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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01
From Cook to Pirate.

It is an interesting fact that the
"blood-and-thunder" title of buccaneer,
that word which brings to our minds
a vision of pirates. mo quarter and
murder on the high seas, had sim
pie domestic origin.
1t signifie6, primarily. one who
dried and smoked flesh or fish. The
name was first given TO the French
settlers in Hispaniola (HaytD, whose
sole business 1t was to hunt cattle and
wild game. They cooked the flesh
after the manner of the Indians-cut
the beef into long strips. salted it, and
then cooked it on a buccan. This lat
ter was a hurdle or grating, made of
long sticks and placed over an open
fire.
Later, these peaceable cooks who
got the name of buccaneer from their
favorite utensil, the buccan, or bou,
can, became the terror and scourge OF
the Spanish main. Their development
is a puzzling problem, but a good sign
to those who see in quiet domesticity
only the hopelessly conventional and
commonplace.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01
Trlvet or Cat?

In all the old books of our early days
we read about trivets, but few OF us
have a clear idea of what they were.
We say were" advisedly. for trivets
have gone the way of the hob, the
CRATE, the fender and all the adjuncts
of the fireplace.
Webster defines the trivet as a
stool or anything having three legs.
This seems dubious and dangerous
definition. But the truth is that our
grandmothers usually called stool a
stool, and that a trivet usually meant
the brass support for plate or dish.
1t was made of brass or copper, having
three legs, and stood on the CRATE;
one inventor made a variety which
could hang on the fender when not
in use. Another style was of copper,
with a wide front like a shovel and
finished with wooden handle. Many
of the trivets had also a high iron
stand so that they could stand on
the hob or hang on the bars of the
CRATE.
Any tripod having six legs (Which
sounds funny by the way, was called
cat, and the trivet was sometimes
so called. Indeed. it would seem that
our grandmothers were possessed of
an uncommon imagination to be able
to recognize the ordinary household
utensils by so many names.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01
DRY ROT OF CORN
Disease Which Is Causing Concern

According TO T. j. Burrill and j.
T. Barrett of the Illinois station the
groups of diseases of corn known un.
der the general name of dry rot has
become of sufficient economic. impor-
tance during the past four or five
years to cause general concern among
farmers in corn-growing regions,
"In 1906. the year in which there
WAS the greatest amount of dry rot, so
far as any records have been made,
the loss was as per cent of the entire
cron I'm Illinois. This represents a
loss of over l5,000, 900 bushels, having
n value of more than $5,0OO,OOO. The
loss in 1907 was less than two per
cent of the crop, or about s2,OOO,OOO.'
The name dry rot is derived from
the way the ears are affected in the
field "In general the husks tend to
turn prematurely yellow to sooty, and
the ear becomes partially or wholly
shriyeled and much decreased in
weight. Sometimes the ears remain
upright with the husks closely adher-
ing To them. In other cases the
shanks are weakened and the affected
ears hang limp from their attachment,
or the diseased condition may not be
detected until the husk is removed
There are several kinds of dry rot
due to different causes. The most
common and that which, according
TO Burrill and Barrett, has during the
mast two seasons caused about 80
per cent. of the damage in Illinois,
is due TO a fungus known as Diplo-
dia maydis. Ears infected with this
fungus "shrivel UP more or less, dark
en- In color. and become light in
weight
THE kernels are also shriveled,
very brittle, and loosely attached to
the cob. The fungus penetrates all
portions of the ear, kernels. cob, and
husks, and produces many dark brown.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01
To Protect the FINGERS.

Pretty nearly everybody is making
or learning to make Irish crochet lace
so that any information on this inter.
esting subject is usually received with
joy.
The inexperienced finds that the
sharp end of the crochet needle bricks
their fingers and that they, for this
reason, cannot keep up the work very
long at time. The best way to over.
come this difficulty is to wear a tiny
piece of courtplaster over the tin OF
the finger where the needle touches.
II will not Interfere with the guidance
OF the needle, as thimble might do
but IL will prevent the finger from bp
coming sore and will protect II frerL
the possibility OF callousness.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01

boards should be made of matched
lumber and should be 20 inches wide
for one roost and three feet for
two, the first being placed ten inches
from the wall. Most poultrymen pre-
fer roosts two by three inches wide,
with edges rounded slightly. Nests
are usually made from IL to Is inches
square. II placed near the floor they
are apt to induce egg eating. Dark
nests prevent this.
Cement floors are the cleanest and
IL properly constructed, and dry and
warm and give good results. Six
inches Of coal cinders rounded well
down close with some fine material
on top, sand will answer, and one to
one and a half inches sand and ce-
ment, one cement and two sand will
make strong enough floor for a
poultry house.
Colony houses have many things to
recommend them. They can be used
for several different purposes and
be moved from place to place with
horse. insuring fresh land for rear
ing chicks on. Breeders can be
placed In these early in the spring
and after the chicks are old enough
to do without heat the brooders may
be removed and perches put up. This
makes an ideal house till very late
in the fall. Laying hens can be win
tered In colony houses with as good
results in egg production as in larger
houses. Ventilation can be arranged
In colony houses much the same as
in larger ones. The two cuts here
show the shed roof and gable roof.
The shed roof is ventilated by muslin
curtains on upper part of windows,
the gable roof house by straw loft
with lattice In each gable to admit
the air to pass over and through the
straw, which is held up by wire net
ting fastened to the sides of the roof,
a muslin curtain was used on up
per half of windows shown in figure.
On mild days this was hooked up in
side during great portion of the
day and was let down during the
night. Although the temperature
! on some nights during the time reg
istered over ten degrees below zero,
the combs of the birds were not af-
fected except Leghorn cockerel
which had been purchased and came
| from warmer pen. Fowls will stand
considerable frost II accustomed to It,
The buildings are single boarded.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01

given me, and l am recommending it
to all my friends. Mrs. w. s. FORD,
1888 Lansdowne ST., Baltimore, Md
The most succC jsful remedy in this
country for the cure of all forms of
female complaints is Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. 1t has
stood the test of years and to-day is
more widely and successfully used than
any other female remedy. 1t has cured
thousands of women who have been
troubled with displacements, inflam-
nation, liberation, fibroid tumors, ir-
regularities, periodic pains, backache,
that bearing-down feeling, flatulency,
indigestion, and nervous prostration,
after all other means had failed.
If you are suffering from any of these
ailments, don't give up hope until you
have given Lydia L. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound a trial.
If you would like special advice
write to Mrs. Pinkbam, Lynn,
Mass, for it. She has guided
thousands to health, free of
charge.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01
Rose Color for Children

One of the new quaint tones in pink,
which is almost rose colored. is a ia.
vorite for chlldren's clothes. Coats
and hats are made of 1t for stree1
wear, and little slips for older girlu
are built of it in silk, cashmere. chif.
fon, messaline and other new fabrics.
The coats of old rose are made of
supple broadcloth, cut quite severely
with large pockets and long sleeves
edged with fur
There is also a turnover collar of
this fur, which may be ermine, beaver.
dyed squirrel or chinchilla.
With such coat goes a broad.
brimmed sailor or soft rose beaver,
trimmed with band of the fur around
the crown, with head of the animal
In front.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01
Meat-Third Term.

We will say that the meat was first
a fine roast. An expensive cut 1t was,
and did noble service for company
dinner, But there was enough left
for stew the next night-augmented
with stewed tomatoes. onions and a
sliced carrot.
4. And the stew which was left over
did yoeman service for third term
by suffering itself to be made into a
pudding. A baking dish was we'll but
tered, the stew was put in and covered
with a good batter. This was baked
to nice brown-behold, a meat pie,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01

be
the
plaid the remainder of the coat is plain and tghtfng
s
Materials
The second picture shows charming
of CLOTH which
of
tera brought the
ribbon
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01
Laundry work at home would b

Laundry work at home would Be
much more satisfactory IL the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness. 1t is usually neces'
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric 10
hidden behind paste Of varying
thickness. which not only destroys the
appearance. but also affects the wear.
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by usins
Defiance Starch, as it can be applied
much more thinly because Of Its great
sr strength than other makes.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01

much disordered, containing sediment,
and my rest was broken at night. Re-
lief from these troubles came soon
after started taking Doan's Kidney
Pills, and continued treatment entire
ly freed me from kidney trouble. The
cure has been permanent"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box
Foster.Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01

from irregulari-
ties, terrible drag
ging sensations,
extreme nervous
ness, and that all
gone feeling in my
stomach. 1 had
given up hope of
ever being well
when l began to
take Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound. Then
1 felt as though
paw 1ifa had haop
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01
UNPRoFITAsLE CUSTOMER.

Caterpillar-How much a shave,
barber?
you dollar, the nrice. of ten shaves,
II you want to be shaved all over.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01

says: Attacks OF
backache and kid.
ney trouble be
gan to come on
me, lasting often
for three weeks
at a time, and !
would be unable
to turn in bed.
The urine was
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01

No matter how eloquent you may be
talking to your Father in heaven, II
will not balance sour disposition to
your family here.-Henry +. Cope.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01

Characters strength is not in doing
what a self-will would have us do. but
what the conscience dictates is our
duty.-Royston.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01
THE WHITE ELEPHANT.

N,SN II OU'VE heard of the Mo-
E\ MI gul of Siam who had
IxZXA w A white elephant sent
II .SEEIK by his neighbor.
NsSAN1;EkIl And how, to dispose Of
WEU<\ the troublesome gift,
GI fSAN9 Cost his Mogulship
C~NzAlJ money and labor.
NoSS But every housewife has
S suffered the same,
80 A chafing dish is her
Ga desire.
SU Yet somebody gives her
n a cast-iron range,
u" With far too consum-
ing fire.
She needs a new table.
she gets a fine clock;
Though she has not thing that will
match III,
And vase when she needs a new wash
ing machine;
Paper-knfe-when she has not a
hatchet
So, reader, in giving, let common-sense
guide.
'Tis a matter of taste, not expenses.
The sensible woman, of moderate means,
With white elephants" gladly dis
penses.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01
AFTER
FOURYEARS
OF MISERY
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

Baltimore, Md. -"For four years
my life was a misery to me. / suffered
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01
BROKEN REST.
A Back That Aches All Day Disturbs
Sleep at Night.

Thomas N. Mccullough, 321 So.
Weber St.. Colorado Springs, Colo.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01
MekTfGHEN
MANUAL TRAINING.

U n HINGS don't seem right
about the house,
Just cant help com
Al planning,
Since sister went to cook
ing-schoo1
~ And Tom took manual
" training.
NJ The meals are all expert
Nff1N ments,
NV" IL really sets me duak-
~ ing.
o. S To taste the queer, out
III <~etrH landish things
IN ~I5. That sisters always ma
king.
The household tools that
Tommy makes,
Are wonderful and fearful,
And splinters get in everything,
Unless we're very careful.
We have to praise their efforts, too,
Impatience all restraining;
Since sister went to cooking school,
And Tom took manual training.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01

Blouse of mauve chiffon-mousseline
trimmed with bands of white venetian
lace and with motifs of Irish guipure.
The long sleeves are tucked length
wise and eiaborately trimmed to cor
respond.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01
Zoqhurt.

This is a preparation of goats or
cows milk, for which are claimed re.
markable properties in the way of pro.
longing life. This is the Bulgarian
name given to milk which has been
boiled to half its original volume and
then left to ferment II is eaten in
great quantities by the peasants of
that country, who are said to be the
longest lived of any class in the
world.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-04-01

Fifty b u S h els per
acre h a We been
grown. General
averagegreaterthan
in any other part OF
the continent. Under
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-05
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR
XEESDURG FOLKS

We believe In giving credit where is
due. and we are always interested in
the enterprise OF our fellow lownsnlcn,
for in their success lies the future well
fare of our city IL the CITY Dug
Co. We ~ere shown the Optic Refractor-
meter this morning bv Or. Hughes, the
inventor. This instrument isa 2o-century
product for weighing eyesigh', and is
sery great improvement over tie older
meth d., in that Il does the work qulckly.
eliminates all gvesS work and records all
the help that nature requires In the way Of
glasses Or. Dughes will be he4e from
November 9Th to November lotl, installing
This machine for the CITY Drug Co, and
teHching them i.s operation for future use.
The fact, IN itself, that Dr. Hughes wns
allie to work on, all the finer details OF his
instrument points to him rs a refractionist
who thoroughly understands his business
and caanot.help hut cement our confidence
In his ability,
The firm through whom lie works
guarantees evtrv pair of glasses prescribed
That offer is fir enough for the most
skeptical
while DE-. Hughes is here he invites III
public to come in and sac his machine
and II yon are troubled with headaches,
falling sight, Turning or wattry eyes.
or ans trouble whatevery, come and see
Or. Hughes. anil he will show you Il len
sescan BE- Of service. and II your trouble il
OF an organic nalsr~ he viii advise you
whit TO do You look into his machine
- y photographer looks into his camera,
and your exact trouble is registered with
onl taking up much Of your time and not
trying your patience. So little time Is
consumed IN arriving at the trouble tha,
DR.. Hughes makes no charges for exam.
nations or advice. II the children have
Headaches or complains OF their eyes bring
shem along, rs il Is no more trouble TO ex.
anime chem than grown folk. This is an
opportunity that our citizens are not offer
cd oflea
". Hughes will lie at the City Drug Co
from November Sth to November 10th in
clusIve. and thew guarantee all his work
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-05

There ~ no more important institution
In the make-up OF any community es-
pecislly 70 the women folk. than FIRST
class millinery stors-such one az has
Leeu conducted IN this city By Miss Ien-
ME Ford for the last several yeats. She
announces eisew ere Tbs, all sumter
stock will be closed cut regardless Of cost
She likewise announces the first arrivals
OF falls fashions. o. course on will be
interested.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-05
Anan,ea.

Riulento. n dark coIored berry, Is the
alse Of pea with tho remains OF the
ealyx attached and possesses an odog
and flavor resembling u mixture OF elm
namon. cloves aud nutmeg. from which
fact L derives the name Of alsplce,
While 40 inferior variety grows In
&exlco and parts OF Central and South
America Jamaica Il the only country
an the world from which plmento 10
exported ~
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-05
nAwDusT Town

Where 60 all the acrobats and numbers
egShe isOm1 She.e do they learn their
trader There Is no school, O. such, for
the training Of men who imperil their limbs
for living. The Advance Car Manager
OF the sun Brothers Greater Shows,
which was recently here billing for the APP
peaTance Of their exhibition. and who by
the way is an old retired acrobat and is
now following the advertising branch of
the show business, solved the above que :
aiOns when he It'd where he had learned
to leap and mrn springs in the air and fail
on the back Of his neck without injuring
himself
Most OF The tented show acrobats, and
not Lew 81 the rough and tumble come
diana Of che stage, who have graduated
from the ring. were reared and learned
heEndinents Of their business In the lam-
Der towns Of the Northwest. In the
"business" these are known a. ''Sawdu~,"
towns. or account OF the Sawmills, which
are their chief industry.
There are many Of these in Wisconsin
and Michigan and several IN Iowa that
have turned out the bulk VI acrobatS aud
sumbleEs IN the business.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-05
Rothschid Mercantile
JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
TAX COLLEC TOR s
ROUNDS FOR 1909.

will be at the following places nam d
below to collect the State and County
Taxes for 1909:
Oct. s, Redbone. Oct. 10, Smithville,
Oct. AZ, ChoKee; Nov, 10, Smithville;
Nov. IS, Reubone; Nov. "a, Chokee; Nov.
"a. Chokee; Dec 1, Cocks Store; Dec. II
'Smithville; Dec. IS Retlbone,
IN olher days / can be found at Lees
burg.
r. 7. King, T. c. Lee Co. Ga
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-05

%FAe ale b cast Missed The villain.
Then. shaking their gold locks. the
eAoFua bounded on
~ seenaa." the critic mUrmured.
~GAat ia caas is'tlyed tO0"--New y0Tk
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-05
AMMO UlM CE m EN- r ..
For Representative

thereby announce myself a candidate
sog the Legislature. subject 10 Democrat.
&c Primary II one should be called. Flee.
ton 70 I've called nn account OF c. II. Beaz-
ley's resignation.
W. C. RUTLAND
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-05
ID. e. GRAHAM.
Our Clubbing Offer,

In or,ler to run cur subscription list 10
fifteen hundred mark we will offer to the
people oi Lee county the HOME AND
FARM, one OF the best agricultural pa
pels published in the South, andthe LEE
COUNTY JOURNAL, "Your Home Pa
per-, "a months for g.. 90 in advance.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-05
Stopl Look Read

. We are going to sell 5000 Jug of WINS
/. key during the next thirty days. That's
exactly what We are going to do. We
have been planning this Sale for some
time and have Just closed deal for several
Special grades Of Rye and Corn which We
are Offering at Record Breaking Prices I'M
I'll the goods are all disposed Of
One two gal Jug Corn $3.50 Express Paid
One two gal Jug Corn $3.50 Express Paid
One two gal Jug Corn 1915 Express Paid
One two gal Jug kse $500 Express Paid
One two gal Jug Rye $500 Express Paid
One two gal Jug Rye 81 so Express P,id
We are going to give Sou better goods
and more goods for the money than you
ev-r received before. 1t stands to reason
that We would not take the risk Of offer
ing these goods to our old time customers
unless we positively knew the goods to be
alright as We certainly could not afford to
lose their trade. The only difference be-
1WeCH .tHSsS NulSAlCS anu ouI TSeulaI
goods is that they are not quite SO old.
but otherwise are of the same full streng.
til and purity. We want you to know
that these goods are Stright Whiskies in
every respect reduced 10 the proper rroof
according 10 the pice. Any dissatisfied
customer shall have the privilege of return
ing the gooos at our expense. Remember
these prices hold COED only as long as the
goods last.
Rothschi d Mercantile Co.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
...... .'..t ........
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-05

Notice is hereby given that all the lands
owned by the Graham Estate are posted
against hunting and otherwise tressPass-
ing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-09-17
William HAYES

On Monday of this week at h;s
nome In winfield, oeurred the
death Of Rev.. William Haye1
Iather OF our esteemed towusman'
W. = Hayes Mr. Hayes was born
IN IN England, almost 81 years AGO.
ne came. to the United States
when a young man about 2S year.
OF age, settling first in Pennsyl
wanna, thence moving a an earIy
day to Iowa, and came % Barto,
county in 1875, and remained un-
~ some 20 years ago Ehen 10
moved z. Winfield.
Mr. Hayes was a Methodist Glen
gyman, having followed Che mr.
lstry all his life until some seven,
Teen M years ago when he retiped
lie was'a man among men, of =
Kindly K disposition, practicin0
the Christianity n which he preach
ed' lie leaves to mourn his destS
ms M widow, also W. Z. Hayes ~
tins city, W. 7. Hayes of Airline
ton, Mrs. Eva Dale of LeadviIIs
Colo, Mrs. j. Barrett of Airing,
IUn IGI1 a! and ( Miss Minerva Hayes q
Winfield.
The death of. Mr.. Hayes "A.
moves from this earth one a
! those who have made the world
Dc. better by their having lived in h,
Ills many acquaintance in th;e
community, &C! as well as the many
friends Of the family express tbe;
sincere 81 sympathy at the death %
Mr.. Hayes. ~ W.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-09-17
Walters-Smith.

Miss Lena Walters of this city
and Mr. Frank Smith of Stafford
county were married at Larned,
Wednesday the Sth, by Probate
Judge Stockman. This is the
third marriage Of Smiths and
Walters. Charles Smith, q broth
er of Frank, married Miss Eva
Walters, and Ed Walters, a
brother o., the bride, married Miss
Minnie Smith. The bride IN this
marriage is a daughter of Gener-
al and Mrs. Joe Walters of this
city, formerly of Seward town
ship, Stafford county. The groom
IS the son of the late Ike Smith,
of Stafford county, formerly Of
FaTView township. The young
people have grown up in the tw
counties and are popular with
both old and young The young
couple will begin housekeeping OF
the Smith farm across thealine
We joan their many friends in ex.
tending to them best wishes fol
their future health, happiness and
prosperity:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-09-17
Malvina Wilczeck.

A telegram from st. Louis on
Nednt sday morning announced
the death in that city of Miss
Malvina Wilczeck, "a sister Of Leo
Wilczeck and of Mrs. B. j. .Mey-
'eE of this city. Deceased was
here last winter On a visit, as well
as having been here al previous
times. She made many friends on
the occasion Of her visits. She
was about forty years old, and
took sick while IN California. She
lived with a sister in StS Louis.
Mr.. Wilczecz Of this city left for
st. Louis on Tuesday morning in
response to. a telegram as 90 her
illness, but as she died Tuesday ev
ening he did not reach her bed.
side before the end. The many
friends Of the. beFeaved extend
their sympathy. -. 70