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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Stomach Misery
Quickly VaniSheS

Your money back if you want It is
the way in which McNair Bros, tho
popular druggists, are selling Mi-o-na,
the great dyspepsia remedy.
This is an unusual plan, but Mi-o.
ma has so much merit and is so al
most invariably successful in reiev-
ing all forms Of indigestion that Nc
Nair Bros. run but little risk in SELL
ing under a guarantee of this kind.
Do not be miserable or make your
friends miserable with your dyspep-
sia. Mi-o-na will help you. If it
doesn't, tell McNair Bros that you
want your money back and they will
cheerfully refund it,.
A change for the better will be
seen from the first few doses of Mi-o-
ma and its continued use will soon
start you on the road to perfect diges-
ton and enjoyment of food.
Mi-o-na has been so uniformly sue.
cessful that every box is sold under
a positive guarantee to refund the
money if it does not relieve. What
fairer proposition could be made?
McNair Bros. give their personal
guarantee Of money back If you
want it, with every box of Mi-o-na
that they SELL A guarantee like this
speaks volumes for the merit of tho
remedy.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Japanese Houses.

A number Of causes have affected
the size Of the japanese house, which
seems much too small for a comforta.
bic habitation in the eyes Of the for
eigner. In the first place, the people
themselves are small, the average
height of the japanese male adult be-
ing five feet three and one-half inches
and that Of the female four feet nine
and one-half inches. AS 1t is the usual
custom to sit on the floors upon cush.
ions, with the legs bent beneath, great
height Of ceilings is not desirable. The
low ceilings may also be attributed to
the lack of any heating systems other
than the small charcoal brazier known
as the "hibashi." The frequency of
earthquakes throughout Japan has
been a largely contributing cause as
well. and the question Of expense in
a country where economy reigns SUI
preme has also had powerful infu-
ence.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
An Analysis Of "Ain't"

"Ain't' is an improper abbrevlation
Of "are not" British writers spell 1t
amt" which properly indicates Its
derivation. Americans make it an In.
elusive offense, using it for "am not"
and "ls not" as well as for "are not"
1t is unquestionably the worst instance
Of slovenliness in the common speech
Of today.
Yet 1t is by no means Of universal or
even Of common use. 1t will slip oc.
casionally from refined lips, always
with jar to the enunciator as well
as to the hearer. But the habitual
user of "aln'ts" is careless of refine
ment He may be an excellent citizen
who never beats his wife or kicks the
cat But there is likely to be some
thing slipshod about him somewhere,
for "ain't' is needless as well as ca
cophonous; 1t fills no void and supplies
no need.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Mounting a Horse,

In mounting take the reins in the left
hand. At the same time grasp q little
name halfway up the neck. Now turn
the stirrup slightly toward you with
the right hand and place the. ball of
the left foot In 1t. Grab the horn with
the right hand and swing on. Don't
pull yourself on, but swing on. Settle
into the saddle easily; don't flop into
1t. If you want to get your neck
broke some time mount by taking
the horn in one hand and the cantle In
the other, and the time will surely
come when you will not be disap-
pointed.
Just word in regard to dlsmount.
Ing. First withdraw your feet from
the stirrups to the ball Take the
horn in the right hand and swing off,
letting the left foot slip easily and
quickly from the stirrup. Remember
this, for many a man has been dragged
to death because his foot stuck In the
stirrup. Your feet will nearly always
come free If thrown from a horse, but
the left one is prone to stick in dis
mounting unless the above precaution
Is observed. Outing.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Career of the Jewelers.,

Jewelers. first appeared in Germany.
Two men, Munzer and Storck, taught
that distinctions of rank violate the
rights of mankind. This was In the
sixteenth century. At the head Of 40
900 men Munzer commanded the SOW.
ereign princes Of Germany and the
magistrates of cities to resign. His
followers rayaged the country until
one of the German overlords defeated
them in battle. Their leader was be.
headed.
A party of Jewelers. appeared In
England in 1917, where they became
powerful in parliament. They deter
mined to level all ranks and establish
an equality Of titles and estates
throughout the kingdom. About this
time Cromwell departed for Ireland.
The Jewelers. raised mutinies In vari-
Gus quarters. Cromwell put them down
in 1G49 and imprisoned their leader.
A party of Jewelers. appeared in Eng
land during the French revolution. A
loyal association" was formed against
them, and their efforts brought no re-
sults.-Kansas City Star.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Marx Twain as aAttraotion.n

A girl who was a stranger to Mark
Twain once found her way into his
Bermuda home with the hope of get.
ting a sight of the author. She came
suddenly in contact with him and
frankly explained her errand.
Have you seen the crystal cave
yet" he asked, cor the aquarium
mo; came to see you frst," she
answered.
"Well, you shouldn't have seen me
first" he answered. "I run in oppo.
sition to the crystal and the aquari.
um. But they're not shucks to me-
I'm lots better. I give them their
moneys worth. But you should see
then. Then you'll appreciate me-"
This was said in his most earnest
drawl and with only a sparkle Of hui
NOR in his keen blue eyes.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Odd Cures For Seasickness.

Among curious remedies for seasick.
ness is that which is popular among
the mariners in the levant-the daily
swallowing Of iron rust, which is OBJ,
tanned by the simple process of scrap,
ing 1t off the anchor or anchor chain
But this Is only part of the treatment,
for a small pouch containing roasted
salt and flowers of thyme must be tied
upon the abdomen as firmly as can be
borne, this being considered to counter.
act the effect of the internal disturb
ance caused by the rolling of the ves-
sci. Known to the ancient Greeks as
"thymian SALT" the preparation has at
least the authority Of old age, while
its efficacy is not without modern tes.
timony. And the belt is better than
salt and faith better than the belt.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
First Wire Suspension Bridge.

The first wire suspension bridge In
the United States If not in the world
was thrown across the Schuylklll river
near the falls Of Schuylkill, in Phila-
delphia, in 1916. Its history is as fol-
lows; In 1900 Robert Kennedy and
Conrad Carpenter built chain bridge
at the falls Of Schuylkill, which broke
down In 1911. Josiah White and
Ersklne Hazard, afterward prominent
as pioneers in the anthracite coal trade
Of Pennsylvania, had erected rolling
mill and a wire factory In the neigh
borhood, and after the bridge fell they
formed new company, and another
chain bridge was constructed in April,
1911, but this new bridge in turn gave
way in 1916. White & Hazard then
swung wire suspension bridge across
the river from an upper window Of
their factory TO some large trees on
the west bank, steps leading from the
trees to the ground. This primitive
bridge structure was intended for foot
passengers only, and but eight persons
were allowed to go upon the footway
at one time. The bridge Is said to have
cost $125. Exchange.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
NJ. MI. LAME

management and plans. This was
so arranged. Later, an informal
meeting of stockholders was held
December IS, at which consideration
was given to these and other matters.
Then committee of seven members
outside the present directors was ap-
pointed by said meeting to consider
same still more and make a written
report with recommendation to this
annual meeting. Such report will
be presented, and doubtless be the
basis of this meetings action.
In conclusion we refer to the va
cancy in the board near the middle
of the year by the resignation of j.
c. Barnard. A successor was elected
but failed to qualify. In November
Director Biegal died. Resolutions
were adopted, but no successor was
appointed to fill the vacancy, owing
to the nearness of the annual meet
ing. The present three directors
terms expire at this meeting or their
designations are herewith presented,
so that five directors are to be chosen
to manage the affairs of the associa-
tion for 1916. Already by letter to
the members has this board urged
selecting directors from among the
larger growers of fruit and products.
1t appears to your retiring direc-
tors that the conditions are now fav-
orable for the establishing Of this
organization on sounder basis than
ever before and that great advantage
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Twelfth Century Football.

In the twelfth century football was
game for the streets. The chron.
lcler of that period tells how after din.
ner the city youths addressed them
selves to football" and how the schol-
ars Of each school and the apprentices
of particular trades would each have
their peculiar ball. There were spec
tators, too, in those days, enthusiastic
spectators. Fathers would come to
watch their sons and "become as
youthful as the youngest, their natural
heat seeming to be revived at the sight
Of so much ability"
In later years there was a famous
ball game played in Hyde park. In
1854, then, there was hurling Of
great ball by fifty Cornish gentlemen
on one side and fifty on the other; one
party played in red caps, the other In
white" And-here the historical value
of the contest-Cromwell was q spec
tator and applauded the "great ability
of body" displayed.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
The Real Thinu.

Fred, aged three, had been a naughty
boy, and his mother had punished him.
He felt very much hurt and complain
ed to his auntie about mammals
spanking him. Auntie said, ut is not
you that mamma spanks, but a little
devil inside of you who makes you do
naughty things" After sitting very
still for FIVE minutes he said, ut beats
all how 1t hurts me when that devil
gets spanked. d."-Delineator.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Floatinu n Loan,

IT want to see If l can't borrow a
little money from the Brokers and
Stokers' bank"
"Well"
"What sort Of man is the president
Of it? Is he one of these fellows who
are impressed by a rusty suit, or does
he think man is good risk who af-
fects loud vests and gay spatsT-
Pittsburgh Post.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Annual Report Of
Fruit Association

4
To the Stockholders of the Ashland
Fruit & Produce Association
Members;
At this, the annual meeting of the
association your board of directors
submit herewith a brief report as to
the affairs of this organization for
1915.
1t will be recalled that the present
directors were elected at stock
holders meeting held May 21, last
to fill vacancies in such offices. The
old board had engaged a new man
ager for the remainder of the year,
being D. E. Rand, who had assumed
his office on May 10, six days pre-
vious to said meeting at which the
new directors were elected.
The old board had also closed out
the staple supplies, such as flour,
feed and sugar. leaving entirely new
conditions surrounding the associa-
tion than were ordinary, and leav-
ing comparatively little latitude for
the present board to either plan or
execute of its own initiative.
1t early developed that very con-
siderable number of growers had
promised their crops for 1915 to a
competitor of the association, thus
creating added burdens which made
activity and aggressiveness by the
new board plainly inadvisable, even
impossible. So policy of "watchful
waiting" was decided upon, in addi-
tion to the determination to do all
practicable to harmonic existing
differences, secure as good results as
could be obtained under the circum-
stances, and have as little actual loss
at the end of the year as possible,
although believing loss was newt
able.
In other words your directors ac-
cepted the responsibilities thrust
upon them, not aG important fruit
growers, OF which they were not, but
as a forlorn hope, whose duty was to
do as ordered and to do their level
best to save the situation as far as
permitted.
The year 1915 is ended, and cer-
tain facts and figures are herewith
submitted:
During the year by collecting as
much of the former accounts and
notes owing to the association as
practicable, in addition to the years
income, the board has been able to
pay to the bank the borrowed money
owing at the time it took control,
being $1,000, and also to pay every
dollar of the bills for merchandise
purchased, and pay all the years
expense items, including $1S1.75 of
paving, sidewalk and sewer assess
ments, and $135.4S taxes, leaving
outstanding sundry items amounting
to but $12S.19; it has in bank at
this date $S29.79. Except the said
$12S.13 owing for sundry small ac-
counts as named, the only obliga-
lions of the association are:
The building loan, Citi-
zens bank ......$ 3,500.00
Paving and sidewalk as
sessments, not due. -. S03.69
The following is a conservative
statement of this organization re-
sources January, 1, 1916;
Inventory
lateral on hand ........$ 651.67
Miscellaneous mdse. ..... 917.13
|anned goods ......... 10000 |
Warehouse equipment -. 1880
)ffice furniture and sta
tionary ..,.....e..,.. 304.OO
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
His Double Loss,

I've been robbed in that hospitalp'
shouted the loony ex-patient as he met
policeman.
who robbed you, and what did they
take" asked the policeman.
why, one Of the orderlies took my
watch, and all the doctors took my
temperature. "-Baltimore American.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
A MartYr.

when we were married you said
there was nothing you wouldn't do for
me-" said the spoiled darling.
well, my DEAR" answered her hus.
band patiently, 81 was thinking the
matter over the other day. and 1t seem.
ed to me there was nothing you hadn't
asked me to do for you, but If there is
any little thing on your mind you
haven't mentioned yet speak, and l
will do the best l can" - Chicago
News.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
The Soft Answer.

He-Ugh! I'm going out of this, and
you won't see me again until the day
of judgment.
She (sweetly, getting the last word,
as usuaD-All right, dear, and If you
aren't feeling in better temper please
let it be well on in the afternoon.-
London Saturday Review.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
A Great Copper Mine

For nearly 700 years copper ore
(chalcopyrite) has been taken regularly
from a mine in the province of Dale
carlia, Sweden. The mine contains the
largest copper ore deposit in Sweden
and is supposed to be one Of the great
est chalcopyrite properties in the
world.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Inherited.

They were tollying the man about
MS enormous appetite, but he kept
putting away" undlsturbed by the
taunts. Finally he said in defense:
well, you see, take after both my
rather and my mother. One ate long
while, and the other ate great DEAL"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Our Triala.

"You know, my dear boy" said a
sympathizing friend to man in trou-
BILE, "tbat we really gain by our trials
in life"
"That depends altogether on the kind
Of lawyer you get to conduct them."
replied the sufferer.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
PAGE SEVEN

in securing good marketing at good
prices appears possible and probable
in the coming year by the coopera-
tion of the growers in and through
this organization.
May the new year prove every
way successful through the Ashland
Fruit Produce association to its mem.
bers and patrons isothe wish of your
retiring board.
Respectfully,
w. H, GOWDY,
JOS. B. WARE,
w. ]. CARPENTER.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Heard Out of Doors.

"Well, look at the billygoat! He's
the first one I've seen for ages"
Hes hardly an impressive looking
object"
"He may not be impressive looking,
but he certainly has striking fore
head."-Boston Transcript.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
MuddIed.

Customer - Is this bread today's?
Shopkeeper - Yes'm. Customer = The
reason l ask is because the bread l
got here yesterday wasn't. - London
Telegraph.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Mora EHActiva-

Husband-I saw the doctor today.
ne says must 60 away and rest.
Wife-Did you show him your tonguei
husoand-No, but ! told him about
yours
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Easily MANAGED.

FIRST Grill mean to be engaged
"hen I'm nineteen. Second Girl-But
supposing you can't manage 1t? First
Girl-Then I shall remain nineteen un-
til am engaged.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
The Old Trouble.

Every residence should have a sery.
anus BATH" says housekeeping mag.
azine. oh, what's the use? The serv.
ants don't stay long enough to need a
Dath.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Different Methods.

There are two different kinds Of men.
Give one a piece of rope and he will
hang himself; give similar piece to
the other and he'll form cordage trust
Washington Star.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
A Real Artist.

'1s Brushpen a good artist"
"Is he goodl Why, he not only can
draw pictures that are good, but he
can draw checks that are good."-Pitts-
burgh Post
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Biu Spiders.

The South American bird eating spi-
der is as big as mouse, and its furred
feet are so formed that 1t can walk up
glass with practically no difficulty.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13
Rhinoceros Horn,

In Sumatra the horn of the rhinoce-
ros is esteemed as an antidote to pol
son and on that account is made into
drinking cups.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13

Fifty cents invested In a Tidings
For Sale" ad often sells a $4,000
property. Did you ever try It?
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13

By medicine life may be prolonged,
yet death win seize the doctor too
Shakespeare.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-01-13

Net worth ............$7,47S.96
AS the year approached the close
it seemed advisable to the board of
directors that members should send
in suggestions for the new years
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
Clarendon Carriers Meet.

Manning, June 4.--The Clarendon
County Rural Carriers Association
held Its apnual meeting in the court
house at this place on Tuesday. The
election Of officers resulted in. the
choice Of the following. President, L
T. Fischer, of Summerton; vice pres.
ident. A. G. Chewning, of Summer.
ton; secretary-treasurer, J. M. Turbe.
vile. of Turvelle. These officers
elect were also chosen as delegates t.
the State convention, which meets In
Columbia July 3. and f. The carrier.
In this county are enthusiastic owe,
organization and expect to attain re.
suits of great interest to the severa
members.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that thu
books of enrolment for enrolling 70,
the ensuing primary will be ope,
Tuesday, June 9Th, 1916, for the sew.
eral clubs. by the secretary, or enroll.
ment committee of the several clubs
in the districts of Sumter county, an(
will remain open until the last Tues
day in July, Of this year Every Dem
ocrat desiring to vote in this electio
must enroll his name in accordance
with the rules Of the party, in the dis
trict in which he resides. Each ap
plicant shall in person write upoI
the club book his full name, and i'm
mediately thereafter his age, occupa
ton, postoffice address, with the stree
number. if any. The applicant, in tn
cvcnt that he cannot write his name
may make his mark upon the roll
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07
observation-disclosures.

Bishopville. June 3.-Mr. William,
Green DesChamps and Miss Eta
Hearon were married at the home OF
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j.
NJ. Hearon, at 6 o'clock Thursday af-
ternoon, the Rev. G. P. Watson Off.
ciating. They left Immediately b,
automobile for Florence, to catch q
train for Atlanta and other points on
their honeymoon trip.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-06-07

600 people on the street and I die
not see single drunk person, which
certainly shows that prohibition pro.
hibits In Birmingham. The street cal
company handled over 10000 people
without an accident. Nearly $4,000
came In on the trains and never
heard q. complaint about hotel. rates
being raised or high prices charged
for food. Every one seemed delighted
with the hospitality shown.
That night the grand. reunion ball
was given. The veterans In their uni
forms danced with their beautiful
young partners in such dances as the
Virginia reel and old time waltzes.
One OF the saddest incidents of the
reunion was the death Of an old SOL
der on the ball room floor. He had
just remarked that when he had to
die he ho~sd would be on an occa-
taon '" present one. The words
were :. ny ut of his mouth, when
suddenly be clutched at his heart and
fell over dead. just as the band struck
up Dixie. Not over ten persons on
whole floor knew that ne had died. I.
\ On Saturday. the 2lst during the
night. a cyclone struck one Of the
mining towns not far from the city
and demolished rs dwellings. The
terrific wind blew q dwelling down ON
a mother and three children. instantly
killing the mother and two Of her.
children. net hurting . small infant
In her arms. Several others were IN
jured. We did not feel the wind here
In the city. Rains have been heavy
and the weather deiightfulIy cool. al
though 1t has been getting hotter in
the last few days.
I fully intended being home by the
xsrd. but had my ticket extended to
see my niece. Miss Violet wolford.
graduate from the louie Compton
Seminary at the age Of 1s. the
youngest In her class. The exercises
were very pretty.
! have had. delightful time visit
Ing my loved ones and meeting old
friends and It Is with the sincerest re-
grets that I leave. 81
L M. Foxworth. The Hustler,
Birmingham. Ala.