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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-27
BUTCHER BIRDS DIET
Eastern Variety Consumes Moth
ing But Animal Matter.
Consumption of Grasshoppers Far Out
weighs Harm Done to other Birds
and BeetIes-capable OF
Doing Much Good.
By f. E. L. BEAL-)

The southern butcher bird in some
of it's numerous forms, is found over
much of the United States, and is
especially common ON the Pacific
coast. All the forms retire southwark
at the approach of winter and in
many localities are replaced during
the cold season by the northern
butcher bird, which comes down from
the north and winters in the United
States.
The butcher bird resembles bird
of prey in form of beak and to a GER
tain extent in food habits, but it
has no talons such as enable the true
birds of prey to seize their victim
and hold it while tearing it to pieces.
For the investigation of the food of
the southern butcher bird 124 stom-
achs of the western sub-species we're
examined and So of the eastern. The
western bird showed 2.5 per cent. of
vegetable substances in their stomachs
but the eastern ones contained moth
ing but animal matter. The animal
portion of the food of western butcher
birds consists of SO per cent. spiders
and a few snails, 2 per cent. and YER
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-27
CRUSADE ON NOISE

Through the association in New
York all unnecessary noise has been
regulated in hospital zones, and night,
with Its great gift of Sleep" is no
longer menace to the patient School
zones, too, though they do not rejoice
in primeval quiet, are no longer beset
by the noisy pests which once destroy
ed the nerves of teachers and made
real work for the children difficult.
Mrs. Rice feels, however, that the
greatest work of the association has
been done in promoting and populariz-
ing the sane Fourth throughout the
country. There is still great chance
to extend this branch of the work,
and an effort is being made to con-
vince the schoo, children, not only of
the danger of the firecracker, but of
the pleasures to be derived from the
new method of celebrating.
Statistics show that in 1908 there
were 1923 casualties resulting from
the efforts of Young America to cele-
brate the national holiday.
In 1912 this number had been re-
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-27

tebrates II per cent. The stomachs
of the eastern forms show 6S per
cent, spiders per cent, and verte-
brates % per cent.
The difference is undoubtedly due
to climate, the western bird being
able to find insects all the year round,
while the eastern one gets very few
during the winter.
While the southern butcher bird
eats a few birds and some useful
insects, it's diet is on the whole very
much in its favor, as the consumption
of grasshoppers far outweighs the
harm to birds and beetles. AS a
feature of the landscape, and as lend
ing animation to rural scenes, the
shrike, or butcher bird, in California
is a pronounced success, and, while
not SO numerous in the east, it is just
as attractive and is doing the same
good by its food habits.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-27

the man for the job" I also realized
why the people of the Nile country,
when asked why the nationalists were
quiet, why the schools of agriculture
and commerce were thriving, why
thousands of acres of rich Egyptian
land were being reclaimed by new
systems of irrigation and drainage,
why the European timeserver is IN
tremendously disappearing, why the
journals of the agitators have been
going out of business at the rate of
one each day, why thousands of fella-
heen were beginning TO have a grow
ing confidence, in the government as
evidenced by their trust In the postal
savings bank. or why Turkey did not
send its soldiers across Egypt in its
war with Tripoli-yes. and why even
Downing street seemed affected with
a new confidence-always gave the
same answer-Lord Kitchener.
1t is said that without bayonets be-
hind or before. moral force cannot
exist. Egypt sees in the soldier who
drove out the mad Mahdi hosts the
spirit of command, which seems to be
the only attitude deeply respected by
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-27

Princess SaIatine Cariotta, Owned
by University of Missouri, Produced
1905 Pounds of Milk and 721 Pounds
of Butter in One Year.
than on bluegrass pasture. Thus he
declares that you can carry a COW
and her calf six months on less than
half-acre of silage.
The good dairy COW has a broad
forehead, indicating intelligence and a
kindly disposition. She has short
thin neck not at all beefy, in which
veins are plainly manifest. She is
narrow through the front shoulders
and thick chested, indicating good
lung capacity.
She has large, well rounded
stomach, showing capacity for stor-
age of food and water, from which
milk is to be manufactured She has
broad hips and a good width through
the TANKS, giving plenty of room of
tactical organs. There is also gentle
incline from her shoulders to her
rump. The udder is large and soft,
hanging down well between her hind
legs and extending forward and back
ward in a well balanced proportion.
Her legs are short and her hair is a
glossy color
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-27

duced to 9SS, but from these figures
one can easily see that there is still
much 10 be accomplished. Mrs. Rice
has had the cooperation of the may
,ors of many cities, who have put them
selves on record as opposed to any
thing but the same celebration.
Since the crusade against unneces-
sary noise was started in 1905 there
has been an improvement OF So per
cent in tugboat whistling on the river.
1t was then a personal matter, but as
the Hudson is federal waterway. VIII
liam S. Bennett, member of congress
from New York, succeeded in having
a bill passed on February 2, 1907.
which regulated this unnecessary dis.
turbance. Last year, through the rul
ing of the board of health, the noise OF
motor boats was also regulated.
Associated with Mrs. Rice as an ad
visory board are William Dean How.
ellis. Nicholas Murray Butler. Cardinaa
Farley, Dr. w. H. Maxwell and others,
while the board of directors is made
up Of various superintendent OF HOG
pitaIs
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-27
FEEDING slLAGE IN SUMMER
Missouri Expert Says It Is Cheaper
Than Blue Grass Pasture-Forms-
ton of Good Dairy Cow.

Dean Mumford of the Missouri col
lege of agriculture makes the state
ment that COWS can be maintained
more cheaply on silage than they can
be carried through the summer on
bluegrass pasture where the land
costs about 800 per acre and is suit
able for growing corn.
He says that there is very little
pasture land where COW and calf
can be pastured on less than one and
one-half acres, but it is entirely pos
sible to get twelve and one-half to
twenty tons of silage from one acre.
A cow and her calf can be carried
through the summer on two pounds
of clover hay and thirty-five pounds
of silage per day as well or better
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-27
WE'D AT COFFIN OF MOTHER

into the room where the casket lay.
At the head Of the coffin in deep
mourning stood young Peterson and
Miss Jensen hand in hand.
Some one whispered the circum-
stances to the shocked clergyman, and
after he had regained his composure
he marched forward. forgot the funer-
al service temporarily, and united the
couple in marriage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson took their
places with the other mourners and
the funeral proceeded. They went to
the cemetery, watched the burial, and
only wedding trip. Peterson said philo-
sophically.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-27
Eaa-Eatina Habit.

Egg-eating is habit that starts
with hens, generally. that are out of
condition. In other words. when the
hen gets too fat and also when there
is scarcity of lime in the bill of fare
the shells of the eggs become thin.
When being laid these soft-shelled
eggs usually break and the hen thus
acquires a taste. 1t is always best to
gather the eggs several times day
SO that there will be no chance for
breakage by hens crowding on the
nest or by newly laid egg striking
those already laid.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-27
HAS BALE OF WIGS TO SELL
U. S. Seized Them When Attempt to
smuggle Was Discovered In 'Ho-
boken.

Jersey City. N. J.-Going, Going.
Who wants wig? The United States
government advertises for sale q
whole bale of them. of all kinds and
colors of hair. The sale viii be at
auction in the Jersey City post office.
The wigs were seized recently by Gus
toms officials in Hoboken when an at
tempt TO smuggle them into this coun-
try was discovered
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-27
Removing Old Knives.

To get the old knives off a sickle,
just hold the sickle strip on an anvil.
or whatever you use for an anvil, let
ting the knife stand over the edge.
and one or two blows above the rivets
will take the old knife of. In other
words, let the old knife be its own
chiseI to cut the rfvets off.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-27
MIRROR AS A LION PAcIFIER
Following Death of Female
Animal at 200"

Cleveland, O.-To console Column
bus, the big lion in the Brookside zoo.
for the loss of his mate. park officials
will place a mirror in the side of his
Election of his neighbor, the leopard.
and believe new companion has been
sent to cheer him. The deception will
be practiced on Columbus to prevent
him dying from grief over the loss of
his mate.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-27
Live Leeehes in Parcel Post.

Middletown, Conn.-The postof1ce
is holding a parcel post package con-
tanning a dozen live 1eeches for lack
of sufficient address. The package,
which was deposited on Saturday, is
correctly stamped, but bears only the
address IN Y"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-27

Tact has been
described as the
art of putting our
selves in aroth-
er's place. 1t is a
work of imagina
ton, and If we
have little or NO
imagination We
may know theiI
needs and so sup
ply them, their
purposes and SO
persuade them
their prejudices
and so conciiiate
them.
To do this sue
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-27

TEXT-Unto the Jews ] became as Il
Jew, that l might gain the Jews.-1 Cor.
800.
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04
Water and Light Patrons
 Take Notice

We are revising water and light rates and putting in meters as fast as we can. If you are charged incorrectly let us know. Franchise rates on water and lights until you get a meter in. The meter rate for lights is 15ct. for K. w. hour.
 Discounts off: f:I10<per cent on all bills under sH: 20 per cent on all bills from SIG, ito $75. %; 25 per cent on bills<from $75 up. An additional discount on this and all otherLbills of 5 per cent will be allowed for payments al the cffice in the first 5 business days in the month. These anG all revised rates will be effective at once
 Brinkley Water & Light Co.,
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04
HUSBAND RESCUED
 DESPAIRING WIFE
After Four Years of Discouagins Conditions, Glrs. Dulleck Gave Up in Despair. Husband
 Care 0 Resc1e.

Catron, Ky.-ln m interesting letter from this place, Mfs. Bette Bullock writes as follows: ''I suffered for four years, with womanly troubles md during this time. could only sit up ybr a little while, and could not walk anywhere al all. At times, l would have severe pains In my left sidc.
 The doctor was called in, and his treat mcnt relieved me for . while. but was soon confined to my bed again. After that. nothing seemed to do me any good. l had gotten sd weak l could not stand, and l gave up q despair.
 At last. my Id dbapd got me a bottle of Cardui, the won>Apfs toqIc, and l com menccd taking q Fro& the very first dose, l could tell ia y6s helping me. l can now walkf 1w1f miles without its tiring me, and i'm Ling my work"
 If you are n naQ down from womanly troubles, doaf ejt4 up in despair Try Cardui, the vonll D tonic. lthas helped more than 1k plillion women, in its 50 years of wo6derfd success, and should surely help you, too. Your druggist has sold Cardui for years. He knows what t will do. Ask him. He will recom- mend it. Begin taking cardui today.
 M1s .: chasssoosa Msa'et.s O.. Iadles. tAvsorx Dsoe.. Chattaaooga. Tsnn.. fw &pecial (eeeNo1tone c veW cnse ~ ee-pags bseks i1enp
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04
BUSY MERCHANTS
The War Sale of Lang & Goldberg Attracts
 Buyers

Notwithstanding the down fal of rain on Saturday last-the opening day of Lang & Goldberg's special War Sale the shoppers were numerous and was shown that the common talk no money in the country"is not true.
 This firm are the exclusive Brinkley headquarters for the Palmer Garments for ladies, The Kelby Shoes for women, The Stacy Adams Shoes for men, The celebrated Manhattan Shirts etc. and as might be expected, when they put on a cut price sale, people are taking advantage of their prices and supplying themselves with these high standard lines of goods. This ssle will close on Dec. 10th.
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04
Busy Dirt Diggers

The work of excavating two big basement rooms under the Brinkley High School building is being done by two teams of School Boys composing the School Industrial League. One comp pany has for it's Captian Me- Kinley Moshier.
 Capt. Moshier with Company. worked on their excavation pro- ject in their room in the north east corner of School basement on Friday Nov. 27th. On account of the bad day not many of the company responded but those who did work made a decided showing in the looks of the room.
 Those who worked were Prof. Baumgartner ' hours; Captain Moshier 2 hours; Albert Roescher 6 hours; Carter Chaney 6 hours; Louis Knighten 4 hours; and Eugene Lawrence 2 @ hours.
 Those who failed to appear are Jack Snyder, Harry Hurst. Clyde Cooper. Harold Owens. Glen Hill and Willie Myers.
 About 30 yards of dirt was removed from the room and is billed in front of the building. It will be spread on the grounds later, there by, making them higher and dryer and improve them in general. Capt. Moshier says that about three hours work will finish his part of the undertaking and that those of his force who worked on the above date are to be highly commended for their interest in the work.
 He makes special mention of George Allen who tho belonging ito the opposing team worked faithfully during the day.
 REPORTER.
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Commissioners Sale

NOTICE is hereby given that F in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in q decretal order of the Chancery Court of Monroe County made and entered on the 18th. day of October 1914, in a certain cause (No. 3951) then pending therein between w. ID. Burge Jr. and w. D. Burge ST. Trustee, Plain tiffs and Mooney and Rosa Bobo, Defendants, tHe undersigned as Commissioner of said Court will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder at the front door or entrance of Ithe County Court House in whidh said Court s held, in the|C Coupt1 of Monroe within the hbur9 prescribed by law for judicial Esale{ on Monday the Fist. dayjN Dec{mber 1914. t h foif6ylng de$cribed real estate to witt
 The FrlEI Part of the E9 of the s. R.A of the s. WA of Sec. 24/ Twp. 3 S.. R. w., de |scribed by p1etes and bounds as foIlowS: Cpmmencing a the quarter SectiRn between Sections "A and 25 in said Twp. and Range, running thence North 20 chains, thence West 6.62 chains, thence South 20 chains, thence East 6.62 chains to place of be- ginning. containing 13.N acres; Also the E. 1a of B. 1s of N. E. 4 of s. w. A of Sec. 24, same town ship and range, containing 10 acres. Also the E. E of the B. @ of the s. E.A of the N. w. 4 and the $. 1a of the E. p of the E.. 1s of the N. E. A of the N.
 w. A of said Section 24, the last two pieces described containing 15 acres of land. situated in Mon- roe County, Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE:--On a cred it of three months, purchaser be- ing required to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said court in said cause. with approved security |
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04

TIE dainty little drizzle of rain which came down thru out Monroe County on Friday and Saturday last has placed the ssgo0d dirt roads" of the county. which some of our close listed friends are wont to talk of, in a fine ''loblolly" that will nearly mire a team of butterfys. If there is ever good roads" in Monroe County it will be only when they are bought and paid for just as is being done in other progressive counties. When this is done. a little rain such as we had a few days ago. will have no effect on them in the least. There's some hope of our people waking up to their folly and demanding that per- manent roads be built. Our cross State Highway proposition which should pass the Legisla- ture next month may be the entering wedge for all Monroe County to Ego head. !"
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04
HE vMusuAL SHE
A Brinkley Firm Makes Rather Sensational An nouncement in Cash
 Raising Campaign

On the inside pages of today's s ARGUS will be found a big ad of the Henry Wolf & Go. Store which to say the least is unusual and rather sensational in the statements it contains.
 The ad states that never be- fore in the g years of this big store's history have they ever put on such a sale and that it NEVER again proposes to do such a thing. They state that they have $25. .OOO.OO worth of stock which they realize they must either unload quick or be forced to carry it over thereby loosing the interest on the money in- vested, the cost of taxes, in- urance and depreciations and that rather than make this loss they are going to turn loose everything in the store between now and Christmas, at and be- low cost.
 The ad is interesting reading whether you wish to buy any thing or not and it will be worth your while to read every word of it.
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04
Commissioners Sale

NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of the authority and contained in decret a order of the Chancery Court of Monroe County made and entered on the 18th. day of October 1914. in a certain cause (No. 396O) then pending therein between J. l.. Turner and D. s. Womack Plaintiffs and Mrs. Clara Duffel, Esther Duffel, Lawrence Duffel. Atlas Duffel, Mabel Duffel and Minnie Moody Defendants, the undersigned as Commissioner of said Court will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder at the front door or entrance of the County Court house in which said Court is held. in the County of Monroe within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales on Monday the 2lst. day of December 1914, the followingY described real estate to-wit:A 4
 One acre oflapd described as follows: CofnmenciRg 2n feet South of Sqhthf East Corner of the lot originally \ belonging to the Farmer Union Gin Go. and running 69.6 yards South, thence running 69. 6 yards West, thence running 69.6 yards North. thence running 69.6 yards East to the point of beginning, being in the E. 1a of the s. K, l4 of Sec. g, Twp. 3 South, Range 1 East, Monroe County. Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE: On a credit of three months. purchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said court in said cause. with approved security bearing interests at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale, and lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of tie purchase money
 GIVEN under my hand this 18th. day of November 1914.
 R A. Holloway
 Commissioner in Chancery. Thomas. Lee & Thomas.
 Solicitors for Plaintiffs.
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04

THE service rendered the state by the Arkansas Gazette in turn
 ing on the light in the petty political disgrace. that has re suited in the withdrawal of Dr. !. II. Green from the manage ment of the State Insane Asylum is most valuable and will bear fruit for good. For many months it has been gener- ally known that Dr. Green has been hindered in his great work, by a mixture of petty politics.
 Gov. Hays can not plead that
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04

he didn't know this and since he did know it, it looks very much like he could have used the hooks on the offending politicians and removed the cause long ago. It is pity that the suffering hu- manity of the great state of Arkansas has to pay its toll to the political machine. Let the light be turned on and burn away the putrid offensiveness of such a damnable system.
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04
GOV. HAYS COMING SUNDAY
  Elks Memorial Service On Sunday Afternoon to be addressed by
 Governor

On Sunday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock the Elks will hold memorial service in memory of their departed members.
 Hon. G. Otis Bogle will deliver the Eulogy while Gov. Geo. w. Hays will deliver the memorial address. The Merchants Band will play and local musicians will furnish a program of music.
 The public is respectfully invited to attend this service which will be held in the Elks Hall at 2::30 p. m.
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04

bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale, and a lien being re- tained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the pur- chase money.
 GIVEN under my hand this 18th. day of November 1914.
 R. A. HOLLOWAY
 Commissioner in Chancery. Thomas, Lee & Thomas
 Solicitors for Plaintiffs.
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04
M n FOLSOM. Editor
srip6on Price $1.50 Per Yesr

0B, you good dirt roads of old
 onroe county. Just a little needy drizzle of a couple days. kns turned all of Judge Trice's play pretty" roads into mud 16hlollies that win mire a shadow. When will we tire of such a fool in waste of money?
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04

m 0uialae That Does Not Affect ,Jp llssd
 Because of it's tonic and laxative eM1x LAxA-
 TIVE PROMO QUININEis bettex th ordinary Quinine and does not cause ne1 pess nor ringing in head. Remember the U 1Ame ana look for the signature of +. ". 4ovR. ase.
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04
now To Give oslalae 10 chndren.

FEBRILINE the tfade-mafk name given to an imtrcved Quinine. Itisa Tasteless Syrup pleas ent Q take. and does not disturb the stomach. Also especially adapted to ndults who cannot take ordinary Quiniue. Does not nauBeate nor cayse nervousness nor riuGin9 in the head. Try tose. Ask for ounce original packaae. The
 1ame FEBRILINE is blown in bottle. . cenfs
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04

Tell 'sm you saw 1t In the Argus
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04
l NO ALUM m | DR.PRlIcES
 l BAKING POWDER X
Report For November of Brinkey Public School

Room No En- No. Perfect No. Perfect No. of
 No. rolled Records Records to Date Visitors
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04

Tel. lem you saw It Tn the AruuA lnvlgorating to the etPale and SIckly The old Standard general strengthening tonic GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out Malaria, enriches the blood and builds up the sys tenn. A true Tonic. For adults and children. soc.
 Tell 'em you saw t In the ArUua
The Brinkley argus., 1914-12-04

Yell 'sm you saw t In the Araus.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-02-06
SHELBY M. CULLOM
CALLED BY DEATH
Former Illinois Senator Passes
Away in Washington.

WASHINGTON - Shelby Nj. Gull
lOm, former senator from Illinois, is
dead after long and courageous fight
for his life. He practically slept
away. At the last, kept alive only by
oxygen, the ex-senator was unable to
recognize his friends
One of the most pleasant of his
last moments was when the announce
nlent was made that the government
had decided TO use Colorado instead
Of Georgia marble in the construction
of the Lincoln memorial. He was one
Of the commissioners in charge of the
memorial.
For fifty-seven years Shelby NJ. Gull
lCm was prominent figure in the pol
itics of Illinois. From a young law
yer he jumped into politics as a Re-
publican. He served as city attorney
of Springfield, state representative,
congressman, governor, United States
senator and frequently as a national
commissioner on various government
tai affairs.