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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
.RAGTIME GOOD FOR CHILDREN
Expert at Music Supervisors Confer
enee Defends Popular S~ongs-Says
They Are Beneficial.

Minneapolis, Minn.-Ragtime nNsic
and the singing of popular songs Of
the day does not injure the musical
mind of the public school child, but
rather encourages individual musical
ability, says Ralph L. Baldwin, musi-
cal supervisor of the public schools at
Hartford, Conn, who is in Minneapolis
attending the seventh annual meeting
Of the, National Conference Of Music
Supervisors.
Il have learned" said Mr.. Baldwin,
that ragtime music or the singing Of
popular songs does not injure the
child unsteady; that is, if not carried
to an extreme. Ragtime music is moth,
Ing more nor less than q foot ticker
for all Of us. and it is a good change
to fall back upon after pursuing music
for some time. You know we have
to have a change in music once in a
while, just as we have to have a va
cation or rest from our work, and this
lighter vein Of music is what brings
about that change. 1t would not be
good enough, though, for the public
school pupil to Just follow the popular
songs Of the day and do nothing else,
for 1t leads to nothing"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
NOT AN ABSOLUTE BLANK
Eye Retains Impression of Last-seen
Spectacle During the Duration
Of a Wink.

When a person winks his eyes he
momentariIy covers the entire eye
balls, and everything therefore should
turn absolutely black and be in total
darkness for the instant. AS a matter
of fact, he certainly is in total dark
ness, but he is unconscious of the
same. The reason he is unconscious
is that the eye is incapable OF ,remov-
ing a certain view from itself until an
eighth of a second has elapsed. So the
view seen just before the ball goes in
to eclipse continues to be seen for an
eighth of a second. But as the eye is
not covered by the lid as long as this,
a new view arrives to supplant the
old view before the old one has van
ished. Thus the darkness is not no
ticed, although there is no doubt that
it exists.
This same peculiarly Of the eye
enables moving pictures to have their
being. 1t also is the reason why a
lighted torch whirled rapidly around
shows a path instead of a sequence of
torches. Also why a rapidly rotating
wheel does not show its spokes. If a
snapshot be taken of such a wheel it
does show the spokes, however, and
proves the above fact Of persistence.
Or of the wheel be viewed by a light
ming flash it shows them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
EAGLE IS NOT A KIDNAPER
Infant Found, Protected by DOG, and
Bird 10 Acquitted Of Steal
Ing Baby.

Belvidere, N. J.--Eagles making
their homes in the cliffs Of Jenny
Jump mountain have been exonerated
Of blame for the theft Of two-year-old
Michael Dunai, who was missing for
"a hours. The child was found in the
woods half a mile from his home. He
was unconscious, and his hands and
feet we're partly frozen.
Young Michael's parents were work.
Ing In the field and left him on the
porch of their farmhouse. When they
got home at o the child and the
family Newfoundland dog were gone.
Searchers hunted all night, some Of
them eve visiting the eyries Of
eagles or the mountain, suspecting
that one Of the birds might have
stolen the baby,
A party from Danville came on the
child. The Newfoundland dog was
standing by and would let no one ap-
proach. Mr.. and Mrs. Dunal had to be
called before the dog would give up its
threatening defense of the baby, It is
believed the child win ecover.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Extraordinary Forced March.

A wonderful feat of pedestrianism
has been performed by 62 men of the
London Rifle brigade, who completed
a forced march from London to
Brighton-52h miles-in the record
time of IA hours 20 minutes, the
previous best march having been SO
miles in fifteen and a half hours, made
by the French Foreign Legion. The
mems ages averaged twenty-five years.
Not a single one dropped out during
the whole distance, although they were
in full marching order, carrying over
coat, mess tin, saucepan, frying-pan
and plate, pickax, shovel, and trench
tools, haversack. water-bottle and ra-
tons for the night, rifle, ETC., a total
weight Of 46 pounds.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
WHY ARMY DIDN'T FREEZE
History Class of School Boys Gives
a Dramatic Version Of Valley
Forge.

The history class Of the sixth grade
had just finished its study of the Revo-
lutionary war. The teacher arranged
a Friday afternoon program soon
after. All numbers on the program
were to bear on the war, SO as to fix
its Importance in the minds Of the
pupils.
The boys of the class we're assigned
to dramatic some part of General
Washington's life during the war.
They selected Washington at Valley
Forge" as the subject. The afternoon
of the program came and the boys
number was called.
They trooped on to the stage In a
Heterogeneous collection of clothing
evidently meant to suggest the rag
ged r~egimentals" Of the colonial
troops. All seated themselves in a
circle. One boy, made up as General
Washington, arose.
Soldiers" he said, lit looks like it's
going to be a fierce winter. We can
either freeze to death or go out and
get some wood. Which shall we dor
Let's get some wood" was the
answer.
"All right, then" the general re,
piled, follow me-"
The entire cast left the stage, not to
return.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
NapoIeon at EIha.

One hundred years ago Napoleon
landed at Porto Farrajo, on the island
of Elba, of which he had been made
sovereign by the allies. He was re-
ceived with shouts of joy by the FL
ban population, who were proud Of
the sovereign whom the chances of
fortune had just thrown upon their
shores. The former dictator of Eu-
rope proceeded to organize his little
island realm with the same care and,
as it proved, with the same purpose
of aggrandizement he had bestowed
on the empire he had forfeited. Dur
ing the nine months that he remained
the Man of Elba," the world was
watching him, and he was watching
the world. The suspicion that Elba
would yet develop a political volcano
was general, and, as events proved,
was well founded.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
The Worlds Library.

1t is computed that the total num-
Der Of printed books in the world is
no less than 11,63S,S1 and that about
~S,714.O00 of these had been published
subsequently to the year 1900. From
1900 to 1885 the number of books pro
duced annually averaged only 1880.
1t was not until 1900 that the annual
average passed 10000, and it was not
until 1887 that it reached 100, 900,
From 1900 to 1908, however, the an.
nual output averaged 174,375-exactly
140 times the average output between
1900 and 1885.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
EARLY DIRECTED FIGHT HERE
Quaint Old House In Washington
Used BY, Southern General Dur
Ing Attack on Capital.

washington.-A quaint old house
stands by the side of Georgia avenue.
or, as it was called for a century. the
Seventh street pike, a few steps
northerly of where the Silver Spring
tollgate was SO long an obstacle to
travel. There is an interesting story
associated with this house and with
the man who. with his wife. dwells
there.
The story goes that this house dur
ing the attack against the northern
line of the defenses Of Washington
which Gen. Jubal Early and his divi-
sion made July II and IL, 1864, the
semi-centenniaf of which approaches
was occupied by Gen. Early during a
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

during school hours with milk and crackers morning and afternoon; in the
second group the children were left in the ordinary classroom under regular
conditions. Every effort vas made to eliminate or equaHze in the compare.
on such variable factors al age, home conditions, physical condition. school
conditions, nativity, etc. The two groups Of children in the freshar classes
were all undernourished and anemic at admission.
The results of this experiment, extending from September to June.
showed that all of the poorly nourtshed and anemic children In the fresh
air classes gained in weight, red corpuscles in the blood, general nutrition
and physical tone The gains were made for the most part Independently
of the home environment and of the financial conditions Of the chndrens
family suggesting that the association between poverty and manutrhon in
school children is not so close q has been commonly assumed, and that
cases of extreme poverty with lack of necessary food at home are not nearly
30 prevalent as has been frequently stated.
1t was also demonstrated that, even without school feeding, freshar
classes can be run with advantage to the children of poor families, although
the greatest benefit was obtained. where extra feeding Of children was
employed. &4@@&A
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

part Of the time when the Confeder-
ates were engaged against the Union
troops in the fields in front of Fort
Stevens. Because Of this fact the old
house has acquired and maintains its
distinction as Gen. Early's headquar-
ters."
That in itself is an interesting fact;
but the interest Is considerably height
ened by the fact that the present own
Ell and occupant of the historic house
is a nan who, as a Union trooper,
fought on the fields around Fort Stew
ems. His name is John HI. Wolff. He
Is employed in one of the government
departments In Washington and is a
particularly well preserved man, with
a clear memory. =,
A visitor stopped at that house
quite by accident recently and, seeing
several rusty cannon shot in use as
parlor ornaments, asked the question
which brought forth the reply that
This was General Early's headquar.
tiers and l was one of the men who
fought against him"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

behalf Of some individual who is supposed to need It. So far the plan has
worked well. hence the complaint Of the beggars that business is poor
There al q time In Washington when an alert panhandler could net
"a to SO OF any pleasant summer venhg-arl in money, mostly nickels and
dmes But now times have changed. Within the past few weeks Wash
jogton has been flooded with first aid" tickets and the tired business man,
instead Of Smelling out his nickel n his dime, tears of a FIRST aid ticket
and goes his way rejoicing me
Ie oncials Of the Associated Charities are pleased with the plan. They
INV that n mar really needing help will come to them, get what he requires
M aubtect bis cae to the investigation Of the charity workers II he's a
professional he wants cash and cash only and ne never comes near
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
OIL DESTROYS Insects.

Insects generally breathe through
special pores in various parts Of their
body, and If these pores r closed
by oil they are suffocated. Anyone
may test this by dropping sweet oil
on the back of a wasp; it very soon
dies. For this reaso oil has been
found n of the best things used for
the destruction of insects. Flies, mos
quitoes, reaches and other vermin can
be driven from a house by the liberal
use Of coal oil.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
How It Went.

Two p~rospectors met in the des-
ert.
What + you doing out here,
Hank?" asked one of them.
Prospecting" said the other.
Why, ! thought you had cleaned
up a couple of hundred thousand and
quit"
That's right said the other la
c~onically.
well, what became of the money!"
"Oh, / took it down to San Fran.
cisco and they kinda introduced me
out Of it."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Great Shootino.

Smith and Jones were walking along
the boulevard one afternoon when
Brown was incidentally mentioned.
Speaking of Brown" thoughtfully
remarked Jones, Il understand he is
something of a Shot"
He is a wonder" Was the prompt
rejoinder of Smith. I'VE we're out in
a field practising the other day when
he hit the bulls-eye the first shot"
Fine for Brown!" commentingly
returned Jones. "Tickled him almost
to death, l suppose?"
Don't you believe it," answered
Smith. HE had to pay for the bull
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

by Frank Fl. Mann Of New York be-
fore the sociological section Of the
National Association for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis. The
speaker reported on a series of ex-
periments carried on Jointly by the
New York committee on the proven
ton Of tuberculosis and the board Of
education, in which three groups of
children were studied to note the ef-
feet Of fresh air upon them.
In one group the children were
placed in fresh-air classes and were fed
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

than anything ever before attempted
along this line. This law, the con-
sideration of which by the senate COM
mittee on finance has been delayed
for many months, will require that
every person who imports, manufac-
lures, sells or gives away opium, NOR
phine, coca leaves, cocaine or any Of
their derivatives or preparations shall
register his name with the collector
of internal revenue of the district.
Further, he shall not sell this
oui,uo Aooaiua hnrotn M pnornhfna
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Quick Sightseeing.

Fifty days for a trip around the
world is declared by J. H. Mears, the
globe-girdler, to be sufficient for {
quick sightseer. This would give the
tripper two days for sightseeing in
London, two in Paris, two in Berlin
two IN st. Petersburg and six by ia
pan. "And this" says Mr.. Mears
shows what l think of Japan"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

except in pursuance OF a written order N a form to be issued in blank for
that purpose by the commissioner of internal revenue of the United States
treasury department. This order shall be kept on file for q period OF two
years by the dealer s. that 1t may be accessible for inspection by federal
and state officials The purchaser of these drugs must keep a duplicate Of
the form for similar inspection.
In other words, II a citizen is addicted to the use Of opium " cocaine.
and purchases either of these drugs, he must be on public record IS a drug
nend ad the dealer on record as a person who is willing to sell to the
unfortunates The law will make certain exceptions in the use of these
drnes for purely medicinal purposes when procured on a written prescription
from a physician. "E# eHM s
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

my husband sees pink elephants
when he drinks"
Mine has a worse delusion than
that. He sees green dogs. It's ex
pensiye, too
FHow's that7"
why, he goes and buys liceDs
for 'emp--London Observer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

is blamed by the peggars. The nickels
and dimes obtained from citizens OF
prosperous appearance during the old
rich years have gone. Instead the
"panhandler" now is given a first
aid" ticket
When somebody devised the ticket
plan packages Of the tickets, done up
like mileage books, were issued to
the business and professional men Of
Washington.
The "frGt aid" ticket is the print
"a .cnlination NJ n citizen for helm on
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Felt Hurt.

Church-You say your wife was
hurt today?
Gotham-Yes.
"Where?"
She went to a bargain SALE"
We'll those brushes are something
awful"
"Oh, she wasn't hurt in the crush.
She was hurt because all the bargains
were gone"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
GO unuauaIIx L.arae Foot,

Chicago-when Daniel Mccormick
was unable to get a large enough shoe
to at him, he went to police headQuar-
ters. = wear D. size LIN and the
only place | know to get shoes that
biz was Of q policeman he said
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
OF Two Dangers

Mollie-And you would kiss a lady's
hand?
Chollie-Oh, yes.
But l should think there would be
more chance of microbes on the hand
than on the MOUTH"
Possibly"
Then of two evils | should think
you would choose the lesser"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Robbers Work a Clever Scheme.

A few days ago a suburban friend
received by post two tickets for a pop
ular play. you will never guess who
sends you these" ran the anonymous
note accompanying them, but go and
have a good time"
They obeyed, enjoyed themselves
immensely, and returned home to find
their house ransacked. - London
Chronicle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
A justified Fear.

See the man standing over there,
looking at US? Well, he has a rabbits
eye grated on his own"
Good heavens! / hope he doesn't
think we have cabbage heads"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
remarkable Progress,

THAT'S our general superintendent
son Of the president--he began a
tba bottom and worked up-started u
As an oiler, right after ne lett col
legel"
When was thatf"
"oh, he graduated last June
Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Ant SUGGESTION,

Jim does some tall lying in his
stories"
Then why not cut him short?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
A Terrible Blow.

whats the matter with your hus-
band? He seems to have met with a
severe loss. Get caught wrong in the
market?"
mo: ! merely gave away the straw
hat he was saving for next summer"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

Marriage Of Daughters Declared Legal.
Denver.-Thet marriage OF eleven
year-old Martha Elizabeth Wilkins to
Harvey M. Pugh, a boy Of fourteen,
was declared legal by Judge H. p.
Burke. Annulment proceedings had
been brought by the boys father.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Wnrked Poorly.

I'VE thought this year we'd rather
move than clean house."
Great scheme!"
Unfortunately the same idea had
occurred to the people who vacated
the house we moved into"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Anollo sararus.

Harry-Do you know ! think my
tailor would make an excellent poet"
Tommy-Why so?
Harry-His measures all fit SO per-
fectly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
On Principle.

Stude-Dont you aver sweep under
the carpet?
Janitor-Yessuh; / always sweepB
everything under the carpet-Yale
Record.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Sure He Wouldn't.

Dear, dear! Did that grocery man
wrap up that bread in a newspaper"
Eyes, but remember If he knew what
to put into a newspaper he wouldn't
be working at the grocery business"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

The girl who declares she wouldn't
marry the best man living usually
stands pat and hooks up with a dead
one.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

Nurse-Heavens, doctor, patient No.
% has swallowed his thermometer.
Young Doctor-If his temperature
rises above 104, give him an emetic.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Proof IrrefutabIe.

Wife-Dear, where are you going
to send me this summer?
Husband-To the Thousand isles,
and as proof of my affection I will
let you spend a month on each one Of
them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Natural Remission.

Miss Prim says she can't get the
rats to stay properly in her hair"
mo wonder; she's such a cat"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
The Riuht WAY.

Treat these children in the homeo-
pathic way"
why, handling the kids with
gloves"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
a Foozler.

He-Is your uncle good at golf?
She-Mercy, no! He's very profane,
Boston Evening Transcript.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Like Discerning Like.

"MaziA called me a pinhead."
i've noticed she has a needle-like
penetration"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
BuaoIoay.

Teacher-Tommy, what do 100 cent?
meters make?
TOMMY know--a centipede.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Effort to Stop Traffic in Habit Forming Drugs

IN A desperate effort to stop the traffic in habitforming drugs in the United
i States, such as opium, cocaine, morphine and heron, congress will, within
the next few weeks. place upon the statute books q law that is more drastic
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Good REASON

Maud-You seem to like Jacks at
tentions. Why don't you marry him?
Marie-Because I like his attentions.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

The average woman is eager to
stand up for her rights until she finds
herself in a crowded car.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
hIs Motive.

"Jim gives his wife a lot for pin
money"
"ThaFs because he's 80 stuck on
her.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
An Ant Inferno.

Putnam Fadeless Dyes color in cold
water. Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Tests Show the Value Of Fresh Air Schools

r. that school children who are taught in freshar classrooms advance more
/ rapidly in their studies and make greater improvement in weight and
strength than children in regular classrooms is a conclusion Demonstrated
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
Business Is Now Dead for Capitals Beggars

mANHANDLERs" who hang out under the trees along Pennsylvania ave
X nue a few blocks from the treasury have come to the conclusion that
.hnainassn here Ia "deadn The first aid" ticket Of the Associated Charities
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

A bully Is a man who Is always
wanting to fight some other man half
his size.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

A snake should have a snakes in
stincts. 1t will not be credited with
possessing other attributes, anyway.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

A druggist may be a social failure
and yet a good mixer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

Some orators make their best point
when they come to a stop.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28

If more persons. would look gif
horses in the mouth, fewer equinei
would be bestowed as gifts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
D ass sGs hSaYIlIH1F ENa

Better a hair in the scalp than two
In the brush.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
important. TO Mothers

Important TO MOthof0
Examine carefully every bottle or
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and Q that 1t
signature Of A1HZNIzM
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fetcher's Castoria
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-05-28
1T Amt a Menagerie; Pull Down the Fence!'

nv AsHINGToN-Frcm an obscure corner of the congressional dir
W and a not overly weltknown portion of the state of Indiana, step
the lmelight. one Henry A. Barnhart, member of congress from the