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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

Some time ago, when Lincoln In
stitute of Jefferson City was playing
football with Columbia negro team.
one of the members was taken in tow
by the janitOr of a W k. dormitory
and shown the rooms of some Uni
versity students. He happened into
one room when the students were
hard at work. The well-dressed ne
gro youth tapped his trouser leg with
his swagger stick and gazed around
the room at the framed pictures and
pennants hanging decorously from the
moulding.
Well" he said leaving. Il just
wanted TO see how you boys fixed up
your rooms. | see that you have
about the same taste as we all do"
C. VI. F.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10
HOW WILL YOU CELEBRATE!

Will you get up Saturday morning
and start out to hunt your prospect
i've husband or wife, as the case may
be? Most of you probably will not, but
if it were ST. Valentines Day three
hundred years ago you might be doing
that very thing. The day was origi-
nally thought to be a mating day,
when birds chose their mates and
when the first person of the opposite
sex whom you met on the street would
be your future spouse The customs
of celebrating the day were far differ
ent from what they are now.
The celebration of St. Valentines
Day sprang up as an adaptation of
the Roman festival of the Lupercalia
at which time, among other ceremo-
nies, young men drew by lot the names
of young women. The pastors of the
early Christian church, in order to
take the ceremony into their own prac
tices, substituted the names of the
saints for those of the women, and it
was merely by chance that they chose
ST. Valentines Day a sthe time of the
celebration. That is the only connec-
ton this saint has with the day
Day as the time of the celebration
That is the only connection this saint
has with the day.
The following account from a writer
of the seventeenth century shows how
the day was celebrated in England and
Scotland.
"On the eve of St. Valentines Day
the young folks. by a very ancient
custom. celebrate a little festival. An
equal number of maids and bachelors
get together: each writes their true
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10
SEVERE PENALTY UNSUITABLE.

From evidence gathered in the last
two weeks. the Missouri Insurance
Commission has obtained conclusive
proof that there is an arson trust in
this state. which destroys annually
sl,00O,000 worth of property.
The commission is going to draft
a law and present it to the next Legis-
lature. which law will have for its
main feature the creating of the Office
of a state fire marshal He will be
empowered to prosecute these incendi-
aries and will also act as an Inspector.
Many other preventive measures have
been suggested as part of this law, all
would make it a law worth passing.
However, the first thing is TO break
up the arson trust. From the financial
standpoint alone it will mean a great
saving to the state, but there is a
more vital side to the question. Every
fire endangers human life. Men who
deliberately set fire to buildings COM
NIT a grave crime against their fellow
men. and should be summarily dealt
with. 1t is a case where severe pun
ishment is entirely justifiable, and
that would accomplish much.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10
tGRICILTTRAL APPROPRIATIONS

The new agricultural school appro
priation bill passed by the Senate Sat
urday means much to the agriculture
interests of the country. Ii is the
largest appropriation ever made in the
interest of scientific farming. Accord
ing to this bill. called the Lever Bill
each state gets sl0.o00 and in addition
large appropriation based on the
rural population that the state gives
an amount equal to the Government 5
share.
These funds are 10 be used in extern
sion work. III the University of Mis-
souri, the amount available for the
first year, provided the state gives its
full amount. will be $50, 900 Each year
for ten years this amount will be in
creased.
One can easily see what a tremend-
Gus significance this appropriation
may have for Missouri agriculture.
More efficient farming means nothing
less than better food at reasonable
prices.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

or some feined name upon separate
billets, which they roll up, and draw
/ by lots, the maids taking the mems
billets. and the men the maids; so that
each of the men lights upon girl
that he calls his valentine. and each of
the girls upon a man whom she calls
hers. Bf this means each has two val
entines; but the man sticks faster to
the valentine that has fallen 10 him
than to the valentine to whom he has
fallen Fortune having thus divided
the company into SO many couples, the
valentines give balls and treats TO
their mistresses. wear their billets
several days upon their bosoms or
sleeves. and this little sport often ends
in love"
One young lady of that time per-
formed series of charms before she
went TO bed one s.. Valentines Eve
in order that she might dream whom
her lover would be. The charms told
her that Mr. Blossom was to be her
husband, and to make things turn out
correctly she refused 10 get up or
open her eyes and look at any one
the next morning until il was announc-
ed that Mr.. Blossom had called and
was waiting TO see her.
The young men OF today who think
they are getting into it rather deeply
when they have to buy five pound
box of candy or a dozen American
Beauties should be told of Samuel
Pepys. who records in his diary that
he drew from the lottery the name of
his own wife and that he was forced
to give her five pounds, or of the Duke
of York, who once gave his valentine
a jewel valued at eight hundred
pounds.
DO you wish to return TO the old
customs of celebrating ST Valentines .
Day?
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10
SEVENTH COLUMN
More Breakfast Table Talk.

The Wag said this morning that he
wished he was an architect.
Why" we asked him
We'll. I'd like to paint picture OF
an old negro | saw the other day,
driving a dilapidated old mule with
a last-rose-of- look. hitched to
a heavy dray wagon. The negro was
accuracy and force on vital parts of
the mule. with more or less gratifying
results
What would you call the picture? ,"
Beating his way"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10
Prof. HutchiSOn at Corn Exposition.

Prof. c. B. HutchisOn of the agron-
omy department left last night for
Dallas. Tex. where he will deliver an
address before the annual meeting of
the Texas Corn Growers Association.
This meeting is held in connection
with the National Corn Exposition,
which is to the agrOnomy world what
the International Live Stock Show is
to the live stock world
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10
Exhibit Sent TO Corn EXPOSITION,

1. r. Douglas, instructor in agron.
omy. and F. l.. Bentley. assistant in
agronomy. left last week with the Mis-
souri, exhibit for the National Corn
Exposition. now being held in Dallas
Tex. The exhibit consists of the prize
winning samples of grain shown at the
Missouri State Corn Show. Demon
strations of work being done at the
Agricultural Experiment Station will
be given.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10
Corn Plant Moisture Tested.

An experiment is being conducted
by the agronomy department to deter
mine the effect of various amounts
of fertilizer upon the rise of moisture
in the corn plant. A certain amount
of fertilizer is given to each plant and
the moisture given off determined
The work is being done in the green
house. under the supervision of A. r.
Evans.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

A Hungarian has invented an in
strument for determining the amount
of interest on any sum for any time.
If we had one. we could think of a
sum of money, press a button, and see
what our daily income would be-if we
had the money.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

An Alton policewoman who had a
record for her daring arrests of des-
perate criminals, turned and ran at
the sight of middleweight rat Still.
We didn't know that a policeman was
supposed to arrest rats.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10
LOST.

LOST Saturday night between Star
Theater and PA South Eighth. string
of yellow beads. Reward if returned
to above address, Phone 974 White
115)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

LOST-Amber hairpin set with
brilliants on Saturday night between
Columbia Hall, Penn's and the Theta
house. Reward Return to Missou-
rian office 115)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

In Kansas City they are determined
that hot tamales shall be sold on the
quiet. But how do they expect any law
to put a quietus on the particular
brand of stuff they put in the things
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

FOR RENT-Three nicely furnished
rooms near Academic Hall. Two
lights. rs Missouri avenue. Phone
761 Black 112-117-tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

A recent news item tells that baby
was delivered safely by parcel post
That means, we suppose, that Uncle
Sam has gone into competition with
the stOrk tradition
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10
Give a Dance at the Casino.

Students rooming at the Hungate
residence. GIG South Sixth street, gave
a dance at the Casino Saturday even
ing. Ten couples attended. Ice cream
and cake were served.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

The New York suffragettes have
planned to hold a meeting and talk
twelve hours for their cause. Surely
no one will say. that in such action
they are getting out of the sphere of
woman.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

Satisfaction in dressmaking at rea-
the Haden Building. Second floor. 032)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

INSURANCE-For Fire, Life, Acct
deat and health insurance, Surety
Bonds, see The Columbia Insurance
and Rental Agency. Phone 259. u32)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

Lost-Small gold lOcket. Finder
return to J. s. Ankeney, 900 Conley
Avenue. Reward. 115)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10
WANTED.

WANTED-Se Sewing by the day.
Phone 74S Green. u16)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10
MISCELLANEOUS

Billiards, cigars, pipes, tObaccos-
BOoches. Q32)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

NEWLY furnished rooms and board
300 s. 9TH st. (l06 tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

Patronage of Missourian patrons de-
sired. Scurlock Transfer Co. Phone
-. QO,tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

FOR RENT Southwest front room
for two young ladies at 306 S. Ninth
Phone 22N. (23tfc)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

FOR RENT-A desirable front room
for young men. All Hit. Phone 257
White. 110tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

FOR RENT-Ideal room; individual
beds; tables and lights. 600 South
Ninth. Phone 245 White. 1O6tO
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

FOR RENT-One large front room,
single or double. SOC Turner avenue.
115)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10
FOR RENT,

For Rent - Front room, heat
guaranteed. Apply POI S. 9th. Q1S)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

FOR RENT-Several nice rooms.
716 Missouri Ave. (23.tfc)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

FOR RENT-One single room close
to Ag. Building and University Farm.
1906 Keiser.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

FOR RENT-Ideal room, End Sem
ester. GOO 5. 9th. Phone 245 White.
elite
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

For Rent-Two front rooms one
single, one double, COS landlord Place
Phone 370-Rlack. (25.tfc)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

For Rent-Three rooms one block
from Academic Hall adjoining athletic
field. These are choice secOnd-fiOor
rooms. 722 Missouri Ave. Phone
1910 Green. (25,tfc)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

room. 1906 Keyser. Phone 81 Green.
,2l,tfc)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-02-10

FOR RENT-One newly furnished
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

WIN ~ SblloVllg stssy learo1u>
- isfAee cppDcF(q ~ erlnleo thaf
edtoimean & coooonital = voi1ens
q 9e1.sc :! !. y szspFsk A. soss!'
einco tvo Qio1oek ~ M rhn AVN
e viGl< ~. lln6Q( ~ favofito
nslsAle A. Nv ~ p11las n ~
crime ~ cetintica - ~ h6161.
- ~ ~ 2ther SouxAo1 - ~
- ~ b6goh ron6lng HI oveniig ~
per. - him. n : few minutes. Mar.
garet equ1torod ont. her mind lntont
on EARRING ont her plans, and short.
" suggested;
daddy. let's play you are the baby.
and am the mother"
Daddy agreed on condition that it
must be . very little baby and one
that would not b. expected to move.
Thereupou Nargarst, after Z silence
IN which one could hear her brain
currents crackle, said: Nov, Honey.
you are to be good little baby ana
don't run away. while Mothers for :
little while going over to Mrs. Gil
bert's.-Ths Sunday Magazine.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

AN OLD TIME CHHI8TMA0.
"VHE damsel donned her kirtls shesu.
The hall was dressed with holy
green.
: = Forth to the wood did merry msn
To gather In the mistlstos.
Then opened wide the baron's hall
To vassal. tenant, serf and all.
Power laid his rod Of rule aside,
And ceremony doffed his pride.
The heir with roses In his shoes,
That night might village partner chusoS
The lord underogating share
The vulgar game Of post and pair.
All hailed with uncontrolled delight
And general voice the happy night
That to the cottage a. the crown
Brought tidings OF salvation down.
The fire with well dried logn supplied
Went roaring up the chimney wide
The huge hall tables oaken face.
Scrubbed till It shone. the day to grace,
Bore then upon its massive board
No mark to part the squire and lord.
Then was brought in the lusty Drawn
BY old blue coated serving man;
Then the grim boars head frowned on
high,
Crested With bay and rosemary.
Yell can the green CARRIED ranger tell
How. when and whsro the monster fell;
Vp&b oO8p OcAOIo hlB oeubn ne kOI0 2
And all the batting OF the boar.
The wassail round In good brown bowla
0arnished with ribbons. blithely trowls.
There the huge sirioin reeked: hard by
Plum pcrfidge stood and Christmas pie
Nor failed old Scotland to produce
At such high tide her sav0ry goose
Then came the merry maskcrs In
And carols roared with blithesome din
II unmeiodious was the song
Il was q hearty note and strong.
Who lists may In their mumming see
Traces Of ancient mystery.
White shirts supplied the masQuerada
And smutted cheeks the visors made.
But. oh, what maskers richly digit
Can boast Of bosoms half 20 lightf
England was merry England when
Old Christsnas brought his sports again.
'Twas Christmas preached the mighxisse
ale;
Twas Chsistmas told the ymerrisst tale.
A Christmas gambol Oft would cheer
The poor mans heart through half tie
Sir walter SCOTT
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

Notice Il hereby given, that by virtue
OF . resolution passed by the board Of
Superintendants Of the Poor. Of Baraga
county. Michigan, at its meeting held
on December 7th, 1914, sealed proposals
will be received BY me Is clerk Of said
board up until the 18th day Of Decem-
Der. 1914, for the furnishing Of all
professional, surgical and medical at
tendance and all necessary drugs and
medicine to all INDECENT poor persons
for whom Baraga county Is or may be
liable, Except those suffering from con-
tagious diseasss). IN the organized
townships Of said county and. the viii
lagos therein, from and after the first
day Of January. 1915. to and including
the first day Of January, 1916.
Bids will be opened on 18th day Of
December 1914. The person or persons
submitting the proposal accepted by
the board viii be required TO furnish .
bond in twice the amount Of such bids,
at the time Of entering into the con-.
tract with the board.
The board Of superintendents Of the
poor reserves the right to reject any
or al proposals submitted.
Dated the 9Th day Of Dec. A. D..
1914.
JOHN CAMPBELL,
Secretary Of the board Of Sup
erintendents Of the Poor. Of Baraga
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19

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III ~ IL % = mn; 6rift ana Be- held
fhoro 06ch a accident might have
g. ~ "a u our 6oat. though. WITH
~ u1ucno cyIipdofs ana electric lamns
~ 6lnou11 knso fonnd no dl6Iculty IL
(k1n~ at q tno an lock ana in waltz
~ o1horo 6croo1 the bed ar the ocean.
~ 8 ~, ho>vover. / was able. thanks
y or excellent charts. to keep the
dh6nnol ana % % eain the open strait.
There NJ rooe about midday, but. OBJ
.61nce. ve sonk seaIn FOR half an hone
Nfhon ~ came 10 for the second lime
III ~ peaceful around "a. and tho
En0ilsh coast Wa lining the whole
5so1torn horizon. We kept outside the
1C,oodwlns ana straieht down channel
mn " ~ line Of black dots n
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19
Buckskin Gloves.

I will take orders for hand made
buckskin gloves for Xmas. Get order
In early.
GEORGE RICE,
1858 L'Anse, Mich.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-12-19
For Sale.

A good team Of work horses. Weight
about 2, 400 lbs. Inquire Of
WV. J. MATHEs.
r. r. ID. Box 81.
Tiff Baraga Mich.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-09-18
A Birthday Party.

THE home of Noah StocksdaIe was
the scene Wednesday, September 3, Of
a delightful birthday party given in
honor OF MiEs Blanche Stocksdale's
18th birthday. She received many
presents. AK "A late hour All we're i'm
Vited to come into the dining room
where refreshments were served in
abundance. AH expressed Themselves
"a having spent most delightful ey-
aning and after having wished Miss
Blanche many more such birthdays
departed for their homes.
Those present were: William Brown
and wife, Bradley Brown and wife,
Mrs. Bell, Misses Edith Rash. Janet
Rash, Eunice Brown, Ethel Brown,
Jennie Hartman, Ethel Hartman, Bessie
Green, Katherine Chopper, Edna
Green, Lille Rash. Mary Bell, Martha
GtocksdaIe, Lottie Caple. Grace Bell,
Carrie Leppo. Lizzie Leppo, Brittle
Brown, Blanche Stocksdale, Margaret
Zepp; Messrs- Butler Gorsuch. Noah
Stocksdale, Curtis Rash, Earl Zeppr
Edward Heagy. I'D. Brown. Guy Myers.
Jim Hook, Edward Leppo, George
Miller, Lewis Gorsuch, HerscheI Zepp,
Irwin Heagy, Walter Miller, George
Lester, Charles Miller, Herbert Lester,
Dan Bush, William SeiDp, Vernon
Rhoten, Charles Seipp. Lewis Tanner,
Raymond Blizzard, Vernon Brown,
Kenneth Brown, MIR. Bankard, William
Halnes, or Westminster, and Adam
brown
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-09-18
RETE ER. WILLIE.

Mrs Samuel Wagner, Of Baltimore
ED spending some time with Charles
BankAr6 and family, Who live On her
farm
Mr. Robert Young spent from SAT-
urday until Sunday visiting In Pleas
aMt Valley.
Those who spent the week I'D Balti-
more, seeing the sights Of the Star
SpangIad Banner Centennial were:
Hr. Samuel Tucker ana son and Miss
Ethel Bankard
Nrs- Tom Kaufman and sOn, Emory,
OF Baltimore. spent Sunday with
Charles Bankard and family.
Mr Noah W. Miller Wa the weeks
end guest Of his brother. at Lineboro.
Pa
Ir- David III Miller and sister Mary
Mr. Homer ~ Warehime, Mrs Sarah 4
Warehime and Miss Lille A- Ware
hime, cf Westminster. spent Sunday
in Gettysburg. Pa viewing the battle
field. They made rim trip in an
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-09-18
TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the Subscribers have
obtained from the Orphans Court Of Carroll Coun-
~. Maryland letters Of administration on the Per
Dorml EgtMte uf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-09-18
ABRAHAM W. cAYLoR.

late of Carroll County deceased All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned 70 exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof legally muthentieated 70 this subscribers.
or ur before the 18th day off March Isis. tbey
may otherwise BY law be excluded from all bere-
1t Of said estate.
Given under our handa this 24th day Of August
FRANCES II. CAYLOR,
C. EDWARD CARLISLE.
auR2S-4t Administrators.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-09-18
TO CREDITORS.

This IN TO give notice that the subscribers have
obtained from the Orphans Court Of Carroll Coun-
~. in Maryland, letters testamentary the
Personal Estate of
ALBIR OWINGS,
late of Carroll County, deceased All person.
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated to the subscribers,
or before the 18th day of March, 1915. they
may otherwise by law be excluded from alf benefit
OF said estate.
Given under my hand this oath day Of August.
1914.
HARRY (HARRISONJ - OWINGS.
au 2s-4t Executor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-09-18
Judge For Yourself.
Which IN Befter-Try an Experiment
Oh Profit by u Westminster Citizens
Experience.


Something new u an experiment
Must be proved to be an represent
ed ~
The statement OF a nanufactu -r is
not convincing proof OF merit
But the endorsement OF friends ig.
Now supposing you had a bad pack,
A lame, weak, or aching one,
Would you experiment on it2
You will read Of many so-called
cures.
Endorsed by strangers from far
away places
It's different when the endorsement
comes from home
Easy to prove local testimony
Read this Westminster case:
II. E. Campbell, z. Main St, West
minister, Md, says. III have used
Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at
Moore's Drug Store, whenever ! have
been i'm need of a kidney tonic and
results. For backache and other
kidney disorders, consider Doan'S
Kidney Pills unequaled."
Mr. Campbell 10 only one Of many
Westminster people who have CRATE
fully endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills.
III your back aches-If your kidneys
bother you, don't simply ask for a
kidney remedy-ask distinctly for
Doan's Kidney Pills, the same that
Mr.. Campbell had-the remedy back
ed b. home testimony. Soc at all
stores Foster-Milburn Co, Props,
Buffalo, N. Y. When Your Back is
Iame-Remember the Name"