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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
SKIN AFFECTIONS ARE
OFTEN CONTAGIOUS


The skin and its millions OF pores
are open to every form OF cOntagion,
from tho accidental cut, sore. scaid or
burn, or the appearance of boils. car
buncles or felons. TO tho moro serious
diseases OF the skin. It Is not ncces-
sary to more than suggest that every
family and every one. carry, ready for
immediate use, the worlds grea'
standard skin remedy-Resinol oint
mcnt This ointment, Endorsed and
recommended by thousands OF physi.
clans, nurses and experts, remains the
standard OF standards. II Ia scIenllfi
cally compounded from natural ingre
dents, each one, and all together.
particularly adapted 10 the skin. /,
ia put up In screw.top opal containers
selling COR fifty cents and a dollar az
curding to size ResinOl Ointment is
as easy to apply as cold cream. II Is
utterly impossible for It 10 harm the
most delicate skin. for It contains only
the highest grade OF remedial agents
without even trace OF mercury o.
lead, or any other poison The oin'
ment ia sold by all druggists. Sam
ple sent free II you will mention De
partmcnt No. 81, Resinol Chemica.
Co, Baltimore, Md.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26

some signal ut her masthead, Slowly
tho great boat on which they stood
crept along, then the clang OF bell
In the engincroom brought her to q
standstll, and the revenue cutter
came alongside
Il leave you here. Mr.. Grimm said
again. It's good.by.'
Good by" she said softly. Good
by, TIL We meet once more"
She extended both hands impulsive-
ly and he stood for an Instant staring
into the limpId gray eyes, then. turn.
ing, went below From the revenue
cutter he waved hand at her as the
great f.usitania, moving again, sped
on her way The prince Joined Miss
Thorne at the rail The scowl was
still on his face,
And now WHAT" he demanded
abruptly. This man has treated US
| as II we we're n pair OF children"
Hes a wonderful man. she re
piled.
THAT may be-but we have been
fools to allow him to do all this"
Miss Thorne turned fatty and faced
| him.
We are not beaten yet" she said
slowly III all things 30 well we
we are not beaten yet"
The Lusitania was rounding Mon
tauk Point when the wireless brought
her to halfspeed with a curt message
Isabel Thorne and pletro Petro
zinni aboard Lusitania wanted on war
rants charging conspiracy. Tugb
! will take them OF, intercepting vol
beyond Moutauk Point.
"CAMPBELL. Secret Service"
What does that mean" asked the
prince. bewildered.
1T means that the compact will bt
signed in Washington in spite OF Mr.
Grimm" and there was the glitter o
triumph in her eyes. With the aid o
one Of the maids in the depot at Jer
sey City managed to get Telegram
of explanation and instruction to D.
Foe In New York. and this 10 the re
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
ALMOST CRAZY WITH ECZEMA

II. the undersigned, cannot give
enough praise 10 the CutIcura Rem.
edies. | had been doctoring for AZ
least year for eczema on my foot.
had tried doctor after doctor all 10
no avail When a young girl spraiGed
my ankle three different times. paying
little or no attention to It. when five
years ago small spot showed upon
my left ankle. | was worried and sent
for u doctor He said It was eczema
He drew a small bone from the ankle
about the size OF match and about
an inch long. The small hole grew
to about the size of an apple, and ths
eczema spread to the knee. The doc
tors never could heal the hole IN the
ankle The whole foot ran water al
the time
My husband and my sons were NJ
night and day wheeling mo from one
room to another in the hope of giving
me some relief. ! would sit for hours
at time I'm front Of tho fireplace
hoping for daybreak Tho pain was
so intense was almost crazy. In fact,
would lose my reason for hours Mt
& time. ono day friend of mine
dropped in TO sec me No more nae
she glanced at my foot than she "a.
claimed: Mrs. Finnegan. why In the
world don't you fry the Culicura Rem
edIes!' Being disguised with the doc.
tors and their medicines, and not be
ing able TO sleep at all, ! decided TO-
give the Cuticura Soap and Cuticurs
Ointment trial After using then
three days that night slept as sound
as silver dollar for eight long hours
| awoke In tho morning with but very
little pain, In fact, thought | was
In heaven. After using tho CutiCuta
Remedies for three months | was per
fectly restored to health. thanks to
the Cuticura Soap and Ointment. 7
will be slxty.four years OF age my
next birthday, hale and hearty at pres
ent." (Signedl Mrs. Julia Fnnegan.
1884 Hebert St, St. Louis, Mo, Mar
7, 1911. Although CutIcura Soap and
Ointment are sold by druggists and
dealers everywhere, Il sample of each,
with 32.page book, will be- mailed
free on application TO "CutIcura,"
Dept. 10 X, Boston.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
The Very Worst.

Clement J. Driscoll. at a dinner in
New York. told number Of amusing
stories about his strenuous life as
commissioner Of weights and meas
Tes last year.
"A friend OF mine" said Mr.. Dris.
coll, noticed one morning that his
grocer looked very sad What's the
matter, old MANI my friend asked
1okingly. The weights and measures
man hasn't been dropping In on YOU.
| hopey
YES. he has snapped the grocer.
but you don't really mean to say,
exclaimed my friend. that he caught
you giving only fifteen ounces TO The
pound?
Worse than that groaned the
grocer I've been giving seventeen.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
Theory and Practlce.

Mrs. A.: You should join our Here.
ditary Society. We are endeavoring
to arouse public sentiment to the
necessity of scientific marriages. 1t
is our cardinal principle that nobody
should marry unless he or she is NIB.
soutely sound in body and mind
Mr.. B.: And very proper principle
It Ia. But speaking OF marriage,
hear that your daughter is to marry
old Mr.. Toddle. who besides being a
little queer In the head, has been an
invalid from birth.
Mrs. A.: Yes, and we think it's an
excellent match. You know, he has
heaps OF money.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
A DRUGGISTS FAvORITE KIDNEY
REMEDY CURED HIMSELF.

Fifteen years ago ! had an attack Of
acute kidney trouble. | consulted q
physician who gave me medicine
which only relieved me for a time. Aft.
er disseminating his medicine my
trouble returned as severe as before.
Having heard OF Swamp-Root gave
Al trial and can honestly state that
three dollar bottles cured me. never
having any sickness in fifteen years. |
have sold Or. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as
druggist for many years and csn
give the very best Of recommendations
at all times.
You are at liberty to use this state.
ment any time you wish.
Respectfully.
W. c. SUMMERS.
1919 Central Ave, Kansas City, Kans.
With Grand View Drug Co.
County car9 y Of fI Wyandotto S.
On this 18th day Of August, 1909.
personally appeared before me. W. c.
Summers, who subscribed TO the with.
in statement and made oath that the
same Is true in substance and in fact.
CHARLES WILSON,
T-iI.-, Notary Public.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
2. EFAllAROUND
k}bstIOUSE

70 prevent tomato soup from
curdling add hot tomatoes with
soda) into the thictened milk.
II doughnuts do not take on a
golden brown crust az soon as they
are dropped into the lard, It IL be
cause Il is not hot enough
Kerosene will remove spots and
stains from the enameled basin and
tub In the bathroom. II should be
washed away with warm wnter and
soap ST. as not to leave an unpleasant
odor.
Even delicate glass can be safely
washed in very hot water II slipped
In edgcwise.
Insects like neither salt nor alum
and enough adhcrcs to the carpet to
keep them away,
Starch should be mixed with goapy
water. for thus the inen will have n
more glossy appearance and be less
likely to stick to the iron,
Clotheslines and pegs will last
much longer II they are boiled for ten
minutes wehn new It is good plan
to repeat the boiling occasionally.
A good knife cleaning board is
made by taking 4 piece Of board ten
/ inches long and six inches vide.
/ Tack on to this a piece Of Brussels
carpet and sprinkle with fine emery.
/ Knives rubbed on this will clean we'll
and with little labor.
To remove grease spoto from car
/ pets mix fuller's earth and magnesia
together in equal proportions tby
scraping and pounding. Form this
into paste with hot water and
spread on the spots. Next day brush
Off and, II necessary, repeat the
process.
When, after much service. broom
becomes shorter on one side than the
other. and the ends Of the straws aa
sharp as needles. dip It in hot water
and trim 1t down quite evenly with
the shears. The result WI be a
broom as serviceable az when new
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
ON COOKS DAY OFF
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS TC
HELP PUZZLED HOUSEWIFE.
Gives Mother Chance to Test New
paInties--s.nple and Tasty Dishes
That viii Make Agreeable
Change for Family.

In small households the cooks day
out frequently 'epresents all that Is
Coslest and most enjoyable In the way
OF little dinner or supper. 1t In
looked TO by the house mother as It
time for testing any new daintics OF
which she has heard without interIer'
ing with the cook IS domestic sway, and
by the family AS species OF delightful
picnic. especially intimate and inlor
mai.
4 quick and easy vegetable course
for such meal ig Welsh rarchit. with
spaghetti, Tor which the paste is boiled
az usual In saltcd water until tender,
then drained and stirred into a thin.
smooth paste To make the rabbit.
crate the cheese or cut or crumhlc IT
IN small pieces into the cold milk.
which heat slowly until the cheese has
melted stir together and serve at
once.
This dish can be prepared with a
remnant of macaroni or spaghetti on
the chatting dish
For n quick roast instead pi a leg Of
lamb buy the rack with chops. and
cook 1t under the gas hroiler \ rack
OF from two pounds mp can be broiicd
in an hour or less.
Hamburg steaks. good choice for
such occasions. can also he dclIcately
broilcd under he gas fame instead OF
cooked tn the pan. and to many minds
the flavor Is greatly improved there
by. Onion Juice is much better than
the usual chopped onion for these
steaks II comes put up in bottles, or
the onions may be minced in the meat
chopper. and tablespoonful or two
pressed out
Another substantial Offering for the
picnic menu is ham pattles made of
about two kitchen cups OF cold cooked
ham minced fine aud stirred into four
cups Of bread crumbs, the latter moist.
cned with milk TO this add a large
lump OF butter and any seasonngs
liked Pour the batter into gem pans
filling about twothirds only Now
break an egg over each little section,
sprinkle over more of the bread
crumbs and bake untl brown.
A combination Of a substantial order
for hearty appctItcs and extremely
good il baked macaroni with minced
ham.
Frequently at such times the house
/ keeper viii substitute cold dish
which can be prepared we'll In advance
for the not roast or broiled meat. A
hearty course Of this kind IL CHECKER
salad served In n ring Of ham Jelly
For n dessert which requires ne
cooking. break into pieces about 4
dozen maccaroons. Cut into quarters
at the came time some candied cher
ries. To cup of double cream add
about three ounces OF sugar and beat
the cream stiff, hayoring with drop
or two Of sherry or any extract per
fcrrcd Stir lightly into the cream the
macaroons and the cherries. ON each
dessert plate put a slice nf canned
pineapple. and heap upon this por
ton uf the cream mixture and serve
all very cold
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
FINE CHANCE FOR INVENTORS
Urgent Demand for Telephone Booth
Sliding Door That VIII
Really Slide.

Inventors are requested BY suffering
New Workers to exercise their ingenu.
ity on a telephone booth sliding door
that viii really slide. Heading the pc
titiun is the name of woman who hGd
a curious experience In a drug store
booth
There are two booths in that store
sido by side" abe said. They are
about as big as match boxes and are
open at the top so when there is q
lull In street noises the conversation In
each can BIO heard in tho other. One
day when listening to long and In
.erestng communication from the
friend had called up heard a man
In the adjoining box ask for the mum
Der OF our own telephone up town
Presently he said: Cant you gel
them, Central?" If course Central
couldn't get us, for | learned afterward
that not even the maid was home. &C
he rang of and left the booth.
II was most anxious to detain him
and learn his message, insulted M
friend for life by saying: Il can't liz
| ten to any more now but might Jus
as well have let her finish. for
couldn't get out OF that booth. | pull
ed and tugged at the door, but !
wouldn't bulge. Finally drug cleri
let me ou,, but the man had got awaI
by that time and don't know to thi
day who he was or what he wanted t
tell us. Imagine having to go through
life with mystery like that unsolved
The telephone company cannot eaul'
their booths with movable doors to-
soon, think"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
uspy right 1905 by The Associated sunday Magazine
csPyriEkt iss. by Ihs Bobbs Merrill COMPANY.
SYNOPSIS.

Count al Roaini. tho italian Ambas-
q messenger summons him TO tho en-
asks for q ticket to the embassy ball
Tho ticket in made out in the name or
Miss Isabel Thoruc. Chirf Campbell Of
the secret service. and Mi Grimm, his
head detective. are warned that plot Is
brewing IN Wellington, and Grimm goes
to the state ball for Information. His nj
tentlon IL called to Miss Isabel Thurue,
who with her companion. disappears. 4
shot ~ heard and Seupr Alvarez OF the
Mexican legation, Is found wounded.
Grimm is assured Miss Thorne did T. he
visits her, demanding knowledge OF tho
affair and arrests Pietro Petrozinnl. Miss
Thorne visits an old bomb maker and tneN
discuss wonderful experiment FIFTY
thousand dollars is stolen from tho ONO"
" Senior Rodriguez. tho minister from
Venezuela, and while detectives are In
vestigating the robbery Miss Thorne Hf-
pears as "A guest OF the legation. iriium
accuses her OF the theft; the money ~
restored but n new mystery occurs IN
the d!suppt arance Of Monsieur liulssoE ~
the French ambassador. ElUslNe NJ ass
ThOruc tcappears. bearing letter which
states that the ambassador Inns been KID
naped and demanding ransom. The mn
hAssadOr returns and again strangely us
appears. Later he is rescued from an old
house In tho suburbs II IL Uncovered
that PIetro Petrozinui shot Scuor Alvarez
and that he Is Prince dAbTuzlL Grimm
figures I'm a mysterious jail delivery, lie
orders both Miss Thornc and 4 Ahrutzi
10 leave the country.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26

This 10 q WONDERFUL ming Won have
done. Mr.. Grimm" said Miss Thorne
ut last.
Thank you" he said simply. 1T
was a destructive thing that you in.
tended to do. Did you ever see q
more marvellous thing than thatr' and
he indicated the skylin uf New York.
IT'S the most marvellous bit OF mech
anism in the world. the dynamo Of
the western hemisphere. Yon would
have destroyed II, because in the
wogld.war that would have been the
frat point OF attack"
She raised her eyebrows, but was
silent
Somehow he went on after mo
mont, Il could never associate a WON.
an with dcstructycucss. with wars
and with violence"
THAT Is an unjust way of saying
H." she intcrposed Aud then, musing
ly: Isn't it odd that you and i
standing here By the rail have In
WAY held the destinies Of the whole
great earth In our hands And now
your remark makes me feel that you
alone have stood for peace and the
general good. and for destruction
and evil"
4 didn't mean that Mr.. Grimm
said quickly. You have done your
duty az you saw 1t, and
Failed" she interrupted.
And ! have done my duty as saw
IT,"
And won" she added She smiled
a little sadly. Il think. perhaps you
and | might have been excellent
friends II It had not been for all this
Il know we should have" said Mr.
Grimm. almost eagerly Il wonder II
you will ever forgive me for-for--?'
Forgive you?" she repeated
There Is nothing 10 forgive one must
do ones duty, Hut wish It could
have been otherwise
The Statue Of Liberty slid by, and
Governors Island and Fort Hamilton;
then, in the distance. Sandy Hook
/ light came into view
I'm going to leave you here said
MIR Grimm. aud for the first time
there was a tense, strained note in his
voice.
( Miss Thorne's blue gray eyes had
grown mistIly thoughtful, the words
startled her little and she turned
to face him,
I 1T may be that YOU and shall
never meet again Mr. Grimm went
on.
We will meet again" she said
gravely When and where | don't
know. but II will come
And perhaps then We may be
friends?' lie was pleading now.
Why. We are friends now, aren't
WEI" she asked. and again the smile
curled her scarlet lips Surely we
are friends, aren't we?'
I'VE are" no declared positively.
AS they started forward revenue
cutter which had been lowering about
Sandy Hook put toward them. flying
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
SHIFT
% Your Food Falls 20 Sustain You,
Change.

One sort OF diet may make person
Respondent, depressed and blue and q
change to the kind of food the body
demands will change the whole thing.
A young woman from Phila. says:
For several years kept in run
down, miserable sort of condition, was
depressed and apprehensive OF trouble.
lost flesh In q distressing way and
seemed In q perpetual sort of dreamy
nightmare. No one serious disease
showed, but the 'all-over' sickness was
enough.
Finally, between the doctor and ia.
Their, was put on Grape-Nuts and
cream, as It was decided must have q
nourishing food that the body could
make use OF.
THE wonderful change that camo
over me was not, like Jonah's gourd,
the growth of q single night. yet 1t
came with rapidly that astonlshed
me-
During the first week gained In
weight, my spirits improved. and the
world began to look brighter and more
worth while.
"And this has continued steadily, till
now, after the use OF Grape-Nuts for
only few weeks. am perfectly well,
feel splendidly, take lively interest in
everything. and am changed person
IN every way" Name given by Postum
Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little book, "The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's reason
Ever read the above Iettcrs A new
enc appears from time to time. They
ere genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
SaIve to Conscience.

Il vas at concert, where the re"
moval Of hats was not obligatory, still
the woman with n conscience wished
TO be accommodating She turned to
the woman sitting beside her and
said:
Does my hat bother you?"
Not in the least" said the other
woman sweetly, so the woman with a
conscience settled complaCently back
10 listen to the music while persons
on the back seats twisted their necks
out OF joint trying TO see around her
hat
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
CHAPTER XIX
BY Wireless.

They paused In the Office the three
of them, and while Miss Thorne was
giving some instructions as to her
baggage the prince went over to the
telegraph booth and began to write
message on blank. Mr. Grimm ap-
peRred at his elbow
NO" he said.
Cant | send a telegram II | like"
demanded the prince sharply,
NO, nor n note, nor n letter, nor
may you speak to any one" Mr..
Grimm informed him quietly.
why. it's an outrage" famed the
prince.
TT depends altogether on the view.
point. your Highness," said MIR.
Grimm courteously. If you will par.
don me | might suggest that II Is
, needless to attract attention by your
present attitude. You may say you
may--compel mo to humlliate YOU"
The prince glared at him angrily Il
mean handcuff you" MIR Grimm added
gratuitously
"Handcuff me?"
q shouldn't hesitate your Highncss,
II it was necessary"
After q moment Miss Thornc signi-
ned her readiness, and they started
out At the door Mr. Grimm stopped
and turned back to the desR, as II
struck by some sudden thought. leav'
ing them together
"Oh. Miss Thorne left message for
come one" Mr.. Grimm was saying to
the clerk She's decided II is un.
necessary" lie turned and glanced
toward her, and the clerks eyes fol-
lowed his Please give It to me"
II was passed over without com.
ment 1t was sealed envelope ad.
dressed to Mr.. Charles Winthrop Ran
kin. Mr. Grimm glanced at the su-
prescription. tore the envelope into
bits and dropped 1t into n basket a
minute later he was assisting Miss
Thorne and the prince into an auto
mobile that was waiting in front. AZ
the car moved away two other auto
mobiles appeared from corners near.
by and trailed along behind TO the
station. There a private compart'
ment.car was in readiness for them.
It was long, dreary ride-a ride
of utter silence save for the roar and
chatter of the moving train Mr.
Grimm, vigilant. implacable, sat al
ease; Miss Thorne. resigned 20 the
inevitable, whatever It might be
studied the calm. quiet face from be
meath dropping lids; and the prince
sullen, scowling, ncrvously wriggled In
his seat. Philadelphia was passed
and Trenton, and then the dawn be
gan to break through the night II
was quite light when they rolled into
Jersey City.
I'm sorry for all the Inconvenience
have caused" Mr.. Grimm apologizet
TO Miss Thorne as he assisted her 4
alight. you must be exhausted"
IF It were only that" she replied
with slight smile. And 10 II tot
early to ask where We are going?"
The prince turned quickly at tn,
question.
I'VE take the Lusitania for Liver
pool at ten o'clock" said Mr.. Grimm
obiigingly. Meanwhile let's get som,
coffee and a bite to eat"
Are you going to make the trtl
. with us7" asked the prince.
Mr.. Grimm shrugged his shoulders
Weary and spiritless they wen
, aboard the boat. and little Will
later they steamed out into the strear
and threaded their way down the ba,
, Miss Thorne stood at the rail gain
, back upon the city they were leaving
Mr.. Grimm stood beside her; tn
! prince. still sullen, still scowlins, ga
dozen feet away.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
An unbeIlever.

Sir" said tho naughty American
TO his adhesive tailor. 81 object to this
boorish dunnInG | would have you
know that my great.great grandfather
war one OF the early settlers"
And yet sighed the anxious
tradesman, there are people who be.
lieve In heredity! "-Argonaut
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26

We have very ilne course In phar
macy" says the president Of the co.
lcge TO the father Of tho student who
is entering
I'm glad to hear that My boy eE
poets to become a druggist"
Well, We give special lectures on
soap stamps. cigars, perfumery, soda
water, candy. city directories, tcle
phone books and stationery. Life.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
Latter to
DE- kilasr D CO.
hinshsmteR, \, Y.
Prove What swsmp.Root wifi Do For You

Send to DR.. Kilmer G Co, Bingham.
ton. n. Y, for sample bottle. It will
convince anyone. You will also re-
ceive a booklet OF valuable informa.
ton, telling all about tho kidneys and
bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention this paper. Regular fifty-cant
and one-dollar size bottles for sale at
all drug stores.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
Rivalry.

Does your automobile so faster
than your neighbours"
No" replied MIR. Chuggins. But
my danger signal makes much more
disagreeable noise than his"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26
RodWell Cake.

one cup sugar. one-half cup butter.
onehalf cup milk. one cup sifted -four,
one teaspoon cream of tartar. one-half
teaspoon soda. two eggs,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1911-10-26

SUIT He signed Mr.. CRmpbeIrs wanna
suppose, TO give weight to the mes
sage"
An hour later tug boat came slons
side. and thev want aboard