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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
MANY IDEAS ABOUT THE PIN
Superstition Of All Kinds Has Been
Gathered Around Humble House.
hold Implement

During the reign OF James l., the
metal pins came into fashion In 1877
machine for producing entire pins
was Invented by an American, Seth
Hunt but Il remained for Samuel
Wright Of Massachusetts, to patent
In 1924 the wonderful pin-making ma
chine which Is generally used today,
A certain amount Of witChery and
romance has always been associated
with the humble pin. In olden times
II was regarded as a charm against,
and also as an implement Of witch
craft. Witches were supposed TO force
their victims to swallow pins. while,
on the other hand pins stuck in the
heart Of an animal and carefully pre-.
served were considered the appro.
pirate antidote TO evil influences In
Wales there existed a grim supersti.
ton that a toad pierced with pins
would cause the life Of an enemy TO
wither as the poor creature itself slow.
ly died, In Russia It is considered
unlucky to meet a priest on leaving
a house-a state Of affairs which can
only be remedied by throwing a pin
at him; and in Iceland II a man is sus.
pected OF walking aftcr death, pins
and needles are thrust into the feet
OF the corpse.
Readers Of Romance will remember
how people were believed TO be be
witched and led to lingering death by
regularly sticking pins into wax eff
gies Of them. Even today in the back
country a favorite charm" to make
the cream churn into butter is the
dropping of hot pins into II.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
RAILROAD SURGEON DISCOV-
ERS WONDERFUL REMEDY
For Man and Beasts the Old Reliable
Dr.. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil
Relieves Pain, Stops the Bleedinsi
and Heals al the same time,

Thousands of Farmers and Stocktnen
know it already, and trial will convince
you that DR.. PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC
HEALING OIL is the most wonderful
Remedy ever discovered for Wounds,
Burns, Old Sores, Carbuncles, GRADUATED
Eyelids, all Skin or Scalp Diseases, and
also for Barbed Wire Cuts, Calls, Sores,
Scratches, Shoe Boils, Warts, Mango on
Dogs, etc Continually people are finding
new uses for this famous old Remedy Sold
by nearly all Druggists. If your Druggist
HASN'T it, sendus SOC. in stamps for me-
dunn size, or s.. 90 for large size, and it will
be sent by Parcel Post. Money refunded
If not satisfactory. We mean it. Paris
Medicine Co. 2622 Pine St., St, Louis, Mo.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Puzzle.

New Nurse couldn't answer the
doctor this morning when he asked if
the young woman patient who arrived
a short time ago was light-headed.
Other Ditto-Why couldn't you an
swer him?
New Nurse-Because l didn't know
whether he wanted to know if she
were delirlous or if she were a
blonde.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Light DETECTED Downward.

lures, with collars projecting from
some of them. Around other of the
apertures are shields for DETECTING the
light toward the bottom of the de-
device, II you are in doubt about
the vintage Of an egg, or basket of
eggs, insert them in the collars, turn
on the light and look through them.
The light will act Hike an x-ray and
show whether the contents of the
shell are fresh or stale. At the top
of the cone is an opening for the heat
to escape
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

genuine remedy like Syrup Pepsin
acts mildly but permanently.
Il can be conveniently obtained at
any drug store at fifty cents OF one
dollar a bottle. Results are always
guaranteed or money win be refunded
You will find It gentle in action pleas.
ant In taste, and free from gripping,
and It's ionic properties have a distinct
value to women. II is tho most widely
used laxative.tonic in America today
and thousands OF families are low
never without T..
II no member Of your family has
ever used Syrup Pepsin and you
would like to make a personal trial Of
Il before buying It in the regular way
OF : druggist send your address,
postal will do-to DR. w. B. Cald-
well, 203 Washington ST., Monticello,
ILL.,, and a free sample bottle viii be
mailed you.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
HANDY FOR THE POULTRYMAN
Powerful Lamp Arranged In Appara
tus Invented by Indiana Man
Shows State of Eggs.

At their present price eggs occupy
the same relation to foods that dia.
monds do to Jewels, and because of
the price that any old egg will bring
good, fresh eggs are all the harder
to get. An Indiana man has invented
an apparatus by means of which eggs
may be surely tested. A powerful
lamp has conical metal tube fitting
over It and around the tube are aper.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
QUININE AND IRON. THE MOST
EFFECTUAL GENERAL TONIC
Groves Tssteless chill Tonic combihesb both
IN tasteless form. The Quinine drives out
Malaria and the iron builds up the
System. For Adults and Children.

You know what you are taking when you
take GROVES TASTELESS chill
TONIC recognized for 80 years as the
standard General Strengthening Tonic.
1t has no equal for Malaria and Fevers,
Weakness, general debility and loss of
appetite. Removes Biliousness without
purging. Relieves nervous depression and
low spirits. InWgorating to the pale and
sickly. 1t arouses the liver to action and
purifes the blood. A true tonic, and sure
appetizer. Guaranteed by your Druggist.
We mean it. Soc.
There is Only One "BROMO QUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Look for signature of r. w. GROVE on
every box. Cures Cold in One Day, 2Sc.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
"Oh, So Sudden"

He was not rapid wooer, and she
was getting somewhat anxious. A per
sistent ring came at the front door.
"Oh, bother!" she said. Who can
be calling?"
Say you're out" he suggested.
"Oh, no, that would be untrue" she
protested.
Then say you are engaged" he
urged.
"Oh, may l, Charlie?" she cried. as
she fell into his arms.
And the man kept on ringing the
front door bell.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Boys and Chickens.

Interest the boys and girls in poul-
try raising On a small scale. Let them
fix up their own house in the back
yard, A few good fowls will keep
them out Of mischief. The pleasure
as we'll as profit to be derived from
caring for a pen of fine fowls will in
spire almost any boy or girl with re-
sponsibility and dignity of purpose.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Care Of Hives.

When the hives are we'll distributed
in certain space their inmates may
be more easily handled. 1t seems to
improve the disposition. especially II
there are some trees or shrubs about
1t. Robbing is not prevalent either,
and the absence of that always helps
10 make bees better natured.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
WIRE FENCING

Both welded and wrapped for stock
pigs, poultry, garden and lawn. all sizes
per rod. Send trial order ROOFING Of
all kinds, galvanized and painted steel
rubber and gravel coated. We nave a
good rubber roofing for Soc square, all
complete. Send trial order Mention this
paper Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co., 94-96
N. I'd St., Memphis. Tenn, Adv.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Watching for Colds.

II is necessary 20 watch closely for
colds when fowls acclimated to sleep
in the open air are brought to their
regular roosting quarters. The
change will sometimes produce colds,
which can quickly be cured by prop
er attention.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

FERROUS lattice should be covered with
Perennial shrubs are now grow.
ing In favor, and we love the old
fashioned flowers for their tender as
soclations. Hollyhocks. Peonies,
Bleeding Heart, and even the tropical
racinus or castor bean are all orna-
mental. But there is one hard and
fast rule for planting shrubbery and
flowers around the house and on the
lawn: Plant in groups, avoid straight
lines and mass all colors so as to
avoid confusion of color. The home
grounds should be a picture with the
house as the central point. There
should be an open lawn in front
and the trees should be in groups
and plants and shrubs and flowers
should be In curving borders and in
the hooks and corners about the
building.
Tall plants should be set in the
background and the lower growing
varieties should be given place in the
foreground. The racinus and the
hollyhock make a good background
for lower growing ANNALS such as
stocks, flock, verbenas and petunias
and a curving hedge of peonies are
beautiful against background Of
some dark green shrubbery
The Nicotina, with its pure white
flowers, II the plants are we'll staked
make fine background for a mass
Of brilliant red geraniums. A hedge
OF Japanese iris set in a curving Dor
der is always thing OF beauty, anC
a clump of lemon lilies make al
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
She Knew Il.

One day a teacher was having a
first-grade class in physiology She
asked them If they knew that there
was a burning fire in the body all of
the time. One little girl spoke up and
said: "Yes'm, when it is a cold day
| can see the smoke. National
Monthly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

low growing shrubs.
striking bit of color in some out-of.
the way corner There is nothing
more ornamental than few rows OF
nasturtiums planted against a wire
screen with the climbing variety In
the background and the dwarf and
butterfly sorts in the foreground.
A screen OF Morning Glories or
Sweet Peas will be an unfailing
source OF delight, and will serve to
hide some unsightly object in the
back yard A Crimson Rambler rose
planted in rich soil and trained over
the front porch will be a thing Of
beauty and a joy for many weeks.
The quaint little Dorothy Perkins Is
a free grower and bloomer and will
repay little care with a profusion
Of bloom, and one may go to the
woods and bring home all kinds of
beautiful plants and flowers that set
out and given a little care, will be a
surprise to all who have passed them
by in their wild state with unseeing
eyes.
And we need not wait for abundant
means to do all this. for it does not
cost a mint of money or take an i'm
possible amount of time to make 4
home In Gods beautiful country a
beauty spot that will attract the at.
tention Of all passers-by. And, too,
this identifying the home premises
and making home attractive is one
way to keep the boys and girls happy
and contented on the farm.-Eliza.
beth Clarke Hardy.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
CH1LLs AND FEVER AND AGuE

CHILLS AND FEVER AND AGUB
Arc Promptly Cured by Elixir Babek.
sufferers of Malaria and Chills. Have
suffered for several years. have tried
everything. but failed, until came
across your wonderful medicine. Can
truly say 1t has cured me- George In
scoe, Company G, 4th Battalion.
Elixir Bnbek so cents, all druggists or
by Parcels Post prepaid from Kloczew-
ski & Co., Washington, D. c.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Care for Horse.

Grooming and cleaning the horse lie
a matter of prime Importance. One
OF the best tools Of a good groom is
a stiff broom with the handle cut on
to q convenient length. say two feet
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Its Kind.

81 met a man yesterday who offered
me an unspeakable insult"
why was it unspeakable?"
He was dumb and had to spell 1t
out on his fingers"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
True Love.
d VIM die for me 90

And would you die for me?"
Certainly not l would rather live
forever than to give you such a cause
for grief"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Good Draft Horse.

The draft horse must have strong,
clean action. both at walk and trot.
and plenty of life. but should not bS
fretfu
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
AnMMered.

I'm about TO give an opera party.
What boxes should | take?"
ANY, except chatterboxes. Judge
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

AS to the low taxes, let's lower the
indirect taxes-for example. that tax
Of 40 million dollars a year that tuber.
culosis levies IN Missouri.-St. Louis
Republic.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

Constipation causes and sggravates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favorite
family laxative. ADV.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
His NIew.

DO you believe that every man has
his price?"
mo, but | shouldn't be surprised II
every man wanted It,"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Suffer Little Children.

"He says he loves little children q"
HE ought to. He employs about
1000 of them and they are making
him rich"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

After an orator has reached the top
he will not express his opinions unless
some one is willing to pay the express
charRes
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30
Discard Poor Cow.

Discard the COW which has failed at
the end Of the year TO pay market
nrics for the food she has consumed.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

There's always some man around to
second any kind Of a motion-except
a motion that looks like work.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

XIII the Files Now and Prevent
disease. A'DAISY FLY KILLER will do it
Kills thousands. Lasts all season. All dealers
or six sent express paid for 81. H. S0MERS
$50 De Kalb Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y. ADV.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

Nothing pleaees some people-but
they get a kind of satisfaction out 81
knocking.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

Relatives of newly married couple
never interfere-if they haven't any
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-04-30

Square Sawyer says the pace that
kills is largely set by fluffs and frills.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-27

whern there are upward of twelve hun
dred beds Frank graduated from the
medical college in Chicago few weeks
ago and has been here with his mother,
Mrs. Ed Jolley, and other relatives since
his graduation and his many friends con-
graduate him on his excellent grade he
received from the medical college and
wish him every success in his profession.
Ed Brennan of the storehouse depart
ment is suffering with a fractured rib.
Engineer c. E. Yeweu and wife have
for their guests their daughter and hus-
band, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wilson of Law
renee for few days.
Mr. and Mrs II. E. Fritze will leave
Sunday for Wellington. where Mr.. Fr1tze
is the pipe filter for the company.
Little Dorothy Staples, the 4-yeaT-old
daughter of J. A. Staples of the motive
power office, is dangerously i'll with
measles at their home 1925 Quincy street.
r. J. Parker, general superintendent, is
in Chicago for a. few days on company
business.
Engineer William Rain is much worse
been sent for.
E. Foote of Weser, Ore, is here for
couple of months, visiting relatives and
old comrades and friends
The engineers of Kansas City Will nave
a union meeting in Kansas City next Sun
day and all members of the brotherhood
are invited TO attend.
Fireman Roy Yewell and wife will be at
home at 800 jefferson street after July L
They were married last night at the home
of the bride on Leland street Mrs
YeweH is a sister of Engineer Robert
Brentnall and is well and fayorably
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-27
SNIP SHOTS
AT HOME NEWS.

General superintendent r. ].
Parker of the Santa Fe is in Chi
cago on business.
trip to Garnett, where he has been
attending to some legal business.
Fish Allen was arrested this morn
ing on the charge of petty larceny.
His trial comes up before Judge
Huron this afternoon.
There are parts of over a dozen BIZ
from alleged bicycle thieves which
have not been Identified by their own
ers.
crowd at the Y w. C. A swimming
pool this morning owing to the hot
weather. Swimming parties are fire.
Quent.
The women's quarters of the city
jail are vacant at present. All who
have recently been confined there
have either been paroled or their
terms have expired.
Word has been received here of the
death of Helen Dugan, daughter of
Mrs. ]. w. Dugan, formerly of To-
peka. who died at Springfield, Mo.
Her death was caused by compIica-
lions from typhoid.
Sam Bosley. an Indian from Okla
homa, was acquitted in the police
court on the charge of being drunk
after his arrest for drunkenness, but
Bosley told a straight story and Judge
Huron released him. The Indian,
who graduated from Carlisle, is a
government Interpreter and can speak
several Indian languages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-27
NOW AVAILABLE.
Funds for Addition to the Federal
Building.

Immediately after the passage of the
sundry civil bill, signed by President
Wilson June %, A. NJ. Fuller. assistant
postmaster and custodian of the federal
building, received a wire from Wash
sington declaring funds available for
rental of the building to be used during
the reconstruction of the Topeka post
office. Mr.. Fuller will investigate pos
sible locations this afternoon and write
headquarters in Washington tomorrow
The 100000 addition to the postoffice
was to have been started April 1 and
completed the first of next year. The
delay in the passage of the sundry
civil bill, which ex-President Taft re-
fused to sign during the last hour of
his administration, necessitated a cor
responding delay in Topeka; provision
for the postoffice was included in the
act.
The Topeka officials are not in favor
of moving; they wished to keep head
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-27
New COMPENSATION Act.

Madison, June ga new work.
mems compensation act, approved by
Governor McGovern today and
which goes into effect September
next, provides that every employer of
four or more persons will be subject
to the provisions of the act, unless he
specifically chooses otherwise. The
benefits to injured employees or their
dependents remain almost unchanged.
An entirely new section of the act
requires all employers to carry in
surance unless exempted by the in
dUStrial commission.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-27

principle Put 1T on any corn in two Sec
onds; it stops pain, the corn begins to
Ehrivel and disappears. 1t never fails.
Simplest thing you ever saw. No fussy
bandages, no greasy salves to turn healthy
flesh ''peely'' and raw, no plasters that
nnaks corns bulge out. Your corns won't
pull and hurt way up to your heart. Lay
aside your knife and razor. No more dig
ging and Juggling and wineing, no more
bleeding, no more danger of blood poison
"GETS-IT'' never hurts healthy flesh: it
is safe. painless, quick, simple, sure. For
warts, calluses and bunions, too.
'GETS-IT'' is sold at all druggists at
E cents a bottle, or sent receipt Of
price by E. Lawrence & Co., Chicago
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-27

quarters at Kansas and Fifth street
during the construction of the addition
on the north side of the building. The
plan did not meet with approval in
Washington.
The site mentioned most favorably
has been the lower floor of the Masonic
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-27
NORTH SIDE NEWS
New Fire Station Assured and
Civic Club Is Happy.
Eastern Star Holds a Picnic at
Garfield Park.

North Topeka is to have a brand new
| fire station.
A deal whereby the ownership of rs
| feet of ground north of the present
station passes into the hands of the
city, and gives ample room for the
new station, has been contaminated,
the lot having been bought from Mrs.
Genevieve Neale at a purchase price
of s., 900.
The plan is to raze the present build
ing and erect a modern structure on
the 70 feet the city now owns at the
site of the old building. And with the
new building is promised new equip
ment-in fact new everything except
the firemen, who are said to be all
right in every respect
The present fire station was built in
1884, 81 years ago. The equipment was
first-clasS years ago when 1t was pur-
chased, but it is said to be obsolete
and out OF date now. Most of the
horses are old and unable to respond
to hurry call
Much credit for the plan to erect
new fire station is given to the North
Topeka Civic club, whose members
have been working hard for the inn
provement for some time. They have
kept urging the need Of new station
until they have convinced the city
commission that it is a necessity. The
old building is not only inadequate,
but is said to be dangerous, the walls
having started to crumble.
An ordinance appropriating money
for the purchase of the lot, and definite
plans for the new building, probably
will be presented to the city commits
sioners at the meeting to be held to-
morrow morning.
Eastern Star Lodge Holds Picnic.
The Eastern Star lodge, Beulah chap
ter No. "a, held their annual picnic
at Garfield park Thursday evening.
A bountifu1 supper was served at
o'clock after which concert was given
by the knights and Ladies Of Security
band.
These picnics are given annually and
are a celebration of st. Johns day.
According to Masonic history OF
which the Eastern Star lodge is an
auxiliary, ST. John was a patron OF
the Masonic lodge.
The Eastern Star lodge make regular
endowments to the Kansas home, and
every year an additional collection is
taken up which goes to the benefit OF
this home. |
Between $50 and 300 members were |
present at the picnic, Miss E. Gregory |
being the matron in charge.
Small Fire on North Polk Street.
The home of ]. NJ. High, at 1915 North |
Polk street, was badly damaged by |
fire Thursday afternoon.
The total damage was about 1925
which was covered by insurance.
The fire gained considerable head
way before the fire department arriv-
ed. The cause was unknown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-27

Temple on Jackson street between
Sixth and Seventh. If this location is
decided upon, it will be ready for &C
cupancy ia month. Assistant Post
master Fuller declares he can arrange
to make the move. if necessary. in "a
hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-06-27
Notes and Personals.


Items for the North Topeka column
and advertisements for the State Jour-
nal NAV be left at Petro's drug store,
$50 North Kansas avenue.
Mrs A ]. Worley and daughter,
Mrs. ]. NJ. Tucker, of Illinois have
been visiting their nephew, Mr.. Fred
Thompson of this city, and have gone
to Kansas City to visit Mrs. E. Fisher.
Gertrude Thompson has returned to
her home in North Topeka after
spending several months In Perry,
Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. wakley of
North Central avenue have given the
name Junetta Fern to their infant
daughter.
Mrs. w IT Heap of Mayetta is in
North Topeka visiting her sister.
c. P. Neiswender, who has been at
tending the Agricultural college at
Manhattan, has returned to his home
in Kiro. He is the youngest student
in this college and took high honors
in his class this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. F. Hoover will go
to Idaho in a few days.
J. H. Skinner will go to Michigan in
few days. His daughter will accom-
pany him.
Miss Jessie Taylor of 1888 North
Quincy street is ill at her home.
c. E. Hummer went to Stafford,
Ariz., on visit
Mr.. and Mrs w T. Davis started on
a fishing trip to Sayner, Wis. this
Mrs William Owens and daughter
Alice went to Colorado Springs Thurs
day evening.
J. S. Gibbons of Granville is in To-
pelSa.
e. S. whiteman of Granville is in
Topeka.
Rev. Hr. Meeker, pastor of the Sec
ond Presbyterian church, has return
ed from New York.
Elmer Adams and Rufus Conwell
are spending this week in Texas.
Marie Spetter will return to Texas
with her brother and sister-in-law.
E. B. Reedy, who has been i'll at his
home in North Topeka, is improving.
S. Owens left yesterday for Utica, N.
Y, on business.
DIR. F. Dowler has returned from
Kansas City, Mo.
Anna Youngman left yesterday for
San Francisco, Cal.
w. G. Riley has gone to Kiowa,
Colo, on a business trip.