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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06
Strange Children

George Bancroft, the historian,
used to relate with gusto joke that
he caught while trotting to school
along Massachusetts country road.
It was about old Levi Lincoln, says
Percy H. Epler in Master Minds at
the Commonwealth Heart"
The old gentleman was nearly
blind. "A flock of geese was being
driven gobbling up Lincoln street.
Leaning far out Of the carriage. the
fine old aristocrat, thinking they were
children, threw out handful of PEN
MES, graciously exclaiming:
God bless you, my children!"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06
Australia Rich in Libraries.

Victoria's (Australia) five hundredth
free library was opened lately. One
and all of the older libraries are well
patronized. The gross revenue re-
ceived by them in the aggregate from
halls, members's subscriptions, and
grants Is about $4,000. There are
about million books In these libra
ries. and it was claimed that some
thing like 100000 visits are paid to
them In the year. While works OF f1c-
ton are read to the greatest extent,
general literature and history receive
good deal Of attention.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06
in THE GOOD OLD SUMMER TIME.

Many time this summer you're go
ing to be just about done out by the
heat-hot, and SO thirsty 1t just seems
nothing could quench 1t. When such
moments arrive or when you Just
want delicious, palate tickling drink
step into the first place you can find
where they sell COCA-COLA. It's de-
licious, refreshing and completely
thirst-Quenching. At soda-fountains or
carbonated In bottles-5c everywhere.
Send to the COCA-COLA CO., Atlanta,
Ca, for their free booklet sThe Truth
About COCA-COLA." Tells what
COCA-COLA is and why 1t is SO deli
cious, cooling and wholesome.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06
Market Hogs Much Lighter.

The average weight of hogs market
ed in recent years is much lighter
than In former. years; In the decade
.1870-1879 the average weight of hogs
killed during the winter months in
western packing centers was about
275 pounds: In the decade 1880-1SS9
about 257 pounds; In the decade 1890
1899 about 239 pounds, and In the
past decade 1s0o-1909 about 219
pounds. In other words, hogs mar
keted between 80 and 40 years ago
averaged one-fourth heavier than
those marketed in recent years.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06
rNerYpkf1rk

the secretions. The doctors said
was beyond help. began the use
of Doan's Kidney Pills and gradually
improved until completely cured. |
have not had the slightest trouble
SINCE"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price 60c.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. X.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06
DIsTEMPER

In all its forms among all ages of horses
as we'll as dogs, cured and others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed Over 100000
bottles sold last year $50 and 81 co. Any
good druggist, or send to manufacturers.
Agents wanted. Spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases. Goshen. Ind.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06
His Finish.

az" proudly says the pale indi-
vidual who is addressing the conyen-
tion of humorists. was the man who
first wrote that Quip about there be-
ing many slip 'twixt the cup and
the Upton {"
At this point the police were unable
to restrain the wrath Of the interested
auditors who we're not affiliated with
the humorous profession, and the
speaker, when last seen, was on the
crest Of struggling wave OF humans
ity that was crying for rope and car.
rying him toward telegraph pole.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06
BENEFIT or EDUCATION.

Huh said Flimsy Francis, 7 never
seen no use in wastin' me time learn
In to read.
"So?" asked Wise Waldo. Its a
fine ting to be able to read de Help
Wanted column and den know what
places to stay away from"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06

delay. ]. l..
Richardson, Red
Key, Ind, says:
MY back ached
as though 1t
would break. I
could not move
without intense
pain. MY kid
neys were In
such bad shape
that 1t was nee
essary to draw
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06
Test OF Social Standing.

Old Porkenlarrd-Sh! NY wife has
q pearl necklace concealed In her
bonnet!
Customs Inspector Huh?
Old Porkenlarrd Don't overlook 1t,
that's all! She wants to get her name
In the papers az a society leader! -
Puck
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06
DON'T NEGLECT YOUR KIDNEYS.

Kidney troubles are too serious 10
neglect. Slight ailments are often
fore-runners of dangerous kidney Ill
ness and should be treated without
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06

10 DRIVE oUT MALARIA - avs~r,~
Take tho Old standard GROVES TASTEL JESS
QHILL TONIC. You know what you are taxing
showing It is simply Quinine and Ieon In taste
less FORM The Quinine drives out tho malaria
and the iron builds up the system. Sold by AL
dealers for SO years. Price 60 cents.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06
PriviIeqe.

Visitor-Why don't you get out OF
this town? You can never make q
success In this dull hole.
Native No, but can always tell
what could have done elsewhere II
I'd ever have gone away.-Puck.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06

And lots of people who think they
have nothing but trouble don't know
what trouble really is.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06
GETTING On.

Well, little boy, did you 60 to the
circus the other day?"
~Yes'm. Pa wanted to 60, so ! had
to go with him"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06

It Is dificult to convince the head
Of the house that two heads are bet
ter than one.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06

Real happiness Is cheap enough
yet how dearly we pay for i with
counterfeit. Ballon.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06

But few novels are written for think
ing people; most of them are written
for the entertainment of women.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06

Garfield Tea corrects constipation By
arousinr the digestive organs to their in
tended activity. Composed Of Herbs.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06

Start afresh this Spring-cleanse and
purify the system by a course of Garfield
Tea, Herb laxative and bloodpurifier.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06

Whittier man cannot 50 his imag'
ination the more fondly travels
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06

Lots Of city farmers make = spec
cialty Of sowing Wild oats.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06
Force oc
Habit

On his way home that evening Brill
unconsciously felt several times the
cracking papers in his pocket When
ever he did SO he swelled out his chest
and remembered how relieved and
happy and cheerful he was. For the
first time since his marriage, which
was six years before, Brill was entire
ly out of debt. He had that day paid
the last note the bank held against
him.
All those six years he and Ida had
been paying for the house. They had
bought it to start housekeeping in, in
bold defiance of the advice Of their
elders, who bemoaned their loading
themselves with debt at the very out
set of their married life. If they want
ed to do such crazy thing, was the
general cry, why didn't they go into
it more moderately? The idea of two
persons with their income purchasing
a S., 900 place when one costing $1,000
would have suited their resources so
much better!
Their relatives rehearsed the vari-
Gus calamities which might follow
their rash venture. If John didn't die
he might lose his job and what If Ell
Their of them should have long and
lingering illness? Besides, both John
and Ida were pleasure loving and new
er in the world would have the moral
courage to make the necessary sacri-
fees.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06
The Ninht Shift.

Positive Wife-John, why do you
talk In your sleep! Have you any
idea?
Negative Husband-So as not to
forget how, suppose. It's the only
chance I get!-Puck.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06

Prevents InfectIon--Murlne Eye SaIve
In Tubes for all Eye Ills No Morphine.
Ask Druggists for New Size Csc. Val-
liable Eye Book IN Each Package.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06

Isn't It about time to bury the dead
languages7
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06

II you don't believe honesty is the
best policy. try 1t.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06

The Professor-An ordinary brick
will absorb quart of water
The Pugilist- Then my brothers no
brick
The ProfesSor-Wha do you mean?
The Pugilist-He never absorbed
that much water In his life.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-06

Garfield Tea regulates lazy liver.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25
Raising Their Check.

How is this for side?" said the
photographer. THE other day went
into a crowded restaurant to take a
MONDAY picture. While was focus
ing the camera the leader OF party
of men who had been sitting at a
table that would show up plainest In
the photograph asked the proprietor 70
make out a ten-dollar check In big
figures. He did so. Their own check
of S4.65 for the bunch was hidden
under a plate and the SO check was
laid down. printed side up. for photo
graphic purposes only.
III the proprietor had not assured
me to the contrary should have set
that down as the most fragrant IN
stance OF snobbery on record. He de-
clared that every time the interior OF
a restaurant Is photographed some
patron whose ambition IL bigger than
his pocketbook asks for a check dig
enough to cover his eating expenses
for q week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25
The Great Art Of Dyinq.

To die without rebellion and without
weakness is the masterpiece Of a man.
A mountain guide-whose name the
London Daily Mail does not mention
in narrating the story of his heroism-
with two others, was leading a party
over one of the most dangerous passes
of the higher Alps.
The men, as is usual, were tied to-
gether by long rope. AS they scaled
a wall Of ice they slipped on the
edge Of frightful chasm. The guide
was at the end Of the rope.
Without his weight there was a
chance for the others to regain their
footing; with it, his experienced eye
told him, there was none. With in
slant courage he drew his knife from
his belt and said quietly to the man
next him:
Tell mother how it happened, Ed
mond."
He cut the rope and fell, never to be
seen again.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25
HIRAM CARPENTERS WONDER
Full CURE OF PSORIASIS.

II have been afflicted for twenty
years with an obstinate skin disease
called by some Nj. DIS. psoriasis, and
others leprosy, commencing on my
scalp; and in spite of all l could do,
with the help of the most skilful doc
tors, it slowly but surely extended I'M
til year ago this winter 1t covered
my entire person in the form of dry
scales. For the last three years l have
been unable to do any labor, and
suffering intensely all the time. Every
morning there would be nearly dust
painful Of scales taken from the sheet
on my bed, some of them half as large
as the envelope containing this letter.
In the latter part of winter my skin
commenced cracking open. l tried
everything, almost, that could be
thought of, without any relief. The
18th of June l started West, in hopes
1 could reach the Hot Springs. /
reached Detroit and was so low
thought l should have to go to the
hospital but finally got as far as Lam
sing, Mich, where had a sister liv-
ing. One DR.. - treated me about
two weeks, but did me no good. All
thought had but short time to live.
l earnestly prayed to die. Cracked
through the skin all over my back,
across my ribs, arms, hands, limbs;
feet badly swollen; toe-nails came off;
finger-nails dead and hard as bone;
hair dead, dry and lifeless as old
straw. o my God! how l did suffer.
"My sister wouldn't give up; said,
We will try Cuticura.' Some was APP
piled to one hand and arm. Eureka!
there was relief; stopped the terrible
burning sensation from the word go.
They Immediately got Cuticura Re-
solvent, Ointment and Soap. l COM
menced by taking Cuticura Resolvent
three time a day after meals; had
bath once a day, water about blood
heat: used Cuticura Soap freely; ap-
piled Cuticura Ointment morning and
evening. Result: returned to my
home in just six weeks from the time
| left, and my skin as smooth as this
sheet of paper. Hiram E. Carpenter,
Henderson. N. Y"
The above remarkable testimonial
was written January 10, 1880, and Is
republished because of the perman-
ency of the cure. Under date OF April
20. 1910, Mr.. Carpenter wrote from his
present home, 610 Walnut st. &c..
Lansing, Mich: II have never SUI
fered q return Of the psoriasis and al
though many years have passed / have
not forgotten the terrible suffering
endured before using the Cuticura
Remedies"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25
Making Musical Instrume nts.

As a large share of the 1880, 00C
import of musical instruments into
the United States last year came
from Austria, the following note on
their manufacture may be of inter.
est:
Musical instruments to the value OF
$l52, 029 were shipped last year from
the town of Graslitz, in the Carlsbad
consular district, to the United States
In 1908 the shipments amounted to
$112,299 and in 1907 to $178,910. A
large proportion of the inhabitants
of the village, numbering about 10000,
Is engaged in the manufacture OF
brass horns. trumpets. bugles. Gym
balls, etc. There are II concerns,
which employ 20 to 210 men in the
factory, and for which hundreds Of
men, women and children work at
home. In addition, there are 100 mas
ter makers of musical instruments.
who employ 1855 workmen. The total
number engaged in the industry Is
about 1000 The hours Of labor In
the factory are from a. m. to z
o. M, with half hour midmorning and
midafternoon resting spells and an
hour at noon for dinner. The wages
range from $243 to $500 week. de-
pending on the skill Of the workman.
Consular Report.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25
ONE REDEEMING FEATIlRF
"hen Papa Hears It He Urges Only
Son to Grab Girl
Quick.

The only son had just announced to
the family his engagement.
What, that girl" remarked his
mother. why, she squints."
She has absolutely no STYLE" COM
mented his sister.
"Red-headed, isn't she?" asked
auntie.
I'm afraid she's Eighty" was grand
mas opinion.
She hasn't any money" said uncle
And she doesn't look strong"
chimed in the first cousin.
She's stuck up, in my opinion" as
severated the second cousin.
She's extravagant," was the opin-
ion given by the third cousin.
We'll. she's got one redeeming fea-
ture, at any rate" remarked the only
son, thoughtfully.
Whats that?" chorused the CHART
able band
"She hasn't a relative on earth"
Papa had not yet spoken, but now
he did.
Grab her. my boy. grab her." he
said.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25
TESTING OF THE NEW BOY
An Important Informal Occasion at
the Edge Of the Old Swim.
ming Hole.

The boys knew very we'll how &c
take the conceit or vanity out of their
comrades. In the summer days all the
boys OF the village used to gather at
a place on the river, known as Thay.
er's swimming place, about half a mile
from the town pump. which was the
center from which all distances we're
measured in those days. There was
little gravel beach where you could
wade out rod orotwo and then for a
rod or two the water was over the
boys head. 1t then became shallow
again from the opposite bank. So it
was a capital place to learn to swim.
After they came out, the boys would
sit on the bank and have a sort OF
boys exchange, in which all matters
OF interest were talked over and
great deal Of good natured chaff was
exchanged. Any newcomer had to
pass through an ordeal OF this char
acter, In which his temper and quality
were thoroughly tried. remember
now an occasion which must have hap
pened when | was not more than eight
or ten years old, when q rather awk-
ward looking individual had come
down from New Hampshire and made
his appearance at the swimming place
The boys, one after another, tried him
by putting hooking questions or at
tempting to humbug him with some
story. He received it all with patience
and good nature until one remark
seemed to sting him from his pro-
priety. He turned with great dignity
upon the offender and said: WAS that
you that spoke, or was 1t pumpkin
busted?" We all thought that 1t was
well said and took him into high ia
vor.-Senator Hoar. in "Boyhood in
Concord"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25
Two Bad Cases In England Cured by
Resinoi Ointment.

have been using Resinol Ointment
during the last few weeks for a
varicose ulcer on leg and cap bear tes-
timony to its cooling and curative quail
tiles. Have never found anything to
equal It, l was recommended by my
sister, Mrs. Cairus Ladykirk. Norham
on Tweed, to try it. She had been
treated IA months previously without
effect. but was entirely cured by Res
mol Ointment.
Robert Davidson, Cateshead on Tyne.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25
.+.,ee Screens for Inns.

Many quaint old inns are to De seen
IN Kings Lynn and the sign OF the
lattice Inn is one OF the Oldest IN
existence. In the olden times the WIN
dows of inns were kept open. and IN
order to hide the jewellers within q
lattice screen, painted red. was placed
In the window. There is an OLD say
Ing: "As well known by my wit as an
llehouse by a red lattice" Inc iat.
tees continued up to the beginning Oh
the eighteenth century. and when they
disappeared from the windows tney
were adopted as signs. The latter are
Eetting very scarce and 1t Is Ques.
tonahIa whether half dozen could
be found in this country.-Cyclins.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25
Mrs. Roosevelt an Economist.

Mrs. Roosevelt is said to have kept
her gowns from one year to the next
and even the third year, and yet was
always beautifully dressed. The best.
dressed woman in London is said to
be Mrs. Keppell, who wears her
gowns more than one season. having
them made over for the second year,
as her income does not allow of a
great variety Of gowns.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25
Precautlon.

The family were fabulously wealthy,
vet here was their baby being born
with a plated spoon in its mouth. How
came that about? The young parents
observing our perplexity. led us aside.
"The silver spoon is kept in the
safety vault and cheap substitute
IA used in its stead. One is never
sure of ones servants these days,
thew explained in a confidential whis'
per.-Puck.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25
half.Past Eleven.

The cuckoo clock had just cnirpeo
The half hour before midnight, ana tne
girl in the parlor scene was weary.
Mr.. De Borem." she said, as sne
yainly attempted to strange ya"h'
Il heard something about you the
other day that I'm sure is not true
Indeed" he exclaimed. what was
it?"
II heard some one say you were
an easy,going chap" she answered
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25
Civilization,

Missionary-You claim to be CIV
ilized, and yet I ind you torturing
your captives.
Native-Pardon, but We do not call
this torturing now. We are merely
hazing him.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25
Free Cure for rheumatism and Bon
Palms.

Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b. cures
the worst cases Of rheumatism, bone
pains, swollen muscles and joints. by
purifying the blood and destroying the
uric acid in the blood. Thousands OF
cases cured by B. b. B. after all other
treatments failed. Price $l0O per large
bottle at drug stores, with complete direc,,
tions. Largo sample free by writing Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta. Ga, Department B.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25

Stop guessing! Try the best and most
certain remedy for all painful ailm :. T..
Hamiins Wizard OIL. Tho way f" cr r.
m neveo burns, scalds, ETC.. is wonderful.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25

It is often a shorter way, and more
rseful to fashion ourselves to others
than for them to adjust themselves 70
us.-La Fontaine.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25

Those who admire knowledge for its
own sake ought to wish to see IT.
elements made accessible to alL-Sir
William Herschel.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25

Mrs. winnow's Soothing syrup.
For children teething sortsnS tns s"oc ca SotA
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25

70 DRIVE oTT M NAL \ 4 4 r,,r .v.-.,~
Take the Old standard GROVES TASTEtBSs
QHIIL TONIC. Tou know what you are tali9g
showing 1t l. simply Quinine and Iron in . taste
less form The 2uinine drives out tie malaria
dealers tor % yean. Price 20 cents.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25
1nnorfanf "a n

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, . safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25

We have no more right to consume
happiness without producing 1t than
to consume wealth without producing
it-G. Bernard Shaw.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25

She-Do you think that athletic
training Injuries the heart?
only when it causes a man to lose his
head that it does any damage.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25

The trouble hunter always bags
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25
At the Door,

At tho Door.
Yes. my mind is made up. Tonight
I shall ask her to be my wife. B-b-y
Jove. l h-hope she's out!"-Woman's
Home Companion.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1911-02-25

game.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-02-14
FITZGERALD WILL
COME HERE LATER
Cables ScuIIy That He Can Not
Arrive March F irSt,

Jimmie Fitzgerald has cabled to
Jack Scully that he can not get away
! in time to be here ON March |, but
will come later, as he explains in a
| letter forwarded by mail
lie was in Auckland, New Zealand.
when the cable from Scully reached
him. and was unable to get to Austria
lia in time to connect with the Moana,
sailing this week for Honolulu.
Jimmie and King would put up a
good race here, and one which would
draw n good crowd. They have run
together on several different occasions
on the Coast and each knows all about
the other.
Jimmie has the worst temper eyer,
said King in talking about him the 9TH
er day. lie will get so mad over
some little thing that he cant talk,
and then it is fun to watch him. When
he is talking ordinarily he thinks fast
er than he can get the words out, and
before he finishes telling about one
thing he has gone off in his mind on
something else and begins telling about
that, so that no one knows what he is
saying. He gets another story started
before he finishes up the first one
Il would like to run Jimmie here"
King concluded, for | would like to
see how he has improved since he has
been in Australia"