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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XII. No. 36. CITY NEWS. If you have relatives or friends visit the city or going to make a visit, please us: we will all your local news—Ed E. M. Wm. Bucker who has been very bitter at this writing. M. C. S. Ruff entertained a few of friends Saturday. Born to Mr and Mrs. H. W. Hughes Thursday evening, a bouncing boy. There will be a full account of the killing of the City Federation in our issue. M. S. Joe Brown was sailed to Mon Tuesday of the illness of her Mrs. E F. Jones. Campfield Scott who has been quite with typhoid-pneumonia has been sent to the Methodist hospital. When in Buxton, Iowa stop at Aria Bros. for meals, lunches lodging. Short order a specialty, East First street. M. and Mrs. Joseph P. Hamilton an engage the engagement of their mother, Nina Lucretia to William H. Her. The wedding to occur in 1906. J. R. Weeks has accepted the union of custodian of Highland Park for building and took charge this He and his wife will move out I received word from Rev. S. L. Lormally of Boone but now of Rose, Ill, stating that he and family well and doing well, they really had a little girl baby born in home. He Hyde Investment and Real EsDo., at 120 West Grand avenue in a large list of property for sale trade. They also have a list of cars for rent. Both phones, Iowa Mutual 928 Maln. R. N. HYDE, Mgr. B. N. HYDE, Sec. the meeting of the Sunday School of St. Paul's A. M. B. Sunday上午 Wednesday evening, the folio officers were elected for the next year. Superintendent, S. Joe Jon; Assistant Superintendent H.; Secretary, Tabitha Mash; Assist, Lillian Fields; Treasura, M. B. Bon; Choister, Mrs. E. B. Ellison; mist, Ethel Fields; Superintendent at and Home Department W. Warricks, Librarians, Dan Strother Tyler, and Howard Griffith. Cleaning and Pressing, Dyeing and drying. Special attention given dies' garments. Phone 1846-M. Leave Orders for Coal. O. B. RIVERS, 589 Seventh street. Rev. C. H. Mendenhall of Buxton attained the executive meeting of the board of Iowa State Baptist Convention (white) which convened in our city last Wednesday for Colfax to hold board meeting of the Iowa Baptist Association (colored), as he is the Moderator. Rev. J. O. R. Wimbush of this service Moderator; the other member of the board are F. C. Howling andthur Holmes of Davenport. General colored republican clubs have organized in the past few weeks in city and they are holding meetings and inviting the different candidates to come before them and address club. One is called the Pleasant Club. Center Street Club, East Side Red Republican Club and Negro Public Club of Polk County, the held a meeting last Tuesday at Court House, R. N. Hyde, Presi-Quite a few were present and one of the candidates for different offices present and address the club. Men's League will celebrate nam Lincoln's birthday next evening at 3:00 o'clock at Congregational church with the ring programme. Song Americ; Life and Character of Lincoln, Blagburn. A symposium of eau of eight minutes each by the ring: Lincoln's humble birth the tabin, Harry Burnaugh; Lincoln sail-splitter and farmer, J. C. ams; Lincoln as a Student and ar, Earnest Erickson; Lincoln as wyer, J. B. Rush; Lincoln as a c Man, Lewis Straughtier; song Coa Gem of the Ocean; Lincoln as tesman and Emanclapator, J. L. pson; reading Proclamation of celipation, Mrs. Chas. Turner; lu as a President, Solomon Day. PLES SHORT ORDER and LUNCH ROOM looking to order in home style and rooms furnished. first-class service guaranteed. W. Third St. IOWA PHONE 1816-X Mrs. J. Christian formerly of Boston, Mass., but now of Buxton left for her home last Thursday, after a pleasant visit with Mrs. Joseph Hamilton- Revival Will Close Sunday. The revival at St. Paul's A. M. E. church will close Sunday night. Mrs. Elizabeth Howard will preach her fare well sermor at 7:30. The number of conversions and additions to the church will probably run up to sixty or seventy by Sunday night. The following men members will compose the the ushers board for Sunday morning: W. W. Clipper, Lee Morris, John Black burn, Baker Dixon. For Sunday evening: James Todd, Andy Fisher, Lola Redman, Vassie Moore, Viola Jackson, Florence Gater, Cora Taylor and Mrs. Fox. The pastor will receive into full membership twenty-nine probationers at the morning service. Mrs. Howard will preach at both services. At 7:30 her subject will be "Fifty-two Cards." The majority of the persons received into the church are candidates for baptism. We will announce Sunday when these persons will be baptised. A Habit to be Encouraged The mother who has acquired the habit of keeping on hand a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, saves herself a great amount of uneasiness and anxiety. Coughs, colds and croup, to which children are susceptible are quickly cured by its use. It counteracts any tendency of a cold to result in pneumonia, and if given as soon as the first symptoms of croup appear, it will prevent the attack. This remedy contains nothing injurious and mothers give it to little ones with a feeling of perfect security. Sold by all drummers Services at Union Congregational Church Corner of Teenth and Park Streets. Sunday February 11, Morning service 10:30. "To the Unknown God." After noon, three o'clock Men's League. A popular meeting. Ladies invited, the Evening service 7:30 "A Mismit." Y. P. S. Christian Endeavor 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 12:00 m. Wednesday evening 7:30 prayer meeting and bible study. Rev. H. W. Porter, Pastor. King Solomon Commandry No. 6 will give an annual banquet: ball and drill by Sir Knights at Armory Hall on West 7th and Grand Ave., Thursday night, Feb. 15th. The music will be furnished by T. Fred Henry's Orchestra. Admission $1.00 per couple. Via the North-Western Line. On account of the Mardi Gras, excursion tickets with certain stop-over privileges will be sold to New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola, Feb. 21 to 25, inclusive, also on Feb. 26, for trains arriving at destination by noon of Feb. 27, with favorable return limits. Excursion tickets are also on sale daily, at reduced rates, to the principal winter resorts in the United States and Mexico. For full information apply to agents Chicago & North-Western E'y. Abraham Lincoln. Next Monday Feb. 12, eighty-nine years ago, was born Abraham Lincoln, a child of sorrows, a son of destiny in a prairie log cabin in Kentucky, which had not a window. His boyhood days were cradled in poverty, ignorance and rudeness, yet he emerged out of this nothingness into a character so strong and pure, so commanding and winning with his lofty patriotism and prevailing statesmanship, so loyalty that a great nation in the hour of need accepted him as their leader—loved him as its father and in the hour of his martyrdom mourned him with sorrow inconsolable. And today the tears and lamentations are still fresh. No greater man has crossed the past century than that silent, honest, patient loving emancipator, Abraham Lincoln. And now readers if we could only impress upon your minds fully the object lesson we should draw from this child of the wilderness, this farm laborer, this rail-splitter, this flatboatman, this surveyor, this lawyer, this orator, this statesman and patriot. How he was severely tried during the past four years of his life he stood at the helm and piloted this young nation through her darkest peril, by his equal justice, his even temper and fertile consel he stood a heroic figure in the center of a heroic epoch. He lived to see his A. B. Oh, 'slow to smile and swift to spare, Gentle and merciful and just! Who, in the fear of God didst bear The sword of power—a nation's trust immortal proclamation of emancipation embodied in the constitution and adopted by Congress. He witnessed the surrender of the rebel army and the fall of their capital and saw the flag he loved waving triumphant over one country and one nation. Then the assassin's bullet took the life of the noblest example of humanity, and now we join hand as mourners at his grave. BAYLIES FOR MAYOR. Mr. F. A. Baylies last week announced his name as a candidate for Mayor. He is one of our most highly respected and efficient citizens of Des Moines. Mr. Baylies was born in Illinois in 1875 and come to Polk county only one year later with his parents; settled on a farm near where the present town of Valley Junction is now located. Here the young man grew to manhood, attending our common and public schools. He served as deputy sheriff four years under A. D. Littleton; was deputy county treasurer under C. B. Worthington, after which the people of Polk county elected him county treasurer for two terms, four years, which office he filled with honor and credit to the county. After this he went into the real estate business and has been successful, which speaks much for his good judgment and thoroughness in business. He is a true blue, active working Republican and if elected will make a most excellent and desirable chief magistrate of the city. HIRAM L. FICKEL This week we present the name of our friend Hiram L. Fickel, who is a candidate for City Police Judge. He was born in Kansas in 1872, and came to our city in 1882 where he attended the High School and then went to the Des Moines Baptist College. When the Spanish-American war broke out he enlisted and was elected Sergeant of Co. H 51st, of which Capt Emory Worthington was Captain. He participated in every engagement his regiment was in. Returning he entered the Iowa College of Law, a branch of Drake University, from which he graduated in 1901, was admitted and has practiced ever since until last spring he went into business with his father. He is an active life long Republican and a good friend to the colored people. He will make a good Police Judge if elected. His friends are working hard for his nomination. ' Lorenzo Smith spent Sunday in Des Moines. Mrs. J. H. Williams who has been very ill is able to be out again. On last Tuesday occurred the wedding of A. J. Rodgers to Mrs. Maggie Cadwell of Kansas City. A few friends witnessed the ceremony. A very nice four course wedding supper was served In sorrow by their bier we stand, Amid the awe that hushes all, And speak the anguish of a land That shook with horror at thy fall. and many handsome presents received. They will make their future home here where the groom has been employed for some years. Mrs. L. Strother is suffering from a sprained ankle she received last week. The Presiding Elder's committees of the A. M. E. church will celebrate Lincoln's birthday Monday the 13. EUGENE VAN DYKE. This issue we present to our many readers the true likeness of Mr Engere Van Dyke, the invincible alderman of of the fourth ward, who is a candidate for city Mayor to succeed Ilon. George Mattern. Mr Van Dyke was born in Iowa in 1869 and received his education in our common public schools. He learned the plumbing trade which he has followed ever since and has been successful. He is an honest, hard working self made man. He believes in work and is a friend to the tolling masses and a friend to the colored race as his past record will show. He believes that the City Street Cer Co. should allow her passengers to ride at a three cent fare. Mr. Van Dyke has always been a true blue working republican, and has been alderman for two terms. His friends predict his nomination and are working hard for him. Meeting National Butter Maker's Association. The occasion of the meeting of the National Butter Makers' Association, Chicago, February 9th to 25th, is to be accompanied with an interesting dairy show at the b'g Coliseum. The show will include exhibits of dairy machinery and dairy products of every description. Everybody in the west is interested in this industry, either directly or indirectly. For the benefit of those who desire to attend, the Chicago & North-Wester Railway announces special low rates February 18th to 22nd, inclusive, concerning which full participants can be had on application to ticket agents. Thy task is done; thy bond are free; We bear the to an honored grave, Whose proudest monument shall be The broken fetters of the slave. A. L. CLINITE. In this issue we present the cut of A. L. Clinite who is a candidate for Alderman at large. He is one of the best known young business men in our city, and a man by his own energies has made a success in business. At present he owns the Iowa Ice Plant one of the largest plants in our city, he was formally in the grocery business. Mr. Clinite is a genuine republican and interested in the development of our city, he will give the city a good honest clear business administration by appearance and age he is well qualified to fully discharge all the duties of an alderman, if thus chosen, his many friends are working hard for his election and they will appreciate any support rendered him. He is a friend to the colored race. E. F. WHITNEY We present our readers the cut of Alderman E. F. Whitney who is a candidate to become his own successor, alderman at large of East Des Moines. He is an Iowan; born in 1860, attended the public and High schools, also Grinnell college. He came to Des Moines in 1881 and entered into the drug business where he has been ever since. He was a member of the East Side school board three years and is present alderman at large and wishes to stand upon his past record as a councilman. He believes in justice and fair dealing with all classes. His friends are working hard for his nomination. He is Price, Five Cents. a good republican, honest, judicious and conservative, and if nominated will be able to do even more for his constituents this year. ALBIA NEWS. The Dumbo Club met at the home of Mrs K Grayson on last Wednesday lunch was served by the hostess and her daughter Nellie Grayson. Mrs Della Martin returned from Oskaloosa on Wednesday. Rev. Bell returned from Ft Madison for quarterly meeting services Sunday. Rev. E. G. Jackson assisted Rev. Bell with his quarterly meeting services Sunday. The Canadian Jubilee Sirger will sing at King's Opera House Monday night. Number who contested during the revival the past two weeks were Missen Tena Tola, Bertha Green and Eva Parker joined the A. M. E. church. Very Low Rates To Nashville, Via the North-Western Line, for tickets to be sold Feb. 25, 20 and 27 with favorable return limits, on account of Quadrennial Convention Student Volunteer Movement for Foreign Missions. Choice of routes from Chicago. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western B'y. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. McElroy of Otumwa were in the city last week subpoenaed as witnesses on the Albert John-on trial. They visited at the Frank Walker home while in the city. Wm. Elmonds is taking a lay off from his run on the wilwaukee and has gone on a visit to Ohio. Rumor has it that he will not return as he went. Marshall Crump of Hodrick visited at home last week. Albert Johnson was on trial in the district court here last week for house breaking that was committed at Answorth a small town east of here last December, but was found not guilty by a jury after being out ten hours, one man almost hung the jury. The man was a stranger in this town end as soon as he was released he boarded a train and left for parts unknown. Not long ago there was a civil service examination for substitute mail carrier and Jas. Crump was the only colored boy that took the examination and was successful in getting the appointment as substitute carrier among many others who took the examination. His percentage was way above the passing mark and the highest. The fourth ward schools from the fifth to the eighth grades had a spelling contest last week and among the successful spellers of sixty hard words for the fifth grade pupils appears the name of little Marie Whaley of the South Brick, and by the way her class was the best in the four schools. The Presiding Elder failed to make his appearance here Sunday and it was well that he did as Rev Payton the pastor in charge prescheduled the funeral sermon of Mrs. Leona Jordan at Museatine last Sunday. Rev Payton has sent word that services will be held at the church next Sunday morning and evening. A new appointment will now have to be made for quarterly meeting. The Centennial school building, the oldest school building in town was badly damaged 'y are last Monday morning. We understand that Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Haines are wanting to sell the home-stead and if they do will move into the Mackey property which they own. Lame Back. This alliment is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles and may be cured by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm two or three times a day and rubbing the parts vigorously at each application. If this does not afford relief, bind on a piece of flannel slightly dampened with Pain Balm, and quick relief is almost sure to follow. For sale by all drugists. GALESBURG..ILL.. NEWS (Special to the Dairyman). Sunday was quarterly meeting and Rev. Williams of Burlington preached morning and evening. The cottage prayer meeting that are held each week prove a success. Mrs. E D. Barber and Mrs. Elsy do not improve much in regaining their health. John Washington is still on the slak list. The A. M. E. church is preparing for their revival meetings. The St. James chapter of A. F. and A.M. elected officers last week. A wedding of interest will occur next week in East End. The parties are Miss Fletcher and Mr. Brown both are very highly respected young people. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES: On Wednesday afternoon the J. S. Y. Club met with Mrs G. Gray. The pro- gramme was as interesting as it is always the new minutes were distributed and many compliments passed on them by the members and visitors of the club. Mrs. P. M. Lewis returned Thursday evening from Tipton where she spent a few days with Mrs Maud Green. Little Erma Lavell and little Nina Fields have been quite ill with heavy colds. The J. S. Y. club celebrated their third anniversary Monday evening at the home of Mrs Ed. Marshall, on account of the severe weather only a few attended, but a pleasant time was had by those present. The evening was passed in a musical programme in which nearly all present participated, Ed. Marshall and Mr. Hardy Foote were among the visitors. Chara Wood who has been employed in Iowa City for a few weeks was in the city cunda. A number of friends pleasantly surprised Mrs. Ora Morris at her home last Saturday. Mrs. W. M. Robinson was quite ill last week but is better at this writing. COLFAX NEWS Chas. Oliver met with a very painful accident last Thursday evening by falling on the lay walks and spraining his wrist. Mr. and Mrs. Ingram have moved to Colliax from Chicago and expect to make this their future home. Henry Lucas of Grunnell was a visitor in Colfax last Thursday. Cora and Florence Miller were visitors in Colfax last week. The P. W. R. and A. club met last Thursday at the residence of Mrs. J. T. Johnson with Mrs. Robt. Oliver was hostess. Mrs. W. B. Battle and Mrs. R. A. Nelson were visitor in the Capitol City over Sunday. D. J. Johnson was a Capital City visitor Sunday. The young people gave a party Thursday evening in honor of the Misses Miller quite a few was present and report a pleasant evening. Eldora Green entertained Clara Miller last Wednesday at luncheon. The ladies of the A. M. E. church are going to give an Uncle bam's entertainment Saturday Feb. 10th at the Odd Fellow's Hall. A good programme will be rendered from different section of our country namely, North, South East and West. Addmission ten cents. The Literary Society has made a wonderful improvement since last winter and meets every Thursday evening at the A. M. E. church and was largely attended last Thursday evening. The subject discussed was "Resolved that the mind gains more knowledge from res. long than observation, the judges decided in favor of the affirmative. The Baptist Mission are having a week of prayer. COLONIST LOW To San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Tacoma. Seattle, Bolise Cltu, Spokane, Walla Walla, Ogden, Salt Lake Cltu, Butte, and other points in Montana, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and the Pacific coast vada, and, the Pacific coast, Via the Chicago, Union Pacific & North- Western Line, February 15th to April 7, 1906, inclusive. Attractive side trips at very low rates. Daily and personally conducted excursions in Pullman Tourist sleeping cars, only $7.00 for double berth from Chicago (accomodating two people), through to the Pacific Coast without change of cars. Choice of routes. Excellent train service. Dining cars, (meals a la carte). For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Ry. CLINTON BRIEFS. A most enjoyable social was given at Bethel A. M. E. church last Friday night for the benefit of the pastor. The attendance while not large was productive of increasing the church finance, all present report a pleasant time. Everything is quiet here at the present time, in fact very little of interest has been going on since the holidays, we are therefore not heard from often. Mrs A. A. Bush has been quite ill for the past few days. An entertainment will be given Monday night in commemoration of Lincoln's birthday, a programme will be rendered appropriate to the occasion. The event will take place at Bethel A. M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson are at home once more within a few doors of there former home on 2nd Avenue, Charlie no doubt prefers living in the North of the city. Mrs. S. C. Smith and daughter Vivian were passengers from the south on the interurban one day last week. Messrs Adama and Smith employees of the C. & N. W. railway spent Sunday in Clinton. Friends in Clinton regret to hear of the misfortune which befel J. T. Blagburn a few days ago. Mr. Blagburn was a resident of Clinton several years ago. Itching Plies. If you are acquainted with anyone who is troubled with this distressing alliment you can do him no greater favor than to tell him to try Chamberlain's Salve. It gives instant relief. Price 35 cents per box. Sold by all druggists. A TRULY IDEAL WIFE HER HUSBAND'S BEST HELPER Vigorous Health in the Great Source of Power to Inspire and Encourage- All Women Should Look it. One of the most noted, successful and richest man of this century, in a recent article, has stated: "Whatever I am and whatever success I have attained it this world I owe all to my wife. From the day I first knew her she has been an inspiration, and the greatest helpmate of my life." Mrs. Bessie Minsley To be such a successful wife, to retain the love and admiration of her husband, to inspire him to make the best man, should be a woman's constant study. A well-known Rochester lady says: "I stayed in the Adirondacks, away from friends and home, two weeks before I found that by taking I could subdue the cough that drove me away from home and seemed likely to never allow me to live there in winter. My nurse will care any cough that can be used by any medicine. Sold by all dealers at 25c. and 50c. THE BEST Antiseptic Remedy For Family and Farm SLOAN'S LINIMENT KILLS PAIN. Dr. EARL S. SLOAN, 615 Albany Street, Boston, Mass. GREGORY'S SEED catalogue of tested and warranted goods -full of wise instruction—must FREE. A. J. E. Gregory & B. N. Harbison, Rm. You Will Prosper in the Great Southwest In Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas are vast areas of unimproved land—land no now yielding the crops of which it is capable. The same conditions apply to the town. Few lines of business are adequately represented. There are openings of sorts—for mills and factories, for small stores, for banks, newspapers and jumbe yards. You have only to get on the ground to prove this. To enable you to do so the Missouri, Kansas & Texas R'y offers On above dates most lines will sell both one-way and round trip tickets at exceptionally low rates. You can also not give you these, write me for particular. If you're in any way interested in the Southwest, I'd like to send you my paper, "The coming Country," Address Tickets on sale everywhere, via THE MKT MARKETING & MARKETING "SOUTHWEST" DISCO S CURE FOR FREE WHEAT ALL LIFE FUEL Rural Coach, Bicycle, Tenting Good, Use of all vehicles on the road CONSUMPTION Iowa State Bystander Bystander Pub. Co. Mark Twain will not deny that Col. Mulberry was one of the original best Sellers. It must be fine to be a lawyer and rake in a $2,000 fee every little now and then. Even the pessimist may hope for the best, but it takes an optimist to really expect it. When a man says to you: "Guess what I paid for it," double what you really think, and please him. Cornering the tomato supply will not of necessity have any effect on the supply of vivid red catchup. New York's Chinatown now joins in the general occidentalizing movement among the race by having street riots. With a lot of returned soldiers who are looking for jobs, Japan is finding that peace hath problems no less than war. Prof. Bell thinks that flying is merely a matter of time. Others are inclined to think that it is a matter of eternity. It is really no more than might be expected that the Chinese minister at Washington is such a glib talker. His name is Tung. Says Judge Grossecup, "God never intended there should be a leisured chass." But, judge, was not that his original intention? In France the election of a president of the republic appears to be fully as important a function as the opening of a new opera house. Berlin must be much elated over a reduction of the French forces reported at the German capital. Two deserters have arrived near Metz. A hot potato, passed across the dinner table, figures in a divorce case just begun. It was supposed only cold potatoes furnished incentive to divorce. Sir Christopher Furness was the first man to be elected to the new British parliament. Judging from his name he must have conducted a hot campaign. And another thing we are not going to do this year: We are not going to tell people if they will look at their troubles in the right light the troubles will disappear. France will "take its time" in obtaining satisfaction from Venezuela. Recent history suggests that it will take a lot more time than it has any thought of taking. Trice and four times fortunate the Frenchman whose grandfather was a blacksmith. Such humble antecedents have furnished three Presidents of the republic up to date. Bachelors in Corea, according to a correspondent, cannot buy liquor. Seems harsh, that, but really the former bachelors are the men who need it.—New York Herald. The will as a means of prolonging life is ably discussed by a learned magazine essayist. Will he tell us how to use the will as a means of pocketbook expansion? If Morocco is anything like other oriental countries you can't blame the powers for insisting upon the open door. The more fresh air that can be got into the better. While the steel trust is spending $25,000,000 improving plants all over the country let us hope it will not overlook the tobacco plant that produces the campaign cigar. This winter's dress suits are cut low in the scams, and this winter's divorce suits are cutting high into the defendants' bank accounts, if we are to believe the fashion experts. A Chicago Sunday school teacher was held up and robbed by four small boys, members of her own class. Perhaps this will instruct other teachers to take greater pains with their pupils. A mad dog killed in Winsted, Conn. the other day frightened several women on the streets so that they tried to climb trees. Now the horrid men down there are trying to find another one. A Philadelphia man wept when he was acquitted of a charge that he had robbed the city. He knew most Philadelphiaians would look upon a man as disgraced who had been proved not guilty of that practice. There is a preparation sold now which, if added, in a very small quantity, to a barrel of whiskey three-fourths water, will change the entire liquid to a fassinating 10-year-old whiskey. We give this as a scientific item. St. Petersburg dispatches give an account of a New Year's reception at Tarsksoe lake, at which the czan singled out the American and German ambassadors for particular attention. This might have been a greater compliment of a few years ago The Escurial, Spain's royal palace contains a cathedral, a monastery two colleges, three chapter houses three libraries and nearly 3,000 apartments in addition. Of course, Queen Enan't have to do all the house hold work herself if she ever goes to live there. Congressman Nick Longworth's troubles will come when he tries to raise the money to build a house large enough to accommodate all the things that are being sent to Miss Alice for wedding presents. LOST 72 POUNDS. Was Fast Drifting into the Field Stages of Kidney Stones. Dr. Melvin M. Page, Page Optics Co. Erie, Pa., writes: "Taking te kidney stones to the doctor in 1985 sent me home with a terrible at sult of Kidney trouble. I had acut congestion, sharp pain in the back, headaches and attacks of dizziness. My eyes gave out, and with the languor and sleepsliness of the disease upon me I wasted from 194 to 122 pounds. At the time I started us congestion, sharp pain in the back, headaches and attacks of dizziness. My eyes gave out, and with the languor and sleeplessness of the disease upon me I wasted from 194 to 123 pounds. At the time I started uning Doan's Kidney Pills an abcess was forming on my right kidney. The trouble was quickly checked, however, and the treatment cured me, so that I have been well since 1896 and weigh 198 pounds. Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Murnburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. A knife and fork in one is sold by articular limb dealers. BABY COVERED WITH BORES. Would Scratch and Tear the Flesh Unless Hands Were Tied—Would Bat But for Cutlure. "My little son, when about a year and a half old, began to have sores come out on his face. I had a physician treat him, but the sores grew worse. Then they began to come on his arms, then on other parts of his body, and then one came on his chest, worse than the others. Then I called another physician. Still he grew worse. At the aid of about a year and a half of suffering he grew so bad I had to the his hands' in clothes at night to keep him from scratching the sores and tearing the flesh. He got to be a mere skeleton, and was hardly able to walk. My munt advised me to try Cicutura Soap and Ointment. I sent to the drug store and got a cake of the Soap and a box of the Ointment, and at the end of months the sores were all well. He has never had any sores of any kind since. He is now strong and healthy, I can sincerely say that only for your most wonderful remedies my precious child would have died from those terrible sores. Mrs. Egbert Sheldon, R. F. D. No. 1, Woodville, Conn. April 22, 1905. The man who carries a family Bible and/or his arm may carry nose in his ear. **DONT FORGET** A large 2-unit package Red Cross Ball Blue, only 6 ounces. The Russ Company, Seoul Bond, Inc. Work by any other name would be just as unattractive. A churchman was traveling through the country with an evangelist. At a village a meeting was held at which an announcement was made that the proceeds of a collection to be taken would be turned over to a missionary fund. In the audience was a man on foreign missions, and who was also suspected of being an agnostic of the deepest dye. The churchman in the course of the collection passed this man the box. The other pushed it away with a sneer on his face. The churchman thrusting the box under the fellow's nose, said: "Here take some—it's for the heathen." On one occasion a great public dinner was given to Isaac Hull by the town of Boston, and he was asked to sit for his picture to Gilbert Stuart, a celebrated artist and a great bragart. When Hull visited his studio Stuart took great delight in entertaining him with anecdotes of his English success, stories of the marquis of this and the baroness of that, which showed how elegant was the society to which he had been accustomed. He was a man of grandeur, Mrs. Stuart, who did not know that there was a sister, came in, with apron on and her head tied up with some hankerchiefs, from the kitchen, and cried out: "Do you mean to have that leg of mutton boiled or with some stuart Stuart replied, with great presence of mind, 'Aas your mistress.' OVER SEA HABIT Difference on This Side the Water. The persistent effect upon the heart of caffeine in coffee cannot but reult in the graves conditions, in time. Each attack of the drug (and that means each cup of coffee) weakens the organ a little more, and the end is almost a matter of mathematical demonstration. A lady writes from a Western state: "I am of German descent and it should be I should learn at a very early age to drink coffee. Until I was 28 years old I drank scarcely anything else at my meals. "A few years ago I began to be affected by a steadily increasing nervousness, which eventually developed into a distressing heart trouble, that made me very weak and miserable. Then, some three years ago, was added asthma in its worst form. My sufferings from these things can be better imagined than described. Then I began to band realised more fully than I did that coffee was injurious to me, and made every effort to make me stop. "Finally it was decided a few months ago, to quit the use of coffee absolutely, and to adopt Postum Food Coffee as our hot table drink. I had but little idea that it would help me, but consented to try it to please my husband. I prepared it very carefully, exactly according to directions, and I enjoyed it with delicious flavor and refreshing qualities. "Just as soon as the poison from the coffee had time to get out of my system the nutritive properties of the Postum began to build me up, and I am now fully recovered from all my nervousness, heart trouble and asthma. I gladly acknowledge that now, for the first time in years, I enjoy perfect health, and that I owe it all to Postum. Name given by Postum Food Coffee. There's a reason. Read the little book "The Road to Wellride" in blog. Postam Food Goods contains traces of any description whatsoever. KNEW LINCOLN IN YOUTH Aged Lady Now Living in California Recalls Times of Long Ago Twenty miles out from Los Angeles, Cal., on the seashore road, in a humble, fourroomed house, is an old woman who Abraham Lincoln was very fond of and who he teachingly named "Quinine" 70 years ago, when, a store clerk in New Salem, he boarded for $1 a week under her father's roof. Mrs. Vienna Lyster has just celebrated her $9th birthday. A stately old woman, she is still free of step straight of vision, though her memory has begun to falter, recollection to waver and down the long vista of years and day-marks of her girlhood are blurred. home to board, but reference to meager data is extant indicates it was in the winter or spring of Lincoln was a great, big, hulkin low then," says Mrs. Lyster, "if the chin with fun and always pl droll pranks on us girls. He wclerk in Denton Offut's store who came to us, and my mother chic him about $1 a week for his be board." "The us girls" referred to by Lyster were eleven in number forced by one brother), and a nery crowd for a log cabin how may be guessed. In the order of For twenty years, "allike to fortune and to fame unknown," the recipient of Lincoln's whimsical nickname has made her home in the whitewashed cottage in the little town of Burnett. Seventy-five years ago, in the summer of 1830, Lincoln released himself from parental care and started out to make his own way. This was soon after his people has removed to Illinois, and the future President was then a gaunt, tall lad of little more than 21. The following year, just after his famous fathot船 trip to New Orleans, he made his second and "permanent" appearance in New Salem, on the banks of the Sangamon river. Its population at that time probably did not exceed seventy-five men, women and children, and it was many many "towns of what was then the Far Western State of Illinois." The ensuing five years, 1831 to 1836, cover one of the most interesting periods of Lincoln's early life, when he learned the lessons of life and death and to rise above the bitterness of de QED CHELSEA APRIL 1850 spalir. It was during this period that Mrs. Lyster (then Vienna Cameron) knew him, received at his hands the odd nickname of "Quoline," and became a quiet observer of his courtship of her beautiful cousin, Ann Rutledge. One of the foremost men of the New Salem neighborhood was the Rev. John Cameron, Mrs. Lloyd's father. He preached in the Presbyterian church on Sundays, and, after the custom of those sturdy times, he shoved open doors during the week. He it was, indeed who, with his wife's brother, the James Rutledge mentioned by historians in connection with the instrum of Lincoln's Life, laid out the town site of New Salem. At the time of Lincoln's advent in New Salem "Parson" Cameron with his wife and family—eleven daughters and one son—had his home in the proverbial log house of the period, a few miles from town on the banks of the Sangam stream, close to the Rutledge & Cameron mill. This latter combined the business of sawing timber and building a dam that jutted out a few hundred feet into the river, was one of the last landmarks of the locality to crumble away. Lincoln for a short time was in charge of it. Mrs. Lyster does not recall the day that Liaquon first came to her father's George Markstone, an aged and retired railroad man of this city, narrated an instance when President Lincoln paid an engineer to run not fast. It was on the second trip that the president made from Philadelphia to Washington over the old Philadelphia, Willimingham & Baltimore railroad. George Feeney, who died recently in Willimingham, Del., was the engineer of the train and M.-Markstone was the brakeman. In describing the occurrence Markstone stated: "George ran so fast that When Newark, Del., was read, and the train stopped, President Lincoln got out of the car, and walking up the platform where Feeney was standed, said: 'George, take this and don't run so fast, will you?' The president had actually brudged George to hold in his engine a bit. It is needless to say that the engineer did as directed." When Lincoln made his first memorable trip from Philadelphia to Washington at the outbreak of the civil war, Markstone was one of the armed **home to board, but reference to what meager data is extant indicates that it was in the winter or spring of 1833. "Lincoln was a great, big, hulking follow them" says Mrs. Layton, "tall to foot, for the first time, playing drill rolls on us girls." He was a clerk in Denton O'Fallon's store when he came to us, and my mother charged him about $1 a week for his bed and board." "The us girls" referred to by Mrs. Layton were eleven in number (reinforced by one brother), and a right nerry crowd for a log cabin home, it may be guessed. In the order of their ages they were: Betsy Cameron, nicknamed "Isabelle" by Lincoln, Vienna, whom the future President preferred to address as "Quinlin," perhaps because at 17 she could find work, and with Thomas Lone brother in a wilderness of girls, called "Tam O'Shan" by Lincoln, and Nancy, Jane, Martha, Sarah, Salina and Sorena (the twins), Eliza, Caroline and Margaret. What clerk to-day would walk five miles easily between his store and his boarding house? Lincoln did it for months, striding from "Parson" Cameron's log cabin in the early mornings to Denton Offutt's general store, and back again at dusk. He loved exercise in the open, he was proud—may be at time a trifle beastful of his physical strength and great powers of endurance, but aside from that, one cannot help wondering If John Cameron's merry houseful of buxom daughters may not have been a keener inspiration for those daily trudges than love of Nature and of Nature's moods. Mrs. Lyster remembers "Abe" strid ing steadily, but unhurried "home" gaunt saoulders drooped, shaggy head heat and eyes glued to the pages of a grammar that he held well up as he walked. Awaiting him at the long tramp' end were the friends who, in accepting use si-a-week board, had taken nur in and made him one of themselves "Lincoln, or 'Abe,' as we one and all soon came to call him was a member of the family as long as he stayed with us," Mrs. Lyster says. "To him my mother was 'Aunt Polly,'" a fact borne out by historians. "Lincoln," says Mrs. Lyster, recalling those rare days, "was a remarkably young man for pranks. He had a nickname for each one of us girls, but I can only remember a few. One of his tricks was to pluck his friends by their ears—he was always doing that. I have heard my father speak of seeing 'Abe' standing at a corner, or in the road, telling one of his droll stories or engaged in earnest discussion, and at a climax in the tale or conversation, stretching one of his lilies and guiding him up the tenner's ear, instead of plucking the lapel of his coat. From more than one of us Cameron girls 'Abe' caught a scolding for not leaving our ears alone." guard on the president's car. In telling of this historic ride he said: "The sleeper was attached to the rear of the train and was empty. In order to allay the suspicion of the passengers as to the cause of the delay, trucks were wheeled backward and forward bearing trunks and baggage of every description. After a wait of nearly half an hour a hca dashed up to the station and a man unattended quickly alighted. He wore a long coat, the cape of which was drawn over his head. It was Lincoln. The doors on both ends of the sleeper were 'sen locked and guarded, I was one o' the three men who rode on that chench; Lincoln on the inside, I was standing inside at one end, and another guard was at the other end. From Philadelphia to Baltimore, where I alighted, I stood with pistol in hand ready to shoot any trapsman. I was ordered to do so, and my occasion required it, I would not have hesitated a message."—Philadelphia Telegraph. A prominent member of the Young Women's Christian Association, in an Eastern city, was making an address to a large gathering of women, which was interrupted by a terrific thunder shower. She shared with many the awful fear of thunder and lightning, and, with the others, she trembled in silence for a few moments. When a blinding-fash was swiftly followed by a terrific roar, she gled to her feet, and began to cry, "O Lord, take us under Thy protecting wings, for Thou knowest that feathers are non-conductors. "I have always contended that if the owner, the publisher, and the managing editor could be kept out of a newspaper office it would be a good business," writes Hugh B. Fullerton. "But it is impossible. They always are meddling. One afternoon I was sitting in a dignified attitude, with both feet over the top of my desk, and both hands in my pockets, when a heavy-treading gentleman approached, and asked: 'You young man, do you work here?' "You changed my position. "You have the tenses mixed, he remarried, gently; you mean you did." I found out ther that he was the owner." Congressman Fred Landis, of Indiana, has apparently determined to make a reputation for himself as an orator. A year or so ago Landis spoke at the unveiling of a monument to Abraham Lincoln, in which speech he employed a number of beautifully rounded perlods and somewhat obscure phrases, among them "Abraham Lincoln—that mystic mingling of star and clod." The sentence was loudly apudged. After the speech a friend of Landis approached him, and, repeating the phrase, said: "Fred, what in the name of the arm around his friend's shoulder, Landis replied: 'I don't know, really, but it gets 'em every time.'" WINTER WEAKNESS WINTER WEAKNESS Dr. Williams' Pink Pills the Tonic That Most People Need for Elood and Nerves. In winter the air of the close rooms in which we spend so much of the time does not furnish enough oxygen to the tungs to burn out the foul matter in the blood. In the cold season we do not exercise but we do not throw out the waste matter as freely as usual. The system becomes overloaded with poisonous matter, and too feeble to throw it off. Relief can be had only through the use of a remedy that will promptly and thoroughly purify and strengthen the blood, and the one best adapted for this purpose is the great blood tonic known as Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. They acted like magic in my case, say Mrs. Chara L. Wille of No. 677 Farmhouse avenue, Detroit, Mich. "I was weak and thin and could not sleep. My stomach and nerves were out of order. I can't describe how miserable I really was. I dragged through six feet, growing weaker all the time until finally I strength- ened to leave my bed. "Then a glad day came, the day when [I began to take Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. They inside me feel strong right away. My appetite came back, I took on flesh and the color returned to my cheeks. People wounded that these pills did for me what the doctors couldn't do. I took only six boxes and then I was perfectly well. If I had not found this wonderful remedy I surely think that I must have taken the pill, and these pills saved my life by the strength which they gave me at a critical moment, I unhesitately recommended them to others." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills contain no substance but give strength that lasts. They may be obtained at any drug store. A lady, who did not speak French, tried vainly to make her dressmaker, who did not speak English, understand that she wanted her collar at the same time. After various failures she exclaimed at last in despair, "Mettez a l'amirperile" (the outside of a tram or omnibus). This was successful, and the work was done as she wished. A serious-minded London lady was bringing an interview with a cook to a satisfactory conclusion when the question came: "Do you have family prayers, m'm'r? The lady, much pleased, replied "always." 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She waited long for her money to arrive, but none came Finally she wrote a brief note: "Please send check for story. I need money to arrive. I will receive a draft for eight dollars. Im medically she indicted a second epistle: "I wrote I wanted a hat, not a vell." By return, mall came a second check for eight dollars. "The yachtsidents of actors," said James K. Hackett, "are incredible. There was Brown, who went touring in South Africa last year. I met Brown's cousin yesterday. 'Weh how is him? I' I asked. 'Jim? I said the cousin; 'body o' me, man, Jim is dead.' Dead? 'How did he die?' Pelted to death with eggs at Cape Town, the cousin answered. 'But eggs don't kill' said I. He smiled sadly, and murmured: 'Ostrich eggs Wheat. Oats. Wheat. 1898 . . . 307,550 . . . 105,171 1899 . . . 363,232 . . . 134,938 1900 . . . 405,577 . . . 175,439 1901 . . . 412,864 . . . 175,439 1902 . . . 425,758 . . . 179,439 1903 . . . 437,324 . . . 181,067 1904 . . . 465,549 . . . 140,562 1905 . . . 523,634 The yield has been unremembered every year except 1900, when three years to have been a stump up at the line. This, however, has been compensated for in the year, when the bumper crop in the previous years completely in the row and barley put the returns and gave an impetus to settlement the west which has prevailed to present, as the following table bushels will show: | Year | Oats. | | :--- | :--- | | 1898 | 5,454,767 | 3,040,367 | | 1899 | 6,915,623 | 4,658,058 | | 1900 | 4,025,294 | 11,113,658 | | 1901 | 12,808,447 | 10,611,266 | | 1902 | 16,929,149 | 14,173,708 | | 1903 | 16,875,537 | 16,323,551 | Wheat. Oats. Corn. 1898 .. 5,142,478 30,404,367 1898 .. 6,915,623 4,686,068 1890 .. 4,028,294 4,226,152 1901 .. 12,806,447 11,113,066 1902 .. 13,956,650 10,661,266 1903 .. 16,929,149 14,727,085 1904 .. 16,875,537 16,323,551 It will be seen that the number acres sown to wheat, oats and in 1898 was 429,749, and that increased to 1894 in 15,527,371 total crop in the cereals mea- sured in 9,033,297 bushels in 1904 it had grown to the magna- tual of 35,413,522. In the year closed the "forward movement of the agriculture of the west has wonder and envy of the New England and of the country been placed under tribute to the and harrow, the grim area been largely increase and is hicularly the case where he demonstrated that "Alberta rheed wheat may be successfully and along the lines of the new ways towards the centre of the trry, where mixed farming re The future of the Canadian is assured, and for years to come is bound to be the land of promise the agriculturist of every nation of every clime, and the land of unity to every settler within bounds. Fulfillment information can be from any Canadian Government Agent. Silk worn next the skin is weak and slightly more absorbent, but does not absorb, but that it does absorb the obvious exhalations to freely is proved by the unpleasant odor it soon acquires. 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I'll settle the thing in the same old way, With a forty-dollar check! — New York Press. TINE'S DAY her Amusing Games and times. FOR VALENTINE'S DAY The Heart Hunt and Other Amusing Games and Pastimes. The first suggestion for a Valentine day party you will serve refreshments, and the idea of the day of hearts and love must be carried out as far as possible paper hearts, red and If you have a Valentine day party you will serve refreshments, and the idea of the day of hearts and love must be carried out as far as possible paper hearts, red and A very pretty way to send yo- guests to the dining-room is to have some pink flowers in two separate baskets, pink carnations for the boys and pink roses for the girls, for pink and pink roses colored of the bloom. Write beforchard on small cards the names of some famous lovers of history and fiction, fastening the cards with the names of men to the carvations and those with the names of women to the roses. Such names should be selected as Romeo and Juliet, Orla, io and Rosalind, Hamlet and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet, Dante and Bastien, Loeferstein, Queen Elizabeth, John Alden and Priscila, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and 10 on. Each as boy takes a carnation and reads the name on the card, he must find the card with the corresponding rose card; that is to Say Romeo and Juliet, that is to Say Rosalind, and on, and they go to the dining-room matched in that way. The dining-room decorations should the Fortune-telling Target. The King of Hearts and the Fortune-telling Target. Of buttons, or a little work basket, as will have to learn the use of them in his bachelorhood. Another game appropriate to the day is "Broken Hearts." Cut out of red cardboard as many hearts, about six inches across, as you will have a pair of guests. Then with sharp edges of these into many small pieces, square, crescent shaped, wedge shaped, and so on, keeping the pieces of each heart separate from the others by putting them into an envelope. Now, from different colored papers cut small hearts, two of each, and put them into two bowls. The players be in pink, and as far as possible, heart shaped. Pink crepe paper can be effectively used to give the shape to all the dishes. The ice cream should be served in heart shaped molds or in the form of two dove, billing and cooling, and the cream should be pink in color. Pink hearts, with little love verses attached, should be placed at the guests' places, and these may be taken away as souvenirs of the evening. Following are a few verses that might be used: Oh, there's nothing half so sweet in life As Love's young dream. Moore. Pains of love be sweeter far than all others. -/yvien For love is heaven, and heaven is love, Scott. 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. -/tennyson. There's beggery in the love that can reckoned. —shakespeare. For toasts, those who remember any other quotations about love may recite them, or each guest might read aloud, between the times of serving, the quotations on the heart shaped cards. Above the table a bow and an arrow might be suspended, or a cupid, or both. When the guests have come back from the dining-room to the parlor, hand to each one a little lace edged valentine, with a pencil attached by means of a narrow pink ribbon, and on the back of which the following questions are written. The answers to the questions all begin with the word "heart" or the letters h-e-r-t: 1. What does she take from us? 2. How do we greet her? 3. By what do we sit? 4. What, oftentimes, is her conduct? 5. What then comes to us? 9. What do we become under its influence? The guest who answers most of the questions should receive a prize—a silver heart-pin, an arrow shaped paper cutter, or a box of candy. Here are the answers to the questions: 1. Hearts. 2. Heart-ly. 3. Hart-h. 4. Heart-less. 5. Heart-ache. 6. Heart-sick. 7. Heart-rending. 8. Heart-s ease. 9. Heart-whole. Custom Very Old. The origin of the valentine is said to have existed for a long time. That originally the old maids and bachelors would meet and all names were written on slips and drawn and the one each drew was to be his or her valentine for a year, and that often these temporary engagements became permanent. Later the custom has drifted into the sending of pictures, first representing Cupid with his arrows at work, but later still to the sending of horrible caricatures of one sort or another, intended as a sort of joke on the one receiving the valentine—Frederickland (Mo.) Tribuena. want some kind of a valentine, To send to that little wife of mine, Who's waiting at home for me; Not paper Cupids and gilded darts, Nor silly verses, not satin hearts, But something—let me see— Suppose I send her a bunch of posies, Some violets or a box of roses— A dollar spike, you say? Good Lord! She would ask me what I meant By spending so much on sentiment, And flowers, anyway! By Jove! I'll get her some gloves! Eh, what? Her size? Great heavens, I have for- now Am I not a dunce? Alan, that a man should grow so stupped Give me an inspiration, Cupid! I The first suggestion for a Valentine day party is in the form of a heart hunt. Small paper hearts, red and white, should be hidden all about the room, with occasional chocolate or other candy hearts here and there. The object is for each person to The first suggestion for a Valentine day party is in the form of a heart hunt. Small paper hearts, red and white, should be thrown in the room, with occasional chocolate or other candy hearts here and there. The object is for each person to search for the hearts, and the one who finds the greatest number of paper ones, which are the real counters in the game, wins the first prize. The first prize should be something in the form of a heart, say a photograph holder, a charm, a locket, or a bouquetmom. Some of the hearts about the birthday are candy ones, or torn if paper, and special prizes offered to those who find the pieces that fit together. The player who finds most hearts is supposed to be the one who will first be married. To the one who lends least, a consolation prize should be given. If a girl, a suitable prize would be a cup and saucer, or a kitten, a kitten. If a girl be an "old maid." A suitable consolation prize for a boy would be a card of buttons, or a little work basket, as will have to learn the use of them in his bachelorhood. Another game appropriate to the day is "Broken Hearts." Cut out of red cardboard as many hearts you about his height, as you will have their guests. Then, with sharp shears, cut each of these into many small pieces, square, crescent shaped, wedge shaped, and so on, keeping the pieces of each heart separate from the others by putting them into an envelope. Now, from different colored papers cut small hearts, two of each, and put them into two bowls. The players then select one each, the girls from one bowl, the boys from another, and find their partners in the girls who have hearts matching in color those they have selected. The envelopes are then distributed, one to each couple, and they must try to put the pieces together to form a perfect heart. The two who first do this stand up and are crowned with red roses made of paper, as this was a classic honor bestowed upon Cupid, the god of love. If you prefer, the girl may be crowned with roses and the boy with a laurel wreath. This diversion is especially good. Get a sheet of heavy hardboard, twenty-five or thirty inches square, and draw on it as large a heart as you can. Then cut the heart out and cover it with white paint to street paint. It may also be braced at the back by strips of wood. Around the edge of the heart paint a border in green, about three inches wide, which of course, gives you the outlines of a green heart. Inside this paint a black heart of the same width, and again a third in yellow, a fourth in blue, a fifth in red, and in the center a bull's-eye of gold paint, leaving a space of white unpainted. Having prepared as many arrows as there are guests and a gilded Cupid's bow of classic shape, set up the heart as a target at the end of a long room, from which you have removed as much of the furniture as possible. Dress a small boy as King of hearts in a coat of turkey red, with knee breeches and knee knees in point covers covered with hearts of gold paper. He should have a collar of three hearts, the points fastened to a band around his neck, and he should also have a cloak of hearts or covered with hearts. A crown of gilt paper, with a heart in the front, will complete the costume. Cupid, the King, presides at the target, and, as each guest shoots his arrow, recites or reads one of the following couplets, according to the color of hilt: If your arrow hit the red, your arrow should shortly If the arrow touch the black, A true love you'll never inck. It chance to hit the white, You will meet your fate to-night. - New York Press. CAUGHT BY THE GRIP-- RELEASED BY PE-RU-NA 31 Boxes of Gold 300 Boxes of Greenbacks For the most words made up from these letters Y - I - O - Grape-Nuts 331 people will earn these prizes Pasumonia Followed La Grippie -- pru-ra-nu the Remedy That Brought Relief. Mr. T. Barnecoff, West Aylmer, Ontario, Calif. "Last winter I was ill with pneumonia after having a gripe. I took Pernaa for two months, when I beamed with joy. Any one can be cured by it in a reasonable time and at little expense." Systemic Catarrh, the Result of La Gripe, Pe-ru-na Receives Credit for Present Good Health. Mrs. Jennie W. Glimmore, Box 44, White Oak, Ind. Tern, writes: "Six years ago I had a gripe, and I was treated with tarrh. The only thing I used was Peruna and Manalnai, and I have been in better health the last three years than for years before. I give Peruna all the credit for my good health." Pe-ru-na — A Tonic After La Gripe. Mrs. Chas. E. Wets, Sr. Delaware, has been in severe attack of the gripe, I took Peruna and found it a very good tonic. "Most Effective Medicine Ever Tried for La Grine." Robt. L. Madison, A. M., Principal of Cullohue High School, Painter, N.C. is chairman of the Jackson County Board of Education. Mr. Madison runs a runa in my home. It is the most effective medicine that I have ever tried for the lappie. I gift, Athens, O. writes, "I had the lappie very bad. My husband bought Peruna for me. In a very short time I saw improvement and was soon able to do my work." —Gypy fortune-teller (seriously)—"Gay me warn me. Somebody's gone. You should not do that." Don't you think you'd better warn the other chap?"—Punch. Senator Petitt, of Alabama, was writing with a noisy, splitting pen. Laying the pen down, he smiled and said: "Once I was spending the evening with a friend of mine in Selma. We sat in the dining-room, and I was scratching the floor with a scratching sound. "Martha," said my friend to the raid, "what is that scratching in the kitchen? It must be the dog trying to get in." Huffman's scratching in do, Dats' do cook a wrinkle "a loveletter to her honeycuckle." When Senator Eugene Hale married the daughter of "Zack" Chandler, the latter, who was a great lover of children, said: "Now, Gene, I have no use for people who don't increase the census returns. I want you and Mary to raise a family, and I settle ten thousand dollars on every boy you have." Time passed, and the Hales were so regularly blessed with the gifts of a male protector the frequency was with which "Zack" Chandler was called upon to redeem his promise with checks became a jest among his friends in Washington. One morning the President recalled the following program from Senator Chandler: "We make Eugene Hale a foreign missionary." His wife has got another boy." 31 Boxes 300 Boxes of For the most up from the Y - I - O - 331 people will Around the fireside or about the well-lighted family reading table dur- ing the latter evenings the children and grown-ups can play with their wits and see how many words can be made. 20 people making the greatest num- ber of words will each receive a little box containing $10.00 gold piece. 10 people will each win one box con- taining a $5.00 gold piece. 300 people will each win a box containing $1.00 in paper money and one person who makes the highest number of words will win. Each person will be given a box containing $100.00 in Gold. It is really a most fascinating bit of fun to take up the list evening after evening and see how many words can be added. The letters are necessary for absolute play. Any word authorized by Webster's dictionary will be counted, but no name of person. Both the singular and plural can be used, as for instance "nuts." The letters in "Y-I-O-Grape-Nuts" may be repeated in the same word. Geographical names authorized by Webster will be counted. Arrange the words in alphabetical order with A together and those beginning with E to come under E, etc. When you are writing down the words leave some spaces, in the A, E, W and Z words, as new words come to you, for they will spring into every evening. It is almost certain that some contestants will die with others. In such cases a price identical in value and charge with that offered in that item will be paid. In some cases a one will be requested to send with the list of words a plainly written letter describing the advantages of Grape-Nuts, but the contest is not required to purchase a pkg. These letters will be sent to the flourishes, but simple, truthful statements of fact. For illustration: A person may have experienced some incipient or chronic allure traced to unwise selection of food that failed to meet the health and power desired. Seeking better conditions, a change in food is made and Grape-Nuts and cream used in place of the former diet. Suppose one cuts the meat, fried potatoes, cheese or wheat and cuts the meat, or wheat and cuts out the coffee, Try, say, for breakfast a bit of fruit, a dish of Grape-Nuts and cream, two soft-boiled eggs, a slice of hard toast and a cup of Postum. Food Coffee or milk, a faint on away on that, but, my dear friend, we will put dollars to your pcc. Suffered Twelve Years From Alter-Effects of La Gripe. Mr. Victor Patneaude, 328 Madison St., Topeka, Ks., member of Knights and Ladies of Security, writes: "Twelve years ago I had a severe attack of la girape and I never really recovered my health and strength—but grew weaker every year until I was uninjured. Twelve years ago I began using Peruna and it built up my strength so that in a couple of months I was able to go to work again. "This winter I had another attack of la girape, but Peruna soon drove it out of my system. "My wife and I consider Peruna household remedy." He—"How do you like my winter suit; good fit don't you think?" She—"Worse than that, my dear; a perfect convulsion!"—Princeton Tiger. Mrs. Economy—"How much are the spectacles?" Qualify—"Two dollars." Economy—"Can't you knock off one dollar I'm blind in one eye."—New York Mall. Pat was in the habit of going home drunk every night and beating his wife Biddy. Finally she appealed to the priest. The priest called that evening, and Pat came home drunk as usual. "Pat," said the priest, "you're drunk. If you ever get drunk again I will turn you into a rat—do you mind that? If I don't see you I'll know about it just the same, and into a rat you go. Now you mind that." Pat was very doled that night, but next evening he came home even worse drunk than ever, kicked in the door, and Biddy dodged behind the table to defend herself. "Don't be afraid to get drunk," he said himself before dropping into chairs. "I'm not going to hate ye. I won't lay the weight of me on ye. Ye know his riverine said hast night if I got drunk again he'd turn me into a rat. He didn't see me, but he knows I'm drunk, and this night in a rat I go. But watch me, and when I see you, I see the growin' out on me, and my whiskers get'ln long, if ye ever loved me, darlin, for God's sake, keep yer eye on the cat." nies that the noon hour will find a man on our breakfast hunker and with a stronger heart beat and clearer working brain than he ever had on the old diet. Suppose, if you have never really learned for absolutely clean health that pushes you along each day with a spring in your step and a reserve vigor in muscle and brain that makes the doing of things a pleasure, you join the army of "plain old common sense" and start in now. Then the Grape-Nuts training makes the Grape-Nuts training you write a statement of how you used to be and how you are now. The simple facts will interest others and surprise yourself. We never publish names except on permission, but we often tell the news in the newspapers and requested give the names by private letter. There is plenty of time to get personal experience with Grape-Nuts and write a sensible, truthful letter to be sent in with the list of words, as the book was published in 1906. So start in as soon as you like to build words, and start in using Grape-Nuts. Cut this statement out and keep the letters Y-I-Grape-Nuts before you and when you write your own letter. Write the subject, "Why I Owe Grape-Nuts." Remember, $31 persons will win prizes, which will be awarded in an exact and just manner as soon as the list can be counted after April $31. Printed list of names and addresses of winners on application, in order to have proof that the prizes are sent as agreed. The company is well known all over the world for absolute fidelity and honesty. Every single one of the $31 winners may depend on receiving the prize won. Many persons might feel it useless to contest, but when one remembers the great number of prizes—(331)—their words can really be made up evening after evening and the good, natural fun and education in the competition, it seems worth the trial; there is no opportunity to win one of the many boxes of gold or greenbacks. We make the prediction that some who win a prize of gold or greenbacks will also win back health and strength more than a wager full of money prizes. There are no preliminaries, cut out this statement and go at it, and send in the list and letter before April 8th, 1906, to Postman Cereal Co. Ltd., Bexley, Kent, with the name and address be clearly written. The ground hog case certainly proved to be a true saying this time for we have had nothing but cold weather since he made his appearance at this writing, we have been informed that it is 36 below note. Lee Howard passed away suddenly last Wednesday at his home. His funeral was held from the North Side Baptist Minute Monday afternoon, Rev. Withers officiating. Walker Hall died last Tuesday morning at the city hospital after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. Rev. Withers is holding a series of meetings at his church in North Minneapolis. Rev. Wade assisted him Monday night. Rev. Corquest prescribed a very instructive-sermon at James church Sunday night. Sunday last was ladies day at the Young Men's Sunday Club at St. Peter's church, a special programme was rendered. Master Carl Wade read an excellent paper at the young people's Sunday Club at St. James last Sunday afternoon entitled "The Young Man's duty to the Sunday Club" Mr. Chas. Clark instructed them how to make the club a success which was aibly discussed by several. The club is interesting both in membership and interest every one is invited to be present each Sunday afternoon at six o'clock. The National Notes published by Mrs. Booker T. Washington contains in the February edition a most excellent article on colored women as bread winners in which she says among the 3,233. 631 Nigro females in the United States 4,07 percent are engaged in gainful occupation. A valentine social will be given at St. James church under the management of Mrs. Stanton Smith, come out and bring your valentines for your friends and sweethearts. Col. C. W. Trowbridge of St. Paul who is and has always been a true friend and sympathiser of our race will address the audience at St. James church Sunday evening. The Colour is one of the most liberal supporters of St. James. At a recent meeting of the Alabama State Federation of Woman's Clubs (white) a motion to affiliate with the general iteration was defeated by one vote it is difficult to understand just why there should be this aversion to joining the national organization, now that all fear of the admission of colored clubs has been permanently disposed of for a long time, this was the excuse offered by the Alabama women. The King's Daughters and Sons of St. James church will entertain the Non Parcel Club at a Masquerade reception on next Tuesday evening. Mrs. J. Brooks is reported quite sick at her home on 4th street. The choir of St. Peter's church rendered special music Sunday evening. Mrs. W. J. Atterson of St. Paul spent a couple of days with her daughter Mrs Wade last week. The debate Resolved that the Negro would have been better off had he been left in Africa at St James pastor's And meeting Friday evening was decided in favor of the both. Negative bits put up a strong plea at the next meeting a Mock trial will be held. Common Colds are the Cause of Many Serious Diseases. Physicians who have gained a national reputation as analysis of the cause of various diseases, claim that if catching could be avoided a long list of dangerous ailments would never be heard of. Everyone knows that pneumonia and consumption originate from a cold, and chronic catarrh, bronchitis and all throat and lung trouble are aggravated and rendered more serious by each fresh attack. Don't risk your life or take chances when you have a cold. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will cure it before these diseases develop. This remedy contains no opium, morphine or other harmful drugs and has thirty years of reputation back of it, gained by its cures under every condition. For sale by all drug-gists. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. Mrs. S. H. McCracken went to Kalamazoo, Michigan last week to visit her mother who has been very ill for sometime. Mrs. Edith Tansil and children left Saturday for Otumwa. John Greenup of Lockridge was in the city Thursday spending the day with friends. Mrs. Martha Burnaugh and Mrs. Matilda Reed spent Sunday in Fairfield. Clay Beed and Albert Holmes went to St. Madison last week to attend the funeral of Mr. Holmes' mother Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes. A number of friends gathered at the home of Mrs. T. L. Burnett Monday night, the event was quiet a surprise to Mrs. Burnett and was in honor of her sixty-first birthday. All who were present enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Refreshments were served in two courses by Mr. Burnett and Miss Carrie McRacken. A mid winter railey will be held at the A. M. E. church Feb. 14, 15 and 16 A programme will be given each night, all are invited. CLARA A. CLIFF We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mimeographing Name and Address, inserting to perfectly meet, and guarantee satisfaction. Give us your order. Office Everett Holm is and wife went to Ft. Madison last Tuesday, called there by the death of his mother, Mr. Elizabeth Holmes, which occurred there Tuesday morning. Mrs. Holmes was eighty years of age and one of the most highly respected women of Ft. Madison. She is survived by three sons and two daughters. Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. Fannie Williams who resides on Sixteenth and Fulton streets entertained a number of her lady friends in honor of her birth-day. Mrs. Clara Davis passed away early Sunday morning after a prolonged illness from the effect of a tumor. She lived a long and useful life—over forty years of which was spent in Kokuk, Mrs. Davis was born in Cumberland county, Ky. in 1833 and was 73 years of age. During her long residence in Keokuk she had acquired an enviable reputation for industry, honesty and piety. She was a member of the A. M. E church and was highly respected. All the following children survive her: Mrs Emily Rice, Mr. Burrell Davis, Z. E Davis of all Chicago, Mrs. Caus, Alden, Mrs. Thomas Morse and Fanny Stewart of this city, John and Martha Buford, brother and sister, also of this city and a number of grand children. The revival started at Seventh Street church Sunday evening Feb 4. There will be preaching every evening this week by the pastor, Rev. S. M. Smothers. Every body invited to attend. Homeesekera' Excursion Via the North Western. On Feb. 6th and 2 1/4 round trip trips will be sold to points in Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming and Black Hills district South Dakota, at 75 percent of one way fare. Also same dates special one way rates to these points at half the one way rate plus $2.00. Round trip tickets good for 21 days and allow stop-overs in each direction in home-seekers territory. For full information apply C. & N. W. ticket office Fourth and Walnut, or passenger station. BURLINGTON NEWS Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mackey entertained Mrs. Peter Johnson at supper Wednesday evening. Miss Nellie Johnson one of Burlington's favorite young ladies has completed her studies at High School and will graduate in June. Rev. W. W. Williams prescheduled Sunday at the Methodist church in Galsburg, Ill. The Graham Brothers gave a dance the 7th. (Last Week.) The gas committee of the St. John's A. M. E. church will give a valentine social at the above named church Feb. 14, admission will be 10 cents and each one that attends will receive a beautiful valentine. Mrs. Peter King who has been ill at her home on Foster street is now much better. The S. I. I. club met Friday at the home of Mrs. Geo Tyler's on Washington street. The afternoon was spent in music and art needle work, after which the hostess served a dainty luncheon. The club adjourned to meet next Friday with Mrs. Baker at her home on North Src. street. Sunday was quarterly meeting but owing to illness Presiding Elder Gaines did not get here. Mrs. A. F. Drew is on the sick list. 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I hereby announce my name as a candidate for City Treasurer, subject to Republican primaries. John Lucus. Please announce my name as a candidate for City Auditor, subject to the Republican primaries. John W. Hawk. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for City Solicitor, subject to the Republican primaries. John McLeann. James A. Stanley hereby announce his name as a candidate for Alderman of the Second ward, subject to the Republican primaries. Please announce my name as candidate for City Assessor, subject to the decision of primaries. Charles Schramm. C. G. Van Vliet of 1805 Sixth avenue announces himself as a candidate for Alderman of Fourth ward, subject to primaries. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for Mayor of the city, subject to the Republican voters of our city, Eugene E. Van Dyke. I hereby announce my name as can, didate for Alderman of Second ward- subject to the decision of the city prim- aries. J. C. Tusant. F. A. Baylies announces his name as a candidate for the office of city Mayor subject to the Republican primaries. Please announce my name as a candidate for City Park Commissioner to fill the unexpired term Please announce my name as a candidate for City Solicitor, subject to the republican primaries. James A. Merritt. AS TRUE AS GOSPEL Speak well of your friend, of your enemy, say nothing. He who says what he likes will hear what he does not like. A man's manners are the mirror in which he shows his portrait. If cheerfulness knocks for admission, we should open our hearts wide to receive it, for it moves us keenly. KNOWS THAT MUNGERS LAUN- DRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 1109 1111 Grand Ave. Branch Office 504 MULBERRY ST. Phone 579 ORIGINAL NOTICE IN THE DISTRI- CT COURT OF THE STATE OF IOWA IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY. March Term, A. D. 1906. B. Keeleer, Defense. Tina Reefer, named defendant, Cora B. Keeler. You are hereby notified that the petition of plaintiff in the within and foregoing cause of action is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Poke County, claiming from you a divorce an preying for the dissolution of the bonds of matrimony heretofore and now existing between you and this plaintiff. And unless you appear, thereto, and defend on or before noon of the 2nd day of the next term of said court, being the March A D 1906 term which convenes and is held at the Court House in Des Moines, Iowa, on the 5th day of March A D 1906, default will entered against you and decree entered thereon. Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 24th day of January, 1906. McHenry, Mullaney & Jones Attorneys for Plaintiff. ORIGINAL NOTICE IN THE DIST RICT COURT OF THE STATE OF IOWA IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY. You are hereby notified that on or before the 22d of February, A. D., 1906, the petition of the plaintiff in the abetted cause will be filed in the office of the Clock of the District Court of the state of Iowa, in and for Folk County, claiming of you a divorce on the grounds of desertion and non-support. For further particulars see petition when filed and unless you appear treeto and defend before noon on the 2d day of the next term, being the March term of the said Court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 5th day of March, 1906, default will be entered against you and judgement and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 17th day of January, 1906. Roe & Roe Attys for Plaintiff. Published in the Bystander January 19th and 26th and February 2d and 9th, 1906. SPECIALIES MARK 101TH ANT DEBASES OF THE EYE CAR NOSI AND THROAT CURLD EYES TESTED FREE DR. DURCAN.OCULISI DES.MORES.IOWA 802 West Walnut Street H AVI an Closing Out Shee Sale AVING been unable to secure a renewal lease of the store-room we now occupy and not finding another suitable location we decided to close out our entire stock and sell fixtures to the highest bidder. Anticipating a renewal of our lease we bought heavily for Spring trade and will offer the choice of $28.000 stock at less than manufacturer's cost. It is a well-known fact that shoes of all kinds have advanced nearly twenty-five per cent in the past five months, we bought our stock before the advance; therefore, when we offer you our shoes at our first cost it means in the neighborhood of forty per cent less than the prevailing selling price today. Attend the Great Shoe Sale early to obtain the best selections. Lot 673—167 pairs of women's warm Shoes, cloth top or all leather, worth $1.50 and $1.75— closing out price. **95c** Lot 127—188 pairs of women's felt Juliette, red black or brown, worth $1.00 to $1.25. **69c** Lot 372—128 pairs women's fine Shoes, odd pairs and broken lots, but nearly all high grade shoes— were $2.50 to --- EVERYBODY E. M. Keeler, Plaintiff. March Term, A. D. 1906. KATHERINE M. CASPER, Plaintiff, VS, HARRY H. CASPER, Defendent. To the Said Defendent: f Published every Friday by the BYRNEAN PUBLISHING Co., Des Moines, IA. Iowa 'phone 899. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M., Iowa State Federation of Colored Women and International Grand Congress of Heroes of Jericho of America. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One year $1.50 Six months .75 Three months .50 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to the Iowa State Bystander Publishing Company. 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We have correspondents in the following towns: Clinton ..... A. A. Busb Keokuk ..... A. J. Fields Mt. Pleasant. Miss Lydia F. Bartlett Muscatine ..... Miss Fannie Grooma Marshalltown ..... H. C. Walker Ottumwa ..... Edna A. Martin Rock Island ..... James Toliver Sloux City ..... Miss Myrtle Downing Moline, Ill. ..... Mrs. R. H. Pollard Boone ..... Miss Mary Coleman Washington ..... N. L. Black Galesburg, Ill. ..... T. S. Patton Burlington ..... Miss Elsie Wilson Dubuque ..... Henry A. Mar in Minneapolis, Minn. Mrs. G. H. Wade Athia ..... Miss May Davis Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Adelade Perkins Milton, Ill. ..... Mrs. A. H. Osakloo Luella E. Franklin Davenport ..... Mrs. C. B. Lewis Buxton ..... Miss Beatrice Terrell Omaha, Neb. ..... Miss Wade Huntsville. Miss Della E. Henderson Monmouth, Ill. ..... J. T. Wallace N. B. to Correspondents. Please mail your letters that contain news for publication not later than Wednesday morning to insure publication for the current week The Origin of Woe A feaulous at *naw*ing do more to make her son hater than anything else to secure a renewal lease of another suitable location we res to the highest bidder, favily for Spring trade and wi manufacturer's cost. that shoes of all kinds have nths, we bought our stock b at our first cost it means in the selling price today. Attend es Today, Thursday Sale Commences Today, Thursday, February 1st Men's, Misses' and Children's Shoes —167 pairs of women's warm cloth top or all leather, $1.50 and $1.75—out price. 950 —198 pairs of women's felt red black or brown Young Women's, Misses' and Childs' Lot 625—Young women's school Shoes in heavy or light soles, medium or low heels, neat and serviceable, $2.00 and $2.25 qualities—closing sale price. $1.65 Lot 534—Young women's fine Shoes—medium or military heels, patent or Vict Kid, none worth less than $3.00 and some were $3.50 Men's, Boys' and Little Gents' Shoes Lot 870—Men's serviceable shoes $1.25 and Lot 632—Men's army shoes—good wear and good $2.00 qualities—closing sale closing sale price ..... $2.35 Lot 376 - Misses' high grade Shoes in fine calf and Vict Kid, worth $2.00 - closing sale price ..... $1.15 Misses' Juliet Slippers, worth 75c and 90c—closing sale price ..... $45c Lot 228—Children's finest, grade Shoes in patent or Vcl Kid, light shoes in poles, worth up to $1.75, sizes 14% to 11—closing sale price ..... $1.28 Lot 226—Children's school Shoes, heavy or light weight, worth $1.25—closing sale price ..... $8c Lot 192—Children's fine Shoes in sizes 5 to 8, the regular $1.00 grade—closing sale price price ..... 68c Lot 144—Infants'/Shoes, 3ac grades ..... 48c Infants' soft sole Shoes at 3c and ..... 38c New H Children's Shoes The Cut Rate Shoe Store 203 6th Ave. Des Moines Opposite Street Car Wait- ing Room. Reliable Leather and Rubber Footwear One-fourth Less Than Regular Prices SANDHOLM'S Eczema Lotion and Dandruff Cure Cures Eczema, Dandruff, Pimples, Acne, Poison Ivy, Barber's Itch and all Skin and Scalp Diseases. A PLEASANT ANTISEPTIC AFTER SHAVING Des Moines, Sandholm Drug Co., Des Moines, Iowa. Gentlemen:— About four months ago, I o Eczema Remedy and Satin Lotion for a very bad case was troubled for years, in fact ever since 1893. I do listens without number but keep gelling worst today. Beings a traveling man, barbers all over the State. I was afflicted, and it is with surprise that they present time, as my case was supposed to be hopeless total amount of my remedy that I have used is four Four Dollars. Prevails to using my remedy. I was one hundred times that amount. If it was pos- stronger, I would gladly do so, for I know how bad ad as I was suffer. Will gladly reply to any inquiri Yours very truly. Gentlemen:— About four months ago, I commenced using your Eczema Remedy and Skin Lotion for a very bad case of scalp eczema. I was troubled for years, in fact ever since 1893. I doctored with skin specialist without number but keep getting worse: today I am completely cured. Being a travelingman, barbers all over the State of Iowa know how badly I was a inflicted, and it is with surprise that they examine my scalp at the present time, as my case was supposed to be hopeless. I wish to say that the total amount of your remedy that I have used is four bottles—costing just Four Dollars. Previous to using your remedy, I suppose I paid out about one hundred times that amount. If it was possible for me to make this stronger, I would gladly do so, for I know how badly those who are afflicted as I was suffer. Will gladly reply to any inquiries. Des Moines, Sandholm Drug Co., Des Moines, Iowa. Gentlemen:— Some six days since, I observed a blotter, recommending you rEzem a Cure for the tainted a bottle and in three days' use, all dandruff was a surprise to me, (being a drugist of forty year a dandruff cure of my own), but know I KNOCK U be the very best thing on the market. Very sincerely yours, Representing Allaire, Woodward & Co. For sale at any Drug Store, $1.00 In use at all Barber Shops. Sandholm Drug Co. Mfg. DES MOINES, IOWA. A real lease of the store-room we now occupy location we decided to close out our entire bidder. Anticipating a renewal of our trade and will offer the choice of $28.000 st. kinds have advanced nearly twenty-five our stock before the advance; therefore means in the neighborhood of forty per- y. Attend the Great Shoe Sale early to Thursday, February 1st Men's, Boys' and 's and Childs' women's school light soles, me- Gentlemen:— Some six days since, I observed you advertisement on a blotter, recommending you Recem a Cure for the cure of dandruff. I obtained a bottle and in three days' use, all dandruff had disappeared. This was a surprise to me, (being a druggist of forty years, as well as handling a dandruff cure of my own), but know I KNOCK UNDER. I believe it to be the very best thing on the market. Sandholm Drug Co. Mfg. Chemists. DES MOINES, IOWA. v Hub Seventh @ Walnut Des Moines, Ia., March 5, 1904. awa. months ago. I commenced using your or a very bad case of scalp eczema. I since 1893. I doctored with skin spee- cing worms today. I am completely cured. If it been possible how badly bady prince that they examine my scalp at theed to be hopeless. I wish to say that the have used is four bottles—costing just our remedy. I suppose I paid out about If it was possible for me to make this know how badly those who are afflic- tly to any inquiries. very truly. W. H. MURRAY, The Flour Man. Des Moines, Ia., Feb. 6, 1904. awa. since. I observed you advertisement on a Cure for the cure of dandruff. I obse- se, all dandruff had disappeared. This digest of forty years, as well as handling now I KNOCK UNDER. I believe it to sincerely yours. Store, $1.00 per bottle. Shops. Co. Mfg. Chemists, NES, IOWA. For sale at any Drug Store, $1.00 per bottle. In use at all Barber Shops. Little Gents' Shoes Lot 870—Men's serviceable working Shoes—$1.25 and ..... $1.45 Lot 632—Men's army working Shoes—good wear and good fit— $2.00 qualities—closing sale price ..... $1.65 Lot 655—Men's fine box calf Shoes, heavy soles, good styles, made to cell for $2.50 ..... $1.95 Lot 782—Men's finest grade Shoes, a large variety to select from—box calf, viol kid and velour calf— latest shapes, worth sale ..... $3.85 Men's good quality Arcticts, heavy or light weight, $1.50 grades ..... $1.15 Boys' Shoes in great assortment, sizes 2½ to 5½ = $1.50 grades for $1.25; $1.75 grades ..... $1.45 Little men's Shoes, a splendid vari- ety, of the good wearing kinds— grades, 95c; $1.50 $1.50 grades ..... $1.19 Seventh Walnut W. F. EVERTS, Peoria, Ill. ...