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Holbrook argus., 1912-07-09

Now that nominations are made by "at least two" of the great parties, there is a tem- porary Hull in active political organization work. No one knows this better than the newspaper people, whose waste-baskets have been con- siderably overworked for many months. On the Re publican camp, the Roosevelt and Taft managers showed their lack comprehension of the needs of the press of the country by each picking out men who though skilled as Washington newspaper re- poTters' knew about as much about the. interior of the aver age newspaper office outside Chicago or New York, as Satan does about fire insur- ance.
Holbrook argus., 1912-07-09
CURIOUS BITS
 OF HISTORY
A MINNESOTA REGIMENT AT
 GETTYSBURG.
By A. w. MACY.

At a critical juneture during the battle of Gettysburg, when the confederates were pressing hard at a certain point, Gen. eraI Hancock rode up to body of soldiers and inquired "What regiment Is this7" "The First Minnesota" was the response. "Charge that Iine," commanded Hancock. Not all the regiment was there, only eight compa- nies, 262 men; while the foe against whom they were to hurI themselves were many times that number. But 1t was theirs not to make reply or reason why, and not for one moment dId they think Hancock had hIundered. Into that gate of death they plunged, while ar- tllIery and nusketry raked them with shot and shell. Straight to the mark they went, and they accomplished what they were sent to do: they checked the enemy's advance and held the ground till achievements came up. But at the end of that awful fifteen minutes fifty Of the 262 lay dead, one hun dred and seventy-five were wounded, and thirty-seven held the line Of battle."
Holbrook argus., 1912-07-09
Fish, Fertilizer and Soap

No better illustration of the wastefulness of the American people has been brought to light since the days when men said, ''let us slaughter the buffalo and we will take the tallow and hide and let the. carcass go', than that con cerning the great destruction of the herring fish in Alaska. Only twenty per cent of these herring are utilized as a food, yet the enormous amount of II, ,ooo, 900. lbs., of this fish, which is considered one of the great food products of the; seas in Scotland, Holland and Nor way, is converted into oil and fertilizer, this oil being used as the basis of the liquid soap which in late years has become so popular in this country. While the government is spending its millions of dollars for the purpose of increasing the fish supplies in all Ameri- can waters, yet a concern in Alaska, known as the Alaska Oil and Guano Company, is making its millions by utiliz- ing herring as q product for fertilizing, and the Company has been able to secure gov erment protection by paying to the United States one and two.tenthcen per barrell of 200 pounds, amounting to abuot two-hunderdths of one cent per pound. MT. Willis. Congressman from Ohio, who brought out the points in con- nection with this enormous de- struction of herring, also showed that in catching thesc fish for the purpose of man. ufacturing fertilizer, that the Alaskan concern did not make any particular selection of fish, and if salmon or any other kind of fish were brought in with the rest in the nets, that they were ground into fertilizer and became a part of the wicked waste. MT. Will lis said that fisherman went for herring and added that when they laid their nets, obviously there is no getting out an injunction to keep other fish from getting in the nets, and what other fish they get, and they get salmon, they use in the same way.'
Holbrook argus., 1912-07-09
Got what he Needed

Dear Father" wrote the callow youth, "I'm busted, please send what
 need," My boy" the answer came by wire, A goose like you needs chicken feed. "-News-Letter.
Holbrook argus., 1912-07-09
IF Y0U WERE DISCHARGED
 WHAT?

the all basket and mightbe added that majority should life But thing that he should constantly information for his he
  would wecome
  waiting for something upf
Holbrook argus., 1912-07-09
Insect
 Kills Many Pests in Small Flats
By Dr. A. J. Allen, Chicago

climate that under the housing conditions fifty years ago. would have precluded the possibility of it's presence
 An examination of the head this centpede will reveal pair strong jaws that used purpose of captu ing small insects for food Iteond the fly great deicacy besides h eats fea mosquitoes clothes moh reaches small household pests It hunts tits food mostly night
 The house centpede has seldom been known and Tn defene 1t should happen to pinch the baby finger swelling produced could be quickly aevaed by application ammonia.
 Most household pests live of meat and vegetables about the sink and pantry If inducements these pests the house cntpede will be effective ally rddg the premises the deesbe things and then turn will quest other worlds to conquer, 5r
Holbrook argus., 1912-07-09

The house centipede has but recently come to Chicago. Another name for it is "skein centipede," from the tangled, thread like appearance of the numerous legs, which easily detach themselves when the animal is captured or crushed under foot
 The house centipede belongs to the same family as the very poisonous centi- pede of the southern states and its home was originally in that part of the country, but since we have continuous summer con ditions here in our warm flat buildings the house centipede hss gradually moved north
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 1912.
"HuntresS."

What is "Huntress?" This is
a question that theatregoers who
have seen this marvellous sensation
have been puzzled over. Is Hun
tress'' a man or woman He ap-
pears as both, but just what sex
"Huntress' really is remains mys-
terry to a great many people.
"Huntress" is an impersonator
possessed with extraordinary ver-
satile ability, who, with magnificent
Partisan gowns and Oriental cos
tunes gives limitations of famous
leading stars of today, brings out
classic music and the stories of
Grecian mythology in weird terpsich-
|Qrean interpretations.
Program Beautiful.
The production is stimulated with
the most pretentious and elaborate
scenic display that has ever been
hung on stage. On opening with
a rich plush curtain, "Huntress" ap,
pears in male attire. The scene then
changes to q beautiful dressing-room
where he dons the clothes of a Shop
Girl. Then come limitations of the
Spanish Girl, the Nell Brinkley Girl.
Anna Held, Blanche Ring and &C.
celia LOFTS. Each number is dress
ed most gorgeously, the gowns being
masterpieces of art by modistes of
Paris, Berlin and New York.
Complete Repertoire.
The other numbers contained in
the repertoire are Mendelssohn's
Spring Song and the Valse Egyp-
tienne. "Huntress," with his many
assistants and attendants, amid
clouds Of incense in the old and an
cient Egyptian Temple is always the
central figure in these dances, some
times appearing as beautiful
Egyptian Princess, now as charming
Nautch Girl, whirling, fitting and
laughing, again representing a dam
sci at the Bazaar selling laces and
dainties. The dances bring to mind
the touching mysterious of the east.
Former Vaudeville Star.
"Huntress" has carried a success
full vaudeville production for over
eight years, closing his last engage
ment to appear in concert. While
on the variety tour, the act was al
ways a headline feature, winning
laurels in every town and receiving
unbounded praise from the press,
managers and the public.
Decidedly this is a spectacular
novelty to be seen and is one of the
beautiful attractions Of the day that
is worth while.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
BRILLIANT IDEAS.

"1've found a new use for those
gramophone records you bought last
week, and which cost such a lot of
money" said his wife.
How clever you are!" he exclaim.
ed, what is your latest?"
'1n the first place." she began, II
hold skein Of wool over my arms,
tie one end of the wool on a reel.
place the reel on the gramophone pin,
and then start the machine. The wool
is wound up in no time!"
The fond husband gaped in admira-
ton.
But that is not ALL" she continued.
TOMORROW l shall place little bath
brick on one end of the records, start
the gramophone. and so clean the
knives"
He is still gaping.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16

Bay Stallion, 1914 hands high;
liams, Denver.
Sired by Volant (31257. LIST dam,
Firelock, by Captain Riley. End
dam, Effie NJ, by Strathmont. 3rd
dam, Sister to Wick, 2:20. 4
Volant (31257), sire of Allant, is
also the sire of Volo 90, 2:09A,
Colorado's champion three-year-old
PAGER and one of the gamest and
most consistent three-year-old race
horses ever produced in any country.
Volant is a son of Ashland Wilkes,
sire of John R. Gentry, 2:001k, Sal
lie Teller, 2:06N, etc.
Ashland Wilkes was a son of Red
Wilkes, sire of Ralph Wilkes 2:06A
and a great family of race horses.
Red Wilkes stands second in the list
of great brood-mare sires.
Allant is a big, strongly-made
young horse with an abundance Of
natural speed. He has repeatedly
stepped miles over half-mile track in
2:17 and was separately timed in a
race at Overland Park in 2:12A as
four year old. --.- III. ~
Allant will make the season OF
1912 at the Hatfield barn in Leon.
Terms-15.00 to insure colt to
to prevent accidents but will not be
responsible should any occur. Par
ties parting with mares or removing
them from the county forfeit the IN
surance and the service fec becouaes,
4 r.. i ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
UnconventjonaIitjes,

II don't mind your talking to me,
Goovius. but l wish you wouldn't
breathe in my face"
''No, Chiggers, I can't give you a
letter of recommendation; l know too
much about you"
r. "Oblige me by talking about tho
weather, Jack; mamma is listening at
the keyhole."
1--WE just been trying to think, Doc
tor Fourthly, where l first read that
sermon you preached last Sunday"
''They tell me, sir. that any scrub
lawyer can get a divorce for a man.
That's why I have come to you"
II don't know who you are, mister,
but I know what you are; you ought
to travel in a hog train"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
Van Wertlen's Opera House,
MONDAY, MAY 30, 1912.
Prices SOC, 75c and $1.OO.
Missed Heaven for a Penny.

One of the most curious stories Of
a man down on his luck is Clephan
Palmer's tale of the poor fellow who
missed heaven for want Of penny
Weary of the struggle for life, he went
to bed and turned on the gas tap in
a we'll closed room. Just as his feet
were on the threshold of the mansion
above the gas ran out, and there was
not a penny in the house to put in the
slot.-London Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
Youthful Grandmother.

Probably the youngest grandmother
In the world is Mdme. Kuni Medzu-
kami, the wife of farmer in the pro
vince Of Ida, Japan. The woman,
who is now % years old, was married
when she was IS. She has q daughter
fifteen years old who was married .
year ago and has given birth to : son.
Mdme. Medzukami's grandmother y
still alive ,at the age IS -.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
Easy.

Physician-Have you any aches or
pains this morning?
Patient-Yes, doctor. 1t hurts me to
breathe. In fact, the only trouble now
seems to be with my breath.
Physician-An right. I'll give you
something that will soon stop that
Good Housekeeping.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
Parchment From the Greeks.

The Greeks Of Pergamus are said to
have prepared parchment from the
skins of the goat or sheep. They
were curried, deprived Of al! fat, thin.
ned uniformly by the knife, dyed, or
whitened, and finally rubbed down
with pumice stone to q smooth and
even surface Called pergamenum
from the city of its origin, the new ma
'terial became parchment" in the Eng
lish congratulations Magazine.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
Aroused His Suspicious.

I'm beginning to be afraid my land
lady has designs on me-"
What are the circumstances"
Il sent around this morning for my
trunk and she told the man that she
would not let it be removed until I
called and consulted her. I'll bet she
doesn't want to lose me-"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
Persistent Pursuit.

European nobility's fondness for
the American dollar knows no limit,
said the cynical patriot.
That's right" replied Mr.. Cumrox.
IF they can't get our daughters into
their families by marriage they send
around heraldry experts to convince
us that we are lineal descendants Of
distinguished but unemployed people"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
Even.

"Oh, George!" sighed the lovesick
maiden. I'm sure I'm not worthy to
be your wife,"
"Well," replied George YEARLY, I'm
not worthy to be your husband, so
we're Just about matched. "-Catholic
Standard and Times.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
In the Declaration.

Too often in speech and print occur
'Uncle Sans common people," my
servants" "Our middle classes" Re-
publican France still adores her
princes and despises her poor. The
United States and the Kingdom of
Heaven were founded for the homes
Of the poor and the weary and the
persecuted-not for dunkev monkeys.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
*.sit X II 4 = +

A thoroughbred Jersey Bull
of the best of qualities will stand
the season Of 1912 at the c. w.
Recder pasture in west Leon.
Service fee $1.5O at the gate.
See Harry Marvin.
* Il X X y * * j.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
Ainh Valuation

/, rs his fancee fond of him?" asked
Maude.
Il should say So" replied Maymie.
"She thinks as much of him as she
does of her engagement ring"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16

First Boarder-Why did Mr.. Hall
Roome faint this morning when no
was reading the paper? -.
Second Boarder-He saw an article
which said that California will ship
70, 100000 prunes to the eastern mar
kets this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
Aioht Be Worse,

He bought some bogus mining stock
And hoped 'twould make him wealthy,
oh. WELL twas not SO great a shock
He still, at least. Is healthy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16

Doctor When can you pay me my
bill for curing you of insomnia?
PATIENT don't know, doc" l
sleep so soundly now that my wife
goes through my pockets most every
night and takes everything.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
Boarding House Row.

Fourteen pianos going r.
On fourteen ragtime tunes;
While autumn breezs blowing
Watt tn sweet incense Of pruneA
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
CLASSIC CONCERT.
Concert Tour of
HUNTRESS & COMPANY.

Music, High Art, Nlimodrama Class
les, interpretations, HindOO
and Ancient Egyptian
Dances.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
The Echo.

II you listen, in the ether s.. y
J. ID q low. sad, wailing noise,
vVhich 10 fraught with mortal Angular
'Tis the mourning Of the "boys
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-29
PRECAUTIONS ARE
AMPLY JUSTIFIED

WASHINGTON, May 2s.-The pre-.
cautons taken to protect American am
other foreign Interests N cuba nave
been amply justified IN inc Judgment
of the state department bhsed upon
the reports that have been received
from many sources, and espeelalIy from
owners OF plantations and sugar mllis
and iron mines and other Industries.
Up to the. present it is declared there
has been no destruction Of valuaoIe
property,
One TACT vindicatiug the department
for asking for protection OF American
interests is tue threatening attlthue oi
the rebels. According to informauon
only partly reliable the rebels arc oe-
coming desperate and EStehoX, 'neU
leader declares that if President 90
mez docs not procure the repeal OF the
Morua law prohibiting the organiza-
ton of strictly negro parties lu Cuba
he and the other leaders Will demand
contributions from the railroads and
from the owners OF estates TO, prolong
the conflict and will destroy the prop J
erty of those who refuse.
In the meantime bands Of negroes In 4,
the unprotected sections OF the puan-
tanamo district continue to steal horses \
and pillage small stores. The state de- I
partplent hopes that immediate and cn;e
erretic measures by the Cuban govern
ment will suffice to auell the revolt,
As tho idea has been broached that
the rebels are calculating on making
an easy escape from Cuba TO other West
Indian islands in the event that thcF
are too closely pressed bv the govern
mont troops. il is proposed 10y, some OF
tho naval officers here, II they are +
called upon to take an active part IN
the troubles TO cut of the retreat oi
such fugitives by thorough boat pa {
troll of every inch of the eastern coast
of Cuba.
The CELEBRITY with which two whole
divisions of the Atlantic iteet respond
ed to the call for a naval demonstra-
ton in the south waters has not at
tracted the attention 1T deserves IN tne
opinion of the naval officers here AS
a matter of fact they declare tins MAS
probably the sDeediest and most ef1ec'
tive bit of naval mobilization ever car
ried out on so large 81 scale in. TINS or
auy other country. As illustrating, the
efficiency of modern scientific methods
of warfare, it is pointed out that tne
whole movement was directed BY Two
officers in the navy department.. "A
miral Vreeland and Captain Potts, by
long distance telephone and the use Of
only one or two radio and wire mes
sages. ,,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-29
Churchill Downs Meet Ends.
BY International News Service.

by lONrInallOAal news service.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. May = THIS was getaway
day. La;ou!a opens Thursday Today's results:
First race, i've and half furougs-DuuuesOe
lI2 BTur) straight 20. won; Bay Of Pleasure.
o. fMoCohcyl. place $50. second Tiuie's Night
mare. % Csllenl. show 81 so thlci Time. LOS 2-5.
Galley Cluvc. Wcstbury. Miss Thorpe, Chenault
and lnck Right also
Second race mile and slNtccAlh--Vol,horpe,
los u.of;usl. straight S2."o.. Won: La6olj l05
(Dutw"!O. place $40. second Golden Treasure.
lOl PHIul. show SS.iG. third. Time. 50. white
Wool. CTos5ovcr. Breaker Boy, Anabc. Rama
and Clydo T. also ran.
Third race. hyc ana hair furlonEs-Chupul-
tepec ne (Butwcll. suIIshr 5000 won: !. u.
Houghton. liz Aorusl. paro $500. second. We
meta Stromc IO7 tfaui. show s.. 30. third Time
l:0s Elizabeth Norwood. Captain Bravo. Sale
sa. Bonanza and Golden Egg also
Fourth race. mile and sixteenth. kentucky
osGs-Flamma. Jl2 tButwoln straight $40. won;
Floral Day. NJ CPesk). place s.. second. Beauti-
ful. lQ5 Faini. show $40 third. Tmc. 1851 1-5.
Lady Lightning. Commoncrs Touch. Winning
Fhtl rGcc. Eve furlongB-Forward. ll3 (Faln).
straight $3.50. won; Foundation. los Loftusl.
place e. sO. second. levin. l03 tNcCshcy) show
$40, third Time. 1901 Is Arnor and Terrible
Bill also
sixth race mile aud sixteenth-Zib e5 CAI-
DEM, straight $40. won; Colstou. III (ButwclD.
place s. second: EGcndi III UGooSel show 81 50
third Time i>e G-6. Fireman. Tho Roya
Prince, shapdaIo. Belfast aud Black Minister also
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-29

fast workouts and open rivalry marked
NE raining of the bicycle riders at the
Nt Palace track. yesterday in prepara-
u0n for the opening tomorrow night and
log the championship races. Cat
iacmas clipped off an eighth In 1926.
Nnie, Grassy Ryan OF Newark went
saaifr In 20 20. Paddy Hehir also
~nonstrated that he is in mid season
These three riders are going better
ian san any Of the others. This means that
,''sr nsr Lawson, Jackie Clark and Alf Goul-
8 are going to have q difficult time win
Ing Ing rom scratch in the handicap at two
Nnt5 tomorrow night
arrangements for the championship
i4ses TO be held here this year arc now
sng Perfected by G. r. Berry, local rep
rfentatlve of the y. G. a, and Manager
,oyd hacFarlaud of the Track. They are
lung under Instructions from r Fl. kel-
- chairman Of the board of control OF
1s n C. A.
Because OF the attractivcness OF the
rVgramtnes which he has already ar
sneed Tor the opening night and also for
", following Tuesday, Macfarlapd de-
caed thet the championships will not
ll until Friday, June Z. The hrs'
Lampionsh!p race will be at a quarter
\, mile and Will be run In four heats
W winner in each heat qualifying lot
- inal The half-mile championship
III ne run under the same conditions.
~, NV mile races will be run in two heats:
We INST two men 10 qualify for the hnai
sln the two and five mile events VIII oe
.o In one heat
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-29

Championship points will count in each
race as follows: First, five points; second,
three points: third. two points: iourth,
one point, The different distances Will he
run of in rotation and MacFarland says
that there viii be at least fifteen and
prooab DIV twenty championship races here
during the season
Al the end of the season thelman haN-
inG the highest number OF points VIII
be declared the winner OF the western
championship for 1872. lie VIII then go
east and race the winner Of the eastern
championship for the American cham
pionship. These Will be the only Two
riders in America who Will be eligible 10
compete for the American championships
AS the winner in the east probably VIII
be Frank Kramer, every rider at the loCal
track is anxious 10 get crack at tue
big fellow The second and third win,
neTs mere will meet the second and th!rd
winners IN the east for second ana thlrd
rIace i'm the American championship.
Carpenters and painters were busy yes
tardav getting the old saucer IN shape ior
ihe opeuine tomorrow night. y box was
arrauced for Governor Spry and his stan
The Governor will fire the pistol winch
viii start the professionals In the DIG
handicap event. .
Nelson e Laneford. owners Of the san
palace announced yesterday tbat inc
pa,,da Roma. one OF the leading muslcaI
orognizations OF the world VIII give d
conCart al the saucer track during thc
bicNcIc races tomorrow night. The track
wlI also be gaily decorated ana Mac
| Ia r,aud declares that 1t Is going TO De d
| bir night for the cycle racing fans.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-05-29
PAWHUSKA SMASHES
ALAN TRACK RECORD

ALAN, Idaho. May 2S-Pawhuska beat
the crack sprinters a, the Alan course,
won the feature event today and Incl
dentally broke the track record for the
distance. five and half furlouEs Rose
Queen and Royal Tea set the pace, but
at the end they had nothing left TO stall
off the rush OF the winner.
Weather olcnr track rasl. Results
First race. siE turlpngs. Selling-Galone Gale
l0o tscldcn). 10 to !. won Descendant, lO6 Crap.
10 !. third Time, 10. lie KNOWS Hope So
Dowereas Thistle Rose, Bucolic. Margaret Ran
doph. Mcadu IcaIinn and Toller hnlshcd as
named
l% tHoomnn). 2l 10 8. won; High Street. i0i
tBuNtonJ. TO g. second Parlor Boy lOi (BilD
Is 10 5. third Time. 1907 5-6. Mcddiing Han
nOh. str FTctful Lytc Knight. Bcllo OF Ioquols
Lescar kitimot No" Capital and Star Actor
Third race SIX mrlongs. scllng-Anne McGec
l0i lHormonl. even. won; Marie Hyde. 1o9 tBuN
tnol, 10 1. second Sam Barber. Ill (McDow-
elb. 20 to ], third. Time. l:i1 As. Blondy,
LayministcT. Cantcm Fort Johnson. SRncho Pan
"a. Tippy and wNtrude finished named
Fourth race. Ave ana huH furlongs. selling
Pawhuska. lis tCaYnnnughl, 10 .. won. Royal
Tea, ITO tsuStonj. 13 TO 1. second. Rose Queen
lOl iForsytheI . 20 . third Time I .Os 90
Fifth race. nve and half turlongs selling
Billy Mycr. il2 (Cavanaughl. Is 20 l. won; Bedc.
10: tGargan). 10 l. second; Richard Reed. ITO
Forsyihei. TO r. third Time l:0s l-5. Frank
Zoo and Jeanne d'Arc Anished named.
Sixth Tace, ono mile. Eelllng-LcutcnGnt Saw
yer 1903 Buxton. 20 !, won; MaUosqah. 100
Carter, 10 ;. second Mamie McDcc. loS
ncr, SeepUnd Flying dor And Pro Reals nm
ished named