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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
GEOGRAPHICAL PUZZLES.
Where Were Ultima Thule and the Lost
Atlantis Locatod2

Where Were Ultima Thule and the Lost
Atlantis located
A most puzzling geographic mystery
has come down from ancient times.
This Is the old question as to the iden-
tity Of Ultima Thule. 1t was about 400
B. @ that Pytheas, citizen Of Mas
eilia, sailed on his famous voyage. He
discovered Albion and then continued
farther north until he reached a spot
which he named Ultima Thule. What
this country was has never been deter
mined. It may have been Shetland or
Norway or Iceland
Another ancient puzzle Is that Of At
hntis. It Is commonly believed now
Adays that this vanished continent did
once actually lie beyond the pillars Of
Hercules, and there are theories unend-
ing concerning 1t. Some regard the
Canary islands as fragmentary remains
Of It. others think that the supposedly
Last land was really America; but. In
considering these speculations, It Is
Wen to bear In mind the fact that the
INIT mention Of the country was made
BY Plato and many scholars are sure
that the philosopher merely INDUCED In
an imaginative tight The solitary eyi-
dence that Atlantis ever existed Il his
reference to It Chicago Herald
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
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A good pen for the Bust
ness Man, School Boys
and Girls, Ladies
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
IN THE LONG AGO.
Some Clippings From Our
old Files Of 1919.
Eighty-five Years Ago This
Week.
OFFICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE 1
OHIO CANAL COMPANY.

-
OHIO CANAL COMPANY.
Washington, Aug. 18th, 1929.
Notice is hereby given that an install
ment of two dollars and fifty cents per
share of stock in the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company, is required to be
paid on the Bird day Of November next,
and further instalment Of two dol'ri
and CITY cents ersbare on the Ord day
Ut December next; which installment
must be paid to the Cashier or other
proper officer of either Of the following
Banks, for the credit of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company. viz:
The Branch Of the Bank of the Uni
ted Statessat Washing ton.
The Bank Of Washington, at Wash
ineton.
The Patriotic Bank, Washington.
The Bank of the Metropolis, George
town
The Bank of Alexandria, at Alexan-
dria; Bank of Potomac, Alexandria;
Farmers Bank of Alexandra; Mechan-
les Bank, Alexandria.
The Hagerstown Bank, Hagerstown,
Md.
Branch of the Valley Bank. in Charles
Town. Va.
BY order Of the President and Direc-
JOHN P. INGLE, Clerk.
Ches. and Ohio Canal Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
WIT IN HISTORY.
A Brief Address and a Pithy Reply
That Won With Royalty.

A Brief Address and a Pithy Reply
That Won With Royalty.
Frederick the Great once granted
hearing to subject on condition that
he should cut his remarks very short.
'Let him say but two words said
the monarch.
Every well" agreed the subject. and
on entering the presence Of Frederick
he held out petition and uttered but
the two words:
''Sire, sign"
The subject won his request
King Henry VIII. wished to commits
sion nobleman Of his court to visit
Francis L
It was at q moment when interna-
honal relations were extremely shaky,
and the courtier showed no particular
desire to absent himself from his home
and country on so dangerous mission.
do not be afraid" said King Henry.
If You lose your life in my service
viii avenge you a hundredfold. will
take OF the heads Of all the Frenchmen
In my power
Thank your majesty; your majesty
IL most gracious" said the courtier.
''but Of all those heads which you take
OF there may not be one which will 1T
on my shoulders
The witty reply resulted in the court
Ter being excused from his dangerous
mission.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03

The only thing that beats paying
o.bls = m making then HOLMES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03

You must hurry hurry hurry if wish get into The
Free Press Historical Boom Edition your
wdeawake and uptodae competitor distance YOU you
still IN business and have anything sell et the people know
and they will do the If yourbusness worth advertising
advertise for sale Do something to up Charles Town
Every city countrSs boosting ITSELF
why should not charles
now 3 DOIT FOR CHARLES TOWN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
AN ALMANAC OF
YE OLDEN TIME

UNFORTUNATELY for our fore
fathers. the almanacs had some
claims to literary merits In
their day. Reading matter
was scarce outside Of the larger towns
81 the colonies. Magazines were prac-
tically unknown. Filled with prog
nostications as to the weather. with
snatches OF wisdom and hunfor, verse
and essay. the annual ALMANAC became
Z compendium Of useful Knowledge
that was most eagerly awaited ana
was hailed as an important event in
many home. One might say that 1t
was treated as household god. for
hung upon hook in some corner. ii
always was ready for instant refer.
ence. The wise saws and quaint say
ings which ran through its pages were
read over time and again by every
member Of the family.
There were numerous almanacs pub
lshed during colonial days in this
country. The popularity Of Poor Rich
ards Almanac edited by Benjamin
Franklin. went hand In hand with that
Of its illustrious maker.
The first Ames Almanac, issued in
1926. was conventional in form and
closely followed other almanacs Of
the period. Its maker was d physi,
clan. 1t contained a table of the
movements of the planets and sundry
prophecies concerning the weather
That the doctor was afraid of severe
criticism of this first effort is. indlcat
ed by the following stanza. which also
illustrates the style of his poetry:
Read. then. and learn. but don't all fault"
object.
Since they can only judge that can &c
rect.
TO whom my works appeal, and if find
The sons of art to favor them iaclin'd
With their propitions smiles it shall SUI
fee
To counterpoise the frowns of enemies.
An examination of the files of TIN
Ames Almanac shows that nearl.
every conceivable subject was discuss
ed by the doctor in its nearly fort.
years of publication. Sometimes he
INDUCED in flights Of imagery. as II
November. 1880:
Old winters coming. void of all delight.
With trembling steps. His head is bald
and white.
His hair with robes Of icicles is hung.
His, chat ring teeth confound his useless
tongue.
He makes the rich to spend and poor to
buy
For want Of that which would their wants
supply.
ID the opening lines Of the almanac
Tor 1888 Or. Ames takes fling at law
yers. priests and doctors and blames
old. overburdened Adam for their ex-
istence Thus:
Had Adam stood in innocence till now
And his blest sons had deign'd to hold the
pillow
No labor had fatigu'd nor time had
spoiled
His youth, but spring had ever blooming
smipd,
No lust for pelf nor heart distressing pain
Had seized the miser nor the rural swain
Nor vice. as now, with virtue ne'er had
We'd,
And heavens omnipotence itself defy'd
Nor lawyers. priests nor doctors meier had
been .z 4--l--------
If man had stood against tn assaults Of
sin.
But oh, he fell. And so accurs'd we be
The world Is now obliged to use all three
Probably the most interesting por
lions Of these almanacs are the bits
of wisdom and humor which went
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
Live and Time.

, Love and Time.
Charm, New Year, of your good grace
These sad wrinkles from Loves face.
WAN and weary now he seems.
Bring him back the dreams. the dreams
arch above him April skies.
Kiss the light into his eyes.
Lead him back to moments fed
Lure Loves roses from the deadl''
..Nay,'' the New Year saith: ''his day
Hath o'erpast the daisied. way.
Though he weareth now the, thorn.
Meath the rose leaves It was born.
aNow the stem. of rose bereft.
Love must keep the thorn that's LETT.
merry Is the wintry morn.
Love Is dead. and Love Is bornt"
Baltimore Herald.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03

TERMS sl2O sl4 Double
with bath So
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
THE CORBLER.

OF al the trades from East to West.
The CObhler' s past contending.
He's like. IN time % prove the best,
Who every day is mending
How great his praise. who can amend
The souls Of 81 bis neighbors;
He ever mindful of his end.
And . biz lat 1till lsboE1.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03

ALWAYS READY FOR INSTANT REBERENcE
with each calendar month. A few u.
Illustrations will suffice to show the sor:
of thing that amused our ancestors:
FEBRUARY, 1888
Pretty cold freezing nights. followed
with a short storm. Let travellers be upon
their guard to defend their noses.
FEBRUARY, 1747.
The farmer now's resolv'd he win not
freeze
While he has pipes. tobacco. fire. with
8 good bread and cheese.
OCTOBER, 1853
Those that are husbands good
Should now get in their cider, grain and
wood.
An honest friend is good company. but
Z good conscience is the best guest
~ SEPTEMBER. 1853
Virtue is praised more than followed.
To some men their country is their
shame, and some are the shame Of their
country
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
Avoid Argument 4 Table.

Nothing is Z better accompaniment
to meal than lively. cheerful con-
yersation. But he who introduces at
the table an unpleasant topic or starts
an argument that may arouse animos-
fly or bh pursued too earnestly Is not
At company for man or beast He =
Importing the digestion Of every one
ntlaanE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03
weather Forecast.

when the horns Of the moon are
clearly discernible by the naked eye,
it means that there Is nothing in the
atmosphere to obscure them. An at
mosphere as clear as this generally
indicates that it has been swept By
the winds III the upper ether. and
these Winds VIII probably reach the
Saxth hsforo luno.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-12-03

Mabel-Of course you speak to Lena
when you pass hery Hesen Indeed !
DO not why. don't even norice what
she has ont Pnck
The city itemizer. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1894-1918, 1914-09-03
Modern Epitaphs.

Here lies Luke Ebenezer Quinn.
He skated where the ice was thin.
Bill Jones passed on amid regrets.
He tried to stay, but-cigarettes.
A long farewell to Maggie Lou.
She went out in frail canoe.
Jim Hanks has left this world of
pain.
For he met up with old Ptomaine.
This man went in a racing car.
It hit brick, and there you are.
Lem Binks has quit this earthly
life.
He made some faces at his wife,
Grand Rapids Press.
The city itemizer. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1894-1918, 1914-09-03
Husbands.

Husbands are animated meal
tickets whose sole mission in life
is to touch the cash register and
look pleasant The career of
husband is crowded full of cf ia
leptio ennui and overdue lis,
and he never gets rid of eithei an
til it is time to cash in on his life
insurance. Very few husbands
live any longer than is absolutely
necessary unless they are yoked to
some sylph with barnful of gov
ernment bonds and pliable and
yielding nature.
In these days when a fresh egg
will look So bill in the face with
cold and stony stare and the
price of new mown butter will set
mans eyeballs back until he
can't see the way home, it requires
real heroism to become husband
with the idea of remaining in the
business for any length of time.
The city itemizer. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1894-1918, 1914-09-03

trough of the waves! Let every
man realize that at this moment
calm confidence and calm thank
fulness are the first duty. They
are absolutely justified by the ia
vora BILE situation in which we find
ourselves. They are the certain
guarantee of continuance of
those conditions"
The city itemizer. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1894-1918, 1914-09-03
foreign vessels. This will protect

We are preparing to maintain
strict neutrality. Questions may
arise with foreign nations as to
what constitutes contra band. Such
questions cannot bly, in
volve us in difficulties. They will
be settled by the ordinary pro-
cesses. The general principles of
neutrality and neutral commerce
are plain. The United States will
adhere vigorously to them. Friend
ly intercourse, as far as circum-
stances permit, will be its rule and
its procedure.
Stock exchanges have closed-a
wise precaution. This country can
not be the dumping ground of the
whole body of securities that war
mad Europe is anxious to convert
into money. The closing is tenn
porary. Elsewhere there is no
prospect of interference with the
orderly processes of American
business. Stable conditions are
here. All we have to do is to keep
them stable.
The administration has decided
to appeal officially to the public to
help maintain existing satisfactory
conditions. The public can not
fail to respond. The only danger
is one which may create itself. Its
course is simple. All it has to do
is to sit tight, to do nothing to
disrupt the fortunate condition in
which this country happily finds
itself.
Don't rock the boat-that's the
central idea! The swell from the
great battleship, Europe" will be
felt. But it will not hurt US. 1t
need not even break over the sides.
! There's nothing the matter with
the boat that we are in. Straight
and strong, well-seamed, we'll
caulked, well-tim bered, with rea-
sonable guidance it will bear US
safely and prosperously through
Sit tight! Don't rock the boat!
Keep its head we'll up against the
! sea! Don't let it get into the
The city itemizer. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1894-1918, 1914-09-03
Sit Tight! Don't Rock the
Boat!

We copy the following editorial
from the Chicago Herald of Mon
day, August 8, 1914, which has
scored chit" from the Atlantic to
the Pacific coast. We take es-
pecial pleasure in publishing this
article as it was written by one of
Mississippi's talented sons, Mr.
Joe R. Taylor, who is now on the
editorial staff of the Chicago Her
aid. Mr.. Taylor was raised at
Taylor, Miss, spent good deal of
his time in Water Valley:
"Sit tight! Don't rock the boat!
That's the watchword today. That's
the first duty of every American
at this moment. That's what this
country needs to keep it straight
and safe and true to its course
absolutely all it needs.
Business conditions are sound.
We have one of the greatest grain
crops in history. Its value has
already greatly advanced, We
have a sound financial system,
backed by the greatest store of
gold in the world, Our banks are
solid, safe. There is nothing the
matter with the United States.
War will mean an unprecedent-
ed demand for supplies. Experts
declare American business will
feel great impetus. While ma
tions other destroy, this country
will produce. While other nations
are armed camps, this country will
be a farm, a factory, forge. Trade
extension is predicted in all di-
rections. The immediate future is
plain.
The national administration is
acting wisely, promptly. The sum
of $50,000,000 is available. under
the Aldrich-Vreeland act, for an
emergency. The organization of
the reserve board will soon be
complete. This will enable us to
deal more effectively with the out
fl wv OF gold. Plans are perfecting
to permit American registry of
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-05-01
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

During the week ending Saturday
April %, 1914, the following transfers
of real estate were made in the Office
of Recorder w. C. Eaves:
Arthur Hughes to f. ]. Daniels, lots
p and %, Cherryvale. Consideration
$3.50.
Lewis O. Watson to F. w. Doss
1854 acres in survey 3OG3. Consider
alton $500.
Jessie f. Grover to Mary Z. and
Helen B. Groves, part of survey 296g
in Pennington. Consideration $4,000
Jesse r. Pratt to William A. Pratt
part of survey 296S, 30 and SO, range
5. Consideration 81 400.
William A. Smith to F. A. Thur.
man, part of survey 2O97, totalins
65.Ol acres. Consideration $4,000.
William Milne and James Gordon to
George Wallace; lot 10, block 8, Milne
and Gordon addition to Syenite. Con.
sideratioa SIC.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-05-01
1874
COMING.

United Doctors Specialist will be at
the st. Francois Hotel, Pennington,
Mo-, Tuesday, May s, 1914, ONE DAY
ONLY. Hours Q a. m. to G p. m. Re-
markable success of these talented
physicians in the treatment of chronic
diseases, offer their services FREE
OF CHARGE.
The United Doctors, licensed by the
State of Missouri, are experts in the
treatment Of diseases of the blood,
liver, stomach, intestines, skin, nerves,
heart, spleen, kidneys or bladder, dia-
betes, bed-wetting, rheumatism, sci
atica, tape worm, leg ulcers, append
citis, gall stones, goitre, piles, etc.,
without operation, and are too well
known in this locality to need further
mention. Laboratories, Milwaukee,
Wis. Call and see them.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-05-01
\ BUNDLE OF LIVE WIRE.
BY Fannie D. Wood.

Surely the farmer needs courarc in
mo- small measure. So many things
may happcn and do banpen to dis
courage him.
\ hungry pig can yupcal loudly
enough 10 attract notice. Paw at
t.ution to his unmclolioJs song. Sat
!sry his robustioug annette and no
will turn his urgent sgueals ipto con-
tented gruptg.
The larger the farm the more work
and worry. The farmer who grts the
most out Of life Il the contcutcd chan
who farms on A small scale and only
undertakes what he can do casilv him
self.
Yes. it's a busy time lust now. but
let US not get too absorbed in our
work 20 help out an unfortunate
neighbor. We shall feel better if we
extend helping hand occasionally,
and perhaps shall die Just as rich.
Think how great would be the con-
sequences to both producers and con-
sumers if hogs were eliminated en-
tircly. Half the farmers would be
bankrupted. and it would be harder
for the average consumer to give up
pork than it is for an old smoker to
give up his pipe.
sometimes wonder if the average
young farmer is not inclined to have
too many original ideas. Wouldn't it
be better for these young fellows to
follow some of the successful farm
ers just as closely as they can, using
gumption all the time, learning as
they go? This is the safest way. BY
and by it would do for them to branch
out more and have ideas of their own.
There is an urgent call for more
beef; no better time than right now
to invest in good cattle. Farmers and
breeders who have the knowledge and
ability to grow good beef cattle should
bestir themselves. The appetites of
millions of consumers are getting
more and more robust; they must
have beef. Somebody asked a little
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-05-01
GETTING HELP FOR
THE FARMER.

The secretary of the Missouri State
Board of Agriculture has proposed to
cooperate to help bring farm labor
into the State, as well us to aid in
finding farm jobs for every man and
hoy who will 60 from the hot, stutfy
cities into the open country, the place
Of health and plenty and steady en-
ployment.
This plan has been submitted to and
approved by the State Labor Com
missioner, who has accepted the plan,
The Board Of Agriculture is gather
ing the names Of farmers wanting
farm help ut once or for harvest
and is turning the names over to the
Labor Commissioner, who is going to
undertake the task Of filling the ord
ers, free Of charge, of course.
II you want farm help, address the
State Board Of Agriculture, Columbia,
Mo-, and your requests will be submit
ted. The secretary believes in this
plan and trusts that an active re-
spouse from the farmers will result
in helping save many, many thousands
Of bushels Of what will be bumper
crop Of wheat and oats. The Labor
Commissioner is confident that he ear
fill the orders for farm help
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-05-01
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
the st. Francois County Bank will
be held at the Office of the bank on
Monday, May 4, 1914, at 10 a. M,
for the purpose of electing seven d.
rectors for the ensuing year, and for
the transaction of any other business
that may properly come before said
meeting. l4-2
THoS. H. STAN, President.
]. E. COVER, Cashier.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-05-01
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
Especial correspondence to this paper
by L. j. HALL


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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-05-01
GOOD ROADS MEETING MAY II.

The State good roads meeting will
be held in Jefferson City, Thursday
May II, and if you are interested in
the cause land Of course every read
er can truly say "ayc") you will boost
for sending delegates as indicated in
the official call. This is no scheme
it is meeting of the people, a fcl-
lowship council seeking to fcdcratc
all good roads advocates for the com
mon good Of all the State, every coun-
ty to be benefited alike.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-05-01
STRAIGHT AT IT.

There is no use Of our beating
around the bush" We might as well
be out with it first as last. We want
you to try Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy the next time you have a cough
or cold. There is no reason so far as
we can see why you should not do so.
This preparation by its remarkable
cures has gained worldwide repu-
tation, and people everywhere speak
of it in the highest terms of praise
1t is for sale by all dealers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-05-01
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Services next Lords Day as usual.
Bible school at 10 a. m. 1t is ear
nestly desired that every one be in
their place promptly at 10 a. M. when
the bell taps for the beginning of
the Bible school.
Morning service at II a. M; sub
ject: "The Place and Value of Prop
hecy."
The evening service at 1880; sub
ject: 1.-THE Influence and RESPONSE
bility of Leadership
A cordial invitation to- everyone to
worship with us.
]. N. BAILEY, Minister.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-05-01
W. {. I. L. WILL HOLD
MOTHERS MEETING

The ". c. T. q. will meet next
Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock ut
the home of Mrs. John Swink. The
meeting will be mothers meeting"
and every mother in the city is invited
to be present. 1t is most earnestly
hoped that the attendance will be
especially large, as the programme
and matters presented will be of par.
ticular interest to every mother.