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The Washington herald., 1912-07-14

ripening walnuts IN twenty-four hours, a.
against the week or ten days required when
the nuts are dried by air.
A cork jacket to keep its wearer upright in
the water and a propeller driven by two hand
operated cranks form swimming machine
invented by New Yorker
Nickel plates, made by electro-deposition
by process patented in Germany are said
TO be a satisfactory substitute for the more
costly lithographic stones.
Exceedingly delicate electrical apparatus
has been perfected for measuring the bright
ness Of star. the variation of moonlight ard
other celestial phenomena Of hight.
In gate opener to be operated from dis
tance that has been brought out in England
electricity is used to release spring tn 1t
does the real work, closing the gate rewind-
ing the spring.
A Washington inventors swimming suit
for beginners has a life preserver around the
body. elastic bands to pull the legs forward
and fins on the ankles that open as the feet
are pushed back.
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the thing seriously. was more engaged in
using up that 500 worth Of advertising than
anything else.
But now. when the 81 bills began to flow
in, woke up. realized that people wouldn t
send their money unless they were really
interested. So I began to prepare follow
up letter, stating terms Of purchase for the
material-extolling the virtues Of our houses.
etc. In the first mall the morning started
on my letter there were two orders for 81 100
houses-sales made right from the book with
out any follow up at all.
IL fatter myself that I can recognize the
handwriting on the wall when I see Il. I
turned the routine work of my department
over to my assistant and started out to close
up my inquiries by mail.
The result of that seasons work was SO
startling in returns and profits that Mr..
Sherar agreed to spend SIS, 1000 in putting the
new small job plan into operation next
spring"
Did he make you vice president then?'
asked the Average Man.
NO" answered the Rural Individual.
&" not then nor later. To cut long story
short. Mr.. Shearer wanted all OF Il and some
bankers who knew a good thing when they
saw It started me up in the mail order bust
ness right along the lines OF my original plan
Today we're selling houses all over the globe
putting the roofs over the heads OF thou
sands and thousands OF people every year
and we never see our customers Our last
book OF plans contained $50 different houses
everything from a woodshed TO a town hall
and every one a seller
That's the whole story. What do you
think Of it?''
We'll" answered the Average Man. 81
should say that you did the thinking" and
walking past the doorkeeper, who now bowed
obsequiously. he turned up the avenue
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,~H1s is the day of the automobile and of

VSHIS is the day OF the Automobile and OF
the machine for saving time. Among
the newest inventions is the dumping
motor truck.
The central drawing illustrates how
the machine works and the smaller sketches
show the details as labeled. First there is
a main frame Cd built up of two strips and
two end pieces. on which is mounted a suit
able seat frame (e. (, d.. made OF cracker
boxes, perhaps, or such wood as is handy
to the youthful builder. Back OF this comes
the box body, which is pivoted to the frame
work at the rear on a block shown at in the
small drawing below, the joint being hinged
or fixed with side pieces on the side OF the
box body and with pivoting nails through
into the block ends as at (h).
At the front end Of the body Is an upright
CID, with pulley at the top at P. Below and
just back Of the seat is a cross bar and crank
to which a rope fastens. running up over the
pulley above and down to a stick I) pro-
truding out from under the front end Of the
body box. Thus, when the crank is turned,
the box is raised at the forward end, dumping
The Washington herald., 1912-07-14

- pTTHlN the last few weeks, all over
our broad land, young men and
NN young women of the schools have
been receiving diplomas. These
certificates of work done entitle the
recipients to wear after their names the
letters A. B. or B. S., or some other similar
combination which represent other bache-
lorhoods than these of arts and science
Many Of the students who have taken these
degrees have imbibed such taste for knowl-
edge or have such desire for distinction
that they will go right on in their studies.
adding other letters 10 their names. letters
which mean mastership. or doctorate IN
some high branch OF learning.
When, after twenty years, the accomplish
ments of a high school or college class are
represented in two or three lines, those mem
bers with the largest number of capital
letters, set off by periods against their
names, will seem to have accomplished the
most, but such symbols may or may not tell
the story. It is interesting to compare two
cases where such nonors were received and
were even.
Look at one Of these men after twenty
years. His face. his physique, tell the story.
He has certainly fallen upon the dwindling
instead of upon the rising forties of life.
As a youth he was bright and clever. Per
haps he even had a touch of genius, but
much Of fash and bluff. Whatever these
may do for a man in the classroom. they
do not constitute the most efficient equip
rnsnt for place in the hardest Of schools. the
world. In his school days he more than
likely depended too largely upon what he
considered his ability to make recitation
without the requisite work OF preparation.
He may have complacently believed that he
often or always got through well by this
method It may even have seemed to others
that he succeeded. but as professor once
said of such student: He didn't see his
narksv
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Woros Of wisoon.

The first in love is dlvdys the best-La Rochfonead.
1t is only in the Of fine ideas and emotions that truly
said TO lne-Arnod Bennett.
Art begins whn uh immorze the pid he
has ever liped.-Arthm Symons.
We should before song-adame Sepgne
Care make Of money! but make much of
John Ruskin.
The greatest haze the linraionsFr0ncis Adams
We know best whdt knouing-Samul Butler
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Chronicled by Irving R. Allen.

the plans and specifications for s2-same to
be refunded II the material were purchased
from US.
AS a matter Of fact, had no definite
idea when I had the book prepared as to
just how TO use II. My original intention
was. ] remember. TO furnish Il free to con-
tractors, on the chance Of getting the busi-
ness through them.
The day the first completed book lay on
my desk a representative Of a certain local
newspaper was in my office soliciting adver-
tising.
He picked up the book and as he looked
II over became interested 'Jeffers,' said he.
II you'll take one-tfird OF the amount out in
advertising in my paper, I'll give you al order
right now for that 100 bill Of materials
I'm going to build this spring. and that
strikes me Just about right
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WORKED hard" said he. "but see
Where did you work." asked the
Average Man.
In a real estate office down In Jack
line No." answered the Rural Individual
rather snappishly. but seeing that a small
town like Jackllne afforded no opportunity
for a man Of ambition. pulled up stakes and
relocated In one of the larger cities Of the
state.
For two weeks I looked around for a
position, and finally landed one with con-
tractor who maintained an office in one OF the
downtown buildings. Believing that expert
ence was capital. acted on my belief and
learned the contracting business thoroughly.
AT the end Of four years an opportunity
arose to go with a big lumber and millwork
concern, as manager of the department that
sold to contractors. I was. OF course. emf
nently fitted to handle this work on account Of
my contracting knowledge. My salary was
materially bettered. and the prospects for a
rosy future looked decidedly good. At that
time a good salary was about all I looked
forward to. 1t seemed as II opportunity the
kind that brings great big earning with it.
knocked only at the door Of the man who had
wrong, as time showed.
AT that time the great big bulk Of the
lumber and millwork business was trans
acted through the contractor. The consumer.
while, of course. he paid for the material.
was in nearly every case greatly influenced
by the recommendations OF his architect or
contractor. That condition still exists. And
there's a good reason for It, too. Architects
and contractors who are in daily touch with
all kinds OF building material, are in a great
deal better position to Judge of the value Of
different kinds than the man who pays for
the structure-the man who only buys occa-
sionally.
A few years in my new position brought
me TO the point where had my department
in such good shape that a good part OF my
time was my own, to do with as I wished
Naturally. being interested in the business
I was engaged in, spent this spare time
in calling on contractors and architects.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-14
By JACK KNEIFF.

the load as in the upper sketch. The tail
board of the body is hinged, as shown, to let
the load run out.
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Impetus TO Great Things.

man when YOU possess him through and
through, he wants success, riches, and fame.
why? Because, Modern Spirit there is more
Of impetus in you than in an Alexander,
Caesar, and Napoleon combined. You drive
a man to do things, you throw him into the
modern sea OF turmoil and rejoice to see
him rise to the surface and strike out for
shore An exhibition Of vigor. of determina-
ton, of overtopping will is pleasant to you.
Modern Spirit.
And when the final word is said. Modern
Spirit. it will be that because Of you men
have learned to work: not to labor by the day
for some small recompense. but have learned
to give their hearts and souls and minds to
doing their best and doing something that
is worthy Of record in the final accounting.
There is no excitement like that Of being able
to do. There is no satisfaction a man has
like that of knowing his work Is good.
unique, something that is not only good but
bears his hallmark.
When every man shall realize this. Mod
ern Spirit. you will have given place to some
newer spirit But you will have raised per-
manently the standard of personal accom-
plishment higher than It was ever before
raised-a wonderful contribution to the ages.
You will have taught that 1t Is not COM
merce, not art, not science that is working
out the greatest world that ever was, but
Work. which is greater than the best in any
of these things.
To work are due all the modern victories
and all accomplishments. II is bigger than
any one thing that It does. as a whole Is al
ways greater than part. Work, which Is as
primitive as the first man, Is the radium
which you. Modern Spirit. have discovered: i:
It is the most powerful, the most precious Of
all latest discoveries. What 1t can do the
world but dimly realizes. but when 1t begins
to do so those times will outrank that when
the morning stars sang together.
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crotch IS left at each end. In this crotch 1T.
the steering knuckle.
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Learn What Industry Means if You
Would Make Most of Yourself.
pc MADDOCKS
By C. S. MADDOCKS.

a show or an exhibition where people risk
their lives In sky or on land Something out
side of himself never finally satisfies a man.
The thing that finally satisfies must be some
thing that is part and parcel Of himself,
something that is his Intimately. something
that he would almost give his life to have.
as we all give our lives in the end for what
we have.
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The Averaged % HIMSELF may
to pund he ssont that atinureda atruhfu uanwer.
The Washington herald., 1912-07-14

WORKED hard" said he. "but see
SS ing
Where did you work?" asked the
Average Man.
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-07-24

-Messrs. Fred w Stephens. D. o.
Eustice and Z. w WarIng, of Liv-
ingston, had business in our city yes
terday.
Miss Florence Lathrop is expected
home this evening from Minneapolis
where she has been visiting for the
past two weeks
Mrs. 7. F. Orion entertained last
Friday evening in honor of her daugh-
ter-in-law, Mrs. Hugh Orion, formerly
Miss. Helen BROKER, of Hibbing,
Mimi, who is now visiting here. A
number of lady friends, the intimates
of Helen's girlhood days, were present
at a six O'Clock dinner.
Thirty five teachers have thus far
reported to the county superintendent
that they have been engaged to
teach rural schools in Grant county
the coming year. Only two of that
number report accepting schools as
low as $50 per month, the others
ranging from that amount up to
$50 per month.
Beginning August 6, the Orpheum
Theater will run a series of four
big special feature pictures. On
Tuesday evening of each week during
August, the following pictures will
appear respectively, the regular
pictures being shown on Friday and
Saturday nights, as usual. Tuesday,
Aug. 9th. The Lady of the Lake,
5000 feet; Tuesday, Aug 18th. THE
French Spy'' 5000 feet; Tuesday, Aug.
goth, "A Nations Peril" 1000 feet /;
Tuesday, Aug. 27th Tragedy of the
Desert 1000 feet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-07-24

Mrs. c. o. Dorchester, of Chi
cage, arrived Yesterday noon to spend
couple Of weeks with her sister,
Mrs. N. Mcdonald.
A party of little girls met at the
home of Dr.. Gibson Thursday after
noon, to help celebrate little Miss
Dorothy Gibsons sixth birthday.
Mrs. Anna K. Eastman, of Chi
cago, and daughter. Mrs. Henry
Austin Daggett. of Fort Worth,
Texas, are visiting at the home of
Mrs. P. r. Stoffel.
MIR. and Mrs. ]. P. Rose and two
children, who have been visiting at
the D. Crlchton home, for the past
two weeks. left yesterday, for
Wichita, Kansas and their home at
Colorado Springs.
County School superintendent
Brockert delivered an illustrated
lecture, The Past VS.. The Future
in Our School System at the county
normal school in Richland Center on
Monday night of last week, and at
Platteville on Thursday.
Louis Weber has begun some ex-
tensive improvements in his new
store rooms, vacated asst week by D.
Crichton & Co. A new hardwood
floor is being laid, the old shelving
has all been torn down and new shelv-
ing especially adapted to his use will
be put up, and the plate glass store
front will be- entirely remodeled.
When completed it will present
handsome appearance.
-SuhaPri ha for The Harald
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-07-24

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-07-24
CHARLES M. SCHWAB

Two dol l arS
and a half q
week in a Penn
Sylvania store
was a modest
beginning for
the great steel
Kin g, ChaS n.
ShwaO. Can
y o u d T i v e
S t a X e S 2" h e
was a S k e u
when he applied
for work in one
Of the nearby
mills. Eyes" was
his reply, ST can
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-03-14
new RACE NEAR THE POLE
Explorers Steffansson and Anderson
Find Men With Red Boards in
Victoria Land.

Tidings of hitherto unknown race
hae been received in dispatches from
Stefansson and Anderson, who are
conducting an expedition in the far
north.
The strange race was located in
Victoria Land, north of Cape Bexley.
One theory OF their origin is that
they may be descendants of an an
cient Icelandic colony from Green
land. Of unusual interest is the fact
that the natives bear names that can
be translated into English, suggesting
that survivors of the Franklin expedi-
ton may have lived among them.
They have some Scandinavian char
acteristics and are different from any
other American aborigines. Two of
them wore boards of a reddish color
and all had light eyebrows. Nothing
learned from them indicated that the
race as it exists today had ever seen
white man.
The courier who first went forward
to parley with them almost lost his
life, when a native attacked him with
knife. Friendly advances were final
ly successful, and by means of the
sign language and the assistance OF
native guides communication was held.
The race was an aboriginal one
called A-ku-li-a-kat-tag-m -mi-ut. It had
been believed that the territory was
uninhabited.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-03-14
IS ALWAYS SOME CELEBRITY
Nobody Ever Recalls That in Previous
Incarnation He Was a Hum
BILE Person.

DR.. Julia Sears, head of the "New
Thought School," says There are
enough people on heplanet today who
remember one or more of their incar-
nations to make it certainty that re-
incarnation is positive fact"
All right, doctor; We'll add this to
our list of positive facts, which Is al
ready become somewhat unwieldly.
Still, there is a question which has been
puzzling US good while, and we now
make bold to ask: Why is it that,
among all those people who remem-
ber one or more Of their incarnations,
not one can remember being an hod
carrier, an undertaker's assistant, or
an Office boy in soap factory? There
is strong tendency to run toward
royal families, court musicians, and
philosophers. Two or three persons
can distinctly remember having been
Joan of Arc, and the number of rein.
carnated Napoleons and Louis Four
teenths is growing all the time. But
the man we are anxious to meet is
the chap who can remember with
pleasure his incarnation as the
brawny "white wings" who pushed tn
scoop around the arena of the Roman
Coliseum after the show was over and
the animals retired, or the employe of
the Imperial Health Department
whose duty it was to descend into the
Cloaca Maxima when it got clogged.
Another New Thought which comes
at this moment is in connection with
the statement of DR.. Sears that she
was the Italian singer Marsina 400
years ago, was bitterly discontented,
and now she longs to sing and cannot
There's matter for rumination in this.
We shall hurry away now to tell the
young woman in the apartment ad.
Joining ours that the reason she longs
to sing, or thinks she can sing, and
cannot, is because she had sweet
pipe several hundred years ago and
didn't make the most of it.-Puck.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-03-14
Clever Birds.

Record has recently been. made Of 4
canary bird that displays almost hui
man intelligence. The bird in ques
tion acts as guard over sleeping
child, singing shrilly at any sign Of
danger. The bird is allowed the free,
dom of the house and never shows
any desire to escape into the free air.;
At night it will perch itself on the
baby's cradle and such seems to be
it's liking for the child that If anyone
approaches to disturb it's slumber, it
shows spirited signs of its displeasure.
A man in London prizes parrot
for it's intelligence. The bird is as.
valuable about the mans house as
any patent burglar alarm he could
buy. The parrot is always on guard.
If anyone approaches the house, the
bird sets up such a commotion that
If the person is bent on evil, he il
immediately frightened away. -.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-03-14

to celebrate the centenary OF cam.
paign which was so disastrous to the
invaders. Already preparations are
being made in Moscow to open the
1872 museum, and an immense number
of objects relating to the campaign
have been collected. The centenary
has already been celebrated by a con.
cert, which revived the marches and
military airs of both armies, and some
of these, according to the Debats, are
most interesting and curious. More
interesting still, as likely to recall the
events of that year, will be the visits
that are to be paid to the battlefields
and the ceremonies that are to take
place there.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-03-14
SNAIL'S TRIP on RAZOR EDGE
Scientist Makes Interesting Discovery
Whiie Studying MoIlusk's Method
Of Locomotion.

when photographing the SNAIL"
writes Professor Ward in the Strand.
IT was surprised at the fact that even
the rough cut edge Of sheet of glass
presented no difficulties to it's loco
motion; its even pace was continued
IN spite Of the fact that the sharp cor.
ner appeared to be penetrating its
body. There, too, we have exhibited
the animals delicate sense of touch,
and this led me to make further ex-
pertinent.
AFTER l had placed the snail on the
butt of razor's blade it slowly moved
along the back of the blade and then
climbed completely over the sharp
edge, the razor being in excellent con-
dition. AS the successive waves
brought the fore part of it's foot near
the edge Of the blade it's head was
held low down, and the lower and
shorter pair Of feelers nearly touched
the blade, as if feeling the way.
"At the moment when the sharp
edge was reached the small feelers
were fully extended toward it, and
just at the very instant when I ex-
pected to see them cut off they were
both instantly retracted. They were
little more than a hair breadth away,
and though the lower feelers possess
no eyes, yet by their sudden move
rnent I was quite convinced that the
snail at that instant recognized dan.
ger.
"Still the foot travelled on, and
slowly the snail dragged it's whole
weight Of exactly one and half
ounces over the edge, later moving to.
ward the butt and remaining perfectly
unharmed. The species experimental
with was the Roman or edible kind,
which accounts for its comparatively
large weight, it being the largest of
British snails,''
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-03-14
NOT ON SECURE FOUNDATION
Engineer Explains Why Some Build
ings Shake When Particularly
Heavy Wagon Goes BY.

What makes building shake as II
it had the ague every time a truck
with a twenty-ton girder rumbles by?'
an engineer was asked.
"Only the buildings whose founda.
tions do not go down to bed rock
shake" he replied. 'The occupants
of the building that rests on rock
never know when a heavy load passes
it. The man In the building whose
foundations go down just few feet
below the cellar floor, and stop in
the subsoil, often imagines he Is In
the center of an earthquake. .
when the wagon bearing the beam
goes travelling along it bumps over
the inequalities of the street with tre.
mendous force, and this imparts wave
motions to the soil, which in turn
transfer the vibrations to the ~ old.
style foundations, which sway and
shake and tremble. The foundations
whose piers rest on bed rock are not
affected. A twenty-ton beam, as It
slips from one paving stone to an.
other, imparts a force to the ground
that may be likened to a constant
bombardment, but because the wave
of motion proceeds in constantly
widening circles, and hence in con:
stantly diminishing force distributed
all over the foundation, no harm re.
suits. If the force were all driven at
one point the, effect would be like
that of projectile from q battle
ship" -..-. .