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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30
Work Of the County Agent.

County agricultural agents are some
times referred to as ''county advisers"
This implies misunderstanding of the
real work of the agent. Advisory work
is part of the agents duties, but is a
minor part. The county agricultural
agent has about half dozen principal
functions
(l) He studies the agriculture OF the
county to learn what is being done and
what is worth while agriculturally in
each part Of il. This study includes
farm financial and organization surveys.
" He gives the results OF his studies
to farmers, not only in the way OF advice.
but as facts observed and conclusions
drawn. This is done through the local
press, lectures. institutes. circulars, short
courses and personal interviews,
~ Based on these local studies and
the ascertained needs Of the county. clubs,
associations and the like are organized
and the individuals solicited to undertake
definite lines OF agricultural Improvements
on their own farms. Organizations are
also formed for cooperative buying and
marketing and the Standardization OF farm
products.
"a He endeavors 10 coordinate all ex-
isting agricultural agencies within the
county, so that all may work unitedly and
efficiently.
- He develops slocalleadership. The
task OF improving the agriculture OF an
entire county IS so stupendous that the
agent must be primarily an administra-
tor. He must inspire and accept the help
OF voluntary assistants In work.
o. He acts as the connecting link be-
tween the scientists OF the research IN
sttuions Of the State aud Nation and
the farmer, presenting the results OF in
vestigations in such way that the farmer
Can use them, and calling attention Of
scientists to the local agricultural prob
lens OF the county and soliciting their
assistance.
~ He gives advice. This may relate
TO spraying. seed treatment. mixing ierti-
lizers, combating insect pests. cultural
practices, or other miscellar eous matters
which are the stock in trade ofevery well
informed agent. The giving Of advice Is
seventh on the list, because In actually
improving the agriculture Of the county Il
is probably Of least importance. though
in point Of time il may be the first work
undertaken.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30
Consumption Takes
$50 People Every Day

In the United States and the sur
prising truth is that most cases are
preventable with timely, intelligent
treatment.
These appalling facts should warn
us that after sickness, colds, over
work or any other drains upon
strength, Scott's Emulsion should
be promptly and regularly used be-
cause tubercular germs thrive only
in a weakened system.
The tested and proven value of
Scott's Emulsion is recognized by
the greatest specialists because its
medical nourishment asSlnllateS
quickly to build healthy tissue;
aids in the development of active,
life-sustaining blood corpuscles;
strengthens the lungs and builds
physical force without reaction.
SCOTS Emulsion is used i'll tuber-
cuIosis camps because of its rare
y-building, blood-making prop
critics and because it contains no
alcohol or llabit-forming drug.
Be sure to insist on SCOTS.
Scott & Rowne. Bloomfield, NJ. 1915
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30
Sparrows Used For Food.

In certain country places, especially
near towns, a new source OF food is being
exploited. At one stackyard after an
other you may see village laborers
stretching foldnets for spanows and the
birds are being caught simply for food
They keep down the butchers bill.
The number of sparrows is now i'm
mense, probably greater than il ever has
been. The regular winter population of
one small stackyard near London is esti-
mated by the farmer at over 1000. These
1000 mouths he fills largely with his
grain. The spanows have completely
driven away almost all other varieties of
bird except few finches.
The sparrow is said by the trappers to
make an excellent stew, or pie, or soup.
1t is a clean feeder, subsisting all the
year, except for month in the spring
on grain, and it takes from the farmer an
enormous toll. Considering the enor-
nous population of sparrows, it is not
surprising that this source OF food is be-
ing trapped.-London Globe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30
Mild, But Pungent.

Congressman Eugene E. Reed OF New
Hampshire told OF the reputation Of a
party named Abner.
Abner was hailed TO court TO answer 10
a complaint that grew out OF broken
bargain, and among the witnesses called
to testify was Hiram Wilkins.
"Mr. Wilkins" said the examining
lawyer, "you know the defendant in this
case, do you not2
"Oh, yes" answered Hiram, "knowed
him nigh onter forty years now"
"What is his reputation for veracity 2"
asked the lawyer. as he regarded as a
man who never tells the truth ?"
"Waal, can't say that he don't never
tell The TRUTH" answered Hiram, but
do know that if he wanted his hogs ter
come ter dinner he'd have ter git some
body else ter call 'em."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30


ing spells, pains in my sides and
back. In fact, suffered all over,
and a cough almost like consump-
ton. Doctors failed to relieve me;
In fact, they didn't seem to know
what allied me. I continued to grow
worse until l was able to sit up only
a part of the time. had almost lost
all hopes Of ever being any better
"But one day some one threw some
books in at my door. 1 read them
and found them to be Peruna books.
"They described my feeling so truly
I sent at once and got a bottle and
began taking it. You pronounced
my ailuent systemic catarrh, and
gave me some advice.
when I had taken two and one
half bottles l began to eat without
suffering. I continued to improve.
when I had taken eight I was like
new person. That was nine years
ago.
Il think Peruna the greatest fam
lily remedy there is, for so many all
ments are due to catarrhal trouble. l
would advise any one afflicted with
catarrh to take Peruna and am sure
it will leave"
In the Revised ILLS Of Life" we
have many similar testimonials which
should interest sick people every
where. Sent free by the Peruna Co.,
Columbus, Ohio.
People who object TO liquid medi.
cines can now obtain Peruna Tablets.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30
Above The Tide.

Keeping our head, above the tide
The world swings near and the world swing:
wide.
The paths are many. the tasks are twain
And the shuttles spin in the loom again,
And wherever couple in faith abide.
They are keeping their heads above the tide.
The years once young turn gray, turn gray.
And the wrinkles come and the shadows play
The sorrows pass andth smiles come back.
And over and over the self-same track
Life goes toiling the same old way.
Fighting the battle from day to day.
Fighting the battle through all the years,
Laughter and sunshine and tempest and tears
Always the problem OF cost and keep.
Food for the table. place to sleep.
And ever and ever the tide that rears
Its flood at the gates OF our faith and fears.
And yet there's something little sweet
In the ideals growing around our feet.
And always the waters are kept in check,
And always the vessel is saved from wreck,
And out OF the stain and struggle and strife.
Thank God we have tasted TIE tang OF lite.
The BentZtoWn Bard.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30
Being A "0ood Fellow. -

Some years ago one Of the popular H.
lustrators drew for magazine picture
entitled, "For He's Jolly Good Fellow. ="
II showed clubroom; good looking
young men. whose faces were flushed
with wine, stood, with lifted glasses, and
sang their toast to one who stood al the
head OF the table. He was evidently
greatly grstified. He looked as il he
thought il suprenelP worth while TO have
his masculine friends, late IN The evening,
so demonstrative over his social qualities.
But there was another side TO the pic
ture. 1t showed the home OF the good
fellow" where his young wife sat wait
ing for him. His house jacket was laid
over chair. His slippers stood ready
before the fire. He had planned to spend
the evening at home, and had not been
strong enough to do il. Meanwhile the
young wife had waited, watching the big
clock count the hours. Now il was pasl
midnight. II was not the first time thai
it had happened, or the second II would
not be the last by any means.
II was not simply the disappointment,
The loneliness that made the young wife
lay her head on the table, sobbing. She
wept because she knew that she had
married weakling. She saw that i
meant so much TO him TO be regarded as
a "joIIy good fellow" that he gave up
other things infinitely greater. She had
learned that his good-feIIowship had In Il
selfishness and weakness.
II is pleasant TO be called good fei-
low" but it IS a shameful thing If we
gain il through snother's needless suffer-
ing, or at the cost Of our own self-respecl
and manhood
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30
Shphedaown Jefferson nCouny,W 30 1914
The Loon Babies.

Some years ago, writes Companion
contributor, made trip TO Grand Lake,
in Maine, for little salmon fishing. 1t
was the cold, rainy summer OF 1903. One
morning, when if looked less like rain
than usual, we started out after brook
trout. We had to paddle nine miles up
the lake before we came to the brook
and then we found the trout mot at
home"l
AS it was now raining, there was Moth
ing to do after luncheon but start for
home. After we had padded about a
mile the rain ceased, and | was able 10
get out of my rain coat. We were NOV
ing along perhaps a quarter of mile
from shore, when the guide said, "See I!
There's loon over there between us
and the shore |" And in few mo-
ments more, "She has two young ones
on her back !" So indeed she had, and
we began TO pa1dle toward her at once.
The loon is the shyeSt OF all wild things.
But this poor bird was in adesperate fix.
We were overhauling her rapidly. If
she dived she would OF course escape
herself, but would leave her two little
ones for us to capture-while if she didn't
dive, we should surely get all three
She swami desperately for time, but at
last her terror overcame her maternal
anxiety. Down she went, and left the
young ones floating. They were about
three DAYS old, the guide thought, and it
was a comical sight to see them try TO
follow her example; they were so light
and fluffy that they couldn't get under
water TO save their neckS All they
could do was to stick their heads under
and wiggle their little toes in the air
We picked them up as gently as we
could. They made no attemptto escape,
for, like all wild things when very young,
they were perfectly fearless OF man.
They were each about as big as good
sized coftee-cup, and covered with a
fluffy black down. They sat quite mo-
lionless in our hands, and gized into our
eyes in perfect confidence that we would
not harm them If could have had a
few minutes OF bright sunlight just then
! had my kodak with me, but alas the
clouds were denSely heavy, and had 10
give up the idea OF getting picture OF
them.
All this time the mother bird was flut-
tering and splashing about us, wailing
and crying almost like human mother.
Her mate, mile out in the lake, answer
ed her, call for call. Such concert as
those two birds gave us | had never
dreamed there was such music in looms
throat Its ordinary harsh, crazy laugh
knew well, but these notes were wild,
sweet, mournful, enchanting 10 the last
degree.
AT last we put the little ones back into
the water, and started tor home. The
old one was now some distance away,
and one OF them swan toward her, while
the other started to follow us. This
would never do; so we turned back,
caught ii again, and padded toward the
mother with it. This time we got within
ten feet of her, and could almost count
every feather in the white ring round her
neck, before we released the baby loon.
Then we padded off for camp as hard as
we could. Before we were out of sight
we had The satisfaction Of seeing that The
mother had recovered both her little
ones.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30

An Englishmau who had lost both arms
and both legs was obliged to solicit aims.
As he sat or his street corner one day an
Irishman passed by and dropped fifty
cents into his hat. Almost Immediately
the lrishman returned and gave him fifty
cents more.
"You are good man." said a kind
looking old lady ''to give that unfortu-
nate man so much"
Faith, I'd give him more if could, "
said the lrishman, "for he's the only
EnglishHan | have iyer seen trimmed
TO suit me-"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30
Strengthens Weak and Tired Women

81 was under great strain nursing a
relative through three months sickness, :"
writes Mrs. ]. c. Van De Sande, of Kirk
land, III and Electric Bitters kept me
from breaking down. ! will never be
without it." Do you feel tired and worn
out? Noappetite and food won't digest 2
II isn't the spring weather. You need
Electric Bitters. Start months treat
ment 10. day nothing better for stomach,
liver and kidneys. The great spring
tonic. Relief or money back. Soc. and
81 90, at your Druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30

elbow does the breakfast suit you,
John ?" inquired the young bride anx-
iously.
"It's just right, dearest" said her hus-
band. at may be plebeIan, but Pm aw-
fully fond of calves liver tor breakfast"
$50 am |, DEAR" said the wife. ooh.
John, don't you think it would pay us TO
keep cali /? Then we could have liver
every morning for breakfast. l."
Briggs-"You must have a lot OF trou-
Bile keeping your wife dressed up in the
height of Style"
Griggs-"Yes, but it's nothing to the
trouble I'D have If didn't"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30
SMOTHERINC SPELLS
Sour Stomach, Heart Burn

In oct o b e r,
1910, we received
a letter fro m
Mrs. Hall, from
which we make
the following ex-
tracts:
About twelve
years ago my
health began to
fail. I couldn't
eat an y t h n g
without suffering
for it. I had
heart burn, sour
stomach, palpi-
t a tion Of the
k -Nthnr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30

Fer earache, toothache, pains, burns,
scalds, sore throat, try DR.. Thomas Ec-
lectic Oil, splendid remedy for emer-
gencies.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30

One way to relieve habituaI constipa-
ton is TO take regularly mild laxative.
Doan's Regulets are recommended for
this purpose. 25ca box atall drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30

Somehow you seem to have grown
shorter instead OF taller since last saw
YOU"
"Well, I've married and settled
down."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30

No woman can be what she ought to
be IN the parlor if she doesn't spend some
time in the kitchen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30

For sale in Shepherdstown by H. T..
Licklider and Hertle-Hoffman Co., and
in Charles Town by Miller's Pharmacy
and d. w. Rodrick.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30

Mrs. Filthy husband very seldom
goes to his club.
Mrs. FIatt-Oh, Is that so? MY hus-
band goes TO his club nearly every day.
"But you do your own cooking. don't
you7'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30

There is something wrong about the
man who is always making new friends
because he can't keek his old ones.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30
NOTHING SO GOOD AS
BLACKMAN'S INDICATED
SALT BRICK
WHIT O-HEHS SAY

Your MEDIcATED SA-T BRICK is me
best remedy l ever saw for worms IN all
kinds CT stock, G. -eciz!iy where they lock
bad and long hai.eG IN the srring. Nearly
always in cases Of sEi5 kild Il - cau-ed By
worms. We brced Poland China hogs aa6
could not % 'rithcut your MEDICAr
SALT BRICK T. keep then in condition
K. r. HEICf7T s son.
sr--tr - T.--~ .nr-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-04-30
BRONCHITIS CONQUERED
Royersford, Pa, Man Tells How.

At this season OF year with euch
sudden changes, II In so easy to take
cold, and almost before one Is aware
there is Inflammation In the bronchial
tubes--a hard cough and unless
checked In time chronic pulmonary
troubles may result.
Townsend Young Of Royersford.
Pa, says: "A severe bronchial trou
BILE contracted caused me much dim
Guilty about breathing. Ny chest felt
cIogged up and there was consider.
able soreness. I tried different rem
edies without help; but I am glad 10
say that vInol cured my bronchial
trouble which had lasted for three
months. Ny breathing n all hight
and the soreness entirely gone from
my chest"
vinol contains the curative, healing
principles Of fresh Gods iivers with
out oily and tonic iron. We guaran-
tee II to be delicious In taste and 70
satisfy you with its medicinal effects.
p. s. II you have any skin troubIe
try Saxo Salve. We guarantee II.
OWENS & MILLER, Druggists,
Shepherdstown. w. Va.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-19
ROMAN CATHOLIC.

Tomorrow will be the regular COM
munion day for the members Of the child
rem of Mary Sodality. who will attend the
s O'Clock mass at st. Patrick's and as
semble again at O'Clock in the aft
ernoon for their monthly meeting. Father
Smyth will preside at both services.
At the high mass at II a. m. tomorrow
Rev. NJ. P. ]. Egan will be celebrant and
Rev. ]. NJ. Mcnamara will preach the
sermon. Mgr. W. T. Russell will be seat
ed in the sanctuary during the mass, as
well as Rev. Thomas E. McGuigan, who
will act as master of ceremonies. The
vested choir of male singers and the
choir OF mixed voices will render the
music. At the end of the mass the con-
gregation will take part in the singing
Of the hymn, Holy God, we Praise Thy
Name"
Mgr. W. T. Russell will conduct the
League of the Good Sheperd devotions
tomorrow evening at 7:30 p. m. The
services will be short and consist Of the
recitation OF the office Of the league,
sermon and benediction of the blessed
sacrament. Following the sermon Mgr.
Russell viii answer from the pulpit the
questions that have been placed in the
question box" at the entrance to the
church during the last month.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-19
PRESBYTERIAN.

\ special service for children will be
held in the Central Presbyterian Church
Sunday at 7:3O p. m, when Miss Emma
Bowen's choral class will sing and the
pastor will preach a Christmas sermon
to the children. On Monday night at
I:3O o'clock the regular Christmas giving
exercises will be held in the Sunday
school room. Contributions of food,
clothing, toys, books, provisions, and
money will be received for distribution
These gifts will be distributed among the
Lynchburg Orphanage, the Assembly, s
Home and School, the mountain schools,
the war relief fund. and local charities.
The children of the Sunday school will
render an attractive program.
Christmas services will be held to-
morrow morning and evening in the
Gunton Temple Memorial Presbyterian
Church. DR.. Granger will preach and
special music will be rendered at both
services. The musical program will be
under the direction of John G. Klein,
who will be assisted by Mrs. Klein at
the organ; the full evening chorus: Fritz
A. Mueller. 'cellist: Herman r. Hoffman,
violinist, both of the Marine Band; Mrs.
Charles GoodaIl. and the Misses Everson
and Taft, vocalists.
Rev. Charles Wood, n. D., pastor of
the Church Of the Covenant. will preach
tomorrow at $50 o'clock on the topic,
"A Man OF Righteous Judgment-Joel."
His evening sermon, at o'clock. will
have as its subject Belgium and the
War"
At lexington PRESBYTERIAN Church a
Christmas morning praise service will be
held at $50 o'clock on Friday. under the
auspices of the Young Peoples Society
of Christian Endeavor.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-19
With the Washington Churches
EPISCOPAL.


A new Christmas cantata, THE Eve Of
Grace" the text by Van Tassel Stuphen,
the music by :. Sebastian Matthews. will
be sung by the Cathedral choir at the
Bethlehem Chapel on Sunday, December
q, at o'clock. in place OF the evening
service.
The composer has written the Cathe-
dral choirmaster, Edgar Priest, saying
that this will be the FIRST presentation of
the work anywhere and that he will
most likely be present to hear It.
The soloists will be Master Howard
Young, soprano; DR.. Henry Jaeger. tenor;
Henry H. Tallmadge, barytone, and War
ren W. Grimes, bass.
Admission cards are not required
A corporate communion Of the parish OF
Anacostia Emmanuel Episcopal church,
will be made at the II o'clock celebration
Of the Holy Eucharist tomorrow. the
fourth Sunday in Advent The sermon on
this occasion will be delivered by Rev.
John NJ. z. Mckee. who was the first
rector Of the parish, officiating as such in
1871. The litany office will be recited by
Rev. w. G. Davenport, rector emerisus.
Rev w. o. Roome. jr.. rector Of EN-
manuel Church. will be the celebrant.
assisted by the clergy named. The music
will be under the direction Of William
oCdhlieOuEy, VINO assumed Ine postum
Of choirmaster the 1st of December. In
lieu of the Gloria in Excelsis" the choir
will sing the hymn. "Blest Be the Tie
Which Binds" II being the custom in
Advent and Lent to sing a hymn as be-
ing more suitable for meditation. The
singing Of this hymn will be most appro-
pirate for the occasion. the first rector.
rector emeritus, and the present rector
all administering the Blessed Sacrament
TO the parishioners.
The vested choir of men and boys OF
st. Stephens Episcopal Church. with
James StOddart at the organ, will render
a program OF music on Christmas day. at
1880 a. m. The solists are: Soprano.
Masters Alan Boyd and Haskell Billings;
bass, W. Roland Carter.
St Mark Church will have the usual
Christmas services on Friday, beginning
with the celebration of the holy COM
munion at $50 a. m. At this service a
volunteer choir OF women will sing. There
will be a second celebration without mu-
sic at s o'clock and at II o'clock there
will be a festival communion service.
when the regular choir Of men and boys
will sing.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-19
To Hear Mrs. Colby on Suffrage.

Federal Suffrage for Women and the
Power to Grant It. will be the subject
of an address by Mrs. Clara Bewick Col
by, Phi. b, of the Federal Suffrage Asso-
citation. before the Washington Secular
League, at Pythian Temple, Sunday at
p. m. The address will present the case
of those representatives of the cause OF
woman suffrage who hold that to gran
the ballot to woen INN all elections to
Federal Offices no amendment OF the Con-
sttutiOn is necessary. A general discus
sion OF the question by members of the
league and the audience will follow the
address.