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La Junta tribune., 1911-05-13
ON ROAD DRAGGING.
Senator Lafayette Young Says Il is
Surprising What Good Reeults Are
Obts ined

Obtained.
During recent interview Sena-
tor Lafayette Young. OF Des Moines.
Iowa, expressed his satisfaction over
the results from the dragging OF
roads, says the American Cultivator.
1T is surprising" he said, what
good road can be made of dirt by
dragging with what Is known as the
King drag This dragging is done
after rain The soft earth is smooth.
ed over and the rough places filled
up. When roads have been dragged
for year the surface becomes hard
and smooth and will dispose Of
very heavy rain"
The King road drag has been ex-
plotted by the department of agricul.
ture and ty several agricultural ex-
pertinent stations. and thousands of
bulletins on the subject have been
sent TO farmers
The question has often been raised
why 1t is possible to construct good
road which will stand heavy traffic
by means OF the King road drag with
out the use Of macadam In the first
place. 1t is explained by MIR. King. a
q Travelled road that has been unds-
I uurbsd for a year or more possesses a
tough hard crust which is valuable
Many road men cover this impcryious
crust with thick blankets of soft
loose earth, while others will tear II
all TO pieces. This crust or shell
should neither be broken nor covered.
1t should first be levcled with the
drag and all the wrinkles and ruts
smoothed out of H. Then II should
be thickened gradually.
So much has been written lately
regarding the dragging OF roads that
many people beginning the use of
the drag become discouraged before
they are well started. They should
understand that II often takes a whole
season for the road to become prop
crly puddlod and baked TO withstand
the rains and traffic
La Junta tribune., 1911-05-13
A GOOD ROAD 10 LIKE A
BANK ACCOUNT.

A bud road In iikencd unto
a pickpockct ana good road
To n bank account that draws
interest aud constantly IN.
crcAscs In size. The state Of
the roads affects the farmer
more than any other class and
the farmer should stand for
good roads. while the towns
should help him bear the bur.
den Of construction.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
4 *@*s*+*****+++.
Special Notice. I

4 The special prizes offered by 4
= Miss Kate Johnson and the con- =
4 test department will be award =
4 ed July Gath at noon, instead OF 4
=. the 18th, as published In the 4
= Recorder Friday. .
4 4 4 + + 4 + 4 + 4 = 4 4 + + + +
Demonstrating the fact that the
Recorder Popularity and Voting Con-
lest will be a great success and do
good for Durham and the counties
surrounding, me business men and
merchants are helping 1t along By
offering attractive prizes that will
be put on during the ensuing weeks.
These specla, prizes are very in
|teresting feature in the contest and
add 10 the interest and enthusiasm
that is already afioat.
Some Of the contestants will claim
the splendid cffer made by Miss Kate
L. Johnson for FIST one sending IL
s25 in subscription by Monday, july
z4th. noon. And some one will he
very happy. when presented the
lovely mission clock given by the
contest department for the second
$25 turned in. Let's see who tbs
lucky one will be. Remember that
you are working for the oldest week
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18

ly in the state and at the same time
the only county paper--the price Is
a small sum, and there are plenty
of good reasons to know that sub
;criptfons are lying in wait.
Determination. perseverance ard
pluck win win, 90 arm yourselves
with the necessary requirements and
stari in determinei to win the beau
tiful Cote piano
Boys, II you have young lady
friend whom you think wori'l like
7, cwn "our ,ngelv piano" why M;
nominate her and then see to 1t mn
she wins? A little effort coupled
with plenty Of energy will work Won
ders, so try. 1t doesn't cost one cent
to enter and work in our contest
and you bet there is plenty of fur
To be had, so join the jolly 'acers
the more the mer:ier. Come in and
help to make thinrs lively.
This is popularity contest ARD
every oae entered as candidate
should feei very proud and show his
or her appreciation by going 10 work
and showing 'hc friend that nolii
mated you that you are made .f tie
wining material.
Several contestants are all read!
at work and are working diligentl,
for the special prizes.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
TEACHERS FOR
EAST DURHAM
Prof. &c. Barbee Elected Princi,
pal Of The High School

The school committee of the East
Durham schools met Thursday even
ing and elected teachers for next
term.
Prof. H. c. Barbee was elected
principal OF the high school for next
term. The teachers for the high
school elected are Miss Leila Young
and Mr.. G. NJ. Hutchins. The teach
ers for the common school grades are
Misses Evelyn Royal, Oracle Brown,
Gypsie Barker, Bette Barbee, Mary
Sasser, Lola Horton and Mrs. Louise
Bullard.
The new teachers elected are Mr.
Hutchins in the high school depart
ment, Misses Mary Sasser and Gypsie
Barrier in the primary department.
Mr.. Hutchins is native of Dur.
ham and recent graduate of Trim.
| ity College. Miss Sasser graduated
this year from Elizabeth College, the
well known school Tor young ladies
at Charlotte. Miss Barker graduated
from the Durham high school II
1906 and since that time has beer
teaching. She has taken work Al
the Normal College and also at tn,
summer institute at Chapel Hill. AL
of these young ladies and gentlemen
are well equipped for the work which
they are about to take up. and. with
the addition TO the excellent facult,
of last year, the success of the schoo
during the coming Term is assured. !,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18

can either be crochetted or made Of
soft linen, with bit of embroidery
and button and buttonholes to fasten
over thesrubber bag. They can be
casily Numbered.
Bed socks give great comfort and
warmth. Some people are sensitive
to the contact Of wool, SO soft cotton
or fieeced lined canton flannel may
be used instead Very pretty mod
els can be crochetted and knitted.
Nothing can be more delightful.
when the conyaIescent is first al
lowed to sit in a chair, than hand
some afghans or soft woody blankets
and silk wadded quilts. They can
be SO varied In design that there is
no use In commenting upon their
delights. 1t is sufficient to tell their
warmth and see their beauty. :.
The lingerie pillow has dozen
duties to perform. IL has an indi-
vlduality. which no one can appre-
ciate more than the patient. 1t Is
small and can find its way into COM
Portable positions, which large pill
low could never fill
1t can be round, or oblong or
square, or oval--it can be thick or
thin, according to- the fastidious
taste of the owner--and 1t has great
possibilities in the way Of beauty oil
material. OF course, those that ore
too elaborate are not counted upon
for hard usage SO that in giving a
practical present, this must be taken
into consideration. and it may be ad-
yisabIe to give two simpler slips
than one that is very ornate.
When taking ones meals in bed, q
serious problem has been solved by
1.-THE use OF tiny bed table, whose
Ilegs can be folded fat into com
pact arrangement, which is easily
disposed Of after It has performed
| its service. These tables make most
wonderful gifts, for all strain and
discomfort is taken from the patien,
this most helpful device is
placed before them. They come in
all sorts of pretty shapes and can be
had In any kind OF wood desired.
Pretty china sets for serving the
food Is another idea that might
too, for pQached eyes and meta
please. There are individual dishes
pot that holds heat for an indefnatt
thine.
Tiny electric bulbs, that by a slight
light. have proven great comfort
TO the sufferers who toss through
many tedious hour duringItfn
night. There Is also clock, whicf
can be attached to the gas, Whose
transparent surface and large mum
erals proclaim the time at ever 81
great a distance.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
OUR NATIONAL AIR DEFINED.
'.The Star spangled Hammer" thu
Official National Anthem.

eAstiah -tossVnnh hnttttus
The story which comes from Mex
leo City to the effect that Ambassa-
dor Wilson caused some criticism
against himself because he did not
rise when the Mexican band played
THE American national air, Amer
ica." is interesting reading. II the
facts are correctly stated, the Next
can band did not play our national
lair, and Mr.. Wilson was absolutely
right In remaining seated. He. ma
turally would not pay tribute 10 the
British national hymn.
Very many people honestly believe
that when they sing
MY country It's Of. the,
Sweet land Of liberty
they are INDUCING in a patriotic. act.
As matter Of fact, when John Philip
Sousa. under direction OF secretary
OF the navy. compiled the patriotic
songs OF all nations, he did not even
deign to include the music OF the
hymn America" in any OF the pages
devoted to the United States. He
knew that the original words and
music we're adopted by England as
long ago as 1910 and that the use
OF the melody In this country, even
though the verses we're changed to
suit conditions, was clear theft.
Our national air is not "Hail, Co
lumbia. Happy Land" nor Column
bia, the Gem OF the Ocean," although
many people reverentially rise when
these are played In public. Our own
particular anthem Is THE Star
Spangied Banner" written BY
Francis Scott Key when the British
bombarded Fort McHenry in Balti-
more harbor In 1914. This song,
Originally published under the title
THE Defense OF Fort McHenry," Is
now. by official order, the recognized
national air. Il is curious that the
music was written by an English
man--Dr. Samuel Arnold--for a
drinking song. When II reached this
country II was used as the setting
for patriotic ode IN Massachusetts,.
and found its final use for 1.-THE Star
spangled Banner"
So America" is in no sense Amer
can. Its verses. adapted TO the Brit
ish national hymn. appeal 70 our love
Of liberty and our religious senti-
ment. but Il Is alien music and Is not
worthy OF the reverence which we
pay 10 the stirring song which be-
gins with a note Of triumph aud ends
with the splendid prophecy:
THE star spangled banner In tri-
umph shall wave
Ger the land OF the free and the
home OF the brave"
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
PAGE THRIFT
A Romance, Almost.

He took the proffered gloveless
hand in his, while high above them
blew soft breezes. which. descending,
famed the sitting air that sought to
stew them as they stood there face
to face. Her browse Were raised.
What JOY to be 50 near this queen
OF smiling grace, to hold her hand so
tenderly
The fingers rested, slim and white,
for one brief moment in his palm.
And yet his face showed no delight,
his massive breast betrayed no
qualm
AS the electric ilns above dis
persed the heated air and flies, he
said. without sigh Of love:
six and half, ma'am. is your
size. Answers, London.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
What AviatOrs Have Done.

Aviators have already to their
credit among other daring and skill
full deeds these achievements:
An entire working day OF more
than eight hours spent in the air an
aeroplane.
A speed of more than one hun
bred miles an hour.
A cross country flight of more
than five hunderd miles.
A continuous flight Of 365 miles.
A fight two miles tIl,474 feet)
above the earth.
miles in an aeroplane.
A dozen passengers carried six
The perfection of an aeroplane
that can rise fron or land In
water
The winning Of $1,000, 900 in
prizes Augustus Post in Worlds
/ Work.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18

T want 70 thank you from the
bottom OF my heart. wrote c. II,
RAIDER. OF Lewisburg. W. Va, "for
the wonderful double benefit I go,
from Electric Bltters. In curing me
OF both a severe case OF stomach
trouble and Of rheumatism, from
which | had been an almost helpless
sufferer for ten years. II suited my
case as though made Just for me-"
For dyspepsia. indigestion, jaundIce
and TO rid the system of kidney
poisons that cause rheumatism. Elec-
trio Bitters has no equal. Try Them.
Every bottle is guaranteed TO satisfy.
Only soc az II. Blacknsli & Son.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
TOR LAKEWOOD
ELECTED BY COMMITTEE FRI.
nay EVENING.

The school committee of the Lake
wood schsoi held a meeting Friday
evening and elected Mr.. G. o. Fisher
principal OF the school for next term
Miss Annie Mann and Lucille Aiker
were elected teachers for the follow
ing year.
Mr.. Fisher is graduate of Trim
ity College Of the class of 1910
Miss Aiken is a graduate of Little
ton Female College and Trinity Col
lege, and has had several years
teaching experience at her HON,
near Oxford. Miss Mann has beef
teaching In the school for thre,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
sLArGHTER-PLEMIxG.

Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock
at the home of Rev. II. c. Craven,
Mr.. Roy J. Slaughter. OF Ionaker,
Va. and Miss Mary L..Ffeming. OF
Bahama, we're married.
The wedding was not a runaway,
but the young people met here and
decided TO have the ceremony per.
formed. though the date had been set
for some time later.
After the ceremony. the couple left
for Bahama TO visit the brides par
ents. They will make their home ai
Honaker.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Mr. Vance Isenhour and Miss Lula
Pearl Smyre were married Wednesday
al the home Of Miss smyre. at Con-
over. n. q. After the ceremony q
luncheon was served TO the couple
and the invited guests. after which
Mr.. aud Mrs. Isenhour left for the
wesetrn part OF tho state. where they
viii spend their honeymoon.
Mr.. Isenhour Is valued employe
of the DpShs-- c-s.aa Manufacturing
Company, and the couple will reside
here.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
PORCH PARTY

A delightful porch party was given
by Miss Margaret Jordan at her home
on McMannen street Thursday even
Ink In honor Of her guest. Miss Mary
Jordan. OF Moncure. Following a uni
que entertainment an iced course was
served.
The guests were: Little Misses
Mary Jordan. Pearl Beavers. Mozelle
Newton. Evelyn AmIs. Elsie Scogglns:
Luther Crltcher. George Elliott. Julian
Britt. Charles Amis Baxter Repass and
.. c. Repass. The chaperoncs were
Mlsses Monte Fay Darlington and Sail
lie Rosemond.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18

Girls dress with peasant yoke.
Plaid Bingham In blue and brown
was here combined with plain brown
Bingham for contrast The design
makes an ideal summer frock, with
It's round neck and short sleeves.
The fullness of the waist is gathered
under the shaped belt. The pattern.
suitable for any dress fabrics now in
vogue. Is cutiin sizes: Q. s. 10, ~
and IA years. 1t requires is
yards OF A inch material for the 10
year size.
A pattern OF this illustration mall
ed to any address on receipt OF Toe
in silver or stamps.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
BAKED Rhubarb.

Peel and cut into two-inch lengths
three lunches OF rhubarb: dredge with
-four and put In baking dish with one
large cup OF sugar eprinkled over.
Bake In moderate oven three-quarters
of an hour. Nice served hot as a
vegetable, or hot as isauce.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
PEIRCE-BOTTOMs.

The following Invitation has been
reeciyedi
Mrs. Robert Bottoms requests the
honor OF your presence at the mar
riaee OF her daughter. IRA, to Lieu
tenant Christopher Dudley PIERCE,
Coast Artillery corps. United States
army. on Saturday. the twenty-sec-
ond Of July, at four o'clock, Fortress
Monroe, Virginia.
Lieutenant PIERCE has many
friends In Durham who will be in
terested TO learn OF his approaching
marriage. He has often visited his
brother. Mr.. T II. Peirce. cashier
Of the Home Savings Bank.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
COLoRING PrTTY

Ordinary painters colors In oil.
preferably transparent colors. such as
burnt and raw umber and iampblack
are best for coloring putty. Make the
putty several shades darker than the
wood. Gays M. american Carpenter
and Builder. as al wood grows dark
er with age.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18

Eyelet embroidered material may
well be called the popular one Of the
summer season. II II used alone and
also in combination with cloth. heavy
basket weave linens, volles and
marauisetfes. II Il made up with
stunning tab froeks and into plain
shlrtwaists with high neck. long
sleeves and front pieat. finished with
a full ruffie. :.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
Old SoIdies Torfured.

For years ] suffered unspeakable
torture from indigestion, constipa-
ton and liver trouble wrote A. X.
Smith, war veteran at Erie, Pa,
but DIR. Kings New life pills fixed
me all right. They're simply great.
Try them for any stomach, liver or
kidney trouble. Only csc at R..
Blacknalls & Son.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
RETrRN OF THE STrn

Studs. with matching sleeve links
are In vogue again for the tailored
shirt waist. They are TO be had In
imitation coral. lapis laxuil and Jade
set In gold and platinum. A cut glass
stud and sleeve button meets the needs
OF those who do not care for a stone
or pronounced color.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18

OF Goldsboro, Christine Mcintosh. Alice
Noble. Mary Graves. Comfy venabIc,
Louise venable. Nellie Robinson. Mel
he Barbee. and Staten. or Norfolk.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
nElsIsYe PUTS.

Cream one-third cup OF butter
with one cup OF sugar. Sift two tea
spoons OF baking powder with two
cups OF sifted -four. Add two beaten
eggs TO one-ha,f cup Of milk and
mix with the butter and sugar. then
add the nour and baking powder.
Bake In small tisn and serve hot with
sauce.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
UNION LECTURES
MIR. W. T. SWANSON WILL DE
LIVER SEVERAL IN COUNTY.

Farmers UnIot lectures will be
delivered by Yr. lw. T. Swanson in
the following school buildings on De
following dates:
Mangum high school, July Is at 3
.. M: Tilley school house, July II al
s p. M; Hebron, July is at s p. m;
Barber. July 10 at 5 p. m: Nelson,
July 20 at s p. M: South Lowell,
July "a at 2 D. m.
All who are Interested in the
union, both ladies and gentlemen.
are invited to attend these lectures.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
CAMP STOOL WORK BASKET.

The useful camp stool may be
easily transformed into a very at
tractive sewing basket. The canvas
seat "a removed and In lis place Is
substituted a bag which just cts NICE
~ Into the frame. work. The stool
basket may be carried from place 20
place. 20 all intents and purposes
taking the place OF ones work stand.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
ron TIM INVALID.

There are dozens OF charming bed
negiigees which make most accept
able presents. They can be made OF
dainty colored flannel or pale sir
for warmth, and bound with ribbon
OF the same color.
A handmade cover for hot water
bag Is also q pretty attention. These
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
ONLY ROSES. ;
o a garden full Of posles

40 garden full OF posies
Cometh one to gather flowers,
And he wanders thru its bower
Toying with the wanton roses.
Who, uprising from their beds,
Hold on high their shameless neadi
With their pretty lips pouting
Never doubting--neyer doubling
That for Cytherean posies
He would gather aught but roses
In a nest Of weeds and nettles.
Lay violet, half hidden,
Hoping that his glance unbidder
Yet might fall upon her petals.
Though she lived alone. apart.
Hope lay nesting at her heart,
But alas. the cruel awaking
Set her little heart a'breaking,
For he gathered for his posies
Only roses-only roses.
Sympafhixed With Him.
This is a story of the Harvard "gold
coast" Some students who had either
a real or an imaginary grievance
against a taxicab chauffeur boarded
his cab AMI rode all evening and part
OF the morning. winding up in front Of
the halls. They excused themselves
to raise money enough to pay the bin
aud never came back. The next day
the taxieab company was called up
and the manager asked: ibid you have
some Harvard students use a cab all
night?"
Eyes"
Did thu chauffeur wait for four
hours for hem to come out and pay
him?"
ayes"
And You were never paid?"
"No."
swell" concluded the voice. isn't
that too bad?" and the receiver was
hung up. Isoston Record.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
TO PROTECT pETTICOATs.

To protect the ruffles OF pettIcoats
from the Inevitable wear and tear.
bind the edge OF the outer ruirIe with
rickraek braid and the dust ruifie
with tattIng braid. which Ia coarses.
Not only will the lace and lawn be
protected from harm. but the appear
ance OF the ruifle itself will be Inn
proved.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
FILLING FOR CELERY.

Did you ever MI celery stalks with
mixture OF Roqnefort cheese and
sherry or brandy. You must beat II
until II Is soft and smooth. IL is
simply delicious. M ityA ok
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18

Nov is the time 70 secure a piano
for your home and u cost you abso-
lutely nothing.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18

may not result from the work OF Are.
bugs. but often severe burns are
caused that make a quick need for
Bucklen's Arnlca salye, the quickest,
surest cure for burns. wounds, boils,
bruises, sores. IL subdues infiama.
ton. II Kills pain. II soothes and
heals. Drives on skin eruptions,
ulcers or plies. Only CSC at r.
Blacknalls q Son.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
FTG LAYER CAKE.

Beat one cup OF sugar 10 cream.
add three cups OF sugar. 80 three
level teaspoons OF baking powder IN
three and one-half cups Of slfted pas
try -four and add to the butter and
sugar alternately with one-haif cup
Of milk. stir IN lightly the stIfiIy
beaten whites OF ten eggs. Bake IN
layer tins and put fig fillIng between
and iig icing over the top. Or plain
white icing may be preferred with
The filling Of hgs.
90 q
PORCH PARTY At CHAPEL HILL
Chapel mn. Juiy 15.-Mrs. A. A.
Klnltz entertained at a lovely porch
party Friday from 1890 TO o'clock.
nj her home "spread-Oaks" III honor
81 her house guests. Mesdames Walter
Crcech and Jno. n. Crawford. OF
Goldsboro. and Miss Sadie Klutiz. OF
Salisbury. Miss cautsy yenahle per-
formed at the plano and sang very
swectly several favorite selections.
Mrs. Walter creech reclted Our Sem
ator" and other selections. aud Master
Walter. four-year4 old son Or Mrs.
crcech, rrcIicd eMcLcan's Child" Az
ter which was served courses or de-
lieIous Investments.
Those present we're: Mesdames En-
ma House. Of New York; n. A. Hall.
J. NJ. Boil. v. 2. venabIe. Collier Cobb.
II. W. Chase. George Mckee; Thos.
Wilson. 3. G. Mcintosh. y. Patterson,
u. A. Abcrncthy. DE Ronlas Hamll-
ton. A. Thompson. Henry Winston.
Emiley Donnrll. y. X. Graham T. r..
Eagles X. O. Henry. Horace Williams.
w. u. wagstar. Robt Lawson, Chas.
Robinson. Of Greensboro. r. 9. Wooden
and Misses Eta Mangum, Lula futile,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18

Many Names Sent In and Contestants Start to Work
Buggy Special Prize for First 500 in Subscriptions
Sent in by August 22nd-Each Special Prize Won
Places You Nearer the Piano-Send in Your Name
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18

Put on your hat and 10 to see Mrs.
Morris Of the Recorder Office and
let her start you out right In the
great piano and voting contest.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-18
MODIsH JABOTs.

Jabots of fine linen, trimmed with
baby Irish, antique. or valenciennes
lace. are modish aud add decided
tonch OF elegance to the plain boluse
or waist.