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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
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DR.. Hiram G. Cortlandt, the we'll
known theologian of Des Moines, said
in a 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 cleo.
tricity and machinery, and when he.
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 a lot of boxes, and you throw old
stove lids and things into a furnace.
and they you empty the molten stream
into a hole in the sand, and everybody
yells and swears. Then you pour it
out and let it cool and pound 1t. and
then you put 1t in a thing that bores
holes in it. Then you screw it to-
gether, and paint 1t, and put steam in
it, and it goes ~splendidly; and they
take 1t to a drafting room and make,
a bluep rint Of 1t. But one thing | for
got-they have to make a boiler. One
mar gets inside and one gets outside.
and they pound frightfully; and then
they tie 1t to the other thing, and you
ought to see it go!'"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
Difference IN THE RACES
Mexlcans In the Main Unjust In
\ Blaming Americans for Lack
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 a
question Of a lack of politeness 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,
and training. 1t is undeniable that
the Anglo-Saxon sa~lutations, 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 + the exceptions. And 1t 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 NEAR 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 r pretty hard to make over,
particularly unless you catch them
while they're young.-Mexican Her
aid.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
NEW SAWS BADLY NEEDED
The OId-F ashioned Ones Somehow
Don't Seem to Fit Into Mod.
ern Situations.

you know all the copybook, Nc
Guffey's reader line of talk about ia
king the advice of ones elders?" be-
gan the sadeyed, understood little
man on the car. Sure you do. Now
let me tell you something. See that
big apartment house i've 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
! 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.
/ had a bunch 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 | came into a
bunch of $4,000. / went to my guar
dian, an old man, pretty prominent
In estate management and wisdom at
that time, and | told him l wanted to
soak the whole $4,000 in this block
of ground I 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.'
II 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
$4,000 sold it for about 100000 cash,
and he's now cruising over in the
Mediterranean or some place or
other, While I'm taking my wife out
for nickel car rides and wondering
where my $4,000 went,
There's got to be a new set Of
wise saws invented for twentieth cen
fury consumption. The McGuffey's
reader kind are moth eaten"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
ECHO OF GUINNESS AFFAIR
Indiana Judge Orders Disposition Of
1929 Belonging to Andrew
Helgelein.

Laporte, Indiana.-An ech of the
famous Belle Guinness case was heard
when Fred Pitner, administrator of
the estate of Andrew Helgelein, filed
his report showing that he had in
his possession 1929, which Judge
Gallagher directed be turned over to
AISLE x. Helgelein of Aberdeen, s. D.,
a brother. Andrew Helgelein, a
wealthy South Dakota farmer, came
here on Mrs. Guinness invitation, ex-
pecting to marry her.
He is known to have brought SO, 1000.
After the Guinness fire, in which Mrs.
Guinness and her children lost their
lives, Helgelein's body was the first
to be unearthed in the private grave
yard maintained by Mrs. Guinness.
The Guinness estate restored the
missing money to the Helgelein estate
and this goes to the brother.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
pr.,tv Good pednltlon.

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 a well-known
hosiery the other day, struck US az
being particularly choice.
1.-THE eight of haggrayation, gentle
men," said this pothouse humorist, set
ting his pewter IN the counter and
looking round proudly, with the air OF
one about to let off a good thing. the
eight of Internationally, trying
to ketch a flea out O. yer a with q
pair of boxin' gloves."-London Tit
Bits.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
Before DAYS Of Free Press,

Many of the restrictions that hamp-
cred the influence of the press re-
manned 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 poll
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 he had to serve his term in
iai1
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
PACKERS NEWLY INDICTED
Government Obviates Difficulties That
Might Occur Through Lands
Hearing Cases.

Chicago, Ill.-A new set of in
dictments charging the National Pack
ing company and it's officers with con-
spring to restrain trade was returned
before Judge Lands in the United
States district court Trial on the
indictments will be brought before
District Judge George Carpenter.
The new indictment was brought to
obviate any difficulty arising from the
packers claim of improperly in
Judge Lands hearing the case on the
grounds that several years ago, as as
sistant United States district attor-
ney, he took part in an investigation
of beef packing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
That Suit for Libel
Against the Postum Cereal Co, Ltd, Gave a Splendid Chance
to Bring Out Facts

- .a,n
A disagreement ABOUT advertising arooo
with q weekly journal.
Following y, an attack on US appeared IN
their editorial columns; sneerlng at tne CLAIMS
we made particularly regarding appendicitis.
we replied through the regular papers ana
the weekly" thougnt we MT PACK rather TOO
hard ana thereupon sued for nbel :.
Inc advertisement the weekly attackeo
us about claimed that IN 'nany cases OF aIpen-
dicitis an operation could be avoided by dls-
continuing indigestlble food, washing out the
bowels and taking a predigested food Grape
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
SHIP CARLOAD OF BABIES
Founding Asylum Heads Send Large
Consignment to Texas In Care
of Nurses.

Chicago, IIl.-A carload of ba
bies passed through Chicago. They
were from a founding home in New
York city and are billed to Houston
and San Antonio, Tex, where each
will be adopted by a Southern family
There were 81 babies in the car and
not one was more than three years
old. Their foster-parents will meet
the babies at Houston and San Anto
MO. An agent of the New York found.
ling hospital, an institution conducted
by the Sisters of Charity of New York
city, has traversed the district finding
homes for these abandoned young,
sters.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
10 VICTIMS IN
SOUTHERN QUAKE.
ISLAND OFF SALVADOR, IN WEST
INDIES, DESTROYED BY SCI
WE'RE EARTHQUAKE.
A HEAVY SHOCK ENDS ALI
Fires and othe, Signals of Distress
Vanish With Final Tremor When
Little speek Slips Into Sea-
Ocean Lashed to Fury.

Port Limon, Costa Rica.-At Least
seventy families, variously estimated
at from $50 to 10 men, women ano
children, were drowned following the
sinking of their island home. The
island, in the center of the Ilopango
lagoon, off Salvador, disappeared afte'
q series of earthquake shocks and
slid into the depths of the lagoon, car
rying with it nearly all of the inhabi-
tants.
The sinking of the island is said to
have followed a series of earthquakes
which were felt throughout the repub-
lie. The shocks began early in the
evening and grew in frequency and
violence as night progressed until
about midnight, when the watchers on
shore heard the sounds of guns fro1
The people on the island and at about
/ o'clock a boat load of frightened
omen and children reached the main
land,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
Holiday In the states.

Washington's birthday is q 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 az
fairs-battle of New Orleans in Louis
lana, Texan independence and battle
Of San Jacinto In Texas. Admission
day In California, and 20 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.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
crIpple Rider RIcycIs.

George Anstey. aged II, q cripple,
of Leicester, England, is n 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 a 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 the
streets and roads in a m~arvelously
rapid n He has complete con-
troll of the machine, his hands acting
as pedals, steering gear, and brake
combined.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
EnaII,h Women Smoke PIps..

The latest fancy of the woman
smoker is q pipe-not the tiny anair
that sufices for the Japanese, but a
goodsixed brier or q neat meer-
schaum. The pipe Is boldly carried
along with a gold card al and chain
purse. For some time now the Gig
arctic has given place to q cigar.
small In size and mild in quality.
Women said they were tired Of the
cigarette. and wanted a bigger smoke.
London Mail.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
s., bounty ExeItes Merrlment.

Seattle, fearing the Introduction Of
bubonic plague by rats, has offered a
bounty Of ten cents q 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 rodeats Of Tacoma
Everett, Bellingham and other popu-
lous and busy c~enters, has been find
ing Its way into the pockets of On
residents Of Seattle for nonresident
rats. But the joke would be on us II
II were found that our rat popula,
ton had found its way into the Seat
tie census"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
ATLANTIC STORM SWEPT
Hundreds of Small Craft in Danger
Along Coast of United States
New York Hard Hit.

New York.-A seventy-mile-an-hour
gale swept along the Atlantic coast,
menacing shipping and bringing
frigid weather that caused intense
suffering in New York. Fully a score
Of persons were injured by the fierce
wind that swept through the streets.
Several barges and many small
craft in the harbor were badly dam
aged, cusing heavy loss.
Reports from upstate points stated
that extremely cold weather prevailed
following a heavy snowstorm.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

The largest whale Of It's type OF
which there is scientific record was
captured recently OF Port Arthur.
Tex. He measured s~ixty-three feet
in length, and was estimated to be
about three hundred years old. Cap
tain Cob Plummer. mate Of q United
States pilot boat. sighted the monster
in the shoals on the jettes, 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.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
Danish Minister Robbed King.

Copenhagen, Den. - Former Min
lister Of Justice Alberti was sentenced
to eight years in prison and to repay
1900, 600 Of the many millions of
which he robbed the people during
his IA years career as banker, broker
and minister of justice. Alberti's
thefts, the biggest in Denmark's his
tory, involved thousands of people, in.
GLIDING even the king himself.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
After Big Shock, Disappears.

The survivors reported that other
boats were coming as fast as they
could be filed, as the island was slow
ly sinking under the feet Of the in
habitants. The boatmen of the main.
land were appealed to to send aid,
but, in view of the continued shocks
and the steadily increasing violence
OF the sea in the lagoon, the boatmen
were afraid to venture out. Indeed,
: lille they debated, says the story, an
ether and more violent tremor shook
the mainland and the fire and other
lights on the island vanished.
In the morning not a vestige of the
island remained. In all, it is estimat-
ed that about 40 persisted in the ca
tastrophe. This is not the first time
that small islands off the mainland
have sunk after earthquake shocks.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
GUN BURSTS, NO ONE HURT
Old Piece of Ordnance Was Unhooped
Accident Occurs at Target
Practice.

Washington, D. Cone of the
six-inch guns Oh the arupred cruiser
Pennsylvania burst at the muzzle
while the ship was at target practice
off the Pacific coast. There were
no casualties.
The gun was an old one, unhooped
at the muzzle. There are 1872 of these
guns afoat, and Rear Admiral Mason.
chief of ordnance, already has re.
auested al appropriation of congress
to defray the cost of hopping the
guns to the muzzle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
l,,h,,I,, ch.no..

The Manager-Csn you make quick
changes and double In a few partsf
The Actor-Can 1? Say. you know
the eel in Love and Lobsters."
where the hero and the villain are
lighting. and a friend rushes In and
separates 'em? Well, / played all
three parts one night when the other
two fellows we're Ill.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
BOY FIGHTER KILLS CHuM
Effort of Philadelphia Youngsters to
Settle Differences With Fists
Ends Fatally.

Philadelphia, Penn. - Raimondon
Cosetti, 6 years old, was held without
bail by Coroner Ford following a juve-
nile prize fight in which the young
ster killed Joseph Varallo, 5 years
old.
The boys quarreled. There was a
challenge and it was accepted. Both
youngsters stripped to the waist and
their companions formed a ring.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

News from different portions of the
Aleutian region indicates that there
have been great volcanic activity and
earthquake shocks in that quarter.
The disturbances continued for four
days. This information affords fresh
evidence that the scientists are cor
rect in regarding the ~neighborhood Of
Alaska as a center of remarkable
seismic activity.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
Nearo -AppoIntment Killed.

Misunderstanding a report,
the name of William II. Lewis, the
Boston negro whom President Taft
had decided to appoint assistant at
torney general of the United States,
will not be placed before the senate.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
r.k., slm..If ssr,ou.ly.

Nicola Tesla, dining By himself IN =
hotels great dining room. takes .
table where he can be seen Through
u his meal he wears a deeply stu
dious, q completely absorbed. attitude.
He may bring to the table . portfolio
filled with papers. These he may
scan with prolonged solemnity. In
any event, he sits an eloquent tableau
of profundity.-New York Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

English lords who object to the use
of American dollars in the British
campaign will have the full sympathy
of French counts and German barons,
who think American dollars should be
devoted to the securing OF personal
pleasure only.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

The suggestion is made that a good
way to the forests would be
to use cement and steel 10 build with
instead OF lumber. This might CON
serve the forests, but it would not
conserve either the iron ore and coal
supplies or the builders bank &C.
counts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

With a string Of aviators touring the
country like a circus, possibly 1t won't
be long before we see the sky fenced
off with canvas and young ~hopefuls
climbing in under the clouds to see
the show.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

People ought to clean house oft
ener. Now here's a New York man
had an old trunk kicking about the
house for five years before he opened
1t and found that somebody had care.
lessly left a dead person in 1t.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

A man says that he is going to
start a paper in New York that will be
free from the faults of the other jour.
nails there. It ought not to be hard to
start one, but Keeping it going is apt
to be uphill work.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

A big mackerel jumped aboard a
schooner In Massachusetts, waters and
provided a good breakfast for the
crew. The rivalry Of the Ananias
Club has apparently not hurt the VII
tally Of the familiar esh-story tellers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
Thieves kin Boobies.

London, England.-It developed that
the burglars who opened fire on five
policemen, killing two, were tunneling
from 3 house they had rented in Cut
Ter street to The vaults of Henry Har-
ris' tewelry shop in Houndsditch, con
tanning 100000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

The dispatches explain that Presi.
dent Taft went all over the Gatun
dam and then add. "HS visit has dis.
PEELED any fears as to the stability Of
the dam base Thus we see the
value Of having a chief executive Of
some real weight.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

A woman in Cincinnati is suing d
car company for damages because an
Injury to her shoulder in one of the
conDany's III has disabled her from
arranging her puffs and her pompa
sdour. And yet what mere damages
ilcould PAY FOR suffering like thisa
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
Robin cooner Marries.

Louisville, KY, Dec. 17.-Robin
Cooper, who was recently Jointly
charged with his father with the MUIR
der Of ex-senator Edward w. Car
mack, in Nashville, Tenn, was mar
ried to Miss Eva Smith Of this place.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
Peruvian Rebels rake Town

Lima, Peru. The insurgents
have taken the town Of Albancay, cap
ital OF the department and province
Of Apurimac, in southern Peru. Many
persons on both sides were killed or
injured. The government is rushing
troops to the scene.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

An English peer Is to marry an
East Indian princess. This precedent
ono established, may introduce dan
gerous competition in the matrimonial
title market for American heiresses.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

A Chicago woman refuses tt pay for
photographs which she recently. had
taken, because she thinks they make
her look too old. The photographer
should hasten to get a new retoucher.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

A scientist who recently tried t.
hypnotic a dog was bitten by thc
animal. He should have begun by
making the dog believe 1t had 40
teeth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

A tree trimmer who had to look up
all the time in his work has gone in
san That ought to be a warning to
those enthusiastic persons who spend
most of their time on the aviation
field.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
Husband CONVICTED Of vic Murder

Cheyenne, Wyo.--James McLachlin,
charged with the murder Of his wife
was convicted Of murder in the first
degree. McLachIin shot his wife last
September and tried to kill himself
attic ward
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

Doctor Wiley advises against cold
storage turkey. That is very we'll,
but he should first break that hand
some bird Of INDUCING in the cold
storage habit.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22
Tender Hits Submarine.

Harwlch, Eng.-Five Of the crew Of
the naval tender Elfn we're drowned
in a collision between the tender
and q submarine, The Elhn sank
and the submarine was seriously
damaged.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

A new card game popular in Eng
land is called "Dabbit." 1t should be
explained that many E%nglishmen have
chronic colds.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

Don't blame the faithful hen for
rots, spots, leaks or specks. Her part
of the work was all right. The storage
companies did the rest.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

Our idea of a strong minded woman
is one who insists that she would
rather have her clothes comfortable
than fashionable.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

1t is alleged as proof Of a New York
mans insanity that he was no good at
bridge whist This is very Gotham
esque.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-12-22

A boy committed suicide because he
was compelled to give up school. 1t
is not feared that there will be many
cases of this sort.