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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-08-30

: There is money IN hogs at seven
cents" said a Hoosier farmer the 9TH
ser day while feeding corn ration to
his broodsows in a two acre paddock
of plantain and red sorrel with little
foytail and blue grass mixed in 10
conplete the stand Yes, there is
money in hogs az seven cents, but the
most important thing is TO grow hogs
so cheaply that they may be sold at
,roit on any market. not the high
market only But IL can't be done on
a pasture OF plantain and red sorrel.
In order 10 produce cheap hogs they
must be provided with succulent and
nutritious forage from early spring TN
I'll late fall. The legumes, clover, al
falfa. SOY beans and cowpeas. should
be used for this purpose wherever pos
sible, for by growing these crops We
NAV "catch en- comm and goin'.
that is. We yet profit from feeding
The crop az he same time improve
the prod or the soii.
rive al seeded together IL
August AXE an early growth
NEXT SD, at will furnish pastur
age for from soon after the open
ing OF ~. ng until clover lis iarg'
enough 10 turn on. Glover viii MAKE
Che best summer pasture and shouit
- provided In sufficient quantity Il
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provino an aIjbi

II culture remains confined within
the splendidly bound volumes OF the
new library that has just been bought
by a rich man, it will not be the fault
NJ the rich mans secretary He Ia
doing everything he can to let II
loose.
Il am cutting the leaves In all the
hoots" he said The chances are
that nobody belonging to the family
will ever look inside these books. but
the boss has friends who may go
snooping around through the library
sometimes. In case they DO. ne
doesn't want them 10 gain the impress
sion that literature is neglected In
this house. so am making sure that
they viii at least md the leaves
cut"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-08-30

Many farmers are at this time con-
Sronted with the following questions:
Twill IL pay me to build a silo. and
what are the essentials OF a good
silo?"
The farmer who Is seriously con-
eidering the question OF building a
silo should first take into account his
system OF farming, the amount or
stock kept on the farm, the POSSIBLE
1ty of increasing the productiveness of
lhis farm by means of live stock, and
the possibility of reducing the cost of
producing his stock, and thereby in
lcreasipg the profits from the stock
land the farm as whole.
TIE Advantages Of the SiIo.
Silage has many distinct advan-
tages over other farm feeds. Ere
quently farmers hesitate to build q
silo because OF the apparently large
first expense. Considering the adj
Rantages one may readily lose sight
of the cost Silage provides palat
liable. succulent feed, which promotes
health and thrift In cattle and sheep
y
crops and dry pastures. greatly In
creases the carrying capacity of the
farm, and cheapens production; II
makes possible the complete utiliza
tion of the corn crop much OF which
is frequently wasted, and leaves the
helds clean for other crops and the
manure in a condition which is more
easily and readily handled. The silC
provides the most practical, econom
lcal means of harvesting and storing
feed. Like the corn crib. the slid
should never be empty, as silage Cal
be fed at all times.
The Purdue Experiment station ha'
thoroughly demonstrated that silag'
Is profitable for beef and dairy cat
lie. and sheep Experiments have re
peatedly shown that more rapid ant
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-08-30
A ServiceabIe Pole Drag.

beyond the last one. On top of this an
old moving machine seat is fastened,
and the arrangement is such that
while the seat is held in place the
poles may work independently of each
other. As the seat is bolted to the
board, it can easily be removed, max
ing TIE implement much easier to
house when not in use. The drag
should be drawn by a short piece of
chain attached to the center OF the
first pole. as is indicated.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-08-30
POLE DRAG is SERVIcEABLE
Next Best Implement Where One
Does Not Possess Land Roller
Easy of Construction.

If you don't possess a land roller,
the next best thing is a pole drag.
The one shown in the cut is better
than a roller for leveling and pulver-
izing the soil 1t is composed of three
hardwood poles inches through and
Z feet long. writes Fred o. Selby in
the Farm and Home. They are fas-
tened together about 2 feet apart by
means of short pieces Of chain.
To hold the seat a piece of board
is bolted to the middle Of the first
pole and allowed to extend slightly
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Tomato Support.

end and middle of -four barrel. Drive
the three stakes on a slant on circle
around base of plant as much smaller
than the smaller hoops diameter as
the difference in diameter of the two
hoops. Place the larger hoop in place.
in the notches on top, and then press
in the smaller one till all is taut. At
end of season l make a bundle of all
the stakes, and another Of the hoops,
and hang up out Of the way till
wanted the next season. Mine have
been used FIVE seasons. and are still
good
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-08-30
SUPPORT FOR THE TOMATOES
One Shown In Illustration, Used for
Several Years, Has Given En-
tire Satisfaction.

The illustration herewith shows q
tomato support that have used sew
eral seasons with much satisfaction.
as 1t takes so little time and trouble
to place it, and performs its Office so
perfectly, writes Henry G. Little Of
Massachusetts, in the Rural New York
or. All that is required is three stakes
2h feet long and one inch or more
square. sharpened at one end, and
notch cut on one side at the other,
just sufficient to hold the hoop up.
and two barrel hoops of different
sizes: a sugar barrel hoop and -four
barrel hoop work well. or hoops from
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-08-30
Not ALWAYS Workable.

Blk always go by the motto: III
you'd have a thing done we'll. do II
yourself"
Dix-Yes. but suppose you want Q
haircut?
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Improved Roads.

According TO a report OF the director
OF the office OF public roads. the FIVE
leading states In improved roads are
as follows:
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cARR,es HIS OWN WATER
(Kansas City Journal) }


Tom McNeal used to tell about cat
fish sunburning their backs travelling
up and down the Arkansas River. Il
don't take any stock In such stories, :
said Tom Botkin. Assistant Secretary
OF State, the other day. Catfish do
their travelling In the night time. But.
anyway, am astonished that men tell
such stories where there are 80 many
truths to be learned that are strang-
er than fiction II one will but study
the habits and developments OF birds.
animals and fish.
Mature provided all animals with
their needs and develops their nature
and physical organs to suit changing
conditions. The crane il provided with
long legs to wade In the water for
food. The duck has Q wide bill for
catching flies. The mountain sheep
has cup-like hoofs for safety In Jump
ing from rock to rock. The Arkansas
razorback has strong nose for root
ing for food. and SO on ad infinitum.
All these have been developed by con-
stant use to meet conditions.
"In the same way nature has come
to the rescue of the Arkansas River
catfish since the Colorado citizens
have been permitted to take so much
water for irrigation. A close study OF
catfish taken from that stream shows
that they have developed . sort OF
sack or bag extending from the lower
lip down the throat to . point where
the first Ans grow. This sack or bag
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PAIRING oEf

! On the morning of election a farmer
came into Hiram Morses blacksmith
shop to have his horse shod.
Purity busy this mornin', Bill?' in.
quired Morse, as he raked the EN-.
bers together on the forge.
"Yep." answered Bill. "Hain't got
hardly time ter 60 ter tn village and
vote"
wall, I'm purity busy myself" said
Morse casually. TN tel yer what.
we'll do," he added after moments
thought. Longs yer Republican
an I'm q Democrat. we'll pair of, tsst
IS they do In congress, an neither of
us will vote. What do yer say?"
Bill agreed to the proposition, but
after election 1t was found that the
blacksmith had paired or with every
Republican customer who had come
into the shop. - Metropolitan Maya.
zine.
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PROGRAM
For The County Picnic On
July 81
Enjoyable Program For The
Interesting Occasion

After weeks Of preparation the Knox
county picnic committee has complet.
ed all arrangements for the big county
picnic, which will be held Wednesday,
July 81. at Hiawatha park. Practical
ly all business In Mt. Vernon will be
suspended for the day, and 1t is hoped
that all will join In making the day
pleasant for everybody.
With favorable weather the largest
crowd is ooked for ever attending a
picnic In Knox county. Everybody Is
invited and should set this day aside
for rest and recreation at beautiful
Hiawatha park and there meet their
friends. They'll all be there because
they have not forgotten the good time
they had last year. Come with well.
filed baskets--they will be checked
free. Following is the program for the
day:
Morning
$3.50 to 11:30-Registration OF ba
bies for baby show, under direction
of Mrs. J. b. Sellers and Mrs. o. G
Daniels.
S:Oo-Band concert on public
square.
9:3O-Base ball game at the park.
10:0O-Band concert at park.
:00---Athletic events free for al
under direction OF r. II. Kinney, sec
retary Y. NJ. G. A.
12:0O--Dinner.
Afternoon
1;O0--Judging horse show and par
ade, prizes to be awarded as follows
| So first prize, $3 second prize for bes
looking road horse, draft horse ant
pony.
l:00-Band concert,
2:S0--Judging OF baby show, by
committee composed of Mrs. j. F
Shrontx. Mrs. l.. s. Kinnaird, Mrs. w
8. Cummings, Hon. Lewis b. Houcl
/; and Mayor A. A. Perrine First prize o
81 and second prize Of 81 will b,
awarded the following classes:
White Baby Contest
Girl babies--(a) . mos. to yr.; o.
1 yr. to 2 yrs.
Boy babies--(a) 6 mos. to yr.; o.
1 yr. to Q yrs.
Twin girls--ta) 6 mos. to / yr.; d.
I yr. to 2 yrs.
Twin boys-(a) 8 mos. to l yr.: 10
I yr. to 2 yrs.
colorsd Baby Contest
Classification same as above.
S;OO--Base ball game, Hiawatha VS.
Danville.
400 Band concert. ~
to S-Band concert.
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Chief Of Police r. s. Clements went
to Mansfield Monday afternoon on
business.
Mrs. Addison c. Dickinson spent
Sunday in Columbus the guest of
Mrs. Joseph p. Rankin
Mr.. NJ. n. Fitz left this afternoon
for Kenton. o., after spending Sunday
with his family in Mt. Vernon.
Mr. Walter Grubb returned to Ak
ron Monday morning after a visit
with relatives in Mt. Vernon
Mrs. ella n. Trimble underwent an
operation at her home at 305 West
High street Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. J. c. Swarts of Granville, Ohio,
visited with friends in the city over
Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Wuchner re-
turned to Pleasantville, o.. this after
noon after visit with relatives in the
cit.
Messrs. Nj. Marrett and c. w. Neal
of Glebmont, Ohio, entered the Mt
Vernon Medical and Surgical Sanitar
ium Monday morning for treatment.
Prof. VIII J. Horner of Oberlin.
formerly of Mt. Vernon. sang solo
at the Congregational church Sunday
morning and two solos at the even
ing service. Mr. Horners singing
was greatly enjoyed.
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Van V00RaIs RESIGNS
As Cashier Of The M. Vernon Tele.
phone Company

Mr.. Frank J. Van Voorhis, who has
been cashier of the Mt. Vernon Tele.
phone Company, for several years.
has rendered his resignation effective
the early part OF August. and will
leave for Canton. O., where he will
assume a position with the roofing
company which is operated by. Mt.
Vernon men. No successor to Mr..
Van voorhis has yet been selected
by the telephone company.
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BRIDGE WEBER
TAKEN TO T0MBS
Police Make Three Arrests In
RosenthaI Case

New York, July 22.-Charged with
murder. Bridgie Webber, In whose
poker rooms the final touches were
gut on the plot to murder Herma:.
Rosenthal, and Sam Paul. gamf Ter
-a1d head of the Sam Paul assOcia-
rion, and who helped Bald Jack Rose.
1Aoutenant Becker's confdant, collect
The gunmen, were arrested and taken
20 the Tombs. Jack Sullivan. the for
user newsboy, who went from Lieu.
tenant Becker's auto to the murder
headquarters In Bridge Webber's
room. was arrested as a material wit
asss. Sag Paul was put through an
anQuisition by Commissioners Dough
srty until he sullenly let fy state
OSnts that materially advanced the
savestigati0n.
A. for Jack Sullivan. Dougherty
Grew from him an admission that the
second deputy was after-that when
lieutenant Becker left him at Broad.
way and Forty-second street about
1850 q. m. or ~ minutes before Ro.
senthAi was shot down. he went to
Bridgie's poker parlors looking for
Sam Paul. He didn't find Paul there,
cut be did fnd some OF the men who
killed Rosenthal.
Oouoherty Refuses to Talk.
DouGherty would not talk about the
developments that had caused the ar
rest Of Weber, Paul and Sullivan
lie aid say. however: We are not
get willing to say that any OF the
0on under arrest fired a shot. hut
thsy know lot and they have told
= lot. There will be arrests today
Important arrests"
slave you had Lieutenant Becker
ct headqusrters!"
"No," said Dougherty. after q
pause. But do not ask me any ques
eions about Becker. because ] will M
aAswer them. You must draw your
owu conclusions"
william Shapiro. driver OF the gra,
ear which Bald Jack Rose used tt
round up the gunmen and lookouts
salarGed on his original story and dc
'ciarsd that At least 16 men were Ia
On the plot to assasslnate Rosenthal
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TASTES WINE FOR A LIVING
(Tid Bitsl

or the list of strange callings fol-
lowed by women, that Of wine-tasting
is one of the most curious and lucra.
tive. As a matter of fact. Mile. Col.
linere, whose services are m great de-
mand in France, Germany and Italy as
a Winchester, is said to make an in
come of about $4,000 a year, many
firms employing her for regular work,
and frequently for special duty.
Only half dozen women wine.tast-
ers have been known to history. the
most renowned Of these being the
wife of famous London wine mer-
chant. Nine. Pommery, who died In
Paris 12 years ago, and Signora Soura,
who has a great reputation In Spain
on account of her judgment and
knowledge Of wine.
Wine.tasters, 1t appears, are born.
not made, and must possess the gift of
a rare and delicate palate. To this. Of
course. must be added a knowledge
of wines. Mile. Colliner's taste is SO
fine and her knowledge Of wines such
that she can discern from the first
taste Of wine just where the grapes
grew from which II was made, wheth
er they were raised in California OF
in the vineyards Of France, Germany
or elsewhere. She can easily detect
adulteration OF any sort, or II there Ii
a blend, and OF which wines, and car
tell the age of q wine almost to a day
As a matter of fact, there are no Sc
crets that bottle of wine can with
hold from this remarkable French
woman once she has had a spoonful o.
1t in her mouth.
She does not swallow the wine. II
fact, she is q teetotaller. and II she
were to drink wine would lose hel
subtle magic OF taste. Furthermore
she is obliged to take the greatest car'
of her health. She must be well In or
der to do her work, for her sense los
es its cunning when she gets out o
health.
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UNCLAIMED MAIL

To avoid delay In delivery have
your mail addressed to street and
p. o. box or general delivery
The following letters remain un
claimed In the Mt. Vernon postofiice:
Algicre, SanttO
Amicon, John Bros. Co.
Beal, Mae @.
Bricker. Mrs. Amanda
Barnett, Miss Mary
Barley, Miss Martha
Curran, r. y,
Freeman. Emmett
Guroff, Stian (Foreign).
Guml.augh, Mrs. Bessie
Hagerson, Miss Ethel
Harrington, VIM
Johnson, A. r. (2)
Lewis, Mrs. Alice
McGinnis, Mrs. Sarah
Rinehart. Miss Laura
Shearn, Leland
Smith. Mrs. william G.
Willes, Frank
Witt, Frank
Worley, Roy
Marshall, |.
SHERIDAN G, DOWDs, p. NJ.
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FOR CALLED HORSES

When your horse is CALLED, apply
Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh and you
can keep on working. Try 1t and II
your horse is not cured quicker than
by any other remedy, the dealer will
refund your money.
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FAMILY REUNIONS

-
*''The Leckliter, Stafford family re.
union will be held at Bellville, Ohio.
at the home of Madison Cation Au.
gust 18th. Philip Alspaugh is secre-
tary.
"s@The annual reunion of the Nit
chell family will occur on Thursday,
August 8, at Lyons Lake.
**~The twelfth annual reunion of the
descendants Of the families of II. X.
and Ezra L. Robertson will be held the
second Thursday in August at Lyons
lake. 3h miles north of Centerburg.
All relatives cordially invited.
""'The fourth annual reunion of
the Lybarger families will be held
at Meadowbrook park. Bascom, Ohio.
on Friday, August End.
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LIGHTNING
Struck A BarD And Killed A
Valuable Ram

During the heavy electrical storm
Sunday morning, lightning struck q
large barn on the farm of William 7.
Buxton, west of the city, and consider.
able damage resulted. A valuable
ram was killed instantly by the bolt
of lightning.
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Under the Chan d slisr.

Next time you go To party watch
some OF the women as they stnntl un-
der the cs indellers Notice how a
light shining from above brings out un.
suspected lines and angles in all but
the younges. and freshest faces. 1t in
4 severe test Of beauty.
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Why sodlss wer. EmbaIm.d.

Why 0odIoo Woro Embalmod.
The Egyptians believed that the soul
lived only AZ long rs the body endured;
hence their reason for embalming the
body to make It last as long AZ pos
sible II Il estimated that altogether
there are AOOO00.O00 mummies In
Egypt.
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There is one spot where you are not
allowed to dIDnps politics--and that
is the green margin OF Q river bank.
The fish wontsbite " you talk.
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resembled somewhat the sack or the
bill Of pelican, and is used by the
fish for carrying drinking water on
his pilgrimmages up and down the
unmoist Arkansas"
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Entertained
With Dinner

Entertained
With Dinner
Mr.. and Mrs, r. ,. McArtor delight
fully entertained With q dinner party
at Howard on Sunday. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. Harry II. Holmes Of
Gambler, Mrs. Julia Bell Of Center
burg. Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. McArtor and
Commissioner and Mrs. Legrand Brit.
ton OF Howard.
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Astor's Fee risssnsss.

John Jacob Astor. who went TO his
iosath fesrlessiy on the Titanic. was
jAlWays noted for bis great personal
}esuraee. One Of his friends told q
Seery some years ago Of the cold
Ihsss6ed bravery Of tho head Of the
Aseor family. An insane manor
Dssperats criminal-met him in Fifth
AvssUs one morning and. stepping
ye3sss 70 him. thrust tho muzzle Of q
1evolver against Astor's ribs. prom
~ ne that you viii give me $5!0O0."
l1aS1 he, ''or l viii ire."
Astor glared into his eyes. "ls your
Sold gun cockedf' no asked
The other man said that II was
~rhen shootw no roared.
Tue other fellow backed away. "Pll
IBst you the next time." no said.
Astor walked on without bothering
10 turn his head. He did not even 70.
Dsat the story to the police.
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Commissioners For Their
Efficient Management
Does Examiner Mitchell In
His Report
Other Notes Of Interest From
The Court House

s. A. Mitchell, county examiner, has
sent to the Knox county commission
ers a report of his examination made
into the affairs of the county commits.
sioners. The report is quite lengthy
and the commissioners are highly com.
plimented upon the manner in which
they have conducted the affairs of the
office.
In conclusion the examiner says !:
"The business affairs of the Office ap-
pear to have been conducted to the
best interest OF the county and in an
economical manner and the journal is
complete in every detail"
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Coc:iety o:
0News
Entertained.
For Guest =

Entertained
For Guest
Mrs. James +. Lee, North Main
street, entertained on Saturday after.
noon In honor of her hOuse-guest,
Miss CarrigRn Of Mansfield.
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Research.

bm-Have you done any research
lResk1 Jiil-Havs II Well. say, I've
SDshsa Tor this same collar button I'm
(nnslng now at least nfts times
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-07-23

killing . snssxs.
TO avert sneeze press the upper lin
against the teeth with the foreAnger.
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Reduces Amount

NS00SSo
Judge Dover handed down his deci.
sion upon the report Of j. +. Hender.
son, referee In the matter OF excep.
tions to the account Of r. NJ. Cambell
as executor OF the estate OF Amer and
Drusilla Aikens.
The court sustains the findings OF
the referee In regard to the final ac
count, holding that there was due the
estate at the time the account was
filed $l264.72. which with interest fol
nineteen years amounts to $2729.S0.
The finding of the referee In regart
to the first account was disapprovet
for the reason that the court held tina
no exceptions were filed to this &C
count.
In passing upon the case the cour
made some caustlc comments upol
the proceedings. holding that the mat
ter had been dug up and pushed TO
trial by l.. Greenawald for the allege'
reason that he failed to secure a shar,
In the distribution of the Aikens pror
erty. which, the court states, was hell
as pie" from which liberal slices wer,
cut for nearly all the claimants excep
Greena wald.-Ashland Times.Gazette
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Deed Filed
Guy G. l.auderbaugh to Mary T..
Marford, lot go Browns addition to
city, 1915.
Mr.. and Mrs. ELI A. Wolfe of How.
ard have gone to Pennsylvania to Wis
Il relatives for week.
The ice cream supper held at the
Christian church at Howard Saturday
night was largely attended. Over
three hundred were In attendance.
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Receiver Appointed

Receiver Appointed
In the case OF John b. Hodges VS..
the Johnstown Water n Light Co.,
suit to have a receiver appointed
to terminate the affairs Of Johns
town Water n Light Co., the court ap.
pointed A.. s. Mitchell to act as receiv.
er aud to give bond In the sum Of $4,'
000-Newark Advocate.
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sis Day For Taxes

Bic Day For Taxes
Over $4,000 was taken In by County
Treasurer Stonebrook Saturday, this
being the last day for the payment OF
June taxes, The treasurer has not
yet completed the work of figuring
the total collection for June taxes.
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commissioners' Meeting

The Knox county commissioners
were In regular session on Monday
at which time the board considered u
number OF important matters and
sometime during the day will award
o number of contracts.