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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Abner's Preparations

Judge:-Abner, who worked
for the summer residents, told
Hr. Burns one morning that he
was soon to be married.
We'll, really, Abner," said
Mr.. Burns, Pm glad to hear it!
l suppose you've made all the
preparations and got your we'd
ding fnery ready?"
Abner did not balk at the
question, but he grinned sheep
ishly.
Yep" he replied. Nav,
she bound my Sunday coat and
put new collar ont, and I've
had my shoes tapped"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Musical Sound and the Ear,

The well trained ear of a musician
can distinguish notes differing only
one-hundredth part of a tone from one
another. Most people cannot perceive
a difference of one-tenth of tone, and
a few can scarcely tell one tone from
another The cause of this curious dis
parity resides in slight differences In
the structure Of the cochlea, wonder
full piece Of apparatus In the inner
most part of the car. 1t is a little
body shaped like a snail shell and be-
heved to be the part Of the hearing
apparatus which recognizes musical
sounds. In its structure 1t closely re-
sembles the strings of plano and even
has damper to prevent the mixture
of sounds quickly following one anoth-
er. This little musical apparatus is set
going by vibrs ions received from the
middle ear or drum. and In some mys-
FERROUS manner 1t sends these on to the
brain through the auditory nerve In
the form of musical sounds
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Animal Life.

The May fiys life is complete In -four
10 five hours. during which it Is born
natures. loves. fights, mates. propa
gates and dies. The ordinary moth
lives three to four days, the locust
(gr;,sShepprr, Ives four weeks. dragon
:iy six to eight weeks. male bees OF
'irones four to five months. snails twt
TO three years. queen bee two to three
years. mouse six years. squirrel Sly
years, pigeon ten to twenty years. ca
nary twelve to fifteen years. rabbit tel
years. brer fox fourteen years. craw
fish twenty years. pig twenty years
lion tliirtyiive years. toad frog fort
years. cat forty years. bear fifty years
raven 100 years. elder duck. 100 year
parrot 100 years. golden eagle H.
years. white headed vulture l1S year
pike 200 years. carp POO years, elephau
200 years and swan 300 years.
Considering the fact that the aver
age mans age is only about thirty
three years. twill be seen that man
members of the animal kingdom hav.
q great advantage over the human rae
IN their allotted length of life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
London's Hot Baked Potatoes.

There are few colder places ON {:
winters night than the streets of Lon
don y iill:aiiy s,nyiline warm Is wei
coined lily wuyfarers. Roasted chest
nuts nd hot Pies stand high in public
favor. but the cry of Baked potatoes.
all hot.' is peculiarly inviting. The
simplest form Of potato can--really
more like box than a can-is of plain.
Imprinted tin. not unlike that used by
the street pieman. In the central por-
ton the potatoes are kept hot, while
In compartments on each side salt and
butter are kept. A large pepper box
usually stands on the top of the can,
A small valve lets out the steam, and
its whistling guides the traveller III
search of II hot potato. Street corners,
where an omnibus stops or near places
of amusement, are favorite spots for
the vendors of this delicacy. The sea
son lasts from the latter part of Sep
TENDER until about the end Of March
1t is said that more than 5000 people
gain their livelihood in this way in the
streets of London.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
An Insult.

AEgrily the head of the haberdashery
concern storEed into the employment
agency and demanded an interview
with the manager.
II understand" he said, that you
have been recommending as Al col
lectors certain young men whom you
represent as having collected money
from US. If they can get 1t from u
they can get it from anybody. That's
the way you make 1t appear. conse
quentAy your clients land good jobs"
With visions Of possible libel suits
rising before his guilty conscience. the
agent attempted self justification.
You are considered pretty hard nuts
you know" he said.
''Oh. that's all right" said the man
ut amt that I'm kicking about, but
not one of your men has ever collected
a dollar at our shop, and it don't do
any good to lie about it."-New York
Times
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14

TOW Japan 1reetS tno New year.
In Japan the new year is welcomed
with far more energy than in this
country. Let mans energy be ever
so defective. he b expected to rise at
4 a. m. and don new clothes to meet
the suspicious morning. Then. with
his gala garments in due order, he wor-
ships the gods, performs obeisance to
the spirits Of his ancestors and pays
homage to all relations older than him
self. Nc ordinary viands are consum-
ed at breakfast The tea must be made
from water drawn from the we'll as
the first ray of the new years sun
strikes 1t. On every table figures
red lacquer tray covered with ever
green leaves and supporting rice
dumping. lobster, oranges. persim-
mons, chestnuts. dried sardines and
herring root, all these dishes possess
ing an allegorical Specification. This
meal Is the start of the festivities.
which are continued for sixteen days,
business being almost entirely suspend
ed for the first week Of the year.-Chi-
cago News
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
MOLES.

The average farmer regards
moleS as something of nuisance,
MAJ, Such
will be surprised to learn on the
highest authority that they are
friends to be valued. A dis
tinguiShed naturalist carefully
examined the stomachs Of fifteen
moles, caught III different To-
calitieS, but failed to find therein
the slightest yestige Of plants or
roots. On the contrary, they
were filled by the remains of
earthworms. Not satisfied by
this fact, he shut ZIP several
moleS in a box containing sods
OF earth, on which fresh grass
was growing, and a smaller cage
of gru6s and earthworms. In
nine days two of the moleS de-
voured 349 white worms, 1913
earthworms, Is caterpiilars and
mouse (Skin and bones) which
had been alive in the box. He
next gave them nothing but
vegetables and in twenty -four
hours two moles died of starya-
ton. Another naturalist calsu-
lated that two moles destroyed
10000 white worms or grubs, in
single year. In view of this,
it is evident that mo1es should
be multiplied rather than de-
stroyed. They do not hurt vege-
tables or any kind of vegetation,
their food being principally con-
fined to the noxious varieties of
WORMS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Breakfast In Norway,

Home brewed beer has Of late years,
says Harold Simpson In his "Rambles
In Norway" largely displaced spirits
as the national drink of the NOrwegi-
ans. 1t is so popular that 1t Is used
even at breakfast to wash down the
stock dish fried pork smothered in
onions. The first sight of Il Norwegian
breakfast table. adds the author. Is apt
to astound one. 1t is covered with
small dishes. principally tish-fresh
fish, smoked fish. fish in tins. fish In
miniature barrels There are also cold
meats and an endless variety OF
cheeses. of which the NOrwegians are
very fond
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
More Than Was Asked.

The old tombstone. in the quaint
fashion of its kind. implored the passer-
by to pause and drop tear, and no
sooner had the beautiful girl read the
inscription than she began to weep
But her mother reproved her.
Cecilia" she exclaimed. why can
YOU not have more restraint? You are
requested merely to drop a tear. and
here you have burst into several!-
Puck,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Rainhows That Can Change Sex.

In many parts of the world it is the
general belief that the rainbow has
the power to change sex. This queer
belief obtains in such widely separated
districts as South Africa and Norway
and China and Australia. The Zulus
have Il long folklore story of the young
man who was changed into wrinkled
old woman by touching the many hued
arch The Scandinavian peasants have
a similar story. and in Greece they say
that anybody who runs against the end
of the rainbow will have his or her sex
instantly changed. In France and In
dia to pass under the rainbow has
similar effect.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
The Friends We Might Have Made.


The most pathetic phase Of life is
realization of the friends that we never
make, the friends that might have been
made by just exerting ourselves Il littls
more. Who ever contemplated the lOss
of friends that he might have made By
just releasing little of his self cen
tered reserve? We appreciate the per
son who always greets us at meeting
day after day. 1t is SO easy. 50 simple,
to spread the halo of happiness about
US that we often overlook 1T and 60
through the world thinking that every
smile and every good impulse we have
Is not worth while unless bartered
away for something in exchange
There life loses it's whole value. 1t Is
when 1t comes from within with a wor-
thy motive that happiness is truly ours
National Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14

Cincinnati Enquirer:-''Here'
Judge who holds that a mans
wife is not part of his family"
said the Old Fogy.
He's right" replied the
Crouch. ''She is the whole
thing"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
wEsTBoUND-from Woodstock.

WESTBOUND-from Woodstock.
No. 173-Mixed-Except Sunday
1:01 a. m. Local for Barrisonburg
Arrive Harrisonburg 1915.
No. 4o-Dai'y-1:10 p. m. Local
for Harrisonburg. Arrive Harrison
burg 2:55 p. m. Buffet Parlor Car.
No. l3-Except Sunday-7:29 p. m.
Limited for Harrisopburg, stopping
at Edinburg. Mt. Jackson, New Mar
ket and Broadway. Arrive Harrison
burg 900 p. m. Buffet Parlor Car.
No. ZI7-Except Sunday-S:55 p. m.
Local for Harrisonburg. Arrive
HSrrisonburg 1925 p. m.
EASTBOUND-fro Woodstock.
No. I4-Except Sunday-s:O0 a. III.
Lamited for Alexandria and Washing
ton. Arrive Washington 1855 a. m
Buffet Parlor Car.
No. % -Daily-4:26 p. m. Local
for Alexandria and ssh;ngton
Arrive Washington 9:l5 D. m. Buffet
Farlor Car.
No. 2l6-Except Sunday sos .. m.
Local from Harrisonburg to Stras-
burg. Arrive Strasburg 8:45 p. m.
Nos - and IA connects at Manas-
sas with Nos. 112 and ia to and from
Warrenton.
No. IA connects at Manassas with
Main Line Fast Mail Train No 43 for
principal point South.
Trains PIT and IL in connection with
Main Line Train No 10 between
Orange and Manassas affords good
service from Richmond via G. g. o.
Railway and Gordonsville
E. H. CoAPMAN, Vice-President and
Gener al Manager.
S II. HARDWICK, Passenger Traffic
Manager.
H. F. CARY, General Passenger Agt.
L. S. BROWN, General Agent, Wash
ington, D. c.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Well Trained.

Old Lady Improving the occasion,-
All, my poor man. you would not be In
this position if you had received an
early training in some trade or calling.
Tramp-Don't you tork too sudden
about wot you don't know nothn'
about, missus No trainin', indeed.
wy. 1 was in prison afore l was four
teen.-London Mail.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
A Sliaht Mistake

Washington Starr under
stand you went oyer to Crimson
Gulch and lynched the wrong
MANI"
NO." replied Three-Finger
Sam. you can't lynch the
wrong man in Crimson Cullen.
We Jest got Piute Pete a little
bit ahead of his turn"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Copper Mine In Page Uncovered

0OSPSA saA oEN "
Mr.. F. M. Parrish, a we'll
known citizen of Keyser, W. Va,
has returned from Page county,
Va, where he put to work
party of laborers, prospecting
for copper on a large tract, on
which he holds a 99-year lease.
Tradition had it THAT about the
time of the Revolutionary war
copper had been mined in that
neighborhood, but all trace of
the workings had been lost.
IL ore successful than many
other prospectors, Mr.. Parrish
found the old mine, which was a
shaft in the bottom of a deep
ravine along the foothills of the
Blue Ridge. The shaft was not
only filled with debris, but sew
eral feet over it was piled dirt.
Several tons of rich copper ore
mined in the seventeenth century
were located and firmly imbcdded
in one of them was a diamond
point style drill of that day,
The find has created much eX-
citement in Page county and
people who know Mr.. Parrish
are likewise interested.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14

This Is the season of the year when
mothers feel very much copcerned
over the frequent colds contracted by
their children, and have abundant
reasou for IL - every cold weakens
the lungs, lowers the vitality and
paves the way for the more serious
diseases that 90 often follow. Cham
berlains's Cough Remedy il famous
Tor IL cures, and II pleasant and safe
60 talke. For sAlo b. ALI DealerS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Poor Mrs. Younabrids.

Poor Mrs. Youngbride.
Il don't believe the story, do your"
what storyr'
about Mrs. Youngbride. They say
that she went into a butchers shop the
1thef day and, seeing side Of spare
dbs on the counter. she remarked
Why. didn't know you kept kyle
phones herer Boston Transcript
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14

O. L. Sheetz & Co., having bought
out the livery business of Frank Rush
and stocked up with good horses and
up to date rigs, are prepared 70 give
good service and prompt attention to
all calls. They solicit your patron
age. Come to see them on court day,
and be convinced that your horse will
be we'll cared for. o. Z. Sheets 4
Co.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Made His Hair Come Out.

Habituaf Customer Ito his barber
Your COMPOUNDED hair. restorer
made my hair come OF more II:
over! Barber-Ah, you must ave
too much on, sir! Made the air CO.
right out. stead of only 'arfwa,
Windsor Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Tears Not Idle.

my doctor tells me IL good cry is
beneficial"
The second woman. opening he,
purse. displayed first class return
ticket to Europe
"a good cry gained me this" sh,
said.-New York Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
His Philosonhx.

Employer see you've collected a IL
Of small accounts. but you hav-I
made much Roadway with the big
ones. Collector-No. sir; 1 geners:
mako It rule to-h'm-follow AZ
the line OF least resistance. --Chi.n
Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Patronizinq Papa.

Father-Upon my word, you children
are getting too dainty for anything
Jam and butter on the same piece OF
bread. indeed. Why. when | was yOui
age was glad to get enough dry bread
to eat. Bobby You have much bet
ter time living with u.s. don't you. ia
ther?-National Monthly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
His Adva nta ge.

IAN aviator naS one big advantag.
over other men
Most Of ms advantages are owe.
men but what II this special one
He can want The earth without be
ing called graspins Baltimore Amer
lean
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
But Don't GET Pecyish

Cincinnati Enqirer:-What IS
the briefest sentence containing
all the letters of the alphabet?
Here is one with only eight
words:-
PACK my box with FIVE dozen
liquor jugs"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
A Royal.
Baking Powder
Hot Biscuit
is the luz luxury
Of eating
MADE AT HOME

nngdom. The cnurcn stanus on TIE
east elf some 200 feet above sea level.
and to watch the crowd OF worshipers
before and after service threading its
way up and down the winding stair
way Is sight to be remembered
London Strand Magazine.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
TO Persons Who Wish to Drive

Having enlarged my Livery by add
ing a number of riding and driving
rubber tire buggies, we are in posi-
tion to put out teams to order having
81 vehicles in all making a complete
livery equipment. We know we can
please you.
nov-S-h ]. e. BEMIS, Propr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Mothers Can Safely Ruy

Or Kings New Discovery and give
it to the little ones when ailing and
suffering with colds, coughs, throat or
lung troubles, tastes nice. harmless
once used. always used Mrs. Bruce
Crawford, Niagara, Mo writes: DIR
Kings New Discovery changed our
boy from a pale weak sick boy to the
picture OF health.,'' Always helps
Buy it at Walton & Shoots
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
True Love,

Tom-Rut perhaps she doesn't 10y
you. Jack Oh. yes she does. Tom
How do you know: Jack When
told her that | had no money I" -
married on she offered to borrow son
from her father Philadelphia II
0uiYpr
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Comfortinu.

WifeAWhy did you tell the Rtson'
that you married me because ! wa:
such a good cook. when you know
can't even boil Il potato: Hubby
had to make some excuse. my dear
and didn't Know what else To say
London Opinion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
The DEPARTING Son.

"Our boy has left us" wept IN
mother as their only son waved ct"e
BY from the car window
''Yes." said the old man wli'ni IL
boy had just touched for II heavy loan
but he hasn't left Us much - l'etroi
News
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14

For a sprain you will find Chamber
lain's Liniment excellent. IL allays
the pain, removes the soreness, and
soon restores the parts to q healthy
condition Is and so cent bottles for
sale by AL Dealers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
SHENANDOAH HERALD

ADVERTISING RITES
Advertisements Will be inserted
At One Dollar per square OF ten
ines or less, for the first insertion
End 30 cents for each: .subsequen
insertion,
@Quarterly or yearly advs
tisements by contract.
~Unless the number of inser.
tions IL marked upon the manu-
script, advertisements WILDE pub
lished until forbidden and charged
accordingly.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
The Soft Answer,

"Father. do all angels have wings
mo. my son: your mother has nom.
And then she said sweetly that
might 20 to the club IL he won.
stay late.-Atlantn Constitution.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14

II do not think people should get
married until they are thoroughly nc
Quainted with each other.
"What would you do abolish mat
rimonyT'- Judge.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
A Good Motto.

1t is only the thinking man who sa
lhings worthy of utterance. Some IL;
the lfvelong day, yet say moth
Hang this motto on the wall of mein
DRY, Speak little; say much"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
No Merit In II.

Mother (reprovingly) = When e
young girls never thought of c
the things they do today. Daugl'
Well. that's why they didn't do /
Boston Transcript
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Barber Shop.
CoURr ST., WOODSTOCK Va.
Warden Fravel, Prorr

Shave. go. 10 Haircut. Is
SINCE. Is Shampoo. Is
Facial Massage. 49,. Is
Tonic Rub. 80. 6 and 10
Shaving Corpse. 100
Shave away from shop Is
Haircut 81 /" 20
Haircut and shave away from shoL so
a Prompt attention given to al
custOmsers.
A shan of the vublic patronage
solicited
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Economical.

johnny Mamma. will You wash m,
face: MamIm-W Why Johnny. can I
you do that: Johnny Yes. hut III
have to wet my hands. and they don'i
need it. l.ipninrott's.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
CLIMBING to Church,

The only way of reaching the old
parish church at Whitby, in Yorkshire,
from the town is by means Of 1919 stone
steps, probably as curious an approach
10 a Mace Of WOrship as any In the
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Try Il.

A man never quite realizes how
much furniture ne owns until he tries
to walk rapidly through his rooms In
the dark Puck.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
The Pessimist.

Bookkeeper ito boss)-Mr. Crouch
Glad to hear It You won't be so al
fred anxious to get home early.-Busl
ness,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Explained.

Barber trather slow)-Beg pardon.
sir, but your hair h turning a bit gray
yIetim-Shouldn't wonder Look at
the time I've been Aere.-E1chanse
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
There Are Cooks and Cooks.

A lady correspondent remarks y
cally that many man who would i,-
ready to make a cook of his wife
London Standard.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14

Baltimore has begun to equip
FIRE department. with automobile
apparatus. With all speed limits
abolished.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
Not Like the National Game.

Geraldine lid you ever ra, kissing
games: Geraid Yes. and remember
them as games flat didn't nave tn IN
rallied on account OF darkness New
York Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
n..erihinn Her.

Gibbs Say. nlsl man that little wife,
" yours h picture. i,thl's More:
she's picture puzzle BOSTON Tran
script
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
BUSINESS CARDS.

nR. W. E. SHAVER,
~ GRADUATE OF VETERINARY.
KAURERTOWN, VA.
Calls answered promptly. Phon
or write.
Jan. 2-6mo. pd.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14

There is no better medicine made
for co DIS than Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. Il acts on natures plan.
relieves the lungs, opens the secre-
tons, aids expectorations and re-
stores the system to a healthy condi-
ion. For sale by All Dealers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14

He who would rest must WORK
Italian Proverb.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14

IHo Ou9eF'iesS OF To
The baby takes after his father
STRANGE
why stranger
"A father like that baby's got :
dom leaves anything after him
anybody to take."-Baftimore Ann
can.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
A Grsat sehans.

Young Ausband-N When my wife first
began TO do her own cooking we were
having company every day-tiresome
relatives, colleagues, so called friends
Gradually they all dropped on. and
then we engaged good cook. File
gende Rlatter
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14

A life In continual need Ii half death
German I'roverb.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1913-02-14
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

Premier Carrier Of the South.
Schedule between Washington, Alex
andria, Woodstock and Harrisonburg
In Effect December Is, 1912.
N B.-Following schedule figures
published only as Information and
are not guaranteed.