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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-04-15
A SERIES OF SHORT
LESSONS In ENGLISH

Every person, whether salesman,
farmer, cash girl, day laborer, engi-
neer, or whatever may be his work in
life, will find that his progress and
success depend to a great extent upon
the way he speaks. Very few en-
ployers care to advance a salesman or
a workman to place of very great all
thoritv when this emp;oye makes tad
blunders in his speech. On the other
hand, many an errand bog has caught
the hlteLtion of his employer by using
clear, correct, and forcefUl language
and has been rapidly advanced to posi-
tions Of greater responsibility.
1t will be the purpose of this series
of lessons to point out; some errors
that occur very often in the speech of
many people, errors which have no
doubt kept many a person from ad-
vancing to better position. No one
who desires to get ahead in life should
tolerate these errors in his sreecii.
Statesmen and saleswomen, bank
clerks, agents, telephone operators,
foremen, street car conductors, day Ia
borers, reporters, all people, teachers
included, would do we'll to form clubs
for the purpose of improving their
English
These lessons, which will appear
once a week, may form basis on
which to work. A large number of
CORRECT forms will be given. Fix
them in your mind.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-04-15

Cheesemakers buying milk from
Wisconsin breeders of Holstein cattle
may before long be asked to make
tests, not only to determine the butter
fat content of the milk, but as we'll,
the amount of casein which it con-
tains. At the annual meeting of the
Wisconsin Holstein Friesan Associa-
ton recently held in Waukesha, a
committee consisting of R. ]. Schaefer
of Appleton, John G. Voss of Elkhorn
and John Hetts of Fort Atkinson, was
appointed to consider the advantages
and disadvantages of having milk pro-
duced by Holstein cows tested both
for its butter and cheese producing
qualities.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-04-15
USE GOOD ENGLISH
If You Are Poor, Use Good English
And Maybe You Will Soon
no Ra%%an off

Be Better off.
(This is Lesson II in a series of
short, simple lessons in English, by
G.. R. Rounds, Inspector of English,
Wisconsin State Normal Schools.)
1 WE SHE HE THEY
These words are what we call nomi-
native forms, and are used CORRECT
LY as follows:
John and ! went home. Neither he
nor she went with us. They are the
ones | want. Was it he or she that
you saw? 1t was he. 1t was neither
Mary nor |. Did you think it was 1?
Mary and he are going. He and she
are fond of each other. We people
should all work we'll together. Do you
think they are the ones?
1t will be well for you to say these
forms over to yourself many times.
Get your friends to correct you if you
make mistakes.
Notice that in all these illustrations,
the pronouns are either the subject of
the sentence Chat is, they are the per-
sons or things about which some verb
makes an assertion) or they are used
in the predicate to mean the same per-
son or thing as the subject, being
linked to the subject by linking
verb; thus: 1t is |. Such uses are
nominative, and the five nominative
forms you need to remember are l,
WE, HE, SHE, THEY.
Do you want to advance in life? I'm
prove your English.
Copyright, 1914, by c. R. Rounds)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-04-15
NO BoARD OF EDUCATION.

In our school news department this
week contributor points out in de-
tail the course the law creating a
county board of education had, in it's
passage through the legislature, and
the people who were instrumental in
securing its passage. We have never
been able to see any good reason for
such law, and the manner in which
the people of Grant county turned the
ice upon it at the election last week
shows that it didn't have many
friends in this little empire.
''To take the office of county super
intendent out of politics and have
him appointed by board elected by
the people, is one of the objects
claimed to have been sought by the
men behind that law.
Why take the office out of politics
The Office is now treated as strictly
nOn-partisan. What the candidate s
political faith may be is not asked by
the people who place him in office.
qualifications of the candidate for the
position sought, and they have an
abundance of time and opportunity to
learn this. How could they expect
to fare better through an appoint
ment made by five members Of a
board?
Any man has right to become a
candidate for member of this board
for five year term by getting a few
signatures to nomination paper
He has until few days previous to
election to circulate such papers. The
people do not even know the names of
the candidates until it is about time
to vote upon them. They may be
men untitled for the position. They
are only expected to devote a few
days in the year to the duties of their
office, but are given important and
far reaching powers.
The voters seem to have considered
ut a very needless board and one
which would add extra expense and
machinery to government that could
be very we'll be dispensed with. So
they very effectively put their veto
upon it in Grant county by defeating
the only candidate who filed nomina-
ton papers for the office, and with
the busy little pencil wrote in the
names of five other candidates whose
names were not printed on the ballots,
and whom it is expected will not
qualify for the place, giving them
-2500 votes to the regular candidate s
300.
If other parts of the state look
upon the law as it is looked upon in
Grant county the boosters for this
piece of legislation haven't much
reason to feel proud of their work
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-04-15

FOR SALE-In order to clean up an
estate, farm of 413 acres, all under
high state of cultivation, $50 acres
plowed and ready for crops this sea-
son; fair set Of farm buildings; lies
gently rolling, no stone, soil is black
loan with clay subsoil. Located one
mile from Burkhardt, Wis. and four
miles from Hudson, Wis. and "a mi.
from ST. Paul, MINI. Price $751; so
per acre and would take in 800 acres
or less of North Dakota land as part
payment. For particulars write G.
H. Tappins, Hudson, Wis. 8w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-04-15
JUST A FEW DAYS MORE. Low
COLONIST RATES TO THU

w LO1.
Go West this month on a cheap,
one-way Colonist fare. Tickets on
sale to Helena, Butte, Nampa, Mis-
soula, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Poca-
tello, San Francisco, Los Angeles,
SAM Diego, Portland, Tacoma,
Seattle, Spokane, etc., daily until
April 18th only. For particulars ap-
ply to ticket agents, Chicago and
Northwestern Ry. 7w1.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-04-15

The Roosevelt party met with a
wreck in South America. 1t is
noticed by political reports from time
to time that the Roosevelt party has
met with something of jar in North
America
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-04-15
Daily Thouoht.

Never bear more than one KIND of
trouble at a time. Some people bear
three-all they have now, all they
ever had, and all they ever expect to
have.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-04-15

FOR SALE-Barred Plymouth Rock
Eggs for Matching; 10 for 40c; 80 for
rs, $500 per 100.
Mary l.. Hamer,
7t4* Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-04-15
WANT ADS.

LOST-At the Northwestern railroad
station in Lancaster, Monday, a lady's
small black purse containing a SIS and
a 81 bill. Finder please notify this
office and get reward.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-04-15

COUNTY COURT. Grant County Wise on
~ Sin-In Probate
nelly. decea< ed.
Notice is hereby given, that at a special
term OF the County Court, to be held in and
for said County, at the Court House, in the
City of Lancaster. in said county, on the
second Tuesday being the 18th day. of
May A. ID: 1914. at the opening of court on
that day the following matter will be heard
and considered:
The application of A. H. Patch. executor
of the will of James Donnelly. deceased
late of the village of Bloomington, in said
county. for the examination and allow
ance of his final account. and for the
assignment of the residue of the estate of
said DECEASED to such persons as are. by
ton and adjudication of the inhe ritance
tax. if any, payable in said estate.
Dated April 18th. A. d. 1914.
By the Court,
E. B. GOODSELL. County Judge
Meyer & Burgess, Lancaster. Wis.,, attor-
neys for Executor
1st insertion Apr. Is; last insertion Apr, 90
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-04-15

FOR SALE-Desirable residence prop
erty, close in, in 4th ward, city of
Lancaster. Good house, electric
lights, bath, city water, etc. Two
lots, we'll located. Terms reasonable.
Apply to Mrs. R. N. Trentzsch. 7tfc
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-09-24
Sl,eriH'S Sale.

Napoleon 3. Mur1 vs.. W. A: Jones. No: 6o44. In
Second District Court, Bossier Parish, Lou
is!ana.
10y virtue of writ of seizure and sale,
ID issued in the above entitled suit
and to me directed, l have seized, and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town of
Benton, La, Oh Saturday, October 10,
1911, the following described property,
to-wit:
The southwest quarter OF southeast
quarter of section s, west half and west
half of southeast quarter of section 16,
and that part of the northeast quarter of
section Is lying west of the Gregg's
landing road, west half of northwest
quarter and south half of section II,
north half of northeast quarter, south
east quarter of northeast quarter, north
half of southeast quarter and southwest
quarter of southeast quarter of section
IS, south half of northwest quarter,
southwest quarter OF northeast quarter,
east half OF northeast quarter, northeast
quarter Of southwest quarter and south
east quarter of section 10, southwest
quarter of northwest quarter OF section
90, west half of northwest quarter, north
half Of southeast quarter and northeast
quarter of section 81 and northwest
quarter of northeast quarter of section
50, all in township II, north of range II
west, Louisiana meridian. Also, the
west half of east half and southeast
quarter of northeast quarter of section
a, township II, north of range IL west,
Louisiana meridian, containing in all
1926 acres, more or less, with improve
ments thereon and the appurtenances
thereto belonging, except the family
graveyard, which was reserved in said
sale.
Terms of Sale-For cash, without the
benefit of appraisement, to pay and sat-
isfy the sum of s10,417.41, with Z pei
cent interest thereon, payable annually,
as follows: For cash to pay and satisfy
note due November 80, 1913, with I pei
cent interest from November 80, 1912
less the credit of S329.2i, of date jan
nary 20, 1914, and on terms of credit to
meet the other notes and interest as they
fall due, as shown and described in
plaintiffs petition, with recognition Of
petitioners Vendors lien and privilege
and all costs of suit, including 10 pei
cent on said sums and interest as attor-
ney's fees. j. F. EDWARDS, Sheriff.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-09-24
WAR HAMPERS STYLES.
Possibility of Shortage In Materials and
Scarcity of Dyestuffs.

Possibility of Shortage In Materials and
Scarcity of Dyestuffs.
Although manufacturers assure their
customers. that there will he !; scarcity
of desirable fabrics later in the season
only fair sized orders for separate coats
are being placed. says the Dry Goods
Economist.
Many of the handsomer coats are
made of materials which, being import
ed. cannot be obtained at any price
Some of the houses. indeed. are al
ready beginning to take out some OF
the models from their line. their or.
ders being sufficient to use up such
quantities Of certain kinds of fabrics
us they have in stock
Even in the domestic goods there is
likely to be scarcity later on. since
the mills will be hampered by the lack
of dyestuffs. the greater proportion of
which are made in Germany AS is
well known. stocks of fabrics at the
mills are very low as the result of pro
longed curtaiiment of production
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-09-24
FAST HORSES AT FAIR.
Louisiana State Fair Meet This Year
Promises to Attract Fine Animals.

AS usual, horse racing will come III
for good share of space on the amuse-
ment program at the Louisiana
State Fair this year. Inquiries indi-
cate that some of the fastest runners
and harness horses in the country will
be on the swift mile track at Shreveport
during the five days set apart for these
events.
The first program will be given on
the opening day of the Fair, November
4. The other race days are: November
and 6, and 8 and 10. Saturday and
Sunday, November and are skipped
Saturday being School and College Day
and Sunday being Labor Day.
There Will be at least two running
events and as many harness races each
afternoon. 1t is expected that there will
be large number of entries in each
event, judging by the applications for
information about the big annual meet
Heretofore some of the best obtainable
have been attracted here They re-
ceived good treatment and promised
to return, and it il; safe to say thai
plenty of fine racers will be seen agar
this year.
In the matter of in du cement the man.
agement has set aside $500 in purses
For additional information write tc
State Fair Secretary, Louis n. Breug-
gerhoff, Shreveport, La Also ask fol
catalog and premium list
Dates of Louisiana Fair: Nov 4 te
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-09-24
PRIZE CUPS FOR
FAIR IANGOlSTS
Beautiful Silver Affairs Which
Smart Hostesses Are to Provide
as Incentives For the Dances
at Fashionable Afternoon and
Evening Functions,

ME vogue of dancing has
brought into being some en-
tirely new styles In silver
cups. Though the Argentine
tango is seldom danced now for these
prizes. the name tango cup has been
given to all varieties elike. and wheth-
err it be the one step. hesitation. half
and half, make or tango makes no
difference. The prize, II it Is q cup. is
known as tango cup.
Originality is demanded Iii the de.
sign of these cups. The higher they
are and the more oddly shaped the
greater they are admired
There is one particularly pleasing
cup formed after the shape Of com
pote dish. 1t stands On broad. Arm
base modelled in tiers of concave and
convex ridges. and its long. slim stem
spreads at the top into wide two
handled bowl One cup OF this shape
is decorated in bands of chasins An
other has open rims of pierced work
finishing bowl and stand. with the
handles entirely OF fine openwork. A
third is made with fluted bowl and
stem and engraved stem and handles
Small patterns are used rs borders
In many of the newest designs. and
they make dainty finishes Oh tall. sleli
der cups Miliegr;tin and coarser bead
ings are especially favored. and Will,
ont other ornamentation beaded edge,
makes ii cup attractive
The handles on these cups are all
important. for they may add the rcqni
site touch of individuality to the most
ordinary bowl and give to a clumsy
goblet I'm aristocratic air The han.
dies are likely to be chic and jaunty
with sharp turns and close curves or
elegant and graceful with long. sweep
Ing lines. Some spring from the bowl
ut right angles or jut out on level
with the rim and turn sharply down.
meeting the stem few inches below
the bowl. Other handles 60 from the
top of the bowl to the base In a wide
reaching flare. but all arc prominent
and Il decided factor in determining
the character and style Of the cup
they adorn.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-09-24
NEW GLADWAY SHOWS.
The World at Hcme Will Entertai,
State Fair Crowds Nov. q TO II.

\ new form of entertainment will
amuse the visitors to Gladway at the
i9l4 Louisiana State Fair. 1t will be
known as The World at Home
This is twentieth century amuse-
ment enterprise. and is under the per
sonal supervision of men of years OF
Practical experience. The attractions
VIII be of extraordinary Character. and
II IS guaranteed that they will be clean
ana lnoffensive. Features, novel at
fractions and exhibitions gathered from
all parts of the universe will make III
the aggregation of shows. There will
also be plenty of strange and curious
people, an abundance OF excitement
and samples of everything else per-
son could wish in the amusement line
The World at Home is composed of
ten shows and three riding devices
Dates of the Fair: November 4 to IL.
Apply to Secretary L. N Bruegger-
hoff for cStalog and premium list
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-09-24

For the fair amazon. whether she
desires to go to the wars or merely
a-hnnting. the costume shown here is
turned out by those who design sports
clothes for women. The outfit includes
Il loose pocketed brown khaki coat and
detachable skirt over Knockers. The
hat and long calf boots are water.
prOofed.
For tramping in the woods a gown Of
this style is distinctly comfortable The
length of the skirt may be varied to
suit the taste.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-09-24
Homestead Entry No. O4, OS:s.

Department or the Interior,
u. S. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La,
August 10, 1914.
Proof to be made under law of June 6, 1872
NOTICE is hereby given that Robert
IN Q. Busby, of Adner, La, who, on
March q, 1911, made Homestead Entry
No. 0.OS3 (Nat. 01503) for the fractional
west half of southeast quarter and
east half of southwest quarter, or lots
Nos. IL and is, section %, township 10
north, range IL west, Louisiana Meri-
dian, has filed notice of intention to
make three year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, be-
fore Jas. M. Henderson, Clerk of Court,
at Benton, La, on the 18th day of Sep
TENDER, 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses: Rob-
ert l.. Young, M. w. Finuf, S. S. Roun-
saval and E. F. Davis, all of Adner, La.
JOHN F. NUTTALL, Register.
August 20, 1911. sepa
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-09-24
Homestead Entry No. GA, OS4.

ItoiHSstSdu I-utiy w. ofsoofs
Department of the INTERIOR
u. S. Land ONCE at Baton Rouge, La,
August 10, 19i4.)
Proof to be made under law of June 6, 1912.
NOTICE is hereby given that Robert
IN L. Young, of Adner, La, who, on
March q, 1911, made Homestead Entry
No. 0t0st (Nat. 01504) for the south half
OF northwest quarter and lots /, and
of section 80, township 10 north, range
II west, Louisiana meridian, has filed
notice OF intention to make three year
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before Jas. NJ. Hender-
son, Clerk of Court, at Benton, La, on
the 26th day of September, 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses: M. w.
Finuf, E. O. Busby and B. L. johnson,
of Adner, La, and E. F. Vickers, of
Bellevue, La.
john F. NuTTALL, Register.
August 20, 1914. sep2l
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-09-24

Napoleon B. Murff vs. W. A. Jones. No. 6O44. In
Second District Court, Bossier Parish, Lou
iSiana.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-09-24
Perforated Spoons.

The perforated tablespoon is one Of
the modern conveniencessworth while
for lifting small foods without getting
gravy. grease or sauce with the solid.
Triple aluminium measuring spoons
come fastened together with a ring
but may be separated IF desired.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-09-24
Wire Hat Stands.

Wire frame hat stands wound with
ribbon and trimmed with rosettes.
with a cushion for hatDins swinging
in the center. are very handy II one
has closet shelves with room enough
to place each hat separately on its own
stand
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-09-24
EStrayed
3-5

From the Rucker old field, three miles
northeast of Benton, Bay Mare Mule,
about years old; had bell on when
last seen. A liberal reward will be paid
for her return to my home two miles
east of Benton, or for information lead
ing to her recovery. GRANT HALL.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-09-24
Sherif's Sale.

C. w. Berry versus Louisiana Land and Immi-
grafton Company. No. 6GI7. In Second Dis
trict Court, Boss er Parish, Louisiana.
10y virtue of writ of seizure and sale,
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, have seized, and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town OF
Benton, La, on Saturday, October 10,
1914, the following described property,
to-wit:
The southwest quarter of section "a
township 20, range IL, with all improve
ments thereon, and situated in BossieT
Parish, Louisiana.
Terms of Sale Cash, without the
benefit Of appraisement, to pay and sat-
isfy the sum OF 1928, with s per cent
per annum interest thereon from jan
ruary q, 1918, and all costs of suit, in
GLIDING 10 per cent on said sum and in
terest as attorneys fees.
J. F. EDWARDS, Sheriff.
Evening journal., 1914-02-11
Editorial Opinion
RIrILnING up orr TOWN.


BUILDING UP OUR TOWN.
From the Princess Anne Marylander.
A fire at first looks like a most
disastrous thing and It is. After the
first shock is over and the owners. of
the burned district have had time to
catch their BREATH it. generally turns
out that it is an i'll wind that blows
no one any good, and the fire turns
out to be a blessing in disguise. Such
a disaster usually results in improv
ed buildings and generally improved
business conditions
Those who were losers in the fire
of December 2Sth, did not fold their
hands or sleep. They went TO work
and began business afresh. Now the
work of building has begun and Isl
will not be long before a series Of
more modern buildings, and better
calculated to resist the force of the
elements, will be testimonial TO the
go-ahead of our people. In addition
to private improvements, the new
buildings will be of a type to improve
the appearance of the town. This is
in keeping with the spirit OF the
times and can not but be commended
by the general public.
Evening journal., 1914-02-11
snouLp BE MuTrAlLY nrNErIcLAL.

THE plan OF the Wilmington Chamber OF Commerce
to entertain at a reception and luncheon the
leading business in the rural sections Of the Del
marvia Peninsula, Is good. II viii result in tho
establishment Of better acquaintance and under
standing between the Of affairs in the metropoli-
tan and the rural sections In addition should serve
to enlarge and strengthen their relations and
produce social and commercial results which viii be
mutually beneficial.
Wilmington business men know too little OF tho
rural sections Of our Peninsula. The business men
in these rural sections. many OF whom are doing big
things, know little OF the city OF Wilmington The
reception I'D luncheon proposed. which perhaps win
bring 25e Of the best business in rural sec
uons TO city under the plessantcst possible aus
pices cannot fail to stimulate mutual interest ara
desire for closer relations and fuller information
Evening journal., 1914-02-11
HARRINGTON COUPLE
M RRIED rs YEARS

Special to TIE EVENING JOURNAL
HARRINGTON, Del, Feb. 11-Mr
and Mrs. John W. Sheldrake enter
tanned at their twenty-fifth anni-
versary on Friday, at their home on
Weiner avenue. Those present were:
Mrs. Watson Cain. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Richards. Mrs. William Redmile. Of
Wilmington; Mrs. Newell Ball, Mrs.
Thomas Gray, Mrs. Gertrude Cannon,
Mrs. Sudler. Mrs. Green of Bridgeville,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Reed spent the
weekend in Philadelphia.-Mr
Joseph Shdham. of Philadelphia. has
been a town visitor Misses Matte
and Bessie Culver were Wilmington
visitors on Sunday--Miss Corrin Now