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Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
SEPARATED LAMBS AND GOATS
Governor Knew What He Was Doing
When He Told Anecdote of
Ancient Vintage.

The governor of a southern state
came to his Office with a friend one
morning to find a number of men wait
ing in the anteroom. Pausing an in
slant, he told a story that was a de-
cided Chestnut" When he got inside
the private Office the friend said:
That was a horribly old one you
sprung on those fellows"
Il know it," chuckled the governor,
"but did you notice that one that
laughed?"
We'll, l noticed that three or four
did"
Those" said the governor, ARE the
fellows who won't get in to see me.
They are the ones who have favors
to ask. "-Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
RHODE ISLAND REDS FAVORED
Latest Addition to List of Popular
American Breeds--eood Egg Pro-
duoers and Grow Rapidly.
By o. ERF.)

The Rhode Island Red breed consti-
tutes the latest addition to the list Of
popular American breeds of chickens.
This variety differs from the majority
of breeds in claiming for themselves
an origin based solely on practical
considerations.
They are partly of Asiatic blood,
but in their selection, which extends
over a period of fifty years, attention
has been paid to rapid growth and egg
production, 30 that the breed today
more nearly resembles the Leghorns
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
The unexpected.
you hear about scootleigh ?"

did you hear about Scootleigh?"
mo"
He woke up in the night and went
to the cupboard for the bottle of
Jamaica ginger. He was in such a
hurry he didn't stop to feel for the
electric light button, but CHANGED it."
Dear, dear!"
He grabbed bottle that he thought
was the right one and took swallow
of the stuff"
my, myi"
at burned him painfully"
"Oh, that's too bad! What was it?"
1.-THE jamaica ginger"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
Method in His Madness,

do you realize that your long SER
mons are rather tiresome?" asked the
young parson who was new at the
game.
81 do" replied the wise parson, who
was beginning to carry weight for age.
THAT is why my congregation gives
me such long vacations"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

than does either the Plymouth Rock
or Wyandotte. One fundamental diff
ference still exists that shows the
Asiatic origin of the red chicken:
They are persistent sitters.
The Rhode Island Reds do not re-
produce themselves with certainty as
to shade Of color or style of comb, but
In practical points they may be con-
sidered distinct and well-established
breed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
One of Several.

Little Lemuel-Say, paw, is that
wild man across the street?
Paw-Something like that, son. He
is a member of the state legislature
who voted against free lunch, and to-
day he had to give up real money for
the food he consumed between drinks.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
So Paw Saws,

Little Lemuel-Say, paw, what is
the difference between an optimist and
a pessimist?
Paw-An optimist, son, is man who
is happy when he is miserable, and a
pessimist is a man who is miserable
when he is happy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
pampneaa cauaes Len Waakneaa.

Leg weakness in ducks is usually
caused by dampness. If a duck is
compelled to sleep in a damp house
she is likely to be attacked with rheu-
matism or cramps, for which there is
NO sure remedy. Overlooking will
also do it Sometimes ducks break
down by persistent attention OF heavy
brakes,
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
No Uncertainty,

1.-THE Eskimos have a very peaceful
life"
Yes. They know pretty well what
kind of weather it is going to be with
out waiting for any tips from the
ground hog"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
Their Kind,

What do you think of the way
that upstart Binks gives himself airs?
Here he was talking the other day
about the delights of his salad days"
We'll, l could have reminded him
that they we're not chicken salad
days"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
PREMATURE BADNESS
Due to pandruff and Irritation, Pre-
vented by Cutlcura.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal Daily
shampoos with Cuticura Soap and
occasional applications of Cuticura
Ointment gently rubbed into the
scalp skin will do much to promote
hair-growing conditions.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. KY,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

Inflammation Of
the bladder. La
ter / became so
much worse that
/ consulted a
doctor, who said
that l had Dia-
betes and that
my heart was af-
fected. l suffer-
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
Not the Same.

Have you caught any of the di.
vine affiatus from the coming of the
spring."
mo; all I've caught is the infiu.
enza."
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
Final Opinion,

81 see there is an exodus of foreign
ers in Mexico"
well, instead of them fool for
eigners joining in any such nonsense
l think they ought to get out"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

ALIENS FOOT-EASE for the TROOPS
over 100000 packages of Aliens Foot-Ease, the
autiseptic powder to shake into your shoes, are
being used by the German and Allied troops at
the Front because IL rests the feet, gives In
slant relief to Corns and Bunions, hot, swollen
aching, tender feet, and makes walking easy,
Sold every where 25c. Try It TODAY. Don't
accept any substitute. Adv.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
SUFFERED FOR FOUR YEARS.

Mr.. J. M. Sinclair Of Olivehill,
Tenn, writes: II strained my back,
which weakened my kidneys and
caused an awful bad backache and
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
De Result.

What do you think of this bust.
ness of the Germans taking a Fryer"
They are apt to find themselves in
broil."
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
Prnofs of IL

THE author of that work hasn't a
leg to stand on"
How about his footnotes?"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

Superstition is what prompts per
son to believe a horseshoe over the
door has more virtue than lock and
key.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
Explained.

Mistress-Are you married?
Applicant-No, ma'am, l bumped
into door.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine BYE Remedy for Red, Weak, Wstery
Just Bye comfort Write for Book OF the Rye
By NAH Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
The War Geography.

Knicker-What is an island?
Bocker-A body of land entirely sur
rounded by a war zone.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

Many a man burns his bridges be-
hind him without carrying any fire in,
surance.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
PIace tor erood coope.

II possible place the brood coops
near the cornheld. which furnishes
both shade and fresh ground.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

Why 1t fiatters woman to be told
that she looks like an actress is more
than a man can understand.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

The best way to get along with some
people is to get along without them.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

The wise man bottles his wrath and
then loses the corkscrew.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
FOURTEEN ERRORS OF LIFE


Motto yield in unimportant trifles.
To endeavor to mold all dispositions
alike.
To look for perfection in our own
actions.
To look for judgment and experience
in youth.
To expect uniformity of opinion In
this world.
To believe only what our finite
minds can grasp.
Not to alleviate If we can all that
needs alienation.
To try to measure the enjoyment of
others by our own.
Not to make allowances for the
weakness of others.
To worry ourselves and others about
what cannot be remedied.
To consider anything impossible
that we cannot ourselves perform.
To estimate people by some outside
quality, for it is that within which
makes the man.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

It's all right to put your best foot
forward, but let the other one catch
up with It,
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

The ice cream consumption of the
United States is estimated at five
quarts per capita annually.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

If you want a middle-aged woman
for homework you should advertise
for a girl.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

New York win conduct special
school for the instruction Of street
sweepers in their duties.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

A Man of His Word
Don't worry about James, old man.
He'll pay up. He's man of his word"
yes, and his word is wait"
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
He OUGHT 70 Know.

Adam complained.
"The early bird may get the worms
but if you are too early you get 8
snake" he cried.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

A man must indeed by mighty busy
when he hasn't time to stop and watch
a dog fight
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

Keeping a mans nose to the grind
stone doesn't sharpen his wits.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
OF Two Evils.

are not.
Cynicus-Well, it's better to be
sorry you are not than sorry you
are,
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08
important to Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

To estimate people by some outside
quality, for it is that within which
makes the man.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

To consider anything impossible
that we cannot ourselves perform.
Mexico Missouri message., 1915-04-08

To worry ourselves and others about
what cannot be remedied.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
NOTICE.

Notice IL hereby given that the par
ish school board will receive sealed
bids for the driving Of . school trans-
fer from the Blackwell mill to the
Folsom school in the second ward. for
the school year 1915-16. The school
board will furnish the school trans
fer and the successful bidder the nee
essary team.
Bids will also be received for fur
|nishing and driving school transfer
from the Koepp school to the Madi-
sonville school. and also from the
Baton Rouge. Hammond 4 Eastern
tracks ct Goodbee to Madisonville
school in the first ward.
The parish school board will meet
ION Thursday, August 5, 1915, and in
open session open the bids for the
shove mentioned contracts and
award the contract to the lowest bid
der. The board reserves the right
to reject any and oil bids. Bond will
be required from the successful bid
der for an amount not to exceed the
sum Of I'VE hundred dollars.
ELMER E. LYON,
Superintendent.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
FREsPAss NOTICE.

All persons are prohibited from
trespassing upol the lands between
Covington and Abita Springs former
" known - the Bossier-HerwiR
Lands. and from cutting any trees
or timber on said lands. or hauling
any wood therefrom, or lacking OF
Mailing any advertisement or notices
ON any Of the trees. Ten dollars re-
ward viii be paid for Information
and conviction Of trespassing.
CHARLES T. BRADLEY.
THOMAS 4 PARKER.
August 80. 1919.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
TRAVELLING MANS EXPERIENCE.

I'm the summer of 1888 had q
very serious attack Of cholera NOR
bus. Two physicians worked over
me from 4 q. m. to p. m. without
giving me any relief and then told
me they did not expect me to live;
that l had best telegraph my family.
Instead of doing SO, l gave the hotel
porter fifty cents and told him to
buy me a bottle Of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
dy, and take no substitute. took q
double dose according to the direc-
lions and went to sleep after the sec
ond dose. At five O'Clock the next
morning was called by my order
and took q train for my next stop
ping point, q we'll man but feeling
rather shaky from the severity Of
the attack" writes H. w. ireland,
Louisville, KY. Obtainable every
where.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24

and in full conformity to Article zSl
of the Constitution of Louisiana, and
the statutes for carrying same into
effect, and is authorised and direct
ed by q vote of the majority In both
number and amount of the prop
erty taxpayers called and held In and
for said school district No. IL as pro-
vided by the constitution and stat
utes Of Louisiana. :.
It is hereby certified and recited
that all acts, conditions and things
required by the constitution and
statutess of the State Of Louisiana
precedent to and necessary in issuing
this bond have been regularly done
and performed; that the total indebt-
edness of said parish board of school
directors and on behalf of said school
district No. II does not exceed any
constitutional or statutory hmita~
ton; and that full ample provision
has been made for the collection OF
|a direct property tax on all property
subject to State taxation within the
limits of said school district No. IL,
annually, for period OF i've years
beginning with the year 1915, SUI
ficient to pay the interest and prin-
cipal Of this issue of bonds as the
same mature and cor the prompt
payment thereof, in both principal
and interest, the full faith, credit and
resources of the said school district
No. II are irrevocably pledged.
In testimony whereof the said
parish school board Of the parish OF
St. Tammany, State Of Louisiana,
has caused this bond to be signed by
its president and attested by its sec
rotary.
This first day of September, 1915.
Attest:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24

ness and means of relief. It's wicked
to endure liver ills, headache, indi-
gestion, constipation, when one dose
Of Po-Do-Lax gives relief. Po-Do-
Lax is Podophyllin MAY Applet,
without the grippe. 1t arouses the
liver, increases the flow of bile-Na-
lures antiseptic in the bowels.
Your constipation and other ills dis
appear over night because Po-Da-Lax
has helped Nature to remove the
cause. Get q bottle from your drug
gist today. Get rid of your consti-
patton overnight.
No. 3.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
The Northwestern Dental Co.

When you 90 to New Orleans to
get your dental work done. be sure
to call at the Northwestern Dental
Co., No. 912 Canal street. You will
find the finest and best equipped
dental ofice in the South, under the
management Of DR.. L. A. Brewster.
Moderate prices; hrst-class work is
the motto. Everything strictly first
class, and ten year guarantee on all
work.
Open Sunday from to 4; even
ings until 8 p. m.
NORTHWESTERN DENTAL CO..
912 Canal Street, New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
NOTICE.

The next examination for teacher
certificates will be held in m yofhce
on July Is. ~. % (white), July -.
30, 81, 1915 (colored). No changes
have been made in the condition gov
erning the issuance Of certificates to
applicants. Attention IL again call
cd to the fact that papers Of all ap-
plicants must be written In ink upon
which they will be graded in pen
manship, and that applicant for first
Grade certificates will be given test
In spelling.
ELMER z. LYON,
Superintendent.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
Office Of the Collector.

New Orleans, La, July s, 1915.
In pursuance Of the provisions of
Section 346O, r. S., notice is hereby
given the owners of the one barrel
Of whisky seized June %, 1915, at
Houltonville, La, for violation OF the
Internal Revenue Laws, that unless
they appear and file claims in the
manner prescribed by law withon
thirty 800 days from date hereof,
same will be advertised and sold as
forfeited to the United States under
the above mentioned statute.
J.Y. FAUNTLEROY,
Collector of Internal Revenue.
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
NOTICE.

We, the undorslgned citizens viii
not allow any nunting On our lenda
DIR. YOUNG.
H. CULBREATH.
JOE CULBREATH.
r. QUAVE.
TUNER SMITH.
WALTER LAVIN0HOUSB
WILLIS JENKINe
G. w. BUSH,
N. BUSH.
WILLIAM CULBREATH,
p. r. COWART,
A. n. JENKINS,
DORA TALLE7.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
NOTICE..
Office of the Collector.

Internal Revenue Service, New Or
leans, La.
Office Of the Collector.
New Orleans, La, July s, 1915.
In pursuance to the provisions OF
Section 1850, r.. S., notice is hereby
given the owners of the two barrels
of whisky seized June Is, 1915, at
Covington, Louisiana, for violation
of the Internal Revenue Laws, that
unless they appear and file claims in
the manner prescribed by law within
thirty 500 days from date hereof,
same will be advertised and sold as
forfeited to the United State under
the above mentioned statute.
]. Y. FAUNTLEROY,
Collector Of Internal Revenue.
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
CONSTIPATION CURED OVER
NIGHT.

A small dose Of Po-Do-LAx tonight
and you enjoy . full, free, easy bowel
movement In the morning. No grip
Ing, for Po-Do-Lax 10 Podophyllin
MAY Applet without the gripe. Po-.
Do-Iax corrects the cause Of consti
patton by arousing the liver. increae
ing the now I bile. Bile II Natures
antiseptic in the bowels. With the
proper amount Of bile, digestion IN
bowels il perfect. No gas, no fer
men4ation, NO constipation. Don't
be SICK. nervous, irritable. Get .
bottle Of Po-Do-Lax from your drug
gist now and cure your constipa-
ton.
No Il
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
ELMER E. LYON;
Secretary.
A CHEllIsT's DISCOVERY.

B. A. Thomas, q retired caemist Of
Kentucky, like all Kentuckians, kept
fine horses. His neighbors noticed
that his horses were slick and shin
ing in the Spring before other horses
began to shed. He told them Of
some good powders that he fed his
horses. He gave them some Of 1t
and now B. A. Thomas Stock RENE
dy is known all over Kentucky b.
horsemen and farmers, who tai
pride in horses or cows or shee
We sell 1t on the money ba
basis.
For sale by A. c. Mccormack.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
HOW's THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars re
ward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
r. J. CHEVY & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known
r. J. Cheney for the last Is years.
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and f.
nancially able to carry out any obi
cations made by his arm.
NATIONAL Blk OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Ii taken in
formally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn. Testimonials sent free. Price
Is cents per bottle. Sold By Ill
lruggists.
TAKE Halls Family Pills for con-
Situation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
President.

Section 8. Be 1t further resolved,
ETC., That the proceeds of the sale OF
the bonds herein authorized and di-
rected to be issued shall be devoted
exclusively to the constructing and
furnishing q public school building
in district No. II, title to which shall
vest in the public.
Section 4. Be it further resolved,
ETC., That this board and its success
ors hereby bind itself irrevocably and
contractually to and with any pur-
chaser or purchasers Of said bonds
that 1t, and its successors in Office
will annually during the life OF said
bonds at the same time that other
taxes are levied in addition to all
other taxes now authorized by the
constitution and laws of the State
Of Louisiana levy a special tax upon
al! taxable property in said school
district No. II subject to State tax
alton sufficient to pay the interest
and principal on said bonds becom-
ing due the ensuing year; that 1t will
enforce the collection of said special
tax annually as the same becomes
due and exigtble; provided that said
tar shall cease to be levied immedi.
ately on the retirement Of all bonds
which may be issued and the pro-
ceeds which may be issued and to the
payment Of which the principal on
said bonds herein authorized to be
issued and the proceeds Of said tax
to be solicited shall be sacredly de-
voted and applied to the payment OF
the principal and interest as the
same shall become due.
N. H. FITZSIMONS,
President.
ELMER E. LYON:
Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
qREsPAss NOTICE..

All persons are hereby warned and
prohibited from cutting. burning
deadening, carrying or floating away
or otherwise injuring or DESTROYING
any trees, timber or wood growing or
lying upon the 'ands Of the under
dgned. The re also prohibited
from dohin Aunting or trapping
with dog. or torch or treepaso-
lnG II any <ay On lands bolon9ing
to the M --.-'xned.
Z. p. ROBERT.
Fl. 81. NAYFIELD.
81. ]. MAYFTELD.
i. 4. ORR.
JAS. PROVOST.
No91-e1 emo 81. OAU0D
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
W. B. COOTER.
BENEFITED By CHASlBERLAIN's
LINIMENT.

Last winter used Chamberlain
Imminent for rheumatic pains. stifI-
ness and soreness Of the knees, and
can conscientiously say that never
used anything hat did me 90 much
good. Edward Craft. Nlba, N. T.
ObAainAble everywhere.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
President.
Secretary.
s(Form Of Coupon.)

Mo- $lZ.5V
On September I, 49,, and on
March l, 10. ., the parish board OF
school directors of the parish of st.
Tammany, State of Louisiana, will
pay to bearer twelve and fifty one
($12.50) dollars, at the
Office of the secretary of the parish
board of school directors of the par
ish of st. Tammany, in the town OF
Covington, State Of Louisiana, being
six months interest due on its school
district No. IL bond No. 500, dated
September /, 1915.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
TREsPAss NOTICE.

/. the undersigned, forbid all hunt
Ing, trapping and trespassing on any
Of my land. Anyone caught 90 do
ing will be punished to the full e1-
tent Of the law.
je26-4t W. B. COOTER.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24

Baton Rouge, July 14.-Mrs. L.
Cooke Wickliffe, widow of the late
CONGRESSMAN Wickliff, was married
today in the St. James Episcopal
Church by Rev. J. Gilmer Buskie tc
Col. William S. Holmes, Of Tallulah.
C. w. Hancock, Jdrs. Wickli6's broth
er-in-law, accompanied the bride.
Governor Hall was best man for Col.
Holmes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-07-24
go REWARD.

A reward Of SIS win be paid By
the undersigned for any information
that will lead to the conviction Of
any person or persons discovered de-
stroying any Of his property.
CHAS. K OLSEN