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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-04
THE SLUMP IN LIVESTOCK

hoped that the announcement by the federa bu-
reau crop the number of head OF livestock IN
the dropped in the last year has
only a temporary signifcance The shrnkage in valuation
reaches the distressing figure Of 50, 271, $4,000
Horses fell off 80 per cent 6020 900 head, and their
prices with the exception of the
at any 1906 Mich have dropped from $s5l
to $685. g. cattle from $4322 to $3l4 Swine now
average $780, compared to $90l Sheep are $751; in
stead of $1O.52.
throughout the country than it has been But
although this gratifying should not pc at the expense OF
the vital of natural industries Curtamen OF
breeding certainly not be encouraged although hard
blame the stock who finds little profit in the margin
which the livestock market affords him.
Prices for breeding fallen with the general
trend satisfactory Indication that the breeding bust
fundamentally a sound basis pickup IN demand
should increase the Quantity production this year.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
ELIZABETH.

ELIZABETH is holy name and
Z has a devious origin, 1t likewise
has as many derivatives, contractions
and diminutives as Mary.
Going back to early biblical times
NE find that the wife of Aaron pos
sessed name popular at that time, in
that II contained dedication to the
Deity. This name was Elischeba.
meaning God hath sworn. In the
Latin this was called Elizabeth. The
mother of John the Baptist bore this
name and her first historical name
sake was the Muscovite Princess
Elsiyetta. the daughter Of Jarosalv,
and the object of the romantic love
Of the famous poet and sea king. Har-
aid. Hardarda of Norway; through her
the name became popular in Denmark,
whence it crept into Germany.
One of the first Elizabeths in France
was Elizabeth Hainault who mar
ried Philippe Auguste and In Hungary,
Elisabeth, or Erzsebt as she Is called
here, won sanity honors which
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
Sermons by Wireless Telephone.

The day may soon come when the
itinerant minister will be a thing OF
the past, says Popular Mechanics Mag
azipe. The Heron Avenue Presbyte-
rian church of Pittsburgh, which had
been without pastor for some time
and compelled to rely on substitutes
decided on the installation of wire
less telephone receiving outfit in the
pulpit. The outfit was a compact ar
rangement of loop antenna, amplifier
and condenser, and it was the means
whereby the Interested congregation
listened to a service from the Calvary
Episcopal church Of the same city
Although the speaker differed in creed
from his auditors. attentive ears re
ceiyed his sermons as transmitted b!
the wireless.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
Losse. BY Poisonous Plants.

Estimates made in many localities
indicate that the average loss OF
range animals as a result Of feeding
on poisonous plants Is as great as
8 to 5 per cent. while In some range
states the percentage is much higher.
In Colorado, the losses amount to
about Sl,OOO.OOO annually. while sheep
raisers in Wyoming nave placed their
annual loss as high as 14.6 per cent
Of their flOcks. Specialists Of the Uni
ted States Department of Agriculture
point out that these losses. TO large
extent, are Of mature animals. De
partment Bulletin 575 tells how to
identify many of the plants that have
caused thousands of animals to sicken
and die. 1t also gives methods Oh
treatment for animals poisoned
through eating such plants.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
Those Funny Dyspeptics.

"Dyspeptics are funny people, san
DR.. Ellery C. Chamberlain, the noteo
Chicago dietitian.
"Dyspeptics." he went on, ARE s'l
alike. heard typical dyspeppc
giving an order in loop restaurant
after the opera the other night. Inc
man is millionaire and he said:
"Oh, dear, dear, when ! was young
/ could eat anything and pay r@
nothing, but now that l am able 70
pay for anything can eat nothlns'
Bring me, waiter, broiled lobster,
Welsh rarebit. a piece Of cherry p'e
with roquefort cheese and plate O'
banana ice cream to top off with
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20

she went 10 a restaurant Tor dlnner
and found him dining there with me
same girl who had accompanied him
TO the theater. This time Florence
shed tears.
Well il was all over. She had lost
Harvey now. she was convinced. Ana
II WAS her own fault; she knew il ana
admitted II. She wrote "idvice tn the
Ioyelorn" with little heart now. he
cause she was beginning TO doubt the
soundneSs of the policies she adro-
Gated
Then one day Florence met Harvey
on tn. street. and she stopped INN.
Her independent nature rebelied AT
such procedure, but she coulnh
| help ii.
"Whv don't you ever come TO see
me?' she asked him. Il said we ought
to remain away from each other lor
Il while. but | didn't mean forever
Harvey appeared his same OLD sen.
"Tu see YOU tonight-if you haven [
another engagement he said.
Florence had no other engagement
and Harvey called. He got right 10
/ business at the start.
al love you, Florence, and want
YOU" he told her, but I'm tlreu vi
never knowing where l am at. III
can't have you all to myself won
have you at ALL
"You mean-" she said very sweet
l,'-and meekly.
81 mean that / am proposing 10 you
again. for the last time. If you Sd!
yes. well and good. 1t will make me
happy. If your answer Is no III De
unhappy. but I'll never bother you
again. But If you accept me all this
tact and diplomacy stuff of yours ha'
got to stop. How about itF'
Florence was silent for moment
When she spoke there were hints o.
tears in her eyes.
; "It SHIFTS me. Harvey" she told him
! "T'll marry you, and in the meantlin'
I'm yours alone. I'll never be NEAR
, again. and I'll never keep you guess
: ing. You can depend on me all th'
: time"
, When Harvey left her that night N
: was far happier than he ever ha'
, been before. He whistled gay tun'
: as he walked home under stars CLEAN
: ing in a deep blue sky. He went q
5 his room and sat for long time gaz
! ing at a picture of Florence and snil
' ing. 1t was a smile Of triumph as wei
S as happiness.
Before retiring he opened drawe
S of his dresser and brought forth
r paper-covered book.
: "This Arabella Anderson has IN
e right dope" he murmured. 'Oniy sh
= forgot to mention that 1t works DOT
e ways. Maybe she didn't know II whe
: she wrote this Keep Them Guessing
/ volume"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
Magazine Department.
Interesting Features for Home Reading
The Right Thing
at the Right Time
Bv MARY MARSHALL DUFFEE

ton with a courteous good morning
If YOU ask a favor of tradesman or
anyone with whom you do business,
do not. fail TO let him know that you
regard II as such.
If you are not going to be able to
pay your bills on the first OF the
month. do the courteous considerable
thing about II. Go to the grocer, or
butcher or doctor. or dentist, and tell
him that you find 1t impossible or in
convenient to do so, and ask him for
the favor of extended credit. Do not
simply neglect payment and then pre-
tend when you do pay that it is SIM
ply q matter of carelessness or for
getfulness on your part.
If a tradesman is courteous enough
TO remember your name in doing bust
ness and addresses you by it, do moi
forget that it Is just as considerate
IL you remember his name likewise.
Remember that it is just as incon
siderate to ask your grocer to make
special trip of his delivery wager
because you have carelessly forgotten
to give your order till afternoon. as Il
is to ask a neighbor to put herself
out to do some favor for you. If thu
grocer does accommodate you, theI
you should express your appreciation
with just as much courtesy as though
the transaction was one Of socia
sort instead of purely business.
'(Copyright.)
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
HOW DO YOU SAY II!
By c. N. LURE
Common Errors in English and
How to Avoid Them
"yHE NEWS ARE"

erHERE are certain words In Eng
j fish which are seemingly plural in
meanings because they are plural In
form, ending in IS" But they are
really singular In meaning, and there
fore they should take the singular
verb, not the plural, although the prop
e use may seem incorrect. Among
such words are news" politics"
Economics" One should not say, for
example, The news concerning the
war ara good; politics, when prop
erly conducted, are good pursuit for
q citizen; economics have been
called the dismal science" In all Of
these cases, use the singular verb.
There are, however, certain words
ending In IS" concerning which there
A. doubt. Grammarians differ fire.
quently concerning the proper verbs
10 be employed with such nouns as
rheadquarters" and "alms." "The
gsnerars headquarters were Cor was)
at Richmond" we may say; 'the aims
Efven to the poor family are (or is)
not sufficient for its maintenance"
Means" may be either singular OF
plural, accordingly as the means is oil
are singular or plural.
asa tcopyrightJs
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
EVEN SENATORS DON'T RULE
Wife of Eighty Two-Year-old Live
One" Waxed Sarcastic at Hubby's
Expense, the Morning After.

The story is still told in chuckle
circle in Washington, where old GRO
MES get together, of the night when
E. w. Pettus, senator from Alabama,
then eighty-twO years old, stayed out
too late. ~ NEt
The day after the escapade the sem
ate was droning along and Mr.. Nc
Cumber was making a speech that
was well studded with statistics and
entirely denuded of thrills. The SEN
ators drifted into the cloak rooms.
Only Senator Pettus remained. Sud-
denly his shoulders were seen to be-
gin to shake with mirth, and some
observer went over to learn what. in
so dry a speech, could have made him
laugh.
He said he had played poker with
the Joe Cannon crowd the night be-
fore and when the hour of midnight
arrived, the time at which Mrs. Pet
tus required his presence at home. he
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands The
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousand
upon thousands of distressing cases
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly BE-
cause its mild and immediate effect is 5000
realized in most cases. 1t is gentls
healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at al
drug stores in bottles of two sizes, med
um and large.
However, if you wish first to test TIN
great preparation send ten cents to d.
Kilmer Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for 4
sample bottle. When writing he sure and
mention this per.-Advertisement
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
BRAVE IKEY DUCK.

JKEY was a young duck, that MS
i mother had great deal of trouble
with, because ne ran away every time
he found q chance, and as Madam
Duck had many ducklings besides her
son to look after, key found many
chances.
Some day you will meet Mr.. Fox
said his mother, "and then 1t will be
too late to be good duckling, for Mr..
Fox carries off all runaway ducklings."
But 1 am not afraid Of Mr.. Fox
said brave key. II am going to grow
up to be big, brave duck, like Grand
pa Drake, so cannot be afraid OF
anything"
"Grandpa Drake would not like to
meet Mr.. Fox" said Madam Duck,
"for Mr.. Fox carries off to his cave
In the woods big and small ducks" (
key Duck did not answer, but wad-
died along after his sisters and his
mother until they were hunting in a
puddle for things they liked, and key
saw another chance to run away.
Down, to the duck pond he waddled
and away he swan to part of the
pond where he had never before been.
How little Teddy Bear happened to
be sitting under bush by. the pond
was never known, but there he was,
and key Duck, swimming along, saw
his shining eyes and open MOUTH
"Ah, Mr.. Fox!" said key Duck to
himself, II will show that, fellow, he
can't scare me-"
Right up close to, the bank went
brave key and began to quack OF
Teddy Bear, and, of course. Teddy did
not move.
"He is afraid Of me-" said key, u
wish mother could see me now. / an
sure she would think l am quite able
to take care of myself" -
And then brave key opened hi
bill, snapped at little Teddy Bear, and
Juggling at one foot, pulled him int
the water. Away he went, with Tedd!
still held by his foot, skimming owe
the water.
Madam Duck and her children wer,
at the side Of the pond when Ike.
swan up by the barnyard.
"What have you found." asked hi
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
b4aNNNtI 7G5aNfS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
M66SZlNQN 4 y NJ. }'|9

u,otner, her eyes wide open with sur
prise, while the little ducklings ran up
the bank i'm alarm.
at is Mr.. Fox" said key, letting go
of Teddy Bears foot. He is afraid
Of me, mother. l told you l was not
afraid Of him. and, you see, l am
not"
Madam Duck did not know at first
just what to do or say, and she stepped
back to take a good look at a safe
distance.
ut isn't Mr.. Fox-I am sure of that,
she said, but what 1t is do not know.
l will get Mr.. Dog. He Is very wise
and knows about everything"
"That is toy" said Mr.. Dog. when
he saw Teddy Bear. ut belongs to
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20

had all the blue chips and could not
gracefully get away. So he played
till three O'clock.
When he got home he pulled off his
shoes at the front door, slipped into
his room, undressed in the dark and
sought to go to bed. Mrs. Pettus, I'M
fortunately, had cast anchor in the
exact middle of the bed. SO he be-
slowed himself most uncOmfortably
on the edge and courted Morpheus in
vain.
Just at dawn Mrs. Pettus awOke.
The senator pretended that he was
sleeping. She got up on her elbow
and looked at her partner for 90 years
in the increasing light. Instantly she
detected his discomfort.
"Mr. Pettus." said she, ''you would
rest at greater ease If you would take
off your hat."-William Atherton Du
Puy in the Philadelphia Evening
Public Ledger.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20

Every druggist in town has noticed
a great falling off in the sale Oh
calomeI. They all give the same real
son. Dodson's Liver Tone is taking
its place.
"Calomel is dangerous and people
know it," DOdSon's Liver Tone Is per-
sonally guaranteed by every druggist
who sells it. large bottle doesnt
cost very much but if it fails to give
easy relief in every case Of liver slug
gishness and constipation, just ask
for your money back.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20

4The materials Of action are VARIABLE
ma the use we make of them should De
bnstant.-Epictetus.
TT Is Just as important for woman
j to have regard for the rules OF
hood form in the transaction OF her
business affairs as in matters purely
3ocial. Sometimes a woman VINO Is
irreproachably correct in all social
conduct, and who is courtesy ana
hood breeding personified in her so
eial relations, is careless of rules OF
courtesy and good breeding in her
business transactions. In a small
xown especially, such duplicity OF con-
Buct is sure TO lead to unpopularity'
What good is II II woman Is charm
Hng to Mrs. Smith, whom she. meets
In her club, If she is discourteous 10
Mrs. Smiths husband, who is cashier
In her bank, or what good can 1t do
Ito. be punctilious in all her dealings
with Mrs. Brown If she neglects to
nav what she owes to Mr.. Brown, who
runs the grocery store,
Remember then that when doing
Iany sort of business with any sort OF
|person, you should begin the transac'
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20

When impurities creep into your
blood the first symptoms are usu-
ally a loss of appetite, followed by
q gradual lessening Of energy, the
system becomes weaker day by
day. until you feel yourself on the
verge of a breakdown.
Nearly everybody needs q few
bottles Of S. S. S.. the great vege-
table blood remedy, to cleanse out
all impurities about twice a year.
It is an excellent idea to take this
precaution to keep the system in a
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
Government Maintains Paid Hunter

Government Maintains Paid Huntep
Strange as it may appear, the gov
eminent employs hundreds of hunt
ers. The biological survey hires be-
tween four hundred and five hundred
hunters whose sole duty is to hunt and
trap wild animals. In 1920 these pro
fessional hunters "bagged" out 5000
skins and scalps, divided among the
various animal tribes as follows:
Wolves, 5S4; coyotes. 27,1OO; noun
tain lions. 149; bobcats, 4.123; Canada
lynxes, 43. To the average citizen o.
this country. especially in the thor
oughly domesticated East, these ns
ures might not convey practicabillV'
but to the farmers Of the western
ranges they mean saving In i've
stock of about five million dollars.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
Inv HI6{ t I
THE WHITE FEATHER"

THIS phrase. which is now general
l. ly used TO express cowardice or
Observation-Disclosures" on the part of
him to whom il is applied. originated
in the days when gamecOck fighting
was fashionable sport and the cocks
were carefully bred. A gamecock of
pure blood had universally dark plum
age but the cross-strains, which were
not fighters. literally showed the white
feaher"-white feathers appearing in
their plumage.
iCopyrighO
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20

the masters children" And with that
Mr.. Dog picked up Teddy and trotted
Off to the house.
"He is not afraid of Mr.. Fox, either"
said brave key, MIR. Dog and l are
very brave fellows"
II suppose he will have to learn by
experience who Mr.. Fox really is"
quacked poor Madam Duck, shaking
her head as key waddled up the bank
to tell all the farmyard animals that
he had caught Mr.. Fox, for, in spite
Of what Mr.. Dog or his mother had
said key declared he had caught Mr..
Fox.
tCopyright)
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
Far From independent.

"You are fortunate man." said the
automobile tourist.
"HOw's that" asked the FARMER.
"You are monarch Of all you survey"
81 guess you are wrong, stranger.
7 still owe nine installments on that
tractor; you see, my hired man won't
nav any attention to what / say and
there's a mortgage on the old home
Mace" -Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
DODSON STOPS
SALE OF CALOMEI.
'Dodson's Liver Tone is Taking Place of Dangerous
Sickening Chemical, Say Druggists

Dodson's Liver Tone is a pleasant.
tasting. purely vegetable remedy,
harmless to both children and adults.
Take a spoonful at night and wake up
feeling fine; no biliOusneSS. sick head
ache, acid stomach or conStipated
bowels. II doesn't gripe or cause in
convenience all the next day like VIC
lent calOmel. Take "A dose Of calomel
today and tomorrow you will feel
weak. sick and nauSeated. Don't lose
a day.-Advertisem
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
Pure, Rich Blood Will Keep
Your Body Vigorous and Healthy

vigorous condition so as to more
easily resist disease to which every
one is subject. s. S. s. Is without
an equal as q general tonic and sys-
tenn builder. It improves the appe-
tite and gives new strength ana VI
tality to both old and young, a..
Full information and valuable nv.
erature can be had by writing 70
Swift Specific Co.. 156 Swift Lar?
oratory, Atlanta. Ga. 5. ). ,. y
not sold or recommended for VenS
real diseases.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
"What'S in a NaIne?"
Facts about your name history meaning whence was
derived significance; your lucky day and lucky jewel
By MILDRED MARSHALL

brought her name great prominence in
Germany.
Elizabeth w. Godville, whose moth
er was Hacequette OF Luxembourg, was
the first English Elizabeth on record
Elizabeth of York is another famous
English woman of that name, sup
posed to be the object of the political
courtship of Henry of Richmond. but
the most famous of all the English
EliZabeths was of course the famous
queen whose personality and achieve
ments are immortal in the worlds his
tory.
EliZabeth's talismanic gem is the
diamond, which is said to give its
wearer strength. indomitability and
freedom from all danger since, accord
ing to an old legend. the diamond abb
serbs all poisons into itself, thus pro-
tecting the one who wears 1t as an
amulet. Tuesday is Elizabeths lucky
day and 8 her lucky number, the
lily. signifylng innocence. is her flower.
(Copyright.)
80
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
A Doubtful Starter.

Mrs. Naggs-I know Tn terribh
cross at times. John Willie, but II
had my life to live over again should
marry you just the same.
John Willie with fervOr)-1 have
nv doubts about that, Maria.-London
Weekly Telegraph.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
Ruinous.

Madge-Gossip doesn't pay.
Mariorie-rm beginning to agree
with you, my dear. The last secret
heard cost me more than 81 for extra
telephone tolls.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
|Cuticura Talcurn
is Fragrant and |!
Very Healthful
Telephones.
Soap 2se, Ointment Is and Soc, Taleum Use.

Up until 1896 telephones were more
or less of an experiment. The demand
was small, particularly from resi-
dences. In large number of homes,
the telephones were placed in kitch-
ems, it taking several years time to
educate subscribers to believe that
parlors were more suited for them
than a location alongside the kitchen
range.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
Room for Baseball.

BILL" said the managing editor.
"Yessir?"
"Shoo those movie queens OF the
baseball page into the fashion plate
section. COurier-Journal.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
JustifiabIe Cannlbalism.

A man was arrested yesterday on
the charge of having eaten caDna"
for demanding more than his fare
BROOKLYN Eagle.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
A Compliment.

We've just bid looking up i'd the die
tiodary what it says about hay fever.
1t says-atchoO lit says hay fever is
a fuddy disease that hits dolly the i'd
al-atchoo !--add very idtel-
ligedt classes. =
=. Buch obliged, Blister Webster-at-
choo Exchange.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20

The prices Of cotton and linen hau
been doubled by the war. Lengthen
their service by using Red Cross Bsll
Blue in the laundry. All grocers. 8
advertisement.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
Worlds Gold Production.

In the worlds history $1,000, 000, OOl
in gold has been mined, Of which S.
OOO,OOO,OO0 worth has been lost
From the Argonaut
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
A LINE O. CHEER.
BY John kendrick Bangs.
AGENTS..

IF I'VE a Sheer, a Jeer, a Soon.
call in Mr.. PUT-IT-OFF.
But when to Cheer I'd turn my
PROV
l send for Mr.. DO-IT-NOW,
And these two Agents serve me
we'll
Far better than any pen can tell.
For PUT-IT-OFF ne'er does Today
What overnight he can delay,
While DO-IT-NOW goes TO the
deed
AS straight as may be. and with
speed,
Whereby Today l have my Cheer,
And TO Tomorrow leave the Sheer.
(CopyrightD
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
FOR sUNHURN OR SORENESS

Apply Vacher-Balm; it relieves at
once. If we have no agent where you
live, write to z. w. Vacher, Inc, New
Orleans, La.-Advertisement.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
ANY Old THING Will Do.

Meet any nice men at the summer
resort?" Certainly. At summer
resort all men are nice"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-08-20
Daily Ihouuht.

The things which must be mus
be for the best.-Owen Meredith.