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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-25

Henry Miller in the following
story proves how wit can effectually
save a man from humiliation.
During the Civil War, at a camp
in Ohio, a captain fresh from civil
life and grand in a brand new uni
form, happened to observe two men
shooting at target.
Here, boys said he, let me
show you how to shoot.
Taking a gun in hand, he fired
and missed,
That said he to one of the sol.
diers, is the way you shoot
He fired again, and missed again
And that said he. turning to
the other soldier, is the way you
shoot
HE fired a third shot and hit the
DulIS eye.
And that said he, is the man
shoot.'-March Young's Maya
zine.
Il behave" declared the Irishman
that me youngest sons born t be
a SURGEON" "Phwat leads we t say
thot?" asked his friend. "Oi caught
him usin' tn scissors on book Old
lately bought, an before Oh cd
stop him he cut out tn appindix. :
--Ex.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-25

We have sent out many state
ments during the past few weeks.
The returns have not been what
they should be. 1t is true the
amount due us from each indlvidu-
al is small. In the aggregate they
make quite a sum. We need mon
eY to pay our expenses as we 90
and ask that prompt remittances
be made If you have not yet re-
ceived statement. please do not
put us to the expense of mailing
you one. Pay us at once,
Mrs. Ada Crawford and daughter,
Miss Sigma of Hunnewel were here
Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-25
Heal,l is Capital

Disease is FIRST aid to power y.
A nau or v,uu who is ill can
net AXE MS QuirCd interest in
thri wCE '.,y do their work
not l,cat.. .y desire to do it,
g.. lc.r.. n. must And work
ll.r is o.. ...e with pleasure is
pu..m...... u,lluuel. listIcss
u.... o ant things ar for
gotten N els that would cave
lal.. or mr. profits are not &C
quirrd T.. earnings and loss
result
A uDa 'y man or woman de-
lichs in auvity They overflow
with euerl, They must be busy
at cUu .nu because activity is
IL, '.w G.. i.rmal life Keen inter
cst is taken III work. Its pOssibili-
lie are seen Better ways of doing
it are developed and the work
pays
So health is capital 1t is as
necessary to the success of any bus.
mess q is money. Of the two a
man with health and little money
will sell succeed where a man with
plenty of money but who is bank
rupt in health will fail
Health, then is d thing that is tC
be treasured. 1t decides ones earn,
ing puwcr and gives clear title tc
all the real pleasures. 1t may bt
as easily kept Us lost. Pure air
day and night, sunshine, good food
pure water cleanliness and exercise
are health insurance.
Farm folks usually get enough
exercise too much of it some
tiu,s-a and enough good food Blu
many Of our homes do not have a,
much fresh air and sunshine il
them as they should have Mucf
of the water we drink is impure. |
doesn't pay to neglect any of theS,
things because the time or mOue!
seemingly saved by so doing is al
expensive economy.
The wise man or woman will de
eide that health is the most valu
able thing they may possess. Risk
ing loss of it through overwork o
worry, or neglect of anything OF
which health depends, just so on
may hurry through more work AM
get few more dollars, is certainl,
paying too much for a WHISTLE
Journal of Agriculture.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-25

W. H. Wadsworth and wife. Mrs,
j H. Brooks, Mrs. w. E. McCullock,
Mr. and Mrs. Benz. Trussell and Miss
Mary Grain, of Ely were here shop
ping Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-25

"Dinah, did you wash the fish
before you baked it?"
Law, ma'am, what's de use OBJ
washin' er fish what's lived all his
life in de Observation-Disclosures
Ledger.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-25

Save your orders for 1915 calen
dars for the Democrat. Buy them
at home. You will have a good line
to select from. Buy from home peo-
pie and thus patronize those who
patroniZe you.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-25

Mrs. W. B. A. McNutt was the
guest of her niece, Mrs. James Davis
10 Hannibal, the last of the week.
DR.. McNutt spent Friday there.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-25

Miss Gladys Willis went to Han
nibal Thursday to visit her friend
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-25

Mrs. ], Uplinger left Friday for
an extended visit 10 Wellsville and
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-25

q. M: WALES. was q Clarence Wis
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25
WEATHER REPORT
We will deliver The Daily News ts you each afternon for ten cents per

Cars to Camp GrOund-day and night.-Prescott Garage-phOne 139.
 Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25
MRS. L. s. WORMACK

Miss Docia Atkins was born in Col umbia County, Ark. March 19, 1860: was married to L. s. Wormack Sep tember 26, 1876. They moved at once to their present home near Willisville Ark, where Mrs. Wolmack departed this life on the 31st day of July 1915. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior in 1885 and was baptised into Mt Olive Church living a devoted Christian life until the end.
 To MT. and Mrs. Wormack were born ten children two of whom preceded her to the land of Bliss"
 She leaves a host of relatives anC friends to mourn yet just few days prior to her departure she told the writer that tho she was about to walk through the valley of the shadow of Death she feared no evil.
 Not only will her immediate family and the church she lovel so well, miss her, but all who knew her loved her and will miss tender hands and kind words.
 Sister Wormack's life speaks for itself and any attempt to eulogize her beautiful Christian character would be mockery.
 There is no Death: An angel form walks over earth with silent tread, He bears our best loved friends away, and then we call them dead. He leaves our hearts all desolate, He plucks our fairest, sweetest flowers, Transplanted into "bliss" they now adorn immortal bowers. The bird-like voice with joyous tones, made glad their scenes of sin and strife,
 Sings now an everlasting son amid the tree of Life.
 And where he sees a smile too bright a heart too pure for taint or vice He bears it to that world of light, to dwell in Paradise.
 Born into this undying life, they leave US but to come again. With joy we welcome them the same except in sin and pain, And ever near us, though unseen, the dear immortal spirits tread, For all the boundless Universe; in life there is no dead.
 One Who Loved Her.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25
HOLLY SPRINGS NEWS

Health is good at the time of this writing.
 We have had bad weather for cutt- ing hay the past week.
 Melons have passed into the some where land, and the boys sleep at night once again.
 Singing was we'll attended at Holly Springs Sunday evening. Singing was led by such excellent singers as Prof. P. W. Taylor, A. Young, L. B. Russell, and R. P. Bailey.
 MT. A. T. Reeves visited the home of Mr. c. B. Butcher Sunday evening. The party was well attended Satur- day night and all reported a good time.
 MT. P. w. Taylor is at home again. Visit Holly Springs; you are wei come. Blue Jay.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25

Prescott people had gas today up until early afternoon but it is expect ed to go out this evening. The break in the main line near Lewisville re- mains under water and it is not at this time known how long it will be before repairs can be made. It was given out in Little Rock last night that an estimate could be made as to the extent of the damage nor how long it would take to repair it. There is six feet of sand over the line It is stated that the river will fall rapidly when the water begins to recede.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25
Easily Fatal.

To the grouchy-looking person who had boarded his car the conductor said as he returned him his transfer.
 "This transfer expired 10 minutes ago."
 Whereupon, with a growl, the man dug nickel, and as he handed it to the conductor. observed:
 "No wonder, with not a single ven- tilator open in the while car,"-Har. per's Magazine
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25
JENNIE HOWELL MIS-
 SIONERY SOCIETY

The Jennie Howell Missionary So- ciety will meet with Miss Gertrude Guthrie on Thursday Aug. 26, p. m. An interesting program on Cuba has been arranged for this meeting. Song-"Will There Be Any Stars ?' Bible Lesson, Acts 12, 11-17.-Nel- son Garner.
 Prayer.
 Roll Call-Respond by giving item concerning Cubes
 Dues.
 "Cuba, Its Location and Importance" James Bush.
 ''The Patron Saint of Cienfuagos Lula Beth Gee.
 "In Camaguey"--A Allen GrCeson. Song.-"Help Somebody Today" Generous Offerings" ".-Colyer Cox. "Young Christian Wprker"-Amy Moore.
 "Extracts from a er."-Julia Woodul.
 Business.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25
LITTLE ROCK MAN
 ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

Little Rock, Aug 25.-John Bean, a Little Rock street railway conductor shot himself near the heart, with sui cidal intent, Tuesday afternoon, at his home near the Union Station. He waa removed to the city hospital, where the physicians said there was a fight ing chance for him to recover.
 Bean had been with the street car company for several years, and was at one time also on the police force. He had been married three times. His first wife is dead. His second had been in the State Hospital and they were subsequently, divorced, the court giving her $40 a month alimony. At the best, he could not make more than $81 month, About three weeks ago he married third time. His f. nancial burden was too great for him, and he sought relief in death.
 In a statement made to Manager Griffith of the Street Railway Co.,, he asked that the insurance of 5000 which the company pays the depen- dants of any employe who dies in the service, be paid to his twin boys.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25

People still talk hard times. After awhile they will quit. When they do everybody will ask big prices for any thing they have to sell. I have a client with beautiful home near Prescott that can be had for half value and easy terms. Several other small places in and near Prescott on terms like paying rent. Good real estate is always a good investment re. gardless of what people say about panics and hard times.-H. B. Me Kenzie.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25
REDUCED RATES

Labor Day Celebration Texarkana, Arkansas September 9th 1915. For this occasion the Iron Mountain Rail way will sell tickets Prescott to Tex arkana and return for $200. On sale September 5th and 9th, bear final re- turn limit to reach original starting point prior to midnight of September 7th.-G. A. Hays, Agent.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25
Argument Closed.

Jackson and Johnson are not now on speaking terms. It all arose as the result of an argument which required some mental calculation.
 q tell you" said Jackson, "that you are altogether wrong in your con- clusions."
 Pardon me, but lam not" replied Johnson.
 Didn't go to school, stupid ?" al- most roared his opponent
 "Yes," was the calm reply, "and you remained stupid. Chicago Ledger.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25

One Who Loved Her.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25
Local News,
TRADE IN PRESCOTT

1 lhApE IN nCOSOIl 1
 Sixty one-hundredths of rain was had here last night.
 w. H. Halleburton was in the city today attending tob usiness matters.
 Talcolette Talcum Powder. Flesh and White. 25c.-Hesterly Drug Store. Advt.
 Fire, Tightening and tornado insur- ance.-J. s. Began, Citizens Bank Bldg Advt.
 Patronize the East Side Barbers-- they are handy and will appreciate your trade. Advt.
 Born-Yesterday to MT. and Mrs. G. L. Daniles, routes number five Prescott, a girl.
 Hon. T. c. McRae left yesterday af- ternoon for Fort Smith where he is at IO DuSlueSS HldlIGTS.
 oo0 sn1nx.g kar and shaving - the Wsst oils DasAes SAop-you ars Hsat.-CsaUna 6 Gasansins AAvt. If your cOrns worry you, use Dikes Corn Ease Will remove them without harm or hurt.-Hesterly Drug Store Advt.
 Mrs. Mark M. Smythe and daughter Miss Marion Smythe, are over at Hot Springs for several weeks visit with relatives and friends.
 Farmers, business men and truck growers are requested to meet with the Nevada Live Stock Growers As sociation at the court house Saturday
 DECISION MEANS SUCCESS Write Rev. J. M. Workman. President of Henderson-Br College, Arka- delphia, Arkansas, today for reserva- ton. Special information on request
 The Jennie Howell Missionary So- ciety will meet with Miss Gertrude Guthrie on Thursday August 26, at $ o'clock p. m. All members are re- quested to attend this meeting.-Ger- trude Davis, Sec'y.
 Iron Mountain trains continue to be about 12 hours behind regular sche- dule. There has been only one St. Louis train today and it arrived here at 8 a. m. Another is marked to ar. rive here at 6 p. m.
 Exhibits are coming in for Nevada's booth at the Hampstead County Fair and if you have anything for this you should not wait too long before send ing it in. Nevada county should make a most creditable showing this year and you can help it do so. Bring or send in exhibits at once to S. R. Young or Moore X Martin.
 All farmers, truck growers and busi- ness men are requested to meet with the Nevada County Live Stock Grow CTS Association at the court house Saturday afternoon. A movement is on foot to secure markets for all pro- ducts raised in this vicinity and you will learn something to your advan- tage by being at the court house Sat urday.
 Ben L. Knight, of Iowa City, Iowa, arrived here yesterday and is busily engaged assisting the Chautauqua committee who is selling season tick. cts. Those who intend to attend the distractions next week should get sea- son tickets at once. A list of chose who have tickets for sale appears else whede in today's paper and you will save money by getting them before Monday. MT. Knight will remain here throughout next week as manager of the Chautauqua.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25

Lost-Gold coil link coat w.,,, chain-fnder will return to ma o,a receive reward.-Floyd Powell M
 Advt. We have the goods and the seryi.s use your phone.-Douglas Brooks < Company. Phone 157. Adyt
 INSURANCEi
 Fire, Tightening and tornado. sse U. s. Began, Citizens Bank Bldg.
 Advt
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25
WOOD FOR SALE

1 will take orders and have wood cut any length for heating or cooking purposes to be delivered in September and October.-Phone POP. Advt. Try Muscadine Punch. Refreshing and healthful at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25

When fellow is down and out everybody else seems to realize the fact first.
 It is better to be known by your good works, even if your list of ac- quaintances is not so very large.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25

With each soc bottle of PalmOlive Shampoo we give free, three cakes of Palmolive SOap.-Hesterly Drug Store. Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-08-25

Fever thermometers are needed in every home. They give prompt waTn- ing of approaching disease. 75c to S1.50-Hesterly Drug Store. Advt.
 Mrs. Gill is here spending a visit with relatives and friends and is a guest of her daughter, Mrs. c. F.. Cobb and granddaughter, Mrs. J. F. Jordan.
 Mrs. F. L. Generally and daughter, Miss Gussie Generally, who have been here the past month visiting relatives and friends will leave this afternoon for their home in Lufkin, Texas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-17
ABOUT SIGNATURE.

My Dear Girls and Boys.-I want to
explain to you exactly what | mean
by signing your work. 1t was one OF
the strictest rules OF our club. but l
don't believe that all OF the members
understand 1t very clearly, so your
editor Will tell you exactly what she
means by it. When you draw pic
turc to send the club. sign your name
and address ut the bottom. II posi-
hlc. not on the other side of the draw =
ing nor on a slip OF paper inclosed
with il. The same thing is true OF
your stories and puzzles. Same OF the
members send In n little slip with
their name and address on II with
their stories and pictures and puzzles.
but this sometimes causes confusion.
Every now and then the little piece
OF paper drops out the floor. and
then there is your editor. high and dry.
wondering who on earth sent in that
fine story. SO watch out for this.
children, and ! think ii will he best
for every one of us. club members.
editor and all.
Did YOU have n good time at the
state Fair? | know YOU did, and I
know the boys were wild over the
wonderful aeroplanc. BY the way. our
boys have been so busy playing foot
ball and watching the scores OF the
big games that they haven't written
to the club for a long time We miss
your work, and YOU don't want the
girls to get ahead OF YOU in the media Is
that are going TO he given out soon.
YOUR EDITOR.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-17
TIL: MISSING hoy.

One fine summer evening about 5
o'clock. a boy was tollering along a
country road toward "A village store.
about three miles distant. But first
VIII stop and introduce him. He
was stout. healthy boy of twelve
years Of age. When but a small boy
his father died. and about a month
after. his mother followed.
He was adopted by a mean and stin-
Gy farmer that made him work hard.
Just about > o'clock the farmer stopped
Tom Gor this Was the boys name)
in his work. and sent him TO the store
for some family supplies.
lie was so stingy that he would not
let poor Tom ride a horse. Well, Tom
was hurrying 10 the store. when just
out of sideroad came Il man, who
was gypsy.
But Tom did not see him. and be-
fore he was aware the man jumped on
head. and that was about one mile
from the farm The gypsy carried
poor Tom to wagon that was wait
ing in the woods. and put him in IL
aud carried him away.
Ten years have rolled by. and Tom
is & business man with n wife and
two children. And he thinks he will
some day pay a visit TO the mean farm
or. where he has spent most of his
boyhood days.
(originalD ROBERT YATES
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Drawn by Philis C. Gnry.
Editorial and Literary Department

out almost time he put it in. on the
hook he had a large trout.
You're lucky" said James. catch
ing fish without any bait or worms"
Yes, pretty lucky. But as | haven't
any and can't get any here. I'll try
il again"
lie threw his line back. and this time
caught n yellow perch. Taking 1t off
he pitched his line back But not so
quick this time did one come and bite
at his angry hook. for they had
watched the others get caught and
never came back again, SO they didn't
try TO catch his bare hook. Joe and
James were TALKING.
Why don't YOU keep quiet for 4
minute. can't catch any fish with
that noise
The two boys said nothing, but
stopped talking. After they stopped
talking the fish wouldn't bite any more
Guess we'd better go. | can't catch
any more
So they went on TO their little tent
and ate the fish.
MELVIN ELLIS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-17

CHAPTER III.


When Hail arrived at the village IL
was night. and he and his fellow
workmen crept slowly to the saloon
and looked in. Everything was silent
at that time. Hail did not know Dave
and neither did Dave know him. When
he walked in he set the whole bunch
up. AS they were drinking Hail no
ticed n scar on the left arm OF the
man by him. After they finished drink
Ing Hail paid for the drinks and went
out. Hail wanted to make sure that
lie was Dave Medford, so he waited
outside for Dave. Dave soon came
out and started toward the plant. Eal
followed him and soon caught up with
him. Hail asked: MY friend, may |
walk with you?" Yes" was the re-
ply. After walking for while Dave
began to think why this man was fol-
lowing him. Gould he be soldier
thought Dave to himself. but no he
wore no uniform. He must Lc n man
from the plant, said Dave to himself
I'll ask and find out. thought Dave
After walking for while Dave asked.
will YOU tell me your name" That
WILL said Hall. "My name is rom
Baron. an escaped convict from New
York. | tell YOU this because ] can
trust YOU" Dave began to feel a little
better now, because he thought that
he would aid him from being captured
Dave then told Of the murder OF Good
Hail said to himself, sure enough this
is Dave Medford. Dave then took Hall
to his cabin and planned for a trip to
Europe. as Canada was n dangerous
place for n murderer.
The next morning they started for
tho city. After spending n day in the
snow they arrived at the city.
Hail told Dave that he wanted a
while off to think OF the matter while
Dave bought the tickets. Hail Mt once
went to get some soldiers. AS Dave
was buying the tickets the soldiers
rushed on him ana captured him. They
then carried him to the prison. which
was made Of logs. to await trial
Now Dave had a friend of whom he
could depend on II was Ed Da wson
One day he saw Ed outside and made
signs for him TO get permission to see
him. Ed got permission and went to
see Dave. Dave handed him note
and told him TO read IL outside
When Ed went out he read the note
On IL was written: "SmuEgle matches
and oil; have sled ready" TIN. next
day Ed again asked permission to see
Dave. After smuggling the oil and
matches to Dave. Ed departed TO pre-
pare for the journey.
tContinued)
RY CLYDE 'rIpTnN
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MY DOG.
MARTHA HA NM.

] have little dog: his name is
Nero Nero is Il pretty dog. His front
feet are white and his hind ones are
white. lie has brown spots over him
The tip end OF his tail is white too
lie has real pretty brown eyes. He
follows me wherever go Sometimes
don't want him to follow but he so
does. lie is very argravatinE at times
nero ana jet tmy cato are very good
friends. indeed. When he (Nero) was
puppy she (JcD would catch rab-
bits and bring them TO him and he
would eat them up. too. and not leave
her taste. Don't YOU think he was
selfish little dog? ] do. But after
all he was dear. sweet little creature
beloved by his mistress.
tOrig!nal)
PATRICIA w. CALL.AWAY
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CALLING TO YOU.

Across the sea. far away
Voices are calling TO you:
Go to them as Jesus commands
DO as he's told you to do
Tell them of Him. our Savior,
Who came to this world OF sin,
And suffered, and died. on the eros.
That TO Heaven we might enter in
Many are they that haven't heard
OF Jesus and His love,
Unknown TO them Is the place
Prepared for them above.
Q. be a messenger for God:
Go to these lands away;
Tell the story of Jesus
To the ones that call to-day
Will YOU let these souls be lost,
q. help them in their need,
Tell them the blessed story.
And be a friend indeed
MARY ELLA HOWARD
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-10-17

am little hound puppy. and ! am
afflicted with the ridiculous name of
Butterfly. Will tell YOU how / got
such "A name. The first month or two
OF my l!fe ] lived with a man named
Mr.. Collins. who owned my mother too.
After that he gave me To man named
Mr. Howard. This man had several
small nieces and nephews. who loved
to play with me. and also my mother.
AT hrSt ! was named Blyken, as my
mother was named Wynken, but one OF
Mr. Howard's nicccs. Eleanor Howard
by name, suddenly thought Of tho
name Butterfly. The suggestion was
carried aud | have been
called that ever since, and always will
be. ! suppose.
While the children were here TO play
VIII me. | had n right good time. but
since they left ] have been very lone
some. | heard one OF them say that
they were all coming back soon, so I
am just living for that time to come
even though they did tie ropes around
my neck and lead me around. and va
rious other things that are not so
pleasant, such as making me leg for
my supper. etc.
tOrieinalD
MARY VIRGINIA EETHEN
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rRIZE WINNERS OF THE WEEK .
Petersburg, V;

Leroy Crowder. of stony Creek. Va
Helen Simons, of Dumbarton. Va
Clyde Upton. OF 1929 High Street.
Va.
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4 t'harade.

My first is in T hut not sec,
My second is in ID but not the,
My third is III G but not NC,
My fourth iS in but not tea
My whole is the name OF a club
love.
MARTHA HAMM