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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
YARs oocTAH WAS TO BLAME
Second Mistake That Medical Adviser
Of Negroes Had on Record
Against Him.

Guy Hoerner, South Philadelphia
apothecary. was urbanely dispensing
a postal card to q "flapper" when an
Amazonian negress In q calico wrap
per of morning-glory pattern entered
and bulked herself against the coun-
ter.
Il wants q description filed fob
half-a-dozen five-ounce Quinine pills"
she announced.
why. woman, that pill would par
alyze an OK; what's the matter with
your" asked the astonished chemist.
"Nothin' de matter wifi me-" she
answered. Its fob NAH daughter.
and she's some heft. Gladys. she
takes aftah me. Nah husbands
bench-kneed and Insignificant"
But, Quinine comes in grains. not
ounces"
WELL" was the scornful rejoinder.
Its Jest another mistake of dat fool
yarb doctah. Last yeah. when she
had only q misery in her stomach he
got her to swallow q spoonful of bird
shot; said her lights was riz and she
had to weight 'em down."
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
new VERSION OF OLD JOKE
Mr.. Bones Gives His Opinion ~ to
Why q Certain Celebrated Act
Was Done.

"Misto' Interlocutor," began the
end man. Il wants to Ak yo' CUES
ton"
Very well. Mr. Bones. What Is your
question:"
Why does q chicken cross de
road?"
THAT Is q very old one, Mr. Bones.
She crosses the road because she
wants to get on the other side. Of
course"
"Yessuh, dat's right. Misto' Inter
locutor. An now, since yo' is so
smart. mebbe yo' kin tell me why she
wants to git on de oder SIDE"
mo. Mr.. Bones. I'm afraid I can't
tell you that. Why does the chicken
want to get on the other side of the
road?"
Cause dey's a young gemman over
dere what's got de price Of ice cream
soda in his pocket "-Exchange.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
His Cruel Treatment.

Some time since a pretty young
wife brought suit against her husband
for divorce on the ground of cruelty.
and when the case was called the fair
petitioner was put on the witness
stand.
You say on your petition. madam"
interrupted the Judge at one interval.
that your husband treated you with
great cruelty?"
Yes. sir" was the soft and meek
rejoinder of the witness. he was
cruel to me very often"
In what particular way?" asked
the Judge. II want to hear some spe-
cific cases."
In many ways" answered the pc
titioner. "One Of the worst things he
used to do was to say things to me
on the telephone. and then hang up
the receiver before could answer
back"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
Boss 1weed's Old Home to Go.

Boss Tweed's old home at Fifth ave-
nue. and Forty-third street. New York.
soon will give place to the 16-story
Office structure of the Guaranty Trust
company. The house. one Of the city's
landmarks. covers q space Of 62x123
feet and was sold by the notorious
Tammany chieftain to Richard T. viii.
son some years ago for 81 200. 900. The
exterior of the place has not been al.
tered since Tweed escaped from the
police. He requested that his guards
permit him to pack some clothes.
They waited long time at the front
door and then realized hat the pris-
oLer had fed. Tweed had escaped to
Forty-third street and then to the
river. where his yacht was ready to
sail. He reached Spain. was caught
and returned to the United States.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08

under my personal guarantee that 1t
will clean your sluggish liver better
than nasty calomel; 1t won't make you
sick and you can eat anything you
want without being salivated. Your
druggist guarantees that each spoonful
will start your liver, clean your bowels
and straighten you up by morning or
you can have your money back Chill
dren gladly take Dodson's Liver Tone
because 1t is pleasant tasting and
doesn't grippe or cramp or make them
sick.
I am selling millions Of bottles of
Dodson's Liver Tone to people who
have found that this pleasant, vege-
table. liver medicine takes the place
Of dangerous calomel. Buy one bottle
on my sound. reliable guarantee. Ask
your druggist or storekeeper about me.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
Wasting Time.

Friction always takes time. An
object rolling down a smooth hill
goes much faster than when 1t bumps
along over stones and cobbles. A
courteous remark will carry you quick
er to the bargain than querulous bick.
erings over prices which the sales
woman cannot control. When you
allow the saleswoman to bring out
dozens OF $40 and $50 suits when you
know you will not pay a cent over SIS
you are wasting your own time and
hers. When you chat with an acquain-
lance at the glove counter and ignore
the girls do you wish eight or twelve
button?" you are wasting time again
and depriving the girl Of another cus-
toner.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
IT slUcS HARD.
Coffee q Sure and Powerful eruiser.

Let your coffee slave be denied his
cup at its appointed time! Headache
sick stomach-fatigue. I know 1t all
in myself, and have seen 1t in others.
Strange that thinking, reasoning be-
ings will persist in its use," says q To
peka man.
He says further that he did not be-
gin drinking coffee until he was TWEEN.
ty years old. and that slowly 1t began
to poison him, and affect his hearing
through his nervous system.
Finally. l quit coffee aid the condi
tons slowly disappeared, but one cold
morning the smell Of my wife's coffee
was too much for me and l took q
cup. Soon was drinking my regular
allowance, tearing down brain and
nerves by the daily dose of the nefa-
rious beverage.
Later, found my breath coming
hard, had frequent fits Of nausea, and
then / WAS taken down with bilious
fever.
Common sense came to me. and I
quit coffee for good and went back to
Postum. at once began to gain
and have had no returns of my bilious
symptoms, headache, dizziness or YER
tigo.
II now have health. bright
thoughts, and added weight. where be-
fore there was invalidism and the
blues.
my brother quit coffee because Of
its effect on his health and now uses
Postum. He could not stand the nerv-
Gus strain while using coffee, but keeps
we'll on Postum" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Greek. Mich.
Postum comes In two forms:
Postum cereal-the original form
must be we'll boiled. 15c and Csc pack
ages.
Instant Postum-a soluble powder
dissolves quickly in q cup Of hot wa
ter, and with cream and sugar. makes
q delicious beverage instantly. SOC
and Soc tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cot about the same per cup.
there's . Reason" for Postum.
sold By Grocers.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08

President Wilson tells d . fhmous
Princeton professor who supplied the
pulpit one Sunday in the hamlet Of
Penn's Neck.
He preached his finest sermon and
thrilled the congregation in the little
country church a. it had never been
thrilled before. At the close Of the
service he was feeling particularly
well satisfied with himself when the
leading elder approached and asked
him:
well, doctor, what's the damage!"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
Concerning Women on Juries.

Concerning women on Jurtes.
DO women have to sit on juries II
they voter" DR.. Anna Howard Shaw,
president of the National American
Woman Suffrage association. was re-
Gently asked.
mot necessarily" said Doctor
Shaw; but have seen q lot Of tu-
ries which needed to have someone
sit on them. and l have known WON.
en- who have had to stand up at most
difficult and disagreeable employments
who would be glad to sit on juries
and receive about double the price
they get by standing. And these men
and women who prey upon the virtue
of girlhood and boyhood would rather
face Satan himself than a jury of
mothers. Yes. we need women on
some juries."
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
Keep Some Bees.

From eight to fifteen colonies are
the right number for the average farm.
er to have. ten being usually prefer.
able to larger number. and still
fewer being desirable to start With.
For the fruit farmer bees should be
as q necessary side line. just
a. chickens are in many parts of the
country. The equipment cost for five
colonies OF bees IL about $50.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
Peters Version.

On the last day of school prizes
were distributed at Peters school.
When the little boy returned home
the mother was entertaining callers.
well, Peter" asked one of the
callers. did you get a prize?"
NO." replied Peter. but I got q
horrible mention" Philadelphia
Ledger.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
On an Island.

Where can l buy a souvenir post
card?"
You can't buy one on this island.
This island belongs to a man who pos
itively won't allow 'em to be sold"
Hum" said the summer visitor.
II see / am going to like this place
even more than / expected. Louis
Vile Courier-Journal.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
Destroy WIre Worms.

Wire worms sometimes destroy seed
corn. II has been found that they
can be destroyed by the following:
Dilute arsenate of lead paste to the
consistency Of paint Put the seed in
it and Etir. then spread out to dry be-
fore planting.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
DO NOT HESITATE
To Use Cutieura on Skin Tortured
Babies. Trial Free.

A hot bath with Cuticura Soap and
gentle application of Cuticura Oint.
ment at once relieve, permit rest and
sleep and point to speedy healment
Of eczemas. rashes. itchings and irri-
tations Of infants and children even
In severe cases.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky.
Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
His Mild Request.

MY dear, ne began mildly.
"Well?' she snapped.
Il don't anind your borrowing my
Panama hat. But when you return II
please remove the veil and the hat.
pins. / don't care to wear such equip.
ment downtown again.
Courier-Journal.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
A Fighting Submarine

A Fighting Submarine.
Il hear you caught q 40-pound cat.
fish in your gill-net."
1--WE did"
Make much of q fuss?''
Tore the net all to shreds. For
q while we thought we had shared .
submarine. kansas City Journal.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08

For chronic pain in the back apply
Hanfords Balsam. Rub 1t on and rub
1t in thoroughly. Adv. ..
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08

"The man who IL always punctuai
in keeping an appointment never loses
anything"
mo. only half an hour waiting for
the other fellow to show up"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up The System

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking. as the formula IS
printed on every label. showing il is
Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form. The
Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron
builds mp the system. 50 cents Adv
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
The Reason.

Mrs. Jones has such winning
ways"
Yes; that Is one reason why I
don't like to play bridge with her."
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
Milk Absorbs Odors.

MIX absorbs odors very easi.x and
% It should not be placed In the
same compartment with onions. straw
berries, or other food having marked
odorR,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08

II q man desires to engage in .
harmless form of useless endeavor.
he might a. well breed pouter
pigeons.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
A Natural Inference.

"Ah. this world is growing better!
/ do not believe there is any danger
df our getting into war. The return
of prosperity is already apparent. This
weather is truly salubrious. All re-
ports tell of the most bountiful crops.
and"
Look here!" interrupted Gaunt N.
Grimm. You've had your salary
raised"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08

Better than . plaster-Hanford's
Balsam when thoroughly applied. Adv.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08

Every woman's pride, beautiful, clear
white clothes. Use Red Gross Ball Blue.
All grocers. Adv.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08

Fame il q bubble but It IL just ~
well to allow someone else to blow
yours for you.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08

It's . good reputation that can't &C.
quire q spot
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08

Every time some people bury the
Ratchet they dig up . hammer.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
Labor Wasted.

cabor Waoteo.
DO you think the average maj
needs to be trained to fght?"
Not II he's married"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08

Good resolutions are inexpensive.
but they are hard to keep.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08

Give the Cows Salt.
Salt n cheap. Give the COWS an
they cara for.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-10-08
c,uh Decentralization.

Club Representations.
Il think It will rain before I get
home"
Il know 1t will rain when I get
there"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-02
ToDAY's OLDEST STORY

Fort Yates, N. D., March IA cat
and a dog can be friendly-aye, even
more. The old argument was settled
here today with statement from
Rev. Father Bernard of the Fort
Yates Catholic church that he had
just married Miss Rose High Cat to.
Harry Poor Dog. They are Sioux
Indians.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-02
A MANS WORLD

The wide range for Father;
From the crater to the star
The earth is his-he made it
But the kitchen range for Ma,
The open polls for Father;
On the governmental car
He is driver and conductor
But the clothes poles for Ma
..., - Puck.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-02

round. The ring was only about ten
feet square, and to this fact Cas-
sidy laid his defeat.
Lieut. Gov. Barratt o'Hara, watch
ing the fighters at Forbes gym,
opined that a boxing bill could be
passed in the legislature if it was
properly drawn. The lieutenant gov
ernor advised the boxing enthusiasts
to get together on one bill and back
it to the limit.
Bill Sweeney, last year second
baseman of the Cubs, has been
signed to a one-year contract by the
Boston Red Sox.
Marty o'TooIe is going home. The
$22, 500 beauty has bee Unsigned by
Columbus of the American assn, the
league from which he advanced to
Pittsburgh.
Mike Mowrey, former ST. Louis and
Pirate third baseman, has signed
one-year contract with the Pittsburgh
Feds.
Forty clubs have joined the Knights
of Columbus baseball league. En-
JTleS 90 not close unCu April b, ana IL
is expected so teams viii be lined up
by that time.
Joseph Mayer, representing Phil
adealphia, defeated r. M. Lord of
Chicago, 400 to 249, in the opening
battle of the national amateur 1872
billiard tournament in the Quaker
City.
Basketball Scores
Illinois, &c; Ohio, 10.
Doremus, 16; Palmer Park, 8.
Eckhart, II; Armour, 16.
Hamlin Park, 16; Evanston, IA.
WeIlecos, 38; Butler House, IL.
Hamilton, 80; Cornell, IL.
A MANS WORLD
i D. ~
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-02
Harriet 7. Upton

Although methods of suffrage war;
fare will be considered when the Mis-
sissippi Valley Suffrage conference
meets in March in Indianapolis, the
convention will be largely a celebra-
ton of recent suffrage victories in.
nine state legislatures.
Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton will pre-
side at the conference. Twenty-one
states viii be represented by dele
gates.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-26
NORTH CALAIS

Mrs. 5. X. Cameron il confined to thC
bed, suffering from anaemia and heart
weakness.
Mrs, Emily Powers, who has been i'll
for time at Mrs. Betsey Marsh's, was
moved TO her sons, Herbert, home in
Hardwick on Wednesday Of last week.
Katie Ainsworth was in Cabot last
week at the home of Edwin Gould.
Leila White visited her cousin, Glad
Us Blake, at West DaIr~ille few days
recently.
Grover Felch and wife are visitors at
Mrs. Laura Felch's for a time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Benjamin of
Woodbury. called on friends in town last
Thursday.
There was public installation of Off
GERS of Stowe Relief corps and Sons of
Veterans at their hall on Saturday even
ing. Owing to sickness, there were nor
enough members of the post present to
install officers. A banquet followed the
afternoon meetings Of post and corps.
William Mckee, who has been in fail
ing health for several months, passed
on to the great beyond early Sunday
at the home OF Jerry Lunge,
with whom he had made his home for
some time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-26
RANDOLPH

The meeting of the Christian Brother
hood was held on Monday evening a
the parish house, with a good attend
ance. Following the seven o'clock din
ner, the meeting was addressed by Sen
ator Max l.. Powell OF Burlington anC
Representative NJ. j. Hapgood of Peru
who spoke upon the prospective work
OF the present session of the legislature
Members had the privilege OF inviting
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hyzer, who have
been at Randolph Center visiting Mr.
Hyzers mother, were in town Monday
TO call upon Mr.. Hyzer's sister, Mrs,
Copeland. and then went on TO Windsor
where Mr.. Hyzer has employment in the
machine shop.
There was very interesting paper
given at the grange meeting on Satur-
day night, which was fine description
OF Braintree hill, and many points of
interest were brought out by the writer,
Mrs. Mary Boyce Nichols. IL is expect
ed that the 25th anniversary of the or
ganization of this grange will be cele-
brated at the next meeting, when a spe-
cial program, which is now in prepare
ton, will be given. Twenty-Five years
ago the 18th Of February, this grange
was organized, and for the most part of
the time has been very prosperous.
Mrs. Ella Smalley is now located in
the house which she recently purchased
Of w. H. Pelton, and after the repairs
she has made it is a very attractive and
place in which to conduct her
business.
Mrs. James 0ney has been in Johnson
for several days on visit to her
brother, George Fitield, who now has en-
Dloyment there.
Mrs Lena Wright is quite i'll and is
confined to the house.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-26
ADAMANT
some time,

Miss Jessie Wood is at work in Mont.
lier at the home Of J. c. Cattanach
Walter r. Smith was in Montpelier
Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter S. Smith were
in Montpelier Saturday and Sunday,
guests of Alyah Teachout and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Parker were Sun
day visitors at Reuben Parker's.
Earl Slsyton was in town Saturday
and Sunday. attending F. f. Horr's
store, while they We're in Worcester.
Allie Ferris and Harry Wood were at
home over Sunday from their work at
Everett Morse's.
Philip Martin was in the capital Mon.
day on business.
Charles Lsshley carried a party TO
Worcester Jan, %. where they went to
the home of Robert Lowery, 10 help him
celebrate his birthday. Games were en-
joyed until II O'Clock, when cake, coffee
and sandwiches were served and the
company departed for home, wishing Mr..
Lowery many returns OF the day. All
report fine time.
A. B. Peck, who had his toe ampu.
tated by DIR. Wheeler, is reported as DO
ng wei.
Clarence White and wife spent sun.
lay with their daughter, Mrs. Lewis
lorliss in Putnamyille.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-26
Reselutien.

The following resolution was unaui.
mously adopted az a meeting Of the For.
esters Of America, Court Rob Roy. Of
Graniteville. in the state of Vermont. on
/ Tuesday evening. Jan. D 2 1915
Whereas. The supreme Ruler 81 the
Universe has taken 10 His home Brother
Pstrick J. Donahue phose transition
from earthly cares and responsibilities 60
celestial hahitation j. % our order and %
bic associates and COMPANIES, abo hold
sacred the ties NJ fraternity and friend
ship. q great loss. and
Whereas. His lofty, sincere and rom
mendahle qualities wfn live in our mem
cries. and ths happy associatious. uhen
en- hfet tides we're 81 their highest
grandsst food uiH alaays h. first IN our
tiougits
Resolved Thai on behalf ~ our broth
Drhuad us eftend our uast sfuasfe strn-
pattF aua 80 81 b permitted. % w. 81.
lfr fhesr expressions 81 surruw. - sharr
10 rraff ufth the family
hessiigea. That the frnrer oHaeers 81
this e1nrt. fu tesfiHaurinl ererute snd d.
Mraf stsaa reaa1rt saas
aDsaftls fuf patk fiai frust - trnf.
u mnn uuald rtar Iass e. Hsad
% ~ WInnns
Anfffn Mirursf
Les r1rrt
0arruttes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-26

Mr. and Mrs. Lester McLoud were Sun
day guests in Adamant of Mr.. McLoud'
father, Allie McLoud
Mrs. Lillian Clark, Miss Helen Farrell
and Henry Lilley were in Barre Friday t
attend the Washington county teachers
conference.
] Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Gray, Alma Leon
ard and Riley Goodall were in PlainfielC
Saturday to attend the Pomona grange
meeting.
Carlisle Southwick and Neal Converse
were in Barre saturday.
Ina, Ida and Mildred Gray, Marx Con.
verse and Wallace Guernsey of Goddard
seminary were at their respective homes
over Sunday.
Charles Balentine is in Hardwick this
week to attend the Hardwick poultry
show.
Kate Ainsworth of North Calais 10 at
work for Mrs. Charles Balentine.
Mrs Inez Goodrich and Mrs. Aura Clark
were in Barre Monday.
Mrs. Nettie Gray and Walter ]. Coates
went to Somerville, Mass, Saturday,
called there by the death OF Mrs. Gray's
sister, Miss Flora Allen.
Glen Burnham and two sons, Harold
and Ralph, OF Cabot were at Won Burn
hams Sunday
Ruth Brown was in Hardwick one day
recently on business.
Aura Clark of Cabot was at Ira Good
rich's, Sunday.
The East Calais circulating library will
hold a poverty party at Leyison 4 Lambs
hall Friday evening, Jan. 20. Come in
rags. Every woman must wear poverty
dress and apron. Gents with boiled shirt
or stiff collar will be fined five cents. A
few other fines are: Fancy side combs,
two cents; rings, two cents; chewing
gum, one cent. A prize will be given to
the poorest dressed lady and gent Good
music will be furnished for promenade
and dance from till O'Clock. Admis-
sion, Is cents. Dancing or card playing,
% cents per couple. Supper, 10 cents.
Come onel Come ALL
Charlotte Peck of Montpelier high |
school spent the weekend at the home OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID, Peck
Miss Hazel Weeks and Raymond
Wheeler of Maple Corner were at Miss
Weeks sisters, Mrs. VIII Royea, Sunday.
John Getehell of Plainfeld has been
spending the past few days at A. L.
Hollis.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-26
sknn,tx.hi,tarx.

Tying knots 20 n handkerchief to jog
ones memory had its origin in China
thousands OF years ago. Before writ.
ing was Invented In that country.
which did not happen until 5000 n. c..
memorable and important events were
recorded by long knotted cords The
most ancient history o. China h still
preserved as told by these knots
when Emperor Tschane III invented
writing the entire system ~ knot
Ding was abandoned. And today the
memory knots made by ~ 10 handker.
chiefs are the only surviving descend
ants o. that ancient custom.