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The log cabin Democrat., 1914-11-25
FARM CAMPAICN|S
 A GREAT SUCCESS
D|YERSIFICATION URGED
THOUSANDS HEAR HOW GAR KANSAS CAN FEED HER
 SELF"

This is the third week of the great profitable farming campaign through out Arkansas, which will be held in Faulkner county December 2. In ev- cry county covered hundreds of men and women, boys and girls have at tended the meetings. In the towns, business houses have closed and bank CTS and merchants have gone out to the meetings on the farms. Never before have so many people been reached with the same message, Ar kansas must feed herself and keep her money at home."
 C. w. Watson, head of the farm demonstration work in Arkansas, has all of the farm demonstrators in the work, and he himself is out with the crews to help the people raise the farm products that will mean money for them next summer and fall. Ten of the strongest men from the Uni versity college of agriculture have met hundreds of farmers and dis cussed with them the raising of chick ems, hogs, cows, corn, COW peas, oats, wheat and other things that mean real diversified farming.
 H. S. Mobley, head of the Farmers Union, has enlisted the support of this strong organization in the work all over the state. D. c. Welty, w. R. Beattie and H. M Cottrell, agri- cultural commissioners of the Iron No,,+,;, Cotton pnIt apd pocL Tel and railroads, respectively, are help ing in the campaign and have put all their efforts to work to give practic- al aid to the Farmers at this time. George B. Cook, superintendent of public instruction, is directing the campaign work in the schools all over thestate. The four district ag- ricultural schools have their best men out and are a large factor in making the campaign the greatest movement of it's kind ever carried on in the south.
 P. G. Holden, director of the agri- cultural extension department of the International Harveste- Company, who is known as "The Corn Wizard of Iowa. has been in dozens of com munities and so have the 15 practical farming men of his staff. Holden has shown the people that nearly every county has paid a tribute of thou sands of dollars to Iowa and illinois for farm products. But he also shows that Arkansas can grow these things just as well and cheaper than Iowa and Illinois. When buying food stuffs," says Holden, every man and woman should ask, "Was this grown in my community, and if not, was it grown in Arkansas" Arkansas must feed herself-and she will. With her good soil, fine climate and fine peo- ile. Arkansas can become one of the richest states in the union through diversified farming. livestock raising and practical cooperation between business men and farmers.
 Every farmer in Faulkner county should make it point to attend the meeting held nearest him on Decem- Der 2. He may learn something that will be worth much to him.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-11-25
BAZAAR AND OYSTER SUPPER.

The Young Womans Christian As sociation will give a bazaar and oys- ter supper at Central College on Sat urday afternoon and evening, Decem- Der 5. The proceeds will be given to missions. Hours, 3:30 to 5:30 and ': 30 to 10.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-11-25
, AND 1Oc STORE SPECIALS.

Large size Turkey Roasters, worth 75c, only 25c.
 75c Granite Tea Kettles, for 25c. 13-inch Dressed Doll, only 15c. Santa Claus at the and 10 Cent Store.-d3t
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-11-25
ORPHEUS CLUB. MEETING.

The Orpheus Club meeting will be postponed from Thursday until Fri day afternoon, on account of the Thanksgiving holiday The club will meet with Miss Allie Merle Conger.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-11-25

] for a better price which we hope fol
 soon. November 25.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-11-25
OAKLAND.

Wess Carmichael preached at Oak land Sunday.
 Charlie Higgs wiii son nave .ne
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
Honest Cal.

Young Mayor Hunt Of Cincinnati
said the other day Of notorious po-
litical boss:
They who call this fellow honest
have TO stretch the truth little. They
have to stretch it like the old colored
farmer of Paint Rock.
This old farmer said to young
chap:
look heah, Calhoun, All don min
yore co'tin' NAH gal Lillian, but All
ruther vi wouldn't come round NAH
house no mo-.
Thine TO de las time de bride
wuz gone, and now rs All has use TO-
de saddle Aid ruther yo wouldn't
come round no mo-
"'Ah dom say yo' hain't honest, for
All b'lieves yo' is; but such cu'is things
happens while yos in de neighbor-
hood; so, jes' don come round dis
house no mo-"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
LESSON FOR CECIL RHODES
Arrogant empire Builder" Met His
Match When He Attempted to
Bully Clerk.

Cecil Rhodes masterfulness and
sense of Importance met with little op-
position as a rule, but little German
clerk in the Transvaal government of
fees at Johannesburg before the war
once taught him a lesson.
please attend to ME at once" thun-
dered the Colossus, II can't wait"
When your turn comes, mister" re-
piled the clerk.
'Confound you. man. Don't you
know who | ann" asked Rhodes.
"Oh, yes, know you but don't wor-
ry about me-" was the clerks unruf-
fled reply.
If you were in Cape Town I'd have
you discharged at once" roared the
great man.
Yes" said the clerk, very coolly,
I've heard they discharge people in
Cape Town for doing their duty. But
this isn't Cape Town-this is re-
public
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
HOUSEHOLD
YQUESTIOhS

me inside of tea OF coffee pot
stnouM not be washed with soap
suda.
70 stop leak, mix whiting and yell
bW soap into a thick paste with o
little water.
a cupful Of liquid is all the cup
vm hold; spoonful of liquid is all
The spoon will hold.
The trimmings which the butcher
cuts on the roast will make very good
foundation for tomato soup.
a bit of cloth or chamois should be
Kept in the sewing machine drawer
g wipe OF the machine before begin
1tnx to stitch.
4 the boy gets his rubber boots wet
Meide, a good way to dry them is to
~ them with hot yellow corn.
The outer rough stalks on the bunch
g celery are not good to serve green,
~ they make excellent stewed Gel
~.
Atent leather and kid boots will
iaks higher polish if first wiped over
m sponge dipped in milk. let dry
~ apply the backing.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
TIMID LOVER SAW THE POINT
Sweetheart's Hint Surely Was Broad
Enough for Even the Most Back
ward of Signing SWANS.

Horace was a devout but timid
lover. So timid was he that, though
the signs were favorable, he had never
yet summoned up sufficient spirit to
ask his adored one the all-important
question.
One day, however, whilst walking
with her in the garden. wave Of
unexpected courage swept over him
and he begged for kiss.
you may have Just one!" answered
the maiden. But, remember, kiss
may mean many things. On the lips
it signifies all or nothing; on the hand
it shows respect, and on the forehead
friendship. Choose which you like"
Horace, with his eyes on the ground,
thought the matter over carefully,
though nervously. He was reused at
last from his meditations by soft
sigh.
Raising his eyes, he beheld his d.
vinity with her hat pulled down over
her forehead, her hands deep in the
pockets of her jacket and her rosy
lips puckered as she sighed.
Horace guessed-and guessed right!
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
SILENCER FOR EVIL TONGUES
Trace 1t Back Club" of Albany, NJ.
v, Has a Good Idea to Do
Away With Gossip.

In Albany, N Y, they have an or
ganization called the Trace 1t Back
club. 1t was organized twelve years
ago as the outcome of an inquiry as
to who had set a certain false story
afloat A party Of men were in a
cafe when a statement was made that
practically accused a well-known citi-
zen of crookedness.
I'D like to see that story traced
back" said one Of the men at the
table, "for there's not the slightest
truth in it, in my opinion"
well, let's organize a club to do
it," said another.
So the club was formed and COM
mittee appointed to investigate the
statement. The story was run down
within two days..
The club, slated over its success.
adopted bylaws and arranged to meet
regularly. Whenever a man opened
his mouth to accuse somebody the
president merely began: Il appoint
as committee of investigation
and he seldom got further. The Trace
1t Backs have had many ups and
downs and the membership has
thinned out considerable, but there
are enough still OIL hand to practice
and preach their principles.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
Past and Future.

well, how are you today" asked
the physician cheerfully to the society
leader.
We'll, DOCTOR" she replied, "the cold
l caught Tuesday is little better,
thanks to your prescription. But the
one caught Thursday is much worse.
The thing l called to see you for, how
ever, is the severe cold I caught last
night"
The doctor sat down and wrote a
long line of heiroglyphics.
Here" he said, lis something for
the one you will catch this evening
with that V-neck and those skinny
skirts Good afternoon"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
Open the Windows.

He who sleeps with his windows
closed makes his bed in coffin.
There is no reason to be surprised
when tuberculosis comes along and
fastens down the lid. If all mankind
could live out of doors all the time,
and not too closely together, tuber-
culosis would die out in one or two
generations. Since this ideal condi-
ton cannot be achieved, not even for
the sake of battling humanity's wors,
enemy, the next best thing is to bring
as much out of doors as possible into
our houses, and especially into our
sleeping rooms.
There is nothing which so quickly
lowers vitality to the point where the
tubercle bacillus can get in its work
as breathing stale, close, lifeless, i'm
pure air during the hours of sleep
There is nothing which builds up the
resisting powers Of the body more
quickly than an abundant supply OF
fresh air, particularly at night. II
sleeping out of doors will cure con
sumption. as it has done many time
surely it will go far toward keeping
healthy person from getting con
sumption. 1t Is not always possible
for city jewellers to take their beds
out of doors, but at least, they car
open windows and let out of doors
come in.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
llSAie S. HaIlsA

ITO oppose the new woman is liks
opposing the tide With Il broom Bet
ter still, it's like Calhoun Clay"
The speaker was Or Horace c.
Newte Of Denver. vino has Tor long
time been champjonns the alashed
skirt on the ground that if makes for
hardness and prevents cola.
Calhoun Clay he resumed, was
getting married. Little ana lean. he
stood at the altar beside a tail and ro-
bust bride of $50 pounds or more The
ceremony proceeded regularly until. in
the brides reply the words love. nom
or and obey were pronounced.
AT this juncture Bridegroom Cal
houn Clay held UP his right hand. A
pause ensued. In the silence Calhoun
said:
Excuse me, pahson. but All would
have US wait moment an let de full
solemnty o de words sink in-espe-
cially de last two Abs been married
befo''"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
THE RIGHT SOAP FOR BABY'S
SKIN

In the care of baby's skin and hair,
Cuticura Soap is the mothers IA
vorite. Not only is 1t unrivaled In
purity and refreshing fragrance, but
its gentle emollient properties are
usually sufficient to allay minor irri-
tations, remove redness, roughness
and chafing, soothe sensitive condi.
tons, and promote skin and hair
health generally. Assisted by Cuti-
cura Ointment, it is most valuable In
the treatment of eczemas, rashes and
itching, burning infantile eruptions.
Cuticura Soap wears to a wafer, often
outlasting several cakes Of ordinary
soap and making its use most eco
nomical.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston. ADV
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
RIGHT KIND OF BRUSH
coopER SELECTION MEANS
uIcH TO TIE HOUSEWIFE.
.uul Re Found Advantageous to Keep
. eoodIy Stock on Hand for Vari-
ans Purposes-Feather Buster
of Little Use.

n.rv brushes are needed in daily
.,o.ning. A goodly stock OF these
80 high in household helps. But it
!. IN choosing the right shape and
s,nd of brush that gives the most
satisfaction.
roather busters are as good as moth
-. because they merely remove the
dust from one place and scatter 1t else
where.
put a room cannot be properly dust
"a without some brushes. A fairly
,.r~a round one, about two and one
h.N inches across, with bristles three
inches long, is invaluable for those
...tv little lodges which are under
tables and in carved or ornate FUR
riture. round the mirror frames and
= 4 thousand such places. Then
smaller brush of the same general
sh.pe. but with the bristles cut point
"A will clean out corners as moth
Ing else can. II this brush is dipped
into gasoline occasionally and then al
lowed to dry out well before using, II
vfll take out the dust and the corners
yin not look so gray as they usually
do.
For the white bathtub, q curved
brush, with fairly stiff, short brlsties
Il more satisfactory than a cloth. 1t
dos not scratch, and saves great
deal or rubbing. and long handle on
Il also saves STOPPING.
4 In the kitchen near the sink may
b kept two small, cheap scrubblng
brushes, about four inches long; one
marked .D'' and the other ~" the
nrst being for dishes, and the second
fof vegetables. Celery. rhubarb, the
tops Of apples and all sorts OF food
stn6s can be quickly and thoroughly
cleaned without the usual waste from
senping. and an occasional boiling
keeps the brush clean. For greasy
dishes, pots and pans, a small brush
does wonders saving time and the
usual scratching with knives.
A very large brush. or rather very
mall broom. is also a most valuable
help. Il Is called ceiling BROOM
and ID the size of a child's toy, only
3 With very long handle, and is small
i enough to get into corners. thus saw
ing getting down on the floor with a
whisk to brush out the dust and
threads. For sewing, living and dining
room. It is especially useful, and being
wsll made. will outlast an ordinary
broom, which, anyway. is too cumber'
some for such use.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
Peculiar Summons From Pew.

Two travelling men reached small
place in Alabama late one evening
and found that there was no room to
be had at the hotel The proprietor
did not want to disappoint them, as
they were regular patrons, SO he told
them that he would send some bed
ding over to an old church he had
just bought and make them as COM
Portable as possible there. About
midnight the whole town was startled
by the furious ringing of the church
bell. An old colored man was sent
by the proprietor to see what was
the matter Soon he came shambling
back. "Massa Boss!" he exclaimed.
"Massa Boss! Jes' cam yo'self.
'Twan't nothin' but de gemmen in
pew 26 ringin' TO- a drink"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
Shredded Grab.

n - easy way Of serving crab meat
ne shells Is to shred it and mix it
NIn = dressing made of four table
oonfuls of oil, two tablespoonfuls OF
{ ueear. salt. white pepper and cay.
- Return the dressed crab meat
~ he cleaned shells and garnish each
slfn . thin slice of lemon. cut in two
80. and two or three green sprigs
8 parsley.
1ab meat may be prepared in the
- way heated. then returned to the
~. and eaten hot.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
Way of a Man.

And why" she asked, do you think
the world is better now than it was rs
years ago."
Because you were not in it then"
he replied.
I'm afraid you wish to flatter me.
am nearly twenty-eight.'
is it possible? Well, in way I'm
glad of it,
"Why?"
"You see, I'm thirty-seven, and ]
don't believe any man ought to be
more than eight or nine years older
than his wife"
20. Horace! How romantic you are!
I wonder if any other man ever adopt
ed such a lovely way to let girl know
that he cared for her."-Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
Overheard In the Street.

Hasn't that girl an ethereal look?"
very"
Let us listen to what she is saying
to her companion. I'll wager it is
something soulful"
YES" said the ethereal one, my
sister likes tripe, but I prefer linn
burger"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
new SOUTH AMERICAN
FOOD DRINK
USED INSTEAD OF COFFEE is
VERY POPULAR IN UNITED
STATES.

Every coffee user should have it;
much better and cheaper; return this
and ten cents for 20 cup trial order
today, or booklet mailed free.
Woodley Yerba Mate Co., Importers,
Shamrock. Texas.-AdY.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
RUB-MY-TISM

Will cure your Rheumatism and all
kinds of aches and pains-Neuralg1a,
Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts,
Old Sores, Burns, etc. Antiseptic
Anodyne. Price 25c.-Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
: When He Despaired.

Wife ION her return home)-Have
you noticed that my husband missed
me very much while was away,
Mary?
Maid-Well, didn't notice 1t so
much at first, but yesterday he seemed
to be in despair
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
70 Wash White China silk.

nen washing China silk never
II up to dry, but instead wiring 1t
! eryand wrap it In a piece of white
efial, leaving it this way for about
= Aeur Then iron it.
doing this you get much better
lts and the silk does not turn yel
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
Shucks!

ShuckS!
1.-THE early bird catches the worm,
oberved the Sage.
YES" replied the Fool. But look
at how much longer he has to wait IN
iii dinner time"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
Cereally Related.

THAT husband of mine always gets
things twisted
Indeed"
Eyes: | sent him for soda crackers
and he came back with pretZels.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
Literally So.

so Jones still rides horseback. He's
away behind the times"
II don't see it that way"
well, you'll admit that the eques-
trian has to take a back seat"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31

Some men are SO constituted that
they have to be provided with either
a pacemaker of peacemaker.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31

Start the year by getting Hanford's
Balsam. You will find frequent use
for it. Adv
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31

Some fellows are never satisfied.
They would even select black cigar
and then want light for it.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31

A simple remedy against coughs and all
throat irritations are Deans Menthoated
Cough Drops-5c at all good Druggists.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
Close Friends.

Sanders and Harris are close
friends, aren't they"
Yes: neither can borrow cent
from the other Sunday Magazine.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31

For sore feet rub on Hanford's Bal
sam. Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31

When Cooking Greens.
zee Of bread tied in bit OF
a: and dropped into the water In
Greens are boiling viii absorb
J olaasant odor.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
The Best Liniment.

nc 6cSC EITIT1eHt'
For falls on icy walks, sprains and
bruises, rub on and rub in Hanford's
Balsam of Myrrh. Apply this liniment
thoroughly and relief should quickly
follow Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31

Some people are SO narrow that
they won't even use the broad a.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-01-31
Euphemism.

Hewitt-He is beat!
Jewett-Don't say that; call him an
article of vegetable diet.-Town Top
les.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-11-19
down at given signal, but never
could discover for the life Of me what
that signal was.
Lost His Nerve.

Many years ago a blacksmith near
York, England. successfully performed
the delicate operation of removing a
cataract from an eye on several Of his
fellow villagers, says the London
Chronicle. The fact became known
to a doctor in the neighborhood, who
so admired the blacksmith's skill that
he provided the means for his educa-
ton as an oculist. To the blacksmith
the removal of the cataract was No
more than mechanical feat, but when
he became acquainted with the struc
ture of the human eye and its amazing
delicacy he was so overpowered by the
rashness of what he had done in igno-
rance that he lost his nerve, and with
the fear of knowledge he insisted on
returning to his anvil.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-11-19

The word, peace, gives US cause for
much thankfulness and the word,.
plenty, should cause our cup to run
over and we should share with those
less fortunate. Hearts best show
their thankfulness in deeds.
A Milaca party coming from
Princeton Saturday night per auto
had the misfortune to get stuck in
the mud between the hills north of
town. They walked to the home of
Peter Jensen and remained there
over night, returning to pull out the
auto with Mr.. Jensen's horses on
Sunday morning. During the night
the auto lights had gone out and a
passing farmer lost one wheel of his
buggy during the effort his horse
made to mount the auto. Names
are known but omitted so as not to
hurt. the feelings of the horse. The
horse might kick.
The program committee of the
Farmers club met at Chris Jacob
sons Monday evening.
Peter Jensen lost a valuable milk
COW Friday night.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Orley Jones moved
to their farm near Page Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-11-19
OLD TIME PRICES.
Cost Of Living In the Early Years of
the Last Century.

Cost Of Living In the Early Years of
the Last Century.
A subscriber living in Pennsylvania
has sent us an account of a daybook
kept in 1914 by one of his forbears,
the keeper Of general store in Amity
township. Berks county. From this
daybook one catches glimpse not only
Of what 100 years ago it cost the Penn
sylvania citizen to live, but also a
glimpse of how he lived. For instance,
with nearly every bill of goods charg-
ed would be attached one gallon of
whisky, rum or brandy. price 25 cents"
Homes were lighted with candles,
costing anywhere from 3779 cents to
STU cents Il pound"
"Calico was 37R cents to Is cents per
yard.
''Tea was 81 a pound.
I'm one charge a man bought one
quarter of veal at cents pound.
Eggs were never more than 10 cents
per dozen, with 6 to cents the COM
moner prices.
Chickens, 121a to Is cents apiece;
geese. 25 cents to 371a cents apiece.
Beef. 8 to 4 cents; wool, 10 cents to
1914 cents per pound; muslin. SO cents
per yard.
'"The climax was reached in one
charge-one bushel of salt, $16."
We seem to have boxed the compass
in the matter Of the costs of living.
One hundred years ago it was manu-
featured goods and commodities
against which transportation costs
were charged which were high, food
was cheap. Today factory products are
cheap, food dear. We wonder if things
will ever be so comfortably arranged
that food and manufactured goods and
commodities from far distances will
all be cheap.-Toledo Blade.