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BABY'S SKIN TORTURE

when our baby was seven weeks
old he broke out with what we
thought was heat, but which gradually
grew worse. We called in a doctor.
He said it was eczema and from that
time we doctored six months with
three of the best doctors in Atchison
but he only got worse. His face, head
and hands were a solid sore. There
was no end to the suffering for him.
We had to tie his little hands to
keep him from scratching. He never
knew what it was to sleep we'll from
the time he took the disease until he
was cured. He kept us awake all
hours of the night and his health
wasn't what you would call good. We
tried everything but the right thing.
Finally I got set of the Cuticura
Remedies and l am pleased to say
we did not use all of them until he
was cured. We have waited year
and half to see If 1t would return
but it never has and to-day his skin
is clear and fair as it possibly could
be. I hope Cuticura may save some
one elses little ones suffering and
also their pocket-books. John Leason.
1903 Atchison St., Atchison, Kan, Oct.
10, 1909"
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Tower Built by One Man.

Standing on the banks Of the River
Awberg, between Mallow and Fermoy.
County Cork. Ireland, is a remarkable
edifice known as Johnny Roche's
Tower" The whole tower was built
BY the labor Of one man, who subse-
Quently resided in It, This fndivid-
ual. who received no education what
ever. also erected a mill, constructing
the water wheel after a special design
Of his own. Long before the introduc-
fion of the bicycle he went about the
country on a wheeled vehicle or his
own construction, propelled by foot
power. His last feat was to build
his tomb in the middle Of the river
bed. John Roche died about 20 years
ago. but was not inferred in this
strange burying place which he select
"a for himself, his less original rela-
ives deeming such q mode of sepul-
cher unchristian.
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PROPOSE ON KNEES
Also KISS YOUR LADY LOVES
HAND.
Fashion In Vogue in the Early Vic
torian Period Is Revived in Eng.
land After a Lapse Of
70 Years.

Young men intending to propose
should do so on their knees-if they
wish to follow fashions dictates.
They should also. when meeting
women In the drawing room, lightly
kiss their hands and perform other
courtesies of the early Victorian pc!
riod. Such is the new style of man,
ners which are becoming fashionable
again in England, or at least in Lon-i
don society, after a lapse of go or
10 years. =:
One of the most beautiful women,
social world, has just confessed that
her fiance proposed to her on his
knees. !:
"The act was SO gracefully done
that could not refuse him." she told
. friend.
"Other girl friends Of mine have
told me of similar experiences. What,
can possibly have influenced the young
man Of the present day to act in such
a manner? Brusque. unconventional.
almost rude manners have hitherto
distinguished him. These gentle
courtesies and old-fashioned graces
make woman's life doubly happy.
hope every man will follow the ex,
ample of my fiance and otherwise i'm
prove his manners"
A well-known expert on dramatic
art said she certainly agreed that
the manners of men were i'm
proving.
1T must be admitted" she contin-
ued, that there Is room for improve
ment. For several years past the
attitude Of young men toward women
has been almost disrespectful. Only
a few days ago l had pleasant sur
prise. A young man meeting me grace
fully kissed my hand. He did 1t In
. quiet. unostentatious way. as nicely
as If he had been a gallant of cen
tury ago.
Il have noticed similar signs of I'M
provement among other young men,
In what one might call School for Scan
daP manners In that play the gal
lantry Of the men toward the women
is an object lesson to all. A man who
proposes on his knees-a form of pro
posal which is stated to be reviving-
is doing the natural thing. He is ask
ing a great favor Of the lady-a favor
so great that unconsciously takes the
form Of q prayer.
Il have often heard 1t remarked
that stage proposals-where a man
falls on his knees before the wom-
an he loves-are not true to life. But
more men propose on their knees now
adays than people dream OF. The
casual offhand proposals, which are
stated to be common, are dying out.
And Londoners SO badly need a re,
turn of fine manners! 1t is not mere
" the fault of the men. Women, by
competing with men and standing up
for their rights are liable to lose
their privileges and sanctity as
women"
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Great, lndee

II would like to ask you one more
question. said the youth.
Let 1t come" rejoined the home
grown philosopher.
When" queried the youth, would
you say that a man has achieved
greatness?"
when he deserves his own opin-
Ion of himself" answered the b. &. p.
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seemed but a question of few hours
before I passed away. MY wife was
told l would not see another day. I
rallied somewhat and at once began
taking Doan's Kidney Pills. l steadily
improved until today I am in good
health"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers SO cents q
box.
Foster.Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
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Weather Forecast.

Colder with rains causing Rheu-
matte pains. HUNTS LIGHTNING
OIL stops all aches and pains wheth-
er from Rheumatism, Pneumonia,
Cuts, Burns or Bruises. The QUICK
EST acting Liniment known. Csc
and soc bottles. All Druggists. Mfg.
A. B. Richards Medicine Co., Sher-
man, Texas.
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No Aelp Needed.

A little miss of five years who had
been allowed to stay up for an even
ing party, was told about $3.50 to go
to bed. Very, very slowly she moved
toward the stair. An aunt, seeing her
reluctance, asked:
Helen, can l do anything to help
you?"
NO." replied Helen, Il will get
there altogether too soon as 1t is
The St. Mary banner., 1910-11-12

Bright's disease.
Doan's Kidney Pills
cure all distressing
kidney ills. They
make sick kidneys
well. weak kidneys
strong.
John L. Perry,
Columbus, T g K,
says: 81 grew worse
and worse until II
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Social SIiohts.

Mrs. Jangle says she can remem.
ber when that fashionable Cumrox
family didn't know where the next
meal was coming FROM"
Well" replied Miss Cayenne. IT'S
evident she didn't invite them to dine
with her then: SO there's no reason
why they should invite her now"
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LOOKING Ahead.

A lady living near town has set out
ten Grated Pecan Trees from the
PAPER Shell Pecan Nursery of Lafay-
ette. La. She expects these trees TO
educate her three little children.
They should at that time produce
$500 to $4OO worth of nuts annually.
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A Roland For An Oliver.

4 hate to see my landlord come
around. He acts like perfect shark"
Well. you're equal to him. aren't
you!"
How do you mean?'
Don't you meet him with q wailr
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II You Arc a Trifle Sensitive

II You Are a Trifie Sensitive
About the size Of your shoes, many people
wear smaller shoes BY using Aliens Foot Ease,
the Antiseptic Powder to shake into the shoes.
It cures Tired, Swollen, Aching Feet and
gives rest and comfort. Just the thing for
breaking in new shoes. Sold everywhere 25c.
Sample sent FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted.
lie Roy, N. Y.
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Not Strictly Orthodox.

Police JusticesYoung man, what is
your religion, If you have any?
Chauffeur (arrested for overspeed-
ing)-Something like Jim Bludso's,
your honor-never be passed on the
highway.
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ACT PROMPTLY.

Kidney troubles are too dangerous
to neglect. Little disorders grow seri-
GUS and the sufferer is soon in the
grasp Of diabetes, dropsy or fatal
The St. Mary banner., 1910-11-12

Bermuda Onion Seed
Direct from Teneriffe. We fre head
quarters. Write for prices. John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis.
The St. Mary banner., 1910-11-12

The more mystery there is about
woman the more attractive and scary
she looks to a man.
The St. Mary banner., 1910-11-12

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA .~e~r,.
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Taxa the Old Standard GROVES TASTkLESS
CHILL Tonic YSG know wnas you are tsans Sa1is
showing it is simply Qunine and Iron in taste
less form. The Quinine drives out me & malaan IA Ii
deaiers for ~ years. Price 50 cents
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Recipe for Happiness.
Happiness would seem to consist OF
not longing for the things that would
make us happy.-Life.
The St. Mary banner., 1910-11-12
Every Time.

Every Time.
What do you do when a woman
asks you what you think her age is?"
Tell her what l think 1t Isn't
Houston Post.
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Itching Piles Permanently Cured by a
Jar Of ResinoI Ointment.

About three weeks since l was suf
fering agony from itching piles. l got
a sample jar of Resinol and after
bathing with warm water and apply
ing the Resinol, was In few days
entirely relieved Of the itching and
believe I am permanently cured.
w. w. Evans. Carrollton, Ky.
The St. Mary banner., 1910-11-12

A friend in need is q friend we
try to dodge.
The St. Mary banner., 1910-11-12

Some people are happy only when
they are envied.
The St. Mary banner., 1910-11-12

rr. Pferse's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invfg-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. eugar-coate1.
uny, granulss. easy 70 take. Do not gips
The St. Mary banner., 1910-11-12
Color more goods brighter and faster eo'ors than
You can dye any garment without ripping apart. Writ

And sensible men consider 1t too
much trouble to look for trouble.
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The World on Wheels.

"Well, l mortgaged my home yes
terday."
What make of auto are you goinl
to et?"-Houston Post.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-09-11
A Tribute to San Francisco
CARMELITA G. MCCARTHY,
321I Fillmore Street, San Francisco

I desire to express my heartiest ap-
proval of the Native Sons celebration
held in this city. With the Portola
week of last year. which, is still fresh
in our minds, it will be folded away in
the memory closet for many years to
come.
l think that in no other way is the
spirit Of generosity, hospitality and
right good will OF San Franciscans por-
trayed more vividly than in the hold
ing of these wonderful pageants
The excellent spirit of our people and
the characteristics which mark them
are well known to all, for people COM
ing to our city from. all lands depart
with that feeling of qualification which
they think can never be repaid.
1t is really edifying then TO see these
grand traits of character brought out
so strS gly.
San Francisco's motto in extending
her gracious invitation to the populace
Is and always has been. "COme one,
come all, you are thrice welcome ana
royal reception awaits you"
o, city that sits at the western gate,
your invitation is accepted and your
people viii respond and partake OF your
hospitality with alaerty
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-09-11
Our Merchant Marine
DOROTHY FRIEDENTHAIH
1864 Larkin street, san Francisco.
Eighth Grade, Pacific Heights
school. Age ~ years.

The United States has disgrace
fully small merchant marine. Only
eight Aperican vessels carrying just
eight American flags to represent
powerful nation like ours on the five
great oceans Look at England's thou
sands of ships; look at Japan's many
hundreds-little Japan, who has only
advanced within the last 20 years.
1t has cost the United states millions
Of dollars every year to pay transpor-
tation fees to other nations for carry
ing our enormous amount of imports
and exports. Could not our country use
these millions In building strong
merchant marine and once more re-
instate herself among the first in the
number Of her ships?
IT is almost unbelievable that the
United States so years ago ranked
nearly first in the number of her mer-
chant vessels, and now ranks nearly
last. Suppose there should be a war
between the United States and foreign
nation, and our warshps needed coal,
we would not have enough vessels to
carry it to them We would have to
hire some other nations ships, and IL
they should remain neutral, then what
would we do?
Soon our eight lone ships will dis
appear also and no American vessels
will be seen on any commercial water
route. What shame and disgrace
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-09-11
THE OPEN letter SECTION

that would be--to have no merchant
marine at ALI When congress met last
time bill was introduced called the
Humphrey bill. 1t was to build a new
merchant marine; but the bill did not
pass.
Our country must awaken to this for
If 1t does not 1t will soon be too late.
Other powerful nations will control our
commerce and can charge us what they
please.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-09-11
The Hero Of Today
Cornelius Hit, stockton, Cal.

Although Washington and Lincoln
are considered to be great heroes in
American history it does not signify
that there are no others equally as
great Theodore Roosevelt ranks as
high in heroism as Washington or Lin
coin ever did. 1t is simply because he
lives in an age of peace that his merits
are not recognized as much as they
should be- He not only lives in an age
of peace, but he has acquired that
peace by his own efforts. When it
comes down to facts it is found that it
is easier to make war than to keep
peace. People are beginning to see
that it is harder to live for ones coun-
try than to die for it.
1t is opportunity that makes the
hero man who saves persons life
at the risk of his own is called hero.
Yet, is there no other who would have
done the same thing had he been in
the same place? There are thousands.
1t is because people are not in the
habit of jeopardizing their lives tha.
heroes are not more numerous. No
doubt Roosevelt could conduct war
as well as Washington did, but he has
no inclination to be first in war" he
would rather be first in peace" and
first in the hearts of his countrymen."
However, this does not signify that he
could not be first in war;" 1t is all
well enough to command several thou
sand men, to march up to the mouth of
a cannon, but 1T takes decidedly more
nerve to face an angry lion with gun
and perhaps an attendant.
Theodore Roosevelt is not a seeker
of fame. He prefers to do his braver
deeds in the jungles of Africa instead
OF fourishing them before a nation.
He is a frankly spoken man. He does
not cover his ideas by false pretenses.
He has the courage to stand up and
tell a king he is wrong IL he thinks so.
They respect him more for it. A good
handshake is change from the as
sumed pomp of court. Even kings like
a bit of naturalness once in a while.
1t is his naturalness that makes him
a leader among men. 1t has almost
ceased to be a matter of whether he
is a republican or a democrat. He is
equally liked by all.
Washington and Lincoln were great
in their times, but they could hardly
cope with the world today. Politics
has reached such a stage that a man
who can be a man is worthy of being
called a hero Roosevelt has not only
worked in the interests of America,
but I'm the interests of the world. He
has not only done this through his
term OF president, but before and since.
On the next election day when honest
men cast their votes may Theodore
Roosevelt be elected unanimously
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A Word of Thanks

Los Gatos. Cal.
Editor of The Junior Call--Dear Sir:
l received the fountain pen This
morning and thank you very much for
1t. ] am writing with it now and /
think 1t is perfectly lovely. Yours re-
spectfully. HELEN HAMBLY.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-09-11

San Francisco. Cal.
To the Editor of The Junior Call
Dear SIR 1t was with great pleasure
that / saw in The Junior Call reward
of beautiful fountain pen for my
story entitled What the Aeroplane
Will Look Like" l was so pleased that
i felt happy the whole day.
/ want to thank you very much for
choosing me as winner and / hope l
will have better luck with my fountain
pen than Alonzo did with his. Thank
ing you again, l remain your faithful
junior MARJORIE MAUZY.
Dear Junior Call:
l want to thank you for the lovely
fountain pen, which 1 received as a
prize for answering The puzzles
hope >all the girls and boys enjoy the
prizes which they have received as
much as / enjoy my pen.
MARIE A. EDSTROM.
1474 Page street, City.
San Francisco, Aug. 23, 1910.
Editor Junior Call:
Dear Sir--I certainly appreciate the
fountain pen l received. I think that
The Call deserves great deal of credit
in helping the Juniors to express tn cir
original ideas.
Yours truly,
LUCILLE PEMBERTON.
1474 Sacramento street
26 Bryant terrace, Aug. "a 1910.
To the Editor:
Dear Sir--I wish to thank you for
the splendid fountain pen which l re-
ceived. | am sending another contri-
button which l hope will deserve to be
printed even though it shouldn't merit
a place among the prize winners. |
am very anxious for place among
your Junior writers.
Respectfully yours,
ERWIN OMEARA.
The Junior Call-Dear Editor: I re-
ceived the fountain pen and wish to
heartily thank you for it. 1t will be
very helpful to me in writing my COM
positions. Yours truly,
CORNELIUS HIT,
Stockton, Cal.
To the Editor of the Junior Call
Dear Sir: / thought l would write to
tell you how surprised was to find
my story on "a Rainy Day With a
Junior Calf in the paper after three
weeks, but it was an encouragement
and intend to keep on writing. Yours
sincerely, KATHERINE ROTH,
2G15 Laguna street, San Francisco.
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The Junior Call--Dear Editor: re-
ceived the fountain pen and wish to
heartily thank you for it. 1t will be
very helpful to me in writing my COM
positions. Yours truly,
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-09-19
Doing Thing. at Missouri,

=
They are always doing things In
Missouri. On the heels of the. show
me tip we registered a few days ago
comes the news of certain experiments
IN psychology, in which the members
of class all broke themselves of some
habit. By concentration, We presume.
Now. suppose we concentrate-and
what Californian can't give Missouri
ian ten yards start and beat him con-
centrating suppose we concentrate
on some of our habits! Blocking the
sidewalks in front of North Hall, for
instance, just to pass the time of day
with friend. Or, leaving University
meeting before the, closing hymn is
sung; continuing a conversation on
the bleachers when the rest are try
ing to give life to an "Osh;" or keep
ing library books week too long. i
ALI habit, mere habit. Concentrate
and-pouf! The habit is gone. Try
it!-The Daily Californian.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-09-19

Permanent Aid for State University.
The alumni of the Missouri State
University are leading in state wide
campaign. the purpose of which isAto
secure a permanent income fori the
Missouri State University. We are
not disposed to discuss the question
as to the per cent of the taxes to be
imposed to provide the funds, but
that such funds should be provided
goes without saying. The plan of, the
past which puts the State University
very largely at the mercy of tiIespoli-
ticfans in the State Legislature, ID by
no means just to the cause of higher
education. No political party or other
aggregation of individuals should have
it in its power to hamper the work
of the institution to which citizens
Of Missouri look for the training of
Its future citizens. 1t should be above
the direction of party or partisan. The
amount Of the taxes to be imposed
should be placed at such per centage
as to make it possible for the univer-
sity to adequately serve the best in
terests Of the state in the training
of our sons and daughters for lives
OF greatest usefulness. The Univer-
sity of Missouri should be placed; in
the front rank of educational insti.
tutions. As we have said it is not
a matter of politics and should not be.
Whether the voter be Democrat or
Republican or a member of any other
party the highest interests require
that the proposed amendment to the
state constitution shall be considered
on its merits.-Central Baptist.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-09-19
HOW FUNSTON MET GOMEZ

He Found FeIiow-Amerieans In The
Cuban Service.
Soon came the advance guard, and
then the main body, in all 800 men.
with large number Of pack animals.
It was too late in the day to begin the
march into the interior, but the next
morning all were on the move, every
horse and man loaded to the limit. BY
nightfall we had covered thirty miles,
and we new arrivals, being .soft,"
were about done for. We went into
camp along a beautiful potrero. Sor
pasture, with about thousand men
under General Maxine Gomez, who
had marched thither to meet US.
Before morning found in this force
four fellow-countrymen, Walter N.
Jones, q native Of New York State,
who had lived in Cuba for ten years,
and who died after the war as Chief
OF the Harbor Police of Havana; Ar
thur Royal Joyce Of South Egremont,
Mass, who, a few weeks later, was to
be terribly wounded in the grim work
at Cascorra; William Smith, second in
command of Gomez's personal escort,
and James Pennie Of Washington. ID.
c., who afterward had the doubtful
pleasure of contributing leg to the
cause Of free Cuba. ;srs'i I
We sat late around the camp fire
that night, exchanging experiences
with these already seasoned campais n.
ers. The next morning was pres< Int.
ed by General Cabrera to the grizzled
and silent old chieftain, Maxine Go;
mez, veteran of the Ten Years War,
and had good opportunity to see
something Of my future comrade Sin
arms. 1t was rather impressive look
ing force. the men, though very, very
ragged, being well armed and well
mounted. - -
Much to my surprise, fully nine.
tenths Of them we're white men, which
was accounted for by the fact that
these troops were raised in Camaguey,
which has smaller percentage of ne
groes than any other Province in, Gu
ba. Later / was to see organizations
from the southern part of Santiago
Province consisting almost entirely of
negroes, but take 1t through and
through, there were many more whites
than: blacks in the insurgent forces.
The next morning we were on the
march, and in due time we new arflv.
ais had our first taste Of war, but that
Is another story.-Scribner's Magazine
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-09-19
Please Call and S tile.

We have sold our grocery stock to
w. H. Slaughter, an experienced bust
ness man, who will conduct the store
in the future. We bespeak for him
the same cordial relations that have
always existed between us and our
customers. In order to wind up our
affairs settlement is nee
essary at once. -
Respectfully,
POINTS & HAWKINS.