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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-05

John ]. McDevitt, clerk at Wash
ington, has expended all of his saw
ings in statue of himself and will
TASK Congress to let him locate it
somewhere in Washington. He should
find out where "A FOOLS Paradise"
is and put it there.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-05
Robert Parker Miles.

Robert Parker Miles, the lecturer,
was at the Tabernacle Tuesday night
in his celebrated humorous lecture
"Tallow Dips" Heis a former news
paper man and globe-trotter and
proved to be a most popular lycepm
speaker.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-05

Claiming that John d. Rockefel-
ler's residence in Cleveland for the
last year makes him a legal resident,
the officials have demanded of him
that he list his personal property of
100000 for city taxes. John
d. hesitates.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-05

The Glenn insurance bill has been
favorably reported in the Senate, in
spite of opposition that has developed
in many cities.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-05

A New York legislator has pro-
posed a bill requiring all bottles con-
tanning whisky to be labeled "Alco-
holic Poison" and to be ornamented
with a skull and cross bones.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-05

Ollie James did the handsome
thing for his lifelong friend Joe
Blackburn. At Ollie's word, $4,000
Office, virtually pension. was hand
ed to him on a silver waiter.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-05

The latest government bulletin
gives the number of hogs in the
United States as -58, $685. 900. This
number does not include the lend
seat hogs" found in all places used
for public gatherings. amounting to
several millions more.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-05
GOebel Monument.

The date for unwilling the monu-
ment to Governor William Goebel
has been set for March 4.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-05

Stanley is evidently trying to pro-
/ woke Beckham into joint discussion
on the stump, but nothing is more
unlikely.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-05

The next fellow who has business
with Villa will probably use the long
distance telephone.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-05

If "a shut mouth is sign OF wis
DOM" who are the two wisest men
in Frankfort?
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-05

The Fiscal Court met'in regular
monthly session last Tuesday morn
ing, Judge Knight presiding. All
the Magistrates were present. Coun-
ty Attorney Ira D. Smith was pres
ent.
The following salaries were fixed
g.. Al. -. 1o1A.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-02-05
WATCH THE DATE

After your name. rene
romptly. and not miss a mum
Der. The Postal regulations
rsauiri subscriptions 10 be
paid in advance.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02
Love Cannot Die.

Suns have their time to set, moons
to wane;
The Seasons in their order come
and 60;
The boundleSs pillows of the mighty
main,
BY laws are guided in their ebb
and flow.
We look for trees to bud in opening
Spring,
And Earth its verdure to bring
forth anew;
We know the Summer days a
wealth will bring
Of lucious fruit, and flowers of
gorgeous hue.
We know the time when forest
leaves will fade;
Refreshing green, become the
the brown;
Along the by-ways and in woodland
glade,
AS Winters, to Earth will flutter
down.
In great Creations plan appears no
flaw;
The flowers their seasons have to
bloom and die;
Sun, moon anG tides controlled by
changeless law,
And Summer birds know when to
Southwark fly.
But man, the masterpiece, Crea-
tons crown!
At times appears the sport of
tickle Fate;
At morn may wither, or at noon
cut down;
The Reaper doth not for the rip
ening wait.
The staffs oft break, and Loves fair
flower may fade;
No hand divine is seen in great
control,
And Mother Earth is mute-no
answer made
To questions asked In sadness of
the SOUL
Tho Earth is dumb unto our ques-
tionings,
A voice within soft whispers this
reply;
ITO die is but the spreading of the
wings
Of souls immOrtal-and love
cannot die"
w. Lowe.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02
What Flies Cost.

The statement has been made
that the annual cost to the United
States, and the people thereof, of
the housefiv and his relations is
$350OO0000. This may or may
not be true, but the flies are very
expensive. They mean fever of a
serious nature.
They may mean infantile paraly-
sis. They may mean other kinds
of disease. Flies in the kitchen are
Just about as bad as though the
garbage pail were kept in the kitch-
en-. The flies find the garbage pail
and then they seek other food.
They are busy all the day and the
people of the nation pay the cost
of their activity in sickness and
death. Now is the time to get af-
ter the fly, The breeding places
must be found. Their means OF
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02
TWO ,,0TED AUTHORITIES ON ALFALFA

knowledge of alfalfa, and encourage
its cultivation and use by the farmers
of Illinois. To be instrumental in
bringing into general use a plant
which will add untold wealth. not only
to t,.a farm, but to every other in.
terest, will be far more creditable and
more deserving of honor than that
usually accorded for any public ser
vice"
Joe Wing Believes in Alfalfa.
Joseph Il. Wing Of Ohio, who has
100 acres Of alfalfa, and who is one
Of the best known authorities on this
crop in the United States, says:
alfalfa is a perennial enduring on
we'll drained soil from five to fifty
years with one sowing. 1t may be
cut from three to five times a year,
and will yield in the region of the
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

In speaking Of his experience in the
growing of alfalfa, the Hon. A. p.
Grout Of Winchester, ILL.,, one of the
largest alfalfa growers in the state,
mas this to say:
MY success at first in growing al
falfa was not startling, but on the
tcontrary ] met with many discourage
ments. Had it not been for the dod-
dies, (sheep and hogs) that seemed so
fond Of it, and thrived 50 well on the
small quantities | was able to furnish
them, ii is doubtful if I would have
kept up the struggle. A knowledge
of its wonderful feeding value gained
by experience was the incentive that
urged me Oh.
The time has come in my expert
ence, and ! believe in the experience
of every alfalfa grower, when just az
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

certain and favorable results are ex-
pected from seeding to alfalfa as
from any other crop.
ut is not so much the soil, the eli
mate or the location, as in knowing
how. That fact has been clearly dem
onstrated.
''In nay judgment, alfalfa is the most
valuable farm crop that can be grown
IN Illinois, and yet comparatively lit
tie Is known about it in the state. |
know of nothing that will do more
for the development Of the state or
add more to its wealth than a
thorough knowledge and understand
ting OF alfalfa.
II do not know of any greater or
more valuable service that the few
successful alfalfa growers, who have
learned the lesson, can render their
state than to spread far and wide a
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

"A book is written. not to multi
ply the voice merely, not to carry
it merely, but to perpetuate it. The
author has something to say which
he perceives to be true and useful,
or helpfully beautiful. So far as he
knows, no one has yet said it; so
far as he knows, no one else can
say it. He is bound to say it clear
ly and melodiously if he may;
clearly, at all events. In the sum
of his life he finds this to be the
thing or group of things manifest to
him-this, the piece of true knowl-
edge or sight which his share of
sunshine and earth has permitted
him to seize. He would fain set it
down forever, engrave it on rock if
he could, saying, This is the best of
me; for the rest, | ate and drank
and slept, loved and hated like an
other. My life was as the vapour.
and is not; but this l saw and knew
this, if anything of,mine, is worth
your memory This is his writing;
it is in his small human way, and
with whatever degree of true inspir-
alton is in him, his inscription or
scripture. That is Book
John Ruskin.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

corn belt from three to six tons OF
hay per acre. The composition of al
falfa hay is such that it has almost
the same nutritive value as wheat
bran, and may be substituted for
wheat bran in the feed ration with
good results. AS a feed for all
classes of live stock it is unexceled
Every animal upon the farm loves al
falfa and thrives upon it. AS a pas,
ture plant for hogs it has no equal in
the amount which animals will gain
from an acre of 1t, as much as 600
pounds of pork per acre being fire.
quently reported where hogs have
grazed it. 1t Is also the best horse
pasture known, and it sometimes is
used as pasture for sheep and
COWS, although one must observe due
care in pasturing it with these ami
mails, since they may bloat,"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02
Nature Covers Bleak Spots.

The planting of the barren mounds
of disused coalpits in the Black
Country" between Birmingham and
jWolverhampton England, is beginning
to show successful results. The growth
this year of the trees planted on the
coal mounds has been very rapid, with
the result that many public bodies
are taking an interest in the expert
ments.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

judge B. F Vaughn, southwest of
town, returned home last Thursday
from St. Louis, where he attended
the funeral of his half brother, Prof.
W. H. Vaughn. Aged 70 years.
Perry Enterprise.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

Mrs. E. R. Moss and little daugh-
ter. Elizabeth and Mrs. 7. L, Gosney
went to Shelbina Thursday to spend
several days with friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02
Fourth of July.

Our shops will close at noon, Sat-
urday July A. Will be open late
Friday night in order to give all an
opportunity to get shaved. Patrons
will take notice thereof
j. W. Stream & Son,
To W, B. VanMarter.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

Mrs. John Williams and children
returned to their home in Arapahoe,
Neb, after a pleasant visit with her
sister, Mrs. Ebert Yates and other
relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02
Buy your bread from Christians

F. L. Mears and wife arrived
Thursday to visit his sister, Mrs. M
L. Long. They were on their bridal
trip. Mrs. Mears did live in New
York and the groom is a resident of
Paducah, Ky.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

Mrs. S. B. Thiehoff went ~ New
Cambria Friday TO visit her moth
er.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

livelihood must be cut off, for they
cost very great deal and the time
to prevent them is now.-Ex.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

Mrs. Perry Dooley and children
of Stoutsville were in this city
Thursday enroute to Palmyra for a
short visit.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

For own part, have ever gain
ed the most profit, and the most
pleasure also, from, the books which
have made me think the most; and,
when the difficulties have once been
overcome, these are the books which
have struck the deepest root, not
only in my memory and under
standing, but likewise in my affec-
TONS"
Julius Charles Hare.
C. o. Mayes, of Hannibal was
here Thursday, Charley is one Of
Hannibars leading boosters,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

Mrs. John Bogt of Woodland
came in Friday to visit Mrs. John
A. Smith.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

Money to loan in any amount
Office over Woods Drug Store.
A. S. JAYNE.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02
W. ]. ROUSE, Editor
Good BreaG at Christians.

Misses Viteio and Lizzie Miles
and brother, eddie went to Ianni-
bal Thursday to visit their father,
Jerome Miles.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

Mrs. j, F Green of Shelbina ar.
rived Friday to visit her daughter
Mrs. Leslie Pike.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

W H. Baldridee, of HunnewelI
visited here Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

Mrs. BOulware Davis Of Hume
well and guests Misses May and
Jane Crane of Philadelphia and
Mrs. Ora Baker, of HunneweIl spent
Thursday afternoon in this city.
Miss Lena BesS ASbury went to
Macon Thursday to visit her friend,
Mrs. J. W. Thomas. Mrs Thomas
was formerly Miss Anna Mary
Barr.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-07-02

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Miss Berger Of Macon spent Wed
nesday night Of last week with Miss
Bertha JaegJ..
Miss Ina Frederick went to Pal
myra Thursday for a short visit
with relatives.
Mrs. Dee Gentry returned Friday
from a visit in Kirksville and Shell
bina.
j. R. Davis of Hannibal was a
business visitor here Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
A REAL SOCIAL CORNER PICNIC.

Dear Editor and Cornerites: How time flies! June is with us again the season the poets immortalized. It also Is the season of parting and leave well as their reunion. It Is the be- ginning of the picnic season, and the most beautiful time one could have
 Now I have heard several writers express their wish to have picnic a genuine Social Corner picnic-in to have another picnic at Lake Waun- gumbaug. South Coventry. as those who went last year want to go again, and others would like the opportunity to go there. AS there is nothing plan ned for June. by request, I announce 2 general Social Corner picnic. at the lake in Coventry on Saturday, June 27.
 Bring lunch and cup for each one. Coffee can be obtained on the grounds. Take the South Coventry trolley which leaves the railroad crossing in Willi- mantle at 15 minutes past the hour, and ride to the end of the line, at the lake; guide will meet you there and escort you to our rendezvous.
 Please wear the Social Corner color the yellow bow-to insure tdentifica- ton.
 am aware Saturday is a busy day, and so we will have to plan our work accordingly.
 We hope those who were kept away last year by the strenuous labor of having and other duties the busy sea- son brings will be able to get there
 Potlatch: What has become of you? How Is the flower garden this year?,
 Ready: We miss your letters. Do let us hear from you. I hope you have 8 good pair of glasses by this time, so you will see the notice of the picnic.
 THEODA.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
AS TO PoTTED PLANTS.

Editor Social Corner:-The open air is a good place for potted plants in the summer time, and since most of them are winter blossomers it is well to let them rest in the shade most of the time
 There Is quite mack in taking care of pot plants and getting a succession of bloom. They may get lousy, the soil may become infested by an enemy, or they may become pot bound. Cover with a paper bag and smoke with water for the soil will make the worm come up to the surface; they are pot bound after heavy blooming and need fresh, rich soil in a larger pot.
 All kinds of pot plants should be given out of door treatment in sum- mer. and ferns or cactus are no ex- ception. When a fern acts sickly, loses it's color and to show weak fronds some of which become white or cream color, it needs repotting in leaf mold which may be obtained in the woods beneath the trees. An artificial soil may be made of rotten turf and an admixture of rich loam and sand and it is rather beneficial to ferns and cacti to put a little broken charcoal in the bottom of the pots. The flour of bone is good fertilizer but it should be borne in mind that a very little goes a g: eat ways.
 House plants should not be put out too early, and they should oe protected from the cold nights when the weather approaches the frost line, as it has done recently.
 Do not start a small cutting in a big pot. A 2-inch pot will do to begin with When the roots have filled that a finch pot. If too large to be forced to bloom in that change to a 6-inch pet.
 Plants bloom best when their roots fill the pot and they can get a steady pressure upon the sides of the pot.
 JOSEPH DOE
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

Dear Sisters and Brothers: It has been long time since I have written. I have been very busy of late. nov ing and recovering from what nearly proved to be serious fall. It have thought of you all often and enjoy reading the letters from the different ones.
 Peggy Ann: Yours received and will answer soon. Am sorry we cannot meet in the same place~but we will be satisfied to meet at the lake. Theoda will enlighten you in her letter. Come If you can.
 Aunt Sarah: Yes. we will meet again but I have not the same place to en- tertain you as last year. We will have good time anyway.
 Samantha: Be sure and come out the 27th.
 Theoda: Did you arrive home all right Sunday evening? I enjoyed my auto ride with you even if 1t was short
 Married and Happy: Am so sorry for you I am thinking of coming down to see you this evening. Keep up good cheer. All will be for the best Will come to the hospital and see you
 Aunt Mehitable: do hope you can come to the picnic at Coventry lake the 27th. Come up as early as you can. Watch out for the yellow flag on your way up on the right hand side after you pass the Centre School house. That is where I have moved.
 Crimson Rambler: I am glad my card did some good. The plan work ed all right and won't we have a good time
 Dorothy Perkins: Suppose you will get time to peek in on us the 27th?
 Hopeful: Now l. J. s. you just pack your grip and come out to the Social Corner picnic. for you have received prizes enough to pay your car fare What have you to say2
 Polly Peppermint. Don't say VoI1 can't come out the 27th for remember the lovely time we had last year and above all things do not ask anyone if they belong to the Social Corner. or you may receive just such an answer as you did last year.
 Black Pansy: Come early this year and have a good time. Leave your neuralgia at home.
 Aunty: Your two letters received: should have answered before but we are somewhat stirred up over a very little thing you might say. My oldest daughter received an invitation to a graduation of cousin in Stafford vile who graduates this Friday even ing in Stafford Springs. She was planning to go, and was granted a leave from her occupation, when be- hold! Something else turned up and now she thinks she will send her , presents along and remain at home. She received phone message saving how disappointed her cousin Bertha - was, but she cannot 20. Look out for her during the last week of this mon th--she may come down with a friend for day or two. She in tends to write to you in regard to 1t. Don't get scared-nothing serious.
 Maine Lover: Shall we see you at the picnic this coming 27th? Do come if you can.
 I guess have written enough for this time.
 EDDY
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

2 lbs. of sugar and good rye whiskey, one pint or best alcohol 1-2 pt. to each gallon: cork tight and let 1t stand un- til the following October. This is invaluable in sickness as a tonic. and nothing is better for bowel disease.
 I use this recipe for strawberries or any fruit. emitting the whiskey or alcohol
 Grape Wine-Ripe, freshly picked grapes. 20 lbs; put them into a stone jar and pour over them 6 qts of boil ing soft water: when sufficiently cool to allow 1t, you will squeeze thorough ly with the hand, after which allow them to stand three days on the pom ace with a cloth thrown over the jar: then squeeze out the juice and add 10 lbs. of nice crushed sugar, and let 1t remain a week longer in the jar: then take off the scum. strain and bot tie, leavir~ vent, until done fer menting, when, strain again and bot tie tight, and lay the bottles on the side in cool place.
 Grape Juice-To three quarts of clear grapes add 1 pint of water; bring to boil in porcelain kettle; strain with tie and add 1 coffee cup of hot sugar for each quart of the juice. Bring to a boil and bottle while hot. I wet a bath towel in hot water, place the bottles on it so they will not break when the hot juice Is poured in; put corks in and dip in melted paraf1n to seal.
 MT. Doe: Pa wants me to ask you how to grow blackberries. If they do better on damp or sandy soil what fertilizer, and how to care for them generally. I have scrap book with your advice to flower growers.
 MA.
 watarford
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20

or teaspoon salt about quarter of a teapoon soda, the exact quantity de- pending on the .sharpness' of the milk, and flour enough to make a nice, SOIL. smooth dough. Roll out thin and hake In pie tins. Do not brown too much. When done, spread with butter and thick layer of crushed and sweetened strawberries. Arrange in layers with top spread With the crushed berries, then whipped cream, decorated with some whole berries.
 Kentucky Shorteake-Take a quart or -four that has been once sifted and again run through the sieve with a tablespoon of white sugar and half teaspoon salt. Chop in with knife and iork. or use fngertips to run in two Eftchen spoons of butter. To a gen 'erous half pint of sour cream or good sour milk add level teaspoon of bak- Ing soda dissolved in hot water. Some also add well beaten egg to the milk anc soda. Mix quickly and lightly into the dry materials, making dough that Wili roll out easily. Or, better still, pat out by hand. into two round cakes not over half an inch thick. Lay one in a Duttered pie tin, spread with butter; place the second layer on top and bake quickly in a good oven; and when done separate the layers, spread thick ly with crushed sweetened berries and put together again. Spread a thick layer. of crushed berries on top and cover with whole berries, dust with powdered sugar. and serve with a jug of rich, sweet cream.
 BIACK-EYED SUSAN.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-20
A CHAT FROM HoPEFuI.


 Dear Editor and Sisters of the Social Corner: When I read my Courier of june second wondered if. the sistehs were taking an early vacation, or are You still busy with hoasecleaning? The warm weather nearly overlook me be- Tore l was through with mine.
 Auntie No 1: s-I believe you know how to make salt beads. Have been wondering how they were made, and now Ma has told us. Can you tell us how to color them?
 Grace: I suppose you are as busy fas ever. How is the little one? Sor- ry your mother is not feeling we'll. How are the blue roses? Be sure and send me one that I may see what they look like. Would also like a cutting if it is not asking too much.
 Fat Contributor: Am glad you were able to take such a trip after your ac- cident. Hope you will feel no bad eff fects from it. Hope to see you soon.
 Marget: Was glad to hear from you just as my letter had started on it's way. Have looked anxiously for you in the Social Corner know favor us with another one of your good letters soon.
 Arrawanna: I was glad to see you were numbered among the prize win ners. Some of your salads were just delicious, and others I have not tried yet, but they all sound good. Let us hear from you again soon.
 Evelyn: l was very much interest ed in your story of red rose. have some cuttings of a Jack rose which I want very much to root, and will certainly try your way.
 Polly Wintergreen: How would like to see you. We will snot be able to meet at the fair this year, but if we do hope you will recognize me. When are you going to run in and see me?
 Well, I must atop and get to work. Best wishes to all the Cornerites.
 HOPEFUL.