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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

In the Princess Mary Village Homes
At Adhesion, Surrey, lives little Rosie
Bloxham, who has the unusual dis
tinction of being the adopted child of
a queen, Mary of England. On Christ
mas Queen Mary sent the little one
china tea set, together with card
On which was written in her majesty's
own hand: Rosie Bloxham, from the
queen Christmas, 1910"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02
RELIGION FOR BURGLARS

Religion takes strange forms in In
dia. Sir Herbert Risley, speaking
of the castles of eastern Bengal
at a meeting of the Royal Am
chronological Institute, said curious
system of religious worship prevailed
among a caste who were professional
burglars. They made space in the
ground, and man then cut his arm
and prayed to one of the ,earth's gods
that there might be a dark night and
that he might succeed in obtaining
great booty and escape capture.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

day on November last. Mrs. Roder-
iguez was born in Sangue de los La
COS. Mexico, and has lived in Bakers
field for 26 years. Her food is sweet
ened milk and cake and she stays In a
heated room, requiring the same care
that is given an infant. Her hear
ing and eyesight are practically gone.
She whites away her time with a
needle, a bit of thread and a cloth,
and is under the impression that she
is doing high-class fancy work, an
art at which she was formerly very
efficient.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02
Really a Moonlight Sonata

the door and knocked. Admitted to
the wondering host. he said: Il will
play for you," and played wonderful
ly till the lamp burned out. Then
with the moonlight filling the room he
began to improvise-the mysterious
delicate breathings of the beginning
Of that wonderful sonata. then the
tricksy elf-like second part and the
glory of the close.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02
COLLIE GOOD TROUT FISHER,

Charles Sherwood Of Albion, Wis.,
is looking for expert information as to
how far an owners responsibility ex.
tends over a dog that persistently vic.
lates the game laws of the state. Mr.,
Sherwood has a collie with a PEN
chant for trout fishing. He has cuffed
the dog for it, but each time it only
returns with a larger fish.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

They say the hoop skirt is coming
back" observed the professor, regret
fully. This seems to show that fash
ions travel in regular ellipses, and nos
in parabolic curves, as some of Us ha@
hoped"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02
That MIGHTY Pen.

The superiority of man to nature Is
continually illustrated. Nature needs
an immense quantity of quilts to
make a goose with. but man can
make a goose of himself with one.-
Christian Register.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-03-02

Mrs Maria Martinez Rodriguez of
Bakersfield, Cal, is said to be the
oldest person in the United States. If
not in the world She celebrated her
hundred and twenty-third birth
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02
SHE HAD NOTHING ON Jim
Matrimonial Aaixup In Which Linda
oeemed q Come Out =
Poor Second.

While I was being shaved the shop
door opened gently and In walked a
colored boy Of nfteen. who looked
around in m embarrassed way for a
moment and then said TO the barber:
Jim. you was ingaiged to my sister
Linda"
You mean is engaged to her.
was the pompous reply.
But Linda has sent word"
"Oh. she has. Does she dun want
the marriage hurried up?"
No. sab: she dun wants you 10
know dat she married Bill Lee 'bou,
two hours ago"
What, What's dat; Your sister
dun married to dat bigger. Very well
sab. Den you return TO dat sister and
glib her my compliments and tell bel
dat was dun married mo- dan 70
weeks ago and dat she hadn't dur
fooled me WORT shucks, OATS all. sub
and please close de doah as you &c
out"-From Norman f. Maek's Ma
tional Monthly.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02
Her Oualj6c atoms.

Pat and his little brown mare were
familiar sights to the people OF the
town OF Garry. The mare was lean,
blind and lame, but by dint of much
coaxing Pat kept her to the harness.
One day while leading her to water
he had to pass a corner where a
crowd OF would-be sports had congre-
gated Thinking to have some amuse-
ment at Pats expense. one called out:
.Hullo, there, Pat. I'm looking for
the real goods. How much is that
mare of yours able to draw"
'Begorra," said Pat. II can't say
exactly, but she seems to be able to
drawn the attenshun OF livery fool In
town."-The Housekeeper.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

A gentleman never snatches his
trousers away from his wife when he
discovers her going through his peck
cts. He only hopes she will leave him
enough with which TO go downtown in
the morning. He IL perfectly welcome
TO go through her purse any time and
help himself TO anything he can find
That is what married life means. A
man should not allow his feelings to
be hurt when his wife runs across
loose change or a roll I'm his pockets
he ought 10 play the game and take
such little conjugal pastimes fol
granted.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02
Our Lives Are Shaped Upon Mental
Modeis-lf High, the Life 10 Lofty,
IL Low, IL Gruveis.

What we make of ourselves depends
upon the ideals which we habitually
hold. Our lives are shaped upon our
mental models II these be high. the
life is lofty: il low, 1t grovels- Man
is no better than his ideals. The
stream cannot rise higher than its
source Our work can never overtop
our ideal. our ambition. 1t is q great
thing 10 keep the constant suggestion
Of high ideals. Of things that are
grand and noble in human achieve
ment, in the mind. 1t tends to make
M love the right and hate the wrong.
There Is one thing We ought to hold
IN such sacredness that no consldera-
ton could induce Us to dilute It. and
that II the quality Of the life. the Qual-
tty OF our ideals. Whatever else Ne
are carelese about, We cannot AFFORD
- carry through life loW ideals. 80.
ond-class pernona1ftleo ~ aanornll1od
Qenta1itiea. HoWevsr Qmhle 81
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02
What Mamma Said.

When the new minister, a hand
some and unmarried man. made his
first pastoral call at the Fosdicks. he
took little Anna up in his arms and
tried to kiss her. But the child re-
fused to be kissed; she struggled
loose and ran of into the next room.
where her mother was putting a few
finishing touches to her adornment be-
for going into the drawing room TO
greet the clergyman.
Mamma" the little girl whispered,
the man in the drawing room wanted
me to kiss him.
We'll" replied mamma. why didn't
you let him? ! would II | were you.
Thereupon Anna ran back into the
drawing room. and the minister
asked:
We'll, little lady, won't you kiss
me now"
mo, / won't" replied Anna prompt
Iy, but mamma says she WILEY
change.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02
KNEW THEIR PLACE OF ABODE
coIored Witness Certain that Prinei-
pals In Lawsuit Had Not Moved
From HaWkensviIIe.

The object of the suit was to deter
mine the ownership of a COW. One
of the witnesses was Abram Reese,
colored man who had worked for the
plaintiff. Il will ask you, Mr.. Reese,
said the attorney for the defendant.
If you were present when the ex-
change in question was consummat-
ed?" Il didn't see nuffin' O dat kind,
mistuh." Perhaps you don't under
stand me- Were you there when the
trade was nader" Yes, sub; l wuz
dab wen Mist Hibbs done trade de
buggy for Mist Simmons COW.
Wasn't there a different understand
ing between them at some later per-
lodi" DE unde'standin' tween 'em
wuz all right, suh." Il mean, Mr..
Reese, did they ever trade back
Not as / know. sub" $50 far as you
know, then. everything remains in
statu quo?" mo, suh,' said Abram,
with much positiveness. "dey's bofe of
'em still in Hawkensville." YOUTH
Companion.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

Two women prominent in st. Louis
have started a movement to induce
300, 900 of their sex in the south to
pray every day for the rich. They ex-
plain they hope by organizing system
atically groups of women who will
pray often and well for the more af-
fluent. wealthy persons will be led to
contribute to a fund for the eyangeli.
zation of the world. Belle II. Ben
nett, president of the woman's mis-
sionary council of the Methodist Epis'
copal church south. and Mrs. X. w
Mcdonnell are the originators of the
plan.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

Some new hints for the houoekeep
er. or for any woman for that matter.
are given In IN English magazine
called the Aatron- For example. one
needn't be = housekeeper. or even =
do when . fishbone Il stuck in ones
throat
According to this authority the prop
er thing Is to hand the sufferer .
lemon II 1t II sucked for q little
while the bone will move On. In one
case 1t succeeded after the bone had
been In the throat two days.
Another use for lemon juice 10 tc
remove warts. This IL done by drop
ping it on twice a day.
To retain the color and gloss OF .
white silk blouse after washing put .
teaspoonful Of alcohol into the rinsins
low and gives 1t when ironed the gloss
of new silk
To clean the lace yoke and sleeves
of waists sprinkle the lace freely with
powdered borax. then roll it up and
fasten with pins. Let 1t remain for al
least twelve hours, then shake Out
and brush with a clean soft brush
To remove ink stains from carpets
take saucer of fresh milk and a
clean soft rag. Renew the milk Il
necessary and wash finally with clear
water.
To take coffee stains frop, any ma
terial rub a little glycerine into the
stain and then wash with hot soar
and water.
To prevent milk from scorchint
when il is being boiled sprinkle a lit
tie sugar into the saucepan after thu
milk is poured into it. Do not stil
the milk even though the pan Is {
very thin one. The milk will not burn
but will leave the saucepan az clear
as il only water had been in It
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

ladder be used for cleaning walls or
high woodwork. A rim around the
shelf keeps objects from falling on
The upper part of the sides, rising
above the top step, form hand rails.
to which the worker may hold to
steady himself or herself. The ladder
has a new style lock. which holds 1t
perfectly secure. and when unlocked
and folded up it becomes almost en-
tire1y fiat, and takes up little room.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02
SUGGEST IT.

Next time you're out with friends.
and you're all wondering what you
can drink to quench the thirst-some-
thing that you'll all enjoy-suggest
COCA-COLA.
Everyone will thank you for an in
PRODUCTION to the most delicious. re-
freshing and thirst-quenching beverage
that anyone could drink. II is cool
ing-relieves fatigue and just hits the
dry spot At soda-fountains or carbon
ated In bottles-5c everywhere.
AS to it's olesomeness-write to
the COCA-COLA CO.. Atlanta, Ga, for
a copy of their booklet, The Truth
About OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES by ap
thorities.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

more data on that deadly arecuon.
A few suspected cases were being
held in the detention quarters OF the
immigration bureau, and he was
anxious to see them. So little Is
known OF the disease that every case
offers new opportunities for labora-
tory study This doctor examined the
suspects, went back to his laboratory,
and a few days later was stricken by
the very malady that he had been
fighting for years. The disease that
he had been fighting so long had
turned upon him. He was dead with
in forty-eight hours after he was at
tackled. All the knowledge that he
and his colleagues had gained in the
last half dozen years proved useless
and helpless in stopping the coming OF
death
Simon F1exner, the worlds great
est authority on cerebro-spinal menin-
gifts and kindred diseases. was sum-
moned and did all that was In his
power Serums that have proven eff
fective in thousands and thousands
of cases gave no relief from the
STEADY advance OF death. There was
no response to its powers in the
nerves and muscles of the man who
Cas at last lying in the grip of his
enemy Many New York specialists
watched by his bedside and fought the
destroyer with all the weapons at
their command. At the last the
malady had claimed its vengeance
The work of the Tying man and his
co-laborers had saved thousands. but
himself
A sort of superstition has grown
up among physicians. The feeling IS
common among them that the man
who specializes on any particular dis
ease is liable to Become it's victim
some time or another In life. His own
particular speciality is looked upon as
being especially fatal to him If he is
ever stricken.
Some years ago there was a spe-
cialist on mental diseases in st. Louis
who was recognized as one OF the
nations authorities on insanity He
was a lecturer of more than local
note on his favorite subject and his
text books are still found in the
libraries of the older physicians. Some
time ago he dropped out Of sight
His friends speak OF him now as one
who is dead. He is lost to the world
of science of which he was once q
part His mind gave way under the
strain just as he himself had seen SC
many minds give way. Insanity, hope
less. stubborn. incurable insanity fin
ally claimed him.
The physician has often forfeited
his life in his search for the causes
that lie back of the most elusive dis
eases. Something of the same spirit
that started the Crusaders of old in
their march upon the Saracen is
found in the breast OF the modern in
vestigator of battling and obscure
diseases. The big battles of the race
are now being fought out in the
laboratories and in the worlds operat
ing rooms.
Every year adds a new martyr e
the long list of medical men who have
died In their search for the mysteries
that lie back of the most baffiins
diseases Many of these martyrs live
crippled for the rest of their days b.
some affection. some combination Of
chemicals or by the aftermath o.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02
Chotifdn-v He7

A very good natured broker. who IL
very much larger than his wife, and
who likes his little joke at someone
else's expense. was sitting in the the
alter. A man behind him. not know
ing who he was. leaned forward and
whispered. "Will you please ask your
wife TO remove her hat?"
You'd better do II yourself I'm
afraid
Whereupon the man behind became
angry. arose. protested and left the
theater.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02
Cream cornmeaI Puffs.

Mix well together one and one-hali
cupfuls of cornmeal, one and onehall
cupfuls of -four. two tablespoonfus OF
sugar and one teaspoonful of salt. Beat
the yolks of two eggs, add one and one
half cupfuls of cream and one-half OF
cupful of milk, and stir into the dry
mixture. Beat well. stir in the stiff
ly whipped whites of the eggs and two
teaspoonfuls of baking powder, and
bake in well creased gem pans in a
hot oven.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

| first came to America in the autumn.
Before coming she had heard great
stories of the wonderful new land she
was to visit and of the tremendous
things she would see here As the
train sped far out beyond the cities and
the open fields came into view she wa
much interested in hooking out Of the
car window. for this was the KID Of
scenery with which she was moG& II
miliar At home. At ono point the trair
slowed down alongside big field. il
which great. golden pumpkins cleaned
among the corn shocks "Oh, mum
my" exclaimed young Britannia, with
shining eyes. Just look at the big or
anges..
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

coIor more hoods brighter and faster coiors
1ye any garment without ripping aparf.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02
Chinese Educational Puzzle

II Is generally recognized that China
has set TO work at the wrong end OF
her education problem. China
has begun at the top. has tried 10
establish universities without prepar-
ing students for them. and all the low
er rungs of the ladder are SO badly
constructed that IL is almost impos.
sible for the student TO mount by
them.-National Review, Shanghai.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02
CONVENIENT FOR ODD JOBS
New Type Of Stepiadder Has EIe-
waited Shelf on Which Pals or
Tools Can Rest.

A convenient type of stepladder is
that which a Michigan man has re
Gently put on the market. 1t is espe-
cially adapted for odd jobs about the
house. There are only three steps to
the ladder, but the sides rise as far
again above it, and at the top is a
shelf. on which may be kept tools
nails, screws, pals or whatever ap
purtenances required on the work al
hand. This shelf is large enough tc
hold a bucket of water or a pan, II the
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

In washing light summer fabrics, the
one hope of every woman is that they
will not fade. Follow these sugges-
tons and you need not have any anx-
iety on this point: In washing blue
put 4 handful of salt into the water;
green, a lump of alum; gray or brown.
q bit Of oxgall; tan or linen, hay wa
ter-puur boiling water over . handful
of hay; reds and pinks. use vinegar
Home Department in the National Mag
o4iue
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

When change is wanted for des
sert, try banana whip. Peel the ba-
nanas and scrape on the coarse
threads and press the pulp through a
sieve. Add sugar and lemon juice
to taste and cook over the flre. stirring
constantly until the mixture boils Re-
move from the fire and chill Beat
some cream until it is frm- Fold the
banana and cream together and chop
some pistachio nuts fine and sprinkle
over the mixture after 1t is put in
glasses.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

again. I don't know how to express
MY thanks for the good it has done me
and / hope al suffering women will
giye Lydia e. Pfnkham's Vegetable
Compound . trial It was worth its
Weight In gold. "-MrA J. p. ENDLICH.
RAF. D. No. Z. Erie. Pa
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
poknd. made from native roots and
hefbs. contains no narcotic or harm
fuA drugs and to-day holds the record
fot tho largest number of actual cures
of1fcmalo diseases we know of, and
thSusands Of voluntary testimonials
an on file in tho Pinkham laboratory
aLynn, Mass, from women who have
behn cured from almost every form Of
female complaints. such as fnfiamma-
ton, liberation, displacements, fibroid
tumors, Irregularities. periodic pains,
backache, indigestion and nervous
prcetration. Every suffering woman
owes it to herself to give Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound a trial
III you want special advice write
Mxs.Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for Il.
1t II free and always helpful.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02
Different.

1T is the little things in this world
that cause us the most trouble"
mot I'm my business" replied the
shoe clerk; Its the big things, the
owners of which want to put into lit
tie shoes"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

The family with young children that II
without sickness in the house now ana
then is rare, and SO 1t is important that
the head of the house should know what
10 do in the little emergencies that arise.
A child with a serious ailment needs n
doctor. II Is true. but in the majority Of
instances, as any doctor knows, the child
suffers from some intestinal trouble.
usually constipation.
There is no sense in giving IL pill or
a remedy containing an opiate. nor ~
flushing OF the bowels TO be always rec
commended. Rather give IL small dose
of a mild. gentle laxative tonic like DIR.
CaldwelI's Syrup Pepsin, which, by clean
ing out the bowels and strengthening the
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02
IF YOU HAVE A SICKLY
YOUNGSTER TRY THIS FREE
little stomach rnuscles. will imrnedlateix

little stomach muscles. will Immediately
correct the trouble.
This In not alone our opinion but that
OF Mrs ~. H. Mead OF Froeport. Kanh 4,
whose granddaughter has been taking IL
OF Lena. Wis, who gives IL 10 her children
and takes Il herself IL IN sold ia nifty
cent and one dollar bottles at every
drug store, but II you want 20 test II In
your family before you buy IL send your
address 10 DIR. Caldwell and he will for
ward "A supply free OF charge
For tho free sample address Dr. w "a.
Caldwell. 20i Caldwell building, Monti-
cello. Ill.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

Crate four large potatoes raw, add
two eggs. one cup of sifted -four and
small teaspoon of baking powder, pep
Ger and salt, q tablespoon Of melted
butter and enough cream to make .
frying batter. Drop by the spoonful
into hot lard and serve In . napkin
with parsley and sliced lemon. with
chops, for q luncheon dish
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02
At Ali Houra.

Prof ssor, what do you consider
world"
THE brain of a centipede; ii is in
finitesimally small. yet IL has perfect
control over the creatures entire sys-
tenn of legs and feet"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

Veal seems to take other navors
well. It lacks fat and for that reason
II apt to dry In cooking. To count
eract this tendency many cook It with
strips Of pork laid over the top Or
larded through II Az every cook -
supposed to know, veal should b. cook
a until thoroughly done.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02
Made Father eestir Himself.

When Dorothy Meldrum was a lit
tie youngerLshe is but ten now-her
father asked her on her return from
Sunday school what the lesson of the
day had been.
'Dandruff in the lions den," was
her answer.
Ever since Rev. Andrew B. Mel
drum, d. D., has personally applied
himself to the religious instruction of
his little daughter.-Exchang
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

Experience is the best teacher"
quoted the Wise Guy.
Yes, but her charges are mighty
high" added the Simple Mug.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

A man can get along without doing
much il he has sense enough to know
what not to do.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

watery Eyes and GRADUATED Lids. No
Snarting-Just Eye Comfort Murine
Eye Salve in Aseptic Tubes New Size
25c. Murine liquid 2sc-5oc.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

Don't mind being laughed at; some
day you may splash mud on the laugh
ers with your touring car.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

The sheriff was snoozing away in
his seat in the coach. when he heard
some one call out: rs there an officer
in the coach from New CASTER"
Yes" replied the sheriff very en-
phatically.
Loan me your corkscrew, please,
sir" calmly continued the drummer.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

Foolish Fred-Do you like Holsters
Pert Polly-Yes, both human and
crustacean, in their salad days.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup for chiiAven
teething. .ofteps the gums. reduces innamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie, &c a bottle.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

If constipation il present. the .iTeT
sluggish. take Garfield Tea IL is mild in
action and never loses its potency.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02

Do your feet feel tired. achy. and sore
at niehts Rub them with little Ham
Inns Wizard Oil THEY'LL be glad in the
morning and so will you.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1911-06-02
he Get bel.

Wont you give me an orderr'
pleaded the too-pers:stent travelling
salesman
Certainly. Get QUIT"