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The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28

up a list of the poor people in the
town. There's ten who hardly ever
have meat. There's over ten more who
never taste turkey. l wish | had
enough of the fowls to 90 around, but
| haven't, so the first class get the
birds"
And one left for ourselves?" pro-
pounded Mr.. Parsons, anXiously.
Sure, that" replied Rex blithely.
Were entitled, having housed and
bred the whole brood for nearly a
year
1t was nearing the festal season and
Rex was brushing the snow from the
woodpile, when farm wagon drew
up and a stranger jumped out. He was
a brisk, pleasant-looking, middle-aged
man, and his swift rowing glance took
in the IL turkeys strutting about 80
feet distant.
All the right tip" he exclaimed,
his face beaming with satisfaction.
I've had a long chase, neighbor. Those
are my turkeys"
'Yours?' questioned Rex obviously,
and yet with a faltering sensation.
Sure, they are. | live over the
hills, west They trooped away one
night, eight months ago. Only yester
day travelling tinker CHANGED to
speak of a brood he had seen here
abouts, so | drove over. They are my
peacock bronzed, sure enough. And,
say, you've taken wonderful care of
them"
1t did not take the visitor long to
Substantiate his claim. He was Dud-
ley Marsh and made a speciality of
raising turkeys.
Make out your bill for expense and
trouble" he directed expansively. I'll
not be niggardly. Those are an i'm
ported species and worth fifty dollars
pair"
"Oh, shall charge nothing" said
Rex. ITS been only neighborly to
care for them until the owner came
along" and he smiled, but it was
dreary sort of a smile. I've cherish
ed dream, he proceeded, and quite
sorrowfully. What | feel worse
about is that I'll have to disappoint
some good people to whom | promised
rare turkey treat the coming holi-
day." and Rex told the story entire.
Il say" observed Marsh. his face
expressing some wonderment and con-
siderable interest, you're about the
most honest man and the best man |
ever met. Going TO give those poor
IN hal
I've proposition TO make TO you, put
first want you TO make out your bill"
mot ever insisted Rex strenuously.
Tive learned enough about turkeys by
bringing up yours, TO start in raising
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
BYRON in an UQIy Mood.

| have not yet read Byron's Con
versations, but there was an anecdote
in one of the extracts which confirms
what | heard long since, but which
could not depend on before, he had an
aversion to seeing women eat. Colonel
was at Byron's house in Picca-
dilly. Lady Byron in the room, and
luncheon was brought in-veal cut
lets, etc. She began eating Byron
turned around in disgust and said :
Commanding beast" and, taking up
the tray. threw the whole luncheon in
70 the hall. Lady Byron cried and left
the room.-Told by Hayden. the
Painter.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
TREES MUST BE PROTECTED
Once Attacked by Disease There Is
Little Hope That They Can
Be Preserved.

Trees die from many causes, but few
indeed die from the top downward,
probably far less than 1 per cent. A,
tree may starye or die of thirst, but
the great majority die from disease,
few succumb primarily to ravages of
insects or other pests, though these
materially aid in Fastening death.
Fungous disease is the most potent
factor in the destruction of large trees.
The much-dreaded and fatal disease of
the chestnut now rayaging some east
ern states is one of them. We occa-
sionally find huge oak which sudden
" dies when apparently in full vigor
and health. After attack no remedial
measures are known
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
SCOTCH CITY HAS SIDE LINE
GLASGOW Reports Gratifying Success
Of It's Municipal Agriculture
Lesson for America.

The individual efforts Of many
CITY man to convert himself into far
mer may perhaps remain a subject OF
occasional icse1,, but Glasgow, in Scot
land. has shown the world that a city,
rs a city. may take up farming enter
nrisa and come off with the smile quite
neatlv turned tother way about. BY
t5e reports just returned to Glasgow's
lord provost. the municipality has ac-
crued a round $4,000 of profit from the
products of its farming.
It all began in 1879. At that time 1t
was found that the city refuse destruc-
tor was becoming less and less ade-
ouate to deal with the ever-increasing
volume of the city's refuse-the ashes
from its furnaces and pots from Its
households, the paper from the streets
and all this manner of colleetible ma
terial.
So a tract of bogland was taken on
a lease and turned over to the uses
of the cleansing department. The ex-
pertinent of filling in these lands
proved so successful that more terri
tory was taken in 1891 and later at a
combined cost of about 100000. The
soil was @eold and uneongenial,' says
the Glasgow Herald. but its handicaps
have been gradually neutralized by the
work of the department and by the en-
riehment of the land.
According to the report of Glasgow's
farming, the produce grown includes
oats, wheat, barley, potatoes turnips,
hay and grass. and the total amount
reaped during last season is valued at
f10.306, thus sum bei2g exclusive of
produce sold, which realized f2,729.
The present hay crop is 81 abundant
that after the needs of the depart
ments stud of horses are met, it is
SO abundant that there will be a sur
plus for sale of about 500 tons"
Surely such n record as this should
counsel American cities 70 see what
they can do after GlassoWs example.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
Water Hole Is Dry by Day.

A curious form of water-hole is
found in the deserts of western Aus
trala, dry by day but yielding an
abundant supply of water by night.
The flow of water is preceded by
weird kissing and sounds of rushing
air. On examining one 1t was found
that the water supply occurred in a
long, narrow trench, at the bottom of
which was a thin plate of gneiSs Ia
species of rock arranged in layers),
separated by a cavity from the main
rock mass beneath Apparently the
heat of the day causes this plate to
expand in the form of a depression,
in which the water retreats. When it
eools and contracts at night it forces
first air and then water back into the
trench.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
One Grand
Wan!
&c
By
Frances Elizabeth Lanyon
Copyright. 1916. by w. C. Chapman)

Flinders keepers. you know, Rex p
Not IN this instance. father. Those
eleven turkeys are somebody's prop
erty. My moral duty is to locate that
somebody and restore to him his prop
erty."
Reckon you're right, SON" observed
old Gabriel Parsons. Queer where
they came from, though, eh?"
YES, for l don't know a neighbor
within 10 miles in any direction who
is raising fowls"
The fowls in question were young,
handsome, with profusion of electric
sheen coloring that indicated a rare
and valuable brood. Rex Parsons had
aWaked one morning to find the Il
turkeys roosting on Il scantling flower
bed guard. They looked tired and
travel worn, but when he fed and
watered them and drove them into a
lean-to in one corner of a two-acre
fenced-in grazing lot, they seemed at
home and domestfeated forthwith.
Rex advertised his find, but no re-
suits came. He grew interested in his
acquisition; and proud. too, for neigh
bors were attracted by the unusual
prettiness of the fowls and admired
them greatly.
They got through the summer fam
ously, despite their limited runway,
and as fall grew on fattened and
promised rare eating by the time the
year was out. Holiday time ap-
preached when Mr.. Parsons expressed
pertinent sentiment.
"Some money in those birds with 30
cents a pound quoted, with feathers
counted in
I'm not going to sell them, father, "
remarked Rex seriously.
"Ain't?'
mo. In the first place, they're not
mine to sell. Next, they came free,
they're going free. Here's the point,
and I've been working ON it for some
time. The season is soon on when
turkey tastes best I've been making
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
While the Wheels Go Round.

81 suppose you want rubber tires?"
said the carriage man TO parsimoni-
Gus old fellow who was inspecting
several vehicles with view to buy
ing ose.
No. sir" said the old man. my
folks amt that kind. When they're
ridin' they want ter know itl"-Life.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28

some myself. Well l suppose you want
to get them loaded up for homer
MY daughter Nella will be mighty
glad to see them back, can tell you,
said Marsh. They were her speciu
pets. She's a smart girl ut figures.
I'll give her the proposition to caIcu-
late and send you a check. on, yes, an
other thing: You promised ten people
turkeys? And ten more if You had
the birds? III send you over ten OF
another breed-just as good eating as
these, in fact, better, | think, Tor
these fancy fowls run to tinery, rather
than flavor"
It was the next day about noon when
a light farm wagon drove UP to the
Parsons place. Hex was just start
ing for town and was glad that he
wore his best clothes, for the prettiest.
most attractive young maiden he had
ever laid his eyes on alighted with Q
graceful spring and stood awaiting ms
coming up.
I'm sure you are Mr.. Parsons" she
said brightly Il am Mr.. Marsh 5
daughter. He was away this morning
and asked me to bring over the tur-
keys he promised"
"Why,r observed Rex, as he glanced
into the coop in the wagon box,
there's more than ten-there's fully
twenty"
on, yes, with my contribution re
sponded Miss Nella. Father told Inc
all about your splendid plan. lie saia
you We're one grand man and think
SO, too, added Nella, with heighten-
ing color 4 want share i'll your
good work, 50 I've brought some of
my own fowls to make your holiday
gifts go al. the way around."
The turkeys were removed from the
coop TO the grazing patch and Miss
Marsh assisted in the transfer in
busy, helpful way that enchanted
the admiration of Rex. Her blooming
health, her volatile chatter, her radiant
smile each moment increased his III
tercSt in her
Mrs. Parsons came out and became
acquainted with Nella and invited. her
in to have cup Of tea. The young
lady drove Rex as far as the village.
lie could almost have kissed her as she
leaned from the high drivers seat to
speak q parting word.
IF you wouldn't mind, that is, l
wouldn't" and she laughed brightly
IF l wouldn't be in your way I'd have
= Cot u Y
when you're going to distribute those
turkeys and donate barrel of our
cranberries to 90 with the gifts. I'd
like to do some good in the world,
you See She supplemented naively.
you've done me some good, can
tell you that" declared Rex with hon
est enthusiastically aud your father,
both. You are rare people ana you
never did Il better thing than give
these poor people the good time you're
going To-"
Then he waved his lovely visitor a
CHEEKY adieu and thought of her and
dreamed of her all the rest Of that
week.
Pretty Nella entered into the distri-
button of the turkeys with zest aud
delight Nelia and her father stayed
to supper at the Parsons home. Re
ciprocal hospitality was rendered, ae-
eepted. and within a month visits be-
tween the two homes was Il routine
event
"Oh. those lucky turkeys" softly
insinuated Nella after Il proposal
And, oh, lucky me- rejoined Rex
Parsons, fervently.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
Greek Meets Greek.

Some Scots enjoying the fun of the fair.
Seeing an old fiddler in the street, few of them
went over TO him. and one handing him two-penee,
asked him to play the Battle of Stirling Brig
The old fiddler took the money and went rasping
away the same before. The audience getting
tired of this, the spokesman again went over to
the fiddler and said To him. Hi, man, that's no
the Battle of Stirling Brig" Il ken" replied
the old fiddler, that's the skirmish before the bat
tie
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28


lawn eta home in
ON aha, Neb.
At a-glance it
toZhave
been-Inade= by
placing Il thick
aossSection= of u
big log on top Of
a stump in the
yard. But both
parts are made
of concrete. The
imitation b n r k
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
Great Men often Poor Takers.

The art of conversation was not al.
ways possessed by literary men. Cole
ridge and Macauley were said to alb
sorb so much time on an interesting
subject that they were generally re
garded as bores. whereas Robert
Browning, with all his cumbersome
poetry, was fascinating in his talk.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28

on the side, instead of being fashioned
with a mold, has been worked out by
hand SO that it contains less Of a sug-
gestion Of the artificial than is found
in many molded-concrete lawn orna-
ments. A number of these rustic baths
have been made.-Popular Mechanics
Magazine.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
Quite Simple.

But all the scenes of this musical
comedy are laid in an oriental country.
How can we work in a song about
Broadway"
Cant you have the comedian wish
he was back in Lobster Land?"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
An Insult.

Judge-What occasion had you to
assault this man?
Organ Grinder-He abusa da monk.
your very worshipful honor.
Judge-In what way?
Organ Grinder-He aska da moux
eef l was hees fadder. y
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
An EStimate.

Senator Smugg has been in public
life a long time. has he not?"
"Eh-yah" returned the Old Codger
1T is more than twenty years since
he has done anything useful"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
JUST A FEW SMILES
The Reason.

The Reason.
I'm not going near that restaurant
again"
"Why not?"
"Some fool took my umbrella and
left his in its place"
But you might run across him."
Il don't want to. He left the best
umbrella. morris Qll.) Herald.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
Hone Revived.

"Got some data now TO go on" de-
rlared Diogenes. speaking of his search
for an honest man.
'What's that?"
1.-THE income tax statements sent In"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
DR.. Langdon of the Uni
Versity of Pennsylvania
Museum is finding some
remarkable documents on
clay tablets dug out of
BabylonLan ruins. An in
teresting light has been
she'd on this ancient coil
iSation of the Mystic East

the Sumerian-Akka-
dian gentleman of $500 B. c. took
down from the shelves Of his library
a copy of THE Handy Letter Writer"
aud sought the model upon which he
might build the important communi-
cation he had in hind
To his wife he made little hen
scratches and scrawls that great
scholars tell US reaa "Beloved light
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
Cautious.

why does young Mr.. Gay always
knock at the door when he calls Hn
your"
He's afraid if he comes with a ring
l may consider it as proposal"
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
A side. Show Freak.

.sWhat have we here|
'aThe sword swallower."
"a queer diet"
Eyes. he needs nothing to sharpen
his appetite ''-Louisville Courier
Journal
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1916-12-28
BIRD BATH MADE ORNAMENT
Simplicity and Beauty Combined in
Article Constructed by Lover of
Mans Feathered Friends.

Individuality and beauty mark
simple bird bath made Of concrete,
,rIicl, 1lnt.n.z the
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-09

with me" said Avery, except was
in love"
Later, the elder Avery persuaded
the young husband to join the navy,
the boy said, urging that it was the
only way to escape arrest for perjury.
Young Avery enlisted.
While. at the navy training yard
Avery wrote to his wife, who had
been Frustrated at her home since
his disappearance.
Her family mortgaged the house,
hold furniture TO get railroad fare
and Mrs. Avery hurried to Chicago.
She found it necessary to buy her
husbands release from the navy, re-
turned to Kansas City and borrowed
the required amount, $50, from
friends.
Avery used his months wages to
return to Kansas City and arrived
with only few cents.
After a conference in which his
father told him to choose between
riches and his girl-bride, Avery went
to his wife's home where the couple
is living until Avery can find a job.
Father told me I'd have to scratch
for myself" said Avery, land now
I'm ready to show him am some
scratcher."
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-09
"CHICAGO DAY"
BY w. w. Knowles

BY w. w. Knowles
Chicago is the great center
Of the world-encircling throng.
All who would her portals enter
Must agree to move along.
Move along" or be suspended
They shall not blockade the way
Of the army that contended
In ChicagO's early day.
Contended for her better, best
The means to give her sway;
And fought the fight of welI-earned
rest
In beloved Chicago Day!
That glory-day is now dawning
To the victor, praise 1 say!
Well crown her queen of the morn
ing"
And sing of Chicago Day"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-09

SAN MARINO STUFFED "CUKES"
Cut off the ends of large cucum-
bers and peel them, soak in sailed
water one hour. Cut a slit in one
side and scoop out the seeds. Make
a stuffing of boiled rice and chopped
green onions. Fill the cUcUmbers,
place them in a stew pan, add one
cup soup stock, the juice of one
lemon, a tablespoon of butter, and
stew until tender. Serve hot, gar
nished with parsley and dressed with
melted butter or a good white sauce.
1870
Bell Telephone Co. successfully
opened the Ontreal-Vancouver tele-,
phone line, said to be the longest
ear-to-ear circuit in the world. The
line is 4,227 miles long, while the
New York, San Francisco line recent
ly opened is but 3,4OO miles.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-09
BY Betty Brown

The young person in stripes is pre-
pairing for the not-so-very-far-away
skating days. Her big collar and
small cap are of blue and white an
CORA and chenille. Blue velvet lines
the collar. The silk tasseI slips
through buttohhoIes and holds it
fast.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-18
Screen Struck Girls

Through an arrangement just
consumated, Miss Beatriz Niche
lena, the operatic star who has
achieved fame in the motion
picture world as the heroine of
such feature photo plays as
'Salomy Jane" "Mignon," :"
Salvation Nell," etc. will be-
come a regular contributor to
the Courier.
Miss Michelena's articles will
appear under the title, Talks
With Screen-Struck Girls" and
will endeavor to give an uncolored
insight into the conditions and
difficulties surrounding the aver
age girls first endeavor to break
into the motion picture profession
The hints and advice which she
will give are founded on actual
experience. They will tell the
screen struck girl some of the
things she should do, and, quite
as many, perhaps. which she
should not do. They will also
try to correct for her many Of
the delusions about the motor
picture case with which motor
picture acting may be mastered
and the fabulous salaries which
are said to be at cnce in waiting
Unlike many other articles o,
like nature, Miss Michelena will
keep as far as possible ava!
from generalities. She propose:
to make each talk short anC
poignant and confined to the ont
definite purpose of giving advic'
and information to the girl will
motion picture aspirations.
The first Talk With Screen
Struck Girls" will appear il
this issue.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-18
Juvenile Party

Little Louise Wilson enter
tained how many of her little
friends with a party on her
birthday it Is hard to say. They
were not still long enough, even
at the dainties set before them,
for anyone to make a correct
count. Louise was four years
old Saturday and was a delight
full hostess and all those favored
with an invitation enjoyed the
fine things Louise gave them tt
eat and the plays to the utmost
Billy tried to act like they were
kids" too small for his atten
tion, but he was in the game al
thru just the same.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-18
Surprise Birthday Party

About a dozen of the many
friends of Mrs. H. Tilden, north
of town, treated her to a very
pleasant surprise Valentine day
in honor of her 58th birthday.
She received a number of very
pretty and useful presents, be-
sides each lady brought with her
a big basket filled with every
thing good. = Fried chicken,
roast chicken, ham, jellies, salads,
pes, cakes, cookies, etc.
The big diningroom table fairly
groaned under the weight of &c
many good things to eat. Mrs.
Tilden's 5Sth birthday was 8
HAPPY day long to be remembered
both by her and the ladies who
had the pleasure of being there.
May she have many, many more
just like this one. Those pre-
sent were: Mrs. M. Bennett
Mrs. Dick Colman, Mrs. d. Hol
man from town, Mrs. L. B
Owens, Mrs. L. ]. Bennett, Mrs
B. Foster and daughter, Mis-
Hazel, Mrs. R. Owens, Mrs Chas
Mason, Mrs. Geo. Shupbeck,
Mrs. ]. Moritz and Mrs. Charlie!
Bennett.
Note: The above was sent in b!
some one and we take for grante'
that it is correct, but sende
should have let US know who h,
or she was.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-18
Miss Elizabeth Arlington Enter
tains Seventh Grade

The seventh grade pupils Of
our school were most delightfully."-
entertained Friday night by Miss
Elizabeth Arlington and the
charming hostess was doubly
honored by the presence of Judge
James Of St. Joseph, who was a
guest at the Arlington home for
the evening.
. The feature of the entertain
ment was the opening of a valen-
tine box which contained a
souvenir for each of the guests,
unless Judge Jan es' enjoyment
of the juvenile company took
precedence.
Luncheon, games, jokes and
gossip filled the evening to a late
hour and all departed with q
feeling that their handsome host.
ess was well worthy of their af.
lection and admiration.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Halter Of
Rothville were the guests of MIR.
and Mrs. w. G. Wright Saturday
and Sunday.
Miss Avis Wright entertained
the seventh grade pupils at her
home ons evening last week with
a party. Miss Avis is popular
with not only her class and
teachers. but with all the young
and old folks in town. The
evening was highly enjoyed and
all departed with high opinions
of the young lady's entertaining
qualities.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1916-02-18
ROAD MEETING

All parties interested in the
road leading west from the Mus
sci Fork bridge to the Atterbury
farm are requested to meet at
the Court House Monday, Feb.
2l, 1916, at 2 o'clock p. m.
4 By Order of Committee.