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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
POLK'S CHOICE MOHAIR.

The Polk County mohair pool, con
sisting of some $4,000 pounds, was
sold Tuesday for 25 cents a pound
With the Eastern mills offering only
27 cents, the local growers Of this
popular and wellknown staple have
good cause to rejoice in the success of
their organized effort to secure the
very highest obtainable price for their
product Indeed, those persons un-
familiar with local conditions will be
inclined to wonder where the 25-cent
bidder is ''going to get off, after pay
ing the expenses of baling the hair
and shipping it to the far distant
market.
The answer is found in the fact that
the mohair grown in the Dallas dis
trict is superior to that produced else
where in Oregon, and in the further
fact that the buyers are always will |
ing to bid shade higher for the Polk |
county product than for that of any
other goat-raising section of the
Northwest. All buyers frankly admit
that the Dallas hair has no equal in
evenness and fineness of texture, and
the large attendance Of these age nts
and the spirited bidding at the Polk
county sale each year proves that the
competing mills are all anxious to
secure this choice clip, even to the
Of apparently paying more than
the existing market condition will
justify.
This highly satisfactory state of
affairs in the local market has not
come about through accident, neither
is it necessary to seek far for its cause.
1t has been brought about through
the action Of the Polk County farmers
themselves in carefully and intelli-
gently cooperating to bring their
hocks up to the very highest standard
OF excellence. The farmers of the
Polk County hills long ago learned
that the trim and fleet little Angora
could not be excelled as a profit-pro-
ducer, and they also learned that the
better the grade of stock, the higher the
profit on each animal Careful breed
ing, liberal expenditure of money in
importation of the best blood, annual
shows to create spirit OF friendly
rivalry among the growers, frequent
meetings for the purpose of exchang-
ing experiences and promulgating new
ldeas-all of these things have CON-
bined to make Polk county the most
goat-raising district in the
world all have contributed to the Polk
county farmers prospe rity. One needs
seek no farther for splendid example
Of the value of intelligent effort and
wise cooperation.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
COURT HOUSE NOTES
Items of Interest From the Records
in the County Offices
Briefly Told.
PROBATE.

Estate of William F. Muscott, de-
ceased-inventory and appraisement
approved; petition to sell personal
property approved.
Estate of William Kuower. deceased
bond in sum OF $22, 200 approved
q. L. Brunk, Nj. l. Capps aud A.
Aelesch appointed appraisers.
REAL ESTATE.
William SCHNEIDER ct al to James X
Sears, 5s.42 acres. 7s,r3w, s2,4OO.
George f McBee ct TX ok Ram.
sey, lot in Dallas, $50.
John f Jones ct Tx to James NJ
Inman, lot in Falls City. $500.
John Young ct ux to A C Brown. 10
acres II 5, raw, $500.
AP Graham to J Graham. land In
Monmouth, 5000
George II Ball ct al toJ G vanOrs-
del. l96 acres, S 5. Wv, S2,76i.
George Ball ct ux to J G VanOrsdel.
~ acres, l : ;, W, Sl35.
Samuel Ball ct uX TO J G VanOrsdel.
10 acres, tSs, r5w, SI35.
Lloyd Ball and Bana Lynn to J G
VanOrsdel, ) interest in 10 acres, tss
r5w, $50.
Clifford A Ball ct ux to J G. Van.
Orsdel, 10 acres, IS r5w, slS5.
John Ply ct ux to J q vauOrsdel.
90 acres. tSs, r5w, 81.
Juliet I Overall 10 Susan A Best. ls7
acres, t9s sr4w,SL
JIG YaBorsdel ct TX 70 r C Mason.
lots in Dallas. $3.50.
Marshal E MerWin et ux 70 VT
Hoffman, lot 10 Independence. s2I2
CLAIMS ALLOWED
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
Proposals For Street Improvement.
Executor of the estate of
William II. knower, deceased.


Sealed bids will be received at the
Office of the Auditor and Police Judge
OF the City of Dallas, Oregon, until 5
O'Clock Monday, April 26, 1909, for the
construction of macadam pavement
on certain parts of Oak, Mill, Court
Washington, Levens. and Church
Streets in the City of Dallas, Oregon,
and the placing of cement curbs there
on, as described in Ordinance No. I25
OF said City, aud provided for therein.
Such work to be completed on or before
November l, 1909. Bidders to have the
privilege of bidding on the hauling of
the rock from quarry to Dallas: the
laying Of macadam pavement; and
placing OF curhs, in three separate
bids, or may bid on same as a whole,
City will furnish rock to contractor at
quarry crushed at 20 cents per cubic
yard aud furnish aud operate steam
roller at S. per day. Each bid must
be accompanied by certified check
payable to the City OF Dallas, for ten
per cent Of the amount bid, to be
Forfeited 10 case the bidder shall fail
TO give bond aud execute a CONTRACT.
Envelope accompanying bid must be
directed to the undersigned Auditor
and marked bid on Street Improve
ment" Bond 10 so amount equal to
the contract price will be required for
faithful performance Of contract
The city reserves the right 10 reject
any aud all bids.
Dated April Is, 1909.
CHARLES GREGORY.
Auditor and Police Judge.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16

"a acres of fine level black bottom land; 3
miles of Dallas; large 2-story house, good, large
| barn; on motor line between Dallas, Monmouth
and Independence. all good towns. creameries
at each, two have canneries; level gravel road
| to all main towns in county. Come quick If
you want this place at 1900.
81 acres within miles of Dallas, has brand
| new Groom house, large porch on two sides and
| back, built on a beautiful knoll, well finished
and painted, very attractive; fine large new
| barn, well painted 32 acres of rich black bottom
land under plow; 25 acres of fine upland, lies
| nicely, or 6 acres OF it under plow, balance
young oak timber, easily cleared, the upland is
fine orchard land. beautiful home for only
$4,000.
so acres near Pedee store, school and post
office; miles OF Airlie; has large Groom house,
cost $1,000; barns, IS acres OF fine deep red up
land under pillow, 80 acres fine young fir timber;
good small orchards; balance pasture. This
is good little farm and is snap at $500.
Possession given first of next October.
so acres of fine fruit land only "a miles from
Monmouth; has a good Groom house, barn. 12-
acre orchard, 10 acres Italian prunes, ? apples
Prune dryer on place; 70 acres plow land, 40
acres timber. The orchard on this place will pay
FA'oo ~ FA-'o sNaAs WHICH an ~ HtA tchN
on $4,000. Price $1,000.
1881 acres fine dairy farm land in the heart of
the very best and prettest part OF the Willamette
Valley. Level hard roads to Dallas, Monmouth, |
Independence and Riekreall, which have can
neries, ereameries, etc; only miles of Dallas; /
acres timber, balance sl fine, level, black, free
soil, none better. Dallas-Salem Electric will 4
pass through place. viii be laying rails in
months and road will be completed in 10
months. Fine house, large barn. II you want /
snap buy this for il viii be in the market at 500
per acre in 10 acre tracts inside Of one year.
Price $1,000.
80 seres-one-haf mile of Falls City: good
buildings, near II hool, abundance OF labor in
town. fine place for poultry. Price. $500.
l9o acres-31l miles of Dallas. S75oo.
30 acres-6 miles Northwest Of DaIIas-the
Lou Fisher plsee-So or 90 acres plow land,
abundance fruit, ine spring water, fine soil
mouse and barn, fenced; 100 acres fne saw tim
Der that is worth price OF plste Price. saOoo;
isooo cash, terms to suit on balance
g acres miles Northwest Of Dallas. IS ploE Z
and good small buildings. good fences. abun- I
lance fruit, hne soft water. on phone lire. I / Z
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16

A dispatch from Independence in
yesterdays Oregonian says: Duke
Hilliard, the young son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward HIlliard, climbed a pole
in front of his home yesterday and
came in contact with live wire, get
ing 23OO volts of electricity through
his body. He was thrown 80 feet to
the ground and received terrible
burns. He will probably recover.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
For Sale.

Twenty five acres lying almost with
in the city limits of Falls City. Has
living water, about 1000 cords Of wood
in standing timber, land OF excellent
quality. Would make an ideal fruit
farm. This bargain may be secured
for $500, part down and remainder on
fair terms. Leave inquiries at this
Office. 4-13-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
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, BUSINESS LOCALS. +:

advertisements under this head are charged
AZ the rate of cent per word first insertion. i.
cent per word for each insertion thereafter; 30
words or less 81 per month No advertisement
inserted for less than Is cents
Figures count as one wort For Instance.
word
Two initials count a. one word. For instance.
= ~ Jones counts as two Nyouis
The minimum charge f. flr li words. that l.
an Advertisement from I wori u IS vor,ls IL
counted a. la words; On advertisement from Is
70 ~ words, inclusive. is counted - 30 words
irgm y 70 > words. Is counted a. 1s uurd. etc
The figures following the advertisement iudi-
cale how long a. u % run. and are not charged
70 the customer. For Instance. a-ll-lt indicates
Llht the advertisement was first published on
March "a, aud that O. D. 10 D. ius.rtf-f t,sffa
i he hgures sud letters i-l-tf indicate that the
advertisement was Inst published Auril I aud
discuntinued.l
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
Can You Truth
fully Answer Yes?

During the past year have you been
absolutely satisfied with all your gro
ceries-your teas and coffee, your but
ter, canned goods and favoring
extracts?
Can you truthfully answer yes?
These things are all within the con-
troll of the merchant, and as long as
painstaking care is exercised in their
selection, you are pretty certain to get
first class quality and flavor.
We do not claim to be perfection
we are only human and sometimes
make mistakes-but there isn't a store
in town that strives more faithfully to
have its customers absolutely salts
fed, or that will so gladly and quickly
rectify a mistake. We deem it a
favor to have an error called to our
attention, and to have any goods re-
turned that are not everything they
should be in quality and freshness.
e. BOYD s SON
Dhonos. Doll 90 E,,A.I
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
POLK COUNTY FAR1 BARGAINS

mile of school Price, only $500
IS acres Il miles of Dallas, 50 acres p0E la'
good Groom house, 2 good barns, SgoOd EOaa'
houses with scratch sheds, cool house. 'en''''
floor, fine water, running spring water 'nl'l.i
place, abundance fruit and berries, well lsl''
fine soil, phone, mile Of school, a one piH
live. Only $500.
40 acres-3 miles Falls City, miles paAn :
main road, l mile Bridgeport sianon' - -.
and church, Groom house, barD' smail 0'--.
commencing to bear, acres hops p acre Y, !,
land, 4 acres timber, balance open An'' :
good soil. Only $3.50.
30 acres-lJ5 miles of Dallas on san ~.
road; has fine large new dwelling ~.
barn, chicken house and other oul0u,'---s -,
1000 Italian prune trees, 100 apples' " cIa-- =.
30 peach, some pears, so gooseberrles Nv -. -
berries, cor 25 walnuts, all fine frui' iA'4' -
mail and phone. Price, $500.
40 acres-2 miles of Dallas, al gooo H-l. 4,
grain land. on county road, timber sln ~
clearing; some cleared now. Priee' w"
@Sacres-2I5 miles of Dallas al n'' =. ~ :
acres cleared, balance in virgin ioTe'' -
enough cordwood, saw OAK anu - ,u.r
handle timber on it to pay the priee l'hss. ~,
bran new dwelling, good new barn. 60. -.
fine wells with pumps, ine home ~
Price, $500.
5s-acre snap on Dallas-salem hl', =
tion see me about this; Il VIA P'' y :.
100 acres miles north Of paila,, ...'. : ,,sl
rla,r small stream runs through piae', p..., - 5
into loeuelosurss; can have runh'.s -
nearly All of them; good 7-roon ~ -, "a
barn. eranary, milk house, 81 - ~
clovsr or timothy land, hue daii9 - "a
home Price, $500, one-haii CASA
time at : per cent On balance -
9o ceres, mile oul Of cily. 70 ssr'' -. !. ;
.bs,rv trees. mixed fruits for hoi's ,.-,,,s .
a-,an row. win strawbsrries gO0s'.s.-' g.., -
neat S-rocm e0l'Ass, "
-, : hummer Of hiils Pia'. -
rortb $500 IN les Than tHo Jeas
300. -
-seres Of as ans fruit Or Ersi5 ,i,..... = ; -
4, n oTsSon. uith gOod b1iisins'
low land. only SIS pr acre
small tracts near and sdj0iaiHs O.
,,,r ,,,, in EIa. ss'.s.. -. :
nd Lerens Third Additioa zsF
iso some choice lots ol
esiJence properly
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
Executors Notice.
ED. F. COAD,
County Judge.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
mas been appointed by the County Court OF
FOLK County, Oregon executor of the last will
testament and estate of William H. Knower
deceased, and has duly qualified as such. Ali
persons having claims against said estate must
nle the same with the undersigned at his resi-
dence about IA miles west of Eola in said
county, duly verified as by law required, within
SIX months from the date of the first publi-
cation of this notice.
This notice is published the first time this 10th
day of April, 1909.
THOMAS W. BRUNK
Executor of the estate of
William H. Knower, deceased.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
For Sale.

5-room cottage on corner. Good
lawn, grapes, and fruit trees. Located
in pleasant neighborhood. A bargain
as owner desires to leave soon and
must dispose of it at once. R. R. Hill,
Dallas 4-l3-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
Wood For Sale.

Do you need wood? In preparing
to place your orders remember that J.
am able to furnish you all kinds Of
slab wood from either of the Dallas
sawmills at the best possible rates.
Send in your orders by either phone.
Mutual 1896; Bell 443.
8-4.tf. AUGUST BOWMAN.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
The Bee Hive Store
THE BASEBALL SEASON.
BY DEAN COLLINS.

- DHnN O'NNA1'0'
Now do the harhingers of Snrino
Rouse and bestir themselves
Now doth the man his woolens put
In motbballs on the shelves
And while kind Nature doth bring ont
Nau dotb 91 he tIna t - bioi1 bi9 ii1ar nm
With 't'a sassasran ~. 80 and i,,d t-nol -noa u
l''i '"'0e'ii 40 "nN Sioen''
Now doth the urchin snend his coin
For brand new balls and hats
Confuse his knucxle Joints and hit
His comrade in the stats.
Forgetful doth he pass the school
Whara nu ~ ba 'de doth q'atnonh 1rno rae
Tn .ssiiatmo, For 80 a. l19 49, Vno1 'ol' ou'
"'D p i0' Uii0 O"'e
Now doth the eaper raadar's owe
Delve in the snortinp MAGE.
He doth disruss mis- team and that
Tn manner nasslno saoa
Now steals the grief. f.str1ek office how
"a Iii, lii GU ~ Pioyei 'lue,
Ii 80 ~ elloh ,l1,aS accSnt9 Iuat
Il 10 : 'aiioiiio''iel nas oleu.
Now doth he hie him sneedilv
And care.eniiobteneG hack
Unto the baseball mark and cline
His eve nnto a crack
Within behold the game the Yans
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16

Dry fir cordwood wanted in any
quantity up to 500 cords; to be delivered
in Dallas or Falls City. For further
particulars, call on, or address, Salem
Falls City & Western Ry. Co., Dallas
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
For Sale.

General merchandise store in Falls
City, Oregon. Good proposition for
experienced man. No agents. Mrs.
W. F. Muscott, Falls City, Oregon.
4-9.tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
Cedar Posts.

Good cedar posts for sale at liz cents
each. Also another car of extra Star
A Star shingles. SoEHREN WARE
HoUsE. 7-24-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
For Sale.

Two cottages. One 5-room and one
Groom. Equipped with all modern
conveniences. Inquire of @. Craven,
Dallas. 2-23-tt
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
RickreaIl Milling Company

Flour, bran, shorts, wheat, oats and
ground fed can be had at the Rick
reall FIGURING Mill. 4-ls-st
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
For Sale.

Well matched driving team with
harness. Good aud gentle. C. s
Graves, Dallas, Oregon. 4s-4t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
Wanted.

All kinds of iron, rubber, brass,
"copper" zinc and hides. Highest
cash prices paid, A. N. Halleck, Mon
mouth, Oregon. 3-l2-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
Notice

The jacobson Transfer Company il
prrpared to give you prcmpt service
stand 81 Ellis Confectionery store.
4-ga
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
Eggs For Hatching.

From "prize winning strain" Single
Comb Buff Orpingtons, $3.50 per set
ting of is eggs. j. E. Beezley, Falls
City, Or. Mutual phone. 3-16-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16

Team. harness. wagon, surrey. and
single buggy. q. ID. Treat. Fails
City, Mutual phone 1915. s-l9-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16

80 cents a dozen post paid. By
express OF freight, e. per hundred.
C. r Moore. CrssEell. Ore. s-3O-st
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
For Sale.

go acres we'll improved land adapted
to fruit and poultry. Rich soil.
INQUIRE OF Fl. Holman, Dallas, Or.
3-30-St
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
Wool and AIohair-

Highest market price will be paid
Tor wool and mohair. Sacks furnished
free. J. l. Castle. ann
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
At Soehren's Warebousa

just received a carload Of fine sand
aud carload of cement. 46-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
Teams Wanted.

Slip scraper work. Apply salem.
Pals City a Western Ry. ONO
Dallss. Or s-2s-st
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
For Rent

5-room new modern cottage. Furni.
ture for sale. ss-f
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16

Teams Wanted: 81 a day. Apply
70 Dallas Water Co. s-fs-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
H. G. CAMPBELL,

a TToRSKT At Law.
n. L. BUTLER,
Once over Dallas City Bank.
DALLAS OREGON.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
Dallas, Ofe@

ArTOESErs ATIA'' I
q SrBLEY & EAkEA
he only reliable 81 = -
Pom county. oA0s o. oEsss
DALLAS
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
For Sale

s25 baby cab, used one year. A bar
gain. s-s.,f
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-04-16
e. BOYD s SON

Phones: Bell So. Mutual s14.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-16
Bees and Sparrows Fight.

A fight between a h~alf-dozen Eng,
fish sparrows and a swarm Of bees fol
the possession of an old tree on the
lawn of the Serrill house, Main street.
was witnessed to-day by a number OF
interested spectators. The colony OF
bees swarmed around the tree and
discovering a hole about forty feet
from the ground flew in. The first
of the army, which filled the air like a
miniature cloud, had hardly entered
the hole before the sparrows came
out, ruffing their neck feathers and
chattering with anger.
There were six sparrows living in
the trees, and for five minutes thes
put up a gallant fight for the posses
sion of their home, but the bees were
too much for them, and after a time
they slowly flew off, fighting to the
last.-Darby Correspondence, Phila!
delphia Press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-16
sonable material that is thin enough

sonable material that is thin enough
to be tucked successfully, and it is
equally desirable for the separate
blouse and the entire gown.
The blouse is made with fronts
and back. 1t is tucked in extremely
becoming lines and the closing is
made with buttons and buttonholes
at the left Of the front. The Dutch
collar finishes the neck. The long
sleeves are made in one piece and fit
the arms exceptionally we'll, but the
three-quarter sleeves are slightly full
and are gathered into straight
cuffs.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is four and sew
en-eighth yards t~wenty-one or TWEEN
ty-four, three and one-fourth yards
thirty-two or two and five-eighth
yards forty-four inches wide to make
with long sleeves; three and seven
eighth yards twenty-one or twenty
four, two and seven-eighth yards
t%hirty-two or two and one-eighth
yards forty-four to make with three
guarter sleeves.
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The Lord He Served.

Judge George F. Lawton, of the
Middlesex Probate Court, told me a
story the other day of an American
minister who was spending his sab
batical year travelling abroad. Ar
irving in London, he made every
effort to get an intimate view OF the
two branches of Parliament in ses-
sion. Of course no stranger is al
lowed on the floor Of the House OF
Lords, but the minister nc+ knowing
this, and with the usual amount OF
American push, tried to make his way
in. There is a rule, however, thai
servants of the various lords may be
admitted to speak to their masters
Seeing the minister walking boldly IN
She doorkeeper asked: y
What lord do you server
What lord?" repeated the aston
Gshed American, "the Lord Jehovah!'
For a moment the d%oorkeeper hest
eated, and then admitted him. Turn
Eng to an assistant standing near, he
yaid:
HE must mean n Of those poor
Gotch lairds. boston Record.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-16
MEMOIRS OF DAN RICE" THE
CLOWN OF OUR DADDIES.

Dan Rice in His "Memoirs" Tells In
side Mysteries of Show Life.
Any bookseller will tell you that
the constant quest of lis customers
is for "a book which will make me
laugh" The bookman is compelled
to reply that the ace Of American
humorists has run out and comic lit
erature Is scarcer than funny plays.
A wide sale is therefore predicted for
the memoirs of Dan Rice" the
Clown of Our Daddies, written by
Maria Ward Brown, a book guar
anteed to make you roar with laugh
ter. The author presents to the pub
lie a volume, Of the great testers
most pungent jokes, comic harangues,
caustic hits upon mel and manners.
lectures, anecdotes, sketches OF ad-
vent.re, original songs and poetical
illusions; wise and witty, serious
satirical, and sentimental sayings OF
the sawdust arena Of other days.
Old Dan Rice, as proprietor OF the
famous Zone Horse Show" was more
Of a national character than Artemus
Ward, and this volume contains the
humor which made the nation laugh
even while the great Civil War ragged,
This fascinating book of 500 pages
beautifully illustrated, will be sent
postpaid to you for $3.50. Address
Book Publishing House, 1874 Leonard
street, New York City.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-06-16
Test For Fine Muslin.

A Madras physician was buying
muslin for a turban in a department
store.
None of this is fine enough" III
said. "In the turban I have on there
are forty yards. But forty yards o.
this would give me a head like &
Saratoga trunk.
Indian muslin is fine, very fine. Il
must must be fine enough to disap
pear if it is to pass Dur Al test. Yes
fine enough to disappear"
He smiled.
"It's true" he said. "The test i!
this: The muslin is spead on gras:
over night. In the morning, wher
everything is dew-drenched, If the
muslin isn't practically identical will
the dewy gossamer covering thu
iawns-in other words, If 1t isn't in
visible-it is discarded and must be
sold as seconds New Orlean!
Times-Democrat.