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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
SORROWS OF THE NEUTRAL
Small Nations in the Present Conflict.
Seem 20 Be Caught Between
Two Fires

The neutral is living in a world in
which vexatious and costly inroads are
constantly being made upon his means
% subsistence The responsibility for
his losses lies between two maraud-
ing powers Each OF them Indignantly
repudiates all imputations OF r1isbe-
haviOr and Indignantly accuses the en-
envy Each OF them claims that the
way 10 prevent any further marauding
is 10 hand the keys OF the storehouse
10 him ant 10 lock out his opponent
Great Britain insists that Germany
cannot have IL both ways. Germany
insists that Great Britain cannot have
il both WAYS. The insistence OF each
that the other cannot have il both
Ways does not prevent both from seek
ing 10 have il both ways The result
upon the fate 81 the belligerent OF this
Reputation Of all the rules remains to
be seen, but its results on the fortune
~ the mere neutral is crystal clear.
when a number Of big beIligerenrs are
insisting upon having II both ways. the
inoneusive and thrifty neutral Is evil
IDENTIFY doomed 70 get Il both WAYS
The New Republic
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
THE WAY OUT
Change Of Food Brought Success and
Happiness

An ambitious but delicate girl. after
falling to go through school on ae-
count Of nervousness and hysteTia,
found in GrapeNuts the only thing
that seemed to build her up and FUR
nish her the peace OF health.
From infancy" she says. Il have
not been strong. Being ambitious 10
learn at any cost l finally got TO the
High School but soon had to abandon
my studies on account OF nervous pros
tration and hysteria.
My food did not agree with me, and
grew thin and respondent i coulo
not enjoy the simplest social AFFAIR Tor
suffered constantly from nervousness
in spite Of all sorts OF medicines.
This wretched condition continued
until I became interested in the let
tiers OF those who had cases like nine
and who were being helped by eating
Grape-Nuts-
Il had little faith, but procured
pkg. and after the first dish expert
enced a peculiar satisfied feeling that
had never gained rom any oiuiN"'y
food. | slep1 and rested better that
night and in few days began TO gro"
stronger.
Il had a new feeling of peace ana
restfulness- In a few weeks, TO m'
great Joy, the headaches and nervous
ness left me and life became bnsn.
and hopeful. Presumed my studies anu
later laugh. ten months with ease
using Grape-Nuts every day. am no"
the mistress OF happy home. and inc
old weakness has never returned
Name given by Postum Co. Ba'Vis
Creek. Mich. Read The Road TO "e'F
Vile" in pkgs. There's a Reason.
Ever read the shove Ietterf ~
one appears from time 60 time. Is..
are genuine, true, sad fuli Of hums.
Interest,"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
BREAKING The NEWS GENTLY
Liverpool Man Exceedingly Careful
That He Should Not Shock the
Nerves Of His FRIEND.

In Liverpool there Is a man. writes
a contributor 10 Parsons Weekly.
who is famous for his calmness on
every occasion One day he strOlled'
leisurely into the Office OF a friend.
I've Just had a chat with your
wiz" he began.
Why didn't know she was in
town"
oh. she wasn't in town" replied
the other Il called at your house"
4 didn't know she was receiving to-
day" said the husband. with some sur.
prise Il thought she had a head
ache"
she didn't mention IL 20 me- said
the calm man. There was quite a
crowd at the house.
a crowd echoed the husband
Yes" went on the calm man. They
came with the fire engine
The fire engine" gasped the hus-
band
oh. it's all right. went on the calm
man It's all out now. II wasn't
much Of a fire. but ! thought you'd
like to know OF H.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
HAD TO ALLOW The PENSION
statesm.n DID Net Understands Ma.
turs of Disease. So How Was Any
Other Course Possibiel

Representative Murray OF Oklahoma
and Col c. G. Harris OF Alabama. for.
merry an officer In the Confederate
army. sat discussing bill pending in
the house Committee on pensions.
Harris Is strongly opposed 10 most OF
the pension bills and Murray. on the
other hand. is equally insistert that
most Of the bills should be passed.
some OF Murray's arguments are IN
usual
Here's a man who has a disease
that cant even pronounce A" said Har-
ris. running his finger along a dotted
line leading 10 the name OF the all
ment. How am TO know he con
tracted such a disease as that in the
army; Or that IL amounts to any
thing
That's Just the point declared
Murray. Its a disease that you and
know nothing about We cant even
pronounce H. Who are We 20 say
that II isn't 4 serious disease The
man may have been incapacitated for
years
Il never thought OF il in that way"
admitted the ex-COnfederate army Off
Ger Il suppose Vel have 10 allow the
pension Kansas City star
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
The Wicked Printer.

UnObserved and unannOunced the
president Of a church society entered
the composing room OF a newspaper
Just In time to hear these words is
sue from the mouth OF the boss
printer:
Billy. 20 TO the devil. and tell him
70 finish that murder he began this
morning Then kill William ]. Bry-
ans youngest grandchild. and dump
the Sweet Angel OF Mercy into the
hellbOI- Then make up that Naughty
Partisan Actress and lock Up The
Lady in Her BOudoir"
Mortified the good woman fed and
TOW her children wonder Why they
are no; allowed 10 play With the print
er's youngster
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

apparel published
and thok lobby
of He the lobby
tued
Well
anything It
thirty
Where did get it,, Hov did happen, He said
q
got L
costume
when Adamson a
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
Indiscreet
MissMary
By H. M. EGBERT
loop,rlsAi. us b. ". G, Chapman


The Misses Penheld we're quite well
20 do. and quite alone in the world.
Miss Lizzie was forty. il she was a
day Miss Mary confessed TO thirty
two. Ia, even the sweetest OF women
may be pardOned for deducting a year
or so after passing the thirtieth mile
stone They were the only daughters.
the only children of Square" Penfield
OF Bodminton. New England Once
the family had played a prominent
part in New Englands public life. but
with the growth OF the industrial sys-
ten and the fading out Of the old ways
of life they had become more and more
isolated. After their fathers death
they were more or less ~hermits." as
Miss Mary ruefully declared.
All the village respected the two
maiden ladies' but somehow they
seemed an anachronism. a survival Of
other times in the hustling commercial
times OF the twentieth century.
Two months before Miss Mary. who
subscribed 10 an English newspaper
containing a good deal OF literary mat
ter. had seen an advertisement
II stated that one shilling. or a quar-
ter, would purchase a pound OF to-
bacco. a box OF matches and so ciga-
rettes for one soldier in the trenches
in Belgium The sender's name was
90 be placed upon the package
I'd like 10 send a shilling for one
OF the poor fellows" said Miss Mary.
But wouldn't il be a little-forward.
my dear" inquired prudent Miss Liz
zie
Not in time Of war. dear. answered
Miss Mary
With many searchings OF heart the
ladies embarked on their daring enter
prise. and in due course a box went
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

forV ard to the allies trenches bear
ing the name Of Miss Mary Penheld
upon the cover
And now a letter had come II was
marked with a red sign: Opened I'm
der Martial Law" which alone sent a
delightful thrill down the two ladies'
backs They opened the envelope
with shaking fingers and read.
My Dear Miss Penield:-l write to
thank you very much for your delight
full gift You cannot imagine what
pleasure such a thing gives us out
here. and greater than the gift is the
thought that there is someone who is
thinking OF us have passed your
box OF cigarettes all along the
trenches. and II you could see our fell
lows putting away under a hail OF
shrapnel you would find yourself am
ply repaid in the pleasure which you
have given them. We are all blessing
your name tonight. for We have not
had a good smoke for ages"
What Is this signature. my dear?''
inquired Miss Lizzie. 1t looks like
Cop Richard Barton"
The two ladies' examined the sigma
ture carefully. why. IL is his rank
corporal. OF course" said Miss Mary
He must be quite respectable man,
10 have been made a corporal. You
know they are very strict in the Eng.
lish army A drinking man could never
become a corporal
But it IS sad to think OF them
abandoned to the habit OF tobacco. .
answered Miss Lizzie However
ought we to write back to him. my
dear
Would--would il be proper. sister?'
asked the other.
We shall never see him, and per
haps a letter would cheer him up. And
then. the poor fellow may be shot"
oh, no." exclaimed Miss Mary in
horror
After a long talk they decided &c
write Corp Richard Barton a Joint
letter TO preserve the proprieties II
was letter that might have made the
irreverent laugh. II dealt with al
the small talk OF the village, for to the
two maiden ladies' Bodminton was the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

while great has been made in the Development OF many ar schools
devoted
believed
talented pupils
continued and Increasing the unusually gifted
in art ont the nc
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

neither
$50 feet long and with
the body Of whale This the officials probably
Most frequently the
thrasher which
a
belief that has been
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

but for the reason that Judge Adam
son seemed a bit hurt the other day
when he strobe in before about thirty
OF his colleagues ALTERED in the new
purchase and nobody noticed n
Adamson has been careless OF his
clothing. save that he. has shown a
particular f0ndness for bright red
neckties and red vests. and his suit
usually fits him about as gracefully
as a shirt on a beanpole- He does
not care. so long as he is comfortable.
but 50 much comment had been made
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

reau OF education. has had a report
made on the professional a., schools
OF this country BY Miss Florence y
Levy. editor OF the American Art
Annual In the study which Mss
Levy has made she has outlined the
history OF the movement in this coua-
.ry and has described the system OF
management OF the various institu-
tions. including the academic schools.
schools OF design and industrial art.
schools Of architecture and OF normal
art Miss Levy is OF the opinion that.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

TIE marine monster Two such re
ports came 10 them recently. how
ever. that were somewhat interesting
One told OF the finding OF the re-
mains OF a serpent al Indian Rocks.
on the west coast OF Florida not far
from 81. Petersburg The creature
was described as fully 40 feet long.
with a huge head. and II il vas not
a veritable sea serpent. the oldest
fisherman on the coast did no; know
what Il was Unfortunately. no
scientist was al hand 10 preserve the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

an eAampIe- Une OF The big gongs N
the house Office building sounded
ominously. notifying members that
patriots over in the house chamber
we're fixing TO hold a roll call and that
all hands should heave no. Repre-
sentative Allen Of Ohio came scamper-
ing out OF his Office and headed to
ward the nearest elevator. for mas
much as his name comes among the
first of the AS. he had little time TO
lose. A few doors from Aliens place
is the Office OF Representative Young
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
orense PRAYED.

In Judge POilard's court in St Louis
Mrs. Blanche sought the law Of her
husband for shifting her on the nose.
How did he strike you7" asked the
Judge. show me- ~AIl right replied
the lady. and forthwith she landed a
terrific slap on the judges features.
Enough" said the judge. and he
fined the husband $50.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
What America Lacks in Way of Art Education

EAING that Americans their studies abroad
N
The European Cxon
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
He Quaint 10 Know.

Adam complained.
The early bird may get the worm.
but II you are too early you get a
snake" he cried
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
kIns c,oro.,, e.I.tIv,,

King George v is related to nearly
all the reigning houses OF Europe. one
exception being Austria Hungary.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
When Adamson Appeared in New Suit Of Clothes

NJ CHARLES ADAMsoN
o,o-hes
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14

Of North Dakoa
later viii replied Young
to dictate first and here's OF
along
OF the
AT the end
OF initial letter
Cd
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
Right Initial Is Very Important to Congressman

r
To be
Just handy M being born under lucky
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-05-14
Smithsonian Hears of More Great Sea Serpents

w AsEiINGToN
cept stories merely
70 be the least excited BY telegrams
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-30
FIREST0NE FURNISHES
BRAND NEW SALES HELP

Again the Firestone Tire and Rubber
company OF Akron. o.. IL 70 the fore with
new service Of real value to dealers. This
snles help takes the form Of a window dis
play binder and has the distinction Of
being something entirely new. As the
binder was first sent to pneumatic tire
dealers throughout the country. II con-
tanned two sheets on which were shown
two most attractive window display sug-
gestions. Sufficient space was left In the
binder for additional sheets containing
other display ideas, these TO be printed
regularly throughout the year and sent
20 dealers ct their request.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-30
1915 OLDCMOBILE ARRIVES
F. W. Bacon Of Drummond Motor
Car Company is Pleased with
the New Product.
DEALERS ARE LOOKING IT OVER

r. W. Bseon OF the Dummond Motor
company has been host during the last
few days to a large number Of out Of
town dealers as well as many local pros
peotive buyers Of the new 1915 oIdsmo-
bile.
The arrival Of the new car has been
awaited with much interest and the only
disappointment was experienced by a
number OF Mr. Bacons dealers when
they learned that II would be probably
ten days before the regular schedule Of
deliveries would begin
In general design the new car Is very
similar TO its predecessor, with the ex-
ceptlon that It In much larger, the wheel
base being 10 inches and the body being
built proportionateiy larger and luxur-
ious. The rear seat on the new car IL
forty-slx inches wide and the distance
from the back Of the front seat TO the
back OF the rear seat IL forty-seven and
five-eighth inches. In front additional
room has also been provided, the dis
lance from the back OF the front seat
10 the clutch pedal being forty-one inches
The backs OF both the front and rear
seats are being built much higher. af-
fording more comfort 10 the driver as
well as the occupants OF the tonneau.
Bacon IN Pleased.
The same type OF motor Is used. with
slight refinements which give II added
power. The weight OF the car ready for
shipping Ia but 2.SoO pounds. while the
road weight. with extra tire tools and
a complete gasoline. oil and water supply
IL only 2,76 pounds. This weight carried
on 5Sx4 tires should give exceptional tire
mileage. Non-skid tires are standard
equipment on the rear wheels. A one
man top brings out more foroibly the
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-30

That BENJAMIN Brisooe. president OF
the Briscoe Motor company OF Jackson.
Mich. has had a staff OF engineers for
some time engaged IN the building OF
three high-powersd racing cars. which
will make their first appearance some
time IN July. will be news even 10 the
folks who ars usually very close 10 what
Is going on Ia the Jackson plants Of the
Briscoe.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-30

Coughs and Colds Are serious.
Don't disregard your cold. You sneeze,
cough. are feversh-nature's warning.
DIR. Kings New Discovery will cure you.
5oc. All gists.-Advetiseanent.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-30

terized the oldsmobne product Mr.. Ba-
con, upon receipt Of this car. Immediately
wired the factory az follows New car
received. Everybody more than pleased.
Nothing but a shortage OF cars can ever
stop us. You can't get shipments through
too quickly"
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07

In our announcement column
this week it will be seen that
VIM. F. Klair, of Fayette county,
is candidate for reelection to
the office of Railroad Commits
sioner, second district, subject to
the action of the Democratic
voters in said district, as ex-
pressed at the August primary.
There are but few better known
politicians in Kentucky than Mr..
Klair. He has been active in ev-
cry State contest since he
reached his majority, rendering
valuable service to his party.
He is seeking an endorsement Of
his work as Railroad Commits n
sioner, having filed the position
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07

in q very creditable manper for
nearly four years. He is not
personally acquainted in this
part of the district, but he hopes
to meet many of the Democratic
voters before the primary. The
The Office of Railroad Commits
sioner requires the undivided at
tention of the holder, and he
must be an accurate business
man. These qualifications Mr..
Klair possesses.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07

Rev. R. V. Chaplin, wife and chill
dren, a boy and girl, twins, and
Mrs. Chapin's mother, Mrs. A. Craig,
arrived from Danville Junction last
Wednesday. Rev. Chaplin has been
called to the pastorate of the Presby-
terrain Churches, this place and Un-
ion. He preached at Union last Sum-
day and next Sunday will be here.
He will preach twice a month here,
the second and fourth Sundays. A
cordial invitation is extended to the
community to attend the services
next Sunday.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07
"JOe," Cleveland Bay.

This celebrated Stallion will
make the season of 1915 at my
barn, 42 miles south of Columbia
and II miles west of Gadberry
on Pettits Fork creek, and will
serve mares at $500 to insure a
Lying colt. He has broven to be
a good breeder.
Joe is a dark bay, 16 hands
high, heavy built, good style, has
the best of eyes, feet and legs
and in fact a perfect model in
every respect. He is the best
and quietest work horse ever
saw, and a fine driver for wom-
en- with perfect safety, so he
needs no further introduction.
Money due when colt is foald.
ed. All care will be taken to
prevent accidents but not respon.
sible should they occur.
Joe was sired by, Cleveland
Bay, and his LIST dam was q Lex.
ington. Call and see my horse
BE interested or phone me-.
WILL JOHNSON.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07

There is nothing unusual to re-
port in European War. One side
or another sinks aship every few
days. 1t is believed some hard
fighting will commence about the
first of May.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE.

Judge J. c. Crrter. of Monroe County. author
ICES us to announce his candidacy for reelection
to the Office of Circuit Judge in this the Twenty
ninth district subject to the action of the Repub
iiean voters. as expressed at the polls at the
coming August primary.
FOR CoMMoNwEALTH's ATTORNEY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07

Jess Willard, the Texas cow
boy, knocked Jack Johnson out
in the 18th round at Havana. A
white man is now the heavy
weight champion of the world.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07
Red Lex.

II you want to breed to frst-class
horse, call at my barn in the Flat
Woods, and see one of the best breed
ers in Adair county.
2-4t F. W. Bridgewater.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07

We are authorized 10 announce Lee A. Law
less candidate for re- election to the Office of
Circuit Court Clerk of the County of Russell.
subject to the action of the Republican voters
of said county. as expressed at the August
primary.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07

We are authorized'to announce R. b. Trigg,
Of Barreu county, candidate for the State
Senate from the 18th district, subject to the
action of the Democratic voters in the August
primary. The district is composed of Adair.
Karen and MetcaHe.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07

Three automobiles we're received
in Columbia last week, Ford by DR..
Jas. Triplett and Case by, Mr.. r. f.
Rowe, and Ford by Mr.. Walker
BRYANT.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07
Notice..

All parties desiring Rubber Tire
work done in 6rst-class style, guaran-
teed, call at J. M. Kearnes' Machine
shop. Also any other work in his line
21.3t
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07
FOR THE STATE SENATE.

(. !. We are authorized to announce d. E. Hatch
er. of Barren cotnty. a candidate for the State
Senate, subject to the Democratic voters at
the August primary. The district is composed
of the COMMITTEES of Barren. Metcalfe and Adair.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07

We are authorized to announce A. A. Hudles-
ten, of Cumberland county. a candidate for re-
election tc the Office OF Commemorative Attorney
ID this the fwenty-ninth district. subject to the
action of the Republican voters in said district,
axexpressed at the primary to be held the first
Saturday in August, 1915
- FOR THE STATE SENATE.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07

County court drew fair crowd to
Columbia Monday, and business. all
classes, very good during the day.
Some fine horses were on exhibition.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07
For Sale.

6 year old Jack, a number one breed
er and good performer. Black with
mealy points. VIII sell cheap.
H. B. Mattingly,
Lebanon, Marion County, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07

For SALE.-White Faced Black Span
ish eggs; 75c. for Is. Mrs. E. L. Feese
Columbia, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07
Russell County Announcement.
FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce j, r. McFar-
land candidate for Circuit Court Clerk Of
Russell county, eubject to the action of the Re-
publican voters of said county, as expressed at
the August primary.
FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07

We are authorized to announce 6. L. Perry
man a candidate to resresent Adair and Cum
berland in the next Legislature, subject to the
action of the Republican voters of the district,
as expressed at the August primary.
FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONER.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

We are authorized to announce H. c. Baker a
candidate to represent Adair and Cumberland
in the next Legislature, subject to the action of
the Republican voters as expressed at the Au-
gust primary.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07

Owing to continued dry weather we
will not close April 9th, as advertised,
but will hold open until after a season
arrives. So many farmers have re-
quested this action, we feel impressed
to accommodate them and have ithe CO.
operation of our buyers. Please rush
it in as soon as possible after the
season. Market better than last week.
Greensburg L L. lob. w. II. Co.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1915-04-07
WED. APR. I, 1915
Announcements.
FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.

We are autharized to announce F. A. Strange a
candidate for circuit clerk of Adair county, SUBJ
ject to the Democratic primary to be held in
August.