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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

OF Herpieide II In Giving Il = Their
ough Trial.

I~N~NA'r
ough Trial.
There Is only ono test by which %
Judge OF the efficiency OF any article
and that Is by its ability to DO that
which Il - intended 10 do. Many hair
vigors may look nice and smell nice,
but the point is--do they eradicate Dan
drum and stop falling hair7
No. they DO not. but Herpiclde does.
because II goes 70 the root Of the evil
and kills the germ that attacks tho
papllla from whence tho hair gets ita
life.
Letters from prominent people every
where are daily proving that Newbro'a
Terplclde stands the test Of use"
ri Is a delightful dressing. clear. pure
and free from oil or grease.
Sold by leading druggists. Send i0c. IN
stamps Tor sample to Tho Herpicide Co.,
Detroit. Mich.
One Dollar Bottles Guaranteed.
L. A. Drown, Special Agent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15
An ~ q comnoaition.

sspo yOu find chat debating to q ste
nographer Is an economy Of timer
NYea," answered the eminent author
ut saves you the trouble Of looking IN
the dictionary to see how long words
are spelled Washington Star
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Plsntx d L.

@Jedging from the amount Of II
killed ii this settlement remarked q
visitor in Plunkyiile. Il persoom there
must be bonnsy % time.s-K.ouisvilla
conrier-J aurnaI.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15
FOUR LINES FOR Is CENTS

Tnn TrMns vim publish Wants, Lost ana
Found, For Sale. TO Let, otc.--short advertise.
menrs--aG the rate OF four lines Tor twenty-five
oenta for the irar insertion ana ave cents for
each subsequent insertion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15
POULTRY.

FOR sAIE--Blue Andaluslans exclusively.
Get the nest My stock are bred for layers and
lie show room Prize winning stock, laying
the whole year round. Excelled BY none. Pen
headed by cock scoring "a. Not a hen ia pen
scoring less than " up % 81 Double mating
Per setting ID for S1o0. Walter Bellyille
Graniteyilie. VI Phone sill 2sti
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

WANTED--A seoond-ha derrick. with Of
without moist. lifting capacity 70 10 70 tons.
Send des eruption and price TO Manufacturers
puarryine Col, Barre, W. 7ati
WANTED Antique furniture, old china.
pewter. books, collections OF stamps colns
etc Inquire or address 9, Spear Barre,
VI, Box ia2 7st8s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15
AUTOMOBILE FOR HIRE
]. F. Sadie

Wringer Rolls, Ironing Mangles, Step lad
ders. Carpet Rugs, Art Squares, Linoleums.
Mattiros. SMYRNA and Velvet Rugs, Bed
Spreads and Comforters, Portieres, Lace
Curtains, Clocks, Silverware, Wringers,
Mop Wringers, Ironing Boards, Wash
Benches. Clothes Bars and Dryers, and
Curtain Stretchers. Gentlemen's made
to-measure Suits, Raincoats, etc. Low
est prices, cash or payments. Phone
20e-2l.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15
LOST AND FOUND.

LOgT-A gold seal charm. Probably safur-
day evening. Finder leave at this Office and
receive reward. ISIS
FoUND-A small child's ring at Caledonia
Park. about three weeks ago Owner can have
same by proving property and paying for adj
yertising, J. C. Dyer, 90 Prospect street 7lu
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

He danced before he went 70 bed
About the chamber fioor;
He danced upon an apturned tack
And then he danced some mora.
-Yonlxers Statesman
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case Of Catafrh that cannot DO cured BY Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
we. theundersigned, have known r. J. Che
neyror the last IS years. and believe him per-
feetly honorable VI all business transactions
and financially able TO carry out any obligations
made By his firm.
WALDO KINNAN a MARvir,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure h taken internally, acting
directly UPON the blood aud mucous surfaces Of
the system Testimonials sent free Price ~
cent? per bottle Sold BY an Druggists.
Take HALLS Family Pills for constipation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

FOR sALE--seven good second hand wae
0ns Two top hucgies, nearly new, one buck
hoard and two suitable Tor carrying milk cans,
Two building lots and two houses Wall DO
sold cheap for immediate sale. Frank Cooper,
- Plain street. o6t2d
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15
VERMONT ACADEMY ELECTS.
Athletic Association Chooses Louis E
Babcock Of Alaska President.

Bellows Fails, June r5.-The Athletic
association Of Vermont academy has
elected the following oflieerss Louis -.
Babcock, 10. If Kaasan, Alaska, presi-
dent; Charles AZ Heath, 40, of Brook
line. Mass, vice president; Leander H,
Reddeld, III. Of Clinton. CT, secretary;
Prof. Clarence y. Hill, treasurer The
following were elected to the board Of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

HOME BAKERY. No. % Kim street We
lett your patronage. ar and Mrs. ofBrlen. 56te
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

Positively at f. A. Drown, ID. r. Davis.
c. II. kendrick & Co, The Red Cross
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

BARRE HOME LAUNDERING. and II
Bugbee Avenue. All work guaranteed Lace
curtains and shirt waists a speciality. Tele-
phone slo-ia bztf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15
STORE HOUSE.

Up. to- date Accommodations for storing
most any thing, carriages and eleighs a specially
fire, although can insure property stored by
me st a very cheap rate If desired Prices
right. Call on or address, George r. MoEaE-
SEA It
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

5000 maple trees for sale 40 40 cents each.
with the trees We will throw IA q 900 acre farm
on-whlch there IS estimated 20 be no. 0O feet q
soft wood timber and a good equipment ~
farming tools. Better look this up NJ once.
ID. Al Perry Real Estate Agency Barre. W mr.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

FOR sALE-A few new U. s. separators which
viii close At out So J. ". Nichols, south
Barre. bftf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

The r.. v. Cate Real Estate
Agency Barre, vt
Anything ard everything n the real estate line.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

FOR sALE-sowine machine, bureau, COM
mode, dining room table, carpets, rugs. book
street 28tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

FOR sAI.E-C Cedar fence posts, 6 Ia feet
Sunnyside Farm a9tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15
no RENT.

TO RENr-A cottage At Platts Camp, High
gate Springs VI Apply 20 Dr. X A. Bates,
highgate springs, W 7btts
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

FOW BALE ---NIACk3mTT1 NNN WNV7IWTIEHT
ah0p near one Of the main streets liz the village
81 West Randolph, VT on limo Of tho Central
Vermont r. II Buildings IN good repair.
Equipment consists Of 1 gasoline engine,
planer / Universal Bcnch Saw with piancr at
fachment nearly new 1 drilling machine.
band saw; ali nscessary shnfting, belt M etc
20 run same; also wheelwught outut frlco
$4,000. Good reason for helitg. For full par
tioulafs inquire Of the u. A. Perry Real Estate
Agency. Barre VI @1
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

HARH0ws FOR eALE-Clark Disk Har-
rows both getaways and fun disks The best
Harrow on the Market The cutawayh work ~
much easier than the full disk ~ a sharp round
pointed spade does easier than a square biau-
ed shovel and tt pulVerizes tho ground work
better " Carleton, q Highland Ave. A2tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

F0a sALE-Liyery business IN live town.
Seven horses and good rigs A fine chance for
the ffglt party. For fun particulars inquire
Of the D. A. Perry Real Estate Agency, Barre
Vermont 34tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15
Z. L. TAYLOR, Doctor of Optics.
No. . Morse Block Main 81 Care

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Ofics Hours, a "a. 20 ~ NJ.
1850 to 4 and Z TO q D. ~
PRICES VERY REASONABLY
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

LIVERY STABLE FOX SALE--In 0ranito-
vile Doing ifst-class business seven rigs
throughout Ii good condition also one 4-horao
stone wagon. Inquire Of Tyler Thompson,
". IN"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.


Of excellent quality. Owners desire to
correspond with practical men who
would buy or lease. Address: N. +.
H0YT, secy., Board Of Trade, Bar
net, Vt. 7st6.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

no RENT--small tenement on Church street.
Apply 70 Dr. Sticixney. est
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15
BUSINESS CARDS.
UNDER TAKING
/. M. Williams, Graniteville.
Telephone, Barre 1882.

Formerly Of Barry & williams Of Barre
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

FOR -RefriRerator desk. cor BED
chiId's toilet chair and lamps, for cash. MI.
Gauthfer 50 50. halu street ntfs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-06-15

FOR sALE-six-roo cottage on Brook
street Connected with sewer and has good
foundation cosy home az fi2J0.Oo, Inquire
Of the d. A. Perry Heal Estate Agency, Barre,
Vt ttti
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-19

a school. and II was proposed to put
the matter up to the Louisiana team
to accept these but the Pelicans wan
ted Halligan or no one and the mana
ger and the coach here would not
agree. SO the game Is off.
Next Saturday the A. and M. will
meet the Haskell Indians. The Indians
win come flushed with the victory
they won from the University Of Tex
as last Saturday In Dallas. and viii
endeayor to take the A. and n. boys
down the line. A. and N. Is ready for
the fray. Coach Moran Is busy with
his practice every day. He h putting
the best men forward. and he Is get
ting good results In practice. The
spirit OF the college Is aroused. and
all hopes are now depending on the
result OF the game with the Universe
~ OF Texas In November at Houston
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Miles went to Navaso-
tn this afternoon.
Miss Lila HALEY OF Marlin. is the
guest OF Mrs. Carl Cole.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Tabor Jr. Of Rock
Prairie. were In the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wood. Mrs Char
ley Wood. Mr.. and Mrs. ID. d. Hatch.
Miss Hazel Woods and Monroe Miller
of Hearne. passed through the city
this morning In the automobiles of
Fred Woods and Monroe Miller en-
route To Houston.
The First Baptist church is arrang-
ing to make a specia: effort in mis-
sion collections next Sunday. The
plan Is TO have one hundred men and
one hundred ladies pledge themsel-
YES to be at church. and with the 9TH
ers who viii viii be there anyway, IL
will make a congregation OF sufficient
size 20 raise the amount needed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-19
PRESIDENT MAY
STOP At COLLEGE
Col. Miner and Corps Of Cadets Have
Sent Him Special Request 10
Dc So

collesaf tatIS,< Texas. October 10
President% has been officially in
vited to make a short stop at the A
and VI. College OF Texas. and the off,
GERS and students are anxious 70 have
him accept the invitation.
The route OF the presidents train
from Houston to Dallas lies through
land that composes the property OF
the A. and NJ. College OF Texas. This
being a land grant college Of the Fed
eral government II Is expected that
President Taft viii take some interest
In the institution. and he has been
asked to make a short stop.
Some time ago Col. X. T. Miner.
president OF the college wrote Col.
Cecil A. Lyon. asking that he arrange
with President Taft 20 stop v e here
for a short time. Col Lyon Is a for
mer student OF the institution. This
morning at a special meeting OF the
faculty of the College. Col r. T. Mil
ner was instructed 10 convey TO the
president OF the United States. by
wire an invitation to make a short
stop here and see the cades corps
This telegram was sent to the presi-
dent at the Taft ranch today.
This morning the Cadet corps took
action requesting a visit by the presi-
dent. and the following telegram was
sent to him at the Taft ranch. by Ca
Diet Lieutenant Colonel Ward:
Hon. VIM. II. Taft. President. Taft
Ranch-Eight hundred cadets OF the
A. and NJ. College OF Texas. enjoying
the educational benefits OF a govern.
ment land grant. urge you to stop with
them for n few minutes while passing
through. enroute from Houston to
Dallas. A. L. Ward. cadet colonel
Cadet Corps.
In addition TO this Prof. c. II. Al
word. who knows personally manager
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-19
GAME WITH LOUISIANA OFF.
PeIiesns Wanted to Bring Their Own
Referee and Farmers wssiur
Not ssbnd fos~M

College Station. Texas. Oct. 49,
Because the manager Of the football
team OF the Louisiana State University
insisted upon bringing a man named
Halligan from the Pelican state. TO
referee the game To be played with
the A. and NJ. College of Texas. next
Thursday. at College Station. Pelicans
will not come to this college.
According to those who are here
who know the situation in Louisiana,
the Louisiana State carries Halligan
along for the referee purpose. They
had him In the game last Saturday
with the A. and NJ. OF Louisiana. and
they wanted him on all occasions,
There are officers OF the A. and NJ.
College OF Texas who have come from
Louisiana. who advised the Texas boys
against playing with Halligan as ref
cree. and Manager Eversberg refused
TO accept him.
The A. and NJ. College had secured
officials for the game from neutral
territory. The proposed officials
were men who are not connected with
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-19
MARKET POINTS.
Chickens.

Chickens.
Extra large hens $3.50 to $500.
Big Springs $3.50 TO s3.75.
Large flyers $500 to $3.50.
Medium flyers s2.75 TO $500.
Broilers s2.50 to s2.75.
Turkeys.
Good demand for turkeys at S cents
for fat stuff. lean not wanted.
Guineas si.s0 per doz.
Ducks $40 TO $500.
Geese full feath red 50 to $3.50.
Fresh yard eggs 20 to % cents.
Very scarce.
Fresh country butter will find ready
sale at big Price. Not half enough "a
supply he demand. % cents.
Geo. W. Higgs.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-19

Richard Davis went to Palestine to-
day.
A. W. wiikerson went to Hearne to-
day.
T. NJ. Turner Of Zack. was In the
city today.
John Slaughter of Reliance. was In
town today.
900 pounds new crop turnip seed at
Mawhinney's. II
Noah Lindsey Of Reliance. went to
Austin today.
II. o. Boatwright left today for a
visit to Dallas.
J. A. Myers has returned from a Wis
Il TO the Dailas frir.
W. A. Deason was In the city today
from Precinct No. 8.
n. z. T. Wilson wal In today from
his home near Tabor.
Mrs. II. G. Rhodes left today TO Wis
II In Dallas and Greenville.
wanted-Ten pc nds OF good. clean
rags. Eagle Printing C. II
Nice new cottage for rent. $500 per
month. See A. @. Board. 272
Miss Laura Dunlap returned to her
home In Somerville today.
Have you any rags? II so bring them
to the Eagle Printing Co. n
Mrs. ]. NJ. Greed of wellborn. was
q visitor to the city today.
MI. and Mrs. l. NJ. Cook were In the
city today from Steep Hollow.
J. NJ. Higgins was In the city today
from his home on Rock Prairie.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Fuller OF Harvey.
were visitors TO the city today.
Lost-Morday night SO bill Re
ward for return TO this office. 265
Tom Gallatin OF Tabor. yer TO Aus
tin today q have his eyes treated.
For Rent-Two choice front rooms
In the Perkins building. Apply to The
First National Bank OF Bryan. Tex. 273
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-19

Mrs. o. II. MCGEE OF stoneham, is
the guest OF relatives 10 this city.
J. c. Brogdon and sister Miss Lille
Brogdon returned TO Beaumont last
night.
Car load Of Fine Arkansas Apples on
track neal Post Office. For sale cheap.
price according TO quantity. 27i
George skains returned to Calvert
today after a few days visit in this
city.
For saie-Cheap for cash. . year old
Jersey bull. Ellis Conway. Phone 352.
go
J. II. Wheeler OF Bedias. was In the
city today looking after business mat
tiers.
For Rent-A nice four room cottage
conveniently located. Apply to John
b. Mike. 2I0
The Ladies Aid Society OF the Bap
list church win have n Christmas Ba-
xaar the first week In December. 27i
III It's In the market We have IT,"
Fresh vegetables aud fruits. Howell 4
Newton. 272
Architect Jones OF the firm OF Jones
a Tabor OF Houston. was In the city
on business today.
u. r. McNulty and T. ". Hutchinson
OF Houston. have been In Bryan the
past two days on business.
ID. Cunningham OF Fountain. was a
pleasant caller at the Eagle office
while In the city today,
Fresh bread rolls and fancy Baking
ready every mo- ning for breakfast
n Mrs. Otto Boehme.
w. =. Connolly OF Austin. was In
the city today and visited his daugh-
ter Miss Ruby at villa Maria.
Mrs. II. A. Riser Jr. and mother
Mrs. Bette Boyle. OF Bailinger. ar
rived today and are guests OF Mrs
L. J. Fountain and Mrs. J. X. Carltm
n. ]. Roberts returned today from
Nayasota where he and his wife were
called Sunday night on ccount OF the
serious illness OF Mrs. Roberts father.
Rev. s. W. Kendtick. state evangel'
list. writes the Eagle that he Is en-
gagged In q splendid meeting at Mont
gomery. Ten conversions todate and
much interest and large congregations
We are always In the market for
seed cotton and cotton seed. Round
bales today ~ "a basis middling.
have both ronnd and square press
bring me yotr ginning. S. II. Dun
lap. ~
c. c. Morgan and VIII shealey of
Reliance. were In the city today with
large & loads OF oor for sale.
Il Is indeed a hopeful sign when our
farmers have plenty OF corn for their
own use and a surplus to sell
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-19
A BOX FOR THE ORPHANS.

Mrs. c. A. Harris and Mrs. w. j.
Walker are soliciting donations for a
box OF hose to be tent to Buckner or
phans home at Dallas. There are $50
orphans in the home and the ladies'
wish TO send ct least one pair TO each
OF the orphans. All contributions will
be greatly appreciated.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-19

There viii be a regular meeting Of
the lodge tonight at 8 O'Clock sharp.
A good attendance is earnestly re
quested.
W. II. Bell. c. c.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-19

J. r. Green OF the Taft ranch. has
written to Mr.. Green asking that he
make personal request Of the president
0 stop for a few men at the
College.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-19


Some Of tine best dressed.
best locking men In town are
wearing Hart. Schaffner 4 Marx
clothes. sold by Parks 4 Wal
drop.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-10
EXPERIENCE IN THE USE OF
POULTRY FOODS

Experience is the best teacher
every time 1t is fortunate that all
do not have to go through the same
experience. Some can have the bene-
fit of that which others have gone
through. It'is not necessary that
every poultry keeper should use all
the various foods that are on the mar
ket, in order to learn which is best and
most reliable. He can rely somewhat
on the experience of those who have
used them. Charles A. Hancock, Mar
re, Mass, says: Il have used Pages
Perfected Poultry Food the past year
with great success and would not be
without it. 1t certainly is an egg pro-
Queer"
II you want to know more about
this food and the best ways of using
it, write to c. S. Page, Hyde Park, VT,
for his booklet, Profitable Poultry"
1t will be sent free postpaid, to any
one mentioning this paper.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-10
sTocKYARDs IDOL WON FIGHT
Mcfarland Gives Decision over Cy
clone Jimmie" Thompson

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 1O.-Packey
Mcfarland, the idol of the Chicago
stockyards was given the decision over
Cyclone Johnny" Thompson of Syca-
more, Ill.,, in whirlwnd ten round
fight here Monday
The battle was that of a scientific
boxer who was able to hit and get
away against a man, whose main as
set is smuggling and who could not get
near enough to his shifty opponent to
land
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-11-10
::(>OL :
$1,000 Reward

The persistence and spread OF
scarlet fever in this community leads
to the suspicion that light cases are
not reported by heads of households,
and thus allowed to spread infection.
The undersigned will pay ten dol
lars $4,000 reward for evidence
leading to the conviction of any head
of household or other person named
in the Sec. 5454, Public Statutes of
Vermont, who fails TO report as re
CURED by law, if such there be.
The penalty is a fine OF not more
than fifty dollars nor less than $1,000
And this penalty extends to unreport-
ed cases of whooping cough, diph-
liberia, measles. chicken-pox, etc.
H. l.. Stillson, Health Officer.
Bennington, Vt, Nov. 6. 1909.
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Pupil Nurses Wanted

at Homeopathic Hospital. Albany, N. Y. Three
years course thorough training, liberal allow
ance, comfortable home. Applicants between
age of p and - years. Address Tor particulars
superintendent of sNusres Homeopathic Hos
pital, Albany, n. Y.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-06-01
English Difficult to Pronounce.

The difficulty of English for stran-
gers does not lie in its Orthography,
but in its pronunciation. Abroad, peo-
pie will constantly say that they can
lc;,.; and write English readily while
unable to utter word or to under
stand a word of the spoken language; ;
as. of course, vice versa, a great many
English and Americans can read and
write French long before they can un-
derstand. or make themselves under
stood: the other languages are just as
difficult for them to pronounce as Eng
liSh is for others. The only difference
is that English stands alone with its
system or lack of system, of pronun-
citation. When a Frenchman knows
how to write German. he is at the same
time able to speak the language. if not
at least so as to be under
stood: the same holds for German
speaking French.-Prof. Albert Schinz
in the North American Review for
May.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-06-01
TO DARN OR NOT TO DARN.

\ mild editorial controversy has
arisen on the subject of darning stock
ings. y 'profes>eress" at Nas>ar says
that any woman is half witted to darn
stout pairs for dollar, and she can
earn more than that in any two hours,
A working woman replies that she can
not earn 50 muca and her darning il
not done when she could be earnin"
money but when she is resting. But
surely she can not find the monotony
of black or brown stitches very restful.
Perhaps on this point more than any
other the modern woman and the lady
of the old school differ. There was one
time when one was not considered
good wife or sister unless one darned
baskets of stockings.
The darning gourd and cotton seem
to the twentieth century woman the
ball and chain that made her mother
a prisoner to the petty duties of her
own household. With the increasing
complexity of woman's life today she
finds no time for darning. Either with
double charity she pays some poor old
woman to have it done or she buys
guaranteed hose and there is no use
for darning.
Let those who have sentimental
feeling for the drudgery of darning be
picturesque and darn. But the woman
who saves herself for larger duties may
wear and make her family wear hole
proof hosiery.