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"Old Farmer" I* Hitting Town Gals Milter Editor; I told you ? few thing* 'bout the charms of country life in my feat letter and wanted to lay some more but I was afeared that it would make my piece too long and that you would n't want to print it all. Mow, under itand me, I haint got one thing agin the town folka for I do Ioto to go oyer to Ahoilde once in a while and bear them big men what known things talk, it does me good and givei me aomething to talk 'bout when I gits back home. And then too the old wo man wanta to know, juit like a wo man, what's the news over in 'Hos kie when I gits back and I often tim es has lota to tell her. But there ia somethin' about town life that gits my goat! Oh, Myl All that artificial stuff. Why when Adam wai in the Garden of Eden you know'he didnt have any wife for a long time and hejust naturally got lonely and while he may have enjoyed combing the lion's mane with Ma fingers and strok ing the back of the wild cat, still he just didn't feel right. He didn't know what it was but the Creator knew that Adam wern't gettin' *11 the joy out of life that he wanted so be made woman and gave him for a companion and the wise folks has always me that she was perfect in art?in fact the store-house of art was exhausted when woman was finished. Well, I believe it anyhow. Now, my boy Jim has read a lot of big books and he sstys that a man named Shakespeare said that a man was a fool to paint a lllly for nature had done that better than he could, but you listen to my song?the town gals aint content with the faces that nature give 'em for they have painted and powdered and used the lipstick, till by jings! they are so disguised that they don't look like human be k ins'. Well, I don't suppose I've got any thing to do with how they doll up but as I was meanin' to say that I have always loved 'em so good when they ?i just like the good Lord made 'em t I hate to see 'em over-do the thing; why Mister Editor, you aint forgot that I told in my first piece that the Bible said be temperate in all things and I 'bleive a little tem perance in paintin' up would be heap the best. Why, I was over in 'Hoslde 'tother day and a passel of gals come right down the street and passed me and I looked at 'em and after they had gone on I asked some men if a circus was in town and he said, "No". I didn't say nuthing for he mought of keen one 'em's brothers and I didn't want any fuss on my hands, and have it in the HERALD that Old Farmer was hauled up 'fore the Mayor. Now, gals, don't git mad at me for my old foggy talk for 1 loves the last one of you and ray old woman says that she don't keer if f do. My old woman was readin' in that daily pyer that Jim takes and saw where some lady reporters had been to call on Mrs. Coolidge and of course M see if she was like other folks after she had suddenly become the First Lady of the Land, and so they gave her the once-over and funny won't it! The piece went on to say that the dear sweet wife didn't use any<jSaint and powder and that she was just as plain as she could be. That weren't all that was said either, ' why they told all about her being sun burnt way down below the collar bone and her arms brown to her el bows. You know that Mister Cool idge was at his daddy's when the news of the lamented Harding's death was phoned to him and old Man John Coolidge works a farm and you see Mrs. Coolidge had been out on the farm pickin' blue berries. That's how she got all tanned up. Then besides being one of the few women that has got way up on the high ladder of greatness, she still has her good sense and don't mind tellin' how to cook a good meal with all the fancy Bains' for Sunday company. She aint even shamed of her brown arms and dld ?n't try. to hide them. Well, sir, do you know that if Madam Coolidge was to run for President next year, I believe that my old woman would take the stump for her as as strong a Demo- I erst a> she has always been and Be Gorral 1 don't know if 1 didn't vote for her myself. I saw a sweet country lass a few days ago and she was at the cov^pea single' aa old song that took me. back ,over the long, long years and a part of it goas like this: "I love to feed the chickens I love to milk the cow, I love-to hear the farmer boy Go whistlln' to his plow." Refrain "And If ever I get married a far . mat's bride I'll be." Gosh! I stood right still and pullod out my bandanaa and wiped a tear outen my eye. Just couldn't holp it It took me back to the days when my j NAd woman whs 'bout that gal's age and sis# that was Join' that singin', I COMO NEWS ? Mr. Rowtn Bryant, Jr., ha* re turned tram Virginia Beach where he haa been attending a hottee partjj W. E. BryanjL J. B. and Rudolph Barnes and E. W. Cooke were in the town of Franklin Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Henderson and children of Norfolk visited Mr. Henderson's sister, Mrs.* - Umphlettj and Mrs. A. B. Bryant Mr. J. T. Whitley and son,,Manly, spent Wednesday in Norfolk i Mrs. G. C. Picot has returned from a visit with her sister, Mrs. J. H. Channing, at Newsoms. Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Winbome, G. C. Picot, Hugh Lee, Mortimer ^Kinft Mrs. Susie Battle and children at tended the Fanners' Co-operative As sociation rally in Jackson last Wed nesday. The chief feature of the dc caaion was the speech nf the nor of South Carolina, Hon. Thomab McLeod. Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Rafley were in Murfreesboro shopping Tuesday. Tha B. Y. P. U. held its quarterly social at the home of Mrs S. D. How ell last Wednesday night. In spite of the bad weather there was a full at tendance and the young people spent a very pleasant evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Camp of Frank lin and Miss Lizzie Savage of Rich mond visited friends in Como Mon day. Miss Josephine Vann and her house guest, Mrs. H. B. Parker of Goldsbo ro visited Mrs. John B. Darden of Newsoms Sunday. Miss Marietta Picot has returned from a two weeks' motor trip thru the Valley of Virginia, Washington, Harpers Ferry and Baltimore. Edward Parker has concluded a visit with his grandfather, Mr. T. E. Vann, and returned to his home in Goldsboro. J. B. and W. N. Whitley spent the week end in Norfolk with Garnette Whitley. Dr. L. W. Burbage of Baltimore hi visiting his parents, Dr. and Mrs. T I. Burbag*.- , fj.-v- . ,A Misses Helen Winborne and Mir' iam Burbage were in Boykins and Newsoms Sunday. G. C. Hill haa returned from a tor trip through western North Caro lina and WiUianaston, N. C. Professor Harvey Vann, of the fa culty of Baylor University, is guest of Mr. snd Mrs. H. Mc. D. Spiers. There Will be a aeries of meetings at Buckhorn Baptist church next week, beginning Sunday, September 2, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. N. Gardner, assisted by Rev. Geo. W. Sadler of Ogboumosho, Africa. The public is most cordially invited to attend evm-y service, afternoon and night Professor W. F. Taylor of Wake Forest College is here on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. .Tay lor. v Misses Gertie and Lucille Brett of the Statesville community were visi tor in Corao Monday. Mrs. Hannah Picot very delightful ly entertained at a porch party last Tuesday evening from 8 to 10 o'clock. The occasion waa her sixteenth birth day. The porch was beautifull deco rated in potted plants and cut flow ers and wqs illuminated with Japan ese lanterns. After enjoying music and the games the guests were ser ved with an ice course by Misses Marion and Rebecca Picot. The hostess was the recepient of, many pretty birthday presents. Rev. Ormond Bryant of Craddock is spending the week with his par ents,'Mr. and Mrs. Rossau Brett. Miss Maggie Davis, who recently underwent an operation for egpen dicite at Sarah, Leigh Hospital, Nor folk,* has returned home and is doing nicely. H. J. Vann spent Mveggl days in Norfolk last week. - J. H. White spent the "week end at his home in Merry Hill. L. T. Meade of Norfolk was in Co mo Monday. 1 " r Fattening Steers Show Fixed Desire for Salt Animals fed large quantities of rich auHHIeWi food, such as ^fattening ' steers receive, show a strong desire far salt and this , craving sh<mld be reasonably satisfied. The form la which salt la supplied to steers It merely a matter of convenience. It it probably best to keep salt before th? cattle at' all times, though some secure excellent results when they five sail enly oUce of twice a week. and how thpt every tinjt I wpuld kin der edge up ahd 'try to tdlt her that fr loved her my heart would go to thurapln and thumpin till I waa afear ed ,tj>at ahf would hagr it and then T would open my mouth to tell her an<) then I'd choke and begin to swal low till she'd ask, "what's ter mat ter?" And then I!d try to clear up my throat "Them days is gone for^ . ever.'' 'V, ? I ' 1 Old farmer. August 27, 1828. Yellow end Send Het With Flower Trimming The large hat far aimmr wear with flower trim, auoh aa to Mara ahtwn, to tht rap#. Midi up of yillcw wd mimI It la a marked favorite. Late Fashion Notes for Women Who Care B to only a abort time since the acallop-shaped pearl bead made its appearance, and yet this odd ornament to aeon today on every sort of pawn. Bow upon row of these lovely, taa trooe beade are used for evening frocks and also to form deep borders on evening cloaks. An nnnsnsl headdress meant to be worn at a summer evening dance to made up of Egyptian fans?of diminu tive slse?arranged like a crown. Bach , fan Is beaded with colored stones and erystala. A glance at any fashionable gather ing today will prove the popularity of two types of hat. One to the dote lit tle poke bonnet, so vastly becoming to the right sort of profile and so ugly with the wrong sort of noae. The other to the wide hat with a semi transparent brim. Evan when shoes are black today, they have fascinating Insets of bright red and green. For dancing, the buckle has been somewhat edged out by the tiny circlet of staked flowers sujrcnndlng a center of atones, lhsck satin sandals with heels of bright hue have taaeels to match the heels. ? Plaids and wide strlpea are used for travel coats. Very Ions tassels of silk or Jewels arc frequently aeon on the moot ex- * pensive frocks. Sometimes the fringe at the tassel la long enohgh to reach from waistline to hemline. With the return of the tailored suit la the return of the buttonhole ban quet of colorful French flowers ahd the conagn of violets or the alnrfs camel le. Arty of these soften the se verity of effect and add a subtle touch of femininity. The sleeves in some of the newest wraps have a slightly lower armhole. dropped sufficiently to round the shoulder. There la a tendency toward more fullness at the top than at the bottom of the coat. Chic Negligees Are of Chiffon end Lace Ohfffons and laces strike the key note of midsummer negligees. The models are formal or Informal, as the occasion may demand. Little boudoir coats am made In two-toned chiffon effects, and with wide lace flounces. One, for Instance, la orchid down to the knees, where there are alternating bands of blue and lace flouncing. The laces nsed are striking for their fineness of design and richness at tone, almost all being a deep cream color. The formal taagowa la likewise an affair of chiffon and laces, the latter arranged In a deep V-shaped (tauel at the back, and making aide draperies. A handsome ornament and tassel ol beads Is a distinctive feature. The coot all of lace la another midsummer number, and Is shown in tinted laces, with, s border of chiffon and a wide ribbon sash. It Is designed to bo worn over a slip, or over an elaborate night robe. There la some batik-adeemed silk used either as a bordarrrlmmlng, aa in the cam for a simple pa Jama, or on the garment itself. One Httle slipover of batik baa white borders that tone down tho effort somewhat, and has an interesting cap# back that reaches bo low tho waist at tho back, and is car ried aroond to tho sMaa In Jabot drapes. This ssrt cf thing Is mod tot Informal wear at homo. In the summer garden or on the sommsi porch. i .1 i Clever French Touch of Novelty. Many of tho anaft dressmakers lit Paris are introducing a now variation of tho sUporor blouse sad dross which eliminates tho Uttlo slash down tho back. They are Introducing the slash on ana or both shoulders, which arc tied op with porky ribbon bows. This now treatment offers unlimited opportunities for Introducing now fash ion touches. Tho changa from g tailored ribbon to a dressy ribbon / Colored Laos. Colored laces for afternoon and are nine dresses, come la every shade of bine, from sapphire to tho moot doU I FEW FOLKS HAVE I GRAY HAIR NOW Drugglet Say* Ladle* Ar* Using | Recipe of Sago Toa and 8ulphur Hair that loses its color and lustre, or when it fades, turns gray, dull and lifeless, is caused by a lack of sulphur in the hair. Our grandmother made up a mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur to keep her locks dark and beautiful, tnd thousands of women and men who ualue that even color, that beautiful dark shade of hair which Is so at tractive, use only this old-time recipe. Nowadays we get this famous mix ture improved by the addition of other ingredients by asking at any drug store for a bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and Sul uhur Compound," which darkens the nair so naturally, so evenly, that no body can possibly tell it has been ap plied. You just dampen a sponge or eoft brush with it, and draw this through your hair, taking one smalt Strand at a time. By morning the gray hair disappears; but what delights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is that, besides beautifully darkening the hair after a few applica tions, it also brings back the gloss and lustre and gives it an appearance of abundance. Subscribe to the HERALD?(1.50 Cr " |> BONDS RAIN - FIRE 1 ' ' r.'. ' . .. 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