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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21

brand won't be the least bit like the od-time
event that was awaited with more anticipation
than was bestowed even upon the Fourth of July
the annual visit of the monster and
todonic united shows" Perhaps this cherished
idol of youth may not have been a really and
truly county fair" for not all county fairs can
enjoy the prestige of location at the county seat,
but after all, that is minor matter in the eyes
of the outsider and man ever be convinced
that the world ever held more important "agri-
cultural exposition" than the at which as
youngster he exhibited his chickens or peddled
peanuts sold scorecards.
That as has been said, the old-fashioned county
fair hasn't been changed beyond recognition, even
to this day, is all the more matter of surprise
when take into account the revolutionary
changes that have taken place in other phases
of rural life. The introduction Of rural free de-
livery, for instance. has done away with the
necessity and the opportunity for those friendly
gatherings at the crossroads store when the farm
ers who drove for the mail stole little
leisure in which to swap stories. Similarly
phonograph in every farm house has somewhat
dulled the appetite for those periodic concerts
at the little red school house. even as the presence
on the roads of those tipping, screeching automo-
bies has knocked all the romance out OF those
buggy rides in the moonlight when old Dobbfn
allowed to find his own way and set his own
pace
Not only has the county fair withstood the
ravages of time and the onslaught of modern
invention, but in some respects 1t has benefited
by lapse of time. That is many a fair of the
present day is vastly bigger and better than was
the corresponding event the same grounds a
score of years ago 1t is not due solely
to the natural increase of population. either, nor
vet to that "backto-the-soil' crusade which has
swept the land The latter has helped, how
ever. because it has added to the population of
many a rural district men and women who are
engaging in farming for pleasure well for
profit and who enter their products at the near
by fairs as matter of pride just breeder of
fine dogs will travel all over the country to dis
play his blooded CANNES at the big dog shows.
even though the prizes would not pay the express
charges on the animals.
The automobile despised though 1t be in many
quarters, has had a big influence in bringing
greater prosperity to our latter-day county fairs.
The advent of the horseless vehicles and the fad
for touring. taken in conjunction with that i'm
provement of country roads which has been 60
Ing on this past decade or So has made 1t possible
for farmers 10 travel greater distances to the
fairs. The tiller of the soil who in the old days
was content to take his family to one fair-the
one nearest home may now. II he has OF
those automobiles that are constructed especially
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21

for the use of farmers, take in" anywhere from
three to half dozen fairs held within a radius
of say twenty thirty miles OF course, this
swells the gate receipts and 1t also results in
the exhibit classes being better filled.
On the other hand the motor has brought
to the county fairs certain patronage from city
folk who almost never attended these rural exhibit
tions In the old days Some Of the city folks are
those who have friends relatives in the country
with whom they hold reunion at the fair
Others are one-tme rural residents who, having
gone to town and made their pile" find that
they can come back via the automobile when
they would not take the trouble If it meant getting
up early in the morning to catch excursion
train. And finally there the city folk who
have neither kith nor kin nor the ties of old
associations to draw them to the fair, but who
motor to the autumn mecca as sort OF lark
and who find 1t quite novel experience in
its way as the rural resident does to journey to
the city to inspect an exposition or great amuse-
ment park. This latter portion of the influx from
the city may not add to the gaiety of the occa-
sion, particularly, for the country people at the
county fair, but their contributions the ticket
wondow are we'll worth having and generally ap-
preciated, for, be it known, the average county
fair is conducted by farmers and other members
of the community who can't wholly overlook the
financial side
Yet another new influence that has helped the
county fair in time is the suppression of
betting and the abandonment Of racing at most
of the race courses this large cities. Racing
of one kind or another goes on at almost all our
country fairs and whereas 1t is not supposed to
be accompanied by betting there opportunities
for quiet wagers whereas the mere racing in itself
is sufficient to attract horse owners and others
who love the sport for itself. Just here it may
be added, that most fairs throughout the United
States are now conducted on clean, moral basis.
Liquor selling on the grounds or nearby has long
been prohibited in most localities and outand-out
gambling devices have been barred from many
lattery.
response to the moral awakening that has swept
over the country, fair managers showing a
disposition to keep out most of those raffes and
games Of chance which, perhaps innocent
in themselves, might have bad influence the
youthful mind
This Punishment of some of the od-time catch
penny schemes has not, however, altered
things that the man who has been out in the
world cannot recognize the county fair OF his
youth when he comes back to 1t. He will see at
the old stand all the weighttesting and lung
testing machines, the old-fashioned merry ygo-round
and the stands selling peanuts and sandwiches
and red lemonade. He can test his skill, as OF
yore. in tossing rings over canes or trying to hi
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21

the venturesome colored boy who pokes his head
through hole in sheet The time-honored side
show" or carnival is there with its snake charm
ers and giants and dwarfs and the fortune tellers
and popcorn venders have the old elusive way Of
inducing you to part with your coin. Even the
fans and badges and tiny flags and gold" medals
of yesteryear look and cost the same they did
far back as memory can carry you. About
the only things at the county fair, in fact
the moving picture shows in their somber black
tents and the ice cream that have sup
planted the one-time "fivecent dish with two
spoons"
The men who have been conducting county fairs
long enough to make comparisons will tell you
that, all in all, it costs just about much to
hold fair nowadays it did a decade two
ago, presuming, that is, that you hang up about
much in prizes for the show and speed classes
Some items have been cut the expenses in
the old days, whereas other outlays have in
creased, owing to the increased cost of living or
some other new influence. For one thing, the
fair managers some money in herading the
fair For the sentiment of the thing, they still
have to make use of some of those gaudy posters
in blue and red and yellow that from time out Of
mind have filled childish dreams every autumn,
but they don't spend money to plaster these
posters every barn and fence and covered
bridge in the county, as they were wont to do in
the old days AS the number of country news
papers has increased they have provided better
and cheaper way of telling the people of the de-
lights of the coming fair. On the other hand,
the star attraction" If the fair management
wants to be right up to date and have an airship
fight each day, will cost more than in the old
days. parachute jumper or an acrobat who
did the thrilling slide for life" did not demand
half as much money usually, as the expert aero
pianist who wants fee of $500 and upward.
feature of the county fair that hasn't changed
with the lapse of time is the season for holding
the event The conclusion of the harvest, which
leaves the farmer comparatively care-free and
let us hope, with money in his pocket dictates the
date Of this annual festival. In some parts OF
the country September is the favorite month fol
fairs, but elsewhere October has the call and
quite a few of these agricultural shows and trot
ting meets held in early November Active
preparations at the fair grounds begin a month
or six weeks earlier for the uptodate fair asso
citation repaints it's buildings each and has
everything spick and span for the three foul
day attraction.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21
The Summer Toast.

In all her business life the bit of
work she is now completing has been
most pleasant, says the free lance
stenographer.
81 have been typewriting toasts on
paper napkins" she said. "A society
of club women who have planned TO
do a lot of outdoor entertaining this
summer expect to use thousands OF
paper napkins, and | have had the
job of typewriting a toast on each
napkin. 1t is pretty idea, and tried
to meet the charming sentiment OF
the ladies halfway by using a good
non-copying ink, but in spite of that
precaution | am afraid that many a
guest will leave the lunch table with
a purple ink smudge on her face"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21
RUDE AWAKENING FOR ELIZA
Too Late She Discovered That Visitor
Was Not the object Of Her
Alteration.

The gentle Eliza was sitting drearily
In the darkened room, waiting miser-
ably for visitor, whom she feared
would never come. To tell the truth,
Eliza and William had quarreled Bit
terly the night before. But what Is
that? A ring, step, masculine
voice. She waited not, but threw her
self into the visitors arms.
"Oh, my darling!" she sobbed. with
her head upon his bosom. Il am so
glad you have called. I did so long
to make up and do my best to pay
you for bringing light into my life.
Let us settle peacefully once more
with each other"
well, miss" said a strange voice,
I'm wJllin', Pm sure. But my in
structions is that If you don't I'm to
cut off the gas!"
And it was only then that Eliza
found out she had mistaken a COM
mon gas person for her William
London Tit-Rits.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21
The Old Order Changeth

critic declared that twentieth century people
tell their private affairs much more readily than
used to be the custom. If marriages turn out un-
fortunately the world learns it from the parties
chiefly concerned, and what the oldfashioned
woman would have called the secrets of Eer in
ner life, not to be confessed to herself, the
new woman tells boldly in order to surround her
personality with halo of interest, for it seems
certain, if you do not say you have troubles,
body will notice them. The instinct of family
loyalty is diminishing, that clannish sentiment
which caused relatives to hide their internal dis
sensions from others carefully they would
bodily inirmties; children criticse their parents
and vice versa; brothers and sisters quarrel in
the street; the black sheep is openly discussed
by his relations. No toleration is granted on the
score of blood, and as all of US require much
federation as we can get, 1t seems pity so fruit
full means Of supply is cut off Yet, If man
has a brother a blackguard, why should he not
say so, just much as If he were stranger?
There seems no real reason. except that 1t
does not sound nice, and public opinion long age
decided that a family disgrace must be shared by
all the members.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21

A trial package of Munyon's Paw Paw
Pills will be sent free to anyone on re-
quest. Address Professor Munyon, 53d q
jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. If you are
in need of medical advice, do not fail to
write Professor Munyon. Your communi-
cation will be treated in strict confidence,
and your case will be diagnosed as care
fully as though you had a personal inter
view.
MUNYON'S Paw Paw Pills are unlike
all other laxatives or cathartics. They
coax the liver into activity by gentle
methods. They do not scour, they do
| not gripe, they do not weaken, but they
do start all the secretions of the liver
| and stomach in a way that soon puts
these organs in healthy condition and
corrects constipation. In my opinion
constipation is responsible for most all
ments There are % feet of human
bowels, which is really a sewer pipe.
When this pipe becomes clogged tho
whole system becomes poisoned, caus-
ng biliousness, indigestion and impure
blood. which often produce rheumatism
and kidney ailments. No woman who
suffers with constipation or any liver
ailment can expect to have clear
complexion or enjoy good health. Ii
| had my way | would prohibit the sale
of nine-tenths of the cathartics that are
now being sold for the reason that they
soon destroy the lining of the stomach,
setting up serious forms of indigestion,
and so paralyze the bowels that they re-
fuse to act unless forced by strong
purgatyes.
Munyon's Paw Paw Pills are a tonic
to the stomach, liver and nerves. They
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21
Mammals Angel Gets Busy.

Fond Mother-And has mammals an
gel been a peacemaker today?
Mammals Angel-Yes, ma. Tommy
Tuff was a-lickin' William Whimpers,
an when told i'm to stop he wouldn't,
an l jumped in an licked the stufln'
out o. both Of 'em.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21

best remedy for such
troubles. In confine-
ment when H. is so
necessary to have
the kidneys III good
condition, d GA MS
Kidney Pills are in a
class alone. They
are splendid also for
backache, dizziness,
bloating, retention
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21

If man would work at some en-
ployment half as hard as he will try
ing to get public office at a low sal
ary he could make fair living.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21
TRAINED NURSE SPEAKS.
Has Found Doan's Kidney Pills In
valuable.

Mrs. Emeline Green, nurse, Usage.
Iowa, says: 81 have nursed many
cases of terrible kidney disorders ond
have found Doan's Kidney Pills the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21

and other kidney and bladder
troubles"
Remember the name-Doan's
For sale by druggists and generai
storekeepers everywhere. Price 5Oc'
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21

A woman has about as much use
for a man who doesn't admire her az
a fatted calf has for a prodigal son.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-07-21

ticpate almost from the time the snow is off the
ground.
Indeed, If a person is ambitious for success in
the competitions at the county fair 1t Is abso'
lutely necessary to be forehanded in preparation.
This applies with equal force whether it is case
of John seeking blue ribbons for his sheep and
cattle or Mary seeking the grand prizes for her
cakes and pies and preserves. And of course it
is true in yet greater measure of Cousin Sue
who has a plct to capture the diploma for the
handsomest silk quilt the most beautiful pillow
top-for be it known prize-winning piece of
fancy work. no more than Rome, built in
a day.
1t is a matter of congratulaton that the old
fashioned county fair has remained unchanged, in
its main features since the days of our grand
fathers 1t is one of the most cherished memories
of every man whose boyhood spent within
lure of it's magic-one of the memories that after
residence in the city he half fears to rekindle
by renewed association. lest the twentieth century
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
THE BIGGEST THING
THAT LEAVES OUR CITY

Annual Baptist S $. picnic
to Whitewater July ~, 1911. Leaves
depot $50. Returning leaves Wide
waite at o'clock p. IN. Train Is
all ready. grounds secured and VIII
be in nice condition The splendid
lawn Of Mr.. Pyke was never in bet
ter shape. and the shade OF the
grove is just delightful. Bathing.
boating and other diversions. We
will carry a big crowd as usual
Don't fail to arrange to 90 with us.
Plenty OF Gunnery Spring water
for everybody. plenty ice. large COM
mittee Of men TO look after your
pleasure and comfort. baggage ear
for your baggage Put your name
on your packages and just hand
them to the committee in charge.
We can guarantee you a pleasant
day: nothing lef. undone for the
pleasure OF our guests
Fare: Adults. SOC round trip; I'M
der 10 years, 25c.
Train will stop at Brooke. Iceland
and Potomac Run.
For tickets see Sam Eastburn. Geo.
Freeman. Ed Jones and Silas Perry.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
URGES EARLY CLOSING FOR
BENEFIT OF EMPLOYEES
TO The Daily Star:

10 The DAILY star.
see by the papers that The /.
n. Brent Store is TO close during
July and August on Saturdays at y
p. m. To me this sounds like a
movement in the right direction
This enterprising store is TO be COM
mended for the stand they are
taking in the interest OF their en-
ployees and feel sure the move
will meet with favor by our entire
city
The writer clerked for seven
years and knows what it means on
Saturday evening TO stand in q
store until 11.30 and then have the
preacher To ask me why | was not in
my place on Sunday morning for
Sunday School.
In our larger cities the stores are
closing early during the heated sea-
son i'm the interest of the clerks
and find that the patrons cooperate
with them and it is a success in
every way.
| hope every enterprising business
man will follow the lead OF The T.
y. Brent store and give the tired
clerks chance during July and
August TO rest and get cool before
the wee sma' hours OF the morn
ing.
Some may say this is not my bust
ness. Well. l know It, My only
defense is. have small interest
in humanity and because | know
from experience what it means
j. r. Jacobs
desire to subscribe to the s'nti-
ment SO well expressed by my col
league in the ministry and TO oX-
pr SIS the hope that our business men
may see their way TO do this thing.
r. Aubrey Williams.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
MORE PAROLES

Orderly Sergeant Henry G.. Chesley
had record OF the names of those
parOled at AppOmattoX and his pa
role in a drawer of a table at his
home His wife cleaned out the
drawer and threw the contents in
the fire Sergeant Chesley called
off the names Of those present at
Appomattox while Mr. Conway cop
led them.
Mr.. W. f. Bradley had his parole
in a box. together with a maidstone
which had been in his fathers family
for a hundred years and for which
his father had been offered $500.
Both were stolen and never heard
from.
DR.. Geo. H. Chewing has his pa
role well preserved and his sabre.
lie had his pistol until a few years
ago. when it was borrowed by some
one who failed to return IL.
We will be pleased to hear Of
any paroles connected with this
company. as it is of interest to the
members now living.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
CONGRESSMAN
HEFLIN'S ADDRESS
An Eloquent Tribute To The
South.
LARGE AUDIENCE APPlAUDED HIM

Inspired by an audience that taxed
the capacity Of the courthouse and
punctuated its rapt attention with spon-
taneous applause and uncomfortable
laughter, Congressman j. Thomas Hef-
lin. of Alabama. Friday night at the
courthouse lectured in his happiest vein
on the "Story Of the South.
The occasion was the second OF series
Of public entertainments given under
the auspices Of the Summer Normal
School. Owing to an unavoidable de-
Law Mr.. Helm arrived at the court
house one hour late. Despite this tax
on the patience of his hearers there
was a universal feeling Of regret when
he closed his address.
Occupying the platform with the
speaker were Professor }. !. Nell, Mr..
J. 5. Mullins. secretary TO Mr.. HELM;
Col T.. ID. Cole, MIR. Lee J. Graves
and MIR. Isaac llirsh. Mr.. Graves IN
PRODUCED the speaker with a few we'll
chosen sentences.
Mr.. Hehin chose as his text, GLORY
i'm thine inheritance. lie pictured me
part PLAYED by the Southland III the
history of the United States from the
founding of the first English colonies
on these shores to the dawn OF the
present century. The roll call OF the
immortals. many Of whom were Vlr-
ginians, brought round after round oil
applause. He paid a special tribute to
the soldier of the Confederacy and TO
the women of the South.
While steering clear of political ques-
tons of the day, the speaker solemnly
protested against the unwlse lmmlgra-,
ton movement that threatens to MOOD
the South with undesirable aliens. lie
attributed the past glories and present
prosperity of this section to Anglo-S Sax
on domination and the benefits derived
therefrom. In the strong ties OF home
life and in the civic pride peculiar
10 the SOdtherner, he found cause
for much of the glory of the past ana
hope for the future.
The profound attention with which
his audience followed these word-plc-
lures was exceeded only 10y the bursts
of merriment that greeted.his inimita-
BILE and apt anecdotes with which he
drove point after point home. II the
opinions Of his hearers may be quoted,
MIR. Helm has an enviabe mastery oil
the elusive art of telling humorous
negro dialect anecdote.
He finished his address with an elo-
auent tribute to the home. Such was
the enthusiasm of the audience he was
forced to hold an impromptu reception
Immediately after.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
WASHINGTON GUARDS
Get Allotment of $685.. SO for Improve
ments.

Capt. T. NJ. Larkin. of the Washing
ton Guards, has received from the ad
jutant generals Office at Richmond
check for $685.. SO being the State allot
ment due his company for the two last
annual inspections.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-07-18
BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY

A large and attentive congregation
was present at the Bastist church Sun
day morning. The pastor, Rev. X. A.
Williams, preached a strong sermon,
taking for his text What is Your
Life?" The soprano solo, "The Plains
Of Peace, was beautifully rendered
by Miss Rosebud Johnson, Of Louisa.
and "A soprano and contralto duet, Rock
of Ages. by Misses Rosebud and Mamie
Johnson. They sang with great deal
of expression, their voices blending
very sweetly.
The b. Y. p. u. services at p. m,
under the direction of the Baraca class,
was well attended. The Misses John
son sang a beautiful duet, Come to
Me, Saith One" which was very much
enjoyed. Rev j. X. Jacobs made
fine address on "Our Debts, the sub
jcct Of the evening lesson. During the
ofTertory Anywhere With Jesus" was
sweetly sung by Misses Doris Pates
and Emma Hawkins.