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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18
Governments Perquislts.

The French government takes 10
per cent. of all the money staked at
the casinos Of the seaside and other
health resorts on the little horses and
other gambling devices. For the sea
son Of lsOs-Os this percentage amount
ed to ss43, 1888. the summer season ma.
turally contributing the greater part
over 100000.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18
Comm Made of Panar.

Some undertaksrs, whose custom
ers are poor people. are using cofnns
made Of paper. The cofins are made
in all styles Of pressed paper pulp.
Just the same as the common paper
buckets. When they are vanished
and stained they resemble polished
wood. and in point Of durability It IL
claimed they are much better than
wooden ones.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18
BED Sea Petroleum.

A year ago the announcement was
made Of the discovery Of petroleum
on the shore Of the Red Sea. Since
then a well has been sunk to a depth
OF /, 400 feet. the estimated daily yield
OF which is 800 barrels. The petroli-
ferrous strata are found at Jensen, on
the African shore Of the sea, about
$50 miles south OF Suez.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18
neiarmIned to sueoeed.

Napoleon had conquered Europe in
imagination before he saw Jena or
Austerlitz. When only ten years OF
age, from the military school at
Brisnns, he wrote to his mother in
Corsica: with Homer In my pOokSt,
and my sword By MY side. have 70
carve my way through ths Wogld."
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18
orlnln Of Pasaulnades.

Pasquinades Is a term frequently
applied to anonymous publications of
satiric or libellous nature, some
times written and sometimes printed.
They derive their name from one Pas
puino, a witty tailor. who dwelt al
Rome at the close of the fifteenth cen.
tury, and delighted his patrons with
his sarcastic humor.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18
A ouandsry.

"a necklace Of diamonds has been
stolen from mel said Mrs. cumrox.
Aren't you going to notify the po-
lice?" II don't know what TO do. II
does seem rather classy to be robbed
Of ieWelry. and yet I hate to have peO-
pie think I'd ever miss 4 little thing
like a necklace"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18
women draw LARGE BaIarlss.

Probably the highest paid women in
the United States civil service are
two young women translators Of
French and Spanish, employed at the
bureau Of American republics. They
receive S2.40O a year.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18
v.naratn the Turtle.

At a place called Kotron. on thC
French ivory coast Of Africa, the ma
tives believe that to eat or destroy
a turtle would mean death to the gull
ty one or sickness in his family.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18
In. Ratnrt courtaoua.

spInster-"Aren't you weary Of
waiting for him TO GOMEZ" MatrOn-
And aren't you weary Of having no
one 70 wait ioFf"-Inustrated Bits,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18
In. Rlnht Place.

The Tramp--"Ah. Mister. what
would you do II you felt like you did
not have q friend in the worldf" Tho
Rich MAn-"WhAt would doH Why.
I'd apply for a Job as baseball UNI
pire. Of course. Chicago News
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18

Looks like a good man." said
Hawkins. But great Scott! When
shook hands 1t sounded like was
shaking dice."-Harper's Weekly.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18

A very large proportion Of people
think business is q gold-mine and
cor suets itself. As a matter OF fact.
(; quite otherwise. Judge Parry
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18
ousIItn mar AIl AdmIre.

Clear grit always commands re-
speot; It is the quality which achieves
something, and everybody admires
achievement.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18
coInao. on WorId's Mlnts,

The coinage value Of the gold and
silver OF the mints Of the world in
1907, totaled $4,9s3, ,002.s50.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18

It is getting so that It is harder to
find a gentleman than e genius
Philistine.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18
The
East
StroudSburg
State
Normal
School

lO
A thoroughly first class school
for TEACHERS.
1t Is PERFECT in the Beauty
and Healthfulness of its Lo-
cation.
1t is COMPLETE IN itsE quip
ment.
Its Graduates rank among the
Best IN SCHOLARSHIP and
TEACHING ABILITY.
The rooms are carpeted and
the Beds Furnished.
The Food is Abundant and
Excellent IN Quality.
For Catalogue Address,
E. L. KEMP. Sc. D..
Principal,
East Sroudsburg, Penna
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-02-18

Report says John q. MoCsrty of
Dingman tspis having trouble over
mis- pension. Parties connected with
he Department we'S here recently
investigating as tn how he received
his Injury and whether It inc paei.
'ated him from service. and as q re.
suit subpoenas were served on some
supposed to know about the matter,
70 appear before examiners and tes-
'fy We hope he win be able to
Ia I'D his claim.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

i9&sA@M
SIOQHS!!S
A DEFEATED RoHeeR.

On summer afternoon Ralph lay
day-dreaming in the shade OF the dig
maple tree. lie was tired and warm
from play. and was almost asleep
when tie buzz-buzz of a honey bee
close 10 his ear aroused him.
Guess he's coming home from his
days work OF gathering honey In the
clover field" said Ralph TO himself.
HE has such a heavy load he can
scarcely fly. There must be lots OF
clover honey in the hives by this time.
Believe I'll go take look"
Now Ralph had been warned TO stay
away from the bee hives. Disregard
Ing this advice. over he went TO the
bee hives. and quietly moving the I'D,
peeped in. His mouth watered as ne
saw the wax combs filled with honey
culled from hundreds OF blossoms.
Mother wouldn't let me have any
II | asked. I'm going In and get a
spoon to help myself" The bees were
very busy with their own work when
Ralph returned with the spoon, and
paid no attention 10 the disturber or
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

their house. At the first spoonful
Ralph sighed in blissful content, and
in went the spoon again. He had eat
en- as much as he wanted and was
about TO put on the lid when he de-
ciGed 10 have just one more spoonful.
This time the spoon brought forth
mere than honey. Clinging 10 the bet
tom out of Ralph's sight was bee.
Into the boys open mouth went honey,
spoon and bee. A moment later, with
tears streaming down his cheeks,
Ralph ran pellmell 10 the spring. But
no amount OF cool water soothed the
singing pain. Worst of all. his tongue
began to swell till IL seemed 10 nil
his mouth.
Before long the bell rang for supper
but no supper did Ralph want! He
ran to the haymow and hid himself
there till dark. Finally getting up
courage 10 face the lecture from his
f. thcr and his brothers teasing. ile
provided himself with a slate AMI
went into the house. To his mothers
questions as TO his absence from sup
por he wrote with his slate and pen
ell about his experience with the bee
as he could not talk.
well, son." nodded his father. I'll
sc ems to me the bees defeated the
robber. and think they punished
you enough"
Yes" wrote Ralph. III know
enough to let the bees alone here
after"
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

A lot OF money fs wasted ia
bisb-priced nerve medicines and
doctor bills. simply because pee
pie do not know any good home
remedies for nervous troubles
Here is homemade neryine
that produces prompt results In
any nervous disorder. II Is
splendid for weak nerves, ner-
yous headache. sleeplessness,
etc. and has been used very
successfully In cases OF nervous
prostration and acute hysteria.
It's action proves that opiates
and other dangerous drugs are
not al all necessary In nervous
diseases.
Make a strong tea by sleeping
Ave cents worth OF Hops In
pint OF boiling water, and strain
carefully. Put 2 OF. OF Thargol
Compound I'm an s OF. bottle tex
actly half pint and NIL IL up
with the Hop Tea. Try two
teaspoonfuls four times daily.
There are probably plenty or
people who won't try this be-
cause Il Is homemade and
doesn't cost much-about %
cents. But. just the same, there
Is no better nerve medicine at
any price.
BE sure to get the right In
gredients from your druggist
Hops. &c; Thargol Comp. OF.
Get both of these rights
important.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
In Society


Mr.. aud Mrs. Herbert Ely are In
New York.
The Chamber Music society Will
meet Wednesday evening with Mrs. y
McD Campau, of No. lSs Parker-aVe'
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles X. Taylor an
nounce the Engagement OF their daugh
ter, Miss >slar, h. Taylor, to Clifton
Bossardet.
! Elliott G.. Stevenson, supreme chlel
ranger OF the l. o. o. F.. will be the
guest cf honor al reception Wed
resday evening in Harmonic hall, ten
dered him by members OF the order
Mrs. Alma Russell. OF Toledo. an
nounces the engagement OF her dausn'
1 ter. Miss Laura Belle Russell, To Arth-
ur Webster. of Detroit.
MIR. and Mrs Thomas Rocks. OF Ed
monitor. Alberta, Canada, are the
guests of Detroit and Windsor friends
after an absence OF 20 years In the
Canadian northwest.
Miss Frances Fleitz will be the host
eSS at luncneCn, lnurSuaN hoon' GU
pertaining a number OF out-of-town
guests.
Miss Eleanor Rischert and David
Noodle. Jr., of New Straitsville, o..
were married In Detroit. Monday. In
the home Of their friend. Mrs. Kate
Stacey. No. 247 Fourthave.
In Holy Redeemer church Tuesday
morning. the marriage OF Miss Mar
vel Irene lie Page 10 William Nj. Hay
bell. was solemnized by the Rev. FIR.
Condor. Hiss Myrtle La Chapel.e AT
tended the bride and Edward A. Hay
bel was best man. The bride was
gowned in a princess dress or white
noire, and the bridesmaid In rose pins
messaline. with plumed hat TO match
Among the guests at the wedding were
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. LePage. OF Bay City
| parents of the bride: Mr.. and Mrs
Haybell and the Misses Anna. Mary
and Clara Haybell and John Davis. OIL
New York. and George Dunlap. OF Chi
cago. Mr. and Mrs. Haybell. after an
eastern wedding trip. will reside al
No. $50 Dix-ave.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
FASHIONS.

A graduated plated frill of net or
silk characterizes the latest blouse.
A green velveteen suit is made with
a Russian blouse, and is trimmed with
marten.
The frame for building up the tur-
ban couture is made OF erin, with or
without a covering Of false hair.
Wide velvet ribbon makes the new
bow for the collar IL Is knotted In
the middle without loops and the ends
are deeply notched.
The fad for metallic effects Is seen
In silk petticoats. holiday novelties
showing changeable colors in blue and
gold. and green and gold.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
0ntI1ia6rey5
6cttcrs~

Dear Miss Grey: In pedro con-
test, playing for points. two members
OF our club were tied at the conclu-
sion of the game at 295 points. II was
decided by majority vote OF the
club that the two should cut and first
prize go TO the player winning the
cut the loser TO receive nothing and
the person having the next highest
score below 295 to get the second
prize Do you think the loser OF the
I cut entitled to second prize.
MRS. w. A. ".
Al take IL from your request that
majority vote OF the members In
your club rules. in which case the
player losing the cut should in fair
ness and reason abide by the clubs
decision. Rather than have any un-
pleasantness result, however. would 1t
not be good idea, providing the
winner has not yet been decided, to d.
vide the first prize? II already select
ed why not change II for something in
which both the high players could
share?
Dear Miss Grey: What Is the best
way TO clean chamois skins?
A READER
A.-Wash until clean in luke-warm
suds made with good white soap; then
rinse in clear warm water and squeeze
dry between the palms. A few drops
of olive oil In the suds will soften the
channels. and will cause IL to be as
pliable as ever when dry.
Dear Miss Grey: How can ] re-
duce large pores which have been
caused by squeezing out blacAheads?
A READER.
A.-Bathe the face in hot and very
cold water alternately. Rub the az
fected areas with lemon juice once
day. Rub the skin lightly with the
balls OF the fingers dipped in toilet
cream and pinch the skin as little as
possible.
Dear Miss Grey: My left nip Is
higher than my right. Please recon-
mend an exercise to make them uni
form. How can ! overcome a double
chin? 3. A. X.
AID Your hips are probably of
different size. because OF curvature OF
the spine. The position in working
or sitting must be watGled. Consult
a physical culture teacher.
(e) Double chin is evidence OF local
deposit of fat and soft tissues. Mas
sage. Take general vigorous exer-
cises to improve the tone OF all It's
sues, and diet TO avoid overweight
Dear Miss Grey Please give me a
formula for liquid face powder.
MATILDA.
A.-Your druggist will sell you the
best on the market. Homemade Ii
quid powders are not satisfactory.
Dear Miss Grey: Can write to you
upon a personal matter without hav-
ing IL published? BERNlCE.
Ayes. Send stamped self-ad-
dressed envelope.
Dear Miss Grey: Which Is baby
girls color: pink or blue? II. II.
A-Blue.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
ChIIdrcn TeethinG.

Mrs. winsiows Soothing syrup han
MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their
pE.RFEcT succEss. II sooTHEs the
CHILD, soFTENS the GUNS. ALIAAfs
ali PAIN: CURES WIND COLO, and =
the best remedy for DIARKaoEx- 500 ha
~ nr"f Be "ar. 70 and ask {or Mrs. win.
slows Soothing Syrup" and take ne
other kind. Twenty-Five cents oottie
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
PROBE WoMAN's DEATH.

SAGINAW, Mich, Jan. 12.-(Spe-
rial. THE husband of Mrs. Alice
jain. who died a week ago Sunday.
and who IL is said by her sister, Mrs.
William Burns, was poisoned, came
10 Saginaw from his home in the coun-
try near here Wednesday morning and
the inquiry into the mystery started
late Tuesday afternoon was continued.
Jahn's children were also present.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
MOTHER
PRQBLEMS

Cubans never peel a pineapple. They
cnt on the ends. split the fruit length
wise. quarter IL. and split the quar-.
ters; then eat Il from the hand. just
as one would eat an apple. Cubans
claim Americans do not know how 10
fully enjoy this most delicious fruit.
for by peeling ii much of the juice is
lost. and the meat is left dry and
woody.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
D. L. Hempsted Removes to
212 GrlswoId ST.

Here is the picture of the first man
to found a successful dollar hat store
in the United States. Mr.. Hempsted
was formerly at 173 Griswold-st.. re-
moving lately To 212 Griswold-st.. a
short half block away. where he could
better care for his rapidly increasing
trade.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

In shampooing the hair, never rub
the soap directly on the hair. as II VIII
gum and be very hard to rinse on
Alw avs use liquid soap. or soap shaw.
ings which have been dissolved In hot
water.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
Out g8Me wisdom y
CYHTHIAGREY'

A good way to clean marble Is to
wrap half of a. lemon in a little piece
OF cotton cloth. dip II first into warm
water. then into powdered borax. and
rub the marble with the covered lem
on. IL will remove all stains.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13
5T4RfS@V@N

Candied Lemon and Orange Peel
A pretty and tasteful garnish for game
are orange and lemon straws- TO
make them. cut the yellow peel into
narrow strips. Have ready heavy
strip made OF one cupful graduated
sugar and cup OF water. Put the
straws into the boiling strip and cook
until clear. Remove, roll in coarse
white sugar. lay on sheets OF brown
paper and put in a cold, dry place TO
become crisp.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

MIR. and Mrs. Charles X. Taylor an
nounce the engagement OF their daugh
ter. Miss ls'lara h. Taylor. to Chiffon
fossardet.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

A unique way TO serve cranberry
Jelly is TO add a few large raisins to Il
or line the bottom OF the mold with 7
design in raisins. For such a decora
ton only a clear crystal jelly should
be used or the design will not prove
effective.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

Cinders which have been sifted
from the ashes will make hot fire
II they are slightly sprinkled with
water before they are burned.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

When the children begin 10 look pal
I'D without any apparent cause. and
IL their sleeping rooms are well ven
tilated at night. the pallor is prob
ably due TO an anemic condition of the
blood. III this Is true. they are most
susceptible TO disease germs, and a
doctor should be consulted. A good
Iron tonic must be given.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

The Chamber Music society VIII
meet Wednesday evening with Mrs. h
Mob Campau. of No. lS9 Parker-ave.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

Elliott G. Stevenson. supreme chief
ranger OF the l. o. o. F.. will be the
guest cf honor al a reception We'd
nesday evening in Harmonic hall, ten
dered him by members OF the order.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

Mrs. Alma Russell. of Toledo. an
nounces the engagement of her daugh'
ter. Miss Laura Belle Russell. to Arth'
ur Webster. of Detroit.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

MIR. and Mrs Thomas Rocks. OF Ed
monitor. Alberta, Canada. are the
guests of Detroit and Windsor friends
after an absence OF 20 years In the
Canadian northwest.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

Mr.. aud Mrs. Herbert Ely are in
New York.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

Miss Frances Fleitz will be the host
ess AT luncheon. Thursday noon. en-
pertaining i number OF out-of-town
guests.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

Miss Eleanor Rischert and David
Noodle. Jr. of New Straitsville. o.,
were married In Detroit. Monday. In
the home Of their friend. Mrs. Kate
Stacey. No. 247 Fourthave.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-13

| Dear Miss Grey Please give me a
formula for liquid face powder.
MATILDA.
A-Your druggist will sell you the
| best on the market. Homemade ii.
uuid powders are not satisfactory.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-10-20
When Her Back Aches
A woman Finds All Her Energy
and Ambition Slipping Away.

Washburn women know how the
aches and pains that come when toe
kidneys fail make life d burden.
BGckache, hip pains headaches.
dizzy spells, distres sing urinary
troubles, all tell of sick kidneys and
warn you of the stealthy approach
of diabetes, dropsy and Bright's di-
sease. Doan's Kidney Pills perma-
nently cure all these disorders.
Here's proof of it in a Washburn
woman s words;
Mrs. John Sands. Third st. w.
Washburn, Wis. says: "Doan, IS
Kidney Pills have always given me
greaU benefit, in fact, they are the
only kidney medicine that has ever
helped me. In 1907 I publicly told
of my experience and during the
time that has since passed, my faith
ia Doan,s Kidney Pills has increas.
ed. My back ached constantly and
there were acute pains in my sides
and hips l often had dizzy spells and
was very nervous. Doan's Kidney
Pills, procured at the City Drug
Store, entirely corrected my trouble
and | have seldom had any cause for
complaint since. -
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffa
10 New York, aid sole agents for
the United States.
Remember the name-Doan s.
and take no other,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-10-20

Two ladies were talking
the other day and in some
way the telephone subject
came under discussion. They
both had party line," tele-
phones. One of the ladies
was telling about how mean
one of her neighbors were.
70 use her own language
the somebody will talk to
some other fool for half an
hour and meyer say anything
either, and here L will be
nearly wild wanting to order
things for dinner or tell Tom
what / want him to fetch
home. Are you bothered
that way?" The other repli-
ed: II used to be, but I'm not
any more. A friend of mine
who is connected with the
service told me how to put on
a checker and I will tell you.
You may have noticed those 2
metal knobs at the top of the
instrument. Well, they are
there whether you have no
ticed them or not. Now,
when somebody has used the
line about twice as long as
they ought to, I just lay a key
or a short piece of wire across
those two knobs. Then, in
a minute or two, I take off
my short circuit and can get
central all right. I used to
feel as if I wanted to say
bad words, but now I let the
gossips feel that way"
The hint was thankfully re-
cieved by the one to whom it
was given and perhaps others
Will be thankful too.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-10-20
How 10 ksep d tioAie Town Prom
I'm proyinu


In the first place buy every
thing you need in another
place. If you have a Touring
mill send off for your -four,
1t sounds better to have it
come from a distance. even
should the quality be inferior.
II you have a brick yard, send
off for your brick; it makes a
man feel important to ship in
a few car loads of brick, no
difference if he should have
to pay more for them than he
would at the home factories.
you have a good job of
printing be sure and not give
it to your home printer. Send
it to city press even if it
d es cost you double what it
would in your home town.
You might give your home
printers the small jobs; it
will save trouble. If you
want a barrel of sugar. d sack
of coffee, a chest sof tea, a
barrel of molasses, a wagon
load of salt and other things
sendIoff for them by all means.
And then you can boast to
your neighbors that you buy
your groceries in the city.
1t will cost you a little freight
and time, but then you will
have the satisfaction Of know
ing that your money will not
be squandered in building up
your own town. If you want
dry goods, send to the city.
If you want a suit OF clothes
don't buy it at home: you
might help build up your
town, your merchants would
get hold of your money and
the profits would 60 to en-
HANGING the wealth of your
town. Buy everything you
can from other towns.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-10-20

The State Horticultural Society
now publishes monthly magazine
called Wisconsin Horticulture. The
subscription price, so cents a year
includes membership in the State
Society. F. Cranefeld, Madison is
editor.
Reports from the winter-apple
sections of New York, Pennsylvania
Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio
point to full crop and prices should
not range much if any above last
year. The far west, Washington,
Oregon and Colorado will have
bumper crops.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-10-20
WANTElfjz4Succesa Ma

"ANTED@Sdccess Magazine
wants an energetic and Responsible
man or woman in Washburn To col.
.ect for renewals and solicit new
subscriptions during full or spare
Tine. Experience UNNECESSARY
Any one can start among friends
tnd acquaintance and build up a
paying and permanent business
without capital. Complete outfit
and instructions free. Address
VON,' Success Magazine Room
lob, Success Magazine Building,
New York City, N. Y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-10-20

Wanted: by Chicago wholesale
and mail order house, assistant
manager imam or woman) for this
county n d adjoining territory.
Salary 500 and expenses paid eek
ly; expense money advanced. Worf
pleasant; position permanent. No
investment or experience required.
Spare time valuable. Write at once
for full particulars and enclose self.
addressed envelope. SUPERIN-
TENDENT. 1872 Lake ST. Chicago
III,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1910-10-20

There has been received at the
Public Library nearly two hundred
juvenile books. AS great number
of these books may be used as
supplementary reading in the grades
we would be pleased to have the
parents and teachers call and look
them over. There has also been
placed in the library number of
volumes of latest fiction which may
be rented for the sum of five cents a
week.