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The Washington herald., 1912-10-02
Britain's Decreasing Death Rate

According TO the latest report of the
statistical bureau of Great Britain more
than one-third of all deaths in that
country are from diseases which are
confined almost entirely to adults
namely, tuberculosis, pneumonia, bron-
chitis, and cancer. Enteric fever was
once among the deadliest, but its raw
ages have been greatly abated. Its
deaths in 1869 were 800 in the million
in the five years, 1905 to 1909, they fell
to II, and in 1910 they were only 50,
Tuberculosis, pneumonia, and bronchitis
are also declining in destructiveness.
Cancer alone increases, so that in 1910
its death rate was $50 in the million,
the highest on record; though it is
probable that this apparent increase is
due IN part to more accurate diagnosis,
which now sets down as cancer many
cases which formerly would have been
classed otherwise.
The report affords gratifying result
of what sanitary science is doing in aid
of human life and health The rate of
mortality is steadily decreasing. Chief
among the factors who contribute to
this end is an unprecedented reduction
in the death rate of infants and chill
dren under the age of five years.
In former years such children per-
ished almost like flies in frost. Diph-
iberia and Group ran riot among them
and claimed thousands every year. The
former reached its deadliest height in
1893, when at least one case in three
proved fatal. The next year antitoxin
was put into practical use, and the
death rate began decline which has
been steady and rapid, until to-day
scarcely one case in twenty is fatal.
As for the cases in which diphtheria
occurs as a sequel to scarlet fever, in
1898 no fewer than 5SS per cent were
fatal, while now that percentage is only
about 3,5. Indeed diphtheria is likely
soon to be classed among the minor and
miscellaneous diseases. A similar con-
quest has been achieved over the once
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02
TENNESSEE
By GEORGE PITCH.
Author of "At Good OLD siwash."

Tennessee is layer Of this glorious
country about $50 miles long and almost
thin enuogh to spread with molasses
and eat. 1t lies like lid on Mississippi.
Alabama. and Georgia, while Kentucky
lies on top Of II and helps keep the
South solid by the cross-veneer method.
Tennessee was settled 15D years ago
and has been a State In good standing
since 1893. with a lapse Of nine years.
from 1861 to 1870. when 1t failed to pay
its dues and subscribe to the Constitu-
Of its energies in the civil war fighting
itself. and fathers and sons went into
opposite armies and shot cath other full
Of lead with pious vim, which Is still
echoed In the political campaigns OF the
State, and makes a good stump speaker
poor insurance risk.
Tennessee has over 100000 people.
who raise corn, plant tobacco, dig II
up again at night. and raise hogs which
run wild in the woods and do not have
the advantages OF an agricultural COL
lege education. Eastern Tennessee Is
very mountainous and contains people
who would climb a tree at the sight Of
an automobile or a bathtub. Western
Tennessee Is modern and contains Mem
phis. while central Tennessee contains
most OF the State history and Nash
Vile. the capital. Tennessee is the only
Southern State which contains two cities
OF adult size.
Tennessee was a fine State 100 years
ago. before immigration became popu-
lar. and produced many great men.
For many years It was the fashion to
elect Tennessee men President, and
Andrew jackson. James X. Polk, and
Andrew johnson all learned the po-
liticsl trade at Nashville. OF late. Ten
nessee has contained the youngest Sena-
tor, the best fiddler in the Senate. and
the only Senator who has died on the
street with his boots on in the last
generation.
Tennessee also contains Lookout Noun
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02
What Good Roads Mean.

The good roads question is becom-
ing so imperative that all fresh infor-
nation upon the subject appears to ap-
peal to the reading public Whether the
Federal government can be induced to
invest in good roads in any large way
is still question, although the pres
sure for Federal aid is increasing and
may bring results very soon. The con-
Servators of the governments money
hesitate to institute a good roads pro-
gramme for several reasons. First, the
cost of road building is heavy and hun
dreds of millions would be required to
bring results. Again, the States owe
it to themselves to do all they can for
their own people in this field. The ad-
vocates of Federal aid recognize this
fact, but they say that the financial abil-
ity of State to build and maintain
roads ~lmost invariably is in inverse
ratio 10 its necessity. Some of the
Southern States, for example, have the
worst roads and the least money in the
country.
The Office of public roads regards the
good roads question from two points of
view; one dealing with the economic
and the other with the social benefits
which good roads would promote The
advantages have been proved beyond
all argument, yet the office of public
roads wisely suggests that it is easy
for good-roads advocates to underesti-
mate the difficulties of bringing about
reforms.
Decrease in the cost of hauling is an
advantage which directly follows road
Improvement everywhere. Increase in
the value of adjacent land also goes
hand in hand with good roads. Many
interesting experiments have been made
to demonstrate the truth of these
statements. 1t is demonstrable, for ex-
ample, that a factor in the high cost of
living is the difficulty and expense of
getting farm goods to market Ii must
always be remembered that the worst
grade on any road tends to limit the
load that can pass over the entire road.
The economic waste of poor road
surfaces is startling. In 1906 the De-
partment of Agriculture deduced an
average cost per ton mile of 22.7 cents
for an average haul of ga miles AS less
than 8 per cent of the roads were i'm
proved at that time. these figures in
dicate the average cost of hauling on
unimproved roads. Land values in
crease Immediately when roads are i'm
proved.
Automobile owners have done much
to secure improvement of the public
highway. The government regards the
interest of automobiles as secondary in
the matter of road building. but does
not minimize its importance. Switzer-
land is largely dependent upon tourists
for its revenue America can furnish
scenery equally grand and make it as
profitable. Figures from the Denver
Chamber of Commerce show that 6ooo
motorists visiting Colorado have spent
more than S2,7oo,ooo in that State
alone.
In certain instances. as a result of
such tours, roads which have been prac-
tically impossible have been put into
hrst-class condition.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02

From the Philadelphia Inquirer
And still Uncle Sam hasn't found that
ideal rat trap for which he has sought
so long. There are only l1.347 OF them
patented. which gives a fairly liberal
opportunity for choice.
From the st. Louis Republic.
The wise postal authorities have set
the date for the opening Of the parcels
post just one week after the end OF
the Christmas rush.
From the Houston Post.
A woman in New York State was sent
to Jail for beating her husband. Is not
this one Of woman's rights?
From the New York Tribune.
Winter has surely crowded summer out
OF the lap Of autumn.
From the New York Times
A boom year in crops is not a good
year for the calamity style OF political
campaigning
From the Houston Chronicle.
Roosevelt says George Fred Williams
is for him, but the party of the second
part says he isn't: doubtless George
Fred is just another member OF the
From the indianapolis News
According to DR.. Wiley, a man is more
useful to his fellows between the age
of sixty and seventy than at any other
period Of his life. According to Who's
Who. DIR. Wiley was born October IS.
lSA.
From the Louisville CO1nerJournal.
Col. Roosevelt expects to break the
solid South, but it is difficult to See how
he will even bend 1t.
From the New York Press
When an actress and an author begin
to run down at the heels we are on
the verge of a marriage or divorce.
From the Boston Globe.
1t is a hopeful sign when Boston COM
mercial bodies take up the street con-
gestion problem.
From tho ST. Paul PiOueer-Prrs
Nick a candidate on the Taft ticket.
Col. Roosevelt as his father-in-law, and
being chummy with Gov johnson, he
seems to have II fixed so that he will
be pretty sure to stand well with the
next administration, providing Wood
row doesn't surprise him.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02
Good Deal Left for Science.

From Popular Mechanics.
To sum up, the significance OF the at
tainment OF the poles IS:
l. The final conquest by man Of the
planet on which he lives.
2. The opening up of the last large
unknown area for both observation and
investigation.
3 The demonstration that against
sound physique and experience, no
earthly obstacle is proof.
T. That now 1t is the duty OF the
United States. as a matter OF national
pride and morale. to make up for Its
failure hitherto to join the other ma
tions In attacking the antarctic prob
lem.
There Is no way in which this desir-
able result can be secured by a single
stroke, and with greater credit and GER
tainty of immediate and important re-
suits other than by occupying the south
pole during a year as a station for the
purpose of continuous magnetic meteor
illogical, astronomical, and other scien-
tiac observations by a small party of
experts.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02

In 1863 without waiting Cor the elevator.
II also contains the beautiful Cumber-
land River and several sections Of the
writhing Tennessee River. which flows
through a country where OK carts still
hold the speed records and the steam
boat reigns supreme.
Tennessee has authors and night rid
ers, young reformers, and old ladies
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02
Still, 1t Would Be Noisy

From Judge.
Child-Whats a stag party, mamma?
Merry Widow-A party where there are
only gentlemen. dear.
Child-And what do you call q party
where there's only ladies'?
Merry widow-I should call 1t . stag
nation party.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02

dreaded Group. In 1891 its fatalities
numbered 2,638, and in 1910 only 73.
The net showing is a great gain for
life and health through scientific con-
quest of diseases, conquest which may
be successfully emulated in every coun-
try of the world where pains are taken.
to employ the same methods.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02
lndenendenf.

why do you allow yourself to be
seen with persons Of doubtful reputa.
tion?"
why shouldn't 1! 1 amt a candi.
date for anything"
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
A POOR sHOPPER.


When hubby goes to market
He gets the damaged corn,
The withered beets. the doubtful meats
As sure as you are born.
When hubby goes out shopping
He has but little luck:
Gets misfit cuffs and faded stuffs
And all the other truck.
Just one lone time did hubby
Acquire a prize in life.
He struck a prize, for once was wise
When he brought home his wife.
Society Note.
Miss Gladys wombat Is the house guest
of her parents for a few days.
such Is Life.
Have you noticed any change in your
husband with the passing years7'
Yes: he used to tell me of his throb.
bing heart. Now he talks exclusively
about his liver"
October 2 in History.
October 2. 1879. Boswell and DIR. John
son are held up by Dick Turpin. He
didn't get much.
October 2, 1883 Henry VIII has an "oId
Home Day" for his ex-wives. The
gathering was well attended.
The situation.
do you think your father would OBJ
ject IL I called you Mabelr'
He might think II 4 trife odd. You
see, my first name Is Maud"
Ye Country Editor.
The editor gets little cash:
The sight of It astounds.
But nowadays he gets a squash
That weighs 30 pounds.
Had to Go.
Why are you moving away? Business
demand it,"
Daughters demand II. The matinee
idol in their favorite stock company has
been transferred to another town"
Other Way About.
81 s'pose I've known 1000 mothers in
my time"
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02

subsequently pawned II. The man. 10
was learned. has left the city. An in
vestigation is being made by the police.
In the Circuit Court for this city in
vacation to-day. Mrs. Laura Spencer
qualified as executrix OF the estate Of
her husband. the late John Spencer.
The Alexandria High School football
team will play its opening game of ths
season October Q. when they will linz
up against the fast eleven of the Epis-
copal High School.
d. Millard Kite, jr., is reported to be
critically Ill at his home. 212 South Pitt
Street
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02
Other Way About.

81 s'pose I've known 1000 mothers in
my time"
"Well?"
But l never knew but one mother
who had the courage to go to the mat
inee while her daughter did the house,
work.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02

Cotton is now grown extensively "
Africa.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02
PERTINENT AND IMPERTINENT

From the Philadelphia Inquirer
And still Uncle Sam hasn't found that
ideal rat trap for which he has sought
so long There are only l1.3f7 OF them
patented. which gives a fairly liberal
opportunity for choice
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02

Jesse Yates. colored, reported to the
police to-day that a colored man yester-
day stole a pistol from his home and
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02

Have you noticed any change in your
husband with the passing years.
Yes: he used to tell me Of his throb-
bing heart. Now he talks exclusively
about his liver"
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02
Society Note.
Such Is Life,

Miss Gladys wombat is the house gues
of her parents for a few days.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02

From the st LOUIS KcplbIlc.
The wise postal authorities have set
the date for the opening Of the parcels
post just one week after the end OF
the Christmas rush.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02

woman in New York State was sent
to Jail for beating her husband. Is not
this one of woman's rights?
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02
October 2 in History.

why are you moving away? Bushes,
demand t?'
Daughters demand II. The matinee
idol In their favorite stock company has
been transferred to another town"
The Washington herald., 1912-10-02

The explosion OF a kerosene lamp on
the second floor OF the residence Of
Harvey Talbot, Pitt Street. between Cam
eron and Queen Streets, brought out the
entire fire department at O'Clock to-
night The fire was extinguished before
the arrival of the department. No dam
age resulted
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-09-10

Friday afternoon after being i'm
town only about an hour.
Roosevelt and " olstead Don't Speak
Word was received in Redwood
this week that the statement was
made in st. Paul last Thursday that
Theodore Roosevelt and A. J. Volstead
are not on speaking terms. There
is doubtless some truth in this as
Mr.. Volstead assured the Gazette a
year ago that Roosevelt was no
favorite of his nor was La Toilette.
Volstead Dodees Issue
In this connection it is interesting
to know that the Norwegian League
wrote Mr.. Volstead before the state
convention Hast May asking him
where he stood with reference to
Roosevelt. The same question was
asked of every congressman from
the state.
Mr.. Volsteod did not reply and up
to yesterday had not replied to this
question, which is in keeping with
Mr.. Volstead's reticence as to his
whereabouts on public question.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1912-09-10
DIVISION J.-Needle and Fancy Work.
Mrs. L. H. Kuck, Supt.
SlIk Emhroiderv.

No premium will be paid ON article
moi made by exhibitor within last tw
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LOOKS GOOD FOR CHUCK
Popular treasurer Likely To Be RenOm-
mated At Primaries tuesday

9. V. Everett, the popular county
treasurer, is strong in the race for
the Republican nomination to suc-
coed himself. He is opposed by
John McPhee of Wabasso and Jacob
Neuenburg of near Wabasso. Each
OF the opponents, particularly Mr..
McPhee, has made a hard canvass of
the county and will receive consid-
cradle support.
As they come from practically the
same vicinity it is evident they will
cut into each others stronghold and
thus lose. Mr.. Everett must Of ne
cessity be the gamer by this condi-
ton.
Chuck has made good as treasurer
since his appointment to fill the I'M
expired term Of N. ". r. Hunter.
He has added to his long list of
friends by his courtesy and readi-
ness to oblige. He has nothing but
praise for his opponents but feels
that ne should be given chance to
be elected to the Office he has filled
by appointment and hismany friends
agree with him.
Miss Rose Hunter. his deputy, tits
understood, will remain with him
during the next term.
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bowling Against
AIdriCh Scheme
Continued from first page.


money that are annually appropri-
ated by congress for various pur-
poses it becomes apparent that a dis
trict like the Seventh congressional
district has nothing to expect unless
it can get money for the betterment
OF the roads and the improvement
of the rural free delivery which car
ries with it the proper equipment
and recompense for the men who
carry the mall
Should Keep The Horses
Enlarging on this last point Mr..
Bowling said:
i believe the federal government
should furnish the rural carrier with
the equipment necessary to do his
work. 1t is also a strong belief of
mine that the federal government
should pay for the maintenance of
the rural carriers horses
Pleased With The Prospect
Mr.. Bowling says that the situa-
ton looks extremely favorable, that
assurances Of support are coming to
him from all over the district and
coming voluntarily. He does not
seem to regret the shortness Of the
campaign time but says he is going
TO do the best he can to put his po-
sition rightly before the voters be-
tween now and next Tuesday.
He will visit Redwood Falls again
il possible but expects to 20 north
and work down through the north
ern and western parts Of the bigdis-
trict.
lie returned to Olivia about $50
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should have a card included, giving the
following information:
Kind of exhibit (name or Variety
Name of exhibitor. ...-...............
age $4,000. s.... ......s..ss.s.. :
Post Office address. ...................
PREMIUMS.
Corn. Each lot must contain ten
ears.
yellow Dentist, $500; I'd, ST. so; Sd
81 90; 4th. rs; 9Th, rs; next 8, so.
White Dentist, 80 90; I'd, 81 so; Sd
81 90; 4th, rs; 5th, rs; next 8, so
Small grain-Each exhibit consists of
Fife or Blue-1st 200; I'd, $3.50; Sd,
81 90; 4th, rs; next 4, so.
Stem Wheat-1st, 81. 90; I'd, $3.50; Sd
81 90; 4th, Is; next 4, so.
Velvet Chaff-1st, 50 90; I'd, 81. SO; Sd,
81 90; 4th, rs; next 4, so.
Oats (white)--1st, 81. 90; I'd, ST. so; Sd.
81 90; 4th, rs; next 4, so.
Bariey-1st, $2.0e; I'd, $3.50; Sd, loo;
Fiax.1st, 50. 90; I'd, $3.50; Sd. 100;
4th, rs; next 4, so.
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Redwood C0unty'S Industrial Contest for
Boys and Girls i'm Rural and
Semi Graded Schools.


In charge of III. r. Beberneyer, County Superin-
tendentof Schools.
Falls, October 2, 8 and 4th, in connec-
ton with the county fair. 1t is hoped
that many of the pupils may attend.
G aa e STUDY ns and
educative factor i'm itself. Provision
has been made for those pupils who
live too far to attend, that they may
charges will be paid from the contest
fund. Such shipments must be ad-
dressed to the county superintendent
and sent not later than Tuesday, Oct
1st, in order that all exhibits may be
on hand the first day of the fair Small
articles, like sewing, should be sent by
mail and the same may be forwarded
Contestants will notice that all artf-
cles and products named in the Exten-
sion Bulletin No. 3, which was sent out
in the spring, are not included. Many
of these had to be omitted While we
are distributing nearly 5000 in prizes.
nevertheless this sum Is far too small
letin. Thus pupils viii note carefully
the articles named in this circular.
Prizes will be awarded only for the
things mentioned Howeyer this List
have an opportunity to enter several
lines.
The county contest + 4 stepping
stone leading I'D to the state contest,
which win be held in Sc. Paul In
December The six highest prize win-
ners in every line are eligible to enter
the state contest
Grains and vegetables viii be return
ed, lie called for, at the close or the
fair. Articles I'm sewing will be return
ed by mail liz not called for. No grains
or baking is returned from the state
Special attention II called to the fact
that the contestant must bring or send
the required amount stipulated In this
circular Please note all specifications
carefully. Great care should be taken
to follow the shipping directions.
Every article sent or brought In
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Redwood County Fair
October 2-3-4, 1912
CONTINUED

DIVISION Pantry and Kitchen.
Mrs. CaIlaghan, Supt.
Each article must be correctly labeled
with it's name.
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In charge of ii. J. Bebermeyer, County Superin-
tendentof Schools.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-31

mile are virtually the same. With
freight train units fraction over one
half as great. the railways Of the
United States move nine-tenths the
units OF freight OF Prussia Hesse'
while the freight revenues are but
fraction over half as great
With passenger train units about
two fifth those OF France. the railways
OF the United States move somewhat
less than one third OF the passenger
units and receive passenger revenues
somewhat over one-half as great With
passenger train units less than one
third those OF Prussia Hesse. the rail-
ways OF the United States move a
fraction under onc-fifth OF the passen-
ger units, while the passenger revenues
are about two-hfths those Or Prussia
Hesse.
1t is repeated that these comparisons
are OF the average performance per
mile Of line and haYe no relation 10 the
aggregate utilization OF the railways
for any Of the countries as whole.