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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-01-05
a. LIVING FROM 10 ACRES
Virginia Fea,s.::a:. ea,.::.sr sr's Story an 1n'
spirat;ca to Others.

When all the crops have been har-
vested and Ell the accounts settled,
the net profit is the real test Of the
farmer. Brilliant experiments are
we'll enough, and the trial Of unusual
methods is most interesting; but how
the farm pays alone determines the
value of the new system. Intensive
cultivation, diversified crops, farming
specialties and secondary crops, are,
therefore, only important when it can
be demonstrated that they enrich the
farmer.
That veteran planter, T. O.. Sandy
of Nottoway, is thoroughly convinc-
ed of the truth Of these principles,
says the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
In a recent letter to the Southern
Planter he backs up his belief with a
transcript from his ledger for period
of three years. The farm in question
consisted of only ten acres, and was
apparently in bad condition when
cultivation began. Su5-soiling was
necessary, while two and one-half
tons of bone meal had to be used.
From the profits of that year, there
fore, the expense Of these improve
ments had to be deducted. But the
ten acres produced 700 bushels of corn
and twenty tons of corn stover, with
a net profit of $4,000 to the owner.
When the corn was worked for the
lasttime during the first season, Grim
son clover was seeded for the next
season. twenty pounds to the acre.
This required little cultivation, and,
at the end of tie year, yielded sixteen
tons of hay, worth $3.50 net. For the
third season the ten acres were fertll"
lied with two and one-half tons OF
bone meal, and were planted in timo-
thy, herds grass, sappling clover and
alfalfa. After all the expenses OF this
season had been paid the years hay
crop sold for S572.5o. Thus, within
three years. the profit from the ter
acre lot amounted to 81 1892, or clear
yearly revenue of S41.07 per acre.
Here is q sermon that needs %
praise. Here is an argument in Le-
half of good farming that requires no
explanation. If every farmer in Vir-
ginia would take it to heart, the next
three years would revolutionize the
agriculture of the state and triple the
productivity of our farms.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-01-05

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure
any case of kidney or bladder trouble
that is not beyond the reach Of medi-
cine. 1t invigorates the entire system
and strengthens the kidneys so they
eliminate the impurities from the blood.
Backache, rheumatism, kidney and
bladder troubles are all cured by this
great medicine. ALI Druggist of Lex
ington, Henry Drug store Chaplin 8. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-01-05
How IL Happened.

How IL Happened.
Lady-Poor man. So you are just
out Of jaf?
Tramp-Yes. mum. l was a victim
OF fortune fellers back ia nineG-nine.
I.ady-lndeed?
Tramp-Yes. MUM. The district at.
torney told where Id ever been and
what Id ever done during my whole
life. and the judge predicted where
would be for the next ten years.
Puck.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-01-05
Sewing Rachines.

The Davis Unique and other new
improved drop head machines; nicely
finished in oak; easy running and per.
feet sewing; fully guaranteed; fol
sale at factory prices for cash, or on
easy payments, at The Bazaar.
If Rice B. Harman
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-01-05
wanted-3lacksmith and Guard

A blacksmith to shoe mules and do
general repair work, and a guard to
care for and protect the camp at chain
gang during the day. Apply at once,
stating salary desired. J. J. Lang
ford, Supervisor Lexington County.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-01-05

Smallpox has developed in the coun-
ty jail at Union.
The BARRIERS in Spartanburg have
formed labor union.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-01-05
Rev. I. W. Williams Testifes

Rev. I, W. Williams, Huntington
w. Va, writes US as follows: "This is
to certify that I used Foley's Kidney
Remedy for nervous exhaustion and
kidney trouble and am free to say that
Foley's Kidney Remedy will do all that
you claim for it, All Druggists Of
Lexington, Henry Drug store Chapir
S. @.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-01-05
Appropriate Cake Gifts.

For the delinquent creditor-Short
cake.
For the singer-Do(ughI cake.
For the saior-Currant cake.
For the trampSponge cake.
For the drunkard-Drop cake.
For the farmer-Hoe cake.
For the cowboy-Plain cake.
For the house builder-Raisin cake.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1910-01-05

Frank Rudd of Jacksonville, Fla,
died at Clinton while on q visit to rel
atives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03
Cruel Customs in France.

An American traveller in France,
writing to a well-knOwn humanita-
rian, describes the cruel customs on
weekly market days in many
French towns. Various protests
and remonstrances have been made,
the writer states, against these
widespread cruelties, but with lit
tie avail. She says:
The calves. sheep and lambs are
tied up with all four feet together
as tightly as possible with rather
thin but strong cords which must
be very painful. They are laid in
piles, first in wagons and then on
the ground all over the market
place from early in the morning I'M
til they are sold. They are treated,
in part, just exactly as though they
were already dead, and those that |
examined were nearly dead. Of
course they kick and struggle and
injure each other, besides being all
day without water or food. The
chickens are tied by the legs and
carried up-side-down, by the feet. l
saw a woman going off with large
live hare hanging head downwards
by a cord tied tightly around its
hind legs. Many of the English and
Americans who come here have
complained of this market, but so
far nothing has been changed
In Italy often saw calves COM
ing from market. They were al
ways in carts, standing up, not tied,
looking perfectly comfortable. They
even had straw to stand or lie on.
If the Italian peasants can do this
surely the French peasants can. l
think that all the Italian S. P. c
AS have done an enormous amount
of good, though they are very poor" "
Dumb Animals.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03
BOYS, How This Club2

The last issue of the Higginsville
Jeffersonian contained the follow
ing account of a unique organiza-
ton formed by a c.owd of boys at
that place:
If the boys of Higeinsville do
not soon become the best bunch OF
youngsters in America it will not
be the fault of the boys themselves,
for their own initiative and without
any aid from their elders. have
banded into a self-government club
which is worthy of encouragement
There being no Y. M. c. A. or
similar organization in Higgins
vile a good many of the boys were
getting into the habit of spending
their leisure time loafing around
the pool halls and bowling alleys
and on the streets. With far sight
edness beyond their years some of
the boys decided that to so occupy
their time was to waste it.
So the town boys between the
ages of Is and 20 we're gotten to-
gether and decided to organize into
a club which would keep them off
the streets and would provide them
with good books and good games
and healthy athletics and keep
them from forming bad habits.
The organization, which was then
formed, has rented rooms in the
Citizens Telephone building which
are being fitted up as reading and
gymnasium rooms. The club has
been named the Social Athletic
club and the following bylaws
adopted:
No smoking shall be allowed.
No betting on games shall be
permitted.
No improper stories shall be
told.
Fifteen members were present at
the secret initiatory meeting. None
of the boys would tell what hap
pened at the meeting but it sound
ed like a cattle stampede. Moberly
Democrat.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

A plan for drawing trade to a
town that has been successfully
worked at several points might be
adopted to advantage in this city
The plan is as follows: An agree
ment was reached between all the
merchants whereby they offered
special sales on certain days, each
merchant selecting some special
line of goods upon which he made
a lower price than usual. Thus one
dry goods house would sell gloves
at a special price, while another
would offer bargains in dress goods.
One hardware merchant would re-
duCe the price on skates. Every
line Of business was represented
and care was taken that no con,
fiicts occurred. Prizes were theT
offered to the farmer bringing in
the best load OF grain or the hand
soonest baby and the bargain day
was extensively advertised in tn,
surrounding country, the names O
the merchants and their specia
sales being in all cases stated. Tn
farmers responded in a most graft
flying manner and the merchant
were well pleased with the plar
The idea has already been carrie
out in several cities. Milan Stand
ard.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03
Frye Osborne.

The prettiest wedding of the sea-
son occurred at the Holy Rosary
church last Sunday, Jan. 30th at
$50 p. m, when Mr.. Less Osborne
led Miss Grace, the charming daugh-
ter of W. X. Fry, to the altar where
Rev. FIR. Ryan joined them together
in holy bonds of wedlock.
Their attendants were Mr.. and
Mrs. Aubrey Spalding. they being
very intimate friends of the bridal
party.
The bride wore a handsome dress
of wisteria satin trimmed in braid
and oVerlace, and wore a hat to
match. The bridesmaid wore grey
satin and hat to match.
The groom and best man wore the
usual costume of black.
MISS Margaret Spaldlng played
the wedding march
After the ceremony the bridal
party drove to the home of the
brides father where an elegant
O'Clock dinner awaited them. The
dining room was decorated in white
and green.
Miss Grace is a young lady highly
respected by all who know her anC
deserving of much credit, while Mr.
Osborne is a young. prosperous maj
of this city.
They received many nice and use
full presents.
The young couple will 90 t.
housekeeping at once and will be al
home to their many friends aftel
February 4th. on the South side
May their lives be as bright as the
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03
For New State of "Siskiyu."

Medford, Ore, Jan. 26.-Aeitation
for the creation of a proposed new
State, to be called Siskiyu, out of
Northern California and Southern
Oregon, has reached such a stage
that a convention has been called
at Yreka, CAL, March is.
Alleged slight of this territory by
the more populous districts of the
two States has been the cause of
dissatisfaction, eliminating in this
movement,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
SYNOPSIS.

Jasper Plum is weabyootton spinner His Frederick
has been educated and polished approved fashionable
methods the elder remains aain cotton spinner loving his
work and his employees Frederick Vaera the daug
of Lady Westendeigh tits union of money and title The
takes place with great ecat the delight Jasper On
the wedding day Jasper leanOs modification that Stephen
has formed attachment for Martha Gibbs factory girl He
first refuses consent but finally the nterposion of Frederick
reents condition that Matas behavior shall be rreproach
able for three months Sir AhurLas saved the life of
Va In the prolonged absence of her husband ntgues for
her Martha discovers his and risks her happ
defeat his scheme by herself engaging Irritation with
Sir Arthur On the very day when the three months expire
Mah succeeds in opening the of Vaea but is detected and
apparently hopeessy compromised herself Vaea generously
explains all and savese friend who saved her This play is
spirited throughout and irreproachable in moral
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Representative W. B. Fahy. Of
Saline, was shaking hands with his
numerous New London friends here
last Saturday. He was looking al
ter his political fences which he
found, to use a quaint expression,
horse high, bull tight and hog proof.
Record.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Mrs. Mary L. Rouse received the
sad news yesterday afternoon Of
the death of her sister, Mrs. Lucy
A. Barlow, of Boone County, Ken
lucky. She has been sick for some
time and her death was not IN
expected.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

j. X. Pool, in his Centralia Cour-
Ter. expresses our own sentiments
in the following so perfectly that
we reproduce it. says the Shelbina
Democrat. Everything else you
buy has gone up save the price of
this paper. Do you appreciate this
fact? You should remember that it
costs double to produce this paper
than it formerly did, but you get it
at the same price. This fact ought
to prompt you to pay up at once
Don't ask us to wait-it isn't fair to
us. Please come to see us in q
hurry. We are looking for you"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03
Centralia Votes for Bond Issue
movement

Centralia, Mo-, Jan. 25.-By a
vote of $40 to 81 Centralia carried
a proposition to bond the city fol
$4,000 to put in complete water
and sewerage system. The victory
was celebrated by the blowing Of
whistles, ringing of bells and a biz
parade led by a brass band.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Over a hundred volumes have
been ordered for the Monroe, City
Public Schools. The library, they
now have is creditable and. USE
full one. Those in charge are. de-
termined to keep on increasing it's
usefulness.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03
sunshine on their wedding day is
the wish of their friends -" .
Buys Finest Farm in Wells County

The Fleming & Day, real estate
dealers Of Hartford City. closed up
a deal Saturday, by which Ed. Q.
StudebakeE of Monroe City. Mo-,
but formerly of Farmland, became
the owner of a 200 acre farm in
Wells county. known as the Fanuel
McIntire place, which is known far
and near through that section Of
the country as being one Of the
finest farms in Eastern Indiana.
This farm without a doubt has the
finest residence in Eastern Indiana,
as well as other buildings, very
large barns. carriage houses, ma
chine and tool houses, cattle houses
as well as six room tenant house,
two orchards also all kinds of small
fruits, 1t is abundantly supplied
with living water, by a small creek
which is fed by numberleSS lit
tie springs which makes it extra
well adapted for the purpose which
Mr.. Studebaker has bought it for,
as he expects to turn this into
breeding and stock farm for extra
fine Jersey cattle and Duroc hogs.
The soil is extra fine and there are
several producing oil wells and free
natural gas.
Our prediction is that in the next
few years Mr.. Studebaker's farm
will have a national reputation for
fine Jersey cattle and Duroc hogs,
and that he has bought an ideal
place for the same, every ono con-
cedeS. -Muncie Qnd) Star.
Drys Win Scotland County.
Memphis, Mo-, Jan. 2S.-The
local-option election held in Scot
land County to-day resulted in the
county going dry by majority of
SGT. The dry vote being 1,343 and
the wet vote 776.
The campaign has been vigorous
ly carried on and the vote was clos
er than was expected. The country
has been under local option for the
last four years.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

The Juniors of the Monroe High
School have treated the Seniors
royalty by entertaining them at a
masque party at the home Of Nh.
and Mrs, D. S. Sharp.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

For Sale = Six high grade; Jersey
Heifers, will be fresh soon.. Pure
registered Jersey bull.
W. P. DOOLTTTLE,
Woodland. Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03
Tender Heart.

Husband - have paid your dress
maker who has been dunning you.
Wife oh, then l must 90 and
order a new frock or she will think
am offended with her.-Ex.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03
Public Sale

At Center, Mo-, Thursday, Feb. 10, y
1910, 80 head good mules, 10 head
high class harness and saddle {
horses. To be sold at barns Of
w. B. Elzea and G. B. Dowell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Peter Werner and family of Han
nibal, spent part of the week with
friends here. Mr.. Werner is doing
a nice tailoring business in Hanni-
bal. He numbers his friends by the
number of his acquaintance.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Eugene M. Brown has accepted
the position of head bookkeeper for
the Henderson-Morris Produce Co.
with headquarters at Hannibal. He
is an excellent young man and will
ill the position creditably.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Henry Burkhart of the Fayette
Advertiser, gave the Democrat a
pleasant call Monday. Mr.. Burk-
hart is one of M issouri's best news.
paper men.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

|. Harry Jarman and his brother
George T. Jarman who is here from
Thief River. Mimi, spent part Of
the week with relatives at Ben
bow.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Eleven tickets to various points,
in Texas were sold at the M. X. g.
7. depot in this city, Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

W. B. Stevens and wife and Mrs.
w. L. Ely are visiting relatives at
Fl. Worth, Texas.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Claude Henderson and wife are
with relatives in Memphis, Tenn,
They will take in the Mardi Gras,
New Orleans, before returning home
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Charles L. Walker has gone to
LaBelle to attend the funeral of his
mother who died at the home of
one of her sons at RidgeWay, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Ladies Altar Sodality had a
euchre at the Knight Of Columbus
hall for the benefit Of Catholic
church.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Mrs. Margaret Smith of Ely, has
been with Monroe friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Lost Between Post Office and
Katy depot, plain gold band ring.
Earl to Grace" engraved on inside.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Mr.. Brandmeyer of Ely, shipped
one car load of cattle to Chicago.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Mrs. Victor Reid of Shelbina ISIS
the guest of friends in this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Orville Brown and family of Han
nibal, spent part Of the week with
relatives here
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

For Sale AN International Die.
tionary in good condition. A bar,
gain if taken soon. Call at Demo,
crat Office
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Frank Mcfarland was counting
in New London, yesterday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Lost Ladies gold watch, initials
A. F. B. engraved on it. Leave with
Leila Jayne at Rogers store and re-
ceive reward. .,t..
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Alexis Hays has resigned his po-
sition with the Monroe City Bank.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Will Lehenbauer had his hand
crushed in a corn shredder.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Abel Boarman of Ely, shipped
two car loads of cattle to Chicago.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

W. R. Yates and wife are visitipg5
their daughter, Mrs. j. F. odgers4,
at Harrington, Texas.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

j. D. Robey was at Perry yester-
day on business.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Mrs. S. B. Bower went to Shelbi-
ma, yesterday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

Did the ground pig see his shad-
oW Yesterday?
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03
Photographs
Belle
Johnson.

Native Lumber. m have oa saw my
farm Oknown as the John Cleary FARM in
Rails County, and am opening up one of the
best tracts of timber in Northeast Missouri.
Anyone wishing lumber soon should send
their bills to me now while cutting logs to
length. A. s, JAYNE, Monroe City, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

W. R. P. jackson is looking after
business in Midland, Texas.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03
MUSIC BY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

Tickets sale Anderson Montgomerys Thursday Feb
3rd, at 1870 p. m.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-02-03

County Court next Monday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-29

That, I firmly believe. would result in
success"
Ihat Secretary MaCNeaEh is correct in
asserting that President Taft is not now
in favor Of any straight-out pension plan
is shown by She unequiyocaI appreciation
the President has given 10 the petition
which is now being circulated in favor Of
a contributory retirement fund Score
tary MacNeagh believes that 81 his fellow
members Of the Cabinet could be induced
TO sign the petition ii would help the
cause a great deal
1t is also believed that il is among the
possibilities for some expression 20 en-
anate from the White House strongly in
dorsing the conuibuJory plan.
one thing is certain and the civil serv-
ice employees who look for governmental
aid from the present conditions which
afford them no protection is. that any
effort at securing a straight-out pension
bill or looking TO the Endorsement of the
administration Of any such plan is doomed
to disappointment and utter failure. What
hope there is lies solely I'M contributorv
retirement fund, and IF those 10 be bene-
fitted have any hope Of relief i'm the near
future it must be backed up by united
and not divided demand
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-29

has been found wherever the experiment
has been tried that straight pensions IRE.
in spite Of theory, a burden on those re-
ceiving them. 1t is some form Of
contributory retiring fund that must be
adopted.
That is a most excellent petition
which has been drawn up for the men,
bers of the civil service 10 sign. You
may have noted that it asks Congress
to enact "A retirement law. based on an
equitable contributory plan. providing for
an adequate retiring allowance based on
average salary and length Of service
Those are the provisions OF the GiI!ett
BILL and. for myself. I viii say that 7
would gladly sign that petition But the
main thing, the one thing that will make
for success in getting any retirement
fund bin through Congress. is. in my
opinion. for the civil service clerks 70
present ursted front. Let them recog-
ME the fac&hat there Is not the slight
est possible hope Of Congress granting
them straight-out pension. and let them
agree-al Of them, not a part-,o mt
their shoulders behind the present hin
ana Try their utmost to push il through.