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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

Happy and free from the worries of
war taxation are the people of Lundy
island, that little speck off Devon in
the English channel, the "king" Of
which, Rev. Hudson Hetven, died a
short time ago. The reverend gentle
man administered the affairs of the
island from 1887 10 1904 as his father
who bought the island in 1884 for about
$4,000, did before him. The inhabitants
Of Lundy number about forty and lead
an uneventfu life. They pay no
taxes, are attached to no parish or
union and have no poor. The island
has a romantic and lawless history
and was once considered an excellent
harbOr and refuge for murderers.
Bardsley island, situated I'm the Irish
sea, off the county of CarnarvOn, is
another spot where the tax collector is
unknown. There are about sixty peO-
pie on the island who elect their own
king. The inhabitants are mostly en-
gagged in farming and fishing. The
island got it's name from the tradi-
tiOn that it was the last retreat Of the
Welsh bards. In ancient times it had
a reputation for sanctity and to be
buried on its soil was an honor much
to be desired. 1t is believed that more
than $4,000 Saints gained this
privilege.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
Playing Close to the Plate.

Three San Francisco men were at a
southern California resort for a week,
and drew u table presided oveY by u
saffrOn-cOlored waiter of limited-en-
ergy disposition. On the last day of
their stay, however, there was nOta-
bic change in the demeanor of their
servitOr. Where he had gazed afar off
during other meals, he was now all at
tention. He saw to it that the bus-boy
kept their water glasses and butter
plates filed. There was nothing that
he overlooked. Suspecting the rea-
son for this sudden sollcitude, one of
the trio called the waiter to him. "Why
this anxiety all at once to give us serv-
ice-iust when we are going away?"
he demanded. "Well, hits this way,
boss" the smiling waiter conhded.
"Dey's man on third an one out an
we're playin' close up to de plate"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
SUPPLY or SEALS ASSURED
Action by United States, II 10 Be-
lieVed Has Done Away With All
Danger Of Their Extinction.

For the first time In the history Of
the United States this country Is han
ding It's own sealskns, condition
that should have been brought about
long ago but was not, largely owing
10 trade secrets connected with the
dressing and dyeing of the furs, which
were possessed exclusively In Eng
land.
Seal furs are used more extensively
IN America than IN any other country
on the globe and the United States
government has done more to prevent
seals from becoming extinct than all
the other nations put together. II is
due entirely 10 our Initiative that
there is now growing supply Of
seals from which 20 draw.
The total number In the Alaskan
herd Is now estimated at 100000, and
II is believed that 100000 will be
added this summer, after which, un-
der moderate regulation, there will
be little danger of extinction, such as
faced the fur-bearng seals only few
years ago.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

| carried up With shingles under the
| gables. The chimneys are Of brick
capped with rough stone. The broad,
gracefully slopng roof is shlngled The
rafters have their ends exposed aid
the projecting ends Of the purlins are
| supported by heavy triangular brnck-
| cts. A large number Of windows
break up the wall surface and add TO
| The general finished appearance Of the
exterior. The useful porch, set back
under the roof, with its solid stone col
umns, is a pleasant feature. The en-
| tire exterior is well balanced and can
be- made very beautiful by properly
trailing vines and planting shrubs.
In walking through the various
rooms of the house one is impressed
IN much the same manner that obtains
upon viewing the exterior. Good sub
stuntal construction Is evident in
every detail. The door leading from
the front porch admits the observer
INTO a hall from which the stair 70
the second floor leads off TO the right.
A feature of this hall is the long seat
built along the wall next to the stair
case This seat will be found very
convenient and may be built TO hold a
large quantity of stored books or
music in its lower part, thus relieving
the living room of the clutter Of this
material.
On the left of the hall, through n
cased opening, is the large living
room. The fireplace is seen against
the opposite wall upon entering. Ex-
posed timbers In the ceiling finish are
in keeping with the general plan.
Three large and four smaller windows
furnish ample light for this room. At
the rear of the living room are two
handy tiers of bookcases built into the
distinctive entrance to the dining
room.
This dining room is really model
cut the ceiling up into large and small
panels, furnishing the possibility Of
unique arrangement of the lighting fix
lures. A large buffet extends across
the entire end wall of the room. Three
easement windows are placed over this
tuffet and three more windows of
larger size are set into the other wall.
Double doors are placed in the en-
trance TO the living room and to the
hell, and a double-actinG door leads to
the kitchen.
The culinary department is made up
of a generOus-sized kitchen, particu-
larly handy pantry and the rear porch,
which may be considered an extra
room during the warm part of the
year. The refrigerator is arranged
to be iced from the outside. Every
convenience is included in the design
Of this part Of the house.
The second floor is well arranged
and contains several interesting fea-
lures. A large hall is centrally located,
from which all of the rooms on this
floor, and the stairs to the first floor,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

The value of farm lands of the Unit
I'd States is estimated at $3.50 per
acre, as compared with S4O.S5 a year
ago, S40.31 two years ago, S3S.10 three
years ago and S3G.23 four years ago.
The census reported the value Of
farm lands In 1910 as S324O, and in
1900 as S15.57 per acre.
In recent years the value Of farm
lands has been increasing at the rate
Of about per cent a year, or approx
mately 81 per acre per year. The ex-
ceptional increase Of the past year
may be explained partly by the reac-
ton in the southern cotton states fol-
lowing a temporary depression last
year, and partly by the stimulus given
by the war to prices, particularly Of
grain.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
How to Drink Milk.

Sip milk slowly. Take four minutes
at least to finish Il tumbIerful, and
take only a good teaspoonful at one
sip. This is the ideal way in which
to drink milk. When milk finds its
way into the stomach, it is instantly
cCrdled. If you drink a large quan.
tity at once it is curdled into one big
mass, only on the outside of which
the juices of the stomach can work.
If you drink it in little sips, each sip
is cGrdled up by itself, and the whole
glassful finally finds itself in loose
lump, made up of little Jumps, upon
which the stomach's juices may act
readily Many people who like milk,
and know it's value as a strength-give
think they cannot use it because it
gives them Indigestion. Most of them
could use it freely if they would drink
it properly.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
UNDERWRITERS TOOK THE BAIT
ouaker's shrewd, n somewhat un-
sorupulous Trick, Had the Success
He AntIelpated.


Some months ago the Companion
told little tale of old prvnteering
days, IN which a qulck-thlnklng ems
plOyee who discovered long-overdue
prlyateer coming into port with prize,
by some very hard riding overlook the
owner Of the ship on his way TO the
underwriters and saved him from the
useless payment Of n heavy premium.
An English Quaker was reminded OF an
nnecdote OF the same period, based on
the same situation, which occurred
among his own people.
Two Quakers a merchant and IA
underwater meeting at an inn, began
talk business over their meal. The
merchant presently proposed 10 his
friend 10 insure his vessel, lost or not
lost, which ought soon 10 arrive; in
fact, Il was already slightly overdue.
The premium would necessarily be
high, but the times were perilous and
the Yankee pryateers had recently
taken many prizes upon the route the
vessel must cover. The underwater
hesitated. The policy was made out,
but his mind was not made up. Final
ly he put the paper into his pocket,
saying;
81 will sleep on the matter, friend
Joseph, and tomorrow / will return 1t
10 thee, signed or unsigned"
They parted ana went 10 their
homes, Before dawn an urgent mes
senger cluttered at the merchants
door. lie was a bringer Of bad tidings.
The vessel was lost II was, unless it
was insured, n heavy misfortune. II
only that policy had been signed the
day before! He had little belief that
his hesitating friend would have de
cided to take the risk; he was eau
tious and keen person, with a repu-
tatiOn for sharp practice. But Joseph
saw in that fact his opportunity. sum
moning a messenger, to whom he said
no word Of his loss, he dispatched him
with message, instructing him care
fully exactly what words to use He
was to say:
"FHend Joshua, neighbor Joseph de-
sires me to inform thee that, If thee
hast not underwritten, thee needst not
do It,"
The message was delivered promptly
and precisely Friend Joshua, who had
not signed, and had decided against
doing So understood it to mean that
the ship had arrived safely, and the
owner did not wish to pay the pre-
MUM, now useless, unless the signed
document required him in honor and
law to do so. That is what the canny
Joseph expected him to think; and he
proceeded TO act as Joseph had
guessed he might act. He pretended
not to fRd the policy where he looked
for 1t in his office, slipped it steathily
among a handful of other papers,
which he carried carelessly with him
into the next room, where he went os-
tensibly to seek further and there sly
ly signed it. Presently he brought 1t
back and delivered it to the messenger
with the message:
"Tell thy master had signed"
1t was not a pretty bit of business
friend JOseph's trick was a little too
clever-but certainly no one can sym
pathize with friend Joshua. 1t was a
case of the bitter bit.-Youths Com
paniOn.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
Arrangement by

vest number of building materials
which are today open for the selec-
ton of the perspective builder have
eliminated the necessity of holding to
some few types of construction, and
when any particular material selection
is made it represents the personal
preference of the owner, who may be
inclined to judge either from stand
point of appearance or utility.
A wise selection of materials will,
however necessitate the basis of judg
ment upon a desire for both beauty and
permanence. The home is usually
considered as something permanent
and must be built to meet this require
ment This does not imply that every
home should be constructed of solid
stone masonry, for proper construc-
tor methods and a reasonable atten-
ton to maintenance will give wooden
structure long life. Some people do
not object to the occasional trouble
of repainting frame house and are
inclined toward this type because of
the possibility which 1t offers for treat
ment in various color combinations.
Others prefer the type which, If once
erected, needs no further attention and
can be relied upon to hold its original
appearance for long period of years
The happy medium" is found in
house built partly of some material
which may be considered as included
in the first class and partly of some
more endurable material which falls
into the second class. Even then the
selection is not limited one, for there
are many pleasing combinations of the
natural and manufactured stones with
the various forms of wooden material.
A design,is illustrated which may be
placed in the ''happy medium" class.
The exterior Of this substantial story
and-a-half home is finished In rough
natural stone up to the tops Of the
FIRST door windows, from which Il Is
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
COMBINES BEAUTY
AND PERMANENCE
Natural and Manufactured
Stones Used With Wooden
Material in This House.
NEW TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
Its Beauties, Noted at a Glance. May
Be Added To by Vines and Shrubs
interior Arrangement Shows
High Ability Displayed
by the Designers.

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining TO the
subject of building for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor. Author and Manufacturer. he
is, without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford, No. 1927 Prairie
avenue, Chicago, ILL.,, and only enclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
The Idea of permanence In house
construction dates back to a period
which had passed long before the ex-
istence of the new world was even
thought Of. 1t is very probable that
other considerations were of govern
ing importance at that time and the
quality Of permanence was obtained
more as matter of necessity than
as a matter of desire. The materials
out of which buildings were made in
the early days were the materials
which could be taken from nature and
converted into their final form with
the least possible necessity of any
process being performed upon them
NhlNh NOuih lGSGinDit Will NOuiu tO-
day be termed a manufacturing opera
ton. 1t was early found that If stones
having fiat faces were gathered in suffi-
cient quantities they could be piled
one on top of the other with some
form Of plastic material to fill the
cracks, and the resulting wall could be
built to form an enclosure with rough
covering of thatch, animal skins or
even huge slabs of stone. Thus 1t
happened that the natural way was
also permanent way to construct
houses.
In every age since its advent into
the field of building materials stone
has found a place, If reasonable facil-
tiles for using it have been at hand
and sufficient supply obtainable. At
the present time it is used in a much
different sense than it originally was
found necessary to consider it. The
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
BABYS ITCHING SKIN
Quickly soothed and Healed BY
cutleura. Trial Free.

Battle with hot water and Cuticura
Soap. II there is any irritation anoint
gently with Cuticura Ointment on end
of finger. Refreshing slumber for rest.
less, fretful babies usually follows the
use OF these super-creamy emollients.
They are a boon to tired mothers.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L.
Boston. Sold everywhere-AdV.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
Versatile.

A lady stopping at a hotel on the
Pacific coast rang the bell the first
morning Of her arrival and was very
much surprised when a japanese boy
opened the door and came In.
II pushed the button three times for
a maid she said sternly, as she dived
under the bed covers.
YES the little fellow replied, "me
She"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

may be reached. Two large bedrooms
are placed on either side of the hall.
Each has a dressing room, two clos
cts and a little nook attached to it..
A sleeping porch is built at the for
ward end of the hall and the bath is
placed at the rear end of the hall.
These sleeping quarters are capable
Of providing perfect comfort for a
large family.
The type Of house Illustrated in this
design is a very good one for the aver
age American family and it is coming
more and more into use because Of it's
finished materials and general utility.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
Gratitude.

II say" the visitor told the police
sergeant, "my neighbor had all his
chickens stolen last night"
"How manyT
"0h, / don't know"
"YOu want TO make a report Of these
chickens being stOlen2"
"No; I'll let him do that"
swell" Qmpatlently) what do you
want5"
"Why, l just wanted to ask you, If
the police catch that chlcken-thief, to
give him my thanksp
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
u Only.

President Wilson said one day, dur.
ing his Princeton presidency, to an
athlete who had fiunked:
"My boy, It's too bad you do so
wretchedly In the lecture room and so
well on the gridron All, my boy
my boy, If people only hoped up and
cheered us when we quote Greek the
same as they do when we score touch
downs, Ell !"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

you don't get much expression into
your portraits"
"Then you think / can't make a llv-
ing at artT
81 don't say that. You'd be just the
man 10 design kings, queens and
knaves for playing cards. s."-Louisville
Courier-JOurnal.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
Standard Mamie slrup.

The state of New Hampshire has
adopted a standard for maple sirup,
and all that is sold in or sent from
that state must now conform to the
following:
"Maple sirup is a sirup made by the
evaporation of maple sap or by the
solution Of maple concrete, and con-
tains not less than 35 per cent of wa.
ter and weighs not less than IL pounds
to the gallon"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
EIieht Of Imaninatlon.

"Do you mean to tell me you are go.
ing to vote for prohibition"
Yep" replied Uncle Bill Bottletop.
"An / hope they'll win. Then If they
want to stay in, power, maybe they'll
play politics an hook up with the
Ticker interests same as the other par
ties have done in the past"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
Promoters of VIaIIance.

~Aren't you afraid your course will
make you some enemiesT
"TlI have to take a chance" replied
Senator Sorghum. Sometimes it's bet
ter to have a few enemies so as to keep
you from getting too good-natured and
careless"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

"That mans gone through twenty
fortunes or more2
"Great Scott. He doesn't look like
a spendthrift."
"He isn't. He's an expert account
ant."-Detrolt Free Press.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

The Peruvians have system Of In
suring against failure of crops; and in
addition they burn offerings Of drugs
and aromatic plants and make small
images and bury these In the fields for
the benefit Of the crops and the
herds.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
THE BLUE THAT'S rRuE.

Red Cross Ball Blue gives to clothes
q clear, dazzling white, whittier than
snow, not a greenish yellow tinge like
cheap bottle blue. Buy Red Cross Ball
Blue for next washday.. You will be
happily surprised. Large package At
your grocers, 5 cents.-AdY.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
KIno ceoroe's Collection.

King George of England is making a
collection which may some day prove
very valuable. It Is a complete set OF
the trench periodicals that are being
issued for private circulation by the
men at the various fronts. Many of
them are extremely curious.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
What,a the Use2

He-Do you think l ought to see
your husband about my marrying your
daughter2
She--Dear me, no, He will read all
about 1t in the paDers.-Puck.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
Gettlna over obstruetlons.

Blll-They say he's great in a hur
die race.
Jill-That's right; he Is.
"Where did he learnT
"Why, his people used to do house
cleaning stunts four times q year."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
"ROUGR saRATS"BBEG.sss s!s..:. Esss I:: &: "a az; e
W. N. u, FORT WAYNE, NO. as-tstS.
lnconafstent

"Why are you so sore at Doctor
JonesT
'SThe old hypocrite charged me ten
dollars for advising me to confne my
self to a diet Of crackers and millsl
and the very next evening saw him
in a restaurant blowing in my ten on
Holsters and champagne"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
One Of Llfe's Mysteries.

singular thing, isn't it?"
"What?p
"That people who are different from
us seem to be satisfied with them
ves."-Boston Evening Transcript.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

Two bankers were talking about &
financier who had failed.
"And did poor Joe accept his fail
ure like a manY asked the first.
Exactly like n man." the second
answered. HE blamed It on his e0s
travagant wife,"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
e Q0oman'3
9r0bJem
How to Feel Well During Middle
Life Told by Three Women Who
Learned from Experience.

The Change Of Life is most critical period Of
womans existence and neglect of health at this time invites
disease and pain Women everywhere should remember
that there is no other remedy known to medicine that will
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from
native roots and herbs. Read these letters:-
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22
1mnnr,nnt 70 hnnthnrn

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, = safe and sure remedy for
Infants and children, and see that 1t
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

No Ohermedicne relieving WOMans
suffering has Lydia H. PnkhAm's Vegetable Compound
Women receive free helpful advice writing Che Lydia
H. P1nkha Medicine Co., Mass Such letters received
and answered by only and held In strict coincidence
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

Philadelphia, Pa.-'T started the Change of Life
five years ago. always had headache and back
ache with bearing down pains and I would have
heat flashes very bad at times with dizzy spells and
nervous feelings After taking Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound I feel like new person and
am in better health and no more troubled with
the aches and pains had before took your won-
derful remedy. recommend it to my friends for I
cannot praise it enough. Mrs. MARsAREr Grass.
MAN, 759 N. Ringgold St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Beverly, Mass-"I took Lydia E. Pinkham's
ound, for nervousness and dyspepsia, when / was
IA Chanaa of LIE found 81 wow halnE-I a..a n
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

nave nau Jneln Try lG and they also have received
good results from it."-Mrs GEoReE A. DUNBAR,
II Roundy st, Beverly, Mass.
Erie, a-"I was in poor health when the
Change Of Life started with me and I took Lydia
4 Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, or think
should not have got over it as easy as did. Even
now II l do not feel good take the Compound
and 1t restores me In short time. I viii praise
them as it has me"-Mrs. r. K1ssING, 9S1 East
OAAh g. Wr3n "a
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-09-22

IN Use for Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher'S Castoril
Judsonia weekly advance., 1916-12-06
School Notes

Following is the Honor Roll for the month ending Nov. A. To be placed on the honor roll pu- pll must have been neither ab- sent or tardy.
 Burnice Roth, Lula Walker, Felter Huntley. Gypsy Woodward, Willie Roth Glenn Young, Kate Gibson, Wayne Me Cauley, Mona Lewis,' Henry Forbes, Fltzhugh Melbourne, Nellie Yates, Helm Jones, John Roth, Bonnie Roth, Edgar Lewis; Violet Bickford, Vernon Rogers, Ola Bowermaster, Theo Mos e- ley, Virginia Cleveland, Vida Duvall, Rita VanMeter, Jack Overstr set, Mat tie Robertson, Nj Mertha Winsett, Ruth Huntley, Rufus DeShong, Harley Forbes, Nyeth Long, Virgil Cole, Dor othy England. Annie Roth, Ella Rum ble, Billie Dickey, Freddy Grissom, Rosco Cyrus, Flavel Chastain, Julia Hanks, Lena Mae Hanks. Gladys Cobb May Wilson, Edith Forbes, George Hunt, Eural Stewart, Earl Moore. Lola Moore, Fay Green, Jay Green, Luber Beavers, Doyle Smallwood, Milford Porter, Lorena Clemons, Bertha Iron anberger, Elmer Fronanberger, Irma Long, Irma Overstreet, Zenith Milikin Fred Cyrus, Merit Bertram, Eula Cobb Evelyn Beaver, Alta Waring, Ed Os- borne, Max Young, Emerson Forbes. Lily Scruggs, Carl Schefer, Henry l4add, Charles Ransom, Dorothy Figley Warren Mondy, Phillip Roth, Gaston Youngblood, Harry Gravenmier. Ethel Stuart, Winnie James. Frank Huntley.