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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04
Charity as It Is and as II Should Be

Charity as It Is and as II Should Be.
The present day charity is really an
injustice to both the deserving and the
undeserving poor. The deserving poor
ought not to be subjected to the humil-
iation of charity, and the undeservins
poor ought not to be supported in idle
shiftlessness that way.
Society ought to Systematically pro-
vide opportunities for work at good
living wages for all who are able and
! willing to work and who can not get
work elsewhere. This means, of
course, that society in the shape of
the municipal, state or general governs
ment must go into what is now consid-
cred private business to a much
greater extent than it ver has done
in the past. And when the means of
earning a living are furnished there
will be no excuse for the giving of
charity to the lazy and shiftless.
The man who is able to work and
unwilling to work could, under that
system, be made to work and society
would be relieved from the burden of
supporting the idle and vicious mendi-
cants who at present swarm in all the
larger cities of the country, faring far
better than the deserving poor.-To-
peka Mail and Breeze.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

The Topeka Mail and Breeze says:
1T has always seemed to us that
grain fed to stock of any kind in this
latitude is worth 20 per cent more
than the same grain fed farther north.
It takes that much more corn to keep
up the animal heat in colder climates"
And grain fed to stock in Texas is
worth from % to 80 per cent more
than grain fed in Kansas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

The physical geographers half a
century ago assumed that in the
abysmal depths of the ocean the pres
sure was so great that life was i'm
possible. But animal life has been
found at a depth of four and a quarter
miles, under a pressure of four and
a half IONS to the square inch. Res
soning by analogy in science is as I'M
reliable as circumstantial evidence in
criminal Jurisprudence.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

Will woman when given the elective
franchise, elevate politics or will pol
itics degrade woman? There is no
question that the influence of woman
without the franchise is salutary and
has done much to improve politics.
If the women of Texas believe they
can do more good with the ballot they
ought to be permitted to try it.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

"An heirloom" explained the farm
er's wife to her thirteen-year-old boy.
us something that has been handed
down from father to son and in some
instances highly priced"
I'D prize these heirlooms I'm wear
ing" remarked the youngster. "a good
deal more if they wasn't so long In
the legs."-Everybody's.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

The Quanah Observer observes that
Maj. Nose Harris, of the Texas Re-
public, has started out to purify the
republican party of Texas, which is
somewhat of a job" 1t is a bigger
undertaking than the cleansing of the
Augean stables and the major will
need more than the power of Hercules
to accomplish it.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

The Tyler Courier-Times thinks the
educational system of the future will
require that every schoolhouse shall
have at least FIVE acres of land for
recreation and experimental purposes.
1t should also have buildings equipped
with machinery for manual training
and for instruction in domestic econ
omy.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

The effects of the drouth during the
late summer and fall are seen in the
increase of vegetables received in
Bryan. In December, 1909, only one
car was received; in 1910 the mer-
chants of Bryan handled sever car
loads of garden truck, besides what
Fritz Yeager raised.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04
NOTICE TO PUBLIC.

wish TO o TO my friends |
have opened an up-to-date restaurant
in real of Bryan Pool Hall, and re-
specially solicit your patronage. Oys-
tiers on half shell every Saturday.
Fresh oysters always on hand.
FRITZ KOHLER.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

There is no difference in principle
between the incidental protectiopist
and the o~ut-and-out protectionist. The
latter being more candid is less harm
full, besides being entitled to more
respect.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

or he would never have dared to dis
tribute a barrel of cob pipes among
members of the house. Those who
know the value of a cob pipe regard
it as a luxury, and Champ took the
risk of being charged with bribery.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04
Last Revolutionary Survivor.

last Revolutionary SURVIVOR.
The last survivor of the Revolutio
airy war was John Gray, who died.
Noble county, o., aged 104 year,
March 20. 1868. He came to the
eye State early In its existencd
some years before he died he d
annual pension Of $500 from II
eminent, General John A. Bin
having got a special act thru
congress for this. Gray's father u
killed at the battle Of Saltwater
he took his place in the army bd
only sixteen years old then. lie 81
ed through the remainder Of the v
His military record is on file at l.
office Of the state commissioner OF 4
diers' claims Columbus Dispatch.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04
PROGRESS.

81 notice a lady has received by
wireless a prescription from her doctor
at sea-"
"What was it?''
Told her to brace up and she would
be o. X"
swell, well. Here's a case of drug
less treatment by wireless prescription
for a sickless illness. What an age we
live in."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

This is worth passing along: Reply
ing TO a remark that household writ
ing is not literature" Marion Harland
said: NO; but it is something better.
1t is helpfulness."
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

If Colonel Sterrett will retract what
he said about 'possum being unfit to
eat The Eagle will withdraw its OBJ
Ijections to his appointment as game
commissioner. Till then never!
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04
Her Preference.

Miss Smith-Now. Madge, tell m
which would you rather be-pretty
good? Madge (promptly)-I woul
rather be pretty. Miss Smith; | ca
easily be good whenever l like to try.
Punch.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

The Christmas. bills have been set
tied or the bill collector stood off, and
hubby or dad could breathe easy if he
could forget that the Easter hat is
only about three months off.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

The honest, industrious farmer, me-
chanic or business mar is never a
calamity bowler. 1t is the CRATER who
was denied some special favor or the
politician who failed to connect with
a coveted job who does the %yelping.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04
Thourht For others

"You should cndeavor to do som
thing for the comfort OF your fello
men, said the phl!anthropist. "witho
thought of reward" II d.. | buy III
brellas instead OF borrowing them
Exchange.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

The whole country is just dying to
be informed whether Mrs. Nick Long
worth's New Year reception gown,
which was stolen from an express
wagon, has been found.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

The Beaumont Enterprise says:
over in Louisiana they dub men who
do not pay their poll tax 'squaw men,
Is Texas to have any squaw men this
.year?"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04
Small Thinus,

We are too fond of our own will.
We want 20 be doing what we fancy
mighty things. but the great point is
to do small things, when called to
them, in a right spirit.-R. Cecil.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04
Marvellous.

He-There is no doubt that natures
works are indeed marvellous. She
Aren't they? Only fancy, even the
tiniest insect has its Latin name.--
London NJ. \. L.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

Kansas farmers are feeding rabbit
meat to their fowls, thus getting rid
of a nuisance and stimulating egg
production.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

More than fifty species Of beans
have been found in prehistoric Peru,
Wan sepulchres. Then the Bostonese
were not the original bean-eaters.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04
The First National Bank
of Bryan, Texas

desires tic express its appreciation to its many friends for the business
given us during the year 1910, which has been a very prosperous one,
and our best wishes are extended to one and all for a Merry Christmas
and a prosperous and happy New Year. The services and facilities of
our institution are at your command. :: : : :: ::
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

Champ Clark presumes upon the
ignorance of his opponents in congress
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-01-04

w. c.
DENTIST.

Office Upstairs Over Smith Drug c,
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
BURNING ITCH WAS CURED

T deem it my duty 10 tell about a cure that the Cutieura Soap and Oint- ment have made on myself. My trou. ble began in splotches breaking out right in the edge of my hair On the forehead, and spread over the front part of the top of my head from ear to ear, and over my ears which caused most fearful burning itch, or eczema
 For three years I had this terrible breaking out on my forehead and scalp. l tried our family doctor and he failed to cure 1t. Then tried the Cutieura Soap and Ointment and used them for two months with the result of complete cure. Cutieura Soap and Ointment should have the credit due, and l have advised lot of peo- pie to use them" (Signed) c. D. Harrington, Creek, N. C., Jan. 26. 1911.
 itching scalp-Hair Fell Out.
 T will say that have been suffer. ing with an itching on my scalp for the past few years. My hair fell out In spots all over my head My scalp started to trouble me with sores, then the sores healed up, and crusts formed on the top. Then tho hair fell out and left me three bald spots the shape of half dollar. l went to more than one doctor, but could not get any relief, so l started to use the Cuticura Remedies. tried one bar of Cuticura Soap and some Cutieura Ointment, and felt relieved right away. Now the bald spots have disappeared, and my hair has grown, thanks to the Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment I highly recommend the Cuticura Remedies to all that are suffering with scalp trou- ble." (SignedD Samuel Stern, 236 Floyd St., Brooklyn, N. Y, Feb. ', 1911. Although Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold by druggists and dealers everywhere, a sample of each. with 32-page book, will be mailed free on application to "Cuticura," :" Dept. K, Boston.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
She kecded II

One Of the little swarthy eherubs from sunny Italy, whose great eyes and sweet mouths can be SO appealing to their teachers in tho great prl. mary schools In the North end, was introduced to the public bathing plant the other day. in accordance with the hygienic regulations of the public schools. She was so delighted that she asked her teacher the next day If her grandmamma could go and en- joy bath there. You see, grand. mamma has not had a bath" said tho innocent, since she first came to this country. and that was II years ago" Another little girl objected to taking the prescribed bath. just now; be- cause, as she explained, her mother had just sewed on her under-aannels for the winter. Still another little Latin remonstrated less decidedly to the bath. She knew it was wrong to be dirty, she admitted, but it Is SO warm in the winter time Boston Transcript.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, SECURES DRY FARM. ING CONGRESS
 FOR 1912.

The term, dry farming" does not indicate all that might be implied. It does not mean a system of irrigation. but one where all the rain fall and precipitation is stored up and con- served in the soil. to be drawn upon by scientific and sane processes when 1t may be required to forward and in- crease the growth of grain.
 In certain sections of the Canadian West as well as in the American West, there is portion of the coun. try in which the soil is the very best for the growing Of cereals, but the geographical locations and relative position to the rain avenues, do not give the advantage that other parts possess in the matter of precipitation.
 Agricultural science. however. has been making rapid progress during the past few years, and 1t is now as- eertained that 1t is not altogether the number of inches of rain that is es- sential to the growing of crops, but It's conservation, and that Is the meaning of Dry farming" Dry Farming" may we'll be applied to dis triets where there is heavy rain fall and better results will follow. The education of the public into these new methods, not new exactly, but such as have had satisfactory demonstra- tion, is not alone the purpose of these dry-farming Congresses. One idea is to bring into life and into operation the great areas of splendid land lying within what might be termed semi arid, without placing them under the restrictive and expansive process of irrigation.
 The Congresses are attended by thousands and they bring representa- tives from all parts of the world The Province of Alberta, and also of Sas- katchewan, has taken a vital interest in the Congresses which have been held in the past two or three years. The Province of Alberta has made provincial exhibits, districts have shown their products, and last year, several hundred dollars were taken in prizes; this year the Province of Al berta took prizes ten to one in excess of any state in the Union. Alberta has won eight out of twenty special cups, that province taking one. Leth- bridge one, Arthur Perry six, and John Baxter, Edmonton, carrying off one sweepstakes. When it came to matter of location for the Congress for 1912, the City of Lethbridge, which had put up splendid fight for It, secured the Congress by a unani- nous vote. It Is expected that the Lethbridge Congress will be the larg- est yet held and will be the biggest convention in the history of Western Canada In emphasizing his invita- tion to Lethbridge, one of the speak CTS said he had just received tele- gram from Magrath (near Lethbridge) stating that of one thousand acres of wheat just thrashed Hethershaw and Bradshaw had thrashed 47,000 bush els.
 Literature sent out recently by the Canadian Government Agents, which will be sent postage free on applica- tion, tells of hundreds of splendid yields in all parts of Western Canada.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
UnWritten Law,

According to the Standard Diction- ary, The unWritten law Is a rule or custom established by general usage. etc" The unwritten law. as the term recently has come into use, is the as sumed or supposed right of a person to punish even with death the author of a gross wrong committed against a member of his family. Courts do not eountenance 1t, but justices frequently act upon 1t. and several instances have occurred within recent years in which persons accused of homicide have been acquitted.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
EVIDENTLY HE HAD ENOUGH
Already Burdened Father Led to Make Caustle Comment on
 Vital Question.

Arnold Bennett. the novelist. has a joke about race suicide in his new splay, The Honeymoon" His leading lady says. apropos of the birth rate:
 What, is the poor, dear thing still declining2"
 Mir. Bennett. apropos of his joke. was discussing race suicide the other day fin New York.
 "A woman," he said. Hooked up from her evening paper and re. marked
 It Is stated here that babe is born every time the chronometer ticks off "second."'
 Her husband. as he wiped the ever. moist mouths of the tiny twins. set one on each of hls knees, muttered almost flercely:
 Bad luck, then. to the Roosevelt. ian duffer who invented chronome- ters!"
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
Course In Kindness.

We believe that there should be a course in the public schools, all grades, devoted to manity-kindness the rights of four-footed and feathered flocks.
 We are improving slowly We lay out bird reservations Robins nest in the naples in our most crowded dis tricts. Birds that for years sought the depths of the forests now rear their young within hearing of the roar of the street cars. In some subtle way they know that their chances for pro lection have been increased, claims the Cincinnati Post They do not know that kindness is being taught and brutality discouraged in countless homes.
 Yes, We are improving, but We want the world to move faster-and we plead for school education that will teach the coming generation to be kind to animals and all birds.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
Her Credit Was Strained.

A young country merchant who had something of reputation for close figuring was especially attentive to the village schoolma am. The young woman had sweet tooth and was not at all retiring about making the fact known. Accordingly, she hinted to her admirer that box of chocolates would be greatly appreciated on the occasion of his next visit. Later the suggestion was repeated and again duly needed. The third time the sub ject was preached. however, the dis penser of sweets turned deaf ear to the entreaty.
 T don't know about taking that girl any more candy" he confided to a companion next day. She's owin' me sixty cents for chocolates already."- Lippincott's Magazine.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
He Was the Man,

A young New Haven man. returning home from a health trip to Colorado, told his father about buying a silver mine for $3,000. "I knew they'd rope you in" exclaimed the old man. So you were ass enough to buy humbug mine" Yes, but 1 didn't lose any thing. I formed company and sold half the stock to a Connecticut man for s7,000" "Y-you did" gasped the old man as he turned white 'I'll bet I'm the one who bought it." q know you are" coolly observed the young man as he-crossed his legs and tried to appear very much at home.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
ShakeSpeare Eootnote,

Ole Nanny Lize was dustlng the southern woman's drawing room. She came to small bronze bust of Shakespeare and began carefully go ing over him with her rag
 'Idis' Juliet, chile, who am dis yere gemmun?"
 That is Shakespeare. Lize, won derful poet who died centuries ago"
 Dat him, missy? LOT, Fse done hyear O Mistah Shakespeare lot ob times Ever body seems to know him. Deed, I done hyear so much bout him dat allus thought he was a white gemmun"
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
Turkish Medicines.

Old-fashioned physicians have plenty of reliable remedies for cholera. An agate in the pocket and hyacinth on the neck are much esteemed, but the bone of dead child carried in the era, we learn, is caused by the moon. Therefore drink decoctions of laurel while Mars or Mercury Is in the as- cendant, since these planets are un- friendly to the moon. We are glad to know this, as we have always had our doubts about the moon.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
iI,settlno an Old Tradition.

Confronted by a stern and menacing footpad. the belated citizen turned his rockets inside out and produced re ceived gas bill.
 "That won't do." the highwayman said; the gas company didn't get al your money When man pays ms gas bill nowadays he does 1t to get T ten or twenty changed stand still or I'll bore a large hole through youi"
 Instituting a thorough search. nc finally found s13 concealed inside the lining of his victims hatband
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
Money Saved Is Money Made.

Dr. Vim. Self. of Webster, N. C. an old practitioner of medicine. tells us that after many years experience in medicine he finds 1t money saved to his patients to use Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein for coughs. colds and consumption, Whooping Cough. etc.
 At druggists. 25c.. 50c. and s1.00 . bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
During the Spat.

Wife (complainingly)-You're not like MT. Knagg. They've been mar ried 20 years, and Mrs. Knagg says her husband is so tender
 Hub-Tender, Well, he ought to be. after being in hot water that long.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
Another French Revolution.

A number of girls have demanded admission to the French military academy
 The time may be coming when the daughter of the regiment will give way to the son, and when the roman tic canteen bearer will wear N ahiskers.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29

In after years a woman may be sor- " she married the man in the case. but she's always glad that that other woman didn't get him.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29

The Chicago Fire could have been pre- vented with one pail of water, but the water was not handy. Keep bottle of Hamlins Wizard Oil handy and prevent the fiery pains of inflammation.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29
To Be Sure.

q wonder why 1t ie that show girls look down on ordinary chorus girls" :" Well, perhaps one reason why they do so is that they are nearly always taller"
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29

Dr. Pierce's Pellets, small. sugar-coated, easy to take as candy, regulate and nvigor. ate stomach. liver and bowels. Do not gripe.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29

Smile on wash day. That's when you use Red Cross Ball Blue. Clothes winter than snow. All grocers.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29

A man may be a member of the Elks and wear an overcoat with a fur col lar and still not be an actor.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29

Mrs. wtnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething softens the gums, reduces inhamma- tion, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c a bottle
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29

Don't waste time trying to kill two birds with one stone Stones are more plentiful than birds.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29

Magistrate-You are accused of hay ing kissed this lady. What have you to say in your defense?
 Prisoner-Netbipg dooking at the woman)-I was drunk and deserve to be punished.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29

Irrigation projects are receiving the serious attention of the government of Brazil.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29

Most women likp the villain better than the hero.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29

The wise manicure never hits the nail on the head
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29

A woman thinks of her future: other women talk of her past.
The Forrest City times., 1911-12-29

Eph-What were de mattah wifi Sal an dat drug clerk?
 Ru:us-Why. she wanted some com- plexion powder an he done gib her powdered charcoal.