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chants of the United States and,
similarly, to discover fresh conceits
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tine's Day involves one of the most
• energetic quests required of the
twentieth century young man who is
1 anxious to bestow upon his lady love
material evidences of his thoughtful
ness and affection. It all comes about from hu
>. inanity’s constant demand for novelty—an insis
' fence, ever and anon, for something new and dif
ferent —that is even more marked among Ameri
cans than among any other people, unless it be,
mayhap, the French, who do jujt-make so much
of. Valentine Day as we dp.
In the old days the sentimental exchanges of
Valentine Day ran along on the even tenor of its
■way, year in, year out. As each twelvemonth
rolled around the maiden ladies of the community
and the policemen and the school teachers and
other common victims were remembered w'itb
multi-colored caricatures that were almost ex
actly like the,- "comics” that had been surrep
titiously slipped under their respective doors in
preceding years. Similarly love-lorn youths dis
patched to the belles of the community fanciful
creations of lace paper and scrap pictures and
poetry printed in gilt letters that were virtual
duplicates of the ones that they, or some other
young men, had sent, a year or two years pre
viously to some other girls. It was a happy era
for the storekeeper who sold valentines. When
one year’s trade was over he could put away the
remnant of his stock with every assurance that
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he could bring it forth twelve months hence and
find It as salable as ever.
Later years, however, have witnessed a change
in keeping with the characteristic restlessness of
American life. In this lively twentieth century
our Valentine Day gift givers are demanding
something new and different with each successive
season and the purveyors of novelties are driven
to distraction in consequence. It is not meant to
insinuate, of course, that there Is not, as tn the
past, a heavy trade in the fragile lace paper con
fections and in the lurid comics that may now be
had as cheap as “ten for a cent.” The point is
that a considerable portion of old St. Valentine's
subjects expect him to provide distinctive tokens
for each year.
It may be suspected that the advent of the pic
ture postcard was largely responsible for this era
of constant variety in the realm of St. Valentine
Day. Prior to the appearance of the illustrated
postcards all valentines had to be sent In enve
lopes and if any writing was placed on the token
(such as tiny tell-tale initials hidden in one cor
ner) it was necessary to pay letter postage. Con
sequently when the Valentine postcards made
their appearance soon after the introduction of
the picture postcard idea it not only commended
Itself to the young people who thirst for novelties
but also to many folk who found the new form
more convenient and (whisper the secret.) to
some economical individuals who discovered that
not only were the new style valentines cheaper
than the old-time pretty ones, but that Uncle Sam
carried, them In the mails at a lower rate. Os
course, it will be understood that the._only people
who were thus swayed by considerations of ex
pense were those of mature years who found it
more or less of a chore to send valentines to all
the children of their acquaintances. Naturally no
ardent swain would hesitate at expense in select
ing a February remembrance for “the only girl.”
But the seed sowed by the introduction of the
postcard valentine grew rapidly and soon the
purveyors of valentines found that they must
TOLD OF HALE’S DEATH
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Letter, Pathetic In Its Simplicity, Writ
ten by His Father, Found in an
XMd Desk.
Frank L. Howe of Barrington, N. H„
bought a lot of furniture three years
ago in Portsmouth that had been
stored nearly forty years. In an old
mahogany desk he found some letters,
one written on March 28, 1777. by
Richard Hale, father of Nathan Hale,
to a brother concerning the execution
of Nathan, who was captured in the
British camp on Long Island, where
he had gone to gather information for
the American army. He was betrayed,
says history, by a Tory kinsman, ta
ken to General Howe’s headquarters
and was hange/ on September 22.
1776. The lettei says in part:
"You desired me to Inform you
about my son Nathan. You have
doubtless seen the Newburyport paper
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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 idea,
although he has had all sorts of suggest’oos,
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 falling to always
find, 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, for
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 tn
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 owt 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
that gives the account of the conduct
of our kinsman Samuel Hale toward
him in York. As to our kinsman be
ing here on his way to York, it is a
mistake, but as to his conduct toward
my son at York. Mr. Cleveland of
Cape Ann first reported it near us, I
suppose when on his way from the
army—where he bad been chaplain—
home, was probably true. Betrayed
he doubtless was by somebody. He
was executed about the 22d of Sep
tember last by the accounts we have
had.
“A child I set much by, but he Is
gone. I think the severest trial I ever
met with. My third son. Joseph, is In
the army over in the Jerseys and was
well the last time we heard from him.
My other son that was in the service
belonged to the militia and Is now at
home. My son Enoch Is gone to take
the smallpox 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
tn 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 zones or districts
—some of them for business houses,
and others for various types of resi
dences. ranging from a minin.um 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 of 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, and a large central park
water-color studies of floral subjects which have
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’s products.
The penchant of the modest American girl for
pet dogs bas given the cue 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
some 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 valentine 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 peppermint with tender messages printed
in red on each bit of candy. Nowadays it is the
box and not the candy contained therein that is
supposed to bespeak 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 himself catch the fancy of many Valentine
Day gift givers. Such statuettes may be as small
or as large as the giver may desire and as costly
or as cheap as his 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 placques which, alike
to the statuettes, represent Cupid in various en
vironments and, in most instances, are reproduc
tions of the work of famous artists or sculptors.
Finally we find music, particularly of the senti
mental variety, made a circulating medium on
this 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.
with provisions for outdoor athletics
of every kind and for recreation and
amusement.—Edwin Mims in World's
Work.
Terrible Temptation.
"Os course." said the man who was
looking out of the window at the heavy
snowfall, “I don’t believe George
Washington was capable of tilling a
lie. But 1 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 silk umbrella with
an ivory handle and no name on it, and
said: ‘lsn’t this yours, sir?"’
Deadly Weapons.
Mrs. Stubb —John, what do you
think of the English Dreadnoughts?
Mr. Stubb —Battleships or suffra
gettes. —London Tit-Bits.
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NEW YORKER INVENTS HOUSE !
In Two Sections, With Walls and Roof
Hung on Hinges—Quite Easy to
Keep Ventilated.
A rather elaborate poultry house
■ has been designed by a New York
man. It is in two sections, one of
which slides upon the other and is
small enough to be easily taken apart, i
The lower section has screens along i
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its side walls, while the wooden walls
i are hinged at the top so that they
can be opened at any angle desired, '
chains holding them in position. In
this way ventilation can be obtained
and the interior protected from rain !
i or too much light. The upper section,
■ which has a p?aked roof, has a door
' at one end and a series of roosts ar
ranged around the sides and ends on
! the interior. One-half of the roof is
; screened, too, and the top on this side |
i is hinged so that it can be kept open ,
or closed. The entire roof can also be
; slid on or oft at will. This arrange-1
: ment makes it easy to clean the house i
thoroughly in all parts and keep it
well ventilated, thus eliminating in
sect pests to a great degree.
PERCH SPACE FOR CHICKENS
Small Hens -Generally Require About
Six Inches While Larger Birds
Should Be Allowed Eight
As a general rule, small hens should ’
have about six inches of perch space ’
while the larger hens should be al
lowed eight inches. In the winter
■ they huddle closer together, but in
the summer there should be plenty of
• room to allow them to spread out.
i Perches should be 12 inches apart and
i not closer than 15 inches to the wall
। or ceiling. Show birds, especially
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■ Hinged Perches and Dropping Board.
; Leglaorns or similar types should be
, kept at a greater distance from walls
> and ceilings. Mai y good birds are
I spoiled by "brooming” their tails
• against the walls.
p There are several methods of mak- .
t ing movable perches. One of the most |
। common is by hinging them to the
, wall at the back.
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The fowls must be fed at least
i ! twice a day.
■ ! Exercise is necessary for both
I ' health and egg production.
' A box of crushed oyster shell
should always be within reach.
Split carrots, turnips and cabbage
in half, instead of chopping fine.
' Clear fresh water is necessary for
the hens at all times and all seasons.
The most profitable way to keep
• chickens of any kind Is to feed them
! well.
To obtain a supply of winter eggs
we must have the chicks out early in
the spring.
Old fowls require less feed than
: young ones and it is a mistake to
overfatten them.
j The walls and roosts should be kept <
free from mites, which suck the life-
' blood of the fowls.
Cement floors should be well cov
ered with straw. The bare floor is
too hard and too cold.
After the second annual molt hens
are apt to become eggbound, espe
cially if well fed and fat.
When the clean, fresh eggs are gath
-1 ered they should be put in a clean,
dry, cool place until marketed.
A plump young turkey, dressing
from eight to fifteen pounds, finds a
market at almost any season of the
year.
To insure success have the build
ings for the hens ready early, and
choose fowls of the right age and in
good condition.
Doctors Said
Health Gone
Suffered with Throat Trouble
Mr. B. W.
D Bar nea,
ex - Sheriff
of Warren Bi 7
County, • ? - 'J
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in a letter
from Me- . z
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writes: '-
“I had j
throat ,5
trouble aB, Jt
i n d had ~
t h r ee doc
tors treating -■
me. All 1
failed to do
me any
good, and Kjai a
p r enounced
my health x. ad
gone. I con- Mr. B. W. D. Barnes,
o 1 u ded to
try Peruna, and after uting four bottles
can say I was entirely cured.”
Unable to Work.
Mr. Gustav Himmelreich, Hochheim,
Texas, writes:
“For a number of years I suffered when
ever I took cold, with severe attacks of
asthma, which usually yielded to the com
mon home remedies.
“Last year, however, I suffered for eight
months without interruption so that I
could not do any work at all. The va
rious medicines that were prescribed
brought me no relief.
“After taking six bottles of Peruna,
two of Lacupia and two of Manalin, I
am free of my trouble so that I can do
all my farm work again.' I can heart
ily recommend this medicine to any
one who suffers with this annoying
complaint and believe that they will
obtain good results.”
roil CAN CURE THAT BACKACHE,
Painaiongtbe back, diziinesa headache and general
languor. Get a package of Mother Gray 's AKO
MATIC-LEAF, the pleasant root and herb cure
for all Kidney. Bladder and Urinary troubles. When
you feel all run doira, tired, weak and without
energy use this remarkable combination of nature’s
herbs and routs. As a regulator It has no equal.
Mother Gray s Aromatic-Leaf is sold by Drug
gists or sent by mail for 50 cts. Sample sent FRE&
Address, The Mother Gray Co^ Le Boy, N. Y.
ACCORDING TO HOYLE.
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Miss Pert —I believe in calling a
spade a spade.
Chappeigh—Sure. It would be
widiculous, you know, to caii it a
heart, a club or a diamond.
After a Fashion.
Church Member —Does your father
always practice what he preaches?
Minister's Son —Yessum; before a
mirror.—Cornell Widow.
An Interruption.
Gerald—With that end in view—
Geraldine—Stop looking at my feet.
The mind has more room in it than
most people think, if you would but
furnish the apartments —Gray.
Like a
Pleasant
Thought
of an old friend —
Pest
Toasties
with cream.
Sweet, crisp bits of white
Indian corn, toasted to an
appetizing, golden brown.
A delightful food for break
fast, lunch or supper —always
ready to serve instantly from
the package.
“The Memory Lingers”
For a pleasing variation
sprinkle some Grape-'.uts
over a saucer of Post I oast
ies, then add cream. The
combined flavour is some
thing to remember.
Poatum Cereal Company, Limited