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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12
WHEN THE SHAH TRAVELLED

But had to insist pretty strongly before
he consented to lay aside his weapon.
..The shah, for that matter, was no less dis
trustful Of his own subjects. ] observed that
when the Persians were in his presence they
adopted uniform attitude, which consisted
In holding their hands crossed on their ston-
achs, no doubt as evidence OF their harmless
Intentions. It was guaranty-o1 very cas-
ual sort, we must admit.
"For the rest his alarms displayed them
selves under the most diverse aspects and in
the most unexpected circumstances. FOR IN.
stance. there was no persuading him to ascend
the Eiffel tower. The disappointment OF MS
guides was increased by the fact that he would
come as far as the foot Of the pillars; they
always thought that he meant to so up.
But no, once below an immense iron frame
work he gazed up In the air, examined the
lifts. flung timid glance at the staircases,
then suddenly turned on his heels and walked
away. They told him in vain that his august
father had gone up as far as the first floor;
nothing could induce him to do as much.
..rhe instructive dread of darkness and soil
tude was SO keen In the Persian monarch that
ha required his bedroom to be filled during
tha night with light and sound. Accordingly
every evening, as soon as he had lain down
and closed his eyes, the members Of his suite
gathered round his bed, lighted all the can
delabra and exchanged their Impressions
aloud; while young mobiles of the court, re-
lieying one another in pairs, conscientiously
patted his arms and legs with light, sharp
little taps.
"The king of kings imagined that he Was
In this way keeping death at safe distance,
If perchance 1t should take fancy to visit
him In his sleep; and the extraordinary thing
is that he did sleep, notwithstanding all this
massage, light and noise
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12

become imperative on the large farms Of the
west, California and the Pacific northwest
owing to the immense force of men needed to
garner the grain on these baronial estates of
the wheat empire" On one OF these big
farms IN Oklahoma which may be cited as
representative, there are in use twenty-five har-
yesters and binders, each Of which average a
cut OF ESQ acres of wheat per season. Similar
ly, on some Ct the Dakota farms one may see
IN season anywhere from twenty to forty ma
chimes In one far-fiung line, charging into the
golden sea of undulating grain Merely the
drivers Of these machines make a goodly force,
to say nothing of the other members Of the
harvest crew, and when anywhere from fifty
to one hundred horses are employed in harvest
Ing operations, the care Of these animals is
In itself something of chore
Perhaps the most picturesque feature Of
harvesting on the big farms beyond the Mis-
souri, river comes when the operation is carried
on at night by means Of the illumination Of
torches and locomotive headlights, supplement-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12
1HNlPIxJW Sc<5HZ- m III NylE4I LNl99x-

ing the light of the moon, IL the latter be
available. Drought and other causes may i'm
pei the western farmer to work his harvest
crews double time in order to hurry in the
sheaves, but as rule the grain grower in
these favored sections Of the country Is not
constantly menaced by thunder storms such
as have from time out Of mind, caused anxiety
Ii every eastern farming community until the
precious grain Is safely In the barn The So
curance OF adequate help In harvest Time is
one Of the big problems o. alIaost eVsry farmer
east or west who raises much grain. The I'M
proved harvesting machines that cut down the
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12
DAISY FLY KILLER
Sincere but Awkward,

It was at the private theatricals,
and the young man wished to compli-
ment his hostess, says the Boston
Transcript:
Madam, you played your part
sp1endidly. 1t fits you to perfection
I'm afraid not. "A young and pref
tS woman is needed for that part, !"
said the smiling hostess
but, madam, you have positively
proved the contrary"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12

going to and from the farm house
This latter was considerable item
If the farm house was located sew
eral miles from the harvest field in
which the men happened to be work
ing at noon These kitchen cars have
been In use to some extent for sew
eral years past, but great improve
ments have. been made in item Of
late. There are now provided Tor the
use III the big frayelln g y esting
crews range wagons, II 2seVerali
Of the largest size kitchen ranges
mounted ON a truck. and more won.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12

eountry-bred or not-lnol.
eates the fascination Of
ills phase OF farm opera
sons by his longing to
aufch hay" when he In.
yades the agricultural reg
lon for his vacation. That
ii be is enthusiastic
sbout pitching hay until
be tries 1t. Perhaps he
would not deem it quite
90 much fun If he had to
do 1t for a livelihood and
Il he could not quit his
lob whenever he happened
b get tired.
So, too, the farmer boy.
transformed into a city
dWelIer who looks back. SO
longingly at the good old
harvest times on the old
homestead, is very prob
ably, after the fashion Of
mankind, remembering the
pleasant things only and
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12

derful yet is the steam cooker" which looks
very much like o fire engine, but which per
forms maryels In quick cooking. Why in the
early morning, for instance, coffee VIII be
ready for all the members of the largest
harvesting force witS1n twelve minutes OF
the time the fires are lighted. This plan OF
cooking for the harvesting crews has virtually
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12
@nlnerenc:e..

Author-Here's an article on How
to live on 121a cents day"
Edftor-Just what we want. ri
give you SIS for IT.
Author-What? Why SIS won't buy
my dinner.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12
What Did She Mean7

II see that the widow of a suburb
ante who was killed in a railroad
wreck got 100000 damages
And yet city folks say people are
foolish to live In the suburbs"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12
Hoods!
5 ars apariIla

Acts directly and peculiarly
on the blood; purihes, enriches
and reVitalizes it, and in this
way builds up the whole sys-
tenn. Take it. Get it today.
In usual liquid form or in chocolate
coated tablets called sarsatabs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12

number OF men required for the task have
helped some, OF course, but It requires GER
tain number of men to operate the machines
and in times Of prosperity when labor is scarce
the farmer often finds that heavy inroads have
been made in his seasons profits by the fancy
prices he has had to pay for the hired hands
to handle the crop.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12

,,nv remained in the rural domain long enough
: u,tness all phases of the harvest-time activity
"a long enough to contrast the rush and hustle
4 this busy period with the more placid existence
4 more normal times down on the farm"
I ma average city dweller whose early years
rara spent on a farm harks back to nothing SO
h,dIv as the picturesque annual drama of the
singing In the sheaves. And the city dweller-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12

Polly-So Mrs. Highmere's husband
has developed bad habits. How did
you hear about Il?
Dolly-Oh, Mrs. Highmere invited
us all to an afternoon tea SO she could
tell us how she suffered in silence!
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-08-12

HE most vivid recollections Of
every man and woman brought
up on a farm must be of the
golden harvest time. Even the
persons whose farm experience
has been limited to protracted
visits to the country are likely
to retain mental pictures of the
gathering Of the grain as the
most lasting Impressions of such
intervals-provided, of course,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-09-22

There is another hobo comet
now visible to the eye. Find II
by locating Vega, the brightest
star directly overhead about 8
p. m. Look a little to the north
west Of Vega and you will see 4
stars In nearly q square. One OF
these does not twinkle, but il
bright This Is the head OF
nucleus Of the comet. Keer
looking and 1t grows larger and
from Il a blush streak will ap'
pear. This Is the tail. It may
get much brighter or fade away
altogether in a few days. for
the astronomers don't say which
they don't know. This tramp Is
claimed to be much the largest
comet ever observed from the
earth. as much larger than Hal.
ley's or the tramp in the Wes,
last year as a muscallonge Is
larger than a minnow.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-09-22

at Q o'cSoN led by the Concordia
Band, then the veterans, next
the long line Of automobiles and
carriages and these by nearly 800
pupils from various schools pre-
sented q most imposing spec
tacle.
At Central College the Vets
lined up in two columns facing
inward open order and the pupils
each carrying and waving a flag.
marched through. All were
grouped and photographed. AT
the business meeting the Spring
field Cemetery was turned over
to the War Department Of the
u. s. The Confederate Home at
Higginsville was reported as
having $40 members enrolled.
and all in good condition.
General ]. viii Towlson Of Shell
bina was elected Maj. Gen. Com.
manding the Missouri Division,
William M. Terrill Of Paris was
elected Brig. Gen. Of Eastern
Division and Col. John Will Hal
Of Liberty Brig. Gen. ofWestern
Many strong resolutions were
adopted, among which was one
attacking Elson's History Of the
u. S. which has been introduced
In many schools Of Missouri. I,
is claimed that many inaccur'
acies concerning the war and the
south are to be found in the
book. and its being taught to the
children Is highly Objectionable,
Every reasonable effort will bt
put forth to support It. War
rensburg sent a cordial Invita-
ion to the veterans TO hold nex'
years meeting at their city. Ir
conclusion, the band played Tn,
Star Spangled Banner, all SANG
Praise God From Whom AL
Blessings Flow. Rev. Tom Cobl
pronounced a tender benedictior
and the 18th Annual Reunion o.
Missouri Confederate Veterans
was at an end. t-se
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-09-22

last Wednesday, she refused to
see him or believe that he is
more than a base impoeter en-
ployed to beat her out Of the in
surance money. He Is staying
with his cousin, who, as well as
the editor of the paper there who
was a schoolmate, and every
body else, readily recognized
him as Geo. A. Kimmel. Kim.
mel wandered from st. Louis to
Detroit, where he was injured
in a railroad wreck. In some
way he took the name of Andrew
]. White and a ragged, imbecile
tramp, turned up in Buffalo, N.
Y, where he was arrested for
trying to dispose of a forged
check. He could tell nothing, so
was sent to an asylum for GRIM
inal insane. In 1906 he was re-
leased from there and sent to the
penitentiary. Recovering his
senses, he said he was Geo. A.
Kimmel, and that is how detec-
tives located him.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-09-22

Il has developed that the tar.
ring outrage on Mary Chamber
lain at Shady Bend. Kansas, was
caused by rivalry existing be-
tween Shady Bend and her home
town. Beverly. Much bitterness
has been displayed between the
towns. and when Mary Cham
berlain, one Of the bellies Of
Beverly was engaged by the
leading store at Shady Bend. the
women simply rose up TO extin-
guish her. Damage suits have
been started against some Of the
wealthiest men in Lincoln coun-
ty. and money from out Of the
state Is being sent TO prosecute.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-09-22

Some complaint has come re-
garding the giving half Of the
road in case Of an automobile
coming up behind a team. The
parties claim that when they
come behind a fellow with a team
he stubbornly refuses TO give
any Of the road no matter II
there is plenty Of room to turn
out. Now the law recognizes
the rights Of both the man with
the team and the man with the
auto and these rights should be
respected. There are plenty Of
men running autos who should
be driving OK teams and vice
versa but all men should not be
treated that way. The law says
that when a man Is overtaken by
a faster vehicle, the man driving
the slower vehicle shall turn Out
and give half Of the beater
path.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-09-22
STATE FAIR
Features Of the 1911 Exhibi-
ton

rreSluenI w. II. laIt VIII
spend the entire. day Of Septem-
Der 3Oth at the State Fair as the
guest of Governor Herbert s.
Hadley, the Board Of Directors
of the Fair and the people Of Mis-
souri,. He will speak in the Live
Stock Pavilion at 1890 a. m.
In the afternoon he will be in
grand stand to witness the great
Live Stock parade one section Of
which will be the greatest mule
parade ever made. Governor
Herbert s. Hadley will introduce
President Taft to the Missouri
audience which will be at the
State Fair to greet him.
Aeroplanes will be In the air
at Sedalia, during the State Fair
most Of the time. Hugh Robin
son, with Curtis machines, will
be the Star Aviator.
The implement exhibits will be
extensive and the agricultural
show will be great.
Free camp grounds are pro-
vided and ii is expected that
thousands Of visitors will bt
there in camp when President
Taft arrives.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-09-22
Meddlers

The busybody is a self-appoint-
ed inspector of social warts, a
sort Of supervisor of other
peoples domestic. affairs, for
the busybody generally begins by
reporting domestic infelicities.
From the frequency with
which the Bible speaks Of these
people take it that they may be
considered the worst foes of
society. Women generally get
the credit Of all the busybodying
but the men are as bad blabs as
the women. Indeed many wom-
en- have become so useful to the
community that they have re-
tired from the gossiping busi-
ness, and babbling, tattling,
sly-whispering and impertinent
meddling men have succeeded
them and are trespassing con-
stantly on the community with
their tongues.
The busy body is remarkable
for his health. He can live on
anything: he usually carries
with him a bag of reputation
made up in cold hash so that he
doesn't have to stop for meals.
He has long legs and can go a
thousand miles at a jump, while
he has great genius for smelling.
His popularity is acuteness Of
ear, for he can hear as much
through a keyhole as from q
door wide open.
When Commodore Vanderbilt
was asked how he made so much
money. he said he made half Of
! Il by minding his own business
and the other half by not mind
! ing other peoples business.
The reason why people sue
coed who mind their own busi-
ness is because there is so little
competition. There are so many
people busy minding other peo-
ple's business that | wouldn't be
a bit surprised in the resurrec-
| ton day to see some Of these
everlasting snoops getting out Of
! the wrong graves.
Il Without any intention. perhaps
Of doing injury 10 your neighbor
a careless remark may be seized
: by n babbler. and as a SNOWFALL
: grows as Il rolls. so does a story
: by telling: Il passes through
! the babbling tribe, growing
: larger and larger. and darker
0 and darker, and by the time IL
: has rolled through Babbletown
IL has assumed the magnitude
! and blackness Of base slander.
Philip de Neri was visited by a
, woman. who accused herself OF
slander. He bade her go 10 the
market, buy 4 chicken just killed
g and still covered with feathers
and walk a certain distance.
! plucking the bird as she went.
4 The woman did as she wa
directed and returned. anxiou,
J to know the meaning Of the in
b junction.
|. 'Retrace your steps" said
d Philip. and gather up. one By
one, all the feathers you hav,
= scattered"
g Il cast the feathers carelessly
n away" said the woman ''ant
h the wind carried them in al
: directions"
;, We'll, my child" said Philir
80 Il Is with your words oi
|. SANDER; like the feathers which
o the wind has scattered, the,
4 have been waited In man,
: directions. Call them back nov
nIif you can. Go. sin no more"
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-09-22
Westlake-Evertz

Mr.. u. G. westlake led one Of
Keytesville's fairest daughters.
10 the hymenial altar last Sunday
night when he welded Miss LII
Ian Evertz. The ceremony was
performed by Rey. J. A. Snar
at the parsonage. and the friends
Of the young couple were not q
little surprised 10 learn Monday
Of the event Mr.. Westlake Is a
young man who has just opened
up a first class bakery among US,
and he not only understands his
business, but attends stickly to
L. Miss Evertz Is the charming
daughter Of the foreman in Ben.
netts big shoe and harness esta-
blishment. and only sister Of
Mrs. Troy Longwell. She Is
possessed Of an excellent voice
and while domestic In her
tastes Is fond Of the society
Of her friends.
We wish them both unbounded
happiness and success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Westlake have
fitted up apartments In the young
building.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-09-22
Kimu,eI or White?

In 1893 Geo. A. Kimmel left
Niles. Mich. for the West and
landed in Arkansas City. Kas..
where he became cashier In a
bank. His storyis that he went
TO Sc. Louis on q business trip
and there was sluggcd and
when he regained his memory.
he was In the penitentiary at
Auburn. N. Y. under the name
Of Andrew J. White. Kimmel
had $4,000 insurance'on his
life. payable to his mother. Some
time after his disappearance,
his mother brot suit for $40. 900
due from one. company which
resisted payment another com.
pany paying her on q 5000
policy without contest. The
company owing the larger
amount lost In the lower court,
but appealed, and In the mean.
time Get detectives TO work u
find what became Of Kimmel.
They finally traced him TO III,
New York pen. whore he wa,
serving q sentence. a. the,
claimed, under the name oi
Andrew J. White. and Whit,
said he was Geo. A. Kimmel o.
Nilo, Mich. HE mother. how
ever. don't believe . word Of Il
end when 10 returned b Nile
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-09-22
EDITORS MEET
Northwest Missouri Press As
sociation Meeting at
Moberly


the spacious and well appointed
rooms of the Commercial Club,
about so editors of North Mis-
souri, newspapers met to talk
over their troubles and each to
learn how the other got over,
around or thru them.
It was the Courier mans first
appearance among editors, and
to say that he enjoyed every
thing and was greatly benefited,
expresses but a small part Of
what he got out of his attend
ance.
Jack Blanton Of the Paris APP
peal made everybody feel at
home and welcome to the space
he occupied and his opinion, and
altogether, he is an ideal presi-
dent. Mitchell White Of the
Mexico Ledger told about the
daily newspaper in a small town,
but we did not absorb any Of il,
because a weekly has got every
thing TO il in the way Of fhustling
that we care to become acquaint-
ed with. Bob White Of the
Ledger. the old time successful
journalist and business man Of
fered valuable suggestions on
several subjects. Walter VIII
liams, Dean Of the School OF
Journalism Of Missouri, showed
very clearly the advantages OF
the school, and proved Il by
matriculates who were present.
There were so many good things
said by so many present, that Il
would be impossible to give then
lin an article which on account oi
space. Is necessarily short, bu
we wish 10 especially mentor
the enjoyable talks OF Mr.. W. o
L. Jewett and Miss Mise at th,
evening session and after tn,
barbecue. Mr.. Jewett's suggcs
tons were Of the highest ordel
and will be remembered by
every one present. Miss Ms,
was witty and entertaining.
Agreeable to arrangements
automobiles were in readiness il
1.-THE afternoon about 4 o'clock
and the editors started out on
trip over the town. but a heav!
rain soon run them in. Aftel
the rain a large number wen
around TO see the big jobbini
house Of 0'Keefe Bros. Not on
but who was surprised at tn
size and splendid arrangement o
the strictly fire proof building
The brothers were on hand B
show the visitors thru the var
ious departments. filed or rapid
ly filing with groceries Of a
kinds. from the basement 10 III
5th floor. As the editors lef,
the very hospitable John 0'Keef
presented each with a genuin
Havana cigar and had his ofic
force Of the prettest kind O
J girls pin q beautiful and fragran
} flower to his manly lapel as
souvenir.
i As Representatives Of Moberl
hospitality and Commercial Clu
enterprise. Mr.. John Jenning'
J viii 0'Keefe. Jim Lowell an
} Alb Dingie are first class.
; The rain rendering itidisagre'
! able for the barbecue at II
park. the repast was spread
the club rooms. No better lunc
could have been served at MI
, Tagucs-the barbecued meat b
ing simply superb.
After filing upon good ::thins
} until belt buckles threatened
, give way. the evening was sper
, In pleasant and profitable discuI
/ sion. and with resolutions
r praise Of Moberly and her Con
: mercial club. and accepting u
: -lt...fs~st~- f y-~..-r-
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-09-22
Marriage Licenses

Charlie Banks and Liza Lee.
cold. Keytesville.
w. r. Westlake and Lillian E.
Evertz, Keytesville.
John Spence and Eta Holli'
day. cold, Forest Green.
Riddle Wright and Myrtle
Reische. Rothville.
Harvey Stanturf and Jani,
Scott, Hamden.
Jno. Rohlser and Anna Wan
neman.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1911-09-22

Confederate Veterans Reunion at
Lexington were: ]. M. Perry
and J. N. Gaines of Brunswick;
j. P. Grimes, ]. A. Henderson,
w. A. Henderson, w. F. Adams,
W. B. Hurt and ]. P. McAdams
of Salisbury; Frank Moritz of
Triplett and ]. C. Wallace, R. P.
Clarkson and d. johnson of Key
tesville.