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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
How They Got Out

Uncle Ephraim had two hogs. which
he kept in pen at the rear end of his
little lot. They were of the razor
back variety. and. although they were
fed bountifully with kitchen waste. il
seemed impossible to put any fat on
their attenuated frames. One morning
when he went out TO feed them they
were not there. They had disappear
ed, leaving no clew to the manner in
which they had made their escape
whats the matter. Uncle EphY''
inquired neighbor. noticing the deep
detection with which the old man was
looking down into the empty pen.
my hawgs is done gone. sah." he
answered.
"Stolen?"
mo. sab; | don't see no signs dat
anybody tuck EN-"
did they climb out over the topy'
mo; dey couldn't "a done dat"
How do you think they got away"
well, sah," said Uncle Ephraim
my 'pinion is dat dem hawgs kind
o. raised deirselves up on aidge an
crope through n crack."-Youth's Com
panion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
The Elm Incident.

Washington was taking formal COM
mand Of the Continental army at Cam
bridge. He crooked his arm, placed
his elbow against the historic elm and
rested his head on his hand. Then
he addressed the i'll assorted gathering
Of patriots. In the midst of his re-
marks his elbow suddenly glided from
the tree and Washington completely
lost his equilibrium.
"Why didn't you inform me-" said
the great general with dignity. that
this tree vas slippery elm?'-Wo-
mans Home Companion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
Baby's Mornino Bath.

Some mothers will battle baby's
body regularly, yet not always wash
its head. The baby's head should be
washed every day. and it is better to
do this at first. While the baby is still
In your lap. undressed, but covered
with n baby's blanket, wash its face
and dry it: wash out its mouth with
clean warm water or a weak solution
Of bOric acid; wash each eye separate
ly, then soap its head thoroughly. then
soap its body. and then. with Il firm
hold. as follows:
With the palm of your left hand IN
der the baby's back and with two fin
gers around its arm. with your right
hand firmly hold him by the legs: then
place him in his bathtub. still support
ing his head with your left hand. and
with your right hand wash carefully
Do not got the soap in his eyes.
The baby will enjoy this hugely. and
even a young baby will splash and
think it great fun.
The baby should be dressed quickly.
but not hurredly.
Have each piece of clothing warm.
so that the baby will have a warm.
coy feeling after it is dressed.
When giving baby his bath be sure
to have everything you can possibly
need ready at hand.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
Have Your Sons Tauoht Dsncino.

Il would advise every mother to
have her sons taught to dance" says
a woman of wide social experience
"Once properly learned it is thing
they do not forget and is such Il help
to them when they begin to go out
The best thing one can do for a boy
growing up is TO surround him with
nice friends and encourage his both
giving and going to parties. y boy
also ought to be encouraged to take
just little interest in his clothes.
Coed clothes help TO maise good IMAM
ners, and Il well cut garment imparts
an astonishing amount of courage"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
&&
Points
Mothers
-

Here are ten don'ts that mothers
would do well to observe:
Don't yell shall and "shan't' and
must at the little ones or they may
wish they had been born before their
parents.
Don't tell,yOur children how sweet
and good you were as a child. for they
may not believe you, judging from
their acquaintance of you in later
years.
Don't tell the little ones about the
early bird and the worm. It's wCrmy
old chestnut anyway. and, besides,
sleep is worth more than worms any
day.
Don't hold up some other little girl
or boy to your children for them to
initiate. They probably know the child
better than you do.
Don't send your little ones supper
less to bed. If You were hollow you
would toss all night.
Don't whip your children. 1t is bar
barous. II you must do something in
that line, kick yourself
Don't lie to your children and then
scold them for lying. Remember who
was the father OF lies.
Don't try to break their wills. Better
break their necks.
Don't act as If experimenting n gang
of Italians when speaking to your
children. You may prevent them from
admiring you.
Don't fail TO consider that a child
has feelings of its own which in con
trast TO your own best are still as un-
sullied as snow and as fair as HEAVIER
This may make better man or WON
an of you.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
A BRIGHT IDEA.
Unusual Sasaeity That Was Lauded by
the Professor

Unusual Sasaeity That Was lauded by
the Professor.
That the proverbial absentminded
professor is sometimes ably abetted by
his wife is illustrated by a story told
Of Professor Bunsen. One evening
about the usual hour for retiring he
took II into his head to run over to
the club just as he and madam were
returning from an evening call.
But" said the lady. IL must have
the front door locked before l retire."
This emergency staggered the pro-
fessor. and as he looked bewildered at
his wife the lady, seized with an in
spiration. continued:
"Pll so In and lock the door and
throw you the key from the window"
This program was carried out. and
when be reached the club the profess
or related the incident to n friend as
evidence OF his wife's unusual sagsc-
ity.
The friend greeted the story with a
roar Of laughter.
And why. my dear professor" he
said. did you not simply admit your
wife. lock the door from the outside
and come awayT"
True" calculated the learned man
Of science. I'VE never thought of that"
The climax OF the incident was
reached an hour later when. returning
home. the professor discovered that
the lady In her excitement had thrown
out the wrong key.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

1t often requires considerable
amount of mental effort to tell the
truth. On no account must child be
allowed TO shirk this. and the slight
est lapse must at once and on the spot
be drastically eradicated by punish
ment.
One form of untruthfulneSS arises
from inaccuracy of observation. Later
come exaggeration and romancing, es-
pecially if the first signs are thought
to be amusing and are rather encour-
aged than eradicated. Above all. these
children must be taught to observe ac-
curately and to use their senses in the
proper manner.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
Chesapeake 6 Ohio Railway
Fast Vestibule Trains
TO.
Louisville, Cincinnati, Chic
ago and St. Louis

Throug Pullman Sleeper Dining
Car Service
Leave Lexington. Va. 400 p. M. and
Ruena Vista AIS p. M connection at
Clifton Forge with fast trains. arriving
Cincinnati 500 A. M. aud louisville
HOO A. NJ. Direct connections at
Gin 'innati for Michigan and all points
West and Northwest.
QUICKEST TIME TNEXCELLED EQUIP
MENT-PEhFECT ROADBED
TWO TRAINS TO RICHMOND
Lv Lexington 9:55 AN. 6:45 PM.
Lv Buena Vista 1920 AN. 7:10 pm.
Ar Richmond 500 I'm. S:35 AN.
Day train daily carrying Parlor
Car Balcony Falls to Richmond.
Night train daily except Sunday
carrying sleeper Lynchburg to
Richmond: Connects at Richmond
for Newport News, Old Point, Nor
folk.
PURCHASE TICKETS VIA c. & o
No v. 24-09-4mos
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
Cure For Nail Eitino.

Nail biting is a very common habit
among children and is often the result
OF an extremely nervous temperament.
1t is a good plan TO take such n child
to doctor, who Will probably give
him good tonic to brace up the nerv-
Gus system.
The child should also have pointed
out to him how ugly his nails and fin
gers are getting. Show him how to
keep his nails clean and we'll trimmed
and try to induce him to take n pride
in them.
A good plan is to interest him III kin
dergarten work of some kins that will
keep both his hands and brain employ
ed. II this is done the chances are that
very soon the habit will disappear
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
NJ " Norfolk 6 Western
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT. JUNE 20, 1909
LEAVE BUENA VISTA

2.2O p.m.-For Bristol and intermed-
late stations. Pullman Buffet sleep
er to Bristol. Connects at ReanOk
with st. Louis Express for all point
West. Pullman Sleeper Roanoke to
Columbus, and Cincinnati Cafe Car.
I'll a.m.-For Roanoke. Bluefield,
Pocahontas. Norton, Winston-Salem.
Charlotte, WEIGH and intermediate
stations. Pullman Sleeper to Gary.
Cafe Dining Car.
1867 p.m.-Fer 'Hagerstown, Phila-
delphia. New York. Pullman Buffet
Sleepers via HaVerstown for Harris
burg. Philadelphia and New York.
1856 p.m.--For Bae eli stown, Philadel-
phia and New York Pullman Sleeper to
Phila de lphia and New York.
Rates, time tables and information
cheerfully furnished upon application
to Agent N. & w. Ry.
W. 3. BEVILL,
Gen. Pass. Agt. M. F. BRAGG,
Roanoke, Va. Trav. Pass. Agt.
Jan. IS 90
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
Trick With a Coin.

Half fill glass of water and put a
dime or a quarter into it. Cover the
glass with plate. upon which place
one hand while you hold the glass
with the other Turn the glass up
side down. so that none of the water
may escape, Place it on a table. and
you will see the coin at the bottom
larger than 1t is in reality and another
will appear of-rhe natural size little
above it,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
Wonderful Memories.

We are told that Pascal never for
got anything he had seen. heard or
thought. Avicenna could repeat by
rote the entire Koran when he was
ten years old. and Francis Suarez had
the whole of st. Augustine in his
memory. In three weeks Scaliger, the
famous scholar. committed to memory
every line OF the "lliad" and the
odyssey" Another scholar, Justus
Lipsius. offered to repeat the "Histo-
ries" Of Tacitus without mistake on
forfeit of his life.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
A Steady Drain
Sick Kidneys Weaken the Whole
Body-Make You Ill. Languid
and Depressed

Sick kidneys weaken the BODY
through the continual drainage of
life-giving albumen from the blood
INTO the urine, and the substitution
OF poisonous uric acid that goes
broadcast through the system, SOW
ing the seeds of disease. Loss OF
aibumen causes weakness. languor.
depression. Uric poisoning causes
rheumatic pain, nervousness. nau-
sea, cricks in the back, gravel and
kidney stones. The proper treat
ment is kidney treatment, and the
best remedy is Doan' Kidney Pills.
Great Lexingtol cures prove it
William S. Hieman. Main St.
Lexington, Va, says: Il willingly
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills.
For long time | was greatly
troubled by an excess Of uric acid
In my system, causing a weakness
across my back and general lun-
down feeling. Seeing Doan's Kid
ney. Pills highly advertised for
such complaints, | procured a box
at Gorrells Drug Store and began
their use. They brought great re-
lief and l might add that | know of
several other persons who have
taken them, with the best Of re.
/ suits"
For sale by ali dealers. Price SO
cents, Foster Milbourn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
Writing For Money.

Fond Father-Yes. my boy at the
varsity has written several articles for
the magazines.
Friend-But he's not professional
writer. surely?
What do you mean by profession
alp"
why, he doesn't write for money ?"
Doesn't he? You ought to see
some of his letters to mer-Exchange.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
Appreciated.

Tubb-Old boy, ! want to congratu-
late you on your speech at the ban
Quet last night. O'Sudds (after wait
ing momenD-I know you do, pard.
and you're awfully sorry you can't do
it truthfully. I appreciate the effort.
just the same. Nasty weather. isn't
it?-Chicage Tribune.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
Possibly True.

Mamma Ito n friend who is lunch
ing with herl-l don't know why it is.
but / always eat more when we have
company than when we're alone.
Tommy (helping himself 10 the third
piece OF cakeD-I know why it is;
cause we have better things to eat
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
Bad and Good GeoroieI

Naughty George Washington
What do you s'pose he's gone and done
lie chopped his fathers cherry tree
Oh. that was bad as bad can be!
Eut truthful Georgia Washington
Told his "a wha' he had done
II caEnot tell a lie!" cried he
And that was good as good can be.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
Baltimore s Ohio r. r.
HEDuLE IN RFFEor May 30, 1909
LEXINGTON
All Trains Daily Except Sunday

HARRISONBURG, WINCHESTER,
CHARLESTOWN and HAKPER'S
FERRY. Depart 400 am, 1900 noon
100 p. III. Arrive 800 p. m,
CHICAGO, Depart 400 a. M. 1900
noon. Arrive 600 p. m.
PITTSBURG. Depart 400 am. 1900
noon.
WASHIN GTON 4 BALTIMORE, De-
part 4.e0 q. NJ, LOO noon 1850 P. m.
Arrive 500 p IN.
HAGERSTOWN & FREDERICK.
Depart 400 a IA. Arrive 600 p. IN
AZ q
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

Heavy, impure blood makes a
muddy, pimply complexion, head
aches, nausea, indigestion. Thin
blood makes you weak, pale, sickly.
Burdock Blood Bitters makes the
blood rich, red, pure-restores per-
feet health.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
Clean livino.

James-A bath bun and two sponge
cakes. please. Waitress-Two sponges
and bath for this gentleman. please
London Opinion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
Value of Olive Oil.

For delicate child give nightly a
warm bath. followed by II gentle, thor
ough rubbing with warm olive oil all
over the body and limbs. This simple.
safe, homie treatment works wonders
II given fair trial.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
A Misunderstandina,

"The management Of one Of the big
opera houses In New York has to pay
$1,000 a week for conductors"
docs it pay the same rate for mo-
tormenT'-Judge
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

For mild, easy action of the
bowels, a single dose of Doan S
Regulets is enough. Treatment
cures habitual constipation. %
cents a box. Ask your druggist
for them.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

therefore, If kidney
trouble is permitted to
continue, serious re-
suits are most likely
to follow. Your other
organs may need at
tention, but your kid
neys most, because
they do most and
should have attention
first. Therefore. when
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

People easily constipated dread
the winter. Nothing but hard,
course meals. No fruits, no vege-
tables to keep the stomach active.
Your best relief, your greatest
friend now is HOLSTER Rocky
Mountain Tea, the worlds tonic
physic. Do it tonight. B. H.
Cornell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

Bowels clogged, sick headache,
no fun is it? Why not have that
happy face, red cheeks that come
with good digestion. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea makes the bow
els work regular, natural, makes
you feel like new. Take it tonight.
b. H. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

What greater gift or blessing
could one give than health and hap
piness. To your unhealthy friends
give HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea, natures greatest tonic remedy.
Drives out disease, brings back
health and happiness. You'll be
surprised the good twill do. B.
II. Gorrell.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

your kidneys are weak or out OF order,
you can understand hSw quickly your en-
tire body is affected and low every organ
seems to fail to do its duty.
If you are sick or "feel badly" begin
taking the great kidney remedy, DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root a trial will con-
vince you of its great merit.
The mild and immediate effect of
Swamp-Root. the great kidney and
bladder remedy, is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest because its remarkable
health restoring properties have been
proven in thousands of the most distress
ing cases. If you need a medicine you
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

how to find out if you have kidney or
bladder trouble. Mention this paper
when writing to DIR. Kilmer & Co,
Binghamton, N. Y. Don't make any mis-
take, but remember the name, Swamp
Root, and don't let a dealer sell you
something in place of Swamp-Root-if
you do you win be disappointed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

DR.. Fahrney's Teething Syrup is
the best remedy for any sickness
baby gets, no matter how young or
how old. Try it.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

Taking baby mp at night is often
the cause of bad colds. Use DR..
tahrney's Teething Syrup and stay
in bed. 25cts.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil is the
best remedy for that often fatal dis
eass-croup. Has been used with
success in our family for eight
years. Mrs. L. Whiteacre, Buffa-
In N V
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

When bathing a 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.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
An Order Could Be Filled.

Customer lin Boston restaurant)-
Waiter. have you any fried cells? Walt
er-We have cells, sir. and they are
susceptible Of being fried.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

Put 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 be
knows.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

In freezing weather it is impossi-
Die to clean windows with water,
but they may be made shining thus:
Make thick solution of securing
soap and water. Rub it over the
panes evenly, and when it is dry
rub it off with dry cloth.-From
February Farm Journal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

When folks are sick, an old-fash-
Toned 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.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

Don't be too much impressed with
what Everybody says" Sometimes
this Everybody" is nothing moro
than some neighborhood gossip.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

Stops itching instantly. Cures
piles, eczema, salt rheum, letter,
itch, hives, herpes, scabies-Doan'
Ointment. At any drug store.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

For sauerkraut weight take a
gallon Jug. fill it with dry sand cork
tight and you will have weight
for life.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

After peeling apples drop them
into cold water. This will prevent
their becoming dlscolored.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

From swearing men easily slide int
perjury.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

To mend granite kettle, put a
rivet in the hole and pound it fiat.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

The worst bedfellow in the world
is worry; kick it out.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09


TITLE Anenhe the phenomenal
balls
the
of the
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09

should have the best.
Sold by druggists in
hfty-cent and one-dol-
lar sizes. You may
have a sample bottle
by mail free, also q
pamphlet telling Won
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-02-09
Often The Kidneys Are
Weakened by Over Work.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

Weak and unhealthy kidneys are re-
sponsible for much sickness and suffering
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-12-31

the General Superintendent. in
New Orleans this week, and he in
formed us that tho Company will
soon have the surveys made. and
We are almost assured that tho
spur or syitb, which will be about
three or four miles, will be built
in time to take the next crop.
This will be good news for the
people of the entire Cypress Is.
land section, ss with the Canal
completed for good drainage and
a railroad reaching that section,
Cypress Island will become ono of
tho best section of st. Martin Pa
IRISH.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-12-31
The new YEAR.

With the passing of tho year
1910 and entering upon the new
year 1911. we believe the people
of st. Martinville and st. Martin
parish have reasons to feel CRATE
full to tho Good Lord, for our pre-
sent condition brought about by
the abundant crop and the bright
prospects for the coming year.
We feel satisfied that this pa
IRISH has never been in better con-
dition or more prosperous that at
tho present time.
Our planters who had been set
backward by the boil weevil are
today in very good conditions.
they are meeting their past obi
cations and are not afraid of crea-
ting now obligations because they
feel and 500 that the condition now
are much better than they have
boon for many years.
Property is getting to normal
condition aud every pie,.e put on
sale has a purchaser at it's real va
lue, this is the best proof Of the
good condition of tho country.
Those sections which have not
made a cane crop for the mill have
made their seed for the coming
year, they have their cribs full Of
corn, they have hogs, chickens and
plenty Of everything needed for
homo consumption.
The building of the Teche locks,
the completing of the Cypress Is
land Canal. the building of the
railroad to Cypress Island and We
hope in tho near future. the bull
ding of tho Teche- Portage canal.
will make of St. Martinvills. the
best town in tho entire Attakapas
section.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-12-31
Railroad For Cypress Island.

For several months past Mr..
Robert Martin has been interested
in the Cypress Island section. his
idea was to provide a means for
tho people of that section to grow
cane and put it on the market. and
the only way this could be done
was by rail, either tramway or
standard railroad, the nature of
tho soil in that section does not
permit of heavy hauling during .
rainy spell, and a railroad was tho
only means of saving a cane crop
in that section, which 10 thickly
settled by small farmers who cul-
tivate their own lands and who
have made their seed cane and
will plant q largo crop this COM
ing season.
Mr.. Martin after having CORES
pondsd with the Southern Pacific
Railroad people, met Mr.. Hobbs,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1910-12-31
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, az they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh Is blood or constitutional disease.
and In order to cure 1t you must take
internal remedies. Halls Cstarrh Cure
Is taken internally. aud acts directly Oh
the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed bv one Of the best physi.
clans In this country for years and Is a
regular prescription. 1t is composed Of
the best tones known, combined with
the best blood purifiers. acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination Of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh.
Send for testimonials free.
f.. J. CliENEY Il CO.. Toledo. 0.
Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation