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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

A British abortion remedy that IL
said to be very effective consists in
giving animals subject to this ailment
two drains OF pure carbolic acid well
diluted I'm water In soft feed every
other night during each alternate fort
night during pregnancy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07
'Tis Distance Lends Enehantmsnt.

70 "N~''NO LUTIub IWOUdWNTIIoHN.
An exact definition OF n gentleman has
been tried many times. never perhaps
with entirely satisfactory results. Lit
tie Sadie had never heard OF any OF
the various definitions. but she man
aged TO show n CLEAN Of light on the
subject, albeit one touched with un-
conscious cynicism. The word was In
the spelling lesson, and said:
Sadie, what is gentleman"
please, ma'am," she answered, "a
gentleman's n man you don't know
very well."-Womans Home Compan-
ion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

Mrs. Bacon-And does yo1r cook do
the washing too?
Mrs. Erbert-Oh, yes.
and IS she a good cook?"
"Oh, yes; she stews clothes beauti-
fullyF'-Yonkers Statesman.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

While chicken viii roost on most
any old thing, from the edge Of bar
rel to the reel of n reaper, n glance at
the shape OF the foot when It clutches
support shows that to be comforta-
bic the roost ought to be nearly round
While straight and even poles about
two inches in diameter with the knots
trimmed smooth will do nicely If one
can get them. n pine by with the
corners rounded of makes an excellent
perch.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07
Not Ezaetlv

AS regards Cook and Peary. there
IS all the difference In the world be-
tween the two men"
mo. there isn't In that case they
could have had n pole apiece Balti-
more American
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

How do I look this EVENING"" que.
ried the woman who was fishing for a
compliment.
Don't ask me-" replied the mere
man. who was nothing II not practical.
Consult an ocullst"-St. Louis Repub-
lie
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

Cows and clover IN some form are
the two best agencies known for rest
ing and regenerating tired aud worn
out soils. Many realize this truth;
good many ought TO.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

Oranges grown in some portions of
Mexico are infested with maggots,
the larvae OF flies which lay their eggs
in the skin Of the growing orange
and hatch by the time the fruit is
ripe and have fine time in the pulp
Of the orange until they emerge as fully
developed flies. For this reason Cali
fornin. with her immense orange grow
ing interests. has placed an embargo
on Mexican oranges as well as nursery
stock, so much is spread Of this
pest feared. The maggot is white in
color and is from third to half an
inch long
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

AZ the rate which automobile acct
dents are chronicled II begins TO look
as though the old saw "The fools are
not all dead yet" would soon be un-
true.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

Good management ON the farm as
well as In the home consists as much
I'm knowing what to let 20 as I'm what
to do-in other words, I'm the power of
discrimination.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

According to figures which have been
compiled by the Canadian forestry de.
partment, there is I'm the Dominion a
total OF 100000 square miles Of stand.
Ing timber, but Notwithstanding this
enormous reserve there were set out
In zoos under the direction OF the de-
partment 100000 young trees to take
the place Of those felled, while a total
OF 100000 little trees have been set
out during the past few years. 1t
would have been well for this country
had n like policy been inaugurated
when It's timber resources were con-
sidered inexhaustible.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

There seems TO be pretty well set
tied opinion that while seed corn will
retain its vitality IL buried In an oat
bin 1t will not do so IL the ears are
hung over the bin above the oats. The
reason for this seems to be that in the
hrst place the ear is kept quite dry, its
moisture being absorbed by the oats,
while In the second instance It gathers
enough moisture so that hard freezes
XII the germ
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

In latitudes where the winters are
forbidding and tend to keep folks
closely housed during the winter
months it is sensible thing to be out
OF doors during the fall and early win
ter as much as possible in order to
store up vitality and energy to bear
the more rigorous outdoor air OF the
colder months. Every chance that of
fers should be improved to breathe
this fine, crisp. life giving mir that is
so characteristic these October and No
vember days.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

Just why it is so we have never
seen explained. but fruit that is grown
ON sandy land seems TO develop n
brighter color at maturity. In select
ing an orchard site 1t Is therefore well
10 keep this point in mind.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

The designations nigh" and or
used in referring to the left and right
hand animals Of team came into use
because OF the fact that the driver OF
the pioneer OK team used to stand
when driving to the left of the left
hand animal so he could WELD n whip
In his right hand, which was nearest
the team. The customary position of
the driver OF team OF horses is on
the right instead Of the left side OF the
seat, with the result that the nigh
horse is the one farthest from him and
the Off horse the one nearest
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

II the money which Is annually spent
by farmers in mining and other wild
cat and blue sky enterprises were put
Into the purchase OF better machinery,
the installing of diaries and the hiring
OF more help to give the ncres worked
a more intensive tillage, more profit
would be forthcoming from these i'm
provements in n single season than
from the aforesaid investments In n
lifetime.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

The hazelnuts which the children
gathered this fall will taste mighty
good by the winter fire.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

The fellow who puts Off the securing
OF bis seed corn until he is afield with
n husking wagon the latter part OF
November or December may be trust
Ing Providence for good stand Of
corn next season, but has mighty lit
tie ground on which to base any such
confidence. In this as in some other
familiar experiences the Lord helps
those who stir around and do most to
help themselves.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-10-07

TIT ITO 70 TT0 FoI0T.
He asked me n couldn't learn 90
love him"
And what did 700 sayY
II said / couldn't"-New York Life.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
Not a Good Mark.

A French actor named Hyacinthe
once illustrated the saying, discretion
Is the better part of valor." 1t was
IN the month of June. and a company
Of the national guard of which Hya-
cinthe was sergeant was engaging
body OF Insurgents behind q barricade
at the other end of short street. One
of the insurgents in particular, from
corner OF the barricade. was making
remarkably effective practice on the
assailants. At that moment up came
general.
1--WE must get him to expose him
self" said the general. ''One of you
must Chamber up on top of the bar
ricade: then. when our friend at the
other end of the street shows himself
10 take aim, two or three Of you fetch
him down. Up with you, sergeant"
BEG your pardon. general. but per-
haps, you see, an insignificant noncom-
missioned officer like myself may have
no attraction for him. but handsome.
distinguished man like you, in that
stylish and becoming unifOrm-he'd be
more than mortal if he could resist
the temptation. I'll lend you a hand.
general"
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
Consumption Statistics.

prove that a neglected cold or
cough puts the lungs in so bad
a condition that consumption
germs find fertile field for fast
ening on one. Stop the eau 9Th
as soon as it appears with Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup. Soothes
the torn and inflated tissues and
makes you well again. For sale
by A. H. Thompson Drug Co.,
The Leading Druggists.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05

When a cold becomes settled
in the system, it will take sever
al days treatment to cure it.
and the best remedy to use is
Cham berlain Cough Remedy.
1t will cure quicker than any
other. and also leaves the system
in natural and healthy condi-
ton. Sold by City Pharmacy.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
Phone Brock to clean your
clothes. He will get them and
return them.

The new styles of the present
year have done much to improve
the appearance of women in
general, many of whom have fin
ally discovered that carelessly
combed hair, poorly kept skin
and fingers and graceless move
ments are impossible for the
woman who is in fashion. These
things mark the fashionable wo-
man more even than does the cut
of the gown.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
A Hairs Breadth Escape.

Do you know that every time
you have a cough or cold and let
it run on thinking it will just
cure itself you are inviting pneu-
monia, consumption or some
other pulmonary trouble? Don't
risk it. Put your lungs back in
perfecthealthand stop that cough
with Billiards. Horehound Syr-
up. Price 25c, SOC and Sl.0O d
bottle. For sale by a. II. Thomp-
son y Drug Co., The Leading
Druggist.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05

Group is most prevalent dur
ing the dry cold weather of the
early winter months. Parents
of young children should be pre-
pared for it. All that is needed
is a bottle of Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy. Many mothers
are never without it in their
homes and it has never diSap-
pointed them. Sold by City
Pharmacy.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
BUSINESS LOCALS


If you have any blowing to do call
and see Keiser Bros. & Philips. Work
guaranteed. Ii tic
Every person going on my place
east of town will please close the gates
and follow the road or | shall be COM
PEELED to close the land against all
tresspassers. r. II. Sanford. 5tf
CowART'S CONFECTIONERY For
your Pure Sweet Apple Cider and
Home made Taffy. 2Stf
NOTICING camping, hunting or
fishing allowed on the following sec
tions on the Terra Blanco and Palo
Duro creeks: Sections No. IL, blk.
X, II, Deaf Smith county; los, III,
l40 and al, blk. X, IA; Nos. II, II,
13, 20, 2l %, blk. /, all in Randall
county, Texas. Any parties found
tresspassing will be prosecuted. Sign
ed, John Hutson, owner and agent,
Canyon City. Texas. l2tfc
If you want blowing of any kind
done, see H. w. Bogenreif, at this
Office. tie.
NEBRASKA FARM;-To exchange for
Panhandle lands. J. Frank Smith.
26 tic
For cleaning and pressing call Phil
lips. Phone 223, work called for and
delivered.
Winter time is on. Let Phillips, the
Tailor, clean and press your winter
suit. Phone 223.
have 10000 bundles of Kaiiir corn
and maize on my place one mile East
of town for sale. l.. +, Cowling. 21tf
| have a number of mares, horses
and colts for sale, also four extra
good milk COWS and some feed. | re-
on the mail route. J. II. Fling. 2Sw4
For sALE:-Alfalfa seed. See i. G.
Conner at his Office. 2ltfc
For RENT Rooms suitable for Of
fees. Call on J. f. Smith. 2Stf
For SALE:-A broad east binder.
Address Dan" care News. ~ tic
Any one wishing sand or gravel fur
nished and delivered, phone 204 or
call on j. V. Young. BIT.
FOR RENT New twenty-four room
apartmement lodging house near the
Cafe and depot, Canyon City, Texas.
a snap for q aSy money. Sewer, Wat
er Works, New Depot, Normal Col
lege and more soon to begin work.
3ltn Jasper n. Haney, Phone 3
LOST, LOST-On Sunday morning
large envelope containing valuable
papers, some money, return to News
Office and get reward.
FOR SALE-A house and lot, inquire
Mrs G. H. Hitchcock. - IT
BUGGY REPAIRS do all kinds of |
buggy repairing and painting. Also
have "A shoerepairsho in connection.
South of First National Bank. G. G. !
Bracket. ,2tfc
Mrs. j. y. Formby will do your
sewing. Call at her home, first house
west of Public School on Evelyn st. |
32tfc
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
Her Way of Taking Them.

At dinner party the coachman was
called upon in an emergency to assist
in waiting upon the guests, among
whom was a very deaf old lady. The
coachman, in passing the vegetables.
comes to the deaf lady.
peas. num- says Jehu.
No answer
Peas, num-" louder.
Still there was no answer from the
old lady, who at this moment lifts her
ear trumpet interrogatively toward the
man.
CHANGING down and seeing the tube
he calculated in a whisper: well. its
a rum way of taking them, but sup
pose she likes it. Here goes" And
down went the peas into the ear trum-
pet-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05

The old, old story, told times
without number and repeated
over and over again for the last
SO years, but it is always a vel
come story to those in search of
health-There is nothing that
cures coughs and colds as quick
Iy as Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. Sold by City Phar-
macy.
G.. w. Dale of Hereford, was
in Canyon Friday.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
Jack Brock, the tailor. South
side of square.

Many school children suffer
from constipation, which is often
the cause of seeming stupidity
at lesson $. Chamberlain 5
Stomach and liver tablets are an
ideal medicine to give a child,
for they are mild and gentle in
their effect, and will cure even
chronic constipation. Sold by
City Pharmacy.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
Several houses to rent, see
Smith & Monroe.
Her Heart was Broken

because her complexion was bad
and she could find nothing to
clear it up. Ladies: a bad com
plextion is caused by an inactive
liver. An inactive liver will be
put imperfect condition by taking
Billiards. Herbine. The unequal
ed liver regulator. For sale by
A. H. Thompson Drug Co., The
Leading Druggist.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
At Our Churches
METHODIST

Sabbath school at 9.45 a. m.
G. G. Foster, Superintendent.
Preaching by the pastor at II
a. IN.
Pastor, Rev. Hawkins
EpwOrth League. $50 p. m.
Prayer meeting, Thursday.
evening at 1.30
All are invited to these ser
vices.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
A Broken Back.

That pain in your back caused
by lumbago, stiff muscles or a
strain is an easy thing to get rid
of. Billiards. Snow Liniment
cures rheumatism, lumbago,
sore and stiff muscles, strains,
sprains, cuts, burns bruises,
scalds and all aches and pains.
You need a bottle in your house.
Sold by A. H. Tompson Drug Co.
The Leading Druggist.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
Looks No Proof.

Look at my client" said the attor-
ney for the defense. Does he look
like hardened criminal?'
mo, can't say that he does" an
swered the careful witness. but that
doesn't signify, for neither do you
Puck
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
Realism.

Stage Manager wish we could
work in few more realistic touches in
this woodland scene. Now, how would
II be to have some one growl like
bear?
Author-The very thing, Wen call
In the critics.-Harper's Weekly.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
Ambition,

Here's an invitation to the we'd
ding Of Alexander Hamilton Jones to
Mary Jane Wigs. Gracious, ] wonder
what Jones Is marrying her for"
probably just to see his name spell
ed out in full. catholic Standard and
Times
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05

How many servents does your
mama keep" asked the lady who
had just moved into the neigh
borhood.
None" but we engage lots,
replied little Jenny.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05

Lame back comes on suddenly
and is extremely painful. 1t is
caused by rheumatism of the
muscles. Quick relief is afford
ed by applying Chamberlain's
Liniment. Sold by City Phar-
macy.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
Modesty Forbade.

A lazy once asked Lord Broushan
at dinner party who was the bes7
speaker in the house of lords. LORD
Brougham promptly and emphaticaliy
answered, Lord Stanley, madam, ID
the second best"
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
PRESBYTERIAN

Sunday services
$50 a. m. Sunday school
HOO a. m. Public worship,
Rev. j. S. Groves, pastor
6.45 D. m. Christian EndeavOr.
80 p. IN. Evening services
40 p. m. Thursday evening,
Bible study and prayer meeting.
You are cordially invited to
any and all of these services.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Sunday services
1000 a. IN. Bible school
HOO a. m. Public worship.
j. j. Hutchinson, Pastor
6.45 p. N. Christian Endeavor
7.45 p. N. Public worship
40 p. m. Wednesday prayer
meeting.
40 p. m. Friday training for
service.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
BAPTIST

Sunday services,
$50 a. IN. Sabbath School
J. G. Hunt, supt.
HOO a. IN. Preaching
j. NJ. Harder, Pastor
6.45 p. m. Union EndeavOr
Will Hudnall, leader
7.30 p. m. Preaching, by pastor
j. NJ. Harder.
1,30 p. m. Wednesday evening
Prayer meeting.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
A Quaint London Custom.

1t is curious how few persons have
noticed the ancient and quaint custom
which is observed every evening dur
ing the term in the walks of the Mid
tie Temple Of sounding the call that
warns members OF the inn that 1t Is
time to dress for dinner in the hall at
G. The custom is as old as the Mid
die Temple itself. where it alone exists.
AT about $50 p. IN. the warder on duty
energies from a side door Of the hall
with an old fashioned COW horn. richly
orEanented with silver. and, com
mencinc in Fountaincourt. blows a
sustained blast on it. which he repeats
in New court. Essex court. Brick court
Pump court. Elm court and ut the en-
trance to Crown office row The whole
operation lasts about ten minutes. and
when it is over the warder. who is n
kind of beadic in plain livery. returns
the horn IL the buffers pantry. No
body seems To take any notice of the
horn blowing except small boys and
ticket porterS. who occasionally chaff
the warder while he is engaged in his
musical cfforts.-W eStminstcr Gazette.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
Free of Charge

Our centrally located Offices are always
at our customers disposal. Our farm
er friends are especially welcome; they
will find our bank a handy place to
write letters and transact their bust
ness. We want you to feel near
enough to the officers 50 that when you
want any advice regarding your bust
ness, or any investment you wish to
make. YOU will freely consult with
them and feel that any advice is gladly
given. as it always is.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05

Some special bargains in resi-
dence property, and close in.
Acreage property. Smith & Mon
roe, Smith building.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
J. c. Hunt,
Lawyer

Does both criminal and civil practice,
Twelve years experience. Land titles passed
upon. Write all kinds of contracts and instru-
nents. Notary in ONCE. ONCE northeast cor
Ter public square, up stairs Canyon, Texas.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
WHY 1T PAYS

} do business with the First National Bank
Your money is safe; every safeguard
and protection for the depostor is fur
nished. Your valuable papers may be
stored in our fire and burglar proof
vaults
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
S. |. Ingham,
Dentist

Canyon National Bank building. All work
warranted.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
Jasper N. Haney,
Attorney-at-LaW.

Practices in all courts in this state
Office phone 81, Canyon, Texas.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05
Geo. A. Brandon,
Lawyer

Twenty-three years practice and experience
IN Texas courts. ONCE in court house.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-11-05

If you have any blowing to do call
and see Keiser Bros. & Philips. Work
guaranteed. Ii tic
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-17
Will
Meet ASSESSORS
TAX COMMISSIONER STARTS ON
A MONTHS TOUR OF THE
5. 5,- STATE. ~

CHARLESTON, March 17.-State Tax
Commissioner, T. c. Townsend LETT
yesterday at noon for Wheeling. where
he will commence itinerary that will
take him to the principal cities Of the
State to confer with the assessors Of
the several counties and explain the
various phases Of the tax laws and
make IN effort to have the property
placed on the books at its proper value
This trip will take about a month.
The arrangements for the trip have
been comptted. Several Of the as
SCISSORS will meet with the tax COM
To meet the assessors and assistants
they will go over the work. U.
AT Wheeling today Mr.. Townsend
will meet the assessors Of Hancock
Brooke, Marshall, Ohio Wetzel and
Tyler counties at the Mcclure hotel.
The complete itinerary Is as follows:
! At Morgantown, Friday, March 10,
MADEIRA hotel, 2 o'clock p. m..-To
meet the assessors and assistants
from the following counties: Monon.
gala, Preston and Marion.
At Clarksbnrg, Saturday, March IS,
Waldo hotel. 2 o'clock p. m. To meet
the assessors and assistants From the
following counties: Harrison, Taylor,
Doddridge, Lewis, Barbour, Upshur
and Marion. !.
At Elklns, Monday, March %. Hotel
Randolph, 10 O'clock a. m.-To meet
the assessors and assistants from the
following counties: Randolph, Bar.
bour, Tucker, Pocahontas, Upshur and
Pendleton. sl
At Keyser, Tuesday, March %. Rey-
nolds hotel. 10 o'clock q m--To meet
the assessors and assistants from the
following counties: Mineral. Grant.
Psndleton. Hardy and Hampshire.
At Aart!nsburg, Wednesday, March
"a. Berkeley hotel, 10 o'clock a. m.-
missioner at each city and together
from the following counties: Berke-
ley, Jefferson, Morgan, Hampshire
and Hardy. II. 'y8 "a
At Charleston, Monday, March 20.
tax commissioners ofllce 2 o'clock p.
m.-To meet the assessors and assist.
ants from tht following counties: Kan
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-17
DEED FOR. SALE
Of: BIG MOUND. MI! } |. ND
FIRST PAYMENT, WILL BE MADE
Z, IN FEW pAYs-HElRs CON
a TRIBUTE $4,000. ',..ig

The deed for the transfer o. the
mound at Moundsvll1e from tae heirs lE
Of G. 5. McFaddea to the State d OF
West Virginia will /be prepared IN q
few days and the first payment VIII VIII
tfen DO made. 3 ~
The deed will cal for s25,ooo and
viii state that $4,000 Of that Is con: con
trlbuted by the helrs as a memorial
to G. s. McFadden, the preseryer and
owner for many years. !.ttt'
The frst payment will be s,See'
Of watch 400 Is contributed by the
school children Of the State and 5000
by the State. Next October another
payment by tae State Of 5000 Will
be made and. in October. 1910, s6,2M'
making $4,000 altogether.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-17

Talking pictures mt the Gmnd Wed.
nesday and Thursday nh gat1a ant tlio
Grand. Admission, \ 25e. s Ssss