Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 64, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 November 1909 — Page 2

tie jiffl coukty own. f. £. BRBCOGI. EOITOR iiranam. OFFICIAL DEMOCRATIC PAPKR OF JASPKR COUNTY. Entered *a Second-Cl*** Matter Job* a. IHB, at th* po*t office at Ren**elseer, Indiana, under th* Ant at Marah *, IM*. Long Distance Telephon** Office SIS. Realdenc* *ll. Published Wednesday* and Saturday* Wednesday Isau* 4 Pages; Saturday laau* S Page* Advertising rate* made known on application. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 24, 1900.

DISEASE AND DEATH IN INDIANA IN OCTOBER.

The Monthly Report of the State Board of Health, just compiled from the statistics and - reports of health officers in all parts of the state says: Typhoid fever was reported as the most prevalent disease. Scarlet fever has prevailed in mild form In many parts as the state, but no serious specimens have been reported. There were 18 deaths from the disease. The following order of prevalence existed: Typhoid fever, tonsllltls, bronchitis, rheumatism, diphtheria and croup, scarlet fever, intermitent-fever, pneumonia, diarrhoea, influenza, plueritis, measles, inflamatlon of the bowels, dysentery, whoopingcough, chickenpox, cholera morbus, erysipelas, typho-malaria fever, smallpox, cholera Infantum, cerebro spinal meningitis, puerperal fever.

The total number of deaths was 2,831, rate 12.2 as against 2,674, rate 11.5 in October last year. 357, or 13.3 per cent of the total deaths were among Infants under 1 year of age, and 835, or 30.7 per cent were deaths among people 65 and over. Consumption caused 307 deaths, typhoid 155, disphtheria 80, scarlet fever 18, whoopingcough 13, pneumonia 165, diarrhoeal disease 132, cerebro spinal meningitis 10, influenza 5, puerperal fever 7, cancer 143, and vollence 190. Pneumonia prevailed in every county in the state. There were 165 deaths. Marion county had 24 deaths from this disease, Lake county had 12 and Elkhart 5. Pneumonia prevailed to a greater degree in the central counties of the state than in the northern or southern counties. Consumption wrought its usual havoc, 307 deaths in all, 153 males, 154 females. 197 or 64 per cent of the consumption deaths were of people in the age period of 15-50. The city death rate was 15.3 and the country death rate 10.2. The death rates of certain cities were: Indianapolis 13.4; Evansville 16.6; Ft. Wayne 13.4; Terre Haute 20.9; South Bend 20; Anderson 15.7; Columbus 16-5 ; East . Chicago 34.3; Elkhart 22.1; Hammond 18.2; Lafayette 24.5.

FRESH AIR? SCHOOLS.

W hat do you think of school children .sitting at desk-, studying and reciting lessons, out of doors, in winter? “Cruel, harsh, inhuman." you say. Are you sure? Don’t be so fast. They have such schools in Germany, in Massachusetts, Rhode Island. New York and other states; and the children, who in thp beginning were sick and weak;' gTt(strong, healthy, well ami happy. It is the fresh cold air and good plain,, food supplied to the weaklings that rtfltkes them well, strong and happy. The "Outdoor School" at Providence, Rhode Island, is a room, two sides of which have been removed* making a pavillion. There is sunshine and air on all sides. The puny children who have been picked out of the schools, arrive at 8:30 a. m. They are immediately taken to a

warm, well ventilated room, adjoining the pavillion, where they are examined as to their comfort. Their feet must be dry and warm, their hands and faces, necks and ears clean, their clothing dry and warm. A bath is given them if necessary. They usually have had something to eat at their homes, but now a cup of hot soup and bread, or hot cereal with milk and fruit, generally stewed apples or peaches, is given them. Alter thia, the weather being cold, they put on a heavy woolen overcoat reaching to the floor, artic overshoes, woolen gloves and woolen cap, and out into the outdoor pavillion they go and sit at seats and desks as in the ordinary school room. Now the reciting of lessons and studying begins and the general school routine goes on. Sometimes the canvas curtains at the open sides are lowered all or part of the way to keep out storm or wind, but up they go unless the blustering weather make it absolutely necessary to keep them down. Sometimes soapstone warmers or hot bricks are used to keep feet warm. It is simply astonishing what this outdoor school does for health, happiness and book progress of the children. Puny, catarrhal, consumptive, white lipped, lack-luster eyed children, soon begin to grow rosy, fat and strong. Colds are heard of no more, catarrh improves or gets well, the shine of health and the smile of happiness appears on the once wan sad faces, and' they advance more rapidly In their studies. This is a great lessen in how to get well and keep well. Of all the

medicines In this world—cleanliness of body, plain, well cooked food and plenty of fresh air, beat them all. So long as we force children into unventilated bedrooms and into poorly ventilated, stove-warmed, poorly lighted schoolrooms, just so long sickness among children and the trade in short coffins will be on the boom. J. N. HURTY, State Health Commissioner.

“DAD, HERE’S TO YOU.”

We happened in a home the other night, says an exchange, and over the parlor door saw the legend W’orked in letters of red, “What is Home Without a Mother.” Across the room was another brief, “God Bless Our Home.” Now, what's the matter with “God Bless Our Dad?” He gets up early, lights the Are, toils an egg and wipes off the dew of the dawn with his boots, while many a mother is sleeping. He makes the weekly handout for the butcher, the grocer, the milkman, and the baker, and his little pile is badly worn before he has been home an hour. If there is» a noise during the night dad is kicked in the back and made to go down stairs to find the burglar and kill him. Mother darns the socks, but dad bought the socks in the first place, and the needles and yarn afterward. Mother does up the fruit—Dad bought it all, and the jars and sugar costs like the mischief Dad buys the chickens for the Sunday dinner, carves them himself, and draws the neck from the ruins after every one else is served. “What is Home Without a Mother.” Yes, that is right, but what is home without a father? Ten chances to one it is a boarding house —father is under a slab and the landlady is a widow. Dad, here’s to you ; you’ve got your faults —you may have lots of ’em—but you’re all right and we’i'l miss you when you’re gone.

Kills Her Foe Of 20 Years. “The most merciless enemy I had for 20 years,” declares Mrs. James Duncan, of Haynesville, Me., “was Dyspepsia. I suffered intensely after eating or drinking and could scarcely sleep. After many remedies had failed and several doctors gave me up. I tried Electric Bitters, which cured me completely. Now I can eat anything. I am 70 years old and am overjoyed to get my health and strength back again.” For Indigestion, Loss of Appetite, Kidney Trouble, Lame Back, Female Complaints, it is unequaled. Only 50c at A. F. Long’s.

We carry in stock a very large variety of feeds for cows, horses and hogs. MAINES & HAMILTON.

FOR SALE.

20 acres inside the city corporation on College avenue, cement walks,, good well and all smooth black land in grass. Will sell altogether or in five acre tracts or more. It is only four blocks from court house. Price right. 4 0 acres on main road near school, suitable for truck and poultry. Will sell on easy terms or will trade. 280 acres, well located, good level black land- Will sell at a bargain on easy payments or will accept live stock or city property as first payment. If too large will divide to suit. 56 acres, well located in Barkley township, all cultivated except a few acres in timber, has large tile through farm for outlet with other smaller tile, five room house, outbuildings, well, orchard, near school and gravel road. Easy terms. Price SSO.

96 acres good land, all clay subsoil, considerable tile with fine outlet, has five room house, out buildings, well, orchard, lies near school and gravel road, has now 12 acres in wheat and 15 acres in clover, 10 acres in timothy. This farm lies in Barkley township, not far out, and can be bought at the low price of sso per acre on very easy terms. 341 acres, Union township, on gravel road, free mail and telephone line, has 5 room house, large barn, cribs, grainery, well, orchard, has dredge ditch through farm. Owners will take up to SIO,OOO in property. Chicago or nearby property preferred Price SSO. GEORGE F. MEYERS.

You take "FtBI P a * ns 1 > to make the chiim dren look nice just tor a day. f CWhy not pres-ESKai,--Sw; serve the memr/n I ory of thelr i ,ret_ .7 1 ■ ■/ tiness by means 1 / of our PHOTO6HAPHS "Zg? Our pictures, either of individuals or groups, . I are so excellent V they rival - ,ng in softness and far excel in the work of the most skilful KgSgC artist. Sharp’s Studio low Near th ® Blrtd «e, Rensselaer, Ind.

THE NIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING

By JAMES A. EDGERTON.

Copyright. 1909. by American Prase AmocUGoo I COULD dream tonight That a world of light I* round about met a pr***nc* bright la poised above, Lite* a brooding

dove, From whbee wings rain over me peace wnd love. Like a breath of balm Is the nameless calm, And my toul would sing an eternal psalm In a happinass

That is limitless And a glow cf faith I cannot express, I could almost dream, Past the things that seem, I can see a eountry eternal gleam As I raptly stand On the borderland And feel about me an angel band. / My soul a* »ke Its thirst would slake At a fount immortal; its bread would break At a feast sublime In a fairer clime This hallowed and happy Thanksgiving time. So wafted j'er To a shinirg shore,

ABOUT ME AN ANGEL BAND.

I greet the I? red one* who’ve gon* before And take rr y seat At a banquet sweet Where the fruit* and viands of life w* eat.

’Tis not afa.", Like a distant star, The kingdom in which the eternals ar*. 'Tis here—its light To an inward sight I* gleaming—for heaven is mine tonight.

An Entra Thanksgiving.

A very notable proclamation independent of the 0 regular autumnal Thanksgiving day. though in the official records J; is designated not as a proclamation, but as "the president’s address to the people for thanksgiving and prayer,” was McKinley’s promulgation of July 6. 1898. The president addressed his words "To the People of the United States of America." He referred t:> the fact that "to the yet fresh remt mbranee of the unprecedented success which attended the operations of the United States licet in the bay of Manila on the Ist day of May last are t-dded the tidings of the no less glorious achievements of the naval and military arms of bur beloved country at Santiago de Cuba" and asked the people upon next assembling for divine worship "to offer thanksgiving to Almighty God. who has watched over our cause and brought nearer the success of the right and the attainment of just and honorable peace."

To the Cranberry.

Let others praise in fervent lays The plump Thanksgiving bird. And let them sing of leg and wing, With old Pegasus spurred Until his speed Is great Indeed And all Is blithe and merry, But let me sing that splendid thing. The succulent cranberry. O humble fruit, we’ve long been mute Upon thy many charms! With nipping zest you do your best To ward dyspepsia’s harms. Both sour and sweet you sauce the meat. Your flavor does not vary. Retiring, coy, yet full of joy— O marveious cranberry! About you hangs a taste that tangs The food that would be harsh. Your plump skin's filled with dew, distilled Above the sun kissed marsh. No grape. I’ll say, of old Tokay Or from Oporto airy Drips with a wine as rich as thine, O excellent cranberry! Of ruby hue. a jewel, too. To grace the festal board. With lavish heart you give your part— Give all your spicy hoard. When eager lipped we’ve sat and sipped The juice that vies with sherry. Ah. of the feast you’re not the least. Mellifluous cranberry! So let them praise In lilting lays The turkey and the pie. But let me sing that splendid thing That makes the heart beat high I would not waste one shade of tut*. I’d drain the dictionary To find more ways to sing the pralae Of thee, O rare cranberry!

I COULD DREAM.

C. EARL DUVALL RENSSELAER, INDIANA. Exclusive Clothier, Furnisher, Hatter. A $3.00 Kingsbury Given Away —-<free> This Week With Every $25.00 Purchase (JL, BUY YOUR SUIT AND tW, overcoat THIS WEEK as you will get a $3.00 Kingsbury Hat Free with 'PM lIIIm every $ 25 ’ 00 Purchase. CHB|K|SIgK I can fit you out in a Collegian, Pre-Shrunk or Frat Suit or Overcoat an d Y° u can buy no better as ever y body knows, makes are the best that is made and all guaranteed to hold their color, shape, and a per- \ feet fit, too. \ Fur Overcoats, of all \ hinds in stock, all at reaA full line of swell manish gloves for ladies in all sizes and also sweater coats. It is time for you to be looking around for your Christmas gifts and we have a full line of Neckwear, Mufflers, Combination Set of Tie, Handkerciefs and Socks to match. A nobby line of Silk Hose. Be sure and buy yourself a new Suit or Overcoat for Thanksgiving so that you will have something to be thankful for. C. EARL DUVALL

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ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Jasper County Farmers’ Institute Association, together with the Ladies’ Auxilliary, will hold its annual session in the east court room of the court house at Rensselaer, on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 15 and 16. Branch meetings will be held as follows: At Remington, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17 and 18; Wheatfield, Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 13 and 14; Parr, Saturday, Dec. 11; Demotte, Tuesday, Dec. 7; Fair Oaks, Tuesday, Dec. 28. We expect all progressive farmers to attend these meetings and to bring their neighbor along, and let us compare notes, that we may practice only best methods in our work. JOHN E. ALTER, Chm. EVERETT HALSTEAD, Sec.

Wabash Portland Cement f Hl 6reat Stren^h > Durability, Fine Color. Best for Sidewalks, Foundations, Floors, Walls, Con. crota Blocks, Bridges, Eto. WABASH PORTLAND CEMENT CO. General Office*, Detroit, Mich. Works, Stroh, Indiana. Sold by HIRAM DAY, and C. B. JOHNSON, Rensselaer, Indiana. Remington, Indiana. ii Farmers’ Mutual Insurance i ASSOCIATION :: OF BENTON, JASPER AND WHITE COUNTIES, i J; Insures all farm property against fire and lightning. ’ ~ Pays two-thirds on all personal property. Face I value of policy on buildings. Over s2,ooo,ooo'in- ] < I surance in force. All losses paid promptly. J <► l ■ » ; <» FRANK E. FISHER, W. H. CHEADLE, < < * Secretary. President ’ o MARION I. ADAMS, Solicitor !

BOX SUPPER.

There will be a box supper at the Gant school house tn Union tp., on Saturday evening, Nov. 27, the proceeds to be used to secure reading circle books and other articles for the school. A “fish pond” will be a feature. All cordially invited. Ladies please bring boxes. CARRIE SHERRY, Teacher.

Come to the Democrat office for sale bills.

ST. LOUIS TWICE-A-WEEK REPUBLIC.

Callln and get a sample copy ot the St. Louis 1 wlce-a-week Republic and Farm Progress, both of which papers and The Democrat we are giving a full year for only (2.00. We have sent for these papers for some of our subscribers each year for several years, and they invariably come back for a renewal, which speaks volumes for them. Every farmer should take them. Come in and get free sample copies.