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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-14
BOYS CORN
Page Offers $50 i'm Prizes IN tn.
BOYS.

congressman I;obt. y. Page offers
prizes TO the boys Of Montgomery county
TOT the largest yields per acre for 1911.
foiIoW1ng in his letter.
Editor Montgomerian.
Troy, n. C..
Dear Sir:
me newly awakened interest in a.ri-
culture greatly appeals to me, and want
ing 10 stimulate it in MONTGOMERY county
INC snow our own people, as we'll as the
rest OF the world, that our county is az
soou as any other agriculturaliy. wish
through your paper to offer special in
uucement TO the boys on the farms Of the
ccouhty, to make special effort to demon
strate their ability, as we'll as the
capabihty OF the land. 10y Offering special
prizes III addition 10 any other that may
De oHered. for the largest yield Of corn
oh one acre by any boy under eighteen
years OF age. ! will pay to the boy
making the largest yield a cash prize Of
s2oW. Second largest yield $500. Third
largest yield. $1,000.
awards 70 be made BY a ommitte
named FOR the purpose. All who propose
10 enter this contest must forward their
name. age and address, to the Montgom-'
efiah' not later than April 1st.
Robert \. Page
\ box has been provided for The lanes
sent 10 US. ana Il card acknowledging the
receipt or all names entered will be
maiied--Ihe Nontgomerian, Troy. Y c.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-14

MORNING n

(Alice Cary.)
Don't crowd This world is large
enough
For you as Well as me-,
The doors Of art are open wide
The realm of thought is free.
OF all earth's places you are right
To choose the best you can,
Provided that you do not try
TO crowd some other man.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-14

Raleigh is the only state capital in
the United States that has no Young
Mems Christian Association. The
people of the city are resolved this
month to take steps to remove that
bad advertisement for this good city.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-14
MxH(a~e~
ght. 1909. by George Matthew
AdamS.l
Copyright,
-. Uy
AdamS.l

The woman who shoots to defend
her honor cannot be convicted in
North Carolina, and the verdict in the
Hayes case shows hat the doubts will
he decided in her favor.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-14
UNCLE WALT
The Poet PHILOSOPHER

It's always pleasant to hear a girl.
whirI. She tells a tale OF
WOMAN'S the gowns she saw. of the
WAY hats of silk and the hats
OF straw: and Mrs. Jinks
was a dream in white. and Mrs. Wax
listen il I should tell OF the rags nlen
wore at a party swell? Old Col.
Wigs. as you know was there. and
he made a botch when he dyed his
hair. And old Bill Boggs was another
guest: he had spilled some egg on his
canvass vest. and his trousers bagged
in a frightful way and he wore a hat
sphinx was among the crowd. with a
cheap cravat that was far too loud.
and his pantaloons were a total loss,
and his Whiskers ooked like some
IriSi, moss. Old Aaron Dingbat. the
"iddy fiirt. was there wrapped up in a
cheap blue shirt. with a plate glass
gem on his manly breast. and three
buttons missing from off his vest. The
host, who stood in cheap cOwlide
boots, RECALLED his guests with some
bun cherOOtS. and searched our coats
and our trOuSerlOons. through Il base
born fear that we swiped his spoons.
Maaxma~
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-14

= tie farm well titled. a li.,le
wife well willed. d little nocke4 LII -
fllied. IS, according to one ~
happiness. human
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-14
ALL FOR $l.7O

There has never been offered in
North Carolina so much good reading
for SO little money as we are offering
under the following propositions: For
$40 we will send the Following for
one year:
The Weekly News and Observer, m
eight-page weekly, newspaper.
The COmmoner, an able weekly
journal. published by William Jen-
njngs Bryan.
The Farmer anS Mechanic, sixteen
page North Caro1fita home and farm
weekly journal.
Thus for One Dollar and Seveaty
Cents you can get all these papers
one rear.
v. G. MOORE. Manager,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-14

Prosperity tests character far more
adversely.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-03-14

March IA, 1911
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11

- ANY dreams must vanish when
AA one comes face to face with the
N practical side Of home building.
- For year or more before build
SSS4KlH ing the mind has been allowed
80 to picture the home which
would meet every desire, regardless Of
expense or location But when the time
comes to arrange these ideas In some tangi-
BILE form for the builder to follow, it is
found that many things have to be taken
into consideration which will greatly
modify ones dreams Of an ideal home. In
the first place, the pocketbook seldom al
lows for the purchase Of the double lot
or quarter block which has been pictured.
with the flower beds and border hedges,
and 1t is found that a single lot on a quiet
side street must do. This lot, Of course,
is too small for the great colonial house,
with its tall columns and side terraces
which fancy has pictured. But then that is
OF little consequence, for the means are not
always available to either build or keep
such a mansion.
To some this may seem like an exagger-
ated picture of the aspirations OF the aver
age home builder, but II is not. Every
architect can well testify as to the diff
Guilty he has with most clients in keeping
their ideas within their means. Many peo-
pie have the mistaken idea that II is simply
| necessary to tell their architect the amount
of funds they desire to invest and that he
| can, as a mater Of course, with his SUI
perior knowledge of building. build for
| them just the house which their fancy pic
lures. regardless of it's size or how many
| bays, porches or other luxuries are desired
An architect can estimate the approx
| mate cost, but has no way of determining
the exact cost OF house without knowing
what builders will be invited to bid upon It
or how anxious they may be for the job.
| For example. A home builder went to an
architect and had him plan a home which
was to cost $500. Five contractors were
invited to give estimates and their bids
ran from $500 to $500, with only one con-
tractor giving a bid within the required
amount Had this one contractor through
some chance, not been invited to bid on
the work, 1t can easily be seen that the
architect would have been blamed for
having run up the cost of the house For
this reason, 1t may be taken for granted
that any architect who claims that a Ger
tain house can be built for certain speci-
fled amount, regardless Of locality is moi
dealing with his prospective clients hon.
estly. An architect can estimate the cost
{ but no reasoning person would blame him
for not correctly guessing the amount Of
the lowest contractors bid.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11

cost Of the heating and plumbing, when
one is selecting the fixtures; they should
be good and sound A tin bath tub is a
poor investment and a one-piece enameled
lavatory will save much annoyance and
plumbers bills. There are probably ten
poor heating plants to one good one, and
the fault is more often due to a lack Of
heating capacity In the boiler or furnace,
as the case may be, than to any other
single cause. No matter how much radi-
alton, or In other words, how many reidters
or radiators, there may be in the house.
II the heater has not sufficient capacity
to keep them hot the house will not be
comfortable. It's a good plan to order the
boiler or furnace a little larger than the
required capacity, for 1t is found after the
home is built that a certain room requires
more radiation to make It comfortable or
when this is not necessary IL future addi-
tons are to be made to the home, extra
radiators will be required. And in the
meantime, large coal bed in the heater,
with plenty Of good heating surface in the
boiler, is cheaper and less annoying than
a heater Of small capacity.
When considering the practical side of
home building, one sometimes finds that
little sacrifices have to be made here and
there. to ones personal desire, or even ID
the artistic appearance OF the home. One
lady, finding that her house was costing
too much, saved $500 by emitting a sleeping
porch, and the beamed ceilings in living
and dining rooms. Very often desirable
but no absolutely necessary things can be
omitted, in this way, and save considerable
on the cost.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11

Experience has proven that 1t is best to
at least double, and sometimes treble, the
cost estimate placed on designs which
were published by most catalogue archi-
tects These so-called architects have been
quick In recognizing the weakness of the
average home builder for wanting to put up
a large house at small expense and arrange
the cost estimate in their catalogues nc
cordingly. 1t is a dishonest practice which
should be roundly condemned One Of the
easiest ways in which to run up the cost
Of a. house is to include too many odd
sized windows, bays. inglenooks, window
seats fireplaces. columns, beam ceilings,
ETC., requiring a considerable extra amount
OF work. One fireplace is enough for the
average sized home. 1t Is a little cheaper
to let separate contracts for the heating
and plumbing. 1t does not pay in the long
run to try and economic too much on the
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11

metal construction supplies throughout all
Of the territory west of the Mississippi
river.
The new six-story apartments being
built by Ernest Sweet at Twenty-fifth
avenue and Harvey street is to be one of
the most attractive and best arranged
structures of its kind in the city.
The exterior is to be faced with rough
brick, known as Sunderland's Double Per-
SLAMS, which will give a tapestry effect
against which the cut stone will serve as
an ornamental trim.
The Diamond Rubber company is ad-
wertising their goods by placing large
catchy signs on the farm buildings through.
out Douglas county Barker Bros. Paint
company are furnishing the paint
The rotunda and entrance of the Bee
building is being beautifully decorated and
the contractor Is coming in for much praise
Barker Bros. Paint Company are furnish
ing the material.
Many out of town people are sending
their keys to be duplicated. c. r. Helm
the key man. is doing big business.
The Anchor Fence company report I
] rushing business. A fence adds great!
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11

When Grover Cleveland's little girl WA
quite young her father once telephoned tC
the White House from Chicago and asked
Mrs. Cleveland to bring the child to the
phone. Lifting the little one up to the
instrument, Mrs. Cleveland watched her
expression change from bewilderment to
wonder ana then to fear. II was surely
her fathers voice-yet she looked at the
telephone incredulously.
After examining the tiny opening in the
receiver, the little girl burst into tears.
"Oh. mamma" she sobbed. How can we
ever get papa out Of that little hole7''
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11
Building Notes of the Week

Few people appreciate the enormous vol
ume OF sand consumed In the territory
adjacent to Omaha. Platte river sand is
produced at no less than a dozen places
along the Platte river, most prominent
among these being Fremont. Valley, Ash
land, Meadow, Louisville and Plattsmouth.
During the month of May 5000 carloads
OF sand were loaded and shipped. Figured
at an average of forty tons to the car, this
represents about 24O,OOOOOO pounds.
Asked where all of the sand goes, Sum
derland Brothers, who handle the greater
part Of this tonnage, explained that the
increase in the concrete provides a market
for most of 1t, and Platte river sand has
come into general use for masonry and
plastering. A most surprising demand has
developed because nearly every child now
has pile of play sand. No more whole
some amusement for children is known
than free access to a ton of sand to play
in The cost is nominal and the utmost
possibilities Of childish imagination may
be enacted into mountains, valleys. tunnels
and, not least a place to plunge feet and
| hands into the cool depths.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11
Building Makes Good Showing

Building operations IN the principal
cities for May make an excellent showing
notwithstanding serious labor troubles at
several Of the most important oenters Of
activity, notably in Chicago Permits were
taken out in sixty-eight cities for the con-
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11

struotion OF z.lss buildings, involving a
total cost Of s7o74O,527. against 9O.2s4 build
ings, aggregating a total cost Of t72, 100
for the same month a year ago. gain OF
zoe buildings and a decrease in cost OF
p235.5s2 or 4 per cent. The figures in de-
tail are as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11

Teacher--Now, Tommy, suppose a man
gave you 500 to keep for him and then
died. what would you do7 Would you
pray for him.
Tommy-No. sir; but would pray for
another like him.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11

A new organization with 500 900 capital
has been formed in Omaha TO build homes
for the wage earners on the monthly pay
ment plan, 1t is the Modern Homes Con-
struction company with offices in the Pax
ton block p A. Wells is the active head
OF the company. II a wage Garner wants a
house and lot to cost $500 he pays the
company one-tenth down-s25o. He can pay
this amount in payments or in one lump
sum AS soon as this amount is paid to
the company the house Is built in the To-
cation to suit the purchaser, who will pay
the balance Of the purchase price in
monthly payments in accordance with his
earning capacity. For a home costing
$500 he would be obliged to pay not less
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11
PRATrIE OF THE YOUNGSTERS.

Little Hostess Cat bedtimel--''why don't
you take your stockings off. tooT'
LAtala Guest (whose mother buys the
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11

Edward F. Smythe, formerly with the
General Fire PROBING company Of Chicago,
has been employed by Sunderland Brothers
company as assistant TO P. w. MeMulien,
manager Of the speciality department. The
company distributes a large amount Of
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11
Mr.. CLAUSEN'S BOOK
1.-THE Art, Science and Sentiment OF
Home

% chapters, 300 illustrations. II
covers a wide range OF subjects, in
GLIDING the planning of bungalows,
suburban and city homes, costing
from 5000 to $40. 900, letting con
tracts, choosing materials, proper de-
sign OF entrance, windows, fire.
places. etc. New third edition. Price,
postpaid, $1.00.
Address, Arthur o. C1aussn, Arohi-
tsct, 1156-a7-3e Lumber Exchange,
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11

cheap black kind)-"Pve got all of 'em Of
that will come off"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11

There were gains in forty-thres cities and
losses m twenty-five. and for the first time
in many ysaru Chicago has fallen to the
NTH place in volume OF construction, this
being directly due to strikes because of
JurisdicHonal disputes among the labor
unions themselves, the loss in that city
compared with the same month a year ago
being 81 per cent. There was also a big
loss in New York City, % per cent. Boston
making a good showing with a gain Of 70
per cent. Brooklyn "A per cent and Phila-
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11
SESe~D rLeeA'

to the appearance OF a house and the small
cost OF having one put W is a great in
ducement to many. This company has a
reputation for doing good work and will
be glad to give estimates on all work
r. e. Long, the north side plumber, re-
ports that he is getting more than his
share OF the plumbing business at this
end OF town. Good substantial work at
reasonable prices is the reason. He will be
glad to figure on Jobs at any part of town
The separate locked private rooms Of the
Omaha Van and Storage company are very
desirable. An extra steel strip on the bot
tom of the door makes, 1t mouse proof
This building is flre-proof and visitors are
| always welcome.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11

delphia per cent Big gains are shown
in long list Of cities, the most notable
being Milwaukee, IS per cent, st. Louis %.
Detroit 81, Cleveland IS, Cincinnati 3, Buff
falo 7, Indianapolis 15 Memphis 70, Toledo
q, Duluth 80. The decreases were at
points widely separated from each other
and having little bearing upon the general
situation.
The prospects are very bright for not
only a continuation, but Tor an increase
in the activity in construction in all parts
of the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11

Continued on Page sevsn.)
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-11

The Anchor Fence company report a
rushing business. A fence adds greatly
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-09
HITCHCOCK IS TO
DEFY new STATUTE
May Sidestep the Law for In
crease in Salaries of
Rural Carriers.
palladium Specially

Washington, D. c., July S.-Accord-
ing to a we'll established report, post
master general Hitchcock will arbi-
trarily refuse to make the increase in
for which provision was made in the
postoffice appropriation bill at the last
session of congress. The bill authori-
zes increases o every rural letter car
carrier in the country to commence on
July first, but the indefinite wording,
yes increases for every rural letter
riers will receive not to exceed $1,000
per pear. gives Hitchcock wide lati-
tude in which to exercise his plan Of
economizing at the expense of the ru-
raj carriers.
1t is known that several plans
whereby sop could be thrown to the
rural carriers by increases being au-
thOriZed for a certain class of carriers,
such as those with routes more than
"a miles in length, or those who have
been in the service certain length of
tiuIe, nave DSSu piOpcSeu 10 f1ltCu-
cock and taken under consideration
1t is practically assured. however, that
while few carriers may have their
salaries increased, the great majority
who looked forward to increases will
be left to hold the bag, in violation of
the spirit of the appropriation bill.
today that salary in
today that salaries in
creases affecting certain classes of the
rural letter carriers will be made pub
lie soon. When it is found that most
of the carriers will have to do with
out the increase. it is expected that
a howl long and loud will be heard
from every part of the United States
and there is even talk of referring
the case to the committee on expendi-
lures in the post Office department of
which Representative Ashbrook of
Ohio is chairman, for investigation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-09

ern lake; Arthur Brooks. 204 South
Fourteenth street. who suggests locat-
ing a weeks camp along some stream
near Richmond and Mrs. Mae Coff-
man. 800 North West Third street, who
believes jolly camp party is the best
of them all.
That there are many good ways OF
spending delightful week at an ex-
pense of only $25 is indicated by the
many different wags suggested.
Classified, the seventy-eight arti-
cles. on how to spend a short
vacation, are as follows: At
some quiet hotel, seven: at French
Lick resort. two: to camp at Rich
mond Chautauqua, seven: to camp out.
twenty-three, at lake resorts. seven
teen; travelling on boat and railroad
excursions, seven; spending week in
country anywhere, eight; at Hawkins
Springs, one; at Niagara, four; and
in spending the money in helping 9TH
ers to have a good time. two.
One writer says, Seek first the
Kingdom Of God and It's Righteousness
and all things will be added unto you:
having food and raiment, be content
ed Then find red hot Methodist
Revival Meeting some place and tend
that one week. then count you're bless
ings: name them one by one, and see
what the Lord can do. and II you're
vacation is worth you're ten dollars.
please give it to a Mission to help
some poor person to find the same
blessing. Yours in Love-" etc.
Another suggests that the first
thing to do is to cut out booze. thea
ters and dancing halls. and spend the
week camping.
A short article by another contribu-
tor was: railroad fir is SIS. hatell bill
will 50. tending theatere will $l50.
refreshments will S1.00. and piasare
riding to See the Cuntry and Town
will Sc. then have $3.50 left for that
wauld want to Spend etc.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-09
Written by Criminals Shown
in the Court.
tNational News Association


v1terbo. Italy. July s.-More than L.
900 letters from criminals to Giro Wit
tozi, the priest known a. the guar.
dian angel of the Camorra," were ex.
hibited in court here today in the
trial of the Camorrists charged with
the murder of Gennaro Cuoccolo and
his wife Other effects found in the
apartments of the priest which were
put on view today included a sword,
cane, a revolver, lis illustrated postal
cards, which the prosecution declared
unfit for Transmission in the mails, 140
bills of exchange and letter from Ma
rie Bartoletti. In almost every in
stance the letters from criminals ask
ed the priest for his protection The
Barteilo is held by some to have been
an intimate friend of Vittozi while 9TH
ers claim that he was her agent in a
money lending business.
Another scandal promises to develop
from the trial following the discovery
among the priests belongings of many
letters from clerks and officials Of the
law courts asking for money he had
promised them. The state claims he
applied to the court to secure freedom
or light punishment for convicted
criminals with whom he was associai-
ed -...,.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-09
MOTOR CAR BOOM
TO COUNTRY HOTEL
Mine Hosts in Small Towns
Reap Harvest from Hun
cry Joy Riders.

A phase of the automobile industry
brought out with the opening of the
present touring season is found in the
effect of the motor car on the country
hotel The average motorist, though
he may not enthuse over the racing,
usually is susceptible to the lure of
the cross-country tour. And, as a re-
suit summer hotels, road houses and
taverns seem a less unpromising in
vestment than was the case five or six
years ago.
Hotel men in Wayne county are be-
ginning to recognize that the automo-
bile has wrought complete change
in conditions. Ten years ago. accord
ing to one authority good meals were
out of the question except in large
cities or at fashionable summer re-
sorts. Today almost every country
hotel boasts of good cook. The eff
feet in the middle-west and in the
south is marked for not only does the
city man indulge in the luxury of tour
ing, but the farmer also has gotten in
to the spirit of the thing Time was
when the tiller of the soil would hitch
old Dobbyn to the rig of Sunday af-
ternoon and venture over the roads
ten miles or more to a neighboring
town.
Such an eXcursian, however was
looked upon as an event in the lives
Of those on the farm. while today
thousands of farmers. accompanied by
their families think nothing of whirl-
ing over the hills and through the
woods for supper Thus, with the aid
of the automobile the farmer fast is
bringing himself into closer contact
with the outside world" His wife is
enabled to enter more fully into the
social activities of surrounding towns,
his children are carried to and from
school and attendance at Sunday
church services is assured by the au-
tomobile which takes that burden from
the shoulders of the tired farm horse
Figures compiled recently by a re-
liable authority state that s25, ,oO0. 900
have been appropriated this year by
American farmers for automobiles 1t
would seem. therefore. that the motor
car is becoming a permanent fixture
in rural life.