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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-12-21
AZ Usual.

Couple Of fine girls. amt they? One
OF 'em is a fine singer. and the 9th
one can cook
yes, old man. But there's a trag-
edy in your home. The one who sings
thinks she can cook. and the n who
cooks thinks she can sing."-Clese-
land Leader.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-12-21
COTTON
SOME COTTON FIGURES.

To the Editor.-I desire = submit
some cotton statistics for the United
states 10 Your many readers. Please
publish the same, and obligc
Yours very truly.
W. II. TOWNSEND
High Point. Dec. Is. 1909.
Cotton prices for the United States
in New York for the following Year:
q have the record from I~>25-190s,
but omit for hreVity.)
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-12-21
Moro Suitable.

Custcmer-Do you keep per- for
a week back2
Newsboy-For a weak back? Yer
don't want papers-yer wants a porus
plaster.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-12-21

Here is a pretty big IF from the
Greensboro Telegram The prospect
Of five months in jail is enough TO
make some men sick and Mr.. Baxter
ShernwelI may be one OF this class. OF
course, If he is really sick and will
probably remain sick about three and
a half months, there's nothing wrong
with the Governors reprieving him
sill April l."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-12-21

(taFSeSl CROP
The crop in 70 years has Increased
IS IL fold. From 62-65 there is no
record-the war period.
So much discussion has been evoked
by the governments estimate OF Il
crop of 10.03S.0 600 bales that d conf
parison with previous federal cst.-
mates is worth considering. IN the
annexed table linterS are not included
in the first column. The cc1su and
commercial olumns include linters:
Government Census Com'cial
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-12-21

| have the crop production in the
United States for IS years, some Of
which are as follows:
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
Needework Decorative scherzes Help
Much In Giving Pleasing Ap-
pearance to Chamber.

In the modern development no APP
piled art is more interesting to wom-
en- than needlework which goes to
further decorative scheme in the
home. Feminine handwork Is init
mately associated with the home and,
while too lavish display is bad form,
yet certain amount adds a pleasing
touch to the other decorations. Out
of the dead past comes the womanly
craft of making linen bed clothes
those covers with appliqued borders
If you have bedroom which per-
chance lacks the proper note of decor
alton, you may be able this winter to
turn your clever hands to the making
Of something in the way of overdrap-
cries, such as bed covers, dresser
scarfs and the like. Creamy linens
are used for the purpose and the APP
plique design is white. cut from
white linen and stitched to the cream
liuon. Crewel and knot stitches,
short and long embroidery, French
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31

BY Julia eottomley.
American-made shoes have out-dis-
tanced those made anywhere else in
the world in the race for excellence.
This has been true SO long that the
American shoe in American shoe
shops is sold everywhere. In points
OF style, finish and variety the Ameri.
can shoe is first and SO far in the
lead that there is no second. Even
the French shoes strike the educated
taste of our country-women as un-
shapely and uninteresting, almost
wholly lacking in style.
Women have grown more fastidi0us
in the matter of shoes and the advance
OF the manufacturers in variety of
models produced, meets with de.
mand SO ready that our mind is in
doubt as to whether this demand was
in existence before it was met, or not
At any rate. each season brings forth
numbers of new models. and the styles
in shoes are getting abou. as much at
tention these days as the styles in mil
linery.
Women have out-grown the foolish
practice of pinching the feet, or wear
ing shoes unsuited to their individual
needs. Such is the variety of lasts
made that there is one for almost
every foot There are several types
which are understood, and shoes are
so cleverly cut by the manufacturers
so well thought out, that shapeliness
is the effect in all the different models
"Mannish'' shoes are chosen for
walking. having good substantial soles
heels moderately high and very strong
and a general appearance of strength
and durability in the entire makeup
For such shoes. tans and blacks are
naturally most popular. One may get
them in brown, gun metal. OK blood
and probably similar shoe in other
colors. Kid and calfskin furnish the
materials of the greatest number OF
models in street shoes. In Fig. an
ideal shoe for general wear is shown
1t Is as trim and sensible looking as
the plain and handsome tailored gown
with which 1t is intended to be worn
and shows the same beauty and sim.
plicity in cut, the same care in its
finish. Such pair of shoes, 1t goes
without saying. almost, is the first
essential in any woman's shoe.outfit
ting. These she must have-be she
poor or rich. Happily, the price is
not above the reach of any one. Two
pairs of walking shoes, in good con
dition should be always on hand and
worn alternately. One should kee,
the pair not in use, on shoetrees and
in good shape as to cleanliness. DC
casional attention to the heels, where
there is a tendency to wear them of
at one side. will prolong the life and
keep the shape of the shoe. 1t is 8
good idea to have one pair with high
tops SO that the ankles will be protect
ed in wet weather. Nothing repays
care better than shoes. A shabby ap
pearance is the fault of the wearer
and any shoe man will tell US that
proper care in keeping up the good
appearance Of shoes lengthens theil
term of service by half the usual time
of wearing.
Street shoes are distinctly not 10,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
The Business Instinct.

A small Detroit boy was given a
drum for Christmas present, and
was beating it vociferously on the
sidewalk, when nervous neighbor
appeared and asked: How much
did your father pay for that drum,
my little MANI"
twenty-five cents, sir" was the
reply.
will you take dollar for it?"
ooh, yer. sir" said the boy eag-
erly. MA said she hoped I'd sell
1t for ten cents"
The exchange was made. and the
drum put where it wouldn't make
any more noise, and the nervous
man chuckled over his stratagem,
But to his horror, when he got
home that night. there were four
drums beating in front of his
house, and as he made his appear
ance, the leader stepped up and
said, cheerfully: These are my
cousins, sir. took that dollar and
bought four new drums. Do you
want to give us 81 for them?"
The nervous neighbor rushed in.
to the house in despair, and the
drum corps is doubtless beating
yet in front of his house.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31

the house. A pair of slippers or sof.
ter. dressier boot. should replace them
indoors. This change Is good for the
shoe, for the wearer and for the floors.
II one lives in house with summer
atmosphere all winter. there is no
reason why slippers should not be
worn. A lovely slipper is shown In
Fig. 2 Every woman should provide
herself with such pair. Most OF all,
the business woman, who is ant to
come home fatigued from trying or
monotonous day. A simple toilet
finished with dainty and comfort
able pair of slippers. The feel" of
the light, flexible and womanish slip.
per seems to pervade one. 1t shows
In the carriage and amounts to posi-
tive refreshment. A little gown for
evening wear at home should be Of
the same characteristics as this slip
per, simple, pretty and most easily
taken on and put on.
A dress shoe, is another essential
to the wardrobe. This is lighter in
make than street shoe and great
variety OF styles is shown to select
from. Where the purse allows only
one pairsa fine, plain, well-made kid
boot, like that shown in Fig. 3, Is the
happiest choice. This model is cut on
beautiful classy" lines. One may buy
it with patent leather tip or vamp.
or in Unfinished kid. The moderate
French heel is graceful and redeems
the model from too severe lines. with
Just a hint OF the frivolous in shoes.
The cloth top shoe shown in Fig. A
Is for those who require little more
elaboration In dress shoe. or for
those who wish to match costume.
1t is very quiet by comparison with
the footwear of those ultra fashion.
ables who can indulge themselves in
luxuries in shoes as well as other
things The cloth top has velvet col
lar and is finished with silk cord and
tassels. The Cuban keel brings tile
design down to earth. as it were, so
that milady may wear this boot on /,
clear day with visiting gown, when
she goes to pay her calls or to attend
some Of those gatherings for which
she must "dress up bit. This beau.
tiful boot is dressy enough for any oc-
casion. and appropriate for any, ex.
cept. perhaps. for dancing.
When one wanders into the realm
of dress shoes fascinating array
charms the eye-revealing the varied
demands of women Of fashion. Shoes
and slippers and sandals in bronze
and gold and silver, more or less en-
bellished with embroidery, fairly beck.
on one to study the alluring possibili.
ties in dainty footwear. But this is
another story. This fairy-land of foot.
wear appears to the eternal feminine
and shows that the modern woman
in remembering to be sensible in
street shoes. has not forgotten to be
! romantic where she may.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
Long Chains in Fashion,

The desire for the Cartier watch,
on its short enameled chain, has not
abolished the fashion for the long
watch chain. or the long chain with.
out watch for evening. These hang
well below tHe waist and are made
OF semi-precious stones. as well as
precious ones. The extra heavy
twisted cable Of gold, such as worn
by gentlemen before the war, has re-.
turned to favor for women.
Jet 10 much In evidence, but the
new chain for watches is slender
cord Of oxidized silver with carved
links Of silver set In. Canoes are
also revived. and the cameo bracalek
IL the thing Id arm jewelry. 6
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
Doctors Versus Lawyers.

Most lawyers take keen delight
trying to confuse medical experts
in the witness box in murder trials,
and often they get paid back in
their own coin. A case is recalled
where the lawyer, after exercising
all the tangling tactics without eff.
feet, looked quizzically at the doc.
tor who was testifying and said:
You will admit that doctors
sometimes make mistakes, won't
you?"
ooh, yes; the same as lawyers"
was the cool reply.
"And doctors mistakes are
buried six feet under ground" was
the lawyers triumphant reply.
Yes" he replied. land the law.
yers' mistakes often swing in the
air."-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31

Ing, Wneu many OL&LuS DOyS SW1Ae
themselves out Of their hammocks
unusually early in order to dress
the ship with holiday greens ere
the sun is up.
Usually the gibes for the Off
GERS are. reserved for the minstrel
show in the evening, but there
have been occasions in the history
of the navy when the bluejackets
played decidedly practical jokes on
their superiors in connection with
the Christmas dinner For in
stance, at. Shanghai, China, few
years ago, a delegation of the en-
listed men got ashore almost as
soon as the ship dropped anchor in
port, and having forestalled the
wearers of gold braid they proceed
ed to corner" the limited market
Of turkeys. Thus they had plenti-
full slices of the. light and dark
meat at their spread, while the
ward-room mess had to put up with
a not altogether satisfactory sub
stitute. The high prices paid for
fowl on this occasion constitute
but one of many illustrations that
might be cited to prove how lavish
are the bluejackets in their expen-
ditures when it comes to providing
ammunition for. the proper observ-
ance of Christmas.
The mischievous nature OF these
boys grown tall crops out in the
character of many of the contests
that take place on Christmas after
noon. Theresare boxing, wrestling
and fencing contests that are in
deadly earnest, but there are also
such merriment makers as egg
: races, potato races, three-legged
races, sack races, ETC., aid finally
there are ludicrous pie-eating con-
tests and similar stunts. A time
honored Christmas prank aboard
Yankee fighting, ships is that
Wherein a procession of fantastic
ally CARRIED sailors visits, the cap
tain's quarters, carrying a bucket
of, whitaWash, and, petitions the
ID COluAlslAS-lu6 OulCSI W literally or
3figurattvely wipe out all scores or
den1erits standing against members
of .thes crew. for minor attractions
OF the rules. If the master of the
craft Is not utterly lacking in that
tact and discernment which makes
for popularity in the navy. he hast
ems to take. cognizance of the spir.
itFof the day by granting this$re-
quest fer universal clemency.
The opportunities for enjoyment
open to our American bluejackets
at Christmas have been materially
enhanced by the present policy of
having the warships, 2 whenever
possible spend the holidays in
some populous port. For instance.
the plan, at this writing, is to have
the big ,battleship fleet spend
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
For Rough Hands.

Seaside water is sometimes very
hard, and roughened hands are the re-
suit A good lotion for softening and
whitening the skin may / !, made from
five cents worth of ros water, five
cents worth Of glycerin, two cents
worth of liquid ammonia and the juice
OF one lemon. Mix these ingredients
well together, and shake the bottle
thoroughly before using. Apply to the
hands after washing, while they are
still wet. and rub well in. Dry care
fully with soft towel.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
The Bad Bill

"He reminds me- Senator Lafol-
lette was condemning a corrupt pol
ihcian who had enae q cropper-"he
reminds tme2of Harrison and his bad
five dollar note. II 81 &
Harrison hurried down to New
{ York for the Hudson-F Fulton celebra-
ton. He had In his vest pocket q bad
five-dollar note. and one night after .
banquet. getting out OF . taxicab. he
handed the driver this bad note ~
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31

knots-in fact, anything you wish to
introduce in the way of stitchery is
permissible, but the edging should
be delicate. But, if you have not the
time to embroider the pieces, yon can
Join the design with white or colored
cotton soutache. This work is done
on the sewing machine with the use
OF braider. Yellow linen over white
curtains, outlined with white and a
color tint, is most beautiful.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31

mistake. The driver gave him his
change dollar bill-and drove of
very hurriedly.
Then Harrison became aware Of
what he had done, and he shouted to
the man:
Hey. stop! That bills bad.
It's good enough for your the
driver called back. defantly, putting
on even greater speed.
And Harrisop, sxamining his dollar
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
A Time to Give.

Every boy and girl should make
something to give to another at
Christmas time; there is scarcely
anyone who is not able to do some.
thing to make another person hap
py at this season of the year.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
change under a steel lamp. perceived
tta* it was a counterfeit"
Coincidence In Names.

In a New York public school one
Of the teachers has four pupils whose
names are the same as her own. and
the principal and the janitor get each
others mall for the same reason. An.
other singular thing in this line oc-
Cured not long ago on the East side,
where the clergyman and the man and
woman whom he married had the
sAsna name.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
SKIN ROUGH AS BARK.
Baby Boy Had Intense itching Humos
Scratched Till Blood Ran.
Found a Cure In cutieura.

sour son, two years old. was afflicted
with rash. After he suffered with
the trouble several weeks took him
to the doctor but 1t got worse. Tho
rash ran together and made large
blisters. The little fellow didn't want
to do anything but scratch and we had
to wrap his hands up to Keep him
from tearing the flesh open till the
blood would run. The itching was IN
tense. The skin on his back became
hard and rough like the bark Of a
tree. He suffered intensely for about
three months. But found remedy
In Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Oint.
mert. The result was almost mag
teal. That was more than two years
ago and there has not been the slight
est symp.o ON Of It since he, was cured.
]. w. Lauck, Yukon. Okla. Aug. Is
and Sept. II. 1908" Is
Poessr Drug Chem. Corr. solA Rnopa, Bossoa.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
Literary Note.

There's big difference between
the book bug and the book worm. The
book bug lays the book and then
hatchas 1t and the book worm deyours
it ii he doesn't get sick after his first
bite.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
a Casual Inquiry:

Il never have tasted liquor Of any
kind nor used tobacco nor uttered an
oath in my life" "Um! You haven't.
Ell? Do you wear rufies on your night,
shirt Exchange.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31

Christmas in New York harbor. This means plen.
ty OF entertainment for the bluejackets when they
have Shore leave" and it likewise gives many of
the tars opportunity to entertain fair friends
aboard and proudly show them over the floating
fortress,
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31

people enjoying during closing
of December OF course. of Uncle Sans
enjoy old-fashonoed Christmas home ship
attached to be in where his parents
other relatives reside but naturally that is
gency any the boys in blue. The
from home Christmas plans
accordingly. 81 80 u FL
Many hefeatures Of the Christmas program
all that spirits
from whole community
mlitanty healthy who have cooped up
time previously This accounts for the prominence
given sports athletic contests in the yuede
OF competitions monopolze attention
There other redetter on the
wontyffh of December not forgetting the Christ
mas spread Inevitable show which
1t IN connection with these by the way
the memo play many Of the panks priv.
they claim their right
such occasions.
keen-witted naval sailor dearly loves on any
the buejackes display that
propensity for playing pranks that might expected body
husky with strenuosity respons
1,it ,uhic with the Conf assn
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31

IL ordered that such functions shall take place on
some other day and that the men be given prac.
tically free day" for their own amusement
Bluejackets who do not attend participants OF
onlookers the Christmas athletic, program may
often be found on the holiday reading in some un-
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31

frequented corner Of the ship, wri.
ting to loved ones at home, play
Ing cards, or mayhap exchanging
Christmas geetings with friends on
other ships of the fleet by means
of the picturesque wig-wag system
of flag signaling.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31


of an \unfailing supply of substantial food and
warm clothing. At Christmas this spirit reaches
climax. The .tars play pranks on each other;
they play pranks on their officers who cannot
resent such attentions at this time, and they are
pretty apt to play pranks on every body in sight
They start in before daylight on Christmas morn
inu nRs fha how :.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
THE NEW DISH.

What do you call this--ice pud-
ding?"
We'll, sir, It used to be called ice
pudding, but now it is known as the
north pole, or the Cooks Surprise"
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31
sufficient EvIdence

SUWtCtVttI CVIU0ICes
Father was evidently drinking
again last night"
What makes you think that ~
'.He sassed the janitor when he
came in."-Louisville Courier Journal;
Break one thread In the border Of
virtue and you don't know how much
you may unravel. Cunningham Gel
kie.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-12-31

Another new line of policy In
the navy that makes all holi-
days more worth while is
that outlined in the recent
order of the secretary of the
navy which prescribes that work
aboard our warships shall be reduced
to minimum on Sundays and holt
days Even ship inspection and In
spection of the crew are dispensed
with on such occasions-or rather is
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DRAPERIEs FOR THE BEDROOM

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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-06-16

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vo le ha ga m3ido no hs}a vsto n~ aventaiada esatnra
aife faarc.a IA uaa nataa. tan a Hozo cooo - y e"
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<s.s sue1os aue fu6 rat.rfa "a Waterloo.
Sir Leicester oye efurea.nta tales elo"of o.
mistress Kounceuo lal tarada q asombro qat g. aaea@
mnier cree del caso dec1Ie alguas paabr,s Jo czrra
ri0n.
Scor Baron, MISS Dcdock 50 haba ~ ma h'j' MAJ
yor sino de oro qucu he oucontrado del mcno ae per
fin ha vuelto
De Georges, mistress Rounccveli? sla yucito ynes
tro hio Georges cs7-preglinta con interGs el baron
ST sir Leccster-conteSta In bucna nujer eujuean
lose Iigrina
Tan imprevista notca el inesptrado regrcso Dc m"
persona quen crca aucrta desde hacia tempo ro
.istecen mas mas csperanzaS.
La halariu dice para ST . la yolverin aiui saua
saliva solo hacc pocas horsS DE- partida, Georges h
.c muclos amos que le crcanoS perlido.
I'm vano quieren lmpedirc hablar le enp~an que
.narc Siencio: las valabras acuen labi~ eaS' inF
ticuladas - cierto pero inteligibles.
Por que no me 10 habiais dicho. mistress Rounce-
weiIY
IIasta aver no lo recobre sr Leicester. pense que
ao estabaIs dsyosic6n DE- cncraros de elante
- Io habria dicho asi que hubisseIs estadO neIor
4 Donde esta f-pregunta n baron
La buens mujer asustada al csnsiderar como son 'n-