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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20
WomanIy Wisdom.

but dear experience.
The greatest blessing in the world
is cheerful, sunny heart.
To mend a granite kettle. put a
rivet in the hole and pound it fiat.
After peeline apples drop them
into cold water. This will prevent
their becoming discolored.
For sauerkraut weight take a
gallon jug, fill it with dry sand,
cork tight and you will have a
weight for life.
My kitchen stove is kept bright
and clean by rubbing it briskly
after each meal with old newspa-
pers. This saves many polishings.
Don't be too much impressed
with what everybody says" Some
times this everybody" is nothing
more than some neiehborhood Cos
sip.
Do not keep the baby and other
children in a room where any one
is smoking. The fumes of tobacco
are bad for the eyes, and injurious
when breathed.
Cut up the old, worn bedspread
into bath towels. Hem as usual.
Make bibs or wash rags of the
smaller pieces. Attach a piece of
tape to hang them up by.
When bathing baby or invalid
it is well to have the towels heated.
They dry the skin more quickly
without the moist, sticky feeling
that sometimes follows a bath.
When folks are sick, an old
fashioned candle is nice thing to
have in the room. 1t gives a nice
soft light, and will not smoke as a
lamp does when turned down.
Put a stick of wood between the
lower part of the boiler and the
wall when you hang it up; and any
water that is left will drain out
nicely. This is Dads idea, and he
knows.
In freezing weather it is impossi-
BILE to clean windows with water,
but they may be made shining
thus: Make a thick solution of
securing soap and water. Rub it
over the panes evenly, and when it
is dry rub it off with a dry cloth.
When putting braid on the bot
tom of a dress, first stitch it double,
then hem it on to the facing by the
edges with the folded side project
ing just fraction below the skirt;
and it will look and wear better
than when put on with single
edge below the skirt.
To bake cabbage so that every
one in the family will like it: First
cook it tender in sailed water,
changing the water twice. Then
chop it, put it into a buttered bak-
ing dish, turn a cupful of white
sauce mixed with grated cheese
over it, cover the top with buttered
bread curmbs, and bake until the
top is delicate brown.
To make good tea: Fill the tea
kettle with freshly-drawn cold wa
ter, bring it quickly to a bubbling
boil Put teaspoonful of tea (for
each cup desired) into a porcelain
pot which has been warmed. Pour
the hard boiling water over the tea
leaves and let it steep for three or
four minutes no longer; then pour
off the tea into another heated
china pot. Do not use the tea
leaves again.
To can beef: Cook until tender
so that the fibers will break apart.
Season and cut into small nieces.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20

For Sale-Ah international Die
tionary in good condition. A bar
gain if taken soon. Call at Demo
cEat Office
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20
Notice.

During my absence W. B. Pike
will be in charge of my carpenter
shop. Allwork entrusted to him
will receive careful attention.
E. E. KRAFT.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20

A. l. Cruiser will buy furs at the
Brick Livery Barn on Saturdays,
Phone TIC.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20

We pay the highest price for
country produce. C. F. Dierks.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24

Our subscribers and patrons will
please bear in mind that this company
is looking after their wants regard
ing their telephone service and spar es
neither expense nor time in making it
as efficient as possible. We are at all
times day or night striving to serve
you, and we request that you fully
cooperate with us in getting proper
service. There are many ways in
which you may cooperate with us to
our mutual advantage. A few of
which we mention below.
Answer your calls promptly.
Hang up your receiver Immediately
when through talking.
Speak with the lips close to the
transmitter in a distinct and clear
voice.
Treat the operator courteously.
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph
Company.
lInccrporated)
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24
Saved From Awful Death,

How an appalling calamity in his
family was prevented, is told by A.
D. Mcdonald, of Fayetteville, N. c.,
r. F. D. No. s. my sister had con.
SUMPTION he writes, "she was yery
thin and pale, had no appetite and
seemed to grow weaker every day, as
all remedies failed until DR.. Kings
New Discovery was tried, and so com.
pletely cured her, that she has not
been troubled with a cough since.
It's the best medicine l ever saw Or
heard Of" For coughs, colds, la
grippe, asthma, Group, hemorrhage,
all bronchial troubles, it has no equal.
SOC, Sl.0G. Trial bottle free. Guar
an.,ed hV all druggists.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24
Horse bitches Auto West Of Town.

An accident occurred between here
and Rice last FrIGay, which came near
being serious and at the same time
was a reversal Of the usual order Of
things, the auto going into the ditch
and the horse escaping, appareutly
unhurt.
DR.. A. C. wilkins and a party Of
friends. including Dr.. r. |. Hall, we're
en- route from Jennings 10 the Iowa
drainage district, " ore DR. Wilkins
is dredging a drairure often. When
few miles west Of tuNn and travel
ing at q pretty fair rate Of speed, they
approached 8 horse. which seemed to
be going to jump the ditch at the side
of the road and escape. At the last
moment the animal whirled and
crossed the road in front OF the auto,
which struck 1t with sufficient force to
ditch the machine and give the occu-
pants a severe, although not serious
shaking up. The horse escaped IN.
injured. After ascertaining the ex-
tent OF their Injuries, the gentlemen OF
the party secured team and pulled
their machine out OF the ditch, and af-
ter having some repairs made here,
returned to Jennings.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24
Two DuskY Damsels from Dark Town,
Contribute $1,000 Apiece to the
City Funds.

Two duskv beauties OF uncertain
character, who mixed matters, last
Friday, to such on extent that their
features presented the appearance of
fresh Hamburger, were before His
Honor, Mayor Jones, Monday morn.
ing. His Honor concluded that while
time would heal their features, it
would take a ten spot from each of
them to heal the injury the ordinance
against disturbing the peace, had sus.
tanned. AS result of his decision
the town is $40. 90 better off.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24

For thirty years J. F, Bower of
FERTILE, Mo-, needed help and couldn't
ind it. That's why he wants to HELM
some one now. Suffering so long
himself he feels for all distress from
oackache, nervousness, loss of anne
sise lassitude, and kidney disorders.
he shows that Electric Bitters work
wonders for such troubles. Five bot
Tics ne writes, wholly cured me".
and now am we'll and hearty II al.
so positively guaranteed for liver
trouble, dyspepsia, blood disorders,
female complaints and malaria. Try
tem' SOC at all druggists.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24
News

Glenn Carter left for Missouri on,
day last week.
Mrs. W. F. Lovett was shopping /.
Jennings last Saturday.
| Rev. Brigham and family wer.
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
John Diener, last Sunday.
Miss Lou Diener, who has been at.
tending the Y. P. c. E. convention 81
f. Worth, Texas, returned home
Tuesday, June ID, and gave q good
account of the convention at the En-.
deavor meeting last Sunday evening.
Miss Wanda Martin contributed to
the meeting by singing one or two of
the songs which were sung ut the con-
vention.
O. B. Scoggins returned from Jack.
son, Mississippi, last Sunday.
Rev. q. E. Barker and wife of Jen.
nings were guests at the home OF Rev.
F. P. Allender, last Sunday.
A number OF Young people we're en-
tertained at the home of Mr.. David
Thomas last Sunday. Those present
were Misses Belle Narans, Ella, Min.
ME and Nora Giggar and Messrs.
Press Holland, Geo. Roberts, Carl
Mcmillan, Dave Williams, Frank
Lovett, Jim Robinson and Roy
Bowers. They report having spent
an enjoyable evening.
Mr.. Carl S. Taylor and Miss
Myrtle Thomas we're quietly married
ut the home OF Mr.. R. F. Jacobs, June
Ia, by Rev. F. P. Allender. After
The wedding ceremony, all present
proceeded to the dining room, where
D grand wedding supper was served. |
Mr.: and Mrs. Taylor will make their
'ome in Orange, Texas. We wish |
hem JOY and happiness.
Miss Mary Narans was the guest OF
Miss Minnie Watkins, last Sunday,
The quarterly meeting will be held
n the U. B. church June 80, IOlo.
The Topic of the Y. P. S. C. E. next
Sunday evening will be "Money, Men
md Prayers; the Three Great Mission.
rY Needs" and will be lead by Mrs,
v. F. Tietje.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24
The Welsh Band Boys Receive Their
New Uniforms.

The Welsh Band boys are indulg.
ing in q good deal of pardonable
pride over their handsome uniforms,
which arrived here Tuesday. The
uniforms are beautiful maroon,
trimmed with black and gold braid.
The fit is said to be perfect The
boys made their first appearance In
their uniforms last night at the Cath.
supper, Welsh may Justly feel proud
OF her uniformed band.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24
Ranks In Pesraae.

Inc highest nobility, or peerage, Of
england consists of five ranks, viz,
auke' marquis, earl, viscount and
aaron All persons holding these titles
are members of the upper house of
permanent, where they sit as lords
temporal The archbishops and bishops
"a .ne established church are termed
lora Is spiritual. They are not peers
VI tne realm, but have seats in the
upper house. '
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24
Estray Notice.

On May IS, black ~coit, about J
months old, having one white hind
foot, and q white star in.itsI forehead,
came to oar pIace,and has been there
since. Owner can have same by PROV
ing property and paying costs.
So r. Gardiol.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24
Ends Winters Troubles.

To many, winter is . season OF
trouble. The frost bitten toes and
fingers, chapped hands and lips,
chilblains,cold sores, red nnd rough
skins, prove this. But such troubles
fly before Bucklen's Arnica Salve. A
trial convinces. Greatest healer OF
burns, boils, piles, cuts, Sores Zee.
zema and sprains. Only Csc al all
druggists.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24
A Home Hint.

Many people having home and loved
ones close around them let dullness
creep H. when by just little effort
and congeniality, little loosening Of
the tension of duty, a little yielding
TO sense of humor, all might be
sweet and good -Woman's life
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24
ORDINANCE NO. 147.

An Ordinance requiring the Lou
isiana Western Railroad company
to erect and maintain STOP POSTS
along their right through
the Town of Welsh, La, and fixing
the speed at which those in charge
or running trains or locomotives,
may run their trains or locomotives
between said STOP POSTS, and
providing penalties for the viola
ton OF this ordinance.
Sec.1. Be it ordained by the Mayor
and Board of Trustees of the Town Of
Welsh, Louisiana, That the Lousi-
ana Western Railroad company shall
erect aud maintain STOP POSTS at
certain points along their right-of.
way in the Town of Welsh, La, be-
tween which points their trains or To-
comotives shall slow down and run at
speed not to exceed fifteen (l5)
miles per hour.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, etc.,
That there shall be two STOP POSTS
erected and maintained by the Louis.
lana Western Railroad company
along their right ia the Town
OF Welsh, La; one at point between
Coleman street and King street and
one at a point between Payne street
and Palmer street.
Sec. 3. Be is further ordained, etc.,
That it shall be unlawful for any per-
son or persons, running or in charge
of any train or locomotive, to move
or cause to be moved, any train or
locomotive between said STOP POSTS
at a greater speed than fifteen G5)
niles per hour.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, etc.
That any one violating any part or
parts OF this ordinance, shall be SUBJ
ect to a fine OF not less than IS nor
more than $50, or be imprisoned not
ess than one day nor more than
hirsY days, or both, at the discretion
# the Mayor.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, etc.,
hat oil ordinances or parts OF ordi-
ances that conflict herewith, be, and
be same are hereby repealed.
Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, etc.,
hat this ordinance take effect from
nd after its adoption and promulea-
on.
Adopted June I, 1910. i
A. T. Jones.
Mayor.
Chas. Dautel, yea.
J. All, Martin, yea.
VIM. B. Gabbert, yea.
r. NJ. Gray, yea.
Samuel Blackboard, Sec. 4
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24
Wise Thouoht.

we need to be careful how we deal
Will tnose about us. when every death
carries to some small circle Of sur
usofs thoughts of so much omitted
auu 80 little done-of so many things
io,gotten and so many more which
Twist.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24

The big boned Tennessee Jack,
formerly owned by Geo. W. Cos
ner, is now making the season at
the old Wesson barn, in the north
east part of town. This jack is as
good as the best, is sure, and gets
the right kind of colts.
J. W. Cooper.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24
Notice to HOrsemen.

Flood Wilks, the famous standard
bred harness stallion, owned bv G. A.
Saxb will make the present season
at the barn on the old h. E. Wesson
place, 10 the northeast part OF Welsh.
Flood Wilks is we'll known in this
section of the parish, having many of
as fine colts as can be found in the
parish. HOrsemen are cordially in
yited TO come and examine the horse
and inspect some of his colts.
J. w. Cooper.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-06-24
Rnnka On aurs Thing Now.

''I'll never he without DR.. Kings
New Life Pills again" writes A.
Schingeck, GOT Elm ST., Buffalo, N.
Y. "TEsy cured me of chronic con.
stipasion when all others failed. 1"
Unequaled for biliousness, jaundice,
Indigestion, headache, chills, malaria
and debility. 25c at all druggists.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08
Bear Lake County Court House, Paris, Idaho

Paris has IA population of about
1900 and has many beautiful resi-
dences, and stately shade and fruit
trees are every apparent.
Besides the Fielding Academy, it
has fine school building with six
teachers.
Commercially, it's assets number
four general stores, a meat market, a
drug store, newspaper, a lumber
and planning mill, flour mill, shoe
shops, a harness shop, two candy
stores, a barber shop, a ladies' mil
linery and furnishing goods store, a
hotel, photographers studio, a black
smith shop, livery stable. furni-
ture store, builders hardware store,
a dentist, two physicians, floral and
nursery establishment, creamery, a
brick yard, a fair association, a tele-
phone system, an electric light plant
a bank and other business houses.
The entire west side of Bear Lake
Valley is in a high state of cultiva,
ton and produces many hundred cal
loads of grain and hay each year
Fruit, vegetables, cattle, hogs, poul-
try, eggs and all farming commodi
ties are also produced in enormous
quantities.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08

and the product finds very ready
sale in Montpelier and other towns in
the county.
The sheep raising in this section is
coming to the front and large quanti-
ties of wool are shipped from Coke
vile. Among those owning large
flocks on the range are, Bud Weaver,
Alfred Price and Joseph Teusher.
Both Geneva and Raymond have
excellent school facilities, new school
houses having recently been erected
in both places. Likewise both towns
tare possessed of commodious meeting
houses.
Geneva and Raymond have popula-
tions of about 300 inhabitants each
and this beautiful valley is fast be
coming known as one of the mos
fertile regions in the county.
Where fifteen years ago there was
no sign of fences, are now we'll cult.
waited farms, well stocked and i'm
proved and the valley everywher,
presents smiling face amid Il lane
of plenty.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08

of about 400 and covers an area of one
hundred and tn rty square miles. 1t
has in the neighborhood of $4,000
acres Of cultivated land, upon which
record crops of hay and grain are
raised yearly. From this district
large shipments Of hay, grain, cattle
and sheep are made to eastern mar
kets.
The water rights are the best in the
county and the farmers own several
large irrigating bitches, among them
are the Dingle irrigation company,
Ream- Crockett, Peg Leg and others
Dingle boasts of having the finest
public school building in Bear Lake
county, outside of Montpelier. 1t i,
a two story brick structure and mod
ern in all of its appointments.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08
LIBERTY, LAMAR K AND
SHARON DISTRICTS.

On the west side of the valley about
three and half miles from Ovid lies
che prosperous little settlement of
Liberty and to the southwark three
and IL half and four and half miles
respectively are the sister settlements
Of Sharon and Lanark.
They are all located in the uplands
or what is known as the bench lands
and here agriculture and dairying are
carried on with marked success
markets for all products are afforded
in the near by towns of Montpelier
and Paris.
Both dry farming and irrigation
farming are followed here, the latter
being facilitated by the many canyon
straan $. These streams likewise
furnish power for two saw mills in
the 81 aron district.
Tie Sc settlements share in common
the prosperity characteristic of the
west side Of the valley and furnish
it's full quota of the county's re-
SQUIRE S.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08
TOWNS AND SETTLEMENTS
OF BEAR LAKE COUNTY
PARIS. THE BEAUTIFUL.

Nesting at the foot of the rolling
hills of the Wasatch range on the
west side of Bear Lake valley, lies
Paris, the capital of the county and
one of the prettiest country towns of
the west 1t is noted as the home of
the Fielding Academy, the great
educational institution, built by three
stakes of the Latter-day Saints; of
the Stake Tabernacle, with a seating
capacity of 1000; as the county seat,
and the headquarters of the Bear
Lake Stake of the Latter-day Saints.
The county court house is an i'm
posing ediffce, in which are located
all the county and district officers of
Bear Lake County and the Fifth
Judicial district of Idaho.
The magnificent Bear Lake stake
tabernacle was begun in 1884 and
completed in 1889 at a cost of $50, 00O.
1t is SO feet high, 10 feet long and &C
feet wide. 1t possesses extremely
fine acoustic properties, and is the
scene of all the great gatherings Of
the Latter-day Saints of this valley
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08
GENEVA AND RAYMOND

These two thriving little towns are
located in the beautiful, we'll watered
Thomas Fork valley, which parallels
the Bear Lake Valley To the east and
south. Geneva and Raymond are
located about Ii and II miles respec-
lively from Montpelier and share in
common the pursuits of agriculture,
stock and sheep raising snd dairying.
Both dry farming and irrigation farm
ing are followed i'm this valley on eX-
tensive scales and the population,
largely German, are all land owners.
Under dry farming conditions, last
year the average yields per acre Were
% bushels of wheat, and 30 bushels OF
oats, while alfalfa yielded from 3 to
tons per acre and upland hay from
to tons per acre.
"A convenient market is afforded al
Border on the Oregon Short Line fol
all farm products and large quantities
of cream from this district are ship,
ped to the Montpelier creamery. a
growing industry in both of these
communities is the cheese industry
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08
BENNINGTON.

-Four miles north of Montpelier, is
She pretty little townsite of Benning-
ton, first settled in 1861 by Jared Bul.
lock and Jonathan Hoops.
The town is in Il thriving condition
and the people are engaged in farm
ing and stock raising. The proximity
to the railroad affords ready market
for all kinds of farm produce which
usually commands Il good figure.
A fine school house with competent
instructors offers educational facili-
ties to the children of the commu-
nifty.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08
GEORGETOWN.

To the north of Montpelier twelve
miles, and but one and a half miles
east of the Oregon Short Line, lies
the prosperous farming community
of Georgetown.
OF Georgetown it can be truly said
there is no more prosperous COM
munity in Bear Lake county for in
this fertile region almost every in
habitant is land owner. While here
there are no farms of vast extent, the
aggregate productiveness of the small
farmer reaches startling figures.
Dairying is largely followed and the
cream shipped to Montpelier, and in
very many cases the farmer makes
his own butter and markets in
Georgetown or Montpelier.
From figures gathered at the two
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08
OVID.

Ovid, progressive community on
the west side of the valley, lies about
midway between Paris and Mont
pelier and is situated in the heart of
ole of the most fertile sections of the
valley. The section here about is
prominent for it's productiveness and
many large farms and stock raising
enterprises are located in the vicinity.
1t contributes very full Share of the
county's output of hay and grain and
a. a station on the proposed Paris
Montpelier Railway, will come into
prominence as large shipper of cat
tie, grain and hay.
Ovid mas general store and one
black smith shop. 1t also has a very
fine meeting house.
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Continued on page three)
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ST. CHARLES.

st. Charles is a beautiful lit lie city
of about 1000 inhabitants on the west
side of the valley and is surrounded
by rich farming country. 1t lies
near the north end of beautiful Bear
Lake. 1t has one of the handsomest
and commOdious ward meeting
houses in the valley.
The town has two general mer-
chandise stores, furniture store,
a drug store, and other business
institutions.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08
DAIRY INDUSTRY OF
BEAR LAKE COUNTY
CONTINUED from first page)

Continued from first paga)
in this enterprise on large scale.
There is ample room left on the hills
for grazing. This is splendid field
for the progressive farmer, who will
breed up the highest grades of dairy
cows, steers and pork.
With Bear Lakes hay and grain
productiveness these lines of business
can be made immensely profitable.
Pioneer Creamery.
Established nine years ago, this
creamery has, during that time, af-
forded convenient market to the
dairy interests of the adjacent
country.
1t Is now shipping an average of
5000 lbs. of butter fat per month
the year round.
The officers of the Pioneer Cream
cry Co. are Alma Findlay. president;
]. N. Stucke, secretary and treasurer.
The directors are: Alma Findlay,
Walter Hoge, Henry Parker, Phile-
mon Lindsay. and John T. Passey.
The creamery was recently leased
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1910-07-08
BLOOMINGTON

Bloomington is beautiful town of
800 people, lying on the west side of
the valley, two miles south of Paris.
Like all the towns on this side of the
valley, it is a prosperous community
and is in the heart of fine farming
country. 1t has two general stores,
a blacksmith shop and considerable
fine stock is raised in the vicinity.