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BY WILLIAM A. RADFoRD.

The beauty of face brick house con-
structiOn is recognized by everyone as
an accepted quality. Likewise, ex-
perience has proved that face brick
construction stands for low upkeep
cost, reduced fire risk from exterior
sources, reduced insurance rate, ready
sale value and permanence. A build
ing material which possesses these
qualities has, naturally, a strong ap-
peal to the prospective home builder.
The question Of cost, In the average
case, is of the utmost Importance. In
the earlier methods Of using face
brick, this type Of construction
became associated with the class
of high-cost buildings. The man
who wanted to build a little FIVE
room cottage could hardly consld-
er brick as a possible material for the
construction Of the walls. If he built
a brick fireplace In his cottage and
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26
POISON GAS FOR HlGHWAYMEN
Army Man lnvents Device Designed
to Prevent Robbers From Enter
ing Railway Car.

1t would be a sad gang of robbers
who tried to break into the railway
a Invented by George w. Meyers of
the United States army and described
in the Popular Science Monthly. They
would be greeted with clouds of poi
sonous gas fumes.
Meyers robber-proof car works with
extreme simplicity. Two tanks, In
which fumes Of cyanide of potassium
are stored, under pressure, are fitted
inside the car at each end. These are
connected with q perforated pipe which
extends all around the door of the
car just in back Of the outer frame
work. Should the train be held up,
the locomotive engineer would tele,
phone the guards within the car, who
would Immediately open the valves
Of the tank. The fumes would stream
out through the pipe perforatiOns and
into the robbers faces. The door be,
ing gas-tight, the deadly gas could not
penetrate the car.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26

which keeps the coal bills down to mini
nun in the winter also helps to keep
the house cool during the summer.
The appearance and arrangement Of
the house shown in the accompanying
photograph and loor plan may be used
as an example of careful design Of the
small cottage. While the building is
exceedingly simple in every way, its ap-
pearance is pleasing even more than
is suggested by the photograph. The
real appearance value of the house is
realized only when the graded, soft
colors of the face brick walls are seen,
harmonizing with the dark-stained
shingle surface under the porch gable
and contrasting with the pure white Of
the porch copings and the trim. A
house of this kind should be unob-
trusive; striking colors should be
avoided; the soft, warm colors tend to
remove the appearance of "cheap-
ness which is all too easily evident
In a small house decorated In exces-
sive brilliancy. In selecting the face
brick, a rather dark-tohed, soft-texture
type would be appropriate, the white
trim being relied upon to brighten the
building sufficiently. Mortar Of a
harmonizing, dark color is preferable.
1t will be noticed that there are two
kinds Of walls shown OF the plan. This
convention is used to indicate that the
house Is built as a brick veneered
structure. The brick are indicated by
the solid black and the c~ross-hatched
walls are of wood. The brick veneer is
tied to the wood studs or sheathing
with galvanized iron wall ties or cut
nails every four or five courses.
The plan furnishes an interesting
study in that every inch of the inclosed
space Is used economically and the ar
rangement is made with a view to
minimizing the labor Of housekeeping.
The living room and dining room,
placed in the 81" arrangement shown,
form a c~ommendable feature in that,
with the large cased opening between
them, they are practically one room
and yet the privacy of the dining room
Is secured. Bedrooms arranged with
the bath between cannot be improved
upon In the matter of convenience.
The kitchen with its handy pantry can
be relied upon to please the housewife.
There is a basement under the main
part Of the house.
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In His Pocket.

To prevent private automobiles en-
tering the road at Fort Benjamin Har-
rison leading past the quartermaster's
Office, and interfering with government
hauling, a civilian employee has been
placed at the junction Of the quar-
termaster's road with the main road
entering the post from the south. 1t is
his Job to permit only automobiles
bearing Q. M. D. signs to pass him,
says the Indianapolis News.
The other day an automobile, plainly
q private machine and driven by a liv-
cried chauffeur, turned down the for
hidden road.
"Hey, where you goin'2 Have you
got a pass?" shouted the traffic man.
The chauffeur nodded Eyes"
"Where you got itf" the traffic "cop"
continued.
"Tve got it here in my pocket" the
chauffeur replied.
."AI right, then, go ahead" the traffic
"cop" ordered, and the chauffeur
winked as he shifted gears and started
down the road.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26

extended the chimney above the roof
with pressed brick, this constituted the
entire quantity of high-grade brick
which he would care to use.
Modern methods of manufacture, dis
tribution and construction, however,
make it possible for anyone who so de-
sires to build a small cottage of this
sort with face brick exterior walls at a
cost no higher than that of any other
type of high-grade construction. In
order to realize the maximum economy
which is necessary in order that face
brick may be used at low cost, the
building must be designed in such a
manner that there is no waste which
might be included In the amount al
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26
IDEA lust SUITED DR.. HALE
Had Always Wanted His Church
Called 1.-THE Exeter Club"

The sexton Of Edward Everett Hale's
church suffered from that convenient
form Of deafness that prevented a
man from hearing what he does not
wish to hear and enables him to hear
what he does wish to hear. Occa-
siOnally, when sweeping the sidewalk
In front Of the church, some stranger
would ask him for information, and
his usual answer was q wav Of the
hand. I'm totally deaf, totally deaf.
You will have to ask someone In the
church."
1t often happened that Doctor Hale,
In the midst Of a busy day, would find
the luncheon hour at hand and an
important appointment still unmet.
1t was his custom to invite his caller
into his study and ask the janitress
to make an oyster stew. The sexton
resented Doctor Hale's informality.
The time came for a new sign to be
placed on the front Of the church, and
Doctor Hale and the assistant pastor
were standing in the vestry aisle dis
cussing just what the wording of 1t
should be. To their surprise the con-
versation was suddenly interrupted by
the deaf sexton, who stood far enough
away to make doubtful the ability of
q normal persons ~overhearing what
had been said. "TTl tell you what to
put on that sign!" he exclaimed.
"'Come. in! Everybody welcome !
Meals served at all hours Of the day
and nightr
"All right" said Doctor Hale quick
ly. ''That's what we will do. I've al
ways wanted to call the church "The
Exeter Club v"-Youth's Companion.
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Poultry FIocks Smaller.

Reports recently gathered
Ing 5,298 flocks of poultry on farms
and In small towns In all parts of the
country show that the average number
of hens per flock this year is 107, as
compared with 146 In 1914. This in
formation, which was obtained by an
incubator manufactures In the middle
West, indicates that shortage Of sup
ply had been an important factor In
producing present high prices for poul-
try and eggs. 1t appears that a very
considerable number of poultry raisers
have sacrificed many of their hens for
the sake Of immediate profits-a policy
the effects of which are now being felt
by the entire country.-Popular Me
chanics Magazine.
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Absent

A parsOn noted for his absent-mind-
edness had a habit of forgetting some
thing he intended to say in the pulpit,
Then, after sitting down, he would rise
up again and begin his supplementary
remarks with, "By the way"
Recently he finished his prayer, hes
itated, forgot what he was about, and
sat down abruptly without closing. In
a moment, however, he rose, pointed
his finger at his hazed congregation,
and exclaimed:
"Oh, by the way, Amen.'"-Harper's
Magazine.
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EIesh Color.

The large, portly colored man en-
tered the drug store and looked around
uncertainty.
"Young man." he said to the clerk,
confidentially, "has you got any letter
paper and envelopes with flesh colored
borders?"
"Was It mourning paper you wished
for, sir?" inquired the clever clerk.
"You's struck 1t disactlyl But / dis
remember the name. Glib me a box of
it, IL you please, sah."
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Patriotism.

slave you a German flag for a pen
ny?' was the surprising request made
by Charles Morris, the f~our-year-old
son of Jesse B. Morris Of Cannelton,
Ind, a few days ago, when he entered
a store in the neighborhood of his
home where the various standards of
the allies are kept for sale, says the
Indianapolis News. The young WON
an behind the counter felt "a curiosity
to understand the demand. :
"Why Charles, what In the world
do you want with a German fiagT she
inquired.
Suspicious Of pro-German sentiment
were promptly dispelled by the fierce
declaration:
81 want to tear 1t up"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26
Funny Bla Boy Scouts.

Two Ohio members OF the officers
reserve corps at Fort Benjamin Har-
rison were walking along East Tenth
street, near the technical high school
campus, two weeks ago. They passed
a group of small boys, who gazed, so
the men thought. In tremendous admit
ration and awe. Just as the near
oficers-maybe pulled out their chests
In just pride, one Of the young ire
pressibles shouted:
ooh, Jimmy, look at the funny big
Boy Scouts."-Indianapolis News.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26
Floor Plan.

foted to the purchase of materials.
Buildings hastily designed or those
having the plans merely drawn" quite
often cause their owners to feel that
they have hardly obtained their
moneys worth. The eason is either
because OF wasted time or wasted
materials. The small cottage which is
really designed for economy In order
that h~igh-grade materials may be used,
must have every detail sc worked out
that when a board is sawed 10 obtain
a piece for one particular place In the
structure, there viii also be a place for
what remains of that board. All struc-
lures are designed with the idea con-
stantly In mind that wherever wood IL
ased 1t must be taken from pieces In
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26
BRICK FACE HOUSE
BEAUTY AND VALUE
Type of Construction Means Low
Upkeep, Small Fire Risk,
Permanence.
COST NOT TOO HIGH
Modern Methods Make Possible Use
Of This Material by the Persons
Whose Funds Must Be
Spent Carefully.

Mr.. William A. Radford viii 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 Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26
Had His Game Trapped.

A young Swede appeared at the
county judges office and asked for d
license.
"What kind OF a lieensef" asked tha
judge. "a hunting licenseT
"No," was the answer. aye tank
aye bane hunting long enough. Aye
want marriage license."-Freeman'a
Journal.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26
A SAVING Clause.

0" heard young Mr.. Lovecote beat his
wife the other day"
"GOod gracious; and they've only
been married a month, the wretch |!
What did he beat her for?"
Because he played a better game of
golf than she did"
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Very True.

She-It's great fun to lirt with a
mar TIL you get him to- propose and
then say "No."
He-It's fun for the man. too. but he
runs a great risk.
She-How?
He-The girl might deceive him and
say yes"
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Some Helm.

"She's a vain girl. There is no mir
ror handy. so now she is looking at the
barometer"
'How win the barometer cater to
her vanity2"
sit a Y Tair.'n
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cettIno TbeIrs.

Mariey-Here's a prominent woman
giving the bachelors an awful call
down.
Meekton-That's right. We married
men oughtn't to get all the l~ecturing.
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COMPANIONS In SUFFERING

'T'm glad this car isn't heavy enough
to hurt you" said Mr.. Chuggins to the
nan he had run over.
Its mighty uncomfortable under
there, just the same.
II know 1t. But think Of me! l have
spent hours under that car trying to
fix IT."
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Choice Of Terms.

"why are you so sure the man isn't
her husbandT"
Because" replied Miss Cayenne,
'he referred to her bathing suit as
stunning II he was her husband he'd
have said shocking"
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Hls Breed.

"What Is that dog-a pointer or a
setterf"
Hes a pointer when there's q beef
steak near. and a setter when were
out looking for game."-Life.
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His Opinion.

'Do you think I'd look well In white
shoesT"
swell, IL you don't have any better
luck keeping them white than the rest
of the folks who wear them seem to
have, I don't think you would for more
than twenty minutes"
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War Measures.

She-Well, you can't deny that her
third husband is a better man than
her first was.
He-Another victory for selectivd
conscription.-Judge.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26

The surest way In the world to make
a mistake is to do your thinking last.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26

Woman is the nearest perfect when
the most womanly.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26
When Your Eyes Need Care
TRY Murine Eve Remedy

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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26

After a man has made his pile he
believes In himself.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12
work. The Elementary depart.

work. The Elementary depart
ment was delightfully."- represented
by Rev. Pingree. the Secondary
by Rev. Mr.. Young, and the
Adult by Rev. Estabrook. Sec
retary Albertson handled matters
of administration in his usual
inimitable matter. Rev. Dean
was not able to be present.
The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
President, Mrs. J. G. Cavender;
Vice Pres, W. o. Milsap, w.
II. Homedew, Frank Alexander;
D. W. StockLam; Sec. Mrs. W.
0. Carson; Elementary Supt.,
Ola Pyle; Secondary, Lena Fl.
field, Adult, Mrs. G. W. Galley;
Teacher training, B. D. Parker;
Temperance, Mrs. 7. J. Harrison;
Home Department, Mrs. G. S.
kinsman, Manager, H. H.
Hodges. Member State Board
B. D. Parker.
Mis-. W. Q. CARSON, Secretary.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12

plowing, discing or narrowing,
Paul Cannall is breaking sod
with his tractor. X. c. McNaliy
is also trying out his steel mule.
Leona Marion, the six month
old daughter, of Mr.. and Mrs /.
NJ. Hogan, was taken seriously
i'll with Cerebro Spinal Menil-
gifts Oh April 6. Death came 10
her relief early Monday morning.
April 3. The burial service took
place the same afternoon in the
cemetery south Of Julesburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert HiEk aud
children spent Sunday with X.
C. McNally's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Richards
and children spent Sunday with
J. B. Richards.
Miss Vera and Ulah Williams
attended the dance at loves hall
in Julesburg with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlie Richards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Allen
attended the Eastern Star We'd
nesday night.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12

When you want a good job of print
ing done just take your copy to a
printer and tell him to do you a good
job, and he will If you think you
know more about the business than he
does and select your paper and instruct
him what type to use and all the little
details you will get botch job. A
printer working under instructions
from one who knows nothing about the
business, no matter if he is an expert,
cannot get out neat job
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12
BIG PATRIOTIC DAY.
HELDIN JULESBURG|
(Continued from First Page)


such capacity. President Parker
then opened the meeting by
asking the audience to sing
"America." THIS was followed
by prayer by Rev. Galley. The
closing song was s'The Star
Spangled Banner" and the audi
ence remained Standing while the
veterans who had fought for the
Stars and Stripes IN years gone
by passed out, amidst the ap-
Plausc of the entire audience. 1t
was a great meeting and was
clear demonstration that this
community is filled with a loyal
and patriotic people, who when
the occasion arises, are ready to
do their part in protecting the
honor and liberty of the United
States.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12
ANOTHER PRIZE FOR
BIRD HOUSE MAKERS

The Julesburg Womans' Club
has offered All addition prize TO
the boys and girls competing for
the bird house prize. To the
boy or girl who can show his or
her bird house occupied, will be
given a prize of fifty cents.
Those making bird houses are
requested TO take them to the
home of Mrs. c. +. Parker OH or
before April "a, as they must be
Judged by April 25.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12
H. S. DONCS

Mr.. AlbertsoD, who was here
during the Sunday School con-
ference talked to the students in
chapel Tuesday morning. Mr.
Albertson was for a. long time Il
teacher himself and he knows
how to interest the students.
Leaders from the four classes
have been chosen to plan and
direct the girls in their various
stunts in the Track aud Field
meet on April 81. The leaders
are as follows: Mabel Carlson,
from the senior class; Beulall
Dee, from the junior class; Alma
Jensen, from the sophomore class
and Ella Gillette, from the fresh.
men class.
The interscholastic association
meet at Fort Morgan has been
postponed from April 81 and 2S
to May IL and IL.
The boys have been practicing
on their various stunts for the
Track and Field meet. We hope
to have at least six whom we can
send to Fort Morgan.
The students are again having
spelling on Tuesday and Thurs.
day chapel periods.
A goodly number of high
school students took part in the
patriotic parade Saturday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12
Boys PIG Club Enrou
Twenty Member

4 meeting of the Bows Pig
Club was held at the Citizens
National Bank last Saturday
afternoon, at which time the
organization was perfected .nd
the following officers were elected:
President, Charles Gillett; Sec
retary, Tom French. The club
leader, E. +. Cla yton, cashier OF
the Citizens National Bank and
Jacob Frickel, cashier of the First
National assisted in the organiza.
ton of the club.
The following names were en-
rolled as members of the club !:
Ralph Smith, John b. Schultz,
William II. Schultz, Lloyd Baker,
! Lloyd Harrison, Vernon French
James Huntley, G. Eall Alex
ander, Irma Stevens, Charles
Noe Gillett. Walter Brown, Roy
Friskopp, Earl Clarence Rich
ardson, Tom French, Roy Sny-
der, Andrew Stephens, Ivan
Froid, Harlan Froid, Elver Car
roll, Allen kissack.
A meeting OF the club will be
held at the Citizens National
Bank on Saturday April 2S, at
two o'clock D. m.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12

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PROMINENT SPEAKERS
AT S. S. INSTITUTE

The Sedgwick County Sunday
School Institute and convention
held at the Methodist church
April 9-10, while not largely at
tended by our people, was de-
cidedly successful occasion.
Never before have we been fay
ored with so many prominent
specialists III Sunday school
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12

Dr.. Hess Poultry Panacea-
q safe aud reliable remedy for
the diseases Of fowls, such as
sapss, cholera and roup. An
excellent tonic and egg producer,
aids the dsveIspment and in
creases the vigor Of young fowls.
For sale at Z. N. Clevelands.
ms.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12
RIFLE CLUB MAY BE
ORGANIZED AT OVID

A movement is Oh foot by the
citizens living in and near Ovid
to organize a National Rifle Cluo
and We are informed that about
twenty five members can be Sc
cured for the organization. A
communication has been sent
into headquarters regarding the
matter and it is probable that
the organization will he perfected.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12
Southwest Table

Mrs. William Huston, little
Opal Bailey and Mrs. Nathan
Spells are on the sick list
The farmers are all at work
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12

If your hens are lousy, Hes.
Louise Powder will give best re-
suits. For sale at Z. N. Cleve-
lands, Csc and 60c per package.
ms
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-04-12

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Evening star., 1917-01-09
AUTOMOBILES.
AUToMOBTLEs-FOR SALE.
AGENTS AUTOMOBILE &C

AGENTS AUTOMOBILE co.
HAVE THE FOLLOWING Used CARS
TAKEN IN TRADE on NEW CARS. AND
MUST BE DISPOSED OF At ONCE REGARD
LESS OF THEIR VALUE.
Buick 1915 touring, elec. lights and starter.
Buick 1914 touring. cleo. lights and s,nrter.
Winton six. 1-pass.. elec. lights and starter.
Overland 1915 touring. eiec lights and starter.
King 1915 touring. clec. lights and starter.
Cadillac 1914 touring, eicc. lights and starter.
Studebaker 1914 touring. elec. lights and starter.
Maxwell 1915 touring, elec. lights and starter.
Dodge 1915 touring. elec. lights and starter.
ROADSTERS.
Overland. 1915. elnc. lights and starter.
Ford with n special deluxe body.
Buick, 1914. cleo. lights and starter
X. Z. H.. 1914. elec. lights and starter.
HUDSON 1914 elec. lights nni starter.
CARS WITHOUT STARTERS.
Maxwell touring. lots Of extras.
Pullman touring. fully equipped.
Two Ford iourinSs. fine condition.
Marion touring. fine condition.
Washington touring Gne condition.
Stodda rd -Da yton touring. fine condition.
Pope Hartford touring. fine condition.
Ford roadsters and others.
REMEMBER THIS! YOU GET FREE SERv-
ICE ON ANY CAR YOU BrY HERE. PRICES
RANGE FROM 500 TO $500 OPEN Sun
DAYS AS WELL.
2o4 to "a I4th St. NV.
Evening star., 1917-01-09
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med Srinal electricity: indorsed by leading med
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pariorx. barber shops. drug stores, electrical
Stores homes and individuals: widely adver-
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party for Washington and vicinity. For partic-
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broadway New York.