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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-12-31
Train and Track.

There were 1877 railway laws passed
In 1915 by state legislatures.
In Glasgow II you ride on a trolley
you pay cent for any ordinary dis
lance, while even the longest rides
cost but 2 cents.
One of the largest English railways
Is building lreproofng plant In which
to treat all of the lumber used In cars
which will be constructed in future.
To avoid discarding number Of four
wheeled cars street railway company
in Virginia has Joined them together in
pairs with compartment between
them that permits them to round curves
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-12-31


SENATOR CORR AND REPRESENTATIVE
sCHALI.
Nevertheless he gained an education
and graduated at the law by being
read to. He never attended a school
for the blind. He won well merited
reputation az lawyer and was espe-
cially noted for his forensic ability. A
forceful speech he made while cam
paigning in Oklahoma won for him the
wife who has played so important
part in his advancement In political
life. She has been his eyes to him in
many ways. Today Senator Gore II
one Of the most popular orators in the
country. and his power Of concentra-
ton and remarkable memory make
him a dangerous opponent In debate
Like Senator Gore. Representative
Schall depends largely upon his wife to
be his eyes. He was stricken with
blindness In bis young manhood
through an accident. He was lighting
a cigar from an electric lighter and re-
ceived shock that scared out his eyes.
He was practicing law In Minneapolis
and was married at the time. He first
met his wife after an oratorical con
test. In which he carried OF the prize.
He considers his real victory to be the
subsequent winning Of his wife.
His success In his years Of darkness
has been phenomenal This is his first
term in congress. where he has been
preceded by a well earned reputation
as a lawyer and orator.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-12-31
Animal Oddities.

Sturgeon have no teeth.
The biting apparatus Of a 1ea IL only
one-twelfth the diameter of the finest
needle.
Ducks carry oil In a little pocket near
the tail. With this they oil their outer
feathers and so make them waterproof
Kangaroos. Of which there are ffty
six species, can sometimes leap as
much as twenty feet The male kan
CARGO stands from six to seven feet
high.
A rhinoceros rolls In the mud be-
cause little insects get between the
folds of its skin and worry 1t. II II
gets its body covered with mud they
are unable to reach the skin.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-12-31
Waves Of Water.

The bottom of Lake Manapouri, New
Zealand. Is S61 feet below sea level.
Its depth Is l Ass feet
The Potomac river is only 600 miles
long and In it's lower course ts rather
an estuary than stream.
The Seine Is 40 miles in length and
during the lower part of its course fire
Quently attains width Of mile.
The longest and most important river
In Central America Is the Motngua
which emlties into the sea on the Dor
der line between Guatemala and Hon
duras.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-12-31
Fashion FriIIs.

Skirts will be shorter in the spring.
This has got to stop somewhere.-Al
bany Observation-Disclosures
AS the rage for fox furs refuses to
wane. this promises to be an unusual
~ hard year on Washington
Post.
Again the eternal law Of compensa
ton. AS the skirts grow shorter the
shoes get higher. - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Cold weather short skirts and thin
stockings don't strike the masculine
mind as a comfortable combination
Exchange.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-12-31
Current Comment.

California has taught the world how
to make an exposition pay.-Philadel-
phia Record.
Wen get some straw votes on the
presidential candidates soon. and then
We will know no more about 1t than
we do now.-Philadelphia Press.
Miss Liberty in New York harbor il
to have fine suit Of paint and gold
leaf. But. alas, she will charm very
few newcomers NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Plain Dealer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-12-31
A DIsTURHER OF TRAFFIC.

The Submarine Has Cut Wide Swath
In international Affairs.
The submarine has been the cause OF
much marine disaster III the present
warfare and has also added much to
the difficulties OF present day diplo-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-12-31
PITH AND POINT.

You will never be accused Of cheat
ing at cards as long as you lose.
Being square with a man is quite diff
ferent from getting square with him.
1t is noticed that most Of the ounces
In the school of experience are night
pupils.
When you get to the point where you
are able to make both ends meet splice
the ends.
If people consulted their consciences
more they would have to consult law
yers less.
When you find that the truth = In
your way you may be sure that you are
on the wrong road.
It takes two people to make q quar-.
rel. but one can often make more trou-
BILE than two can settle
As a last resort we could comman-
deer the annual output Of the Ameri-
can hen and DEFY the world
Getting along with your neighbour -
a comparatively simple task. All you've
got to be IL a good neighboE.
Thousands Of young husbands will
welcome with shouts Of Joy the news
that dish wiping has been pronounced
insanitary.
A woman writer says Irritation Is one
Of the greatest games In the world. Il
is one Of the few games in which both
players can lose.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-12-31
Every Intelligent Person
Should Learn How to Write

More than a million people are
employed in the publishing busi-
ness in the United States, and all
OF them "had to begin" They
are dropping out every day, and
someone must take their place,
There must be writOfs for
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-12-31
The Newspapers, Magazines
Moving Pictures.

They pay more for the same
class OF service than most of the
professions. With a table, a chair.
paper and typewriter you can
begin now; and you don't need to
give up your present occupation
or employment. Even If you do
not wish to take up journalism as
a profession, there is no better
mental training than learning to
write.
The man or woman who writes
is automatically thrown in touch
with the big people who are
shaping the destiny of the state
and the nation, and with the big
things that are taking place in
the new development of the
country.
The fundamentals are carefully
and simply arranged in our Cor
respondence Course of Instruction.
A Washington correspondent who
has written for every class Of
publications during the past Is
years has arranged the work, and
Is in charge of the course. Money
back If you are not satisfied.
Write today for information.
D. S. Press Association
Bond Building,
Washington, ID. o.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-12-31

You will never be accused Of cheat
ing at cards as long as you lose.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-12-31

Being square with man Is quite diff
ferent from getting square with him.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-03-20

IN union there is a saying as old
as it Is true 1t doesn't pay TO be
insulated and solitary. 1t is bad for
business and it is ruinOus to any
health growth of life. Be neighbor-
". Don't sponge upon each but be
kindly and helpful. We cannot live
upon bread alone. The brotherhood
of humanity is a noble thought to
cherish, and Just as noble 20 practi-
cally live.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-03-20
Welcome Information

Most middle aged men and women
are glad to learn that Foley Kidney
Pills give relief from languidncss. stiff
aud sore muscles and joints, pufliness
under eyes headache, bladder weak
ness and rheumatism. They get results
Contain no harmful drugs.
w. I. Abel, eX-postmaster of Ed
wardsport, Ind, writes II suffered
from severe trouble with my kidneys and
back. First bottle of Foley Kidney
Pills gave me relief" Thousands tes-
tifv that backache, rheumatism, sore
muscles, aching joints and bladder
weakness vanish when Foley Kidney
Pills were taken. Sold by City Phar-
macy adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-03-20

Stop grumblinG. Get Zip two
hours earlier ii the morning and
do some thing OFT Of you: regular
profession. Mind you. own business
and with all your might let other
peoples alone. Live within your
means. Give away or sell your dog.
Go to bed carly. Talk less of your
OWL peculiar gift and virtues and
more Of those Of your friend, and
ncighborS. Be cheerful. Fulfill YOUR
promises. Pay yonr debts. Be your
self all you would see in others. Be
a good man and stop grumh .ng.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-03-20
Coupons to be Dated.

After March 9th all coupons
and votes in the Piano Contest will
be dated and should any be brought
into the store aiter seven days from
the date showing on the votes or
coupons will be considered void
and will not be counted in the reg
lister.
Saturday Nav Is i, the last day
to purchase for votes.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-03-20

Around tic stove Of III, cross roads
grocery is tue real court OF last resort.
for It mair. oycr-rul.s all others
ta"lpcritiI's Cough Remedy has been
brought h..or. .his c"urtin almost every
cross roddS grocery IN TINS country, and
has ALWAYS received a favorable verdict.
1t Is in the country where man expects
to receive full value for his money that
tins remedy IS most appreciated. Sold by
all dealers. adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-03-20
Coupons fer Sa5sc.5 .'5ns.
Lively Scramble for Votes.

The contestants are energetic in
getting new customers for the store
and a lively scramble is made for
votes gotten by all of the customers
From all indications the contest
will be a VERY spirited one from
now on to the close, which is Sat
urdav, May 1st, the last day on
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-03-20
Planting Eas Been
Greatly RETARDED

Greatly AetaTGc4
Although planting IN, been greatly
retarded by the excessive rams uc
may hope, with rca,on for better
condition, from this time forth.
Possibly the late Spring viiirequiro
the altering Of plan, To some c>tcut
and the cutting out Of eol~., acreage
which had been dc;crmi I'D uron
previously.
Whatever else it may or way
not be necessary to eliminate. there
should he no curtaiimcut of the
crop of feed --stufTs On the con
trary. every possible ounCcDt steam
should { crowded on at th., point
and no farmer should be satisfied
with less than twice - much OF
thes. things as he had last year.
There is bound to be a IiG demand
next fall and winter for every ar
ticle of food for man AVID beast
hence these things ought 80 re-
Ceivc first and most generous at
tcntion.
1t is vet time oplant corn. Plant
twice As much as YOU had last
year. But don't plan, grain Of t.
until it has been selected and test
cd as to its terminating qualities.
1t will pay to buy seed corn that
has been brel TIP. AMI thea hc sure
TO test it. Your parish farm demon
Stration agent will show YOU how
to test your seed, o. Won can send
samples to the Agricultural ETpc-
rimeut Station, Baton Rouge, La,
and It will be tested for you.
1t it not yet entirely too la,e to
plant lespedeza. There Cu-lt 10 hc
half million acre, of this s.ien-
did hav--' I'd this wear in $ nth
w .Jili,iaua. It means easy
money and abundant nutrition,
frv fe d for livestock mex. ilN and
winter. Also pan: Sila.c crops, if
wa nave as many as a dozen head
of live stock. IF You han 1T that
many make arrangement TO get
them, plant, silaGe eros AID build
silos next sumner.
You cannot afford to pay dol
lar a pound for beef steak, but Won
can mighty we'll afford to raise beef
stake to sell to the other fellow at
a dollar pound. SO i'll the expires
sive language of the street, Go
to it old sport.
Likewise, bacon and ham all
sorts of pork products are already
high, but they are cheap now by
comparison with what they are
going to be later on, Are you going
to grow rich selling fat pigs this
year? or would YOU prefer to re-
main poor and make the western
farmer rich by buying his high
priced meat? It's altogether up to
you to determine which position
you will occupy the poverty striCk-
Ell buyer or the wealthier seller of
beef and pork products.
Start your hog herd now, but
don't fool away time and waste
feed on scrubs. Get good brood
sows and put thorough bred re
Clustered male at the head of the
herd. Remember, farmers, that
this generation will never be pre-
scented with just such another OPP
portunity to get rich. We can't
afford to neglect It.
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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-03-20

Add comfort to your SIMMER
trip or outing by being supplied
with AMMEN'S TOILET POW
DER for external irritation and
sun burn as il IS both cooling and
soothing. S. cents at up to date
drug stores. adv,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-03-20

A man who has kept count of the
number of kisses exchanged with
his wife since their union consents
to its publication, as follows. First
year, IS, 500; second year, 49, 900:
third year, $3.50; fourth year, 12O
fifth year, ?. He then left off keep
ing the record.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-03-20
SECOND NTTE.

For The second week Mrs.W ".
Miller, was awarded the weekly
premium, The amounts recorded
being ae follows:
Ms a. W. Miller, >-71.io: Mrs.
Adam Morton, $3.50; Mrs. U.NDurl,c,
1850; Miss Sadie Lee, is; Mrs. J. A.
Herod, l5c; Miss Mabel Vit,'lo, 2oc.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-03-20


Young rl.a naI women desiring
g.. .. ~uc...~ -hou,I ra,
s.... ..... .e."r v..r.uu. one
Vacation ,'p..Il spent Mil pro-
.... ,..u ...H~t poverty AVID .ua-
b.. tu"l .n .Iu respectable liv-
.-. N..-. ,- up .-c m ;dliue
.. .. "a. -Gr-.. months. Bu-;uc~,
... .ri a.u.r~ alike. work du.-
.... tI .--n,r. Ambitious bows
F. ,.e.. rather spend TIER
...... .,t4 . .I.c and cuthu~i-
1'."t body. mastering
FL. '......nr End short
... .. t.'..a.l. d.. cuisines. adj
E.r.-,ao,.r mG nuuar. Tia, they
NIGH, o.. tl,, practical Is.svI,dcc
i'm rt.s. :...- uav ,aru some uni
E...... ..s .... = -.cvr. eood
..H. u.".'u. .-a business office.
f.. sa1 C... n1r. for success
t.s. ..... .o.. Ion. ua-, ahead
10. linn t.n .al., until cool ,yc,-
... .. ,.GIN. Many you.o bov
OF girl who at the close Of school
last year, entered the TYLER Conn
mcrcia' College of T'vIcr Tcvas
to spend their vacation are oitbar
in one Of or LARGE uuivcr.itio,
paving their own way or hold;,o
splendid position. or are IN husi-
nc>s for themselves N-bcr. There.
a Will there's a way. Cowardice
81, and whine, | can't. COURAGE
force, success. If Won desire to y, =.
,aiu a KNOWLEDGE for which the br-
>iuc,s world readily paws cash
write for large illustrated free cata-
ic-g,c of the TvIcr Commercial
COLLEGE,. read the advautooe of
their splendid courses of i,.tr,o-
and vha, those WHO have oradra
ted and are now holding good DO
siticns. saw of the institution. and
what the emoIovers Of those ora
duatc, say of their efficient train
ing. Read how some worked their
way thru school. how others Dor
rovcd the money and made if nav
them biz dividends how others
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-03-20
THIRD WEEK

For thc third week, ending
February 9th, Mrs. w. W. Mil
Ter was awarded the wccl,l& pre-
MUM, amounts being a, follows:
Mrs. ". ". Miller, 5000; Mrs.
Adam Morton, 800; Mrs. II. N. burke,
ll.S5. Miss Flo SchilIiug, AS; Mrs. L.
Stafford. SIS; Miss Oracle Mini, SOC;
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-03-20
Ladies

Did YOU know that we handle
the finest line Of Ladies Haudkcr-
c. IS and Hose in town? Worth
while your looking at.
ID. SILNERNAN.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-26
ARKANSAS TOWNS
ARE WITHOUT GAS

Little Rock, Ark, Aug, 24.-For
the fourth time within year Little
Rock, Pine Bluff, Hot Springs and
a number of smaller Arkansas towns
will be without natural gas tomorrow
as result of a break in the main
near Lewisville, officials of the COM
pany which operates the mains an
nounce today. Water OVERLOOKING
from the Rcd river has swept away
section of the main, it was stated.
Dispatches from Newport on the
White river report that while the en-
tire town is inundated virtually all
the inhabitants have been accounted
for at the two hotels and courthouse
where they took refuge.
Reports that five persons had been
drowned in the Oil Trough bottoms
near Newport were denied today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-26
BRAKEMAN WAS CURED.

F. A. Wootsey, a railroad brakeman
of Jacksonville, Texas, writes: IT was
down with kidney trouble and rheu-
matism so bad / could hardly get up
when | sat down. had a backache
all the time and was almost tired of
living. I saw Foley Kidney Pills adj
vertised. / took some and after a
short time I was thoroughly cured
and am having no more trouble.
"They act promptly and help kidneys
throw poisonous waste products out
of the blood. Thousands have written
similar letters. D'Alemberse's Pharm-
acy. (Adv.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-26
EMPEROR OF JAPAN
LEARNS OF PLANS

Toxic, Japan, Aug, 24.-Premier
Okuma and Minister of War Okla have
paid visit to Nikko to report to the
emperor their plans for increasing the
supply of ammunitions in accordance
withthe decision recently reached to
employ all available resources for
swelling the nations output in aid of
Japan's allies. Afterwards the pre-
mier and war minister conferred with
the ambassadors of the allies.
Orders have been dispatched to the
foundries and factories of the empire
engaged in the production Of NUM-
tons to rush their work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-26
SICKNESS COMMON IN SUMMER

Hay fever is attributed to pollen
floating in the air, while asthma is
caused by dust and certain atmoso-
pheric conditions common in summers
Sufferers who can, seek the noun
tains or the sea. Hay fever and
asthma victims compelled to remain
at home will find relief in Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound which al
lays the inflammation, soothes and
heals raw and rasping bronchial tubes
and helps to overcome difficulty in
breathing, and makes sound. refresh
ing sleep possible. D'Alemberte's
Pharmacy. 1913 slAdv.l
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-26
A Hint to the Wise Is Suficient.

No one can reasonably hope for
good health when his bowels are con-
stipated. Take Chamberlain's Tab
let's and get relief. They are easy to
take and pleasant in effect. Obtain
able everywhere. (Adv.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-26

This illustration features the still
popular one-piece frock, which can be
adapted in any preferred color. A.
shown here the collar and pipings are
velvet, while the loose girdle, tied pos
teriorly, is of five inch velvet ribbon.
A narrow brimmed sailor hat with
velvet band to match the girdle goes
we'll with this simple outfit.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-08-26

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-06

hear an address by Jacques Busbee,
OF this city. in which he will talk Of
Roanoke Island. The meeting is to be
on the lawn OF st. Mary's School The
ADDRESS Is to be followed by a lawn
party.
An elaborate dinner in honor of Rob-
ert G. S. Davis, of Henderson, Is sched-
uled for the Raleigh Country Club next
Monday evening. it being in honor of
the approaching marriage of Mr.. Davi.
and Miss Mary Shuford. which take.
place at Hickory. ". c.. Thursday Of
next week.
The Raleigh woman's Club held its
maj meeting for the season on Thurs
day, and special feature was the in
spectfon and discussion of the dnal
plans for the new club building, which
is to be erected Oh Hillsboro Street.
The plans for the new building have
teen perfected through the efforts of
president, and the new president, Mrs.
Clarence Johnson. and her associate
offfcers pledge their best efforts for
carrying through the building opera :
tons during the coming year.
There was a lovely dance at the
Raleigh Country Club Tuesday evening.
the pleasures OF which were shared by
about twenty-five couples.
Mr.. and Mrs w. NJ. Person, OF Bir-
&
here with Mrs. Persons father. Phil III.
Andrews. at the Films
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Blinn Owen went to
Oxford on Sunday and gave an organ
recital at the Methodist Episcopal
Church for the dedication OF the new
organ there. Mr.. Owen Is dean of
music at st. Marys. and organist for
Christ Episcopal Church here
Mrs. j. II. Gordon entertained delight
fully at cards on Friday evening in
honor OF her sister, Miss Camelia Lon
don. OF Pittsboro. and Miss EVELYN
jackson. OF Richmond, who Is here Wis
iting Miss Kathrine Rogers.
Mrs. w. j. Martin and little daugh-
ter. Susannah. spent the week in Rich
mond, members of a delightful house
party at the home OF Mrs. Martins sis
ter. Mrs. c. E. Matthews Other mem
bers of the house party included DR..
ana Mrs. w. D. Macmillan and Miss
Jane Macmillan, Of Wilmington, n. G.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-06
CULPEPER
rspecial to The Times.D,.n.t.h

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
CULPEPER. VA, June 5.-The Pot
and-Kettle Club entertained at de-
l.ghtful dance on Monday night, given
IN compliment to Miss Sarah Elizabeth
Bennett, whose marriage to Manly Car
ter. OF Orange, took place on Wednes-
day. The groom, Mr.. Carter, accom-
panied by his ushers and a number Of
other friends, came over from Orange
and the e-elect and the girls of her
house party being entertained at Sun
bright" met them here. The hall was
beautifully decorated with swinging
baskets Of the pink mountain laurel,
tied with steamers OF green gauZe, and
combined with quantities OF ferns and
potted plants. When the guests Of
honor entered the hall the orchestra
played the wedding march. During the
intermission at midnight supper was
served. Among the out-of- town guests
we're Misses Jeanette Bowers. of Port
Royal Margaret Bennett. Of Westmin-
ster, Md; Mildred Hill and Lucie Wilt
Madison Courthouse; Agnes Grigg, of
Richmond; Elizabeth Ransome. Lila
Bradbury. Agnes Willis and Mary
Porter Hatcher, Of Orange: o. II. Tav-
erner, Riley Macon, August Wambersie
r. Carroll Slaughter. Grafton. Roy Car
ter, Manly Carter and DR.. Marvin Har-
ris, all OF Orange; Dodson, Of Rem
,nGton. and Hamilton Morrison, of Rix-
eyville; Mesdames S. Russell Smith,
Byrd LeaVell, AlfredIPulliam Blish Ma
coy, and George Browning chaperoned
The Francy Work Club was enter
tained on Wednesday by Mrs. Charles
FAINT, at her home on Jameson's Hill.
when, in addition to the club members,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-06

Free
With every pur-
chase amounting
to S25.00 32-Piece
Dinner Set. Hand
somely decorated
and particularly
pleasing design.