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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Better Soldier Than Statesman.

One hundred years ago on the forty
fifth anniversary OF his birth, Lord
Wellington was rewarded with the
title Of duke In recognition OF his
success in the Peninsula campaign
against the French. At the same time
the house of commons voted $1,000
900 for the support of his new dignity
Within little more than a year the
famous soldier was destined to win the
great victory at Waterloo and to be
made the commander-in-chief OF the
British forces. Later In life the duke
OF Wellington became British prime
minister, but the strong personal quail
ties that had helped him to success
as soldier were not the qualities that
best befitted for the premiership, and
the career OF the duke as a statesman
added little to his fame.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Law condoned NeaIIaence.

In Kelsey VS.. Rebuzzini in the su.
preme court of errors OF Connecticut,
1t appeared that defendant, after no
tice that a division wire fence between
his lot and lot where plaintiff pas.
tured his cattle was broken, took no
steps to repair It and the following
day plaintiffs heifers passed through
the broken fence and reached a lot
lying south Of both OF such lots and
there cropped grass which had been
poisoned in the mixing of a spray for
potato vines, in consequence OF which
part OF them died. Defendant did not
know that the potatoes had been
sprayed, or that any poison had been
spilled on the grass and could not
have anticipated that some person
might have scattered poison about the
grass there. 1t was held, assuming de-
fendants negligence, that It was not
the proximate cause Of injury.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
FACE ITCHED AND BURNED

sS3 No. Union ST.. Aurora. Ill.-"My
ailment started with little pimple
and 1t always itched and burned ter
ribly. i scratched 1t and in few
days my face was all covered with
sores. 1t ran up to my eyes and the
day after ! could not see out of my
right eye. was unable to get any
rest. couldn't go to bed, being
afraid OF getting the clothing all
soiled. although had my face all
bhndaged.
Il was given two Jars OF salve but
II kept getting worse. 1t was some
thing like a running sore because
every time ! used some of the salve
! had to wrap bandages around my
neck to keep the water and pus from
running down my body. ! wrote for a
sample Of Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment and in a few days / received
these and washed my face with the
Cuticura Soap and put on some Cuti-
cura Ointment and the next morning
my face felt cool and somewhat re-
lieved. After using the sample
bought some Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment at the drug store. / followed
his treatment just twenty-six days
and after using one cake of Cuticura
Soap and two boxes of Cuticura Oint-
ment / was cured" (Signed) George
Miller. Jan. /, 1913.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free,with 32-p. Skin Book Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept Z. Boston. ADV.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
WANTED THE STAGE FILLED
Theatrical Manager Evidently Cared
More for Effect Than for Accuracy
OF Production.

The production OF great dramas was
his business. His great talent was
success. and his weakness was that
he always liked to SHOW on" when he
wes rehearsing play. He was
in the habit OF sitting far back In
the darkened theater, and whenever
stranger came In TO see the re-
hearsal work he put himself in the
foreground by jumping to his feet
and bawling out the actors and act
resses. When he was putting on a
big production OF The Holy City"
three friends OF his entered the the
ater one afternoon TO see the dress
rehearsal. AS soon as they had sat
down the producer began TO fidget in
his seat He was consumed by the
old fever for prominence. He wanted
the visitors to see that he was the
boss OF everything There we're IL
men on the stage, which was unusual
ly large Who are those men on
the stage7" he called out TO his stage
manager in thunderous voice.
That's one OF the big scenes OF the
play" the manager said humbly
Those men are the IL disciples. s.
"oh. WE'LL" shouted the impresario
imperiously. go out and get IL more
That's a big stage, and we want &c
all It up"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
THOUGHT 1T IRREGULAR JOB"
Old Workman, Grown Gray In the
Harness, Resented Being Looked
On as a Casual"

Bill Smith had worked at a certain
firm for sixty years.
SO the two sons of the employer
thought that he had worked for them
sufficiently long enough to be pen
stoned of. and this they decided to do
at once.
So they called the old man into the
office, and told him that as he had
worked for them faithfully and well
all these years they had decided to
pension him of, but that he could
draw the same wage as he was then
earning.
The old man turned away, but he
was very much troubled and puzzled
about the matter. and the two sons
could see that he hadn't taken II at all
in the spirit in which they had given
1t, so they said:
well. Mr.. Smith, what's the mat
ter? Don't you like it?"
No" replied the old man; 81 al
ways thought that this place was a
regular shop!"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
LIVING ADVERTISEMENT
Glow Of Health Speaks for Postum.

II requires no scientific training to
discover whether coffee disagrees or
not.
Simply stop It for time and use
Postum in place OF 1t, then note the
beneficial effects. The truth will ap-
pear.
six years ago was in a very bad
condition" writes Tenn. lady. Il
suffered from indigestion. nervous
ness and insomnia.
II was then an inveterate coffee
drinker. but 1t was long before l could
be persuaded that 1t was coffee that
hurt me. Finally decided to leave n
OF few days and find out the truth.
"The first morning left OF coffee
had a raging headache, so decided
must have something to take the
caused by the reaction Of the coffee
drug-caffeine)
Having heard OF Postum through
friend who used II, ! bought package
and tried II. ! did not like 1t at first
but after l learned how to make Il
right. according to directions on pkg,
would not change back to coffee for
anything.
when I began to use Postum I
weighed only 1T lbs. Now ] weigh
40 and as have not taken any tonic
in that time ! can only attribute my
present good health to the use Of Pos
tum in place of coffee.
"My husband says / am a living ad-
vertisement for Postum"
Name given by the Postum Co., Bat
tie Creek, Mich.
Postum now comes in two forms:
Regular Postum - must be wen
boiled. 15c and 25c packages,
Instant Postum-is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
In a cup of hot water and. with cream
and sugar, makes a delicious bever.
age Instantly soc and soc tins.
The cost per cup Of both kinds IL
about the same.
there's Reason for Postum.
sold by Grocera
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Admits She 10 Fat.

Stella Mayhem is fat-just plain
fat This is the term she herself ap-
plies to her avoirdupois. without try.
ing to disguise It as plump" or
stout" And she doesn't mind joking
with herself about 1t.
On certain occasion she was let
ting her audience into few of her
secrets.
II have tried everything recon-
mended to reduce" she admitted. but
keep on getting fatter. Why, there
isn't thing read about. guaranteed
to take of flesh, that don't try"
At this pause woman seated In
the second row. who had made herself
conspicuous by several remarks dur
ing Miss Mayhew's talk. inquired:
Did you ever try poison st
Louis Post Dispatch.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Fatal Defect.

The Rev. Bascom Anthony, presid-
ing elder of the Methodist church in
southeph Georgia. tells a story Of a
negro pastor down his way who failed
to give satisfaction to his flock. A
comittee from the congregation wait
ed on him to request his resignation.
Look here!" demanded the preach
er. "Whut's de trouble wild NAH
preachin'? Don't argufy?"
"You sho' does. eldah," agreed the
spokesman.
Don't 'sputify concernin de Scrip
tures?"
you suttinly does," admitted the
other.
Den what's wropg?"
We'll, eldah," stated the head OF
the committee, hits dis way: You ar
gufies and you 'sputifies. but you don't
show wherein!"-Saturday Evening
Post
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
EaII1Ed31.ExIMa sGsI sst!IEIi YVES
Cause Of Death.

You say your automobile didn't
touch this man. and yet he was dead
when you picked him up2" shouted
the prosecuting attorney.
That's my claim" coolly retorted
the prisoner. my machine didn't
touch him"
And you were driving not over II
miles an hour?"
Not over IL miles and"
And you saw this man start to
cross the street"
Yes"
Did you blow your horn?"
81 did"
What sort Of a horn is it?"
"One of those newfangled clatter-
boxes that create a sound that is a
cross between a shrek and dying
wall"
That explains Il. You simply scared
the man to death"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Credit Johnny snaoos.

Now, boys" said the schoolmaster,
II want you to bear in mind that the
word stan at the end of word
means the place Of Thus we have
Afghanistan-the place Of the Az
ghans; also Hindustan-the place OF
the Hindus. Can any one give me an
other example7"
Nobody appeared very anxious to do
so until little Johnny Snaggs, the Joy
OF his mother and the terror Of the
cats. said proudly:
Yes, sir, can. Umbrellastan--the
place for umbrellas"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
CoId-Day Decision,

Father-Tommie, would you rather
go to the show and split your sides,
or go to the wood pile and split some
wood?
Tommie-If it's just the same to
you, father, I'd rather split the differ
ence and sit here by the fire.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18

Nttle Della was slowly turning the
leaves OF her nursery book when sud-
denly she looked up and inquired:
Mother. what day was born on7-
"Wednesday. dear"
Wasn't that fortunate! It's your
day at home." replied the little miss.
--Harper's Magazine.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
On Holiday.

While visiting his uncle In the coun-
try Willie was much interested in
watching the ducks tipping up" in
o pond.
They're most all young ones, aren't
they?" he observed to his uncle.
why, no, boy; they're old ones.
What makes you think they are
young?"
Il thought they were young" Willie
explained, because they don't seem
to be able to swim without upsetting."
Saturday Journal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Town Feuds.

Church-You don't have family
feuds here. suppose?
Gotham-Don't we? Why, say, a
family across the street got a phono-
graph, and the people next door to
them started their two boys taking
lessons on the fiddle.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18

Church, see some OF the cats In
Liberia, Africa. are OF bright-red tint,
and they are very conspicuous In the
moonlight.
We'll, for being conspicuous in the
moonlight they've got nothing on our
cats over here.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
New Modern Dancing

Tho eading RIpert and Instructor in New Ton
City, writes: "DeAr Sir: Il have used ALIENS
FoOT-EAsE, the antiseptc powder 10 be shaken into
the shoes, for the past ten years Itis blessing 70
all who compelled 20 be on their feet dance
eight or ten houB daily, and nnd that ALIENS
fooT-hAsE keeps my feet cool. takes the friction
from the shoe, prevents cons and Sore, Aching feet
recommend It 10 all my pupils"
(signec) E. FLETCHER HALLAMORH.
sample FREE. Address Allen .olmsted. .Le Roy MY
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
A. One Who's Been ltumbled.

The head of the family drank his
coffee uncomplainingly, although its
strength brought tears TO his eyes.
why. father" demonstrated his son,
how could you swallow that lye?"
MY son." replied the old gentle
man. Its not the first lie that have
had to swallow, by any means"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
fought

Gent ito proprietor of restaurant
Your family has been established here
a long time-eh?
Proprietor-Yes. sir; the business
belonged TO my grandfather.
Gent-And did this fowl belong to
him, too?
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
kickers.

1T is said that an acre of good fish.
ing ground will produce more food in
a week than an acre OF land will pro-
duce in 12 months" said the New
Yorker.
And yet" replied the Long Island
land operator. men will kick when
they find the lots they've bought COW
cred with water"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Retrlbutlon.

That was retributive state OF mind
in which found the surgeon"
What was that?"
He was considerably cut up by the
criticisms OF his operations"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
are constantly being restored to health by
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

The many testimonial letters that continually pub.
fishing in the enewspapershundreds of them-are all genu
ine and unsolicited expressions of heartfelt gratitude
for the freedom from suffering that has to these
women solely through the use of Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Money could not buy nor any kind of influence obtain
such recommendations; you may depend upon that any
testimonial publish is honest and ue- you have any
doubt of this write the whose true names and
addresses are always given, and learn for yourself
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Easily Satisfied.

'I want a man with red blood in his
veins"
How would a scarletfever patient
do?"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
No Need.

Smith-My wife is wearing the new
trouser skirt. Is yours?
Jones (sadly)-She doesn't need to.
She's been wearing the old kind ever
since we we're married.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Their Share

II see where fashionables had
horseback tea in Washington. won
der II the horses got any OF it?"
"oh, guess each horse there had
bit"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Than Il Started.

The man marry must be well
on"
"The man you marry won't"-Hous-
ton Post.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18

Tourist Cooking at the famous cas-
cade)-Whateve becomes OF all those
sheets OF water?
Facetious Guide-They go into the
bed OF the river.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Read this one from Mrs. Waters:

CAMDEN MI sick for two with spells and
kidneys affected had doctor all the time and used
battery but nothing did me good Twas not able to so
became almost skeleton Finally doctor away for his
health, and husband heard of Lydia Pnkham Vegetable
Compound and In months relief
ike and my usual weight recommend
medicine and does TLIn
MATERs 1875 Knight St, Camden, NJ.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18

Constipation causes many serious dis
eases. Il is thoroughly cured by Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. One laxative,
three for cathartic. Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Public La PunIahed.

Gabe-only one man in a thousand
can whistle.
Steve-But the other 800 think they
can.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18

Quails and partridges deserted parts
Of France when the aeroplane made
its appearance there.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18

II man has a large and expensive
family to provide for. he hasn't much
time TO worry.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Plant Feterlta.

Plant feterita. at least little. 70.
early feed. 1t is adapted to poor soils
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18

Only a fool would take a straight
tip from a crook
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18

1t Is easier to hear lot than it In
to raise the money to pay for one.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Arkansas Jurisprudence.

Silas-Did you win your suit7
Jonas-Yes, won it, but my fool
opponent took II TO the circus court.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Depends on colors.

Church-Do you believe "the ap-
parel oft proclaiins the man?
Gotham-Why, yes, II it's loud
enough.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
Insulted.

Salesman--I think you win find II
cook book very suggestive.
Bride ct-Sir!-Princeton Tiger.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18

Anybody can dye successfully with
Putnam Fadeless Dyes. Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18
And this,one from Mrs. Haddock:

UcA oKI" weak and nervous not able to do work
able be had backache headache pa
of the heart trouble with bowels and inflammation Since
taking the Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound better
than have been for twenty think is wonderful med
recommended it othersMrs MARY ANN HAD
DOCK, Utica, Oklahoma.
Now answer this question if you can. Why should a
woman continue to suffer without first giving Lydia E.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound trial You know that
has saved many otherwhy should it fail in your casef
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-06-18

For 80 years Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remed v for fe-
male ills. No sick with womans ailments
does justice to herself If she does not try this ia
nous medicine made from roots and herbs, it
has restored somany suffering women to health.
E1swrite to LYDIA E.PINKHAM MEDICINECO.
NJ CONFIDENTIAL LYNN, MASS, for advice.
Your letter will be opened, read and answered
by q woman and held in strict confidence.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-01-23
STORE MANURE FOR GARDENS
Fertilizer Should Be Kept In large
sex With Lid Screened That Files
Cannot Possibly Enter.

\ common practice ia to manure
the garden every year late in the fall
or before planting In the spring. no
further attention beng given This
practice, however. Is not the best
The manure for the garden should
be kept In n large box with lid or
So screened that aies cannot enter IL,
Manure heaps are the natural breed
ing places ~ those pests, and II they
are allowed 70 ropMin near the house
uncovered will prove a great nuis.
ance.
A good plan IL TO U.s. a very close
wire screen nailed 10 A frame with
hinges for the top The manure
should be spaded often on the top SO
that the water FROM the clouds or
the sprinkling pot may penetrate to
eys~y part Of It
II kept in box spout should be
placed IN oae corner at the bottom,
81 that the water may drain into a
sunkea barrel
This Will supply liquid manure,
which can De used at all seasons when
vegetables and flowers are growing
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-01-23
GAS, DYSPEPSIA
AND INDIGESTION
"Pape's Diapepsln" settles sour,
gassy stomachs in five
minutes--Time Il!

You don't want slow remedy when
your stomach IL bad--or an uncertain
one--or q harmful one--your stomach
Ia too valuable. you mustn't injare t.
Pape's Diapepsin Is noted for it's
speed In giving relief; sts harmless.
ness; It's certain unfailins action In
regulating sick, sour. gassy stomachs
Its millions Of cures In indigestion.
dyspepsia, gastritis and other stomach
trouble has made II famous the world
over.
Keep this perfect stomach doctor In
your home keep 1t handy--get large
nfty-cent case from any dealer and
then II anyone should eat something
which doesn't agree with them: II
what they eat lays like lead. ferments
and sours and forms gas: causes head.
ache. dizziness and nausea: eructa-
tons OF acid and undigested food
remember as soon N Pape's Diapepsin
comes In contact with the stomach all
such distress vxnishes. Its prompt.
ness, certainty and ease In overcoming
the worst stomach disorders Is q revs
lation 10 those who try it---Adv.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-01-23
MOTHER LOOK At
CH|LD'S TONGUE
II cross, feverish, constipated,
give California Syrup
Of Figs"

A laxative today saves sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels, which become clogged UP with
waste, liver gets sluggish. stomach
sour
Look at the tongue. mother. II coat.
ed. or your child Is listless. cross. few
erish, breath bad. restless, doesn't eat
heartily, full OF cold or has sore throat
or any other chiidren's ailment, give \
teaspoonful OF California Syrup OF
Figs" then don't worry because II 10
perfectly harmless. and In few hours
all this constipation poison. sour bile
and fermenting waste viii gently
move out of the bowels, and you have
well, playful child again. A thor
ough inside cleansing" Is oftimes all
that Ii necessary. II should be the
FIRST treatment given In any sickness
Beware OF counterfeit fix syrups.
Ask at the store for so-cent bottle OF
California Syrup OF Figs which has
full directions for babies, children OF
all ages and for grown.ups plainly
printed on the bottle Adv.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-01-23
THREE RULES FOR FEEDING
Make a Mixture Of Grains and other
Concentrates and Give In Proper
ton to Daily MIX Yield

II Ia not practical to spend the time
necessary under ordinary conditions to
figure out an extra ration for each IN.
dividual COW. II Ia practicable. how
ever, 10 make mixture OF grains and
other concentrates and to feed each
COW from this grain mixture in pro
portion 10 her daily milk yield, and
then TO give her all the roughago sho
viii eat up clean, and be reasonably
sure that she has had all the food she
needs to produce milk TO the limit of
her ability under ordinary conditions,
The following rules VI feeding are sug-
gested by the Pennsylvania station;
/. Feed grain In proportion to milk
yield. that is give her. for example,
one pound OF grain mixture a day for
each three or four pounds OF milk pro-
ducod In one day.
2 Feed all the roughaeo that the
COW will eat up clean, up to the point
where she gains too much weight,
3. Whenever she becomes too fat,
reduce the amount OF roughaGe, leav.
ing the amount " grain 90 be deter.
miued by the milk yield
When a COW leaves uneaten either
grain or roughase which Is free FROM
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-01-23
Terrible Dilemma.

Our friend Tom married recently
says contributor to the Boston Tran.
script, His bride, being from the Pa.
elfsc coast. where thunderstorms are
rare and moderate, became terrified
when genuine eastern ''riproarer
broke loose, and she sought safety In a
closet
Presently came . scream from her
place of refuge.
What's the matterf" inquired her
husband.
20 Tom" she answered. half-crying.
half-laughing I'm afraid TO come out
because OF the lightning. and I'm
afraid to stay In here because there's n
mouse