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The Washington herald., 1910-10-16

The number Of telephone messages u
this country in 1907 was 11.oOOOl000. IN
increase OF 5000. 800. COO in five years
The Washington herald., 1910-10-16

1t is reported in Chinese circles that the
Chinese chambers of commerce at differ
ent ports have communicated to the
American merchants on the Pacific who
are coming on a visit to China their cor
dial welcome.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-16

Germans aerial navy numbers four
teen vessels.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-16

The total revenue of the Saxon state
railroads during the first half of 1910 was
$lS,Sl1.l50. or S1.056,10i more than in the
period last year.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-16
Realty Man Talks.

Discussing this type OF building F. s
Key-Smith, OF the firm Of Key-Smith &
Latham, said the other day,
we have been so far unable 10 supply
the demand for small apartments. We
have continued calls for small Quarters.
In particular for those Of two or three
rooms and kitchenette. 10 which we can
only give reply .aat We will attempt to
find them.
I'VE have advocated 10 several build
ers the proposition of placing more apart
ment houses Of such design under con
structon. and we belize that this will be
the coming type Of Washington home"
Many other of the local realty fra
ternity have expressed similar views, and
the spring viii undoubtedly see several
of these buildings put under way That
the northeast will be the scene for the
erection OF a portion is certain. Expense
here in almost every department Of Ioca-
ton and construction is az a lower level
than in the northwest section, and the
class OF people moving toward tie Cap
itol is constantly becoming better.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-16

oklahoma has an Indian population Of
1880.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-16
Suburban Homes.


Formerly a large number Of Washing
toms well-to-do residents maintained su-
surban homes for a few OF the mldsum-
her months. returning 10 their town
houses al the first approach Of fall. there
TO remain until the following spring. AT
present the fashion Of remaining in the
country for greater part Of the year
has become prevalent. and the necessity
for maintaining extravagant suburban
homes has greatly diminished. II IS this
class OF people. tho realty agents say.
who are now demanding small apart
ments Of modern type. in good location
Against the arguments Of increased cost
and higher running expense may be
placed the proven facts that considerably
more rental per room may be obtained
for apartments Of two rooms ,han FOR
one OF eight, conditions Of Ioca ton and
construction being equal In addition. the
percentage OF vacancies in the house OF
small quarters is less than in those con-
tanning only large space.
The last objection. that Of ability 10
obtain large building loans. Is probably
the least important as It has repeatedly
been demonstrated in Washington that
when the time for building any certain
type OF structure has arriy ID, and the
demand for such a building is strong
enough. the financial support viii be
forthcoming. The builder has merely 10
demonstrate 10 the lending institutions
that he has a paying proposition. and
under normal market conditions he can
secure the necessary aid
The Washington herald., 1910-10-16
Sheridan Circle Active.
Bank Home RemodeIed

In downtown business circles much at
tentiou IS drawn to the remodeling now
The Washington herald., 1910-10-16
Demand UnhIIed.

Thus. despite the fact that apartment
house construction. especially in the
northwest section. has been very brisk
in the past few years, and that builders
have Wed with one another in the cree
ton OF mulu-famiy houses which cater
10 every want Of the most fastidious ten
ant. an actual shortage exists so far
as one form OF housing Is concerned.
Renting agents seem unable TO supply the
demand for small apartments Of one two.
or three rooms with bath and kitchenette
Agents who are we'll qualified 10 Judge
because they make the renting OF apart
ments their particular business. say that
the demand for such apartments is great
or this year than ever before, and their
statements are borne out by the fact that
the few houses which have small apart
ments are, on the whole, much better
filled this year than those which provide
only the larger quarters,
The strongest reason advanced by
builders for not erecting more OF such
houses with small apartments is that the
class OF tenants desiring such quarters
are not in every way a desirable one 10
cater 10. This may have been true IN
former years but conditions have
changed considerably OF late in this re-
spect, and the greatest reason for the
change appears 70 lie in the establish
ment Of the permanent country home.
The Washington herald., 1910-10-16
REAL SCARCITY OF
SMALL APARTMENTS
Unable to Fill HOmeseekers'
Requirements.
DEMAND IS UNDERESTIMATE
Rental Agents Want More Small
Space Structures BaiIt-Are Mere
Easily Leased-FinancinI PrOpO-
sition Easy-Northenst Section
building Apartment Houses.

The history Of building IN Washington
eXemplifies two interesting aspects Of the
basic law Of ecOnomics-that Of supply
and demand. People are prone to talk a
great deal about the overproduction Of
houses, and builders arc just as prone 70
follow the lead TO an extent very often
resulting in disaster after the fashion
In some sort of structure has been set
They are however. just as cautious in
untried fields
The average builder hesltates before
embarking in any venture Of erecting a
new type until the demand is sufficient
To make the undertaking a reasonably
secure one. As a result, IL frequently oc-
ours that those seeking quarters Of a Ger
tain kind in either business or reslden-
tal sections must suffer inconvenience
for time. due 10 inability 10 secure the
sort Of accommodation desired
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
Had Money In Lurnps.

Charles II. Rosenberg OF Bavaria
had Jumps on his shoulders. elbows,
and hips when no arrived hero from
Hamburg on the Kaiserin Auguste Vic.
toria. In fact, there was n series Of
smaller Jumps along his spine. much
like a mountain range. as It Is present
ed on a basrelief map.
The Jumps were about the size Of
good Oregon apples. and as Roscn-
berg passed before the immigration
doctor for observation. the doctor said
softly to himself, See that lump"
Then he asked Mr.. Rosenberg TO step
aside.
You seem like a healthy man."
said the doctor but cannot pass you
until know the origin Of those Jumps
on your body" All, It is not sick.
ness" laughed tho man from Bavaria.
Those swellings is money"
Taking of his coat he broke open q
sample lump and showed that II con-
tanned $500 In American bank notes
He informed the doctor that he had
$1,000 in ALL with which he was go
ing TO purchase an apple orchard in
Oregon.
He was admitted to the country
New York Tribune.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
No SIaDo for Her.

slip me brace of cackles," or
dCred the chesty looking man with n
bored air as he perched on the first
stool in the lunchroom
"A what" asked the waitress. as
she placed n glass Of water before
him.
Adam and Evo fat on their backs!
pair Of sunnysiders," said the young
man in an exaggerated tone.
You got me, kid" returned tho
waitress "Watcha want"
Eggs up" said the young man.
Eggs, the kind that come before
the hen or after. never knew which. d"
Why didn't you say so in tho FIRST
place." asked the waitress You'd a
had 'em by this time"
Well OF all things" said the
young man.
Il knew what he was driyin' At all
the time" began tho waitress rs the
young man departed. But he's one
Of them fellers that thinks they can
get by with anything He don't know
that they're using plain English now
In restaurants"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
Moslem Traditions.

Ramadan Is the month exalted by
Moslems above all others. In that
month tho Koran according to Mos,
lem tradition-was brought down by
Gabriel from heaven and delivered to
men In email sections In that month,
Mohammcd was accustomed to retire
from Mecca to the cave of Hira, for
prayer and meditation, IL that month
Abraham, Moses and other prophets
received their divine revelations. In
that month the doors OF heaven are
always open. the passages to hell are
shut, and the devils arc chained" So
run tho traditions Tho Christian
Herald.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

The art OF colorIng glass has bern
lost and rebound. ioalously guarded
and maliclously stolen 50 many times
in the history OF civilization that II
seems almost impossible to say any
thing new on glass staining Yet a
process has been discovered for ma
king the stained glass used In windows
which is departure from anything
known at the present time What tho
Nnnetians and the Phoeniclans knew
Of q We cannot tell.
Tho glass first receives its design In
mineral colors and the whole is then
fred in q heat so intense that the coli
orInE matter and the glass are indis-
solubly fused The most attractive
feature Of this method Is that the sur
face acquires a peculiar pebblod char
actor I'm the heat, so that when tho
glass IS In place the liEhts m" delight
fully soft and mellow
In making large window in many
shades each panel Is separately mould
ed and bent and the sections are as
rcwblod I'm a metal frame.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
7EA76-IE@]:?P
Her Mothers Economy
By CLARA INEZ DEACON

Eunice always dreaded the coming
OF spring because there was always
tho distressing thought that just when
all the living world was putting on
its hraYest and best she must go forth
as usual wearing that old black leg
horn hat
Eunice's mother mad bought the hat
which was the best OF its kind to be
had because 1t was always her rule to
get the best or 90 without In vain
EuniCe begged for cheaper things and
the privilege of having them changed
occasionally
Mrs. Lys was English and obdurate.
AS she had been dressed she dressed
her own daughter. The leghorn hat
had been turned and twisted and
coaxed into some semblauce to pre-
vailing modes until Hunice was
ashamed to take it to Miss Adams.
who was too conscientious to spoil
1t and thus make necessary the buy.
ing Of new head gear
This season the styles were varied
anu b'" llNtl llibls bIsAAAAA AAs l'Ny
after day Eunice fingered before the
entlcing plate glass windows Of Miss
Adams millinery parlors whence long
ago the black leghorn had come TO
admire and yearn and choose with
that sickening sense of futility which
hurts to the very soul She knew OK
actly the kind Of hat she wanted
white horsehair with a froth OF Will
Dw plume about the crown. Miss
Adams had just such hat and 1t was
marked $50 Eunice had not seen the
price. but Edith Benns had In fact,
Edith had tried on the wonderful hat.
And. oh. It's the SWEETEST thing,
really, Eunice!" Edith said And !
looked--well, of course, it's out OF the
question for me. My mother can't
afford $50 hats. but your mother can.
You ought to have II since you want
1t 50 badly. And anyway It's time you
had new hat You must be dcathly
sick Of that old leghorn."
Il am" admitted Eunce. family.
swallowing at sob But mother
thinks It will do very we'll for while
yet. And, of course, II will" Eunice
was loyal to her mother. Only
only | do 10 want new hat this
spring"
We'll" said Edith conclusivoly, ali
can say Is If you don't have one you
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
Home Thought.

ut must have been frIghtfnl,' said
Mrs. Bosslm 20 her husband, who was
In tho earthquake Tell me what
was your first thought when you
awakened IN your room at the hotel
and heard the alarm"
MY nrst thought was Of you" an
swercd Mir Bossim.
How noblc,"
Yes. First thing knew, vase on
tho mantcl caught me on tho earl
then chair whirled In my direction.
and when jumped TO the middle OF
the room four or five books and 9
framed picture struck mo all at once"
Even after saying that. he affected
20 wonder what made her so angry for
tho remainder Of the evening .--Mack's
National Monthly.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
10, the Rich indian.

The per capita wealth OF the Indian
Is approximately $3.50. that for other
Americans is only little more than
$500 The lands owned by the In
dams arc rich in oil, timber and other
natural resources of all kinds. Some
OF the best timber land In the United
States is owned by Indians.
The value OF their agricultural lands
runs up in the millions. The ranges
which they possess support about $780,
00o sheep and cattle, owned by lcssoes
bringing IN n revenue OF moro than
So72 600 to the various tribes besides
providing feed for moro than 1900. 900
head Of horses, cattle sheep and goats
belonging 10 the Indians themselves
Practically the only asphalt deposits
in tho United States are on Indian
lands.-Red Man.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
What About Brain Food?
This Question Came Up i'm the Recent
Trial for Libel.

A weekly" printed some criticisms Of the
claims made for our foods II evidently did
not fancy our reply printed in various news
papers, and brought suit for libel. At the trial
some interesting facts came out.
Some OF the chemical and medical experts
differed widely.
The following fRcts, however were quite
clearly established
Analysis of brain by an unquestonable an.
thority Geoghegan, shows OF Mineral Salts,
Phosphoric Acid and Potash combined (Phos-
phate Of Potash. POI per cent of the total,
h33 of all Mineral Salts
This is over onehalf.
Beaunis another authority, shows Pigs
phoric Acid combined" and Potash 1914 per
cent from a total OF 10l07.
Considerable more than one.half OF Phos-
plate OF Potash.
Analysis of GrapeNuts shows: Potassium
and Phosphorus, (Which join and mako Phos'
phate of Potash), is considerable more than
onehalf OF all the mineral salts In the food.
DR.. Geo. ". Carey an authority on the con
stltuent elements of the body, says: Tho
gray matter Of the brain is controlled entirely
by tho inorganic cell-salt, Potassium Phosphate
phosphate OF Potash. This salt unites with
albumen and by the addition Of oxygen creates
nerve fluid or the gray matter OF the brain.
OF course, there is a trace OF other salts and
other organic matter 10 nerve fluid, but Potas-
stun Phosphate Is tho chief factor. and has
the power within itself to attract. by its own
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
How She Learned.

The mother OF family OF three
small children was discussing their
comparative prococity with Il friend.
John was very slow at everything"
she said, referring to her Oldest Tom
was little better. and Edith. the
baby, is the smartest OF all. She picks
up everything quick as can be"
Master John, who had been listen
ing, now contributed his share OF the
conversation.
"Humph!" no exclaimed. Il know
why her learns so quick. It's cause
her has us and we didn't have us"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

Miss Matte belonged to tho old
south, and she was entertaining a
guest OF distinction
On the morning following his arrival
she told Title. the little colored maid,
to take q pitcher OF fresh water TO
Mr.. Flrmans room, and to say that
Miss Matte sent him her compliments.
and that II no wanted bath, the
bathroom was at his service.
When Tillie returned she said:
Il toll him, Miss Matte. en- he
laughed flt to bus hlssolf"
why did he laugh, Tlllie?"
Il dunno"
What did you tell him"
Jus what you tot me- TO"
Utilize, tell me exactly what you
said
Il banged de doah. and said Mr.
Firman, Miss Matte sends you her lub
and she says. Now you can get up
and wash yoself Lipplncotts Mag
Rzlne.,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

needn't expect Ward Royce to pay
you much attention
Eunlce knew that, Her throat ached
so miserably that she could not an
swer
Il saw him with Belle White yes
terday," Edith went on with the frank
cruelty OF youth and personal inex-
perience. she was dressed to kill
everything new. You know that big
black hat we both liked so much
one of the first Miss Adams showed?
Well she had on that hat. And she
Looked stunning"
Still Eunice did not answer. She
went home helplessly unhappy to find
her mother sitting in the cheerful
company of an overlooking work.
basket
I'm making over the sleeves of
your shlrtwaists. dear" she said. I've
found that by using a smaller pattern
i can cut out all the worn places The
waists will wear for a good while yet.
And find" went on Mrs. Lys bright.
ly, as II she were imparting the most
pleasing information, that ! can turn
your plaid skirt. 1t isn't faded par.
tIcle on the under side. That comes
of buying the best material. Always
remember that. dear Tho plaid skirt
will do very nicely to wear with your
shirtwaists all summer"
Eunice's lips quivered. Ward would
never look at her again. Men thought
50 much OF girls being well dressed.
II suppose" she said. making des-
peratcly one last appeal, that II am
TO wear that old skirt and all those
old waists, can have new hat to go
with them. cant !. mother?"
Mrs. Lys looked at her daughter in
frank amazement. why, child" she
said. "Why, l expect that hat to do
you for two seasons yet 1t Is very
good hat, indeed--much better than
any had when was your age. ] am
surprised that you should be dlssatis
Ned with 1t. Eunico."
Eunice was silent But that night
after she had gone to her room she
sat long time by the window, think
ting and crying.
Eunice was very young and very
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

law OF affinity all things needed to manufac,
ture the elixir OF life"
Further on lie says: The beginning and end
OF the matter IS to supply the lacking prIncl.
pie ana In molecular form, exactly ms nature
furnishes It in vegetables, fruits and grain.
To supply de1ccncios-this is the only law Of
cure"
The natural conclusion Is that II Phosphate
OF Potash is the needed mineral element in
brain and you use food which does not contain
IL, you have brain iag because us daily loss IS
not supplied.
On Tho contrary, II you eat food known to
be rich In this element, you place before tho
life forces that which nature demands for
brain,building.
In the trial n sneer was uttered because Mr..
Post announced that he had made years Of re-
search in this country and some clinics OF
Europe, regarding tho effect OF the mind on
digestion of food.
But we must be patient with those who
sneer at facts they know nothing about,
Mind does not work well on brain that Is
broken down by lack of nourshment.
4 peaceful and evenly poised mind Is neccs-
sary to good digestion.
Worry, anxiety, fear, hate, &c, &c, directly
interfere with or stop the flow Of Ptyalin, tho
digestive Juice OF tho mouth. and also inter
fere with the flow OF the digestive juices OF
stomach and pancreas.
Therefore the mental state Of the Individual
has much to do (moro than suspected) with
digestion.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
one From tho Cashier.

The harmless customer leaned
across the cigar counter and smiled
engasingly at the new cashier As no
handed across the amount his dinner
check called for he ventured a bit Of
aimless converse, for he was OF that
sort
Funny" said he. how easy 1t is to
spend money"
We'll" snapped the cashier rs she
fed his fare to the register, IF money
was intended for you TO hold on to the
mint would be turning out coins with
handles on EN-"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
Economy.

Tho late former Governor Allen D.
Gambler Of Georgia was famous in
the south for his quaiu' humor.
Governor Gambler" said n Gaines
willie man. once abandoned cigars for
pipe at tho beginning OF :he year.
He stuck TO his resolve till the years
end. Then he was heard to say:
"By actual calculation. have
saved by smoking pipe instead OF
cigars this year sos. But where is
itT"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
Thanks 70 Burnt Cork.

Gosh! But the eolored race is a.
comm 10 the front fast" whispered
innocent Uncle Hiram. at the yaude-
vile show, as the black.face comedian
was bolsterously applauded.
Yes, indeed" smiled the city man;
anyone can see that that fellow Is
selfm made negro"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
HlIssfuI ignorance.

Were you nervous when you pro
posed to your Wife," asked the senu-
mental person.
No" replied Mr.. Meekton; mt TX
I could have foroseen tho next ten
years | would have been"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
MAKE UP YOUR MIND.

u your mike up your mind to ba
Coutrutrd with YOUR lot
And with the opumists agree
Tint troubles soon forgot.
You'n he surprised 70 IND, ! guess.
Despite miofortune's darts.
What constant springs Of happiness
Lie hid IN human hearts.
What sunny CLEANS and golden dreams
The passing years unfold.
How soft and warm the lovellght beams
When you are growing old.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
rh, ncountry churehyard.'

Those who recall Gray's "Elcgy IN
a Country Churchyard" will remember
that the per 'etul spot whore the
rude forcfaihcrs Of the hamlet sleep
is identified with ST Giles, Stoke
Pogcs. RucHnghamshire In the pro.
sale pages OF a recent issue Of tho
Gazette there appears an order in
council providing that ordinary inter.
ments are hcncoforth forbidden in the
ChurChyard
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
A Medical Compromise.

you had two doctors In consulta
ton last night, didn't you?"
Yes"
What did they say"
We'll. one recommended one thing
and the other recommended some
thing else"
"A deadlock, CHI"
NO. they finally told mo TO mir
'em!"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
Acted Like the Genuine.

"The landlady says that new board
er is foreign nobleman."
Bogus, I'll bet"
"Oh, don't know. He may be the
real thing. He hasn't paid her cent
as yet"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
Economy In A..

"Of course" said Mr. sirius Barker,
81 want my daughter to have somo
sort OF an artistic education. think
I'll have her study singing"
why not art or litcrature?'
"Art spells canvas and paint and
literature wastes realms OF paper.
Singing merely produces a temporary
disturbance Of the atmosphere.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
Mnre Human Nature.

Grouchly-By denying myself three
ten.cent cigars daily for the past 20
years figure that have saved $3.50.
Moxlcy-Is that so?"
Grouchly--Yes. Say. lot me have a
chew OF your tobacco. will you?
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
A RetractIon.

You shouldn't have called that man
a pig" said the conciliatory man.
That's right" replied the vindictive
person. There Is no sense In imply
Ing that he's worth 40 cents pound
TO anybody"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29
The Worm That Had Turned.

The Unsuccessful Angler bitterly
I'm not surprised. Railways thought
those worms tasted rotten. M seN!--
The Sketch.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

One Of the things woman can't I'M
derstand is why a man would rather
read accountz of ball games than love
stories
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-12-29

deeply very hopclessly. she believed
in love, Suddenly there came the
twang of banjo and sonorous voice
singing