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Meade County news., 1917-09-13
His Plea.

A negro who was well-known to the
judge had been hailed into court on q
charge Of having struck a relative
with brick. After the usual prellm-
inaries, says Everybody's Magazine,
the court inquired:
"Why did you hit this MANI"
"Jedge, he called me black rascal"
"Well, you are one, aren't your"
"Yessah, maybe is one. But, jedge,
s'pose some one should call you a
black rascal, wouldn't you hit 'em?"
'But I'm not one, am II"
"Naw, sab, nav, sab, you amt one;
but s'pOse some oned call you de kind
Of rascal you is, what'd you do?"
Meade County news., 1917-09-13

happens and three fine exponents of
the new modes, shown above, are all
made Of 1t. An aristocrat in millinery
has a bulky crown, sponsored by a
world-famed French house. 1t is Of
black velvet with brim-facing of white
crepe with long stitches of heavy
white silk, threaded about the crown.
A collar Of narrow white ribbon, with
wired bow at the front, shows trim
ming reduced to simplest form.
A design, equally smart and simple,
appears In a small tire-brimmed hat,
of platinum gray velvet, with brim
bound with soft band of feathers.
This model has proven wonderfully be-
coming to older women. The remain
ing hat is familiar and graceful
shape with dropping brim presenting
an unexpected cut out portion at the
front.
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
BIack-Cat Luck.

A certain resident in country SUI
burb, says the Guardian, makes point
Of keeping open the doors and win
dows Of his house. AS he sat in one
of his breezy rooms the other evening,
waiting for dinner, his wife came in
from the kitchen.
"We've just had visit from black
cat" she said.
""Ah," he replied, that's good. Black
cats are lucky, you know"
"Yes," answered his wife, who dis
likes cats, "this one was certainly
lucky. 1t has run off with the cod
steak was just going to cook for
you"
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
YOU MAY TRY CUTICURA FREE
That's the Rule-Free Samples to Any.
one Anywhere.

We have so much confidence in the
wonderful soothing and healing proper
ties Of Cuticura Ointment for all skin
troubles supplemented by hot baths
with Cuticura Soap that we are ready
to send samples on request. They are
ideal for the toilet.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Meade County news., 1917-09-13

ed wool brOcades with 'boucle" or loop
surface, and wool or silk matelasse.
are available and make beautiful coats
for little girls. The coat in the pic
ture, of regulation coat material, is
popular type in the fall display. 1t
is plain, with belt across the back,
fastened to the coat with one large
button at each side. The collar is
bordered with a narrow band Of fur
fabrics and the coat buttoned at the
front.
Bolivia cloth and wool velours are
fully established in coat styles for fall,
and there are numbers of novelty wool
materials that add variety to the show
ings. 1t is the business Of coat fab
RIGS to look soft ard warm-to suggest
comfort. Cloths and styles and trim
mfngs all work together to give this
impression in the new winter coats.
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
PARSNIPS ALL WINTER

Parsnips may be allowed to
remain in the ground and dug
as needed, as freezing does not
injure them.
AS it is a difficult matter to
dig them when the ground is
frozen, it is advisable to store
small quantity in the storage
room in the basement of the
dwelling or in the outdoor stor-
age cellar for use during the
winter periods when the ground
is frozen.
Write for Farmers Bulletins
SAT and 879, United States De-
partment Of Agriculture, Wash
ington, D. c., which furnishes
information on storage, free of
charge.
'
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
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Oriental Silks.

There are evening gowns of rare Orr.
entail. silks lavlshly trimmed with en-
broidery that in the long ago adorned
the state robes Of mandarin or q
prince of Japan.
Afternoon frocks Of chiffon cloth in
rich dark colors are ornamented with
borders of embroidery or the material
itself is embroidered in colored silks
intermlngled with gold or silver
threads in design copied from an
Client Chinese porcelains or silks.
Meade County news., 1917-09-13

relief and six bottles have entirely
cured me. All women who have female
trouble of any kind should try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable COMPOUND" -
Mrs. Eta DoRloN, Ogdensburg, Wis.
Physicians undoubtedly did their best,
battled with this case steadily and could
do no more, but often the most scientific
treatment is surpassed by the medicinal
properties of the good old fashioned
roots and herbs contained in Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
If any complication exists it pays to
write the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co, Lynn, Mass. for special free advice,
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
REPORT SHOWING YEARLY PRODUCTION OF COW.

Of the milk, and the black hand the
gross weight.
By the use Of an extra pail, the
weight Of which can be adjusted with
the red hand on the milk scale, the
regular milk pals need not be used
for weighing milk.
The mixer in large commercial
dairies usually wears white suit, but
any clean, washable, outside clothing
is satisfactory.
Meade County news., 1917-09-13


Pile fabrics in dependable quality
ure winning place for themselves that
will make them staple feature of all
coat displays, and this is noticeable in
new shOwings Of coats for girls, 1t is
one indication Of an increasing de-
mand for good quality in materials of
nll kind. Pile and fur fabrics are rich
looking and warm and not excelled for
durability by any other kinds of
cloth.
Narrow fur bands or bands of fur
fabrics figure prominently in the trim
mlngs Of coats for children. Styles
are more simple than ever, with coats
almost plain and cut long enough to
cover the dress entirely. Small cape
collars on many of them provide addl-
tlOnal warmth and can be fastened up
close about the throat.
Where lighter weight coats are need
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
economical Remnant. for NeQIIuee.

Economical Remnants for Negllgee.
II you are In need Of dainty negli-
gee garments, be on the lookout for
remnants Of suitable sorts for max
Ing them. Very often at this time OF
year 1t Is possible to find short lengths
Of lovely crepes or vOiles or light
weight silks that can be made into
decidedly attractive negligees.
OF course, the price Of these rem
nants is less than that of the same
material bought by the yard, and II
you look about you can always find
the color and fabric that are suited to
your needs.
When looking for a remnant 1t is
much better not to start on your
shopping trip with definite idea as
TO color, but rather have a firm men,
ory of such colors as you have found
becoming and an open mind as to the
eolors you will choose.
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
Skirts Are Practical

The leading dressmakers are trying
to advocate longer skirt, but they
have not made any great success, and
It is not expected that this style will
develop, as 1t is not practical, and
the average separate skirt comes under
the head of practical garment.
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
An Orpheus Stunt.

"What fine voice your wife has"
"You bet Why, whenever she sings
we have to close the windows"
"Why is that?"
"Her voice is so sweet it draws the
flies"
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
Quite So.

"We may live to see the airplane in
common, everyday use like the auto
mobile"
"Sure! But our chances of living to
see that will be better If we leave the
experimenting to other people,"
Meade County news., 1917-09-13

! pains nh0 d hHlI0
through my back
and side. l finally
lost all my strength
so / had to go to
bed. The doctor
advised an oper-
alton but l would
not listen to it. l
thought of what I
hadread aboutLydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
tried it. The first
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
COVETED BY ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful
head of hair. If yours is streaked with
gray, or Is harsh and stiff, you can re-
store it to its former beauty and lus-
ter by using la Creole" Hair Dress
ing. Price $1.00.-Adv.
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
A Preliminary.

Gan 1 enlist your efforts in this
volunteer work?"
II must first recruit my health"
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
Too Iona,

Haven't you and Harry been en-
gagged long enough to get married?"
Too long. He hasn't got a cent
left"
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
Few of Than Do.

He-Are you fond of indoor sportsl
She-Yes, If they know when to go
home.
Meade County news., 1917-09-13

Smile, smile, beautiful clear white
clothes. Red Cross Ball Blue, American
made, therefore best. All grocers. Adv.
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
Fatal Defect

"How does that new question de-
partment work?"
ut won't answer"
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy

No 6marting = Just Bye Comfort. 90 cents at
Qruggists or mail Write for Free Eye Book.
MURINEEYE REMEDY CO.. CHICAGO
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
PAINS SHARP
and STABDING
Woman Thought She Would
Die. Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Ogdensburg, Wis.-'T suffered from
female troubles which caused piercing
Meade County news., 1917-09-13

The average mans ship doesn't get
in until after the funeral.
Meade County news., 1917-09-13
WoMANs cRowNINc oL LoRY

WOMAN'S CHOWNING GLOHY
is her hair. If yours Is streaked with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use LA Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change 1t In
the natural way. Price $1.00.-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-22

Here IS statement OF a condition
u Affairs common 20 many people
Il like 70 read. but / don't seem
TO get much out OF my reading Al
any rate. cant remember much o.
what I read After I have finished
book. &, Is not long before I have
forgotten mos; % what VAS IN il.
How can I overcome this"
There are TWO principal causes Tor
foYgetfa,ness OF the contents OF
books one "a found in the kind Of
books read. The other IN the eay
TIE reading IS done
Many people make the mistake o.
uoahning their reading to what Ia
known as "light Action" Now. wit
ers % light Action usually have in
view lille more than writing books
that viii he entertaining
They knox that their success de
pends on keeping heir readers in
crest az high pitch To this end
hey crowd their pages. not merely
with a great amount. but also with
q grea- variety of brisk dialogue
and exciting. sentimental, or anus
Ing incileut
Purposely Trey so construct their
stories that The reader IL hurried
along from the arst chapter 20 The
last Nowhere DO they give him 4
breathing spell They keep his CT.
riosiiy aroused they make him
eager 20 discover how n q al 20
Ing 20 turn out
The consequence ls that be does
not really think about what is in
these books he has 10 time 70 AE
their contents in bis mind
Wherefore be cannot remem her
them And. 20 speak frankly. they
too often have In them ll,tle worth
reuem bering
Which does rot mean that light
SEXTON ehouid never be read on the
CONTRARY. IL NAV be read ~ real i'd.
vantage under certain circumstances
whom wishing 20 rest he mind
during recovery from illness etc.
But 20 read d 20 any great extent
is sections mistake r. tends 20
make d,s'asfa Tor more meaty read
The Detroit times., 1917-01-22
About the Ramblers

To the Editor ~ The Times
The Religious Ramblers articles
appearing IL the Saturday editions
% The Times are generally quite
informing which makes IA matter
OF surprise that be should have
penned the article in your excel
lent paper % Jan -
No earnest student % The Bible
is confused by tho present mutt
plicity Of versions" Such state
ment IL misleading That indiyid
uals should sing'y and alone try
their hands az Bible translation IL
nothing new Happily no would be
ecclesiastical tyront Ia our day can
prevent any scholsr-or one WHO
imagines himself 70 be such--from
attempting 20 render into modern
speech the language OF Holy Wri;
The celebrated English priest.
John Welt The Morning Star OF
the Reformation In 1892 issued
The hrst complete English bible.
translated from the Latin Vulgatc
During the sixteenth century many
able scholar translated the Bible
from the original Hebrew AMI
Greek. The work analiy heading ap
IN tho so-calica authorized version
% 1911. which because Of its gen.
eral cTce'lrnce. finally took the
nTr~o ~ All off~rs
That men wi keep on tryin,
;h~ir hands ~ Bible translation f.
70 be expected. but that Is no cause
FOR alarm.
The Pible however faulty trans.
lated. always has stood the test.
and Away viii That briIlian'
French writer. Voltaire valn.y
boasted that he would drive II out
o. existence
There never was time when thr
common people were more eager 20
read and 70 ponder The blessed vol
ume ~ inspiration than today
over $1,000 600 copies ~ the Scrip
turee arc now annually scattered
turnout tho world. the American
Bible society alone Issuing nearly
$500 900. printed Ia over 500 Ian
guaEes and dielects
GERRIT HUYSER
Jan. ~. 1917.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-22
The Love of Things
BY Or. FRANK CRANE
copyright. 1915. by Frank Cranel

| am one of those who love things.
There are those to whom things make
no matter They would as soon be in one
place as in another, and Of those folk
there are two kinds.
First. the sensually Indifferent, includ-
ing them that care naught for their sur
roundings, whether they be sordd or fine,
so long as their bellies are filed and their
backs covered, and say. pipe and glass
thereby. These be not unhappy souls.
pachydermouSly comfortable, moving
like an armored train thru the assaults of
ugliness and nastiness of an untoward
world, and | suppose that contentment,
even if it be swinish. is not to be sneezed
at.
And second, the spiritually Indifferent,
embracing all them that, either by ele-
walton OF soul or preoccupation of mind,
can walk thru dirty alleys filed with
signalling children or thru Elysan fields
of flowers and fountains, thinking in
either case only of the blessedness of sal
walton or of the mystery Of statistics,
chess problems. Greek verbs or poetry
But the most of US are sensitive to
our environment; beauty cheers us and
ugliness offends.
And the love of beautiful things is en-
tirely without regard to their cost. A
friend made me, for my portrait OF Jo-
Seph Jefferson, a picture frame out Of
fence plank. decorously colored brown
and curiously, studded with old nails,
which | love. Another friend gave me
a costly picture in a frame of scream
ing gilt, which passed on TO the jan
itor.
We may have to be poor, but none OF
US have TO live in ugliness. | will not
pass my days with unspeakable wall
paper. nor with table and chair and cup
board that shout to me, every time look
lat them, the gospel Of commonplaceness
cheapness and drabness.
Don't tell me you can't help it. and you
ant afford il, and all that Whoever
loves beauty acquires the beautiful The
soul spins its own web. secretes its own
she'll And blessed are they that hunger
and thirst after beauty. for they also
shall be filled.
Why a self-respecting woman ought TO
,hoose her york-basket her table and her
oedstead as meticulously as she chooses
her husband
Ny bookcases, my pen. my rugs. and
my lamp talk TO me every day, and want
hem 10 say something worth while.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-22
Letter Pleased Dewey.

The New York Evening Post
prints the following letter from
raider II that newspaper
WHEN Grover cleveland died and
The papers ran. Cni lUuf t.llng "
hls fue and rugged u1nhecd. I
thought - the ugfr 1nd tho rfafl
thlngs which haI been atld and
written during biz nfnteie
Fine words and 0nr nl1.re make
brave show az a. funeral hst 4u-
Fortunately the man in whose honor
they arc given is dad.
Therefor. na one 20 thc crowd. H-e
one OF fhc great nlts - people who
are never heard except or tnl
" rote - Admiral Dewey. who aIao
had lived thru H0nIr rrurl 'Nr"f D.
encos. much IN fhe manner - thr
notices now Appearing In tho press
TIE following b. ms reply
MY Dear sly.
II do not mink you had any idea
~ the pleasure you we're TO- give 90
when you wrote your friendly and
almost aTectlonate letter go mo
~ IL when \ man writes from a
profound impulse that his wpr
high praise a. you give me comes
rarely 90 q man In his life time aud
10 more than makes Up fer any un-
kind criticism others made In tho
past
sI hope You were wrong in saying
7 rnigff never meet ypu, ! look for
ward a. that time with hearty wish
o. that 7 may take 10 mine the hand
that wrote SUCH Kind words. 7 am.
"f0ur lfriend
"gE0hGE DEWEY
The Detroit times., 1917-01-22

resl meaning cs thr great con mon
PEOPLE 81 this state in their vote Of
NOV. =
The.opinion vas also general that
II miracle should happen AMI he
vets in the Jog .la'ure should wish
&C. aid rs IN making the state bone
dry We would accept their help with
thanks The resolution follows
Resolves. THAT we rejoI-e that th-
recent decision ~ the I0ifet states
supreme court fn the Wech kenyon
case Wiil.altcw ls a. rglHE our viii
hy prevent.rR the Importation o.
i.ggor iuto this state Tor drinking
purposes.
Resaivea That W. voted 70 make
this state dry and We wish no weak
euinE - our purpose by allow u.g
small or large Quantities 20 ii1tn
imported into thio state for drink
purposes
Resolved That w. believe ne only
danger ~ repeal - ths dry awerd
NJ lies IN rs halfway enforcr-
meut
Res,iv.a. rhat we believe a law
allow iqunr ~purfe8 FOR DRINK
ing purposes 81 lit hr called r'att
l~--fsariau IN at ttuv ere ~ gffnN
70 CRAFTY theif ann-fttes ~ mp r.
ing their drinks while hy ciurirg the
saloons the laoorl1x classes VOL o
be copeiled % abstain
J p. sTEERE
Ann Ar6or. Mich jan -, 1877.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-22
The Daily Reminder
ropA,,s ANNIVERSARIES

| Monthly post established be-
tween New York aud Boston.
itNs-lsord hyfop, the poet. who
"awoke one morning aud found him
SELF famous" born in London Died
Ia Greece April 10. 1884.
iss9--John n. Lathrop. nrst presi-
/ cent OF the University OF Missouri
ana also Organizer Of the University
81 Wisconsin. born in shorburno. y.
y. Died IA Columbia. No. Aprn ,
lsls--sudden attack upon United
states troops by tho british az RIVER
haisin Mich. and massacre 90 thu
anic- stricken soldiers by the In
1871 Duke OF wellington appoint
81 commander !n-chief ~ the british
army.
pubic reception IN Boston.
Detroit dedicated
1881 obeii~k brought from Egypt
SCI up IN central park. New York
ispo- Adam Forepaash. famous
circus proprietor. died in rhiladcl-
phia. Born In 1891
tain and ireland. and empress 81 In
eta, dfed AT Osborne Isle 0f Wight
Born lea kensinEton May 90 1919
1908 Riack sunday IN 81 Peters
bsrg Russian strikers attempted 80
present petition 90 the CEar and
were href on hv troops.
1905 steamer Valencia wrecked IN
Vancouver island with loss ofo i29
.isio- The Knox plan to neutralire
the ManchuriRn railroads was re-
lfcted BY France and Great Britain
1919 'ritsd states troops occupied
Tientsin IN Ehina
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY IN THE
WAN
Greece officially acquiescrd In Al
lies ost npatlen of Corfu
Al@trians BEGAN ularch thru Mon
tcn"Kro 20 tisafW tnr aoru alton
allies violently bouh a rlrA German
lines Iu France and Belgium
Russians rAptgrcd Austrian post
TONS ~ Galicia and attacked on Hes
roD.N> BIRTHDAYS
Prince Christian ~ sehlrsu q Ifoi.
steln, WHO married daughter ~
queen victoria. born 50 years ago
chase : Osborn. former governor
or Micn'Ean. born fn Huntington
county 9lana, years RCo today
Dathnl ic bishop ~ Portland Ne htrn
o. salem. Mass. 90 wears ago TODAY
Joshua ~ Ai"Naudcr represenra-
tive 10 congress. % the Third Me-
sour district born IN Cincinnati s.
wars a~o TODAY
Terence S. Fowdertv former head
of me knights % Labor later con-
rerff0 VIII the r,-Sosasr.r1snt - labor
~ " AshinEton. born in Carhondaie
IA % years ago to-day
~ FRANCIS 1. Patton. former rresi-
ton' ~ Princeton university. born In
Btrrusa - wears ago today
Ar1oS Strunk outfridrr 81 The
Fhiafelphla American league base.
han team born IA Philadelphia e
years ago today
The Detroit times., 1917-01-22

ing And Il lessons the power 20 re
member what IS in more neaty
books. Il oniy because person hay-
ing the light action habit in any
marked degree is certain 10 read all
books too fast
Some people. u must be added,
can read extraordinarily fast, yei
remember well what they read But
they are exceptions Most people
need 10 read slowly In order to re
member lasgingly
More than this. they must rondcr
hai they read. instead OF skip
riug along. they must stop AMI 70,
Rect abou. he authors statements
Il the book they are reading con
iains any facts. theories. or ideas
they esp -cialiy desire 10 remember.
T. will pay them % read The te care
fully hall a dozen times. make Wit.
ten abstracts OF them. and talk hem
ov-r With a friend u opportunity
offers.
All these are helpful devices for
keeping the attention fixed AM re
inforcinE the first impression Of fhe
statements read And there must
D, exing of the attention and ia.
ttnsifying ~ mental impression. II
certainty Of Remembrance is 10 be
..scured
Read slowly. then. Think about
= bat yca isad Mako notes an all
gtracts AMI talk about your read
ing Thus you can bs sure az read
inr 70 true profit
The Detroit times., 1917-01-22

.arp great Pains - see tha, thelr
food % prepared IN a sanitary way
ye' every mogfhfni - tod which
,hey blfe into r. contaminated with
germs from their own unciesn and
lecaylng teeth
Literally nc teeth should be
cleaned every time THAT they are
uee9 rst This is rather lmpracli
cal for most people eo fhe rule %
cleaning them every morning AID
nlghf snd after each meal g. be.,
Mothers ean play lsrgs tar' ID
fho growing % Kood teeth irN cbiI.
dren bv giving attention 20 he
cnlfs diet Teeth need exercise
just az much A. fhe muscles Do A
certain amount - foo8 uhleh re-
quircs io' ~ chewing viii lend 70
make no teeth heaIthy and stronz
Children Who are ed Almost er.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-22
A Poem a Day
GHAsNF M

TIE DAY ~ fair. me skies a-e Kind
The clouds drlft low az wln
J sec the mystic shadows creep
F~r mountain, mead ana hlif.
within this blossom haunted peace
The golden hours swfff run.
w nile Grasm~r- hy her 5eWel-iake
i~es dreaming In the sun.
The Wise Man. hroods upor his erag
Vet never wiil hs tsll
The wist m * leaned Ipon that hight
From mystic peak and fcli
The LION sleeps beside tfs Lamb.
Their warfare scarce hrE4n.
while GraAmcre ~ her Jewel AXE
Lies dreaming IN the SON.
A littl~ sigh among me reeds
nTspisiuinE DER and DER
eaten th- cpaXlng lsrnR voics
Al water ora ths
The irrnr 81 bee iu liy-cup
tifs bar esq card Hnu.
While GrRe-nrre TO- her trw~l-iaks
Lies dreaming ia The sun.
Again catch fhc sounds beloved
That ~emury's mag TOLLS
Again Z see those aod. gray walls
Heueath tae purple fellH
Three thousand miles - tossing foam
Between us. cruel nun.
while Cfrasmers. by her jswel LAKE
Lies dreaming iu the sun
Kate I. Bowen 10 thn LAYING
church.
.rne vase Man. Lion and Lamb are
crags on The rounfat inside reie orafrd
in WORDSWORTH verse.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-22
Pointed Paragraphs

A woman may be unreasonable Ia
her reasoning because
Only poor phonograph Is unable
10 speak for itself
The multiplication table affords
The miser food Tor thought
When q wise man bets on anything
he lets his wife hold she stakes
Nearly every father Of A mar
riageable daughter Is willing TO al
low his home 10 be used as court
house
There are two reasons Why some
people do not mind their own bus.
acss. one Is because they haven't
any business. the other Is because
they haven't any mind