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Barton County democrat., 1911-04-14

areas in different parts of the
state, and a study of the adap-
tatiOn of each soil to different
crops. Thus is the state taking
tccOunt of its permanent capital.
The greatest asset of Kansas is
the plant food in the soil. 1t
Is OF the utmost Importance that
we know how long it will last.
how it may be conserved, to
what corps it is best adapted and
now we may use it with the great
est good to ourselves and to those
who are to follow.
Illinois has this task almost
completed, and her farmers are
! getting increased returns form
their land at the same time that
they are conserving fertility more
completely than ever before.
Under the provisions of a bill
introduced by Senator Robinson.
the Agricultural college was au-
thorZed to undertake expert
ments in irrigation in the west
em part OF the state, in cooper
alton with the United States De
partment of agriculture. aHere,
AGAIN, the government will meet
half the expense. It is proposed
TO study the methods of utiliza.
ton Of wIndmills and other chear
methods of pumping waer, to see
to what extent the rainfall may
IN this way be supplemented, and
intensive agricultre supplant ex
tenSive farming.
The state appropriation to tht
experiment station was increased
$f,oOO each year, with the under
standing that a major portion Oh
this increase is to be used in tht
conduct of what may be termeC
outlying experiments, or expert
mentS away from Manhattan. i
Is proposed to begin by making
test OF the different varieties O
corn In every county in the stat,
The same test will be made will
wheat, beginning this fall. Late.
experiments in growing alfalfa ol
areas not now considered to h,
adapted to this crop will be made
In the western third of the stat,
a careful study of the sorghum
will be instituted. Already
feeding experiment is under wa,
at Manhattan to test the valu,
OF sorghum, milo and Kafir seeC
IN comparison with corn for grow
ing and fattening hogs. This j.
70 ascertain to what extent thes,
drouth resisting crops may. be uti
lzed in the support of a liveS.Ocl
industry in that portion of tn.
state where the rainfall is least
Barton County democrat., 1911-04-14

paper in which the list of lands
sold for taxes was published to
file his affidavit Of publication
within three months and receive
what is coming to him.
An act empowering counties,
cities and townships to purchase
and use voting machines at all
elections.
An act to compel railroad COM
panieS to plank crossings, public
and private, and to place crush
ed stone or garvel between the
rails.
Barton County democrat., 1911-04-14
Base Ball.

The high school team will play
a return game of ball with Nick
ersOn college next Saturday at
the ball park. The game will be
called at 2:30. Admission 25c.
Encourage the boys by your pres
ence.
Barton County democrat., 1911-04-14
Notice.

Silas Robe & Co., have a Ped
igreed Mammoth Jack at their
barn. They invite farmers and
StOckmen to call and see a fine
animal.
Barton County democrat., 1911-04-14

aper. We have it in all the choice new designs
Barton County democrat., 1911-04-14

e. Our Stock is one Of the largest in central Kans;
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21
In the Old Goose Creek School

Typical of the youngsters who
went in geese" and came out
owls were the students of the first
school in Columbia, known as Goose
Creek School.
MANY of the people living near
the schOOlhouse were poor" said
Irwin Switzler, and raised geese to
sell. This is how the school got it's
name. There are few people in Co.
lumbia now who can tell of their STU
dent days in the old school, but those
who are here can remember the
'lickin's' and other sorts of punish
T,ents that We're inflicted on some of
the young lads. The rod was not
spared, and judging from the lives
OF some of the students, the child
was not spoiled. 1t was a rod of
wood; in other words, large size
switch.
This old school house. which was
torn down several years ago, was sit
uated on the west side of Flat
Branch. 1t faced a short street which
ran into west Broadway from the
north. 1t was brick building con-
tanning two rooms. Later the par
titiOn was taken out and the building
was changed into one large room. 1t
resembled district schOOl-hOuse on
the inside The desks were made
for two to sit together and were
opened from the top. The studies
We're the same as those taught in
country school. There were usually
two teachers principal and an
assistant principal. Students were
allowed to start to school very young
and some of them continued there
until they were almost grown"
We delight in listening to the
stories of how the boys were licked"
in the "deestrick Skule." C. c. New
man tells one about himself.
George w. Miller, who was later
candidate for governor of Colorado,
was principal. He was tall. strong
domineering looking man. We boys
had been running the school before
he became principal and he knew it,
He walked into the school house and
said, You boys have been running
this school but | am going to run
it now r. B. Gordon and |, who
We're both about sixteen years old, de-
cided We were too old to be whipped.
We therefore planned to whip the
teacher. We We're to do something
to make the teacher punish us and
then both together whip him. Cor
don disturbed the teacher very much
one day. After it had gone on for
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21
TO SUPREME COURT JANUARY 3
Thomas Greasy. Who COludn't Re-
member Has Habeas Corpus Writ.


On January the Missouri Su-
preme Court will hear the arguments
of the attorneys in the Thomas
Creasey case, which was started by
Creaseys refusal to answer a ques-
tion put to him by the grand jury of
the October term of circuit court.
Greasy was asked concerning a viO-
latiOn of the local option law, and he
declared that he did not know the
answer to the qustiOn. He was ta-
ken before Judge David H. Harris,
who asked him the question again.
Upon his refusal to answer. Judge
Harris sentenced Greasy to six
months Imprisonment for contempt of
court Later Greasy was released
from Jail on a writ of habeas corpus
and his case taken to the Supreme
Court.
'If the decision of Judge
Harris in this matter is upheld"
said +. c. Anderson prosecuting at
torney, I'VE will be more able to en-
force the local option law. 1t will
then be possible for the grand jury to
get the evidence for indictments be-
cause the witnesses summoned will
answer the questions put to them" "
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21

some time, Mr.. Miller said. There
is certain boy in this school who is
going to get a good whipping if he
does not behave better Gordon, see
ing his chance, said. It's not me- In
the meantime my courage failed me
and | left the room. |, trembling,
was standing just outside the door
! awaiting the results.
"Mr. Miller took Gordon from his
seat and gave him a whipping.
failed to come in and help Gordon.
After the whipping was finished, l
put on an innocent look and marched
into the school house. | walked up
to Gordon and said, You got a lick
ing, didn't you? He answered,
Yes, | did, because you were not
here to help me-"
Il remember a whipping | got in
! which | tried to make the teacher
i think it did not hurt. Walter w.
Stone. who was later Auditor of Mis-
sissippi. and | got into a fight. We
came out about even on the fight
but the teacher took a hand in it.
He gave me about twenty licks and
my effort to conceal my pain failed.
After each lick rose high upon my
toes.
Il will tell you how We got a hOl-
iday. Some of the boys caught about
forty geese late one afternoon and
brought them to the school house.
They put goose in each desk and
weighted the tops down. When the
pupils assembled the next morning
and opened the desks the geese flew
out. The teacher, in his anger, dis
missed school until the following
day. He was never able to find out
the boys who did it.
"Lickings were very frequent at
this school. The teacher had an old
fashioned chair with one round in
the back of it. He used to stick our
leadS through that and whip us.
Another form of punishment was
Istanding on one foot. 1t was a tire
some thing to do
Il was student at the Goose
Creek School for only one session,
and then went to private school,"
said w. S. Pratt. John provinces and
George w. Miller were principals
while attended"
The school was not closed during
the Civil War but was discontinued
several years afterwards. 1t was
then used for a residence. Negroes
occupied the building until about six
years ago when it was torn down.
NJ. c.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21
HOW TO USE A HOLIDAY.

Russell Sage said that a holiday
for the average man meant period
Of mental and physical dissipation
which units him for work for con-
siderable period of time. No argu-
n,ent is required to condemn such
holiday.
ANY man who has carried heavy
responsibilities, or who has worked
at high speed, either mentally or
physically is better for a vacation if
lc uses it properly. Even if he does
not overwork, the machine" needs
readjusting, and recuperation sup
plies new energy.
Rest does not mean idleness. And
idleness does not give new enthusi-
asm for the work in hand. Often
change of work or a new line of
thought gives entire recuperatiOn.
A holiday should be used to better
fit one for work. Late hours and
gourmandizing will not do this. Use
your holiday for physical improve
ment; to find out better ways of do
ing what you have in hand; learn
bow the other fellow is doing similar
work; find out the possibilities and
pile up enthusiasm to carry back
with you.
If your work has taken you out of
touch with men, use your holiday to
get a sympathetic hold on your fel-
bowman. Don't specialize in your
work to the extent of unsOcializing
yourself.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21
AT THE SHRINE OF SCROOGE.

What would the author of the
Christmas Carol think could he hear
our modern opinion as to the Yule-
tide? What if Charles Dickens could
read some of the editorials written in
these decadent days of Christmas OBJ
servance?
Think it over. Is there really SO
much difference in the attitude of
ScroOge and the attitude of many of
Us of this twentieth century of pros
perity and civilization? What is
Christmas to us, other than a day to
ray our debts and to feel our little
selfish interests being crucified on the
altar of peace and good will? Has
the giving of gifts no further signifi-
canoe for us than for Scrooge? Is
Christmas really a mockery?
Perhaps there are a good many of
us who might well dream the dream
that visited Scrooge. Perhaps a
peep into the home of Tiny Tim, and
there are thousands of Tiny Tins
about Us, would transform the desOla-
tiO of our hearts into a peaceful and
happy abode for the Christmas Spir-
it.
This is an age of iconoclast. From
the memory of our cOuntry's father
there has been drawn the curtain of
time, to show us that Washington
was not perfect. We are told that our
Revolutionary heroes were grafters
and despoilers, that our Civil War
leaders fought for prestige and for
fame, that in all this wide world
there is not and never has been one
perfect man. The Fourth of July
has been termed barbarism,
Thanksgiving an orgy of delusion,
our Easter devotion a millinery dis
play and now comes this crowning
insult to a sacred custom of centur-
les. Scrooge transformed has been
deposed for Scrooge adamantine. We
scoff at the spirit of giving, at the
the doctrine of good will, and We Ii
bel the name of Santa Claus.
Isn't it about time to pause in this
march of destruction? Can't We have
one day in the 365 that is free from
the vitriol of the cynic and uncon-
taminated by the spirit of suspicion?
Surely humanity is not to be cheated
of this last sacred tradition. Take
from us the reverence of our coun-
try's heroes, blacken the name of the
Pilgrim fathers, turn Easter over to
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21
Debated an Army Question.

That the United States should not
maintain a standing army, was the
subject for discussion before the Co
lumbia High School Debating Society
" ednesday evening. Harry Garnet
and Ernest Bagly defended the mega
tive side of the question. Harlan
Ralston and Nelson Westcott the af-
firmative The judges decided in
favor of the affirmative.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21
Thirty Years Ago.

Warren Switzler, an attorney at
Omaha. advertised in the Statesman
Several of the members of the
Board of Agriculture favored the stu
dents with a few remarks Wednesday
Hon. John Walker advised the
young ladies to wait for the farmer
boys. One look at the gallery will
satisfy you that his advice was un-
necessary. It's ground hog case.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21

WEATHER toNDrToNs--1h in
tn
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being
River ttwea
waneno
will bg about
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21
For Mere Man

You can pick up any paper nova
days and find long lists of suggestions
for Christmas presents. But most
of them are for women and girls.
Man is forgotten. He is supposed to
buy the presents, or rather furnish
the money to buy them for other peO-
pie. What shall l give him" for
Christmas is not half as great prob
lem as what shall give her" For
those who think of him" the follow
ing suggestions may prove helpful.
A nice briar or meerschaum pipe
is always an acceptable present. If
you want to be very generous you can
give him tobacco jar and an ash
tray with the pipe. Then include
dainty little stand with a safety
match holder and cigar cutter. The
pipe will cost you from $3.50 to $12.
A stand is Obtainable at from $5 to
81, and even up to $3.50 Smoking
jackets cost $4.95 to $35. Go the linn
it and throw in pipe rack. They
cost S5 cents to s.. The ash 'ays
are priced from 40 cents to $3.50.
The match stand will cost 80 cents to
$3.50. Tobacco jars range in price
from $225 to $500.
Cuff buttons and tie pins are
things that are so easily borrowed
that a man cannot have too many of
them. The most acceptable ones are
the kinds that match and are done
Up in fancy boxes. For $3.50 you
can get a handsome set.
Men have to have mirrors to shave
by. They cost from $1.5O to $3.50.
The shaving stand is still better
but costs more-frOm $1.15 to
s165O.
Leather travelling cases help the
man to keep temper. Besides, they
have the added virtue of being bor-
rowable. They cost s. to SIS.
Most men like to hunt. This is
which they dash about after runa-
way collar button. Why not make
this a popular sport with him" by
giving him a set of solid gold collar
button. 1t will make the hunt more
lively. for the game is of greater
value The buttons costs from 75
cents to $3.50.
A man is always getting his foot
into something. He likes this some
times-when it is silk sock. Of this
article he never has enough. They are
very acceptable, especially so when
accompanied by a tie and handker-
chief to match. All you need to do
is to exercise a little care in the
choosing and part with 50 to S.
Never give a man a necktie. The
reasons are too many to state all at
once Just take a mans advice and
don't.
There are a lot of things that a
Iian likes For instance:
Leather bill books. 81 to $3.50
Umbrellas 81 TO SZo
Sectional book cases 81 to $50
Tie clasps .s1.5O to $3.50
Toilet water (for shaving only
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21
Will Write for Prizes.

Three prizes will be given for the
best short story by any of the stu
dents of the Columbia High School
next spring. The stories are not to
be more than $500 words long. The
first prize will be 81, second, 81,
third a copy of the high school an
ual.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21
COnklin's Handy Manual.

Statistical and other information
on great variety of subjects is pre-
sented in COnklin's Handy Manual OF
Useful Information and Atlas of the
World. Uaird & Lee, Chicago. $50
pages. so cents.)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21
The Ne7ceSt Books
\ New Dictionary.

Laird & Lees Webster's New
Standard American Dictionary, Ency-
edition, is admirably adapt
ed for daily use. 1t contains, in con-
which one wishes to know, eliminat-
ing much that is of little value in
larger volumes. Laird & Lee, Chi
cago, 1249 pages. $1,000
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21
What the Old Grads Sd7o
Five Years Ago.

The State Board of Agriculture rec
commended that 100000 be appro-
priated for a new agricultural build
ing.
Frank Livingston was elected cap
tain of the 1907 football team.
In an editorial the Tribune said
that men were not supposed to un-
learn their good manners when they
became University students.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21
Sixty Years Ago.

lowing to some unaccOuntable
mishap" occurring to the stage from
St. Louis. the Statesman was unable
to supply its readers with an account
of the Presidents message.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21
Twenty Years Ago.

Stephen b. Elkins of West Vir-
ginia, a graduate of the University
OF Missouri, was appointed Secretary
Of War by President Harrison.
The students petitiOned the facul-
ty to have the holidays begin Decem-
Der 10.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21
Ten Years Ago.

Andrew Carnegie gave ten million
dollars toward the establishment of
a great university at Washington.
The football season of 1901 netted
the Athletic Association $500. 1t was
considered a. very successful season.
Ground was broken for the World S
Fair at st. Louis.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-21

the designers of fashion plates, but
spare us the Christmas Spirit, the
doctrine of peace on earth, good will
toward men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25
fine PLACE At PLAINS
Brings A GOOD Price
Forrest Farm Was Bought By
CaPOIiRianS

The J. L. Forrest farm, one of the
best small plantations in Sumter
county, was sold yesterday to Messrs.
Martin and Clinkseales, two South
Carolians desiring to come to this IA
vored section. The Forrest farm con-
tains 407 acres and is situated a lit
tie southwest of Plains and in com
munity of thrifty farmers, fine lands,
the best of people and good roads.
The sale, which was made through
Messrs. Hite and King, of Plains, in
cluded live stock, etc. The purchasers
will get possession in the fall, after
the crops are harvested, and become
residents of Prosperous Sumter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

Every one has a hobby, ours has a
meaning all it's own" When you get
six, you consult your choice physic-
ian. You have the same right to Sc
lect your druggist to compound the
prescription. Our hobby is prescrip-
ton work, and we are prepared 70
give you the best service. We send
for and deliver pres riptions. Murray
& Hooks Pharmacy.
st.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25
ADVANCEMENT FOR CONGRESS

The friends of the Honorable Char
les R. Crisp hereby announce him AS
a candidate for Congress from the
Third Congressional District, subject
to the action of the Democratic Pri-
mary. His familiarity with the office
and knowledge of the affairs Of
State, we'll qualities him for this po-
sition.
FRIENDS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

Mrs. John ". Shiver is spending a
week in Atlanta, the guest of Mrs.
Edwin LupO Of Americas, who has
been spending the summer season
there
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

Mrs. Henry 3. Allen and little
daughter, Mary Earl Allen, have gone
TO Sandersville and Augusta to spend
some time with relatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

Miss Fannie Mae Williford leaves
today upon a pleasant visit Of some
length 10 her sister, Mrs. Ralph New
ton. at her home in Brunswick.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25
AUCTION SALE
FRIENDS.

A fine international Auto Wagon
will be austioned off in front of the
court house to the highest bidder at
noon. Saturday August 26th This
wagon will haul a heavy load and will
be very valuable on any farm.
w. H. FEAGAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25
Comes to Buy Mules.

I will be in Americas at Loving's
Stables, on August "A and %. I will
pay highest prices for good, able-bod-
led mules J. C. CLARK.
Sz11-15t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

Ii you are not pleased with Eide"
Cigar at , cents, ask for your money.
Murray 4 Hooks Pharmacy. 9.tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

MIR. and Mrs. G. F. Towne and young
son, of Chicago, are guests of the Ho-
tel Windsor while in Americas for sew
eral days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

We have sc.le fifty we'll selected
hammocks new stock regular prices
range from S2.75 to $3.50 that We
will sell at half price while they last.
Allison Furniture Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25
As Well As Those Who 10
Away.

Let US engTave your Visiting Cards
and wedding invitations in latest
style. Holidays Book Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25
Opens Class in Music.

| will open my music class Monday,
September 4th at my residence, 316
Barlow street phone POI.
MISS FLORENCE ROBERTS.
"a 81
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

w. F. farrell, of La Grange, Ga,
was among the many visitors coming
to Americas yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

New Ideal" Deering Movers and
RuRes for sale Also farm wagons.
JOHN F. KELLY & SONS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

Col. Byron Bowers and Mrs. Bowers,
Of Bainbridge, We're visitors in Ameri-
Gus yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

Col. and Mrs. c. NJ Ausley, Miss
Helen Saxon and Mr.. Bryan Palmer
made up a congenial party from Tai
lahassee motoring to Americas yester-
day morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

Mrs. Frederick. of Marshallville, is
the guest of Mrs. Hollis Fort at her
home here, arriving yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

We are selling lots of garden seeds,
but we desire to furnish you also. All
seeds at our store are NEW CROP.
Murray & Hooks Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

When woman isn't losing her hail
very fast it's sign she is sure it's
growing thicker and longer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Sims, of Amite,
La. are visiting in Americas for few
days, coming yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

J. L. Williams, of Triton, spent yes
terday in the city, called to Americas
upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

Miss Matte Sue Taylor, of Ameri-
Gus, who has been visiting friends N
Atlanta, is now the guest of Miss Mat
tie Chappell in Macon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

Mrs. Thomas Byars of Montgomery,
formerly Miss Crittenden of She'll
man, is visiting friends in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

TOOTH BRUSHES - We have
them in every description. Prices
from to 80 cents. Rembert's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

Charles p. Williams and w. A. Gas
.sett are two Athenians in Ameri us
for a day or two.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

j. F. Jenkins, of Gaffney, S. c., is
spending several days in Americas on
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-08-25

New York 3, Chicago ).
All other game off account of rain.