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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-07-03

Richard Mourning, superintendent Of
the farm.
Eat" said Mourning, "why, John
would eat us out of house and home
here II we would let him"
"Bet your life," exclaimed John,
land haven't seen a table for ten
years, either-just ten years and 10
days, now, isn't 1t, Dick?"
Johns memory for dates and
names Is considered marvellous by
attendants at the farm, who say
that his mental faculties have in no
way been impaired by his long stay
in bed. This is considered more
wonderful because John refuses to
look at books or papers or amuse
himself with cards or other games.
Reading is too much work." he
said. 1T won't do fellow any
good to lie in bed II he spends his
time working. tried playing soil
taire once and It fixed me 80 couldn't
Sleep"
John never exerts himself in any
way except when the attendants
attempt to make him leave his
bed. Then he battles valiantly for
his right to remain on the couch
where he has chosen to pass the re-
mainder of his days.
John was at first unwilling to talk
about his past.
There's a lot of things I'm not
going to tell you and you needn't ask
me-" he said.
Il was born at Martinsville, Nor
gan county. Indiana, near Terra
Haute. in 1910. went to Missouri
and then I came over here to Illinois
The first town settled in was Ell
sab, near Alton.
James seagraves, a farmer there.
tried to make me chop wood and
quit. I got lots Of Jobs, but I never
worked. just couldn't I'd go out
with the other hands in the morning.
but I'd sneak OF in the woods and go
to sleep.
I'D hunt around till I'd find two
logs lying close together. Then I'd
cover them up with brush and crawl
under 1t and lie there all day. Even
II didn't always sleep. it felt good
Just to be lying down"
John was asked whether he believes
in the theory that laxiness Is q germ
disease.
II should say not" he replied. ITS
the deadly germ Of work thats killing
everybody o."
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-07-03

The lettering is purely q matter of
individual preference. Either of those
you name Is correct and good form.
Personally, I prefer q heavy cream
paper with . slightly rough surface.
but with the edges cut smooth. Some
very elegant stationery prepared for
an Easter bride consisted of pale
gray paper with the three initials in
black type done In royal blue: the
envelopes bore the street and number
on the upper left-hand corner. An
up.to-date stationer will supply you
with various samples and designs II
you request 1t with samples of paper.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-07-03

Quotations for q Farewell Dinner.
Please. dear Nine. Merri. help me
out once more and print some quota
lions for a farewell dinner and sug-
gest place cards. "ADMIRER."
Not only once" more. but hope
many times to be able to assist you
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-07-03

Again come to you for help. I fnd
10 much that 10 interesting In your
column. My brothers birthday Is In
April. What would be nice for party
then? The guests will be from about
II to ~ years old. What games
would be nice to play? What deco
rations would you use. and what
would you serve? Also what would
be nice for a party for my father!
He is over 80 years old. I want some
thing he would enjoy and also all OF
his old friends. As the arrangement
Of all falls upon me and am not very
old l would like your help in this mat
ter. ROSEBUD.
You certainly are an ambitious lit.
tie hostess and am SO glad to help
you at any time. For the April birth
day why not use the contest in to-
days paper? Have little Japanese
parasols for favors to keep OF the
proverbial showers: then have q big
birthday cake for table decoration sur.
rounded by q wreath Of daffodils and
a circle of candles. You could use
birthday postals for the place cards.
I'd have Just ice cream and cake with
bonbons and sailed nuts unless you
want to have them to supper. For
the father, could tell better II
knew his likes: II the men play cards.
you could have . pretty card party.
with chocolate cigars for favors; serve
potato salad on watercress, sand
wiches. coffee, wee little apple pies.
with cheese and coffee. Write again If
l can help you.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-07-03
Typical Tactic Acid s.e.sr...


Typical Tactic Acid oaetsria.
the milk with the hair, bits of feces.
and dust that fall into the milk in
the barn.
Milk Is an excellent medium for the
growth OF Tactic acid bacteria, and un.
der favorable temperature conditions
they multiply with astonishing rapid
ity.
The acidity Of the milk is 30 close
ly connected with the life processes of
this group Of bacteria that 1t may be
taken as q rough measure Of their de-
velopment. The acid. as fast rs 1t II
formed. unites chemically with the
casein, which exists ~ very hne par
ticles suspended in the milk serum.
When the acid reaches . certain per
cent. the acid casein IL precipitated
and the milk IL said to have ''curdlsd''
Of "ciabbered." This result may be
hastened by heating. II milk or cream
coffee, or IL otherwise heated, It cur
dies.
MIX which has undergone q strict
ly Tactic acid fermentation has a firm
curd, free from gas bubbles and with
small amount Of whey on the sur
face. When shaken the curd breaks
up into small particles which settle
slowly. leaving clear whey. The milk
should have . pleasant acid taste. So
far as Is known. none of the products
Of the bacteria Of this group IL Of .
poisonous nature.
Some of the bacteria commonly
classed with Tactic acid bacteria form
acids other than tactic, together with
large quantities Of gas. MIX curdled
by bacteria Of this class shows gas
bubbles and has disagreeable taste.
The Tactic acid bacteria not only are
able to grow In an acid medium, but to
a certain point the acid 10 q favorable
influence. Many bacteria, however.
velopment and arc not able to grow
long in milk In competition with lac
tic acid bacteria. When the milk be-
gins to taste sour the growth of nearly
all nonacid-forming bacteria is
checked. The activity Of the Tactic
acid bacteria themselves is checked
and finally ceases entirely when the
acid reaches . certain concentration,
which varies with different varieties.
Consequently sour milk usually con-
tains q nearly pure culture of one or
at most two or three closely related
varieties of bacteria.
While the tactic acid bacteria are
considered very beneficial in butter
and cheese making. they are undesir-
able bacteria from the standpoint
Of the milk dealer or consumer. 1t
is almost out of the question absolute
ly to prevent their presence in milk,
but the initial number may be much
reduced by observing a few simple
rules of cleanliness in handling the
milk. Every precaution which re-
duces the amount of dirt In milk re-
duces the number of bacteria CORE
spondingly. The important factors here
are freedom from dust at time of milk
ing, brushing the cows, wiping the I'D
ders, and small-mouthed milk pals.
1t is' also of great importance to cool
the milk as soon as possible after
milking to below the temperature at
which Tactic acid bacteria grow rapid
ly. This temperature is controlled by
practical conditions, such as the tenn
perature of the water available for
cooling. but 1t should not be higher
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-07-03

Breeding geese must not be fat.
They should have corn in limited
quantities only during cold weather.
and then at night. Oats STEPPED in
warm water makes . better feed. 1t
should be fed In V-shaped troughs.
Plenty of vegetable food. such a. cab
bage, boiled potatoes and clover.
should be supplied until the grass
begins 70 grow and the birds % to
pasture.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-07-03
ADWl@E FOR ALL
f1adan,e Merits Helpful Hints on MATTERS In
terestips to the NatroD and the Debuta0te
in Her First Season.


suitable Gown for . Wedding.
I have Just learned that ! am to be
invited to q wedding. have 4 new
black gown-empire. with all-over
lace yoke front and back. and have 1t
finished on with pale blue milliner's
cold. Could l wear that? l really do
not feel that can purchase a new
gown especially for that Sull. want
to look right. "EDA.
Your gown will be perfectly correct
for either = day or evening wedding.
Black with white lace 10 very popu'
Jar and will be for some time. The
blue il good combination. So wear
It and feel comfortable.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-07-03

II you are married with husband
living, you leave two of his cards and
one of your own when you return the
first call. which should be within two
Weeks.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-07-03

In the problems that come 10 nosr
esses. Think the following will BE-
what you want:
Though lost to sight. to memory dears
Absence breaks slender ties. but nvsts
I count myself in nothing else 10 happy
AZ in q soul remembering my good
friends.
where'er I roam. whatever realms to
My heart. untr.veled. fondly turns to
thos.
Farewell: word that must be. and hath
been:
A sound that makes us iinger: yet-fars-
well.
Though the deep between US rolls.
Friendship shall unite our souls:
Still in fancy's rich domain
Often We shall meet again.
What shall I do with all the days ana
hours
That must be counted ere SEQ thy
The place cards may be painted
with bunch of forget-me-nots. or tie
a spray Of artificial ones on with hit
Of true blue" ribbon.
For Graduates.
IL 1t still the custom to give gifts
and flowers to graduates? II so. how
should they be presented?
TEACHER OF GIRLS.
Flowers and gifts are still the pro-
rogative Of the graduate. Gifts should
be presented privately. or. better still.
sent to the recipient. but flowers may
be presented at the commencement
exercises. One Of the prettiest meth
DDS of receiving the flowers Is carried
out by the class OF one Of the fashion
able schools here. Each graduate ap-
points two Of her special friends as
her flower maids. They receive and
care for her flowers and present them
to her at the close OF the program.
Entertaining New England Women.
wash to entertain the New Eng
land Women In our club at break
fast in May. What would you suggest
for the menu. dishes and decorationsf
About 20 guests. NELLIE. b
When I was in Massachusetts sew
eral years ago on Sunday morning we
always had baked beans and dough-
nuts. Why not try this menu: Clam
bouillon. crackers, creamed Goldfish
Saratoga chips. hot corn bread, baked
beans In ramekins. cup custards. UNI
frosted sponge cake; then have teA
during the meal. poured at the table;
have spiced peaches. tiny pickles. and
II you wish. doughnuts and coffee also
Use blue dishes. brass candlesticks.'
and have an old-fashioned nosegay
built on . stick at each plate. with q;
lace paper mat around 1t.
MADAME NERRL
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-07-03

Visiting Card Etiquette.
Kindly answer following question:
When q caller making first call
leaves one of her cards and two OF her
husbands what cards should you
leave in returning calf
MRS. ]. H. M.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-07-03

Lettering for Stationery.
What is the best form Of lettering
for stationery? Should the edges be
rough or smooth? HOPE g.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-07-03

Entertaining New England Women.
wash to entertain the New Eng
land Women In our club at break'
fast in May. What would you suggest
for the menu. dishes and decorationsf
About 20 guests. NELLIE.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-07-03
For Graduates

For Graduates.
IL It still the custom to give gifts
and flowers to graduates? II SO. how
should they be presented?
TEACHER OF GIRLS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-04-01

The good health OF the country is so
absolutely a basic matter in the gen.
eral welfare of the country that the
suggestion for the establishment OF
a national department of health de-
serves attention and adoption. Wheth-
er II shall be a department. with Its
head in the cabinet is another matter,
but fully equipped bureau, with leg
islation back of 1t, with correlation OF
the national forces, with interstate
control, would appear 10 be requi.
site.
Ii did not require Mr.. Kipling's die
tum recently at the Middlesex hos
pital, every sane human being Is
agreed that this long-drawn fight for
time we call life is one of the most
important things In the world" to con-
vince us. Perhaps nothing has been
more convincing than two of the lead.
ing events recently, the congress on
tubercular troubles in Washington.
the spread of the plague in Russia.
Here were the white plague and the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-04-01
Little Man, Away in the Corner, Was
Only Owner Of Mine.

Hello, Harry! How are you? You
seem to have pretty nice Office here.
How are you making OUT"
I'm at the top of the ladder. ! am
the vice-pregident of this mining con-
Germ" go
is that so? You do large business,
1 guess"
Immense. The responsibility
weighs on me quite heavily. but I've
got to shoulder IT, No way Of getting
around that, you know"
THE man over there at that elegant
desk is one of the officers of the COM
parry. suppose?"
yes. He's the secretary. And those
other two men at those fine desks are
his assistants. He has a wonderful
amount of work TO do. But remember,
he Is a first-class man. We pay him q
big salary"
The man over there behind that
railing Is another ofiicial. Is he nctf" !
Eyes. That's the treasurer. Hes
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-04-01
Why There Was a Funeral.

"That looks like a newly made grave
that little hummock over there on
the DESERT" said the traveller from the
east.
That's Just what It is, neighbor,"
answered Arizona AL. 1.-THE editor OF
the Weekly Cactus Spine was buried
over there last week"
"What was his complaint"
HE didn't have none. 1t was Coyote
Cal sthat had the complaint You see,
there was a baby born up to Gals
house spell ago, and the editor wrote
an item about II, sayin' a tow-headed
little girl he'd come to make Cal and
his woman happy, but It pears that
the printer got the letters mixed some
how. Leastways It said in the paper
when Cal read It that 1t was q two
headed baby, and him bein' an i'm.
pulsive cuss, there want nothin' to do
but hold the funeral the next day but
one"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-04-01
lese Maieste,

A teacher in one Of the schools OF
Berlin has given to the papers Of that
city a composition written by one OF
the pupils in his school on the sub
ject, "The KAISER" in the course OF
which the young author says: Prince
Wilhelm was born ON the kaiser's
birthday. From the dome Of the cas-
tie 1O1 salute shots were fired. The
old grandfather and old Wrangel
hoped into a cab and went to the
schloss, and old Wrangel said: The
boy is all right and the father made
a bow from the balcony, and 1t was
awful cold. And when the boy was
baptized his father held his watch In
front Of the little fellows nose, and he
grabbed 1t and never let 60 again, BE-
cause he Is a Hohenzollern."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-04-01
suffraoettes Honor Leaders.

The Woman Suffrage association OF
New Jersey, recently celebrated the
fiftieth anniversary of Lucy Stone let
ling her household goods, including
her baby's cradle, be sold for taxes
In Orange, as a protest against taxa
ton without representation. The suf-
fragists say that this was the first
instance in the world OF woman re-
fusing to pay taxes for this reason.
Since then there have been many sim
liar Instances. The last and most no
table perhaps was the case. of Lady
Steel, who let her goods be sold at
auction IN Edinburgh. Scotland.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-04-01
French Wealth We'll Divided.

Edmond Thery, in his Economic
Progress of France" declares that the
total wealth of the nation is divided
among its inhabitants more equally
than is the case in any other nation.
The reports of the savings institutions
show that there are nearly 100000
persons in the republic having depos-
its Of $4,000 each, and 1000, 900 having
$1,000 each. Government postal banks
were established by France in 1881,
and have encouraged the habit OF
thrift.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-04-01
CoNGENlAL WORK
Ard Strength to Perform lt.

A person in good health is likely
to have genial disposition, ambition,
and enjoy work.
On the other hand, II the digestive
organs have been upset by wrong
food, work becomes drudgery.
Until recently" writes a Washing.
ton girl, II was a railroad stenog-
rapher, which means full work every
day.
Like many other girls alone in q
large city, l lived at boarding house.
For breakfast 1t was mush, greasy
meat, soggy cakes, black coffee, etc.
AFTER a few months of this diet !
used to feel sleepy and heavy in the
mornings. My work seemed ter.
rible effort. and thought the work was
to blame-too arduous.
AT home I had heard my father
speak of a young fellow who went
long distances in the cold on Grape.
Nuts and cream and nothing more for
breakfast.
II concluded If It would tide him
over a mornings heavy work, 1t might
help me, so on my way home one
night ! bought q package and next
morning l had GrapeNuts and milk
for breakfast.
II stuck to Grape-Nuts, and In less
than two weeks I noticed improve
ment I cant Just tell how well !
felt, but I remember I used to walk
the q blocks. to business and knew
how good It was simply to live.
"As 90 my work-well, did you ever
feel the delight of having congenial
work and the strength to perform 1T
That's how / felt. / truly believe
there's life and vigor In every grain Of
Grape-Nuts."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Read 'The Road to Well
ville," In pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the shove letteFt a nsW
enc appears IRON tine 90 time. They
are Gsnuins. trua. and fan - hunap
tstsssst
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-04-01

for pointing out the way 70 md QUICK
relief. Mrs. Turner used Doan's Kid
ney Pills for a rundown condition.
backache. pains in the sides and kid
neys, bloated limbs, etc. 1.-THE way
they have built me up is simply mar
velous," says Mrs. Turner. who Is q
nurse. my health improved rapid
". Five boxes did SO much for me !.
am telling everybody about It."
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents q box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-04-01
Fasting and Diet Cure.
Copyright. by Joseph d. Bowles)

Eating three square meals" Is a
habit. Men have lived 40. GO days and
even longer without eating. DR.. Tan.
ner tasted 40 days, more than 20
years ago, and Is living at an advanced
age, hale and hearty, an advocate OF
sane fasting But some wonld die In
ten days II they didn't eat.
Apples correct biliousness and let
tuce and strawberries are good in
anemia. but they only supply what
nature needs. Only nature cures sick
ness. Nature will always cure. II we
do not force her to spend 80 much
time Tor Vitality house cleaning, that
she has none left for making repairs.
We put into the stomach mixture
of strange things that together form
very indigestible compound, requir-
ing three times the vitality needed to
digest what we really need for the
body's nourishment. And so nature is
constantly kept busy cleaning house,
until one day crisis comes and she
catches" cold or fever, starts big
fire and burns the accumulated rub
bish all up. She is very likely to do
this in the spring when there is an
unusually large accumulation Of waste.
after the winters heavy feeding, lack
of air and exercise, and when there
are more germs around. We eat lit.
tie lettuce or fresh fruit and nature
takes the hint that house cleaning
time has come. Grandmother's idea
OF little spring medicine was not far
wrong. though sulphur is heroic
remedy. Proper eating makes all this
unnecessary-if the thought is right.
Fever Is a means of publication, al.
though the germs that help to produce
II do harm, like the rats that cleared
away the garbage in certain tenement
districts in great cities before public
sanitation took care of it. The blood.
If 1t has the necessary strength, will
destroy the germs, by the time the
waste matter is cleaned out, but to do
this. establishing immunity from at
tack by that particular kind Of fever
again tin some cases. requires the ex-
penditure of much vitality, and while
the net result of the fever may be
good, such system of house cleaning
is not recommended, unless there is
no other that nature can command
which there is. Whether II Is wise TO
OF u,h fhnV
become necessary, by the use of anti
toxins, is an interesting question
which We cannot discuss here.
II when such a crisis comes, there
Is a fair supply of all the elements
needed to carry on the life processes,
II the tissues are in the main sound, |
the vital organs, especially heart, |
lungs and kidneys, the patient will
recover. even though all IL not done
that might be done to remove the |
obstacles that hinder natures pro-
cess of cure, and to supply pure
air. water. light, right mental influence
and food that will furnish what the
system needs and yet call for the
least draft on vitality, when con.
valescence begins.
We begin life With a certain stock
of vitality determined, largely, by
heredity: and when that is expended
death follows. Stimulants, like alco-
hol, can only draw on this vitality and
expend it, divertiIg 1t from the use
of one organ to .nother (which may
occasionally be keneficialJ. and there
is always the reaction, equal and OPP
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-04-01
His Rates Lower Than company's.

His Rates Lower Than company's.
An old-time travelling man was tall
ing OF experiences of former days
on the road. Frequently" said this
traveller, Il journeyed to Cincinnati.
The fare from this city to that place
was then about 1925. l saved some
thing by handing the conductor two
dollars in cash. One day there was ala
excursion, and l bought a round trip
ticket for SIPS or $3.50. I've forgotten
the exact amount. but that circum-
stance need not cripple this story.
when | handed this ticket to the
conductor as he tore of the return
coupon he looked at me and in
voice that betrayed how deeply he was
hurt, he remarked: My young friend,
don't you know that l can afford to
haul you much cheaper than this com.
pany can""-lndianapolis News.