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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XVI, No 37. CITY NEWS. B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we solicit all your local news—Ed.) Dan Straughter left last Saturday for Kansas City, Mo., to remain indefinitely. Ed Craddock of Oskaloosa was in our city last week to visit his sister, Mrs. Enola Craddock, Messrs. I. L. Brown and Albert Walker of Marshalltown were in our city last Tuesday evening to attend the masquerade social given by Mt. Olive Court. Miss Jessie Walker of Marshalltown, who has been visiting several days in our city the guest of Mrs. E. T. Banks, left Thursday for her home. She made a pleasant call at the Bystander office. Miss Walker is one of the active members of the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women. On last Friday a missionary meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Miles Thompson (white) 1323 W. Ninth, for the discussion of the Negro question. Rev. T. L. Griffith spoke; a quartet of young ladies consisting of Misses Anna and Bessie Reeves, Iona Wilson and Jessie Bell rendered several good selections; Miss Margaret LaCour delivered an excellent address on the progress of the Negro. NOTICE. To the officers and members of the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women: At the recent meeting of the Executive Board of the Federation which was held in Des Moines, the board decided to use the Iowa State Bystander for issuing our program and all club notes necessary until the meeting of the State Federation in May. We would advise all club women in the state to subscribe for the Bystander so that all clubs will know what part they are to bare on the program. Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Pres. Jessie E. Walker, Editor. Mrs. James Woods Mrs. L. W. Tucker A special session of the Board of Directors of the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs was held at the residence of Mrs. S. Joe Brown last Thursday afternoon. Those present were: Mrs. C. B. Lewis of Davenport, President; Mrs. S. Joe Brown of this city, Vice President; Mrs. Alice Thompson, Treasurer; Mrs. E. B. Elliston of this city, Organizer; Mrs. J. H. Woods, Chairman Arts and Crafts Committee; Mrs. J. P. Hamilton of this city, Chairman Rescue Committee; Mrs. Emma Gardner of Ottumwa, Chairman Philanthropic Committee and Miss Jesse Walker, Associate Editor of "The Iowa Colored Woman." Aside from completing arrangements for the meeting of the State Federation, which will be held in this city the fourth week in May, the board elected Miss Cole Walker, editor of "The Colored Woman" the official paper of the Federation, to succeed Mrs. A. L. Demond, who was elected at the last state meeting, but who was compelled to resign because of her removal to the state of Georgia, where her husband has charge of one of the Congregational churches. Mrs. C. B. Lewis and Mrs. Alice Thompson were the guests of Mrs. S. Joe Brown while attending the Directors' meeting in this city last week. The Iowa State Bystander has again been made the official organ for the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs by vote of the recent board meeting held in our city. We are always interested in the uplift and amelioration of our race and think that the Iowa clubs of women throughout the state as a whole have rendered good and commendable service to the women and likewise to the city hence we will again give them space in the columns of the Bystander as heretofore, although sorry of the suspension of their official monthly journal. Next month the official announcement of the annual program will be published. These ladies are expecting one of the largest meetings in our capital city next May in the history of the organization. THE VARIETY 1010 Center Street. For the best meals in the city, and all kinds of sand- wiches. Special Chicken Dinner Every Sunday. If you have 'any trouble with your stomach you should take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina, Mo., says: "I have used a great many different medicines for stomach trouble, but find Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets more beneficial than any other remedy I ever used." For sale by all druggists. Mayor H. C. Baehr Breaks Record Cleveland's Chief Executive Appoints Twenty-three Afro-Americans to Good Paying Positions During First Month in Office. Fleming, Brascher and Eubanks Factors in Ohio Republican Politics. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Hon, Herman C. Baehr, Republican, who defeated Tom L. Johnson, Democratic candidate for mayor of Cleveland, O. lust fall, is doing some things for the Afro-American voters of the city which are in every way commendable and which should refresh THOMAS W. FLEMING. the memory of the mayors of some other large cities in the west and north who seem to have forgotten that Afro-Americans voted for them in the municipal elections in 1909. Mayor Baehr is broad minded and has shown his willingness to recognize men of merit and worth regardless of their race or color. He began his term of office on Jan. 1, and since that time, through the efforts of City Councilman Thomas W. Fleming, who is ever ready and on the alert for the best interest of the race, twenty-three Afro-Americans have been appointed to good paying positions. Councilman Fleming is a prominent attorney at the Cleveland bar and bears the unique distinction of being the first man of our race who has ever been elected to the city council in Cleveland. He is also the first of our race to be elected councilman at large in the state, being the recognized leader among our people in Republican politics both in the state and in Cleveland. Mr. Fleming's success in public affairs has been phenomenal, and he is considered to be good timber for larger responsibilities in the body politic, especially where the interest of the race is most likely to be jeopardized. Judging from the number of men already appointed by Mayor Baehr, it is safe to assume that no other city in the United States can boast of such recognition as has been accorded to members of the race in Cleveland within such a short time. No better selection could possibly have been made for the exacting duties of city storekeeper in the city auditor's office than that of Nahum Daniel Brascher. Mr. Brascher is the first Afro-American to hold the position and is well qualified by learning and experience to fill it. As editor of the Cleveland Journal, which is one of the leading race papers of the NAHUM DANIEL BRASCHER. west, he has been a molder of public sentiment in favor of our people for a number of years. Fearless and conscientious, Mr. Brascher has made strong defense of all the rights and privileges due the race under the national government. Being a strict party man, he has wielded a potent influence for Republican success in many exciting campaigns in the city and in the state. His slogan now is, as it ever has been, "To the victors belong the spoils." belonging in Cleveland enjoy a wider acquaintance as public officers than does the Hon. Henry T. Eubanks, member of the Ohio legislature, who is now serving his second term. His voice has been heard many times in debate on questions touching the public good as well as that of his own race. Mr. Eubanks may justly be termed an old school politician, with added capacity for grasping the new ideas and methods which characterize present day statesmanship. A sincerity and devotion to the duties of his office and an interest in the well being of the race are possessed by him to a degree seldom manifested in a single individual. His career as a public servant, therefore, has been marked by a calm and passionate view of men and measures, working for the good of the state and all its people. Every county office, with the exception of the prosecutor's and clerk's office, has a representative of the race employed. The latter office, of course, is controlled by Democrats. Thus with the following partial list of our men who are holding positions which they have well married it appears that the race in Cleveland, O., is marching on. They are J. Clarence Brown, chief inspector garbage collection department; Dan R. Falfrat, clerk, waterworks department; Walter Patterson, park police; W. O. Thornhill, notice clerk, sidewalk department; William Brown, inspector of brick and cement, engineer's office; Samuel Kyle, barn man, collection department; Edgar B. Moore, messenger, director public service office; Abraham Stevens and Jacob Cummings, janitors, city hall; Charles Hayes and Jersey Gordon, night watchmen, city hall; Frank Griffen and Ernest Burke, meter readers; John Clifford, janitor, Central Market House; William Shaffer, man, central police station; J. A. Johnson, janitor, pumping station; George Turner, bridge guard, and James Johnson, policeman, East Ninth street bridge. Seventy-five colored men are employed at the garbage collection department as drivers of garbage wagons at $2 per day, and about twenty are working on the streets as white wings. Twelve men have teams working for the city. As strange as it may seem to some, the day has come when Afro-Americans all over the country must cease to base their claim for political recognition solely on party affiliation. More and more are we convinced that the future salvation of the race in politics will depend largely upon the men HON. HENRY T. EUBANKS. whom it helps to elect to office. Especially is this true in municipal affairs. While at heart no doubt the masses of our people are inclined to support the Republican party, we have no kick with those who for good and sufficient reasons cast their lot with other political organizations as a means to an end. Mayor Baehr of Cleveland is a man who has proved himself worthy of our support. POLITICAL EQUILIBRIUM. County Voters Want to Know Their Status In Party Organization. There seems to be much unrest among the members of the Colored Republican league of Kings county, N. Y. At the annual installation of officers, held on Tuesday evening, Feb. 15, the league selected for discussion at its meeting on March 1 this subject: "What Is the Present Political Status of the Colored Republicans of the County In the Republican Party Organization?" John H. Smith, president of the league, is one of the best known politicians in the county and has more than once taken issue with the county organization for its alleged unfair treatment of the colored voters in making appointments to positions in recognition of valuable services rendered the party in various campaigns where the colored vote held the balance of power. Church Complies With Pastor's Wish. In accordance with the expressed desire of the Rev. Dr. William T. Dixon previous to his death in June, 1900, the Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn, of which he was the honored and beloved pastor for over forty-five years, the church recently donated $100 for the completion of the executive office of the Downingtown Industrial school at Downingtown, Pa. The money was paid to the Rev. Dr. William A. Creditt of Philadelphia, who is president of the school. The room will be known as Dixon hall. Future Hundred Yard Champion. James Ravenell, the Afro-American lad who took part in the 100 yard dash at the Poly meet of the High School of Commerce in Brooklyn recently, crossed the tape a winner, making the fastest run ever recorded in the history of the high school boys' meet. He is regarded as the future world's 100 yard champion runner. M. E. D. BRIGHAM. For Commissioner. The above cut is that of Hon. E. D. Brigham, formerly state labor commissioner, who has announced his name as a candidate for councilman, subject to the city primaries to be held March 14. He was born in Illinois in 1863; came to Iowa in 1878 on a railroad construction gang and built a mile of the Milwaukee grade near Council Bluffs in 1890, and was locomotive engineer for the Chicago Great Western for twelve years. He was labor commissioner in Cummins and served that time he has been children's department Western Accident Coran two years ago will being on the ticket as feel that he will no delight to go on the tick WESLEY ASH, WESLEY ASH. For Commissioner. Mr. Wesley Ash, one of our present city commissioners, is a strong candidate for re-election. He is an lowborn, and educated in the county; a farmer boy, then to the coal mines where he spent most of his life. Six years ago he was appointed deputy sheriff, which he filled with efficiency ALBIA, IOWA. Mrs. Laura Schoolfield, the evangelist of Oskaloosa, will be in Albia and surrounding towns canvassing for the next three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson of Hocking spent Sunday with relatives in Albia. Mr. Benjamin Gathers and Mr. B. Thomas went to Philadelphia Sunday of this week. The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. H. Jones on Monday of this week. Rev. S. L. Birt of the A. M. E. church is out of town for an indefinite time. For the past week there has been quite a few strangers in town. Mr. Editor: Kindly allow me space to say that doubtless few people know of the missionary work Mrs. Searcy of this city is doing in the South. She has gained the confidence and respect of the best white people of the town who have been assisting her the past few years. She has always felt in heart and mind that there was a great work for her to do among our women and thanks God that she has at last fallen into the right channel, and were she to receive a gold button set with diamonds she would feel like placing it on her husband who has sacrificed to make her what she is. Mrs. Searcy intends sometime in the future to tell to the world how she received a part of an education, and adds, too, that the South is the place for the black man. A lecture tour in which she had expected to discuss this subject had been planned but on account of the illness of her husband the trip was postponed, and her modest retiring nature also makes her shrink from public notice. Not long since the distinguished pastor of one of our popular white churches visted Mrs. Searcy and invited her to become a member of his church that he might secure her Christian influence for the young people of his church. --- twelve years. He was appointed state labor commissioner in 1902 by Governor Cummins and served until 1909. Since that time he has been manager of the children's department of the Great Western Accident Co. Mr. Brigham ran two years ago within 37 votes of being on the ticken and now his friends feel that he will no doubt be one of the eight to go on the ticket. or Commissioner. for four years. Two years ago he entered the contest for commissioner and after a hot contest won, which was unequaled by any other candidate, as Wesley was a poor man and had to battle his own fight. He has made a good commissioner and stands upon his past record. He ask your support. Her friends wish her unbounded success in this work. Do you know that croup can be prevented? Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse or even after the croupy cough appears and it will prevent the attack. It is also a certain cure for croup and has never been known to fail. Sold by all druggists. BURLINGTON ITEMS. The many friends, both colored and white, are rejoicing over a recent issue which appeared in the Lincoln Journal and was copied by the Hawkeye, our leading daily paper, relative to the fame that Mrs. Anna Burkhardt has achieved as an artist throughout the west. Her studio is located at 1238 Washington street, where she has some of Lincoln's wealthiest and noted citizens as students. Mrs. B also conducts a large class in St. Joseph, Mo. Her exhibits at the worlds fair received high praise from the judges, being awarded a bronze medal. This famous artist of which the Burlingtonians are so proud was formerly Miss Anna Jones of Burlington. The Improvement Advance Club will meet in social session this week with brother Prittt at the residence of Mrs. H. Tiggs. The Messrs Alfred, Alex and E. Drew received the sad news of the death of their mother Friday at St. Louis Mo. Mrs. Chas. Weaver is dangerously ill at her home on Brook street. Mrs. M. Slaughter who underwent a serious operation at the hospital some time ago, was able to be taken home last week. Mr. J. Earlie is indisposed. Mrs. H who has been ill with throat trouble is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Peter King will depart this week for Chicago where they will meet their son Harry, who is enroute from Boston, Mass., to California. Mr. William Washington of Peoria has returned to the city and is employed as chef at the Union. Mrs. Washington is expected soon. High Honor For Estelle E. Gibbs High Honor For Estelle E. Gibbs Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gibbs of Hoboken, N. J. Wins First Prize For Highest Average Over Thousands of White Pupils—Gold Medal Presented by Mayor Gonzales. No greater encouragement comes to the race at this time along educational lines than the splendid records which our youths, young men and women, are making in their studies in the various high schools and academies. In English and the higher branches of learning, in athletic pursuits, music and art many of them have scored signal victories. It all goes to show that where equal opportunity is given, home training and environment being similar, Afro-Americans are just as capable of grasping and retaining literal, manual or industrial subjects as any other class of persons. The recent triumph of Miss Estelle E. Gibbs of Hoboken, N.J., over the entire school population of 10,000 whites in making the highest average in her studies is sufficient evidence to prove the truthfulness of the above statement. At the graduating exercises of the public school Miss Gibbs was awarded the first prize, a gold medal. Her average in six subjects was 99.1 per cent. She is the only Afro-American girl in Hoboken who has ever achieved such honors and the only one who has graduated from the grammar school to the high school. In all of her studies save one Miss Gibbs received 100 per cent. In geography her mark was 96. In history, clvics, spelling, arithmetic and grammar she was perfect. In the test examination Miss Gibbs selected the hardest questions. She is also gifted in music, which subject she has given much attention, and instead of pursuing a further literary course she will devote her time to the study and teaching of music. This victory, how- MISS ESTELLE P. GIBBS. ever, was not won without hard study, for it is said that the girl spent little or no time with other matters. She went in to win; her aim was fixed; her standard was high, and she worked up to it. As has already been stated, home training and environment mean much to the pupil that achieves special distinction in his studies. Mrs. J. F. Gibbs, mother of Estelle, is herself an educated woman, having been graduated from the Bishop Payne Divinity and Industrial school, Petersburg, Va., before coming north. The encouragement of parents goes a long way toward shaping the aims and purposes of their children. We must let our children feel that we are with them in their efforts to advance themselves along right lines in morals, religion, education and occupation. We should know their difficulties and assist them in overcoming them; we should know their weak places and aim to strengthen them; their aspirations and help them on the road to success. With these essential elements kept steadily in view there should be no fear or misgivings as to the feature status of our race in the various callings in life. Bible Class Has Athletic Club. The Letitia Athletic club, composed of about sixteen young men of the senior department of the Concord Baptist Sunday school, is now a member of the Sunday School Athletic League of Brooklyn. The club was organized two years ago. The young men are members of the same Bible class which is taught by Deacon R. Lincoln Powell. It is the largest club of Afro-Americans in the league. They Are Wrong on the Main Point. Some of our people think that the church, like the nation, must at some time engage in war in order to perfect peace, but they are wrong on the main point. The church must ever be militant until it joins the church triumphant. Mr. J. Baker is in Quincy for an indefinite stay. Mrs. I. Washington who fell last week on the icy pavement, received several flesh wounds, but is recovering rapidly. Mr. J. E. Johnson was on the sick list last week but is able to be out. Little Mildred Graham has the chick- Little Mildred Graham has the chick en pox. GALESBURG. ILL. Mr. John Howerton entertained the Improvement club at her home Tuesday afternoon. This is one of the most worthy clubs in our city. It was organized by Miss Daisy D. Walker of Indianapolis, and is composed of twelve ladies from the Baptist church and twelve from the Methodist. They are at present studying the lives of famous men and women. The finances are used for the benefit of the poor in the city, with Mrs. L. C. Carter as president they are enjoying great success. The ladies of the D. D. W. C. C. gave a Martha Washington tea Tuesday at the home of Mrs. A. L. Harper. About seventy-five friends were present and spent the evening. During the evening a splendid program was rendered by the members of the club. Mr. Roy Lyons and his bride arrived in Galesburg Monday evening from Davenport. Mrs. Lyons will be remembered as Miss Floy McGaw, and has visited here on numerous accessions. The happy couple went at once to housekeeping at the groom's home on E. Worth street. Sunday occurred the first quarterly meeting of the year at the A. M. E. church, Allen Chapel, Presiding Elder Phillips and Rev. Lewis of Moline were present. OTTUMWA. At 4.30 Friday evening occurred the death of Stephen Green. Mr. Green and reached the age of 91 years. Most of his early life was spent as slave in the family of Judge Richard Ballinger of Lexington, Ky. He came to Ottumwa about 50 years ago and has resided here since. Mr. Green leaves to mourn him, three daughters, Mrs. Welles Fowler, Mrs. Jane Campbell and Mrs. Mary Green and grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday from the residence conducted by Rev. John W. Pool of the Main street M. E. church and Rev. A Lewis the church. Incurred Otumwa cemetery. Mrs. Helena Downey will entertain friends Tuesday afternoon from 3 p.m. to 4, at a George Washington birthday party. Rev. Simmons of Buxton preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday. The A. J. J. Anmusement club will meet at the home of Mr. Roscoe Guinn, North Monroe Street. Friday evening. THE WEST ARE AGAINST CANNON AND THE AUDRICH TARIFE. The Chicago Daily Tribune, one of the largest daily papers printed in the west, has been making a careful and thorough investigation among congressmen and editors of newspapers. The states to which they sent special representatives and letters are Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Missouri, Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, California, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arizona, New Mexico in which there were 1,000 text speakers and 3,194 against among the newspaper, and 333 votes for the Aldrich tariff bill and 3,463 against it. We wonder if the Iowa standpat congressmen who are supporting Cannon realized the embarrassed position they are in facing their constituents. Willing to Oblige. "When you feels any temptation comin' along," said the friend and adviser, "you mus' say: 'Get the behin' me, Satan.'" "Da's what I done said," answered Mr. Erastus Pinkley, "an' den I magines I hyns Satan answer me back: 'Da's all right. We's both gwine de same way, nohow, an' it don't make no diffence to me which leads de pubescion." Willing to Oblige. "When you feel any temptations comin' along," said the friend and adviser, "you mus' say: 'Get thee behin' me, Satan.'" "Da's what I done said," answered Mr. Erastus Pinkley, "an' den I magrise I hyuhs Satan answer me back: 'Da's all right. We's both gwine de same way, nothow, an' it don' make no diffiance to me which leads de puhcession.'" KENNARD'S Home of good things to eat. If we please you, tell your neighbor; if not tell us. Iowa Phone 2211-J, 922 Center Street. Give us a call. C. H. Browning, Mgr. 304 West Grand Avenue. BYSTANDER rUB. CO., Publishers. DES MOINES, IOWA Let's not talk about the weather. Remember and give the horse a square deal. Even bad weather cannot keep the alarms down. In this age, the water wagon ought to be an automobile. Canada seems to be getting a better neighbor all the time. An aeroplane collision might be a good state fair attraction. The next serial record to be broken is that for the highest fail. Delaware has a record snowfall. No use asking after the peach crop. Wouldn't automobile tires as ball bonds come under the head of inflated securities? It's not great that you can get used to almost anything if you try it long enough? It is said infections of rattlesnake venom will cure hookworm. Also pelagra. It is a kill-or-cure remedy. One of the most pernicious evildoers is the man who tries to pull another down from the water wagon. With real butter worth its weight in gold the temptation is strong for imitation butter to get into the game. European rivers have been hurrying up their high water programs so as to forestall the Ohio's spectacular performances. Whenever a cake of floating ice crashes against the Eads bridge the seismograph in St. Louis registers an earthquake. The nine-dollar hog at Chicago may make the silver of bacon for breakfast more like a silver than it has ever been before. The only consolation there has been about the bleak weather of the past few days is that each day of winter brings spring nearer. Speed maniacs should be given a sentence, when convicted, on the treadmill, which would make the punishment fit the crime. Buffalo meat has been placed on the New York market. And its price, notwithstanding its rarity, was not much greater than that for ordinary beef. Seldom will even a vain and unreliable woman give an untruthful answer if you ask her about her age. She will say it is none of your business. A New York husband complained in court that his wife called him a "shrimp," and in view of the fact that he want to court to argue the trouble we are inclined to agree with her. With eggs at 70 cents a dozen in New York a St. Louis man is willing to eat five dozen at a time on a wager. Perhaps the motion picture privileges help out this branch of capitalistic sport. Twenty thousand acres of land especially adapted to fruit culture have just been opened for settlement in Oregon. The Pacific coast is looming into prominence as a rich agricultural region. In one of the big police predicts in New York there were only two arrests in 24 hours, and the fact has led to the inquiry whether a reform wave has struck that part of the city. More likely it was merely a cold wave. Two newspapers, one in Chicago and the other in Baltimore, have talked with each other by "wireless," though 1,000 miles apart. This is reported to be the longest distance on land for successful communication of highway and exports, albeit that a thousand miles over the land is equal to 2,000 at sea. Be this as it may, the incident is of interest as showing the development of wireless telegraphy. There is no doubt that the system is constantly enlarging the scope of its usefulness. It looks more and more as though the American propositions for a worlda' arbitral court, tending to promote international peace, and for the neutralization of the Manchurian railroads, looking to the removal of a cause of friction and strife, are likely to be taken to the leading power. And so the year will be memorable because of one of the greatest advances ever made toward general and permanent good understanding, the chief impulse toward which came from the United States and was generated by American statesmanship. Great thoughts are noble guests which do not enter the home of our intellect unbidden, nor do they remain long where they are not properly entertained. A university scientist declares charity to be a disgrace, advocating the policy of letting the useless starve and the unit die. Science is the better for the loss of such science that thus practical is a defense to the old barbarous doctrine of brute force in the survival of the fittest. Some suburbanite hens are just contrary enough to be laying eggs these days. Chief Willis L. Moore of the United States, weather bureau, says wireless-messages are getting to be a babel on the ocean and that there should be a central station through which all a messages may pass, under regulation of the United States, ever since the control or precondition of wireless service seems as hopeless as government control of the weather. Now often do you eat this food? A short time ago there appeared in the columns of one of the prominent magazines an article on building brain and muscle by the proper selection of the foods you eat. A good many people were surprised to find oatmeal placed at the top of the list of foods recommended; but if the article had appeared in an English newspaper, we would have expected to see that place given to good oatmeal. As a matter of fact Great Britain and Europe come to us for tremendous quantities of Quaker Oats because it represents to them perfect food, being the richest in flavor and best in cleanliness and purity, of all oatmeals. Americans should eat more Quaker Oats; the results would soon show themselves in improved conditions of health and strength. 55 Belgium Haas no Naxx Belgium is, perhaps the most prosperous state in Europe, as well as the most thickly settled. The late king's reign was at least marked by an enormous advance in wealth and social reform. 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The first time I ran for the general assembly one of the prominent citizens of my community told me that he was going to vote against me because when I was a shaver I threw a rotten apple at his horse. Another prominent citizen told that he was going to vote for me because when I was a shaver I put a rotten egg in a buggy cushion to sit on to the woman he worked for and he had never liked the woman. Think of it! And yet such stuff has thrown the scales where thrones have been at stake—From a speech at Norwich by former Gov. George P. McLean of Connecticut. Not Actually Necessary. The lawyer proceeded to examine the witness. "Pardon the question, Mrs. Chucklesley," he said, "but your answer constitutes a part of the record. How old are you?" "Why you ought to know, Mr. Sharpe," she answered; "my birthday is the same as yours, only I was born ten years later than you were." "Ah, yes, I remember. It isn't insulting. Go to ahead, Mrs. Chucklesley, and tell the jury what you know about this case." Does He Love Anybody? Von Mokke had some few human failings. He loved his wife devotedly, but conquered his alma mater, Denmark, even after she had educated him for the military service out of her porch, stingy pocket. But Kitchener is a machine man only. He loves neither man nor woman. His spear has never known a brother, as its sharp point has hewn aunser the bodies and souls of the sons of women—Boston Post. If you want to test a man's character watch and see what creates in him an enthusiasm—Angela Dicken. THE STORY OF THE PEANUT SHELLS. As everyone knows, C. W. Post of Battle Creek, Michigan, is not only a maker of breakfast foods, but he is a strong individual who believes that the trades-unions are a menace to the liberty of the country. Believing this, and being a "natural-born helper for the right, as he is, Poor for several years past, has been engaged in a ceaseless warfare against "The Labor Trust," as he likes to call it. Not being able to secure free and untrammeled expression of his opinions on this subject through the regular reading pages of the newspapers he has bought advertising space for this purpose, just as he is accustomed to for the telling of his Poison Terror," and he has this spirit of hundreds of dollars in denouncing trades-unionism. As a result of Post's activities the people now know a whole lot about these organizations: how they are honeycombed with graft, how they obstruct the development of legitimate business, curtail labor's output, hold up manufacturers, graft upon their own membership, and rob the public. Naturally Post is hated by the trade-unionists, and intensely. He employs no union labor, so they can not call out his men, and he defends their efforts at boycotting his products. The latest means of "getting" Post is the widespread publication of the story that a car which was recently wrecked in transmission was found to be loaded with empty peanut shells, which were being shipped from the south to Post's establishment at Battle Creek. This canard probably originated with President John F. Kennedy of the Chisholm government of Labor, who it is said, stated it publicly, as truth. Post comes back and gives Fitzgerald the lie direct. He denounces Fitzgerald's statement as a deliberate falsehood, an underhanded and cowardly attempt to injure his business, having not the slightest basis in fact. It is significant that this statement about "the peanut shells" is given wide newspaper publicity. The "in patent inside" of an eastern country paper I find it, and the inference naturally is that labor-unionites are insidiously spreading this lie. An institution (or a man) which has to moral intimidation and to physical force that will destroy machinery and burn buildings, that will malain and kill if necessary to effect its ends, naturally would not hesitate to spread falsehood for the same purposes. We admire Post. While we have no empathy toward labor unions, so long as they are conducted in an honest, "live-and-let-leave" kind of a way, we have had enough of the tarred end of the stick to sympathize thoroughly with what he is trying to do. He deserves support. He is not the victim that can be killed, one with lies. They are a boomerang; every time. Again, we know, for hasn't this weapon, every weapon that could be thought of, been used (and not simply by labor unions) to put us out of business, too. I am going to drink two cups of Postum every morning from this time on, and put myself on a diet of Grape-Nuts. Bully for Post!—Editorial in The American Journal of Medical Ethics EXPECT BIG FLOOD They Are Being Braced to Resist High Waters When the Snow Melts—Digging Out Runs for Surface Water. Mason City, Ia. Feb. 25—One of the biggest floods known in the history of local railroads through northern town and southern Minnesota is anticipated when the present snow leaves and for which the roads are now making active preparations to forestall. The snow is more than an average of two feet in depth in this part of the state, ranging from McGregor to Sanborn, and as the bridges are in poor shape at the best a good deal of trouble is expected. Special orders have been given to the engineering department to strengthen all bridges and to set men at work digging out ruts for the surface water. Farmers, too, are anticipating a good deal of trouble to gather what corn remains in the fields. The ground is frozen but about two inches deep under the snow and the snow ground will also thaw, leaving the fields in such shape that corn picking will be out of the question till it will crowd spring work. A day or two ago, over four inches of new snow fell with more in prospect, which means more trouble for the railroads and the farmers. Work of Controlling Tuberculosis. Des Moines, Iowa.—A more liberal education of the farmers will help greatly in the work of controlling tuberculosis," declared Dr. J. H. McLeod before the State Veterinary association convention. "Few of them know that a large part of the value of their animals can be saved, even though they are infected. If they knew it they would be more ready to report cases." G. M. Walrod gave an account of an unusual case, that of a horse affected by tuberculosis. S. Beattie discussed an epidemic of pneumonia among the sheep of the state, and George Judish of Ames advocated the use of higher standard drugs by veterinarians, saying that many of the medicines sold to them are of low grade. New methods of detecting adulterated milk and of discovering impurities in butter were demonstrated and discussed by Professor Chitteck of Ames. Prof. S. S. Stewart, dear of the Kansas City Veterinary college, and one of the organizers of the Iowa Veterinary association in 1885, was the toothmaster at the museum. Pill Kell gave a talk on "The Evolution of a Horse," and M. Campbell of Topena, Kan., and R. P. Lyman of Kansas City, secretary of the National Veterinary association, gave a talk on the growth and work of the organization. Prof. L. H. Pammell of Ames gave a talk about entrance requirements to veterinary colleges, urging that they be made higher, and Hon. H. B. Bauman gave a talk on "Legislation." New officers of the association are: F. H. Nieman of Marshalltown, president; H. B. Treman of Rockwell City, first vice president; G. M. Walrod of Storm Lake, second vice president; H. C. Simpson, secretary and treasurer. New members of the board of directors are Dr. R. R. Dykstra of Ames and Dr. A. E. Bauman of Fort Dodge. Des Moines was chosen as the meeting place of the convention next year. Big Fire at Randolph. Sidney.—Four business houses were destroyed in Randolph by a fire which broke out in Hurst's restaurant. The restaurant building, miltinery store, telephone office and a building that has been occupied by Armstrong's general store were consumed. Mr. Armstrong has been moving into another building and only a portion of his stock was destroyed. The loss on the buildings, which were all of frame construction, is estimated at about $5,000 and to this must be added the loss on goods. The amount of insurance has not been reported. Family Reunion at Corning. Corning.—A reunion of the Schafroth families took place at the home of Fred Schafroth of this city. There are many families in the county and about thirty were in attendance. This reunion is in honor of a niece of Mr. Schafroth, who is a member of the musical organization known as the College Singing Girls, which appeared in Corning under the auspices of the Business Men's lecture course. Drainage Bonds Sold. Logan.—The board of supervisors of Harrison county sold $33,000 in drainage bonds of the Boyer river sub district No. 1 and Harrison-Monona drainage districts at 4 per cent premium. The bonds bear 6 per cent interest. Iowa City Man Ends His Life. Iowa City—Charles Novatne shot himself through the head with a revolver while lying in bed. He died five minutes later. Ill health was the cause. He was 21 years old and unmarried. Mumps at Columbus Junction. Columbus Junction—The mumps have been going the rounds here among the school children this winter. Some aged people have suffered from the disease that have never been under quarantine in this place. Woods Will Get Garrett's Place. Des Moines—Sam D. Woods of Greenfield, official court reporter for Judge James D. Gamble of Knoxville, has been appointed secretary of the state board of parole to succeed B. W. Garrett, who resigned. Woman Chopped to Death in Home Storm Lake, Iowa—Mrs. Guy Roberts, the wife of a prosperous farmer living near Marathon, twenty-five miles northeast of here, was murdered in the summer kitchen of her home at 7 o'clock Monday morning. No motive for the crime has been discovered and it is veiled in deep mystery. It may have been the work of a maniac who is reported to have been seen in that vicinity. She was attacked without warning by Henry Johnson, the hired man, who it is believed had suddenly become a maniac. Arming himself with an ax. he went to the summer kitchen, which Mrs. Roberts had entered moment before, and literally the unfortunate woman's head to pieces. He fed from the plate, but upon the discovery of the tracer, a poussie was found and he was soon captured and brought to jail here. The woman was evidently surprised by her assailant, and although she made a desperate struggle, seems to have been quickly overcome. Her husband, who was in the house, did not hear the struggle but when she did not return to prepare breakfast, he went in search of her and made the discovery. Seriously Hurt in Runaway. Eagle Growl—Word has reached here of a runaway accident near Abiquierque, N. M., in which Miss Margaret Bowes of this city who is traveling in the south, received serious injuries, consisting of a compound fracture of both the left arm and leg; also a scalp wound. At present she is in St Joseph's hospital, in Albuquerque. Miss Bowes was supervisor of music in both the Humboldt and Eagle Grove public schools for the past two years and is one of the best vocalists in this part of the state. New Bridge Nearly Finished. Marshallallown—General Roadmaster M. H. Seelyk, the Iowa Central, announced that the company's new million dollar bridge over the Mississippi at Kottsburgh, Ill., would be opened for traffic in about ten days. Final work on the approaches is being made now. There will be no formal ceremony in connection with the opening. Good Roads for Johnson County. Iowa City—There will be collected in Johnson county during the current year to be expended on improving the roads of the county, $23,400 A good roads convention is to be held here and definite steps are promised in the direction of remedying the alleged failure of the past three years to develop good roads in the county through similar sums. Prominent Minister Dies. Sioux City—Rev J. I. Reitzel or Blue Island, a church suburb, died aged 62 years, at the home of his sister, Mrs. E. J. Willow. Sioux City His death is said to have been caused by poison in roast pork. Rev. Mr. Reitzel was a lecturer of considerable 'note.' He had been on the lecture platform for fifteen years. Alexander Man Gets Damages. Hampton.—For injuries received by being thrown across the floor of a box car which had been struck by an Iowa central engine, while switching, Charles Bell of Alexander was awarded $50 by the jury after a trial of the case. Bell alleged that he is injured for life. The jury was out several hours. Suit was brought for $1,999. New Drainage District. Logan—The Upper Boyer river drainage district, embracing the Boyer valley, north of Logan for a distance of eighteen miles, was established here by the board of supervisors. The project contemplates straightening the Boyer river at an estimated cost of $130,000. The contract is not to be awarded until April. Six Saloonkeepers Sued. Dubuque—Suits against six Dyersville saloonkeepers claiming $10,000 from each were filed here by Mrs. Margaret Streif. It is charged that the defendants, knowing her husband to be an incubate, sold him liquors, as a result of which he was arrested and placed in the Dyersville jail, where he committed suicide. Pioneer Woman Dies. Kookuh—Mrs. Gertrude Timberman the widow of the late William Timberman, a pioneer mayor of Keokun, died, aged 70 years. Deceased traced her Puritan ancestry back to the year 1682. She was the mother of Mary Timberman, a Shakespearean actress who died in 1899. Sewerage System for Greenfield. Greenfield—Engineers have began surveying here for a system of sewers and to establish grades for street paving to be done this year. It is expected to be in readiness for work to begin as soon as the weather will permit in the spring. $8,700 for Personal Injuries Mason City—The jury in the Bruns vs. North Iowa Brick and Tile company case returned a verdict of $8,700 for plaintiff. This is a personal injury case and was argued here for the plaintiff by Judge Wade of Iowa City. Study Court House Plans. Logan—The board of supervisors considered the plans of twelve architects in regard to the new court house. All in the competition were eliminated but five. The board has the matter under advertisement. Man Killed by Blow in Stomach. Harvey—A. T. Baker, operating a gasoline wood saw, was struck by a stick of wood in the stomach and died in agony a short time after. He was sawing wood on the farm of J. T. Chambers, east of Knoville. Caught in the Act. Waterloo—John F. Walker, aged 18, was caught red-handed by Deputy H. Yardy after he had shot at a flock of qualls and was glad to plead guilty in justice court, and pay the maximum fine of $15.10. "Well, young man, what do you think of my daughter?" "Rather thin." "That will improve; at her age I was like that." KEEP BABY'S SKIN CLEAR Few parents realize how many estimable lives have been embittered and social and business success prevented by serious skin affections which so often result from the neglect of minor eruptions in infancy and childhood. With but a little care and the use of the proper emollients, baby's skin and hair may be preserved, purified and beautified, minor eruptions prevented from becoming allergies, itchings, irritations and chafings dispelled. To this end, nothing is so pure, so sweet, so speedily effective as the constant use of Cuticura Soap, assisted, when necessary, by Cuticura Ointment. Send to Potter Drug & Chem. 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Senator Delliver, recently paid a visit to Western Canada, a land lumberer in the hearts of farmers in Western Canada, this will account for the xummation of so many people. Our people are pleased that the excellent administration is coming to you in the country and they are still coming." Senator Delliver, to the 70,000 American farmers who made Western Canada a field crop return alone in 1909, field crop returns alone with the country upward of $170,000,000.00 General farmers are oil profitable. Free Home and land in the very best districts, be held in the very best areas, per acre within certain area, climate unsecured settlement, climate unsecured settlement, building material plentiful. For particulars to location, visit the illustrated pamphlet. Last illustrated pamphlet, written to Sgt. of Immigration, wrote to Sgt. of Immigration, to Canadian Government Agent. E.T.Holmes, 31 Jackie St. S, S.Paul Minez, W. B.M.Beanst. Room 4 See Bldg., Omaha, N. (Use address below.) (3) CHEAP FARES SOUTHWEST Now is the time to make a trip to Oklahoma or Texas and see for yourself the opportunities that abound on every hand-chances that cannot last long as the country is being settled rapidly. excursion tickets are sold at especially low rates to Oklahoma and Texas with privileges of stop-over. Such a ticket enables you to visit a large section of country—seeing for yourself what the Southwest offers. Will you go now, or wait longer until land prices advance to the top notch and the opportunities are all snapped up? Probably I can help you decide—at any rate write me for some literature and further information about the Southwest. 82 W. S. ST. GEORGE, G. P. A., St. Louis THE MKT MARKETING Don't Persecute your Bowels Cut out cataracts and pyriforms. They are brand = bamb - unnecessary. Try CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS Purdy vegetable. Act gently up the liver, diminish lily, and peel the decalcate of the bowel. Care Care, election, money. Keep headache and indigestion, as millions know. Small Pill, Small Dose, Small Price GENUINE must bear signature. DES MOINES WINS Gets the 1911 Meeting of American Berkshire Congress. INDIANAPOLIS COMPETITOR Iowa State College Professor Makes Address at Gathering Held in Springfield—Ames Man Elected President. Springfield, Ill., Feb. 25. — Des Moines won in a hot fight with Indianapolis for the 1911 meeting of the American Berkshire congress, at the annual gathering held at White hall. Representatives of eleven states were on hand when the meeting opened and the attendance was the largest in the history of the congress. Indianapolis and Des Moines fought it on the floor for the honor of entertaining the next Berkshire congress. After much discussion the members voted in favor of Des Moines and the congress will be held in connection with the Iowa state fair next fall. The election of officers for the en- suring year resulted as follows: President, T. H. McDonough, Ames, la.; vice president, Marley Riley, Thorn- town, Ind.; secretary, W. H. Palmer, Thurston, O.; treasurer, Frank S. Sheringer, Springfield, Ill. (re-elected). Members of the executive board: C. E. Sutton, Lawrence, Kas.; C. B. Bartlett, Pontiac, Mich. Professor Wayne Dinsmore, assistant professor of the department of animal husbandry at the state experiment station at Ames, la., gave one of the most interesting addresses of the day. His subject was "What type of Berkshire should the farmer use, and what should the breeder do to interest the farmer in Berkshire?" Professor Dinsmore drew largely from statistics from his native state to illu- late his remarks. CONDUCTOR IS SCARED STIFF Raves About Mysterious Assassins Although Doctors and Officers Doubt His Sanity. Des Moines, Feb. 25.—Mystery surrounds the case of Edward Skull, a street car conductor, who was almost scared to death at an early hour Thursday morning when a revolver in his pocket exploded as he stood before the bar of a saloon at 322 East Fifth street. When the gun was discharged, Skull fell in a dead faint to the floor. Removed to the hospital at police headquarters, he lay in a state of unconsciousness much of the entire morning. Since regaining consciousness, Skull raves incessantly of an attempt by a band of assassins on his life. Police think the man was scared insane. Skull lives at 510 Southeast Eighth street with his wife and three children. He left home as usual about 5 o'clock for the waiting room to catch his car. DEMOCRATS AT OTTUMWA Was Selected After Many Ballots Jerry Sullivan, of Des Moines, for Temporary Chairman. Des, Molines, Feb. 25—The democratic state convention will be held in Ottumwa next summer. The date has not been selected. The democratic state central committee decided upon Ottumwa yesterday afternoon after balloting unsuccessfully ten times. On the eleventh ballot eight votes were cast for Ottumwa and three for Des Molines. Jerry B. Sullivan of Des Molines was accorded the honor of being temporary chairman of the convention. He was awarded the position unanimously and without opposition. W. T. Oakes of Clinton will be secretary. The date of the convention was not fixed but will be set in the near future. The deadlock over the selection of the convention city held out so long that the committeemen were forced to cut proceedings short in order to catch trains for their homes. Child Burned at Muscatine. Muscatine, Feb. 25.—The two-year old child of Mr. and Mrs James Fisk was burned to death when its clothes caught fire from a red hot stove. Nellie Taylor Acquitted. Des Moines, Feb. 25—After deliberating for three and one-half hours, the jury in Judge DeGraft's division of the district court last night returned a verdict of not guilty of the charge of murder. Mason City May Get Hospital. Des Moines, Feb. 25.—Mason City may get the location of the proposed $500,000 hospital to be established by the Swedish Lutheran conference, now in session at the Swedish Lutheran church on East Fifth street. Aged Couple Die at Same Hour, Homestead, Ia., Feb. 25—Mr. and Mrs. Theobald Guth, aged 90 and 89 years, respectively, died Thursday at exactly the same hour—9 o'clock, at their home in Homestead. Both died of old age. No Poison Found; Parents Released. Cedar Rapids, Feb. 25—The authorities have released Mr. and Mrs. Dyson, held in connection with the death of their infant daughter. Examination of the stomach showed that there had been no poison administered. Drug Stores Enjoined. Mason City, Ia., Feb. 25—Judge Clark issued injunctions against three drug stores restraining them from selling liquor. Action was brought by the Anti-Saloon league. Fought to Retain Formula Which Has Made a Fortune L. T. Cooper, the man who believes that 90 per cent, of all fill health of this generation is caused by stomach trouble, is fast winning a national faith in his theory. His claim is now admitted by a surprising number of people throughout the country, and he is gaining new adherents every day. While speaking of his success in a recent interview, Mr. Cooper said: "I believed ten years ago that any one who could produce a formula that would thoroughly regulate the stomach would have a fortune. When I got hold of this formula I knew within six months that I was right, and that my fortune was made. I called the medicine Cooper's New Discovery, although I did not get up the formula. I have owned it, however, for over five years. I have had one lawsuit over it, which I won in the courts. When it was settled The Cooper Medicine Company became the only firm in the world that can prepare the medicine. The preparation has sold like wildfire wherever introduced. As I have said before, it is successful simply because it puts the stomach in perfect shape, then nature does the rest. There are any number of complaints never before associated with stomach trouble that the medicine has alleviated in thousands of cases." Among statements obtained recently from users of this medicine that is arousing such universal discussion is one from Mrs. Emma Stanley, living in Chicago, at 713 Washington Boulevard, who said: "Perhaps I had the most complicated case that Mr. Cooper had to deal with. I was troubled for years with my stomach. I consulted with doctors and took many patent medicine preparations without result. My stomach was in such a wretched shape that I could not enjoy a meal that I ate. "I was very nervous, and could hardly sleep. I had a roaring in my ears and dancing spots before my eyes. I felt very bad and weak. Then there was a very sore spot at the pit of my stomach that nearly set me wild. "I heard about the Cooper medicine and decided to try it. I used four bottles, and the improvement in my case has been really wonderful. My nerves have been quieted, and I am so much improved that I feel, like a new woman." "I cannot say too much for these wonderful remedies, for they have made me well." Cooper's New Discovery is sold by all druggists. If your druggist cannot supply you, we will forward you the name of a druggist in your city who will. Don't accept "something just as good."—The Cooper Medicine Co., Dayton, Ohio. THE JOYS OF OTHER DAYS Writer's Memory Goes Back to Delights of Which the Present Generation Knows Little. We cheerfully admit that the furnace and the hard coal base burner add a whole lot to modern comfort, but after all they have their drawbacks. For instance, you can't very well pop corn in either a furnace or a base burner. It took those old-fashioned stoves, in which we used to burn a two-foot length of hickory wood, for that sort of things. When the wood had burned down to glowing coals, we'd open the front door, rake the coals down in front and proceed to pop corn. When we get rich we are going to have one of these old-fashioned stoves put up in our room, with a lot of two-foot seasoned hickory in the basement, and every now and then we are going to start a fire in that stove, get a good bed of coals, and then pop a dishpan full of corn, just as a reminder of old days. Of course, we'll eat the popcorn, not as a reminder of old days, but because we are awfully fond of popcorn.—Will M. Maupin, in The Commoner. The Graveled Geometer. Euclid was boasting of his abilities. "But," cried his wife, "can you find why our gas bills are just as big as when they charged a dollar a thousand cubic feet?" With a moan he sped into the night. It is hard to believe that coffee will put a person in such a condition as it did an Ohio woman. She tells her own story: "I did not believe coffee caused my trouble, and frequently said I liked it so well I would not, and could not quit drinking it, but I was a miserable sufferer from heart trouble and nervous prostration for four years. "I was scarcely able to be around, had no energy and did not care for anything. Was emaciated and had a constant pain around my heart until I thought I could not endure it. For months I never went to bed excepting to get up in the morning. I felt as though I was liable to die any time. "Frequently I had nervous chills and the least excitement would drive sleep away, and any little noise would upset me terribly. I was gradually getting worse until finally one time it came over me and I asked myself what's the use of being sick all the time and buying medicine so that I could indulge myself in coffee? "So I thought I would see if I could quit drinking coffee and got some Postum to help me quit. I made it strictly according to directions and I want to tell you, that change was the greatest step in my life. It was easy to quit coffee because I had the Postum which I now like better than the old coffee. "One by one the old troubles left, until now I am in splendid health, nerves steady, heart all right and the pain all gone. Never have any more nervous chills, don't take any medicine, can do all my housework, and have done a great deal beside." Read "The Road to Wellville," in bikes. "There's a Reason." Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest. Shakespeare says there is nothing in a name, but John A. Salzer says A GOOD NAME IS WORTH A FORTUNE. He backs up his statement by offering you $500.00 in gold to name his wonderful, long-kerneled corn, pictured in life size at the left on this page. A prominent Agricultural Expert, on seeing this BILLION $ GRASS "Salzer, you have startled the Agricultural World in discovering this most remarkable breed of corn!" Indeed, it is the most remarkable corn ever seen by mortal eye. But not a bushel of it is for sale. For there is not one-tenth enough in existence to fill the tremendous orders that will pour in when this new corn goes on the market. Next year we may have enough to sell. Right now the best anybody can do is to obtain a sample package—enough to grow ½ bushel of seed for 1911. You are mighty welcome to a sample. Please send 8c in stamps to pay mailing charges. The thing that puzzles us is, WHAT ARE WE GOING TO, NAME OUR NAMELESS CORN? Mr. Salzer will not be content with anything but a slashing, smashing good name. So he offers $600 in gold to the seed-buyer who hits upon the most suitable name. We want you, reader, to help us out. Name this corn, won't you? It does not cost a penny to use the corn-naming coupon below. Fill it out, used to to-night and be a candidate for the $500 cash prize. THE JUDGES We are fortunate in securing the capable and prominent men in W. Judges in our big corn-naming co. Prof. R. A. Moore, Wisconsin College; Hon. J. J. Esch, Congress sin; Hon. Rob Calvert' U.S. Cure these eminent men will work name you suggest, and, if it is a will get the $500 prize. No matter where you live, you will be give opportunity to land the money. Fill out the free corn-naming co. or pen as you please, but be sure plete home address. We are in securing three of the most stable and prominent men in Wisconsin to sit as judges in our big corn-naming contest. They are, F. R. A. Moore, Wisconsin Man, Agricultural; Hon. J. L. Jackson, Wisconsin Man, Hose Fort; Calvert, U. S. Customs, La Crosse. These eminent men will weigh carefully the one you suggest, and, if it is most suitable, you get the $500 prize. No matter who you are or you live you, you will be given a fair, square opportunity to land the money. Fill out the free corn-naming coupon with pencil as you please, but be sure to give your concrete home address. We are fortunate in securing three of the most capable and prominent men in Wisconsin to sit as Judges in our big corn-naming contest. They are Prof. R. A. Moore, Wisconsin State Agricultural College; Hon. J. J. Esch, Congressman from Wisconsin; Hon. Robt. Calvert, U. S. Customs, La Crosse. These eminent men will weigh carefully the name you suggest, and, if it is most suitable, you will get the $500 prize. No matter who you are or where you live, you will be given a fair, square opportunity to land the money. Fill out the free corn-naming coupon with pencil or pen as you please, but be sure to give your complete home address. Salzer's Catalogue It's the most original seed box is gladly mailed to intending pu remit 10c and get lots of remai samples, including Billion $ Gra etc., worth a little farm to get a 18c and we add a package of Nare JOHN A.S 182 S. 8TH S It's the most original seed book published, and rigidly mailed to intending purchasers free; or mit 10c and get lots of remarkable farm seed apples, including Billion $ Grass, Alfalfa, Speltz worth a little farm to get a start with, or send and we add a package of Nameless Corn. HN A. SALZE S. 8TH STREET It's the most original seed book published, and is gladly mailed *to* intending purchasers free; or remit 10c and get lots of remarkable farm seed samples, including Billion $ Grass, Alfalfa, Spelt, etc, worth a little farm to get a start with, or send 18c and we add a package of Nameless Corn. JOHN A.SALZER SEED CO. 182 S. 8TH STREET LACROSSE, WIS. collection, old, com- kernels juicest, seed BARGAIN settuce, Turnip, Rutabaga. union, Celery, Carrot. Radishes, alone worth 16 cents! Harsley, Melon, Tomato. Flower Seeds, 50 Sorts. kernels, including big catalog, all postpaid, of 10,000 kernels of richest, finest, most de- d and brilliantly beautiful flower seed, will bring, BUSHELIS and BUSHELIS of vegetables market of exquisite lettuce, ALL if you send us the 25c POSTAGE, we will add Prodigy, for which we are seeking a name. surprised at the quantity of vegetables you collection. 1500 Each, Lettuce, Turnip, Rutabaga 1000 Each, Onion, Celery, Carrot. 1000 Rarest Radishes, alone worth 15 cs 100 Each, Parsley, Melon, Tomato. 1200 Brilliant Flower Seeds, 50 Sorts. 1200 Large carrots, including big catagol, all post only 180 in stamps. Above collection of 10,000 kernels of riches, finest, most beautiful, and most flavorful, filled with fresh furnish all summer long, BUSHELS and BUSHELS of veg- tables and basket after basket of exquisite, fine vegetables. POSTAGE, we will a package of our corn Prology, for which we are seeking a You will be greatly surprised at the quantity of vegetable seeds available. 1500 Each, Lettuce, Turnip, Rutabaga. 1000 Each, Onion, Celery, Carrot. 1000 Rarest Radishes, alone worth 16 cents! 100 Each, Parsley, Melon, Tomato. 1200 Brilliant Flower Seeds, 50 Sorts. In all 1,000 kernels, including big catalog, all postpaid, only 16 in stock. Above collection of 10,000 kernels of richest, finest, most delicious vegetable and brilliantly beautiful flower seed, furnish all summer gardens. Our garden seeds are of exquisitely beautiful flowers, ALL FOR 16c POSTPAID and, if you send **2c POSTAGE**, we will add a package of our corn Prodigy, for which we are happy to supply. We also supply of vegetables you grow from this decent seed collection. JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., 182 Sc. 8th St., La Crosse WI. Some Luxuries Needed. Those stern economists who are pointing out that the people of small means ought to abandon "luxuries" forget that even such people have a moral right to something beyond the bare necessities of life. The rapid increase in prices does not mean to them cutting out more extravagances, but forgetting the modest recreations which have brightened for them the dull round of daily labor. It would be a hard world indeed where one could obtain just enough to keep body and soul together, and no more.—Providence Journal. Willie—Gracious, mamma, is that the cat in the kitchen breaking up all the dishes? Mother—No, my son; that is merely your father breaking his New Year's resolutions. In all its forms, among all ages of horses and dogs, cured and others in the same stable prevented from having the disease with Spohn's Distemper Cure. Every bottle guarantee 600,000 bottles of boo-ting for 600 and 800. Boo-ting or send to manufacturers. Agents wanted. Write for free book, Spohn Med. Co., Spec. Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind. Read the magnificent offer by the John A. Salzer Seed Co. in another part of this paper. Get your wits to work and capture the $500.00, and at the same time secure a supply of the most reliable seeds on earth. The company is one of the largest in the country, and thoroughly responsible. The Apology of Adam. Adam had just blamed it on the woman. "There wasn't any tariff," he explained. Herewith all agreed he had done his best. "It depends; but it is seldom for the same reason that an old mald's an old mald."—Judge. No Space Goes to Waste. Dewitt—Does your wife follow the fashions closely? Jewitt—I should say so; she has one of those "standing room only" dresses. —Smart Set. with LOGAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Caterbr is a blood or constitutional disease, and he order to cure it. Caterbr takes internally, and acts directly upon the blood and mucous tissue. It is prescribed once. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and is a regular prescription, with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the blood and mucous tissue. The two ingredients is what produces much wonderful results in curing catarrh. Send for testimonials, free. Sold by LOGAL, price 15c. Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago, for 48-page illustrated Eye Book Free. Write all about Your Eye. Write the Proper Application of the Murine Eye Remedies in Your Special Case. Your Druggrant Eyes, Strengthens Weak Eyes, Doesn't Smart, Soothes Eye Pain, and sells for 60. Try Scaly Eyes for Scaly Eyes and Granulation. Son—No, sir, father. I absolutely re fuse, to go, to work. No man can pass into eternity, for he is already in it.—Farrar. Father--Careful, boy; don't you make such idle threats to me. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinta. Tablete Drugstore and money if it fails to cure. E. W GBOVE'S signature is on each box. 20c. Commonplace though it may appear this doing of one's duty embodies the highest ideal of life. -Smiles. It is easy to offend people who have no use for you. IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND ANYTHING Berry Drew Atticus: Get the box from the bottom of the bottom box. Constipation causes and aggravates many serious difficulties. Faint Feelings. The favorite family jazzy. When a doctor gets sick he knocks his own game. The family tree of a bunko man must be a sloppy elm. --- --- Here is a joy collection, beating the world, composed of 10,000 kernels of the richest, juiciest, tenderest seeds. ANNUAL CRASH. Make $500 In Gold. An Idle Threat We Will Pay You $500 in Gold ToNameOurNewCorn Distemper BILLION $ GRASS SALZER'S BILLION DOLLAR GRASS ALFALFA Pronounced Abse Largest growers of Oats Barley and HENNESSEY acrees south to Salzar vested within 24 week of magnificent hay, or Salzar's Alfalfa Clay any farm in America we famed for its stubborn Price, 20th Century for A. 20 Ibs., $4.90; **Pronounced Absolutely Pure. No Weeds.** Largest growers of Clover, Timothy and Grass, Barley and Potatoes in America, HOARD, OF WISCONSIN, from sown to Salzer's 20th Century Alfalfa, dens within 24 weeks after seeding $2500 on magnificent hay, or at the rate of $63.33 per Salzer's Alfalfa Clover will produce a crop in America where timothy will grow, for its stubborn hardiness and prodigal Price, 20th Century (Pure Seed)—sow 20 A.-20 lbs., $4.90; 10 lbs., $22.00. Pronounced Absolutely Pure, No Weeds. Largest growers of Clover, Timothy and Grasses, Oats, Barley and Potatoes in America, EX-GOV, HOLD NINN, from 30 Years to Salzner's 200th Century Alfalfa, harvested within 24 weeks after seeding $2500 worth of magnificent hay, or at the rate of $83.3 per acre. Salzner's Alfalfa Clover will produce a crop on any farm in America where timothy will grow. It is famed for its stubborn hardiness and prodigal vigor. Price, 20th Century Alfalfa—sow 20 Ibs. at $20.00 per lb. $22.00. POTATOES 100.000 Bus. Pedigree Seed Potatoes. Largest Growers Seed Potatoes in America, yielding from 150 to 600 bushels per acre for each and every acre you plant. Price range from $2.00 to $4.00 per Barrel. Largest Growers Seeding from 150 to 600 bbl every acre you plant. No per Barrel. No other Seed House with State Agricultural Seed Co. This grate the pedigree varieties forth by State College sota, the Dakotas and in the Middle West. FREE JOHN A. SALZI Gentlemen:—Plea For your new corn I am My Name P. O. R. F. D. are small varieties." have a d the rapid an to finances,ations in the would one body are— horse same disease bot-sold regists, anted, Co., and. the ex- he his Largest Growers Seed Potatoes in America, from 150 to 600 bushels per acre for each acre you plant. Price range from $2.00 to $10.00 Barrel. No other Seed House has kept in such close proximity to State Agricultural Colleges as the John A. Seed Co. This great Seed House specializes in pedigreed varieties of seed that are brought by State Colleges of Wisconsin, Iowa, MN, the Dakotas and all other Agricultural Colleges in the Middle West. FREE Corn-Nam JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO. 182 South 8th St. La Crosse, Gentlemen:—Please send me your Free 1910 Whose Seed Have You For your new corn I suggest this name. My Name___ P. O.___ R. P. D.___ State___ WRIGLE SPEARMINT Tastes like delicious leaves—and because it's fine delicious SPEARMINT nothing Fine For I Look for the spear WRIGLE SPEARMINT PEPSIN No other Seed House has kept in such close touch with State Agricultural Colleges as the John A. Salzer Seed Co. This great Seed House specializes in the pedigree varieties of seeds that have brought forth the pedigree of Seed of Wisconsin, Iowa, son, the Dakotas and all other Agricultural Colleges in the Middle West. FREE Corn-Naming Coupon WRIGLEY'S SPEARMINT Tastes like delicious SPEARMINT leaves—and nothing else, because it's flavored with delicious SPEARMINT leaves and nothing else! Fine For Digestion! Look for the spear WRIGLEY'S SPEARMINT PEPSIN GUM The flavor lasts Hay's Hair-Health Never Falls to Restore Gray Hair to It has been hard to find, and remove Dandruff. It out, and remove Dandruff. Dye. Refuse all substitutes. $1.00 and soo. Bottles by Mail or at Drugs. Send ice for large sample Bottle Palo Hay Spec. Co., Newark, N. J., U. S. A. PATENT Bookland Advice FREB. News. worthies for cheap, get the best, D.C. Est. & rrs. Best references. Don't monkey with cheap, worthies for cheap, get the best. At All Drugs. TAKE A DOSE OF PISO'S CURE THE BEST MEDICINE FOR Coughs & Cold PATENT Book and Advice FREE. House, Fenstera & Lawrence, Washington, D.C. Est. 80 yrs. Best references. Don't monkey with cheap, worthless goods, get the best. At All Druggists. TAKE A DOSE OF PISO'S CURE THE BEST MEDICINE FOR Coughs and Colds It will instantly relieve that raching cough. Taken promptly it will often prevent Asthma, Bronchitis and serious throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed safe and very palatable. All Druggists, 25 cents. --- Positively the greatest grass of the century. Sown when the ground is thoroughly warm, it will produce from two to four crops of hay the first season, yielding all the way from 10* to 15 tons per acre. It is prodigiously prolific. It requires 20 lbs. seed per acre. Price: Salzer's Superior. 20 lbs. $1.75; 50 lbs. $3.00; 100 lbs. $5.50. Salzer's 20th Century, 20 lbs. $2.25; 5$ lbs. $5.00; 100 lbs. $8.50. We commend our 20th Century strain as the purest, we believe, on earth. *Betty Pure, No Weeds.* *Blewes, Timothy and Grasses* *in America.* *OF WUSCONSIN, from 30* *20th Century Alfalfa, hair* *after seeding $250 worth* *the rate of $6.33 per acre* *will produce a crop on* *ore timothy will grow.* It is *ardiness and prodigial vigor* *(Pure Seed)—sow 20 lbs* *of $2.90.* Potatoes in America, yields hilses per acre for each and price range from $2.00 to $4.00. Johns kept in such close touch Colleges as one John A. Sal at Seed House specializes in of seed that are brought of Wisconsin, Iowa, Minne- other Agricultural Colleges Corn-Naming R SEED CO. 182 South 8th St. La Crosse, Wis. e send me your Free Seed. Whose Seeds Have You Used? biggest this name W to Do you which we do he sure However, the corn. WRIGLEY SPEARMINT les like delici s— and not use it's flaw OUS SPEARMINT nothing o e For D WRIGLEY'S SPEARMINT PEPSIN GU and Advice FREE. Room and Laundry. Washington. Est. 60 7th. Best references. Best. A-B-C Liniment Drugs. DOSE OF SO'S URE FOR CURES OR COLORS bim. C of usi 1120 Rd. Please Do 10c. 2e. curse 25c W. N. Do you wish a sample packet of the corn which we offer you $20 to name? _____ (If you do be sure to enclose $20 to mail charging mail, you need not have sample to name the corn. ILEY'S delicious SPEARMINT nothing else, flavored with MINT leaves and ing else! Digestion! ILEY'S MINT IN GUM The flavor lasts "My father has been a sufferer from sick headache for the last twenty-five years and never found any relief until he began taking your Cascarets. Since he has begun taking Cascarets he has never had the headache. They have entirely cured him. Cascarets do what you recommend them to do. I will give you the privilege of using his name."—E. M. Dickson, 1120 Resiner St., W. Indianapolis, Ind. BREAK UP A COLD TABLETS 25c FOR COLD AND "GIRPPE" 25c NO CALOMEL: NO OPIATES PIT & PITTLESS SOLES. For Steel and Wood Pipes, make up. Write us before you buy. For a good job we need a Pumps and Wind Mill. BREAK UP BREAK, Des Moines, N. FOROKLAHOMA ALFALFA FARMS write Maule, The Land Man, Burling, Oklahoma City W. N. U., DES MOINES, NO. 9-1910. Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good. Do Good, Never Sicken! Weaken or Gripe. The genuine tablet C C C. Guaranteed to cure or your money back. CLINTON. ‘Mr. .ang Mrs. W. A. Richaréson, mouro the loss of their infant son, who away on Monday, Feb. 14th, ‘slight indisposition. A short f ‘was held at the home on Tues- 4 Rey. B. U. Taylor of- assisted by Bethel A. M. E. ‘The valentine social and sale con- ‘ducted by the Sewing circle was a suc- cess, A large number were present ‘anda neat sum realized. ‘The Dasement of Bethel A. M. &. church fs practically completed, and the work meets with the hearty ap- proval of all who have seen it. At a meeting of the trustees Monday night ‘ plan was suggested by which an e- tertainment befitting the occasion of its opening, would be given in the near future, which we will say more about later. Henry Henderson of Morrison spent Sunday in the city with his family. The Woman’s Loyal club met last week witbMiss Anna Cooper at her 2nd. avenue home. ‘Mrs. M. O. Culberson spent part of last week in Chicafo visiting rela- tives and friends. ‘The first midwinter sub-district con- vention of the A. M. E. 8. 8. compris- ing the following cities: Keokuk, Fort ‘Madison, Burlington, Monmouth, Allens Chapel, Lincoln's Memorial of Gales- durg and Kewannee, will be held on ‘Thursday March 3rd, at Monmouth, Ul, ‘The sub-district superintendants are requested to use every effort to have a share a representation from their districts as possible. By the district superintendant, M. 0. Culber- son who will be present. The follow- ing persons hold the positions of sub- district superintendents: Sub district No. 1, Mrs. Sadie Marris, Monmouth, Ii1;No. 2, Mrs. Emma Black, Washing- ton, Towa; No. 3, M. 0. Culbertson, Clinton, Towa; No. 4, Mrs. Romelyer L Ford, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A few minutes delay in treating some eases of croupe, even the length of time it takes togo for a doctor often proves dangerous, The safest way is ‘to keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the house, and at the first indication ‘oferoup give the child a dose. Pleas- ant to take and always cares. Sold by all druggists. FORT MADISON. ‘Mrs. Edgar Dunlap, Mr. Geo. Mack and Mrs. Foster are on the sick list. On the first Sunday of this month, Rev. J, W. Evans baptized six of the sixteen converts. The remainder will be baptised later. ‘Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Holmes are the proud parents of a ten pound boy. Mrs. Holmes is here with her parents ‘Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Jackson of 316 Fiftn street. Rev, Straws of the A. M. E. chureh started his revival meetings last Sun- day. Bro. Calvin Chavis and Rev. Geo. Chambers both of whom have been quite sick are slowly improving. Master Maceo Henry of 1302 Des Moines street is indisposed. ‘The valentine social given at the Second Baptist church on the 141, inst, was a grand success financially and socially. A short, but interesting program was rendered. A unique Yea- ture of the evening was the valentine box and the matching of valentines; which had been cut half into; all of which created much merriment. The committee on refreshments were: Mrs. Wm. Stewart, Mrs. Clara Mur- phy and Mrs. Yieser, served a menu which consisted of sandwitches, cof- fee, ice cream and cake. Master Theodore Evans of 1125 Water street, bas la-grippe. ‘Miss Beatrice Murray of 327 Second street. Injured her hand so badly that she had to call the assistance of a surgeon. Owing to other duties which claimed her time, Miss Naomi Harper was compelled to resign her position as President of the B. ¥. P. W. Miss Lulu E. Williams was appointed by the pastor to finish the unexpired term of Miss Harper. * The newly organized choir of the Second Baptist church is rendering good service to the cause of Christ. The solo by Miss Lizzie Shepherd Sunday night was pleasing to all. Mrs. C. W, Eubanks has been some- what indisposed. Mr. and Mrs, A. L. King of the West End are suffering with la-grippe. ‘The young lady converts of the 8. B. church, are preparing to givé an indoor lawn social on the 28th inst. for the benefit of the pastor Rev. John ‘W. Evans, who is doing grand and glorious work among his people, both for the edifying of the cause of Christ and the uplifting of the race. j Miss M, Thomas is somewhat indis- posed. Mrs. Malinda Henry of 282 Spruce street is also on the sick list. “Mrs, C. C. Kitrell has returned from Peora, Ill,, where she has been visiting Cdl asvernl weeks: 1 MANUFACTURERS’ GLOVE SALE. | We are selling Des Toines made gloves at actual manu- facturers’ cost and can save you money on all grades of work and driving gloves, CUNNINGHAM GLOVE CO: Sales Room, 313 Locust St. Are You Looking for a Position? ‘We can offer you good Paying Employment } that you will’ enjoy and ) athome. Write to-day 4 i Address . The Butterick Publishing Co. Batierick Building, New York, N.Y. The New Wardrobe Cleaners:and Dyers : ee | 814 Locuat,, Des Moines. Phones 1701. Ep, Crawrorp, a Our $20,000 Stock of Carpets at Cost We are closing out our Carpet stock to provide room for our ready-made rug and drapery sec- tions. You can secure remarkable sav- ings now on the most attractive carpets made. The Harris-Emery Co. DES MOINES, IA. : oN ach a ea Cea a Chil ALG ae aan ES IMERE DS Ve a eeu RIS SATURDAY BASEMENT BARGAINS Brown sheeting | Rugby Muslin fale ye sn, tt Be eee ye || Be] seca only 25e. yard, Ge. Lnat, 10 yards to customer. Liar, 29 yards to customer. TBxbt Inch, Comforters, covered. | 114 Checked All Wool Blankets, quality. silko- f 1.39 ine sited with fine tut; | 3,39 Scr gun, Ne "Posie! Ges Po ven | 04 Site Tan, Wool Blankets, Comforters filled wit fine grade cotton, both Fi Wake beyond eee. 79C roth sides covered alike, Reg. $1'value, each 79e 94 Whit Full Bleached Sheet ing, extra heavy grade, M4 ie Fe He) with | 28¢ Meigen OSCR ses value fore | Ee 28. pair, 982. 84 Full Bleached Sheeting, ex- 114 Grey and Tan Cotton Blan- | Dg tra heavy grade, worth kets, extra heavy, finish, Bie yard, very special at T1Q5$3,50 vaine, pair $1.19, yard 25¢, parton Ne BURLINGTON ITEMS. Miss Hazel Woods, one of our most highly respected young ladies, gradu- ated from the grammar school Iasi week and is now a student in high school. She has the best wishes of her many friends for her future suc- cess. ‘Mrs, Alberta Folks very delightfully entertained with a party on the 28th of January. A lovely time was enjoyed by all present. ‘The Baptist Sunday School has quite |a large attendance and many new vol unteers to assist in the work. The public is cordially invited. Rey. Thomas took tea with Mr. and Mrs. C. Badgett Monday evening. Mrs. Elizabeth Graham, who has been seriously ill at St. Francis Hos- pital for the past few days, passed away at one o'clock today; the funeral arrangements have not yet been made ‘Mrs. Harris of Galesburg, district superintendent of the A.M. E. Sun. day School, visited the A. M. E. Sunday ‘School Sunday*in Burtington. Miss Ida Palmer entertained Rev ‘Thomas at dinner Tuesday. Rev. Boore and wife of Elgin, I. passed throug hthe city Friday, en- route to Mount Pleasant, where he take charge of the A. M. E. church ‘you can’t pay all your back sub- iption at once, we will gladly ac- cept it in smaller paymenty, but please pay some. While it is often impossible to pre- vent an accident, it is never impossible tobe prepared—it is not beyond any one’s purse. Invest 25cents in abottle of Chamberlain's Liniment and you are prepared for sprains, bruises and like injuries, Sold by all druggists. ENTERPRISE, 10WA. Rev. J. Bowles preached an able ser- mon, also issued the Lord’s Supper. We are glad to see the Sunday School progressing as well as it Is, ergo we are glad to see so many of our young people attending. Mr. G. H. Edmonds has returned from Indianapolis. A delightful time was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Smith when they entertained numbers of friends. Hiss Ollie Woods is visiting in our city. The Blue Ribbon Club of Carney gave a fine social, many from our city gttending, and they enjoyed themselves 6. Mr. Jim Robson, who has been quite 1, fs able to be out again. ‘Miss Lillie Cunningham and Miss ‘Carrie Alexandria from Carney were visiting Miss Lena Clayton of our city and they spent happy hours among many other friends. We hope that they will come again. We are glad to have the honor of entertaining them tn our city. Percy E. Jackson was hurt in the mine, but he will be out in a few days. ROCK ISLAND, ILL. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Cass Lambert and Mrs. Marie Belle attended quarterly: meet- fng services in Moline Sunday after- noon. Mr. Wm, ‘Rice of South Rock Island has been indisposed for several weeks. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pennington are the proud parents of a baby daughter ‘born last Wednesday morning. Mrs, Rufus Phenoix will entertaiti the Progressive Art Club Wednesday afternoon, Rey. McDowell has been suffering the past week with a severe cold. ‘Mrs. C. Lambert was a caller at the Moline parsonage last Wednesday af- ternoon. Mrs. Lewis served a light lunch. ci The funeral of little Johnnie Travis was held at the A. M. E. church last ‘Wednesday afternoon. The family have the sympathy of the community as }they have had several deaths in the ast year or two, Mrs, Hattie Tolliver spent Sunday in Davenport with Mrs. Montgomery. ‘Mrs. Garfleld Martin was a caller in ‘South Rock Island fast Sunday and din- ed with Mr. and Mrs. Lambert. ‘The Willing Workers’ Society re- cently organized by Rev. McDowell will meet at Mrs. Wm. Moore's Thurs- day afternoon. ‘The Ladies’ Sewing Circle of the Methodist church will meet at the res: idence of Mrs. Wm. Stoner Friday af- ternoon. Mrs. Marie Rice and sister Jenni¢ are suffering with the whooping cough ‘Mr. and Mrs. Harding attended ser- vices in Moline Sunday night. Mrs. Bradshaw, a sister of Mrs Chas. Windsor, is visiting her for the winter, ‘Stomach Trouble Cured. | 18 jou have any trouble with: you | stomach you should take Chamberlain’ Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina, Mo., says: “I have used a great many different medicines for etomach trouble, but find Chamber- Irin’s Stomach and Liver Tablets_mor: beneficial than any other remedy I ever | used.” For sale by all druggists SPECIAL TO THE BYSTANDER, Word has just been received by the family of the death of Mrs. Thomas A Bush, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1910, at his home in Lawrence, Kansas. Mr. Bush belongs to one of the pio- neer families of this part of Iowa, an¢ will be remembered by many of the older residents here, he having spen his boyhood near Marshalltown anc Oskaloosa, going in early manhood t ‘Missouri and later to Kansas where h¢ resided permanently until his death. He was married to Miss Sarah Lank- ford of Webster Grov Mo., and tc this union were born four sons an¢ one daughter. Eugene A. Xerxes Wendell A., Roscoe, and Zenobia, all ‘of whom were present at-the time o! his death. Mr. Bush had been a sufferer from a complication of diseases for several months, but his hi death come a se. vere blow to his relatives. Besides the immediate family, he leaves a sister, Mrs. Amanda Black- burn of Des Moines, Ia.; two brothers Mr. Z. T. Bush of St. Loui. Missouri and Mr. Owen Bush of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and a host of sorrowing rel- atives and friends to mourn his death. An attack of the grip is often follow- ed by a persistent cough, which to may prove a great annoyance. Chamber- Jains Cough Remedy has been exten- ‘sively used and with good success for the relief and cure of this cough Many cases have been cured after all other remedies had failed. For sale by all druggists. orroMwa, Rev. Palmer of Marshalltown preached Sunday at the Second Bap- tist. church. There was a very good attendance. ; eet | TRG VRIGIEEL i! ae a a. 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