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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02
HOW TERM "MUG" ORIGINATED
In the Days of Old Faces of Men Were
Fitted Upon the Ale
Jugs.

When you call for a draught Of ale
in a chop house it is served quite as
often as not in toby, a jug modelled
roughly after the form of a little old
man in a cooked hat. This chop
house toby of today was quite prob
ably made in Germany" but his an
cestOrs came from England.
Most of them belong TO Stafford
shire and there is not a solemn one
among the lot. In the latter part of
the eighteenth century and the early
years of the nineteenth famous mems
faces were fitted to pitchers much as
nowadays the likenesses of our ma
tional characters are cast in plaster Of
paris and sold in the shops.
So it is that we find Wellington and
Drake, General Howe and Lord Mel
son, followed into ale mugs for the
greater glory of their deeds. 1t has
even been asserted that here originat-
ed the unhandsome term mug" as the
colloquial designation of the face.
From the collectors viewpoint there
are two classes of toby, the portrait
toby and the jug, which is merely a
comic. The portraits may be of his
toric worthless or they may simulate
ideal characters such as John Bull or
mythical characters such as Punch or
characters from fiction such as Fal,
staff.-Country Life in America.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02
Model Husband,

Wife-I saw the loveliest lace
spreads today, only two dollars and a
half, and l wanted them awfully, but
knew you wished to economic and 80
/ didn't get them.
Husband-Thats too bad, my dear;
you could have got they. Anything
which adds to your happiness and
brings gladness to your eyes, anything
which lightens your domestic cares
and gilds the lowering clouds, any
thing which borders with sweet how.
ers the thorny paths Of duty and ap-
peals pleasantly to your esthetic ma
ture, making life more worth living,
home a paradise, you are welcome.
doubly welcome, my angel, il 1t doesn't
cost more than two dollars and q halt"
New York Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02
MODERN METHODS WORTH
WHILE.

A man can't hope to be a success
on a farm if he is careless about bus
mess methods and management. The
latest method for a joyful career on
the homestead is none too good for
the modern farmer. Time and poor
farming have wrought wonders with
the soil fertility, but the balance is
on the wrong side Of the ledger. The
fertility has been depleted.
If a merchant left boxes Of mer-
chandiSe standing behind his store,
exposed to the weather, board would
inquire into the soundness of his
mind. A farmer can leave his farm
implements out i'm the rain or storm,
and his conscience won't hurt him
bit. The insanity board won't be
looking him up, either.
Letting the harness go from bad TO
worse is another leak that needs stop
ping. The first rainy day, when farm
work is interfered with, wash the har-
ness with soap and water. Give L a
thorough cleaning and oil it with a
good grade Of harness oil II the har-
ness needs repairing, fix it. Don't
permit the little things to go with
out attention
Scores Of farmers are becoming
rich in spite of their shpshod methods
Most poor farmers, however, are
where they belong, in the rear Of the
procession. This Is night. A man
not interested enough to husband his
resources, either from prejudice or
lack Of knowledge, isn't entitled to a
single peep at success.
The farmer who succeeds with slip
shod methods could have been much
greater success if he had been a lit
lie more modern. Look around in
your own county. Aren't the pros
porous stockmen and farmers men
who are very careful in their under
tahings reading all the uptodate lit
erature about their business? They
attend the farmers institutes, too.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02
SPARE THE TIME TO LAUGH
Even In Depressing Circumstances IL
Is Mans Duty to Strive to Be
Cheerful

1t Is the duty Of mankind. even in
depressing circumstances, to strive
to be cheerful. 1t is the general be-
lief that If a man is not naturally
light-hearted, he cannot make him
self so.
Yet this is far from being the case,
and there is many a man who is at
present a weary burden to his rela-
tives, miserable through the carking
care of some bodily ailment perhaps,
or some worldly misfortune, who, II
he had grown up with the idea that to
be cheerful in all circumstances was
one Of the first duties of life, might
still see a pleasant enough world
round him.
The worries Of a morose person will
shorten his days, and the general JUS
tice of natures arrangements pro-
vides that his early departure should
entail no long regrets.
On the other hand, the man who
can laugh keeps his health. To the
perfectly healthy laughter comes Of
ten. Too commonly, though, as child
hood is left behind, the habit fails, and
a half smile is the most that visits the
thought-lined mouth of a modern man
or woman. People become more and
more burdened with the accumulation
Of knowledge and with the weighty re-
spOnsibilities of life, but they should
still spare time to laugh.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02
PUBLIC SALE.

William Schultz, who lives half a
mile south and hak a mile east OF
Seward has bills out announcing a
big sale Of all his live stock and farm
implements, to take place on Wednes-
day, February Z, beginning at 1890
a. m. He has good horses, mules and
cattle, also implements, which will
be sold to the highest bidder. If any
farmer is wanting anything along that
line, as spring work is about 70 open
up, here viii be a good chance to get
1t. Remember the date. February 7.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02
HOW HE KNOCKED OUT COLD
Aleernon GrappIed With 1t in Time
He Explains His Never Failing
Remedy.

"You seem to have q cold this morn
ing, AlgernOn," said Mr.. Topfoor, as
Ehe elevator boy" responded rather
grufly to his cheerful good morn
ing"
:"'Yes, sab; Use got the ebidumces
II col, tank de Lo'd. Is decidumly
AOarsed in nah froat, but don t'ink
he FORMULATION gwan to mount to
much. Yo' see, l done took it in time.
rs raight bad las night, but befo' l
retire to nah bald rub nah ches' an
eroat good wifi taller an turpentine.
Den l has a Very hot BARI tub full
watch an | steps into dat. Den l
gits bout half pint O. whisky an puts
aRt into glass wifesome bilin' hot
Watah an sugah an a le-e-t-l-e lemon
soOse- Oh, no, sab; l didn' drink
4 all; l should say not. l give some
Db it to nah wife an some OBJ it to
nah two liz gals, au' de res of it
takes mahsef, an afr dat | go raight
straight to bald an sleeps like a hum
min top, an dis mOrnin' l feels fus'
rate. Deres nothin' like taller an tur-
Dentime an good hot drink O. whisky
90 col. 1t heal up de eppiglutus OBJ
&e froat an clea's out de bronical toobs
Eaight way an p'vents yo' f'om takin'
consumption. Dat de mos drea'fules'
diseased How does | know bout it?
Wy, | was down to de Amuseum
Eat'ral Hist'ry de time dey had de
!tachmen' dere TO shown how con-
sumption 'tacks de human body, an
dOun' out all bout it. An eber sence
Aen bin scared o. nah life dat me or
nah wife or nah ehillens might git it,
bUt reckon ef / takes de pescutlons
oh de turpentlme an taller an de hot
whisky de good LO'd won let none OBJ
rs git It"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02
The prImA az Ane.

II understand that Lemuel Holland
Aas come back to Dandy to end his
days" said a former resident Of the
village to Peter Hobbs, the stage
driver. How old is he?"
Hes only 49," said Mr.. Hobbs, and
l guess you've made mistake about
his ending his days here. He came
home SO he could get the new library
started and the bank organized right
up to date. and see to the drink.
ing fountain that's to be put on the
green.
He calculates to spend a year or
two with US, but he told me the other
day he'd always promised his SON
out In Californy t he'd pass the latter
part Of his life out there, and he's
planning to go before he fails any.
SOS to have the full enjoyment Of
the trip across the country."-Youth's
Companion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02
Keep Msmsnto Of Great AtI,,.

On the facade of the Palazzo Voc.
chic at Florence, to the right of the
central entrance, the profile Of q
mans head Is traced on the marble,
the authorship Of which is ascribed
to Michael Angelo. The story runs
that he and a friend made a bet as to
which Of them would draw a head
best with their backs to the wall, Q
bet easily won by Michael Angelo,
for he traced a perfect profile, where
as the other produced only q waver.
ing, imperfect outline. The story
further relates that the tool used was
a nail! Both drawings are carefully
preserved.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02

See Bondurant's removal sale.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02
EFFECTS OF DRINKING TEA
Consumer of High Quality Teas Runs
Least Risk Of Digestive Dis
turbance.

The Lancet publishes concluding:
article upon tea which sums up the;
results of an investigation into the sub
feet under the title of The Chem
lstry, Physiology and Esthetics Of
Cup of Tea"
The suggestion that an infusion Of
good tea consists chiefly of caffeine
tannate is confirmed. 1t is pointed out
that when caffeine and tannin are in a
state of combination, neither being in
he free state, the harmful astringent
Qualities of the tannin disappear and
be bitter taste Of free caffeine is not
perceptible.
The teas Of high quality yield as q
rule a simple infusion Of caffeine tan
nate, not of caffeine or Of tannin. Such
teas must be regarded as the most de-
sirable from a physiological point Of
view. 1t is interesting to find that as.
q rule the expert faster picks out
these teas as teas of high quality.
Good teas, in short, according to this
Inquiry, are those which on five min
ute infusion yield only caffeine in the
form OF caffeine tannate to the in
fusion and bad or Indifferent teas are
those which yield on infusion a tea
containing, in addition to caffeine tan
nate, either caffeine or tannin, but es-
pecially tannin, in excess. A good
tea may be made bad tea, but bad
tea can not be made good tea ex-
eept perhaps by very skilful blending.
Excessive infusion will spoil a good
tea, but even a short infusion of a
bad tea may be as Objectionable as
an excessive infusion of good tea.
On physiological grounds, therefore,
the consumer Of high quality teas runs
less risk of digestive disturbance pro-
Tided the tea is made properly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02
Unprecedented Length Of Trial.

9 The difference in time consumed IN
criminal court procedures in this and
other countries is illustrated by a
trial reported from Chemnitz, Ger.
many, in a German newspaper, in
which the per stated In astonish-
ment that the trial lasted a whole
week.
A woman was the defendant &C
eused of poisoning her little daughter,
whose life she had insured, and of ar.
son to gain fire insurance. Both
charges were submitted to the Jury at
the same time and acted upon. Sixty.
three witnesses had to be heard.
among them six experts. The Jury
condemned the woman to death.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02
Time Wasted,

Il will detain you only q moment,
Mr.. Hepperly. Are you carrying all
the life insurance you wantf"
Yes, and more than l can afford;
but I'm glad you dropped In. have
Just taken the agency for a subscrip-
ton book entitled The Voters Man
ual' It contains the platforms Of all
the existing political parties, brief bi.
ographies Of all the prominent polit-
zeal leaders, statistics relating to the
internal revenue. congressional de-.
bates on the tariff Queston-togsther
with-vhat's your hurry
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02
Daniel and the Lions.

And 1t came to pass that Daniel
was cast into the den of lions By or.
der Of King Darius.
Early the next morning King Darius
went to the den, rolled away the
stone, and called out: DO the lions
bite?"
Not unreasonably," replied Daniel,
who was well up in the legal vernacu-
lar Of the day.
Good" calculated King Darius as
ne rolled back the stone. Thereupon
he went forth and proclaimed to the
multitude that the lion question had
been solved.-Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02
cLAFLlN
From The Clarion

o o . o o o o
Mrs. Jewell of Arcadia. is visiting
with her daughter, Mrs. WfIl Stout.
Dan Campbell came up from Whch-
ia Saturday night and viii spend
some TIME here.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Sauber
'crth of town, Saturday, January
TO-. a baby boy.
DR.. Jury is enjoying a visit from
his father who came over from Els
worth last night.
Mrs. Ellen Seuduekum and three
daughters Of Colorado were visiting
friends and relatives here last week.
Mrs. B. F. Stout has been suffering
IRON a severe attack OF rheumatism
tut is improving at the present time.
Emil Ref has bought The property
adjoining the Stevenson residence
property and is remOdelng the house
DR.. Campbell came up from WITCH
tia Wednesday night DR.. Campbell
has hosts of friends who are always
glad 10 see him back in Claflin.
F. A. Wesley, the photographer,
walked over from Hollywood Monday
morning TO fill his dates here. The
roads were SO bad that he concluded
he could make better time walking
than driving, and we would Judge
from what we heard that he did
Mrs. S. S. Wilkinson arrived Sun
day evening from Newton where she
has been visiting relatives and friends
while waiting for a house here and
the arrival of their household goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkinson are now
keeping house i'm the Montgomery
property.
Mrs. Z. Keller came to town Mon
day suffering from a bad infection on
her thumb. While cutting some meat
several days previous TO this she in
Iwsd her thumb slightly, but thought
nothing about the matter, but it caus-
&C her so much pain Sunday night
tLat she came to the doctor Monday
and found that a slight infection had
set in. She is remaining in town a
few days TO have it properly treated.
Word was received here Monday of
this week that Oscar Staeber, for
rlerly of here, but late of Silverton,
Oregon, was taken 10 The hospital at
tnaI place for an operation for an alb
SceSS of the stomach. He is a mem
Der of the Odd Fellow lodge here ard
it has instructed the local lodge at
SiKerton to give him the best tina,
can be had and present their bill to
this lodge for payment. He has the
wish of his many friends here for a
speedy recovery.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02


MorTell Norton was down from the
north side this week, the guest of his
sister, Mis-. Ed Marx.
DR.. A. d. Raffington was in the
city between trains Wednesday. He
looked as natural as an old shoe feels
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Moses were in
Kansas City the first Of the week.
Judge Cole was detained from at
tending the Kansas day banquet at
Topeka by business. It was one of
the regrets of his life. He says he
would have been so glad TO have bee
there and let out one ven when the
Taft resolution went through.
Wells Thompson transacted bus'-
ness in Garden City Tuesday.
c. L. Gum returned Sunday even
ing from Corpus Christi, Tex, where
the family have been spending the
winter. Mrs. Gum and the children
will not return for some months yet.
Arthur Dick was operated ON al
the hospital Tuesday for Fistula.
Earle Swift and Harry McCracken
are working at Albert this week.
Jay Swift has been kept at home
by Illness the past ten days.
Mrs. Joe Stepanek was a visitor
from ElNnwood Tuesday, being the
guest Of Mrs. Kari Clark.
August Lischesky was up from the
east side Tuesday visiting his brother
Charles, and transacting business.
The new Lind hospital at Hosing-
ton was dedicated last Sunday with
appropriate exercises, held in the new
Christian church.. DR.. McCauIey and
others Of Hoisington made addresses
as did also Drs. Russell and Morrison
Of this city. Mrs. NJ. F. Russell also
rendered instrumental music. The
new institution cost several thousand
dollars, is well equipped, and is one
more worthy addition TO the city OF
HO,smgton.
Mr.. and AIrs. ]. NJ. Whitman are
entertaining a young lady at their
house, who arrived about ten days
ego.
VIII OSmond was in Topeka this
week attending the meeting of the
state bar association, and attending
to some business matters.
Frank Estey arrived from the Pa
cific coast Tuesday for a visit Of sew.
eral days.
WIN Weber and Curtis Stephens
were prominent EIIinwood young men
ii the city Sunday evening.
DR.. Herman Ruhe was down from
Kinsley Monday visiting his friends.
Mns. G. W. Brisby Of Enid, Okla,
has returned to her home after spend
ing a couple Of weeks visiting her pa
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. King.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02
No Room.

BERTHE" said the hospitable hostess
ct Sunday school treat, won't you
eat some more cookies?"
Il can't. I'm full" sighed Bertie.
well, then. put some in your peck.
ets."
Il can't They're full. too" was the
regretful answer-YOuth's Compan.
ion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-02-02

]. W. Smith, who has been confined
to the house for a long time, IS re-
ported as being no better. .-'--
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-10
.CLARKSBU.RG
In all these United States,
probably no other city has
a future so absolutely as
sured as Glarksburg.

The city itself is known
world wide as one Of the
richest in coal, oil and gas,
and the most substantial in
West Virginia.
In no other city of any
thing like its size is there
so small an available area
left for desirable homes.
Twenty years ago with a
population of $500, CIarks-
burg had grain fields, truck
gardens, show ground and
ball parks in the heart Of its
residence section--ground
from 500 to $500 per
acre. This is all built up
with beautiful homes rang
ing in cost from $4,000 to
$4,000, $4,000, $4,000
ana S4U,UUU.
Today with a population of
over 10000, available sites
are all taken up and the few
remaining vacant lots for
sale range in price from
$4,000 to $4,000.
There was never a time in
the history of CIarksburg
that a desirable residence
section was so much needed.
This fact is evident from the
number of inquiries we are
having each day for lots in
HIGHLAND PARK
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-10
How to Obtain the Lot
You Want on Day
Of SALE

Each lot will have stake in
the center with number,
price and termsof sale. Tear 4
off outside card, give it to
salesman on the ground, sign !
contract and make a deposit
of $4,000 on the purchase
price, and a general war
ranty deed will bemade you.
There never was a time in
the history of Clarksburg
that it was so difficult to get
asgood lot. We predict that
every lot will be sold on day
of sale.
We have inquiries from 75to
100 prospective customers
who are interested in -
Highland Park
Those coming from a dis
tance we advise to be on the
ground at 700 A. M. on day
of sale, as we can give no
purchaser preference.
Tuesday, July 10th.
ZOO A. M.
Positively no sale will be rec
Ognized until that hour. Sale
to be closed, contract signed.
and deposit made on the
ground on day Of sale. Thus
assuring every one an equal
opportunity.
SALE CONDUCTED
On the Ground
Tuesday, July is
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-07-10
IMPROVEMENTS

+. IoaEbiJ. / e S
The improvements in Highland park are of the highest
and most desirable character and have been carried out uu
der personal supervision. t
The subdivisions have been laid out and carried to
completion with2 skill and care that insure lasting quail
iy No expense has spared by the Company and the
best evidence is the property itself.
The streets have all been laid OUT graded and paved
side walks all cement; the sewer gas water lines have
all been laid in the alleys and taps each all ready for
the home
The company has spent thousands of dollars making
Highland Park of the finest residence districts to be
found and the property is ready for inspection
If you going to build home that will remain
home for the future; you your as an asset
that will steadily increase in vaue if you your
located where Objectionable features are barred you
want home fronting paved streets cement side walks
and in the most desirable residence section select your
lot in Highland Park.
The one sure way to this lot is to go on the
ground and make your selections and there on day of
SALE
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1912-05-30
THE VETERANS.
BY DENIS A. MCCARTHY.
Every year they're marching slower

Every year they're marching slower;
Every year they're stopping lower;
every year the lifting music stirs the
hearts Of older men:
Every year the flags above them
Seem to bend and bless and love them
AS II growing for the future when they'll
never march again
Every year that day draws nearer,
Every year the truth is clearer
mat the men who saved the nation from
the severing southern sword
soon must pass away forever
From the scene Of their endeavor.
Soon must answer to the roll call Of the
angel Of the Lord.
Every year with dwindling number.
Loyal still to those that slumber.
Forth they march to where already many
have found peace at last.
And they place the fairest blossoms
Ger the silent. mold ring bosoms
OF the valiant friends and comrades Of the
battles Of the past.
Every year grow DINNER. duller,
Tattered flag and faded color
Every year the hands that bear them find
harder task to do.
And the eyes that only frightened
When the blaze Of battle lightened,
Like the tattered flags they follow. are
grown dim and faded too.
Every year we see them massing
Every year we watch them passing.
Scarcely pausng in our hurry after pleas.
ure. after gain.
But the battle flags above them
Seem to bend and bless and love them,
And through all the lifting music sounds
an undertone of pain