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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30

Gcorgotto Foutano. an enbrciaer~r
Who lives in the Rue Sevrcs IN Paris,
has found herself condemned TO a
months Imprisonment for w'1at seerns
70 her a harmless act
she was going home from concert
a few evenings ago when she DECIDED
she would Ike 10 see her fame As
he happens to be fireman whose
station Is in her own neiEhtorhood Il
occurred 20 her Il would 10 very easy
20 summon him 10 her side BY break
inE the glass OF the FIRE alarm and
sounding a call
She lid so anr in few moments
FIRE engines came from several tirec-
lions. All laden with ftrenen. Of curse,
but alas, her fance was not among
them. and more than that all the fire
ren were angry. and before she knew
what had happened she was taken TO
a magistrate. who proceeded 20 make
the course OF true love run unsruOthiy
by sending her 10 prison for a month
in spite OF her tears and protests that
she thought IL would be a simple way
OF bringing her rance 70 her SHE.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30
An Alaskan Luncheon.

Runners OF woven Indian basketry.
with white drawnwork doilies at each
OF the u covers. were used on an oval
ma hogany table Tie doilies were
made at Sitka. In the middle OF the
table a mirror held a tall central vase
OF frosted glass. surrounded by four
smaller vases. all filed with white
spring blossoms The edge OF the
mirror was banked with the same
flowers. -Four totem poles were placed
on doilies in the angles made by the
runners.
Place cards were water colors Of
Alaskan scenery Abaione shells held
sailed nuts. and tiny Indian baskets
held bonbons. The soup spoons were
OF horn. several OF the dishes used
we're made by Alaskan Indians. and
the cakes we're served on baskets.
The menu was as follows. Poisson
a la Boring Sea fhalibut chowder).
Yukon climbers (broiled salmon. 20
tatoes Juiienne). snowbirds avec
aurorahorenlis Croast duck with .eiiyf,
Shungnak river turnips. Tanana
beets. Skagway hash Salad. Fair
banks nuggets ripe strawberries ar
ranged on individual dishes around a
central mound OF powdered sugar.
arctic slices brick ice cream. Circle
City delights small cakes. Klondike
nuggets yellow cheese in round balls
an crackers Nome firevster ,ccree)
-Woman's Home Companion
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30
Planting Weddlnn caks.

Princess August Wilhelm VIA u
the kaiaer's fourth sen. has set he-et
the task Of reviviny one " G. rma-ys
Oldest customs. that ACCORDING % shieA
newly welded couples immedA'e'y a.
ter the marriage ceremony pl1rf 0oO-
pie OF oak saplings side b. si'e IN .
park or ty the roadside OF t-t.r Ls
tive town
The town 81 Mulchau.en n Thu-n-
eta. Is the f-st 70 respond 20 no pria-
cess appeal 4 municipal 0f cal >
pears ~ the church door after ever
wedding and invites the bnt' a-i
bridegroom 10 drive with him q c.r
mage 10 new road near The tcUr ari
there 2 ant oak saplings
The tree planting idea was e'a-''t
BY a former elecior % Brand rclg
with the object Of repairing tae -a~
ages caused BY the 80 years war To
e'ector forbade ycunE perso1s p mar
~ until they had planted q nll-er d
I fruit trees.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30
An urn---s.srr confess e.

A hearty laugh was cccasicred Il
the birmingham 0o,ice court by 2 IT'S
ono who gave himself away IN vcT
deliehtsui Mariner The ra- was TIE
e-s; on the list. and The CHARGE against
him was m.uely one 81 reing drunk
and az orderly. He sfcpned iutn -
deck. however. jast at the Tcrnent
when the dock Officer was reading au'
a few OF the cases which we're ~ cr7s
before the court that morning ar-
guilty conscience apparently d FL
10 mistake these items fcr a ,it q -
previous convictions
lie stood passive enough vHie -
oficer read ont about cc1f c-ink
and disordsriies. but when ~ anne %
one "shnpbreaking" the ri greg er
claimed exrfredly. "TNat was eisat
years ago. your honor" Everyone -
gan 70 larrh, and the prisoner, val,
ing the blunder no had made. q rrs'
looked very black indeed. but rnAv
saw the humorous side Of tie na.ts'.
ard a broad smile spread ever IL sea
His blureer Gid not cost am iing -
| Bf-mfn Eham Man
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30

-Four men. three OF whom were con
nected with brokerage concerns in the
Wall street district, were discussing
United states PAPER currency and the
disappearance Of count erfeits- We
are SO suT~ nowadays. said one OF
the party. as 10 the genuineness OF
bills that little attention Is paid 10
them in handing. except as to.ce-
nomination To prove his assertion
he took a $40 yellow back from his
pocket. ard. holding Il I'D. asked who
could tell whose portrait II bore. No
enc knew. and by wsy Of coachir :
the broker said IL was the first treas
urer of the United States Again no
one knew the name Why. ], 5
Michael HfIlecas.- Sid The man
proudly. But in confidence. I'll tell
you. 7 didn't know IL FIVE minutes
ago. New York Tribune.
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WELL-BRED
DAIRY COWS
Remarkable Herd Owned by Far
rner Near Marbiehead, Mass
Beautiful. Clean, Sleek
and Great Mixers

Mr. Charles r. Adams. who has sue
cessfully conducted a farm In Marble
head. Massachusetts. for several years
past. has a remarkable herd OF COWS.
observes the Messenger Of that town.
They are beautiful cattle. clean and
sleek. all of them. and great milk
ers," and their quiet and gentle ways
show in a remarkable degree what
kindness is capable Of accomplishing
To Nr and Mrs. Adams each COW is
an Individual and has individual
traits and an individual name No
stick or stone or loud word has ever
vexed their tranquility and therefore
they are almost without fear Let
Mr. Adams or his wife. standing al a
considerable distance. speak IN moder-
ate tones the names OF Blue Bell.
"Speckle." Daisy" Blossom or
any other Of the herd. and immediate.
IL the owner OF the name will stop
feeding and give quick attention
often at once approaching at the ars'
call
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Net Al.ocether Dead.

N- Roberi Butler Of Marlborough.
England. has had the peculiar expe-
RE nee Of hearing his death announc-
ed. He was attending the poor law
conference al Exeter when one or
the delegates moved that in conse-
quence OF tie death Of Mr. Butler.
which they all regretted. another gen
tleman. whom he named. should be
appointed TO I'll his place as one OF
the Representatives Of Wiltshire on
the central committee. Mr. Butler
rose from his place on tie platform
and announced TO the conference
amid much amusement. that. so far
as he was aware. he was still alive
and in good health. and would be
Pleased TO continue in the Office Il the
conference desired
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30

wasEir on's birthday s Z. t1 iey
n ell states Decoration n II
states but florida. Georgia iogrisnA
Mississippi. Ncrth Carolina. S "a
Carolina. Tennesse ard Taxat lshor
day is observed everywhere ~
ally every state has legal he'i,ays
having 10 90 with its own sre ~
fzirs-h2ttle OF New Orleans ir louis
lana. Texan intPpence nce ami ba.te
Of San Jac.nto in Texas Adu %
day in California, ard so on Nirsis
sippi is like the federal govern uent
IN lack OF statutory ho'idsys Bat ~
common consent IndeTencence DAY.
Tharksgivig and Christmas are OBJ
served a new Gre is Columbus DAY
IN a few OF the states.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30

The largest whale OF is type OF
which there is scientific record was
captured recently OF Port Arthur.
Tex lie measured sixty-three feet
IN length. and was estimated 20 be
about three hundred years old. Cap
tain Cob Plummer. mate OF a United
States PLOT boat. GIFTED the monster
in the shoals or the jstties. ard the
cre,. OF his vessel captured Tie mann
mal. The huge body was towed ashore.
exhibited and much photographed bo-
fore being cut ~
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30

Seattle. fearing the Introduction OF
buboaic pl. sue by rats. has offered
bounty Of ten cents rat This moves
Tacoma. safe from infection from the
sea. 10 rsucous laughter. and the Led
ger says that the bounty, though not
intended for rodents Of Tacoma,
Everett. Bellingham and other roru-
lous and busy centers. has been ind
ing its way into the pockets Of non
residents OF Seattle for nonresident
rats But the joke would be On US II
II were foYnd that our rat popula-
ton had found its way into the Seat
t,s census"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30
Ml.tlct,s Is panaerous.

Few people who know lis'letoe
only as desirable feature OF Christ
mas decorations understand that tie
hlant Is a parasite dargcro 10 the
life 81 trees In the r ons In which
Il grows ID is only a question OF
time. after nistlcioe once begins 10
grow uron tree before the tree IT.
self will be killed The parasite sars
the life Of the infected branches 5, For
tunately. It is OF slow growth. taking
years TO develop 10 larg proportions.
but when neglected. Il invariably ruins
ell trees L reaches.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30

This house is planned for the farm
er or yillager Of moderate means, who
wishes to keep one or two iair-sized
fiocks Of fowls Should a house With
large capacity be desired, the build
ing could be made longer.
The foundation wall is OF concrete.
IS inches high II extends ten inches
below the surface OF the ground. where
II is eight inches thick and eight
inches above the ground. where il Is
six inches thick In mixing the con
crete. one part OF cement was used
TO six parts of sand.
The floor is lSx40 feet. and contains
100 square feet Of space. divided into
two equal pens II Leghorns are 10 be
housed. the structure will shelter $50
birds. 80 in a pen. with an allowance
OF four square feet 10 each. OF Ply
mouth rocks 1874 may be housed, al
lowing four and one-half square feet
TO each
The studding Is seven feet In front
and hour and one-half feet in the rear.
The roof is OF the combination type.
rising 10 height OF nine feet al the
peak. Its rafters are OF two by six
lumber Is feet long on the rear and
seven feet long on the front slope. Each
Is tied by a one by four board run
ming from the top OF the plate in front
TO the l4-foot rafter running from peak
TO rear and high enough not to In
commode the attendants With the
rarters thus tied supports are
not needed in the center Upon
the rafters are laid the roof
boards and roofing. in detail the same
as in the house Of hollow tile de
scribed above
All sides OF the building are Of No
six-inch drop siding. In each enc
there is a door. swinging outward. anC
placed as near the center as possible
thus making il handy TO either win
dow. nests or roOsts For the doors
No. ID & NJ lumber Is used
The partition between the two pen
Is OF matched lumber for the frs
three feet from the floor. and Of mus
lin thence TO the ceiling For tiv
feet from the north wall around tn
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30
Prrttx Good pehrltIor.

We hear some funny things In Fleet
rreet sometimes. and the following
definition o. the height OF aggravstion.
BIZ a gentleman in rather shaky boots.
whom We encountered in weiEkEo~n
hosteIry the other day. struck Us as
being particularly choice.
The eight Of hsggTavafion. gentle
men" said this pothouse humorist. set
ting his pewter on the counter anu
looking round proudly. with the air OF
one about 10 let OF a good thing. the
eight OF haggravation-why trying
10 ketch a flea out O. yer ear with a
pair OF bOxin' gloves. London TIT
Bits
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30

The Manaecr-Can you make quick
changes and double In a Few parts?
The Actor-Can IL say, you know
the scene IN Love and HOLSTERS.
where the hero and the villain are
fighting. and a friend rushes In and
separates EN-? Well, ! played all
three parts one \ Sht when the other
two fellows we're i'll.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30

A disagreement about advertising arose
with weekly" Journal
Following II. attack on US sppeAieu :"
their editorial columns sneering al tne Claims
We made particularly regarding Appointments.
We replied through the regular papers ana
the weekly" thought we hit back rather 700
hard and thereupon sued for libel.
III. advertisement the weekly" attacked
us about claimed that in many cases OF appenr
d,citIs an operation could be avoided by as
continuing indigestible food. washing out the
bowels and taking a predigested food Grape
Nuts.
Observe we said MANY cases not all
wouldn't that knowledge be comfort 70
those Who fear a surgeons knife as they fear
DEATH
TIE "@eekly" writer said that was lie
we replied that he was ignorant of the facts.
lie was put on the stand and compelled to
admit he was not DIR. and had no medical
knowledge OF appendicitis and never investi-
gated TO find out II the testimonial letters TO
our Co genuine
A famous surgeon testified that when an
operation was required GrapeNuts would not
obviate Il. True
We never claimed that when operation
was required Grape-Nuts would prevent H.
The surgeon testified bacteria Igermsl help
ed TO bring on an attack and bacteria was
grown by undigested food frequently.
We claimed and proved by other famous
experts that undigested food was largely
responsible for appendicitis.
We showed by expert testimony that many
cases are healed without knife. but by stop
ping the use OF food which did not digest. and
when food was required again II was helpful
10 use a prediges'ed food which did not over
tax the weakened organs OF digestion.
when pain In the right side appears II 10
not always necessary to be rushed OF 70 q
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30
rskes hIreelf 80.

Nicola Tesla. dining by hils IN, .
hotels great dining room. q, a
table where he can Be- se-n Tl ar-b.
oit his meal he wears o dee II ~
cious. a completely nbscrhca. a,.-rde.
RE may bring 10 the table nc-- q. o
filed with papers. Ttese be nay
scan with prolonged solcmni'y In
any event. he sits an eloquent taA.eaa
or profundity New YORK Press.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30

hospital and at the risk OF death be cut
Plain common sense shows the better way
IS to stop food that evidently has not been
digested
Then. when food Is required. use an easily
dieested food. GrspeNuts or any ether II
Won know Il to ~ predig~sted partly diges,ed
before takingl.
We broush, to Couax analytical chemists
from New York. Chicago and MishAwska. Ind.
VITO swore to the analysis Of Grspe-Nuts and
that part OF the starchy part OF the wheat ana
barley had been transformed into sugar. The
kind OF sugar produced IN the human body by
cigesting starch the large part Of food
Some Of the State chemists brought on By
the weekly" said Grape-N Nuts could not be
called a "predigested" food because not all OF
II was digested outside the body
The other chemists said any food which had
been partly or half digested outside the body
was commonly known "predigested."
Splitting hairs about the meaning OF a word.
II IS sufficient that ~ only onehaf OF the
food s. "predigested" II is easier on weakened
stomach and bowels than food in which no
part IA predigested.
To show the facts We Introduce DR. Thos
Darlington former chief OF the y. Y. Board
OF Health. DIT Ralph W Webster. chief OF the
Chicago Laboratories and Or Il. Sachs y. Y.
II we we're a liffle severe In our denuncia-
ton OF writer self-confessed ignorant about
appendicitis and its cause. II Is possible the
public will excuse US. IN view OF the fact that
our head. Mr.. G. W. Post. has made a lifetime
study OF food. food digestion and effects. and
the conclusions are Endorsed By many Of the
best medical authorities OF the day
II II possible that We are at fault for
suggesting. as a Father and Mother might. TO
ore OF the family who announced a pain in the
side: Stop using the food. greasy meats.
gra-ies mince pie. cheese. too much starchy
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30

TIE latest fancy OF the woman
smoker Is pipe not The tiny affair
that sufices for the japanese. but
gcOd-sized brier or a neat meer-
schaum. The pine is boldly carried
along with a gold card case and chain
purse For some time now the Gig
urette has given place 10 a cigar.
small IN size and mild in quality
Women said they we're tired OF the
cigarette. and wanted bigger smoke.
London Mail
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30

II was an atsentminded traveller
WHO had lately taken e. ballooning.
Yes" he observed impressiveN. 1t
was a fearful Journey. The machine.
thousand feet up. and no mere bal
last. headed straight for Siberia. ais1
the rarcfed air-well. you know a.
well as 90 what eject that has on
a balloon. Yes. the peril was tsrrt
BILE" Then the old habit WAS too
strong for him The wolves detected
our presence. A desperate race en-
sued. We felt their hot breath on The
rape q our necks."-Londol Globe.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30

broody coop it is tightly boarded. 20
protect the fowls against any possible
draught while roosting.
The partition door is hung in the
middle. on. double-acting hinges and
swings either way.
The dropping boards. roosts and
broody coops are located on the north
side They are surrounded by double
walls to guard against draughts-
The nests are built ia sections Of
six. The bottoms are Of one-inch dia-
mond mesh poultry fencing. and are
self-cleaning The fowls enter from
the rear and the eggs are taken out
from the front
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30
crlpple Riees Ricyel,.

George Anstey. aged Il, cripple.
OF Leicester. England. IS one Of the
most remarkable cyclists in the coun-
try Both hts legs are withered and
useless. but the Leicester Cripples'
Guild has provided him with two
wheeled pedaIless machine. with a
padded tube covering the axle bar
Across this he lies face foremost. and
with wooden clogs strapped TO his
hands he propels himself along the
streets and roads IN a narveIously
rapid manner. He has complete con
troll OF the machine. his HANDS acting
as pedals. steering gear. and brake
eOm bined.
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year and senior champion as well.
standing first in its class at the Iowa
state fair and also at the Illinois state
fair and is slated for the grand cham
pionship and other honors at this
years International.
The porker was tho center OF at
traction in the SWINE exhibit II IS a
Duroc-Jersey and Is light brown In
color
The owner. H. +. Browning OF Hers
man. III. has named the hog "Defen-
der" because he believes that II can
defend against all corners all the
champ ionship titles which have been
| bestowed upon L.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30

The most valuable and most re-
markabe hog in the country was one
OF the chief attractions OF the recent
International Live Stock show at the
stock yards. Chicago.
1t is worth s2.5og and weights 1000
mounds II is forty-two inches high
and eighty-four inches in length. the
firth measurement being seventy eight
and one.half inches and still grow
ing
The animal Is only 2 years old and
has won highest honors In many prize
rings. being the grand champion at
the international Live Stock show last
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-12-30

you wiz admit that you owe
great deal To your wifeg"
Il should say so. replied Mr.. cum
rox. 4 wouldn't DC invited 20 any OF
her receptions or musicales II wasn't
married 10 her"
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a man who enjoys seeing a woman
IN tears Is a brute"
Il don't know about that" ROLLED
Miss Cayenne lone Of the liza q
husbands know takes his ~.se n 81.
All tie emotional plays
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That Suit for Libel
.;... .e postum, q
1A50-.-'- - Brng

food. etc etc which has not been dize f'i
then when again ready for food use Craze
Nuts because II Is easy OF Digestion
or should the child be at oRcs CARVED OF %
9 hospital and CUT
We have known os many cases wherein 10
approaching signs Of appendicitis have o.
appeared BY the suggestion being followed
No one better appreciates the value o. =
skilful physician when a person Is IN the aviai
Il roes OF acute appendicitis. but an ounce
Of prevention ia worth . pound o. cure
Just plain old eommoa sense Is helpful even
nowadays
This trial demonstrated Crape-Nuts fooa
is pure beyoSd question
II Is partly prediges;ed
Appendicitis generally has rise frcm undE
geSted food
II Is no, always necessary to operate.
II l. beet 70 stop All food
When ready 70 begin feeding use prelL
gezied food
II Is TaTatable and strong in Nourishment
II viii pay fine returns in health to quit te
heavy breakfasts and lunches and use ts'
food but select food certainly known 70 or
tain the elements nature requires TO sustain
TIE body May We be permitted TO Suggest
breakfast OF fruit Grape-Nuts and cream
two soft boiled eggs. and some hot toast ~.
cocoa milk or Postum7
The question OF WI ether Grape Nuts does II
does not contain the elements which nature
requires for the nour.shment Of tie brain avg
OF It's purity. will be treated In later neN'
paper articles
Good food is important and its effect on 'ne
body Is also important
"Ther-'s q Reason
Postum Cereal Co. Ltd,
Battle Crook. Mich.
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Henry brother won first prize IN
that amateur guessing contest. but
they ruled him out as a professional
Him-A professional,
Her-Yes He's employed in the
government bureau. you know.
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Nebuchadnezzar VS. lurchiug N IN
accustomed style
~All flesh beirg grass" he rae c,ea
this must be- Beef Ia Moved
And chucklrg toarse.y. he TOOK an
other chaw puck