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The Glasgow courier., 1916-02-18

him until just recently, since the
snow is thawing. He shoveled it out
and gave it good feed of oats, and
the colt seems none the worse from
its experience.
Jim Walsh gets more than his
share of lickings these days" stamp
licking"
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Vegge and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. Pierson were the
guests of o. C. Anderson last Sun
day.
Hiram Layne made a trip to the
county seat and reports the roads in
pretty good condition, considering the
way they were week ago.
Mrs. Chris Nelson went to Glasgow
with her little girl to consult the eye
specialist concerning the girls eyes
We hope that the trouble is not
serious.
1t has been rumored that George
Mitchell froze his feet and hands, and
that he had to have two fingers am
putated. We hope it was not as ser.
ious as reported.
The roads along the mail route are
a little better since this warm spell
Mother nature takes more pity on the
mail man than the patrons along the
route, hence this warm weather.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-02-18
OSWEGO.

DR.. Huber was a professional visi-
tor in our town Sunday.
Little William Nedrud has been
quite i'll the past week.
Mrs. Shoemaker has been on the
sick list the past few days.
George R. Brown was business
visitor at Glasgow Saturday.
Miss Emma Ferrich is spending a
few days visiting Mrs. S. Frost.
Mrs. S. S. Nelson is here from
Brockton, visiting at the O. N. Olson
home.
Ed. Summe came in from his home
stead, on the reservation, Saturday
and returned Sunday.
Neil Wall came down from Glasgow
Sunday and went out to see his broth
er-in-law, Mr.. Carr, who is quite ill.
| Miss Simpson returned from Grand
Forks, North Dakota, last week and
went out to her homestead south of
the river.
The favorite pastime of our young
men and women these days seems to
be snowballing. One is never safe 60
ing down the street for the snowballs
whiz from every direction.
C. D. Nelson came down from
Frazier Sunday and spent the day
with his friends. We were all pleased
to see his smiling countenance and
hear his hearty laugh. Come again,
C. D.
The dance given in the opera house
here February IL, was we'll attended,
considering that plans were made
upon short notice. Among the
southsiders who attended were Emma
Ferrich, John Snyder, Herman Stat
finbill and Mr. Ferrich. All reported
a good time.
Our little burg was startled by a
cry of fire Sunday afternoon. Mr..
| Mosher's house was on fire, but
thanks to our very efficient fire de-
partment, the flames were soon ex-
tinguished. The fire started in a
clothes closet and burned nearly all
their wearing apparel.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-02-18
NORTH BENCH.

Mrs. Edd Ascelson is slowly i'm
proving.
Mrs. Stewart called upon Mrs
Byer last Friday afternoon.
We were sorry to hear Of DR.. Hoyt
being sick. We wish him a speedy
recovery.
C. A. Parker has some sick heifers
supposed. to be caused from the ex.
posure to the cold.
And still it SHOWS and SHOWS and
SHOWS. We're wondering what the
people in the river bottoms are going
to do when it melts and runs and
runs and runs.
The Byer family are still sick. The
doctor was out to see Mrs. Byer, Dur.
ward and Helen Wednesday. Seems
like there's lots of sickness, as the
hospital is full to overflowing ano
the doctors are kept busy day anc
night.
The Ladies' aid seems doomed tt
failure, on account of the inclemency
of the weather, almost impossible
roads and sickness, but just wait un
til spring opens up and other pros
poets more favorable, and we will try
to renew with greater vigor.
A 14-pound boy made his appear
ance at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Ole Bronstad February 8. Mothel
and babe are getting along as vel
as could be expected; but Ole, we'll
he had to make special trip to tow1
to get cap to fit him. He woule
have sent by some of the neighbors
but was afraid they would forget tht
right measurements. Dr.. Simpkin
was the attending physician.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-02-18

Mrs. Chas. Wolfe entertained the
NJ. E. church Ladies' aid last Thurs
day afternoon, and after the work OF
the afternoon was finished, served a
most appetizing lunch.
Funeral services for William Nc
Lellan were held Saturday afternoon
at o'clock, at the home, Rev. L. j
Christler officiating. Several selec-
tions were sung by male quartet
followed by brief sermon; then the
Masons finished the services by u.s.
ing the beautiful Masonic ritualistic
burial service. The remains were ac-
companied to the Malta cemetery by
many sympathizing friends of the
relatives. An abundance of beautiful
flowers were sent by friends.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-02-18
0eRurul
Roundup
Items Sent in BY The C0uviers
Special Corps Of Neius Caterers
MALTA.

MALTA.
School opened again Monday morn
ing after a two weeks vacation.
Some of the machinery for the Sur
want flour mill arrived this week.
George Robinson is gradually re-
covering from an attack Of typhoid
fever.
The valentine box social, given by
the .Epworth league, was much en-
joyed by all present.
Saturday being Lincoln's birthday
and legal holiday, was much en-.
joyed by those off for the day.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-02-18
Ginger Snaps

Gee! Give US some of the blanket.
The voice of the colonel is heard in
the land.
Greek diplomacy always puts US in
mind of banana skin.
Some men are so lucky in love that
every girl they propose to turns 'em
down hard.
And what has become of the old
fashioned horse that used to shy at
automobiles
"Woman Editor Suicide" reads a
headline. Maybe she tried to read all
the war poetry.
This has been a different hesitat-
ing, self-conscious sort of winter, but
only the coal man accuses it of crimi-
nal intent
SO far it has not been proved that
the meteor which shook parts of
Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, was of
German origin.
Impressive entry in the mixed met
aphor contest by the Minneapolis
Journal: "Mr. Cannon upholds the
administration with one hand and
gives it kick with the other.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-02-18

made by the war, which is a great lit
tie redistributer of wealth.
It is too much to nope that the war
will tend to do away with modern in
human styles in footwear.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-02-18

The New York magazine publishers,
charged with making vice attrac-
tive," might logically plead that it
doesn't take much work in New York.
Japan has had a lot of millionaires
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-01
MAIL FOR The SOLDIER aovs.

Mail for the soldier boys who have
gone ia the front should be- plainly
addressed In order TO insure lie prompt
receipt by addressee
The name Of the addressee should be-
fully and iesibly written with pen and
nk give his rank company. regiment
or other organization to which attach.
ed The postage should be fully pre-.
paid. and name and address Of sender
written In upper lefthand corner on
address side.
Parcel post matter sent should be
substantially and tightly wrapped In
either very strong paper OF cloth. and
aith strong tWine tightly and securely
Tied.
Present address Of the Louisiana
troops is Camp Stafford. Alexandria.
Louisiana The Mississippi troops are
al Camp swep Taylor, jackson. Miss.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-01
&C. $. Barrett In Progressive Farmer.

Wherever have been able 10 acquire
ia little piece Of ground, my first
thought has been TO decorate II with
beautiful and useful trees, with attrac,
tive shrubs and flowers, My own ex.
perienee has been that II has not only
made II more pleasant to look At, but
has added value 90 II far In excess of
the comparatively small expenditure
involved
Our Southern farmers need to pursue
this policy more than any know Of
Get something somebody else wants,
and it's not only worth more 10 you
but the other fellow Is willing 10 pay
mere for Il, The man who IL looking
for a eonnAry place and Ii, able 10 pay
for IL will drive by the thousands Of
characteristic farm houses. regardless
of son fertility perhaps. and will stop
at the well-kept country home embew
cred In beautiful trees and flowers and
deessfe, This is the place for me.
A short time ago had the pleasure
OF driving through CALIFORNIA; beauti
fui Paradise Valley. inquired If there
were any OF these attractive farms for
sale. was told that there WAS one on
the market TO be sold for the division
Of an estate. The prioe?" asked
II think You can buy II for 81 geo an
acre" my informant replied, but hard
ly any less.
l. sas largely beauty that gave that
and neighboring farms there such re-
maFkable value. We not only have
just as good and often better land right
here in the solth, and lots Of II at that
but nature favors ns with abundant
rainfall. whereas our California broth
era are compelled to resort TO expen-
siye irrigation.
We have every opportunity right
here In the South for doing iast what
they have done In California, and be.
iieye We can beat them at the game.
Let's keep up the good work until
the farmers OF the South are i'm
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-01
A KING.

iSouihern Womans Magazlneb
He rode ON the observation platform
OF cotton wagon,
His feecy staple had just brought
twelve cents u pound.
The money vas down In bis pocket.
No man had an account against him
for dime.
The mules trotted aloag over the
smooth pavement and new and then a
big red apple iolted out OF heaping
bucket and rolled back and forth
across the wagon bed
A neat bundle over In the corner
contained dress pattern-ten yards
Of blue checked bingham for the faith.
full wife.
The little bag was full OF candy for
the baby,
He whistled az pete and Heck turned
their heads homesard.
II vas near eyentide A few clouds
had gathered over In the west aud the
sun was cutting strange eapers with
these pillows OF the sky There were
islands OF gold floating In deep blue
sea; there were mountains kissed with
the colors Of the rainbow. No painter
could have made prettier picture. no
dreamer could have visited scene
more splendid In all the mysterious
realm of slnmbeFhood.
The occupant OF the wagon enjoyed II
The fresh evening breeses were as
balm 10 his brow.
There was no eamity In bis heart
against any one
There was no political ambition that
had gone unsatisfed.
There Was no sorrow or ingFatituda
to stick and sting and poison
He vas plain country han.
He loved bis wife
He loved his baby.
He was going homo to them-a king
wearing royal crown OF kindness "A
king. tender, thoughtful. affeetlenase.
bearing simple gifts ie HIS subjects
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-01
FToMAlNE POISONING.

One thing il sure ptomaine poison
ing Is caused either by ignorance or by
earelessness. II h always one ar the
other that brings IL about. you do mol
catch II" When this Ia well under
stood fewer persons will declare proud
~ that they and their families have
suffered from Il The Ignorance that
causes II is eating such combinations
az pickles and lceCream, tinned fish
and soda water. acid fruii and cream
bonbons, oysters with club sandwiches
and small glasses of beer, or Welsh
rarebil aud soft drinks 'Ough," YOU
declare, Il would not do such a thingl"
Such foods are eaten daily, aud the
carelessneaa II shocking. food Is not
emptied from opened cans. and living
organisms. 80 small you cannot see
hem, enter and poison it, Or food Is
left uncovered, ard impurities reach II,
Fermentation. molds, and such familiar
actions are better known, for foods
thus spoiled" arr easily noted by the
naked eye aud rejected
Home cooks should use plenty OF
Ice, cook foods long and carefully and
put them away In serupuiously clean
vessels and not run a single risk Foods
sometimes become dangerous before
they show single sign OF decay, and
the cause cannot be determined even
with laboratory apparatus. You may
never learn the eaase or cure Of pto.
maine poisoning, but you can choose
food carefully aud keep 1, properly
until used meet the requirements Of
sanitary rules aud have chemical clean
liness obtain Ia pantry. refrigerator
and basement and so feel safe Safety
fret Is mosi comforting, though not
new
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-01
NEWSPAPER CHARACTER.
tRaton rouge state. Times. }

! AbatbH hBNAF Cfatt lHtfSsl
There are great many foolisl,
folks" says an old newspaper man,
who will tell You that money Is all
that rs necessary 10 make successful
newspaper They hold that money may
command brains, as II will: and that
/ the two. working together, make the
great and powerful Journal, Hut there
IL another quality, the lack Of which
makes your newspaper as impotent as
tool without handle aud that
quality Is character, and without char.
aeter ao newspaper can be- influential F."
Newspaper character isn't the
character Of the editor nor OF the
owner nor set of the business oiIlce
The makers of newspaper must have
character, of course, or they will fail
mlserahly Ilnt The character of the
paper itself Is thing that Is built up
slowly. a little at time. DAY after
day the tendency Of the paper to tell
the truth, TO protect no one. 20 oppose
that which is bad and 10 champion
that which is good
Newspapers, even as human beings,
err They may, through faulty Iudg.
ment, al times espouse causes that are
not the causes which should have been
espoused But, month after month,
year after year, taking the right side
Of questions aud displaying unselfish
fearlessness, gives the newspaper lis
character and It's standing In the com.
manity II Is not thing that can be
purchased, IL Ii not a thing which any
one man controls, or has a copyright
upon II II the spirit OF the thing. this
newspaper character, and II prevails
as certainly with the newspaper as
with the individual
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-01
DR.. BOWLING A
VALUABLE ASSET

In haIf-eolumn editorial In the
Chicago Tribune extended reference 10
nr Bowling Is made apropos OF the
mention made Of him In a report on
state health work made by DIR. Chas,
v Chaplin. health commissioner of
Providence, Rhode island, aud SAM.
tartan of recognized ability and long
experience nr Chaplin In speaking VI
affairs In Louisiana says
Politics are said to dictate appoint.
ments TO the state board Of health. II
this Is Sc permanency of tenure for the
executive, and perhaps his subordi.
mates. eau never be- secure. and no
matter how efficient an official may be-,
the ahrligig Of politics may displaee
him In moment and reverse the
policy OF the department and destroy
its Influence THE Incubus Of easily
preyeniahle disease lies ~ heavy on
the south that mo- southern state can
afford to allow party or personal poll.
tics 60 exist la the department of
healihi The people should demand
that no governor appoint 10 member.
ship In the board of health any man
who does not hold himself shove all
petty politics"
Dr Chaplin has none but a general
interest In Dr. Bowling or his achieve.
ments hat having the outsiders wider
viewpoints he sees wherein change
would be- harmful TO the campaign
saged against Louislanas diseases
Nor has The Tribune any personal
snteresi In the matter. yet its comment
IN.
The reputation of Louisiana as n
state where proper health work Ia be-.
Ing done has greatly enhanced since
nF Oscar Bowling became the state
health officer As sneh he has a ma.
tional reputation, and the state has
capitalized and is capitalisinR on that
reputation
People from other sections OF the
country feel little more tempted TO
move 20 Louisiana when they know Of
the good reputation borne by DIR. DowI.
ina and the other members OF the
state bord Naturally the people of
the state would be- expected 10 visit
their vengeance on any officer who
would turn the state board of health
over TO unframed and untrIed men,
The vengeance is not 30 sure as II
should be In State notably long.
suffering and forbearing with l,s execu.
tive, but We trust that no hindrance
will be- directed against the warfare
upon unsaniiary conditions and their
disease as il being carried
ON by DIR Bowling
II Is indeed true as The Tribune says
that Louisiana has capitalized already
upon Dr powiing's work People
throughout the United States, who be.
lieYed tina; Louisiana was a vast MAS.
matte swamp, infested with tropical
diseases Of every description, have been
more nearly educated as to the truth
by DIR. DowlIng's publicity methods
than ever before. while the successful
combat waged against actual disease
has engendored confidence that the
old policy Of concealment and mis-.
representation has been definitely
aud that openness. fairness
aud inielligen, service characterize the
health service of Louisiana today.
DIR Bowling has achieved thIa. lie
should have his reward by his contln-
nance In the work
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-01

Why Is Il than when discreditable
ar unlawful act is performed In a com.
munity II IL always reported as the
deed of mob composed mainly of
prominent Citizens' or business meu
Lake Charles Americas. Press.
Because even among prominent eitt
aens and business men there are those
of donkey. or tiger minds.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-01
BEAUTIFY HOMES AND FARMS

pressed with the Importance of doing
just little bit more for themselves
and their families than covering their
bodies and keeping food IN their
gtomachs.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-01

Ans person who holds any land pur.
chased with MeEnery scrip. should
take notice OF the fact that The time
limit for validating the same expires
July l. After that date the attorney
general viii take action TO lnvalIdate
the title.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-01

A Chicago man gave dollar for o
fifty.cent piece that had just been
spent by w. ] Bryan. This Is hero
worship grown silly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-21
Firrt EngIIsh I.utheran Chnrrh.

AT the III O'Clock service on Sunday
at the First English Lutheran Church.
the pastor. Rev. ]. J. Scherer Jr. will
preach. Tho subject will be. What
Easter Means to You" Members will
be received. and the Lords Supper
administered. The musical program
FOR this service will be as follows:
Awake. Thou That Sleepest' (AIa-
kerr: Te Deum in Il fiat NloydD; solo.
Easter Dawn" CWoodman), Mr.. Tup-
mann; Christ. Our Passover" (Shil-
ling); Morning Song (Greig): Easter
Postlude.
AT o'clock Rev. J. ]. Scherer. ST., OF
Marion. will talk on the subject, AT
ter Easter, What" The Lords SUP
per will also he administered at this
service The following musical pro
gram Will be rendered.:
Welcome. Happy Easter" tHosmer)
oh. Grave, Where Is Thy Victory"
tStults); ''MaEdelen" tWarrem: Spring
Song" tMendelssohn): Easter Postlude.
The vested chorus choir Of thirty
hve voices under the direction OF Miss
Helen Jane Leland. will render the
above program.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-21
~ AND OUT OF TOWN.

MISS Judith Anderson. OF Lexington.
:s the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
r. CruuIp OF Park Avenue
Mrs. Charles Il. stacy, OF New York
CITY. is visiting her sister. Mrs. V. S
Carlton. in Richmond.
Mrs Sally Nelson Robins is the guest
OF her daughter. Mrs. Russell cren-
shaw. at the Argyle, III Portsmouth.
Mrs. Frank Redwood and her son. OF
Gichmond, are visiting Mr. and Mrs.
". u. Redwood in Suffolk.
MIR. and Mrs. James David Hit were
recent visitors to Asheville. y. c., hay
ing spent the weekend at the Grove
Park Inn.
Miss Blanche Kidd. Of Richmond. is
the guest OF friends in Portsmouth this
week.
Miss Hortense Sutton, who has been
spending the winter months near Raw
ley Springs, has returned to her home
In this city.
Mrs Fl. c. Hano. OF Philadelphia. is
spending several weeks with her
father. 4. Eichel, at 407 West Grace
Street
Miss Lille Donahoe, who has been
spending some time In Portsmouth, has
returned 20 Richmond. accompanied by
Miss 1nez Riley.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-21
Easter Music
Program for Richmond Churches.
81. Thonn.'s Episcopal Church.

At st. Thomas's Episcopal Church,
Ginter Park, Rev. F. f. Warren, rec
tor. Right Rev. William Cabell Brown
ID. d.. Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese
or virginia, will administer tho rite
OF confirmation at the II o'clock SER
vice. Holy Communion will be OBJ
served a. 1880 o'clock; morning prayer,
confirmation and Holy Communion AT
II o'clock. and childrens service at
$50 o'clock. The following music will
be sung AT the il o'clock service:
Professional, THE Strife is Ger
tMcndclssohn): Christ our Passover"
MorninEton) tie Deum." in Nat
Cking IialD: "Jubilatc" (Aldrich)
lntroit hymn. AT the Lambs High
Feast We Sing: "Kyrie" ,Mendeis-
Jesus Christ Is Risen To-Day; con-
nrmation hymn. 20 Happy Day That
stays My Choice: onertory anthem,
King OF Kings" Caleb simpcrj
"Sanctus" Fieldb; Gloria in Excelsis'
(Ellwanser); "Scvenfold Amen" (Stai
nerl; occasional, Christ is Risen"
The members OF St rhomass con
gregation having succeeded in raising
the amount OF the debt on their
church, the bishop OF the diocese
Right Rev. II. A Gibson, D. D. will
hold the conservation service on the
second sunday after Easter. Nav :
at II o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-21
WARNS TOURISTS AWAY
and Richmond Cut ON
by inapassable Road In stat
ford County

Tho Automobile Blue Book Publish
ing Company has written that IL is
warning a number OF inquiriers not to
attempt the road between Washington
ana Richmond, owing TO tho bad strip
existing between Garrisonvillo and Oc-
coquan. The company also states that
NUMBER or tourists who have attempt
ed to drive southwark over this stretch
have been Obliged to abandon the trip
ana snip their cars. The company
states that this is a logical road for
traffic from the North to the South,
ana vice versa. and asks if some per-
manent road cannot be constructed
The Richmond Automobile Club is at
this time attempting to raise $4,000
oy the sale OF buttons. with the OBJ
!ect OF building permanent road over
this bad section
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-21
MAY ATTEND REUNION
Cadets of Virginia Military Institute
Anxious to Go to Bir-
mtnELum,

The cadets of the Virginia Military
institute want to attend the Confed-
crate Reunion in Birmingham, stated
General Il. w. Nichols, superintendent
OF the institute Yesterday while pass
Ing through Richmond. The cadets
have been offered a prominent posi-
ton in the line of march. and are
anxious to attend. There are 391 mem
bcrs Of the corps. The cadets OF Vir-
Einia Military Institute are in fine con-
dition. and would without doubt make
Il fine showing. Captain S. j. B..
Schindel. United States Army. who re-
Gently reviewed tho corps. stated that
II was a fine body OF young mon
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-21
All saints Eplscopnl CHURCH.

II o'cIock-PrOceSsIona1 hymn No.
l"o. Welcome. Happy Morning" (SulJ
ltvanD; Christ Our Passover" (Elvey) :
Gloria Patri" tGarretD; re Deum in
IL Hat. Festival, (Buck); Jubilate In
B Hat (StanfordD; hymn No. i2l, The
Strife Is Ger" UPaies,rfna): Gloria
Tibi" Cosby; hymn No. 1l2. Jesus
Christ liz Risen To-day" from Lyra
Davidica; onertory. Now Is Christ
Risen tWarreD; Sanctus in L tGar-
retO; Gloria In Excclsis." Old Chant
occasional hymn No. lis. Tho Day of
Resurrection" tMartin).
The Sunday school will hold it's an
nual celebration at the afternoon SER
vice at D o'clock.
The choir consists of forty -eieht
boys and men under tbs direction of
Ernest II. Cosby, organist and choir
master.