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The Press., 1911-12-27
MAN AND THE WORLD.
A Very Small Graveyard Would Hold
 the Whole Human Family.

A Very Small Graveyard Would Hold
 the Whole Human Family.
 How little mankind signifies in the scheme of nature Is shown by a rather morose calculation of the Italian Pro- lessor Zuccarini. who has figured out, among other things. that estimating the worlds population as 1,5O0.OOO.OOO the whole human race at present living could stand comfortably shoulder to shoulder in an area of 500 square miles.
 Taking the number of generations in the past 6,000 years as POO. the room taken up by them all on the above plan would only be half the size of Germany, or for the sake of com parisOn less than the area of the state of Colorado. To bury all the people on earth would need graveyard little larger than that area.
 If the dust left by each body be estimated at One-tenth cubic yard, which Is a liberal estimate, 1t would cover only forty square miles to a depth of about three feet This cer- tainly seems insignificant compared with the great coral reefs and other immense deposits built up by the shells of tiny infusoria.-New York Sun.
The Press., 1911-12-27
The Torpedo Fish.

The torpedo fish, known to scientists as the Torpedo electricus, are the cleo tric catfish of the Nile. They can give an electric shock similar to that of an electric Leyden jar. This is useful to the fish in stunning prey and in con- founding their enemies. This shock, like any other electricity, may be con- ducted through a metallic substance and is often unpleasant, though not dangerous. It is conveyed through an iron spear or knife, so that the person holding either of these implements may receive a shock when it comes in contact with the fish.-St. Nicholas.
The Press., 1911-12-27
 STOPPING A N0SEBLEED.
By This Method 1t Is Simply Matter
 of Imagination.

of Imagination.
 In many experiments carried on dur ing the last few years it has been as- certained that the mind controls to a wonderful extent the flow of blood to any particular part of the body. The following experiment has been tried as many as ten times by nae and has not failed once.
 When the nose starts to bleed, inn mediately persuade yourself to believe that you are running with all your might up the steepest flight of steps you can think of or up a high hill; that is, just think of doing either of these things and doing 1t fast. Think at the same time that you are carry ing a heavy piece of baggage with both hands and add thoughts of any other bodily exertion. You will be sur prised at the Quickness with which your trouble ends.
 The explanation is that when we really start to run more blood is given to the arteries supplying the muscles of the legs than they were receiving while at rest. This has been proved. As the same thoughts in the mind pro- duce approximately the same bodily effects. if one merely thinks to run, but does not run, the blood will go to the legs anyhow and away from the head, as desired.
 There are many common experiences of secFetions started by thoughts. If one looks at lemon and thinks of sucking it his mouth immediately waters, and have no doubt that many people who read this will have their mouths watering from the simple reading.-Lawrence Hodges in Chicago Record Herald.
The Press., 1911-12-27
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
peoember a9. 1881.
Items of local interest taken from the columns
 of The Press, thirty years ago.


 F. E. Fisk again takes an interest with his former partner in Hope mill, Staffordville, from Jan. 1st, 1882, under the firm name of E A. Converse 6 Go.
 The weavers employed by the War. ren Woolen Go. surprised Patrick Han ley. loom fxer, last Saturday evening, making him a present of a fine secre. tary and gold pen and holder.
 Names of scholars in Foxville pri- mary school Hattie l.. Ellithorpe, teacher who have not been absent or tardy during the month ending Dec. 23d: Edith Bissett, Hattie Denham, Mattie Miller, Mabel Miller, Nellie Richards, Eddie Marsdale, Frankie Marsdale, Walter Parkess, Louie Stevens, Clem Smith, Eddie Willis absent half day, Mabel Weber, Mamie Allen; tardy once, Ora Reardon, Mamie Thomas, Frankie Preston.
 At the annual communication of Wolcott lodge, No. 60, F. A. M held Dec. Sd, 1881, officers were chosen for the ensuing year, as fol- lows: W. H. Champlin, W. M. R, c. Beebe, s. w; c. O. Parkess, J, w.; Jacob Glover, treasurer; Alba Perkins, secretary; F. O. McIntire, Henry Gerould, Lawrence Crawford, finance committee; James M Chaffee. Hiram Vinton, trustees; Henry Ger ould, s. D; A. P. Damon, J. D Hiram Rathbun, S. s.. Eugene How lett, J. s. John McCarthy, organist G, V. Maxham, chaplain; c. F. Washburn, marshal; Lewis Putney, tyler.
 Born.-In Stafford Hollow, 22d, a son to J. c. WightmaD.
 Married. In Wales, 25th, by Rev A.V. Woodruff, John Heck and Lizzie M. Royce.
 In Stafford Springs, 18th, Austin Walbridge, 79.
The Press., 1911-12-27
MoNsoN.

Charles Picquard has sold his household goods and will move to Montreal immediately.
 Miss Freida Bradway has returned from Newport, N. H., where she has spent the last six months.
 Mrs. M M. Swett, who has been visiting Monson friends, has returned to her home in Perry Point, N. B.
 One of the leading sportsmen diatri- buted three years ago a number of white hares in various parts of the town, and conditions were so favorable that they multiplied rapidly. For the past two years hunters have had unusually good sport shooting these hares, but last season the slaughter was so wholesale that the species was practically exterminated locally, and very few have been reported this year up to date.
 Reports from various parts of the town state that the highways are in very good shape for the winter. Sev. eral bad stretches of road have been repaired this year with little expense and are great improvement. The main road to Palmer is now in fair condition as far as Fay's bridge, and the quarry road will be excellent with little more usage. The Pesse ave- nue bridge will have to be replaced very soon, and will probably be coD- sidered at the spring town meeting.
 The selectmen, in accordance with vote of the town. are making ready petition to the legislature for the necessary permission to enable the town to establish and finance 8 system of sewers. It is expected the matter will be in such shaps that the prop osition can be voted on at the annual meeting in the spring. Chairman J. P. Herlihy of the board of selectmen has copies of the engineers reports, which may be had by all citizens who are interested. The reports indicate what sort of system may be built to do the work required here and the estimated cost.
 Mt. Ella lodge of United Workmen elected the following officers at their business meeting Wednesday night !: Past master workman, David Broad foot; master workman, August Peter son; foreman, J. Kimber; overseer, Charles Bradley; recorder, P V Spofford; f1nancier, John McOarthy 1; treasurer, James Burdick; guide, Will liam Lewis; inside watchman, Ely Barstow; outside watchman, Patrick Duffy; representative to the grand court, James Fitzgerald; alternate, David Broadfoot; trustee for three years, David Broadfoot; superintend- ent of hall, Robert R. Sheriffs.
 Mrs. Catherine Sullivan, 65, 8 resident of Monson for the past 40 years, died at her home on Bliss street Wednesdaay morning after an illness of three days with pneumonia. Mrs, Sullivan attended the funeral of her sister in Florence Sunday, and was taken i'll at that time. She was born i7 Ireland and came to this country when 12 years of age. Except for 8 few years spent in Enfield she had always lived in Monson. She leaves two daughters, Misses Anna and Eliza beth Sullivan, both of Monson. The funeral was held in St Patrick's church Friday morning at 9.30 o'clock, followed by burial in Pearl street cemetery.
The Press., 1911-12-27
BUFFALO TONGUES.

The BIackfoot Indians Used to Turn
 Them Into Hairbrushes.
 "Walrus whisker toothpicks and buff falo tongue hairbrushesl' the explorer cried.
 And he displayed a packet of black toothpicks tied with strip of red raw hide and a flat black hairbrush that seemed nodded out of rubber.
 ''These two articles" said the ex- plorer, "are of strictly native man. ufacture-native American manufac- ttre. Take the toothpicks first. They are made by the Indians of Alaska. The Indians. whenever they kill a wal rus, pluck from his face his long and stiff whiskers, cure them and ship them to the Chinese. At every fash ionable Chinese dinner you will see the stately mandarins between each course picking their teeth with these walrus whisker toOthpicks.
 "It's the Blackfoot Indians who use buffalo tongue hairbrushes. A buff falo's tongue is rough. The spines on 1t make very good hairbrush bristles. And these bristles in Blackfoot brush don't come out, for the Blackfoot sim ply skins his buffalo tongue, cuts it in ha1rbrush shape, cures it, and there you are.
 Every Blackfoot in the past had his buffalo hairbrush. But those days are gone-gone with the buffalo herds and where in the ffties you could buy h17E 010 plains for a ladle of puppy dog stew l doubt if you could get one now for a keg of flrewater. Washington Post.
The Press., 1911-12-27
Explained Tn italian,

A woman approached a policeman on Fourth avenue the other day and said. pointing to a wizened. forlorn looking Italian. This man has asked me the way to Fourteenth street. but l can't make him understand how to get there"
 "Sure. I'll explain to him in Italian" said the policeman. "Look-a here MichaeI-a. you walk-a right on-a this street-a two block-a till-a you come-a to beeg-a. wide street-a. and that is eet."
 "GraZie!' acknowledged the Italian gratefully "Me find-a heemw-NeW York Press.
The Press., 1911-12-27
DON'T WAIT
STAFFORD SAVINGS BANK.
Trolley Lines
WEEK DAYS.

Ly. Stafford Springs 6.20 6. m. and ev- cry hour until 1920 p. m., arriving at Rockville on the hour. Last car to Hart ford 1920 p. m.
 The Interurban service cars, with a change at East Hartford. leave Hartford for Stafford Springs at 6.37 a. m and ev- ary hour until 10.37 p. m.
 Surface trolley cars leave Rockville for Hartford at 6.22 B. m. and every hour at s2 until 1922 p. m., and leave Hartford for Rockville at TOT m. and every hour until 10.07 pm. Connects for Stafford at Rockville.
 SUNDAYS.
 Lv. Stafford Springs 7.2O a. m. and ev- cry hour until 12.2O p. m.
The Press., 1911-12-27
IF YOU ARE ILL

from any disorder of the STOMACH, LIVER or KIDNEYS, or if your bowels are inactive at times, or you should suffer from headaches, get "a 50 cent bottle of SEVEN BARKS of your druggist. Ifyou are run down and don't feel as young and chipper as you used to, give SEVEN BARKS fair trial; twill purify your blood, clear your system and brain, and make life worth living. It is absolutely harmless, is highly palatable, and will not disturb the most delicate stomach.
 For sale at druggists at 60 cents per bottle. Don't fail to try 1t. Address
 LYMAN BROWN, 6S Murray St., New York, NY.
The Press., 1911-12-27
Giving Them Their Due.

"It was simply a question of verac- 1ty between us," said the oldest inhab. itant. "He said was a liar, and said he was one."
 "Humph!" rejoined the village post master. That's the first time I ever heard of either of you telling the ruth."-London Mail.
The Press., 1911-12-27
The Sensitive Jester,

"De WooZe seemed to get mad be- cause l didn't laugh at that weazened joke of his"
 "Humor him when you can. You see De Wooze is the sort of humorist that expects somebody 10 smash the bass drum every time he chorties a pun."- Cleveland rlain Dealer.
The Press., 1911-12-27
Ie Won Have Money.

'HThat fellow Gotrox Is a multimil- nonaire. He has more money than brains
 "vell, what does he want with hrains?"--New York Times.
The Press., 1911-12-27
BEWARE of OINTMENTs for CATARRH
 THAT CONTAIN MERCURY,

NON H1HNNOFNN3 as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. such articles should never be used except on prescrip- tions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can pos- sibly derive from them. halls CatarFh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney g Co, Toledo, ly, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hairs Ca tarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It IS taken internally ana made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney 6 Go. Testimonials free.
 Sold by Druggists. Price, 76c. per bottle.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Press., 1911-12-27
Their Views of I*.

He-Did you see the pleased expres- sion on her face when I told her she didn't look any older than her daugh- ter? She-No: was looking at the expression on her daughters face.
The Press., 1911-12-27
Life's CrucibIe,

It was said of Diderot that in his in. variable optimism he was like one of the old alchemists, who always found gold in his crucible because he had first put it there. That is what the instru-ted soul learns to do. for life consists always of what we put into it.
The Press., 1911-12-27
Good Reason.

Mrs. Youngwedd Cboastingly)-I may not be much of a cook, but my bus. band has never yet twitted me about the better cake and pies his mother used to make. Mrs. Keene-No, dear his father used to run a bakery.-Bos. ton Transcript.
The Press., 1911-12-27
A LAoaI OuihhlA.

She (making upland you will ad nit you were wrong2 He Ca young Iawyer)-No, but I'll admit that an unintentional error might have un- knowingly crept into my assertion.
The Press., 1911-12-27

Suffered day and night the torment oi itching piles. Nothing helped me until used Doan's Ointment. It cured me per. manently ."-HOn. John R. Garrett, May. or, Girard, Ala.
The Press., 1911-12-27

Be prepared. In case of sudden illness or accident the quickest way to relief is by telephone.
The Press., 1911-12-27

Accidents will happen. but the best reg ulated families keep Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil for such emergencies. It subdues the pain and heals the hurt.
The Press., 1911-12-27

Power when employed to relieve the oppressed and to punish the oppressor becomes a great blesslng.-Swtft.
The Press., 1911-12-27
When Empress Eueenie Was Young.

When Empress Eueenie Was Young.
 was so lost in admiration of this wonderful Empress Eugenie that in dancing in the royal quadrille with the Russian consul I forgot to make the usual steps. Everything was symmet- rically perfect in her, the slender, graceful figure with the beautifully modelled shoulders, which were en- hanced by the white dress she wore, profusely embroidered with pearls and silver. Her exquisite shape attracted me perhaps even more than did the classically beautiful head, with the noble regular features and the auburn hair, upon which sparkled a royal diadem. Her charming smile bewitch- ed me as much as did the few friendly words she addressed to me in her me lOdious voice.-Princess von Racowits $ Autobiography.
The Press., 1911-12-27
Einoar Naila.

Rapid growth of the finger nails is considered to indicate that person is in good health.
The Press., 1911-12-27

brane resulting from Catarrh and drives away Cold in the Head quickly. Restores the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size 50 cts. at Druggists or by mail. Liquid Dream Balm for use in atomizers 75 cts.
 Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
The Press., 1911-12-27
Beauty Truths. PimpIes, SallOwness, BlOtches and Dull
 Eyes Caused by Stomach.

Beauty is only skin deep, but that's deep enough to satisfy most women, also men.
 In order to keep the skin in 8 clear, clean, healthy condition, the stomach must supply the blood plenty of nu. triton. As long as the stomach is out of order and the blood lacks proper nourishment the skin will be affected.
 If you want a perfect skin that you will be proud of, take a weeks treat ment of MONA stomach tablets.
 Get fifty cent box today, and if you are not satisfied after 8 weeks treatment, you can have your money back.
 For any stomach ailment MONA is guaranteed. It gives almost instant relief and permanently cures.
 Large box 50 cents, at Anders Jaoo obsen's and druggists everywhere.
 An additional telephone in your residence, placed at your bedside, in your den or cozy corner. connected with your main instrument, costs a trif1e over one cent a day. Place your order now.
 Harsh physics react, weaken the bow els, cause chronic constipation. Doan's Regulets operate easily, tone the stom- ach, cure constipation 25c. Ask your druggist for them.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24
A Broom Corn Mnrkel

During the past week there
has been a number of our farm
ers called at our office and made
inquiry about the broom corn
market in Lubbock. II seems
that they have quite a quantity
of the straw from their crop
this year. and they are now get
ting interested in a market for
the produce. We rather think
that Lubbock must get in line
and that right away. The peo-
pie who have labored in order TO
raise a crop of this kind should
find a ready market for it. If
there is not a buyer here for
this kind of crop we suggest that
some of our grain and commits
sion dealers get in line with the
factories, and secure quotations
for shipment to them. The
farmers and those who are try
ing to raise crops of all kinds
should be protected in their in
terests and they are looking 10
the town people for that protec-
ton. Lets get busy.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24
In Lynn County

Prom The N~ss.
An old fashioned camp meeting
will be held by the Holiness peo-
pie IN the +. 5. Hamlete pasture
2 miles east OF Meadow. com
mencing Friday night before the
fourth Sunday in August. Rev.
Bost of Lubbock will do the
preaching. Every one is invited
10 attend.
The Tahoka delegates 10 the
South Plains Baptist Association
which convened in Lubbock
Thursday afternoon, left on yes
terdays morning train and Will
arrive in time 10 attend the
opening session. The party was
composed Of Miss Luella Lowe.
Mrs. b. l.. Shook and Mrs. }. K.
Honea. Rev. II. S. Hatchett. OF
Lynn. was also of the party.
Mrs. Honea is 10 make a special
report on "Woman's Work In The
Church. "
In response 10 a petition sign
ed by q qualified voters and
presented August l4th. County
Judge, G. W. Perryman, on the
18th day Of August granted the
petition and ordered the election
10 be held in the court house IN
Tahoka, Thursday. the 7th day
of September. 10 determine
whether or not the citizens want
10 incorporate the town of Taho-
ka.
Married while seated in their
buggy. by J. n. LeMond Esq.
at his residence August 9th 1911,
Mr.. William Patterson and Miss
Minnie Brewer. Miss Brewer is
the eldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. i. 7. Brewer of Joe Bally
community. while Mr.. Pattlson Is
prosperous young farmer OF
Dawson county.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24

J. P. Lewis, Of King New
Mexico, was here the first of
this week transacting business,
and was a pleasant caller at this
Office, and advanced his date on
our subscription list.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24
Encouraging Cotton Crop

Reports which come from
Wichita county on the cotton
crop are encouraging and Il is
believed that. Notwithstanding
the drouth, which prevailed
over all sections Of the state for
so long, that this county will
produce as many bales of cotton
as in 1910. In 1910 there were
eleven thousand bales and the
crop this year is expected TO
equal if not exceed, that Of last
year.
The cotton crop of Texas is the
almost sure and seldom falling
friend of the farmer and the
heecy staple has no psrtiality
for any one section of the State,
but flourishes equally well in
every section of Texas.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24
Consolidated

The Panhandle Plumbing and
Heating Company and the Lub.
book Sheet Metal Works have
been consolidated, and the firm
name will here after be the Lub-
book Sheet Metal and Plumbing
Company, with j. NJ. Clancy as
manager. The place of business
has been moved from the Jno.
c. Cowart old stand to the first
building north of the opera
house, and the new manage
ment asks that the public give
them a share of their trade in
the future, assuring the very
best of service in every depart
ment.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24
Pews for BAPTIST Church

The Baptist people of this city
take great pride in tn cir church
in as far as they are able, and as
a result they have completely
renovated the inside of the
building re-papered, and painted
it and added a large number of
new factory made seats, which
adds greatly to the appearance
of the interior of the building as
well as the comforts of the con
gregation.
You'll know next week. Z II
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24

r. y. Walls and family left
l'loydada last "Wednesday for
Plainvicw and lubbock They
intend to visit for a week or
more at these points before re-
turning to their nome at Knox
City. Floydada Hespcrlan.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24

X. Carter, president Of the
Lubbock Mercantile Company,
returned by way of this place
today. He stopped over a day
and was joined here by his wife,
who has been visiting Mrs. Fred
Spikes. Floydada Hespenan.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24

|. c. Burgess and family, of
Arkansas, arrived here the first
of this week, on a visit TO rel
atives here and at Brownfeld.
Mrs. Burgess is a sister of Mes
DANES W. b. Downing and W.
W. Royalty of this place and a
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. }. +.
May, of Brownheld. They are
at the latter place visiting this
week.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24

Mrs. J. h. Mobley returned
last week from an extended visit
with relatives in Washington.
Virginia and other points in the
far east.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24

To the public and my many
friends. After selling my inter.
est in the Lubbock Iron Works
and In retiring as It's genera
manager, more than two years
ago, ! have been constantly urged
to re-enter the blacksmith bust.
ness. So, after dpe considera-
ton, | am again in business,
together with A. i Hopper and
O. NJ. PURCELL, both OF wfbm are
well anf fayoraHy Known as
first class wprkmen,
We havd bought the }. b.
Martin ands Company shop on
South Singer street and will con-
duct the business to the best of
our ability, and all business en-
trusted tous will have our most
prompt attention.
Thanking my old friends and
customers for past favors to me
and asking your future business
| promise fair treatment to all.
Yours for business,
Y + DAI'GHFRTY z II
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24

Mrs. Walter Royalty returned
Monday afternoon from a two
weeks visit 10 her parents in
Brownfield.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24

John McClung, wife and chill.
dren, brother of Mrs. T. c.
Greenhill, of Jones county, are
visiting here this week. Mrs.
McClung is a sister of Mr.. T. c.
Greenhill. They have spent the
latter part of the week with j.
l.. McClung, east of Lubbock.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24

J. NJ. Turner. of near Aber-
nathy. was in the city the first
Of this week. Mr.. Turner is
running a broom factory on a
small scale on his farm. and
has been supplying the mer-
chants IN the towns Of this sec
ton Of the Plains, and mas made
a great success OF the matter IN
a small way Up 10 last year
there had been no interest taken
IN the production OF this crop in
this section Of the Plains. bu,
there seems 90 b. an increasing
interest in It's growth al this
time. and there will likely be
some great developments in this
line ~ farming in the future.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24

Mrs. l.. b. Simmons and little
daughter left last evening for a
short visit with friends in Lub-
book. Plainview News.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24

BORN To DR.. and Mrs. O. F.
Peebler. on the 2linst an eight
pound boy baby.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-08-24

j. T. Bullock this week sold
his nome place in the Overton
addition to j. A. Wilson. Mr..
Bullock will build another resi-
dence in the near future.