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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01
Cupid and he Cook.

When a stately cook showed up at
the same employment agency for the
sixth time on the lookout for a new
situation the manager lost patience.
Said she:
"What is the matter? That was a
good place l found for you last time.
Why are you leaving?"
The cook looked sheepish for a mo-
ment, then tossed her head, prepared
to braZen it out.
"Tm going away" she said, because
I have no chance there. I've got ac-
quainted with every clerk and every
delivery man in the neighborhood, and
it's plain that non of them means
business. / can't afford to waste any
more time there. I want to go into a
neighborhood where 1 can get ac-
quainted with a new set, where there
may be something doing. I'm all alone
in the world, you see, and I've got to
look out for my chances the same as
yourself"
The manager gasped, but promised
to find q situation on more promising
ground.-New York Globe.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01

"The awfulest and the funniest
stage wait l ever lived through" seid
a sprightly English actress, was when
q certain well known London actor
manager, whose name I dare not
divulge, was doing a tremendous curse
scene on a darkened stage. He had
the audience s2ellbound with his
sonorous defamation. which, of course
they didn't know depended largely
upon his ample mouthful of false
teeth. At the very climax of his blood
curdling maledictions the entire dental
collection dropped out suddenly in the
excitement of the moment and bound
cd into some obscure hiding place. The
~tragedian's mighty voice died down to
an unintelligible humble as be CROPPED
about frantically In search Of the miss
ing masticators. We were all too help
less from laughter t be Of much help
in this critical situation. At last, after
what seemed like half an hour Of the
most hysterical suspense, the stage
manager located the teeth with the aid
of a dark lantern and restored them
to the frantic star. who clapped them
into his mouth and began cursing
again with redoubled earnestness. I
never knew what the audience thought,
and no one ever dared to ask the actor
manager."-New York World.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01
Why She Learned French.

81 had a new type of pupil last
week." said q high priced French
teacher. who has the reputation Of
taking Infinite pains in the matter of
pronunciation. "A young woman came
in and wanted to arrange for a few
lessons which would drill her into re.
peating a few phrases to absolute per-
lection. l thought it a strange re-
quest, but presumed she was going to
the part required some short French
phrases. What was my surprise when
she quite frankly told me that she
was a music teacher end almost all
Of her pupils spoke French f1uently
and that their pet dogs understood
speak English, but to the pet dog it
was impossible. She had her W list
Of phrases she wanted to learn. l
drilled her on Good morning, dear lit
tie dog and 'Goodby, darling Bijou,'
and several other expressions Of equal
Importance until she spoke like a ma
tive. She also learned how to say
Lie down and Good dog and a few
endearing p~leasantries. She was an
apt pupil, and we had good times over
the lessons, as we both saw the abb
surd side. 1t was the first time I'd
ever heard Of pet dogs to whom
French was, as one might say, a ma
tive tongue but I've inquired since
and find it's so."-New York Sun.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01
A FINDING OF HEARTS
Financial Reverses That Brought
Their Recompense.
BY MARION cHoLMoNDELEr.
1909, by Associated Literary
PresS.1

copyright, 1909, by Associated Literary
Press.l
The big automobile Jared slightly
as it went over the crossing, and the
woman, tucked in one orn Of the
cushioned seat which would have held
three comfortably, frowned. Little
things had a wonderful power to an
noy Marcia Weatherby.
Always she had had more than she
wanted, and the deprivation Of having
nothing to wish for is a far greater
one than the ordinary person i'm
AGNES. From q girlhood home of lux
ury she had gone to one even richer
in the comforts of life when she mar
ried Jack Weatherby five years before.
Her path was hedged by people pa
tiently waiting to do her will, to
smooth all roughnesses, to anticipate
her very thoughts. Yet her latent IT.
ritability had grown, fed by a weari-
ness which was becoming chronic.
And Jack himself was no less bound
and hampered. She realized dimly
that he, too, was helpless through du-
ties and demands custom had fastened
on him.
Today as she rolled swiftly along she
was overwhelmed with a sudden
swift vision of the emptiness of it all.
They were forever doing things about
which they cared nothing at all SIM
ply because it was expected of them
to do SO. And further and further
apart would they grow, even as the
last five years had shown her. Marcia
Weatherby bit her lip to keep back
the tears, for she had cared deeply for
Jack when they were married. Per-
haps she will now, but she never had
the leisure to wen wonder about it.
And he-his kindness seemed abstract
ed, secondary.
The machine turned noiselesSly into
the drive leading up to the big pile she
called home. She knew just the proc.
ess Of entering it. First the chauf-
feur would open the door of the car
and help her to descend, the huge
front door would swing open, disclos-
ing the footman with his chin at the
correct angle, and at the door Of the
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

The Regents of Education of the
State of South Dakota will receive
sealed bids for heating, ventilation,
plumbing and equipment of the ad-
dition to the Chemistry Building at
the State College of Agriculture and
Mechanic Arts at Brookings, S. D.,
according to plans and specifications
on file in the Office of Secretary r.
A. Larson, Brookings, S. d.
Bids must be accompanied by certi-
ned check for 5 per cent of the amount
of the bid, as a guarantee that the
successful bidder will enter into on
tract and give satisfactory bond for
the completion of the same within
the time and manner provided.
Bids will be received at Sioux Falls,
South Dakota up to 200 p. m. July 9th.
If sen by mail they should be ad-
dressed to President f. c. Ericsson,
care of Cataract Hotel, Sioux Falls,
South Dakota.
Inc Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
f. c. Ericsson,
Irwin d.. A~ldrich, President.
Secretary. ct
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01
The Gorgons.

The Gorgons were creatures of Greek
mythology, mentioned by Homer and
Euripides as being of peculiarly abhor.
rent aspect. Their hair was composed
Of serpents, their bodies covered with
scales and girdled with reptiles with
heads erect, vibrating their tongues
threateningly, while the hands Of the
Gorgons, adorned with sharp talons,
were Of brass. The gaze Of the mon
sters was deadly, all upon whom they
fixed their eyes being turned to stone.
One Of the three terrible sisters was
conquered and beheaded by Perseus,
and as he took fight in the air en- route
for Ethiopia, holding the severed head
in his hands, the drops Of blood which
fell from it became serpents, which
ever after infested the sands Of Lydia.
New York Telegram.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01

he oest Of Backs Are Bad When They
Ache, and 6rookinss People
Know II.

A bad back is always bad.
Bad at night when bedtime comes,
Just as bad in the morning.
Ever try Doan's Kidney Pills for it?
Know they cure backache-cure
every kidney i'll?
If you don't, some Brookings people
do.
Read a case of it:
Peter Van. Leshout, AIS Iowa ST.,
Huron, S. Oak, says: Il have proven
Doan's Kidney Pills to be specific for
disordered kidneys. l had kidney and
bladder complaint for six years and
suffered severely. My kidneys became
so weak that I was almost constantly
annoyed by a desire to void the secre.
lions and the passages were accom-
panied with a great deal of pain. l
first used Doan's Kidney Pills in Iowa
and the relief l received was so great
that later, when l moved to Huron
l procured more. The last box used
some months ago, entirely cured me
of every symptom of my complaint. l
value Doan's Kidney Pills very highly
and gladly recommend them to other
victims of kidney complaint"
Plenty of more proof like this from
Brookings people. Call at F. l.. Villas
drug store and ask what customers
report.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01

tiny gold and white elevator leading
to her rooms Felice, her maid, would
be waiting to take her wraps and
hand bag and conduct her to the tire
some mysteries Of another toilet.
The chauffeur and the footman per-
formed their expected duties, but the
program was varied when she stepped
from the elevator. Instead of Felice,
Jack stood waiting for her.
Marcia's surprise died away when
she saw his face. That face, with its
look Of haggard trouble, silenced her.
Without a word she swiftly followed
to her sitting room, and the door
closed behind them.
What is it," she demanded breath
lessly, terror clutching her heart as
she looked at him.
Jack Weatherby had good stuff in
him and could dare much, but his
throat contracted as he took in her
beauty, her fragileness, her costly ar
ray. Helpless, sheltered-that was
what Marcia was. Then he spoke al
most CURLY.
I'll make it short" he said. Listen,
Marcia, and see if you can compre-
bend. 1t doesn't seem possible a man
could take a fortune the size Of mine
md drop it into the middle Of the
ocean, but that's what I've done.
Stocks. It's all gone. We haven't a
penny to our name. Even this house
is gone. Maybe the grocer III trust
us, but likely not! How many meals
do your think your pearls would
buy?"
He flung himself into a chair, with a
laugh bitter and hopeless, and waited,
just what for he hardly knew-hyster-
les probably.
The woman before him bent for
ward, with lips parted. II can't quite
realize she gasped. Then she
Strengthened out and walked to the
window. gazing out yer the lake.
When she turned and came TO him she
was smiling. Besides the smile, there
was a look he had never seen on her
face before. an expression Of interest,
of energy. X
"Jack," she said, slipping down be-
side him, her arms about him, II don't
know why, but somehow the only
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01
Sorry He Spoke.

He was very ~deferential, but he was
a deacon in the church. and he felt
that he had a right to criticise. II
hope you'll pardon me-" he said, III 1
suggest that your sermons are-ah"--
TOO prosy, I SUPPOSED" suggested
the minister.
"Oh, no, not that, but too long"
But you mustn't blame me for that"
returned the minister pleasantly. IF
you knew a little more / wouldn't have
to tell you SO much"
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Avoided the Conventional.

at is a wonderful story" says the
publisher to the new author, whose
manuscript has just been accepted,
but you have failed in II important
feature. You do not describe the way
the heroine was dressed when the hero
first met her. You'd better write in a
paragraph about her clothes, but try
to avoid the conventional"
The ingenious author, knowing the
sameness Of costume descriptions in
the best sellers and also knowing how
to make an appeal to the feminine
heart, wrote:
"Heloise foated toward him CARRIED
in a 5000 dress. a $3.50 hat. with a
$9S.75 mantilla over a 1915 lace coat"
Chicago Post.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01
SCHOOL MONEY TO LOAN.

Notice is hereby given that there is
on hand and available for loaning in
the county of BroOkings, the sum of
Ten thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), of
the permanent School Fund to be loan
ed on bonds of School Corporations or
on first mortgages on improved farms,
the rate of interest to be five per cent,
payable semi-annually in advance.
Applications for loans on this fund
a be made at the office of the County
Auditor at the Court House in the City
of Bookings, South Dakota.
Dated at Brookings. S. D.. this 9Th
day of June, A. ID. 1909.
O. j. bitterness,
County Auditor.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.


In the Matter of the Estate of Charles
E. Terryberry, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed Administrator of the Estate of
Charles f. Terryberry. Deceased, to
the creditors of, and all persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased,
to exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after
the first publication of this notice, to
Frank Dull, Resident Agent of the
said Administrator at the residence of
said Frank Dull in the City of Brook
ings, in the County of BroOkings,
South Dakota.
Dated June Is, 1909.
Robert T%erryberry,
Administration.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01
Shaxind.

When asked whether Napoleon shaw
ed himself Talleyrand replied: "Yes.
One born to be q king has some one to
shave him, but they who acquire king
doms shave themselves" Dionysius,
the tyrant of Syracuse. not daring to
commit himself to a BARRIERS hands, Is
said to have singed his W beard with
glowing walnut shells.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01
Columbus Oversight.

That was a wise schoolboy who
when the master asked. why was II
that his great discovery vas not prop
erly appreciatedT' promptly replied
at was because he didn't advertise
sir"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01
PHYSICIANS

r. e. Boyden A. n. StoII.
Home phone al Home phone $40
Physicians and Surgeons.
Hospital and general practice; ear
eye, nose and throat. City Offices
rear of First National Bank Building.
Office hours 9 a. m. to IL m; 1870 o.
m. to 5 p. %. Hospital Z p. m. to 9
p. m.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01
Our readers will be interested in the
arguments for eating Quaker Oats

which are appearing in OUT columns
from time to time. The tremendous
consumption of Quaker Oats. increasing
as it does year after year, is evidence
that the public has found it an ideal
food for health, strength and economy.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01

Pleasurs once tasted satisfies less
than the desire experienced for 1t tor
ments.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01

B. T. GREEN-Physician and surgeon
Office, Binford Block Room 1. Phone
B-9. Hours 9 a. m. to II m. l p.
m. to 5 p. m. Residence 715-6th Ave.
Phone 293. Hours 5 p. m. to 9. a. m.
IL m. to / p. M. Calls answered at
all hours.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-07-01

F. ROYS.-General practitioner and
surgeon, also special attention given
lung troubles, piles and chronic dis
eases. Rooms 4 and 5 Binford block.
Office hours: 10 to II; 2 to 5.
Phone-Main 10; residence K-270.
Residence, corner Medary avenue
and Williams street.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09
HYMAN LEVY KILLED
In Automobile Accident Near Hous-
ton Last Night.

Houston, Texas, July 6.-Mr. Hy-
man Levy, one of the leading bust
ness men of Houston, secretary and
treasurer of the Levy Brothers Dry
Goods company and vice president of
the Union Bank and Trust company,
was killed in an automobile accident
IastHAGgbt ahagt Q O'Clock on the La
Porte road about eight miles from
town. In the car with Mr.. Levy, who
was driving, were Mr.. Mildly Porter,
young Maurice Goldman and Mr.. Ben
jamin H. Brown. None of the others
were seriously injured, although all
were badly shaken up. 1t was report
ed that Mr.. Porter had sustained
broken leg, but this report was found
to be Incorrect. The accident hap
pened a short distance south of the
bridge over Sims Bayou. The ma
cadamized county road has numerous
culverts which are fitted with stone
copings on both sides. The automo-
bile, a speedy standardization, was
driven into one of these copings. The
terrific impact wrecked the car and
crushed Mr.. Levy's breast against
the steering wheel Mr.. Porter sus-
tanned a severe bruise on the head
and the others, with the exception of
Mr.. Levy, escaped with minor bruises
and scratches.
A short distance ahead of Mr..
Levy, in another automobile. was Mr..
NJ. E. Andrews, a prominent Houston
citizen, with his wife and mother and
the chauffeur. Hearing the accident,
Mr. Andrews turned his car and re-
turned to the wreck. His automobile
conveyed Mr.. Levy, who was not in
stantly killed, but died shortly after
reaching his residence in the city,
and the others back to Houston. Mr..
Levy was taken to his residence at
2016 Main street, where medical as
sistance, summoned by Mr. Mildly
Porter from Dumler's, on the Harris
burg road, was waiting, but his in
juries were beyond surgical science
His chest was literally crushed in
and he lived for only few moments
after his removal from the automo-
bile.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09
IS SOUTHERN STATES
Represented at the Convention of the
Southern Commercial Secretaries
Association at Atlanta.
(Herald Specially


Atlanta, Ga, July 7.-Several hun
dred delegates representing fifteen
southern states faced w. B. Register
of Chattanooga this morning when he
called to order the convention of the
Southern Commercial Secretaries AS
ISOLATION, a society formed year
ago for the purpose of promoting the
commerce and industries of the south
and its component states.
The convention met in the Audito-
rium-Armory, which was handsomely
decorated with the national colors
and presented most attractive ap-
pearance Mayor Robert F. Maddox
and Asa G. Gambler, president of the
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, greet
ed the delegates. President w. B.
Register responded and Secretary Ed
win L. Quarles followed with his an
nual report, in which he reviewed the
work of the association during the
past year. G. Grosvenor Dave deliv-
cred an address on "The Southern
Commercial Congress and its Re
Suits following which the convention
adjourned for luncheon
At 3 o'clock this afternoon the con-
vention reassembled to listen to an
address on the subject of good roads
by Gen. Clifford L. Anderson, presi-
dent of the Georgia Good Roads As
sociation. The sessions will be con-
Guided tomorrow.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09
FLOODS IN MISSOURI.
Conditions Alarming on the Grand
River-Trenton Isolated.

Chillicothe, Mo, July Charming
flood conditions are reported both
northeast and northwest of here on
the forks of the Grand river. Damage
to the extent of 100000 is reported
from Trenton, that town being iso-
lated by high waters. There has been
no loss of human life, but owners of
fancy livestock are heavy losers.
Traffic on the Rock Island railroad is
demoralized and at Pattonsburg,
northeast of here, the west fork of
the Grand river is running through
the town, the Wabash station and
switching yards.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09
MUST PAY THE WIDOW
Supreme Court at San Luis Potosi,
Mexico, Confirms Death Sen
tence and Assesses Fine.
(Herald Specially

Laredo, Texas, June I'm addition
to confirming the death sentence
against Dario Gonzales, convicted of
the murder of Manuel Iturre, the son
of a wealthy American. the supreme
court of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, has
issued a decree requiring Gonzales to
pay to the widow of the murdered
man the sum of two hundred thou
sand dollars.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09
IRE LOSS WILL REACH $4,000.
Origin of Fire In Bender Building Is
Traced to Defective Wiring.

Houston, Texas, July 6.-The losses
from the fire which destroyed the
Labor Temple, as the Bender build
ing, corner of Congress avenue and
Caroline street, was called, on ac-
count of its being the headquarters of
the local labor unions, total about
$75,0OI. Originating on the second
floor of the four-story building be-
tween l and o'clock this morning,
the fire burned for three hours, and
much apprehension was felt for the
safety of the surrounding property.
The Labor. Temple and all its con-
tents were totally consumed, but the
firemen succeeded in preventing its
spread to other buildings.
That the fire resulted from de-
fective wiring in the elevator appa
ratus is the prevailing opinion. The
flames were first seen sweeping up
the shaft from the second story, and
in very short space of time the build
ing was mass of flames. 1t was a
brick-walled structure, the inner work
being constructed entirely of rich
pine lumber and timber.
The losses are estimated as fol
lows: Bender estate. $4,000; Collins
Bros, $4,000; labor organizations,
$6,4OO; L. E. Miller, $1,000; NJ. Bayer,
$500; Labor Journal and McCurdy's
printing plant, $4,000; George Adams,
$4,000; Paul Timpson, building, 81
600; Marshall Printing company, ST.
900; losses to William L. Foley, OWN
er of building on opposite side of the
street, about $500. This makes the
total loss from allssources So, 900.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09
Texas Central Files Answer.

Eastland, Texas, July 6.-The Tex
as Central Railroad company today
filed an answer to the suit brought
by the count yofficials seeking to re,
cover nearly $6,OOO,OOO from that
road for alleged violation of the sep,
arate coach or Jim Crow law. The
defendant in its answer questions the
county attorneys right to file such a
suit, declaring it is unconstitutional.
The trial is set for July 10. This case
attracted considerable comment over
the state and many citizens here are
bitterly opposed to it. The road has
suspended the proposed improve
ments pending the case.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09
TWO MEN DROWNED.
Lost Their Lives Near MaryiIIe, Mo.
Flood Damage Is 100000.

st. Joseph, Mo-, July 6-The heavy
rains of last night and today caused
much damage in Northwest Missouri.
Maryville was without train service
today. The flood losses of Nodaway
county are estimated at 100000,
which includes $4,000 in bridges de-
stroyed. The wheat crop will be a
total loss in Nodaway county on ac-
count of the inability of the farmers
to get into the fields. The bodies of
Charles Daniels and John Brewer,
who were drowned in White Creek,
near Maryville, last night, with their
teams, were recovered today. Much
damage was done in the suburbs of
the city. The Missouri river is up to
1913 and still rising.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09
RICHARDS WOUNDS ARE FATAL.
Young Man Assaulted and Robbed In
Seed House at Luling.

Luling, Texas, July 6.-Will Rich
ards, the young man who was assault
ed. and robbed in a seed house at the
oil mill here Saturday night, died at
his home near Sullivan last night
from injuries thought to have been
inflicted with an iron bar which was
found lying nearby. No arrests have
been made in connection with the
killing, but the officers are searching
for negro girl who is thought to
know something of it and who disap-
peared yesterday.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1909-07-09

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