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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-12
STUDY YOUR BUSINESS.
Hlnts to Employees Who Want 10
Climb the Ladder of Success.

Hlnts to Employees Who Want 10
Climb the Ladder of Success.
You can always get plenty of
books and literature along the line
Of your employers business, and
when he finds that you are keeping
your eyes, ears and mind open, that
you are studying his business, he
will keep his eyes on you, says ORR
son SWEET Marden in Success Mag
szine. Your employer is not blind.
Do not think because he is not con-
Btantly patting you on the back that
he is not taking your measure.
The first thing the successful en-
ployee must realize is that he 10
really working for himself. Every
bit of work he does heartily, honest
ly, thoroughly, is developing his
own capacity, making him a bigger,
broader, more capable man, II he
robs his employer of time or energy
he is robbing himself more because
he is practicing dishonesty and cul-
tivating weakness which will slow
ly undermine his character and de-
stroy his reputation for trustworth-
mess.
The men who have done great
things in the world have been pro-
digious workers, particularly during
the time when they were struggling
to establish themselves in life.
Young men who are sticklers for
hours, who are afraid of working
overtime, who want to leave the Of
fee on the minute or little before,
who are always little late in the
morning or who take their employ
er's time for their own personal
uses-such employees never get
very far.
In every large establishment
there are few employees who show
promise and are sure of promotion.
They stick and dig and hang on to
their task when other people are in
a hurry to quit. They do not meas
ure their hours by the clock or
their obligation to their employer
by the amount of salary they re-
ceive; they do not feel that when
they begin work earlier or stay later
it is an injustice on his part not to
pay them for overtime.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-12
A Vigorous Preacher.

Beginning his sermon one Sun
day muscular Scotch minister said
that in every congregation there
were generally three kinds Of peo-
pie. Some we're very worthy men
and women. Others were just mid
dlings and might be better than
they were, but others were actual
deevils. He did not intend in this
discourse to speak to the first kind,
who were already good Christians
and not greatly requiring either ad-
vice or censure. The second class
would be all the better for some
plain speaking, but their case was
not SO urgent as that of the third
class, whom he had spoken of as
positive deevils. "To them," he
said, 'T mean to speak," Then, roll
ing up the right sleeve of his coat
and stretching out his clinched fist
in front of him, he said, 'tNow, ye
deevilsW
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-12
Used to Il.

Amateur photographers are very
common on ocean steamers. A girl
who took her camera to Europe
with her one day saw the first mate
standing on the bridge and re-
marked to her companion: "Oh, l
must have a picture of himl 1 won
der if he'll let mel |"
Catching up the camera, she ran
across the deck and called to him,
"Please stand still moment; |
want to snap you"
Instantly the officer struck q
magnificent attitude, with one arm
extended, as if giving an order.
She snapped. The lockers on
shouted with laughter, and some one
remarked, "Oh, you've been there
beforep'
"Every trip" came down the an
swer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-12
Jen.. . werthx sues..asr.

When the chief reporter Of the
Poppleton Post bought an aero
plane the proprietor summoned the
editor to discuss his successor.
'For, Of course" observed the
proprietor, eve shall soon have q
vacancy"
"How about Jones ?" suggested
the editor.
"Jones1" queried the proprietor
doubtfully. 'T thought he was
rather a failure"
"On the contrary, he's one Of our
most promising recruits" replied
the editor. eyes, Jones is a genius.
sir. You remember the Smalham
railway smash? Well, Jones found
the broken rail that caused the dis
aster three hours before the ex-
press was due. He sat down by
the line, wrote up the account while
he waited and sent us his report the
very minute after the wreck took
place. "--London Answers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-12

n Old Joe Appiey had the reputa-
ton of being the 'shomeliest man
God ever made," but one day he
met stranger who was ''homelier"
than he.
Stranger" quoth Joe. 81 guess
I've got to kill YOU"
"Why sop asked the stranger.
because I've always swore that
If I ever seed a homelier man than
I was I'd kill him on sight"
The stranger shifted his quid to
the other cheek and looked Joe over
with calculating eye.
"Wa'al, 60 ahead" he drawled.
'If I'm homelier than you he I
want to die, 9 help me-"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-12
Why Momm..n L.Impsd.

Mommsen, the great historian, on
one occasion met an old pupil in the
street in Berlin. The pupil stopped
and respectfully greeted his master.
"Fairly WELL" was the reply, 'sbut I
have noticed since this morning I
have begun to limp. Old, age, gout
and other ills are overtaking me" I"
The pupil had the greatest difficulty
in keeping his countenance, for he
had observed the professor come
out of the academy. He placed one
foot on the curb and the. other in
the roadway, and he was walking in
this style when they met, .ondon
Globa. ~ ~ S.' :.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-12

A man, seeing another breaking
some stones and observing that he
was making very little headway,
volunteered to show him how TO &C
complish the task more quickly. So,
placing the stone on which the 9TH
er man had been concentrating his
attention in a differet position, he
brought down the hammer smartly
and by few well directed blows
soon smashed the stone. ~
"Now what do you think Of my
way of doing it2" said he.
"Ah," said the other, "you must
remember that / had been hammer
ing at it SO long that by the time
you took on the job, IL had got well
softened !"--London Ideas.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-12
n. Was Too Good a Job.

"Once I held court in little vii
lage," said a judge, "where the
bailiff was a little fellow, but very
much experienced. During the ses-
sion a drunken man got into the
courtroom and made a noise that
took from the dignity of the pro-
ceedings. I paused long enough to
request the bailiff to remove the OBJ
streperous party.
s1n a few minutes the drunk got
noisier than ever. / again sum-
moned the bailiff. why don't you
make an arrest p I asked sharply.
AREN'T you an officer of this court p
az was, your honor answered
the bailiff, but I resigned -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-12
NORWICH.
POEM FOR TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF
xau .nsrN asoo ~ .x--x1x.

POEM FOR TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF
MR.. AND MRS. C. L. ALDRICH
Long years ago when God first formed
This glorious earth of ours,
And filed it with all living things,
All trees and fruits and flowers;
He then made man to dwell on It,
To use it as his own,
But soon he saw it was not good
For man to be alone.
And so God made for him mate,
OF common flesh and bone,
And placed them on earth's fairest spot,
Thus instituting home.
And through the ages since that time
Man ever seeks his own,
And finds the one whom God designed
To form with him the home
And this friend whom we come to greet
The same thing, too, has done,
And took unto himself a wife,
In nineteen hundred one.
The maid was young, the man was wise,
And chose with earnest care
The one, who should through coming
years
His joys and sorrows share.
To have, to hold from this day forth,
To keep through good or i'll
Until the day when death doth part,
To love and cherish still.
And the years now have quickly sped
Since on that joyful day
Friend Charles unto the altar led
His blushing blue-eyed May.
Sometimes the way was dull and drear,
And courage well-nigh spent,
But with their home and little ones
They we'll may be content.
Four bright boys came to bless the nome
Roy, Elwin and Maurice dear,
And baby Lee, whom God called home
Within his first brief year.
Then little black-eyed Girlie came
Gods promise from above,
And last of all is Clarice sweet,
Who fills our hearts with love.
God bless this little family,
And help them each to prove
That better than all friends of earth
Is He who reigns above.
And so tonight we're gathered here
To offer greetings true,
And thus express our kindest thoughts
And good win bring to you.
For fear you may forget this day,
We wish to leave tonight
Some simple tokens of our love
For you to keep in sight.
We bring you dishes that you may
At least three times day
Remember those who left them here
Though they are far away.
The chair when e'er you sit to rest
Will bring in memory's line
The night we came to call on you
On July twenty-nine.
And even when you sleep at night
Between these sheets so new
We hope that you will dream of us
The blessed whole night through.
And now we feel that we must go
Though we've had lots of fun,
But we intend to come again
In nineteen fifty one.
A. M. H.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-12
Turning the Tables.

In domestic crisis I once hired
as temporary help a genuine corn
field darky, lank, awkward, igno-
rant, but smiling and eager to
please.
Seeing that she watched with in
terest the gambols of family Of
kittens, I asked if she were fond Of
animals. t
"Lor', yas'm," she replied, bob
bing and giggling. 'Tm jes' reg
lar cat am dorg petl"-Lippin-
cott's. g
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-12
David Watson, Printer.

n A copy of the acts of the Vermont
< legislature for 1929 in the county
clerk office seems to be of much
interest to one book collector, at
least, Judge George M. Powers.
? This was the work of Woodstock q
old-time printer, David Watson,
whose industry and enterprise turned
out Greek dictionaries and such
things, to his fame if not to his
profit The copy of the laws referred
to has, on the last page of the cover,
IAN announcement that the printer,
having procured the necessary
apparatus, has established Stereo-
type Foundry at Woodstock, and is
prepared to execute all branches OF
hat business in the best manner and
bn as good terms as can be procured
Elsewhere, etc. The announce
hent, which is enclosed in an ornate
Nd-style border, doesn't appear on
hny other copy of the laws printed
BY Watson at about that time, and
pudge Powers, who is something OF
book sharp, was much interested
a the old volume, and dangerously
EOvetous, Mr.. Pember says. No
tereotyping was done in this coun-
ry until about 1913, 80 Mr.. Watson
bust have been among the earliest
ermont craftsmen to print from his
wn plates.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-12
State Fair Superintendents.

The State Fair Commission has
|ppointed Superintendents in the
Rany departments Of the State Fair
be held at White River junction
uesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
friday, Sept. 10, 20. 2r and 90.
they are experts in their special
nes, which is an assurance that the
fpartments will have capable men
look after them.
The superintendents appointed
NJ:
General superintendent, Fred l..
hvis, White River Junction.
Horse department, e. A. Smalley,
Crrisville.
Cattle department, II. L. Hatch,
raHord
Sheep department, w. FL. Harring-
North Pomfret.
Swine department, A. G. Hoitt.
fsville.
Dairy Products and Maple Sugar,
a. Adams, Derby.
Poultry department, r. s. Currier,,
PRE-.
Horticultural department, A. H.
ughan, Randolph.
Machinery department.. Chester
fSent, White River Junction.
pomestic manufactures depart
nt, s. F. Leonard, North Ponfret.
Fruit department., E. A. Wright,
tdlebury.
A. the fair grounds there is much
Pvlty. Work ON increasing the
lities of the State Fair railroad
Pnder way and will be finished
ore the fair dates. With the i'm
'ements completed it will be
slble to run trains within the
enclosure and ample trackage
be provided to store cars after
arrival. This will be a great
'enience to shippers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-12

A stock company has been formed
by few of the interested farmers of
Springfield and vicinity and has
purchased Of w. b. Otis & Co.. OF
Detroit, Mich, q thoroughbred
imported Belgian draught stallion
for the purpose of improving the
stock in this locality. ~
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-12
The Famous Taverns of Vermont

vaedictory Chalmers Rutland delivered
High School graduation exercises in that city
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-08-12

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milk. n
and hnsY
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Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-08
Farmers Free List Bill

middlings and other offals of grain
oatmeal and rolled oats, and all pre-
pared cereal foods; and biscuits.
bread. waters and similar articles not
sweetened, coming from any foreign
country with which the United States
has a reciprocal trade agreement and
which shall admit from the United
States free of duty cotton, corn,
wheat, oats, horses, cattle and hogs.
Timber, hewn, sided or squared,
round timber, used for spars, or in
building wharves, shingles, laths.
fencing posts, sawed boards. planks.
deals and other lumber, rough or
dressed, except boards, planks, deals.
and other lumber of lignum-vitae,
lancewood. ebony, box, granadilla,
mahogany, rosewood, satinwood and
other cabinet woods.
Sewing machines and all parts
thereof.
Salt, whether in bulk or in bags,
sacks, barrels or other packages.
Roman, Portland and other hy-
draulic cement and lime"
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-08

Eagles. Interment will be In Fair
mount cemetery.
William Clark passed away Sunday
night at s:15 o'clock at the home of
his mother. 7o6 Case street, following
a lingering illness OF tuberculosis, at
the age Of 20 years, 10 months and Is
days. He was born IN lie Claire, Iowa,
Sept IS. 1890. and when small moved
to Port Byron, III, where he continued
to make his home until the last three
years, which he had spent in Daven-
port. He is survived by his mother,
one brother, Albert Clark Of Hot
Springs, Col, and a half-sister, Miss
Mary Craig, at home. Funeral serv-
ices were held at Port Byron ceme-
terry this morning at 10 o'clock, with
interment at that place.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-08
COURT HOUSE RECORD
Real Estate Transfers.

George F. Hetter to Lee Wilson
lot z, block 1, Longview addition
$4,000.
F. E. Sheppard to Matilda Malm
berg, part lots s, 8, block 4, Atkin
sons addition, Moline, $4,000.
Ball and Davis to ]. Atkinson, lot
3, Ball & Davis addition, Moline
$1,65O.
Lewis A Tyler to Peter Gumber
lot 3, block 157, East Moline. 81 $50
C. E. White to J. w. Barr. lot 2
block 1913, East Moline, $500.
Henry McCarty to Margaret Nc
Carty, lot 3, block 4, NJ SchnelTs 1st
addition to Rock Island, $500.
Lars P. Nelson to John Sand
mark, lot 4, block 1. 3rd Wheelock
18th street addition, Moline, $4,000.
Thomas Foran to Swan e. Ham
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-08

Mrs. W. B. Shivey and children re
t6rned to their home IN Downs, Ill,
the first of the week.
Mrs. D. L Keleher and daughter
Mrs. Andrew Long, accompanied by
the latters son, John. left for an ex-
tended visit with relatives at Amity,
Mo.
Philip Brodine has returned from
Idaho Springs, Colo, after an absence
of several weeks.
Miss Iva Higbee and mother left for
visit with Indiana friends.
Mrs. Emma Mcfarland of South Da-
kota, and Mrs. John Cookies Of Cam
bridge spent a few days with their
cousin, Mrs. Miles Sheesley.
Mrs. c. Graham and son, Audra, are
visiting in wyoming, Ill
Mrs Harvey Laugh is entertaining
the following lady friends, Mrs. Mel
vina Larihan of Maxville, Iowa; Mrs.
Helen Steele, Ottawa, Kan; Mrs. NJ.
F. Cole, Sela, Cal
Mr.. and Mrs. Clemens have re-
turned to their home in Vinton, Iowa,
after a few weeks visit with their
daughter. Mrs. Nathan Swanson.
Mrs Mary Hitchcock left for an eX-
tended visit with her daughter in
Church Bridge, Can.
Tim OLeary of North McGregor,
Iowa, is visiting the home folks.
= Miss Vesta Gregg left for Chicago
to visit four weeks.
Mrs Ben Mellett and daughters of
Jewel Junction, Iowa, have returned
to their after an enjoyable visit with
her sister, Mrs. Charles Samuelson.
Mrs. Nora Crondon of Blairsville,
Pa. is visiting the family of DR.. H. H.
Long.
Mr.. Clark, the principal of our high
school, has been compelled to resign
on account of poor health.
Mrs. Kate Williams of Springfield,
Mo, is visiting with Mrs. Sarah
Wayne. She left here in 1886. This is
her first visit to the old home.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-08
A 100000 Milk

We have spent in seven years over 100000
to bring Van Camps Milk to its present match
less standard. We have employed for the pur-
pose the ablest Swiss and Dutch experts.
The result is the finest milk produced in Amer
ica-unexcelled by any milk in Switzerland or
Holland Yet it costs no more than common
evaporated milks 1t costs far less than milkmen
charge for germ-laden milk from mongrel cows.
A single days use will make you forever con-
vert. You will always insist on Van Camps.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-08
here. The couple will go to Montana
TO reside.
eEYsER sPoUTs STONES.
Freak Aetion Of Hot Spring IN Vel.
Iowstone Park.

Freak Aetion Of Hot Spring IN Vel
Iowstone Park.
Eruptions Of large quantities Of
water. steam. sand and small rocks to
a height of several hundred feet from
the hot springs in the Norris basin IN
Yellowstone National park have been
occurring during the simmer.
Persons familiar with the park are
unable to explain the phenomenon.
They say that as the geysers have
shown no diminution In activity the
eruptions cannot be due to diversion
Of steam and hot water from the regu-
lar outlets.
1t may indicate. however, increasing
activity in the subterranean forces to
which the geysers are due, and IL such
is the case it Is possible another geyser
may develop In the park.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-08
MORSE PERSISTENT.

Convicted Banker Keeps Up Fight to
Secure HIs Freedom.
Charles W. Morse viii appeal to the
United States circuit court froD the
recent decision Of Judge william T..
Newman denying his freedom from
the Atlanta prison, where he is serv-
ing a fifteen year sentence for viola
ton Of the national banking laws
Morse contended that the court
should FIX his status as a prisoner un-
der a ten year sentence or a fifteen
year sentence, that he might deter
mine how much time he might get or
for good behavior and when a parole
might be applied for. He also con
tended that the Atlanta prison was
for the detention of prisoners at hard
labor, whereas he could not be SEN
fenced to hard labor.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-08
rheumatism Cured In Three Days.

n. B. Langley, Madison, Wis.
says: II was almost helpless with
rheumatism for about five months.
Had it in my neck so 1 could not
turn my head and all through my
body. 1 tried three doctors and
many remedies without any relief
whatever until procured DR.. Detch
on's Relief for Rheumatism. In a
few hours the pain was relieved and
in three days the rheumatism was
completely cured and 1 was at work. -
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
avenue, Rock Island and Gust
Schlegel, 20 West Second street,
Davenport.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-08
Kills Wife and Self.

Faribault, Mimi, Aug. s.-Thomas X.
Talbot shot and killed his wife yes
terday and then suicided. Talbot had
been engaged in the real estate busi-
ness in Iowa. 1t is said he had been
drinking heavily.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-08
DAVENPORT

Telephones Knocked Out Two
thousand Davenport homes were with
out telephone service yesterday and
five cables Of the Iowa Telephone com
pany are out Of working order as a
result of the storms of Saturday and
Sunday night. Several extra gangs of
nnemen are now at work repairing the
damage and the telephone company ex-
poets to have everything In running or
der by tonight or Wednesday morning
Licensed to Wed-Sidney Stickney
and May Baker. Marion; John A Mel
son, Chicago, Bertha 2. Gronen, Dav-
export; George E Leach and Rowena
A Maxwell, Moline; Henry Arp and
Lille White, Davenport; Everett J.
Flemmtng and Margaret Miller. Peo-
ria; Joseph MichI and Anna Kerner,
Bettendorf
Held for AssauIt.-On charges pre-
ferred- against him by S-year-old Carl
Young. I'll West Sixth street, E. stol-
tenberg is now lodged in the county
jail awaiting his hearing which has
been set for Aug. II. Criminal assault
is charged by the boy; who is backed
in the prosecution of Stoltenberg by
his father.
Struck by Bike. While walking
along the south side Of Third between
Harrison and Main streets at 1910
O'Clock yesterday afternoon a middle
aged woman whose name could not be
learned was struck and knocked down
by boy riding a bicycle. The woman
was walking along between the car
tracks and the new German Savings
bank building. Aside from being bruis
ed she suffered no injuries.
Three Raids Made.-Raids on two
houses of fll-repute and on a gambling
den were made by the police Sunday
night and early Monday morning. and
as a result of the three hauls 16 occu-
pants were arrested and held on charg-
es Of being inmates. All but two of
them failed to put in an appearance
yesterday morning when court was
called and forfeited their bonds in the
sum of SO. Those appearing were
Frank Smith and Mary Juergensen. the
former receiving 10 days in jail and the
latter Is days in the house of deten-
ton
Obituary Record.-George Scott, for
merly of Davenport, died Saturday
night I'm Lynchburg, Va, where he had
been employed by the Atlantic Britu-
lithic company. He was born in Den
mark in 1855. Oct. 6, 1909. he was
married 10 Miss Helen Christensen of
Davenport. He left Davenport for
Lynchburg about 16 months ago. The
body arrived over the Rock Island at
1920 last evening Funeral services
will be held at the home of his father
fn-law, c. p. Christensen, 1885 North
Howell street. Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock, under the auspices of the
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-08

dies have done for
me. For two years
/ suffered. The doc
tors said / had tu-
mors, and the only
remedy was the sur
geon's knife. Ny
mother bought me
Lydia z. Pinkham's
We ge t a Bile Com
pound, and today 1
am a healthy wo-
man. For months
/ suffered from in
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-08

nammdDiOn, ana your SanaJlVe w ASH re-
lieYed me. Your Liver Pills have no
equal as eathartic. Any one wishing
proof of what yonr medicines have
done for me can get it from any drag
gist or by writing to me. You can use
my testimonial in any way you wish,
and will be glad to answer letters. -
Mrs. CHRISTINA REED, 105 Mound St.,
Peoria, Ill.
Another Operation Avoided.
New Orleans, La.-''For years suf-
fered from severe female troubles.
Finally was confined to my bed and
the doctor said an operation was neces-
sary. gave Lydia +. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound a trial first, and
was saved from an operation. Mrs.
LILY PEYRoUx, iii Kerlerec st., New
Orleans, La.
The great volume Of unsolicited tes-
timony constantly pouring in proves
eOnclusively that Lydia T.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is a remarkable
remedy for those distressing feminine
Ills from which 50 many women suffer.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-08
What Else is There, Madam,
So Vital as Milk?
You insist that all other foods be utterly sterile Why don't
you germless milk? Why a whole, rich milk?

whenever you want it. All that you want, and
no more. An opened can keeps until you use
it up.
This saving in cost. plus the saving of waste,
in the average home will cut milk bills in two.
You can get the utmost in milk pure, sterile,
whole, rich milk for less than you pay the
mlkman.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-08-08
Weds Son of Millionaire.

Bloomington, Aug. S.-The elope-
ment to Danville and marriage there
of Miss Bernardine Guthrie, a promin-
ent society girl, and John z. Conrad.
who has been a law student here and
who is the son of a Milwaukee mil
lionaire, created a social sensation