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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02

A Chicago professor says that
skunks are good to eat, but until we
see the meat trust try to corner them
we'll refuse to believe it.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02

Bread is to be sold in New York by
weight. Then the inconsistent Gus.
toners will complain If it is light and
II 1t isn't.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02

Now that an aeroplane has been
struck by lightning we discover that
wind isn't the only thing the aviators
have to combat.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02

If your socks, your tie and your
hatband do not match In color you
can still elude the critical by going
swimming.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02
CASIO Parish LeYee WORK.

hraveE2.,. The c. lido levee board
solicited BIDS for $4,000 cubic
rs CT new ieveas to cot approx,
,;e,Y $4,000.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02

man can sleep soundly after Civ.
away q million dollars, says a
" York preacher. Let's all get to-
gther and disprove this statement.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02

Diamonds are one thing that IN
crease in value after decreasing III
Bize.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02

Last winter was very severe one,
but we bear no grudge against 1t
now.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02

In his modest, unobtrusiVe way the
cricket is advising you to lay IN your
winter coal.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02

Laughing may make people fat, out
that is not what stout people care to
know.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02

People who predict that this was
to be a hot summer are around men
uoning the fact.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02

When New York gets to selling
bread by weight, maybe the young
bride will make fortune.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02

Will Thomas A. Edison please IN
vent something to geep ice from melt
ing in summer?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02

Having had her eyes insured for
$4,000, a New York chorus girl Is pre-
pared to make eyes at all corners.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02

Tobacco crop short and revolutions
h Cuba again. There amt going to
be no butts"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-09-02

The Joy ride is generally its own
Nemesis.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-01-31

Scotch whiskey
by
4 '''''
oted for ~ pun
hr the distiIlers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-01-31
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-01-31

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tOmobile ''S nara when you need an an
Detroit, I.t New seyen-searel Chalmers
BE car 'a'est NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-01-31
he HAWAIIAN ANNUAL
FOR 1910

7. opt. digger and better than
- Price Is Cents, or $500 per
!slsp. Orders for mailing promptly at
ENDED TO, postpaid, s. Cts.
nbble's Hist. of Sandwich Is, long
IN If print, price $l.15, or mailed to
|rder, postpaid, sl.9O each,
Hawaiian Folk Tales, comprising the
!!srgqs- collection of legends and tradi-
fo6s Of the Islands yet compiled, price
(l-5 or mailed to any address at $3.50
bach.
RIOS @. THRUM, Publisher, Honolulu
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12

oxen in America. are brought by their
owners to the market
Here the sellers bargain and trade.
always TO the point OF getting the
most for the thinnest dog. which is ap-
parently the toughest. The women
sit in silence, virtue of the Igorrote
woman, or in soft tones bargain bits
of cloth and smoke big black cigars
as they trade and prattle. The women
keep the money of the house.
In the distance Just beyond is the
settlement OF more than thousand
years of existence which Prof. Fred.
erick Starr of Chicago has attractive
ly described. Here the natives have
had for years and years the practice
and creed of trial marriage. just as
shown in the Balkans. in one of the
Russian provinces Here can be seen
in system and discipline the trial
marriage of which George Meredith
feited our yearning on this point could
have learned much from this exam.
pie.
These people say that the Chinese
Malay of thousand years ago taught
them this method, and that 1t came
from Israel and Greece. The method
is this: The woman chooses the man:
the man can bid, but he cannot force
his acceptance. Ii the woman is salts.
fed, she keeps him. and then he does
no work. II children come he con-
tributes, but In nowise maintains the
household. Should she conclude to re-
ject him, he must go elsewhere. but
before departing she takes every ves-
tige OF money or property he ever pos
sessed. Should he try to hide any OF
II the disclosure OF such fact deprives
him OF the hope of any other woman
proposing to him.
The children are at the sole disposi-
ton OF the mother. Never but by her
consent can child go to the father,
or but by the child running away and
swearing on the AK 10 take the new
mother. Then the real mother cuts 1t
out of her heart by gashing her breast
with knife.
it is reported that not more than
ten out OF 500 trial marriages result
In any disadvantage to either con.
tracing party or to children. In most
instances the marriage following the
trial has proved eminently satisfac-
tory. The husband has been carefully
supported and has no complaint with
the manner In which his affairs are d.
rected by his wife. II he works as a
pastime 1t is quickly disclosed that 1t
Is only for his amusement or for OBJ
tanning a little provision with which
he can obtain new wife or be in de-
mand by a new applicant in event of
the death OF his spouse-or his di.
vorcing her for failure to support
him.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12
Youth Rules.

II is every woman's duty to keep
young as long as possible, but, un.
fortunately, she does not always know
the best way to live up to that duty.
Avoid worry. hurry and getting
Illustrated.
Learn self-control. Anger is rapid
wrinkle-bringer
Be temperate. Moderation does not
only refer to the stomach. OVERRIDING
In any way makes for premature age.
Love the open air. Fresh air is not
a fad, 1t is a necessity If one would
keep young
Get plenty of sleep. Nothing lines
the face like nights OF wakefulness.
Keep mentally alert. An intellectual
back number adds years to her seem
ing age. Nothing makes for youth
like young mind. save perhaps a
young heart
Don't let yourself get sluggish and
indifferent. Here is where the benefit
OF massage. physical aud vital in
tercs, Ia ale. comes in
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12
DOG KILLS BULL
IN HOURS FIGHT
CANINE AND KING OF BOVINE
HERD IN BATTLE TO
DEATH.
GETS FATAL GRIP ON THROAT
Bulldog skilIfuIly Evsdes Mad Rushes
Of Larger Animal and Awaits op
portunity to Get His Favor
lte Hold.

Cheyenne, Wyo.--After one of the
most desperate battles ever fought be.
tween two animals. a bull dog killed
a mad bull near here .ew days ago
The struggle lasted an hour.
Both dog and bull belonged to A. b.
Hawkins, who with other members of
his family witnessed the desperate en-
counter.
The animals had been together on
the farm for some time and there was
no thought OF battle between them
Hawkins was feeding his stock and the
dog, rs usual, was at his side. Among
the cattle was n monster bull The
king OF the bovine herd never had
shown tendency to be cross until the
morning of the battle. when Hawkins
struck him with whip. This aroused
the bulls fighting spirit and he
charged the farmer. Hawkins escaped
througis the gate leading to the feed.
ing pen as the dog rushed to his res
cue.
Swapping at the heels OF the bull,
the dog brought blood and turned the
big beast from his intended prey Just
as Hawkins slammed the gate
Fearing the fight would terminate
fatally and not wanting to lose either
animal, Hawkins attempted to call the
dog of. Jack. the bulldog. had no In.
tention OF giving up after once being
charged by the bull. and ne remained
In the fray.
With lowered head the bull beloved
n challenge and the dog stood await.
ing the attack. The bull rushed mad
ly. but the dog leaped aside Again
and again the bull tried to impale Jack
on his horns or crush him against the
ground. The dog skillfully eduded the
charges OF the enraged bull.
Growing more furious as each
charge failed. the bull tore at the
brave dog with roars OF anger Other
animals In the herd took up the chal-
Ienge. but still Jack stood his ground.
BY this time. other members of the
family mad reached the scene. The
children wept. fearing their pet dog
would be trampled to death Jack
knew his business. however, and paid
no attention to the commands of Haw.
kins and the others. Once horn
struck him lightly on the side. Then
the dog charged He grabbed the bus
near the jaw. but the great animal
sfook him Off A great piece OF the
bulls flesh was firmly clutched In the
dogs teeth. The taste OF blood aroused
the canine instinct for battle and the
dog tried again. Blood was flowing
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12
Beautifyinu ORPHANS.

"The hard luck of that little boy
who couldn't get anybody to adopt
him because he had freckles has
called out a queer kind of correspond.
ence." said the matron of an orphan
age. Beauty doctors write asking
for the job Of making over our homely
children. They put the proposition
partly on a philanthropic basis. For
one-tenth the money they get for beau
tifying adults they offer to clear chill
dren's compilations, straighten noses.
and make straight hair curly. They
argue that It would pay in the long
run to patronize them, because the
orphans would be taken off our hands
so much sooner.
They present their arguments so
plausibly that / am more than half
convinced. The very homely child
who wants to be adopted is terribly
handicapped, and really believe that
II were philanthropist with pile
OF money to give away would set
aside certain sum for the beautify.
ing of ugly orphans"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12
AS ABBOTT SEES THE BIBLE
Distinguished Clergyman Refuses to
Declare Book Is lner-ant
and infaIllble.

do not believe that the Bible ia
inerrant and infallible. II never
claims for itself to be inerrant and I'm.
fallible, and ] decline to claim for il
what 1t does not claim for itself One
OF my correspondents asks me wheth.
er we shall teach our children that
the Bible is like the Arabian Nights"
MY answer is, we should teach our
children that the Bible is a collection
OF literature which contains some his.
tory. some law. some poetry and
drama fiction. We should teach our
children the difference between fact
and truth. and enable them TO see
clearly that fiction may be and often
Is as valuable a vehicle for truth as
fact.
Thus. as the value of the story OF
the prodigal son does not depend upon
the question whether there ever were
such a father and two such boys. so
the value Of the story of the garden
Of Eden does not depend upon the
question whether there ever was a
tree the fruit OF which would give
knowledge of good and evil. or a
talking serpent tempting woman.
The real value of the Book of Jonah
has been almost wholly lost to most
readers In the hot debate NJ the cues
tion whether a whale can swallow a
man!-From an Editorial in The Out.
look. by Lyman Abbott
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12
GIRL OF II CLIMBS HIGH
TO WIN A CANDY WAGER
sHE ATTEMPTS TO "sHINNYw UP
A FLAG POLE ON A SIXTEEN.
STORY BUILDIro.

Newark, N. J.-Not one girl in 10000
would go almost 10 the top of 16-
story building In course OF construc-
ion In flimsy material hoist. Not
one girl in 100000 would climb one
more story by ladder and then try to
shinny up big dag pole in the face OF
gale which threatened to wrench her
,oose and hurl her to death In the
street below.
The exception to those accepted
ixioms in the building trade is Flor
ence Price, II years old, and pretty,
who lives In Bank street. this city. To
win wager of a box of candy from a
girl chum she went to the top of the
Firemen's Insurance Company's 16-
story building at Broad and Market
streets, and was part way up the flag
pole when workman. who realized
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12

from the great wound in the bulls Jaw
and as he shook his head In rage he
life fluid covered the dog
Crouching low, the dog awaited the
bulls next attack. AS the animal
rushed, Jack sprang to meet the
charge. This time his teeth reached
th' proper spot Into the throat Of his
huge foe the dog sank mis- tangs. With
a growl, the first sound ae had uttered
during the fierce encounter. Jack hung
on.
IN efforts on the part of the bull to
shake the dog off were futile. The
bull reared. lifting Jack from the
ground The master Of the herd tried
to paw the dog off. but Il was useless.
JACK had death hold and knew IL
Commands OF the master and the
little playmates were alike unheeded
The dog was there to fight TO the
death and nothing less than the bull's
III would satisfy him The attempts
or the bull 10 shak> OF the dog grew
weaker and weaker. and finally the bic
animal sank 10 mis- knees Jack held
on Then the bull rolled over On mis-
side Blood vas flowing In a stream
The dog was nearly choked. but no
would not let 90 Al last with a sbua
der the bull gave up and Hawkins
rushed into the pen With great difi
Guilty ne pried open the Jaws of the
do. The bull was dead.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12

she was in danger OF being dashed to
death, hurried up, caught her and
hustled her to place where she would
be safe and attract less attention from
the big crowd In the street below. The
workmen on the new building say they
never had known a girl to perform
such daredevil feat.
IL was three o'clock in the afternoon
when the two girls approached the
new building.
Now. Mary, you stand on there on
that corner. where I can see you and
you can see me after | get to the
top" Florence said. "Seeing's believ.
Ing. you know"
Florence then entered the building
construction. She was directed to G.
s. Heney. who was standing not far
away.
MIR. Heney, | want to go to the top
o. this building and win bet," she
said. III you'll let me do 1t I'll give
you part OF the candy"
Heney laughed good-naturedly,
saw evidences of determination there
and said he would help her win. She
was careful not to say anything to him
about her purpose 10 climb the nag.
pole. In few. minutes she was being
whisked to the top of the building In
the material hoist. Most girls would
have tainted and fallen off, Florence
enjoyed the trip. The girl stepped on
at the sixteenth floor and looked aloft
She was dismayed to discover the
roof was not on. Her face frightened,
however. when she discovered that .
small platform had been built at the
base OF the big fiagstaff and that .
ladder extended to that platform. The
men at work on the top floor felt nat.
tered at having the first girl visitor.
and they were In mood to humoY
her. When she told them she was
going up the ladder no one demurred,
and up she went. She crawled through
the hole In the platform and stood
with one arm around the fiagpole. The
other she waved at her chum In the
street below. The exchange of signals
attracted attention ard crowd soon
collected
The fiagpole looked small from the
street, but when Florence reached the
base of 1t she discovered It was too
large for her to negotiate easily.
Those in the street saw her wrap her
arms around 1t and draw herself up
little way. She tried to hook her
legs about It to get higher grip with
her arms. The high wind caught her
skirts and whipped them about SO
savagely she could make no progress.
One OF the men on the floor below saw
what she was about and rushed up
the ladder, He put his arms about
her. dragged her down to the platform
and then steadied her until she had
descended the ladder. A few minutes
alterward she was In the street, re-
ceiving the congratulations of her
chum and others who had witnessed
her act OF daring.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12

concrete beams. The concrete beams
are four inches square, reinforced
with twisted steel rods. On top of this
concrete and terra Gotta floor one.
inch coat Of cinder concrete is laid IN
which 2x2 mailing strips are imbedded;
the wood flooring is laid on these, be-
ing nailed down securely. For the cell
ing finish the wall plaster is applied
directly to the underside of the con-
crete beams and the tiles. This makes
a floor that is thoroughly fireproof,
very warm and not excessively heavy.
The roof of this house may be con-
structed In a number of ways. yet 1t
should be made fireproof. since the
roof Is really the most vulnerable part
of the house. Green slate would be
very appropriate and would make
beautiful contrast with the cement
walls. The roof In this design Is rath-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12

could be easily colored to make an ef
fective contrast with the side walls.
Native squared stone is used to very
good purpose in this design for the
large chimney and for the porch piers
and arch. This stone work gives the
house an added appearance of sta.
bility.
The arrangement of the house
leaves little to be desired. The floor
plans show a large parlor, or living
room, dining-room, kitchen and re-
ception hall on the first floor Upstairs
there are four bedrooms and bath
room.
The cost Of this house Is estimated
at $4,000, using good grade of ma
terials and most thorough construc-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building for the readers Of
this paper. On account OF his wide expe-
rience as Editor, Author and Manufac-
turer, he is. without doubt. the highest
authority on all these subjects. Address
all inquiries to William A. Radford, No.
1914 Fifth Ave, Chicago, ILL.,. and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12
Disabled Artist.

Some painters killing time on one OF
the foggy days when II was too dark
for work fell to spinning yarns One
OF them who had been instructing a
night class OF che public schools said
"One of the students was an Irish
bricklayer never knew just why
he wanted 10 study art. but he did.
and was very persistent II not very
successful One night he was absent
and his wife sent over a note saying:
Pat can't come because he can't draw.
as he's dropped brick on his foot ;"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12

er prominent, and all things consid.
cred, slate would probably be most
satisfactory.
One of the newer forms of roof con.
struction, which might be used, con.
sists of corrugated steel sheets which
rest on light steel frame work. The
corrugations are deep enough to pre-
vent any bending of the sheets be-
tween supports. Waterproofed cement
plaster is spread on over the sheets in
coat about one inch thick, COM
pletely filling the corrugations. This
method would certainly make fire.
proof roof. and the cement plaster
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12

OF 2x6 studding well braced, but they
are covered both inside and out with
expanded metal lath. The outside Is
plastered with cement plaster applied
in three coats; thus there is fully one
inch Of natures most fire-resisting ma
terial-cement-on the outside of this
house. completely surrounding the
steel reinforcing. thus protecting it
against rust. The inside Of the walls,
as well as all the interior partitions,
are composed of one coat OF cement
plaster on expended metal lath and
then finishing coat of hard wall plas-
ter.
The floors of this house are formed
Of hollow terra Gotta tile made In mar
row fat panels between reinforced
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12

The accompanying illustrations
show house design especially adapt.
ed to the needs of suburban or country
building. The requirements for a
dwelling house for such location are
different In a good many respects from
those In city. More attention should
be paid to the matter of making the
house as nearly fireproof as possible; !;
for in the country, as well as in our
smaller towns and suburbs, there is no
fire protection. Accordingly, II build
ing once takes fire, nothing can be
done except to watch 1t burn. OF
course. the fire risk from adjoining
buildings is much greater in thickly
settled communities, but the freight
ing apparatus which is quickly avail
able more than makes up for this ex,
ira hazard.
The only wise and logical thing for a
man to do when he plans to invest a
large amount of money In suburban
or country home Is to build 1t fire.
proof. With the modern building ma
terials now available 1t is very easy
to do this and the cost, although con-
siderably more than for frame, is Ger.
tainly not excessive when the fire pro-
lection, enduring character of the
house, ETC., are taken into considera.
ton.
For the accompanying design a thor.
oughly fireproof construction is en-
ployed. The beauty and homelike at
mosphere of this house makes an ex-
penditure, however large. seem worth
while that will make 1t absolutely safe
and enduring, no matter where 1t is
built.
The walls of this house are formed
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1910-05-12
lust Suited Hin

Just Suited Him.
I'm told there is no bridge whist In
Bermuda
"Good.by"
Where are you goingY"
''Tm OF to Permnds
The Prescott daily news., 1910-05-14
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA,
A City Beautiful.

Is in the heart of the richest, best profit making farm land in the great Southwest. From a brush pile to a city of 25,000 population in 14 years. Wonder of the age in city building. Now building Meat packing house. 1500 employees; Cotton Fabric Mill 600 employees; Baptist and Catholic State Universities-Will enroll 1000 stu dents. Unprecedented profit making investments waiting for men of small and large means. The last opportunity to get property in Shawnee at a low price. Get in on the ground floor Prices will advance rapidly. Nothing can stop Shawnee now. For descrip tive literature and further information write SHAWNEE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Shawnee, Oklahoma, which is not real estate company.
The Prescott daily news., 1910-05-14
Didn't Care to Mention His Name.

A colored woman presented herself the other day in an equal suffrage state at the place of registration to qualify for the casting of her vote on the school question at the next cleo ton.
 With what political party do you affiliate?" inquired the clerk of the unaccustomed applicant, using the prescribed formula.
 The dusky lady blushed, all coy ness and confusion. "Is I 'bleged to answer that there question:
 Certainly; the law requires it."
 Then" retreating in dismay, q don't believe I'll vote case I'd hate to have to mention the party's name. He's one of the incest gent-mums in town" n."-Ladies' Home Journal