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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-06-06

but how many could describe II In
such a manner that one who has
never before heard a laugh would be
able to conceive what 1t Is?
This was one of the questions asked
in a girls school. not hundred miles
away from the city limits. In an ex-
animation In one Of the new-fangled
subjects recently adopted by colleges.
Most of the young ladies admit that
they got theirs" on the question. One
young lady, however. who refused to
LAY down" to the question answered
1t in the following language:
"A laugh is a peculiar contortion OF
the human countenance. voluntary or
Involuntary, superinduced by a con-
centration Of the external circum-
stances. seen or heard. Of ridiculous,
ludicrous. jocose, mirthful, funny or
fanciful nature and accompanied by
a cackle, chuckle. chortle. cachina-
ton, giggle, guffaw or roar"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-06-06
WOULD MAKE MEMORIAL DAY
HOLY.

Patriotic women of the country are
trying to find out If there Is not some
means by which congress can act In
the matter of making Memorial day,
ordinarily called Decoration day, hoL
iday of different nature In some re-
spects than that which 1t now presents.
The Woman's Relief Corps Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic Is par
ticularly interested in this matter.
The women do not like to have the
day given over largely to sports OF all
kinds They think the lighter side OF
life has the ascendancy on day which
they think should be made holy. There
is also a movement on to make the
southern Memorial and the northern
Memorial day one and the same.
1t should be said that these matters
probably are ones concerning which
congress is powerless to act. The fed
eral government cannot forbid ball
games and horse races and other
sports on any day In the year except
possibly In territory over which the
United States has immediate control.
The states Of the Union are laws
unto themselves in such matters az
these.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-06-06
Tho First ThImble.

There is a tradition that a Dutch
silversmith pondered over a certain
notion which he had cherished long
and silently in the slow-working
senses which he deemed his brain
a notion for a trinket. fallal, for a
dignified lady Of Holland. 1t must be
a useful trinket. albeit costly one.
meet for so good sempstress as
Dame Alice Van Rensselaer,. When
the notion took definite shape, the
thing was quickly wrought in precious
metal by fingers as deft as the brain
was slow; and the Industrious house
wife proudly wore not only her first
thimble, but the first timble possess
ed by any Dutch frau.-March Cen
Jury.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-06-06
AGAINST ExTRAVAGANCE IN
DRESS.

Mrs. R. M. La Toilette Is a charm
ing woman personally and mighty SEN
sible. She gets right down to bed
rock In the matter Of dress She is
always well dressed herself and so
delightful to meet that one never
stops to study what she wears. Many
women here absolutely depend upon
their clothes, for they have so little
in their heads that they are obliged
to wear costly raiment made In style
II they attract any attention what
ever Mr. La Toilette is starting q
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Great Idea.

Heard about the latest insurance
scheme?"
mo; what is it,"
"Why, the company agrees to pay
alimony to both parties in case the
marriage turns out failure. boston
Transcript.
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FROM SINGLE GRAIN
Millions OF Seeds OF Wheat
Produced.
Almost Unbelievable Frultfuiness 10
vouehsd For by Professors Of Bot
any-Aos Seemingly Has no
Effect on Vitality.

M. Philiipari. professor OF botany. In
1842. cultivated at Versailles near
Paris. France. successfully s72 varie-
ties. from combinations Of the follow
ing standards: Five main kinds. ono
Egyptian. two speltsr wheat. three
Polish wheat. four single grain wheat.
i've common bearded wheat, three
general kinds. hard. soft and Polish
ordinary.
M. Deslongchamps reported that hs
counted $50 grains from one seed. and
that he also saw 161 stalks coming
from one grain.
Mr.. Shaw OF st. Louis received once
from = governor Of anAlgerian prov
incs . plant Of 80 stalks, and men
tions one Of 120 stalks in possession
OF . pasha Of Egypt.
Sir Humphrey Davis mentions one
Of 130 stalks.
Duharned speaks Of two seeds each
that produced 40 stalks and 5000
grains.
At Ksrinon. near Brsst. France. in
1917. 1b6 ears from one root were re-
ported.
D'Albsrt. chief gardener Of Louis
Philippe (1sa0-1s4s) reports Of q plant
near Maules Of 81 ears. with 2.24o
grains.
The Chinese. by planning single
seers. frequently obtain 40 to 30 ears
from one seed.
Charles Miller of the botanical gar
dens At Cambridge. England. in June.
1776. selected q grain ready to branch
out. pulled It up and August 8 divided
It into 10 parts. Each was carefully
.replantsd. which sprouted again. and
in September were divided and re-
planted. making 7s separate plants.
which went through tho winter and
April and gave in all 500 plants, from
which came 71,10s ears. producing
47h pounds Of grain. or. just think OF
It. 4.768.040 seeds!
Sir William Symonds Of Hampshire,
England. brought few grains from
Thebes. Egypt. which must have been
about $500 years with the mummy
from which they were taken in his
presence. One seed only was planted
and It produced IL stems, with more
than 1900 grain.-By the Narrator.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-06-06
THURMONT HIGH SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT.
Excellent Papers Read By Graduates
Big Crowds Attend All Exercises.

closing the Thurmont High School began Sunday
delivered the graduating class and pupils Of
school by Rev B. Sontz the Reformed church Owing to the
weather. members the school living distance kept
at home, there being but % out of the 81 present
preached eloquent the pupils and all will
keep the path they follow the advice them
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-06-06
ALUMNI LOSES.

The ua Of ball between the High School and the Alumni team
played Tuesday afternoon Soner did the pitching for those who have
better days the ball field and held the young lads down we'll
OF the older players Stanley Damuth and By covered the
field and found TERRIBLE distance walk from home plate The
Alumni; 80 Oa
Bateries-Soner and Rifle; By Creeger Root and Damuth
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-06-06
BIissfuI Ignorance,

"Is Twofur highly aristocratic?"
"Unquestionably. Twofur is not
aware that there are people In the
world who get up at five o'clock in
the morning"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-06-06
Iona Enough,

Impatient Guest-See here, waiter.
how long Is that steak Of mine go.
ing to be?
Waiter-About twelve inches, sir
Judge.
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CLASS DAY.


members the class assisted by their teacher went to considerable trouble
dcoaonsthe color scheme being white and The
stag tastvfuy arranged with handsome chairs flowers and
and when l3 faces added the picture pleasing to the
larg gathering of friends and patrons OF the school.
The papers read showed that than ordinary had been taken
preparing them The Historian stated that years ago
numbered later leaving the school schools larger
Thurmon According the Prophecies the l3 will follow various
vocatios esome to be miss nar farmers doctors, etc
presentation gifts caused considerable merrment; of the
gifts being miniature ladder which climb heights of fame
another tiny bench which take the and another tiny
"Marys Lamb'
The members musical being
pans others well the violin and Others rich meodous
voices
The vocal solo Miss Wes and the piano by the Misses Wies
and Miss Creager Of high character.
The Good Night by Miss Ruth Eylr of excellence and
thoughts running with joy because
of getting from school and parting with class associates
The following is the program
PRESIDENTS REMARKS Raymond Edgar Creager
MARCHING SONG.
GREETING. Ruth Kathryn Webster
VOCAL SOLO,. Edithe Grace Wies
CLASS HISTORY. Lillian Oeva Zen
CLASS otte Savlla
BOOIA SONG (T Fl. s. Verson)
In Thumont Town, by the crest,
Where the graceful trees a swaying and o
With gentle breeze from the west
That is where our class has met the foe.
There's where the dear old High School stands
And trains her lively band.
She keeps us there the whole day hro',
Boola, Boo etc.
We trust you'l like it, everyone,
Boola, Boo
Now think we re
And having too much fun
But c.ose faults
For at school done.
Boola, Boo
CLASS PROPHECY, Helen Margaret
SOLDIERS CHORUS.
pprcpNr,T1Ov a. Raymond Harvey Boiler
'''''''''''''' ID. Edwin Claude Creeger
INSTRUMENTAL TRo Mary ess1 Gsn's Edhs M;ns G. wies
CLASS WILL .Edithe G. Wies
CLASS SONG.
Tun.-Robn Ad.ir Adapted
Gone school-days hee
No recite
The lessons that should cheer
Our search for light.
Where's all the JOY and cheer
That made school dear?
Obi Theyr all fled away, school-days past
What made school SO bright
So good times?
What gave such delight
The path to climb?
Each so kind to all,
Our troubles small.
OH We had pleasure there, in our High School.
May the good lessons taught,
From danger
And much good be wrought
By thirteen.
Give your blessing true,
Our path with flowers
Oh May we nc'er forget, Alma Mater
GOOD NIGHT Olive Ruth Eyer
ALUMNI LOSES.
The ua game ball between the High School and the Alumni
played Tuesday afternoon Stone did the pitching for those who have
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-06-06
Leap Year.

She-Will you marry me?
He-You will have to ak father
first.
She-I did; but he refused me-
Judge
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-06-06
ASTHMA CATARRH
CURED

Expert Medical Scientists Announce
Startling Results Obtained by Senpine
New ork:-Thousands are taking ad-
vantage of the generous offer made by
The Woodworth Company Dept. 1161
Broadway, New York City, requesting
an experimental packing of Senpine, the
great discovery for Asthma, Hay Fever,
Bronchitis, and Catarrh, which is mailed
free of charge to all who write for it.
1t makes no difference how long you have
been suffering or how severe the climatic
conditions are where you live, Senpine
will cure you.
If you have experimental with other
treatments and have failed to find cure
do not be discouraged but send for trial
of this wonderful truly meritous remedy
which is a scientific compound discovered
by Professor of Vienna University, and
is being recommended by thousands.
apr 6 Tyr
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-06-06

Describes q Laugh.
What ID . Taught
Every one knows What . laugh d.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-06-06

DAILY. tDaily except Sunday. sSunday
only. saturday only. 1Remains at
Thurmont
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-06-06

Baeries-Stoner and Rifle Bey Creeger Root and Damuth
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1912-09-20

Subscribe nVv 20. lie Esyb yot sG
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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
HANDS BURNING, ITCHING

905 Lowell Place, Chicago, ILL.,
1.-THE trouble began by my hands burn
ing and itching and | rubbed and
scratched them till one day I saw lit
tie red sores coming out My hands
were disfgured and swollen, and trou-
bled me so that l could not sleep.
They were cracked and when the
small sores broke a white matter
would come out. | could not do any
hard work; if l did the sores would
come out worse. For two years no.
body could cure my eczema, until one
day thought would try the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment I used warm wa
ter with the Cuticura Soap and after
that l put the Cuticura Ointment on
my hands twice a day for about FIVE
or six months when I was cured
(Signed) Sam Marcus, Nov 2s, 1911.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston"
Adv.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
CAUTIONS FOR CEMENT USERS
Among Other Things Do Not Allow
Material TO Freeze Before II is
Properly Hardened.

Never expose freshly made concrete
20 tie hot summer sur. Avoid too
rapid drying out. says the American
Cultivatur.
DO not allow It to freeze before it is
properly hardened
DO not use soft sand stone or brick
EXCEPT for filler In large work. and
even ,hon with discretion
DO not apply fresh cement to old
and hardened surfaces without first
,horo lrhly soaking with water and
nackirg a rough surface on II. Cleanse
.horoaghly and then apply very thin.
neat cement wash
DO not attempt TO retomper and use
concrete that has stood too long in
he mixing board and attained its set
Use a uniform Portland cement and
give attention to uniform methods OF
workin. and the results will be uni
form.
Use . finely ground cement. inc
fncr the cement the greater covering
properties it possesses and the more
land Il can carry. An excess of ce-
mont IL Unnecessary. as a thin, even
,oatinc is all that is required.
he sure to mix thoroughly. Many
,aulty lob. are due to poor mixing
DO not be afraid CT OVERRIDING IL. as
onrer mixing permits of using less
cement
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP WELL
Wall Can Be Laid Five or Six Feet
High, Arching 1t at Top With
Large Stone for Covering.

1t is impossible TO drive a pipe for
a well in some localities, and stones
are scarce to lay wall in a dug well,
writes J. H. Andre of Wisconsin in
the Farm and Home. In such cases
the wall can be laid 3 or feet high.
arching it At the top with large stones
TO - or IS inches in diameter. and
cover it with a large fiat stone. a.
With hole in the center to admit a
6-inch pipe. Place a stone. b. in the
bottom of the we'll IS inches in diam
eter and inches thick. Concrete is
best. Make a concrete cone. c, 3 feet
long. 10 inches in diameter, at the
bottom. 8 inches thick and of a size
to fit the bell end OF an S-inch sewer
pipe at the top. The large end of the
cone will need openings in the side to
allow the water TO enter freely when
pumping Place the large end OF the
cone on the stone.
The first length. c. OF sewer pipe
can be $ inches When the pipe. e.
reaches above where the we'll is
stoned it can be reduced to inches a
few lengths and then to 4 inches
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
IeToN CHILD KEPT DIGNITY
.,on Meant to Be Kindly, But
younqster Was Not Converse
tionally Inclined.

fhIs story has been going the
rds OF Boston about the tenyear-
son OF Director Russell OF the
ktop opera house.
bne evening during an entr acte at
opera house Master Russell was
bmenading alone in the foyer. In
krlessly evening dress-a very glass
fashion. A Boston matron, seeing
y he was lonely. began TO make her
y agreeable
tyou are Director Russell's little
aren't you" she asked. with
tronlzing sweetness.
Master Russell resented this intru-
hn on his dignity. but his courtly
knners were unrufiied. Yes.
kdam." he replied. with an elabor-
y bow.
E'Where were you BORN"
Fin France. madam"-slightly more
1gid
t4What part" continued the lady.
Wing the conversation well started
Fan OF me. madam"
And he bowed and walked away
kdge
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
Use Large Pipes.

One thing that every farmer should
remember, and that is. when water is
forced through a pipe, The faster it
travels. the greater the loss in fric
ton. This loss is equivalent to in.
creasing the pumping head. hence ii
Is better to use large pipes instead OF
small ones: 1t is also best to have as
few turns or elbows as possible and
It is simply question which must
be decided for each individual plant
as to what sized pipe will be most
economical The larger the pipe tie
more it costs, and yet with large pire
the engine may be smaller and less
fuel required to pump the reqrirsd
SmoTnt az water.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
FANl%a
GARDEN
ONE OF WORST WEED PESTS
norse Nettle Ranks with Canada
Thistle and ouack Grass-One
Method for Eradication.

We are again in receipt Of our old
friend. the horse nettle. This time it
Is central Iowa correspondent who
sends US the prickly-leafed. potato
blossomed weed. says Wallaces Far
mer. He says that in the locality
there Is only one patch. and it is but
sixty feet square. lie wishes TO know
now to get rid OF the weed
AS all of our older readers know.
horse nettle ranks with Canada thistle
and quack grass as one of the worst
Of the weed pests. 1t is degenerate
relative OF the potato and tomato
which spreads not only by abundant
seeds. but by strong underground
-ootstoo ks. The only way TO deal
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
Exact Copy of Wrapper.
IS Z a 4ySS.!s7a
Worth Three Times a Diamond.

Nearly all the emeralds mined to-
day come from Colombia. And. in
spite of the supposed higher value OF
precious of gems. Carat for carat. a
flawless emerald would bring perhaps
three times the price of a fiawless dia-
mond in the jewelry market. India.
the storehouse of precious stones. is
credited with producing the first EN-
eralds. but the Oriental emerald is
not identical with the modern gem. as
II is a variety of the ruby. Of green
rolor and extremely rare.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
Suitinq Himself.

The modern small boy is painfuII.
cautious.
Would you like to come to our bsszs.
fire on the 9TH Of November" cns xrsx
asked
Back came an answer worthy Of
cabinet minister: Well. if l harenS
bonfire of my own. and if my father
doesn't take me to Belle Nue, and y
I'm not asked to a better bonfire. III
be awfully glad to come. -Mancbes-
ter Guardian.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
CAREFUL DRIVER OF HORSES
Dome Men Can Get Mere Out of AMI
mails In One Round With PIow
Than Another win In Two.

HOW many acres OF tillable farm
iand will one horse work? This. of
course, depends on the kind of farm
ing done. on the kind of machinery
used ana on the efficiency of the man
who works the horses. II would not
De difficult to find 100 acres OF till
able land worked in one case with
TWO good horses and from this on
up TO six work horses. Probably more
depends on the ability Of the driver
TO handle his horses than any other
one thing. Some drivers will take
more out Of their horses at one
round with the plow than another will
III two rounds. In one case the plow.
ing Is done in haphazard sort OF
way, the horses are tangled at the
ends, are backed and turned un
necessarily, are jerked viciously when
out OF line. and possibly the harnesses
do not fit properly. In the other
case the horses are given a steady,
true gait which is kept up. the turns
are smooth and without yelling and
jerking and the driver watches the
working of his plow and fit OF his
harnesses all day long. 10 team
should be worked over an hour at
hard pulling before the harnesses are
| looked over to see that all parts set
| properly. To some this carefulness
comes naturally; to others it never
will come. Efficiency in the driver
means efficiency in the team, and II
IS pleasure to see horses worked
| well.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
ana
FARM NOTES
!ny your clover seed early.


Sorghum makes very good silage.
Soy beans are a coming crop in the
middle west
The output of broom corn is about
S1.27O.OO0 annually.
After all. it isn't such big job to
save your seed corn early.
Alfalfa fields and silos are land
marks of a progressive community.
Celery grown in four-foos lows may
be earthed up with the celery plow
Soil for soy beans should receive
as thorough preparation as land for
corn.
At present prices for seed. the soy
hean Is one of tho most valuable farm
crops.
AS a money crop broom corn is one
of the most satisfactory that can be
grown.
RIVE makes a fair grade of silage
and should be cut when the seeds are
in the milk.
Few crops respond more promptly
to thorough preparation of the SOIL
than winter grain and especially
wheat.
With the NOW full OF hay and silo
full OF corn, tho farmer can sleep on
cold Writer nights with a heart full OF
content.
Storage cabbage should be tossed
from one man to another. and not
thrown into wagons or handled
roughly
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
Mun.

Senator Borah was talking about
tsgunled political opponent
His attitude" said the eloquent
tnator. reminds me OF young lady
y the seashore.
Discussing this young lady and n
chicago millionaire. a girl remarked.
She says he's not very good
Patch. after all
Another girl. tossing her head. then
hade the comment:
She says that. does she. Then
p must have dropped her."
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28

with such a pest is continually to pre-
vent the leaves from spreading them
selves out in the sunshine. Everything
considered. probably the best method
for our correspondent would be TO
take a sharp hoe and go over the
patch every ten days. cutting off ev-
cry horse nettle plant just below the
surface OF the ground This treat
ment is troublesome. but with such n
small patch it probably is the safest
and best
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
Turkish Counting OF Time.

Through the center OF the mosque
\ St Sophia runs the theoretical
Deridlan which gave the Turks true
tcal tlme-one hour and ffty-siX min
res fity-two seconds fast on Green
Dich-until two years ago. the new
kyernment fell in with the standard
Esiem OF time zones. and came into
D. eastern European zone. exactly
b hours ahead OF Greenwich time
5or religious purposes. however. IL
o'clock always happens at sunset. and
Dpon thus wanders with the seasons
" round the clock. -Westminster
ealette
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
REMOVING A HEAVY HAY RACK
Excellent Method is Described ana IT.
Illustrated for Performing JOB
Without Much Hard work.

In order to remove heavy nay
-ocl from the wagon and to reload
again without any lifting. take two
PKG pieces. eighteen feet long, two
hort and two longer posts. Set the
nosts about four feet apart and spike
IN long pieces as shown in the Illus
ration. The lower ends of the pieces
should be just high enough to come
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28

Four feet of the pipe at the top OF
the we'll should be iron to avoid
breaking when handling the pump.
Nearly all of the dirt can be placed
back in the well which saves the eX'
pense of drawing it away When plac-
ing the dirt back in the well keep a
round stick in the pipe as large as
the pipe will admit. This will keep
the sewer pipe straight and it need
not be put in place faster than the
we'll is filled up.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
Lifting Hay Rack.

ander the crosspieces OF the hay rack.
laws the Iowa Homestead. To unload
the rack drive between these two
pieces and the rack VIII slip along on
top OF the planks as shown In the IL
Iustration. The rack can be londed
by reversing the operation.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
A Bit Candid.

FIRST Tripper latter lengthy survey
y second ditto) You as got hugely
PACE. 'asn't you. mate?
Second Tripper-Corn't do nufnn'
abaht Il
flrst Tripper-You might ave
topped at 'ome-Punch U.ondon)
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
A Civil Answer.

DO many strangers settle hero
landlord"
They all settle, an them without
no more baggage than you got settlsa
in advance
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28

Sometimes you appear really
manly and sometimes you are efYenas-
nate How do you account for itT
He-I suppose it is hereditary Hssf
of my ancestors were men and tho
other half women -Tit-Bits.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28
Good Reason.

why do you call the popular game
poker?"
Because It stirs things up"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28

rs it really easy taking candy from
a baby"
Not if the baby takes the place"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-11-28

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums. reduces inlamma-
ton, alays pain cures wind collie CSC bottle AZ,