Part 9

Trotwood begs to thank personally the hundreds of friends who write him weekly kind things about the Monthly—not only for encouraging letters, but the more substantial evidence of their appreciation. No one but he who is making a life fight for what is best in literature knows how much come-again such letters put into the man who lives in his den at home thinking out what he hopes will please and instruct. So do not imagine you will weary him by writing. He needs them all.

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Trotwood’s is indebted to Miss Julia A. Royster, of Raleigh, N. C., for the realistic picture of mammy in this issue. The picture of Jake, in the January number, was also Miss Royster’s, and we have obtained many more typical Southern pictures by this artist—the truest and most sympathetic we have yet seen. Miss Royster will supply these and other Southern pictures, most artistically executed, to those who care for them.

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I wish to compliment Mr. Brownlow on his able article on “Monetary Relief,” writes Mr. Denison, of Fargo, N. D. “The plan is a perfect panacea if we could get a guarantee that bank presidents would keep their fingers out of speculation.” Mr. Brownlow’s plan seems to meet the approval of all thinking men. By limiting the amount which each bank may be permitted to use, restricting the large banks to half a million, and permitting all the small ones to issue to the extent of their capital stock, Mr. Brownlow’s plan most effectually keeps it out of the hands of speculators. We believe when Mr. Brownlow’s plan is thoroughly known it will be the one adopted.

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“I think you have struck the right ‘lead’ in your Monthly,” writes Prof. Sterling C. Bremer, of the Link School, Thomasville, Tenn. “Unless a Southern magazine is distinctively Southern, it has no right to exist in the South. If it is going to give us a lot of syndicate, ready-made goods, it had better go to New York, where the facilities for that kind of publication are the best. So continue to give us a Trotwood’s Monthly, and not a feeble imitation of some Northern magazine, and I think you will be supported.”

Trotwood appreciates the criticism above, from a scholar in one of the best schools in the South. The more so because we do not claim any particular credit for making Trotwood’s different. We are picturing naturally the life around us—its songs, traditions and ideals. We could make our Monthly twice as large by using syndicate matter. But it will add nothing to the thought of the Monthly nor to its quality.

Here are some good ones from a little book called “Philosophy of the Street,” by E. R. Petherick, of Merrill, Wisconsin. There are hundreds more in the book as good, and that is saying much:

Two people may differ and both be wrong.

Ridicule is a cross-eyed cousin of wit.

Many of us devote too much energy to increasing our wants.

It is always easy to get a front place by facing the other way.

The man who has no secrets from his wife is a widower.

Cunning is the selfish side of wisdom.

It is a good idea to remember that the present is constantly becoming the past.

There is about as much sense in judging a man by his talk as there would be in buying a dog by his bark.

Few people know how to be good to themselves.

After a man has received two favors in succession, he begins to consider them part of his constitutional right.

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“It may interest you to know,” writes Prof. Henry C. Cox, of The Froebel Public School, Chicago, “that on Christmas Eve sixteen hundred and sixty-seven children of this school sang one of your Christmas poems set to music.”

It not only interests us, but it makes us exceedingly vain. To live in the hearts of children! Who would swap them for the sages? And that reminds us of several bright things of children—neighbors of Trotwood—so bright that we thought once of sending them to the Ladies’ Home Journal, an awfully nice female paper published in Philadelphia, but we have decided they are good enough for Trotwood’s:

Little Octavine had lived upstairs at grandmother’s all her short life of four summers, and objected often to walking up the steps. Recently her parents moved to Nashville. Everybody knows what a beautiful Union Station Nashville has, but what an abominably long flight of steps leads from the tracks up to the street. Little Octavine slowly and painfully climbed them, and when she reached the top sighed and said, woefully: “Mamma, if you had told me Nashville was upstairs I never would have moved here.”

Little Ethel, aged two, who can barely talk, saw for the first time the Jersey cow chewing her cud the other day. Ethel watched her long and eagerly, but the more she yearned the more indifferent the cow chewed on. Finally she began to cry: “Mamma, make her let me—chew it—awhile!”

Henry’s mother had been operated on for appendicitis. He didn’t know exactly, but supposed there was an awful rent somewhere. One day he came in in time to see the nurse giving his mother a glass of water. “Don’t do that,” he shouted; “don’t do that! Don’t you know it will just run out of her?”

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In reading some of the business letters on file in Trotwood’s the other day I came across a letter and its answer that made me catch my breath. When I reached the P. S. I had the same laugh that you will have—and as a laugh is always worth money, I am passing it on to Trotwood’s readers. The letter is from our friend, F. D. Hoogstraat, Ravenna, Mich., who, after saying many kind things about us and enclosing check for five subscribers to Trotwood’s, ends with the following friendly bit of fun: “I was out your way forty-odd years ago, and I killed as many of you as you did of me, and I feel now that every thing is square and even between us.”

I turned over the carbon copy containing the business manager’s reply, and this is what I read toward the latter part of the letter: “We will be glad to have you come this way again, and we’ll promise to give you a ‘warm reception,’ but not the kind we gave you before. The same Johnnies who tried to kill you forty years ago with bullets will try it again with kindness and moonshine whisky. They will charge you with a handshake instead of a bayonet and will put you in the best bed instead of a prison. The people of the South look forward and not backward, and have long ago forgotten and forgiven.

“Yours truly, E. E. SWEETLAND,

“Bus. Man. Trotwood’s Monthly.

“P. S.—The niggers you were fighting us for about forty years ago are still here. You may have them now without a fight.”

Business Department

Here is a sample letter received; and we get them every day, and above all we are glad to get them and very grateful for them: “I have been taking TROTWOOD’S MONTHLY for the past five months and I want to say to you that I never invested a dollar in my life that I thought I got as much enjoyment out of as I have the one I sent you for TROTWOOD’S MONTHLY. I hope all who take it are as well pleased as myself. Frank Harrington, Eau Claire, Wis.”

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Here is another from Mr. F. L. Wacholz, cashier of the First National Bank, Forest City, Iowa: “I find TROTWOOD’S MONTHLY to be one of the most interesting magazines that I have read in recent years. The contents are suitable for any man, woman or child to read with pleasure and profit.”

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If you are “from Missouri” read this one: “Tell your agent in Prattville that I will refund the money to any one subscribing to TROTWOOD’S MONTHLY if they are not satisfied with it. McQueen Smith, Prattville, Ala.”

Mr. Smith can refund if called on, for he had 1,200 acres of cotton in one field last year.

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If you feel inclined to help us along—if you think we deserve help—you can do us a great favor by asking your friends to send for a sample copy, or send us their names and we will send the sample copy.

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We have received several letters within the past month from northern subscribers asking for information in regard to the South. We are always glad to give any information within our power, and will endeavor to stick just as close to facts as information in our possession will enable us.

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Advertisers when spending money for advertising space want to know where their inquiries come from. If you will always mention that you saw the advertisement in TROTWOOD’S MONTHLY we will appreciate it. We protect you by running nothing but clean and reliable advertising.

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“Strictly sound and guaranteed” sounds good in an ad., and the Bay Colt advertised by P. O. Box 786, Columbus, O., is to be sold with that understanding.

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D. D. Streeter, of Kalamazoo, still offers Thespian for sale, but the price has been raised. It sometimes pays to buy quick.

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The Horse Exchange Co., of Vevay, Ind., can fill the bill if you will tell them what you want.

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Dr. Hopkins, of Fort Branch, Ind., offers something worth the money. In fact The Home of Bert Onward has some very attractive bargains—not the marked-down kind, but horses worth the money.

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If you know of anybody looking for a thorough and practical man to manage their farm, you might call their attention to the ad. of J. H. G. in this issue. We happen to have a personal acquaintance with this gentleman, and if you are from Missouri, he can “show you.”

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If you have a stallion to trade for a splendid pacing mare, read the ad. from Mr. Dunlap, Clarksville, Ark.

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C. R. Kilbury, Plain City, Ohio, offers a stallion that seems to have plenty of backing in his pedigree, and it will pay you to read his ad.

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Ideal Stock Farm, at East Aurora, N. Y., have two offers in this issue, and Mr. Bradburn, the Superintendent, makes it a point to stick to FACTS in his ads.

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Fleetwood 6280 is offered for sale. Here is the sire of a number of first-class race horses, including JACK 2:14, that can be bought for cash or on a trade basis.

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Duff Green, of Lonoke, Ark., offers a model stock farm well stocked and equipped that ought to please somebody looking for a mild climate.

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The Grattan-Gentry fillies for sale by Buchanan Farm, Sedalia, Mo., are said to be extremely handsome and certainly have a rich inheritance, being backed by fourteen world’s records; ten on the John R. Gentry’s side and four on the Grattan side.

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A. T. Cordray, of London, Ohio, is willing to dispose of a six-year-old sorrel gelding that has never been started, but will go if given a chance. Read his ad. in this issue.

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Speaking of advertising, we have a letter from one of our patrons who have been advertising with us from the start, who say they are advertising in several other publications, and that they are getting more replies and more business from TROTWOOD’S than from any of the others. We are going to publish their letter in the next issue, so look out for it.

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Dr. E. Marshall Harrell, of Media, Pa., offers some good horses for sale, as he thinks he would like an automobile better than the horses. The doctor probably knows best, and no doubt has marked the price low to make a quick deal.

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Dr. W. R. Spooner, of Republic, Ohio, offers a good trade or cash deal on Daughter Militant.

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C. H. Roberts, of Rochester, Minn., will find what you want in case he has not got it. Would like some one reading this ad. to buy all his horses, for he says he is coming to Tennessee to live some day.

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.. Books by John Trotwood Moore ..

_A SUMMER HYMNAL_

A romance of Tennessee. A charming story, full of the tenderest sentiment, shrewd philosophy, poetic feeling and exquisite humor, the scenes of which are laid in the bluegrass region of Tennessee, the “Dimple of the Universe.”

_SONGS AND STORIES FROM TENNESSEE_

A book of short stories, poems, etc., including the pathetic story of “Ole Mistis,” stories by Old Wash, etc.

Price of each book, $1.25 by mail, post paid. Remit by express or money order or bank check.

McKennon, Anderson & Foster ❧❧❧ Columbia, Tenn.

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Confederate Veteran

THE _VETERAN_ A VALUABLE ALLY.

In action upon the History Report at the Louisville Reunion, June, 1905, the United Confederate Veterans adopted with enthusiasm the following:

It is appropriate to mention the official organ of this body, the CONFEDERATE VETERAN, founded, edited, and conducted exclusively for the benefit of the Confederate soldiers’ name, fame, and cause, by our comrade, S. A. Cunningham. For many years it has been the official organ of our own great Association as well as of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Confederated Southern Memorial Association, publishing the proceedings of their sessions, their work, and their achievements. Thus it has been the medium through which all that concerns the work of Confederate Associations can be so published that their coöperation may be made effective. As a magazine devoted to the objects of these Associations it is a secure repository of war incidents, biography, reminiscence, history, and documents, and is already a full treasury of Confederate data. It is very gratifying that this ally of ours has attained a high position among our country’s magazines. Its issue of 22,000 copies this month proves its popularity and certifies its stability. _But your committee believes that in consideration of its worth and of the broad area of its circulation, South and North, it deserves the united support of this body, and it would become of greater service to us if all Camps and Chapters would adopt measures to double its subscriptions._

COMMITTEE: CLEMENT A. EVANS, Georgia, _Chairman_; WINFIELD PETERS, Maryland; BASIL W. DUKE, Kentucky.

Address S. A. Cunningham, Nashville, Tenn.

One Dollar a Year. Liberal Discount to Agents.

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ALIE VAN—2:29¼.

By McRoberts. Can trot 3 miles faster than 2:20. Large, sound; 7 years old. Price, $250. Yearling colt (stallion), by Onward-Silver 2:05¼; dam, Mary Wickliffe 2:24¾, by Red Wilkes; second dam by “Young Jim.” Another son of George Wilkes. Price, $400. Address

THE HOME OF BERT ONWARD, Fort Branch, Ind.

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POSITION WANTED.

As Manager or Superintendent of large farm or country estate; 43 years old; single. Almost life experience in management of large farm. Some business experience. Good references.

J. H. G., care Trotwood’s Monthly.

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FOR SALE—FINE SORREL MARE.

Four years old; record, 2:19, pacing. Can go in 2:08. Splendid individual. Sire Tito; dam Beauty, she by Hermit. Would like to buy stallion ready for service. Must be bred right.

R. D. DUNLAP, Clarksville, Ark.

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FOR SALE.

Stallion, dark mahogany bay, foaled in 1901; 15½ hands; weight, 1,000 lbs.; sired by Billy Parks. 2:15¼; dam by Drexel K, 2:25; second dam by Harry Clay Wellwoods dam of Drexline (2) 2:27; Miss Thelma, 2:24¼; Electric Light, trial of 2:20. Third dam by Denmark Smiths dam of Harry W., 2:22¼. Fourth dam by Flying Cloud No. 134. Worked but little; could show 2:25 gait; no bad habits; best of disposition; lots of action. The best road horse in central Ohio. Terms right.

C. R. KILBURY, Plain City, Ohio.

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SEND US

THREE SUBSCRIBERS,

TOGETHER WITH

$3.00,

and we will send you a copy

of

Songs and Stories From

Tennessee

or a copy of

A Summer Hymnal

BOTH BY “TROTWOOD.”

TROTWOOD PUBLISHING CO.

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FOR SALE.

Prince Arthur, Jr., Yorkshire coach stallion; foaled in 1898; bay horse; no white; 16 hands high; weight about 1,300 pounds; fine action; show horse; sound; sure foal getter. Book filled last season of 70 mares at $15. Price $1,100. No trade. Cash.

IDEAL STOCK FARM, East Aurora, N. Y.

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FOR SALE.

Fleetwood 6280. By that grand old sire, Nutwood. His dam is Lottie by Sentinel. Fleetwood is one of the best bred and best lookers in Kentucky; sire of a number of first class race horses, including JACK 2:14. Have used him for several years and can show as fine crop of colts as anybody. Will sell him or trade for younger stallion in order to get fresh blood. Cheapest horse in the world for his pedigree and produce. For price and particulars address, C. E. NARY, 267 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky.

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FOR SALE.

A modern stock farm on the Grand Prairie of Arkansas, with a fine assortment of breeding stock consisting of standard bred horses, young mules, Red Polled cattle, Poland-China and Duroc hogs, sheep, and a full equipment of modern farming tools. Telephone connection with city, rural free delivery of mail. Just the place for a stock lover. Address,

DUFF GREEN, Lonoke, Ark.

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We want a good live agent in every town in the United States for “Trotwood’s Monthly.” Write for terms to agents. Address Trotwood Publishing Company, Nashville, Tenn.

TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES

1. P. 296, changed “next the trees” to “next to the trees”. 2. Silently corrected typographical errors and variations in spelling. 3. Anachronistic, non-standard, and uncertain spellings retained as printed. 4. Enclosed italics font in _underscores_.

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