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The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1919-03-28

Cabbage plants. y, do1en canned
tomatoes. | registered year old IN.
gus ball | registered 2 wear old An.
gus bull, II grade Angus b~iisrs
bred, registered Hereford hull |
year 2 years and 3 years old IL
registered jersey heil.s@; u register
ed jerssl cows. | registered ~haft
horn bull cali. bull | year old. bull
4 years otd; ) registered Shorthotp
aelters, 4 cows, 1000 bushels Mill.
ing corn, Seed corn, all Sau'hstn
yarie les; registered eolllts, y second
hand farm traction engines. IL ~
I'D b. p reclesned I.e~pedess seed;
iN "a Ions sorghum Ma!ass.s,
Whlppor~iIl peas car lots aud Iess,
locust and red cedar y ,s,s, Anenna
and Anduusia eags and hvn#, Light
Hrahna cack~fefs aud puliets,
Brown and White Lea orn-, Black
Mlnurca hens; Whit. aud Buff Otp.
ingsons, Barred Rock eecksfsla aad
hens, RhuA. Island Rad cnckereis
and pnllsts,. Willie aud eafIrItxs.
Wyaudo,i.; lao grade esea. young
and old Shropshire bucks. kuon-
dyke Strawberry plants, RerSs hire
hnars and stlt~ nuyas bnare saws
aud gifts, Hampshire pigs. poland
China hasrs. sows and gilts, Tam.
worth bears
To producers viii b. furnished On ap'
plica,ion. the names and addresses
OF persons by whom the following
commodities are
WANTED,
Alfalfa seei; 1900 bushels Nam.
..ay.tA Nait.x-s 49, ka.xu. S.,.. /, a. sons
The Press., 1919-08-21
RIDICULOUS FAD OF FASHION
Description of Head-Dress Worn by Women Some Centuries Ago Ap-
 pears Almost Incredible.

Fashion plays constant pranks with a wOman's hair. Addison says in the Spectator of 171S: "There Is not so variable a thing in nature as a lady's head-dress; within my memory I have known 1t to rise and fall above 30 degrees" In the reign of Henry VI, ladies wore horns, having on each side ears so large that when they would pass through the door of a room it was necessary to turn sideways and stOOp. It was judged necessary to en- large the doors of the Chateau de Vincennes. The correct angle for the hair was 45 from perpendicular, which entailed great strain upon the hair growing from the forehead Little thought of what we call cleanliness or even decency was present at the hairdressing of that day. Not only was the hair left untouched for a most revoltingly long time, but materials were used in the dressing of the hair and making the rolls Gas Anna Green Winslow related), which were most incredible. The Boston Gazette of May, 1771, tells of a young woman driving in Boston streets who was thrown from her carriage and her high tower partly torn off. It proved to be stuffed with yarn, tow, wool, curled hair, and even hay.
The Press., 1919-08-21
SoIidifed Alcohol.

Solidif1ed alcohol has proved one of the most convenient forms of fuel, and Is largely made use of at the pres ent time for many purposes. There are many forms of cookers making use of this fuel, and the latest de- vice of this character Is a sterilizing apparatus to be made use of by doc tors and nurses. The sterilizer con- sists of two containers, one to ac- commOdate the instruments to be treated and the other for the gauge, bandages and similar material. A small quantity of water in the lower chamber Is heated by the flame from the alcohol and the steam therefrom passes around the instruments, thor oughly cleansing them and then pass ing to the upper chamber, where it has the same effect on the contents of that compartment. The same princl- pie is made use of in the construction of a food kettle for the use of aero nauts. The food is packed in the in- teriOr of the kettle and a small alco- hOl burner slowed away in the bottom Is ignited and the heat from 1t will keep the food hot for several hours.
The Press., 1919-08-21

Sponsors of Leading Breeds Prepar.
 for Strong Classes.

More than half a thousand of the kings, queens, princes and princesses of Hogdom will live in a style befit ting $25O,oOO of royal dignity in the swine building of the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Mass Sept. 15 to 20. They will be the leaders of the East, and to some ex tent of the West and South as well, in the berkshire, chester white, duroc jersey and poland china breeds, as sembled for the biggest drive the swine breeding interests have ever made in this region. Most of them will be brought to Springfield merely to compete for the Exposition swine premiums of $3,775.
 Numerically, the berkshire breed will lead the hog show. The Eastern Berkshire Congress is putting on it's second show and meeting at the Fix position, and $2,00O in berkshire pre- niums is expected to tempt at least 300 hogs of this breed to Springfield The duroc ersey, however, will have representative of at least 125.
 A feature of the duroc jersey show vii be the futurity premiums of $2OO offered on spring pigs farrowed af- ter March l, 1919.
The Press., 1919-08-21
FIRST KNOWN USE OF CIGARS
Mentioned by Name in Book Published in 1740, but Were Smoked Be-
 fore That Time.

The earliest known mention of cigars is in a book published in 1740 under the title of "Distresses and Adventures of John COckburn." It ap- pears that Cockburn was cast on 6 des- ert island in the Bay of Honduras, from which he swan to the mainland. and thence travelled afoOt to Porto BellO, distance of 2,600 miles. Here he met some friars who gave him some "seegars' to smoke. "These," he says, "are some leaves of tobacco rolled up in some manner that serves both as pipe and the tobacco itself" Though this Is the earliest date at which cigars appear to be mentioned by that name, so far back as 149S two soldiers sent by Columbus to ex- plore Cuba told their companions on their return how the natives carried in their mouths lighted firebrand made from the leaves of certain herb, rolled up in maize leaves. The description of an Indian method of smoking given by Lionel Wafer, in his. "Travels in the Isthmus of Darien," in 1899, shows that they then smoked cigars made just as we make them now. The manufacture and consumption of cigars in northern Europe only dates from the close of the seventeenth century.
The Press., 1919-08-21
HIGH AMONG WORL DIS GREAT
Despite His Admitted Frajities, the Name of Robert Burns ls
 Deathless One.

One hundred and sixty years ago there was born in Ayrshire in Scotland poor mans son who spent his own life in poverty or the next tking to it.
 He was born and lived in an out-of- the-way place at a time when out-of- the way places were hard to find. And yet he is remembered still, though all tEe rich men of his time are forgotten The world made a beaten pathway to lis door and still travels the path in ever-increasing numbers as the years go by.
 Also, this man, as man. was as weak as water. If he were living to- day in any half strait-laced commun- ity, he would be branded as a social ontcast. He was profligate.
 Yet, with all that, and more, no memory is more beloved than the memory of him now, century after he passed into the silence and charity of the grave. No other name Is better l,rown or upon more lips today than
The Press., 1919-08-21
PI AN BIG REUNION
 OF WAR VETERANS
Service Men to Be Eastern States Exposition Guests
 Monday, Sept. 15.

Arrangements are being made by the management of the Eastern States Exposition, cooperating with the heads of the American Legion in the various Northeastern States for the first and greatest reunion of vet erans of the World War which has taken place since the armtstice. The plans of the mana cement have re- ceived the approval of Legion officers and on Monday, Sept. 15, the day of the formal opening of the Exposition all roads for returned service men will lead to Springfield, Mass.
 The details of the program are be- ing worked out and it is expected to diers and sailors ever brought to- gether outside of military encamp ment Attending service men will be admitted to the grounds free on this day, providing they are in uni form, and so far as is possible, the entire Exposition will be turned over to them for their enjoyment. There will Do concerts in the morning. af- ternoon and evening. In the after
 
 meeting with an exceptionally good card. In the evening will be the brilliant opening of the Horse Show in the Coliseum.
 In the afternoon it is planned to turn the Coliseum, which has a seat ing capacity of more than 6,OOO and will hold 12,00O persons, over to the service men for monster meeting in the interest of the American Le zion. To this will be invited Lieut. Col Theodore Roosevelt, one of the Legion's founders; Col. Henry D. Lindley of Dallas, Texas, former mayor of Dallas and president of the organization; Col. John F. J. Herbert of Worcester, Mass, State Chairman for Massachusetts and one of the members of the National Executive Committee, and a prominent Govern ment official
The Press., 1919-08-21
Music and Thinkinu.

About 1000 A. D. monk in an Italian monastery had been thinking about the long, labOriOus task of train ing singers for the church service. Ten years were required for singer to memoriZe words and music of the va riOus chants and hymns used! There was no system for learning new tune independent of the words.
 And while he was thinking he heard his choirboys practicing one of their lessons. hymn that rose in pitch with the first syllable of each successive line, just as the scale series was formed.
 Thought flashed!
 And the result of his thinking was the use of the syllables ut Changed to do later), re, mi, ia, sol, Ia, si to facilitate scale learning. The imme- diate result was that Guido's chOirbOys learned all their tunes-and could take new Ones-in six months as against ten years in the old way.
 And the indirect result Is that boys and girls in the schools of this country learn the scales by a process similar to that thought out by monk in Italy nearly 1000 years ago.
The Press., 1919-08-21
WERE MARVELS IN CHILDHOOD
Those Whom the World Has Recog- mixed as Men of Genius Remark
 able for Precocity.

One character common to genius
 and to Insanity, especially moral in-
 sanity, is precocity. Cesare Lombroso, of Turin, relates that Dante when
 nine years of age, wrote sonnet to Beatrice; TassO wrote verses at ten. Pascal and COmte were great think
 CTS at the ages of thirteen, FOrnier at fifteen, Niebuhr at seven, Jonathan Edwards at twelve, Michel Angelo at nineteen, GasSendi, the Little Doctor, at four, Bossut at twelve, and Voltaire at thirteen. PicO de "a Mirandola knew Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Chaldean and Arabic. in his childhood; Goethe wrote a story in seven languages when he was scarcely ten; Wieland knew Latin at seven, meditated an epic poem at thirteen. and at sixteen published his poem, Die Vollkommenste Welt" Schiller was only nineteen when he wrote "Rauber." Victor Hugo con- posed "Irtamene" at fifteen. Pope wrote his ode to solitude at twelve, and Byron published verses at eight cen. Moore translated "AnacreOn" at thirteen. Meyerbeer at five played ex- cellently on the piano. Claude Joseph Vernet drew very we'll at four, and at twenty was celebrated painter. At thirteen Wren invented an astronom- ical instrument, and offered it to his father with Latin dedication.
 Raphael was famous at fourteen. Beethoven composed three sonatas at thirteen. Eichorn, Mozart and Eybler gave concerts at six. Weber was only thirteen when his first opera, "Das Waldmarchen," was presented. Bacon conceived the "NOvum Organum" at fifteen. Charles XII manifested his great designs at eighteen.
The Press., 1919-08-21
HOPE TO REDUCE
 PRICES OF BEEF
Cattle Men Anxious to Demon. Strate Breed Values to
 Eastern Farmers.

A statistical expert last winter traced pound of beefsteak through the retail markets eastward across the continent. Every hundred miles it travelled this side of the great western livestock regions the price jumped upwad, until it reached New England, where it cost more than anywhere else.
 Determined to mend this situation by making New England greater producer of the beef it consumes, the beef cattle interests of the country are coming to the Eastern States Ex- position in Springfield, Mass, Sept 15 to 20, with the strongest show they have ever put on in the East Thousands of dollars have been put up in prize money by the Exposition, acting in conjunction with the Short horn, Hereford, and Angus Breeders Associations. The display of prize beef cattle will more than double that seen at any previous exposition.
 The purpose of this extra concen- tration on beef is threefold. In the first place, the interests of the new England consumers, many of whom found last winters beef prices prac- ttcally prohibitive, are considered. In the second place the breeders are convinced that larger production and lower prices will increase vastly the demand for beef in this section, thereby stimulating their industry Third, the New England farmer will be made to realize his chance to raise a product on which there is now a special shortage in his natural evidence the beef men will present, can always be raised profitably.
 All three of the breeds, as well as the fat cattle men, are keen rivals for the distinction of having the most effective show at the Exposition. to make thier Springfield display the breeds national show for the year. They will bring R. W. Hobbs, a noted English judge to the United States, and exhibits of both beef and milk ing shorthorns, according to their leading men, will surpass those seen at the National Dairy Show and the International Livestock show. On the other hand. the hereford plans call for a showing equally effective, while an auction sale of 50 prize cat tie and the exhibit of champion bull valued at more than $4O,OOO will be features of the aberdeen angus show.
The Press., 1919-08-21
ExpIainind Knockout Blow,

When the lower jaw is struck on its point, especially with an uppercut, the bony portion of the ear inside is driven forcibly upward into the glen old cavity of the skull, above and be- hind which is situated the delicate labyrinth of the inner ear.
 The jawbOne strikes hard upon the thin plate of bone that supports these sensitive organs and gives a shock to the semi-circular canals that is in- stantly transmitted by them to the bulb, producing dizziness, nausea and mOmentary paralysis.
 This explains why sideways blow on the jaw Is more effective as a knockout than one delivered directly upon the point of the jaw. For the shock of sideways blow is received in one glenoid cavity, that on the side opposite the one on which it Is struck, while the shock of a blow in the cen ter is divided between the cavities on the two sides.
The Press., 1919-08-21
MERELY GIVEN LONG NAMES
Deccctions Prescribed by High-Priced Physicians Made From Familiar
 Wayside Herbs.

Many of the secrets hidden under the thatch of the wattle and daub cot tages can be found in the pharma- copeia of either the allopathist or the hOmeopathist, observes the London Daily Express.
 Willow tea is but crude form of the salycilates which have long been recognized as the orthodox anti-uric acid and anti-pyretic remedies.
 Common mallow, called pick cheeses' by children, provides a taste less mucilaginous liquid. which is worked up in various shapes and given for coughs. The leaves of the colts foot, horehound and balm are all used, in liquid form mostly, for G ughs and chest affections.
 Foxglove cordial Is given to old peo- heart. and does as much good as when t is called "tinc. digitalis."
 CamOmile and dandelion broths or ieas are sold as tonics by the wise women who would be at a loss to say what was meant by Anthemis nObiliS or Taraxacum.
 Beautiful comfrew Is used. both plant and root, as d poultice for can cerous and other grOwths, and q broth Is made from 1t for kidney affections. This has obtained official recognition under the name of Symphitum off cinAle.
 The "cure" for measles is saffron fS hU nj l. ing water on the dried stigmas of the purple autumn crocus. An infusion Of fiixweed cleanses and heals wounds. Self heal has cured quinsy; sage has many valuable qualities.
The Press., 1919-08-21
LGGETT CLEARING BARRIER AT EAST
 EXPOSITION HORSE SHOW

Known as an important horse town" ever since the first National Horse Show took place there in 1853, Springfield, Mass, will live up to it's traditions this fall by conducting a horse show for thoroughbreds from all over the country every night of the Eastern States Exposition, Sept. 15 to 20. The show will take place in the arena of the great Exposition Coliseum, 300 feet long by 200 feet wide, and seating 5000 persons, which experts have proclaimed one of the most perfect plants of the kind in the country.
 Entries to date indicate the com ing show will be an even stronger feature than in years past. when it was unquestionably the greatest drawing card on the Exposition's en- tertainment calendar Interest on the part of inner circles of society in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chi cago, Kansas City and other large centers point to the Springfield show as one of the principal social events in a national sense, of the early fall
The Press., 1919-08-21

lis. Among the palm-crowned com- pany of the poets, he stands with the five greatest.
 The man was Robe't Burns, and all that we have heard said concerning him merely proves that song is the most deathless of all thirgs. The songs that Burns made touched the deepest depths of the human heart. They leaped the quiet boundaries of obscure Ayrshire and swept the whole world with their wOndrOus music.
 We have mentioned his faults only to prove that human frailties have nothing to do with divine genius. God could have chosen a saint upon whom to bestow the gifts that he bestowed on Robert Burns, but he did not do so. He chose a sinner.
 Wherefore, "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio. than are dreamed of in our philosophy. Angeles Times.
The Press., 1919-08-21

The ring arrangement will be un der the direction of Herbert J, Krum, of Lexington, Ky, editor of the Show Horse Chronicle, as stew ard. MT. Krum is known intelna- tionally as an authority on show horses, and his selection is regarded generally as a guarantee of the shows efficiency in all departments The judges have been selected among men nationally famous in horse and social circles.
 Classes for runabouts. roadsters. harness horses. ladies' horses, gig horses, registered hackneys. hack neys in harness and show in hand tandems, randoms, four in hands. six in hands, champions, combined saddle and harness horses. harness and saddle ponies, saddle horses, hunters and jumpers and polo mounts are open with heavy pre- miums on each. Silver trophies pre- scented by Mrs. H. E. Bissel of Sui field, Conn, and by Dan R. Hanna ol Stockbr1dge, Mass, are attracting ad ditional exhibitors.
The Press., 1919-08-21
THE PRESS.
LEWIS MCLAUGHLIN. PUBLISHER
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1919.

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The Press., 1919-08-21
Aeuean Islands.

The Aegean islands are Thasos, in the extreme north, off the Macedonian coast; Samothrace, Imbros, and Lem- nos, near the Dardanelles; Eubaea, the largest of all, lying close along the east coast of the Greek peninsula i; the northern Sporades, including Skia- boea; Lesbos, Ohios, SamOs, and the large group of other SpOrades, such as Rhodes, Cos, and Patmos, adjacent to the coast of Asia Minor; and, finally, the large group, the Cyclades, extend Ing sOuthward from Euboea toward Crete and including Andros, Delos, geSt
The Press., 1919-08-21
SHEEP SALES PLANNED.
Farmers to Get Pure-B Bred Rams and
 Ewes at Cost.

Pure bred rams and ewes of the standard sheep breeds will be sold at cost to Eastern farmers at the East ern States Exposition in Springfield, Mass, Sept. 15 to 20, as a part of the campaign to restore the valua ble wool industry to the Northeastern states. The rams will be brought to Springfield through cooperation of the leading sheep breeders of the section with the Massachusetts De partment of Agriculture, and the ewes will number two full car lot loads. The exhibits will be in charge of H. L. Garrigus of the Connecticut Agricultural College, Storrs, Conn.
The Press., 1919-08-21
Joy of Motoring.

No feeling In the world is equal to the thrill of real motoring. The joy of the long tour. through strange and out-of-the-way places Is never ending. Odd scenes and quaint people are ev- anywhere. Get out on the road. of the boulevard and see how the other people live.
The Press., 1919-08-21
AS 1t Seemed to Her,

A small daughter who appeared in the upper hall on the night her mother was giving a dinner party happened in In time to catch a glimpse of handsome woman in decollete gown. The next morning the first question she asked was: "Who was the pretty lady in the skirt 2"
The Press., 1919-08-21

The Central Vermont railway will reduce the railroad tickets to fare and one-half for the round trip for the New London County fair at Norwich, September 1st to Sd. The tickets will be good going August 30th to Septem- Der Sd, inclusive, and good to return until September 4th.
The Press., 1919-08-21
Cash Paid for Farms

Wanted al once, for cash . or more farms and village homes. Must be good value for price asked. If you wish to sell. write me, giving price. full description and exact location, and when property can be seen, pay all expenses of deeds and trans fer. Box l2, Willimantic, Conn.
The Press., 1919-08-21
Just Interested.

One day Jane was looking at the death notices and when asked why she was reading them she replied: II want to see if Uncle Bim is dead Jet."
The Press., 1919-08-21
H c D G s c N
Cottage House For Sale

GRANT ANENUE-B,st Rpsldentsl sectloh splendid opportunity to proraIe good home Liberal Terms. MRS, ll l.. >tLANAN. bs Huntington Street, New London. Conn
The Press., 1919-08-21

EOR SALE-Jersey Cow. II 3w' c. N. IRONS, Orcuttville
The Press., 1919-08-21

EOR SALE-Good Cow, five years old I Just calved Apply to P. O. Box $50
The Press., 1919-08-21

DELGIAN HARES for Sale at the ID Nelson Towne place.
The Press., 1919-08-21

NrANTED-Wo oman to wash.
 W 20 JOHNSON HOSPITAL
The Press., 1919-08-21

VOUNG MAN Wanted for clerk at II Eaton Drug Go.
The Press., 1919-08-21

HORSE FOR SALE, weight, 1900 lbs. II Price $2OO, or would take one or two good cows in trade. STANLEY NYCZAf,
 StaffOrdvtlle, near the Geo. Cooley place.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-12
Beauty Chats By Edna Kent Forbes
Answers To Questions.

A F.-Tou certainly wouldn't want
n. TO let your teacher kiss you.
would you. especially since vou know
be is married. Better set smother
teacher.
Frsckles from the country-There
are several effective freckle remedies.
but hesitate to print them because
even the best Of Us are careless at
times. and IN making up the formu-
las. someone might set in too much
OF the more powerful ingredients and
burn or irritate the skin. Any good
doctor can give you one OF q dozen
freckle remedies; most OF them con-
tain a tiny bit OF corrosive sublimate,
which IS one OF the oldest bleaches
known. and harmless when used ex-
ternally. But It is better 70 have =
physician measure the amount OF the
Ingredients.
However, mild bleaches are often
effective. buttermilk. diluted lemon
Juice. cucumber cream. cucumber or
watermelon iulce-sueh things. Mas
thing which promotes its activity
tends to make IL throw off discoior-
ations or other abnormal conditions
Hence massage with a bleaching
cream each day would be most effect
Billy-A rose color crepe de chine