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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
Perils of the Aviator.

During one of the aviation meets
q young woman went through the han
gar under the guidance of a me
chanic. After asking all the usual
foolish questions that aviators and
the assistants have to answer during
tour of inspection, she wanted to
know: But what if your engine stops
IN the air-what happens? Can't you
come DOWN." That's exactly the
trouble" responded the willing guide
There are now three men up in the
air in France with their engines stop
ped. They can't get down and are
starving to death"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
SWALLOW HAD LONG JOURNEY
Positive Proof That Bird Travelled the
Distance From England to
South Africa.

The capture of swallow bearing
an aluminium ring in Natal, South
Africa, the other day. has resulted in
an astonishing insight into the migra-
tory habits of birds. From a number
and address stamped on the ring it
was discovered that the swallow was
one of ,4S3 British birds marked in
a similar way last summer by enthu-
siasts, desiring to learn more as to the
routes taken by bird migrants, and
whether birds return again to their
previous nesting sites. This systema-
tic marking of birds began in 1909,
since when nearly $4,000 have been
''ringed" About three per cent. are
afterward noted, but the swallow re
ported from Natal appears to have
made the longest flight so far. A
black-headed gull ringed as a nesting
in Yorkshire in July, 1911, was found
In February, 1912, in Flores, Azores
A starting ringed in Berkshire in Jan
uary 1912, reached Helsingfor, Fin
land, in April A teal ringed in Stat
f. '0'-.' IN tho autumn of 1910, was
rne, Sweden. July, 1911.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
ChiIdren's Humor.

The poetry of life is frequently seen
in childhood. We have this illustrated
in the description of butterflies as
pansies flying
"A star is a cinder from Gods great
star" has a wealth of unconscious
meaning. But perhaps the finest ap
proach to poetry was made by a tiny
tot who defined dew as the grass
crying" "Oh, auntie," said little
girl, I've just seen a pencil walking.
The nurse who had grown out Of
fairyland explained it was only an or
binary worm.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
IN A SHADOW.
lnVeterate Tea Drinker Feared Par
alysis.

Steady use of either tea or coffee
often produces alarming symptoms as
the poison (caffeine) contained in
these beverages acts with more po-
tency in some persons than In others
Il was never a coffee drinker,"
writes an III. woman, but tea drink
er. | was very nervous, had frequent
spells of sick headache and heart
trouble, and was subject at times to
severe attacks OF bilious collie.
No end of sleepless nights-would
have spells at night when my right
side would get numb and ti1gle like
6 thousand needles were pricking my
flesh. Al times I could hardly put my
tongue out of my mouth and my right
eye and ear were affected.
The doctors told me l was liable to
become paralyzed at any time, so
was in constant dread. l took no end
of medicine-all to no good.
'The doctors told me to quit using
I =, thought l could not live
vit-out it-that it was my only stay
had been a tea drinker for twenty
five years; was under the doctors
care for fifteen.
about six months ago, finally
quit tea and commenced to drink
Postum.
81 have never had one spell of sick
d.. headache since and only one light
attack of bilious collie. Have quit hay
ing those numb spells at night, sleep
we'll and my heart is getting stronger
all the time" Name given upon re-
quest.
Postum now comes in concentrated,
powder form, called Instant Postum.
1t is prepared by stirring level tea
spoonful in a cup of hot water, adding
sugar to taste, and enough cream to
bring the color to golden brown.
Instant Postum is convenient;
there's no waste; and the flavor is al
ways uniform. Sold by grocers every
where.
A Soup trial tin mailed for grocer's
name and 2-cent stamp for postage
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd, Battle Creek,
Mich.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
Member Of the Union.

Men who worked under a former
city editor of the Washington Post
vouch for the truth of this story about
him.
The telegraph editor, so the story
goes. got fash one night that John
La Fargo, the painter was dead. He
called the news out to the city editor
who, catching only the name and pro-
fession. yelled to a reporter:
"Willoughby! A painter by the
name of La Fargo is dead. Rush down
to the Central Labor union and see
what you can dig up about him!"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
Where II Happened.

A seven-year old colored boy was
before Judge Taylor in juvenile court
lot long ago for shooting at his play
mate with a rifle. AS is customary in
all such cases the attorney in ques-
tioning the boy asked:
You we're in the state of Indiana,
Marion county, when this happened.
were you not2"
The little fellow studied a minute
and then answered:
NO, sab. All was on tn front
pc oh. Indianapolis News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
Questions for Breeder.

The small breeder of limited capital
who feels that he is not able to send
one or two mares to high-class trot-
ting stallion, that has proved a sue
cessful sire OF race winners and pay
fee of $500 or $500, or even 500. can
find plenty of young, well-bred, good
gated young stations whose service
feee are $50 that are likely some day
TO take high rank among the best as
sires of race winning speed. In select
ing young stallion, inheritance, gait
and conformation and quality, also
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
Plant Diseases.

Cabbage, club root: Lime at the rate
of IS bushels to acre-partial remedy.
Beans. rust: Use Bordeau mixture.
Lima beans, blight: Use Bordeaux
mixture.
Beets, leaf spot: Use Bordeaux mix
ture.
Corn, smut: Cut out and burn.
Potatoes, blight: Use Bordeaux mix
ture.
Peas, mildew: Use Bordeaux mix
ture.
Lettuce. mildew: Fumes of sulphur.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20

A GENEROUS GIFT
Free to Readers Of This Paper

Professor Munyon has just issued q
most useful almanac containing a number
of his best essays, including the two won
derful articles, Don't Be a Cipher" and
''The Power of Love-" The almanac also
contains illustrated instructions for Char
sGrep mea4lhngi gives Ine meaning o. your
complete weather forecasts for the North
ern States, Pacific Slope and Southern
States. In fact, it is a magazine almanac
1t will be sent you absolutely free. With
It we will include any one full-size 25c.
Munyon Remedy, our rheumatism Rem
edy for rheumatism, our Kidney Remedy
for kidney trouble, our Dyspepsia Rem
biliousness or constipation. Not a penny
to pay. Address The Munyon Remedy
Company. Philadelphia, Pa.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20

Standing by the entrance of large
estate in the suburbs of Dublin are
two huge dogs carved out of granite
An Engiishman going by in a hack
thought he would have some fun with
the Irish driver.
How often, Jack, do they feed those
two big dogs?'
Whenever they bark, sir" was the
straightfaced reply.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
Bradstreet's Review states:

Retail trade in Easter goods is
quite brisk, being stimulated by mild
weather. With spring shipments going
forward briskly, new business coming
in of good proportions, and house
trade assuming increased activity, job
bers as a rule are busy. Wholesale
milliners are exceptionally busy,
spring bookings being of liberal vol
ume and running ahead of a year ago.
Like conditions exist in dry goods,
notions and footwear"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
larnino. TO Wnmen-

y ~. Meek Husband just finished
writing your speech for the club,
Mirah
His Wife Cnot so meek)-What's
the subject?
Very Meek Man-"The Lady Who
Will Strike Her Husband Is No Man
Satire.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
Feminine Arithmetic.

Typist-It's my birthday tomorrow;
I'm going to take day off
Bookkeeper-Wh don't you take
five years off. same as you did last
year?-Bystander
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20

strict confidence. A woman can freely
talk of her private illness to a woman /;
thus has been established a confidential
correspondence which has extended over
many years and which has never been
broken. Never have they published
testimonial or used letter without the
written consent of the writer, and never
has the Company allowed these conf
dental letters to get out of their pos
session, as the hundreds of thousands
of them in their files will attest
Out of the vast volume of experience
which they have to draw from, it is more
than possible that they possess the very
knowledge needed in your case. Moth
ing is asked in return except your good
will, and their advice has helped thou
sands. Surely any woman, rich or poor,
should be glad to take advantage of this
generous offer of assistance. Address
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., ICON
fdentiaD Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia e. Pinkham's SO-page
Text Book. 1t is not a book for
general distribution, as it is too
expensive. 1t is free and only
Obtainable by NAH. Write for
it today.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
Expected Result.

What did Name do when ma told
her she must take that dress to
pieces?"
Il tell you she was ripping mad"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
For SUMNER HEADACHES

Hicks CAPUDINE is the best remedy
no matter what causes them-whether
from the heat, sitting in draughts. fever
ish condition, etc. l0c.. Csc and SOC per
bottle at medicine stores. Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
Live Stock

CONGRATULATIONS of sales,
$S.SOdS95; light, $S.8O@9.15; mixed,
$500 9.O5; heavy. sS4O98.95; rough,
$S.40GS.55; pigs, $695Q9.
Cattle-Beeves, $7259915; Texas
steers, $66750; stockers and feeders,
$6@S.15; cows and heifers, $35O6S;
calves, $75OQ12.
Sheep-Native, $6.1O67; yearlings,
$725GS.25; native lambs, $SQ91O.
PITTSBURGH. - Cattle - Choice.
$S.7OqS.9O; prime, $S4OQS60.
Sheep-Prime wethers, $6.85@725;
culls and commons, 1894; lambs, sec
925; veal calves, SHOP.
Hogs-Prime heavies, $95O@9.55;
mediums, $9.SOq9.S5; heavy, York
ers, $9SO@9S5; light Workers, $3.50
go; pigs, $9S5q99O; roughs, $3.50
S.75.
KANSAS CITY. - Cattle - Dressed
beef and export steers, $S.40G9: fair
to good, $7.6OQS35; Southern steers,
$6.75QS.25; Southern cows, $425@
775; bulls, $5.5O@125; calves, $40
1925.
Hogs-Bulk, $S6O0S.S0; heavy,
$S.459S.75; packers and butchers,
$S.65QS.S5; light. $S.7OQS.S5; pigs,
$725Q7s0.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20

81 saw young Sappley the othe
day"
We'll, did he look like HIMSELF"
Yes; still insignificant"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
The Exposition.

You are mine!" cried the impecuni-
Gus nobleman as he embraced the
heiress.
Yes" said the latter "a gold mine"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
Removing Leaves.

All plants lose their lower leaves as
new ones grow. Let them stay on I'm.
til they become unsightly, then re.
move.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20

However, the man who knows just
how TO manage woman never tried
it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teethinR, softens the gums, reduces inAamma
tion, allays pain wind colo 25c bottleA Adv
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
Hens Like Vegetables

Vegetables are great for the hens,
especially when they cant get green
feed in the fields.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20

Speaking of human dynamos.
there is man who has everything
charged
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20

ITCH Relieved in 30 Minutes.
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion for all kinds OF
contagious itch. At Druggists. Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20

Success comes from good work
oftener than it does from good luck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
d WONDERFUL DIsG0YERY.

In this age OF research and experiment, all naturs
Is ransacked by the comfort and hap
pnessOf man Science has indeed made giant strides
in the past century, and among the-by means
least important in medicine is that OF
Iherapon, which has been used with great success
French Hos pitfalls and that IL worthy the attention
At those who suffer from kidney, bladder, nervous
diseases, chronic weaknesses ulcers skin eTuptions,
piles, &c, there is doubt In fact seems evident
from : he big stir created amongst specialists. that
THERAPi ON is destined TO cast into oblivion all
those questionable remedies that were formerly the
sole reliance of medical men It Is of course tmpos-
sible to tell sufferers all should like to tell them
IN this short article. but those who would like tC
know more about this remedy that has effected SO
many-we might almost say. miraculous cures,
should send addressed envelope for FREE book 70
Dr. lie Clerc Med Co. Hayerstock Road Hampstead,
London, Eng. and decide for themselves whether the
New French Remedy 18th ERAFiO ON" No. l. No.
or No. is what they require and have been seeking
in vain during life of misery suffering, III health
and unhappi1ess Therapion is sold by druggists OF
mail slUO. Fcugera Co., ~ Beekman ST., New York
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20

Silence is the college yell of the
school of experience
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20

The world likes a good loser. espe
cially if it gets some of his money
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20

good limbs and feet, are the important
questions for the small breeder to con-
slider.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
Only One "BRoMO oUININE"

That is LAXATIVE BROMO ~OUlNINEA Lool
for the signature Of Il w. GROVE Cures a Col,
in one Day, Cures Grip in Two Days. 2Sc.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
Ir,Doy+,n+ IN Mo.bere

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Bears the N u-zz--1'
Signature of l.&EzTZsALZII
In Use For over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20

Some girls are so eager to thump a
piano they can't wait to wash the
dishes
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20

promptly with the
W o m ans private
correspondence de-
partment of the Ly-
dia E. Pinkham Med
icine Co., Lynn,
Mass. Your letter
will be opened, read
and answered by a
woman and held in
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
FREE ADVICE
TO SICK WOMEN
Thousands HaveB eenHelped
By Common Sense
Suggestions.

Women suffering from any form of
female ills are invited to communicate
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
Wholesale Markets

W." I'm , =" iie"l opoD IL
80 w. 1 10 y > VIe, ~ anu
49,, no - %'ioa a. 40 / -Noi ''''i Il 'u-
'',L'' 90 / y ~ 'iioe''' -o,..
Co[h-Spo' easy EXPORT 9o'2 0 D.
an DI o. o.ooo,.
nu''e! oLeaii'''S ext as 90 q 90 &C.
III 9ts, % u 90 r. n..,.-.
Ese9 So, 1'a'e, , eilils' ]. ANA anu
10 e e"',le, eu u ," iiS anu A'iAeu
VIZ . * n Y " - ~ ,,.. ,.-,
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u IU ieSII Niiieu " eS'e'n GIlIrNenS'
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>i, l1 y =" t,Ul Y, ~ -,-, e..
Il me- Nv. ieu 'ii-Aeu III
export elevator, 541s a soc
-! ''oeS We eoHel e'l'7 Nv ANA
[ Ct, per ousI,eI, "ooa '"' 40, Ne"
loih' per Dusuei' oo5t ooc' no. I"lF 10
soou' per DuS"e' 90 q o0e'
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,tn@, 900 ~ w. = g. 80 -
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w. y 'ii''094 - W. - F'9
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Dul'ei e'ille' a. .. 'an'S' 90 . o >
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
81 have great confidence in him"
'fThot COZ"

yes; 1 had a good 1O-cent cigar
exposed in my vest pocket the other
day, and he didn't reach over and
take it,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20
CONVEY PORTRAITS. IS to g
~~sS S1N selling our new line. 7

Frost Proof early cabbage plants for
tl.25. 1000 or more 81 per thousand Ton
after March 25. Order early b. n. Freeml.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-03-20

60 = week; anyone; no canvassin
W. required; all or spare time.
tive plan, 2c. L. X. TAFT Co., Pho
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-07-16
Very Large Attendance is Elk
pected and Big Men
Will Speak.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. July IS
All roads will lead to Detroit, Mich
the last week in September, and
thither the road building tribes OF
all the states will go upon s4e
twenty-ninth day of the month to
the third annual American Road
Congress. The first congress was
held at Richmond. Va, in Noveni-
Der, 1871, and the second was held
at tlantic City, y. j., in October
1912. The attendance in Richmond
was 1900 and the attendance at At
lantfc city was 1000. Calculating
upon the broad vision and great in
te1ligence and progressive spirit OF
the West, and the very attractive
hos pitality OF Michigan people, there
lie reason for anticipating the largest
assembly of road builders at Detroit
in September that has ever been
known in the history OF the world
Detroit has resolved to put the
big pot in the little one" for this oc-
lcasion. The municipal authorities
aided by the state, and the trades
|bodies and manufacturers and bust
moss men of the community are
making preparations for the event
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-07-16
NEXT ROAD CONGRESS
MEETS IN DETROIT

or rather week of events, on grand
scale, and the management of the
congress is arranging for the CON
sress exhibits which will touch the
problem of good roads at every
point, as to construction, mainteE-
nance, materials, machinery, financing
ana the rest of a scientific business.
The executive committee of the
American Road Congress is prepar-
ing an elaborate program for the
meeting at Detroit, and will take
part inthe work Of instruction at the
congress in September. Already a
number of distinguished builders
have consetend to speak upon sub
jects of absorbing interest, among
them being Colonel Z. A. Stevens
state highway commissioner of New
Jersey, who will describe the proper
treatment of worn-out or travelled
macadam road surface; Henry G.
Shirley, state highway engineer OF
Maryland, who viii read paper
dealing with systematizing and sim
pIifyfng the purchase of materials
and equipment; State Highway
Commissioner Wilson, o. Virginia,
who will tell what he knows OF the
labor question as it affects road con-
struction: state Highway Commits
sioner Hurst, of Wisconsin, whose
text will be the structure of drains
for highways, and state Highway
Engineer Keller, of Alabama, who
will tell how to care for unsurfaced
roads, John A. McIlhenny. president
or the United States Civil Service
Commission, which will deliver an
address on the merit system in road
administration and other men OF
national distinction will discuss vart-
Gus important questions relating TO
practical matters connected with
highway work in a practical way
ana with object lessons that Will I'M
press the people attending the con
eress fifth the vast interests In
volved.
Among the exhibits-for the con
gress will be a good roads exposition
as well as a university OF highway
nstruction-there will be model ex-
hibfts, under tn objection OF the
:,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-07-16


Ningling with your food. aroousing
stomach action, absorbed immetilal eiy
into your blood. the famous renheuy
known as S. S. S. las wonderful ~
ton. It's main purpose is to stimuIate
cellular activity or that peculiar proc
ess which instantly changes the %ofn-
out cells for the new red blood corr
puscles. ,,o-
The medicinal value of the conPo-
ncuts OF S. S S. is relatively Just as
vital to healthy Blood as the nutrlneht
obtained from grain, meat. rats susat y,
or any other part of our daily 1000 ~
to the natural reconstructtve requlr3-
ments of the tissues. And there IS one
component of S. S. S. which serves lne
active purpose OF stimulating the cel-
1ular tissue to a healthy and Judiclous
selection of its own cSscntlal MUIR
ment Thus, in cases of skin disease
xIch as eczema acne, herpes, letter or
psoriasis first purify your blood win
s. s. s so II Will enable the tissues 70
rebuild their cellular strength ana re-
gain their normal health.
S s. S. is purely botanical product
and YOU viii make a great mistake 10
nave some enthusiast palm of a min
cral preparation that may do you r.
reparable harm
81 S. S. is prepared by The Swift Spe-
cific Co, 19l Swift Bldg, Atlanta, Ga
and il you have any obstinate SKIN
trouble write to their Medical Depart-
Tnent for free advice. 1t VIII be worm
your while to do SO.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-07-16

: a. I4S-miIe automobile mail and
messenger lire has been established
in the Transbaikal province Of 81
IBERIA
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-07-16

Germany uses $4,000 tons Of Amer
icvan lubricating oils annually. It's
total consumption Of such oils reaches
100000 tons.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-07-16

Taking cogniSance OF the various
movements OF the earth, a person
taking three-mlIe stroll has travel
ed s5,255 miles.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-07-16

Continued on page 100
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-19
SURPRISE PARTY FOR
 PASTOR E. R. COOPER

After half a decaoe Of pastorship in the English Lutheran church, Laurel avenue, Rev. and Mrs Edgar R. Coop CT were last night the recipients of a most fitting surprise in commemora- tion of their fifth anniversay in Bridge port.
 Under the leadership of c. F. Moran, one of the trustees of the church, a, large gathering assembled in the dark ened church while upon some pretext the minister and his wife were sum- moned to the edifce. The surprise of the couple may we'll De imagined when upon turning on the lights they were in the midst of the assemb1age.
 After a well rendered amusement program the pastor was made the re- cipient of well-fl1ed purse of gold while Mrs. Cooper was presented with a huge bouquet of flowers. A supper was served.
 Rev. Edgar Cooper came to this city five years ago from Glen Gardner, N. J., where he had occupied a pulpit for four years. He has closely attached himself to his congregation which is increasing. The highest tribute was paid him last night by Chairman No. ran. who had charge of the surprise and ceremonies.