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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01
ahead and astern and eight On eac
broadside 55 VI
TooslIterai.

VI Maria" said the mistress TO ! IA
yprite colored maid, .when's your
birthday q n ..5
ma burfday, nissis? ! ain't got no
sburfday. "a Sss IN
s why, Maria, OF course. you hsvs
birthday. Everybody has 4 birthday.
Il amt got mo burfday," insisted the
maid. Never had no burfday. M As
bchn Ii, de night. Il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

The; BIitiahs governments old age
pension scheme in producing some re-
markabie figures, for the statistics Of
1912 show that 60s.sso women were in
receipt cf old age pensions. 40 COM
pared with only 362, 628 men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01
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Coffee stains may be removed from
tho table linen BY rubbing them VITA
pure .glycerin and rfnsing afterward
ii lukswarm water. This n also goodl
.han cream u In the coffee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

ent OF the New York Press. .." o.
Wilhelm the Seconds autocracy has
disappeared in Wilheim's own rel n.
BY iron of fate the monarch who
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

Last year 1897 seamen ana eo' .hs,rs
sengers on British vessels LOB, .sst}
lives 1t sea. This total, the 'A "a
since 1894, includes e73 seam1 - ths
s25 passengers who perisheo -
Titanic. ....," b., -.r - s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

with the blood OF murdered husbands
and thousands Of fikhting men who
have fallen because, Df >hsr Unsuitable
greed for power and wealth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

A communication to the Baltimore
American denies that the rural schools
Of the. black population are failure.
The correspondent says: Il think 1t Is
impossible to be otherwise under the
circumstances, for they don't seem to
be included in the state school law.
Anyhow, the colored people don't get
enough money to run their schools.
1t is impossible to run the schools on
the pittance they get. According to
the taxes that the colored people pay
in the state, it would appear that II
they had the benefit OF, the taxes they
could get better schools. Il They have
no way. to get any benefit. from the
taxes only Through the schools.
1T used to be published how much
they did pay and. Judging BY that, they
must pay double and triple the amount
now. Az high as the cost Of living II
you can't get proper school teachers.
as whole, to teach for the salary Of
iered. No person can live on such 9
pittance. II, the colored schools are
not included under the law # u not
reasonable that the several school
boards should be interested in them.
The colored people get nothing them
selves for looking n after them = and
chat II: why they arssin This condition Y [: ;.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

/. In the, laundry the Hampton girls
learn the best methods Of washing,
ironin~ and mending. They handle 49,
900 pieces Of work each week.
No outside work is done In the
Hampton institute laundry-only that
Of students and teachers and that for
the dairy, kitchens, dining rooms, dor
mitories, and the boarding depart
ment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

The largest tree in the United States
10 said to be the Mother Of the Forest.
giant redwood in>the Calayeras big
tree grove in California. 1t is supposed
to contain 140,619 board feet of lum-
Der. There are, however, many claim
ants for the honor Of being the
largest tree and the oldest tree"
and these claims, according to forest
ers, cannot always be verified.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

Mrs. Louise Waterman Carpenter. :
direct descendant Of Roger Williams
and the oldest living member Of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution;
celebrated her one hundred and
seventh birthday recently in Worces-
ter, Mass. She received many gifts
and messages. .5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

A man is seldom as good o. Nm
thinks he is before she maIl.o' .,ter.
sor IL bad as she thinks no =
ward. N
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

missouri has e77.1so dwelnn .ss,nins
habited by 1882 families
3,293, 1886 persons. q. tB,-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01
FAMOUS BLIND HYMN WRITER "a YEARS oil

Fanny Crosby, the blind hymn writ
er. was ninety-four years old on Tues
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01
Almost every conceivable use to
which land may be put Is represented

Almost every conceivable use to
which land may be put is represented
- In the permits
Many Forest reported by the
/ and Permits forest service for
LAW e'""'e' special projects
on the national forests. Some Of the
uses shown range. alphabetically,
from apiary through brickyard. can.
merry, cemetery, church. cranberry
marsh, fox ranch, marine railway,
rife range and turpentine still, to
wharf and whaling station.
There are $1,000 permits In force
for such special uses, which are dis
tributed geographically from Alaska
to the Mexican line. and east to Flor
ida. This figure does not include any
OF the $1,000 permits in force for graz
ing cattle and sheep on the forests;
nor the 5000 transactions for the sale
OF timber. and the more than thirty
eight thousand permits issued last
year for the free use OF timber by set
tiers. miners and others in develop
ing their homesteads and claims; nor
the nearly three hundred permits for
water power development.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01
SAYS INCOME TAX LAW WILL INCUlcATE THRIFT

Away back yonder before the wsr
old Bob Toombs used to return to
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01
KAISER wilhelm QUITE HELPLESS IN POLITICS

Wilhelm the Second of Germany Is
Europe's helpless man. He cannot do
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

The area Of corn hsrves;eaol s q
acres. e II II 3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

The wages Of the chaufieurs 80, :. d
United States total more ina"
school teachers. &
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

There are 100 dramas ana q IN "
dramas based on the life: OF 1oan rs
Arc: ~ Il sSs s.s .3ss..s..s n ssI
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

Secretary McAdoo had 1t In his
power to send one job hunter to the
pen but he didn't.
MCA000 JUST He Just wrote
Talked to Him. him a letter. Of
which the follow
ing is copy: *"
II have your letter OF November II,
in which you say: Mr.. McAdoo II
you will appoint me as revenue col.
lector I will make you a present Of
one.third Of my first years wages. I
will give you 500 just as soon as ap-
pointed and the rest just as soon as
l can have public SALE q.
Such an offer as this shows your
unfitness for public office or public
trust OF any kind. You do not seem
to realize that the era of graft and
corruption in American politics is
past. l am grieved to discover that
there is any man in the United States
who seems to think that there is
neither moral turpjtude nor impropr.
ETY. in making an offer Of this sort
There is no place for you in the treas
ury department. The best advice I
can render you is to advise you to
revise your moral standards"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

good condition, are distinguished from
ali the varieties found elsewhere BY
the peculiarly pure white Of their
fleece.
The districts affected by the new
regulations are among the most read.
lily accessible to sportsmen.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

rhere are 100000 au:onoplle a,m =
United tied states, .xclustye q con-
cial trucks. is3g;
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

Z The newspaper reporter who wrote
story, alleging that Secretary OF
.m. State Bryan's
VIM. J. Bryan voice was failing
and His Voice. found Mr.. Bryan
in very good voice
when he called the next day to inquire
as to its condition. In fact. the re-
porter got "bawling out" that was
convincing as to the condition Of Mr..
Bryan's vocal cords. ~ ~. !
A few days later story was circu-
lated in Washington to the effect that
Mr.. Bryan had lost $780," To those
who had curiosity enough to inquire
how the loss occurred . circumstan.
tiaf story was told to this effect:
That Mr.. Bryan appeared at the state
department and told Of the loss and
when friends inquired how 1t hap
pened he was reported to have re-
piled: Il talked in ny sleep last
night" .
When this story got back to the
state department 1t Is said that Mr..
Bryan eyed with suspicion the report
er who wrote the story about his al
legged loss Of voice, but the latter ap-
peared innocent and discreetly kept
his mouth shut so no excuse has been
offered for an official inquiry into the
matter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

Great Britain owns 10000 mo- 1000
ocean cables and 'ef MAI
pailes. IA n ,3 n ": !. .i
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

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lily accessible to sportsmen.
Although the United States export
ed 1.143.357.441 pounds Of meat and
m TAT products
Imports of Meat during the nscal
Into the u. S. year ending June
so, 1918. and II
still exporting large amounts. mostly
pork and pork products, oleo oil aud
tallow, large imports OF beat have
been received since October. 1913.
nearly three-ffths Of 1t from Argen-
tina.
In October 2,sos,7s4 pounds Of fresh
and frozen beef were received rom Ar
gentina and passed inspection by the
bureau Of animal industry, department
Of agriculture; In November 3,9SS,S98
pounds, in December 9.440.4SS
pounds, and in January 8.935.797
pounds; and the total for the four
months is 24,434.977 pounds. During
the same time from other countries
were received 17,729.621 pounds OF
fresh and frozen beef, and the total
from all countries thus becomes A.
164,598 pounds.
During the four months the imports
from Argentina included also 537,943
pounds OF fresh and frozen mutton,
177,801 pounds Of canned beef, 1865
sS7 pounds OF oleo stearin. and 40
pounds of edible tallow.
The total meat and meat products
imported from Argentina during the
four months and not condemned
weighing 26,420,o7s pounds. Only
1878 pounds of Argentina beef were
condemned as unfit for consumption.
Two-fifths Of the imports of fresh
and frozen beef during the four
months came from Australia, New
Zealand, Canada, Mexico and Uru-
quay.
The present beef production Of this
country for one year, 1t is estimated,
is somewhat less than seven billion
pounds, and the imports of fresh and
frozen beef from all countries at the
recent rate would amount to two per
cent Of the national production; the
imports from Argentina fora year at
the present rate would be about Is
per cent Of the national production.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-05-01

& lieu Until April 1,
1915, by the new regulations published
BY the department Of agriculture.
which went into effect April I. 1914.
The area thus closed to moose hunt
ers for two years lies south and east
Of the Lynn canal: on the Kenai PENN
su1a sheep are protected east OF longi-
tude $50 degrees.
s # Hitherto Alaskan game has been
protected only by closed season and
the system Of fees for shooting and
shipping licenses The excellence Of
the Big game shooting has. however.
been s&tracting wealthy sportsmen Of
IN coantries In greater and greater
numbars each year. The Alaskan bear
Ii tho largest known variety and the
Alaskan moose-head II regarded % the
finest trophy Of the kind in the world.
the horns sometimes measuring six
feet across. In addition. there are
splendid specimens Of caribou to be
had and the mountain sheep, when In
The record., 1914-01-01
D, Ward King Epigrams.

Coed roads are a matter of good
heads: get the heads of the people
right and the roads will take care of
themselves.
The best material for filling a mud
hole is mud.
The sort of a drag you use doesn't
make so much difference; anything
you can hitch team to will make
the roads better, if you have a man
TO drive il.
Let the man alone who won't drag
his road. He has his reward-the
neighbors sneer at him, his doctor
throws it up to him, and once in
awhile an unnghteous travelling man
cusses him.
The more a road is rounded up In
the middle, the better it will stand
up through a wet spell.
Nine times out of ten a man
doesn't drag his road for fear some
one he doesn't like will get the bene
fit of it.
You can't poison hog, and some
men wont take the good roads fever.
Some people want their corn shell
led. You can't have a rounded-up
road and one that the horses won't
slip on when wet.
If people of the cities and towns
maintain their streets at their own
expense, and pay on an average of
one-fourth of the maintenance of
country roads, farmers should gladly
give the two or three days a year
that would be required to build and
maintain perfect highways.
Since cities and towns, and vari-
Gus public service corporation of the
country pay in hundreds of millions
of dollars annually in taxes, from
which road working budgets are de-
Quoted, it would seem only just that
the land owners should be willing to
maintain the roads at their expense.
| have built and MAINTAIN a mile of
road along my land at my own ex-
pense, and there is not a better mile
of dirt road in the world, and few
pixies equal it. The amount of time
and labor is small, but the satisfact-
ion and economy are vast.
The record., 1914-01-01
Changes in Weight Limit and Postage
Rates for FOurth-CIaSS Matter.

On and after January 1, 1914, the
limit of weight of parcels of fourth
class mail for delivery within the
first and second zones shall be in
creased from 20 to so pounds and
in the third, fourth, fifth, sixth,
seventh, and eighth zones from IL
to 20 pounds.
The rate of postage on parcels
exceeding 4 ounces in weight in the
third, fourth, fifth, and sixth zones
shall te as follows:
Third Zone. Six cents for the
hrst pound and two cents for each
additional pound or fraction there
of.
Fourth Zone. Seven cents for
the first pound and four cents for
each additional pound or fraction
thereof.
Fifth Zone.-Eight cents for the
first pound and six cents for each
additional pound or frachtion there.
of.
Sixth Zone.-Nlne cents for the
first pound and eight cents for each
additional pound or fraction there
of.
All regulations or parts of regula-
tions IN conflict herewith are hereby
rescinded.
No changes have been made in
the size of packages.
The record., 1914-01-01
No Fireworks Christmas

The inappropriate custom of OBJ
serving Christmas by the lavish use
of fireworks, which obtains In the
South only, was discontinued here
this season, there practically being
no money thus burned. In addition
TO that, and more important. no
boys lost fingers or eyes, or we're
otherwise injured, no property was
destroyed by fire. and the peace of
the season was not disturbed. Yer,
lily. the people do improve in con-
duct, and In this abandonment of
Christmas observance, everyone re,
joices.
The record., 1914-01-01
Counting Christmas Remembrances.

A young lady who counts her
Christmas remembrances, not figur-
atively, but numerically, was given
a severe setback during the holiday
season. When one of her friends
called a few evenings after the happy
event, she rather boastfully declared
that she had gotten more than a
hundred gifts. This of course was
astonishing, and the young man evin-
ced much interest, really considerably
mixed with doubt, so he finally de-
manded a display. Reluctantly the
array was brought to view, and made
small spread. The system of count
ing was novel, 10 say the least, for
a two-quire box of stationery yielded
%, each sheet of paper and envelope
being counted separately; there were
enough others 10 make out the num-
Der claimed. The young man took
the cue, and later effectively used
the idea, for he soon had opportun-
Ity to casually remark that this had
been his most pleasing Christmas,
in every way, and that he had gotten
more than 500 gifts from his various
friends. Well, that was astounding,
and not believed by any who heard
it-until explained, which was In
this way: He had gotten a box of
cigars, a mammoth box of matches,
and the hankerchiefs, ties, hosiery,
gloves, etc, made his number up
10 the mark, on the basis of compu-
ta,ion employed by the young lady.
The record., 1914-01-01

We had several days of unusual
weather here during the holidays,
as for almost week there was pract-
ically no variation in the tempera-
tire, the mercury hanging right
near the freezing point night and
day. There was no sunshine, and
while there were rain, snow and
sleet, the variations did not affect
the temperature more than five
degrees. Such condition has
never been known before in this
country, so far as the oldest in
habitant can recall.
The record., 1914-01-01
The OLD COUNTRY STORE.
Qt.arry Nj. Dean. in Southern Farming)

Q!arry Nj. Dean. in Southern Farming)
When Winter winds were blowing cold
and skies were leaden gray.
We gathered at the country store to pass
the time away;
he chairs were placed. the pipes were
filled. the stories moved along.
Or maybe some one ined his voioe-some
hslf-forgotten song.
The singer knew while yet boy and as
the rough refrain
Went pulsing through the smoke filled
room old men grew young again.
I've loafed around the country store when
winter days were cold.
And listened to the biggest yarns that sane
men ever told.
When every fellow took his turn and told
the best he knew.
told a few.
For telling tales was all the go. so each one
took the test.
And gained seat OF honor il his yarn was
Judged the best.
The country store is passing now; it's race
is almost run.
What few remain have city airs and that
cuts out the fun;
The checkerboard has fed the FIRE in
winter twas the game
That gave the local champion his only taste
Of fame.
When summer came twas pitching quoits
that's gone with all the rest.
Somehow it seems we never keep the
things we love the best.
When winter winds werei blowing cold and
skies were leaden gray.
We gathered at the country store to pass
the time o day.
Twould be no use to name EN- all don I
know where they've gone.
But scme have taken the city road and
some keep plugging on.
Doing the best they know to do: some in
the eurohyard sleep;
The old storehouse. deserted now. is left
for ghosts to keep.
The record., 1914-01-01

The observance of the holiday
season here was more sane than ever
known. There was only one arrest
made for drunkenness, and the al
mos. utter absence of any evidence
of the use of whisky has been the
cause of general comment and deep
est congratulation. People are get
ting the proper spirit of Christmas,
and in no way is 1t shown more than
in the quiet and good cheer manifest
by everyone.
The record., 1914-01-01
Two Tracts Of Land For Sale.

| have for sale one tract of 81
acres of land, on Pond Creek, 5
miles South of town. Also a tract
of 1903 acres, known as A. +. New
man farm, on Bat East Creek, S Ia
miles from town. Prospective buy
ers can meet me in. Greenyille on
Monday, January az, 1914, or ad-
dress me at Madisonville, Ky.
1t. S. a. Heltsley.
The record., 1914-01-01
[. N. Martin Back.

<. n. Martin, the tailor has re-
turned to Greenville and is doing
all kinds of work in his line at the
corner of Main Cross and Cherry
Sts., and solicits your patronage.
All work in the city called for and
delivered. Telephone lis. St.
The record., 1914-01-01
Mrs. George B. Lowell.

Elizabeth, wife of Mr.. George
Lowell, IN her Doth. year, died at
their home on Mill street at !. 30
O'Clock Monday morning, after an
illness of considerable length from
tuberculosis. For many weeks she
had been confined to her room, and
had suffered acutely, though with
patience and cheerfulness that has
been seldom witnessed. She realiz-
ed her condition fully, but was never
depressed, and her long life of Christ
ian activities was refined and
strengthened by the suffering. For
almost half century she had been
a consistent member of the Method
ist church, and was loved by all who
were fortunate to know her. Fun
eral services were held at the
Methodist church at 10. so O'Clock
Tuesday morning, and interment
was made in Evergreen cemetery.
Rev. G.. p. Dillon, her pastor, de-
livered feeling talk, and the music
was especially effective. Surviving
are her husband and following child
rem; Mrs. ]. +. Baird, Guthrie;
Mrs. ii. Y. Cundiff, Drakesboro; /;
Messrs. Leslie and Charles Lowell,
of this city. In their sorrow they
have the sustaining interest of many
relatives and close, warm friends.
The record., 1914-01-01

Mr.. l.. n. Cornette OF this city,
aud Miss Minnie Mcdonald, of
the Pleasant Hill section, were mar
ried at the home of Rev. G.. b.
Mcdonald, who performed cere-
mony at 5 O'Clock on the afternoon
of Dec. IS.
The record., 1914-01-01
Notice To Stock Holders,

There will be held at the office of
he First National Bank of Green
vile, Ky. on Tuesday January 18th
1914, between the hours of 10 am
and IL IN, an election for the pur-
pose of electing seven directors for
the ensuing year.
Jno. I. Reynolds, Jr., Secretary.
The record., 1914-01-01

ailer Geo. M. York and his wife
have moved back to their home in
Central City, ard carry wi:h them
the very best wisaes Oi WIDE circle
of friends here. Mr.. York will act
ively engage in the monument busi-
ness, in which he has held an inter.
est for long while.
The record., 1914-01-01

Our sad hearts have found anew
the truth of the old adage "a friend
in need is friend indeed. "
Through the long days of anxiety
and suffering how the sadness and
gloom have been dispelled by the
touch and helpfulness of sympathetic
friends, to all of whom we desire to
express our heartfelt appreciation.
G.. b. Lowell and family.
The record., 1914-01-01

The Cumberland Telephone Co.
has supplied the local Office with a
Ford automobile, for use of the
'iToGble man and for general uses
in Its ssrgice. This will prove a
vast improvement oyer the horse
and buggy outfit that has heretofore
been maintained.
The record., 1914-01-01
Hptice.

Campbell Howard and w. H..
Gray, constituting the law firm of
Howard x Gray will, on and after
Jan. 1, 1914, continue the practice
of law, as partners in civil business,
only.
This December 81, 1918.
Campbell Howard,
W. II. Gray.
The record., 1914-01-01

A slack pile in the furnace room
of Mr.. ]. w. Lam's residence was
discovered on fire about 5. 80 o'clock
Tuesday night, and an alarm
brought the fire department out on
double quick, but the flames were
by a bucket brigade,
with small loss to the building.
The record., 1914-01-01

Miss Eeora Atherton and Mr..
]. 4. Atherton, of Liyermore, were
here several days during the holi-
days, guests of Mr.. and Mrs. X. I.
Martin.
The record., 1914-01-01

Dinners, receptions, parties, re-
unions, visiting. formal and inform
al calls have occupied the time and
energy of almost everyone for the
past ten days.
The record., 1914-01-01

The new city council, composed
of Messrs. w. +. Drake, ]. B. Tuns-
till, ]. w. Newman, John Walton,
John F. Shut aud J. L. Shaver,
with Mayor L. J. Sparks, will meet in
Its first session next Monday night,
when the marshal, attorney, clerk,
treasurer will be named.
The record., 1914-01-01

Lost-Saturday, December ~, on
North Nam or East Main-cross
steet, a gold wire breast pin, with
coral ceotcr. entwined with gold
wire. Reward for return to this Of
f1re
The record., 1914-01-01

Miss Ruth Williams and Mr.. Ed
gar Vincent, both of Hillside, were
married by Rev. G. b. Mcdonald at
his home Christmas eve.
The record., 1914-01-01

Miss Effie Franklin and Mr.. Ben
Harclson, of Drakesboro, were
married here Christmas eve by Rev
G.. b. Mcdonald, at his home on
Hopkinsville street.
The record., 1914-01-01

Mr.. p. l.. White, wife and child,
of St. Louis, were here a day or two
the first OF the week on a visit to the
family of Mr.. E. l.. Yonts and other
relatives.