The Pearsall Leader (Pearsall, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, February 16, 1912 Page: 6 of 8
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.Ho^lties
7eStic# for each sno-
;a Day Is one of the
.■roblema that con*
icturers and mer-
nited States and.
jfer fresh conceits
kens of St. Valen*
>ns of the most
required of the
young man who is
upon his lady lore
of his thoughtful*
f»s about from h»
novelty—an lnsis*
thing new and dif-
ced among Ameri*
»ple. unless it bs,
3t make so much
ttal exchanges of
even tenor of its
ach twelvemonth
of the community
ool teachers and
emembered with
were almost ex-
ad been surrep-
speetlve doors In
*-!orn youths dis-
mmunity fanciful
rap pictures and
hat were virtual
y. or some other
r two years pre-
was a happy era
alentines. When
uld put away the
y assurance that
y>—
months hence and
tnessed a' change
ic restlessness of
wehtieth century
are demanding
h each successive
relties are driven
t is cot meant to
is not, as In the
ie lace paper con-
that may now be
it.” The point is
Id St. Valentine’s
distinctive tokens
advent of the plc-
Tsible for this era
i of St. Valentine
of the illustrated
be sent in enve-
aced on the token
:dden in one cor-
ter postage. Con-
postcards made
ie introduction of
only commended
hirst for novelties
ind the new form
r the secret) to
»o discovered that
alentines cheaper
at that Uncle Sam
-i lower rate. Of
■ the only people
slderations of ex-
aars who found It
; vslentines to all
res. Naturally no
expense in select-
or “the only girl.”
''reduction of the
V'y and soon the
! that they must
have something ’ new to offer as each successive
anniversary of old St Valentine's feast day
swung round. Indeed, one manufacturer, driven
to despair in his search for novelties for 1912, re-
cently declared that he would willingly pay thou-
sands of dollars to any inventive person who
could devise for him some novelty that would
rival the popularity of the sentimental postcard.
But no one has come forward with a winning i-'ea,
although he has had all sorts of suggestions,
even to an elaborate scheme for toy aeroplanes
laden with love messages which, by means of a
clock-work motor, can be made to soar in short
flights.
The subjects of St. Valentine 'ailing to always
And. in the marts of trade, love tokens that wholly
satisfy their taste have taken to Improvising
amorous souvenirs of their own Flowers are a
favorite form of conveying modern Valentine Day
sentiments. This Is a natural evolution, f^»r
representations of flowers were almost Invariably
a leading feature of the decorative valentines of
days gone by. Indeed, one of the earliest of the
manufactured valentines that appeared was in
the form of a paper rose to which was attached a
string that when It was pulled caused the various
petals to unfold, disclosing tender sentiments
duly inscribed on each rose leaf.
A wealthy young man of the present day can
easily spend on his floral valentine offering hun-
dreds of times the price of the costliest of the
manufactured valentines known to the last gen-
eration. For, be it known, roses are costly in
February and roses are. naturally, a favorite val-
entine flower, although chrysanthemums, violets,
and orchids are popular. Some present-day
swains not content with sending cut flowers for
milady’s boudoir on Valentine morning, pay their
respects through the medium of elaborate vases
filled with rare plants. And. finally, most ex-
travagant of all from the monetary standpoint are
those young men who send to the objects of their
adoration make-believe flowers that are more
costly than any genuine blooms—namely, the
water-color studies of floral subjects which bars
become so popular with picture lovers. To se-
cure a flower study by de Longpre or some other
well-known artist costs a pretty penny, but from
the standpoint of the giver It has the advantage
that it is a permanent reminder of the donor and
not a fleeting one. as is the most gorgeous clus-
ter of nature> products.
The penchant of the modest American girl for
pet dogs has given the cuo to many a mere man
desirous of discovering a unique Valentine Day
gift The little canine that goes to a maiden as
an envoy of love on the February holiday Is
usually duly’ adorned with red ribbons and In
gome instances carries a heart-shaped card or
other supposedly significant emblem of the day.
The elaborate gift book Is another favored form
of valentine remembrance and illuminated vol-
umes of Moore’s love poems or other sentimental
effusions are deemed especially appropriate by
many va’entine purchasers. •
Candy, too. does not need to take second place
to any of the other new-found mediums of senti-
mental exchange In the days of yore the ap-
proved form of valentine candy was the heart-
shaped peprermint with tender messages printed
in red on each bit of candy. Nowadays it is the
box and not the dandy contained therein that la
supposed to besreak the heart yearnings of an
absent or bashful suitor. The heart-shaped candy
box is the favorite of all latter-day confection
containers, but boxes In the form of Cupid’s ar-
row etc., are also In vogue.
And, speaking of Cupid, we must not forget that
bronze and marble representations of-the little
god Mmspif cptch the fanov of many Valentine
Day gift elvers Such statuettes may be as small
or as large as the giver may desire and as costly
or as cheap as hts purse dictates. The god of
love may be obtained, artistically portrayed In
plaster, for less than one dollar, whereas It is
quite possible to expend more money than the
average individual earns in a month or two upon
a sentimental bit of sculpture executed in bronze
or in real marble. Similarly has the currency of
sentiment on this significant, occasion been made
to embrace medallions and placnues which, alike
to the statuettes, represent Cupid in various en-
vironment and, in most instances, are reproduc-
tions of ♦he work of famous artists or sculptors.
Finally we find music, particularly of the senti-
mental variety, made a circulating medium on
♦his momentous day in mid-February. Here, too,
we have progressed In the old days the young
man who would fain make his appeal via the
musical route could do no better than send sheet
music. Today he has not only sheet music avail-
able for such messenger service, but also player-
piano rolls and graphophone records that can be
relied upon to deliver a sentimental appeal in
the requisite soulful fashion
STUDY, ANYHOW.
MENINGITIS, ETC.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES.
Disinfect Every 8ueplcioue Spot.
'Yes, she had to give up her part-”
‘Was It a case of overstudy?”
’No; understudy.”
PIMPLES COVERED HIS BACK
"My troubles began along in the
summer in the hottest weather and
took the form of small eruptions and
itching and a kind of smarting pain.
It took me mostly all over my back
and kept getting worse until finally
my back was covered with a mass of
pimples which would barn and Itch at
night so that I could hardly stand It
This condition kept getting worse and
worse until my back was a solid mass
of big sores which would break open
and run. My underclothing would bs
s clot of blood.
"I tried various remedies and salves
for nearly three years and I was not
getting any benefit It seemed I was
in eternal misery and could not sleep
on my back or lean on a chair. I was
finally given a set of the Cuticura
Remedies and inside of two weeks I
could see and feel a great relief. I
kept on using Cuticura Soap, Ointment
and also the Resolvent and in about
three or four months’ time my back
was nearly cured and I felt like a new
being. Now I am In good health and
no sign of any skin diseases and I
am fully satisfied that Cuticura Reme-
dies are the best ever made for skin
diseases. I would not be without
them.” (Signed) W. A. Armstrong,
Corbin, Kan., May 26, 1911. Although
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold
by druggists and dealers everywhere,
a sample of each, with 32-page book,
will be mailed free on application to
“Cuticura,” Dept. L, Boston.
The Boards of Health hats issued
notices with suggestions to prevent the
prevalent diseases: Meningitis, Scar-
let Fever, Diphtheria, etc. Personal
cleanliness Is important and your
premises should be kept in a sanitary
condition. The telephone transmitter
is a possible means of infection. The
mouthpiece should be frequently wiped
with a cloth moistened in an odorless
disinfectant Places where disease
germs may develop, the cellar, nooks
behind plumbing and all spots that
can’t be reached by the scrubbing
brush should be freely sprinkled with
a mixture of one (1) part of Platt’s
Chlorides and ten (10) parts of water.
This dilution costs less than 6 cents a
quart The last thing at night pour in-
to the traps of the closets, wash-basins,
■inks, etc.. Just a little Platt's Chlo-
rides. It is an odorless, colorless liquid
disinfectant which Instantly destroys
foul odors and disease-breeding mat-
ter. Platt’s Chlorides Is stronger, safer
and cheaper than carbolic acid and
all druggists sell It in full quart bottles
It Is very apt to make a young
widow indignant if a man doesn't pro
tend to use force the first time he as-
tern pts to kiss her.
Her Bookkeeping.
Husband (studying his wife’s ac-
counts)—There are several Items you
haven’t entered here. Doing up the
furniture, your hairdresser, dentist,
trip to the sea, for instance.
Wife—Oh, those all come under “re-
palm.”—Fliegende Blaetter.
Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets curs con-
stipation. Constipation is tbs cause of
many diseases. Cure the cause and you
ears tbs disease. Easy to take.
When people begin to say to a
woman, “How young you are look-
ing,” It’s a sign she is getting old.
Eventually every woman discovers
that her mirror isn’t what it once
was.
ONLY OIOB “BHOMO QUININE."
That It LAXATIVH BROMO QU1NINR. Look for
the denature of S. W. GR«WK. Ind the World
ever to Cure a Cold In one liar- 25c.
Most men would rather give their
wives credit for what they do than
to give them money.
Mrs. Wtnulcrw'a Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces Inflamma-
tion, allays pain, cures wind colic, Kc a bottle.
In the matrimonial game there are
lots of kisses and many scratches.
Why will you
continue to
suffer from a
bad stomach,
constipated
bowels or in-
active liver,
when
HOSTETTER’S
STOMACH BITTERS
will make you well
and keep you so.
Try a bottle today.
ALL DRUGGISTS.
Pen i is f
160 TUB tU
FOR SALE RKTBiff'iS
of twatva. Finest flock In tts south. _.
drakes. JOS. LAKDA, Maw Bwwafala,
Texas Directory
^McCANeVdETECTIVE>^E?*CT
THE BEST STOCK
SADDLES
able prloea, writs for Mas
Illustrated catalogue.
A. H. HESS A CO.
MS Travis SL Bsaslsu, Tsa
Hotel Brazos
HOUSTON, TEXAS
Is a Comfortable HoteL
’S DEATH
that gives the account of the conduct
r kinsman Samuel Hale toward
him in York As to our kinsman he-
ir? here on his way to York, It Is a
intake but as to his conduct toward
■ 'iy pon at York, Mr. Cleveland of
Cape Ann first reported it near us, I
ose when on his way from the
my—where he had been chaplain—
iome. was probably true. Betrayed
- doubtless was by somebody. He
was executed about the 22d of Sep-
< mber last by the account* we have
had.
A child I set much by, but he is
e I think the severest trial I ever
met with. My third son. Joseph, is in
the army over in the Jerseys and was
. •! the last time we heard froth him
■ v other son that was in the service
belonged to the militia and is now at
My son Enoch is gone to take
the email pox by Inoculation.”
Our First Industrial Town.
To the south belongs the praise for
the building of the first real industrial
town In the United States. Corey. Ala.,
is model In every respect. It is built
after the best p’ans for the workmen
in the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Rail-
road company. It has all possible
modern improvements for health, con-
venience and cleanliness; the arrange-
ment of the town in cones or districts
—some of them for business houses,
and others for various types of resi-
dences. ranging from a minimum of
$1,250 to a maximum of $5,000; a sys-
tem of streets, sidewalks and boule-
vards, artistically arranged with re-
gard to each other and the elaborate
planting of every street and avenue
with many varieties of trees,
shrubs, and flowers; and crowning all.
a large central portion if many acres
to be devoted to a plaza, a civic cen-
ter, including the municipal building,
school, public library, and Y. M. C. A
building, an 4 a large central park
with provisions for outdoor athletics
of every kind and for recreation and
amusement.—Edwin Mims in World’s
Work
Terrible Temptation.
“Of course,” said the man who was
looking out of the window at the heavy
snowfall, ”1 don’t believe Oeorge
Washington was capable of telling a
lie. But I don't consider that cherry
tree Incident much of a test.
"Could you devise a better one?"
"Yes. I’d like to know what Wash-
ington would have said If he had stood
at the door of a restaurant on a stormy
night and the waiter had hurried up to
him with a fine new ellk umbrella with
an Ivory handle and no name on It, and
said: ’Isn’t this yours, sir?”’
Deadly Weapons.
Mrs. Stubb—John, what do you
think of the English Dreadnoughts?
Mr. Stubb—Battleships or euffra
gettes.—London Tit-BiU.
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Hudson, C. H. & Woodward, Roy. The Pearsall Leader (Pearsall, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, February 16, 1912, newspaper, February 16, 1912; Pearsall, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1009527/m1/6/?rotate=180: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; .