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The Adair County news., 1913-10-22
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Scrap look
Cause of the Goodness.


In his "reminiscences James stu
art, a former lord rector Of 81. Ii
drews' university, tells a story of a
Fifeshire man who was helping him
with some engineering work In an
English town.
One day he mentioned to Mr.. Stuart
that he had changed his lodgings, and
Mr.. Stuart asked why.
There's a kin o. cauldness sprung
up between me an the man was lodg.
in wi afOre," he said
How is that?" Mr. Stuart asked.
"Weel, they haze some very curious
words here" he said.
what kind Of words?" Mr.. Stuart
asked
The man explained that in Fifeshire
they spoke of "the ribs Of a CRATE" not
'the bars" and he went on: at just
come ABBOTT this way. I was sittin' WI
bit chisel in my hands afore the fire,
and wanted to soften it in the fire, so
1 said to the wife, Will We just let me
put this in yer ribs?' And WI that she
gied skirl. an in comes her man, an
she says tae him that want it to pit
my chisel in her ribs. So there's beer
n cauldness between him an me since
The Adair County news., 1913-10-22
Repartee Of Renuinn.

a traveller in London was set upon
by persistent Irish beggar, a shift
less looking fellow, but with the blair
ney wagging tongue Of one gifted. The
beggar followed the traveller, mouth
ing sweet nothings and lies.
can sure, yure reverence, it wasn't
that l was ever like this" he said
It's often I've heard me mother say
that We was noble by rights an that
one Of the family once wore the crown
Of Ireland, sir
We'll. what do you want?' asked the
traveller. Would you have the crown
back? l can't give it to you"
The Irishman Sidled q bit closer.
"An art Il crown d do. sir"
He got it.-New York Post.
The Adair County news., 1913-10-22
woman Who Get DiZZiy

Every woman who is troubled with
fainting and dizzy spells, backache,
headache, weakness, debility and con-
stipation or kidney troubles should
use Electric Bitters. They give relief
when nothing else will, improve the
health, adding strength and vigorfrom
the first dose. Mrs Laura Gaines, of
Avoca, La, says: Four doctors had give
me up and my children and all of my
friends were looking for me to die,
when my son insisted that L use Elec-
trio Bitters. l did so, they have done
me a world of good" Just try them
SOC. and s1OO at all druggists or by
mail. II. E. BUCKLEN & CO.,
Philadelphia.
The Adair County news., 1913-10-22
No Division,

Some time ago, a congressman said,
the teacher of a public school was try
ing to impress matters Of finance on
the youthful mind, and after question
ing several of the pupils she tried jim
nay Smith.
James" said she, "tell me the de-
nominations in which the money Of
the United States is divided"
81 don't know, Miss Mary" replied
James after much thought and much.
squirming.
Don't you know. James," persisted
the teacher, ''how the money your ia
ther brings home on Saturday night is
divided?'
"'Tain't divided. Miss Mary" was
the prompt reply of the frank James.
Mother takes 1t all" Philadelphia
Telegraph.
The Adair County news., 1913-10-22

taken by the person who possessed
the most of the articles which he 0he
comedian) would inquire for. On his
assurance that he would take no mean
advantage. but run the same risk as
the rest, all the members of the party
consented, and between f3 and f4 was
soon laid on the table. The actor add
ed his piece to the pool. with a cum
ming smile, and then said:
''NOw. which of you ladies and gen
tlemen happens to have the greatest
number of false teeth?"
Deathlike silence reigned for about
a minute, then a burst Of laughter, in
some cases hearty and in some cases
forced.
'I have three" continued the actor.
pulling them out. "Who has got
more?"
The comedian took the pool.
The Adair County news., 1913-10-22

DR. Henry van Dyke, the new min
lister to the Netherlands, is a noted
scholar and publicist, and his literary
fame is world wide. He is an ardent
advocate of peace, and just before his
departure for his new post he said:
Diplomacy, ut least in one of its
aspects, is the art of peacemaking on
a large scale. Peace means infinitely
more than the absence of war. 1t
means order and security and fair deal
ing and mutual good will"
The new minister at The Hague is q
native Of Germantown. Pa, siXty-one
years old and was graduated from
Princeton in 1873. From 1877 to 1879
he studied ut the University of Berlin,
when he was ordained a minister Of
the Presbyterian church. He went at
once to the United Congregational
church at Newport. II. l., and remained
there until 1889. when he was called
to the Brick Presbyterian church, New
York city. Since 1900 he has been pro-
fessor of English literature at Prince
ton university. Dr. van Dyke has also
been preacher at Harvard and Lyman
Beecher lecturer at Yale. In 19OS-9
he was American lecturer at the Sor-
bonnie at Paris. 1Iany honors have
been shOwered upon him by UNIVERSE
ties, societies and his church because Of
his achievements. He has found time,
aside from his duties, to write many
books and Il great deal of poetry
The Adair County news., 1913-10-22
Cr0cuS.

Mrs. Hardin Aaron died on
Sept. Goth. She lived only a
few hours after the birth of a
baby girl. The baby, whose life
was at first despaired, has gained
strength and is doing we'll. The
deceased was SO years old and
had been married about twelve
years. She united with the Pres
byterian church when quite
young, and had since lived con-
sistent Christian life. She was
a good neighbor, a loving and de-
voted wife and mother, and will
be greatly missed in the commu-
nifty where she lived. The whole
community is in deep sympathy
with the bereft husband, baby
and little seven-year-old daugh.
ter.
We have a good, live Sunday
School at Mt. Zion church with
good live interest. Rev. G. w.
Collins is Superintendent and ].
V. Dudley, Assistant Superin-
tendent.
But very few persons know
that about one person in every
six. even here in Adair county,
has the much-dreaded hookworm
disease. Jan Dudley had the
school children in this district
examined for hookworm last fall
and six well developed cases
were discovered. Later on, fail.
ing to get the children treated by
local doctors, he induced the
State Board of Health to furnish
treatment for each child and sue
ceeded in getting four of them
to take it. A specimen of the
worms were obtained which
proved to be the genuine article.
All of the children are very much
improved in health and one boy
who had not been able to do any
work for nearly a year was able
to 90 to work in a short time and
is now as we'll and strong as any
boy.
Mr.. B. Miller and wife are in
Louisville this week.
y Mr.. Joe Calhoun, who is teach
ing a very Successful school at
Liberty district, gave a pie sup
The Adair County news., 1913-10-22

inhOspitable region. He has establish
ed four hospitals at various points
along the coast. and in the summer
these are supplemented by hospital
ships that cruise along the coast. Co.
operative stores. established by the
doctor-preacher. have been instrument
tai in lowering the cost of food and
clothing at least 80 per cent. Besides
this practical work. he has raised the
moral standard of the people
Born in England in 1865, DR.. Gren-
fell was educated at the University of
London and at Oxford He served I'M
der Sir Frederick Treves at London
hospital and in 1887 began his life
work as medical missionary in Eng
land. He has been honored by many
institutions of learning and in 1907 was
decorated companion of ST. Michael
and st. George by King George. He
is the author of several books.
The Adair County news., 1913-10-22
Makinqs Of a Man.

If you can keep your head when all about
you
Are losing theirs an ag it on you
If you can trust you . when all men
doubt you,
But make allowance - their doubling
too;
If you can wait and not be tired by wait
ing
Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies;
Or, being hated, don't give way to hating
And yet don't look too good nor talk toe
wise.
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds worth Of distance
run,
Yours is the earth and everything that's
IN it,
And, which is more, you'll be a man.
my son.
-Rudyard Kipling.
The Adair County news., 1913-10-22
Hoo and Doq Are Chums.

Guilford, Mo.-At Sunnyshire farm,
near here. is the largest hog in Mis-
souri, 1t is Of the Poland China breed
and weighs 700 pounds and is seven
feet five inches long and three feet
four inches high. The smallest part
Of its leg is eleven inches in circum-
ference.
The hog. which answers to the name
of "a Wonders Equal" is gentle. His
friend is a tiny dog. which visits the
lot every day. where he leaps upon the
back of the hog and rides around the
lot.
The Adair County news., 1913-10-22
Former Cornell President Tells
of Experiences.
HEROIC AS ANCIENT men.
Professor Schurman Impressed With
Bravery and VaIor Displayed In Most
Recent War-Country Has Doubled
In Area and PopuIation-Progress
Due Largely to Excellent Soldiers

New York.-Jacob Gould Schurman.
former president of Cornell university.
relates his experiences as minister to
Greece and Montenegro, which culmi
mated in his catching the last train out
of sofia when the Bulgarian capital
was shut off from the outside world
He has just terminated his mission.
Il arrived at SalOniki from Sofia" he
said. ION the evening of the second
day of the first great battle between
the Greeks and Bulgarians. the battle
of the Kilikis. All the trains from the
north We're bringing in wounded sol
diers, and every cab in the city was
impressed for transporting them to hos
pitfalls. | had to walk to my hotel and
let porterS carry my trunks. Next day
l learned that $500 soldiers had been
brought in. and official reports after
the third day of the battle said that
10000 Greeks had been killed or wound
ed. while the loss to Bulgaria was still
heavier.
The fate of Bulgaria is tragic. !
talked with the prime minister three
days before the fight began. Bulgaria
The Adair County news., 1913-10-22
He Had the Most-Perhaps.

\ comic actor who had been engaged
10 entertain a family party ut an Eng
fish country house proposed at the
conclusion of the performance a little
game of his own. Each Of the COM
pany. himself included, was to stake
half a crown, and the pool would be
The Adair County news., 1913-10-22
Best Man at White House weddinq.

Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell, head of the
Labrador mission for deep sea fish
ermen, who will be the best man for
Francis B. Sayre when he is married
to the presidents daughter. Miss Jes-
sic Wilson, at the White House on
Tuesday, Nov. %. has won the plaudits
of the civilized world for his heroic
work among the hardy fishers of the
north. Mr.. Sayre spent two summers
with DR.. Grenfell in Labrador and
formed a friendship for the physician.
Since DIR. Grenfell went to Labrador
in 1892 he has accomplished wonders
for the alienation of suffering in that
The Adair County news., 1913-10-22
What The Weekly Enquirer Is

1t is issued every Thursday, Subscription price
per year. and it is one of the best home met
ropolitan week.-mrs. of to-day. 1t has all the fachi
ties Of the great DAILY ENQUIRER for obtain
ing the Worlds ev ents, and for that reason can
give you all the leai NJ news. 1t carries great
amount of valuable farmmatter. crispt editorials
and reliable up-to-date market reports. Its nu-
home. farm or business ma
This grand offer is limited and we advise you to
take advantage by subscribing for the above com
bination right now. Call Or mail orders to.
THE ADAIR COUNTY NEWS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11
new WAGE
SCALES Are
TOBE FIXED
Telegram by United Press.


Telegram by United Press.
Chicago. Nov ll.-Wage scales, al.
tecting 100000 men employed on the
sixty-seyen trunk railroads west OF Chi
cago, were to be fixed when represen
tatives Of the three big organizations
OF employees and the Railroad Chair
man association met here today in a
conference that may be prolonged for
manv weeks. Without exception the
men will demand increased wages.
shorter working hours ia many in
STAGES. and improved working eondi-
tions. The representatives of the
roads publicly announced that II the
present wage scale is to be altered at
all, they will demand that wages be
lowered
Preliminary to the big conference,
sixty representatives Of the Brother
hood Of Railway Conductors, headed by
President A. B. Garreison, have been
in Chicago for two weeks, attempting
to agree upon a definite wage program
to be submitted to the representatives
of the roads. During the same period
the railroad chairmen have been in al
most daily conferences, preparing to
meet the demands Of the men With
the arrival here today Of President
Warren S. Stone OF the Brotherhood
OF Locomtiye Enginemen and Firemans
and representatives OF that organiza-
ton. the stage was all set for the big
battle. The enginemen and firemen
are expected to come to "a formal
agreement upon their demands within
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11

few days, and then appoint a sub
committee to confer with sub-commit
tees already appoiated by the Other
two organizations. While the nature
of the demand to be made upon tue
railway chairmen by these three sub
committees will not be known until
they have met in conference. it is un-
derstood that the men viii demand an
increase of wages averaging from to
per cent. strict enforcement of the
federal hours service act. shorter
hours on many runs. and the men
win argue for increased wages Oh the
ground that the increased cost of lig-
ing has not been met with wage in
creases in the past, and that, because
of superior transportation facilities
each individual employe is now con-
t-sDuting more to the profits Of the
railroads than at any time in the past
The railway ehairmea age expected to
argue in reply that legislative enact
ments have decreased their profits to
such an extent that they are not able
to meet the demand for the increase.
The three organizations represented
at the conference have a combined
membership of about 10000. but the
wage scales to be evolved from the
meeting win affect not only these but
at least 100000 more railway EN-.
ployes. according to union officials,
who work as helpers.
Present contracts. maze by the or
ganizations with the Individual roads,
will begin expiring this month and will
have all expired nearly next year EN-
ployes OF certain Of the roads are back
ing a movement for consolidated con
tracts They want the Order Of Rail-
way Conductors, for Instance, to sign
one contract to which all roads are
parties. instead OF signing a contract
with each indixidual road This move
ment has the opposition not only OF
the railway chairmen, but also OF a
large share Of the men, and is not like
ly to succeed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11

With the remarkable rapidi,y of this
weeks sales these few Hoosier Club Me- :
berships we have left will be snapped zip long
before we expected. The others have gone
to enterprising women who appreciate this
great chance to solve the servant problem in
their kitchens and make their work comfor-
table ard easy by expenoing only dollar,
Tnese women each received the cabinet
within few hours of the time they Joined
the club We delivered it at once and set it
up all ready to use. Their delight can be az
preeiated only by Hoosier owner
Each paid merely 81 90 (the Hooser
Club membership fee that is part of the price
of the cabinetl, and weekly dues of only 81
for merely few weeks complete the small
total bill
The women who may enjoy these same
advantages are SO few that we urge you to
make up your mind row to be here early to-
morrow morning and enroll as one of the
lucky Hoosier members.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11

Irregular bowel movements lead to
chronic constipation and a constipated
habit fills the system with impurities.
Herbine is a great bowel regulator.
1t purifies the system, vitalizes lie
blood and puts the digestive organs in
fine. vigorous condition. Price soc
Sold by Owl Drug Store and Public
Drug Store--Adv. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11
SalveS Can't Cure Eczema

In regard to skin diseases. medical
authorities are now agreed on this
Don't imprison the disease germs In
your skin by the use Of greasy salves,
and thus encourage them to multiply.
A true cure Of all eczematous diseases
can be brought about only by using
the healing agents in the form of q
liuuid
WASH THE GERMS OUT.
a simple wash A compound of Oil
OF yVintergreen,a aThymol and other in
rredients as combined in the DID. n.
Prescription. This penetrates to the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11
WAGES AND MORALS.
Telegram by United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
Minneapolis. Nov Il.-"Wages and
Morals" and their relation TO each
other, was the subject OF the principal
address here today at the fifth days
sessions Of the International Puritf
Congress. Mrs. Florence Kelly. ger
eral secretary Of the National Consur
ers' league, New York city. was the
speaker. The speaker declared that
a living wage paid to girl workers and
to women would do much to eliminate
immortality and the social evil
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11

disease germs ayd destroys them. then
soothes and heals the skin as nothing
else has ever done.
A so cent bottle will start the cure
and give you instant relief.
We have made fast friends Of more
than one family by accommodating
this Odd, Prescription to a skin suf-
ferer here and there. and we want YOU
to try ii now on our positive pay guar
antee. ODD. Soap keeps the pores
clean; ask us.
Owl Drug Store. 226. Chickasha Ave
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11
Gifts to Library.

The city library has recently reeeiy-
ed some valuable gifts of medical
works, medical journals from Drs.
Bledsoe and Stinson. medical diction-
airy AID textbooks from Or. Thrailkill
and eight volumes OF reports Of the
International tuberculosis Congress
from Mrs. Ed r. Johns.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11
Mrs. Jones Very Low.

According to word received from
Oklahoma City, Mrs. II. Jones, wife OF
Dr. Jones Of this city. is In aesry crit
ical condition, having been uncon-
scious the past three days She is suf-
fering from typhoid fevor and appea-
dicitis and the chance for her recovery
is regarded as slight As a result OF
his wife's illness, DR. Jones was I'M
able to leave for Chicago for some
postgraduate work, as he had planned.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

Two acre chicken farm, fruit trees,
storm cave, barn. well. cistern. wood
shed, new broom house; adjoining
county seat town Of 25O0 population
VIII trade for automobile See w. C.
Blackstone, Kozy theater lO-S1-l2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11

Short Stories
|Of The Town


Friends OF Mrs. J Alex Moore in the
city have received copies OF an inter
esting yearbook outlining the work OF
the Woman's Culture club OF Jasper,
Ala. of which club Mrs. Moore is pres
ident.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11
You May Delay Too Long

IL have joined the Hoosier
Club within two days, 8
only now can enroll and
have their cabinets deIiv-
cred Immediately.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11
Social and oyster Supper.

Announcement was made this morn
ing that the W. o W. lodge and Wood
men circle will, on Wednesday even
Tag. give an oyster supper at the X. P.
hall A program has been arranged
and a general social time viii be en-.
joyed. All members OF these orders
together with their families are re.
quested TO be present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11

Mrs T.. NJ. Campbell. who has been
III for the past two weeks, is reported
slightly improved today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11

A single $l.00 pays u, as
this club is under the strict
supervision of the Hoosier
Company W h i c h limits
membership.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11
S 90
Only | V::si; V:ss;t'i;, Biz.

And any one is yours for $100 if you call
on Us right away.
Don't Forget the Time Saving
No matter how pleasant the Hocsier
makes your kitchen though, you don't want
to spend your life in it. There are more
agreeab things to do
And while making working conditions
comfortable and easy, the Hooser also saves
much time.
These extra hours are yours for rest and
pleasure. to the things you want to do
and make life worth living Work made
easy time saved-and you not tired.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11

WHICH is THE WEAKER EYE7
In nine cases out OF ten the sight is
diffsrent in the eyes, which fact en-
phAsikes the error Of buying glasses
without having the eyes properly ex-
amined We examine the eyes scien-
tidcally and correct the weakness Of
each. Special methods for children's s
eyes
Carr's Optical ParlOr
42s chickasha Avenue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11
Exclusive
Hoosier
Features


/. You can clean the metal
flour bin without inconven-
fence of removing. No other
bin has this feature. Easily
filled, because the top is low.
Holds Is bcgsds more than any
other. Best and fastest sitter.
2. Can'f-6reak, can'f- leak,
metal, dust-proof sugar bin.
3. iDzJe aluminium table at
no extra charge; costs manu-
facturers ten times as much
as zinc. Enormous output
keeps sale price less.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11
Only Complete Cabinet

There isn't a woman living who isn't
overioyed at the c-mfort and ease of man.
agement and working conditions that the
Hoosier brings.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11
Join the Club Tomorrow

But you must not delay. as the Hoosier
Company rgidly limits the allotment of
Hoosier Cabinets for our club. Four thous-
ands Hoosier agents are forming these clubs
and there are not enough cabinets for all.
The Hoosier Company supervises the club
plan, and you pay not penny more than the
low national cash price quoted at the factory.
The new club memberships are not many
to offer, but it is the best we can do.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-11-11

4. You can
0be,i all doors
fre ely, no
matterw
you pile on
the t a bl
because it
slides 0nt.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-11-29
Telegramas de lastsla

Adiuntas, 27.-Anteanoche Sc reunio
ell Consejo Municipal y acordo entire
otros particulares la construction de un
puente que ha de unir los terrenos del
antique cementerio con la calLe San
Agustln. Contrajeron catolico matrl-
monio el senior Luis Bosch y la senorita
Filiberta Fernandez Fueron sus pa
drinos Celso Caballero Amadeo y dona
Lorenza Amadeo de Caballero
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1913-11-29

Barranquitas, 27-Anoche en- la pla-
"a de este pueblo di6 una conferencia
ell senor Tomas Carri0n Maduro asis-
tiendo a ella una gran concurrencia. La
conferencia verso sobre la politica in
ternacional de la America del Norte Y