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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-02-26
POINT OF DIFFERENCE.

eyes," said the bride of three
short months, 81 had made up nv
mind to remain in the spinster
class, then John appeared upon the
scene and l accepted him because
he was so unlike other men,"
ooh, Of course, he's different" re-
joined the envious lady friend. @He
proposed
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-02-26
PHYSICAL IMPosslsiLIrY.

Maude-Do tell me, Alice, did
Charley go down on his knees to
you when he proposed3
Alice-Ncnsensel Why, how could
he have gone down on his knees to
me2 Why, T-well, where do Jon
suppose ] was. anywayl
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-02-26
FULLY EXCLAIMED.

Old Lady (rather deaf)-Are you
any relation to a Mr.. Green7
Green-I am Mr.. Green.
Old Lady-Ahl Then that ex-
plains the extraordinary resemblance.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-02-26
High School Notes.

Recent enrolment figures from
lany cities show significant in
rease of the number of boys en-
ering high schools. This is true
n schools that do not offer train
ng in vocational subjects, or
manual training, The most signi-
ficant fact is that boys viii elect
courses that offer the cultural
subjects as well as the vocational
where they have an opportunity
for both. If a boy takes a course
that will simply fit him for one
of the trades he may miss the
education that would enable him
TO employ his leisure time profit
ably. The reason that so many
men frequent the places of vice
after working hours is that they
know no better way to spend
their leisure time. 1t is a respOn-
sibility that schools can not shirk
to train boys so that they may
make the best use of their lives
for the uplifting of mankind.
Every boy who has the OPP
portunity to get at least a high
school education, and passes it
up lightly is making a great
mistake and the error is not dis
covered by him until it is too late
to correct it. School boards are
alive to the needs of the boys and
are making all the preparation
in their power to give them an
opportunity so as the problem
now stands it up to the COM
munities to do their part by see
ing that the boys get at least Il
secondary education.
The fears for cultural educa-
ton that have been felt by some
of the older school of educators
is not well founded and it is not
likely that school authorities will
overlook the need of supplying
that cultural training that is so
essential to good citizenship.
"A Nautical Knot has been
given and was a success beyond
a doubt. All who were requested
to take part ~cheerfully respond
ed and did his or her part cred
itably. 1t is no small task to
train sixty people especially
when some are from the grammar
school and very young. Much
credit is due those that had
this work in charge for the way
it was handled from beginning
to end.
The new piano ordered from
the Jenkins Music Company of
Kansas City has arrived and will
be used in the central building
The piano in the high school &Tsh
Ell will be- transfered t0ffhe Ar
n1old school.
There was such a change IN
the atmosphere condition Thurs
day that it caused the high
school boys that play ball to be
stricken Immediately.
The prospects for a good team
this year are brighter than they
have been for some time.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-02-26

Misses Matte Lou Catron and
Margaret Aull left for Kansas
City yesterday evening to hear
"Busoni'' the famous pianoist.
Mike Gavin went to Corder
Monday evening on business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-02-26

Ethel-But, father, If you spank me,
won't 1t hurt you more than It does
me7
Father-No; not IL l use a hair
brush.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-02-26
Free Tooth Brushes.

On Saturday Feb. 26 only every
customer who buys a 25 cent box
Of 0rodentine Tooth Powder will
be given their choice of any
tooth brush in stock free.
L. w. Marshall's Drug Store.
1120 Franklin Ave.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-02-26
At THE MUSICALE.

Enthusiastic Hostess-What do.
you think Of @songs without wordsg p
Bored Guest-0h, il you could
sdd to them v%SicelesS uingsrsl
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-02-26
MONEY SAVED

Intelligencer one year
81. Louis Times Daily
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-02-26

Advertise in the Inteligencer.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-04-13
How to Make Washable Ruohinq.

Washable ruching may be made at
home by taking two widths Of footing,
Of the sort used formerly for edging
handkcrchiefs and basting the OppO-
site edges together Leave q quarter
In difference at the top and gather
into tiny plaits on narrow band.
This may be done by hand or more
easily by machine ruffler. After
washing, starch slightly, iron and
pinch up into little plaits. 1t will be
much prettier, however. IL one owns
and uses regular futing machine.
This is not inordinately expensive and
comes into constant use for lace edges.
ruflles down the front of shirt waists.
etc. and 1t ertainly gives one a trim
mer. more tailor made appearance.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-04-13
MAKING FARM HANDS TIDY.
How One Woman Accomplished Il
Through a System Of Fines.

At n meeting Of a woman's institute
for the benefit OF farmers wives
paper was read Oh the artistic decora-
ton Of the home. and especial stress
was laid upon the wife's having
dainty table. 1t was written by
woman whose home was luxurious
and whose taste was exquisite.
But" asked one woman, "how can
I have dainty table? I have ten In
the family-four children. four hired
men most of the time and my husband
and myself. The hired men are gen
orally foreigners. hopelessly untidy
1t Is all / can do to get them to wash
their hands and faces and comb their
hair before they come to the table.
cannot set a separate table and get
through with nay other work. How
can l manage TO have a dainty table:
The men soil the tablecloth and wipe
their mouths on their sleeves. and I'm
well, I'm just discouraged. 1 tried
furnishing them napkins. but / would
have to give them fresh ones at each
meal in order to keep decently clean.
That meant more washing than 1 can
do, so 1t was out OF the question"
And the speakers eyes filed with
tears. for this was one OF her I'M
solvable problems.
well. sister, I'll tell you how l
manage" smilingly answered a bright
faced woman. In the first place. l
put n wash stand covered with white
OilclOth. with pitcher and bowl and
tin slop jar. out in the back entry.
hung up a mirror, brushes combs and
nail cleaner q bought them at the ten
cent counter; also long roller towel.
a shoe brush. small broom and n
big piece Of soap. Then I said to the
men: This Is your dressing room.
You must make yourselves tidy be-
fore coming to the table. In the house
I make the rules. and II you do not
comply with them L shall fine you 5
cents for each transgression and de-
duct IT from your wages "-Delinea-
tor For April.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-04-13
AQUATIC PLANT CULTURE.
How an Amateur Can Construct Lily
Pond In a Home Garden.


Pond In Home Garden.
Aquatic plants for the home garden
are not grown as much as they should
be. Amateurs who hesitate FOR fear
OF failure are wrong. for water lilies
require far less care than tender bed
ding plants and are less expensive.
Any swampy or Doggy ground can
easily be converted into an aquatic
garden. Flowering shrubs, trees and
ferns will grow luxuriantly near a
pond. When you decide on the loca-
ton OF your pond. which should be at
the lowest point OF the garden, dig
out the soil from eighteen inches to
three feet deep, depending on the Sc
verify of the winters in your locality.
The lilies must be planted deep enough
to prevent their freezing.
An inexpensive way to make your
pond hold water is to line 1t with COM
mon clay. Cover the bottom and sides
of the pond with this clay three or
four inches thick and beat firmly until
solid and even.
The best method is to plant your
water lilies in boxes or tubs. Use rich
soil, as coarse as possible. Rough
pieces OF sod and Jumps OF earth
should be mixed in Boxes holding
FIVE or six cubic feet will accommodate
strong growing plants, and others hol'
ing half that much will be large enough
for the weaker growing plants.
II the pond is large, the soil may be
placed on the bottom and the plants
set out in 1t, but in smaller ponds un-
der this method the roots of the strong
er plants will quickly cover the bot
tom. crowding out the weaker
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-04-13
How to Make Homemade Apple Butter

This is good when one cannot secure
the cider TO make the usual recipe for
apple butter. Cut up the apples with
out peeling. take out the cores and bad
places, cover them with water and put
on the stove Cook till soft. then put
through q colander. Set back on the
fire and add cup Of sugar and one of
molasses to about two quarts OF the
apples and lemon cut up fine. Let
this cook slowly for about half an
hour. stirring often. A little CHINA
mon and allspice may be added If o.
sired. Serve cold or put in Jars while
hot and seal.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-04-13
How to Make Charcoal Tablets.

Some charcoal tablets that may be
made at home to sweeten the breath
are composed Of half an ounce Of will
low charcoal, half an ounce OF sac
charm and an ounce and n half Of I'M
sweetened chocolate and quarter OF
a dram Of powdered vanilla. These
are mixed and made into paste with
pure gum arabic mucilage. The mix
ture then is broken into bits and LEFT
to dry.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-04-13
How 70 Clean Burtap.

Burlap which has become faded and
soiled may be made TO look as good rs
new by using one coat of any good
interior paint. spread evenly. Two
costs Of paint make too glossy o In
Ssh.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10
Harvard CoIleue.

This celebrated institootion is pleas
antly situated in the barroom of Par
ker's, in School street, and has poopils
from all over the country. l had let
ter yes'd'y, by the way, from our
mootual son, Artemus, Jr., who is at
Bowdoin college, in Maine. He writes
me that he is a Bowdoin Arab. & is it
cum to this? Is this boy as l nurtured
with parents care into his child
hoods hour-is he goin' to be a CRATE
American humorist? Alars, fear it is
too troo. Why didn't 1 bind him out
to the Patent Travelin Vegetable Pill
Man, as was struck with his appear.
ance at our last county fair, &c wanted
him to go with him and be Pillist?
Ar, these boys-they little know how
the old folks worrit about 'em-From
Lies Reprint From Artemus Ward.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10
a Horse Lover.

James R. Keene, who is noted no
less as horseman than as financier,
said at a luncheon at his Cedarhurst
residence:
MY love of horses has been great
comfort to me all my life. have al
ways kept my horses in their place,
though. l haven't allowed them to in
terfere with my business.
Some men carry their love of
horses altogether too far. Such a one
was q young father who stood, with
his fair wife, before the crib of their
first born.
Isn't he wonderful?' the young
mother cried. Did you ever see any
thing like him at twenty-six months :?
Maternal love is all very WE'LL the
father retorted, impatiently, but please
don't try to compare it with a two
year-old thoroughbred
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10
16 YEARS OF SKIN DISEASE

For sixteen long years have been
suffering with bad case Of skin dis
ease. While child there broke out a
red sore on the legs just in back OF
my knees. 1t waxed from bad to worse,
and at last I saw had a bad skin
disease. l tried many widely known
doctors in different cities but to no
satisfactory result. The plague both
cred me more in warm weather than
in winter and being on my leg joints
it made 1t impossible for me to walk,
and was forced to stay indoors in the
warmest weather. My hopes of recov-
cry were by this time spent. Sleepless
nights and restless days made life an
unbearable burden. At last I was
advised to try the Cuticura remedies
[Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills]
and I did not need more than trial
to convince me that was on the road
of success this time. bought two
sets of the Cuticura Remedies and
after these were gone I was a differ
ent man entirely. I am now the hap
piest man that there is at least one
true care for skin diseases. Leonard
A. Hawtof, IL Nostrand Ave-, Brook
iyn, N. Y, July 80 and Aug. 8, '09."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10
Good Work Proceeds Slowly.

At the present rate of increase near
ly forty-five years must elapse before
sufficient hospital accommodations to
provide for all the INDECENT consump-
tives in the United States will be pro-
vided, declares the National Associa-
tion for the Study and Prevention Of
tuberculosis. Although over 1000
beds in hospitals, sanatoria, camps
and wards for tuberculous patients
were established last year, there are
fully 100000 INDECENT consumptives
who ought to be placed in such institu-
tions and total of only 22,720 beds in
the entire country. On May l, 1903,
there were 1924 beds for consump-
tives and 294 institutions. The annual
report of the national association
shows an increase of 80 institutions
and $500 beds.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10
FEED CHILDREN
On Properly Selected Food. 1t Pays
Big Dividends.

If parents will give just little N.
telligent thought to the feeding OF
their children the difference in the
health of the little folks will pay,
many times over, for the small trouble.
A mother writes saying: "Our chill
dren are all so much better and
stronger than they ever were before
we made change in the character Of
the food. We have quit using pota-
toes three times a day with coffee
and so much meat.
Nov we give the little folks some
fruit, either fresh stewed, or canned.
some Grape-Nuts with cream, occa-
sionally some soft boiled eggs, and
some Postum for breakfast and sup
per. Then for dinner they have some
meat and vegetables.
"It would be hard to realize the
change in the children, they have
grown so sturdy and strong, and we
attribute this change to the food ele-
ments that, l understand, exist in
Grape-Nuts and Postum.
"a short time ago my baby was
teething and had great deal of stom
ach and bowel trouble. Nothing
seemed to agree with him until l trieC
Grape-Nuts softened and mixed will
rich milk. and he improved rapidly ant
got sturdy and we'll"
Read "The Road to Wellville." fount
In pkgs. There's reason"
| Ever read the above letter. A nev
| one appears from time ~ time. The.
are genuine, true, and full OF humai
interest.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10
Arms and Legs.

According to the result of many
measurements made at the An
thropological laboratory in London,
the right arm in human beings is. in
a majority of cases, longer than the
left arm, while, on the contrary. the
left leg is longer than the right leg.
Sometimes, however. the relative pro-
portions are exactly reversed. but
very seldom does perfect equality
exist between the two sides. The ten
dency Of the right arm to exceed the
left arm in strength is somewhat
greater in men than in women, while
equality of strength in the two arms
occurs almost twice as frequently
with women as with men.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10
"Worn to a ErazzIe.n

When President Roosevelt popular
lied the word "frazzle" he reminded
lots of women of the only expression
that tells how they feel after the work
of washday or housecleaning with COM
mon old yellow laundry soap. Easy
Task laundry soap-the hard, white,
pure, quick-action soap-cuts the work
square in two and keeps women from
getting frazzled out.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10
eNAT CAUSES PELLAeRA.
Committee on Disease In Europe Says
Corn Is Not to Blame.

London, May 14.-Dr. Sambon, a
member Of the Field committee which
has been investigating the disease
pellagra, telegraphs from Rome that
the committee has definitely proved
that maize or Indian corn is not the
cause of pellagra.
The committee finds that the para
sitic conveyor of the disease is the
"simulium repans," species of biting
gnat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10
Made His Renutation.

Harker-That fellow Bilkins is an
enthusiast, isn't he?
Parker-That's what! You know
he likes to speak of himself as a
sportsman?
Harker-Yes.
Parker-Well, the only thing he
ever did in that line was to go on a
wild goose chase three years ago.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10
A Wonder Worker,

Sapleigh-Ah, speaking Of elec.
tricity. that makes me think
Miss Keene-Really, Mr.. Sapleigh
Isn't it remarkable what electricity
can dol
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10
A Test of strenqti,.

Doctor, have you and the consult
ing physician decided What is the mat
ter with me?"
"Not yet"
"But l heard you balloting this
morning"
"oh. that was only straw vote."--
Kansas City Journal,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10
Question of Precedent.

what makes you doubt that all
men are born equal?"
"The absolute confidence of every
parent that his baby is superior to
any other in existence"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10

Not the Reply He Expected.
do you object to smoking?" he
asked.
mot at all. Have you cigarette?"
she replied
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10
ON THE COLLEGE NINE.

"'Tain't no use talkin', Cyrus, thet
boy of ourn certainly do love tn coun-
try. He writ me er letter yesterday
an seq he was overjoyed cause ther
going ter put him in tn right field
next summer"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10

When a man dries up like mummy
he usually thinks he is a saint.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1910-06-10

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens tho gums, reduces tn-
namation allay pain. wind collie. 25c bottle.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-11-18
United States Leads
In Production of Pork

The department of agriculture
estimates the number Of cattle in. the
world at 430, 900, 900, Of which the
United States has 70.000,O00, being
second of all countries.
The worlds number of sheep is
$50, 900, 900, and we have 75,0OO.-
600, being third. Australia has 49,
600, 900.
AS hog growers, however, we are
first, raising nearly 5O,000.0O0 out
of a total of less than 100000.
Iowa is our greatest pork state, with
100000 hogs big and little; Illi-
nois comes next with nearly 4,000.-
900; Missouri has nearly 100000.
while Ohio, Indiana, Texas, Kansas
and Nebraska each have between
1000, 900 and 100000. And hogs
are hogs now.
Of horses there are in existence
95, 100000, of which the United
States has about 25,OO0,O00. Of
mules there are 100000, of which
we have one-half. The number of
asses in the world is between 8.000,-
600 and 100000. The United
States has few of the fourlegged
kind.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-11-18
deO. W. Meyer Gets Net Returns of
Nearly $500 Per Box for His Pear CroD


Geo. w. Meyer, the well known
orchardist Of Orcas, was a passen.
ger on the Rosalie Tuesday enroute
to Seattle to spend two or three
weeks attending to some business
matters and enjoying a little rest
and recreation.
1t was reported early in the sum-
mer that his pear crop would be
very light this year owing to the
ravages of an insect whose presence
in numbers in the orchard was dis
covered too late to get rid of this
season. However that may be, Mr..
Meyer seems well satisfied with the
seasons yield in fruit and dollars.
He received last week the returns
from a shipment of 648 boxes Of
pears made to the Earl Fruit Com
pany and sold in New York City for
7.5c, averaging for the entire
Shipment over $4.0O box. Of the
entire lot 564 boxes were of the
famous Burre d'Anjou variety, of
which Mr.. Meyer makes a speciality.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-11-18
Care Of farm Implements

One of the most serious leaks on
the farm is the poor care taken of
farm implements wheh not in use.
AS soon as the season is over bind
ers and other machinery no longer
needed this year should be careful
ly cleaned; the grease and dirt
should be removed from the bear
ings and these should be carefully
oiled and all bright parts CREASED
to prevent rusting. Preparations
should be made for replacing any
broken or defective parts. If time
does not permit of all this, make a
memorandum to be governed by on
some stormy day. and then see that
everything is put in readiness for
the next harvesting or haying sea.
sons. Get the repairs and place
them on the machines at once. Take
care of the plows. Get them under
cover. Clean and grease bright
parts so that when wanted next
spring they will scour and save the
time so many farmers lose in put
ting their implements into working
order.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-11-18

The selling prices of these ranged
from $3,373 for boxes containing
140 pears to $4.62a for boxes con.
tanning only 70 pears. Some boxes
contained 80 pears, some 100 and
some more. Even of the less choice
varieties none sold for less thar
$3.50 per box. Freight charges at
$1.50 per hundred pounds, selling
agents commission at seven pei
cent, and cost of icing in transit
amounted to $7O4.78. leaving Mr..
Meyer net return of 1,9O2.72 for
the 648 boxes, or very nearly $500
per box and over $500 per tree.
1t is doubtful if any other land in
the county produces anything like as
much per acre as the small tract in
cluded in Mr.. Meyers pear orchard,
and yet there are a great many 9TH
er tracts which undoubtedly might
be made to yield just as rich returns
from fruit if cared for with the
same degree of intelligence and
thoroughness as has for years char
acterized Mr.. Meyers work.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1910-11-18
Save the Straw

Reports from all parts of the
country show a shortage of hay, and
the Minnesota experiment station
again tells the farmers to husband
well their straw. It will be needed
in the towns, as well as on the farms.
There has seldom been year when
straw and especially oat straw
has been so greatly needed for feed
as it will be during the coming win
er. Farmers will be tempted by
large apparent profits to sell all
the hay they can possibly spare.
Hence they will find a great advan.
tage in feeding their straw. as fal
as possible, as a substitute for hay
on the farm.