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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
JUMPS IN A WE'LL.

Negro Woman Attempts ts Commit
 Suicide.
 Ozark. Aug. 31.-(Special.)-A young negress, Bettie Lou Anglin, attempted suicide by jumping in a we'll here last night. She was rescued.
 The Dale County Temperance League has been organized here with O. c. Doster. President, F. P. Martin. Sec retary. and H. NJ. Sessions, Treasurer big temperance rally has been planned to take place here next Satur- day to which all workers of the county are invited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
Viait WnnbInrton stntue.

Budapest. Aug. 31.-The Americans who are now in Budapest attending the International Medical Congress yesterday visited the statue of Wash ington and deposited wreaths at the base of the memorial Count Albert Apponyi, Minister of Public instruction, made a speech in English in which he extolled Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
LOUISIANA GOOD ROADS.
Parish Issues Bonds and win Go to
 W0wkr

FhFlsh -IBsueN B0nda and VIII Go 70
 Work.
 Mansfield. La, Aug. 91.-The police jury of Desoto parish met in special session here last night and authorized an issue of $7O.00o in certificates of indebtedness for the construction of good roads.
 They set aside a tax of two mills on the dollar for ten years and dedicated all the surplus revenues of the parish to ths fund. The work will be done by State convicts.
 All the parish will have to do will be to feed these prisoners while they are engaged in the work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
Ian Prince Coming.

London. Aug. 31-Prlnce Klnyeshi Kuui. grandson of, the empei or of Ja- pan, accompanied by the Princess and Colonel Kurita, his aide de camp. left Liverpool today on the steamer Car mania for New York, where he will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

We have fin stock every Known Stand- ard brand of Vvhislkey, wine, beer, etc. Write for prices.
 GREIL TRADING O., Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

cial session recently held. The law fs the same as the one declared unconsti- tutional. .sE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
CALIFORNIA ORDER TO
 OPERATE IN ALABAMA

The Universal Order of Foresters, a benevolent order of Los Angeles, Cal, has qualified for organization in Ala bama, filing with Secretary Of State Frank Julian articles of incorporation yesterday.
 The articles name E. M. Iipkia of Montgomery as the agent of the order in Alabama. The purpose of the organ ization is to aid. mutually. its mem bers. socially and financially. Provis- ions for fraternal building associa- ton are contained in the charter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
I,ven Snrea-Weddlnr.

New York, Aug. S1.-Frank Wil- liamson and Florence Wood of Brook lyn, married yesterday in Brooklyn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

Mrs. George Breeden returned home yesterday after spending the summer months at Browns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
Is you fset Thar.ty Tea.v.

Ask the soda fountain boy for Pep- To-Lac.t It looks good--tastes good Is good. Contains no dope" or heart stimulant, cents. wed-sat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
SELMA'STRADE YEAR
CENTRAL CITY IS HOPEwUL DE-
 SPITE OBSTACLES.
Business Men Look Confidently to the Future--B. & G. Warehouse Is the Greatest Achieve
 ment.

Selma. Aug. 31.-(Speciai)-While Selma has made no great advancement during the commercial year whicn closed tonight, her growth has been steady and substantial during the year in spite of the financial depression and leRislation which has retarded the growth of nearly every city in the State.
 With the return of prosperity the in- coming business year makes the future of the city roseate and the most pes simistic resident believes that the growth of Selma in the future VIII pc rapid and that the next few years VIII see located here a number of manu- featuring industries.
 The year which closed tonight saw the first work upon the paving or the streets of the city and since this work started two of the principal streets In the business district have been paved and contracts have been let for the paving of other streets. Bids will soon be asked for the paving of still more streets. The paving will continue un- til every business street as well as many of the resident streets have been paved in all sections.
 During the year one or two indus tries have been located and are now in operation.
 From a financial standpoint the year which closed today has been success full one, for during the twelve months there has been recorded but one or two financial disasters in this section pf the State. The failures which did occur on account of the financial depression were small ones.
 One of the brightest things which the incoming business year has in store for Selma is the new wharf and ware house which the Birmingham and Gulf Railway and Navigating Company will build here.
 The Commercial and Industrial As- sociation Is in correspondence with sev- eral Northern and Eastern parties who are seeking a location in the South for industries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

represent the Japanese government at the Hudson-Fulton celebration. At tho conclusion of this ceremony the prince will visit President Taft and then make 6 tour of the United states.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

MT. and Mrs. Charles R. Cooke and children of Cuba, Ala, are the guests of Mrs. Josiah Smith at her home on Church Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

A. J. Atkins returned home this morning from a short trip to Mont gomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

Mrs. R. E. L. Mel has gone to Rome, Ga, for visit to relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

We again remind yOu our brag vvhis- key, full quarts, @2SO; express paid. GREIL TRADING CO.,, PensaeOla, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

Misses Elm and Lulu Nicholson have returned home after a delightful visit to realtives in Faunsdale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
"a ueCISIOH IdNCf
 Giles-Wuhtte. iage of Miss LII

The marriage, of Miss Lillian Giles and MT. George Wilhite, solemnized tonight at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. Susie Giles, on Alabama Street was an event of much interest to the numerous friends of the young people.
 The wedding plans were character tzed by A simplicity of arrangement both tasteful and perfect in effect. The reception room was beautihed with floral decorations. Festoons of elem atis over the entrance formed a pretty arrangement and the improvised altar was a network of graceful vines before which stood Rev. J. l.. Rosser.
 The wedding was witnessed by only A few of the intimate friends of the young couple.
 The bride is an accomplished young woman. The groom is young man who came to Selma a few years ago from Tennessee and during his resi- dence here has made a number of close friends.
 MT. and Mrs. wilhite will continue to reside in Selma. Social and Personal. Misses Lena and Willie Brislin and MT, T. M. Johnson have returned home after a pleasure trip to~Boston. New York and other Eastern points of in- terest.
 Col. W. R. Nelson has returned home from a trip to French Lick Springs.
 T. L. Barker, who has been visiting his daughter at Hattiesburg. Miss, has returned home.
 Capt. D. Partridge. who has been spendine the summer on Perdido Bay, has returned home.
 Mir. and Mrs. G. A. Cunningham left this afternoon for Chicago and French Lick Springs.
 Mrs. J. A. Moore, Mrs. W. T. Wal us and Misses Fannie and Mamie Sey- mour returned last night after spend- ing two weeks in New York.
 T., Thalheimer has returned home af- ter A visit to Asheville, N. c.
 Rev. J. l.. Rosser, who has been spending the past month in Virginia. has returned to Selma.
 Charles DeBaHdslaben. who has been spending the paft two weeks Tn New l York, has returned homAs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

Robert Barnwell leaves within the next few days for a pleasure trip to Thousand Islands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
Decision is Held Up.

When the session of police cour convened this morning, Recorder Vaughan took up the cases against A Goldman and George Lassiter. white men. and Doc Fisher, a negro. wht were charged with violations of th' prohibition laws which are the result of the police department catching tht two negro hackmen. John Durham ant Doc Fisher with forty-efght half pinti of whiskey in hack last Saturday night.
 The case against John Durham wal heard yesterday morning and after the trials this morning he was fined $50 anc costs.
 The cases against George Lassitel and the negro Doc Fisher were dis missed.
 The court went into the case agains Collman and when 1t was finally con cluded Recorder Vaughan announced that he would study the evidence ane announce the decision later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

Misses Ellen and Etta Allison have returned home after a pleasant stay In Carlowville with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

Mrs. R. E, L. Mel has gone to Rome, Ga, for visit to relatives.
 Misses Elm and Lulu Nicholson have returned home after a delightful visit to realtives in Faunsdale. MT. and Mrs. Charles R. Cooke and | children of Cuba, Ala, are the guests of Mrs. Josiah Smith at her home on Church Street.
 Misses Ellen and, Etta Allison have returned home after a pleasant stay in Carlowville with relatives. Mrs. Louis Eanes and young daugh- | ter, Zuleika Bugg Eanes, have returned home after visiting relatives in Cos port, Ala. Miss Willie Eanes will re- turn home later. MT, and Mrs. E. E. Donohc, who formerly made their home here, have returned from Tuscaloosa, where they resided lately, and are domiciled at the residence of Miss Sue Calhoun on Lau- derdale Street.
 Little Miss Neville of Faunsdale is here visiting the Nicholson family on Fremont Street.
 Miss Katie Eagle leaves shortly for Nashville, Tenn, where she will attend school at Peabody College.
 Robert Barnwell leaves within the next few days for a pleasure trip to Thousand Islands. A. J. Atkins returned home this morning from a short trip to Mont gomery.
 Mrs. George Breeden returned home yesterday after spending the summer months at Browns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

Miss Katie Eagle leaves shortly for Nashville, Tenn, where she will attend school at Peabody College.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

Mrs. Louis Eanes and young daugh- ter, Zuleika Bugg Eanes, have returned home after visiting relatives in Cos port, Ala. Miss Willie Eanes will re- turn home later,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-07-22
POINTS ON LETTERHEADs.

We often hear that good stationery
and printing pay, yet we continually
see extremely poor letterheads, and
very few that are not commonplace.
A MISUNDERSTANDING letterhead
that costs little money is what the
average business man wants II he
can get 1t, but usually he doesn't
know how to get 1t.
First, the paper. The country Is
flooded with cheap bond papers, and
they are good II they can be had In
high-class color or finish. have used
a ten-cent bond with cloth-like or
linen finish which looks like a Is or
2O-cent paper in 20-pound weight.
Too often only the lighter weights are
obtainable in cheap bonds. On an
other occasion l used a manila paper
that had color and finish that really
resembled parchment, the cost six
cents a pound. A friend of mine
thought the idea a good one, but got
another make Of paper at the same
price which somehow suggested wrap
ling paper rather than parchment, and
his letterheads looked SO bad he had
to throw them away. For a long time
I tried to get a letterhead in French
gray, but that color was to he had
only In the very expensive bonds. At
last book paper costing seven cents
pound was put on the market and
the French gray color made the cheap
letterheads look distinguished.
Large circularizing on a low-price
proposition requires cheap letterheads
20 permit q reasonable profit, and an
extra effort has to be made to get
something that looks rich but costs
little.
Second, the type. The days Of
large and expensive autographed heads
are passing, though photography pro-
duces the simpler modern heads with
far greater delicacy and artistic effect
when they can be afforded. The aver
age business man has to use type,
and too commonly leaves the selec-
ton of the type to the printer,
whose taste is generally poor. Moth
ing Is more Objectionable than type
with an old-fashioned cut, especially
II 1t has curlycues, is too narrow (lean,
or condensed), or too thin in line. The
best modern type Is round, rather
thick, with the edges not too even but
resembling fine hand lettering. Only
one face should be used (printers seem
always to be working in number Of
different and unharmonious styles),
and the proportionate size Of the diff
Ferent items on the head is very i'm
portant. A letterhead should be read
at a glance as far as the important
parts are concerned, and even when
some text is inserted for reference
only, the SfIect Of the whole ct the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-07-22
HOW TO GET A LONG ARGUMENT
READ.

Very short letters may be read quite
generally, but a still more important
question is whether they will produce
conviction and bring orders. In most
lines of business 1t takes long story
to produce conviction, and so it has
been found profitable in some cases to
mail out very long and solid-looking
letters, only a very small percentage
Of which will be read, because the pro-
portion of orders from the few that
are read is so high.
There are two methods Of combin-
ing the advantages of the long and
the short. The first is to run an adj
vertisement or send out a circular let
ter merely to pique curiosity and get
an inquiry; then to deluge inquirers
with printed matter and long letters.
This method is most largely worked
by the dictionary and cyclopedia ad-
vertisers, whose preliminary advertise
ments are rather long, but whose COM
plete argument could not possibly be
iuCO CNCA- q NOAy AOh6
ter. The other, largely used when the
argument is of medium length, con-
slsts in Turing the reader from point
to point. A prospective customer re-
ceives a circular letter with printed
matter inclosed. He is sure to look
at the corner OF the envelope first, and
even IL there is a one-cent stamp on
the letter he may be interested by the
advertising catchline in the corner
card. The same or some other ad-
vertising catchline gets his attention
in his first glance at the letter itself,
and he looks down the page at the
UNDERSIGNED or capitalized phrases,
and the short, easy paragraphs. II
these lead him on to read the whole
letter he should get a complete outline
Of the argument, including brief ex-
PLANTATION OF how the thing works or
what 1t really is. proof Of its value, and
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-07-22
USE PUNCTUATION MARKS TO
EXPRESS MEANING.

In school we are given q complicated
series of rules on punctuation which
Of course we cannot hope to remem-
Der long, and which therefore are OF
no value to us in letter writing. So
most of us stick in a punctuation mark
here and there where we think per-
haps one would be required by some
vague rule vaguely remembered.
Punctuation might be very simple
matter, however, II we used 1t in a
commonsense way to help US express
our meaning. My great rule is,
NEVER PUT IN A PUNCTUATION
MARK UNLESS 1T HELPS TO MAX
ING THE MEANING CLEARER. Fine
shades of meaning are often expressed
by punctuation marks, II we know
how to do 1t. II we don't, those
shades of meaning escape us. will
speak Of q few common errors that
should be avoided.
Many run two sentences together
with only a comma between when the
second sentence begins with then,
therefore" however" or some such
word. These are not relative words
like when" Since" etc., and while
they indicate a sequence Of thought,
they convey no grammatical relation
ship, and should introduce new SEN
fences with capital letters following
periods. Some stenographers always
set however" OF by commas, unmind-
full Of the fact that 1t has two different
meanings and is q relative adverb in
such q clause as however much / In
sist."
The comma is used to separate
words or groups of words which would
be likely to be run together in a con-
fused way IL there were no comma
between them. Any word or phrase
thrown in by way of explanation is al
ways set of by commas, but some in
sist on setting off by comma all rela-
tive clauses beginning with "who,"
when" or the like, largely because
they do not understand the rule that
restrictive clauses" are not set OF
by commas. The better way is to
forget all about where commas are
NOT to be put, and and insert them
only when you feel that two distinct
phrases or clauses are in danger Of
being confused II commas are not
used. Common sense is a much bet
ter thing to tie to than a bunch Of
mechanical rules.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-07-22
WHY GRAMMAR IS WORTH DOL
LARS TO THE BUSINESS MAN.

Some business houses dealing with
educated customers have always been
very careful OF the grammar Of their
letters SO as not to offend their fas-
tidious patrons with vulgar errors.
But when customers were themselves
ignorant Of what was dramatically
right or wrong, the hard-headed Amer.
lean business man (who did not have
the advantage of college education)
has been inclined to say: What do
care for the grammar of a letter so
long as 1t gets the business?"
In the last five years the average
American has learned that grammatic-
al accuracy is something quite different
from mere elegance, and even when
customers are 80 ignorant they don't
know the difference, the grammatical
letter gets more business than the
ungrammatical.
Grammar is merely the science OF
the logical relationships OF words in
sentences. When the meaning Is ex.
pressed with absolute clearness and
accuracy, the rules of grammar have
been obeyed whether the writer knows
it or not. Errors of grammar mean
inaccuracy, confusion of thought, a
little cloud between the mind Of the
writer and the mind of the customer.
The customer may be quite unable to
say what rule Of grammar has been
violated, or that any mistake has
been made, but none the less he feels
the cloud, the words have not ex-
pressed the meaning with easy and
logical clearness. Multiply these lit
tie clouds by 100, 1000, or 10000, and
the actual money cost Of few errors
Of grammar frequently repeated will
run to hundreds and thousands Of dol
lars in the case of an extensive busi-
ness done by letter.
The way to write dramatically Is
not through the study of the science
of grammar, but through effort to Sc
cure simple, clear, straightforward
expression.
We need a simplified grammar, not
the vast body of mechanical rules and
definitions We are taught in school,
where we spend all our time trying to
master the machine without ever be-
ing able to use it in a practical way.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-07-22
A LETTER TO SELL A SPECIAL
SIZE OF DICTIONARY.

Unless you bring the customer step
by step to the exact point where lies
the advantage OF what you have to Of
fer, you cannot hope to make sale.
Ask q man IL he wants to buy a
good dictionary, and he at once says
No." since he already has one at
home he never uses.
But you can lead him point by point
from a certain deficiency he inevitably
feels to an interested consideration Of
special dictionary which you have to
offer, as follows:
Wouldn't your letters be far more
correct If you had DICTIONARY so
HANDY you could keep 1t on your
desk, and feel you had time to refer to
1t every day?
"A pocket dictionary is so small 1t
is worthless.
IAN unabridged dictionary is 80
large you cannot carry it, and it takes
you twice as much time to find any
thing as you can afford.
"a cheap dictionary is not worth
i, buying, because you never know
when it will mislead you with its err
rors.
For the average busy man the
BEST DICTIONARY ON EARTH is
the new Condensed National"
You have prepared the reader for a
medium-sized dictionary at a reason
ably high cost, and can plunge in and
tell him all about the Condensed Ma
tional, clinching your arguments in IA
vor Of 1t by Offering one or two quo
tations from business men who have
actually used it in their offices. Best
Dictionary on Earth" is emphasis with
vengeance, and the schoolmaster
would be repealed by such a sweeping
claim; but If you really believe the
Condensed National is the best die
tionary on earth for the particular
man you are writing to, he will appre
ciate 1t If you tell him so right out
without beating about the bush. There
is a certain amount of daring in such
emphasis, but it is sign OF the en-
thusiasm that carries men with It,
IF IT is BACKED UP BY CONVIC'
TON. If it is not so backed up, II
ought not to be used. am strong
believer in sincerity and personal con-
viction of the truth OF what Is said
1t is not practical to use the under
score in type, but in typewriter let
tiers l should substitute the under
score as often as possible for capitals
as shown above, since small letters
are more easily read than capitals
and l consider the underscore more
emphatic and stronger than capital
izing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-07-22
Not LACKING In DAINTY.

There was once upon q time coun-
try lawyer who was noted for his 30.
date manners and his judicial bearing.
In the course of time he was elevated
to the bench, where he conducted HIM
self and the court with becoming de-
meanor, and where he won a reputa-
tion for sagacity based nearly alto
gether upon his solemn accents and
his corrugated brow.
One who knew him well was asked
by stranger who saw the Judge pass
upon the street whether he was really
an efficient arbiter.
WELL" said the acquaintance slow
ly, Il think / may say that John pre-
sides with more dignity and less abil'
ity than anyone else l ever knew
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-07-22
WON'T MIX
Bad Food and Good Health Won't Mix

The human stomach stands much
abuse but it won't return good health
If you give it bad food.
If you feed right you will feel right.
for proper food and good mind is the
sure road to health.
"a year ago became much alarmed
about my health for I began to suffer
after each meal no matter how little ]
ate," says Denver woman.
II lost my appetite and the very
thought of food grew distasteful, with
the result that l was not nourished
and got weak and thin.
my home cares were very heavy, for
besides a large family of my own I
have also to look out for my aged
mother. There was no one to shout
der my household burdens, and come
what might, / must bear them, and
this thought nearly drove me frantic
when l realized that my health was
breaking down.
81 read an article in the paper about
some one with trouble just like mine be-
ing cured on Grape-Nuts food and act
ing on this suggestion gave Grape
Nuts a trial. The first dish Of this
delicious food proved that l had struck
the right thing.
my uncomfortable feelings in stom-
ach and brain disappeared as II by
magic and in an incredibly short space
Of time was myself again. Since
then l have gained IL pounds in
weight through a summer Of hard
work and realize l am a very different
woman, all due to the splendid food.
Grape-Nuts."
There's a Reason" Trial viii prove.
Read the famous little book, The
Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letteRR A nsW
one appears from time 20 tine. IhNy
are genuino. tRues and fun e -
lB9NcpSt
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-07-22
The Right Way to Write Letters
z By Sherwin Cody E- -]
n of the Cody System of How to Write Letters That Pull

information as to how to get 1t in the
easiest way.
II the letter has gained the interest
of the reader, he then wants to know
all about the proposition. A printed
circular should, therefore, be at hand
to tell the story all over again In log
Ical order, with complete details, In
order to confirm the good impression
and produce complete conviction. Out
Of 1000 printed circulars inclosed In q
batch of circular letters, $50 may never
be looked at, but they have to be sent
out in order that the so who are inter
ested by the letter may have the full
story at hand to complete their con
viction and secure the so orders.