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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05
Prof. Nicholson Discovers Cause
OF Metallic ColorS.
6rilliance of Plumage, as Well as In
sects' Luster,- is Due to Light
Absorption--Prof. Cutler on
Arid Problem.

Chicago.-Peacocks and pigeons, but
terfiies and beetles the gayest of the
bird and insect tribes-have yielded
the secret OF their brilliant attire 10
Prof Albert A. Nicholson. head OF the
department of physics of the Univer-
city OF Chicago. who has discovered in
his laboratory the real cause of the
metallic colors observed in his feath-
cred and buggy specimens.
Prof Nicholson, who won the No
bel prize in 1909 for his achievements
In optics, announced his latest find in
Of the illinois State Academy of Sci
ence, in the botany building OF the Uni
versity of Chicago. The professor 8
experiments prove that the colors stud
led are the result of light absorption
! due to the shape OF the surfaces and
are not caused by the pigment cells or
any means that the amateur naturalist
might imagine.
The discovery. according to the sci
entists at the meeting. furnishes schol
ars with new theory for important
/ color phenomena. 1t overturns the
position held by many distinguished
Investigators that the irridescent gilt.
ter of beetles and the tints Of the
humrning birds are the result OF or
/ binary interference" and "diffrac-
! ton"
! "The total number Of specimens
which nave been examined" said the
Investigator. lis perhaps not 80 large
as It should be to draw general con
illusions. and 1t Is clearly desirable
that 1t should be extended, but so far
as the evidence for surface films as
the effecting source of the metallic col
ors in birds and insects Is entirely con-
elusive"
Prof. John M. Coulter, head of the
University Of Chicago botany depart
ment said;
Practical plant breeding is now on
a practical basis and botany has al
last ATTACKED the fundamental prob
lens and may be of some practical
service. for 1t includes plant breed
Ing"
OF the possibilities of converting arid
land into wheat and corn lands Prof
Coulter said:
Attempts are being made to secure
q combination Of hardness to drought
which We desire and quality of grair
which we possess. see no reason
why the vision should not be realized
but you need not invest In arid lant
for immediate use as wheat fields II
the case Of corn. AS Of wheat. we arr
not breeding 1t for drought resistanc,
alone. and 1t will take many plant gen
erations OF the highest type OF scien
tif1c plant breeding to determin,
whether we can combine this drough
resistant structure with the high-grad'
quality and yield we have already OBJ
tanned In our cultures"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05
FIGHT WITH BIG C0PPERHEAD
Pennsylvania Sign Painter Frightened
at First, Returns and Dis
patches Reptiles.

Allentown. Pa.--Eugene Carl. an Al
.isntown sign painter. is laid up with
twitching nerves as result OF battle
with monster copperhead He was
walking across the meadow at Dorney
park to paint sign. when he heard a
kissing noise and saw the retpile
coiled to strike
He fought the snake off as best he
could by striking 1t with his paint
brush and kettle. but the reptile was
as skillful as boxer. and finally
reached him; but. fortunately, its
fangs were only imbedded In his trous-
ers and did not strike the skin. Carts
cries brought to his help Calvin Nyce.
who killed the snake with a stick. 1t
was 51a feet long.
After thinking over the matter
over night Nyce went to the spot
again and found the snakes compan-
ion. a female. with "a young ones.
which were dispatched
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05
BABY'S HAIR ALL CAME OUT

when nay first baby was six months
bumps. They would dry up and leave
a scale. Then 1t would break out
again and it spread all over his head.
All the hair came out and his head
was scaly all over. Then his face
broke out all over in red bumps and
It kept spreading until it was on his
hands and arms. l bought several
boxes of ointment, gave him blood
medicine, and had two doctors to treat
him, but he got worse all the time.
He had 1t about six months when a
friend told me about Cuticura. sent
and got bottle Of Cuticura Resolvent,
cake of Cutioura Soap and a box OF
| Cuticura Ointment. In three days
after using them he began to i'm
prove. He began to take long maps
and to stop scratching his head. After
taking two bottles of Resolvent, two
boxes of Ointment and three cakes OF
Soap he was sound and well, and never
had any breaking out Of any kind. His
hair came out in little curls all over
his head. don't think anything elso
would have cured him except Cuti-
eura.
Il have bought Cuticura Ointment
and Cuticura Soap several times since
to use for cuts and sores and have
never known them to fail to cure what
put them on. Cuticura Soap is the
best that l have ever used for toilet
purposes" (Signed) Mrs. F. e. Har-
mon. R. F. d. 2, Atoka, Tenn, Sept.
10, 1910. Although Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are sold everywhere, sam
pie of each, with 32-page book, will
be mailed free on application to Gut.
cura," Dept. 16 L, Boston.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05
Al the Amateur TheatricaIs.

Stage Manager (behind the scenes)
That won't do. Mr.. Stormer. You
must embrace the lady as II you
meant It, Now. forget yourselves and
your real lives. and throw yourselves
into the mimic existence. Don't let
the fact that Mrs. Dovey's husband is
in the audience affect you so that you
cannot make this scene seem real.
Mr. Stormer (who is rehearsing the
third act climax with Mrs. Dovey)-
That's all right. can forget about
her husband. but can't forget that
my wife Is gut In front. too.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05

Tin the Gcuntry.
Adown the road run little swirls Of dust,
The dog pants In the shade. with lolllng
tongue.
And from the fields in endless noisy gust
The clacking OF the harvesters is flung:
The house is darkened and when you so
You tiptoe softly through the Swallowed
hall:
The maiden aunt, who Is extremely thin.
Now seems about to vanish. specs and
all
The fat hen meath the currant bush re-
treats
And clucks iil-tempered comment on the
day.
The pigs their sundry grunts of Joy re-
peat
From the mud wailow whence they will
not stray;
The dinner bell rings hotly, and the men
Come home. all sweaty, red OF face. and
IT hate to go back to that field again:
The city must be nice and cool today"
lin the City.
The air is dancing up between the walls.
The breezes like from an oven fans the
street:
The peddlers with their aggravatins calls:
Your shoes grow tight ana tBnter on
your feet:
The fat men all grow fatter. while the
lean
Grow leaner yet. and glare with burning
Upon the dusty. scorching. burning
scene:
A blued-steel soullessness is In the skies.
Each woman dabs some powder on her
nose
And sadly says she knows she Is a
fright;
The man who steps upon another's toes
Within the street car straightaway has
fight:
And each and all OF them. the cross and
hot.
Frets doiefuily the WHILE and oft will
say:
I'm fairly baked. and getting worse!
Great Scott
The country must be nice and cool TO-
day.!
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05

began using Doan's Kidney Pills after
various remedies had failed to help
me and was completely cured. have
had no sign Of kidney trouble since"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price SOC.
Foster>Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05
Said tho Hortf. alturist.

"Oh. SUSIE" said the dear girl friend,
you should have heard what Mr..
Twiggs, the horticulturist. said last
night when some one told him that
you we're one of the seasons buds
What did he say?" asked Susie.
Il don't remember his exact words,
but 1t was something about how inter-
esting 1t was to see a century plant In
bud Why. Su-u-u-sie. dear. how can
you accuse me of offending your
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05
Seek to Prevent insanity.

New York.-New York's first free
clinic for mental diseases opened the
other day at the Long Island state
hospital for the insane The purpose
is to discover cases of incipient insan.
ity In time to prevent development
into incurable mental disease
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05

d1eS have done for
me. For two years
i suffered. The dcc
tors said / had to
mors. and the only
remedy was the sur
geon's knife. Ny
mother bought me
Lydia Il. Pinkham's
We getable Com
pound. and today !
am q healthy wo-
man. For months
/ suffered from In.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05
DISQUALIFIED.

But, papa, why do you object to
my marrying Clarence?"
Il fear. me child. he is not good
enough for you"
20, papa, he says my slightest wish
shall be his law"
Then he isn't smart enough to be
a son-in-law of mine"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05
How to Be Happy. Though

How 20 Be Happy, Trough
Il do believe you are asleep!" ex
claimed the wife. And to think that
year ago you said ! was q
dream"
Il was asleep" acknowledged the
husband. "And once more you have
made me wake up"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05

peace. The urine re-
sembled blood and
left q red stain when
1t touched the linen.
When passed, fire
could not have burned
more. / had awful
headaches and dizzy
spells and my back
ached constantly.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05

flammation, and yourSanative Wash re.
heved me. Your Liver Pills have no
equal as a cathartic. Any one wishing
proof Of what your medicines have
done for me can get 1t from any drug.
Gist or by writing to me. You can use
my testimonial In any way you witch.
and Twill be glad to answer letters."-
Mrs. CHRISTINA REED. t05 Mound St.
Peoria, Ill.
Another Operation Avoided.
New Orleans, La.-"For years / sui.
fered from severe female troubles.
Finally was confined to my bed and
the doctor said an operation was neces-
sary. gave Lydia L. Pinkham's Veg.
ctable Compound q trial first, and
was saved from an operation. Mrs,
LILY PEYRoUx, I'LL Kerlerec St., New
Orleans, La.
The great volume of unsolicited tes.
timony constantly pouring in proves
conclusively that Lydia +. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound is remarkable
remedy for those distressing feminine
ills from which SO many women suffen
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05
SAVED
FROM AN
OPERATION
By Lydia g. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Peoria, Ill.-"I wish to let every one
know what Lydia u. Pinkham's RENE
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05

A woman's idea of a good figure de-
ponds on whether she Is thick or thin.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05

sroRee eAssR.
Mrs. Observation-Disclosures nothing in
the house fit to eat. I'm going homo
to my mother.
Mr.. Justwed (broke)-Wait till get
my hat, and I'll go with you.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-08-05
SUFFERED AGONY.

sackaehe, Headache and Dizziness
Caused Untold Misery.
Henry J. White, 416 No. Bird St., Fl
Smith. Ark, says: Il suffered every
thing but death from terrible kidney
trouble. l did not have a moments
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-09-02

Charles Luther Spencer died at his
home in this city at eight O'Clock,
Sunday evening after long and pain
fu suffering from paralysis. He was
stricken while at work in April and
was confined to his bed since then.
Mr.. Spencer was born at Three
Rivers, Mich. November 2. 1916. On
August 3rd 1871 he was united in
marriage to Miss Clara Louise Plant,
at Whitehall, Mich. -Four children
were born TO the union, George, a
we'll known business man Of our city,
William, OF Seattle, Wash, Mrs.
Henry l.. Winters OF this city and
ISIS Carrie, who resided with her
parents. Deceased was marine en-
gineer on "a passenger boat out Of
Grand Hayen for years, and with
his family came to East Jordan and
located in 1900. where he continued
his trade OF carpenter and plumber.
The funeral services were held from
the house, Thursday morning, con-
Quoted bv Rev. A. d. Grigsby, pastor
OF the Presbyterian church, and in
terment was made ia the East Jordan
cemetery.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-09-02
WILSON

A light frost Tuesday morning.
Terry Barber and Albert Todd have
put up new Silos recently.
County Treas. Richard Lewis OF
Charlevoix visited friends in Wilson
over Sunday.
Bay Nowland made a business trip
to Charleyoix one day last week.
Elmer HGyner and family spent
Sunday with his mother in East Jor.
dan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hudkins visit
ed relatives and friends in Boyne City
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Brown OF Jordan
township visited at Albert Todd's
the first of this week.
Arthur Graves OF Pellston spent a
few days recently in Wilson aud VII
cinity.
A 10. 10 baby-girl has been making
its home at James Simmons since
last Wednesday.
Miss Gladys Hudkins who has been
visiting her grandmother for a fort
night, returned home last Saturday.
We understand that Joel Sutton has
exchanged his place near Boyne City
for farm near Hayden S Point.
The Ladies Auxiliary will meet at
the home Of Mrs. Chas, Hudkins next
Wednesday afternoon. Visitors well
come.
Mrs. A. r. Nowland who has been
III, is now coDvalescing. Her daugh-
ter Mrs. Grace Collins of Boyne City
has been stopping with her for few
days.
Another Bee was held at Wilson
Grange last Tuesday when the frame
of the addition was put up and partly
enclosed.
Messrs. Herbert, VIM. and Archie
Sutton with their families Of Boyne
City, spent Sunday with their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Sutton ia this place.
Mrs. Ensign of East Jordan spent a
few days recently at the home of her
son Highly 10 this place, caring for
that new granddaughter. Highly
feels TO proud to speak TO common
folks.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-09-02
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. 7. Porter Bennett. Pastor.

Kew. i. Porter Bennett, PastOT.
1890 1.-THE Highest Learning" will
be the subject that the pastor will
take for the morning service. 1l:45
Sunday School. Let every scholar
be present at the Sunday School.
$40 Epworth League, Fern Howard
Leader. 1880 "The Battle Field OF
Life" This will be service devoted
to the laboriDg men of the city.
Monday being Labor Day, the Sum
day before is known as Labor Sunday.
A special invitation is extended TO all
the labOring men Of the city, and to
the Unions. Reserved seats for the
men. This church and pastor stands
for the laboring man. Let US make
Labor Sunday mean something in
East Jordan. Men come; you are
welcome.
The pastor will be pleased to meet
the people next Sunday after enjoy
ing short visit to his old home in
Canada.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-09-02
The Wonderful Clairvoyant
Specialist FREE.

Clairvoyancy Is that mysterious
power that penetrates the realm Of
The Unknown. 1t is the only true
way of knowing just what ails you;
therefore correct diagnosis is the all
important requisite.
He is the seventh son Of the seventh
son, born with double caul; asks no
questions but tells you instantly just
what ails you. To introduce himself
to the people of this vicinity he will
give consultation and the treatments
for the case EREE. All that is asked
in return is that you will state to
your friends the results obtained.
Don't fail to call on this eminent
specialist and have 1T forever settled
in your mind just what your trouble
is. No matter what Others have told
you. If sick or ailihg, don't fail to
call and get the benefit Of this wonder
fui knowledge. A visit will cost you
nothing and may save your life.
MICHIGAN ALL STIRRED UP
OVER HIS GLORIOUS WORK
AMONG CHRONIC SUFFERS.
IT you are afflicted with Catarrh.
Rheumatism, Stomach, Liver, Kidney,
Bladder or Nervous Trouble, be sure
and call. Weak and sickly men and
women made strong and vigorous. He
wishes to give each one plenty of time
but cannot listen to long stories not
pretaining to your case. The roh and
poor alike treated. Idle curiosity
seekers please stay away as time Is
valuable. Remember, not a penny
will>be charged for consultation and
treatments for the case, TO all who
call during this visit. All those who
do not take advantage of this free Of
fer will be charged the regular price
on future visits.
REMEMBER THE DATE AND
CALL EARLY, AS MY OFFICE Is
ALWAYS CROWDED. 1 WILL
VISIT REGULARLY VERY
FOUR WEEKS. OFFICE HOURS
9 a. m. to IL noon,
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-09-02
How to Do II.

Kenneth was trying TO write the
word tree" says the Chicago Record.
Herald. He knew how to make the
first two letters. but could not re-
member the zee" Russell. two years
older, and who Is fond Of boating, es-
sayed to help his little brother thus
Kenneth why don't you just pull out
that line and the two knots in it?"
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-09-02

A little comparison between
the two should prove to You that
the profession offers more TO the
young man or wOman-provlded
they are willing TO give earnest
thought and careful study in
making preparation.
Among the professions from
which a choice may be made
none offers more real advantages
than
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-09-02
Presbyterian Church Notes
Rev. A, d, Grigsby. Pastor.

Public worship as usual next SUM-
day in the Presbyterian Church.
Monday being Labor Day. The Pas
tor will give an address appropriate
on Sunday evening and hearty in-
vitation Is given to all.
Sunday School at 1l:45. Junior g..
E. at 3;l5. Senior G. 4. at Gas.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-09-02
Episcopal Church Notes.

Mission OF the Redeemer, Donald
Wonders Lay reader. The last SER
vice for the summer will be held in
this church next Wednesday evening
Sept. 6. The subject will be "a
Christians Duty"
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-09-02

We desire to thank the friends and
neighbors for their many kind acts
during the illness and death of our
beloved husband and father.
Mrs. Charles Spencer and Family.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-09-02
St. Joseph's Church.
Rev. Timothy Kroboth

Sunday September 3, 1920 High
Mass and Sermon.
1880 p. m. Benediction after which
the ladies will have a meeting in the
schoOl-building. Monday September
1, 500 High Mass and Benedict ion,
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-09-02
Notice.

Owing To the extremely narrow
margin OF profit and the heavy in
vestment necessary we are obliged to
place School Books on STRICTLY
CASH BASIS. Y
Please do not ask for credit on
School books.
w. T.. SPRING DRUG Co.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-09-02
Notice to Everybody.

You will find at Whittington's
Chairs, Dressers. Sideboards. Tables,
Couches, in fact everything needed
for housekeeping in the Furniture
line.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-11-30

Dillon and Son, acres. 800.
w. NJ. Hamer to Max Fass, l lot,
Sis.
Mary E. Afford to o. C. and N.
Afford, A IA acres, $2,65O
A. b. Jordan, Master, to o. M
Page, 200 acres, $1,000.
p. l.. Bethea to c. McLaurin, 27
acres, $2,S34.97.
A. B. Jordan, Master to P. l..
Bethea, $50 acres, $9,975.
G. w. Ellington to ]. A. Church,
% acres, $954.4O.
Alex o. Page to Dottie b. Page,
40 acres, $1,000.
S. V. Lane, sheriff, to Palmetto
Gro. Co., p. H. Horn, interest $26.-
so.
Mary and Maggie ]. Carmichael
to J. w. Carmichael, 325 acres,
E. E. Shooter to John Shooter, 8
acres and other lands.
E. E. Shooter to c. p. Odom, 35
acres, $1,000.
Sarah E. Huggins to Bernice Nc
Donald, 80 acres, 1900.
A. B. Jordan, Master, to Sarah
H. Huggins, 1-6 interest in 459
acres, $500. '
j. w. Dillon and Son to w. C.
Tolar, 272 acres, $4,000.
Helen M. Sanders to j. Albert
Campbell, 1900 square yards, 81.
Simon Abbott to ]. w. Burns. 10
acres, $3.50.
s. M. stephens to L. l.. Steph-
ems, 215 acres, $500.
II. b. Miller to e. w. Miller. Is
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-11-30

lot. $75. 81" .
Happy J. Jackson to H. G. Jack
son, 80 acres, 81.
T. j. Mckenzie to ]. G.. McKen-
zie, 1-3 interest in 81 acres, $1,666.
w. Johnson to r. ]. Dew, 20
acres, $500.
Mary M. Watson to VIM. Watson.
z 1-2 acres, $50.
Latta Com. Assn. to ]. ]. Rouse,
1 lot, s lot, 35.
Latta Com. Assn to S. S. Turbe-
vile, 1 lot, $35.
A. B. Jordan, Master, to ]. F..
Easterling, $40 acres $1,000.
l.. Fl. Smith to JOS. j. Bethea,
1873 acres, $4,000.
w. X. Fort to Penelope McDuf-
fie, 8 acres, $50.
l.. s. Smith to A. G. and M. B.
Lundy. rs acres, $3.50.
ID. S. and w. E. Pitman to w.
w. Johnson, 5 acres $500.
E. Sternberger to Annie s. Al
ford, 80 acres $845.OS.
j. c. Wise and Mary ]. Powers
to r. c. Wise, interest in 324 acres,
$50.
Harriet B. Berry to ]. Q Berry,
all interest in 81 acres, $500.
Jas A. Drake, G. of c., to julius
e. Rogers, 3 acres, $40.
II. ID. and Mrs. e. H. Berry to
]. S. Hayes, interest in 400 acres,
$1,000.
Jno. G. Hamilton to Mariah Hy-
att, 81 acres, $4,000.
H. B. Floyd to Floyd and Hayes,
1 lot, $3.50.
! A. B. Jordan, Master, to ]. w.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-11-30

acres, $5.
w. K. Jackson to Maggie Jack
son, 81 acres, $500.
Margaret Campbell to John Camp
bell, 1913 acres, $42S.
John A. Campbell to w. +. Camp
bell, 172 acres, So and other lands.
C.. G Culbreth and Martha
Compbell 20 l.. COttingham, 100
acres, $4,S2S.5O.
Daniel Blue to Gilbert and Walter
Blue, &c acres, $500.
VIM. and Brooks Hamer to Thos.
Barfield, 100 acres, $4,000.
N. NJ. Carmichael, 1-2 Of 1926
acres, $l,25O.
Caroline Virgins to J H. Wig
gins, 125 acres, $3,1OO.
w w. Rowland to Jewel Rowland
and four children, los acres, 81.
II. Jane Bethea to p. l.. Bethea,
lot, $225.
Maggie j. McGirt to d. ID. Nc
Rae, Jr., l lot, $175.
Jno. A. Mcdonald TO l.. ID. and
ID. F.. Bundy, SS acres, $4,000.
Clarity Mclnnis, Ill interest in
27O acres, $500.
II. McRae to d. j. Afford, 2-3
interest in Is acres S216.66.
j. b. Stern to Wade Stackhouse,
81 acres $32.5O.
w. j. Mccormick and L. f. Nc
Leod to H. McRae, 2-3 interest ih
100 acres, 81 900.
Mrs. Nellie S. Pierce to c. c..
Bridgers, 2 lots, $3.50.
Clarence McLaurin to Annie b.
McRae, 2 lots, SITS.
]. w. Hamer to r. P. Hamer, Jr.,
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-11-30

Estate 1870 1-2 acres, $4,000.
r. S. Fletcher to w. M. Mccall,
100 acres, $4,000.
c. c. Bridgers to Charley Taylor,
40 acres $1,000.
A. b. Jordan, Master, one lot,
500.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-11-30
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that on
Friday, the 22nd day OF December,
l9ll, L will apply to the Probate
Court OF Dillon county for my fin
al discharge as administrator of the
estate and effects of Jno. G.. Kirby,
deceased
G.. w. Tucker,
Administrator.
11-20-Lf n
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-11-30

LOST-WATCH FOB WITH GOLD
medal attached. w. f. Allen en-
graved on medal Reward for re-
turn to Herald office.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1911-11-30

1-30-4t D
The Washington times., 1911-07-26
Our Grocery Clerk
Says Rah Vacation!

Say, want a chance to buy some A
No. preserves, cheap7 There's six jars
Of it-strawberry jam-and I'll let you
have the lot for 5 cents a jar. Fifteen's
the regular price.
Sure, I'll show 'em to you. I know
they look as If they had been through
the war and all that, but the straw
berry jam inside is there; take 1t from
me. I'll tell you what, because you're
friend Of mine, I'll let you have them
at cents a jar.
Aw, go ahead; be a sport. I'll tell
you how it is. was after the boss
this morning for a vacation, and he
says, Whoever heard of grocery
clerk getting a vacation7" But finally
he said he'd compromise. II I got rid
OF these six jars OF. strawberry jam,
that have been with us ever since the
store opened three years ago, I could
have vacation! The boss thinks it's
impossible, and SO did until he sprang
this vacation thing.
Take 'em at cents jar, will you?
I'll put up the rest of the money my
self and tell the boss the sales made
Thanks, old man; I'll send you a pretty
postal from wherever am when I go
away.