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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-07-09
~ TOLD U SOL"

There's an awful mean town know
Where tongues are so long
And wag very strong
To say, II told U sou
Long fingers there point in long row
Oh, my, how sharp they are!
And, oh, they stick way out so far!-
To say. II told u sou
Whatever comes to high or low,
Those fingers point that way.
Those wagging tongues are then In play
To say, II told u sou
And even noses turn up In a row,
Those awful noses so keen,
Those nasty noses turn up so mean,
To say, II told u so!'
Cruel eyes peer round, above. below.
Mean feet go sneaking round
To see Is something can't be found
To say, "I told u so!'
It's not your lovely town, oh, no!
No gossips there to jaw.
No croakers there with voice so raw
To say, IT told u SOL!
c. NJ B.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-07-09
New Hampshire's GRANGE Lectures.


There is much interest in New
Hampshire over the free public lee
ture course instituted and supported
by the state grange in connection
with the subordinate oranges. There
has been a lecture fund since 1905,
when the state grange appropriated
$1,000 for furnishing lecturers to sub
ordinate oranges, literature, etc. At
the last annual meeting Of the state
grange $500 was added to this fund,
and a course Of free public lectures
has been instituted. The expense Of a
course Of three lectures is about $50.
half of which is paid by the subordi-
nate grange, If able, and the rest by
the state grange. A hundred applica-
lions have been made for these lee
lures, and about one-eighth are wholly
supported by the state grange.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-07-09
Il arm ano
Garden
TONIC IN WILD CHERRY.

Medicinal Qualities of the Bark of 9
Common Tree.
Doctors and drug stores are not al
ways accessible in the country. Even
so, the medicine chest in every home
should contain a tonic. Most tonics
are made from American medicinal
books Wild cherry bark is obtain
able in nearly every part of the coun-
try. The tree range extends from
Nova Scotia to Florida, westward to
Texas and north through Oklahoma
and in the southern portions of
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-07-09
The Sufferer.

as your mother a suffragette, little
boy2"
II should say not Pa is the one that
suffers in our house."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-07-09
Cultivate the AppIe.

Apples do not grow without some
thing to grow from. They need
more in the way Of fertility than they
can draw from the sky or from the
tired and wornout soil. If these ele-
ments are not supplied the trees re-
sent It by Withholding their harvest
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-07-09
WILD CHERRY LEAVES, FLOWERS ANr
FRUITS.

WILD CHERRY LEAVES, FLOWERS AND
FRUITS.
antly bitter. reminding one somewhat
Of bitter almonds, as does the odor
when the bark is soaked in water
The bark. which is official in the
United States pharmacopoeia, should
be collected in autumn. as at that
time it contains the greatest amount
of hydrocyanic acid. The outside lay
err is removed, so that the green layer
underneath shows. and the bark is
then carefully dried and preserved.
Wild cherry bark should not be kept
longer than a year, as it deteriorates
with age. The bark from very small
or very old branches should not be
used. Young, thin bark is considered
superior. Wild cherry bark is used
for its tonic properties. and it also
exerts sedative action.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-07-09
Very Quiet.

Lady visitor-That new girl Of yours
seems very nice and quiet. Mistress Of
the House-Yes; she's very quiet. She
doesn't even disturb the dust when
she's cleaning the room.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-07-09

National Secretary Freeman reports
1S9 oranges organized and seventeen
recognized for the first quarter of
this year. Michigan heads the list with
thirty-two, followed by Washington,
with twenty-eight, and New York,
with twenty-five.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-07-09

Hopewell grange, Illinois, is certain
ly going to sweeten up. as It has re-
Gently purchased 5000 pounds~of sug-
ar. Perhaps the canning season is in
view.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-07-09

Union grange, Chautauqua county,
N. Y, has donated $50 toward the ed
ucation of teachers in the Chautauqua
agricultural teachers course this year.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
SUBSCRIPTION: $3.50 PER YEAR
WHO'S a BOOSTER"

The man who makes the most noise
at Booster" banquet is not always
the one who does the most boosting for
his town. This is probably true the
world over, but it is especially true in
Ladysmith. Happily for the welfare
of our city there are but few such,
and the News Budget is of the opinion
that it is about time that the mask be
removed from these hypocrites and
that citizens generally should know who
have been the real and who the bogus
boosters. There is at the present
time an organized effort to "knock"
certain institutions in Ladysmith sim
ply because the persons at the head OF
such institutions refuse to Zine up"
with said knockers. Then, too, certain
prominent booster" have made
practice and at present time are pur-
chasing the bulk of their groceries and
other provisions from mail order houses.
The News-Budget has evidence to prove
these statements. We do not care to
cause any discord in the ranks of the
Booster Club" but unless these sin
ners repent and turn from their evil
way, they will be consigned to the
realm of the "knocker," where they
belong, and that right speedily.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
The WHY OF IT.

Southern States are continuing to
go dry" in whole or in part, and
there are various theories and con-
lectures as to the reason for their
so-called "fanaticism.' The fight is
now on in the Tennessee legislature.
The preachers and mOralists tell us
that there has been an awaking Of
the public conscience. This may be
true to some extent, but it is safe to
say that but small percentage Of
the voters who brought the change
about were influenced by any senti-
ment as to the right or wrong of the
traffic. Even the financial gain or
loss to the community fails to influ-
ence many voters on this much dis
cussed question.
The brewing interests struck the
right key when they raised the ques-
ton of personal liberty" but they
failed to foresee how the education
of the people along the lines of per-
sonal liberty would react upon them
selves instead of accomplishing the
end intended. The effect of the Ii
cense system has been to deprive the
average voter of his personal liberty,
whether he is drinking man or not.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
AS BRADsTREET's SEES 1909.

1t would, of course, be unwise to
say that the outlook is entirely clear.
There are problems to be met and
solved before American trade and in
dustry are fully restored to the nor
NAL
Among the problems affecting the
future are the excessive cost of con-
Quoting trade, tariff REVISION, demand
for stocks, and changes in underlying
financial and business conditions.
All things considered, the country
really is and, what is equally import
ant, really feels in far better shape
than a year ago, and this gain in OPP
timistic sentiment, with the know
ledge that we have been partially
spared one of the worst effects of
previous great panics-lOng cOntin-
ued and acute depression, with the
consequent sacrifice of business life
and slaughter of capitals in itself
great gain for trade confidence
There is a sense of deep relief that
the community has passed SO safely
through a great crisis, and it is with
a feeling of chastened and yet cheer
full conservatism that the business
world looks forward to the year 1909
with a fair degree of confidence, but
with little expectation of a BOOM
Bradstreet's Review.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
"THE MIND OF A STATE"

"LaFollette's the new weekly mag
azine published at Madison, made it's
appearance last week The initial
number contains an article by Lincoln
Steffens, who is to be one OF the reg
ular contributors. on THE Mind Of
State He says: Cities and states
are jelly-fish now; they have llIe
of their own, but no mind. Nothing
but instinct guides them. This is the
beginning, then, of the brain of the
state" Among the communities out
ranking their neighbors in political
intelligence he ranks Oregon, Wlscon
sin, Cleveland, Chicago and Toledo
speaking of all the people, not Of
their leaders. He says
Il live in none of these places and
the condition of their government
concerns me personally not at all
But as a citizen of the United States
and a member of the human race
they take on for me an Importance
beyond that of the places where | do
I'VE. 1uSy dIG w AclC ChSJ
do that is right and successful, the
rest OF us will do some day; and
when they err, we shall all halt. |
mean that, being leaders, their mis-
takes will check or turn aside the
progress of man. And every time |
see the people OF Wisconsin or OF Or
egon, OF Cleveland, Chicago or To
ledo, acting in haste or in anger, with
Indifference or from provincial or 10
cal passions or motives, | wish that
these people could be brought some
how to realize that they are thinking
and working, not only for themselves
but for all of us. They don't do it
now"
Steffens thinks it is time that pro-
gressivists cease to be side-tracked
from their main ideas of reform, and
from the men who have proved them
selves loyal, because of some petty
trifles which are sprung by yellow
demagOgueS.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14

oA4o44ns places for $500 per month
are generally for married men with
out children At these rates Of
wages any young man is better off fl
nancially and otherwise on the farm
than in the city where there are so
many attractions to lead him away
from his work and to induce him to
spend his money for purposes that
are many times worse than useless.
The Commissioner is now receiving
many applications for help to begin
work in March or April and many of
them to begin at once. Young men
and married men desiring to secure
work on farms should write the
Commissioner of Labor at once in
order that he may put them in com
munication with farmers desiring
help. Farmers desiring help should
do the same.
The Commissioner of Labor has al
so many requests for girls to work
in many of the best homes in the
state at wages ranging from $500 to
$500 per week, including board and
washing Girls desiring such places
should address the Commissioner Of
Labor, stating their wants, and send
references. Persons desiring the
help of girls should also write him.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
HELP WANTED

The question of farm labor for the
year 1909 promises to be problem
of no mean proportions. The Com
missioner of Labor, j. d. Beck, OF
Madison, is being beseiged with APP
plications from farmers all over the
state for farm help, either by the
month or by the year. There are a
great many more farmers asking for
help than there appears to be men
wanting these positions. During the
hard times last year, the Commission
succeeded in placing over 1900 men
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14

Sunday last being Feast Sunday"
the vicar of Selston, Rev G. Harri-
son, hit upon the novel idea of preach
ing from the church tower. The
greater part of the congregation seat
ed themselves in the church yard,
while many stood on the highway.
The reverend gentleman took as his
text "The Builders and the Tower"
and, possessing strong voice, his re-
marks were heard distinctly by the
large crowd of GOLFERS and others
gathered together, the weather being
all that could be desired.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14

essary Tor him to line up and he has
done so. This is what is causing the
great moral awakening in the
SOUTH and various places throughout
the north The saloon is said to be
the backbone Of the gang" and as
a rule it is If it were possible for
The saloon business to be kept free
rom affiliation with unsavory pol1tl
ii cliques and the sale of liquor con-
cted on business principles, no one
jut the moralists would be found to
Asister any objection
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
TELEPHONE INSTEAD OF TELE-
GRAPH FOR RAILROADS.

The use of the telephone instead of
the telegraph for dispatching and
blocking trains, which was recon-
mended by the American Railway as
ISOLATION at it's last meeting, is be-
ing rapidly extended by several west
ern lines
The Santa Fe, which has for a long
time used private telephone systems
in connection with it's telegraph lines,
is now equipping it's line from Kan
sas City to Newton, Kas., with a tel
ephone system for dispatching trains
The Chicago and Northwestern
which has this year equipped its Mad
ison division from GAINESVILLE to Bar
aboo, and the Wisconsin division froL
Chicago to GAINESVILLE with train dis
patchers telephone lines, is now com
pIeting the installation of a similar
equipment between Baraboo and Wi
mona, Mimi. The Northwestern off
Gals have Deen particularly pleased
with the successful working OF the
system, as thus far installed
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
EYESIGHT AND HEARING Q
SCHOOL CHILDREN,

In accordance with requirement
of the medical inspection law of
Massachusetts the vision and hearing
of the children in the schools of that
state were recently tested. Of the
1929 children examined 96,387 had
defects of hearing. According to the
law, the parents must be notified of
these defects and they are thus en-
abled to consult specialists in time
to get the defects remedied or in
the case of eye defects to get proper
glasses. Great improvement is re-
ported in the school work of children
in whom defects have been discOV-
cred and who have as consequence
received proper medical attention
The first examinations are made by
the teacher under instructions re-
ceived from the State Board Of
Health. Would it not be we'll for
Wisconsin to enact a law similar to
the one in force in Massachusetts?
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
: ~. -l-I4sr,, = Il--4 A.-LlG u LSEASS-
ton, are by no means a recent invem-


ton, are by no means a recent inven-
ton.
The Egyptian priests, who practiced
medicine centuries before the Chris
tian era, made substitutes for eyes.
Taking a piece OF fiesh-colored cloth
the size of the empty socket they
attached to 1t piece of clay the size
of a human eye This was painted,
and the whole securely fixed over the
socket.
1t was not until the sixteenth CEN
fury that artificial eyes were made to
fit into the socket. Previous to that,
thin metal band covered with leather
was used, the eye being painted on
one end, the other end gripping the
back of the head
Then, in 1861, eyeballs of gold, with
the pupil done in enamel, came into
vogue.
Next came porcelain eyes, which, ON
account of their cheapness, were very
popular; and, lastly, glass was used.
Even in Shakespeares day glass eyes
were very well made; but, compared
with modern specimens, they were
crude, and easily distinguished.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
He Luffed and Lost.

Quotations cleyerly malapropos or
neatly distorted furnish half the wit
of the professional humorist. Never
the less, when such a verbal misstep
is spontaneous, there is often real fun
in it. A young man had been out
sailing with his sister and friend q
hers. He did not know particularly
we'll the fine points of the art, and on
head wind, he exclaimed, after several
vain attempts: We'll, it is better to
have luffed and lost than never to
have luffed at ALL"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
PURE FOOD LAW.

Gradually the way of the national
pure food law is being made straight
and plain. AS matters stand to-day it
is largely the fault of the consumer if
he buys an adulterated article. Good
eyesight and a knowledge Of reading
are practically all that are necessary
to-day to enable a consumer to know
accurately what he is buying,
The fure food and drug act has not
been long on the statute books, but it
is an effective act and one that is of
undoubted benefit to the country. A
law of the kind ought to have been
passed years ago, and it would have
been passed if the lawmakers had not
been more subservant to the wishes
of the manufacturers than they were
to the wishes of the masses of the
people.-Chicago Evening Post.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
,.,a ~ .y s,n.l,l.

"i@~.4S ~ -@@y SiHtAH.
With back that aches all day,
With rest disturbed at night,
Annoying urinary disorders,
tbs a weary way, indeed
Doan's Kidney Pills drive WEAKNESS
away.
Are endorsed by Ladysmith citizens
Mrs. Theo. Kadlec living in the
southeastern part of Ladysmith Wis,
says: "Doan's Kidney Pills proved Of
wonderful benefit to me- | suffered
for several months from a pain in the
small Of my back and across the kid
ney regions. 1t was just as severe
at night as during the day and great
ly interfered with my rest The
ordered, | occasionally suffered from
dizzy spells and had a dull pain in
the back Of my head When Doan's
Kidney Pills were brought to my at
tention, | procured a box at MONEYS
Pharmacy and after taking them ac-
cording to directions, for a short time
l received the greatest benefit | rec
ommend them as a fine preparation
for kidney complaint"
For sale by all dealers. Price
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-Doans -an,
take no other.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
Fee for Sleeping in Churches.

Mapping at the Lawrenceville Sum
day school will hereafter cost 25 cents.
Uncle John Handlers is responsible
for the new way of keeping people
awake in study hours.
Uncle John complained to the mem
bers about the way they had been
struggling into school and of taking q
quiet nap. AS a result it was decided
to charge those who went to sleep 25
cents a Sunday for their lodging.
The new rule went into effect Sum
day
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
INSTALLING a Telephone in India.

A Simla official. proud in the pos
session of some choice Turkoman
rugs, leaving his station ON business
visit, ordered the installation Of
telephone system.
On his return he found that the sys-
tenn had been installed, but the coolies
had gone the shortest way to work in
his house and had passed the wire
down the leg of his writing table and
through his best rug, cutting it gem
erously in the process. The rug has
thus not only been damaged, but it Is
fastened to the table and floor and
cannot even be taken out TO be
brushed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14

Il like to see man proud of the
place in which he lives. | like to see a
man who lives in it so that his place
will be proud of him. Be honest, but
hate no one; over-turn mans wrong
doing, but do not overturn him unless
it must be done in turning the
wrong. Stand with anybody that
stands right. Stand with him while he
is right, and part with him when he
goes wrong. Abraham Lincoln.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
Things Trappers Would Like to Know


How to tell fox track from dogs
track when there are about thousand
dogs to one fox in this part of the
country.
How to chop notch in log four
or five inches under water without
getting most of the water up your
sleeves or in your face.
How to tell where mink run when
you can see no signs or tracks.
How to set traps for and catch
mink where there isn't any
How to pick an honest fur firm from
among the thousands who advertise
without first giving them a chance to
Skin you in order to find them out.
How to set traps for fox In cattle
paths without catching farmers hogs
Or dog.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
The Poor Rich Man.

''It's just an ordinary bolt, you see,"
said the man. You ought to be able
to duplicate it for shilling or So"
ooh, yes!" replied the machinist.
'Tt's for Mr.. Richley's motor car,
you know" continued the man.
"Oh, er-that bolt will cost you 10
ehillings."
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
Mirror Starts a Fire.

A fire which broke out in High
street. Walton, was found to have
originated in strange fashion.
A circular shaving mirror standing
next the window in a bedroom had
focused the rays of the sun on to the
bed and the intense heat speedily set
the clothes ablaZe.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
Needed Indentifylno.

The Judge-What is you business?
The Witness-rm a photographer.
''Is this the picture you took of this
LADY,"
''It is, your honor"
"Do you wish to place it in EVIL
dence?"
81 do, your honor"
''Then you will have to marx it for
Identification"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
Sweetness and Liuht.

That most famous Of Matthew Ar
nold's phrases, Sweetness and Light"
he avowedly adopted from Swift,
who however, used it as relating to
bees, because they make honey and
wax. Arnold transferred it to the
operation of culture, in making love
and truth prevail
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
Sorry He Spoke,

Conductor-This here transfer ex-
pired an hour ago, lady.
The Lady digging in her purse,
snappishly)-No wonder!-with not a
single ventilator open In the whole
car!
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
Wateri

Glow did that No. furnace happen
to go out? No excuses, now" below
ed the hades head stoker.
I'VE threw in high financier,' the
imp explained, "and neglected to take
out of his pocket a bunch of stock
that he had"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
Her Objections,

Benham-Why do you object 10 n
wearing a beard?
Mrs. Benham-It isn't the BE-
itself that | object to. It would BE- g.,
right if you would only raise
which would harmonic in coloc w..
some of my dresses.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
The Natural Inferenc {

"Ma didn't the heathens ha} god
for everything?"
Eyes, my child"
well, who was the god til. ruled
over the kitchens?'
Il don't just remember, but think
1t was the great god Pan"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
Nothinu DOM.

Briggs must be dreadfully extrava-
CANT He never seems to have a
cent"
Tried to borrow from you, did her"
''No; but hang 1t, | wanted to bor-
row from him"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING IN MAS
SACHUSETTS

Massachusetts is alive to the i'm
portance of industrial training. The
last session of the legislature of that
state authorized the appointment of
an Industrial Commission consisting
of five persons to be appointed by tn
Governor This commission is to ait
in the establishment and maintenance
of industrial schools and is to have
the supervision OF all such schools.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
Another ANALOGY.

AS Napoleon said of an army, that
1t marched on it's stomach, so it is
equally true of this country that Its
Industrial primacy is established on
the winnings of the mine.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1909-01-14
One He'd Gladly Foot.

Mother-My dear. I'm afraid your
choice of William as a fiance doesn't
quite meet your fathers approval.
Daughter--Well, ma. yoV know how
dad objects to my Bills on principle.