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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
BETTER LATE THAN EARLY
Here Is Case Where the Sage Old
Proverb Right with Profit Have
Been Reversed.

There is certain young BROAD
street broker whose recent sad expert
ence in endeayorins 10 pull the WOOL
over his wife'S eyes has led him to de-
clare never again.
Now. II is the brokers' custom TO
take a $50 suburban train. thus en-
aiding him 20 reach his home in West
chester i'm ample time for the early
dinner that both he and his wife like
The other day he fell. Meeting an
old college mate he yielded 10 the lat
rer'S entreatieS for an evening in town
The next step was. Of course, To tele
graph the wife. which fe did in these
terms: "Unavoidabiy detained. Missed
the $50. Home later"
When hubbv finally did show up. he
observed an expression on the coun-
tenarce Of his spouse that argued fail
ure cf his little iib.
What's the trouble. DEAR" he
asked. with an affected nonchalance.
without word the wife handed him
the telegraph sip. indicating with her
fOrefinSer The words:
Received at i:i5."-LippincCtt
Magazine.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
Asking Too Much.

The mothet of little six-year-Old
Mary had told her a number OF times
not to hitch her sled to passing
sleighs, feeling that it was danger
GUS practice. II was such fascinat-
ing sport. however. that Mary could
not resist it ant one day her mother
saw her go skimrling past the house
behind a farmers hobs"
When she came In from play she
was taken to task. her mother saying
severely: MARY, haven't I told you
that you must not hitch onto hobs?
Besides. you know. Il Is against the
law"
Mary tossed her heal. oh" she
said, don't talk to me ahout the law.
It's all can do to keep the ten COM
mandments!"-Wom Hcne Com
paniOn.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
Tire Farmers Horse.

Five minutes vigorous work with a
rough cloth on a horses hide after a
hard days work will do him lot of
good.
\ team that works in the field all
week should never be put on the road
Sundays or holidays.
4 bran mash on Saturday night is
TO horse what mothers pie is TO a
boy.
Always use hOy stalls whenever
practicable. a horse tied in a narrow
tall is never quite comfortable and
is in more or less danger OF being cast.
Horses very often lose their eye
sight through dust and hayseed fall.
ing into their eyes from the loft
above.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09

and thus to repress rather than aid
the young pasture plants.
Phosphate manure, such as basic
clay or superphosphate. on the other
hand. should be used literally, and
may perhaps best be applied to the
preceding root crop. though it can be
worked into the land during the win.
ter months before sowing the seed.
In dry districts and on light soils
500 to 500 pounds Of superphosphate
should be applied. but for most soils
100 to COO pounds of basic clay may
be recommended.
In purchasing grass seed I recon-
mend the obtaining OF the best as be-
ing the cheapest in the end.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
ST. Valentine G. Co.

In days 81 cla. -. Valentine
Resided al @in-e
Witi.ln a httie woodland cot
VIII ivy ONcTCTGWn.
Thence once u YEAR ho sailed forth.
Though keen III, Uo-.!er blew,
To leave 4 letter ~ =" door
OF every mad he knew.
But with increasing age he found
The ancient leather pack.
Stuffed full Of valentines. too great
4 burden for his back.
~ will no Longer" said the saint,
Go trampinS III and down.
I'll turn an honest penny now,
And buy a shop II town"
So II Won walk along Broadway.
b The windows you will find
Are filled with pretty valentines
or every size and kind.
With Cupid in the partnership
He peS&les them no more,
But sells his dainty misSives from
a big department store.
-Minna Irving.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
PROPER START
OF PASTURES
Close Attention Should Be Paid
to Preliminary Cultivation,
as That Means Econo.
my Ia Seed.
BY W. r GILBERT.)

Close attention should be paid to
preliminary cultivation. as this means
economy in the seed. In the first place
it is necessary that the soil should be
thoroughly cleaned and that annual
weeds as we'll as couch grass should
be destroyed. An important consid-
eraticn is the manurial condition OF
the soil.
Although grasses are benefited by
heterogeneous manures, it is seldom de-
sirable to apply such manure either
Just before or Immediately after SOW.
ing the seed.
The first effect OF such manuring
would be to Increase the quantity of
straws produced by the grain crop
with which the seeds have been sown
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09

For a i0-acre farm on which pota-
toes. hay and fodder are the main
crops this division of fields will be
found suitable. The alfalfa and other
fodder crops are near to the pasture
10 facilitate summer feeding. The 81
acres of alfalfa should give from Is TO
20 tons of feed and assuming yield
Of 200 bushels Per acre of potatoes
the 81: acres devoted to this crop
should give a total Of 1900 bushels.
The plan is intended for high priced
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
GET POWER.
The Supply Comes From Food.

If We get power from food, why not
strive to get all the power We cab.
That is only possible by use of skill
fully selected food that exactly fits
the requirements OF the body.
Poor fuel makes a poor fire. and a
poor fire is not good steam producer.
From not knowing how to select the
right food to fit my needs, l suffered
grievously for long time from stom-
ach troubles" writes a lady from a
little town in Missouri.
1T seemed as If would never be
able to find out the sort OF food that
was best for me. Hardly anything
that could eat would stay on my stoGl-
ach. Every attempt gave me heart
burn and filed my stomach with gas.
l got thinner and thinner until lit
orally became a living skeleton and in
time was compelled to keep TO my bed.
a few months ago I was persuaded
to try Grape-Nu;s food, and it had such
good effect from the very beginning
that have kept up its use ever since.
I was surprised at the ease with which
I digested it. 1t proved to be just what
I needed.
All my unpleasant symptoms. the
heartburn, the inflated feeling which
gave me such pain disappeared. My
weight gradually increased from SO
to 116 lbs, my figure rounded out, my
strength came back, and I am now
able to do my housework and enjoy it.
Grape-Nuts did it."
A ten days trial will show anyone
some facts about food.
Look in pkgs. for the little book, "The
Road to MELVILLE" There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letters A new
one appears from time Go time. They
are Eensines true and fall Of h1maa
0tegest.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
Transfers Punishment Earned.

Apparently it pays not to br cruel
to horses out in Chicago. A tesmster
who admitted abandoning his horses
for six hours on a recent Storm day
was fined $50 by a magistrate. The
humane society prosecuted the cs,se
vigorously and promised to report the
matter to the drivers employers. Pre-
sumably he will lose his job. as he
was unable to pay the fine and will
have to serve a jail term.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
Practical! Christianity.

On behalf OF the sewing circle OF
this church." said the pastor at the
conclusion of the morning service. Il
desire TO thank the congregation for
81 buttons placed in the contribution
box during the past month. II now
the philanthropically inclined donors
of these objects vii! put half-dOzen
undershirts and three pairs of other
strictly secular garments on the plate
next Sunday morning. SO that We may
have something to sew those buttons
on, we shall be additionally grateful"
-Harper'S Weekly.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
Possess the Land.

Kentucky blue grass will probably
more than hold its own against all
corners. when 1: once has possession
Of the land. In the fight with quack
grass 1t will probably be worsted
where quack grass has obtained a
hold. In the contest with Russian
bronze. however, the outcome would
probably depend upon the favorable
ness or otherwise Of the conditions of
these grasses.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
Feeding Sheep.

In very severe. prolonged cold
weather the sheep should have plenty
Of clover hay or corn fodder. or other
such rouShness as is available on the
farm. The ewes should be kept in a
good thrifty condition in order that
the offspring may be healthy and Wig
orous
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09


He knew how to feed his men.
Some years ago a contractor build
ing q railroad In a warm climate was
troubled q great deal by sickness
among the laborers.
He turned his attention at once to
their food and found that they were
getting full rations Of meat and were
drinking water from = stream near by.
He issued orders TO cut down the
aaUunt of meat and to increase greatly
the quantity Of Quaker Oats fed to
the men.
He also boiled Quaker Oats and
mixed the thin oatmeal water with
their drinking water.
Almost instantly all signs Of stomach
disorders passed and his men showed
q decided improvement In strength
and spirits.
This contractor had experience that
taught him the great value Of good
oatmeal. 81
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
The Caqey Bachelor.

The woman who wanted the bach
elor to come to dinner called him up
at his rooms.
Hello" she said, adding in the irri
tating way Of women. do you know
who this is?"
The tactful bachelor didn't. but he
was too diplomatic to admit it.
Hello, beautiful lady," he made an
swer.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
VOICE OF EXPERIENCE

Excuse me. gents, would you mind
givin' dime to er poor Teller wot was
shot in der war;"
where were you shot,"
I'm der spinal column, sir"
BEAT it! There wasn't any such
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
Good Will.

Good will is at work. and 1t is max
,,p things better. In spite OF the pre-
yailing social philosophy, it is gaining
srouud. Even now. with such partial.
baltipg. half-hearted recognition as We
give it. good will is making things
better.-Dr. Washington GLADDEN..
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
Does Winter Poultry Paw?

The answer to the question. Does
winter poultry pay? depends in a
large measure upon where your hens
are roosting II on the bare branches
OF a tree. on the northeast corner Of the
barn, there can be no doubt about it
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
So Toiichino-

Anxious Suitor-But. sir. I thrill at
your daughters slightest touch.
Practical Father-Young man. find
her slightest touch is usually for a
hundred dollars
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
Chicago MERCHANT
MAKES STATEMENT.

After Spending Thousands Of Dollar
and Consulting the Host Eminent
PhyxicianA he Was Desperate.
CHICAGO, ILLS.-Mr. J. q.
Becker. Of ia Van Buren, ST., q
weli-known wholesale dry goods
dealer, states Is follows:
81 have had catarrh for moro
than thirty years. Have tried
everything on earth and spent
thousands Of dollars for other
medicines and with physicians
without getting any lasting re-
lief, and can say to you that ]
have found Peruna the only rem.
edy that has cured me per.
manently.
"Peruna has also cured my
wife of catarrh. She always keeps
It in the house for an attack of
cold, which it Invariably cures in
avery short time"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09

Dearest heart. thou canst not know
The love l give to thee;
Strong as the rivers onward Gov,
Yet calm and silently
On ev'ry page OK LIFE
As written hous by hour
Thine image tiuts 2. all
AS sunlight paints the fowr.
Then let this hidden pow'r
Clean forth in purity
To bless and sanctiry
The love ! give to thea
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
The erocer's VAS as follows:

Your breath is at-spico. declare.
And you're 50 neat and HANDY
That you're sweet. | think, my fails
As IlUnIs Cr su.ar candy.
Ea favorable. ! impIor",
These v.rS,.s siu.IIy weigh:
And il YOU VII my h"art restore.
III treat You To- some tea
Often.imcs these home made valen-
times were al the cut" and torn"
paper variety. beautiful designs being
worked out by cutting or tearing the
PAPER.
About the year 800 the manufac-
turcd article began to steal away the
early charm Of 81. Valentines day
Transformation scenes were a conceit
# the German manufacturers. lone
bachelor sits and bemoans his fate of
so,itarinces until shifting scene re-
veals 10 him what bliss life would be
with her of his dreams. The more
elaborate OF these manufactured val
entines were wonderful examples OF
human ingenuity and handicraft and
some were very expensive.
The manufacturer OF valentines 50
years ago gave EeUluI"rallNc employ
ment 10 an army of women. TO whom
the work Of construction was intrust-
ed. Germany furnished most OF the
material in bulk for valentines. but
the beautifully made artificial cambria
roses. each no longer than a pea. were
made in French converts by women
TO whom valentines We're never sent
and who were vowed TO celibacy and
single life,
The anonymity OF the remembrance
81 its charm. as in the case Of the
Young artist of Charles Lambs &C
ouaintance. who expended hours and
his best work on a valentine for his
neighbor. young girl with whom he
had never spoken. but whose radiant
cirshood had given him JOY 10 be-
hold. To her surprised eyes came his
exquisite testimonial. And like pleas
mr., shared our grandmotherS when in
the good old days folded sheets with
lace edges and most delicately hand
written verses beneath Crudely senti-
mental sketches found their insidiouS
way under their front door.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09

! lied. Besides the concrete floor saves
all the manure. which can De cleaned
out At any time and hauled out OF the
land.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
He KNEW HER

She-It's three O'Clock. I'm going
to my dressp,aker. l shan't be more
than a quarter of an hour.
He-All right: don't forget We are
dining out at eight o'clock.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09

land where intensive methods will
give high yields.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09

Nothing erdures but the eternal
commonplace; and If one departs from
that it is to run the most perilous
risks.-Charles Wagner.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
Ruling Passion.

Ruling Passion.
Il knew Puts smoking would get
him into trouble"
"Well?"
AT his wedding. when it came to
the ring part. he reached into his
pocket and handed the minister o
match"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
For Shame, MIR. Staacers.

Our splendid cook left today and |
had to take her place" said Mrs. Stag
gers. Il hope l small be successful in
initiating her"
Il certainly hope You will be sue
cessful in following in her footsteps
SUCCESSFULLY remarked old man Stag
gers as he chewed on Il crispbOiled
potato.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09

\ THE latter part Of the
"i"!.1c"nth century the
"Na,rIilHc" those ornate
creations OF lace paper.
silver and gilt. artificial
flowers. scrap piCtUre- and
sentimental verse which
We know. grew from the
simplest processes by nat
ural degrees of ela6O-a-
tiCn. Before valentines be
came a recognized article
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09

were constrained to construct their
own. 4 quill pen, a sheet OF writing
paper and ability to write ''dOggerel
was the required equipment Soon
there APPEARED obliging little chap
books called the "Gentleman's New
Valentine Writer" 'Cupid'S Annua!
Charter" The School of Love" and
the Ladies' Polite Valentine Writer"
There also WAS a valentine writer"
for trad"speople and one for the joker
called the "QuiZZins Valentine Writ
err" These valentine writer's were lit
tie six-psnny pamphlets containing
choice specimens of Goggerel for al
most all degrees of love and senti-
ment. Here are a few samples:
Round IS the ring that has no end:
50 Is my love - you. my friend.
You are WHY. you are pretty:
You az siu-:', What a pity.
am SINGH fer yoUr sake:
What = i,IUt:snII". couple we shall make.
In the tradespeOpie's valentine
Writer" valentines for almost every
trade and profession were provided.
Here is one for the pawnbroker:
Z pledge my word for thee ! live
And ann rinr, Re- when iunn- calls.
Oh. then. my ,s.t-. ar answer give
You hHrw " here ,u--at the three balls
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
Loved to Death.

Loved to Death.
Did you ever know 4 girl TO die for
love-"
Yes"
did she just fade away and die
because some man deserted her."
No; she just took in washing and
worked herself to death because the
man she loved married her"
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09

MR.. CROUCH SURPRISED.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-02-09
OM-Tme
LoUe MSSiUcs
far THE
Day

EPYS, that delightful old
gossip OF the reign OF
Charles H., enters in his
diary on Valentines day.
1867: This morning came
little Will Meiser TO be
my wife's valentine. and
brought her name written
upon blue PAPER in gold
letters. done by himself.
Very pretty. we were both
well pleased with Il But
~, .lS0 this rear nv
Evening journal., 1910-03-07
HOLD cUDAHY
UNDER LIGHT BAIL

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
KANSAS CITY, March III f. Lilis.
president of the Western Exchange Bank.
stabbed by John r. Cudahy in the iatters
home early yesterday, is admittedly In a
serious condition to-day Cudahy. son OF
the miioDaire packer Michael cudahy.
and representative OF his interests here, is
in hiding. Following his admission to bail
in 500 he took refuge in the home of a
friend. Unless the injuries OF Lillis prove
fatal, It IS unlikely that there will be any
additional sensational Developments grow
ing out Of the affair.
Physicians at tie hospital declared to-
day the banker would probably recover,
but he would be dlsngured for life.
Cudahy told the police Lillis had ruined
his home
The police first knew Of the trouble IN
the Cudahy home when an excited wo-
mans voice over the phone told the OF
ncers at a police station TO hurry to the
house as a man was being murdered. Po-
liceman Underwood rushed TO the house
and found the three men I'm the parlor.
iillis was was lying on the floor crying.
Don't do IT, Jack please don't do IT,"
II was declared to-day Liilis had not
made amy charge against Cudahy and for
that reason his bond has been made light.
Mrs. Cudahy issued a statement IN which
she said the stories that have been cir
tulatedi regarding her were distorted and
untrue
Evening journal., 1910-03-07
HousE GUS RAILRoAp RlLL.

WASHINGTON. March by vote
OF Is to / the House committee on In
terstate and Foreign commerce today
struck from the administration rail-
road bill the provisions relative 70 con-
troll by railroads Of competing lines.
one Of the provisions would have al
lowed railroads which own Yer 80 per
cent Of the stock of competing lines e
purchase the remainder OF the stock
and would have legalized all past pur-
chases Of stock.
Evening journal., 1910-03-07
COURT DENIES
THE PETETION

In the United States Court to-day Judge
Bradford denied the petition Of Tilghman
Johnston, representing the Star Club Sta
bles. in shipiey street. adjoining the post
Office. who made motion to dismiss the
proposed condemnation proceedings for
want OF jurisdiction.
The court fixed no time for a hearing to
fix the valuation Of the stables in the rear
of the postofflce building which the gov
ernment desires to- get possession OF. in
order to build the proposed addition to
the present building. In the event OF the
condemnation proceedings failing. a fire
will will be erected flush W the walls
Of the two stables.
The case will come before jury Of
twelve men and they viii fix the valu-
alton of each Of the stables. owners
of the one fronting on Orange street,
the Pioneer Club Stables, is repre-
sented by J. Harvey Whiteman, who is
out of the city.
The motion made to-day by Mr..
Johnston to dismiss the proceedings
was merely formal so that certain
questions could be threshed out in
order that when the jury is summoned
the only question to be brought out
and settled will be the valuation of the
properties in question.
The Government made an offer of
$4,000 FOR the two stables. $12.5O0 for
each but this was refused by the own
ers OF the stables. 1t is understood
that the fourteen owners of the star
Club Stables hold the building at
S20,000
Evening journal., 1910-03-07
REMARKED TO
BENEFIT CHILDREN

BEDFORD. Pa. March Ton what
she supposed to be her deathbed. Mrs.
Jessie May Murdoclx was remarked to
her former husband, John w Murdock.
by Justice Of the Peace Kimberlin. Mrs.
Murdock. who is 20 years old. secured
q divorce about six weeks ago. and
almost Immediately was taken ill., At
the request OF her husband Mrs. Muir
dock consented to be reunited 10 him.
+ do this only on account Of our
children. / do not want them 10 grow
up 10 be told that their father and
mother were divorced only short time
before their mothers death" she said.
Two small children. boy Of 4 years
and a little girl. years old. stood
wondering by the bedside as the justice
pronounced the words again making
! their parents husband and wife.
Evening journal., 1910-03-07
TEST OF RELIANCE
AUTOMOBILE ENGINE

Members Of the Reliance Fire Company
appear to be pieased with the showing
made by their new automobile engine
which was officially tested along tho
Brandywine at the foot OF West street
on Saturday afternoon. ID. A. woodhouse.
OF New York, the eastern agent OF the
builders OF the engine, was In charge
The remarkable time OF 1-2 minutes
was made in going from the engine house
at Fourth and Lombard streets. to the
scene OF the test and getting a stream Of
water in service.
The engine was put through various
pumping tests. Representatives Of the are
departments from Baltimore. Reading.
Philadelphia. Trenton and other places.
were present.
Evening journal., 1910-03-07
COTTON DUCK COMPANY
IN ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Consou-
dated Cotton Duck Company. Della
ware corporation that is one of the
foremost In the country in the manu-
facture Of cotton ducks, is being held
this afternoon in the Delaware Charter
Guarantee and Trust Company's offices.
in the Marvel and Marvel suite In the
DUPONT Building. About fifty stock
holders are present. including many
persons from Baltimore
The election OF directors was in pro-
gress at 2 o'clock. The principal
question before the meeting, aside from
the contest for officers. is whether OF.
not a dividends shall be declared. Some
Of the stockholders favor dividend
and others were Of the opinion the
dividend should be passed because of
the uncertain outlook in the trade.