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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22

DR.. Hiram C. Cortlandt, the we'll
known theologian of Des Moines, said
in recent address:
Thomas A Edison tells US that he
thinks the soul is not immortal; but,
after all, what does this great wizard
know about souls? His forte Is elec-
tricity and machinery, and when no
talks of souls he reminds me irresist
IDLY of the young lady who visited the
Baldwin locomotive works and then
told how a locomotive is made.
You pour she said, a lot Of sand
into lot of boxes, and you throw old
stove lids and things into a furnace,
and they you empty the molten stream
into hole in the sand, and everybody
yells and swears. Then you pour it
out and let it cool and pound it, and
then you put it in thing that bores
holes in It, Then you screw 1t to.
gether, and paint it, and put steam in
it, and 1t goes splendidly; and they
take it to drafting room and make
a bluep rint Of 1t. But one thing l for
got-they have to make a boiler. One
man gets inside and one gets outside,
and they pound frightfully; and then
they tie it to the other thing, and yCV
ought to see it GOT"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
An Unnecessary Confession.

A hearty laugh was occasioned at
the Birmingham police court by pris-
oner who gave himself away in very
delightful manner. The man was the
first on the list, and the charge against
him was merely one Of being drunk
and disorderly. He stepped into the
dock, however, just at the moment
when the dock officer was reading out
a few of the cases which were to come
before the court that morning, and
guilty conscience apparently led him
to mistake these items fer list of his
previous convictions.
He stood passive enough while the
officer read out about a dozen drunk
and disorderlies, but when he came to
one "shopbreaking" the prisoner ex-
claimed excitedly, That was eight
years ago, your honor" Everyone be-
gan to laugh, and the prisoner, realiz-
ing the blunder he had made, at first
looked very black indeed, but finally
saw the humorous side Of the matter,
and a broad smile spread over his face.
His blunder did not cost anything
Birmingham Mail.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
An Alaskan Luncheon.

Runners of woven Indian basketry,
with white drawnwork doilies at each
of the IL covers, were used on an oval
mahogany table. The doilies were
made at Sitka. In the middle Of the
table a mirror held tall central vase
of frosted glass, surrounded by four
smaller vases, all filled 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. Abalone shells held
salted 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 Bering Sea (halibut chowder),
Yukon climbers (broiled salmon, po-
tatoes Julienne), snowbirds avec
auroraborealis (roast duck with jelly,
Shungnak river turnips, Tanana
beets, Skagway hash (salad), Fair
banks nuggets (ripe Strawberries ar
ranged on individual dishes around
central mound of powdered sugar.,
arctic slices (brick ice cream, Circle
City delights (small cakes), Klondike
nuggets yellow cheese in round balls
nm crackers) Nome flreWater (coffee)
-Woman's Home Companion.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22

Seattle, fearing the introduction OF
bubonic plague by rats, has offered q
bounty of ten cents a rat. This moves
Tacoma, safe from infection from the
sea, to raucous laughter, and the Led
ger says that the bounty, though not
intended for rodents Of Tacoma,
Everett. Bellingham and other popu-
lous and busy centers, has been find
ing its way into the pockets of non
residents of Seattle for nonresident
rats. But the joke would be on us II
1t were found that our rat popula,
ton had found it's way into the Seat
tie census"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22

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
digested food. Grape-Nuts or any other If
you know it to be predigested (partly digested
before taking1.
We brought to Court analytical chemists
from New York, Chicago and Mishawaka, Ind,
who swore to the analysis of Grape-Nuts and
that part of the starchy part of the wheat and
barley had been transformed into sugar, the
kind of sugar produced in the human body by
digesting starch (the large part of food).
Some of the State chemists brought on by
the weekly" said Grape-Nuts could not be
called "predgested" food because not all of
it was digested outside the body.
The other chemists said any food which had
been partly or half digested outside the body
was commonly known as "predigested."
Splitting hairs about the meaning of word.
1t is sufficient that if only one-half of the
food is "predigested," it is easier on weakened
stomach and bowels than food in which no
part is predigested.
To show the facts we introduce Dr. Thos.
Darlington, former chief of the NJ Y Board
of Health DR.. Ralph w. Webster, chief of the
Chicago Laboratories, and DR.. B. Sachs, N Y.
If we were a little severe In our denuncia-
ton of a writer, self-confessed ignorant about
appendicitis and its cause, it is possible the
public will excuse us, in view of the fact that
our head, Mr.. C. w. Post, has made Il 4time
study of food, food digestion and effects, and
the conclusions are indorsed by many Of the
best medical authorities of the day
Is 1t possible that we are at fault for
suggesting, as a Father and Mother might, to
one of the family who announced pain In the
side: stop using the food, greasy meats,
gravaes, mince pie cheess, too much starchy
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
Before Days of Free Press.

Many Of the restrictions that hamD-
cred the influence of the press re-
mained in force until the close of the
eighteenth century in England. 1t was
not till that period that newspapers
obtained the right to criticise the pol
icy of ministers and Of the king. Mr..
Walter, the first editor of the London
Times, was prosecuted for Censuring
the duke of York. He was sentenced
to pay a fine of $3.50, stand in the
pillory for an hour, be imprisoned for
a year and give security for his good
behavior for seven years. The order
with regard to the pillory was can
celed, but ne had to serve his term in
Jail.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
NEW SAWS BADLY NEEDED
The Old-Fashioned Ores Somehow
Don't Seem to Fit Into Mod
ern Situations.

"You know all the ccpybook, Nc
Grfreys reader line of talk about ta-
king the advice of ones elders?" be-
gan the sad-eyed, understood little
man on the car. Sure you do. Now
let me tell you something See that
big apartment house over there on
the right? And that little business
block right next to it?
well, there weren't any apartment
houses or business blocks on it when
l first clapped eyes on it. 1t was a
bowling wilderness, in fact, and you
could almost chase rabbits up here.
That was about eighteen years ago.
I had a hunch then-and l was only
eighteen years old at that time-that
this land would some day jump in
value by leaps and bounds. When
was twenty years old l came into a
bunch of $4,000. l went to my guar
dian, an old man, pretty prominent
in estate management and wisdom at
that time, and told him wanted to
soak the whole $4,000 in this block
CT ground l pointed out to you. The
block was then on the market for
exactly $4,000. The old gentleman
pooh-poohed me.
"'Go away, boy he said to me, with
a patronizing smile. You don't know
what you want. It's my duty to save
you from such wild notions as this
one you've got into your head. They'll
be shooting rabbits and squirrels out
there on that plot so years from now.
G'way.'
81 argued it with him, and he sat
down on me. Then he went and in
vested my $4,000 at three per cent.
Three years ago the man who
bought that same block of ground for
S18, 900 sold it for about $1,000 cash,
and he's now cruising over in the
Mediterranean or some place or
other, while Pm taking my wife out
for nickel car rides and wondering
where my $4,000 went.
There's got to be new set OF
wise saws invented for twentieth CEN
tury consumption. The McGuffey's
reader kind are moth eaten"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
Erench Official Etlauet.

The wives of the new French minis
ters share in the honors conferred On
their husbands, the degree of defer
ence due to them being minutely es
tablished by the "protocole." VIII
the wife of a minister enters a room,
if any deputies or senators wives are
present, they are supposed to rise
and remain standing until she is seat
ed. Other ministers wives may rest
in their chairs, but should the prime
minister's wife arise they also must
stand to attention. And even Nine.
BRAND (if there were such a person),
would have to show similar Difference
to the wife of the president of the
chamber. With her, according to the
protocole, 'e'est la representation ma
tionale qui entire, lie suffrage univer-
sci la France. London Chronicle.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
PLANTING Weddlna oakn.

Princess August Wilhelm. wife Of
the kaiser's fourth son, has set herSelf
the task of reviving one Of Germany's
Oldest customs, that according to which
newly welded couples Immediately af-
ter the marriage ceremony plant a Cou-
pie of oak saplings side by side in a
park or by the roadside of their ma
tive town.
The town of Mulchausen, in Thurin-
gia, is the first to respond to the prin-
cess appeal A municipal official ap-
pears at the church door after every
wedding and invites the bride and
bridegroom to drive with him in car
riage to new road near the town and
there plant oak saplings.
The tree planting idea was started
by a former elector of Brandenburg
with the object of repairing the raw
ages caused by the 80 years war. The
elector forbade young persons to mar.
ry until they had planted number OF
fruit trees.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
Two Very Old LadiSs.

We have heard great deal lately
about long-lived people, but it is prob
able that the oldest two people in the
world today are Frau Dutkievitz and
another old lady named Babavasiika.
The former lives at Posem, In Prus-
sian Poland, and was born on Febru-
ary 81, 1855. She is therefore one
hundred and twenty-five years old.
The latter, however, is nine months
her senior, having been born in May,
1884.
She is still fairly hale old woman,
and for nearly one hundred years
worked in the fields. Her descendants
number close on 100, and these now
make her a joint allowance. She lives
at the village of Bavelsko, whose
neighborhood she has never quilted
during the whole of her long life. She
remembers events which happened at
the beginning Of last century much
more clearly than those Of the last
40 years.-Dundee Advertiser.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
Tnn Ardent a Lover.

Georgotto Fontano, an embroiderer
who lives in the Rue Sevres in Paris,
has found herself condemned to
months Imprisonment for what seems
to her a harmless act.
She was going home from concert
& few evenings ago when she decided
she would like to see her fiance. AS
he happens to be fireman whose
station is in her own neighborhood it
occurred to her it would be very easy
to summon him to her SIDE by break
ing the glass of the fire alarm and
sounding a call.
She did so anr in few moments
fire engines came from several direc-
tions, all laden with firemen, of course,
but alas! her fiance was not among
them, and more than that all the fire.
men were angry, and before she knew
what had happened she was taken to
a magistrate, who proceeded to make
the course of true love run unsmoothly
by sending her to prison for month
in spite of her tears and protests that
she thought 1t would be simple way
of bringing her fiance to her side.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
DIFFERENCE IN THE RACES
Msxicans In the Main Unjust In
Blaming Americans for Lack y
of Politeness.

All the Mexican correspondents
who have written on the subject OF
why Americans are not better liked
by Mexicans agree that 1t is largely
question of a lack Of pollteness on
the part Of the foreigner here, and in
some cases an ill-concealed contempt.
The latter is inexcusable, and certain
ly must emanate only from inconsid-
crate or poorly educated persons. from
which no nation Is free. Politeness,
however, is largely a matter of form
and training. 1t Is undeniable that
the Anglo-Saxon salutations, methods
of expressing thanks and apprecia-
ton, etc, are simpler and shorter
than the Latin forms. To many who
have all their lives been accustomed
to the briefer Saxon ways. an attempt
of the more elaborate Latin politeness
seems, for them, nothing short of af-
fectation, and they simply cannot do
1t. There are exceptions among Amer
leans and Englishmen who readily
adopt the courteous phrases of the
Mexicans and use them naturally, but
they are the exceptions. And it is
difficult to see how this can readily
be changed. Our Mexican friends
should understand on the other hand,
that If Anglo-Saxons do not. as a rule,
go through as many social formalities
as the usages Of the land prescribe,
they mean no offense thereby. They
are accustomed to taking a good
many things for granted that their
Latin cousins give verbal assurance
Of. Naturally, it is the duty of the
outlander to conform as nearly as he
can to the ways of his adopted coun-
try. but human nature and settled
habits are pretty hard to make over,
particularly unless you catch them
while they're young-Mexican Her
aid,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22

A disagreement about advertising arose
with weekly" Journal.
Following it, an attack on us appeared IN
their editorial columns; sneerng at the claims
we made particularly regarding Appendicitis.
We replied through the regular papers and
the weekly" thought we hit back rather too
hard and thereupon sued for libel
The advertisement the weekly" attacked
us about claimed that in many cases OF appen-
dicits an operation could be avoided by dis
continuing indigestible food washing out the
bowels and taking predigested food Grape
Nuts.
Observe we said MANY cases not all.
Wouldn't that knowledge be comfort to
those who fear a surgeons knife as they fear
death?
The weekly" writer said that was lie.
We replied that he was ignorant of the facts.
He was put on the stand and compelled to
admit he was not DR.. and had no medical
knowledge of appendicitis and never investi-
gated to find out If the testimonial letters to
our Co were genuine.
famous surgeon testified that VIXEN an
operation was required Grape-Nuts would not
obviate it. True.
We never claimed that when an operation
was required GrapeNuts would prevent it.
The surgeon testified bacteria [germs1 help
ed to bring on an attack and bacteria was
grown by undigested food frequently
We claimed and proved by other famous
experts that undgested food was largely
responsible for appendicitis.
We showed by expert testi nony that many
cases are nealed without knife, but by stop
ping the use of food which did not digest, and
when food was required again 1t was helpful
to use predgested food which did not over
tax the weakened organs of digestion.
When pain In tho right side appears it is
not always necessary to be rushed off to a
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
HOLIDAYS In the States.

Washington's birthday is a holiday
in all states. Decoration day in all
states but Florida, Georgia, Louisiana,
Mississippi, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Labor
day is observed everywhere. Virtu-
ally every state has legal holidays
having to do with its own special af-
fairs-battle of New Orleans In Louis
lana, Texan independence and battle
of San Jacinto In Texas, Admission
day in California, and so on. Missis-
sippi is like the federal government
in lack of statutory holidays, but by
common consent independence day,
Thanksgiving and Christmas are OBJ
served. A new one is Columbus day
in a few Of the states.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
pr..tu Good nehnltIon.

We hear some funny things In Fleet
street sometimes, and the following
definition Of the height Of aggravation,
by a gentleman in rather shaky boots,
whom we encountered in well-known
hostelry the other day, struck US as
being particularly choice.
1.-The eight of haggraVation, gentle
men," said this pothouse humorist, set
ting his pewter on the counter and
looking round proudly, with the air of
one about to let off a good thing, the
eight of haggravation--why, trying
to ketch a flea out O. yer ear with a
pair of boxin' gloves. es."-London Tit
Bits.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
Bankers and Bank Notes.

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 counterfeits. I'VE
are so sure nowadays" said one of
the party, "as to the genuineness Of
bills that little attention is paid to
them In handling, except as to de-
nomination" To prove his assertion
he took a $40 yellowback from his
pocket, and, holding 1t up, asked who
could tell whose portrait 1t bore. No
one knew, and by way Of coaching
the broker said 1t was the first treas
urer Of the United States. Again no
one knew the name. why, It's
Michael Hillegas," said the man
proudly. But in confidence, I'll tell
you, I didn't know it FIVE minutes
ago."-New York Tribune.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22

The largest whale of its type Of
which there is scientific record was
captured recently of Port Arthur,
Tex. He measured sixty-three feet
in length, and was estimated to be
about three hundred ySars old. Cap
tain Cob Plummer. mate Of a United
States pilot boat, sighted the monster
In the shoals off the jetties, and the
crew Of his vessel captured the man.
NAL. The huge body was towed ashore,
exhibited and much photographed be-
fore being cut up.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
crinnI. Rldea Bicycle.

George Anstey, aged IL, a cripple,
of Leicester, England, is one of the
most remarkable cyclists In the coun-
try. Both his legs are withered and
useless, but the Leicester Cripples'
Guild has provided him with two
wheeled pedalless 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 che
streets and roads in marvelously
rapid manner. He has complete con-
troll of the machine, his hands acting
as pedals, steering gear, and brake
combined
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
Cure for Scratches.

Scratches are caused by exposure to
cold and wet. local irritation or low
condition, all Of which should be
avoided If possible. In simple cases
apply cloths wet with weak solution
Of sugar Of lead and in winter cover
to keep out cold. When cracks have
appeared, apply a similar lotion with
the addition of a few drops of carbolic
acid. In case of discharge or pus-
tules, make lotion Of chloride of zinc
instead Of the !ead; finely powdered
charcoal may be sprinkled over the
cloths.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
r.k.. nIm.aIf sarlounIx.

Nicola Tesla, dining by himself in =
hotels great dining room, takes
table where he can be seen. Through
out his meal he wears deeply stu
dious, q completely absorbed, attitude.
He may bring to the table a portfolio
filed with papers. These he may
scan with prolonged solemnity. In
any event, he sits an eloquent tableau
Of profundity.-New York Press.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
EnnlInh Woman Smoke Pines.

The latest fancy of the women
smoker is a pipe-not the tiny affair
that sufices for the Japanese, but a
good-sized brier or a neat meer-
schaum. The pipe is boldly carried
along with a gold card case and chain
purse. For some time now the Gig
arctic has given place to cigar,
small In size and mild in quality.
Women said they were tired of the
cigarette, and wanted a bigger smoke.
London Mail
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
Lldhtninu Chanue-

The Manager-Can you make quick
changes aud double in a few parts?
The Actor-Can l? Say, you know
the scene in Love and Lobsters,"
where the hero and the villain are
fighting, and a friend rushes in and
separates 'em? Well, l played all
three parts one night when the other
two fellows were i'll.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
sell MANY os Than.

This necklace, madam" said the
salesman newly promoted to the Gu.
rio department, was originally made
for the Duke Of Buckingham. who
gave It to Anne Of Austria. We're
selling q lot Of them."-Everybody'A
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
spIteful Thing.

Patience you remember my sis
ter who was on the stage?
Patrice-Oh, yes.
Patience-Well, she's married.
"Oh. got speaking part at last. has
she?-Yonkers Statesman.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-12-22
That Suit for Libel
to Brin Out acts

food, etc, etc, which has not been digested.
then when again ready for food use Grape
Nuts because it is easy of digestion?"
Or should the child be at carted off to
a hospital and cut?
We have known Of many cases wherein the
approaching signs of appendicitis have dis
appeared by the suggestion being followed.
No one better appreciates the value of a
skilful physician when person is in the awful
throes of acute appendicitis, but "an ounce
of prevention is worth a pound of cure"
Just plain old common sense is helpful even
nowadays.
This trial demonstrated Grape-Nuts food
is pure beyond question.
It IS partly pre6igested
Appendicitis generally has rise from undi-
gested food,
It is not always necessary to operate.
It Is best to stop all food.
When ready to begin feeding use predi-
gested food.
It IS paIatable and strong in Nourishment.
1t will pay fine returns in health to quit the
heavy breakfasts and lunches and use less
food but select food certainly known to con-
tain the elements nature requires to sustain
the body. May we be permitted to suggest a
breakfast of fruit, Grape-Nuts and cream,
two soft boiled eggs and some hot toast and
cocoa, milk or Postum?
The question Of whether Grape-Nuts does or
does not contain the elements which nature
requires for the nourishment of the brain, also
of its purity, will be treated in later news
paper articles.
Good food is important and its effect on the
body is also important.
There's n Reason
Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd.
Battle Creek, Mich.