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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
LOOKING After His Bait.

Daniel and Harvey. two old. expert
fishermen, were still fishing for
trout in deep water, sitting with their
backs together, when Daniel acct
dentally fell out of the boat. and went
down. Harvey looked back and miss
ed his companion, who at that mo,
ment appeared on the surface. pipe
still in his mouth, shaking his wits
kers profusely.
Harvey-Gosh, Dan! jest missed
ye, Where we been?
Dan-Oh, ! jes' went down for tel
see If me bait wus all right.-Judge
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Still Untasted.

What" asked Mrs. Oldcastle as she
picked up a volume of Limp Feather
Edition of the Classics. do you think
of Thucydides?"
81 really don't know" replied Mrs.
Gottalotte, after she had Strengthened
a corner of her $500 royal Persian
rug; we've never had any. Josiah
says they're no good unless you get
them fresh, and our grocer never
seems to have any except the ones in
cans."-Exchange
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Time Required for Matching.

The period of incubation for fowls
is 81 days, for ducks, turkeys and
guineas % days. and geese from 80 to
35 days. Small active varieties Of
fowls, such as Leghorns, often hatch
in less than 81 days. Hatches may be
delayed day or two by the action Of
the hen. She may not sit on the eggs
closely the first day. or she may for
sake the nest too long during the
hatch The latter may also cause
weakness in the chicks. During cold
weather the eggs may be chilled In
fifteen minutes, while in warm wealth
er the hen may forsake her nest for
hours without materially affecting the
hatch.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Its Materials.

Its Materials.
81 am building a lovely castle IL
Spain"
What Of? Gold bricks?"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Rose to the Occasion.

where did you get those lovely
roses, dear?"
Aren't they beautiful"
"Yes-where did you get them?"
Robert Bosqueau gave them to
me-"
Robbie Bosqueau? Why"
Yes, l know what you are going
to say. His wife has been dead only
six weeks, and isn't it pathetic that
he is bringing me roses?"
"Yes-haven't they kept WE'LL"
And the breeze blew, and the rain
drops fell, and it wasn't for quite a
while that the fierce enmity started
Exchange.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Rather Hot Shot for Doctor

This incident is related of Scotch
doctor, new to the gun, who adven
tured upon a days notwithstanding.
Chased by the ferrets. bunny was 8
rather quick-moving target, and the
medico was not meeting with the suo-
cess he anticipated.
Hang it all, mani" he exclaimed,
impatiently, to the keeper who accom-
panied him, these beasts are too
quick for me-"
Aye, DOCTOR" the pawky keeper re-
piled; but We surely didna expect
them tae lie still like yer patients till
We kill them"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Beans In His Head.

Two beans, one of which had
sprouted into an embryo. plant, were
removed from the head of a Mexican
laborer at San Bernardino, Cal, by a
physician. For months the man had
complained of severe pains. The
beans had entered his head through
his left ear. The growing plant was
nearly an inch long and apparently
had fiourished in the ear tube.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Silencer.

DR.. Henry Van Dyke, the distin-
guished clergyman, has a neat way
of silencing the censorious.
At a luncheon in Princeton a GER
tain bishop was being discussed, and
a visitor said:
81 don't like the bishop. He Is too
much a man of the world for me-"
Quite So" DIR. Van Dyke retorted
quickly; but which world, this or the
next?"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Saving Cowpea Seed.

Cowpea seed are scarce and high.
Many who would plant their stubble
land in peas may not get seed
Every farmer and ranchman should
save plenty of cowpea seed 30 that
this valuable lagums may help build
up the soil.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Adopted Standard Carat.

The International carat which has
been adopted in this country, to be
effective July l next, is 200 milligram-
mes, or rone-fifth of a gramme (3.0S6
grains), and is now in use in France.
Germany and practically all countries
except the United States, Great Bril-
tain, Belgium and Holland.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Limited knowledge.

A Muncie bride of two months went
into a department store of the city
to buy four pairs of socks for her hus-
band
What size, please?" asked the
young woman clerk.
We'll, all l know is he wears a IA
collar, replied the bride. - Indianapo-
lis News.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
In the Midst of Luxury.

You have everything that wealth
can buy, haven't your"
"Yes," replied Mr.. Dustin Stax. But
1t doesn't seem fair that should have
worked so hard to get all these things
while the butler and footman and
maids enjoy them free"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

To prevent Malaria is far better than
to cure it, In malarial countries take a
dose of OXIDlNE regularly one each week
and save yourself from Chills and Fever
and other malarial troubles. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Surprise.

81 am going to bring my son up so
that like George Washington he can
say: 4 cannot tell lie"
why, thought you were going
to bring him up to follow in your foot
steps,"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Stole Ten Thousand NickeIs.

After saving up nickels since 1888,
Mrs. Emily Kuhn of New York lost
the entire bagful. 10000 in all, to
burglar. A collection of German coins
was not touched Besides the nickels
or'ntity Of valuable jewelry was
taken.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

Regular practiciug physicians recommend
and prescribe OXIDINE for Malaria. be
cause it is proven remedy by years Of ex-
perience. Keep a bottle in the medicin.
chest and administer at first sign Of Chills
and Fever. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

pullets must be Matched during March
and April, and must begin laying in
the fall before extreme cold weather
starts.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

As summer tonic there is no medicine
that quite compares with OXIDINE. II not
only builds up the system, but taken reg
ularly, prevents Malaria. Regular or Taste
less formula at Druggists. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

As a summer tonic there is no medicine
that quite compares with OXIDlNE. 1t not
only builds up the system. but taken reg
ularly. prevents Malaria. Regular or Taste
less formula at Druggists. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Business Acumen.

What. Fifty cents for putting In
the load of coal? You charged only a
quarter the last time"
Yes, mum, but coal has riz."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Shoots First,

THAT guide shoots nearly every
hunter he takes out"
Accidentally?
mo, he always claims he does it
IN self-defense.'
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Inherited.

WAS there ever an informer in
your family"
What do you mean by such a ques-
ton as that, sir?"
81 notice that your baby Is in
clined to be q squealer."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
The Farm Mules.

Mules are ready for work younger
than horses. They are able to endure
as much at two years as a colt will
at three or four.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

Red Cross Ball Blue gives double value
for your money, goes twice as far as any
other. Ask your grocer. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Perennial.

mo corn today?" growled the star
boarder.
out Of season." said the landlady.
Everything is out of season at some
time"
Except the prune."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

A married man has reached the bot
tom of the ladder when he begins to
brag about his wife's relations.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

The easiest thing in the world to
do is to make up your mind what you
would do if you were in some other
fellows place.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

WHEN RUBBERS BECOME NECESSARY
And your shoes pinch. Aliens Foot-kdse, the
Antiseptic powder to be shaken into Inc
shoes is lust the thing to use. Try II Tor
Breaking in New Shoes Sold Everywhere
use Sample FPEE. Address, A. S. Olmsted
Leroy, NY. Don't accept any substitute Adv
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Pessimism.

Willie-Paw, what is pessimist?
Paw-A man who takes an umbrel
la along when he goes to a ball game.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

A great majority of summer ills are
due to Malaria in suppressed form. Las
toms. OXIDINE eradicates the Malaria
germ and tones I'D the entire system. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

II your appetite is not what it should be
perhaps Malaria is developing. 1t affects
the whole system. OXIDINE will clear
away the germs. rid you of Malaria and
generally improve your condition. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
His Status,

That man is something more than
a mere marine"
DO you mean he is an ultrama-
rine?"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
tion allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle. M
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Conditional,

will your wife finish her Christmas
shopping soon?"
"Yes; unless ii finishes her sooner
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

Be thrifty on little things like bluing. Don't
Ball Blue, the extra good value blue. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Their Location

There are many breakers in the
sea OF domestic life"
YES, particularly in the kitchen"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

Many a girl who wouldn't make a
good wife for poor man would make
q poor wife for a rich man.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Quite Natural.

What was your experience when
the train was telescoped?"
81 saw stars"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Name the Line.

Hubbubs-Have you any late trains
to Lonelyville?
Subbubs-yes. All our trains are
late.-Stray Stories.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

"Health's best way-Eat Apples ev
cry day."-Coyne.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

The man who refuses to see the
error of his way has just that much
further to travel back
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Doubtful,

Have you a good cook now?"
Il don't know. haven't been home
since breakfasti"-London Opinion.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
No Prudent Loan

Don't you want Miss Freezem tc
lend eclat to your function?"
mo; we're not borrowing trouble
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

Horseshoer's Aid.
is fastened around the horses foot
and holds it up at whatever height the
blacksmith desires, also preventing
the beast from kicking.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

The microbe of love is sometimes
devoured by the germ Of suspicion.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

ITCH Relieved in 80 Minutes.
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion for all kinds OF
contagious itch. At Druggists. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

The flirt Is always practicing a
game she never intends to play.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

Turn about Is fair play-except
when applied to a hand organ.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

Engaged people are seldom as In
sane as the neighbors think they are
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

1t takes sharp man to make tool
of a dull one.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
aWhen Your Back is Lame-Remenbe the Name" -
DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS. R $#HARlA|
ALL hieo rmHCo

The sting OF defeat outlasts the
sweets of victory.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
NOT FIT FOR LADIES

NOT FIT FOR LADIES
Public sentiment should be against IT. and We %.
neve it IL, there be reason by ladies should
have TO suffer with headaches and neuralgia ee-
peclally when Hunts Lightning OIL give: euch
prompt relief. II IL simply question of getting the
ladies' to try It All druggists sell Hunts Lightning
Oil In sc and Soc bottles Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA

AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GROVES TAsTELESS
CHILL TONIC. You know what you are taking.
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle.
showing IL 10 simply Qulnine and Iron in a tasteles
FORM and the most e6ectual form. For grown
people and children. % cents. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that il
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1913-01-04
Backache Makes Anyone Feel Old

The following case is typical of the cures
effected by Doans Kidney Pills. Grateful
testimony is the best evidence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-08-09
How Buttermilk Protects
Afainst Wind and Dust
(From Outdoor Life.

Before going motoring. or before in
Aulging In any outdoor activity where
tone Ii to be much exposed TO the ele-
ments, an adequate skin protection is
q positive necessity. Admirable for
this is buttermilk application. topped
with light busting OF talcum. The
presolated buttermilk paste is more
economical than the liquid. 1t is
easily applied and leaves no greasy
trace 1t should be spread thinly over
face. neck and hands. rubbed gently
in and allowed to dry before the pow
der il put on This not only serves as
a sort of armor against winds. dirt and
dust, but the natural bleaching. soft
ening and cleansing effects OF preso-
lated buttermilk paste aid wonderful
ly in keeping the skin in fine condition.
Druggists furnish the paste in contain
ers convenient for carrying with one
on an extended trip. If used daily,
soap may be dispensed with entirely. it
being preferable to wash of the paste
with plain cold water.-Adv.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-08-09
BREWER SOLE OWNER
Buys Stock Of cyrenus Cole in Cedar
Rapids Republican and Will Control
Politics Of Newspape-coIe TO Re-
main With Editorial Department.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids. Aug. 9.-The Cedar
Rapids Republican of Sunday morn
ing will contain the announcement
that Luther A. Brewer, for several
years half owner Of the Republican and
Times, has purchased the stock Of his
chief partner. Cyrenus Cole. MI.
Brewer. who is one of the most prom
:nent standpat republicans in the state.
becomes the owner Of practically all
the stock in the plant. Mr.. Cole, it is
stated. will remain with the Republic
can and Times as editor. Mr.. Brewer.
who has been devoting most OF his
time to the management Of the Torch
Press, job printing plant, will here
after give more attention TO the bnsi-
ness MANAGEMENT of the Republican
and Times.
M Brewer has for several years
been one OF the leaders Of the stand
pat faction in Iowa. II was largely
thru his activity that the state conven-
ton in April last year was carried for
Taft. He was actively associated with
John T. Adams. OF Dubuque. Governo or
Carroll. George D. Perkins and others
directing the standpa, fight at the
Chicago convention in June.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-08-09
1nMEs-RrruB1ICAN 1fARsEfA1LrowN. IOWA. AUGUST
,ey win pay one-twelfth Of tn

they will pay one-tNeltth OF the
tax.
What the state executive council did
in regard to conforming to the law az
to all other property u also a revo-
luton. Nobody supposed that any ex-
ecutive council ever would really do
what the code has long commended.
All assessors, and all boards Of re-
view, had proceeded on the theory that
until we got tax commission Moth
ing ever would be done for an assess
men in accord with the letter of the
law. But Messrs. Clarke. Allen. Brown
and Bleakly simply went ahead and
did it.
No more courageous thing has been
done in state affairs in many years.
And nothing has at any time been
done in state affairs in many years.
And nothing has at any time been
done more pronouncedly in accord with
the spirit OF progress which Is abroad.
The order Of the council for such
sweeping changes in the assessment
books is going to cause county audi
tors an immense amount OF hard worA
in remaking their tax books. Inc
boards OF supervisors will be fully JUS
titled" said Secretary Dawson as he
sent GU, the notices this week. in FUR
nishing to the county auditors addi-
tional help in fixing up their books.
members of the council realized that
this was one of the unfortunate phases
OF the case, but 1t could not be helped.
An Infatuated friend of county au-
d,tor Of an interior Iowa county wrote
a mos, vicious letter to Secretary
Dawson denouncing the council iof
having raised town property assess
rnen,s slightly in his county. and de-
clared ii was a nefarious scheme 20
rob the poor people and especially was
a matter of spite against that par
ticular county AS a matter OF fact
the reduction in the state tax levy
wax greater twice over than the in
crease in the town assessments SO
that the raise was far more than on
set. But Of course the one who wants
TO find fault will never acknowledge
this.
Thus far the comment on the entire
work OF the board has been highly
commended. A member of the house o.
representatives from the very county
where the above mentioned crltlclsn
came to the secretary, wrote ne sos
ernor a very fattering letter praisAis
the work in highest terms. :,
But 1t will be some time before al
really know whas a forward step mas
been taken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-08-09
TO HOLD BALL TOURNEY.
Iowa Falls Plans Two-Days Of Play for
Substantial Prizes.

Special 70 Times-RepuoNcan-
Iowa Falls. Aug. 9.-At the regular
meeting Of the board of directors OF
the Commercial Club, last evening II
was voted to hold baseball tourna-
ment here in about two weeks. A
committee was appointed consisting OF
". f. Weldon, c. Dillon, c. A. Bryson
c. H. Burlingame and s. I. Rutledge to
make the necessary arrangements Tor
the tournament which will be held two
DAYS. L is planned to raise about $500
for purses and expenses and invite the
ball teams in this part Of the state that
have been playing good ball to par
ticipate The tournament will probably
De held some time during the week
Of Aug. II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-08-09
WATCHING PINS TRAVELS.
x-Ray Used to Trace Course Of Pin il
Babes Stomach.

Special to Times Republican.
Council Bluffs. Aug. Sat a local
hospital an interesting watch by the
aid of the X-ray, Of the travels OF
safety pin. swallowed by a 3year- old
baby, is just now going on with the
anxious mother and surgeon oelns
the most interested spectators. Al
Hamburg the other day the baby
daughter of Mrs. Matte Smith, while
being dressed for the day, picked up
the pin and calmly swallowed it. "A
hurried trip to the hospital followed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-08-09
Sleeping With Children.

When it il necessary for An adult
to sleep in the same bed with young
child, the following method will be
found quite satisfactory. and insure
comfort to the adult at least. Make
the bed with three sheets instead Of
two; then have the child sleep be-
tween the middle and lower sheets.
and the adult between the middle and
upper sheets, This prevents the child
from rolling around and also holds
the sheet tightly about it, shouders.-
Good Housekeeping.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-08-09
DIES FROM KICK OF HORSE.
Allen Cameron. Of Keswiek. sueeunes
Nine Days After. Injury.

Special 70 Times-Republican.
Iowa City, Aug. 9.-After fighting
death prayeIy for nine days. Alien
Cameron, aged so. who was kicked by
g horse al his home near Keswick, IS
dead. His bowels were ruptured IN
several places. When Mr.. Cameron
was kicked the horse placed both fee:
in his abdomen, inflicring injuries
from which not one victim out OF
scores RECEIVERS. The iu-fated man
was one Of the prominent men OF the
community. His widow and two chill
dren survive. The daughter IS
teacher m the Marenso high school,
and the son is an Arnes aiumnus. The
late DR.. Cameron, Of keswick, was a
brother.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-08-09
Small Wreck at Iowa Falls.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. Aug. 9.-Traffic was
blocked on the Illinois Central yester-
day. when An east bound freight put
two cars into the ditch on account OF
a broken truck. The train was running
at a low rate OF speed because of yard
limit rules, or the results would have
been more disastrous. One car was
loaded with wheat and the other with
tile The trains on the Central were
detoured over the ST. Paul & Kansas
City Short Line until the wreck was
cleared up this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-08-09
Pipe. Not Made From the sr's'

Pipes Not Made From the er'sr.
French brier pipes are not made
from the roots Of the brfer, but from
the root of q white heath which ~
tains q considerable size in the south
Of France, where 1t 10 sedulously cul'
tivated for pipe-making purposes. The
name Is derived from the French
bruyere, the dialect form Of which 10
briere. meaning heath.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-08-09
Hoas Sell at Fancy Price.

Special to Times Repub1ican.
Logan, Aug. 9.-Swine breeders from
Iowa, Nebraska. Kansas. Missouri, llli-
nois. and Minnesota were in attend
ance at the o. S. Larson, King the
Col" Duroc sale, south Of Logan,
Thursday. There were forty hogs sold
for about $4,000. The top price was
s475. The hog was 2 years old and
went to ]. w. Garris, Of Rhodes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-08-09
Garwin News Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Garwin. Aug. 9.-Miss Irma Kepler.
of Toledo. spent the week at the Pro-
fessor Harding home and attended
chautauqua.
Miss Hazel Toland. of Toledo. is Wis
iting at the Ernest Toland home.
Miss Christene Robertson is visiting
friends in Salem.
Mr. and Mrs. T. b. Kepler, Mabel
and John. of Toledo, visited Friday at
the Professor Harding home and at
tended chautauqua.