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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
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CHINESE NURSES.

zone thing that you can't find In
New York Is a professional Chinese
nurse" q doctor said Il had the
town raked fore and aft for one mol
long ago. sick American recently
come home from the Orient declared
that Chinese nurse was essential 10
recovery. and the doctors on the case
Instituted a thorough search for such
an attendant. Sometimes think
there ought to be a few of them I'M
ported. in spite of labor laws Every
person | have met who has ever been
attended by a Chinese nurse cannot
be satisfied with any other. There are
a number of them In Chinese cities.
They have been trained by American
and European nurses and mission
aries. but as soon as they get the
hang of the business they 90 their IN
structors one better In gentleness and
soothing ways. 1t is common for per
sons who have known their admins
trations abroad to ask for them IN
New York. but they cannot be found
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
NEW STRIKE METHOD.

A new sort OF strike has been In
vented by the walters of fashionable
cafe in Prague. The proprietor had
refused to raise their wages. AS they
had declared that they would not do a
stroke of work until he did this. he
was much gratified to see Them all ar
rive the very morning after their ul-
timatum. There was a change in his
feelings when they all sat down at the
little table for guests and facetiousiy
called for drinks. Neither persuasion
nor threats could induce them to 60.
and at Inst the proprietor had TO call
In the police and turn them out They
were not in the least daunted. and an
nounced that they would come back
the next day with a number OF their
colleagues. They hoped TO be a party
of FIVE hundred The struggle is not
yet ended. and the usual frequenters
OF the cafe are following its develop
ments with interest.-MAnchest
Guardian.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
SAVED FROM SHARKS JAWS
Verseious Account Of the Experience
Of Wrecked Passenger on
the Atlantic.

They were telling stories in the
smoke room.
'TH tell you how was once saved
from a shark" said a stranger. who
had listened with growing interest y
was crossing the Atlantic. and I had
my bike with me About halfway a
storm came on, and the ship began to
sink All the boats were filed with
people and launched. There were
even then a few left. myself being
among them.
IAN idea struck me, and rushed
down to where my machine was
stored. / huTriecly removed the front
wheel and then took of the tire. ]
took my pump and blew UP the tube
until 1t was the size of a life-buoy
Then I placed it under my arm-pits
and jumped overheard
after floating about for while a
shark began making overtures to me
Just as 1t was going 10 swallow me IT
bit the inner tube. which exploded
and blew me clean into America and
the shark into little bits"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
CIGAR BOXES OF Cardboard
Such an Excellent Imitation OF spanlst
Cedar That They Readily Pass
for the Real Thing.

There are now made cigar boxes m
cardboard in such exact Imitation oil
Spanish cedar boxes that they might
anywhere be taken for the real thing
Three layers of cardboard special
ly made for the purpose are pressed
together to produce board Of precise
iy The right thickness. and then upon
the outer side there Is printed. from
an engraved plate and with cores
coloring. Photographic reproductiur
Of sheet of actual Spanish cedar;
this reproduction showing the grain
Of the wood with all its variations and
even the tiny little knots. IL there ara
any.
The bottom and the sides for a card
board box are cut out AL In one piece
SO that they requife neither mailing
nor sewing. The end pieces. cut out
separately. are wire stitched in by ma
chine. and then the cover is put on
being hinged with the usual piece Of
muslin
These cardboard boxes made in I'M
itAtion of cedar are finished in reg
ulation manner. paHer lined and with
the usual paper flap 10 cover the Gig
Rrs. The outer edges are paper bound
In the usual fashion. In Its finished
state the box contains one nail, the
nail always found at the center Of the
front edge of the cigar box 10 hold the
cover down These boxes sell furI
about 80 per cent less than boxes
made of wood.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
An Apprseia.ron.

We wish to thank our congressman
for nifty package of garden seeds
sent from Washington for our special
use. 1t is nice to be thus remembered
by one who is far away In strange
land, and it beats picture postcard
forty ways There is a practical val
ne to a package of congressional gar
den seeds which appeals. We HAD
them cooked up for breakfast this
morning, and, while they were fair. If
must be remembered. that congress
has gone Democratic recently, and the
flavor of the garden seeds is bound to
be somewhat more biting and pessi-
mistic than formerly, but we thank
the thoughtful congressman just the
same. We have eaten his garden
seeds several years. and they are all
right
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
TRUE VALUE or OUR LIFE
Some Great Emergency Furnishes the
Test Which Mal<es Clear the
Real Valuation

There 10 so much for us to. do, SO
many wrongs to be made right and SO
many evils TO be remedied that a con-
si4eration OF the petty chickering's OF
life is far beneath our notice. So
long an life runs smoothly in its usual
channel we are inclined 10 attach
great importance TO the minor details
OF existence and In time yield largely
TO their influence.
The terrible test OF some great
emergency. however. makes clear
LIES true values. The greatest sue
cess that can be attained. the largest
fortunes that can be attained. the
highest station that can be achieved
are as nothing In the closing hours
of a mans life. Then It Is that he
scrutinizes his part for the least YES
tige of personal good which he has
wrought, and It is that memory alone
which is worth anything at all TO him
He cannot derive much comfort from
the wealth he has accumulated, or the
social distinction he has attained, but
he can and does rely for his eternal
reward upon the unselGsh and simple
service he has rendered for the wei
fare OF others. The life upon which
we place SO high a value must end
some time, sooner perhaps than We
imagine. We must build for the fu
ture. indeed. not bliRdly. not selfishiy
not brutality, but in that spirit OF
brave fellowship which measures uI
to every emergency
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
FORTUNE FoR INVENTION.

There is a handsome fortune await
Ing the person who VIII invent a
method Of curing hams and bacon
from which the skin has been re-
moved Albert Halstead. American
consul at Birmingham. reports that
the increasing use OF pigskin as ieath-
er and its tendency to advance in
price have made the leather manurac-
turers cast wistful eyes at-zths skin
that is wasted on being left on pork
products.
The Leather Trades Review esti-
mates that there is yearly loss OF
skins amounting to about three mil
Hon dollars In Great Britain and Ire
land alone.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
Customs Of Other DAYS.

Drinking tricks figured in diplomacy
In the time of Henry VIII. Mra. Hen.
~ Gust quotes the kings challenge 10
Hrbertus. the representative of the
Palsgrave Frederick He sent for two
huge goblets. filed with wine and beer
respectively. and gave the envoy his
choice for drinking OUT test In
vain Hubertus pleaded that his master
had actually instituted a company OF
the golden ring to put down such con
tests. any member who broke the pro.
hibition to lose his ring and give 81 to
the posi- Henry. anxious to prove
that the EnglishmaR was the better
man. promised to find the forfeits him.
self and drank his beer at draft
while it took the German four gulps to
account for the wine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
KING GEORGE DETHRonED.

The slight extent 10 which the king
OF England can influence mems fash
Ions is shown by the practical disap-
pearance of the frock coat In New
York and London in favor of the cut
away. Yet King George and the
prince OF Wales stili stick to the frock.
as may be seen by the photograph OF
these personages in the act of per
forming their social duties. The re-
bcllion OF the king against putting on
a high hat at Henley shows. on the
other haud, that he is. to that extent
at least. with the sane and sensible
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
TRUTH ABOUT THE TRUST.
Expected Economies From combinA-
ton" Do Not MateriaIixs.
nouis D. Brandeis in CoIlier'Al


ton" Do Not MatsriaIirs.
Louis ID. Brandeis In Coilier'Al
Leaders OF the new Cthird term party
argue that industrial monopoiies should
be legalized lest we lose the efficiency
OF large scale production and distrfbu
ton. No argument could be more mis-
leading.
II may be safely asserted that In
America there Is no line OF business In
which all or most concerns or plants
must be concentrated In order 10 at
tain the size OF greatest efficiency. for.
while a business may be too ANAL 10
be efficient. efficiency does not grow In
definitely with increasing size, What
the most efficient size Is can be learned
definitely only by experience. The
unit or greatest efficiency Is reached
when the disadvantages OF size coun
terbaiance the advantages. The unit
OF greatest efficiency is exceeded when
the disadvantages Of size outweigh the
advantages. The history OF American
trusts makes this clear. That history
shows:
First--No conspicuous American trust
OHCo an EAA1tCnSG ~ NhS 1N'AAC @OA -
creased efficiency. Expected econo
niles from combination" figure largely
In promoters prospectuses. but they
have never been a compelling motive
In the formation OF any trust. On the
contrary, the purpose OF combining has
often been to curb efficiency or even to
preserve inefflciency. thus frustrating
the natural law OF survival OF the at
test
Second-No conspicuously profitable
trust owes it's profits largely to supe
rior efficiency. Some trusts have been
very efficient. as have some independ.
emit concerns. but conspicuous profits
have been secured mainly through con.
troll of the market. through the power
OF monopoly to tx prices. through this
exercise of the taxing power.
Third.-No conspicuous trust has been
efficient enough TO maintain long as
against the independents its proportion
of the business of the country without
continuing TO buy up from time 20
time its successful competitors
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

ting terms with the state agricultural
colleges and experiment stations. and
the state officials VIII no longer be
regarded al inferior beings. living only
on the largess OF a Washington cabaI.
i ask AN who want honesty and faith
fnl service In the department OF agrf-
culture. the promotion of public
health and executives who have
grown 10 manhood and lived In an en-
vironment favorable 10 that which
makes for the public welfare 10 vote
for Wilson and Marshall.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
Domestic Science.

The Chicago woman who advertised
for q domestic, and offered a weekly
auto ride as one of the Inducements
got but one reply. She was requested
to send a photograph Of the chauffeur
so that it could be determined wAeth
er the place was as attractive as de
sired As the Iady's husband himself
drives the car the photograph was moi
sent, and there is search In Other
directions for a domestic It woulo
seem from this that the service must
have more than ordinary inducements
these days. and then doesn't suit some
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
a PLEASED SAVINGS BANK
pEPOSlTOR.

There is no county in Vermont.
indeed, hardly town in the state,
or state in the Union, that does nor
make deposits in the Hyde Park
Savings Bank.
The unprecedented growth of that
institution is the result of two things !.
FIRST, confidence; second, satisfaction
with its management
Everybody Is well treated at thar
bank and everybody is satisfied
Ask your neighbor who deposits
there and see If be does not youch
for the truthfulness OF this statement
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
FARMER GETS LESS, BUT
He Has to Pay More For What He
Doesn't Raise


The United States department OF
agriculture has just announced that
Notwithstanding the Increased cost OF
living among the people as whole
there was a greater decline In the
prices paid TO farmers from Aug. to
Sept. ! this year than there was last
year.
The average farm prices of the i'm
portnnt crops (corn. wheat. oats. bar
ley. rye. faxseed. potatoes. tobacco.
cotton and hay. which represent
about three fourths Of the value of MI
the country's crops declined per
cent during the month. while I'm that
time last year they declined In price
only "A per cent. and during the last
four years the decline in price aver
aged 2.S per cent. The average OF
farm prices on Sept Was % per
cent lower than on that date last
year.
Prices paid TO farmers on Sept I
this year. with comparison OF prices
paid on the same date last year. fol-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

AND s. \
MECHANICS
DEVICE TO GENERATE STEAM
Texas Man lnvents Apparatus Thai
Can Easily BE Attached TO ordL
nary Kitchen Range.

A steam generating device thar can
be attached to an ordinary ktehea
range has beeA invented by Texst
man The generator runs through tbs
back of the stove and Is supplied with
water from a reservoir at the ends q
front A burner is connected with he
generator and the reservoir has con
ductor. which connects with the gen,
orator. and has nozzle with q dis
charge orifice that extends inside BY
this means air 10 forced through the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
FOL DING BOX FOR MECHANICS
Strong and Weii-5raeed Device 70
Carrying Tools Of ANY Kind In
vented by fastener.

The Scientific American in Gescrib
Ing a folding box for the use OF car
penters and other mechinics. invented
by J. C. Gordon Of New London. n. Il.
says:
Mr. Gordon's invention relates 70
improved folding boxes and II has for
Its object the provision Of a strong
and well-braced box. which may Be
Used by carpenters and other mechan-
les for carrying tools. the box being
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
MADE THINGS LIVELY.

At Twin Falls. Idaho. a swarm OF
bees settled In the spout Of a stand
pipe at the water tank, and when the
fireman on the first train came along
and attempted to lower it there was
great excitement in the neighborhood-
He was SO vigorously attacked that he
fed from the tender. the engineer was
driven from the cab. the brakemen
locked themselves in the caboose at
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
Mother,s plaanosls.

Speaking of mothers, q Squirrel Hill
matron is an object of considerable
solicitude just now on the part OF 3
couple Of young Pittsburgers. although
she doesn't know it The young mar
called. and this was the first queEtioI
he asked:
Have you spoken of our love to
your mother as yetg"
The girl shock her head.
Not as YET she whispered
Has she noticed nothingg"
she has noticed that I've been act
ing queeriy OF late. but she thinks III
sust biiiousness- "-Pittsburg Post
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
State Events.

Oct z-3-Annual meeting state
board of library commissioners and
Vermont Library Association at St.
Albans.
Oct. TO- Annual meeting survivors
OF First Vermont Cavalry at Bur-
lin ton.
Oct z3-25-Annual meeting Yer
mont State Sunday School Associa-
ton at Barre.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
MOUNTAIN SOLD Ar AUCTION.

A curious auction has Just taken
place at Grandson, Canton OF Wand.
Switzerland, the prinSipal ARTICLE"
being mountain. 1t is named Erses.
near Mont Aubert. In the Jura Alps.
and has an altitude of about 1900
feet. with its slopes wen covered with
timber Twenty years ago the same
mountain was sold for $4,000. but
II has greatly Increased in value, and
was knocked down for s4s. 400.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
The third term candidates favorit

The third term candidates favorite
reply TO the telling. nnanswerable ar
guments Of Governor Wilson Is that
the latter's opinions are based mot on
actual knowledge and experience. but
by reading musty books on political
economy" The colonel himself at
tender age was put at hard labori II
is not often that man whose whole
life has been given up 20 politics and
sfiiceholdIng gets rs horny handed ms
Mr.. Roosevelt In the ranks of labor and
high finance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

Postmaster General Hitchcock is
preparing TO establish a limited free
service at postof7icss Of the second
and third class. Experiments win
effect deliveries to nearly 3o,ooo,ooo
people now obliged to call for their
mail.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

the rear end of the train: the fireman
and switchman were routed, but after
an hours fight with the bees a farmer
came along, turned a small stream
IRON a garden hose on them quickly
scooped them into a box. put them
under his arm and went along home.
Then the train moved on.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
Steam Generator.

generator TO the burner. or course
the amount OF steam generated g. III
way win no; give as much be4t a
a furnace. bat 1t viii heat = few roJnl
or keep a small house ccn.orts5ls
and IS especially conveaseni for tsos
days Of spring and fall when the iu
mace IRE has been allowed TO g
out
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

After maintaining absolute silence
at Sacramento, Cal, for two years,
Charles Carson, sentenced 10 death
Friday remained silent when
Informed he had been reprieved
until Nov. s.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

Governor Wilson said TO the newspa-
per men at the New York Press club
banquet: Suppose you had house OF
representatives mixed like the present
senate think we could all go fishing
for the next two years. But he's at
the helm. and there won't be any mix
ing. Democrats-thRt's all
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

AT the mobilization ofthe Atlantic
fleet in the North river, New York,
next month, rz7 ships Of ali classes,
with total displacement Of $4,000
tons, viii take part
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

Judge Pike at Portsmouth, NJ H.,
gave tune tor further study to an
applicant for citizenship who had
never heard of George Washington
OF Governor Bass
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

Rome says that the Pope is
expected to create FIVE new cardinals
nj the November consistory, includ-
ing an American and possibly a
Scuth American.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

Passenger. on slow train What are
we stopping here for,
Condnctor-Got hot box
HUH Some tramp must
have built a fire under IL.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

BY applying the common sense test to
Rooseveltian romance Governor Wilson
manages to keep the country both
amused and thoughtful.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

The card stacking af ArrnRgeddon
goes rnerrfIy on Eight Taft electors In
Missouri announce that If elected they
will vote for the third term candidate
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

How many OF those who are strug-
Cling with the high cost OF living" be-
iieve there II to be any relief II the
Republican party. which brought II
about. remains In p0wcrf
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

Arthur SioddArd shot wildcat in
Peaeham recently that was three feet
long and weighed z3 81 pounds
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

80 constructed thar it may be conVezI
ientiy packed in a small space. The
handle. held securely to the end nsn1
bers. assists III bracing the box TnA
accompanying engraving illustrates
perspective view CT the Invention"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28

But the prices on tariff nurtured
articles OF manufacture which the
farmer has to buy continue to soar
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
Exelpdes Plant Roots

Exciudes FIant Hoots.
In their search for water. plan root
often penetrate the joints of sewer
pipes. and 20 prevent this. N. II Cas-
tie Of Norfolk. Va. fills the joints viii
cement and before this is quite harl
covers the surface with coarse sag
The salt crystallizes into an adhered
coating thar repels all roots
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1912-09-28
WHY DIR. WILEY
is FOR WILSON
No Says Taft and T. R. Arc
Soldiers Of Fraud.
ENEMIES OF PURE FOOD LAW.

Famous Chemist Believes the Health
Of the Nation Demands Election Of
the Democratic Tiokst-E4s Appsals
DO Those Who, Like himself, Have
Boon Republicans.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-29
HAPPY MARRIAGES.

Are the result Of knowing the laws OF
health and nature. All the knowledge
q young man or woman, wife or daugA
ter should have, is contained iii the
Peoples Medical Adviser, by r. "
Pierce, M. D. This big Home Doctor
Book containing 1908 pages with en-
cravings and colored plates, and bound
in cloth, lnearly 100000 copies form
erly sold for $l5O each), is sent Free
20 amy one sending 81 one-cent stamps
to prepay cost OF wrapping and post
age There are no conditions to this
offer and the reader must not associ-
ate this book with the advertising
pamphlets prepared by quacks through.
out tho country. Address. 662 Wash.
ington street. Buffalo, NJ Y
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-29
ALMOST LOST Als LIFE.

S. A. Std OF Mason, Mich, will never
forget his terrible exposure to a merci-
less storm. 1T gave me a dreadful
cold, he writes, that caused severe
pains in my chest, SO it was hard for
me to breathe. A neighbor gave me
several doses Of Dr. Kings New Dis.
coyery which brought great relief The
doctor said / was on the verge Of
pneumonia, but 10 continue with the
Discovery. l did so and two bottles
completely cured me-" Use only this
quick, safe, reliable medicine ror
coughs, cold, or any throat or lunh
trouble Price SOC and $L0O. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by Brown &
Co. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-29

ceived SO much Of the product and
have heen SO busy that il seems we
have not had time to make arrange.
ments for an opening Besides TINS
the painters have been a little slow
However we viii get busy and put on
the opening some time next week
Formal announcement win be made
later
Everything in connection with the
plant is running at top speed For
instance, besides 100 pounds Of butter
that was sold locally today from the
plant, 1000 pounds will be shipped this
evening and the big churn will run
again tonight
Final plans win be made and the ex-
act date for the opening announced
the first OF next week. The public viii
be invited and win have a chance TO
see tine workings Of the plant and In
cidenlally bartake Of q few OF lhe good
things produced there.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-29

no the People Of Chlckasha, Okla:
We are the only boot and shoe max.
crs in your city and county. we
make boots ana shoes, and, IN fact.
an kinds Of foot wear, made at home.
we spend our money with you DO
you not think we ought to get part
of your trade? When you spend
dime with US, you have a chance g set
it back; but when you buy handme
downs the eastern men get ii aud is
IS eoodby to what you spend. Help
your local man BE in the band wagon
and help home enterprise We need
your patronage. and we are going 90
get It If We know how Give us
trial We do tine only repairing done
BY shoe makers III Grady county
DeAndrea'S Shoe Shop
100 South Third Street.
Formerly the New State shoe Factory