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The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04
4 Thirteenth Century Drink.

Thirteenth Century tastes in food had few limitations. Besides the fowl of Africa and the rare gadwit of Ionia" mentioned by F'itzstephen, gourmets in the time of King John used to regale themselves on herons, cranes, crows, storks, cormorants and bitterns. Some would wash their meals down with wi-e, but the majority drank mead or metheglin. Mead, according to Holin- shed, was only the washing of the combs after the honey had been taken from them and so poor a beverage that it had to be spiced, peppered or made palatable with sweetbrier or thyme. But metheglin contained one hundred weight of honey to twenty-four gallons of water and must have been much more intoxicating than the strongest old ale of the present day.-London Chroni- cle
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT oU7

Did you ever stop and think what a great commercial agent is represented in the word "OIL"? And yet how little most of us really know about it.
 The origin of oil in the earth-Its oc- currence in various portions of the globe-The production of oil-The dis tribution and marketing of oil-Refin- ing and refinery products-Oil legis- lation-Reports on oil companies and oil stocks-Oil is the study of the age, superceding coal in the navy and dis placing large coal contracts in every commercial line.
 For all this information and more address The Oil Industry, 520 Citizens National Bank Building, Los Angeles, Cal.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04
First Oranges of Europe.

At a time when tiny orange trees are to be seen as table decorations, and oranges innumerable are for sale. it is not inappropriate to trace the intro duction of the fruit into Europe. Ac- cording to a Paris contemporary, says the London Globe, after it's introduc- tion into Europe from China a Car thaginian conceived the idea of graft ing the yellow mandarin orange upon the grenadier, with the result that we have the blood orange. Jean de Gas tro introduced the orange from the West Indies to Portugal, and the first attempt to cultivate it was made by the Constable de Bourbon but after this revolt Francis I. continued the experiments. At the time Louis XIV. visited Toulon the Chevalier Paul. in compliment to the King placed some preserved oranges on trees in the orangery. Ladies in the retinue, it is added, were under the impression that these oranges grew sugared.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04
Sees Only When Lying Down.

Physicians in the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York are very much mystified by the case of patient who can see only when in a recumbent position. He is a young man. in otherwise perfect health, and is an athlete. A few months ago he was struck in the face while playing football and since that time has been unable to see when standing or sit ting, but when lying down his sight is normal The doctors are unable to un- derstand the case.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04
The Nerve of a Yard Foreman.


 William Scott was a yard foreman One of his crew in drilling parlor car gave it too hard a run. so that it came tearing down the siding toward some standing cars at a rate that means damage. There was no question of saving life; only to show how far railroad man will go to save the company's property.
 Determined to prevent the smash If possible, he placed himself in the mid dle of the track in front of the oncom- ing car, intending to leap on the plat form and turn the angle cock on the train pipe, which would set the air brake from the pressure remaining in the auxiliary reservoir. He made the leap. but missed his hold and was thrown to the ground between the rails. Of course the car was upon him instantly. An officer of the road, standing on the steps of his private car, saw the whole incident. The hor TOT of it made him sick, but he quick ly recovered and ran with the yard crew to pick up the poor mangled body.
 Before they could reach the spot they were dumfounded to see the sup posed dead man spring up, give sig nal to the engineer, and go about his business as if nothing had happened. It transpired that the car was an old fashioned one with running gear much higher than is the modern practice, so that if col1ld mass over the hodv of a man lying iengthwise of the track with out touching him. It was the only car on the Canadian Pacific system that could run over a man without killing him.-Collicr's.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04
Telephone Cure for Obesity.

"Pseudo-sciencei said Nikola Tesla, at a dinner of electricians, apropOs of an electrical cure for old age. ITO a layman," Mir. Tesla resumed, "such a cure sounds reasonable. But to a sci enlist it is as ridiculous as the tele- phone cure for corpulence. You have heard of that? No?
 ''Well, Herbert Heavey, weighing 2S5 pounds, decided to reduce electrically. He wrapped a coil of copper wire round his wrist, connected it with the telephone apparatus, and, sure enough, began at once to grow lighter at the rate of several pounds minute.
 "'This is a grand scheme,' chuckled Heavey, pulling out the waistband of his trousers, which was already a foot too big for his waist.
 'Then, suddenly, the telephone bell rang.
 "'Is that Herbert Heavey?' a gruff voice asked
 "'Yes,' was the reply.
 "'Well, this is the exchange snapped the voice. 'WDl you please stop fry ing scrapple with the telephone wires? Our of1ce is all full of nasty fat"
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04
MALTHoID ROOFING

The easiest roofing to lay-furnished with everything complete for apply ing. No repair bills-or big labor bills if you use MALTHOID-made by the largest makers of smooth surfaced ready roofings in the world. Every roll guaranteed-let us send you our FREE book that tells the truth on roofing Malthoid-all dealers know Malthoid Roofing-you can tell 1t if you have our samples-they are free to you-write for them today to the Factory Representative
 E. G. JUDAH,
 516-519 Security Bldg, Los Angeles
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04
Worms

"cascarets are certainly fine. gave a frienC one when the doctor was treating him for cSnce; of the stomach. The next morning he passed four pieces of a tape worm- He then got box and in three days he passed a tape-worm AS feet long. It was Mir. Matt Freck, of Millersourg- Dauphin Co.,. Pa am quite a worker for Casca- rets use them my self and find them beneficial Cor most any disease caused by impure blood "
 Chas E. COndou, Lewiston, Pa, (Miffiin Col
 Pleasant. Palatable, Potent. Taste Good
 Do Good. Never Sicken. Weaken or Gripe.
 10c 25c 5Oc. Never sold in bulk The genu-
 inc tablet sts mped C C. Guaranteed to
 cure or you money back SI
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04
Difficult to Draw.

A teacher asked her class to draw a picture of that which they wished to be when they grew up, and all went diligently to work except one little girl, who only chewed her pencil.
 Don't you know what you want tc be when you grow up, Anna?" asked the teacher.
 "Yes. know," replied the little girl. "but don't know how to draw it. want to be married. Success Maga- zine.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the feet. It cures painful. swoolen. smart ing, sweating feet. Makes new shoes easy. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe Stores. Don't accept any substitute Sample FREE. Address A. s. Olm- sted, Le Roy, N. Y.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04
Gave Him n Chilling.

The meek little man was showing his friend around his new residence.
 And what room is that?" queried the friend as they came to another door.
 ''The grillroom," sighed the meek man.
 Did I understand you to say grill room?'
 You did. That is where my wife takes me when she wants to give me a curtain lecture on smoking too many cigars and remaining out after 10 D. m."
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought s'ssss.1a sssss ses ss Gxz2zzx
Caught Three Tons of Moths.

An electric light trap to end the caterpillar plague by destroying the brown nun moths that lay the eggs from which the caterpillars are matched has been devised and placed in successful operation at Littau, Ger many. The trap consists of two large and powerful refiectors placed over a deep receptacle into which the moths are drawn by exhaust fans. The first night three tons of moths were caught.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04

Over fifty years of public confidence and popularity. That is the record of Hamlins Wizard Oil, the worlds stand ard remedy for aches and pains. There's a reason and only one MERIT
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04

Heald's Southern California Busi- ness College, GA s. Grand avenue, Los Angeles, has just issued their new 1908 College paper, the most interest ing paper ever dedicated to business training. It Is descriptive of that magnificent institution Which has no equal in the state. Paper sent free upon request to J. w. lAckEY, man. ager, of above address.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04

Many who formerly smoked 1Oc ci gars now smoke Lewis Single Binder straight SC.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04

You have no idea what strange emo tions fill me when I look at that little cabin, Myrtilla. I-I wasn't born in it. you know"
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04
MACHINERY FOR SALE
DIXON MACHINE WORKS.
YUMA-IMPERIAL VALLEY LANDS

General Machine Works Model Makin a Speciality, 70S N Main St., Los Angeles
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's s Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use for their children during the teething period.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04
His Claim to Distinction.

The rising statesman on his wedding tour was revisiting the scenes of his childhood.
 This, my dear" he said to his bride, ''is the old homestead where I was born. Do you see that ancient log cabinT
 "Yes"
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04

MEN LEARN BARBER TRADE. Short time required; graduates earn S1 to $50 week. Moler Barber College, LC Angeles.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04

TOMA-lMPERlAl VALLEY LANDS.
 Richest Land in America-Along Colo rado River Delta; government water. Par ticulars, 401 Central Building. E. P. Teas dale, Los Angeles. Act quick.
The Holbrook news., 1909-06-04

WATCHMAkER AND JEWELER.
 Main springs, 75 cents; cleaning, $1. Jewelry repaired. All work guaranteed. Country trade solicited. Room 16, 4521A S. Broadway.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-12
MORE CONVERTS AT REVIVAL
Over Fifty Testified that Conversions Had Resulted from
Their Prayers--Evangelists to b. aid by Free Will
Cffers g.. ~

Another large congregation filed. the
Central Baptist church Thursday
evening in the series of meetings in
the union evangelistic campaign which
comes to a close here Monday evening.
The big chorus choir was present in
its usual large numbers, leading in
the hymns for the opening song serv-
ice in splendid spirit. as. conducted by
Mr. Spooner.
Offerings for DR.. Slough.
Dr. l.. l.. West. chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee, impressively adj
dressed the congregation in the OPEN
ing minutes Of the service in explain
ing how DIR. Slough was to be paid
for his labors here in the evangelis-
tic campaign. This, he said, was en-
tirely through free will offerings. as
the evangelist had no contract with
the local committee which provided
for any monetary remuneration. Bear
ing testimony to the incalculable worth
of his services to the city, Dr. West
stated that he had never seen man
who labored so indefatigably and gave
himself to the work to the last ounce
of his nervous power. No money could
begin to pay for the spiritual vision,
the uplift and the apprehension of
spiritual life, which had come through
the visit Of DR.. Slough to Norwich,
and DIR. West said he himself was a1x
ious for the honor of the city that the
gift should be a worthy one and show
in some sense what the people owed
to him. He urged that the small Civ
ers as we'll as the large should all use
the special envelopes for this purpose
which were to be distributed at the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-12

:. ertisements. were taxed at one
Ai-~~ IN -Ea <lAaA
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-12
The Morgan Horse.

The Morgan is the horse that made
Vermont famous. In the history OF
the Green Mountain state the name of
Justin Morgan ranks almost as high
as that of Justin Moddill, which is say
ing a great deal
But fashions change in horses as in
everything else, and for time it
looked as though the Morgan was
slipping into opscurity and that there
was danger of the entire loss of the
pure Morgan type. Happily this has
been averted. partly by the aid of the
United States government, and at the
White River Junction fair the 200 an
finals entered in the Morgan classes
included many who would be recog-
'nized at once as true descendants of
the founder of the family.
No breed OF horses ever surpassed
ths best Mor,:ans in their concentrated
combination ~ endurance. pluck and
power A strain of the blood is valu-
able In trottiiIs pedigree as indicat-
Ing the stamina which should accom-
pany speed. II was shown at the Yer
mont fair that proper, handling L. all
the Morgans need to make them sue
cessful as race horses. But their
great value. and In this respect, it is
not probable that they ever Will be
surpassed, is as the New England
farmers all purpose horse among our
everlasting and strength testing hills.
In .our opinion the Morgan horse
department alone Al white Rivea
Junction tz.worth to the state NJ Nerl
mint all he fair costa it.--Concord
InEitnr
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-12
CAN You Afford IT.

To neglect a cold, bronchitis, lung
trouble or Consumption is dangerous.
We all know how prone people are
70 deny they have Consumption. 1t
is fiatterlng disease and the suf-
.ferer is filed with bright hopes of
Improvement. Call Consumption by
its own dread name--and then-take
Eckman's Alternative. because it is
effective in Tuberculosis. No ore
need doubt about it-there is plenty
of evidence from live Witnesses In
vestigate the following: -
Armenia n Y, Jdly 8. 1908.
Gentlemen: Prior to Feb, 1908. 1
was located in Rochester. NY, suf-
fering with LaGrippe, which devel-
oped into tuberculosis. My physician
gave me one month to live. I was
having terrible might sweats and mid
day chills and losing flesh rapidly. hav-
ing gone from 1876 to 1876 pounds
coughed and raised continually andHbe-
exhausted me. On my return home
my regular physician gave me little
encoua cement. NV father. who il a
clergyman. heard of Eckmans Alter
alive and induced me 10 take it, The
night sweats and chills disa ppeared
my coagh became easier and gradually
diminished and in a few days I deveI-
oped an appetite. the first in months
i am now in perfect health back to 135
pounds I feel certain that / owe nv
life to-Eekman's Alternative.
tSi2ned) r. n. COWLES.
Eckmans Altera tive is good for
Throat aud Lung, Trouble and is on
sale bv The Lee & osgood Co and
ather druggists Ask for Booklet. ~
cured caseE: or write TO Hickman Mfg.
Co. FhiIa-. Pa
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-12
How w. Treat Our Presidents.

They snatched him from train and
rolled him away through a cloud of
dust for hours and hours. They de-
fached him from baggage and sent him
off to bed while his clothes dried. They
fed him on ducks and squads and pos
sum ard bear and meat and all the
while talked and talked and talked
after the manner of detectives admin
istering the third degree. They stood
him I'D before 10 acres of Texans to
deliver graceful little speech. 1t
seemed as if they had exhausted every
known means of killing a strong man.
But now come the Missourians with
a new test. They put him to sleep in
the small hours on river boat. Then.
with the sun still below the horizon,
they bang on his stateroom door. Get
up, Get up" they cry. You must
dress in a hurry and drive over TO the
state normal school. make an address,
inspect The school and plant a tree
And don't fail to be back by T. And 1t
all happened Just so--not forgetting
even the tree.
s''h sDase 4 man thus, YOU ask :?
Well. he's only the president; and, be-
s1ue. 1vs,,u .ompsls him 10 hop
about the country like grasshopper
He goes voluntarily. All of which. it
is respectfully submitted, goes to show
chat there should indeed be a society
for the protection of our presidents
from their own amiability.-New York
Evening sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-12
Fast Railroad Trains.

AS was expected, the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
of the Pennsylvania railroad manage
mani that n would early in Nover,ber
STA hlisb a o4-hours train betwAen New
Vort and ST Iouis each way, has been
followed nv n Iii,e announcement of
tho VanderhiIfs In mar wav the es-
"a bliGrment If the very fast limited
trains between the Atlantic coast and
Csbica 90 has heen haracterized since
1eoe
TN 1a+o TT Walter vahb Voc MAS
,da,,+ ~ a. No,,f Vort t,en,raI sdhad
III ~ go s.,,n,,,. ..,,i,, -, ~ 49,,
,ae,,,,a.,l.. 1atn,as,, Tan. vi o,d f,i,f
- r. 49,, ,,,-,i-,,sod - LII, -,
go, otan+ a'nnarat,,s NJ ii. o,,., ~,
hat+eI ~ "a ciIitate ranid ,,,nni,s
M Webh snaedil,, fo,od +bst he
had the pennsvfvania. mana cement to
iEChoh viii op1SSs - ~ tllt 10
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-12
w. c. r. U. SPEAKER.
Mrs. D. X. Livingstone of Rhode Is
land Will Be Here Monday After

Norwich women are to have the OPP
portunity of hearing one of the most
fascinating of women speakers next
Monday afternoon at the Broadway
church parlors, when Mrs. Deborah
Knox Livingstone, president of the
Rhode Island state w G. Il. u, speaks
there under the auspices and by invi-
tation of the local branch of that or
ganization. Mrs. Livingstone has adj
dressed the largest and most popular
of women's clubs in the United States
and Canada, and IL highly endorsed
wherever she has spoken.
Various women's clubs and organ
izations of this city have been invited
to attend the meeting. and all women.
whether club members or not, are ex-
pected to make it a point to hear Mrs.
Livingstone. Mrs. Charles Tyler Bard
is to sing.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-12

public who have given renewed evi-
dence of their regard for the poor.
IT. is expected that the regular
Thanksgiving donations Of the school
children will be forthcoming, for it IS
not Intended tbat lnyLhing shall inter-
fere with this long established charity.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-12
IT. &c ox
I / ARGAIN
BUSINESS

1000 Books must be sold to make
roam for New Holiday Goods. A rare
chance to buy Books for Xmas Gifts.
First corners get the cream. We quote
few sample bargains:
Peary's Nearest the Pole" was IS,
now $3.50.
Or. Cooks Top of the Continent"
emily $3.50.
"The Florence of Lander" Lillian
Whiting, finely illustrated, was $3.50.
now 81.
We have hundreds ct other. good
Bargains in Books.
Mary e. Perkins "oId Houses of
the Antient Town Of Norwich, 1860 to
1900" was $40, now IS.
9Th. Bishops EmersIds," was
$3.50, now SOC.
"Three Weeks" was $3.50, now soc.
"A Bachelors Baby" Mason, was
SZ.Oo, now SOC.
WEHsTER'sg IMPERIAL DC
rIoNARY, THE KING OF DIG
TioNARlEs, THE LATEST, CON-
rLETE 1909 AUTHORITATIVE DIG
TloNARY AND ATLAS, WITH AN
EXHAUSTIVE APPENDIX. RELL-i
ABLE, NEW FRoM.A TO z, THOU
SANDS OF NEW WORDS. REeu.
LAR PBicE $1,000; OUR PRICE $500,
FUEE SHEEP BINDING, THUMB
INDEX, MARBLE EDGES.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-12

There are. in France over 1ec90
qualified medical practitioners and over
f1-nAA p>&A<s~aek~&~A
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-23
ENTERS
OWN COUNTRY
ny s,ted rssssj

PORTLAND. No, Sept "a Conn
mandor Robert ". reary today on
tered the United States for the
first time since be icft on his sue
ecasful quest of the North Pole.
when he touched the boundaries ~
Malne AT aiso o'clock this morning.
crossing over from vauceboro,
lie arrived al bangor NJ i.i5 this
afternoon. and was greeted by an
enthusinsiic crowd Or citizens who
welcomed hia return 10 his own
country with roueinf cheers.
soon after reaching the city. Peary
WAS escorted 70 the Bangor house.
where he WAS the guest ~ honor az
a luncheon attended b the mayor
and prominent oltixenn
Later tho explorer WAS given n
loving cup by tho reception commit
toe. the ceremony taking place on
tho balcony u the hotel. IN the view
0f a crowd OF citizens who eheered
the explorer when he received the
cup. u 10 estimated that fully n. 600
persons iammed the thofonghfare for
blocks
A. SEQ this afternoon Commander
Poary boarded the Bar Harbof ex-
press for Portland. due here az TtsO
this evening Immediately upon biz
arrival hefe be will he rendered a
banquet a. tho Falmouth hotel. fol
lowing which . reception viii be held
AZ the Auditorium. Poary wifi spend
the aight here. and win leave for
hngts Island tomorrow.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-23
GOV. JOHNSON
LAID To REST

ST PAUL. MINI. Sept 3D.
While the body Of Gov John A.
Johnson OF Minnesota was being
lowered into its grave this after
noon all Industrial activity Of the
state was stopped for five minutes
as tribute 20 the memory Of the
dead governor.
The body. which had been lying
Ia state In the rotundn Of the capl-
tol alnce yesterday. whore II was
guarded BY officers and prlyaten OF
tho state militia. wAa taken % the
railroad station at 9.lb this morn.
Ing escorted by ton companies OF
militia. preceded BY band Of 100
pieces.
Al the station the body WAS
placed aboard a special train which
left for 81 Potter, MINI. where In.
torment took place this afternoon NJ
3 O'Clock The funeral services
we're held IN the g. Peter Presby.
terrain church. whore Johnson sang
Ia the choir ms boy While the
services were IN progress Of 81.
Peter memorial services were held
in all tho churches IN Minneapolis
and Sc Paul The public schools
were closed today and the whole
state IL In mourning.
The active palibearerh we're
Frank A. Day, Johnnon's secretary.
r. u. Lynch. r ID O'Brien. associate
Justice 81 the supreme court. y r.
Young. former attorney general.
A. G. Weiss. manager OF the Duluth
Herald. and John G. Wise. Of Man
kmfo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-23

WEST NEW YORK. n. j.. Sept.
23.--~Do ! know Harry otisY Well
DO that. young Teller. I've know.
ed Harry since he was knee. high 70
a Hackensack skeeter hear hs =
playing hig league base ball now,
want to know"
Joshua carew. oldest lnhabssant
OF this thriving village. which ia 10.
Gated Just acorEs the Hudson FROM
t2d st.. New York proper. was
plainly willing to talk about West
New york's Only representative In
the major leagues. the Young south
paw Otis. who stood the White Sox
on their heasls the first tins he was
tried ont by Jim Mcclure.
Il remember when Harry quit
school. Let's see. be must abecn
about IA an bis for his age al.
low none % "a thought much about
the boy then. lie lust hung around
the corner. drlnking beer and
Rmokin' them there clEnrets untii
he began 10 cough like q hunger
Bout that time young feller
named Pastor. who vas a ball play
or, come here aud hired Harry TO
throw To him. Them boys got 10
be shicksr'n thieves and pretty soon
I noticed that Harry give up bits
old habits Tie told me that Pastor
said he'd make a great pitcher u
he'd stop anokiu' and dFinkin'
Well. sir. that there boy used
10 practice every DAY and pretty
soon hts pale cheeks disappeared
and his eye got healthy ard he boz
gan 10 look like mar. ! guess he
dId fair 20 middllu' down in Caro-
lima. where be pitched for the
uoldsborc nine. heerd as how he
eon II and lost nine xamcA What's
that He beat the great Chicago
team. tool Well. Swan. I knowad
there was something in that boy ali
the time"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-23
NJ AlEER To
WASHINGTON
AFTsa ? YEARS or olsAppoiNr
mENT AT ST. LOUIS Ae
WILL LEAVE.

WASHINGTON. Sept s2.--James
McAleer. who has sierrcd the St
Louis Browns for the past seven
years. this afternoon accepted an
offer 10 manage the Washington
team NEXT year. lie succeeds Can
sIlinn. who has managed the Ma.
tiouais for years.
For 90 years McAioor has been ia
baseball and the wise ones expect.
ed him 10 quit after this season
Seven years he has tried to give
81 Louis a psunans winner Last
year be came nosF n. bat this sea,
son his team has been In the see
ond division since the opening. He
has been tho subject Of much crit.
ciam and fans believed ha had
reached this point that comes sonn.
sr OF later 10 eli veterans.
81 Louis does not expect him %
DO any more with Washington than
he has with the Browns. McAiaaf
has been a great manager tn his
day. but his day lie over. the 81.
Louis mcribew cay.