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The Cairo bulletin., 1912-02-14
TRUST DANGERS.

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The defense Of these combina-
tiohs that, are sitting competition
Is thatsthey serve to effect econ.
omy, OF production and. cheaper
prices. II economy Is to be se-
cured through the sacrifice OF the
independent business man 1t Is
TOO great price to pay. If cheap
ness Of products is secured at
such . price It would be better
that the greatinventions Of watt,
Morse and Edison had withered
In their brains. We boast of our
enormous resources. II we are
not careful those resources win
be our nndolng. The mines viii
be, our slave pits; the railroads
win be the bonds OF our slavery:
the whirl and clang Of the mills
win be the noise or tic lash and
clanking Ok our chains. United
States District Attorney James
III. Wilkerson.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-02-14
A Lover Of Ease.

Il don't ask much," said Richard Keep,
IL only wish .a...4..
All through the winter months to sleep,
In spring to fish,
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-02-14

Folk and Clark made up and
Brother Joseph quits the race. We
wonder whether 1t was bunch, or
not.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-02-14

The Quoter--Art is long.
The Artist--Huh! Sometimes II
isn't long enough TO make both ends
meet.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-02-14

Attorney John M. Herbert Of Muir
physboro, attended TO business mat
t|s In this city YESTERDAY.
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And don't forget the Library
bonds.
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Lawyer for Defense The States
Attorney didn't rattle you bit with
the questions. !
Witness--No. fou sec' lvo raiseo
ave- boys. ana rye got four Srandchil-
dren.
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unklndsst Cut Of All

'rias your rich uncle cut your"
Eyes, but wouldn't mind that 20
much II he had not also cut my al.
iowance." f~s.ss.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-02-14

The above is correct statement
of The Cairo Bulletin for the year
1911 and the month OF January,
1912. E. A. DALEY,
Gen'l Manager
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 3rd day of February. 1912.
LEO J. KLEB,
- Notary Public.
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when the attention Of The 1uI-
letin is called to any misstatemen.
Of fact or to any error concerning
any man or thing, corrections viii
cheerfully be made.)
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-02-14

. 2 LI4 M yTIFEN ms Nflf'It ~
Probably German.
.ttctt IN iinnmsl!" cried d fslicw.
N the hour of his need:
Judging from his conversation,
He was not q 6weds.
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.Sfs,My wife ID Is shafp as's krise."
Il wish nina vn sns-tHsH I oOuld|
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Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19

week sine determined to see him. as she had information of considerable importance. At length Sam came in. No man could possibly have looked more down and out than he did. He seemed to be utterly exhausted. He seemed even to have lost weight Be heath his eyes were deep circles. and his face was crossed with lines more prominent than Sallie ever remem- bered seeing them before.
 What's the matter?'' Sallie's first thought was one of pity. Sam might be a grafter of the deepest dye, and he might be utterly interruptions. but he appeared sick and old, and Sallie's kind heart bled for him.
 Its the limit, that's what 1t is. You remember this fellow on the third floor of the Portland flats want. ed a hat worn by an American sol' dier in the Revolutionary war;
 Yes
 And you remember the fellow at 917 Jefferson street who wanted a key to fit some impossible trunk used by his grandmother"
 "Yes
 Well. 917 Jefferson street is the Portland flats Both Of my clients lived in the Portland flats. only one Of 'em was on the third floor and the other was on the fourth. They never knew each other until the other night when theE oo!aied oa tee stairway in fhe dark Then they got 10 talking together and they found that each of them had what the other one wanted The man on the fourth fioor had the hat the man on the third fioor wanted. aad the man on the third floor happened to have a key like the one the map on the fourth floor wanted. because his own grand mother had similar trunk. So don't get fee from either Of them! :"
 Gloom settled deep upon Sam as he finished talking. Sallie gazed at him with mournful eyes. For a time there was silence in the office. Then Sam bestirred himself
 But how about your client? You said you thought you could get what u6 Nd4l1u. VI uds A4u uG NdHNs
 "A good cook" Sallie's voice brimmed with unshed tears.
 "A cook? That was easy to get. of course. and we'll get a good fee from him.
 There won't be any feel" Intense grief shook Sallie's voice.
 Why not?" Sam's ejaculation was the acme of dismay.
 None of the cooks I selected suit ed him."
 But there are other cooks. There must be just the cook he wants some where about the city. Find herl"
 ''Too late!" Sallie sobbed.
 But why Is 1t too late?"
 Why" Sallie wept unrestrainedly into her handkerchief. he died this morning from chronic dyspepsia!"
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
Spice of Life.

One way of ironing out domestic difficulties was originated by the late Vaughan Kester. author of The Prod igal Judge" He was living at Guns ton, an old colonial estate on the Po- tomac, not far from Mount Vernon. with his wife, an aunt of Paul VII stach, who made the dramatic version of "Thais," when he drafted the con stitution and bylaws of the Mutual Help association, retails the New York Sun, in mentioning the incident.
 "Everybodys business but my own," was the motto of the association. Un- der the head, Declaration of Pur- pose" appeared this paragraph:
 "The members of this association, recognizing that there are realms of indecision and irresolution difficult for the single mind to grasp, penetrate and fully explore, have formed an as. sociation for the specific purpose that the individual members may have the advantage of every other mem ber's opinion on all conceivable ques- tions affecting his or her personal well fare, believing that by so doing they will add the variety which is the spice of life"
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
CONCRETE POST
 NEVER WEARS OUT
Heavy, Smooth Wire May be Used For Resnforc ing Them - Most Concrete Forms Are
 Triangular.

Concrete fence posts never wear out. To make them, forms of wood or metal are used Where various forms are required, as corner post, brace posts or gate posts, probably wood forms are the cheaper. In case a large number of posts of one kind is to be used, metal forms are more de- sirable. They are lighter, more easily handled, and last longer than wooden forms. They also give a better sur face finish to the concrete.
 There are several kinds of re-en- forcement. Perhaps the best is the commercial rods placed on the mar ket for concrete re-enforcing. The more common materials for this pur- pose are heavy, smooth wire and gal vanized barb wire.
 Most forms fer concrete posts are triangular. Owing to it's shape, and having reinforcement in each cor ner, this post is almost as strong as a square one, and to make it requires less material and labor than for a square one.
 The mlXtuTe or concrete depenas upon where the post is to be used. One part cement to four of sand is good For posts in isolated places, not subject to strain, mixture of one to five is sufficient Those used in a corral or around farm buildings where stock is kept are subject to constant strain and mixture of one to three is preferable. This gives a more dense material when hard.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
WALLS MAKE SCHOOL A JAIL
Woods Hutchinson Makes a Strong Plea for Outdoor Education for
 Children.

Though the poet assures us that Stone walls do not a prison make. nor iron bars a cage; minds innocent there is something fundamentally in- congruous between a healthy. grow ing child and four walls. Even though the window openings in the aforesaid walls be accurately adjusted to equal one-fifth of the floor space. though their surfaces be toned to precisely that tint which will soothe his retina dow seats be filled with flowers and goldfish bowls, though the light be cunningly trained to fall over the left shoulder, and the temperature mirac- ulously maintained at an unnatural pitch of 6S degrees, yet will it remain a prison to the eye of the healthy. un- spoiled, young human animal
 You can tell a child, in an hour. more than he can work out, or test to his own satisfaction. in a day; and he can tell you all that Is of impor- tance about what he has done in the day before, and all the deductions he can profitably draw from it in another hour. So why confine him in the schoolroom for longer than these two periods? He grows by living. and be learns by doing; neither of these can he done as we'll in the schoolhouse as elsewhere. Are children the only plants that need no sunlight?-Woods Hutchinson, A. M, NJ D.. in Good Housekeeping.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
GOPHERS ARE CAUSE OF MUCH
 INJURY TO THE ALFALFA CROP
Damaged Little Animals In O he Wesf-Poisoned Food Being Intro ueed Bel he faceE EIimi-
 mates O Stock.

cipally with gases. traps and poison. the results Of which prove convincing ly that the most effective and econom- ical method of dealing with this pest is by means of poison introduced into food and placed in their runways.
 Pocket gophers are easily poisoned. They are very fond of common pota- toes. sweet potatoes. apples. raisins and prunes. The presence of stryeh- nine. arsenic or other paisoas does not seem to deter them rom eating the food: but il the poison is sweet end they seem to eat ii more readily. In summer it may be desirable to take the trouble to sweeten the poison, but in the fall and early spring 1t does not seem worth while to de thls. The poisoned foed being introduced co the burrows below the suraC8, there is no danger ef poisoning stock. t might be yell. however, not 0 Ief swine run in Che alfalfa fields for 8 time after the poison has been pat aet
 Cut tae potatoes or other food into pieces not more than thaas-iourths ot aa inch iB diameter Cut E s1lt m each piece and With the point of the kaife blade insert a litlo sJiphate ot
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
BlBS ARE PRETTILY SHAPED
Accepted Form Has Been Proved to Be Capable ef Many Dainty
 Transformations.

Fashion 3eea act admit of much latt- uae tn #he f2Hm q bth. ba5 t E the fancy new Q vary the aeeeHte4 form as much as possible, mahing triansular and peintedsRaBea ends and as new an outline as possible. oae teiensuiaf st9le is prettly Finished with three eova of narrow laee. The inc t0p piece is sewed to ies thick lining be. aeath the second row of lace, Even
 rubber bihs have heeome attractive. and are thin and soft to the touch, with a finish on the outer side like 8 fine weave of figured nainsoek. It is customary to haste these thin rubber oihs beneath fancy ones of thin ma erial, although it is an open question whether rubber is a good thing to lay over a bahys chest.--Harper's Bazar.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
FASHION IN WRITING PAPER
Long, Narrow Envelope In Which Folded Square Sheet Fits Is
 the Mode at Present.

Practically all fashionable writing paper is accompanied by long and narrow envelopes in which the folded square sheet fits. Styles in dies change with other fashions that gov ern correct writing-paper. The most popular monogram die today is cireu- lar in form. with the circle usually in dicated by the shape of the letters.
 Another popular die is diamond shaped and is placed in the middle Of a page at the top. Drop letters. too. especially in script tyne retain their popularity, but are new made long. very narrow, and mere decorative, with linked and iuterlaeed letters. Indeed. iuterlaeed letters are the rule in new dies, and the latest desisns look like Egyptian hieroglyphies rath- CT than any letters known to this continent and century. Harper's Ba- gar.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
Telegram That Saved India.

In connection with the Dunbar, a museum of Mogui relics has been ar- ranged, which contains. among other objects, the telegram which illus trates Montgomery's great saying, "The electric telegraph saved India" This is the famous telegram dispatch ed by Brendish on May 11th, 1857. which gave the news of the rebellion to the north of India, and enabled Lawrence and Edwardes and Nichol- son 10 take steps for the disarma- ment of regiments on the verge of re- volt, and to make those brilliant ar engagements for the relief of Delhi by which--and probably by which alone --the mutiny was crushed out. and Delhi once more returned to her British allegiance.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
A Double-Header Gopher Trap.

stryehnine; as much as half the bulk of a grain of wheat will answer the purpose The moisture from the pota- to will cause the poison to adhere to the blade. Prepare the bait in suffi- cient quantity before going to the field.
 Whatever sort of bait may be used. success depends upon introducing it into fresh runways. Choose fresh- looking mounds and prod on the line between them with a wagon rod or sharpened broom handle to locate the runway; or, failing there, prod about the freshest mounds. The sudden giv- ing of the soil and the apparent loose ness of the stick in 1t is sufficient to show that the runway has been locat- ed ? Remove the prod and drop tea spoonful of the poisoned bait into the borrow, leaving the hole open. Level the mounds with some sort of drag. and as soon as new ones appear locate the burrows and put poison into them.
 In case the area to be treated is large some sort of a special instru- ment for locating the runways Is de- sirable. A very good one can be made from spade handle by covering the pointed end with iron and fastening a foot rest about Is inches above the point.
 By the use of the means just de- scribed the enterprising farmer can rid his land of gophers and keep them out of 1t. Once the farm is freed, the vigilance and prompt treatment neces- sary to keep it so will require but little time and effort.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
New Heat Unit.

The use of gas for heating as well as lighting has made obsolete the old unit the candle power, owing to the fact that this unit rates merely the brightness of the flame, not the heat ing power.
 Deyille and more recent experi. mentors discovered a remarkable pro portion between the light and heat of a mantle, and using this, makers are rating burners according to the units of heat given to them per unit of time in standard calorics. Gas of D. 200 calorics efficiency cubic meter has been recommended as the stand ard.
 The latest designs of burners for heat and lighting require that the gas have a fairly constant consumption. since the maximum efficiency of the burner is attained only when the rela tive quantities of afr and gas are closely regulated. Water gas may be added to prevent excessive variation in calorific value.-America.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
nnrms taa Halr

Among the most aftlsae eeiaures is enc h which the hair ls drapad in an mdulatIug fashion, so as to cover the ears With this goes the wide silver 6ilet. which encircles the head while at the back two or three soft euels droop earelessly from the band of sil- yer. \ fashion that finds faHor with soma women is the wearing of a head band of eolored ribbon, embfoid- cred with beads of all shades Tiny wreaths of pink roses with pearl cen- ters are favored by the young. girl and plain ribbon band tied in a small bow at the side is very attrac- tive and youthful
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19

A-Front Of the Prairie Pocket Go
 pher. 5 and c-sPeeial Teols for
 Locating and Opening Gopher Bur
 rows.
 occasionally some one species appears in such aum8erless hardes that the crop Of large sections is devoured and great havoc is wrought
 No other animal attacking the un- dersround parts of alfalfa caa equal or even closely approach the gopher in deshueifg geuess. It has proven one of the most formidable mammalian pests with which alfalfa growers have had to contend. Kansas alone suffers a loss of fully SSo0,000 yearly This damage is not directly in the de- strucu0n of the alfalfa Elant so much as it is in the interference with the work of cutting the crop and the loss by reason of having to cut the plant far above the ground, to avoid running into the mounds thrown up by the go- phers. This loss amounts to about one-tenth of the entire crop. Besides the damage to alfalfa. there is simi lar one to clover, timothy and native meadows, and the direct destruction of vegetable gardens and other crops. The gopher has the external cheek pouches, strong lower jaws, fore feet strongly developed for digging, and very small eyes and ears.
 The gopher tunnels hither and thither in search of food, at intervals digging short lateral burrows to the surface through which it pushes the exeavated earth and dumps it outside, thus forming the mounds that indicate its presence and mark it's progress. These animals are most active during the fall and spring, and one individual may throw up several mounds daily for several weeks at time. During these seasons the work of few go- phers in an alfalfa field may cause the initiated to suppose the field in- fested by dozens. Although the anil mals are most active at these times
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19

A T Court of Probate held at Putnam A within and for the district of Putnam on the 3rd day nj April A. b. i9i2.
 Percent, Edward c. Wright, Juage Estate Of Pm om.na Wood, late of Putnam in said district .ldecensed.
 Eliza Blbeauit Administratrix with will an. nexed.
 Ordered tha. six months from the date hereof be, and the zane are limited and allowed for inc creditors io bring in their claims against 50 i'd estate, and The AdmiDistrarix Is directed Co give public notice 10 inc creditors of suid estate 10 bring n their claims within said time allow ed by posting copy Of this order on the public sign post nearest th, piace W ere the deceased lasl dweit within the same town, and by publishing the same times in some newspaper having q circulation In said probate district. and return make to this court Of the notice given.
 Attest. Il i6 EDWARD C. WRIGHT, Judge
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
shnes of Two colnrs.

Shoes made of two colors are very fashionable both for evening and aft ernoon wear in Paris The fronts and heels are made of one color, usually black patent leather or white kid. The vamp of the shoe which has straps like sandal. matches the gown in color and is usually of velvet. Shoes of this sort, with the vamp of purple velvet and purple stockings are worn with black costumes.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
The College Girls Blanket.

Let the college girl who is to fur nish her own blanket and desires the college monogram or letters on it., choose blanket whose border is one of the college oolors and then cut from broadcloth letters of the other color and applique them on the bor- der. Or choose an all-white blanket and apply the letters in the college colors In either linen or silk.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19

toT tala ms to Na b 2 hospital. aia not Ike 9hat Idea very well 70, when ] saw yaaf advertisement in paper, ] wrote togo1 for advice aad have aaas gou teid me ] have taken Lydia E riastanl Vegetable Gem paand sga I0e1 R}l aal nSa have ms healte
 etE sick al sIlHN omen would oalg isnaW eneus to take yor medicine they Woaia ee slef Mrs BrNt n aasess. Ns4, Rease 5, 4iex ls. Upper sanoassS1s Ono.
 II Yau have nSs Aeeleus paiHs, irle9e. lauty, haekachs, extreme ner4o0sae inflammation, ulceTa tlon eg dfspae ment. don wait leo long but tfg LsHsa D. pmkham $ Vegetable Compound now.
 For thirty ysars Lydia C. Pinehanl 8 Vegetable Compound. made from roots and herba, has been the standard dremedY tor female ills, and such unquestionabis testimony aa the above proves the valua of this famous remedy and should give every one confidence.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
Rack for Hauling Wood.

Make the standards three and half feet long. They may be cut of after ward if desired. Make the standard sockets from old wagon tires to admit a standard one and half by four inches and with holes for one-half-inch bolts. Bolt all crosspieces firmly. Have wagon near by when making the rack, and place the rack so far for ward that in turning the front wheels will just miss the end.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
DON'T SAY YOU'RE OLD
You Only Feel Old

Digestive organs are weak--don't assimilate food as they used to.
 Other organs act more slowly and less efrectually.
 Blood is thin and sluggish
 Renewal of strength does not equal the wear and tear of your system.
 That's what makes you feel old
 Nothing in the world will tone up and invigorate those weak, backslid- ing organs. make rich blood and ere. ate strength SO quickly as Vinol.
 vinol Is not secret nostrum, sim ply the medicinal clements of the cods' flyers. with the useless nauseat- ing oil eliminated, and tonic iron add ed Try a bottle of Vinol with the understanding that your money will be returned If 1t does not make yon stronger, feel younger and give you an added interest in life.
 J. F. Domaine, Druggist, Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
cl,..es for Backward Children.

Under the direction of three New York city school teachers a unique ex- pertinent is being made at the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania. The teachers are conducting a class of fifteen back ward children under the auspices of the department of psychology. These children, by proper training. they hope to bring back to the normal with in two months The experiment Is be- ing made as an object lesson to the public schools of the country Noth- ing is being done for the children that could not be carried on under any puo- lie school system
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
EXCELLENT FOR
 HAULING WOOD
Two Pieces of Strong Timber Ar ranged to Serve as Rack Very Easy to Con-
 struCt.

Take two four-by-five pieces of very strong wood II to 12 feet long, and cut notch in each, so as to fit down over hind bolster of the wagon to prevent th< track from slipping back ward or forward. says the Homestead. Use four or six standards on each side and the same number of crosspieces, so placed that the standard in going down through the socket catches against the end of the crosspiece, as shown in the accompanying sketch
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19

This blouse. which is cut Maegar, is in rale maaYe Ioelar1 9etled with g darker shaia tae eollar an euas are q Paisley ra5lersUed toaard oI the same shade V mauVe.
 The eesg and ealH3r haad- are of tucked whiia ainon with unl of same down the lrent
 Materials required; 1i saris is q inches wtae yata ninea 70 Inches wide
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
Disgusted Old Columbus.

Columbus deftly stood the egg on end then waited for the applause
 That's all right enough" said the audience, but show us how to buy really fresh egg"
 Browning grimIy, Columbus re- placed the egg in his coat pocket and sailed for America.
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
Ry T. J. HEADLEE. Kansas.)

Like most important field crops al. falfa constantly suffers from the at tacks of many kinds of hungry crea. lures. Roots. stems. foliage. flowers and seeds serve to fill countless empty stomachs and to support myriads of living things Most of the creatures which rely wholly or in part on alfalfa for their food are either useful or too scarce to do appreeiable damage, but
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-19
Indiana Owns a Few Horses.

There are 1.176,250 horses owned in the state of Indiana. This includes both horses and mules. The value placed on the whole is $143.874,500. This is the greatest record ever fur nished by the Hoosier state. the aver age being s123 per head.