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The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1913-10-03
State Convention

The Missouri state convention of
Woman's Christian Temperate
Union convened last Tuesday
in the University auditorium at
Columbia. From Tuesday until
Thursday between four and five
hundred visitors we're on the
campus. Most of these were dele
gates to the convention. Some
were speakers of national reputa-
ton as the president of the nation
al w. G. T. u, Mrs. L. NJ. N.
Stevens of Portland, Maine, and
the national vice. president, Miss
Anna A. Gordon of Evanston, Ill. F.,
Miss Addie A. Austin of Chicago
and the former state president,
Mrs. H. L. Shannon of Charthage
were guests of honor. Mrs. j. B.
Patrick attended as a delegate from
Laclede and Miss Grace M. Sissons
as county officer delegate.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1913-10-03
new CITY HALL FOR LACLEOE
Five Thousand Dollars Voted For
City Building

The special election held last
Saturday to vote on the bond
proposition to build a city hall was
one of the quietest ever held here.
The voters seemed to have made
up their minds in advance and
went and voted their sentiments
without interfering or trying to
influence other votes. 1t was truly
an election of the people. No
work was dohe for or against the
proposition and the result is a true
expression of those voting, The
proposition carried by a fraction
over four to one. 1t places our
people squarely on record as favor
ing municipal improvements. 1t
was in keeping with the fine
cement crossings and sidewalks we
now have and the present improved
condition of our streets. The vote
was lis for the proposition and q
against. The bonds are to bear 5
per cent and run twenty years.
They will all be taken by local
capitalists. The matter of location
and style and size of building will
probably be taken up at the next
regular meeting of the council next
Monday evening.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1913-10-03
M. E. Church Notes

Prayer meeting Thursday, led by
VIM. Kraft.
Epworth league at $50. Sub
ject: "Chooing Chums." ;"
The W. F. M. S/met with Mrs
j. L. Burke, Wednesday.
Business meeting of the Epwortt
League Friday evening at the home
of Mrs. Woods.
On conference Sunday morning
Prof. Page will occupy the pulpit,
in the absence of the pastor.
Rev. T. j. Enyeart and wife left
Tuesday to attend annual confer
ence of the NJ. E. church al
Trenton.
Last Friday was cleanup day al
the church. Thanks are due Rev.
Allen for use of his vacuum cleaner.
A good dinner was served.
Did you ever consider how dis
appointing it must be to the pastor
to behold fully half of his legiti.
mate congregation rapidly disap-
pear after Sunday SCHOOL,
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1913-10-03
Frank West IS bere from OH

Frank West is here from Okla
homa visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. West on route
three. Franks many friends here
are glad to see him looking we'll
and to hear be is getting along
fairly well notwithstanding the
unusual season the country has
Just past through.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1913-10-03

AS rule, students are doing good
work and we feel that the first
month has been a success. The
enrolment for high school is fifty
and for the grades one hundred
fourteen, making a total of 164
pupils. The average daily attend
ance has been 154, and the number
attending every day IA.
The laboratory equipment and
the library are much more complete
this year than they have been at any
previous time. The use Of the
basement rooms for laboratory,
library and reading rooms has been
very satisfactory. A complete
library is indispensable for the best
school work. Though we have
several hundred volumes of refer
ence work and fiction, yet we can
not have too many books, and the
donation or loan by any patron of
books on science, literature, or
history will be appeciably accepted.
Grade pupils and high school
students were given to understand
at the beginning of school that all
who were neither absent nor tardy
during the month, and who attain
ed an average grade of 95 per cent
in all subjects studied should be
entitled to a place on the honor
role. The following named pupils
have showed themselves worthy of
this honor: High school; Florence
Dye, Virginia Dye, Marie Kent,
Katharyne Head, Bert Maybee,
Robert Sweem. Eighth grade;
Catharine Moore and Homer Dan
iels. Seventh grade: Gladys
Boomer, Cod Griffith. Sixth grade;
Gertrude Boesiger. Fourth grade;
Harold Linn, Muriel Kent, Lucil
Jones, Allene Byrd, Edna Daniels,
Clarence Mathews. Third grade;
Ethel Garside, Clayton Whitaker,
Marguerite Jones, Burl Anderson.
Second grade; Hugh Garner, Cora
Mitchell, Georgia Welsh, Letha
Gardner, Paul Syms, Gladys An:
derson. First grade; Myrtle Dan
iels.
At the beginning of school, a
half holiday at the end of each
month was promised to the pupils
of the room which had no absentees
or tardies during that month. The
pupils of all the rooms have been
striving to attain to this standard,
though each of the rooms has
fallen short of it by a small figure
this month. We urge parents to
cooperate with US in striving to
attain to perfection in attendance
and punctuality. 1t is safe to say
that when a child misses a day
from school he is handicapped in
his subjects for a week. We be-
lieve that punctuality is one of the
most important lessons to impress
upon the mind of the child. 1t is |
said that Napoleon lost the battle
of Waterloo through the fifteen
minute tardiness of one his generals
with reinforcements. Nelson, the |
great English admiral, said that he
owed his success to the fact that |
be was always ahead or on time.
The chief characteristics of the
worlds leading businessmen is
punetuality. We do not sufficient
ly appreciate the great Importance
of punctuality and constant attend
ance of our boys and girls.
j. FRANK PAGE.
Frank West is bere from Okla
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1913-10-03
SHORT PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
Brief Mention Of Those Who Come
and Go During the Week

Mrs. j. W. Biswell attended the
Purdin street fair last Saturday.
Grover Peacher and Miss Daisy
Ash attended the Purdin fair last
Saturday.
Mrs. Albert Ayers, of Hannibal,
was the guest of Mrs. G. E. Bruins
the past week.
D. j. Kelly went to Macon
county Monday for a short visit
with relatives.
Movie Randall came over from
Hannibal and spent Sunday with
home folks and friends.
If you think errors are not fun
ny, see the COMEDY of Errors and
learn your mistake. ADV.
z. R. King and j Paul Jones
left last Sunday for Sedalia to
spend the week at the state fair.
Mrs. S. G. Kerr, of GalIatin, is,
the guest of Mrs. NJ. L. Sharp and
other relatives on route three.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Bigger are
in st. Louis the former attending
the Masonic grand lodge and the
latter Eastern Star grand chapter.
Mrs. Chas. Parker and Mrs. L.
B. Jones spent Monday with Mr..
and Mrs. w. O. Anderson on
route one.
VIM. Nelson who had been here
for the past three weeks visiting
home folk returned to Salt Lake
City Monday,
Mrs. J. A. Cooke came up from
Carrollton last Saturday for visit
with her daughter, Mrs. B. F.
Thompson and family.
Willie Bassett who has been
working at the automobile business
in Canada, is home for a visit with =
his pare nts, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Bassett.
W. E. Simpson, after spending
a couple of weeks here visiting his
brother, J. NJ. Simpson, and
family on route three, returned to
his home at Wintersett, Iowa,
Monday.
John Nelson was pleased to have
all his children with him last Sun
day the first time in five years,
Mrs. Marie Simpson, of Jamesport,
Mo-, and VIM. Nelson of Salt Lake
City, being the ones from abroad.
S. G. Kuhn and J. L. Ritchey
left Wednesday to attend the state
and national convention of the A.
81. 7. A. at Keokuk, Iowa, they
being delegates to the state con-
vention from the local branch of
the association.
Leroy Kerr came down from
Neb., last week to visit
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kerr near Forker. Roy has a
good position with the Burlington
in the freight department at Lin
coin.
V. Elvert MOnnett, of Beatrice,
Nebr., was the guest Of Miss
Katherine Brown Wednesday on
his way to Cornell university where
he has accepted a position. Elvert
is a graduate of the Laclede high
school and of course will make
good.
Miss Katherine Harter left Mon
day for Indianapolis, Ind, where
she will be assistant piano teacher
and do accompaniment work for
vocal teachers in the Indianapolis
of music. She will
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1913-10-03
ABOUT ALL sORTSOF SUBJECTS
Local Items and Interesting Bits Of
News Of All Sorts

Coming, COMEDY of Errors"
Saturday, Oct. 11-Adv.
Girl wanted for general house
work in family of two. Apply to
j. N. Wilson or phone SO.
Well improved 12O acre farm
IL miles from town for rent.
Inquire at this Office. ADV.
A span of good driving horses
and double harnes, aiearly new, for
sale at a bargain if taken at once.
Inquire at this Office.
Ed. Inman, who bought a 100
acre farm six miles south of Brook
field and moved onto it last spring,
was in Laclede on business last
week and made this office pleasant
call, leaving a dollar to renew his
subscription another year.
the bazaar and dinner given by
the ladies Of the Christian church
last Saturday was a pleasing sue
cess. The proceeds amounted to
about $40. Those having the
matter in charge wish to thank the
friends who so kindly gave articles
to, be sold and also helped with the
dinner.
Electrical supplies for sale at
The BLADE Office. Tungsten lamps
at the following prices 25 watt
size, 80 cents; 40 watt size, IS
cents; 60 watt size, 45 cents and
100 watt size, 80 cents. Try
Hotpoint iron. We keep them in
stock.
The local produce house of
Henderson & Sons have done a
record breaking business the past
week, shipping out three full cars
of poultry. Wednesday was the
biggest day, buying 148 coops of
poultry, besides the usual quantity
of eggs.
j. w. Power has let the contract
for new garage to be built on the
corner where the livery barn now
stands, the barn being moved to
the east side of the lot. The build
ing will be 36x5O, of brick with
concrete floor. Fitch & Atwell
have the contract and work will be
commenced at once.
DR.. L. g. Sherry, wife and little
son arrived Wednesday to make
Laclede their home. They are
domiciled in the Kraft residence in
the southwest part of town. DR..
Sherry will open his drug stock in
the Shane building just as soon as
the repairs on the room can be
completed and the shelving put in.
Ward Mouser, formerly of this
place and who has relatives and
many friends here, is confined to his
bed at his home in Oklahoma City
with his ankle in plaster of Paris
case. He is employed by the j. 1.
Case machine company and while
demonstration with a 10 horse
power traction engine at the state
fair last week by running the
ponderous machine up and down a
steep encline, he sprained one of
his ankles so that he will be laid
up several weeks.
The L. G. 7. C. met, after a
short summer vacation, Thursday
1f last week with Mrs. Grace May
bee. The attendance was good |
aud a most enjoyable time was
spent. Some grand opera selections
we're rendered from the victroIa,
md before time for dispensing the
hostess served delicious refresh
nents. Guests for the afternoon
we're Mesdames Gus and Lonnie
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1913-10-03

Get your wagon work and black
smitning done at Keithley's shop,
Laclede. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Am prepared to make cider
again this season. Mill running
first three days of each week.
Bring in your apples. G. W.
Estes.A
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21
HELTHY LIVER
makes BEAUTY
Famous Actress Finds that a Healthy
Liver is Necessary to Good Looks
and Y0uthiulness

One of the best known women
of the American stage is writing
a series of articles on the preser-
walton Of beauty. She attaches
great Importance to keeping the
liver active at all times, and she
is right Neither good looks nor
happiness will stay long with
any man or woman who lets
their liver get lazy and sluggish
1t is not always safe to take
calomel, the old liver remedy.
Doctors agree that it is a very
uncertain drug. But " j Sed-
berry s drug store has remedy
for sale that they guarantee to
take the place of colonel abso-
lutely, and still be harmless,
causing no restriction of habi t
or diet. This remedy is bod
sons Liver Tone.
Dodson's Liver Tone is a pleas
ant tasting vegetable liquid, but
it starts the liver gently and
surely and relieves constipation
and biliousness so promptly that
it has become a dependable
remedy in thousands of homes
in the United States. There are
scores of families in this vicinity
who will not be without it in the
house and who would not think
Of starting on trip without a
bottle of it.
W J Sedberry has sold so much
Dodson' Liver Tone that they
are convinced of it's merit and
will give any person his so cents
back, who buys bottle and does
not find that it takes the place of
calOmel to perfection.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

The city council of Italy is
having the streets of that city
sprinkler with oil. About a year
ago the city council had Itlay S
main street graveled and oiled
with such satisfactory results
that the process is being repeat
ed.-Ferris Wheel.
You are only partly correct in
the above statement. The city
furnished the gravel and labor
add the bushes men paid for the
oil. Anyway, we have some of
the best streets to be found in
Texas. Italy News Herald.
Jefferson is considering the
possibility of a clayed sand road
for the city and if oil is used
afterwards it is believed the
dust problem would be solved.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21
Iron Ore Hills OF East Texas

Now comes. press reports
announcing the movement of
iron ore in carload lots from East
Texas, which means the open
ing of one of the greatest indus
tries in the state Long have
the hills of Marion, Cass and
Cherokee counties concealed this
valuable metal from the furna-
ces of the smelters, and a nam
moth resource has been lying
idle, hut the sound of the pick
and shovel heralds the coming
of East Texas into it's own.
Nature has given East Texas
many good gifts, but none so
valuable as her iron hills. Tex.
Com. Sec.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

Hunting wild animals may be
all right 50 far as IT goes, but
how much more romance and
how much more value To the
world there IL in hunting for
wild vegetables and plants that
can be made use Of for the bene.
fit of humanity. r. n. Meyer,
the government agriculture ex-
plorer, has started on another
trip to China and Siberia in
search for new fruit novelties to
introduce into this country. He
will be gone three years and du-
ring that time will travel with
his own caravan in the widest
parts of eastern Asia.
Whenever he hears of a re-
markablc fruit he will follow it
up, and get the seeds or cuttings
from the trees. These will be
sent to Washington for propaga-
ton and study. Owing to the
great distance it is very difficult
to make scions or cuttings pre-
serve their vitality so that they
can be made to grow. One OF
the objects of this long journey
is to procure cuttings of the
famous Felt Ching peach of
China. This peach grows SO
that it weighs as much as three
pounds. On a former trip Mr..
Meyers got cuttings from it, but
they refused to live when grated
on American stock. - Tt e dc
Blade
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21
The Mexican Situation

The trouble in Mexico has developed
one fact of Importance in the U. s, and
that is that both the Federals and the
are firm believers in
Hunts Lightning Oil, the great Amer
lean remedy for neuralgia and rheuma-
tism. cuts, burns and other aches and
pains. No wonder, since it makes the
pain go away almost at once. Ill drug
gists sell it in 25c and 40c bottles.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21
Scratching For Fun

We would have great symp athy for
those who have to scratch continually
bile; but as Hunts Cure is guaranteed
to cure or money refunded. it would
seem that they who scratch do SO Just
for the fun eli. It's ipecisl remsdy
for itch, eczema, letter, ringworm etc.
All drugstores.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21
The Bs>. Pain Killer

Bueklen's Ainiea salve when applied
to cnt. braise. sprain. burn or scald. or
other Injury OF the skin. will immedi-
lain Of Clinton. Me. save, "li robs
cute and other injuries of iheir terror-
as healing remedy lrs equal don't
exist" VIII DO gooa Tor you. only
.se at all druggists.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21
Tales of Honey and Tar
From the West

Vim Lee. Psskenta. Calf. says 1T
gives universal satisfaction and | use
only foley's Honey and Tar Compound
fos my children. r { Rhodes. Middle
ton, ia. writes. Il had rscsins la
grippe cough aud finally got relief by
taking Foley Honey and Tar Compound
Un- no other In your family and refuse
substitutes Sold 10y Allen Urgahart
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21
SO Many People Die of Blood -
Poison.

A little scratch on the hand spin
ter or small abrasion of the skin is Of
ten fatal because the poisonous germs
start the infection; that's where Hunts
Lightning Oil comes in handy as an
application on the abrasion, kills all
the germs which may have lodged
there, thereby preventing infection
and death. 1t pays to keep this rem
edy at home, especially where there
are children. All druggists in twenty
five and fifty cent bottles.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21
Love OF The Beautiful.

Mrs. f, p. Turner, Chairman
Rural Homes and Schools; Farm
Life Commission.
We should give more atten-
ton to identifying the home and
it's surroundings. Nature has
given us every facility for max
ing the premises attractive. The
most beautiful and luxuriant veg
etable .growths in the world
abound in their natural state in
Texas and they are easily trans
planted and cultivated. The
wonderful variety Of ornamen-
tai shrubbery permits full ex-
preston of our aesthetic tastes.
1t is sad day for the family
when the head of the home gets
too busy to make the flower bed,
plant a tree and fence the hogs
out of the yard. We dislike to
think Of a mother going through
the summer without gathering
roses, and Of the children whose
sweet faces are never frightened
by flowers and who have no shade
to play under.
Unkept premises always make
the home appear dreary and
lonely. There is nothing more
repulsive than weeds where flow
ers and grasses should be. No
matter how humble and poor,
nature, with lavish hand, has
provided entertainment for all
of us.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21
Minister Praises This Laxative

Rev. II Stubenvol or Allison Ia, in
praislng DR.. Kings New Life Pills for
constr patton, writes: DIR Kings New
Life Pills are such perfert pills that no
home should be without them" No
better regulator for liver and bowels:
Every pill guaranteed. Try them; 25c,
all druggists.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

A French society for the en-
enlargement of national indus
tries recently awarded a golden
medal to a farmer who estab-
lished a sauerkraut factory in
which all the machinery was cleo
trically driven.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21
Causes of Stomach Trouble

Sedendary habits. lack of outdoor
exercise. insufficient masticaton of food
constipation, at torpid liver, worry and
anxiety, overeating, partaking of food
and drink not suited to your age and
occupation. Correct your habits and
take Chamberlain's Tablets and you
will soon be we'll again. For sale by
Allen Urquhart.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

= The Ammonia News issued an
extra Sunday 18th, giving full
account Of the terrible boiler ex-
plosion at Majors Mill, nine
miles from Ammonia, Saturday
morning, when seven men were
killed. 1t was horrible dffair.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21
House Cleaning

| ask that the school buildings,
whether for colored or white
children, be thoroughly cleaned
before the schools begin. Every
we'll and spring should be clean
ed. Good health demands that
this be done.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

A negro wanted for forgery in
Longview, and who eluded Long
view officers Sunday, was seen on
the streets here and arrested
Monday by Jailer W. Fl. Scott.
Officers came and carried the
negro back to Longview that
evening
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21
Kidney Troubles Begin With
Lame Back

j l. Hackl 9l5 Eighth st Lincoln, III,
was recently cured of bad case of
kidney trouble that started with lame
back, and says: 81 am certainly thank
full in getting cured of my kidney ;rou-
BILE by the use of Foley Kidney Pills
Try them yourself-Sold by Allen Ur-
quhart
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

>utherlani's Eagle Eye Salve for any
thing but the eyes. 1t is speedy and
harmless cure for graduated lids, scrof
uious sore eyes. siyes. weak eyes aud
dimn~ss Of vision. Sold every where
a, PC.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

Midland-O w Kerr, who re-
Gently purchased the famous "C'
Ranch located in this county, is
planning the colonization of the
ranch on large scale. Mr..
Kerr says this is a large under
taking and promisises much
benefit in opening mp the South
Plains.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21
Malaria or ChiIIs & Fever

Prescription No. go 10 prepared especially
boz MALARIA OF CNlttS 4 gCvCR.
tive ot az eoses ~sli hreah any sssc. sai
II tsksn thea - . soase the Fever ~ill not
return. !, ssss Ga he liver heues rAsa
CAloasl sad to<s sos er,ps u ss<kss. 5<
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

The waste heat OF q new Ger.
man gas engine is used to raise
steam to operate blowers, which
in turn increase the pressure of
the air gas mixture in the EN-.
CINE cylinders.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

Nacogdoches Plans are on
foot in this city for the erection
of new depot by the Nacogdo-
ches & Southwestern railraod
and is expected that in a few
days work will begin. The new
depot will be modern in exery
dotail and will cost approximate
ly $4,000.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

August has two new moons,
one on the 1st and one on the
31st of the month-somethin G
not often TO occur.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

Harry X. Thaw, who killed
Stanford White, made his escape
from the State hospital for the
criminal insane at Matteawan, N.
Y, but was captured in a few
days in Canada, when he was
going across the country to De-
trOit.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

Southern Belgium is likely to
obtain great water supply
from an underground lake which
was discovered a shot time ago
At present it is dependent on
rain water.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

\ glass bottle blowing ma
chine invented in Germany has
a speed of 1000 bottles an hour,
equal to the work of $50 expert
glass blowers.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

The Jimplecute Office honrs are
from 7 a. m. to II p. III. We are
always ready TO take orders for
Job Work. Advertising and Sub
scription during these hours,
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21
READING NOTICE

The Louisiana State Fair Gaia
logue is now ready for distri bu-
ton and anyone, desiring toofYr
hibit Livu-A-~'-'--oa ~, E,r al-,-
Products, Poultry, Fahcy&t6HfGS1,
etc, can secure a copy Of same
free of charge by mailing re-
quest to
Louis N Bruggerhotf,
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

Bullet-proof armor to protect
pilot, passenger and motor is re-
quired in the latest specifications
for aeroplanes for the United
States army.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

As many a. 90. 600 behring's
have been brought into Yarmouth
by a single fishing boat.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-08-21

Two cherry orchards in New
South Wales, Australia. yielded
$4,000 worth Of cherries this
season.