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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1913-09-11
Boys and Girls Agricultural
Club Contests.
BEAVER HIGH SCHOOL, SEPT. %.

The annual contest for members Of
the Boys and Girls Agricultural Clubs
Of Beaver county will be held in the
high school building at Beaver, Sept
10th The reason that this contest l.
held before the regular county fair il
in order that the winners of the con-
tests may attend the state fair school
at Oklahoma City the latter part of
this month, before the County Fair is
held
There will be contests in milo, pea
nuts, cooking, canning, sewing, fat
hogs, poultry and other lines as an
nnun"ed in the bulletins issued by the
A. 4 VI College and mailed to all club
members. The prizes will consist in
free trips to the State Fair school at
Oklahoma City, free trips to the Dis
trict Agricultural school at Goodwell
and free trips to the A. 4 NJ. College
at Saltwater. There will also be some
cash prizes offered in some depart
ments.
Pres 5. w Black Of the Panhandle
Agricultural school at Goodwell will
be present and judge the exhibits aud
announce the prize winners.
All those who win prizes in the coun-
ty contests where they will contest
with other pupils of the state for larger
prizes. Last year we won the best
prize in the state, a years scholars hip
in the A. x NJ. College. will we be as
successful this year?
All boys and girls in the county who
are members of local agricultural clubs
are eligible to enter these contests and
be prepared to enter some of them
September 2Oth.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1913-09-11
Beaver School Notes.

For week ending September 3, 1919 !:
Enrolment los
Average attendance lbi
Perfect attendance $50
Cases OF absence q
Gases of tardincss
The enrolment for the first week Of
school was the best in Beavers history.
one hundred and six pupils enrolled in
the grades and forty-nine pupils en-
rolled in the high school.
fall the pupils now enrolled con-
Times in school and completes the
course prescribed we will have seven
hgn school graduates and fourteen
eighth grade graduates next spring.
II is a matter greatly to be regretted
that Beaver is unable to furnish ac-
Communications to all who wish to come
here to school Three families that we
know ~ were compelled to give up the
idea Of moving To Beaver for school
purposes because there is not build
llb li N'NN Niub van w ItuNtus
Some eight or ten of our pupils are
working their way through school.
These pupils usually make the best
students.
Although we are without books in
several classes work has begun nicely
and the prospects are bright for sue
cessful year
quite few supplies have been or.
dered that will aid considerably with
class work Note books have been or
dered for the history department. zpo-
logy tools and compound microscope
for the science department and classics
for the English departments.
The Manual Training d partment has
material on hand for the first sem
ester's work. The first articles that
will be made 10y the advanced class
this year will be a teachers desk and
an experimental table for the science
room.
A tennis set has been secured and a
club organized this week for prac ic e
in tennis.
The basket ball teams have been
fixing up their grounds and the base
ball enthusiasts have been out on sev
eral occasions. From all appearances
we should Judge that they are looking
forward for some contests with Balko
The enrolment in Miss Tweedie's
room reached "A the first week, almost
one third Of the whole enrolment.
She has about as many pupils now as
she can accommodates.
The Superintendent visited Miss
Ilolm's and Mr.. Green's rooms on sew
eral occasions last week and found the
order and interest much above the av-
erage. Let this record continue.
The faculty desires to accomplish the
most results possible Will you assist
to do this? Your presence in the
school rooms occasionally will be an
encouragement.
JoHN +, SWAIN, Supt.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1913-09-11
Safest Laxative for Women.

Nearly every woman needs good
laxative. Dr. Kings New Life Pills
are good because they are prompt, safe'
and do not cause pain. Mrs NJ, G.
Dunlap Of Leadill, Tenn, SAYS; "Dr
Kings New Life Pills helped her
troubles greatly" Get box today
Price, 25c. Recommended by Fred C,
Tracy.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1913-09-11
cues oId sOres. other rmsdles Non,t curs.

The worst cases, no matter Of how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr
POrtet's Antissptic Healing oil. II relieves
sain and Heals at the same time. sc, SOC, sl.oa
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1913-09-11
WHENEVER YOU NEED a''.'''~
A GENERAL TONIC TAKE GROVES

You know what you are taking when chill Tonic
the printed
tonic properties of QUSINE and IRON.
tonic and Tasess Form equal Malaria Ch and Fevs,
weakness general debility and loss
Mothers and Pale Sy Children without pTgn
Relieves nervous depression and low
pnhes the blood ATu Ton and Sure
No family should be Wou'i Guaranteed Druggist Soc
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-08-09
Hot and Cold Baths

We have added 8 complete bath room
with abundance OF hot and cold water,
to our Barber shop. feE general Use At
reasonable charge.
South Side Barber sAsR
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-08-09
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County, Kan sas,

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oct w of 14lots 8. 10. Il. Is
Pct Blk 8 of Blks 80 less Il
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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-08-09

In witness whereof ! have
hereUnto set my hand and sfhx-
ed my official seal this, 10th
day of July. A. d. 1913.
PHILIP JACOBS,
Co tt cas-. Ellis Co. Kans.
ISEALl
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-08-09
Town of Victoria.

II to IS Observation-Disclosures
S15 of 2 and g.. .-.:...
Pfeifer Add. to Victoria.
np.r 0l AllsAs@-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
MATCHED HIM WITH TITLES
irishman Fully the Equal OF Swagser-
ing eritisher Who Was Somewhat
Given to Boosting.

1t was evident in his swagger that
he was a scion of the British aris-
tocracy, and the most casual observer
could not have failed to note that he
was a stranger to the city. He touch
ed a well-dressed, authenticated young
man, who was lolling in front OF
hotel. on the shoulder.
Pardon me, me dear man. but could
| trouble you for a match" After
lighting his cigar, continued: Ban
love. this is a remarkable city This
is me first visit to New York. dye
know? I'm a deucid stranger. but on
the other side I'm person OF lmpor-
lance. am Sir Francis Daily. knight
Of the Garter, Knight of :he Bath
knight of the Double Eagle, Knight oil
the Golden Fleece, Knight of the Iron
Cross. Dye mind telling me your
name, me dear man."
Replied he of the auburn hair. IN a
deep, rich brogue:
ME name is Michael Murphy. nigh'
before last. night before that, last
night, tonight and every night-Mich
ael Murphy"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
Former In Better Because II Can Be
Read at a Greater Distance
Than the Latter.

There Is a tendency on the part OF
railroads to adopt signs with white
letters on a black background. not
realizing that the black letter ON
white background Is easier to read
and can be seen at greater dis-
lance. This follows In an interesting
way from the structure OF the retina
of the eye
The impression Of letter at the
limit of vision is received on the
ends of a small bundle Of nerves
which convey to the brain sort OF
mosaic impression. nerve can
only transmit to the brain informa-
ton as to wether or not a. ray OF light
is falling upon it, and when a nerve
is partly in the light and partly In
darkness the sensation Is the same
as though all of It was In the light
It follows. therefore. according te
the Scientific American. that al
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
LAUGHTER ALWAYS A Toni
Smile Makes Friends Where lons
Face VIII Inspire a Feeling
Of Repuision.

Live pleasant" said Mr.. BURKE
once TO a grave and anxious gentie
man. But was the grave and anxious
gentleman persuaded? So eminent
man as Justice Story believed tha'
to be healthy it was wise to laugh
an hour every day.
Laughter is prominently a socia
habit. We mask our cares WIFI
laughter-when we can. We convey
our sympathy to others by laughter
at least by kindly smiles. what is
more charming-in street car fot
example-than to see tense face,
a sad face, a weary face, suddenly
shine out in smiling recognition OF
look II loves? Idiots laugh alone. We
all feel a little idiotic when we DC
1t. although it is not certain that we
are so. On the other hand, very
solemn persons will grow quite bolster
Gus In a merry company.
II is amazing how easily laughter
can be cultivated. Everything in our
ordinary lives has its lighter side
its gayer side, even things in which
a grave turn of mind would never
suspect il. What pleasanter habit
than >that of detecting sunshine, OF
pointing it out to others?
There is one safe subject OF laughter
yourself. The ancients had a fine
phrase about seeing things under the
aspect of eternity. When you md
yourself swamped, drowned in little
cares and vexations, think how short
they are, how long life is. how Ions
beauty lasts. and love, and nature, anC
God. The contrast will make you
smile a little, and that smile. II you
get the habit of 1t, is one of the bes
antidotes for misery ever yet discov
cred by man.-Youth's Companion.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
Nogi Ordered to Marry

high officers. a superior OF Nogi's. and
this officer fell in with the idea at
once, saying the match would be most
suitable and 1t was just what Nogi
should do.
The word was given from above to
the young officer. and Nogi practically
married Miss Yoji at the command OF
his superior officer The union turned
out to be an ideal one. as the subse-
quent history Of the pair and their two
brave sons has proved. The Count and
Countess Nogi are regarded by the ma
ton as the most exemplary couple that
could be found anywhere. She was
every inch as much Samurai as he
was.-Tokyo correspondence Of Lon
don Standard.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
Younaster Had Woke Up.

At a matinee performance a stout
woman appeared at the entrance, LEAD
ing two boys, aged seven and nine
and presented one ticket.
You will have to buy tickets for
those boys" insisted the manager
NO. | won't" she protested; they
always go to sleep as soon as they
get inside. Why should ! pay for
them il they don't see the show?
The manager thought of the days
when his mother took him to matt
uees, and as the argument was one
that he could not get around. he
passed them in. After the first ac'
an usher came to the manager ano
handed him a quarter.
whats this for?" he asked.
The fat lady told me to tell you
one Of the kids woke up.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
Jspanese Hero Took Bride Practically
at the Command OF His Su-
perlor Officer.

The Countess Nogi was a woman no
less remarkable in many ways than
her famous husband. The circumstan-
ces Of her marriage with Nogi. when
be was a brilliant young officer. are
unusual in the extreme. especially In
ia. N.
She was the daughter of Sadayoki
Yoji. and one day she was sitting IN
the window OF her fathers house in
Tokyo watching the troops march
mast. when she saw a gallant young
officer in command and Immediately
fell In love with him. Her father
found IL out and found out who the
oficer wis. and later Nogi was ap-
preached 70 bring about match
He wouft not hear of 1t. as he had
dedicated hAs life to the nation and did
not intend marry. But the young
lady would Spt endure this attitude
ma her fathd approached one OF the
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
Just a Parrot Story-That's All.

Miss Van Wrinkle possessed par
rot which, she often declared, showed
signs Of almost human Intelligence.
She was being courted by a Pull
man conductor, whose runs were OF
such length that he could call only
once each week. Came a day, how
ever when, due to a railroad acct
dent, he was enabled to call two days
after his last visit.
AS he entered the room where the
parrots cage hung, Polly perked hel
head on one side and observed:
We'll. I'll be jiggered; this hal
been a laundering short week."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21

deliberately trimmed suit. beplumed
hat and pumps. Such things may be
suitable for rare occasions at home.
but they find practically no place in
the outdoor wardrobe Of the we'll
bred college woman. The plain tail
ored suit cut on good lines, a tailored
hat to match and neat shoes create an
impression of quiet good taste and ap-
propriateness. This keynote Of sim
plicity should be recognized through
out her wardrobe. Elaborate chiffon
or net waists and fussy neckwear are
Of little use. for a college girls room
was never designed for clothes which
require careful treatment and pro
lection from dust.-Leslie's.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
Where Women Run Cara

The suggestion that women may
employed as street car conductor
Philadelphia has brought out the
that the women of Latin Amen
usually thought of as sheltered. n
ing and unprogressive. have been
ing this kind Of work for years. ~
ing the war between Chill and Ps|
when all the men Of Chilli were ~
ed at the front, women took U
places on the street cars. and
tiago. Valparaiso and several
cities have had women conduc'
ever since.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
Feline Query.

"Nursie!"
Little Freddie's voice broke the twi-
light stiffness of the nursery for the
twentieth time, and "nursie" began to
get angry.
Well what do you want now" she
snapped.
- on'y want to ask you"
"Tll answer no more questions this
night" said nursie firmly, as she went
IN folding her charges clothes. Don't
you know that curiosity killed a cat.
Freddie?'
The small boy lay in silence. stun
ned by the wonder Of this statement
Then he burst out again:
"Nursie, what did that cat want
20 know"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
SmeIied q CRATER.

A Boston clubman recently return
ed from a visit to New York City.
In discussing his trip one OF his
friends asked him whether he had a
policeman In his pocket The club
man hesitated for a moment. serious
" questioning his friends sanity,
when the latter added: Il didn't know
whether you could be there a week
without some CRATER or other get
Ting into your pocket"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
CHAPTER XIV.
Susan Stoddard's Prayer.

Susan Stoddards prayer.
There was a wide porch, spotlessly
scrubbed along the front OF the
house, and two hydrangeas blooming
eorgeously in tubs, one on either side
Of the walk. The house looked new
and modern, shiny with paint and fur
nished with all the conveniences Of
fered by the relentless progress OF our
day.
Little Simon had informed Agatha,
during their short drive, that Deacon
Stoddard had achieved this resi-
dence" shortly before his death; and
his tone implied that it was the pride
of the town, its real treasure. Even
To Apatha's absorbed and preoccupied
mind it presented a striking contrast
to the old red house, which had re
ceiyed her SO graciously into its spa
cious comfort. She marveled that
| ANYTHING so fresh and modish as the
house before her could have come into
being in the old town. 1t was mex
10 a certainty that there was a mode
laundry with set tubs beyond TIT
kitchen. and equally sure that no oil
horsehair lounge subtly invited tn
wearied traveller to rest.
| A cool draft came through tn
screen door. Within, 1t was cleane
than anything Agatha had ever seer
The stair-rail glistened. the polishe
floors shone. A feat bouquet Of swee
,eas stood exactly In the center OF
snow.white dolly. which was exactl
. in the middle of shiny, round tabl
!, The very door-mat was brand new
. Agatha would never have thought
|. wiping her shoes on 1t.
' hgatha's ring was answered by
, half-grown girl. who looked scare
When she saw a stranger at the doc
n Agatha walked into the parlor,
o spite of the girls hesitation In invitiI
/, her. and directed her to say to MI
n Stoddard that Miss Redmond. from q
"a Old red house. wished particularly
see her. The girls face assumed
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
RuIinu Habits Strong.

We'll, so you are worth miiiin,
eh?"
Yes, struck 1t rich"
Torn yourself away from all U
old habits OF life. suppose"
No; l cling to few. stiIl empu
the drip pan of the refrigerator eser
night"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
Hint To Rural Landlords.

Uncle Upcreek-There halnt oe|
a trout in tibet there creek for thug
year: now our new boarder is pull.
'em out as fast as he can drop In.
Mrs. Upcreek-Thats what com
of advertiser our trout fishing In
religious papers; they can't lie, |
how.-Puck.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
Black Letters and White

nerves on the dividing edge between
any black and white area transmit
the sensation of light SO that all
white lines and white areas appear
wider and all black lines and black
areas appear narrower than they real
ly are.
BLACK letters grow thinner at the
limit OF vision and are still recogpiz-
able. while at the same distance
white letters grow thicker and cannot
be distinguished. There are circum
stances when 1t is necessary to use
white letters, but In such cases legi
bility will be improved II they are
made with a thin stroke and strong
" lighted. Black letters are more
distinct IL made with heavy stroke
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
.Set!'" cried Agatha.
horrid. unchristian woman!

Set" cried Agatha. shes
horrid. unchristian woman!
"Oh, no." demonstrated the ooc'or'
"Susan's all right. when you once ee'
used to her. She's trifie old-fashion-
ed in her views
But Agatha was not listening 10 the
doctors feeble justification OF susan
She was thinking hard.
Doctor Thayer." she urged. 10 you
want that woman to come here to take
care OF Mr. Hambleton? Isn't there
any one else In this whole countryside
who can nurse a sick man? Why' l
can do it myself; or Mr.. Van camp,
bis cousin. could do it. why shouio
you want her. Of all people. when sne
feels SO toward u.s."
The moment his professional 1udg-
ment came into question Doctor lnaS
er slipped out from the cloud or en-
barrassment which had engulfed MIN
I'm his recent conversation. and as
sumed the authoritative voice tha'
Agatha had first heard.
MY dear Miss Agatha Redmond
that is foolish talk. You are nan
sick. even now; and it requires a
strong person, with no nerves. TO DO
what desire done. Mr.. Van camp
may be his cousin, but the chances are
that he wouldn't know bromide from
a blister: and good nurses don't gro"
on bushes in lion. nor in Charies'
port, either There isn't one to De
had, so far as | know, and we can
wait to send to Augusta or Portland
The next few days, especially the nex'
twenty-four hours. are critical
Agatha listened intently, and 9
growing resolution shone in her eyes
Would Mrs. Stoddard come. II II
were not for what you said-aoou'
me-" she asked.
The Lord only knows. but | thinf
she would" replied the poor. mar
assed doctor. She's always been
regular Dorcas in this neighborhood.
"Dorcas," cried Agatha. her anger
again fiaring up. Il should say Sap
phira."
"Oh. now. Susan isn't 80 bad, wheI
YOU once know her." urged the doc
tor.
Agatha got up and went to the win
dow. trailing her travelling rug ate
her. She shall come-Ill bring heI
And sometime she shall mend he
words about me-but that can wall
4 II she will only help to save Jane
Hambleton's life now! Where doe
she live?" Suddenly, as she stood
the window, she saw an opportunity
There's Little Simon down there nov
under the trees; and his buggy mus
be somewhere near. Will you sta
here, Doctor Thayer. with Mr.. Han
bleton, while 90 to see your sister!
Hadn't l better drive you over
see Susan myself?" feebly suggeste
the doctor.
mo. I'll go alone" There wa
, anger, determination, gunpowder
, Agatha's voice.
, But mind you, don't offer her an
money" the doctor warned. as
I watched her go down the hall and di
, appear for an instant In the bedroo
\ where James Hambleton lay. 81
q came out almost Immediately ar
q without a word descended the Wit
+. stairway, opened the dining-roo
r door. and called softly to Sallie King
s bury.
8 Doctor Thayer returned to the sic
e room Ten minutes later he heard u
" wheels of Little Simon's buggy rollil
q rapidly up the road in the directs
n of Susan Stoddard's place.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
As Per Label.

A we'll known artist tells OF an
amusing colloquy in an art gallery
where two young women were
viewing a copy of Millet's Clean
srs.''
One OF the young women was car
ried away by her enthusiasm. How
beautiful, How wonderful! What
art," she exclaimed. Above all. how
natural"
Then after a pause she said: But
what are those people doing?" Draw
in near to read the title. she was en-
Hghtened. oh, now she added. y
see, Cleaning millet. How wonder
full How beautiful"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
The Reward of Honesty.

Sir" said the Office boy to his q
ployer, "as you know very well
my family is in perfect health. Z
you to let me off this afternoon 10 4
to the bail game"
Young man." replied the boss. ~
are entirely too honest. have &
suspicious of you. You are fred
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
Almost the Same Thinq.

Educated Egyptian-You have nc
wonderful hieroglyphics in your coun
try. sir; no mysterious inscriptions
no undecipherable relics of an ancien
literature whose secrets the wise mel
of the world have tried for ages t.
discover.
Tourist-No, we haven't any o
those things: but-brightening up
we've got our Railway Guides.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
Prospects.

That's a wonderfully smart chll
Of yours"
We'll" replied Mr.. Bfiggins, nd
estly, 81 don't know wherther be
SO very smart now. But II he eu
finds out the answers to all the @
tions he asks he will be a vci
beaten"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
A Model Juror.

Counsel Ito talesman)-Havs
any knowledge of anything IN
world or the world to come!
Talesman-I have not.
Counsel-Do you know enoup
come In out of the rain!
Talesman-I do not
Counsel-If you were STANDING
railroad track and an express
approached at a speed Of 80 mile
hour would you step out OF the :
Talesman-I- would not.
Chorus OF Lawyers-Step risn'
the jury box.-Puck.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-06-21
Quite So.

Il hear that links and his wife haW
been having some swell doings at thsi
house"
Il hadn't heard of their entertaining
What functions did they have?'
They haven't had anything. II
their kids who have the humps"