larger cities OF
the east. ?It this will be it's first ven
ture IN the middle west During it's
run OF Ave weeks In the Detroit Opera
house. the prices VIII be remarkably
so and rs cents Tor the three popular
matinees. Tuesday, Thursday and sat
urday. The large subscription list at
tests the large music-loving public
dwelling In and about Detroit. and the
long dearth OF the higher class of music
from our local amusements. This list
viii be closed at the opening OF the
Aborn run. and In Its stead. seats will
be sold four weeks In advance at all
times during the engagement. For tho
initial week, two of the most popular
--Verdfs beautiful IL Trovatore" for
the first half of the week. including
Monday night. Tuesday matinee and
night and Wednesday night. while the
last half OF the week Including Thurs
day matinee and night Friday night
and Saturday matinee and night, will
be given TO Gounod's masterpiece.
Faust" Both OF these works have
come to be known as popular class
ics," as have the other works TO be In
ciuded in the repertory. such as Cav
aiieria Rusticana.. Il PagliaccI" car;
men," Aida" Martha" -Rigoletto,
Lucia di Lammermoor" and THE Bo-
hemian Girl" All OF these will be pre-.
sented for a half-week each. the bill
being changed each Monday night for
four performances and again at the
Thursday matinee for FIVE perform
snces. Many well-known American and
foreign singers will be heard In the
various programs OF the Aborn season.
including Bertha Davis. Hattie Belle
Ladd. Alma Stetzler, George Tallman,
Domenico Russo, Harry Luckstone.
George CHAMPION. Francis J. Boyle,
Emily Spellman. James Murray, Um-
berto Sacchetti. Joseph Mikolay. Eliza
beth Cell, Luigi ella, Bertha Shalek,
Harry Davies. And others. under the
baton OF Max Fichandler. the we'll
known conductor.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08
4 nv LOCAL PLAYHOUSES

Plains" The piece Is strictly western.
the entire action being laid on n ranch
located In the foothills OF the Rockies,
n picturesque setting, which has been
seized upon by the Klimt a. Gazzolo
artist. The story has TO do with a dash
ins young cowboy who falls In love
with an eastern heiress. but whom he
regards as a dainty bit OF feminity and
lace. belonging TO the clouds rather
than To his world His love II OF the
silent. enduring kind, bearing the ten
sity and herceness of lioness for her
cubs. However. the girl IL brought TO
realize that under the rough exterior
OF jack there Is a heart or gold-a
heart that shines as radiantly In it's
purity and goodness all the most nm
ished diamond While the usual gun
OF the cowboy In to be seen In the hol-
ster II IL seldom drawn and never used
during the action. which lopes along
In that interesting. fascinating manner
that belongs TO the plays or the west,
the land Of alkali dust recklessness
and daring deeds as conveyed TO the
easterner through the fictitious works
OF ina ginative writer's.
Matirees will be given daily except
on Wednesday.
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08
FAMILY.

After a record breaking week In the
theatrical business, one OF the largest
ever known TO Detroit playhouse. the
gram Monday which promises TO be-
even stronger even than the one pre-
sented during the opening week. The
crate furnishings OF the house proved
TO be such drawing cards that thou
sands were turned away. Only one
day did the attendance fall below
5000 paid admissions. The feature OF
next weeks attractions will be Margo's
Manikins, an act that has scored a tre-
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08
I,YCEIfM

interchangeable and daring. the Glasei
Judgment has always met the approva
OF Detroit thcater- goers, and In keep
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08
AVENUE.

Drew Campbells own Offering.
THE Avenue Girls" seen I'm the Ave-
nue. theater earlier In the season, will
return TO that playhouse Sunday after
noon. remaining for one week, the en-
gagement being an extra appearance in
order to continue the season of bur-
issGns and %da because % this
pearance. The company Introduces
Leo Stevens. Billy Arlington, Helen
Jessie Moore. Julia Natus, Harry Pear
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08
ELECTRIc PARK

when Miss Detroit enters the gates
Of Electric park and Pier pavilion at
ihe grand opening. Saturday, May IS,
fnc viii experience ~ little surDris
and wonderment as the grandeur OF
decorations and elaborate scenic
effects meet her eyes Electric park
Will take on the semblance OF So
ciety debutante In her new Easter
gown. So complete a change has been
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08

they We're toys OF life. From his plot
there appears no escape. and In the
last act he accomplishes his end--two
more souls are his.
The play will be produced In the
Glaser handsomest style. which De-
troiters have come to realize is the
best
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08
MAJESTIC.

The addition Of two acts in the Ma
Jestic theater during the past week
has caused such favorable comment
that the management has decided to
continue TO give six acts instead OF
four. Among next weeks attractions
Is the Kemechi japanese family, claim
ed TO be the worlds greatest hand
hnlanccrs, VINO will introduce several
startling features new TO the local
public. Ralph Riggs, the dancing
comedian. will. with the assistance OF
his company. present 1T fs All on the
Quiet. onc.act comedy. said 10 be
very leughablc a. we'll as exceedingly
clever. The Italian Fruit Vendors.
samuels a. Chester. Will Introduce sew
cral OF tie native songs and dances OF
sunny Italy. Richards. the premier In
veTted dancer, will present a novel act
OF so-called upside down dancing. In
Producing the lateat steps in buck and
wing dancing standing on his head and
supporting n table with his- -feetv-A Aiss
Dagmar Dunlap. harpist and singer.
and others. will also provide entertain
mcnt. The motion pictures and Illus
trated ballads VIII be carefully select
ed. as usual
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08

son, all good fun n-makers. and numer-
Gus others, to say nothing OF a very at
tractive chorus which finds its oppor-
tunities In the musical numbers and
dancing OF The Queen or the Alps"
and 1T Happened in Spain" the two
pany. These arc lively bundles OF song
and nonsense and the foreign atmos-
phere permits OF some pretty scenes
and costumes. The program also in
cludes some good vaudeville. the acts
numbering: The Chapman sisters and
their dancing pickanniny: Allan Wight
man. clay modeler: Arlington Del
more In the comedy sketch, "A Defec-
tive Detective" and the Peerless
Macks. "the whlriwind kidlets"
The Detroit times., 1909-05-08
TEMPLE.

"Clrcumstantiai Evidence" is the
name OF the new vaudeville sensation
troit In the Temple theater next Mon
day afternoon. The one scene shows
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-06-17
TODAY'S MARKET News
=*******@***@***** j

Although the housewives of Ottum-
wa still have the same variety of ar
ticles on the market today as was
available two weeks ago, except for e
very few slight additions. they are
enabled by the decrease in prices of
the various articles to make larger
selection than their pocketbooks for
merly allowed them to. New potatoes
have dropped down to As cents a
peck, and strawberries sell at three
boxes for Csc. Both of these changes
bring joy to the heart of the queen
of the pantry. Old. potatoes remain
steady at 80 cents peck Every
thing in general has taken a slight de-
cline as result of plentiful supplies
of garden truck.
California celery is practically off
the market now, and if there are a
few stalks left they are not especial
ly tempting in appearance Florida
tomatoes are things of the past now,
and in their place comes the Texas
tomatoes, which is of a slightly better
quality. Asparagus, favorite vegef-
able, has taken quite drop, from 10
cents to 5 cents bunch 1t is Of
nice tender quality, and when cooked
with cream and butter makes one of
the best and most popular dishes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-06-17
LOCAL.
Notice of Final Settlement.

In the matter of the estate of Har.
riet M. Park, deceased, to Albert p
Park and to whom it may concern:
You are hereby notified that the fin
al report of the undersigned executor
of said estate will be filed in the office
of the Clerk of the District Court Of
Wapello County, Iowa, on or before
the 26th day of July, 1909 and unless
you appear and show cause to the
contrary, if any there. be. on or before
the second day of the next term OF
said court. commencing at Ottunwa in
said county on the 10th day of August,
the undersigned executor discharged
from further duty and responsibility
therein.
Calvin Manning, Executor Of estate
Harriet M. Clark
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-06-17
pretty sure sign.

Philadelphia Record. Nell - I'm
afraid Mr. Guzzler had too much drink
at the dinner last night.
Belle-What makes you think so?
Nell-When the charlotte russo was
served he tried to blow the froth off.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-06-17
Ask Your
NeighbOr

HOW MUCH OF LAST WEEKS WAGES HE PUT IN THE
BANK BUT JUST BEFORE YOUR HAT TO
GO SEE HIM ABOUT IT. STOP LONG ENOUGH TO ASK
YOURSELF THE SAME QUESTION, BECAUSE He MIGHT
ASK YOU MUCH YOU SPENT FOR BOOZE. 1T
WOULD HAVE DONE YOU LOTS MORE GOOD If YOU HAD
PUT BANK. THE MONEY YOU SPEND FOR
DRINKING AND GAMBLING DRAWS INTEREST, BUT
DON'T GET 1T.