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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15
THIS IS NY SAITH BIRTHDAY"

Martin Burrell, the Canadian minis
ter of agriculture. was born in Berk :
shire, England October Is. 1855. and
received his education there. He came
to Canada in 1889 to engage in fruit
farming in the Niagara peninsula. He
remained there until 1889. and then
went out to british Columbia, taking
up his residence In the town of Grand
Forks. lie drifted into politics i'm his
new home and began his public career
by being elected mayor of Grand
Forks in 1908 The following year he
was named as the Conservative cardi-
date to contest Yale .Crib6o in the
general parliamentary election. but did
not succeed in his first campaign. He
was successful. however. in the general
election four years later. He has
large agricultural interests In the west
When Mr.. Borden became premier last
year he selected Mr.. Burrell for minis
ter of agriculture.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15
HIGH SCHOOLS GROW,

More than a million and a quarter
boys and girls will attend the Ameri-
can high schools. public and private
during the school year 1928, accord
ing to the estimate of Or. p. p. Clax-
ton. United states commissioner of
education. Or. Claxton has been as
sured by Mr. Alexander Summers.
statistician Of the bureau, who has
made special study Of the matter,
that the estimates is a conservative one
Of the number given 1,lOO,oOO are esti-
mated for the public high schools and
15oOOO FOR the private secondary
schools.
The american high school has grown
phenomenally in the past dozen years,
its development Ia the last two or three
years being apparently greater than
in the remarkable decade just proceed
ing. Since the twentieth century open
I'd the number of public high schools
has almost doubled and the number of
students is easily twice what it was
at the beginning OF tho century. The
most cheering feature Of the whole
matter for the American citizen is the
very great increase in the proportion
of those who 20 from the grades into
the high school Formerly Coaly a
very few years ago. in facb the higl
school was chiefly attended by child
zen Of the rich and moderately well-to-
do, Today nearly one fourth of the
children who enter the elementary
school eventually pass into the higl.
school. The exact figure is % per
cent, II negro children are included.
and rs per cent if whites only are
considered. This is particularly sig
nihcant, since certain critics Of thu
public high schools have, through
misunderstanding Of the official re.
ports. conteuded that much smaller
percentage than is here given had the
opportunity Of hish school training.
The fact remains that from 70 to 25
Of every hundred children who enter
the schools at all 20 on into the high
school.
The increase very probably is due al
most entirely to the gradual introduc
tion Of practical courses. The attend
ance was formerly confined to the
children of the rich and well-to- do be-
cause only they could afford TO devote
four years to studies without the
slightest relation to life. But in this
happier era, the high school students
may prepare him or herself for life
along. a number Of lines, and al the
same time secure modicum OF culture
the latter chiefly depending, as II
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15

ty which lies In feathers. Wings are
made in an almost endless variety Of
shapes and those medium in size or
small are favorites.
Next to wings, ostrich feathers are
what Is known as ostrich fancies,"
are best liked. These are used on
dressier hats as a rule, although all
feathers appear on all sorts of hats.
Narrow bands made of ostrich feathers.
long quill" effects with curled heads,
innumerable wreaths and pompons
and beautiful sprays and tufts Of
plumes are shown, in colors that are
enchanting and in the snowiest white
and richest glossiest black.
The bird of Paradise is the ambi.
ton of those who dare think of being
reckless with money and is worth far
more than its weight in gold. The
aigrette compels admiration but sells
better in the imitation than in the real
feather, on account of the sentiment
against wearing It and laws in some
states operating against It. But imi.
tations are good enough to answer its
purpose. and there are plenty OF airy
substitutes.
There are bands and breasts OF
feathers very handsomely wrought;
those of the neck feathers of pea
cocks are especially brilliant, and the
feather makers have covered entire
hat-shapes with small feathers, fin
ishing them with wings designed for
them. They are rich and somewhat
expensive. but money measure distinc-
ton here for not many such hats are
made and sold.
ttIttA aA~rNasi ~
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15
oue.tIons From "a wild Ross.v

Questions From "a Wild Rose"
VIII you kindly answer the follow
ing questions? Is 1t proper to thank a
person II they tell you your dress ia
pretty or should this be done only
when they tell you that you look good
in It? What Is the meaning OF
varsity? What should be the contents
of the wardrobe of girl who expects
to attend an inexpensive school?
This to be inexpensive. not elaborate
How is misses" pronounced? II a
number of persons pass you 10 1t
necessary to speak to each one? Is
It correct to wear a white dress on a
train II you expect to travel only a
short distance? !. What initial should
be placed upon the bridal linen? II
boy asks to see you home and you
do not care to have him accompany
you what should you say?-Wild Rose.
Il is polite to say thank you" when
a person compliments either you or
your frock. Varsity" is short for
university" A girl needs at school
just about what she would need at
home. cannot specify the garments.
Misses is pronounced exactly as II
spelled Mrs"
It is polite to recognize each person
as they pass. do not like white on
a train. but 1t all depends upon cir
cumstances. cover up the pretty frock
with a long coat A brides initial
marks her wedding linen. Just say to
the boy that you are provided for and
thank him for his kindness In asking
YOU.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15
Last Of sehaatIeoke indiana

The few survivors Of the Litchheld
county Conn tribe OF Schagticoke
Indians own 300 acres Of land and
FIVE houses. valued at $4,000, besides q
little personal property. They subsist
by selling potatoes and other products,
cutting railroad ties and wood and
working on neighboring farms. The
tribe 10 reduced to ignorance and pow
erty az result of leading shiftlesa
lives and by intermarriage and mix
lures Of races. The great event at the
reservation Is the annual rattlesnake
hunt In the spring, when the palefacs
Joins In the sport and furnishes al
the whisky antidote needed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15

I find that cards are still the stand
by for most people for afternoon par
ties. with few musicales and thimble
parties. Refreshments for afternoon
affairs are quite simple as the elabor-
ate spreads spoil the appetite for the
evening meal. II the weather Is warm
serve something frozen with small
fancy cakes and tiny cups of hot cof-
fee, or salad with coffee and sand
wiches. or tea. small cakes and sand
witches.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15

Most Rev. Edward Quiglcy. Roman
Catholic archbishop az Chicago, So
years old TODAY.
John l.. Sullivan. former champion
pugilist Of the world. 81 years old to-
day.
Frank r. Guernsey: representative
in Congress of the Fourth Marie dis
trict. &c years old today.
Michael T. Burke. representative in
Congress of the sixth Wisconsin dis
trict. ~ years old today.
Charles Matthews, representative Ia
Congress- of the Twenty Fourth Penn
sylvapia district, sc years old today.
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limitation

There should, be- pure textile law
as weel as pure food law. There arc
as. many imitation woolens and imi
ta''on linens as there used to be :mita
t'on navor'ng and condiments-as
many imitation silks AS imitation
milks"
inc speaker was Mark o. Prentisg
OF Hetuchen, editor OF the "Drvgoods
Economist" He added.
imitation is undoubtedly the sin.
cerest form of fattery, but it's diff
eui' u convince woman THAT this liz
the case when YOU present her with
an imitation sealskin sacque."
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15

The Chicago professor who says
girls mad better know how TO make
griddle cakes than define Greek books
has an appreciation of the values that
is hard TO overpraise.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15
An Afternoon Party.

As have often been benefited by
your splendid answers, I shall appre-
ciate 1t very much II you will kindly
help me in regard to an afternoon en-.
tertainment. Suggest something for a
menu. Something rather simple and
still very nice-Sidney.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15

Anyway. the Turkish recruiting Of
ilcers can offer frequent changes OF
scene as an additional inducement to
the young Turks TO enlist. -. -
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15
always must. upon the capability and
inclination OF the pupil

Germany. which leads the world in
education. goes a step further ami
gives. in what corresponds to our
high school. actual instruction along
several lines. The pupils go at GER
tain intervals TO shops, factories,
stores, offices. etc, and there learn first
hand those practical courses on which
they are engaged in school. This
innovation is suggested in America.
and while the nation has been SLOW to
respond. we may yet adopt the system,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15

still we live in hopes that they will
need a little copper now and then, no
matter what happens on the first
Tuesday i'm November.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15

Joe Wood can even slit an infini-
tive or two and still be great man
in Boston.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15

The bridal couple are usually served
first and etiquette prescribes full
dress for a bridegroom after the hour
OF six. Circumstances may alter
cases. but can only tell you what
custom and society demand.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15
Two Queries.

1s It customary for q bridal couple
to go into the dining-room for re.
freshments first. and 10 the groom
obliged to wear dress suit at q seven
o'clock weddinge--Anxiety.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15
A FIlrt Like a pipper.

A hirt is like a dipper attached
70 a hydrant; everyone is at liberty
10 drink from It. but no one desires to
carry 1t away.-N. =. Willis.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15
Proper WordIno o. csrde.

When there are three sisters in
family, all unmarried, how should the
visiting cards be worded and should
the address be on the card Of each
one?-Inquirer.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15
For q Picnic Party.

I am member of the amusement
committee Of a secret society that has
invited a number of lodges OF the
same order to an outdoor picnic. II
is our duty to provide amusements I'm
the way Of games and contests, and
we are sure you can suggest some
thing novel and entertaining.--X. Y. 2.
For such a large crowd as this must
necessarily be. the. best thing, to do
will be to arrange . series Of races,
according to age and sex. This can
be made very amusing. Then have q
peanut hunt, with prize to the one
finding the most. Partners for re-
freshments could be found by match.
ing flags Of all nations" These may
DO purchased in paper and are pretty
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15

Youngstown has begun work OF
large convention auditorium to cost
100000.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15

The eldest daughter has simply the
prefix Miss" and the last name; the
other girls use their full given names
and the address Is on each card.
MADAME MERf3l-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15

Certainly write notes to those whom
you wish to see you married and send
announcements to the others. Even
where expense does not have to be
considered this is frequently done. No
form of entertainment is necessary for
the guests: a wedding is all the diver
sion required. The bride merely puts
the knife into the cake; some one
else does the actual work. II is only
pretty ceremony signifying that the
bride is now the hostess and mistress
at her own table.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15
Pertaining to q Wedding.

At simple home wedding. where
expense is an item to be considered,
may the invitations for the ceremony
be written and announcements sent
TO those who are not asked? Must
any entertainment after the ceremony
be provided for the guests, and is the
bride supposed to really cut the cake
or just put the knife in? Please re-
ply to these questions in your depart
ment and greatly oblige.-September.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-15

New Yovs -ssetss~-uo'-lcnger~. serve
bread with food orders. vi
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TRY A NEWS WANT 40.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14
Pikeville.

Specialize tie Meas.
Sheriff Sullivan was at So. Pittsburg
Saturday.
XII Swafford, of Nine Mile was here
Monday.
Benton Pankey continues very low
with fever.
Henegar Hixson and son, Zeig Ter,
we're here Monday.
J. Fl. Walling renews his subscrip-
ton to The Banner.
Tom. Buck and Boy Bowman at
tended speaking here Monday.
V. R. and Emmett Swafford were
here from Morgan Springs Monday.
We are hearing very little good road
talk now, but tire election has been on,
T. B., Darius and j. Brown Lee of
Litton, we're here at the Rally Mon
day.
We are glad to see Uncle Frank Sui
liyan out again after a months i'll
ness.
E. M. Dickerson, and T. H. Hale,
of Litton, attended speaking in Pike
vile Monday.
Lieut. Sam Swatford, T. Y. and
Daily Swafford were here Monday
from Melvine,
Hon. Foster V. Brown was a guest
at the Hall House while here the first
of the week.
Uncle Wyley Coward has sold his
farm to T. A. Pope, and is moving to
his farm on Cumberland mountain.
Charlie McReynolds, Charlie Gadd,
John Glenn and Mr. Allen, the Okla
homa land man, left Monday for Okla
bona to look at the county.
Under the skill of Foust q Skillern,
carpenters. the residence of Col. j. G.
Myers is undergoing some very extern
sive improvements, both additions and
repairs, which when completed. will
make this very beautiful home, in
deed.
Last. week j. @. Ketner sold his
railroad store to A. P. Roberts, of
SAMPSON, and the latter took charge
the first of the month. Mr.. Roberts is
a successful business man and good
citizen and we welcome him in our
little city and bespeak for him a liber-
al share of the trade. Mr. Ketner is
still merchant here and has big
stole here and also one at Dunlap,
where there is always something do
ing.
Last Monday was Republican Rally
Day, and barbecue dinner on the
grounds. Hon. Foster V. Brown was
met here by the largest crowd of vot-
ers we have ever seen in Pikeville.
The court room would not hold more
than half the crowd. Mr. Brown made
a genteel speech and was compliment
ed by all parties and factions. While
we realize that before this is in print
the election will be over and the re-
suits known, we feel that Mr.. Brown
did lot of good. Hon. Walter White
made short and very pointed talk.
The dinner was well served and we
think all had all they wished and we
were glad to see SO many democrats
with us, and especially the ladies,
both Republicans and Democrats, who
helped to prepare this bountifu re.
past. Days like last Monday will be
remembered and serve to bring us clos
er together.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14
Cummings Chapel.

| Special 10 Inc NezUS.
George Gault, of Chattanooga, spent
Saturday night with Jas. Jones ano
Jno. York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Anderson made
flying trip to Chattanooga Saturday.
Mrs. Belle McNabb was in the city
shopping Saturday.
Mrs. William Wilcox and nephew,
Jno. Thacker, made fiving trip to
Chattanooga Friday.
Mrs. Jas Jones called on |. New
som Saturday afternoon.
j. L. York took dinner with Jno.
Thacker Saturday.
Mart Hartman and Sile Anderson
were in the city Saturday.
John York made flying trip to
Wauhatchie Monday
Miss Myrtle HARDWOOD called on Bee
Hartman Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Thompson have
moved to Lookout Valley for the win.
ter.
Geo. Hixon called on his uncle, Jas.
Massie, Saturday.
Mrs. Jno. Thacker and Mrs. Jas,
Jones called on Beatrice Hartman Sat
urday.
Mrs, Julia Newsom and daughter,
Miss Ruby, was in st. Elmo shopping
Saturday.
Jas. Jones took dinner with Miss
Bee Hartman Saturday.
Lark ODar passed through our vicin-
ity Friday.
I. Newsom called on Jas. Jones Fri
day and bought two possoms.
"Little Boy" said he had hunted SO
much and lost so much sleep he could
hardly see how to write to the News.
What about it, "E. L. b.
Mrs. Matte Hartman called on Bee
Hartman Sunday.
Mrs. Jas. Jones called on Bee Hart
man Monday. Little Boy.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14
Boys Should Not Smoke.

General Baden-Powell advises the
boys not to smoke. He says that any
boy who takes to cigarettes is not
brave. ga boy tries smoking" he
writes, mot because he likes it. /
know l hated il when began it, He
does it because he is afraid not to
when other boys are doing it, He is a
little funk. So when one sees a boy
smoking one knows he is not, as rule,
very brave or manly fellow. Then
smoking does boy lot of harm. It
spoils his wind and his eyesight and
stops him from growing. So fellow
who knows this and yet smokes must
be fool. began it when | was
fool boy, but very soon stopped it
when l found it was likely to damage
my eyesight So any boy who takes
to smoking does so because he is either
a coward or fool or a swaggerer,
possibly all three, and therefore he
goes into the society of silly asses. -
Fv
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14
Stanley.
Spectal TO lie Ne7oS.

SpeCid[ 10 me Ne70S.
W P. Holloway, of Whitwell, took
dinner with T. II. Richie Sunday.
Arley Richie, of Signal Point, visit
ed homefolks Sunday.
It. H. Richie made flying visit to
the Lock and Dam Sunday night by
hailing Allen Massengale's gasoline
boat about 10 p. M, and arriving at
the dam about midnight.
Everybody is about done gathering
corn in this section.
Albert Davis, Of the Ridge, went to
Chattanooga, Saturday to dispose of a
large owl which he caught in trap
after it had caught several of his
chickens. He received dollar and a
quarter for the chicken eater.
Well, they held an election anyway
at Kelly's Ferry, but there were at
least twenty five voters up in this sec
ton that failed to vote on account
of not registering in August. We don't
need that registering business up in
this section of the county. Bon Bon.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14
THE BLADE,

cDEHIAI- The News and the Blade
VI IOlhL one year each, SO; cash.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14
No Whiskey Advertising

The eventy-eighth year of its exist
ence finds the Toledo Blade more popu-
lar than at ony period during its long
and successful career. 1t is read each
week by more than million people.
The Blades field is national and it goes
INTO every state and territory in the
United States, thereby giving it an I'M
questionable right of claiming to be
the greatest national weekly newspa-
per published IN America
The Weekly Blade is distinctly a
family newspaper. The one object of
its publishers has always been to make
it fit for the American home, for the
Preside, and of interest to every mem
Der of the family. TO fulfill this pur-
pose it is kept clean and wholesome.
The news of the world is handled in a
comprehensive manner, and the various
departments of The Blade are edited
with painstaking care. The Household
page is delight to the women and
children; current affairs are treated ed
itorially without prejudice; the serial
stories are selected with the idea OF
pleasing the greatest number of fiction
lovers; the Question Bureau is a scrap
book of information; the Farmstead col
umns are conducted with the purpose of
giving the patrons medium for the ex-
change of ideas and information on
farm topics. No department is neglect
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worth many times the price of ubscrip-
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Sample copies mailed free. Address,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14

The boys appetite is often the
source of amazement. If you would
have such an appetite take Chamber
lain's Tablets. They not only create
healthy appetite, but strengthen
the stomach and enable it to do its
work naturally. For sale by all deal
ers.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14
Couldn't Sleep, Either.

is insomnia a contagious disease2"
asked the boob.
"No, replied the wise guy. why
DO you ask"
Because when my neighbol s dog
can't sleep at night l can't either, "
replied the boob.-Ci ncinnati Enquir-
err
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14

good. About q
year a g o " e
h e ard of DR..
Miles Nervine,
and it certainly
h a S proved a
blessing to our
little girl. She Is
IL ow apparently
cured and is en-
joying the best
of health. it Is
over a year since
she has had a
fit. We cannot
speak too highly
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14
L. vnnr husband CROSS

Is your husband cross An irrita-
BILE, fault finding disposition is often
due to a disoriered stomach. A man
with a good digestion is nearly always
good natured A great many have
been permanently cured of stomach
trouble by taking Chamberlain Tab
lets, For sale by all dealers.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14

"It is pleasure to tell you that
Chamberlain Cough Remedy is the
best cough medicine l have ever
used" writes Mrs. Hugh Campbell,
of Lavonia, Ga. 81 have used it with
all my children and the results have
been highly satisfactory. For sale
by all dealers.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14
In For 1t.

Always eat the skin of the fruit, .
ordered the doctor. "The skin con-
tains essentials that you need.
''That may be doc, but know I'm
going to get my throat all scratched up
the first time try to eat a pineapple
with its skin on. Washington Her
aid
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14

eff all our prayers were answered
affirmatively. would we be where we
are and what we are9 Perhaps WI
should be worth more, but would those
around us be better off9-Ex.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14

of DR.. Miles Nervine."
MRS. FRANK ANDERSON,
Comfrey, MINI.
Thousands of children in the
United States who are suffering
from attacks of epilepsy are
burden and sorrow to their parents,
who would give anything to restore
health to the sufferers.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14
GhilGrSn Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
c a 8 = RIA
Finds Cure for Epilepsy
After Years of Suffering

my daughter was afflicted with
epiIeptic fits for three years, the attacks
coming every few weeks. We employed
several doctors but they did her no
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-11-14
DR.. Miles Nervine

ia one of the best remedies known
for this affection. 1t has proven
beneficial in thousands OF cases
and those who have used it have
the greatest faith in it. 1t is not
a "cure-all" but reliable remedy
for nervous diseases. You need
not hesitate to give it trial.
sold by all DruggIsts. n the first
bottle fails to benefit your money 10
returned.
MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.