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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
MILESTONES ON LIFE'S PATH
octogenarian Says There Are Three,
and One Is Mark Of Joy, but the
Other TwoI
An octogenarian sighed and said:

An octogenarfan sighed and said:
There are three milestones in q
mans life. The first, a very joyous
milestone, is when he ceases to be
called boy, and for the first time
hears himself called a young man.
Ah, how happy that makes him! A
young man.
The second milestone is a mile.
stone Of gentle melancholy. 1t is
when he ceases to be called a young
man and for the first time hears him
SELF called "a man. A man-not a
young man any longer. That causes
him to take thought What has he
achieved thus far? Is his life going
TO be success or failure? A man,
not young man now, eh? How fast
the years have flown! So he muses.
ruefully.
The third milestone is a tragedy.
1t Is when he is first called an old
man. All, how that. stabs him. An
old man. He will never forget the
innocent person-the child, the youth,
or perhaps the girl-who first applied
that phrase to him. He will never
forget the scene of it's application, Q
happy scene, perhaps, which suddenly
turns funereal. dreadful. An old
mamie who first hears those words
applied to himself quivers, for all his
wrinkles and gray beard, for all his
rat stomach and bald head, with ar
anguish more poignant than youth has
ever felt. An old man-how it cuts
and tears. How it saps the strength!
What heavy, limp, hopeless feeling
OF desolation it leaves behind it.
Il am 80. have heard myself cal,
ed an old man for good many years
now. But it always tortures me. II
Is the literal truth that, even at this
late day, I'd rather get blow in the
race than be called old. 1t would
hurt less"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
Netherland Monarchy.

Next year the Netherlands will be
come an independent monarchy, and
the event will be commemorated in
various forms. One will be mari
time and naval exposition covering sc
acres on the north side of the har
Dor Of Amsterdam.
The land is now worthless, but will
be permanently drained and after
ward used as park. Fireprooi
buildings will be extensively used, one
to contain large historical collec
tion, which will be one of the twenty
departments of the exposition. 9th
er features will be a reproduction OF
an East India Dutch colony; the ma
chinery department; an exposition Of
the Dutch fishing industry; ship'i
bakery. wireless telegraph station
and amusement plans which will in
clude a reproduction of old Amster
dam with its quaint shops, housei
and restaurants
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
ECONOMY OF STEEL WHEELS
seems to Have Large Measure Of
Common Sense Back Of Claims
Advanced In Its Favor.


The agricultural college and expert
ment station Of the University of
wyoming has proved the value Of
steel wheels to it's complete satisfac-
ton, and in recent bulletin one Of
the experts of that institution said:
Low. wide-tired steel wheels will
give any farmer better equipment for
his work. Under all conditions Of
the field and nearly all conditions of
the road it is estimated that broad
tired steel wheels pull from 30 to
100 per cent. lighter than the narrow
tires"
The steel wheel for farm use seems
to have a large measure Of common
sense back Of the claims that have
been advanced in favor of it.
From the standpoint of convenience
the farm wagon that has been made
over into low-down vehicle with
wide steel tires has a strong appeal.
1t Is easily loaded and overcomes all
the objections to high wagons of the
old type.
Users of steel wheels say their
economy cannot be denied, as they
make much lighter draft. are there
fore easier on the team, and, more
over, soon pay for themselves in the
elimination Of tire troubles, so COM
mon to wood wheels.
Their practical value is further
vouched for in the experiences Of
those who find that wide-tired steel
wheels do not cut up the pastures,
do not become "mired" in soft fields
or muddy roads. and do not cause the
heavy pulls that "rutty" roads have
always meant for narrow tires.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
COPIED THE PREACHER
ALASKAN INDIANS MEANT TO DO
THEMSELVES PROUD.
Visiting Clergyman All UnknowIngly
Set Style Which Tested His Grav-
ity-ExpIanation Received
With Chagrin.

The wife Of missionary long sta
toned in Africa confessed the other
day that she became hysterical with
suppressed laughter at the first serv-
Ice that her husband held at the sta
ton after bringing her out She had,
indeed, to leave the chapel lest she
should disgrace herself by an out
burst of unseemly mirth.
The cause of her discontinue, says
the Youths Companion, was an i'm
portant convert, an aged and vener-
able chief with snowy wool and a
countenance of ferocious dignity. The
young wife had thrown away the day
before an outgrown pair Of her tiny
daughters ankle ties. They were of
gay scarlet morocco, and when they
reappeared at church buttoned neat.
ly through the distended lobes of the
old chiefs ears and dangling conspic-
uously against his withered ebony
shoulders the spectacle was too much
for her-especially in combination
with the rest of his costume, which
consisted Of dirty blue loin cloth
and a headdress made Of feathers
artistically combined with imported
shirt buttons.
Missionary gravity is often severe
ly tested by the go-to-meeting best of
an unsophisticated congregation.
Even our own country can supply in
stances In point. The tale comes
from Alaska of an Indian settlement
the resident pastor Of which prepared
the minds of his people for the COM
Ing OF distinguished clergyman who
was going to preach to them by ex.
planning that not only would his
words be worth hearing but that his
character was such that he might be
considered an exemplar of all the
Christian graces and eminently
worthy Of imitation.
During his earnest and eloquent ad-
dress the visiting preacher had occa-
sion to use his handkerchief; having
done SO, he thrust 1t carelessly into
a coat tail pocket. He quite failed to
observe that the greater portion re-
mained hanging outside and streamed
backward as he gesticulated in man.
ner that the respectfully admiring
natives deemed peculiarly elegant and
effective.
The next Sunday the decorum Of
their own pastor was severely strain
ed when he beheld a flock more sug-
gestive Of Little Bo Peeps than any
other proudly advancing down the
aisle. Every man, woman and child
had handkerchief, rag or piece of
white cloth of any material from sail
cloth to muslin and of any size from
six inches square to a yard. These
they had sewed or pinned securely to
the rearward portion of their attire,
to waggle as they moved in a man.
ner as realistically taillike as possible.
When it was tactfully explained to
them after service that this clerically
imported fashion was the result of
misunderstanding and not the latest
and most correct thing of the east
they were greatly disappointed.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
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HOW | MADE
MY HAIR GROW
woman With Marvelously Beautiful
Hair Gives Simple Home Prescrip-
ton Which She Used With Most
Remarkable Results.

was greatly troubled with dandruff and faIino
mar. tried many advertised hair preparation,
ana various prescriptions. but they all signally
ialied: many OF them made my hair greasy 90 n
was impossible to comb it or do it up properly.
think that many of the things tried were posi-.
lively injurious and from my own experience
cannot too strongly caution you against using
preparations containing wood alcohol and othe,
poisonous substances. I believe they injure ths
roots Of the hair. After my long list of failurea
finally found simple prescription which / can
unhesitatingy state is beyond doubt the most
wonderful thing for the hair / have ever seen
Many OF my friends have also used it. and OBJ,
y iained WONDERFUL effects therefrom It not only
ls apowerfulstimulant to the growth of the hair
and Tor restoring gray hair to its natural color.
put 1t is equally good for removing dandruff. oiv
ing the hair lite and brancy, ETC., and for the
purpose OF keeping the scalp in frst-class con,
dlton. IL also makes the hair easier to comb and
arrange in nice form. have friend who used
it two months and during that time Il has moi
only stopped the falling of his hair and wonder.
.ely increased It's growth. but it practically re-
obtain the ingredients for making this wonderful
preparation from almost any druggist. The pre'
scription is as follows: 'ie'
Bay Rum. o.; Menthol Crystals, " dracbm.
hnwoIa famed eSd de Compose o. you like it per-
which mixes perfectly with the other ingredients'
This, however, is not necessary
Apply night and morning; rub thoroughly into
the scalp. anu
4, Go to your druggist and ask for an eight ounca
bottle containing six ounces of Bay Rum: also one.
haif drachm OF Menthol Crystals. and two-ounce
pottle OF Lavona de Composee'. Mix the inore
dents yourself at your own home Add the Men
thol tho CRYSTALS to the Bay Rum and then pour in
Perfume. Let 1t stand one-half hour and Il IL
ready for use.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
Story Is an Old One.

Dick Wilmington" is one of the
most puzzling Of all London panto-
mime stories, in point of origin. Ira
dition says positively that it is a true
story of former lord mayor of Lon
don, and 1t certainly is true that a
Richard Wilmington did marry his
masters daughter and become chief
citizen, but instead of being a home
less boy he was the son of knight,
Sir Villa Wilmington. Italy, Brit
tany. Norway and Russia all have
practically the same tale. The story
also appears in book by Persian
author, written years before the real
Wilmington was born.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
UnconventlonalitIes.

"Squinchley, some of your friends
say you're not as big fool as you
look, but you are"
If you'll glance at the dollar watch
of yours, Mr.. Lingerlong, you will find
1t about time to say good night"
You have dropped in on me, old
top, / suppose, because you've been
kicked out Of all other places"
Yes, saw what the papers said
about you this morning, Bingo. They
called you a sport. dead beat. and
a walking confidence game. Worse
than that-they proved it on you"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
Minjno Mules Paw.

What are called mining mules are
being raised profitably in the middle
west. There are two classes neces-
sary for the occupation-the surface
mules and the pit mules, the size and
weight OF the latter determined by
the size Of the tunneling. These ami
mails are wanted to range from 600
pounds to 1850 in weight, and twelve
to sixteen hands in height. They
must have deep bodies. good feet and
those from five to eight years are pre-
ferred.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
What She Had Missed.

There were two suitors for Miss
Murphy's hand. One was a grocer
named OFlaherty, whom her father
and mother strongly urged her to
marry. and the other was publican
named Finnegan. Mary herself fav-
ored the latter, and in the end mar.
ried him. One day when she was set.
tied in her new home she visited her
parents and showed them a new gold
watch her husband had given her.
"Ah," said the mother, disapproving-
ly, IF ye'd took my advice and yer
fathers advice, Mary Ann. tint gold
watch ye'd be having in yer pocket,
but good eight-day clock"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
Pics In Glover,

Generally speaking 1t may be said
that an acre of red clover should sup
port eight to ten hogs for three to
four months. Alfalfa should pasture
twelve to twenty head for the same
length of time. Alfalfa should not be
pastured so closely that moving will
not be necessary. The rule should be
to put on only enough hogs to allow
one cutting Of hay to be taken OF dur
Ing the pasture season.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18

Frogs legs, at which people turned
up their noses in disgust only few
years ago, have now become so popu-
lar an article Of diet that no fewer
than 100000 frogs year are killed
In Minnesota alone to supply the de-
mand. The northwestern frogs are
the most delicate, but the biggest are
the southern bullfrogs. The latter are
not so sweet or tender as the former
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
Furniture Polish.

Beeswax and turpentine is a cap
ital polish for furniture which is not
French polished. To make it, shred
half an ounce Of beeswax very fine
and add to 1t quarter of part OF
spirits of turpentine. Stir well and
put aside until the next day. Then
stir again and let it stand for another
day, when it will be ready for use.
Never melt beeswax and turpentine
over hot fire, as it is highly infiam'
mable.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18

and these little fellows find a ready
sale In the city markets. Your own
children would be made happy by the
possession of beautiful little pony,
and then, of course, your neighbors'
children would have to have one-so
your profits would begin at once by
the creation of market for them
right at home.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
Closely Allied.

The sublime and the ridiculous are
often 30 very nearly related that It is
difficult to class them separately. One
step above the sublime makes the ridi.
culous, and one step above the ridicu.
lous makes the sublime again.-Thom.
as Paine.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
kingly Life.

And SO the kingly life is a life in
quest of big things. Everyone is pain.
fully familiar with the temptation to
fritter away life in interests that are
small and mean. There are those
who spend their strength in seeking
money. The concentrated purpose OF
their days is a quest for gold. They
are jealous for artificial gems and
they miss the goodly pearls.-J. H.
Lowett, DID.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
Harm Of Too Much Grain.

1t never occurs to the average far.
mer that the effect of long contin.
ued diet Of grain is as injurious to
fowls as to cattle, nor that the con.
centrated grain food gives the best re.
suits wher dilutet or mixed with some
bulky succulent material.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
First Be Sure You Are Rioht.

Do not exchange sure thing for
gamble. Never change your employ.
ers or your business unless you are
sure your choice was mistake.-A.
c. Bartlett
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
Breaking Il Gently.

'T hev come to tell yez, Mrs. Ma.
lone, that yer husband met with an
accident" "An' what is it, now?"
walled Mrs. Malone. "He was over.
come by the heat, num-" Overcome
by the heat, was he? An how did it
happen?" "He fell into the furnace
over at the foundry, mum."-Tit.Bits.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
Do Il Now.

II you look forward to sometime
being an Oldest inhabitant, better
write down all the particulars of the
season and have them attested by q
notary public.-Albany Journal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
RAISING PONIES FOR PROFIT
Little Fellows Always Find Ready
Sale In All City Markets-Cost
of Rearing Is Small.

Did you ever investigate the rails
Ing OF the little ponies that are the
delight Of every child's heart. The
cost Of keeping the ponies would not
be great deal for farmer who
has other colts and horses to raise.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18

What has become of Miss Snooksi
She was going In for theosophy when
/ saw her last"
"She married restaurant man, and
Is studying dishpantheism." Judge.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
To Restore Wet Shoes.

Wet shoes may be prevented from
becoming hard by rubbing them with
vaseline after cleaning them and set
ting them away for day. This also
prevents the leather from cracking.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18

The her has three reasons for eat.
ing: To repair the tissues of her
body. to keep herself warm. and to
make eggs. 1t therefore follows that
her diet must he varied and plentiful
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
Gone the Day Of the Love EpIstI.

Modern Girl-"If you really loved
me all the time, why didn't you let
me know?" Modern Youth-I
couldn't find post card with the right
words on it,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
Riches in Poverty.

How slight thing is poverty; what
riches, nay treasures untold, a man
may possess in the midst of it, II he
does but seek them aright.-Coleridge
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18

Mothers win find Mrs. winslows Soothing
syrup II best remedy to use for their children
turing re teething period.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-04-18
HOSTETTER
STOMACH BITTERS

is an ideal medicine for all spring
ailments and trial now will con-
vince you. Be sure it's Hostetter's.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-29
Thin Folks Made Fat.

Good, healthy flesh can only be
gained by the use of the proper food,
together with natural action of the
organs of assimilation. Nine people
out of ten in order to weigh as much
as they ought and be perfectly
healthy should use Samose, the great
flesh-forming food and health re-
storer. Weigh yourself before COM
mencing the use of these tablets and
see how your weight increases from
week to week.
Samose does not contain particle
of starch or pepsin, nor is it any
nauseating preparation such as is
usually recommended to make people
fat and which does not build up good
healthy tissues. Samose has valu-
able flesh-forming properties, tones
up and strengthens the whole system,
helps the food that is eaten to be
assimilated in a natural manner and
absolutely restores health to all the
organs.
If you are not perfectly satisfied
with the results from Samose, McNair
Bros. will return your money with
out any quibbling.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-29
SaysO-Jilson Wedding.

Quite the most important event Of
last week was the Sayso-Jilson we'd
ding which occurred in the Natator-
ium Saturday evening, September 81.
The ceremony was witnessed by an
immense audience, the building be-
ing packed to its utmost. The pad
lock" service was used and was con-
Quoted by Rev. Dick Campbell. He
wore the usual vestments and looked
handsome in his part. The bride,
Elizabeth Shaumlafell, is the little
granddaughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Van
SAINT and is a beautiful girl of six
summers. She looked like lovely
doll from Toyland. She was dressed
in all the brides finery-ivory satin
over silk and train as long as she
was. Over her little dimpled arm
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-29
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and
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BOTH ONE YEAR FOR $2.75.

This special bargain offer lasts
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world at large, but has features of
interest to every member of the fam
lily.
The Oregon Journal is issued
every Tuesday and Friday and the
Tidings is issued every Monday and
Thursday, so the service IS almost
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gives you all the home news and the
Semi-Weekly Journal all the world
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To get this bargain you must sub
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Applies alike to all old as we'll as
new subscribers.
Payment strictly in advance.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-29
Farewell Parties for Mrs. Arthur
Rates

Three farewell parties given in
succession to Mrs. Arthur Bates, who
left on train No. 13 on Friday, 26th,
to join her husband, who resides in
Coalingo, Cal. The first party was
given on September 23, by Mr.. and
Mrs. W. R. Davis, 453 Allison street.
down to the dinner given by Mrs.
Davis, who showed that she under
stood the art of cooking, and the
guests said they understood the art
of eating, which was proven to the
satisfaction of all present. Those in
vited were Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Bates,
Mrs. Arthur Bates, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Haight, Miss Berna Haight
and Mrs. Clinton Baughman. After
dinner the evening was spent in
story telling and laughter. Mr..
Davis proved to be as good as any
of the guests at the art, which was
quite surprise to most of the guests
The 23rd turned out to be the 29th
wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs
c.. F.. Bates, which made the party OF
double interest.
On September "a the second party
was given by Mr.. and Mrs. C. F.
Bates, the invited guests being the
same as the above. At $50 p. m
a fine dinner was given by Mrs. c. F
Bates, who proved beyond a doubt
that she is some class in the cooking
line, and as entertainers you cannot
beat Mr.. and Mrs. Bates, who kept
the guests in a continual roar ot
laughter, and as it so happened il
was Mrs. Clinton Baughman's birth
day anniversary, which made the oc.
casion of double interest.
On September 25 the last but not
the least of three parties was given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Haight, par
ents of Mrs. Arthur Bates. The
guests were the same as on the two
former parties with Mrs. Harrison
Haight in addition. The meal was
given at IL o'clock, and the way the
guests ate proved that Mrs. Haight
is very hard to beat in getting up a
good square meal. All expressed
themselves as being sorry that Mrs
Arthur Bates had to be separated SO
far from her many friends in Ash
land.
Mrs. Harrison Haight also left on
the same day on train No. Is to join
her husband, who lives in Winters
Cal. 4
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-29
Rockefellow Invents Ear.Trumpet.


Albert G. Rockefellow has been
working for long time on an in
strument through which deaf people
can hear. Now most of the ear trum-
pets on the market cost from $40
to $50 each, while the trumpet made
by Mr.. Rockefellow can be put upon
the market at about 81. The work
is now beyond the experimental stage
as it has been successfully tested by
a number of the friends of Mr.. Rock
efellow who are deaf. The inventor
is highly elated over his success, for
he has felt deeply that some mex
pensive instrument should be devised
for those unfortunates who have
small means. Mr.. Rockefellow, like
Benjamin Franklin, is working out
his invention not as a money-making
enterprise but in the hope that it
may be of use to the unfortunate of
the world.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-29
The Programs
Were Very Fine

The program at the fair Friday
evening was furnished by the pupils
of the grade schools and was very
fine. The hall was well filled and all
enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
On Saturday afternoon, in addition
to several numbers by the scholars
of the various schools. Mesdames
Palmerlee and Boslough rendered
beautiful piano solos.
The Sayso-Jilson wedding Satur-
day evening drew the crush of the
fair. Standing room was at a pre-
MUM and all voted the affair i'm
mense. A detailed report appears in
the society columns.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-29
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