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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-09-13

Promises may get friends, but it IS
performances hat must nurse and
keen them-OWen Feltham.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-09-13

I would rather make my name than
lherit it-Thackeray.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-09-13

Here I close this volume. There
are times. when the emotions OF the
heart find their truest ~eloGuence in
silence.
The Coconino sun., 1910-12-23
Notice to Tax Payers

The duplicate assessment roll of the town of Flagstaff for the year 1910 IS now in possession of the undersigned for the collection of taxes levied for that year. Such taxes are payable at the office of the town clerk, in the town hall of Flagstaff, during office hours, be- tween 9 clock a. m. and 4 o'clock p. m. If not paid on or before the 2Ist day of December, 1910, they will become delinquent on that day, and ; per cent will be added to the amount thereof as penalty.
 1. F. WHEELER,
 Tax Collector.
The Coconino sun., 1910-12-23

Remember now, in the days of prosperity, the little bright-eyes, who believe with an unaltering faith thath Santa Claus will come; buckle up your belt notch tight CT and unite your weasle skin some, for they're not young long and will soon be ploddin along in the old highway of care with you and l. They are all fresh from fairy land, where even little things are great and their imagination is sure too stupendous to relate; but they'll never forget, even when your old heads gray-or oakland they are in the flush of life, the little old. things you did for the little pate.
The Coconino sun., 1910-12-23

Lafe Young, .the new senator recently appointed from Iowa to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Dollivar, has stirred up the dry bones in the Cave of the Winds by making a real warm speech soon after landing in Washington. Lafe is mighty human and made them sit up and take notice when he said the newspapers of the country, rather than congress, ruled the country, and called the old grey boards boys" The insurgents received small package also He advised them that they only creat- ed democratic votes by their speeches.
The Coconino sun., 1910-12-23

The Coconino Sun is 27 years old. Editor Breen has made the Sun first class paper and the News hopes he may live many years to enjoy his deserved pros perity. Williams News.
 Thank you, Brother Moore. A mighty good field in a good coun- try is always conducive to news- paper growth.
The Coconino sun., 1910-12-23

The new statehood league, or ganized by President Hunt, with Frank DeSusa as secretary, will be a nonpartisan affair so long as politics are not mentioned, Looks as though the democrats had ap- prehension of the probable fate awaiting their constitution.
The Coconino sun., 1910-12-23

Over a million pounds of hair was sent into the United States last year from China and Japan. The supply will undoubtedly be increased since Chinese are allow ed to cut off their queues. Larger rats will be necessary, ladies, to use up the supply.
The Coconino sun., 1910-12-23

Mrs. Shontz, wife of Theodore Shontz, accidentally forgot to de- clare SIo, ,26o worth of diamonds when she came through the cus- tom house recently, Such care lessness would not be tolerated in a servant girl.
The Coconino sun., 1910-12-23

Old line democrats point with pride to the Arizona Gazette. The Gazette votes democratic ticket, boosts for democrats, but appar- ently for possible. revenue in the future, claims to be republican.
The Coconino sun., 1910-12-23

President Taft does not greatly fear Japanese outbreak and war at a very early date. He does,
 however, believe that we should be reasonably well prepared in case of sudden ruction bobbing up. It is we'll to trim up and have a reasonably well prepared nucleus of an army to commence opera tions with, rather than to be un- prepared as we were when Spain endeavored to stir up something.
The Coconino sun., 1910-12-23

The proposed constitution con tains 2I, ,6o3 words-the last three words were probably concerning statehood. Fifty thousand copies will be printed for distribution be- fore the election February Q.
The Coconino sun., 1910-12-23

It is good not to rush things. When we find out in 1911 or 1912 what the census of Flagstaff was in IoIo we won't care so much.
The Coconino sun., 1910-12-23

Carnegie has founded a univer- sal peace commission with a fund of ten million dollars to bring about universal peace in the world. This may be construed as direct slap at the Irish.
The Coconino sun., 1910-12-23
Eczema

Is considered hard to cure. Try Dr. Bells Antiseptic Salve and you will change your mind. You will see an improvement from the first application. Hunter Drug Company.
The Coconino sun., 1910-12-23

Merry Christmas to you, and lots of 'em.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-07-01
WaGner's
Music
Brings
DOleful
Sounds
By JAMES J. HAHN

closely resembling the ST. Vs dance accompanied with symptoms
If hasn't apprecia-
ton" "Vogne there harmony him. AT least that
of the wonderfully constructed
One gentleman however told the truth
Torrance when he remarked that grateful
rare As matter fact appears that barring portion
of Iohengn" and the Renl march, Wagns like
boious and deu productions emanang from horse fiddle
country charvar produce which nothing required but dgods
box, piece of by scantlng and hunk of beeswax.
realize that these reflections the efforts the great
likely to bring down upon the devoted head the Indignation of people
who throw fits the racket of the Wagner stunts but who
harmony rather than hubbub whom melody than
crashes meaningless sound prepared the
and owy spirit But refuse cough up 81 per the privilege
The Holly chieftain., 1910-07-01

We are informed that the old familiar
tuneful operas like 'sTrovatore,' D Martha"
era Diavolo" and the like have been ia
booed, discountenanced and relegated to the
back tier of the musical morgue. Hence
forth nothing goes in polite circles, at least
until the mad fancy subsidies, but E'Parsi-
fall" "Gotterdammerung" and other noisy,
crashing compositions of the Wagnerian
school, in which an old-fashioned copper
hotel gong appears to be the premier in
strument in the orchestra, and fat tenor,
clad in curious and funny fur bib, every
few minutes thrashes himself into state
The Holly chieftain., 1910-07-01

In reply to the inquiry of hay-fever
sufferer in regard to the time he may safely
return after being away to an immune
region, would say that this time is never
fixed date. Cases that begin about Au-
gust Is are generally due to ragweed or
goldenrod.
The sufferers go away to escape the par
ticular pollen which poisons, owing to GER
tain diseased nasal condition. As long as
this condition is allowed to exist this pol
len continues to be poisonous until killed
by frost. 1t is generally safe to return
after the first or second frost. People
The Holly chieftain., 1910-07-01
Return
Dates for
Hay-Fever
ExileS
By EMMETT L. SMITH. N. D.

having hay fever complicated with asthma
The date to when they may safely return therefore depends
the date of the first killing FROST generally September This
date often varies month Thus patients living indianapolis
and Milwaukee safely dates provided the
dates of the killing frosts different.
Children well adults should not pay or work
near the ragweed goldenod during the pollen stage
Certain nasal diseases have been quite prevalent during the
which pdpose the condition fever This will
start many cases, which could be avoided
The Holly chieftain., 1910-07-01

IT is not pleasant for man to have to recognize
the fact that he is regarded with suspicion by the
father and mother Of the girl whom he loves. If the
man did but know it, reluctance upon the part of a
womans relatives to give her up is strong testimo-
NAL to her value Parents who love their daughter
consider it their bounden duty to exercise wise fore
thought before entrustng her to comparative stran
ger and such one has no cause to object to being
closely questioned before he is welcomed into the
family.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-07-01
Greatest
Is Ordeal
of Asking
Father
Lovers
Trials
By HELEN OLDFIELD

WELL-KNOWN journalist, whose pungent wttclsms ana
clever practical jokes still remembered by those who years
ago knew him and em say that he leased
one whom he did like certainly his best friends often were
the victims of his mercess jokes whether verbal or
practical.
1t is much upon this principle that the world manifests
proverba love for lovers by laughing at them and there
nothing which is stock subject for jest than the
ordeal of "askinp papa For ordeal and many man
The Holly chieftain., 1910-07-01

Fido's Exercise.
Justin" said Mrs. Wyss.
YES" said Mr.. Wyss.
"Will you speak kind word to F1do
and make him wag his tail? He hasn't
had one bit of exercise today. =
Scraps.
Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces In
Examination. alays palm cures wind collie &c bottle
The prune and the strawberry are
nearing the neck-and-neck stage.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-07-01

courage the shock OF battle rides triumphant
through trying himself trembling weak kneed and
awwary laundering out the parent OF the girl whom he loves MS
marry her 1t is hard enough to ask herself even
though nowadays general that the ii wiling
understands make for the But prospec
tive usually forbng Of aspect and supposedly having
power quenh the prospect is by times more terrifying
other person whom the likely to interview
individuality has been far too well learned by the
d odahoned drastic treatment to be potent
father practical enough understand that he does not
the hollow of his hand did the paerna parent
that with girl of the period to deal with he
beyond the reach of should she desire to
marry wooer, can compel her to say him nay.
The Holly chieftain., 1910-07-01

placed anywhere, At
tracts i kills silties
keat.clean, Ornamtn.
tal.convenien;,che,p.
Lasts All Season.
Maze OF metal ,CaunOt
spill or tip ever. VII
not soil or iniure any,
thing. Gparautesief.
frctive. UfAll dealers
or sebtprcpIii fJG zoe.
HAROLD sOMfRs
$50 Dehulb Ave.
Brooklyn, New J crk
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-09-30
Proposals for Street Work

Sealed proposals will be received at
the Office OF the recorder OF the city OF
81. Johns until Oct. ~, 1910, at . O'Clock
p. m. for the improvement OF Fessenden
street from the westerly line OF Edison
street 10 the southeasteTly limits OF the
city OF 81. Johns in the manner provided
by ordinance No. 32f, subject 10 the
provisions of the charter and ordinances
OF the city OF 81. johns, and the estimate
OF the city engineer, on file. The Engin-
eer's estimate OF cost s2s ,oS7.2S.
Requires grade, curb and walk only,
Bids must be strictly IN accordance with
printed blanks which will be fuTn-
ished on application AZ the office OF the
recorder OF the city Of 81. Johns. And
said improvement must be completed on
OF before Iao days from October II, 1910.
No proposals OF bids will be considered
unless accompanied by certified check
payable TO the mayor of the city of ST.
Johns, certified by a responsible bank
Tor An amount equal TO ten per cent. OF
the aggregate proposal,
The right TO reject any aud all bids is
hereby reserved.
By order Of the city council.
A. NJ. RSSON,
City Recorder.
Published in the St. Johns Review
September %, 80, aud Oct 2, 1910.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-09-30
me. Franklin a, the Bar.

Among the state papers for the year
1886 may be read q letter from John
Bartelet to Henry Wills minister.
Thomas Cromwell stating that in ac-
cordance with the recent act the mayor
and aldermen had chosen Mr.. Pryseley
to attend the English parliament as
the representative Of Calais and Tint
he had made certain arrangements
about his passage into England.
One Thomas Boyd was elected as his
colleague. aud Calais continued to send
NJ. P.'s to westminster until, In the
reign Of Mary. we l5st the stronghold
we had held for over two centuries.
This is the only Instance I'm England's
history Of anything like colonial rep
resentntion at Westminster unless In
deed we reckon one or two exceptional
occasions when colonial grievances
have been voiced at the bar Of the
house OF commons, as they were so
brilliantly by benjamin Franklin.
when Burke said the scene reminded
him Of - master examined by q par
Gel of schoolboys." ."-Jondon News.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-09-30

II have been coming here for my
lunch for years. but never again." said
a man 10 the head walter OF n down.
town restaurant recently. Sorry" be
gnn the waiter Sorry nothing. l
left the umbrella here not ave minutes
ago. there was no one near our table.
and the walter must have seen a."
III we nnd IT. "f'lnd it1 II II
found. tell you. and i'll have II now
or you'll never see mo hero again"
The man. flushed with excitement.
waa walking away when he was hall
ed by man who had entered by the
rear door: Say. Frank. II this your
umbrcllnY picked II up when we I'm.
lshed lunch Glad you were still here"
Here. but not stlll." the head waiter
whispered "rho umbrella has been
found. but our customer has been lost
for few days He'll be ashamed 10
come In Tor little whlle"-New York
Tribune
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-09-30

Dear Cousin Hans: Vacationing
days vas ofer vonce, % donnervetter
The school days haf canned again
Der saddest by der year,
No more We drink der sauer kraut
Nor eadt der lager beer.
To school We vent most efry day
Vedder IL be shine or rain
Uud ven sometimes | hockey play,
My fadder gifs we pain.
So der boet singed, but vot's der
usel Wy must We go by der school
und efry day study by;
Mary hat a liddle lamb
Nit WOOL so soft und vite.
II wouldn't study wort a tam
Cent, but lots Of times would bite
nit his head und troubles init der
kids und der teacher und Maryl
But We must go, und We haf to
wear der best und stoutest shoes as
is made. We got 'em at our store,
Der Ralston School Shoe don't rip
down der heel nor run up der side
und viii make your feets run like
water runs der hill down und don't
hurt a bit. They vas der cheapest
yet for der price. Und ven mutter
haf headache nit her back und is
not able to get quick up in der
morning to get breakfast. We haf der
finest breakfast foods yet vonee.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-09-30

The story OF Nine. Albani's nrst
London engagement IL as follows.
Colonel Mapleson heard of her singing
at a theater at Malta. and. thinking
that she would be successful, he made
her an offer through an agent of a
contract to sing IN Her MaJesty's the
ater. She agreed to II and went to
London, but on arriving there she told
the cnbman TO drive her to the Italian
opera house He, instead Of going to
Her Majesty's, took her to Covent Gar
den, which was also devoted to Italian
opera. She was shown up to the man.
ayers Office and stated that she had
come TO sign the contract which Mr.
Mapleson had offered her. MIR. Gye.
thinking to play a Joke on his rival,
Mapleson. made out n contract. and
Albanl signed Il. Mr.. Gye then told
her that he was not Colonel Mnpleson,
but that be could do much better by
her. lie offered 10 tear up the contract
II she liked. but told her that Nilsson
was singing at Her Majesty's and
would brook no rival. Albani decided
TO let the contract stand and thus be
came one Of the stars OF Covent Gar.
dens, eventually marrying the son Of
Mr.. Gye.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-09-30

Laughter Is the best Of all tonics.
Bacilli are humorless folk and hate
the physical constitution that Is al.
ways vibrating with the shocks OF
fun. This ~ trulsm. but serviceable
and likewise worth repeating are the
plntitudes on laughter as the great
aseptic Of the soul IL is true there
are different kinds Of laughter. and
some OF them need formnldehyde
There Is a kind. too. that needs bicar'
Donate OF soda as an antidote-an,
other that calls for llthla tablets. But
the right sort Of laughter was stolen
from the gods by some wiser Prone.
theus. and nothing can prevail against
II. In America there is plenty OF
laughter, good. bad and Indifferent. but
mostly good. and much that Is very
good. II Is one OF our greatest nation
al resources. May we conserve II al.
ways. A people that laugh kindly
and often have not much TO fear.
people that laugh wisely, nothing
Chicago Tribune.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-09-30


A Chicago man appeared at the
white House one day during the Me
Klnley administration with n petition
containing 1000 names recommending
him for appointment as Brazilian min
lister. He was a picture framer. and
when he was canvassing for orders he
took along his petition and asked
everybody IN the picture frame busi'
ness 10 sign II. Almost everybody did.
Tho man was inslstent ana finally
reached the president. Always gentle
and considcratc. President Mckinley
explained 10 the candidate that he
would have 10 consult the Illinois sen.
ators and representatives about the
matter before making the appointment.
"You know" said the president. I'VE
have to select big men for these big
places"
"well," nsked the picture framer.
"wont be Just rs big rs amy OF them
II get the jobr'-Phllndclphla Satur-
day Evening Post
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-09-30
Twain and ,h. Rlv,rm.n.

Mark Twain once told TO n party OF
friends the following story ON himselfi
On one occasion when he started on
a trip down the Mississippi river on u
n1boat he was advised never TO an-
swer the questions asked by riyermen
ON other boats aud never 20 handy
words with them. as he would be sure
always 10 come out second best. lie
followed the advice rcllglously for a
time. but one day he thought he saw
chance 20 get the better OF river.
man who called out;
Hey. thar. what yer loaded withT
"Jaekasses, Don't you waHt 20 come
aboardy' yelled back Twain,
That's whul ! reckoned seein' as
how they let ther biggest donkey hey
ther run OF the deckr came back.
Twain made dive below as all the
rivermen In the nelghborhood set up a
derisive laugh nc his expense.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-09-30

A Chicago bonrd OF trude man who
was not In the habit Of attending
church was taking a walk one Sunday
morning. and on coming TO church
at tho regular hour OF service he de-
cidcd 20 go In. As he entered the nu'
ditorium In which the pews were ad'
justed upon n sloplng fioor M usher
stepped forward and. wishing TO con
suit him ms 10 location before con
Quoting him 10 sitting. politely In
quircd;
would you like TO come down prct.
~ wellr'
Miatnking tho inquiry 10 be nm ap.
peal for money. the board Of trnde man
began 10 tumble through his pockets
as he drawlcd:
"Td like 90. but I'm not prepared to
come down very heavy, ns 10 cents n
all I have with me."-Ilarpcr's Mag
aEino
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-09-30
Dividing a Long serm on.

DR.. Samuel Buell. OF the last half OF
the eighteenth century. who used to
preach two or three hours. like Isaac
Barrows, was ingenious In detninlng
his congregation. On one occasion. aft
cr preaching nearly two hours-as long
as he could feel secure ln the presence
OF all his hearers-he remarked thnt
he was done preaching TO sinners and
that they were at liberty 10 go; the
rest Of his discourse would be nd
dressed 20 good people.
A gentleman who once went 10 hear
him stated that when the hourgass
was nearly resdy to be turned a sec.
ond time from the commencement Of
his sermon he said. much 10 the relief
OF tho person who related II. once
more" After going on some eight or
ten minutes longer he said. ITO con.
clude." and after another about equal
Interval he said. Lastly"
Tho gentleman nddcd that he expect
ed every moment to hcnr him say "Ey.
erlnatingly."
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-09-30

Some folks In foreign lands have
their own way Of determining whether
their relatives who have migrated TO
this land of ours have become hope
lessly Amcrlcnnizcd. one old lady In
Germany reached her conclusion In a
way thar can be appreciated only by
those who know the type of the Ger
man butter dish. deep as n bowl. and
the German reverence therefor Last
week her granddaughter Ia New York
received this sad lament'
"You win never come back, You are
lost 60 us Hans Ga cousin arrived
here from New York on Monday aud
reports that you have even given up
our deep German butter dishes aud
are using those shallow little plates
that Americans llke"-New York
Times,
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-09-30
Tn. sxmbolI.m pidnt Appeal.

"Charlie," sorrowfully sighed the
young lady In the parlor of the con
crete house on Washington avenue. 1T
Is nearly IL o'clock.
Eyes, Belinda" was the breathing
response of her poetical companion.
who was sitting on the sofa beside
her, 1.-THE minute hand Is drawing
closer to the hour hand. and when the
time of midnight is chlmed the two
hands will be even as one. oh. dar-
Ling Belinda" he continued as he lit
orally simulated the action of the min
ute hand. may not the coming to.
gether Of those two hands be sym
bolical Of us7'
She broke away and stood firmly on
her feet. mo. Charles Henry Smith"
she retorted angrily, those two hands
win remain as one but a single sec
ond. and then the minute hand will
divorce itself and go on Its way alone.
No. Mr. Smith. a minute hand that
doesn't stick isn't the kind OF sym.
bolism I wantr'-Chicago News.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-09-30
Fanny Dickens.

Fanny. the sister OF Charles Dickens.
was one OF the nrst students entered
at the old Royal Academy Of Music
when Il opened It's doors at Tenterden
street IN 1879. and at that time the
students lived nt the academy. only
going home for the week end. Every
Sunday" Dickens told Forster. Il was
at the academy nc o o'clock In the
morning 20 fetch her Danny. and we
walked back there together at night"
Aud the sunday itself the two spent
In the Marshalsca prison. where their
father aud mother then resided. owing
20 Aft. Dickens having failed 10 pro.
pitlnto his creditors" while her n.
thor was stIll In prison Fanny won
prize at the academy, and the future
novelist. then engaged In pas,ing Ia
bells on backing pots ~ I shllllngs n
week. was present 90 see her receive
it.-wcstmlnster Gazette.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1910-09-30
Proposals for Street Work

Sealed proposals will be received at
the Office OF the recorder of the city of
81. Johns, until Oct. II, 1910, ats o'clock
p. IN. for the improvement OF No. Ivan
hoe street from the north line of Catlin
street To the south line OF theWeyerhaeus-
er tract in the manner provided by ordi-
nance No. 373 subject TO the provisions
of the charter and ordinances of the city
of St. Johns, and the estimate OF the
city engineer, on hle.
Engineers estimate of cost SoSSS.I7 for
grade, walk and curb, also strip of mac
adam 10 feet wide.
Bids must be strictly in accordance
with printed blanks which will be furn-
ished on application at the Office of the
recorder OF the city of ST. Johns. Aud
said improvement must be completed on
or before 90 days from Oct. IL, 1910.
No proposals or bids will be considered
unless accompanied by a certified check
payable TO the order of the mayor of the
city of St. Johns, certified by a response
BILE bank for an amount equal TO ten per
cent. Of the aggregate proposal.
The right 10 reject any and all bids is
hereby reserved.
By order of the city council,
A. NJ. ESSON,
City Recorder.
Published in the St. Johns Review
Sept. az, go and Oct. 7, 1910.