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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-08-04
The Cow.

The dairy COW, if able to express
herself in way which the human
family would comprehend, might we'll
lay claim to being mans best friend.
She might establish such claim by
calling attention to the fact that from
her product and from her carcass man
manufactures more Of the necessl-
ties of life than from any other sl1i-
lar source. She furnishes these ne
cessities to him from infancy until
such a time as temporal things are
no longer associated with his eX-
intense, and she does it ungrudging-
ly and constantly.
In addition to contributing 70
mans necessity and his pleasure the
prosperity of an agricultural commu-
nifty is more closely identified with
her than with any other of the
domestic animals. The horse IS
quite essential in tilling the soil, but
where necessity requires it the sturdy
son of the COW can take his place, as
he has done in every agricultural
section Oh earth. The horse can
only furnish labor and can only re-
turn profit to his owner when con-
ditions are right for returning salts
factory grain crops. 1t is a we'll
known fact that the dairy cow is the
salvation of the farmer in times of
poor crops as she is able to convert
the rough crops which are never a
total failure, into dairy products
which always have cash value.
In addition to this she furnishes
skim milk and butter milk for the
calves, pigs and poultry and fer
tility for the soil, without which a
farm becomes less valuable each year
and the whole country less pros
porous.
The elimination of the dairy COW
would necessitate an almost revolu-
tionary readjustment of mans tastes
and requirements. 1t would mean
untold suffering and hardship. Of
course she will not be dispensed with
but her value can perhaps best be ap-
preciated by contemplating such a
loss.
She will continue to be mans best
friend as long as the human family
exists and will keep on supplying him
with his greatest needs just as she
has done through all the ages.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-08-04
Plan New War on WhiSkey.

Little Rock, Ark, July 2S.-At a
meeting here to-day of about 100
prominent members of the Arkansas
anti-saloon league from all sections
of the State plans were made for Wig
orous local county fights against Ii
cense, which will be voted on at the
State election in each county in Sep
tember The proposed amendment to
the constitution providing for the ini-
tiative and referendum was discussed
but no action taken. The Democratic
platform indorses the proposed
amendment as solution Of the liquor
problem in Kansas, but prohibition
lists have received it doubtfully.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-08-04
Faces Wife With Serious Charge.

Cincinnati, Ohio, July 28.-Percy
Proctor, member of wealthy Gin
cinnati firm, appeared suddenly in
court here to-day and faced his wife,
formerly the Baroness Nadine Won
Klifuss, for the first time in many
months. Upon his failure to recog-
nize her his wife promptly swooned.
Proctor instituted the case in which
he testified to-day to stop the trans
fer of $4,000 worth of stocks which
his wife claims was given her in
furtherance Of a marriage contract
made in Berlin before the American
consul.
By this agreement, which Proctor
acknowledged, he was to settle upon
her 100000 francs, the marriage to
take place when she had succeeded in
divorcing the Baron Won Klifuss.
Shortly thereafter, however, the
baron died.
Proctor, on taking the stand in his
own behalf, acknowledged the genu-
ineness of the contract and said that
he gave a note for $4,000 in fulfill
ment. Her family asked for "some-
thing tangible" he said, so he put up
the stock "as collateral' and the mar
riage took place in London, October
IA, 1909.
Proctor, under oath, then charged
the former baroness and Joseph de
Wickoff, a solicitor of London, with
being parties to conspiracy to OBJ
tain not only the stock in question,
but also all the money possible to be
obtained from him.
Court adjourned with Proctor still
on the stand.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-08-04
PHOSPHATES IN HOLLAND.
Florida Rock Has the Highest 1nher.
ent Value.

AS the expectation of Florida phos-
pilates exceeds SS,000,000 year, the
following report from Deputy Consul
General Ernest Vollmer, of Rotter-
dam, as to the competition they meet
with in Holland, will be of interest:
In the Netherlands there are sew
eral large fertilizer works, manufac-
turing for the home market as we'll
as for export, which are large users OF
phosphates. Aside from the factories
already in operation, plant with an
annual output of some 10000 tons OF
prepared fertilizers is under construc-
ton and will be ready to contract for
it's supplies of Florida raw material
by the end of the present year.
Phosphates in bulk from the south
ern ports Of the United States from an
important cargo into Rotterdam, and
while large quantities of the mineral
are reshipped up the Rhine into Ger
many, the Dutch factories consume
probably $4,000 to 10000 tons per
year. All these phosphates are on the
Dutch free list and pay no import
duty.
While the products of Christmas
Island, Panope, and other sources OF
supply in the Pacific seldom find their
way into this market, the Florida ex-
ports nevertheless have serious COM
petition to meet. Large deposits are
being worked in Tunis and Algeria,
a Dutch firm having an important
concession there. These African phos-
pilates seldom run better than So
to 60 per cent pure, while the best
grades from Florida will go over 70
per cent. Aside from the lower price
due to lesser purity, the item OF
cheap labor at the mines and shorter
ocean transportation is in favor OF
the Dutch buyer when purchasing
from Africa as against Florida. In
either case the product is shipped
in bulk, and as all the factories are
on the water, either taken direct to
the works by the importing vessel or
transshipped in barges for that pur-
pose.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-08-04
.ANTI.SNIELL SOCIETY.
Campaign Against Foul Odors in the
Streets.

When Mrs. Isaac L. Rice started
her anti-noise society in New York
city the newspapers were inclined to
smile at her, and the funny papers
found excellent copy in her move
ment.
But Mrs. Rice was a persistent
person, and she pursued unnecessary
noises with all the zeal she had for
merly devoted herself to social activ-
ity. In short time tug-owners
whose craft made the residents along
the Hudson river miserable through
out the night by the unnecessary use
of shrill whistles found to their
amazement that Mrs Rice was not
only in earnest, but that she had the
law behind her.
A few fines on the engineers in
charge of switch engines plying along
tracks below Riverside drive also
brought the railway officials to a rude
awakening. The crusade against
noises which could be avoided became
popular in a short time, and Mrs.
Rice has established movement
which bids fair to spread all over the
world.
Paris is now undergoing reform
which resembles Mrs. Rice's pet hob
by somewhat. 1t is the movement
against bad odors, in which the Wis
count Robert de Montesqiou-Fezensac
is moving spirit.
Foul smelling railway cars, streets
which reek with vile odors under the
summer sun, and motor cars which
leave a trail of gasoline fumes are
the chief nuisances against which the
society is moving. AS yet the effort
is in it's infancy, and much fun is be-
ing poked at it. But experts on san
itation are assisting the crusade, and,
like Mrs. Rice's reform, it is based on
the public welfare, and will doubtless
be taken up in time by many civic Or
ganizations which devote their efforts
to the protection of public health and
comfort Nashville Tennessean.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-08-04
Life on Panama Canal

has had one frightful drawback
malaria trouble-that has brought
suffering and death to thousands.
The germs cause chills, fever and
ague, biliousness, jaundice, lassi-
tude, weakness and general debility.
But Electric Bitters never fail to
destroy them and cure malaria trou-
bles. Three bottles completely
cured me of a very severe attack of
malaria" writes VIM. A. Fretwell, of
Lucama, N. c., land I've had good
health ever since" Cure stomach,
liver, and kidney troubles, and pre-
vent typhoid. soc. Guaranteed by
Peoples Drug Co., Bamberg, S. c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-08-04
Engine Causes Wreck.

Valdosta, Ca, July 2S.-The en-
gine which yesterday crushed out the
life of Shelley Mathe in the Georgia
Southern & Florida railroad yards
here, badly injured two men, its en-
gineer and fireman, late last night
while on the way to Macon from
this place. Near here it ran into
a string of box cars. Fireman Moody
Jumped and broke his leg, while En-
gineer Maddox had one leg broken
and the other crushed off. The en-
gineer may die.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-08-04
Passenger Train Hit by Lightning.

Louisville, July 29.-Following
Yesterdays heavy rain in Louisville
and many sections of the State there
was a precipitation of nearly one inch
in Louisville this morning. 1t has
rained in this section of the State
nearly every day for five weeks, and
the damage to crops is mounting
high, some authorities placing the
loss to farmers and to railroads thus
far this season at s3,000,000.
There was rainfall of 5.27 inches
at Beaver Dam, KY, yesterday; Earl
ington reports 3.17; Bowling Green,
1.SO; Owensboro, It's and Bards-
town, 1.12.
Railroad traffic in the southwestern
part of the State is practically at a
standstill, the Louisville, Henderson
and st. Louis railroad being practi-
cally out of commission, owing to fif-
teen washouts in the vicinity OF
Hawesvlle. The Illinois Central is al
so experiencing difficulty in moving
it's trains in that section of the State.
A fast passenger train on the Louis
vile, Henderson and St. Louis rail-
road was forced to stop on account
of the storm and while the train was
standing the torrents of water washed
the dirt from under the track. The
engine and one coach were struck by
lightning but no one was injured.
At noon the Louisville, Henderson
and St. Louis railroad announced that
they would bring their first train
through from st. Louis since the
rains began, thirty-six hours ago.
Normal conditions will not be estab-
ished, however, for several days. All
roads entering Louisville reported
some delay as result of the high
water.
The rain continued in Louisville at
intervals during the morning and the
weather observer announced that
there was nothing in sight but rain
for this vicinity. Street car traffc
in various parts of the city was de-
layed for several hours. Reports
from the country indicate that all
streams are out of their banks.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-08-04
LIGHTNING Kills Little Girl.

Manning, July 2S.-Little Hattie
Blackman, aged 10 years, daughter
of J. A. Blackman, was killed here
by lightning this afternoon. She was
at the time in Mr.. W. R. Whites
yard, when a single fash came from
a nearby sky and killed her instantly.
There was no rainfall before or af-
ter the stroke of lightning. This is
the second death from lightning in
this vicinity within two weeks, the
first being that of a negro man who
was killed while plowing in field.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-08-04
Man Runs into Automobile.

Augusta, Ca, July 2S.-While run
ming to catch a street car an un-
known man ran into an automobile
moving slowly down the street here
tonight and died shortly afterward
from the effects of the collision.
The automobile was driven by
Frank Mulherin. The stranger was
probably confused by the lights OF
two street cars moving in opposite
directions. He is about 50 years OLD,
laundry mark "M. B. c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-08-04

We do not want the earth. A small
part of it will satisfy us. Try us for
a square DEAL" G. H. MILHOUS,
Manager Denmark Realty Co.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-08-04

Auu uuSSS Ou luS ldCCS VI IuS lA1SAuS
that he has known
So turn the leaves of fancy till, in
shadowy design,
l find the smiling features of an old
sweetheart of mine.
The lamplight seems to glimmer with
AS one who cons at evening DER an
flicker of surprise
AS turn it low to rest me of the daz-
zle of my eyes;
And 1 light my pipe in silence, save a
sigh that seems to yoke
It's fate with my tobacco to vanish in
to smoke.
'Tis a fragrant retrospection-for the
loving thoughts that start
Into being are like perfumes from the
blossom of the heart;
And to dream the old dreams over is
luxury divine
When my truant fancies wander with
that old sweetheart Of mine.
Though l hear, beneath my study, like
a fiuttering of wings,
The voices of my children and the
mother as she sings,
I feel no twinge of conscience to deny
me any theme
When care has cast her anchor in the
harbor of dream.
In fact, to speak in earnest, believe
it adds charm
To spice the good trifle with little
dust of harm,
For find an extra flavor in memory's
mellow wine
That makes me drink the deeper to
that old sweetheart of mine.
A face of lily beauty and form of
airy SldCS
Floats out of my tobacco as the geni
from the vase;
And I thrill beneath the glances of a
pair Of azure eyes
AS glowing as the summer and as ten
der as the skies.
And again I feel the pressure of the
slender little hand,
AS we used to talk together of the fu-
ture we had planned
When I should be poet, and with
nothing else to do
But write the tender verses that she
set the music to.
When we should live together in a
cozy little cot,
Hid in a nest of roses, with a fairy
garden spot,
Where the vines were ever fruited
and the weather ever fine,
And the birds were ever singing for
that old sweetheart of mine.
When I should be her lover forever
and a day,
And she my faithful sweetheart till
the golden hair was gray;
And we should be so happy that when
either's lips we're dumb
They would not smile in heaven till
the others kiss had come.
But, ah! my dream is broken by a
step upon the stair,
And the door is softly opened and my
wife is standing there!
Yet with eagerness and rapture all my
visions I resign
To greet the living presence of that
old sweetheart of mine.
james Whitcomb Riley.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-08-04
An Old Sweetheart of Mine.

album all alone,
And muses. on the faces of the friends
that he has known
So I turn the leaves of fancy till, in
shadowy design,
l find the smiling features of an old
sweetheart of mine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
DAVENPORT

Would Murder and Sulclde.-An at
tempt to kill the members of his fam
!ly. several futile attempts to bring
about his own destruction through
divers ways, threat to destroy the
lives of three men for whom he had
no especial love, and lastly threat to
shoot himself over the grave of his
dead mother, Is the brief resume al
legged in the vivid career Of Martin
Johnson, who was before Magistrate
Roddewig for threatening to commit
public offense. An extenuating plea OF
intoxication was what Johnson set up
as his defense and to which over-in-
diligence he attributed his erratic acts.
He will rest in the county jail for a
few days under a 80 days sentence,
while his conduct and character is CIV
en- a complete investigation. When
Johnson was brought into court he
said he had just come here from Pc
oria, where he had been living for the
past five months. He said he arrived
in Davenport Monday and had been
here but a short time when he became
intoxicated Proceeding to a gun shop
he. purchased a revolver with which he
nearly exterminated three men. All
three of the near victims were in po-
lice court when Johnson told his story.
Johnson's career has been a varied
one, according to the testimony. He
at different times has molested his rel
atives, threatening to kill them, and
once slashed his throat from ear to ear
in an attempt to make away with him
the second story window of dwell
ing, but escaped with his life. His last
escapade occurred Tuesday, when, af-
ter threatening to shoot the three men,
he said he would kill himself over the
grave of his dead mother.
o.
To Penitentiary Despite Her Tears
Pleading pitifully for a remittance OF
her sentence so that she might be able
to provide for her little crippled boy,
who stood beside her in court on a
pair of crutches, Mrs. Jessie Wilson,
the colored woman who was a self
confessed prisoner before Judge Boil
linger yesterday, was committed to the
state penitentiary at Anamosa for a
term not to evceed Is years. Her pleas
for leniency could be heard all over the
court house, and only those hardened
to criminal life and its phases could
withstand the tears of the unfortunate
woman. 1t is thought that a request
will accompany her mittimus which
will ask leniency or a Communication of
the sentence after a years time has
been served. She is the woman who
was accused of having robbed Louis
Hagen of a pocketbook which contain
ed $50 while talking to him in an alley
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

Wildermuth's relatives met at their
home Sunday and enjoyed a social
time and big dinner. There were
present Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Brandt
of Port Byron, Arthur Miller and
mother of Moline bluff, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chris Wildermuth of WATERFOWL,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wildermuth and
daughter, Bertha, Mrs. Amelia Will
dermuth and daughter, Amelia,
Grandma Brandt, Mr. and Mrs. Os-
car Anderson and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Miller and daughter, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Wildermuth and
family.
Mrs. Eleanor Glanz's daughter,
Mrs. Charles Young of Monument.
Kan, is here spending some time
with her mother and her sister, Mrs.
e. G. Henline. Mrs. CLAM is 81
years old and is getting somewhat
feeble.
Hampton school had Thanksgiving
exercises Wednesday.
Stephen Odell and ]. M. Benson
visited Sunday in Iowa at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Fullmer.
Mrs. Belle Long has been visit
ing here. She is a sister of Orrin
and David Cook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24

Mrs. George Johansen and little
child of Pleasant Valley, Iowa, Wis
tied here Sunday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. David Cook.
]. T. Young has returned from a
trip west. He spent some time at
his former home, Loveland, Col,
while absent
G. F. McNabney's birthday occur
red Thursday, Nov. II. A number
of relatives including Mr.. and Mrs.
William Miller of Port Byron, Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Bowles and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bowles and
family met at his home that even
ing and the event was celebrated.
Good things to eat were there in
abundance and the evening WIS
pleasantly spent.
The Ladies' Aid society met
Thursday, Nov. IT, with Mrs. M. R.
Underwood. The society will meet
Thursday, Dec. 1, with Mrs. Hiram
Whitehead
Mrs. M. L. Cook attended tho eel
ebration of the birthday anniversary
of her son, Herbert, at Rock Island
Saturday.
Next Sunday at IL a. N. r. C..
Smedley of Rock Island will preach
at the NJ E. church.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. n. Lee enjoyed
the hospitality of Mr.. and Mrs.
August Light of Pleasant Valley,
Iowa, Sunday.
A number of Mr.. and Mrs. August
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
Sherrard

c. A. Samuelson and wife and daugh-
ter Florence were tri-city shoppers last
Thursday.
Mrs. Volk and Mrs. Henry Peterson
attended the funeral of Emil Beng
ston at Matherville Tuesday.
Mrs. Gladys Brehmer returned home
Tuesday after a two weeks stay with
friends in Moline.
Mrs. Case and Mrs. Bolton visited
at Coal Valley last Friday.
Misses Florence and Elzina Omealia
visited in the tTi-cities from Saturday
till Monday.
Miss Jessie Farrow was in Rock Is
land Thursday and Friday.
Alfred Bolton and family of Eddy
vile, Iowa, visited Mrs. Bottoms par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Judd Case, from
Wednesday till Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs William Kerns were
in Rock Island over Sunday.
Mrs. John Olson of Matherville came
Wednesday and took the train last
Thursday morning for Rock Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Engstrom Of
Orion visited Mrs. Engstrom's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jud Cox.
Jud Cox and wife and Mr.. and Mrs.
Bolton visited with Frank Cox and
family last Saturday at Matherville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Noreen are the
parents of a baby girl, which arrived
last week.
Mrs. Lizzie Davidson is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Frank Lindquist, and 9th
er friends in Rock Island.
Ed Danielson and wife, Charles
Clark and wife were in Moline Sun
day.
Emil Bengston, former resident of
Cable but for the last month living at
Matherville, died Sunday evening after
a months illness of pneumonia and
lung fever. He leaves a wife and sew
en- children. The remains were laid to
rest in the cemetery southwest OF Ma
therville.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
SilViS

F. Ferguson has given up his posi-
ton as brakeman here and returned
home to Victor, Iowa
J. H. Leasure and little son, Frank
lin, returned home last Monday after
a several days visit with his sisters
and other relatives at Joslin and vi
entity.
Mr. and Mrs. James Shannon are
visiting relatives in southern Louisi-
ana
Mrs James Shaden of Sayre Pa, is
a guest at the James Welsh home.
R. D. King and family nave returned
home to Silvis after several weeks
visit in Nebraska.
H. Hazur and H. Voss visited with
friends and relatives at Geneseo last
" eek.
9. W. lillian, an engineer on the
Rock Island railroad has taken up his
residence in Silvis, having formerly
resided at Blue Island.
Mrs. H. Bull continues very Ill at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
LOVELY COMPLEXION
A Clear Skin and Bright Eyes Are
Easy to Get.

A Clear Skin and Bright Eyes Are
Easy to Get.
All the beauty creams In creation
won't improve your complexion If your
stomach is out of order.
Belching of gas and heartburn
means bad food in the stomach. Bad
food means bad blood and bad blood
means a bad complexion.
Try MONA stomach tablets for
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and indigestion. They relieve in a few
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They are guaranteed by Harper House
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Read what Kansas woman says:
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only have the second box and they
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For stomach trouble or Indigestion
MONA can't'be beaten. MONA has
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Mann, 207 E. 18th St, Junction City,
Kan
MONA stomach tablets are sold by
Harper House pharmacy and drug
gists everywhere for so cents a large
box. Test samples free from Booths
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-24
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jessie
Brown, at Osborn.
Mrs. John Edgar and William Ed
here last week.
Fred Ball and family have been en-
PERTAINING Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Spaldins
of Putnam.
Mrs. George Sleeth was hostess %
the 500 club last Saturday evening
Mesdames NJ. Pennel, Hartline Roach
and James Shannon won the prizes.
Sara Vokes entertained a number OF
her friends and relatives last Tuesday
afternoon on her 10th birthday. She
received two gold rings as presents.
Mrs. c. w. Crossley Is entertaining
her sister, Mrs. Rose Flynn of Wafer,
loo, Iowa
Peershtng's delivery boy had what
might have been a serious runaway
accident last Thursday morning when
the front part of the wagon broke and
the horse ran as far as Warmers cross
ing, taking the front part of the wagon
with it. No one was injured and the
horse was captured unhurt.
The pupils of Miss e. Redman gave
a program last Friday afternoon.
Mrs. A. Tubbs spent part of last
week in Rapids City, being called
there by the illness of her sister-in-
law, Mrs Wells.
Mrs. A. Blanks is very i'll with
pneumonia
Mrs. M. Penne1l is visiting at Shelf
field.
Mrs. A. S. Sturgeon of Savanna is
visiting with Mrs. G. w. Foster.
The local lodge of Eagles gave an
invitation dance at Cooney's hall last
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Ada Thomer was hostess to
the sewing society OF the local order
of Eastern Star last Wednesday,
Mrs. 7. Pomeroy, ST., visited with
Mrs Allison at Carbon Cliff last Thurs
day.
Mrs. Allison is much improved in
health and will move to Silvis and re-
side with her son here.