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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07
Ears.

Ears are weirdly constructed projec-
tons on the side of the head, desiened
to catch floating u II of all kinds
and herd them into the hearing me-
chanlsm within, where they are man.
ufactured into information, ideas, sus-
plclons, wrath, ecstacy, political be-
liefs and other we'll known products.
Ears are Very crudely designed and
have not improved from year to year
like automobiles. 1t is impossible to
able sounds A man need only see
what he chooses but he has no lids
on mis- ears n must go through the
world hearing vast quantities of
things which are of no use to him. If
ears We're only fitted with pickering
sleep sounding through the uproar
made by falling leaves and fathers
would not be so fatal to earnest
young men with deep reverberating
voices. who come to sit on their front
porches and talk with their daughters
at night.
Among mans greatest curses, in
fact. are the superfluous things which
he hears. If a man could only lock
up his ears and throw the key down
the Well whenever a get-rich-quick
promoter hove in sight he would be
greatly blessed by nature. While the
ability to explain to a father whose
ooOS Aoo JoSS ilOO6nC up q ucW ePl.
gram, that the time lock on his ears
would brighten many a mans life con-
siderably.
Ears are considered ornamental and
are made in a great variety of sizes
and designs. Some ears stand out
straight from the head like studding
sails, making navigation in a high
wind difficult for their owners. while
others are movable and can be flap
ped back and forth successfully.
though with not any great benefit. 1t
is maintained by scientists that pre-
historic man was able TO flap his
ears vigorously, but even this fact
does not make us sorry that we live
in an enlightened age.
Ears can take care of themselves
in summer, but are a great nuisance
in winter owing to the eagerness with
which they freeze up. A water pipe
is warm blooded compared with an
ear. When an ear freezes it cannot
be thawed out with a blowpipe, but
must be rubbed with snow, after which
1t becomes vast and red and Dubious
m painful. An ear which could he
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07
MARYLAND.

Mafytand is a northern state with
q southern accent. 1t is located in.
which forms a sort of salt water spinal
column Tor the state. Maryland is not
much larger than Massachusetts. hav-
ing eaSy 100000 square miles OF land.
nGt e u not nearly SO crowded with
taxpaycrA Its population is about L.
4oeJoeO. almost 100000 of whom are
damned tightly together in Balti-
more. which is the only city in the
state large enough to make n fast train
hesitate OF Its way.
Maryland was settled almost 800
yeaFs ago.. it's early inhabitants being
atSractad by the oysters in Chesa-
pesk% h:y: Maryland people have
rave heen throwing the shells on the
pahstc roads. This has produced sew
EAl aundred miles OF dazzling white
hi9hways of superior excellence. and
Il the appetite OF the people. and the
supply II oysters continue to hold
- for another 800 years. there will
not be a bad road In the state.
Besides paving its roads with oys-
ter shells. Maryland ships it's justly
cele6f1ted bivalves to all parts OF the
County No church social would be
9 oUcce1s without a Maryland oyster.
Thns Maryland has carried out nobly
the parposc Of its founders. which was
paffey. The Maryland crab is also
Wa9 n favOrably known. and the
aeAee produces enough tobacco each
1ear - make several thousand cords
- 0e lest grade OF stogies.
Mnsyiand people have always been
nsoaA md a~rlstocratic. and are also
lo01Hnt1e though not to excess.
To captknl Of the state is cleverly
csnesaeA 1t Annapolis, where the
0MoB1 states also maintains its great
m1EAl fRctsry. The District Of CO.
1mMb1a. s. which Washington IL To-
eaDel = surrounded on three sides by
@yQanA. hut thus far no Maryland
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07
Some Natural Rarometers.
From the Strand Magazine

TIOHl lHc 0tTSlIlu Margarine.
The chameleon barometer is certainly
a curiosity which has puzzled a good
many people, out it's construction is
really very simple. The animal changes
olo according to the weather, being
pink in damp conditions. purple in a
variable state, and bright blue when
the air is dry. A cardboard mount is
prepared, and this may be lertered in
n desired. The chameleon
is sketched out on plotting paper and
then immersed in a solution of chloride
of cobalt. to which are added chloride
OF sodium and gum arabic. Any
chemist will make up the mixture.
A more beautiful chemical hyero-
scope is formed OF a flower made of
white blotting paper, which has been
Immersed in the cobalt mixture. The
blossoms show many varying shades,
from bright pink to sky blue. with the
changes in the degree of dampness in
the atmosphere.
A somewhat curious storm glass was
introduced by the late Admiral Fitz-
roy. This is formed of a glass tube,
stoppered. but with a small hole
through the cork. Into the tube has
been poured a mixture Of camphor.
nitre, sal ammoniac. alcohol, and
water. The changes In the state of
the atmosphere are indicated by the
production Of feathery growths, these
extending upwards at the approach OF
q storm and r~etreating to h lower
part of the tube In quiet weather.
A much more simple. out quite an
effective. contr1vance is the water ba-
rometer. This is formed OF a glass
jam jar. an empty oil flask and plain
water. The jar is filled t half its ca
pacity with water, and the inverted
mask is placed in the Jar. The rising
and falling OF the water in the neck
Of the flask indicates the increase and
decrease of the pressure of the atmos-
phere. OF course, the application IL
the same as that OF an ordinary ba-
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07
have had great

his people n he could have had great
honor from Great Britain by refusing
to insurge. But he chose to be presi-
lent OF. a busted and struggling nation
at a small salary and because he seems
to have had the habit of thinking of
his own interests last. the American
people have built him a 555
feet high and nave named mountains,
rivers, states. counties, towns, boule-
wards and babies after him for over a
century. He was tall. grand. gloomy,
digniiied and woIe II powdered wig
With a tail to it. But all this was for
given him Il long time ago. His birth
day is observed with increasing devo-
ton each year and he still stands as
one of those rare beings who are will
ing to ilmperil an income for a prin-
ciple,
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07
VEST POCKET ESSA VS.
BY George Fitch.
February. illustration, b " William Steven.

a"e sncess things about February are
tue .soala and 31st days of the month.
'ASnss MHSsA we are perpetually excused.
s'Na Tue Hsis day. which comes only
shsA- ksr bAM years.
Nns@Sfy comes along when every
"IM, as sSHsl of winter, and is about as
"e's0A'e as n ninth piece of pie or IL
ssesoHo a1iAck of humps. February
" 1oSl ftks January only more so at
'I,ussss- hus the calendar isn't hard
sfeasfeA enough to compel mankind to
serve out All Of the usual 3O-day SEN
.eass- fsrerity is the sole cause of Feb
fuaryS popularity and this SHOULD be
"a nessoa d. every lecturer.
~ TFhfuary the days grow longer
Oht thls pleasure is offset By the am
10Y ,M receiying kilograms and
@M.axuar cards from friends who are
fsiit!ns IN lite sunshine in southern
*attaW css srn5 ex~aggerating the eli
fnsss> an tcrfect safety. More than
"te ttiiiu has risen in tho middle of
Sn iAH.tstS February night, and has ac-
rdNlnIlated 5D Gniles of north wind un-
der his night shirt while he stood at
ists sr0nS sinssr and receipteG for Il tele-
Srssa Ercm hN wife in Pasadena telling
AuN &tsaN roses are pertaining the air
az x1e xsts on the hotel porch without
Arfaps 0w,.
although February contains only %
1ayS. 1t ~ our most eventual month.
lt& Eresaaest feat has Deer the produce
1t0u NJ o Washington and Lincoln.
s.rhts grateful nation makes holidays of
both birthdays, thus reducing the
Working day in February to %, and
talktnE II enormously popular with
bank clerks II government employees.
la February also st. Valentines day
OCCURS. This Is a fine day on which to
Eet exGa viii. some enemy who is too
large u TICK by sending him a beautiful
einfnd portrait of a fat man with u
tomato nose and large fuzzy ears and
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07

cry.
The trunk was brought downstairs
and Isabel insisted upon carrying his
grip.
When the DOR was opened to allow
the trunk to be taken out they dis
covered that it was raining-a cold, icy
downpour.
IAN ugly night to start off in" some
one remarked as Henry put on his
o~vercoat.
Suddenly Isabel forgot to be sorry for
herself. 1t seemed much more desir-
able to be the one to stay at home in
the warm, we'll lighted house, sur
rounded by friends and every comfort.
than to go out catching trains in the
darkness and storm.
Henry's eyes looked wistfully around
the scene he vas leaving. He knew
that the pleasant evening would go on
without him n they would all have
the privilege of talking with Isabel and
Watching her fly around, while before
him stretched the prospect of an up
per berth. for he had been unable to
secure a lower one.
So, to make Henry feel that she
was all right and to eliminate herself
from his troubles, Isabel was
ately cheerful when he said goodby.
gone so that she might not realize
how much he disliked going.
Five minutes after his departure
Isabel was laughing as she stirred
something in a chatting dish. Why, she
didn't miss him half as much as she
had expected she would. 1t wasn't GO
ing to be so bad after all. 1t was very
pleasant, too, to listen to all the nice
things they were saying about
Henry.
Then the telephone rang. Isabel.
wondering h had called up so late.
rushed to answer it,. 1t was Henry.
Just thought I'd tell you I got a
lower berth. Isn't that great? You
all right? We'll, / must rush for the
train now. girl. Take care of YOUR
self. Just met old Bill, going on the
same train with me. Well, goodby.
again. Yes, I'll write every day; good
by"
Isabel hung up the receiver SLOWLY.
Now that h didn't have to be so
sorry for Henry any more Che had a
lower berth and Bill. didn't heY h
was very, very sorry for herself. She
sat down and began to cry, but it was
very much pleasanter, she thought to
cry on her WI account than on
Henry's.
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Ane~-

MOSES.
Tkfs 1+ase is The most prominent hui
man feature II stands boldly out from
The middle of the face like the prov
Df q hartieshfp, M while it is not
asaf'GSGsTys III itself, we have become
20 accustomed to it that a man with
nut u udG1. attracts more attention than
an actyr With n haircut.
u 1ozss Is used to strain dust,
hhrt. titafters and microbes out of the
AIR before 1t is taken into the lungs
and also kO extract the odors from
4aid air and submit samples of them
10 the traSn for inspection. Owing
10 this last duty, ii is more enjoyable
tn tfasfs u1ses In some localities than
u ~ III others In the orange groves of
Salffor7sta q nose is Il great source of
pleafScrE. but on Il trip through the
stock yards of Chicago it il "A nui-
xance- Like the ear. the nose should
tic fitted with check valves. so that i'll
could 6e thrown out of gear when not
dexiralaLe-
a3aaes wary greatly in architecture.
Among the must prominent varieties
~ the Roman nose, which is a stern,
AacesxfnUnsising beak' shaped like a
stapB rudder- The pug or ~retrousse
u alsO firmly fastened on a great
29n1 H1upsr- who would W. think
AHcCafyfng it in an order. 1t is a
ennaA noBe which ,creeps down unos-
teutafk7us.y from the forehead. and
toyfully upward at the southern
giving the owner a pert and
4aucy expSession. which may not CO.
1f1csde s1fh his disposition worth a
cent The Grecfan nose is noted for
its beautiful straight lines and classic
aestGk. but it must be noted that men
N1fh Grecfnn noses do not run for
0fRce any faster than men with non
deacript wind splitters. There are
AIeO Hal, spreading noses, weird,
w~anaerkAG noses and large, meaty
ptoboAa- Nature is very careless.
both IA designing and affixing noses,
has managed to get about 80 per
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07

lieved to find that the boy had not
used his expensive imported razor that
he embraced him and he lived hap
PLY ever after. There are no other
famous incidents OF truth telling in our
history.
Washington became q and
also helped the British army night the
French and Indians. He then married
n settled down on his estate to spend
happy life. But he had no children
ana In order to MI the vacant space
n his heext. he decided to adopt his
country: This necessitated. q great deal
OF nghting on his part and from l776
TO l7e1 he va almost continually oc-
cupted In ~eradicating redcoats. He
Vas often defeated and was chased m
a9gre9nte Of several thousand miles.
~ sotdlero had 5itt1o d eat and lees
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07

statesman has been able to edge into
the presidential chair.
Maryland has had an eventful his
tory. 1t had a private war of its own
about 200 years ago and took an act
i've part in the revolution. Baltimore
was attacked In 1912 by h British
and responded by producing THE Star
Spangled Banner one Of the finest
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07

cent of them on crooked. Moreover.
many noses have defective flues and
are badly plumbed. causing great dis
tress and grief to their owners.
Because the nose always precedcs
the human ace into trouble. it is usu-
ally q great sufferer in combat. 1t is
a very poor weapon of offense. yet
reckless owners are continually try
ing TO knock opponents down. by hit
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07

filled with an anti-freexe compound
IN winter, like an automobile radiator.
would become instantly popular and
the demand for 1t would be o
nous. Women's ears do not freeze
as easily az those OF men. possibly
because women generally keep their
cars busy.
Even the present crude variety OF
ear can be protected from frost by
stufnng It carefully into q small velvet
people consider the preventative worse
than the cure,
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07
MR.. WYSp AND HIS WIFE
sy HELEN SMITH DAYTON.
"THosE WHO GO AND THOSE WHO STAY"

pared a cold lunch for him and started
the chatting dish for the others Sun
day night supper. They all sat around
waiting while Henry consumed a hasty
meal. his watch on the table.
OF course there vas the usual worry
about whether or not the taXicab would
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07
The Story Of a Thoughtful Child.
From the Woman'S Home Companion

Little Alice was terribly afraid OF
cats. One day she had been standing on
ing at a big black tom cat gallivantina
on the fence. Finally she rushed Into
the house. looking very excited, and ex.
claimed, "Muvver, I thought I'd bette,
come in. Dat kitty was just 30 afraid
of me. l felt sorry for It. and coined
away"
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writing his name underneath so he will
catch the resemblance.
But February is chiefly noted for
its 18th day. which occurs once in four
years thus producing what is known
us leap year This name is derived
from the fact that in this year unmar-
ried young women are supposed to leap
ferocioasly upon eligible young men
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07

vocal skyscrapers In existence. Mary
land was also invaded during the civil
war, but the confederate army passed
through the state both ways without
stopping.
Maryland is a pleasant and pictures
que mixture or skyscrapers. colonial
mansions. darby cabins and Carnegie
libraries, pine forests and country
clubs. interurbans and OK carts, war
colleges and cathedrals. ante bellum
society and modern politics. It pos
sesses the finest state song in the ma
tion and every true Marylander be-
lieves every word OF 1t.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07

t1ns them on the fists with their
noses.
Noses usually com in two colors,
red and white. The latter are much
more highly esteemed. though men
will often spend years of time and a
great deal of money in coloring a
nose until it CLEANS like "a red signal
beacon in the darkness. 1t is gener-
ally conceded, however, that while on
the whole the effect produced is weird
and picturesque, it is not worth the
trouble and expense.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07
Lofty.
Odd Taste.
From Life.

Mother Ito inquisitive child)-stanc
aside. Don't you see the gentleman
wants to take the lady's picturef
why does he want tor
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07

and drag them shrieking to the altar.
The open season lasts all year and is OF
great assistance in Kidding the world
OF bachelors.
Az extra day every four years is a
great boon wen If it is i'm February
and thus far little use of it seems TO
have been made. 1t might be a good
plan to preserve the 10Th of February
as the day on which to read the goli
mining and coffee plantation circulars
which have accumulated during the
preceding four years.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07
Henry threw down his napkin and
Isabel began to cry.

come in time. so Isabel telephoned
again to make sure. 1t was on the
way. 1t vas moro than that, it was
chugging at the door and the bell
pealed impatiently. Instantly every one
was in a flutter. Henry threw down his
napkin and arose. Isabel began to
crv
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07

The IL was brought downstairs
and Isabel insisted upon carrying his
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-03-07

When the door was opened to allow
the trunk to be taken out they dis
covered tina it was raining-a cold, icy
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-31
NIB. w. /. MUM DEAD.

Mr.. w. l.. Mum died at his board
ing house in this city late yesterday
afternoon of pneumonia. He was
painter by trade and had resided in
Bryan only a year or two. He was
thorough gentleman and made many
friends during his residence here. He
was a member of the Knights OF
Pythias and odd Fellows lodges. Mr..
C. R. Russell, his brother-in-law, ar
rived from Center, Texas, today and
will take the remains to that place
tomorrow for burial
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-31
DEATH OF JUDGE MILTON BOARD.

Relatives in this city have been ap-
prised of the death of Judge Milton
Board, which occurred Sunday night
at his home in Louisville, KY. He was
SO years of age and was one OF the
sterling citizens of the state OF Ken
lucky. His death followed only two
weeks after the death of his son.
Judge A. G. Board of this city.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-31
NEW MANAGER HERE.

Mr.. o. P. Hall Of Houston has ar
rived in the city to succeed Mr.. W. D.
Cooper, transferred to Houston, in the
management of the Gordon-Sewall
Grocery Company. Mr.. Hall is a most
pleasant and affable gentleman, as
well as a thorough business man. He
was formerly manager Of the Houston
branch of the Nacogdoches Grocery
Company. I'll
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Enral Nrua
Dixie tonight.

Dixie tonight.
S. e. Locke was down today from
Tabor.
Earl Driver went to Hockey this
afternoon.
Miss Alva Pipkin left today for Nav
asota on visit.
]. C. Cloud was 4 Reliance visitor
to the city today.
]. C. Lloyd OF Reliance was in the
city this morning.
B. A. Hugghins of Wixon was in
town today on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Cobb were IN
town today from Tabor.
MIS-. T. ]. Caywood returned today
from a visit in Houston.
Uncle Mark Wilcox was In the city
today from Knob Prairie.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. E. Wilson were IN
the city today from Tabor.
w. ]. Davis OF Houston arrived In
the city today on business.
Miss Hattie White left for Hunts
yilel today to re-enter school.
Ring Cooper & Cole for anything IN
the grocery line. They have 1t.
]. F. Thompson and son of Holigar
Chapel were in the city today.
George II. Echols was in the city
today from his home at Rosprim.
For Sale-Good residence; close in
70.foot front; cheap. ]. w. Bats.
Mai. c. A. Adams went to New Or
leans this afternoon on business.
II it's on the market we have ii
Phone US your order. Cooper & Cole
Mrs. A. G. Board returned toda'
from a visit to relatives in Waco
For Sale-Good residence; close In
7O-foot front; cheap. Fountain Bros.
Cooper & Cole will appreciate you
January account. Phones 80 and 3S'
Miss Norge Gay returned yesterda
afternoon to her home in Housto
after visiting Mr., and Mrs. w.
Wilson.
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HON. W. T. YOUNG IMPROVING.

The many friends of Hon. w. 7.
Young will be glad to hear that ne
is recovering from an illness of nearly
four weeks duration. His condition
has been very critical, but now there
is every indication that he will soon
be up and out to meet his friends
again.
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RS. J. A. Pennington and son Je-

Irs. ]. A. Pennington and son Je-
he returned to their home in Waco
lay after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. G. r.
ECKER.
Mrs. L. E. Edge returned to her
me in Dallas today after visiting
n parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Buck
lults, during the holidays.
Mrs. ]. R. McVey left for Blooming
n today to join her husband, at
hich point their home will be in
ture.
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BENNETT-EAvEs.

Mr.. J.. S. Bennett of Calvert and
Miss Katie Eaves were married at 1
o'clock today at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. ID.
Eaves, in this city, DR.. NJ. Z. Weaver
officiating. They left Immediately for
Calvert, their future home. A more
extended notice will appear tomor-
row.