I HATE TO SEE THINGS DONE BY HALVES. IF IT BE RIGHT, DO IT BOLDLY; IF IT BE WRONG, LEAVE IT UNDONE.” TRICKS of MAGIC» BREAKING A STICK SUSPENDED ON PAPER PAPER PAPER A stick of soft wood about two feet long and one Inch thick, two strips •€ paper with the ends pasted together forming loops, two sharp knives and a piece of hardwood, or an Iron poker, are the paraphernalia needed for this trick. Have two persons stand about three feet apart and hold the knives extended. Place the paper strips over the sharp edges of the knives and suspend I he two-foot stick through the lower ends of the paper loops. Stand off and strike the stick a sharp blow in the center with the piece of hardwood or the Iron poker, and It will break In two. In many instances H has been known that the paper does not even tear. (Copyright. Win L. Undhornt.l MYSTERIOUS NO. 3 ALMOST ALWAYS CHOSEN On one side of a piece of paper write the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4, making each Dumber a little larger than the preceding one. On the reverse side write this question: “Why did you select number three?" With the paper prepared In this manner band It to some person with the numbered aide up and ask the person to select a number. Almost Invariably number three will be selected, and when this happens turn the paper over, and lol the selected number has been mysteriously predicted on the reverse side. Why most people select number three Is difficult to explain. It may be that num bers are thought of In cycles of three, and a person will unconsciously select the tJilid number. If, us in rare Instances, number three shout! not be selected, the trick fulls flat and will have to be tried on some one else. COUNTY AGRICULTURE James W. Rooney County Extension Agent Amelia Boy Wins Club Week Trip Lawrence Barnett, a member of the Thrifty P»g Club of Amelia, has been chosen as Holt county 4-H swine club champion for the past year. Lawr ence’s expenses at the Club Week will be paid by the Sioux City Stock Yards Company. Ten prize trips to Club Week are awarded in this section to county swine champions by the Sioux City Stock yards. Lawrence was active in club activ ities. He served as news reporter of J bis club during the past year. He was a member of the club demonstra tion team which competed at the South Fork Valley fair. 6100 Trees Ordered A total of G100 trees have been I ordered by Holt county farmers from the Extension Service. Jack Pine and Chinese Elm are the varieties which are most popular. Seedling trees are available to Nebraska farmers at a cost of $1.00 per hundred. This cost covers digging, packing and shipping charges. Application blanks are avail able at the Farm Bureau office. Farm Bureau Officers Re-elected The Farm Bureau officers who serv ed during 1 OB 1 were re-elected at the last Farm Bureau Board meeting. Bryan French of Page will act as president, J. K. Ernst of O’Neill as vice-president, Mrs. Mabel Hammer berg of Atkinson as secretary and Frank Murry of Atkinson as treasur er. James W. Rooney was re-elected as county agent for the coming year. My Trip to Chicago in 1931 by Arthur Dexter I was selected as the 4-H club champion of Holt county to take the trip given by the Chicago and North western railroad Co. to the tenth an nual Boys and Girls Club Congress and International Livestock Exposi tion at Chicago. On Friday the 27th of November I left for O’Neill, my nearest railroad town, and was guest of the county agent, James W. Ro oney, until train time Saturday morning, when I left for Omaha to meet tre rest of the Nebraska delegation. I arrived in Omaha at five-five Sat urday evening. I enjoyed the trip just fine as it was my first ride on a train. We were met by Ed Janike and the rest of the Nebraska delega tion. We went from there to the Rome hotel where we met our State Leader, L. I. Frisbie. There were 23 girls and 27 boys. We ate our supper th,ere and were taught some club songs by Mr. Diers. Then at 7:30 we went to the new Union depot and left for Chicago. We sang songs and played games until about eleven o’ clock and then went to bed. When we woke up we were in Chicago. We ate breakfast at the depot there and were then taken by taxi to th** LaSalle hotel where we made our hcadqquarters for the week. At ten o’clock we went to Central Church Orchestra Hall. Then we went to Field Museum and Aquarium. It was very interesting. We went back to the hotel at seven o’clock and listened to a speech given by Colonel W. H. Palmer. In the evening we went to the First Methodist Church of Chicago. We were addressed by Dr. John Thompson. On Monday morning we assembled in the lobby of the LaSalle hotel where we left by special train and were taken to the International Livestock Show. We assembled in front of the Boys and Girls 4-H club building where we were given an address of %'lcome by B. H. Heide, general man ager. We first saw the horse show where there were some fine horses shown. Apoultry judging contest, crop judging contest, and meat judg ing contest were held athat morning. A barbecue luncheon was given to us by Sears Roebuck and Co. We spent the afternoon looking at exhibits in the different divisions of the National Boys and Girls building. At 4 o’clock we left for Wilson’s hotel where we were given a fine banquet as guests of Thomas E. Wil son, Chairman of the National Com mittee of Boys and Girls Club work. At 7:30 we were entertained at Wil son’s auditorium where the program was broadcasted. Afterward the en tire delegation of all states formed a parade and marched around the arena with the fine eight-horse team in the cent of the arena. These horses represented the 4 Hs. The first team stood for Head, second for Heart, third for Hands, and fourth for health. Later on in the week we were en tertained by the International Harv ester Co. which showed the making of all International machines. Here they showed the progress of the reaper from 1831 to 1931. We were given a large banqquet at noon. It was a wonderful sight to see how machinery was made. We went to see the Electric Light ing System of Chicago. The building | is 41 stories high- and we were on the 36th floor. We went through the Sifrift’s pack ing plant and were given a banquet by them at 12:15, We also visited the Lincoln park and enjoyed seeing the different animals. We visited the planetarium where we saw the planets as they are in the different seasons of the year. The Great Lakes were a pleasant sight to us with the big ships sailing upon them. My only regret was that I did not get to ride on them. We all enjoyed a banquet and musical enter tainment Thursday evening at the LaSalle hotel and were given instruc tions for the homeward trip. We left Chicago at 9:45 Thursday evening and arrived in Omaha at 9:45 Friday morning. I had to wait until 4:45 P. M. to take my train to O’Neill. I certainly enjoyed this trip very much and was glad that I had been a 4-H club member. I hope that many more boys and girls will get to take a trip such as I have had. COURT ENJOINS BOOK ON CAREER OF MR. HOOVER Faro Company Barred From Publish ing Work at Behest of Ex-Policeman New York Herald Tribune: Justice Salvatore A. Cotillo handed down in Supreme Court yesterday a decision temporarily enjoining John Hamill, William Faro, Inc., and William Faro from further publication of a book entitled “The Strange Career of Mr. Hoover—Under Two Flags,” of which Hamill is the author and the other defendants the publishers. The volume is supposed to portray incidents in the life of President Hoover, and copies have already appeared on news stands. The decision did not speak of recalling these. Faro, whose real name is Samuel Roth, has faced several charges of selling indecent literature. Justice Cotillo referred to Faro’s “previous criminal record” in his dicision. Ex-Policeman Brings Suit James J. O’Brien, a former policeman, who is bringing the suit, alleges that he sent Hamill abroad to gather facts and pictures for the book, which he intended to write and publish. Justice Cotillo said there was “little doubt” that Hamill had infringed on O’Brien’s common law property rights, but inti mated that he regretted that O’Brien might publish the work if he were suc cessful in the suit. “My inclination to grant the motion for a temporary injunction,” said Jus tice Cotillo, “is somewhat checked by the announced intention of the plain tiff to publish the material for his own profit. I have no sympathy with the purpose of a publication which is de signed with no other aim than to discredit the work of a public official and to impair his present usefulness in these trying times in the important task in which he is engaged.” The justice said that in making this observation he was “mindful of the paramount consideration of the sacred rights of the freedom of the press.” He quoted from the decision of the United States Supreme Court uphold ing a Minnesota tabloid newspaper which the authorities in that state sought to muzzle, adding, “No agency, not even the courts, should restrain the sincere and hosest voice of the press. On the other hand, the Con stitution was never intented to pro tect publications devoted to scandal and defamation, without even the ex cuse of presenting legitimate criticism or grievance and without the possible extenuating circumstances of being is sued in the heat of a public cam paign.” Court Opposes Publication Justice Cotillo said further in his opinion, “I have no quarrel with the collector of documentary material who desires to preserve data for the future weighing of personalities. History is no respecter of persons. If the data are based upon fiction, history will render its own verdict. And if the person as sailed is living, the libel laws will fur nish him redress. But to employ such material in publicly attacking a per son’s past life at a time when he is en gaged in high public duties and when he is virtually powerless to defend himself is unfair, unsportsmanlike, andnot only serves no useful purpose but is detrimental to the public in terest. “From an examination of the papers I have arrived at the conclusion that the only purpose of the publication seems to provide profit to persons of unsavory reputation through satisfy ing morbid an didle curiosity. It is particularly reprehensible morally, if 'not legally, because the person ‘ex posed’ is unable to strike back in self defense. I shall not assume that plaintiff will persist in his intention to publish a work along the present lines. That bridge can be crossed later.” Faro, named as a co-defendant, pleaded that he was an “innocent third part” and that an injunction enjoin ing the publication of the book would cause him serious damage. “His pro I testation of innocence, in view of his ! previous criminal record,” said Justice the gathering of this material and in view of the facts presented in the re plying affidavits, hardly merit serious consideration.” Faro, as Samuel Roth, the court records indicate, was convicted in 1928 in Special Sessions on a charge of pos sessing indecent pictures and was sentenced to a term of three months in the workhouse. In the same year he was convicted in the Federal court on a charge of mailing unlawful mail matter, and was fined $500 and re ceived a suspended sentence of six months, being paroled for two years. Four hundred farmers in Knox county are in need of feed for their stock, according to a statement by J. D. Forsyth, chaidman of the re lief board. First publication Dec. 31, 1931 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE Notice is hereby given that by vir tue of a license granted to me by the Honorable Robert R. Dickson, .District Judge of the District Court of Holt County, Nebraska, in an action pend ing in the District Court of Holt County, Nebraska, entitled, “In the Matter of the Application of C. P. Hancock, administrator of the Estate of Arnold Kurz, Deceased, for License to sell real estate”, dated December 19th, A. D. 1931, I will offer for sale and will sell to the highest bidder for cash an undivided one-half interest in and to the following described real estate situate in Holt County, Ne braska, to-wit: Northeast Quarter of Section Twenty-six and the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty-four, both in Township Thirty-one, Range Nine, Holt County, Ne braska on the 21st day of January, A. D., 1932, at two o’clock p. m., at the front door of the Court House in the City of O’Neill, Holt County, Nebraska sub ject to all encumbrances against said real estate. Said sale will remain open one hour. C. P. HANCOCK, Administra tor of the Estate of Arnold 32-3 Kurz, Deecased. Bridge across Morse creek on High way No. 73 recently opened, on road from DeSoto to Fort Calhoun. WHITTLE FOR A PRIZE $1000.00 in cash prizes and one thou sand other prizes are offered for ex amples of skill with a jackknife. Entries may be any kind of model, figure or special carving, requiring skill and in genuity, made entirely of wood, and with no other tools than a jackknife. First Prii*.$250 Stcond Prize.$100 Third Prize. $75 Fourth Prize. $50 Fifth Prize. $25 And also there are twenty4ve $10 prizes and fifty of $5.00 each. In addition, 1000 special jackknives will be distributed to all winners of cash awards and to thos' receiving honorable mention. In case of tics duplicate prices will be given. All rules and details of ibis contest arc in the issue of Popular Mechanics Magazine now on sale. Buy a copy at any newsstand or consult one •? your library. You do net have to Ijc a regular reader. POPULAR MECHANICS MAGAZINE 533 EmI Ontario Stre«t CHICAGO, ILL. Jjumminq Bird FULL CASlllO&LD ttOSUUTY Witchery of color inter preted in terms of transpar ent loveliness for your new Spring Hosiery wardrobe. Choose the perfect hoa iery complement to your daytime frocks and even ing gowns from our new est display of superb colortones in the weights you prefer. $J.OO $J.50 $J.95 First publication December 17. NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL Estate No. 2267 In the County Court of Holt County, Nebraska, December 11, 1931. In the matter of the Estate of Martha Stearns, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that a peti tion has been filed in said Court for the probate of a written instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Martha Stearns, Deceas ed, and for the appointment of Wal lace R. Johnson, as executor thereof; that January 7, 1932, at 10 o’clock A. M., has been set for hearing said petition and proving said instrument in said Court when all persons con cerned may appear and contest the probate thereof. C. J. MALONE, County Judge. (County Court Seal) 30r? Classified WANTED Wanted to Rent—A 2 or 3 room house. Mrs. Glen Ridgeway, Agee, Nebraska. * 32-2 FOR SALE For Sale—Baby Carriage. Good as new. Mrs. R. J. Marsh. 30-2p For Sale—A variety of fruit juices. Very cheap. P. H. Waldron. 30-lp For Sale—One good 5 year old milk cow. P. H. Waldron. 30-lp For Sale or Trade—Spotted Pol lard Boar Pig. J. B. Donohoe 30-2 For Sale—Old Duroc-Jersey male pig. C. F. Baker, O’Neill, Rt. 1. 30-2p FOR SALE—Spotted male hog com ing 2 years old; extra nice and not at all breachy; a real one.—J. C. Addi son, Opportunity, Neb. 30-3 For Sale—Pure bred R. C. Rhode Island Red cockerels. 6 for $5.00 if taken at once. Mrs. Chas Wrede, Agee, Neb., Phone 5F12. 29-2p FOR RENT Five room modern house with gar age; block south Presbyterian church. Inquire of Mrs. Catherine Smith, 113 south Kimball, Grand Island, Neb. For Rent—Good 5 room house, all modern, close in. Inquire at this office 3ltf FOR RENT—640 acre farm. See or address Henry Losher, O’Neill. 24tf MISCELLANEOUS STRA\ ED—A mouse colored geld ing about 1150 lbs. H. R. Lanphear, O’Neill. 32-lp Dressmaking.—Clara Aim. W. F. FINLEY, M. D. Phone, Office 28 O’Neill :: Nebraska DR. L. A. CARTER Physician and Surgeon Glasses Correctly Fitted One block South 1st Nat’l Bank -Phone 72 : :: NEBRASKA O’NEILL : DR. J. P. BROWN Office Phone 77 Complete X-Ray Equipment Classes Correctly Fitted Residence Phone 223 Dr. F. A. O’CONNELL DENTIST GURANTEED WORK MODERATE PRICES O’NEILL :: NEBRASKA Graduate Veterinarian H. L. BENNETT Phone 304 Day or Night O’Neill, Nebraska Ennis Shoe Hospital West of the Penney Store We Aim to Please All Work Guaranteed Prices Reasonable BERRY & HANCOCK I will continue the Real Estate business of S. L. BERRY CHAS. P. H ANCOCK Office second door east of Council Oak Store