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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12
Is the Age Of Flying Really Here

Is the Age of Flying Really Here :
How much the science and art of
aviation have advanced since the
memorable day, three years ago.
when The world was thrilled BY TIE
annqnncemcnt that one Or the
Wrjehts had succeeded IN flying for
! full minute, was shown atrikingIy
by the four announcements coming
within five days, recently, that air
records had been broken.
AS the items were headed In one
q the New York papers, they read
More Ayiation Records" Makes
Five New Air Records, Still An.
other Air Record" and "More All,
Records Broken" TO our regret
be i said, all these items bore for
eign date lines. showing tina
/ abroad" is much more active ii
Iauation Just now than we are Blu
the striking thing about 1t was th
lack Of public interest taken in TIL
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12
HUMOROUS QuIPs

A Wheeling wv. va.) lawyer says
that he has heard many queer yer.
diets in his time. but that the quaint
est OF these was that brought In not
long ago by jury OF n1ouhtaineers in
a sparsely settled part OF that state.
This was the first case for the ma
jority Of the jury. and they sat for
hours arguing and disputing over It
In the bare little room at the rear Of
the court room. At last they strag-
gled back TO their, places, and the fore.
man. a lean, gaunt fellow with su-
perlatively solemn expression. voiced
the general opinion:
"The jury don't think that he done
1t. for we allow he want there, but
we think he would have done It ef
he'd had hechanst. ---Harper's Maga-
zine.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12
ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Today the United States celebrate
the hundrer and third anniversary
Of the birth Of. Illinois most illus.
trious salesman, Abraham Lincoln.
Born In q log cabin in Kentucky
and brought to Illinois where his besr
known efforts were made. Lincoln
The Rail-splitter,,' well can b,
claimed, by Illinois, as a native son
Poor parentage and hard work wer,
me handinaps Lincoln had to content
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

Again, ask, How often do YOU read poetry"
l don't mean how often do you glance over one of
little magazine poemTets, that take perhaps a
half minute to rad, but how often do you sit down
and read poetry as you would read, novel or
newspaper half an hour hour at a time?
What difference does It make, you say, whether you
do or not? Efi 3@
My friend, the essayist, has undoubtedly heard
you say that, for he Is all ready with his answer
You should read poetry he says because "imagina-
tive poetry Is the highest form of literature 1t
Yields the highest form Of pleasure and teaches the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12
Guilty Console ).

A certain woman assured her hus-
band she never told him lie, and
never would He told her he did not
doubt It. but would hereafter cut q
notch in the piano when he knew she
deceived him.
mo, you WON'T" she screamed. I'm
not going to have my piano ruined!"
--Tit-Bits. .t4
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
For County Surveyor.

Peter shaver Of Olive Branch, an
nounces His candidacy for the Demo-
cratic nomination for the office OF
county surveyor. subject to the Will
III the voters of thai. party, at the
primary election. Tuesday, April 8.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

The way of the presidential candi-
date is hard. After running the
gauntlet Of reporters. politicians,
editorial writers and old letters he
stands about sixteen chances to one
Of getting ditched in the conven-
ton.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

An astrologer says that 1912 is a
hoodoo year. Well, there are some
thing like sixteen candidates for the
presidency. and it will doubtless
Drove hoodoo for fifteen of them.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12
jndisputabIe.

III you stand with your back to the
south, what have you on your left
hand r. asked the teacher during the
geography lesson. The small boy
thought. considered his hands, and
gave the right answer. Fingers, sir"
he replied. London Chronicle.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12
THE DAILY CHIT=CHAT
By RUTH CAMERON

How often o you read poetry?
modern English recently conviction
that many persons alternatives
of reading Trafalgar at
keloth, public
dcue" IT.
fancy trfe strong certainly
belief that
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12
MeMenary,

you'll never again be the fighter
you once were," said the expert In
pugilism.
well, I don't want to be. A man
never gets chance to make big leo.
ture money till he's q has been"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

Most diseases are avoidable. In
the near future all Of them will be-
says Dr. Wiley. Sins are avoidable
too. but 1t does not follow tIat they
are always avoided. ~
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12
Be Comprehensive.

Talk to the point. aaa sicp when
you have reached It, Be cempre-
hensive In all you say or write. TO
ill volume about nothing Is d credit
to ncpcdy "--Iohn Neal
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

The above is correct statement
of The Cairo Bulletin for the year
1911 and the month of January
1912. e. A. DALEY,
~ Gent Manager
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this Ord day of February, 1912
LEO ], KLEB.
+. ~ Notary Public
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

Mars has been detected in the act
Of doubling two Of its canals. Just
what kind of glass was used? See
ing double has a suggestive sound.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

We are authorized to announces
the candidacy of Dr.. e. j. Cause of
Unity for nomination on the Repub-
lican ticket for the office of County
Commissioner of Alexander county,
Illinois, subject to the Primary Elec-
ton to be held on April 9Th.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12
impsrtlnence.

Irritable Man lat other end Of
phone line) -Hello. hello what's the
matter with you? Are you forty-seven!
Angry Spinster Cat this end)-No.
I'm not--who said | was? I'm only
thirty-three,
Irritable Man--Oh, ring Off.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

Item from Manila states that the
Philippine rice crop is a failure.
Delaware is yet to be heard from
as to her peach crop.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12
For County Commissioner.

WE are authorized to announce
the candidacy Of e. ]. Hodges OF
Tamms for nomination on the Re-
publican ticket for the office OF
County Commissioner Of Alexander
county, Illinois, subject to the
Primary Election to be held on
April 9th
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

Aviators and the price Of food
stuffs are making new altitude rec
ords almost daily.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Average number Of complete
and perfect copies Of Tie
Cairo Bulletin. printed daily
and Sunday during the year
Of 1911 .227'
Average number Of complete
and perfect copies of The
Cairo Bulletin, printed dur
ing the month of January
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

New York city's public debt is
$20t00O,000 more than that or tho
United States.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12
OBEDIENCE TO LAW.

M. OBEDIENCE TO LAW.
s4,l am sure the day Is at hand
when any man or set of men
doing business contrary 70 exist
Ing Statutes. when such Is proved
70 them, without animosity or
unnecessary haste or needless
expenses, will set ltheiE houses
In proper order. For this reason
l.belieye we are Oh the eve OF q
new era Of better, safer. .steadier,
prosperous business. America
can square itself to war when 1t
has;to be and vet more easily TO
permanent Peace. SO it can and
will square itself in the resula-
ton Of tariffs. trusts and stock
markets. The highest glory of
this century will be for, Amer.
lea when It is recognized BY the
world that its people have be-
come reverent and obedient to
laws and have demanded and Sc.
cured the prompt execution of
every Jaw on the statute book
that equal justice may be done
TO the poor and TO the rich with
out delays or favor.-iohn Wan
amaker.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

What do the sun worshipers do on
days when there Is no sun?
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12
Hard 10 Diagnose.
He's feeling blue
And can't say whether
TITS bills o'erdue.
Or Cloudy weather.
Warnfuf,

Warmth,
Instead OF the usual Just before
Christmas letter to Santa Claus Rob-
bic wrote a prayer letter to God. After
enumerating the many and varied
presents he wanted very much he con-
cluded with: Remember. God, the
Lord loveth a cheerful siver."--Eyery.
body's. 1880
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

Everything GETAWAY in type is be.
coming immensely fashionable, both
for men and women, and the little vel.
vet suit pictured here shows this
jaunty cutaway effect In both coat and
skirt the tunic being sloped to cor.
respond with the coat, Tho suit is
built or black velvet, with collar and
cuffs Of gray and white striped taffeta.
The hat has silver lace crown and
gray plume and is faced with black.
rhe boots are patent leather, with
buttoned tops OF dull calf, ..,s
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12
Aprarently.

There ia a great deal Of polite nc.
ton going around
Yes. indeed. Most Of cur polit4ness
~ dction. ....--.-----.-.ss .4-~--. 49, ..-y
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

when the attention of The Bull
letin ID called to any mintatemen,
Of fact or to any error concerning
any man or thing, corrections VII
cheerfully be made.)
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

: FIRST Lawyer whenever Attorney
Weepson addresses the Jury he be-
comes 90 impassioned that he weeps.
Second Lawyer They ought to call
him the court crier"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

Describing Him.
aPilkins is arsclidesort cf1feilow."
"Particuisrtv shout tbs head !.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

MI, A Slight Jar.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS do yca think 10
the most difficult thing for = beginner
to learn about an automobilsf
ENTHUSIASTICALLY keep from talking
about It all the time. IS
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-12

MI A1 Tho prlos.
He laughed 30 loudly at my jokes,
did not wonder.Iwhsn w. @
He said. you are the best OF blokes-.
Old chap. please lend mo ten"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
He WAS SOMEWHAT PEEVED
Attendant at SpirituaIistic Seance Con-
sidered Himself Aggrieved
and Said So.

Charles M. Cross of Indianapolis
thinks variety adds spice to life. SO he
went to a spiritualistic service.
1t was a lively affair with sepulchral
voices sounding through trumpets,
tambourines playing mysteriously in
mid air, and cold. c,ammy hands of
partially materialized men and women
making free in the dusky room with
those who were in the flesh. In the
midst of it something dealt Mr.. Cross
vicious whack on the nose and he
called for lights in tone not to be
disobeyed. With the light the circle
as disclosed was all natural and hui
man again. The most human member
of 1t was Mr.. Cross, with a bloody
nose. spelling for a fight and all the
'madder" because he did not know
whom to fight
Who did that?" he demanded of
the medium.
The medium said the gay spirit was
that of ST. Peter.
But even this explanation did not
satisfy Mr.. Cross.
We'll, all | ask of ST. Peter" he
said, is to materialize for just one
minute and If | don't make a vacancy
for new gatekeeper | won't ask to
get in. indianapolis News.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
RICH CUP OF CHOCOLATE
New Way of Preparing Beverage That
Up-to-Date Housewife Should
Try.

AS both tea and chocolate are serv-
ed, it is well to know of new ways to
make the chocolate. Four tablespoon
fuls of very rich cocoa or chocolate or
two bars of sweet chocolate: AID to
this proportion one quart of hot milk,
a one-inch stick of cinnamon, one
tablespoonful of arrowroot or corn
starch and three tabiespoonfuls of
sugar; pour the hot milk over the
cinnamon, cocoa. sugar and arrow
root, and simmer for fully ten min
utes, theI add one tablespoonful Of
sherry, che of vanilla and a dash of
salt, and beat it for five minutes with
a Dover egg beater; to this may be
added, tor those who like coffee. one
cup of very strong, clear coffee. and
top the cocoa with whipped cream.
To make Vienna chocolatet, scald
three cups of milk and one of cream
add three heaping tablespoonfuls OF
grated chocolate, two of sugar and
two Of cornstarch, and one teaspoon
flil of vanilla; stir until smooth. then
cook for five minutes more. Beat
the whites of two eggs stiff, with one
tablespoonful of sugar, and add a
spoonful Of this meringue to each cup
OF hocolate.-Vogue
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
HOW TO WASH EIDERDoWN
Must Be Rinsed Thoroughly and Dried
Out Of Doors on Sunny,
Breezy Day.

Silk or sateen covered eiderdown
quilts can without difficulty be washed
at home
Two things however, are necessary
to perfect success. First, the quilt
must be dried out of doors on sunny,
breezy day, and second, it must be
rinsed through several clear, clean wa
ters
Make a strong suds of a good white
soap shaved into boiling water Add
a teaspoonftll of household ammonia
to every gallon of water, and let the
quilt soak for half an hour in a tub
half full of 'Sater.
Squeeze (don't ruby the dirt out :;
then change the water, using tepid
water for the first rinsing and cold
water to which handful of salt has
been added for at least two other rims
fngs. Squeeze the water out, hang
between two lines in the bright sun,
stretching the quilt>as nearly fat as
possible. Shake it occasionally during
the drying process, and turn over once
or twice, SO that every bit of down
Will be dry and fluffy
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
LIVE STOCK
r @ETgh0HEESS So

Don't neglect to commence feeding
the colts some grain before they are
weaned
Is the soldering horse in need of
more grain, or may it not be that its
teeth need fling?
The spring colt should be as gentle
as kitten by this time and know
what a halter is for
A good draft horse is a good farm
horse either to wear out IN the field
Or to sell when mature.
There are good many breeders
who still believe that it is profitable
to grind corn for the hogs.
Hold on to some OF the clover for
spring feeding. 1t is great when the
sheep get tired of timothy.
The backs of swine are often m.
jured by juvenile rough riders" who
choose hogs for their mounts.
The expense of putting the third
100 pounds of weight on a hog uuts
premium on early marketing.
Sheep are timid, nervous creatures
and all excitement and rougbness
should be avoided in handling them.
In the purchase of new horse ALWAYS
purchase a marn, She will raise Won
some colts, which will incr@ase the
farm profits.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
A TROUBLE MAKER
Coffee Poison Breeds Variety of iiIs.

A California woman who didn't
know for twenty years what kept her
Ill, writes to tell how she won back her
health by quitting coffee:
a L am 81 years DID," she says, have
used coffee all my life, and for 20
years suffered from indigestion and
insomnia. Life was a burden and a
drag to me all the time, and about
once year my ailments got such hold
upon me that was regularly sick in
bed for several weeks each time.
I was reluctant to conclude that
coffee was the cause of my trouble. but
l am thankful that l found out the
truth.
Then l determined to use Postum
aexclusively-for week at frst-for I
doubted my ability to do without cof-
fee for any length of time. I made
the Postum carefully, as directed. and
/ before the week expired had my re.
ward in a perceptible increase in
strength and spirits.
Seeing the good that my short ex-
pertinent had accomplished, resolved
to continue the use of Postum, cutting
out the coffee entirely. This I did for
nine months, finding, daily, increased
cause for qualification at my steadily
improving health. My indigestion grad
ually left me, my sleep returned,
gained 26 pounds in weight, my color
changed from sallow to a fresh, rosy
hue and life became a blessing.
Then | thought I would try coffee
again, and did so for a few weeks. The
punishment for deserving my good
friend. Postum, was a return of my old
troubles.
That taught me wisdom. and I am
now and shall be all my life hereafter
using Postum exclusively and enjoy
ing the benefits it brings me-" Name
given by ~Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich.
There's reason" and it is explain
ed in the little book, 1.-THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, truc, and full OF human
interest.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16

solution made by dissolving two
tablespoonfuls of lead acetate in a
quart of water.
Leg wounds in horses are a rather
serious matter, since they are likely to
leave blemish which will lower the
value. 1t is important in treating them
to secure a healing which will be SO
perfect that no one will suspect that
a wound has ever been there. For such
wounds one veterinarian suggests the
following: Clean the wound with a
wash composed of one tablespoonful
of acetate of lead, one tablespoonful
OF sulphate of zinc, four tablespoon
fuls of tincture Of arnica, and one
quart of water This wash should be
used every hour or so the first day
and three or four times daily thereaft-
er. The object is to keep the wound.
while healing, lower than the surface
of the skin. If it pushes up, bichlor-
tde of mercury as much as can be put
on the surface of a dime, should be
placed on the sore. 1t is said that leg
wounds thus treated will heal over,
leaving no blemish
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
WHEN is A EVE DOING WELL7
General SprIghtiIness and Behavior Of
Animal Are Good Indication Of
General Condition.

1t sometimes puzzles the sheep grow
er, especially the beginner, to know
when his ewes are doing well. Many
a man Is SO anxious that they do well
that he overdoes the matter while Of
course, there are those whose ewes
do not do well enough.
1t is impossible to gauge ewes
well being by the number of pounds
she is gaining, yet this is one of the
first indices of her condition and the
one most commonly adopted by sheep
growers. In general a eve ought to
be gaining about six pounds month.
Ii she was uncommonly thin to begin
with she should be gaining even more,
while il she was fat, she ought to be
gaining pound Or two less.
To be in good condition a eve ought
also to be enjoying an easy and thor
ough digestion and an active circula-
ton of blood These things depend in
part on the amount of exercise given
her also. A pregnant eve ought to be
given some succulent food which helps
to keep her digestion in good order
and her feed should contain a goodly
portion Of the protein elements which
are necessary in tissue building and
in the growth Of the foetus. She ought
to have plenty of exercise every day
as this keeps the muscles of her di-
gestive apparatus in good play and
her circulation active.
A eve is doing well when she is
making fair steady gain, and when
all her organs are functioning proper
ly, and when her appetite seems keen.
Her general sprightliness and behav-
ior are a good indication of her feel
fngs. A eve that is dull and dumpish
is usually ailing III some way. Often
times it is only too much feed and too
little exercise that is accountable for
this condition, however.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Great Northern RY
Makes Low Fares West

Colonist Tickets on sale daily March Ist to
April 18th.
The Great Northern Railway will place in
effect on March 1st special One Way Col
onist fare of $3.50, from Milwaukee to points
in the Great Northwest, and continue same
daily to April 18th. 4
This fare will enable everybody who has
been convinced of the great opportunities
awaiting them in the Golden Great Northern
States to reach the goal of his desires eco
nomically and quickly. G.
Three daily trains will carry the Colonists
west-from the principal gateways-St. Paul,
Minneapolis, Chicago, and Kansas City-and
special preparations are being made for the
comfort and accommodation of passengers. 1,
sThe fare from ST. Paul, Minneapolis, Kan
sas City, Duluth and Superior will be $500,
from Chicago s33.oo
Tickets will be sold to nearly all points in
Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon and
British Columbia, including Helena, Butte,
Great Falls, Havre and Kalispell, Montana;
Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Belling-
ham, Vancouver, Victoria and Portland.
Every town in the eastwill enjoy the benefit
of this rate, and through tickets can be pur-
chased at low figures. In planning your trip
to the Golden Great Northern States, write
for free copy of Colonist Folder and cost Of
through ticket from your town to,
F|alRl ''E' nE4 ,...; General s'... Agent
&saiISsN Milwaukee Wis.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
Scaiioped Fish.

Take any boiled fresh fish, as trou
Or whitefsh; pick into flakes and BIZ
careful to free from all bones. Scat
ter the shredded fish in the bottom o.
an earthen dish, cover with a layer O.
cracker crumbs, then a layer of fish
put in a little pepper and salt, if nee
essary; add a teaspoonful of melted
butter, then another layer of crumbs
then of fish, seasoning, and so on un
til the dish is nearly full Have a lay
er of crackers on top, and over the
whole pour enough milk to cover. Put
a small plate on top and bake for 4C
minutes in hot oven. Before serv
ing take Off the plate to let it brown
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
He'd Be There.

Lee Harrison says he was standing
at Forty third street and Broadway
when a young man wearing one of
those Poughkeepsie looks approached
him and said:
Excuse me- but want to find my
cousin. who lives in New York"
Very WE'LL" replied Lee. 1T will
be all right this time. What's your
cousins name?'
Cohen"
Say" said Lee, grabbing him by
the arm, come out here in the middle
of the street and yell Cohen You'll
probably be able to find him in the
crowd that answers"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-02-16
UNUSUAL INTEREST IN HOGS
Visitor to One of Large Western Fairs
Notes Attention Paid to Live
Stock Exhibits.
CIV B. e. LINDSAY

During a visit to one of the large
western state fairs this fall l noted
with much interest the features which
attracted the most attention among
farmers and their wives. The live
stock exhibits were always surrounded
by crowds, but of these more interest
seemed to center in the hogs than
anything else. The hog pens were
always the center of intense interest
and SO great were the crowds that at
times it was almost impossible to pass
through the aisles. Much of this
interest may be attributed to the fact
the high prices for hogs which have
ruled for the last year or SO, make
these animals the biggest money
makers on the farm One farmer
said to me:
Il have always raised hogs, but
never paid much attention to breeds
before. Just raised a good average
animal, fed corn mostly, took what
the market offered and let it go at
that, but now, when l see a fat pig
bringing from SIS to $40 and even
more | have determined to improve
my breeds. l find it costs no more to
feed hog that will produce $40 than
1t does one that sells for SIS, and
therefore | am down here at the fair
ready to invest a few hundred dollars
in good breeding stock.
1t would be interesting to know
whether the sales of high class stock
have been larger this year than usual,
but judging from the intense interest
taken by buyers at this particular fair
which was attended by as many as
$4,000 farmers in a single day. l
should say that the sales were larger
than they have been for many years.