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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20
WHO'S HEAD OF THE HOUSE?
UNCLE SAM WISHES TO KNOW
Rfe is Likely to Have the Better Of Husband, Who Kay Be Away Ehe,
Census EnumeEaOf Cans-.He viii Ask You About Your Mother.
in-LaW %TOo--Rural Citizens Asked to Chain the Dog
After Census Work Begins Next April.

Washington, D. Care you the
head of the family, or is the head
out?"
This is one Of the leading questions
that will be put to whoever may come
to the door when the census enumer-
ator calls next April.
1t is important that the Govern
ment keep track of every head of
family, and the answer, though it
may cause domestic wrangling after
ward, will be recorded from the one
of whom it is asked. That is where
the m of the family will get the
best of it, as it is likely the men will
be at work when the enumerator calls.
s'How About Your Mother-in-Law?'
"Are you married? Have you any
children? Is Your mother-in-law liv-
ing with you?"
These are a few of the multiplicity
of questions which, beginning April
Ii. 1910, will be asked every house
wife in the United States and its
Territories by Uncle Sans army Of
inquisitors known as census enumer-
ators.
From house to house all over the
country these inquisitors will go. If
you happen to be a housewife and
answer the summons of the doorbell,
and four of your five children answer
it too, do not scold the enumeration
when he asks you if you are mar
ried. Uncle Sam has not counted
noses all over the country for ten
long years, and it may be, as some
pessimists say, the race is lessening,
and, if so, the Government wants to
know in order to determine what
| kind of premiums to offer for Roose-
| veltian families.
Chain the Dog After April IA.
There is one request in particular
the Government makes of people liv-
ing in small cities, towns and rural
districts, and that is to have all dogs
chained after April IA, for at least
six months.
When the enumerator calls he will
begin by asking these questions:
what street. road or venue is
this? What is the number?"
He will then ask: what is you1
name? Are you the head Of a fam.
lily? What is the name of each per
son living here on April Is, 1910:
The initial of every person
in the abode? How many children
their names, ages, places of birth?'
If you are not the head of the
family you will be asked what rela
ton you are to the head.
The e~numerators will ask the sex
color and race of every person; the
age Of last birthday.
Then come questions to the women
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20
Navy Yard Plants Appraised by
the Washington Commando

Luetze, commandant of the Washing
ton Navy Yard, has just made an in
ventory which shows the gun foundry
there to be worth $10,475,0OO.. The
S3,0OO,0O0. The value Of the Brook
iyn Navy Yard is estimated at $685.
$4,000. but the %output'of the Wash
ington yard in value is greater in pro-
portion. The Washington yard in the
last ten years has put out more than
So, 100000 in finished products.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20
PEOPLE ASKED TO AID CENSUS
WIN spend srs.ooo.ooo and Employ $4,000 Agents

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Washington, D. C.-Whether tho.
thirteenth census, on which the Cows
eminent expects to spend. at least
$13 900 and probably more, will
reflect a correct picture of the Nation,
it's people, their lives and resources,
is going to depend as largely upon the
people themselves as upon the Census
Bureau and it's $4,000 enumerators,
who will be engaged in the work.
Director Durand makes this asser-
ton in his annual report to Secretary
Nagel, of the Bureau of Commerce
and Labor. While the report reviews
the work of the bureau for the last
year, a great part Of it deals with
preparations for the coming census.
The director calls attention to the
fact that any person or corporation
may make returns and know that
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20

AE 2FEEM
when the results are published it will
be, impossible to identify them with
any Individual or set of men. The re-
turns are not disclosed to any one not
employed in the Census Bureau, and
are not even furnished to any other
bureau of the Department Of Com
merce and Labor.
On account of the extended records
which will be taken of agricultural
conditions. the card system for those
returns will be abolished and a sys-
tenn more in keeping with the magni-
/ tude of the requirements will be
| adopted. in spite Of the added work
| this year the director believes it can
be done with the present Office forces,
and makes only one recommendation
for the creation Of a new office, chief
| statistician Of mines and quarries.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20
Prussian Election Laws Charged
Deficit of SS23,Oo0,0oO Shown,

Berlin.-EmDeror William opened
the Prussian Diet. The proposed Leg
islation outlined in the Speech from
the Throne includes a bill for the re-
form of the election law and a meas
IRE the purpose Of which is to coHll-
teract the tendency of the laboring
classes to desert the farms.
Baron von Rheinhaben, Minister OF
State and Finance. laid before the
Diet the budget which shows a deficit
Of s23.OOO.O00. 1t is due to an in
crease Of $50, 900, 600 in salaries.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20

first finger, steadied by the first joint
of the second finger.
In cutting only is it held in the
left hand, in the same manner as the
knife.
A spoon is held in much the same
way as the fork.
Food eaten from the spoon is al
ways taken from the side, and eve
from the tip.
far side. (
It is needless to say that a knife is
for cutting only. If you have indi-
vidual butter knives use them for the
purpose for which they were de-
signed, and, ven though they are
small and of silver, they should never,
under any circumstances, be used to
convey food to the mouth.
Eating should be done ~noiselessly.
This is the first rule of good breed
ing.
Never clatter knife, fork or spoon
on the plate when eating.
When one is finished, the knife and
lOIh SuOulu OO pldCOu upOA InO p4dLC
side by side and close together.
Spoons should be left in the saucer,
never in the cup.-Indianapolis News.
ETHICS OF FILTRATION.
Mrs. Charlotte Gilman is not likely
to win much popular sympathy for
her views on the ~engrossing subject
of filtration. She says, point blank,
sThe woman who fiirts is doing a
| fendish work." and inveighs against
her sex as Enthusiastically deceit
full. She seems to overlook the fact
| that innocent coquetry has little in
common with the instinct that leads
man and woman to equivocate or
! prevaricate. 1t has much mor in
common with the instinct Of clrios-
! ity.
If "the proper study of mankind is
man." woman is not to be blamed fol
wanting to know something OF his
vagaries and idiosyncrasies, and she
purposes to find out by the readiest
means at her command. Her intui-
lions guide her Alright to certain con
! illusions. and a few adroit but appar.
emily naive and artless questions tel
her the rest of what she wants tt
know. "Most men are alike" say:
Margaret Ogilvy, "in the hands O
the woman who fatters them" ant
any man is fattered by an implied in
vitation to talk about himself, hi
aspirations and his career. After
ward, the man f1atters himself fur
Their by assuring himself. and some
times his friends, that the lady ha
been flirting with him. 1t gratife
his vanity that she should want t
learn from his own lips what man
ner of man he is. It can only be be
icause he is so interesting.
As a. matter of fact, men are NOR
firtatious than woman, and any gen
eral indictment is unfair that ez
cludes from consideration the NOR
fnconstant and volatile division Q
mankind. Mans love is of man
life a thing apart; tbs woman
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20
HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH.

There is a man over in New York
who does not agree. with the latest
beauty dictum. "hold your face to the
sun" He is having a revolving house
built for the express purpose Of turn
ing his face away from the sun.
But then his objection lis to the U
as it strikes him in a reclining posi-
ton; he likes his morning nap undis-
tu<bed by a prying Sol. Instead OF
getting up to draw down the blinds,
he will press a button and turn his
room around to shade.
To the beauty hunter, "hold your
face to the sun" reads, do not turtle
our neck or let your head settle
comfortably in rolls Of flesh. Adopt
the carriage Of a We're de Vere-hold
your head up.
This does not mea thrust out your
chin like a belligerent prize fighter;
it does mean the chin WELT up and the
head back, SO the muscles At the back
Of the neck contract slightly.
Here are a few Of the improves
ments q held-up head works:
It decreases the number Of your
chins.
1t makes the eyes look bigger and
more soulful.
It improves your carriage and pre-
vents round shoulders.
1t allows the sun to play nor be-
comingly on your face.
1t lends a pretty glow to your
cheeks instead of to the forehead and
the bridge OF your nose.-New York
Press.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20

gold-a little framework shaped to fit
around the back and side of the heel.
The very smartest thing in gloves
is white glace kid with three wide
strands Of heavy black embroidery
down the back. !.
Silks which have all-over figures
woven into the fabric have their own
special name this season. They are
called Falconne. /.
The vatican pleat is conspicuous
for its absence, though early in the
season it was expected hat it would
have a place al a line for the ball
gown.
There are many novelties in veils;l
those which are double and of con-
trasting color must be chosen wisely,
not to detract from the beauty of the
wearer.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20

Shawls may be worn this season.
Coque feathers are to be popular.
Color is used in the coming neck
wear.
Satin and silk hats are with us
again.
Large Jet buttons will be used on
coats.
The ~shepherdess shape hat IS going
to be worm.
Younger girls still cling 70 the
windsor tie.
Crochetted buttons are more in the
style than ever.
Black satin revcrs and cuffs are to
remain in style.
The aH-black hat still retains much
of its popularity.
Zibeline, serge and the cheviots are
popular for coats.
Bronze slippers are quite stylish
for evening housewear.
The military cape is much used
for driving and motoring.
The shawl effect is simulated in
many Of the new fur pieces.
The SO popular empire green has
found it's way into footwear.
Trimmings which bangle and swing
in the most bewitching way adorn
gowns and wraps.
Muffs, all of which are enormous,
are apparently to be used as much in
evening as in daytime.
A slipper fad is a heel decoration OF
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20
PLEASANT TABLE MANNERS

You may have perfect table lar
ners lin your head" like the little
boy in the story, but do you al
ways use them?
The little matter of using the left
hand for the right, for instance,
makes the greatest difference in the
grace and propriety Of the perform
ance.
The FORK should be held halfway
down the handle between thumb and
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20
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SGAaNN~kfN10~
L1h0 Gains Most ByI
MARRIAGE?
By Harold Owen

Il - A" i Ue HH VITO WdTTIes gives III HUSIds0SN TO IUTUUH0 DeyOnu
those provided by hisc onabOrator? Is it for his W selfish
creature comforts that he bolts his breakfast, rushes for the
A/V morning train, m stews in the cty-al to earn an income
of which he personally spends only a fifth or a 1.-THE? Are
dressnakers' bills merely part of his unhoy, selfish joy?
~NO Once a NAL becomes a husband, has he nothing to bear and
forbear? Has the compound word "henpecked" crept use-
1esS!yl nto our language? Has n o mans Individuality been Slapped or over
"nemeo " q overpoWering personality in petHcoats? Though it be true
'nt q VIE las n o wages" is a husband allowed to husband his? Though a
WIS may pe "a slave to her husband" las the converse phrase n sanction
.oM experience? And though a mother be "a slave to her children" has a
1 an no parental cares? Are there n households in which a father has 10
an MS Individuality" and preferences and wishes-anow his meal. to be
n4eo. where a shall live, when n where he shall take his holidays u even
noW on he shall remain in harness-"for he sake O the chihren?' Is a de
soWu nuscan merely a contradiction in terms? Is marriage always peer
+ .a snraes LOT the husband, never cakes and lie for the wife? And S to
'ne coMpaNave losses n gains o. entering the marriage estate, does the man
S'sarums a. the altar surrender nothing and incur % Responsibilities rom
which ne u otherwise be free, n does the woman acquire nothing but
ae Ouroen OF 1Teshd duties and a gold ring Of asomewhat monotonous pattern?
n ! apocgize fr the elementary and homely character. of these interroga-
tories. u the fact that they rise nut of a current controversy shows where
thai controversy is taking u.s. And. so I put the question. az a matter for
lmeIyo lscussion. Who gains most by marriage, nan or woman? And that
So cannot be answered without answering the deeper question: in the
aMeTest o. which Sex (apat altogether from the institution of home a the
entity of family is it most necessary that the institution Of marriage should
be pceserved?"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20

whole existence" The onla who
hirts. or is said to do SO, usually set
ties down and becomes an ideal wife
and mother, Mrs. Gilman's averments
to the contrary Notwithstanding
philadelphia Ledger.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20

Ham Balls With Cabbage Salad.-Let a cup Of chopped
bread cook in a pint of milk, with a slice of onion and a tea
spoonful Of fine chopped parsley, until the mixture is thick
and smooth. Add a dash Of paprika, d teaspoonful of mixed
mustard, the yolks of two eggs and two cups Of cold boiled :
ham chopped fine. Mix thoroughly and set aside to cool.
Shape into balls, ham, egg and bread crumbs, and fry in deep
fat. Drain in soft paper at the mouth of the oven. Serve
on a folded napkin; surround with sliced cabbage and green
peppers, mixed with a boiled dressing.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20
From Our New Dictionary

From Our New Dictionary.
Hot Scotch. Cooked oatmeal.
Winter resort. The pawn shop.
Near relation. One who won't
loosen up.
Phenomenon. a chestnut without
a worm in it.
Stunning gown. One for which the
bill stuns you when it comes in.
Insanity. Something our ancestors
develop when we get into trouble
New York Times. -
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20

Tory press said: we'll, really, is that the sort OF thing we are. spending
4zoooo a year upon?' Because a fully equipped duke costs IS much to
Keep u rs a couple of Dreaonoughts Int they are just as great a terror, and
they last longer.
So long as they were contented o be mere idols on their pedestals, pre-
serving that kind of stately silence which becomes their rank and intelligence.
all wen we'll, and the average British citizen rather looked u to them and
himself, WELL, if the worst comes to h worst r this old country.
we have always got the dukes to fall back upon" But then came the budget,
and they stepped off their perch. They have been scolding like omnibus dnv-
ers purely because tn budget cart has knocked a little of the gilt off their
stage-cOach.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20
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Put Your Heart in Your
! ~ UOrk ~ I
+ - +
Iy Jerome Freshman ;
n q
Ly Jerome Eieshmon

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~ HE man who succeeds in any line ofe ndeavor is he who has
worked wholeheartedly, whOhesouledly, wholesefedly for
k-H success.
For this thing called Success is simply the realization Of
ideals we have formed, and shiven to matertahze.
Don't have a Crouch" against b. firm that supplies Jul
s-&. bread and buttersSBettr work for ten dollars a week and
work then be employed at twenty-five dollars a week and
shrk. E
Coming down to the office in the morning with a desire to make the day
ass a quickly as possible. and with the little real work performed is abso-
'utety necessary, is a dead sure way to oblivion.
1heres no exhiaration that a equal the feeling a man sensates after a
-arttculany hard job has been got tut of the way, and got ut Of the way by
being done right.
between a big, fat envelcp on payday and a salary that gets smaller n the
eyes Of the man who is always looking for, out neve working for a raise
Enthusiasm! That's the thing that builds bridges and tunnels through
mountains. One enthusiastic employee N an organization is worth an army OF
wishers for six o'clock and Saturday afternoon.
And there car b. n o enthusiasm unless yu are heart. head. and hand in
league with your work.
The man who views his daily work as part of his daily self Is the man
who accompishes things. The man who performs his duties II a spirit OF
let's etrid-o fthesep eskymatters is the nan you lever hear Of IS making
progress.
Put your heart into your work-Proftabe Advertising.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20

Smart little frocks for semi-dressy &C.
~casions are numerous and the very popular
top coat makes it possible to wear them
right along through the winter.
Homespun is a good material for the
more tailored dresses, but silky crepes and
satins are adorable for the much killed
| ones, and Irish or cluny lace makes ,
charming neck finish.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20

the physical organism Of the dreamer. This has long been recognized and
order SO to speak. #~ ~Erh
One experimenter, by tickling a sleepers nosn carsed him IL dream hat
ar was being plasNTedo ver his face I'M then r w pulled off causing
agonlzng pain; uncovering his knees CAV him a a.. - O. travelling in a
s1agecoach in the dead Of winter n suneringf ighttu1.v from thu cold. MT
hi a hotwaterb bottle to his feet made him drean that no vas watkins oer
the ava Of n active yolcano.
3 while approaching h inconsequential character of dreams induced
ny Such leans, as also by indulgence in late suppers, the cramping of a
muscle through lying too long in n position, or thu slipping off of the bed
caothes science insists that there are times when ven the most trivial If
dreams may be- profoundly portentous.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20
The Slump IN Dukes
BY Daoid Li0yd-G George

IMPORTS and exports have gone up during the last few
months by millions. Industrial investments have been
steady. There has been, On the whole an Improvement even
in brewery shares. The only stock that has gone down
badly-there has been a great slump in dukes. They used
stand rather well in the market, especially the Tory mar
ket; but the Tory press has discovered that they are not
real value. They have been making speeches. Recently
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-01-20
The Dream Book Of
Modern Science
Ely II. Addington Bruce.

ODERN science is writing a dream book of it's own to take
the place OF the unauthorized and mlschievous manual in
vogue among the SuperstitiOus. When completed it will
De a remarkable production, wonderfully interesting and
thoroughly practical and helpful.
Science, of course, does not assert that all dreams are
significant. A good many dreams-and especially the com
moner dreams of falling, flying, and the various forms Of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-05
NO SCARCITY
OF WATER
HERE

II. J. Miller, local correspondent for
the Daily Ohlahoman, handed his chief
good sized package when he adj
dressed the following letter TO him,
chlckasha. Okla. Dec S, 10
Managing Editor Daily Oklahoman,
Oklahoma CITY.
Dear sir:-The carelessness Of
somebody is making the OkIahoman
mighty d. unpopular here. The pa
per has a large circulation in Chicka-
sha. In yesterdays paper you state
that Tulsa and Muslogee aSe the only
cities In the state not being threaten
ed with shortage Of water. Chickasha
has an abundance Of water both from
the Waghita river and from al wells
in the city. mention This hot because
Il has been the only knock this place
has had but because 1t Is one Of the
great many It seems impossible for
the paper even to mention the Girls
Industrial school in a complimentary
way unless It is in an Editorial BY
the People
am anxious for the paper to have
and to hold the good viii Of the peo-
pie here and ] know this as your aim
and intention
Yours truly,
II. J, MILLER
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-05
Ton chnrhv ramr
JUG OlCiUy Ualiip
Vets Hold Meeting

Joe Shelby camp OF United coniod-
crate Veterans met a the City hall
Saturday afternoon with Commander
Jack Halo presiding. Matters Of gen
eral interest to the camp were dis
cussed and the occasion was one whero
good feilowsbip prevailed. It was re.
solved that every member Of the
camp give monthly report Of his
Stewardship as an ex-confedera+e sol
der The vets ALSO expressed the
sentiment that they were grateful to
Almighty Goa that another Thankseiv-
ing has come and gone and still finds
50 many Of the veterans in good health
and prosperity"
The camp viii meet again on she
first Saturday in January.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-12-05
NAVAL CIRCLES JOLTED
BY MEYERS REPORT

The Key West station, however, Is 40
be retained owing to its geographical
situation as base Of supply and the
fact that it supplements the naval
base at Guantanamo AS to the yards
along the Atlantic coast Meyer de-
clares the Port Royal Is. % dry
dock unappr0achable for baitleships
or cruisers except at an uniustiflable
expense and the Charleston Is. 60
dock useless for The sams character Of
vessels owing rio the rapidity with
which it fills with debris Since the
Portsmouth. Boston, New York, Pbna-
delphia and Norfolk yards have ac-
cessible dry docks for battleships and
efficient repair facilities, Meyer be-
lieves it hardly advisable to give them
up.
. recommendation ID made for an
appropriation of $4,000 with which to
conduct experiments covering the use
Of the aeroplane for naval reconnois-
sance. Commenting on the flight
made by Eugene Ely from the deck Of
the scout cruiser Birmingham Meyer
said:
@This experiment and the advances
which have been made in aviation
seemed 10 demonstrate that ehe aero
plane is destined to perform some
part in the naval warfare Of the FIJI
ture 1t appears likely that this will
he limited to scouting. "A scolss which
Is not strong enough to pierce the
enemy's line can get as near as pos
sible and then send an aeroplane 30
or 40 miles. obtain valuable informa-
lion and then return to the scout
Even If the aviator did not land on the
scout he could be brought on board
and deliver his information. The loss
.of an aeroplane would be OF no mo-
ment as the ship may easily carry
others. The distinct value Of service
Of this kind IS ensily seen.
"Thc department eontemplates fur
ther experiments along these lines
wkh the belief that Il VIII DO neces
sary N the near future to equip all
scounts with one or more aeroplanes
10 increase the distance At which in
formation can be seelircd'
a saving 81 S4sooooo IN the estl-