The Paducah Post. (Paducah, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, January 17, 1908 Page: 3 of 6
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THE PADUCAH
S"£K i’SSSSE SfJSSTvS!
PADUCAKt,
TEXAS
Giving with the hope of receiving l«
base usury.
It Is a poor blizzard that blows bo
plumber good.
Self-reliance is the safety valve of *
sensible citizen.
The price of meat continues to fall
with the steady, resistless, yet im-
perceptlble motion of a glacier.
Good eggs are said to be scarce.
The readers of current news do not
, need to be informed that bad eggs
are plentiful. . *
The great men of the future of the
United" States are the men who are
surest in I90f that nothing can keep
the United States from moving, and
moving forward. _ .
Poverty is not an unmixed evil.
Some men would rejoice if they were
so poor that their wives could not af-
ford to put more than one set of cur-
tains on the same window.
A prominent actress lately collapsed
from the nervous strain of continually
putting on handsome gowns. The cyn-
ical will shake their heads at Such an
ordeal like this overcoming any nor-
mal woman.
The Portuguese government is now
beginning a crusade against graft. It
will probably be found that it Is
easier to eliminate the bomb-thrower
and anarchlBt than to get rid of those
\yho practice the gentle art of graft-
ing.
That station agent out in Indiana
who Shot a would-be ticket buyer who
rushed up to the window in a hurry
one night had been held up only a
short time previously. Still a man
whose nerves are so nCar the surface
as all that ought to have a nice safe
job packing excelsior.
Now an Indiana professor is telling
educators that children should be en-
couraged to look crosseyed, as it gives
them the power of near vision. A few
more theories and fads of this -kind
will bring the schoolB to the condition
of near idiocy, to say nothing of a fu-
ture crosseyed generation.
Oklahoma starts off With a snug lit-
tle "nest egg." The state has re-
ceived from the national government
$5,000,009, which is Awarded in Ueu
of the school lands in Indian Terri-
tory. The money will be deposited
in banks in the new state and should
come in handy for many useful pur-
poses.
An English literary light, who has
come over to make the usual exhaust-
ive study of America and Americans
in the course of a few weeks, has hi-
ready announced that the Americans
are htuftlng for the dollar. And she
might have added that the English-
men are marrying the Americans' dol-
lars when found as fast as they possi-
bly can.
Uncle Sam is a good employer. With
306,140 persons in his employ, there
is never a strike or suggestion of one.
At the same time his business Is con-
ducted with profit If his methods
were Imitated by large corporations
and industries having long lists of em-
ployes there would be a decided
diminution of what are known as
labor troubles.
Swarthmore decides against Miss
Jeanes* mililon-dollar bequest which
was made on condition that Competi-
tive athletics be not allowed, not so
much because it loves athletics as be-
cause it wanted its hands free. Free-
dom 'under certain" circumstances is
worth a million and Oven more has
been paid for it Nevertheless those
good Quakers must look longingly
after the vanishing million.
Of the hunting accidents reported
this Season, every one (that has yet
come under our notice, says the
Youth’s Companion has been due to
some cause so familiar that it has
been mentioned year after year tor
generations. They can all be summed
up as "Didn’t know it was loaded,”
"Pulled the gun muzzle toward him
through a fence,” or “out of a wagon,”
or "in a boat" If hunters would keep
these tew simple thlngB in mind, many
lives would be saved every year.
That a large part of the eas<
fresh halibut comes from the Pacific
coast will probably surprise many of
constantly, and the supply going to
Boston oomprlsea about fill of the 15,-
000,000 pounds a year taken by the
fishermen in Seattle and Alaska. The
fish Is carefully boxed and iced down,
gad then rushed to Boston Ipr express
freight and aoid back again to Maw
York, Chicago, and other large
ten for distribution. Comparatively
little halibut is brought to Boston ta
vessels.
A man In New ,
a literary retrofit
cone bankrupt.
■Main literary
merbie<
cm on iWf
OF IMPORTANCE TO EVERY TEXAS FARMER
\ • -M, ’ •
The attention of every farad- in | the near future, he will nek for the
Texas is called tp the following points, following ' '----" — '* -----’
When the tax assessor visits you in | your crop
Information in regard to
KIND OF CROP
Number or
acre, planted
da this crop
' In 1907
TOTAL T1ELD OF CROr IN 1907
Estimate of
number
of acre* to bo
planted in 1601
Barley
buibela
Corn
buehela
Cotton
•qntre bales
Rice
barrels
Sugar Case
rollon* of sirup
Wbeat
bushels
Oats
W
buibela
tons cut for hay
Peanuts
bushels
ton* of hay
—
Peas
bushels
tons of hny
Sorghum ,
gallons of molasses
tons of bay
Kaffir Corn and
Milo Maize
bushels
tons of h&y
Alfalfa
tons of bar
Prairie and
Johnson Graaz
tons of hay
The tax assessor is required by law
to collect, this information for the new
Department of Agriculture. The as-
sessor does not receive one cent of pay
for this work. From the letter below
you will see what is the attitude of the
assessors toward this subject, and why
they have agreed to do the work even
at a pecuniary loss to themselves.
Bonham, Texas, Dec. 17, 1907,
To the Commissioner of Agriculture,
the Farmers’ Organizations and the
Tax AseBBors of Texas: ,
The following question has been
asked me:
"That, whereas, House bill No. 274
of the Acts of the Thirtieth Legisla-
ture makes it the dnty of tax assessors
to take the agricultural statistics of
the State, yet the said Legislature
made no approprialon to pay for the
work, now Will the assessors do the
work without compensation?”
While I feel tbe injustice done the
assessors, and realize the labor it will
require to collect and compile said sta-
tistics, yet 1 am willing to do any and
all work Imposed on the tax assessor’s
oOee. We will trust to some future
Legislature to reimburse us.
The act of the Legislature that cre-
ated the office of Commissioner of Ag-
riculture that carries with It this nec-
essary labor was called tor by every
farmers’ organization In the State. It
was made a law through their de-
mands, but said act would be stripped
of its usefulness unless we perform
our part of the work.
While I acknowledge that there la a
certain amount of patriotism due from
all officials, yet It seems hard to place
an overdue amount on the tax asses-
sors. However, in view of the fact that
we will be serving the Interests of the
farming public, the backbone of our
country, the most vital element of all
our people, therefore, I beg the hearty
co-operation of all assessors in compli-
ance with this law.
Let us try to bring about the bene-
fits and Information that Is sought to
be brought about by the above-named
legislation.
Knowing the faithfulness of the as-
sessors, I feel confident when I say we
will do our whole duty. Very respects
fully, CHAS. B. WHITE,
,Pres. Tax AsesBSors Assn, of Texas.
Every farmer, I am sure, will appre-
ciate the patriotic stand taken by the
assessors. Now, in turn, to make the
extra work imposed on the assessors
as small and as agreeable as possible,
let every farmer be prepared to an-
swer the above questions promptly
and accurately. Do not wait until the
assessor arrives to refresh your mem-
ory. Do It now.
In 'passing, I may note that this In-
formation has nothing at all to do with
your taxes. It Is for the use of the De-
partment of Agriculture, and Is col-
lected for the good it will do the farm-
ers.
This information will be useful to
the farmer in determining what crops
are likely to be most profitable to
grow, and also in marketing the crops
when grown.
Again urging all farmers to co-perate
Is making the collecting of these sta-
tistics complete and as expeditious as
possible, I am, respectfully yours,
R. T. MILNER, Commissioner.
THAT BIG CORN MEETING AT TERRELL, TEXAS
One of the most Important meetings
ever held by farmers In Texas, in all
likelihood, le that to take place at Ter-
rell on January 16 and 17. Texas has
never either attempted to bring up the
development of her capacity as a corn-
producing section or has made any ef-
fort to fully utilize the crop that is
raised. The Texas Corn Growers’ As-
sociation is making it a business to en-
courage greater yields, larger plant-
ings and closer utilisation of all corn
products. .
Recently Prof. A. M. Ferguson, Sec-
rell, January 16 and 17, said:
A few yearn ago we decided to or-
ganize the corn seed breeders of Texas
and arranged a meeting on a ten day*'
notice. We did not expect to have
more than six or eight persons pres-
ent, but, to our surprise, nearly seven-
ty farmers and business men were on
hand- He -get- information," as*they
•aid. We organized ft Texas Corn
Growers’ Association, with the seed
corn growers tied on to the tail of the
kite. Our next meeting was at Col-
lege Station, and we were unable to
secure a room large enough to hold
those who wanted to get the benefit of
the practical, discussions on grain
growing, and from those two days to
this there has been a growing Interest
In the work of the Texas Corn Grow-
ers’ Association.
The great popularity of the associa-
tion has been remarkable, and I have
looked tor an explanation. To my
mind It Is due strictly to the education-
al work. The association hat held to e
well defined policy, and is working for
practical results on the eight million
acres of corn land In Texas. Fbw peo-
ple realise the toot that mere than a
is sent out of the State to pay tot Im-
ported grain. On top of this Is the fact
o( this sum the lmported oofn Is cost-
20 cents a tnianei. , ^
The assocletlon stands tor .mam
grain and larger yleldi. Good profit
,ylng yields ean not be made by work
one. To my way of IhgMtfftt one of
testimony “"thosWWto
MR
had paid them handsomely. They
have given further testimony by at-
tending the second, third and fourth
time. This should be a suggestion to
all In view of the coming meeting at
Terrell, January 16 and 17.
I am often asked, “What Is the asso-
ciation doing?” Here are a few an-
swers *
What the Association of Doing.
1. It has fixed a standard of corn
judging In Texas.
2. It has established an annual State
Corn Show.
4 To LnfJ« An*A mAAilnco onnnallv rtf
lng Is held at various cities In the
State during the mopth of January,
and A meeting In connection with the
Texas Farmers’ Congress.
4. It has greatly Increased the In-
proved varieties of corn for Texas.
5. It has Interested a number of per-
sons In Improving the seed of all our
trittfi eroipw. ......... ............
What the Association Is Working For.
X. To merit the support of every per-
son in the State of Texas who wants
progress in agriculture.
2. To increase the acre yield of all
our grain crops.
.3. To raise enough corn within the
State to supply our needs and
save the $75,000,000 we send out of the
State every yeara for feed stuff.
V To establish standard varieties of
corn tor Texas and have them to reach
every toraer.
6. To bring the members in the clos-
est touch with the latest discoveries in
the State of Texas._
Perhaps you do not realize It, .but
the dearest. animal on your farm is
the cheap scrub.
and wise was the farmer who started
n flock a year or two ago.
Occasionally a woman is glad when
she can work him for a peace oner-
lng. ______
FILES CURED IN 6 TO 1* DATS.
PJLZO OINTMENT Is *»»ranteed to cure any case
of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Pile* ta
•to 14 day• or money refunded. ouc.
For he that once
great—Ben Johnson.
Oldnt Like Being 8tarved.
rSb
Very
Many Cases It
Kidneys.
Weakened
Mrs. Frank Roseboom, 512 S. Wash-
fa (ton St., Moscow, Idaho, says: "In-
herited kidney trou-
ble grew steadily
worse with me until
so nervous I could
not sleep at night. 1
was dizzy and spots
floated before my
eyes. My back and
hips ached and every
cold settled on my
kidneys and made me worse. I have
used many different medicines and
was discouraged when I began with
Doan's Kidney Pills, but now the
symptoms that alarmed me are gone.
Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Victim of Hard Luck.
“Hear about the hard luck of Dan
Moulton, the Stanford trainer?" in-
quired one alumnus of another, com-
ing back from the big game.
“No; what happened?”
“Well, Dan, you know, used to be
a professional foot racer. Went all
over the world when In his athletic
prime, sprinting for money against all
comers. They say he won 263 races;
never was beaten but twice in all his
career. One of the fellows that beat
him Dad met later in another race
and outran him. Dad was after the
other fellow for a long while to get a
return race. But the fellow beat Dad
again.”
“How was that?”
"Died before Dad got another crack
at him.’’—San Francisco Chronicle.
THE TIFF,
She—But before you married me
you said you were well off.
He—So I was, but I didn’t know it
Hla Opinion of the Dinner.
The guests at a large dinner party
did ample justice to the tempting
viands as course after course was
nerved. They were loud in their
praises of the*Chlnese cook, of whom
the hostess was Justly proud. They
declared they never ate more deli-
cious oy appetizing delicacies. Final-
ly the Chinaman brought in the last
coarse, n huge cake -heavy with
frosting. He was a converted Chi-
naman, and desiring to honor his
religion he had put a motto on the
cake that satisfied his conscience.
It read, “Prepare to Meet Thy God.”
Universal Language.
He spoke his love in German—she
answered not a word. • In French he
tried to woo her—the maiden never
heard. He tried his luck in English,
in Irish—all In vain; in Greek, Turkish
and Latin, and in the tongue of Spain.
And then an inspiration came to the
anguished youth. “The universal
language,” he cried, ‘Til try, for-
sooth!” He kissed the demure maiden
and pressed her to bis breast; she
understood that language, and—well,
you know the rest
Was an Attendant
As the new minister was on his way
to evening service in the village he
met a young man whom he was anx-
ious to have become an active memboi
of the congregation.
"Good evening, my young friend,”
he said, solemnly. “Do you ever at
tend a place of worship?”
“Yes, indeed, sir; regularly every
Sunday night,” replied the young man,
with a smile. “I’m on my way to set
her now.”
Stern Parent—I hadn’t any of the
advantages you have had. How do
you suppose I have got on as I have?
Young Hopeless (Intending to make
a soothing reply)—Er—I expect the
grass wouldn't grow under your feet,
sir! _
AND SHE BELIEVED HIM.
After This Who Can Doubt the Power
of Love?
George had been away on business
for a whole long week, and during
that time he had sent Clara ten let-
ters, six letter-cards and 42 picture
postcards. t
Why, then, was there a touch of
coldness In her greeting when he flew
to her arms on his return? *
“Dearest,” he whispered, “what is
the matter?”
"Oh, George,” she said, “you didn’t
send a kiss in your ninth letter."
“My precious,” he replied, "that
night I had steak and onions for din-
ner, and you wouldn’t have liked A
kiss after onions, would you?”
And, such Is the unfathomable pow-
er of love, she was satisfied, and nes-
tled to him.
TWO CURE8 OF ECZEMA
Baby Had Severe Attack—Grandfather
Suffered Torments with It—
Owe Recovery to Cuticura.
“In 1884 my grandson, a babe, had
an attack of eczema, and after trying
the doctors to the extent of heavy bills
and an increase of the disease and suf-
fering, I recommended Cuticura and
in a few weeks the child was well. He
Is to-day a strong man and absolutely
free from the disease. A few years
ago I contracted eczema, and became
an Intense sufferer. A whole -winter
passed without once having on shoes,
nearly from the knees to the toes be-
ing covered with virulent sores. I tried
many doctors to no purpose. Then I
procured the Cuticura Remedies and
found immediate improvement and
final cure. M.W.LaRue, 845 Seventh St.,
Louisville, Ky., Apr. 23 and May 14, ’07.”
It Wat Real.
"What a beautiful piece of mistletoe
yon have on the chandelier. Miss
Clara! ”
“Yes. Mr. Simpkins, it is; but do
you know. I’m afraid it’s not genuine.”
Just at this point she discovered
that it was, and the conversation
ended. __
Many Professional Men,
clergymen, teachers and singers use
Brown's Bronchial Troches for curing
hoarseness and coughs.
Little Vlfflfoia Imagined
‘"Eatad Heraalf."
Little Virginia, threw ywo M,
brought her mother to her »ur“r* *
few nlghte age with heartbroken
W“What is the matter, dearie? Why
are you screaming ee?" • ’
“Mamma, am I all here?” .
"Certainly you are all here, rignt n*
7 > “But, mamma, feel of If* J’®
all here. Are my feet hat* and 4J»*
top of my head, .both?”
"Certainly, Virginia,
you Is. here, tucked
trundle bed. Why do
are not?”
"I dreamed”—thin with
great sob—“I dreamed I was ajmooo-
late -Hek and I had sated Wlf,.
m
NATURES
mtWZMRMK
Nature and a woman’s wodc com-
bined have produced the gfiPtog*
remedy, for woman’s Ills that th*
world has ever known.
oM-fashioned days of
335
our grandmothers they relied
the roots and herbs of the fle.
cure disease and mitigate i
The L-ciians on our Western
Plains to-day can prpduro roots-anffi
herbs for every ailment, *6
diseases that baffle the most iWM
physicians who hay© 8p£Ot J6HI m
the study of drugs.
From the roots and berbaof
field Lydia E. Pinkham mtrfe than
thirty years ago itove to th» wWBBB
of the world aiemedy for ftstepa-
culiar ills, mo» Jxrtent wd rffca-
cious than any oombinatiffo ocoiasa,
Lydia E. Pinkhfam’l ▼iMatfiMa
Compound is nowjreoogniieaAB'Ut*
standard remedy for woman’s Hla.
Mrs. Bertha Mnff, of 6111 N.C, St,
Louisiana, Mo, writes:
" Complete metorettnm^ to,
means so mac*
of cither sum
in* with the worst fdrtwof MMlft 111*
During- that time I hadelereadtfbrm
could hardly walk. About two
ago I wrote Mrtu Pintfia** for «
1 followed it, and ean t
Lydia ^ HukhamV.V,
pound and Mrs.- rlnknam
stored health sad strength
worth mountains of gold to Si
women.”
What LydiaE. .
table Compound did lor
it will do for other
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The Paducah Post. (Paducah, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, January 17, 1908, newspaper, January 17, 1908; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth747125/m1/3/: accessed July 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Bicentennial City County Library.