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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
Peered out Across the Plain.

needed to bring the dam water
through the conduits and into the
desert soil. The labor, to town dwell
ers, was terrific. And during the six
months that had passed Bessie had
been changing
The old man, Jim Ross, incoming
about the camp, had little by little
become unbearable to her. Himself
an old gold prospector, he had found
nothing in all his life except a few
worthless pockets; yet he had never
ceased to dream Of the day when he
would make his fortune by some lucky
strike
There had once been rumors of
gold in those hills, but nobody had
ever found any. Day by day the old
| fellow would set out hopefully with
his assaying pan, and every evening
he would return with his hopeful
stories, which so Jared his daughter
in-law's shattered nerves
It was a day later that the storm
broke. Old Jim Ross had come back,
late for supper, with the usual story.
Il think I'll try our luck over at
Bald Mans Hill tomorrow" he said,
in his weak senile voice. Il never
seen a territory that looked so prom
lsing There might be a million dol
lars worth Of gold in that bend Of
the gulch"
Bessie stood up and faced him, a
regular virago, her shattered nerves
tense and quivering.
I've heard those stories before"
she cried. For the Lords sake go
and get your gold, you useless old
fool. Go and find It and don't come
back till you've got 1t"
The old man looked at her, aghast
1t the sudden outburst.
why, Bessie" he faltered, Il didn't
know as you was sot against my Gnd-
ing gold. ] tell you,' he went on en-
Enthusiastically there's gold in them
hills. Yes, sir" he continued, there
certainly ought to be a mint Of gold
there, if we could only get at it."
But Bessie had burst out of the
room, crying, and the old man, shak-
ing his head in perplexity, went slow |
ly to the outhouse where he slept.
Edwin" said Bessie later, "the old |
man will have to go. That's all there
is to it. He's terrible! Talking about
his gold when heaven only knows how
we're going to live the next year. And
all our money sunk in this place"
She pressed her lips together vim
Il won't stand for his talk
Of goId!" she cried. He'll have to
go to the poorhouse."
Edwin said nothing, and that eve
ming Bessie, all tears and penitence,
begged her husbands forgiveness.
But old Jim Ross had heard, as he
stood uncertainty in the entrance,
where he had come hoping to find
out what the trouble was.
So it was himself! He had never
guessed that he was in the way. De-
spite his years, he had done such
work as was in his power. He had
helped Bessie with the dishes-chat-
ering the while about the gold; he
lad talked Of pockets" and produced
samples Of likely quartz while she
umed inwardly and said nothing.
But he had never dreamed that he
vas a nuisance. Il
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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
The Modern Church.

A professional whistler and a NOV
ng-picture show are the latest devices
employed by church in Seattle to
lure sinners to repentance and point
the way to salvation. While the whis-
tier is somewhat of an innovation, the
moving-picture idea has been used for
some time in at least one church in
this state. Evidently the churches
have been forced to the conclusion
that the average sinner insists on be-
ing entertained while he is being
saved.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
THE NEWEST REMEDY FOR
BACKACEIE, RHEUMATISM AND DROPSY

Kidney, Bladder and Uric Acid trou-
bles bring misery to many. When
the kidneys are weak or diseased.
these natural filters do not cleanse
the blood sufficiently, and the poisons
are carried to all parts of the body.
There follow depression, aches and
pains, heaviness, drowsiness. irrita-
bility, headaches, chilliness and rheu-
matism. In some people there are sharp
pains in the back and loins, distressing
bladder disorders and sometimes obsti-
nate dropsy The uric acid sometimes
forms into gravel or kidney stones.
When the uric acid affects the muscles
and joints it causes lumbago, rheuma-
tism, gout or sciatica. This is the time
to send DIR. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y, 10c for large trial pack
age Of "Anuric."
During digestion uric acid Is alb
aoJbed into the system from meat
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

eaten, and even from some vegetables.
The poor kidneys get tired and back
ache begins. This is a good time to
take "Anuric," the new discovery OF
DR.. Pierce for Kidney trouble and Back
ache. Neglected kidney trouble is
responsible for many deaths, and In
sursnce Company examining doctors
always test the water OF an applicant
before a policy will be issued. Have
you ever set aside a bottle OF water
for tWenty-four hours? A heavy sedi-
ment or settling sometimes indicates
kidney trouble. II you wish to know
your condition send a sample Of your
water to DR., Pierce's Invalids Hotel
Buffalo, N. T., and describe symptoms.
1t will be examined without any OK
pense 20 you, and DR.. Pierce or hin
medical stan will inform you truthfully.
Anuric is now for sale by dealers, In
SOC pck'gs.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
Marrying OF the "Broken Heroes" Z"

"dli ylll6 VI bllN BibNCH E16TOGSs
A League for the Marrying of Bro
ken Heroes has been formed in Eng
land, and its founder, Bristol clergy
man, is hunting for women who are
prepared to take broken heroes" to
their hearts There is a sharp di-
vision of opinion on this interesting
human problem among women who
lead various movements" Sylvia
Pankhurst says, Marriages ought to
be made in heaven. | don't think the
league will serve any useful purpose"
Lady Limerick, on the other hand,
finds the idea splendid" and believes
that the utter darkness Of these lives
can be dispelled only by woman's
love" The Marchioness Of Townshend
calls the plan ridiculous" and would
not think much of girl who Joined
the league" Lady Byron, however, is
in favor of it and thinks 1T might be
carried out in all classes of society"
We do not know yet what the
heroes" think.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

Mr.. Fitznoodle was asked the other
day how he could account for natures
forming him so ugly. Mature was not
to blame" said he. when l was two
months old l was considered the hand
soonest child in the neighborhood, but
my nurse swapped me away for an
other boy just to please friend Of
hers whose child was rather homely
looking"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
Note Voyaued sIxteen vasrs

The Oldest note ever cast up from
the sea was picked up few days ago
on the ocean beach near Moclips,
Wash. 1t was thrown overheard in a
bottle from the schooner Transit, en-
route from Honolulu to San Francisco.
August 10, 1899. The note is in perfect
condition, despite its sixten years voy-
age in the bottle.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
PLANT BULBS EARLY

Hardy bulbs must bs IN the ground
before the middle of December If
planted later, while they may grow,
they will not bloom satisfactorily Aft
er the ground freezes the bed may be
given a thick mulch of old manure.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
PREPAREDNESSi
FOrtify The System Against Grip

TO FOrtIIy Inc system Against uTIp
when Grip is prevalent LAXATIVE BROMo
QUININE should be taken as this combination
Of Quinine with other ingredients, destroys
germs, acts as Tonic and Laxative and thus
keeps the system in condition TO withstand
Colds, Grip and Influenza There is only one
"BROMO QUININE." E. W. GROVES sig
nature on box. asc
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

Judge Simon W. King of Chicago,
who is eighty-four years Of age, has
never smoked, Chewed or drunk liquor
IA his life,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

Use Murine after Exposure in Cold
Refreshes and Promotes Eye Health.
Good for all Eyes that Need Care.
Murine Eye Remedy Co, Chicago,
Sends Eye Book on request
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
Vague Questioning.

do you believe in whipping?"
please be a little specific; eggs
and cream, or children?"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

Piles Relieved by First Application
And cured 10 to "a days BY PAZO OINTMENT, tho
universal remedy for an forms OF Piles. Druggists
refund money II IL falls. Soc
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

Smile, smile, beautiful clear white
clothes. Red Cross Ball Blue, American
made, therefore best. All grocers. Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

Too many of the things we wait for
are not worth the delay.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

The average walking pace Of a
healthy man is rs steps a minute.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

Love is a dream; marriage is an
alarm clock.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

And many woman who is short of
breath is long Of tongue.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

Since the Chinese monarchy is re-es-
tablished, the emperor receives an
annual allowance of $4,000.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
Important 70 Mothera

Probably nothing dispels girlish u
lusions so quickly as marriage.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04

Philosophers are men who imagine
they are in the foolproof class.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
Mo Matter.

Boy-I want loaf OF bread.
Baker-White or brown?
Boy-Doesn't matter; it's for a blind
woman.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-04
PUPIL NURSES NEEDED
lSt and AnriL 1sf

Exceptional advantages - Modern Nurses Home;
fully equipped Class Rooms; eight hour schedule;
allowance Of IS 90 per month with uniforms and
text books after three months probationary period;
two years Of high school required for entrance For
full particulars address MISS FREDERlkA K. GAlSCR,
Superintendent OF Nurses, City Hospital, Cleveland Oho
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
Paws TO Advertise.

Churches in New York realize the
great advantages of advertising and
besides using the columns of the daily
papers in their soul saving work and
electric signs and crosses on their edi-
fees they send out solicitors, men and
women. TO help. swell their congrega-
tions and enlarge their Sunday schools
Bit the most daring church "ad" is
that of Rev. DR.. Fred Winslow
Adams, pastor of st. Andrews Metho-
dist Episcopal church. He decided to
deliver a series of sermons on Love
Stories From the Bible" for which he
had an artist draw fetching poster
of two lovers when the moon drops
low. Thousands of copies in blues
browns and orange tints were distrib
uted, and in addition the pictures were
printed in the newspapers as paid
matter" Since the minister began to
exploit the Love Stories" his congre-
cations have more than doubled
Which again demonstrates that II pays
to advertise.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
Why the Price Was Low.

A shabby man entered a small gen.
eral store in a Scotch village and
asked the owner, a genuine Scot who
was known Ear and wide for his
"pawky" humor, II he might have an
empty soap box.
"All right" said the shopkeeper. "ye
can have one; but the price is two
pence"
"Tuppence!" calculated the appli
cant. That's too much money alto
gether. l can get them for less than
that"
Less than twopence? You're
dreaming, man." replied the other.
who disliked nothing so much as hag.
Cling. where can ye get them for
less?"
Down at your neighbor's, Tam.
sons" was the rejoinder.
oh" replied the man behind the
counter, apparently much relieved
mo doubt ye would get them for less
there, but | was never fool enough &c
leave my boxes outside on the pave
ment all night. youths Companion
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13

Fig. 1.-Oiagram Showing Average
Yields, in Certain Periods Of Years,
Of the Leading Variety Of the Diff
ferent Groups Of Wheat at II Sta.
tlons In the Great Plains Area. l.,
Average Of Only Three Years (Blue-
stem at Moccasin and Akron): 2,
Average Of Only Four Years (Pres.
ton at Lanedon, Winter and Preston
at Dickinsop); 8, Average OF Only
Six Years preston at EdseIey).
suits we're obtained partly by the state
agricultural experiment stations. part
ly by the United States department of
agriculture, and partly by the two in
cooperation.
For each station the chart shows
series Of vertical columns. shaded
in different ways. The number OF col
umns in each case shows the number
Of different groups OF wheat grown In
those years. Each column stands for
the best variety of its group, and the
height shows the yield in bushels per
acre. as explained at the side OF the
diagram. The groups are hard red
winter (white), durum (blackl. fife
light slanting lines). preston (heavy
slanting lines), and bluestem dotted
lines).
The study of Fig. tells us some
things very plainly. Here they are:
ID Where winter wheat tthe white
column) can be grown safely 1t is a
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
1tGII2alRGIEE;EZaa4l5Z25s[al5 c.
Na;7l@4 Na;7l@4 N(WllLS
GGGAAA
A NATIONAL CALAMITY.

II have believed in the regulation,
not the prohibition of the liquor traf'
fic," says DR.. Lyman Abbott, but the
action of liquor dealers has made
regulation Impossible"
The secretary of the Ohio Temper
ance Union "a liquor organization)
wrote to Doctor Abbott asking for
letter which could be used in the state
prohibition campaign. Doubtless he
is sorry he did 1t. The rerly came as
an open letter in the outlook and is
a severe arraignment of the saloon as
lawbreaker. It's law-defying pro-
pensities have, in the judgment OF
Doctor Abbott, been its undoing. We
quote:
"The American people are charac.
teristically conservative and slow in
coming to a conclusion. But they are
coming to the conclusion, though
slowly, that the American saloon is
not only a local nuisance but a ma.
tional calamity and are resolving to
abolish II.
"The question is not, Is beer a use.
full article OF food?
1T is not, Is moderate drinking
wrong?
1T is not, Does the Bible prohibit
or permit moderate drinking?
These questions the people would
prefer to leave each individual free
to determine for himself
"But they are not Wiling TO leave
each individual to determine for him
self whether the laws enacted by the
community shall be obeyed. That
question the community will decide
and it will suffer any inconvenience
any deprivation, which may be neces
sary TO secure such obedience. This
is the meaning of the present prohibit
tory movement
but il the people are compelled to
choose between an unregulated and
lawless liquor traffic and the prohibi
tion OF the liquor traffic, | do not
doubt that they will choose prohihi
tion. If we cannot reform the saloons
we shall abolish them. And If we can
find no other way to abolish them, we
shall abolish the distillery. the brew
cry, the winery and the importation
OF liquor from abroad"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
SALOON AND LABOR PROBLEM.

We make no claim that closed
saloon will settle the labor problem;
we do not believe 1t will. We do affirm
that there never will be found solu-
tion for the labor problem that ignores
the saloon and allows 1t to continue.
whether run by the individual or by
the brewer for profit or run by the gov
ernment without profit. Labor cannot
carry 100000 rum shops on its back
and prosper under any system.
The kingdom of labor will not have
come when the door of the saloon is
shut; there will still be industrial
wrongs TO right and other economic
problems to solve; but the largest sim
gle immediate contribution toward
that consummation, the swiftest relief
that can be applied, is the abolition of
the liquor traffic in the United States.
1t is the one thing that as the barrier
to all other reform must be removed.
To every son of toll who is ground
beneath the millstones of low wages
and high cost of living, we have but
one message. "In the name of God and
home and native land, rise up and vote
for prohibition. Clinton Howard.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
SWAMP ROOT STOPS
SERIOUS BACKACHE

When your back aches, and your blad.
der and kidneys seem to be disof dered, re-
member it is needless to suffer-go to your
nearest drug store and get bottle Of DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root. 1t is a physicians
prescription for diseases of the kidneys
and bladder.
IL has stood the test Of years and has
a reputation for quickly and effectively
giving results in thousands OF cases.
This prescription was used by DR.. Kill
mer in his private practice and was so
very effective that II has been placed on
sale everywhere. Get a bottle, SOC and
tl00, at your nearest druggist.
However, II you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr..
kilmer 4 Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.--Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
Dauqhter's Idea.

Mrs. Brown was in the habit OF In
PRODUCING her big daughter as. This
is Jane: she is only fifteen-youd new
er think 1t would your"
At last the girl protested. ''ItA
mean of you to tell everybody how
young am. could have a lot bet
ter time II you didn't"
Perhaps you could. But l don't
propose to have people saying, after
you've been out in society a couple OF
seasons, Don't tell me Jane Brown 10
only twenty-why, she was a grown
girl years ago."
Just the same" retorted the daugh-
ter, you wouldn't like It IL intros
duced you TO my friends as, This Is
my mother. She's only forty-eight---
you wouldn't think it, would your
Judge.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
Woman,s Part In War.

Jenny was sent out to play with her
brother Harry and his companions.
"Oh, you can't play" said Harry.
Mother said | could" replied Jen-
NY, beginning to cry.
But we are playing war and we
are soldiers and we are going to have
a battle and you can't play because
you can't be a soldier" explained
Harry.
Jenny sobbed I'm disappointment.
Harry found the way out.
IAN right" he said to his play.
mates. Wen let her bawl as much
as she wants to and she can be the
widows and orphans"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
OBJECTS TO LIQUOR DEALER.

My objection to the liquor dealer is
the same as my objection to the bed
bug, For all know, the bedbug may
be entirely above reproach, so far as
his social relations are concerned. He
may be regular in his religious duties,
gentle in his home and prompt in pay
ing his bills. He may be frugal end In
dust-ious and blameless in every civic
duty and domestic obligation. He may
be kind to his wife and children.
obliging to his neighbors, generous TO
the outcast and worthy of the vote of
his congressional district. But my OBJ.
lection TO him is the way he gets his
nving.-T Alexander Cairns.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
ALCOHOL AND TUBERCULOSIS.

The following resolution was passed
by the International Congress on Tu-
berculosis, held in Paris, at which
some 1000 medical scientists were
present: That in view of the close
connection between alcoholism and
tuberculosis, this congress strongly
emphasizes the importance of combin-
ing the fight against tuberculosis with
the struggle against alcoholism"
At the International Alcohol Con
gress at Bremen, Professor Segran, a
distinguished Frenchman, said that
the use of alcohol predisposes the
system to tuberculosis and also pre-
vents cures. The real individual and
social treatment for tuberculosis con-
sists in the strictest total abstinence
from alcoholic liquors.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
Nibb'lnq.

To nibblc, or not to nibble; that 10
the question.
Whether II is better to eat three
square meals day or to take arms
against score of little nagging ap-
petites, and by yielding, end them
for the time being.
To bite, to crunch-aye. there's the
question-and by bite TO think we
end the heartburn and the thousand
stomach aches that nibblipg is heir to
there's the rub.
Much better were our quietus made
with a rare beefsteak.--Life.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
WHEAT ON DRY FARMS
Diagram and Illustrations Given
to Help the Farmer.
Results Obtained by the State Aerl.
cultural Experiment Stations and
the United States Department
Of Agriculture.

Every spring-wheat grower wants
to know whether to grow common or
durum wheat on his farm. Farmers
Bulletin No. $50, by means of dia-
grams and pictures endeavors to help
the farmer in the Great Plains area
TO answer this question satisfactorily.
Fig. l. IS a chart showing wheat
yields at II different experiment sta
tions in the Great Plains area. These re-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
Where He Go, IL.

Coach-Jones you look like the
find" OF the season. The way you
hammer the line. dodge. slug your
man and worm through your oppo.
nents is marvellous. You must have
played considerable, haven't you?
Candidate for Football Team-No; !;
It's my early training. You see, my
mother used to take me shopping with
her on bargain days.-Judge.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
Important ., Mo,hera
His SvnnathX.

"Tut, tut, muh brudder!" admon.
ished good old Parson Gagster. Don't
say anything yoll be sorry for"
Done said It already, pahsonw re-
piled Gin Johnson. the reformed gam
bling man. 81 spoke de name o. Lank
Fuller. Well, I'm sorry for po' Brud-
der Lank. Come along ant see what
happens to him, and YOU be sorry for
him, too."-Kansas City Star.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13

FIG. 2.-Heads Of Durum and Common
Wheat In Two Positions: On Top,
Face View Of SpikeIets; on Bottom,
Edge View Of Spikeiets. % Ku.
banka (Durum). ~ 5luestem. (3).
Preston.
better yielder. and in many parts a
much better ylelder, than any spring
wheat.
90 Durum wheat (the black col.
umn) has outyielded all other groups
of spring wheat at all of the stations
named.
$50 Fife wheat (light slant.lined
columnl is the highest yielding com
mon wheat in the northern and west.
ern parts of North Dakota. II also is
well adapted to eastern North Dakota
and South Dakota and to Minnesota.
10 The Preston group (heavy slant.
lined column. as here shown, con-
tains three different varieties. The
only important one is the Preston. IL
gives good yields in central and east
ern South Dakota, where It outyields
all other groups of common spring
wheat.
(5) Bluestem wheat dotted column,
is hardly equal to fife except in eas,
ern North Dakota.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
NO "MEDlclNAL" WHISKY.

Alcohol puts TO sleep the sentinels
that guard your body from disease
Policy holders are warned against ad-
vertisements extolling the virtues of
whisky in disease. The caIlous cruelty
Of such advertisements lies in tAe fact
that they appeal to the ver' people
who are most injured by the use of al
cohol-sufferers from rheumatism.
chronic kidney disease, nervous sub
jects. etc. There is no such thing as
medicinal" whisky.-From Bulletin
No. 5, issued by the Postal Life Insur.
ance Company, New YORK.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

chill Tonic is equally valuable as Cen
eral Tonic because il contains the well
known tonic properties OF QUININE and
IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives out
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole SysterA SO cents. - Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-01-13
COVETED Ry All

but possessed by few--a beautiful
head of hair. II yours is streaked with
gray. or is harsh and stiff. you can re-
store 1t to its former beauty and lus-
ter by using La Creole" Hair Dress
ing. Price $1.00.-Adv.