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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30
1.-THE Bard of Oden."

The Rev. George F. Culmer, "the
bard Of Odon," celebrated his eighty
sixth birthday recently. The Rev.
Mr.. Culmer was born May %, 1925, in
Kent, England, during the reign of
George Frederick George IV.), for
whom he was named. At the time of
his birth John Quincy Adams was
president of the United States.
DIR. Culmer has been a minister for
many years in the Methodist Episco-
pal church until his advanced age
made it necessary for him to retire.
He is a scholar and poet. Many of
his poems have been published in
magazines and newspapers. - Wash
tngton Correspondence Indianapolis
News.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30
Willing to Support Proxy.

Albert ~Tiedemann, a freshman Of
the University of Pennsylvania, was
called upon to vote for officers in a
recent gathering. Not being we'll &C
uuainted with the nominees, he
thoughtfully hesitated before filing
out his ballot.
One Of the company left the room
with the explanation that he would
vote by proxy"
80 will l." said Albert, and with
his pencil poised above his paper,
leaned over to a companion on his
right and asked:
Say, what's Proxy's first name?"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

throughout the city the report that sew
eral car loads OF fireworks had been
hauled there late in the afternoon. Quick
~ the population OF the city began to
empty itself into the park.
Every moment but served to increase
the beauty and splendor OF the scene,
which only added to the eagerness OF
the hurrying throng as 1t pushed itself
toward the gates of the city's only breath
ing spot.
Long before all had entered who desired
to do so the park was crowded to it's ut
most. and thousands were breathlessly
watching the most gorgeous display Of
fireworks they had ever seen.
When the attention of the great throne
was most keenly riveted there shot up
into the heavens a magnificent United
states flag. across which In burning let
ters of red were written the words, "EIur-
rah for the Glorious Fourth" For a mo-
ment a deathless silence swept the vast
audience; then there burst from the
throats or thousands of men. women and
children three cheers for the glorious
Fourth.
Leaning against one of the massive oaks
of the park stood John Elliott. a quiet but
apparently well-pleased spectator of the
scene.
In his hand e held a sheet of paper,
upon which were written the words,
Privilege granted John Elliott TO give a
display of fireworks tonight at public
park. Signed, lewis Thompson. mayor"
Elliott moved a few steps away from
the tree and drew from his pocket another
paper. which he proceeded TO eagerly
scan. A smile of triumph rested on his
face. Across this paper were written the
words, Marriage license.
The flag shot into the heavens Elliott
eturned the paper TO bis pocket and was
once more a quiet observer OF the scene.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30


ut is a very painful situation. These
heart troubles come as a great shock. OF
course you may live eighteen months, but
1t would be wiser IL you counted on not
more b a a year. You have my deepest
professional sympathy-but," and the doc
tor hesitated a moment before he con-
tnued, my time is very precious John
Elliott had hardly moved a muscle for
the five minutes preceding these words.
Through the closed door of the private
office had come the buz OF the conversa-
ton or he waiting patients. DIR. Cham
pion grew restless; and so he spoke.
The patient before him understood the
meaning OF the words, He prepared to
speak and then a great fear seized him
lest his voice should sound strange and
proclaim him stunned by the blow he had
lust received. 1t was a relief when he
recognized Il as his own, though II seemed
to be addressing him from a needlessly
ceremonious distance, and yet to be
slightly louder than usual.
Il feel deeply Obliged 70 you, Or. Cham
pion.' 1t was saying, and even i'm his pres
ent state the grim humor of the phrase
spread a sickly smile over his features.
for the frankness you have used with
me. / assure you that take It as a com
pltment 10 my strength Of mind that you
should have spoken SO plainly"
You invited me to do so, Mr.. Elliott
did you not?" said the physician, coolly.
DIR. Champion rose from his seat and
the patient was not slow in taking the
hint: pushing his chair to one side, Elliott
facing the doctor.
Pray excuse me, doctor, / feel / have
already trespassed too long on your time.
Eth? oh, thanks Yes, TO be sure; the
prescription. No particular directions
about diet / suppose he went on con-
n helplessly.
mo, | think not" said the doctor in a
tone which conveyed the information that
professionally 1t mattered not two straws
what he ate.
Elliott fumbled in his waistcoat for the
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30
DraES-

If a man prefers the kind of clothes
he can jump into and wears another
only under compulsion;
While a woman prefers such clothes
as she cannot put on without toll and
trouble and the expenditure of time,
and will, unless under compulsion,
wear nothing else;
Then what of permanent equality is
1t going to avail for the law to call the
sexes back to the tape and start them
all over again?-Puck.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30
The Worth OF rhe Voice

How wonderful is the human voice!
It Is indeed the organ of the soul!
The intellect Of man sits enthroned
yisibly upon his forehead and in his
eye, and the heart of man is written
upon his co%untenance. But the soul
reveals itself in the voice only; as
God revealed himself to the prophet Of
ola in the still, small voice, and in
the voice from the burning brush. The
soul Of man is audible, not visible. A
sound alone betrays the flowing Of the
eternal fountain. invisible to man.
Longfeliow: Hyperion.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30
First Aid,

George AIDE, at a luncheon in Chi
cago, paid a gallant compliment to a
well-known actress.
The actress wore a harem skirt OF
the new flame color and Mr.. AIDE said
to her:
1T Is pretty. And what an odd
color it is! Tell me the name of the
color"
"Flamme de Yesuve-fame of Vesu-
vius," the actress answered.
BE jabers," said Mr.. AIDE, we make
a vurry purity crater"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

@NSFN& A1g ia bAA1
lished q testimonial or used a letter
without the written consent of the
writer, and never has the Company
allowed these confidential letters to
get out of their possession, as the
hundreds of thousands Of them in
their files will attest.
Out of the vast volume of experience
which Mrs. Pinkham has to draw
from, 1t is more than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge needed
IN your case. She asks nothing in re-
turn except your good will, and her
advice has helped thousands. Surely
any woman, rich or poor, should be
glad to take advantage of this gener.
GUS offer of assistance. Address Mrs.
Pinkham, care of Lydia Z. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia e. Pinkham's SO-page
Text Book. 1t is not a book for
general distribution, as it is too
expensive. 1t is free and only
Obtainable by mail. Write for
1t today.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30
Couldn't See tho Resemblance.

They have been joking Assistant
Treasurer James A. Matthews of the
Guardian bank, On his resemblance to
President Taft. and Mr.. Mathews has
steadily refused to be annoyed there
by. So the jokers subsidized and the
joke died a natural death.
Until the other night, when Mr.. and
Mrs. Mathews dined together with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Harmon and their
little daughter, when the Taft resem
blance was revived. Turning to young
Miss Harmon, Mr.. Mathews asked
whether she, too, thought he looked
like the president.
Dorothy studied long and earnestly.
Then she answered:
mot In the face, Uncle Jim
Cleveland Leader.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

Grooves-That's Bascom. He isn't
on speaking terms with any member Of
the company.
Foyer--You don't mean III What
the cause OF the Ill feeling?
Grooves-Never was any cause. al
ways the same. He has only thinking
parts, you know.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

When Bilkins was away from home
on a long business trip, he got a letter
from his wife that still puzzles him,
it ended thus
Baby is we'll and lots brighter than
she used to be. Hoping you are the
same, / remain. your loving wife,
Everybody's.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

Prof. j. c. Branner, in the Bulletin
Of the Geological Society of America,
describes the immense importance Of
ants as geologic agents, especially in
tropical regions. Ant burrows have
been found at a depth of 3.5 meters,
and they ramify over vast areas.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

Tee: again the demon OF grim humor
caused a sickly smile to- play around the
corners of his mouth. He grasped the
Doctors hand with nervous haste. half
afraid as he did so that he might break
put into an idfotic laugh; and leaving the
purchase money for his death sentence in
the soft, cool palm he had pressed, he
hurried out.
1t was the morning OF the glorious
Fourth OF July. The jubilant noise OF an
occasional bursting cracker sounded IN the
air. A hot wind swept the crowd on the
street, parching their lips and tanning
their cheeks. Elliott stumbled along with
els mind all b~efosged-a strange, queer
pain at his heart. His thoughts refused
to be steady. Arrived at the loo of his
stub house he stopped and hesitated for a
moment. The familiar surroundings
seemed TO arouse him from his trance and
ne muttered quite audibly: Yes. III
write her. 1t VIII be fairer and easier for
her and safe for me-to write her"
Then he vent in.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30
FOUR.

IT was possibly $50 o'clock when the
citizens of the city were considerably
startled by the noise OF violent explosions
coming from the direction. of the city,
park. A glance in that direction revealed
the heavens above it In a blaze of glory.
With it's usual rapidity there spread
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30
Outdone,

Willis-Tm raising 500 chickens on
a fiVe-foot lot.
Gillis-That's nothing. You ought
to see the relatives my wife is taking
care of in our flat.-Puck.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30
When Fate Mocks.

ITO bad about Joe"
What's the natter"
"Hc sPrained his arm and they are
afraid he can pitch again, so his
folks are going to make a doctor or
something Of that sort out of him.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30
PRETTY Quick.

He-But couldn't you learn to love
me, Anna?
She-I don't think | could, Harry.
He Preaching for his haiti is as
[ feared-you are too old to learn
Harper's Bazaar.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30
He Got the Pass.
want a pass"

Il want a pass
Pass? You're not entitled to a
pass. You are not an employed
Sorry"
No; but here the anti-pass law says
free transportation can be granted to
necessary caretakers of live stock
poultry and fruit Well, I'm going on
this trip with an aunt that's a hen
there's your poultry: a girl that's a
peach-there's your fruit; and a
live stock. Gimme a pass."-The Way.
Bill.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30
FREE
ADVICE
TO WOMEN

Women suffering from any form of
illness are invited to promptly COM
municate with Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass. All letters are received, opened,
read and answered by women. A wo-
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30
Method,

Mrs. Knfcker-WiIl your furniture
20 in the new fiat?
Mrs. Boeker-It will after it's
smashed.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

man can freely talk
of her private ill
e s to a woman,
thus has been es-
tablished this con-
fdence between
Mrs. Pinkham and
the men of
America which has
never been broken.
Npyar has che nuh-
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

Garfield Tea will set the liver right,
correct constipation, cleanse the system,
purify the blood and clear the complexion.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

The Herb laxative, Garfield Tea, over
comes constipation, giving freedom from
sick-headache and bilious attacks.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

You complain of ingratitude; were
you not repaid by your pleasure in do.
ing good?-Levis.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30
TWO.

~
II any OF the many friends of Viola
Martin who were accustomed 10 deplore
her s.ealdness of manner and heart could
nave seen her as she sat with John Eli
liott's letter lying on her lap they would
have been astonished beyond recovery.
Her usually stern gray eyes were quite
soft enough now indeed. from out their
depths sprang a surprising tenderness
and pity.
sHandsome' rather than sweet" was
the description usually given her mouth;
now its firm lines We're all melted.
and the pathetic CULVER OF her lower lip,
as she slowly raised and kissed her lovers
letter, cast around It's graceful curves an
expression OF wondrous sweetness.
AS she sat there. allowing many a tear
TO gain It's freedom. she recalled how Oft
en- he had urged AN early marriage. but
she had chung TO her freedom and coolly
aud persistently insisted on delay until
their engagement time had dragged itself
out into years. And now-well. possibly
she chided herself too much, Whe usually
do when the black cloud of calamity
hangs It's shadow around us.
But not long did she sit brooding that
was not her nature. When the time for
action came she was always ready for Ii.
Going over to her desk, she sat down and
for an hour poured out her hearts sym
pathy, sorrow and love Told him she
spurned his proffered archaeological for
Just this one year of being truly all his
own.
Had John Elliott seen her now as she
was, all ablase with the truest. tenderest
and nobiast emotions. he would hardly
have recognized the girl he had loved SO
long. No more was she cold, Indifferent,
naughty. No: she was a new creature,
fired and irresistibly moved By an over
rhelming passion.
Her letter sealed. Il was placed in the
hands OF a messenger with an urgent APP
| peal for haste.
She went out under the trees and LEI
| the hot air fan her cheeks-and waited.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

Is life worth living? l should say
that it depends on the liver.-Thomas
Gold Appleton.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

Good maxims are germs Of all good;
firmly impressed on the memory, they
nourish the will.-Joubert.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums. reduces infiamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie, csc a bottle.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

Friendship is one soul In two bodies.
-Diogenes.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30
Some Day Ask
Your Physician

To tell you the curious story of how the mind
affects the digestion of food
\ refer to the condition the mind is In, just
before, at the time, or jusf following the taking
of food.
he has been properly educated 1.-THE major
iy hsye) he will help you understand the curious
machinery of digestion.
To start you thinking on this interesting
subject, I viii try to lay our the plan In q general
WY and yon can then follow into more minute
details.
Pawlow pronounce Pavloff) a famous Russian Ply
stefan and Chemist, experimenting on some dogs. cut
into the tube leading from the throat to the stomach.
They were first put under chloroform or some other
anaesthetic and the operation was painless. They were
kept for months In very good condition.
When quite hungry some un-appetizing food was
placed before them and, although hunger forced them
to eat, 1t was shown by analysis of the contents OF the
stomach that little IL any OF the digestive juices were
found.
Then, In contrast, some raw meat was put where they
couldn't reach IL at once. and q little time allowed for
the minds Of the dogs to anticipate" and create an APP
petite. When the food was finally given them. they de-
isfaction. The food was passed out into a dish through
the opening before 1t reached the stomach. 1t was
found to be mixed with "Ptyalin" the alkaline Juice Of
the mouth. which Is important for the first step In d.
gestion. Then an analysis was made OF the contents of
"Therc,S q Reason" for saying 81
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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

No one is satisfied with his fortune
or dissatisfied with his intellect
Deshoufieres.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

the stomach, into which no food had entered. 1t was
shown that the digestive fluids of stomach were flowing
freely, exactly as If the desirable food had entered.
This proved that it was not the presence of food
which caused the digestive juices to flow, but the flow
was caused entirely and alone as a result Of the action
Of the mind, from anticipation" ~
One dog continued to eat the food he liked for over
an hour believing he was getting 1t into his stomach,
out through the opening and yet ali this time the di-
gestiye juices flowed to the stomach, prepared to,
quickly digest food, in response to the curious orders OF
the mind. g
Do you pick up the lesson?
Unappetizing food. that which fails to create mental
anticipation, does not cause the necessary digestive
juices to flow. whereas, food that is pleasing to the
sight, and hence to the mind. will cause the complicated
machinery of the body to prepare in a wonderful way
for its digestion.
How natural, then, to reason that one should sit down
to a meal In a peaceful, happy state Of mind and start
off the breakfast, say with some ripe delicious fruit,
then follow with a bowl of crisp. lightly Drowned, thin
bits OF corn like Post Toasties, add q sprinkle OF sugar
and some good yellow cream and the attractive, appetiz-
ing picture cannot escape your eye and will produce the
nature has hidden In mouth and stomach, to come forth
and do their work.
These digestive juices can be driven back by a mind
oppressed with worry. hate, anger or dislike Of the dis
agreeable appearance of food placed before one.
Solid facts that are worthy the attention of anyone
who esteems prime health and human happiness as .
valuable asset in the game OF life.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

Standing at one OF the club house win
dows. John Elliott was looking down at
the surging crowd on the street below.
For q brief space OF time the motley
throng would hold hts attention. and then
his mind woeld revert back 10 the phrase.
What - the use TO live the YEAR," But
Join Elliott WAS no coward: he refused 10
admit that he feared q year OF SUFFERING.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-06-30

There's q Reason" for saying The Memory Lngers" when breakfast is
started with POST TOASTIES.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-06-23
WTLMINGT0N

FLOYD Crafts was in North Adams Mass :
Wednesday
Miss Glady. Hicks Of Read.boro is visit,
ing in town
Mrs. Carl Barnard and son were IN Bo>'
ton over Sunday.
Mrs. H. 0. King Of Reaisb0ro Is visiting
friends IN town
Mis-. Rena Allen is working az the ia.
ton in Readsbofo.
Peter Bresboe cut hi, hand quite badly
while splitting wood
The help at the Forest ami Stream club
house came wednesday
Bert Dunn Of New York i visiting his
brother. Dr. D F. Dunn.
T " SWEET. salesman, ot Portland,
Ne. was in town wednesday.
James Wheeler Of California i visiting
relatives and friends in town
Dr. Foote is unable TO attend to his
work on account Of rheumatism
Mrs. c. VI. Russell and Mrs R P Crafts
are visiting in Woodstock, \. H
Perley SYLVESTER has moved from Beat
tleboro to the Heman Ware place
Mr. and Mrs c. B. Fisher are visiting
Mrs Fishers brother B D Jewell
Guido Sweithelm and friend from New
York are visiting at Carl Barnards
Mrs. Walter Adams and daughter Edith,
are spending week in Brattleboro
Paul Jones, OF Hotchkiss school, has re-
turned home Tor the summer vacation
Mrs. David Norton Of North Adams Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. NJ 4. Norton
Miss Ida Morgan, who has been visiting
friends in Newfane, returned "Wednesday.
E M. HAYNES and Hilma Adams leave
Saturday for a week in Schenectady, n. y
Mr. and Mrs ". D. Stranger returned
Wednesday to their home in Philadelphia,
Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gilfeather and chill.
dren returned to their home in Poultney
Tuesday
f. H. Lamburke, salesman for the Doug.
las Shoe company, was IN town one day
this week
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Boyd and daughter,
Christine, were in North Adams Mass,
Wednesday
A. VI. Crossier and children and Mrs.
Huff OF Readsboro spent Sunday with
friends in town.
Mrs. Gertrude Kingsley and daughter.
Lettie, have returned after spending two
years in California
A ,, Y P. L social was held at George
Carpenters Tuesday Officers for the next
six months were elected
Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Corbett and daugh-
ter, Marion, have been visiting friends in
Stamford North Adams and Troy, n Y.
Miss Alice Marsh Of Newton. Mass, and
Rev Edward p Burt. a missionary from
China, are visiting Mrs w NJ Isle and
daughters
The Victory grange conferred the third
and fourth degrees on three candidates
"Wednesday evening, followed BY the har.
vest supper District Deputy Harry CLARK,
two sisters and friend were present at the
meeting.