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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25
SAFETY ON THE RAILROADS.
Employees of Chicago and North
Western Company to Start
Significant Movement.

significant movement.
According to the report of the In
terstate Commerce commission, 1877
railroad employees were killed and A.
284 were more or less severely in
jured, on the railroads of the United
States during the year ended June
80, 1910, through carelessness or fail
ure to observe the rules laid down for
their guidance While engaged in their
regular railroad work.
That these avoidable accidents en-
tailed tremendous economic loss,
both to the men injured and to their
employers, goes without saying; that
they have set the employees of the
railroads to serious thinking is evil
denced by the significant and distinct
ly practical action taken recently by
the employees of the Chicago and
Northwestern Railway company.
Safety, not only for employees, but
for the public, always has been char
acteristic of Northwestern operation:
yet avoidable accidents have hap
pened to employees, and through these
both the men and the company have
suffered loss.
To reduce this class of accidents to
the minimum and thus to increase eff
ficiency; to make still greater the
safety, both of travel and operation
along the 10000 miles of Northwest
ern lines, the serious thinking of the
employees has crystallized into def
mite organization, covering every foot
of the system and every detail of
operation.
commi:tee-composed of operating
and other general olficials-the organ
ization has expanded till now there
are safety committees on every divis-
ion, carrying out every day the main
purposes OF the organization--the Sc
curing of greater safety through more
rigid inspection and stricter adher-
ence to the company's rules,
The methods of these safety com
mittees are simple but thorough. Stat
ed tours of inspection are made by
the committee of each division. Con-
ditions favorable to ready correction
are attended to on the spot; undesir-
able conditions, of general charac-
ter, are reported promptly to the cen
trail safety committee, with recon-
mendations, and measures are taken
without delay to notify all the d.
vision committees and to have the
danger reduced or removed-always
preferably the latter.
Apply the remedy before the acct
dent, not afterward, is the basic rule
of procedure
Each member of the safety COM
mittee wears a neat button bearing
this motto Safety First" and the
name of the road, as badge o. au-
thority and to designate his Office.
The management and employees OF
the Northwestern believe that nothing
OF greater Importance to the travel
ing and shipping public, than this
safety organization, has been intro
duced into American railroad practice.
1t cannot be considered anything
short of significant that railroad
system which long has striven to give
THE Best of Everything" should con-
clude deliberately that safety to EN-
ployes and public should be the key
note of all of it's activities.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

1t is so natural for women to
scream and men to protest that there
is no logic in saying that you
shouldn't boiler before you're hurt"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

Depend on what you know your
self; not on what some other fellow
says he knows.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

Don't devote so much of your time
to finding fault unless you are critic
and get paid for it.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

The bore, unfortunately, may be in
cluded among those enterprising men
who keep everlastingly at it.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

There isn't anything the matter
with a mans disposition who can
smile when you get his initials wrong.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

A woman cannot chase a man so
quietly that everybody in town will
not know it.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

You may think that in the con-
fusion, a bride will not notice it if
you do not send a present, but she will
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

When you go visiting, and people
act glad to see you, you can easily
see that they are not, if you look
closely.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

1t is said that every housekeeper
has at least one dirty habit.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

The greatest luxury in the world
is friend you've never quarreled
with.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

Some people insist on being fooled
all the time.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

A woman who has nice house
worships it like a miser worships his
gold.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

Every great man must realize that
he is not as great as the newspapers
say he is.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

There should be some consideration
for the man who never needs help.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

Jne way to get along with a kicker
is to let him kick.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

Don't throw stones even if you are
fortunate enough not to live in a
glass house.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

A man who has one new idea a
month is genius.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25

Every prodigal knows the fatted
calf story.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-01-25
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A zSe Can
VIII XII so Rata

They leave every food for Il.
One nibbTe will kill rat, No
odor-it dries up the carcass.
For 10 years our offer has stood
Money back il not satisfac.
tory" Common Sense Cock
Roach Extcrminator also does
perfect work.
SoA - An Dealer.
II not At yours write US q POS
tai and We will see that you are
supplied.
COMMON 0EVSG MFG. CO.
"a ksv ExsAsses hilg- es9sis, NJ.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26
Holiday and a Vacation.

The man who is particular about
the words he uses was talking.
Il prefer the word holiday to the
word vacation" he said, but l find
a great many people who scarcely
know what I mean when l say a man
is away for his holiday. Sometimes
they ask me: Do you mean his va
cation?' Holiday is my choice be-
cause in the first place, it has an An
glo-Saxon root and is, therefore, a
more normal word in the English or
American language. Secondly, / like
it's basic word, holy from hazel,
which means health, salvation and
happiness. Vacation comes from
'vacare,' which means merely to leave
vacant Vacation seems to refer
chiefly TO the place which the man
has left, while holiday indicates that
he is in search of-and l trust is find
ing-holiness, health, salvation and
happiness. A holiday suggests to me
cheer and gladness. A vacation is
merely rest from work. A vacation
is good enough if you can't get noi-
day, but for my part l want holi-
day, when my turn comes, and l want
everybody else to have one, too"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26
Some D0l'tS For Boys.
Don't forget that you are to bs
men and husbands.

Don't forget that you are to be
men and husbands.
Don't smoke in the presence Of
ladies. t is never respectful.
Don't measure your respects to a
person by the clothes he wears,
Done try to make your fortune
by easier means than hard work.
Don't speak carelessly Of a lady S
character. It is her only anchor.
Don't forget that the best and
greatest man that ever walked the
earth was boy.
Don't haunt the lady of your
choice at a ball, party or picnic.
She has certain civilties to pay else
where.
Don't fix your stare on the fair
ones who pass along the streets. To
stare at anyone is not manly at all.
Don't neglect your business. Take
pains to do your work well. Good
workrlen are always in demand.
Don't sneer at the opinions of
others. You may learn wisdom
from those far less pretentious than
yourself.
Don't swear. 1t is not necessary
and does no good. 1t is neither wise
manly nor polite, nor agreeable to
others.
Don't grow up to be soured old
bachelor, when there are so many
true and lovely girls that will make
such excellent wives.
Dent f1irt with young lady to
whom you are perfect stranger. II
looks most ridiculous; and you may
get thrashed for it some day.
Don't necessarily make enemies
The good will of dog is better thar
his i'll will. But don't cripple your
independence and your individuality
F.! to please friends Exchange.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26
Candidates In The
Great Contest ON
&c Home Stretch. y

to it that is going to get there. OF
course it is not always easy travel
ing, but it is the never-give-up
spirit no matter what happens, that
is going to win the beautiful piano
or one of the other prizes in The
| Commonwealth Popularity Con-
test. viii you be one Of them? If
not, why not? Every contestant
has an equal chance and if you do
| not carry off one of the prizes it will
be because you have allowed your
Sister contestant to hustle just a lit
tie harder than you. In everv contest
the candidates soon divide themsel-
yes into two classes, the workers
and the wishers. Are you working
or wishing?
Every contestant has friends who
promised to subscribe before the
end. But do not wait until the end,
because the sooner the subscription
is turned in the more votes are al
lowed.
The Commonwealth is doing its
share TO get promises fulfilled. Let
the contestants do their full share,
and then even if they do not win,
there will be no vain regrets nor
sorrowful expressions such as, "If
had only seen so and sov' An ounce
Of work is worth a pound Of regret.
Get busy at once; use the telephone
and make personal calls-aay way
will do but be sure to see them all,
for to lose by few thousands, you
might have gotten from one Of the
persons you should have seen bu'
did not, would not only be a moment
airy, but lifelong regret.
The last day Of this offer enables
you to sayI need the subscription
you promised and | must have ii
right now. The time for being put
off has gone by. Close up each ont
rs you go. Tell them that their
subscription may make you win
ner-that any further delay may
and probably will lose the contest
Don't be bashful. Your friends VIII
admire you the more for your cour
age and finally feel happy that they
helped not satisfied they have their
remedy.
The word now is hustle, and then
hustle.
VOTE COUPON DISCONTINUED.
At the regret of a number of can
didates the vote coupon has beer
discontinued. The last coupon ap-
pears in this issue and is good TO,
200 votes. All paper coupons mus
be voted on or before Feb. 4th.
After that date none will be accept
ed. Every reader of The Common
wealth should clip out this coupon
TODAY and helpsome deserving young
lady win a prize. Better still pay
your subscription. The end is draw
ing near. Do it to-day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26
DETECTING A Dr. INK
WHEN OLD ROMANS WERE APos-
TIES OF OSCILLATION.
Stood Around Waiting to Sample Pret
ty Women's Breath to Discover
If They Had Been UnIaw-
fully Imhibing.

1t may be said without fear of con-
tradiction that thereyis no custom so
universal and SO common to all peo-
pies of the earth as that of kissing.
The kiss is also onet of the Oldest, if
not the oldest. customs in the world.
the Milwaukee Jourrial remarks. It's
origin dates back to: period before
history was written and the kiss ap-
pears and reappears hin various ccun-
tries and various ages in one guise or
another, either as a demonstration of
love, mark OF affection, or sign of rev.
erence or veneration.t The custom of
kissing may have originated with the
Jews, but it is more likely that it was
an old custom, even, in the days Of
Noah. 1t is altogether probable that
it had it's origin in b sort of 'spon-
taneous combustion" in the Garden OF
Eden. But no mentioh is made in the
bible of an exchange of courtesy
through the lips in the Garden Of
Eden, although the custom may have
been too old even then to deserve
even passing comment AS custom
was completed and the repair pits
the cheek in case of friends. The Gus
tom was widespread and was merely
a mark of affection and friendship.
Travellers having business with the
Jews came to admire the Jewish Gus
tom of kissing and helped to spread
the gospel of the kiss among the 9TH
er nations of the earth. The Romans
proved adept pupils of the Jews in
this respect and the custom Of kissing
became f1ourishing Institution among
the Romans at an early date.
When kissing became the rage in
ancient Rome the significance attach
ing to it was modified. 1t became Gus
tomary for the early Christians to kiss
each other before the communion serv
ice as an indication Of brotherhood
By custom the kiss became gradual
1y useful instrument, and it became
the prerogative of any one to kiss any
as the use of wine and intoxicating
beverages was prohibited women by
law by kissing a woman it was pOssi-
BILE to ascertain if she had broken the
law and imbibed from the flowing
bowl. 1t was great in those days to
be a policeman in Rcwe. But some
how ugly women were never sus-
pected Of having taken a nip, and the
result was that all those naughty Ro-
mans stood around on the corners
waiting for pretty women to pass that
they might sample their breath and
their lips. too. This may or may not
be the origin of the corner loafer. OF
course, this prorniscuous kissing be-
came a great evil and a public nui-
sance, especially as crowds would
gather around good-looking women
and tie up traffic. The Emperor Au-
gustus, as well as Tiberius, little
later, found it necessary to enact laws
prohibiting kissing on the streets, and
after the ordinances were enforced
the kiss was used in smaller doses,
much as it is used today. But the
Romans were the apostles of oscula-
ton and diffused the practise in con-
function with their war business.
From one end of the known world to
the other they licked the men folks
and kissed the women.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26
Only Two Weeks More
and the Great Race
Will be a Thing
Of The Past.
FAIR FIELD, NO FAVOR.
The Fact That The End is so
Near Should Make Each Can
didate Resolve to Spare no
Effort to Obtain an Additional
Subscription.

Within the next ten days the bat
tie Of ballots which has waged for
weeks in The COmmOnwealth's pop
ularity contest will reach the climax.
Who will forge to the front in those
strenuous hours and emerge from
the fray crowned with the honor
and prestige ofvictory.
That is the all-absorbing ques-
ton which is occupying the minds
not only Of the young lady contest
ants and their friends, but Of hund-
reds OF The Commonwealth readers
who have f itl1fully followed the
fluctuations IS t forth day to day
in the vote exhi )its.
It will soen be over now. The
final stand Will be taken, the last
effort be made and the ballot box
will tell the story Of the strife.
This weeks work will count very
strongly, but next week viii be ef-
fectiye in determining the result.
40 time should be lost in the few
days left. What is being done Iy
candidates low down on the list can
oaiy be known on the final day.
There are evidences that strength
may be developed in some unlocked
for quarters and t.;at the finish will
VIII BE- fraueht with Interesting de-
Developments and surprises.
Meanwhile the contestants will
strive for the prizes with renewed
vigor and determination. Ii their
friends are worthy the name now is
he time to prove it by ral|ying to
heir support and making a last eff
iort for victory.
The offer of 1900 bonus votes to-
eether with the so per cent increase
on the regular schedule fur every
six dollars turned in by 8 p. NJ. Feb.
1st is far better than the final Of
fSc. eGiln Ol LAlG CDIltCSCdlito OSclti
t. be under the impression that tt e
oest offer will be made On the last
week. This is al wrong as the Of
fers have been growing less each
week and the last one will prove 70
exception.
A successful candidate in con-
test is like a postage stamp. 1T
sticks to one thing untilit gets there.
The little postage stamp travels
oerhaps thousands Of miles before
it reaches its destination, but who
yer heard OF it giving up before it
reached the end Of the journey. Ii
is given many a hard knock on the
way and slightly dIsfGured but It
knows good thing and sticks to it
40 matter what happens and it Gets
there. This is true Of a candidate
in a contest. 1t is Tic one that sticks
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26
Just Half In Bed.

Clyde, Ky.-Mrs. l. A. Decker,
writes from Clyde. IL recommend
Cardui, the woman tonic. to any
woman in need Of remedy. For
five years, | was unable to do my
work. Half my time was spent in
bed. At times | could not stand. AT
last tried Cardui. Now I am well
and happy, and can do my own
work" Don't suffer pain, headache,
backache, and other womanly misery
when your own druggist has on bis
Shelf remedy-Cardui Get bot
tie for your self.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26
Drawbacks.

The greatest drawback to pro-
gress that the people of the world
have had to contend with through
all ages has been the inability of
men to preceive the great opportu-
mites for advancement that are in
PLAIN view all around them. Only
the most perverse state of wilful
blindness can account for the fact
that so few realize the vastness of
the field which opens the way to
success to all who are willing to
labor therein. It is this same will
full blindness that causes our boys
to leave the farm and crowd the
cities to overfiowing. 1t is respon-
sible for the fascination of the great
West for the Eastern tired lad and
it causes the cowboy to lay his lariat
aside. turn his bronco a-loose on the
plains and drift to the cultured and
effete East. 1t fills the park bench
es of the cities with the unemployed,
and forms the breadline that New
York City feeds each day. For there
is plenty Of work in the world for
all, and it seldom becomes necessary
for US to leave the place of our
birth to find it, provided we will
only keep our eyes open and not
close our ears to the knocks of op-
portunity on our doors. This afore-
said lack Of clearness of vision caus-
es the land owner to ignore the
great natural resources of his prop
erty and allows the stranger to ac-
quire possession. for a few dollars,
and make a million out of the coal
or oil it yields. This blindness caused
the citizens Of Bethlehem to lose
their chance for everlasting happi-
ness when they failed to discern the
divinity of their Saviour. Learn to
observe; teach your children to see
things Alright; let them know that
this is a land Of opportunity as much
so as the fruit orchards of Florida
or the gold filled mountains of Alaska
Greensboro Record.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26
TRIEF FINDS A FRIEND.
Helping Hand and Mercy Extended by
Prosecuting Witness.

The rather strange circumstanc &c
of complaining witness wishing
not only to withdraw the complaint
against prisoner charged with lar
ceny, but to introduce him into socie-
ty which would change his environ
ments. and thus possibly prevent his
continuance in crime, was witnessed
in police court yesterday.
Charles Mowbray, the ward of
Maj. F. De Knight for 35 years in
the Treasury Department, was char
ged with stealing a manicure set val
ued at $25 from a local hardware
store. Albert Landvoigt, salesman,
was the principal witness, and told of
the details in the case. Mowbray
through his attorney, Campbell Car
rington admitted his guilt, pleading
in extenuation MS overindulgence in
liquor.
Following the Eplea Of Attorney
Darlington, that the provision, of
the parole system be extended to-
ward his client, Landvoigt asked to
be heard once more, when he said:
Judge, I know and understand
this young mans ailments. He is
surrounded by bad company, and
has not the environments conducive
to a straight and honest life. Besid-
es that his parents are dead, and
there should be a helping hand ex-
tended toward him. l want him to
travel with my set for a while.
will gladly introduce him in my
house and let him meet my family.
Let my chums be his chums. He
looks as if he had the proper mater
ial in him, and l believe with the
assistance OF his friend, Mr.. De
Knight, we can bring him out"
"A grand and noble spirit" said
Judge Mullowny as he paroled Now
bray, after imposing a sentence Of
one year Washington Post. :.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26
Death in RO9rinq Fire

May not result from the work OF
iirebugs, but often severe burns are
caused that make quick need for
Buckler's Arnica Salve. the quick.
est, surest cure for burns. wounds,
bruises, boils, sores. 1t subdues in.
flammation. 1t kills pain. 1t soothes
and heals. Drives off skin erupt'ons
nicers or piles. Only 25c at E. T.
Whitehead Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26
And He Knew Her,

"You say your wife is going to
spend the balance of the summer in
Europe?''
so she says"
do you know that it will cost you
at least a thousand dollars?"
81 figured it at about that"
But, good gracious! Is 1t worth
that much to have her travel for a
couple of months?"
II think so.'
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26
Medicines that aid hafuse a

Medicines that aid hafuse are
always most effectual. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy acts on this
plan. 1t allays the cough, relieves
the lungs, opens the secretion and
aids nature in restoring the system
to a healthy condition. Thousands
have testified to its superior excell-
ence. Sold by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26
Too Near.

Mrs. HOward-Do come to see me
soon. 1 live right around the corner
from your house.
Mrs. COward-Thanks, awfully, but
since we have our new motor l never
call on any one who lives less than
20 miles away.-Life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26

Do you know that fully nine out
of every ten cases of rheumatism
are simply rheumatism of the mus
cles due to cold or damp. or chronic
rheumatism. and require no internal
treatment whatever? Apply Cham
berlain's Liniment freely and see
how quickly it gives relief. For
sale by all Dealers
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26

Constipation is the cause of many
ailments and disorders that make
life miserable. Take Chamberlain s
Stomach and Liver Tablets, keep
your bowels regular and you will
these diseases. For sale by all dealers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26
Many hildfen are SiCkIy.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children Break up Colds in "a hours,
relieve Feverishness. Headache,
Stomach Troubles, Teething Disor-
ders, and Destroy Worms. At all
druggists, 25c. Sample mailed free.
Address, Allen S. Olmstead. LIE Roy.
N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26

my wife is going to get me dim
ing room rug for Xmas"
"And what are you going to give
herr"
81 think I'll get her a shotgun. -
Kansas City Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26

Jaw, your mind is nothing but a
hole in the ground" i"
"a hole in the ground may be val
liable, my friend. Suppose you own
ed the New York subway?"-Pitts.
burg Post.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26

The sculptor had just finished the
Apo'l Belvedere,
am satisfied" he cried. Every
man who pass thinks it looks like
himself. New York Sun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26

Itching, torturing skin eruptions,
disfigure, annoy, drive one wild.
Doans Ointment brings quick relief
and lasting cures. Fifty cents at
any drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-01-26

Everybody IS frlend-Dr. Thomas's
Electic Oil. Cures toothache, ear
ach, sore throat. Heals cuts, bruises,
scalds. Stops any pain.