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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31
The Concert

The Concert
At the College Chapel last evening,
given by the ladies of st. Paul's
Parish Guild, for the benefit of yell
low fever sufferers, was attended by
large audience-an audience that
was drawn together to enjoy the mu.
steal treat of which they were assur-
ed, and at the same time to assist in
the relief of suffering humanity.
The entertainment was really fine.
1t was participated in, as the pro-
gramme published in yesterdays Elk.
AMINER indicated, by some OF the
best musical talent in our city, as
sisted and augmented by the voices
of several from abroad. II was GER
tainly very much enjoyed by every
body present.
The money realized, quite "A large
sum by the way, viii be forwarded
to Grenada this morning. The
ladies of the Guild have not only the
thanks of this community for a
splendid entertainment, but much
better still they have the satisfaction
of knowing that their efforts last
night will result in the alienation of
suffering and possibly in the saving
of life.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31


John +. Ennis, Esq, Northwes-
tern Passenger Agent of the Inter-
national and Great Northern Rail-
road, sends the EXAMINER lnforma-
ton concerning the efforts his road
is making for the special accommo-
dation and entertainments of Texans.
lie says: at is our intention to keep
on file, at our Office, No. 206 North
Fourth street, st. Louis, leading pa
pers from all sections of Texas, and
to keep a register of all Texans who
may visit our office, with their adj
dress while in the city. 1t is also
proposed 10 make permanent ex-
hibit Of the fruits, vegetables, cereals
minerals and other resources of the
State. We would very respectfully
invite you to call, assuring you we
will endeavor to make such visit
pleasant" The International will
exhibit at the great st. Louis Fair,
which commences on September 9th.
and continues four days, a magnif-
cent display of Texas products.
Visitors from Texas to the Fair will
be given special rates. The round
trip from Waco, tickets good for
forty days, from September End,
will cost thirty-six dollars and five
cents. Texans will appreciate the
efforts this road is making in the in
tcrcst of this State.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

WACO, Aug. 81, 1873.
All that remained of mortality of
Bro. j. w. Cannon was deposited in
the grave to-day, and the Lodge re-
minded by the depostiting of the
evergreen, that the immortal lives
and never dies.
Resolued, That in the death of
Bro. J. w. Cannon Waco Lodge No.
92, A. l.. Il A. NJ, has lost true and
faithful member; the State an active
and law-abiding citizen; his family
kind and indulgent father; man
kind a social and sincere friend; a
man of true friendship, upright in
his life, warm and Overlooking with
generous impulses, and true to the
trust conflded to him by his breth-
rem.
ReSoloed, Therefore that we wear
the usual badge of mourning for 80
days, and that copy of these reso-
lutions be spread upon the minutes
of the Lodge, and a copy sent to his
family. Respectfully submitted,
S. b. TRICE,
j. A. HAYNIE,
JAMES ToRBET,
Committee.
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Personal.
Hon. Roger @. Mills speaks at
Gatesville ON Monday, September 2,
and at Coryell City on the following
Wednesday. He is expected to ar
rive in this city this evening.
We are glad to see that John NJ.
Riveire, Esq, who has been confined
at home with an afiliction Of one of
his limbs, is now well enough to APP
gear on the streets again.
Mr.. II. F. Schultz, representative
of Cincinnati commercial estab-
lishment, arrived in this city last
Monday, and being solicited by those
who knew of his musical talent to
remain over and take part in the
concert, he appeared ON the stage
last evening, delighting the audience
with sweet strains from his violin.
Besides, he expended $40 in the pur-
chase of tickets, which sum, together
with the other proceeds of the con-
cert, will be forwarded to yellow fc-
vercrs at Grenada.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31
THE EXAMINER.
Commercial Review and Annual
Exhibit.

As usual the EXAMINER will issue on Sep
TENDER LIST, the recognized commencement OF
the commercial year, large extra edition,
giving with general review vast amount of
statistical and other reliable information In
relation to the business Of the city during the
year past also through comparative state
ments the Increase from year to year, and In
like manner a full and fair view of present fa-
cilities and capabilities as affecting her yarl-
Gus commercial, manufacturing and other
industrial interests for the year to come, In
GLIDING special notices OF leading houses, and
all such other features as may be deemed con-
duciye TO the best interests of our city and of
all concerned. Orders for advertisements,
also for any desired number of papers should
be sent into the EXAMINER counting room at
the earliest moment practicable. The CO.
operation of merchants and other business
men is respectfully solicited.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31
FALLS COUNTY.
Greenbackers in Convention

The Grecnback party of Falls
county met in convention at the
Court House yesterday for the pur-
pose of nominating county ticket.
W. Il. Reagan Esq. was nominated
for chairman and j. +. Knox secrc-
tary. After few preliminary re-
mar Ks by the chairman, nominations
were declared in order. Striker of
fered Il resolution to abolish the two
thirds rule. Carried. j. Il. Apple
by put in nomination for the Lcgisa-
ture Rev. Isaac Taylor. Rev. j. w.
Elicit was also put in nomination
and elected unanimously. Cicero
Slade put in nomination for county
judge w. X. Reagan. who was unani-
mously nominated. The following
other nominations were made; For
Sheriff, DIR. Watson, for District
clerk, NJ. B. Ferguson, for county
clerk j. w. Allen, for Assessor l.. ID.
Barton, for county attorney o. ;.
Shook, for Treasurer John T.. Wood,
for Surveyor, j. NJ. Hemphill, for
Hide Inspector, James McAlpin.
The above constitute the nominees.
We cannot give full proceedings this
week owing to the fact of the con-
vention being so near publication
day, A. ID. STRIKER introduced a
resolution endorsing S. A, Read, the
Democratic nominee, for sheriff,
which was laid on the table. Con-
siderable confusion ensued at times.
We shall have more to say about the
convention and its candidates next
week.--UdriiH Bal.
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A Gard.

Liberality deserves its reward.
And for the generosity shown the
ladies of the Guild in raising money
to send to the afflicted,
We hereby tender our thanks to
the EXAMINER and Telephone for the
liberal notices given through your
valuable columns. And we assure
you that we will be ever ready to
testify, not only to your generosity,
but also to your readiness and the
interest manifested to promote public
good and help the needy.
We also thank Mr.. John Lehr for
printing tickets without charge; and
Mr.. w. NJ. Ragland, and all others
who have assisted us in this humane
work. (Signed,).
Miss MAGGIE DUNovANT,
President.
Mrs. EMMA McCULLoUaH,
Secretary.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31
JOHN SLEEPER.


Some of the fruits of Mr.. Sleeper's
recent visit to the North and East
are now apparent in the large guam
titles of new goods daily being re-
ceived at his store. OF the new
goods referred to, none attract more
attention or are more sought after,
than the celebrated brands of L.
Miles & Sons and Sausser Sons Il Co,
Philadelphia manufacturers. These
goods, both of ladies and gentle
mems wear, have gained the reputa-
ton of being the very best in the
market. They combine simple ele.
gance with great durability, and are
sold at reasonable prices. Mr.. Sleep
er, who we understand, is the sole
agent in Waco for the manufactur.
ers named, also deals largely in the
goods of other Northern and East.
ern make. Indeed his establish.
ment, the only one exclusively of it.
kind in Waco, is replete with an as.
sortment of boots, shoes and hat,
that would do credit to any city il
Texas. He has made arrangements
to carry larger stock this fall and
winter than ever before, and his ar.
rangements are also such that he will
be enabled to sell cheaper than ever
Read his advertisement in another
column of to-day's paper and theI
give him q call.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31
The Stove Depot.

AT the stove depot ofMessrs. Field
hake Il Phieffer, on Austin Street,
buyers can find a most complete
stock of stoves, tinware, wooden
ware, queenswirc, glassware and all
styles of house furnishing goods us
ually found in first class establish
ment of the kind.
This firm also perform in the best
and most workmanlike manner, all
kinds of plumbing, gas-fitting, roof
ing, guttering, and cornice work, the
latter speciality in which they par
ticularly excel.
While thanking their friends for
past patronage, they feel convinced
that they can secure continuance of
the same, by selling goods at exceed
ingly low figures. With gentlemanly
clerks, and polite attention to alt,
they only ask an examination oftheir
stock before purchasing. d&wtf
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31
Baden--Badeu.

Thousands of Americans seek health during
the summer months by quaffing the crystal
waters OF some fashionable springs, while
jtstas mauy sufferers remain at home through
sheer necessity. The Baden Baden Springs ,
the world. The water Of these springs Is ape
rient, that is, II acts gently and pleasantly
upon the stomach, bowels and kidneys. The
active principles of these celebrated springs
salt, which has been bottled for family use,
and Is now offered the American people under
the name OF Bailey's Saline Aperient, at so
cents per bottle. The salt possesses all the
qualities of Baden Baden water, is very pleas
ant, enervescent and sparkling, relieving con-
stipation, sick headache, sour stomach, etc. 4,
az once. ag3idWlm.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

We are authorized Ia announce the mann, nf
\, HlGlisION as an independent cnndI'
date for the office OF city Marshal of Wneo
We are authorized 10 announce the name of
&. " uRNEl as n candidnt" far H.. ,,oi W.. ~,
OF tlty Marshal Of the city of Waco, subi"ct
70 lhe action Of the Democratic Nominating
WEI are authorized To announce our feiloy
ownsman. LUKE MOORE, as a candida" r,,
NY Marshal at the ensuing election, subirct
To ne action Of the proper Democratic NomiS
mating Convention. ''''''-
WACO, TEXAS, March 81, ISIS.
10 the Voters Of Waco:
! respectfully announce myself n canSidnte
Tor the Office Of City Marshal, subject /" H.,
decision Of the Democrats Conyeniion y., III
ing assured that If elooted, | will perform the
dulies OF the Office to the satisfaction OF All
P"'"'S' A. 5, FosTERy
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

Mr.. +. f. Downs is in receipt Of a
dispatch from Chicago. August 80,
$3.50 p. NJ. No. 2.
We leave with the remains, via
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
railroad, by our telegram received,
ON the train. VIII telegraph at Soda
liza. w. V. FORT.
Mrs. Fort and her son Walter are
expected to arrive with the remains,
by tomorrow mornings train.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31
Pretty and Young.

In the future but the hair, which had grown
white from fever. This lady at IS writes us :
II have used Parker's Hair Balsam six
has restored the natural brown color Of nv
halr and given u silky-softness, nicer than
ever before, There Is no dandruff, no falling
mar ana II leaves the scalp so clean and nice
and cool that am ever so much pleased ami
feel aud look like myself again y Disenfec-
tant properties that enter chemically into This
preparation renders II healing, cleansing and
Gus hair II produces, together with rs proner.
OF restoring the hairto IT. natural youthful
Color, leaving the head entirely freed from
nanufun, clean and healthy, surprises no less
tan u pieases Buy bottle from your drug
gist, b. = Graves, Austin avenue, aud test
Its merits. angli.ny,ao,i'
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LOCAL N Ew s.
Examiner. Annual Review.

Advertisers wishing to avail themselves Of
our extra large edition of September LIST, are
requested to send In their orders to-day or to-
morrow, the sooner the better with regard to
securing select position in the paper.
In the proposed exhibit Of the business OF
the city, Its facilities and capacities, every
interest should be fully represented, and hum
dreds, thousands OF the papers should be dis
tributed, and will be, especially In all that
region tributary In trade to Waco. d3t
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

And rogues generally will take no.
tice that Mr.. Sanford johnson the
gentleman whose house was feloni-
ously entered few nights ago, has
purchased a number one breach load
-ipg double barrel shot gun, which he
hal loaded heavily, and win keep at
his residence. 1t is said by some
who pretend to know, that the gun
is kept in the hall down stairs, while
the owner sleeps in room over head,
but this being none too certain the
light fingered gentry will not place
too much confidence in it.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31
Lost,

Stolen or inadvertently taken away
from the Examiner office, one large
brass roller mould, about 6 feet long.
and four inches in diameter, and one
small brass roller mould, about six
teen inches in length and two and a
half inches in diameter. A liberal
reward will be paid for either or
both OF them, or for information
leading to their recovery, at the Ex-
aminer office, corner Third and
Franklin streets. tf
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

The Liver Is the imperial organ OF the whole
human system, as II controls the life, health
and happiness of man. When II Is disturbed
In its proper action, all kinds of ailments are
tile natural result. The digestion OF food, The
movements Of the heart aud blood, the action
OF the brain and nervous system, are all imme-
diately connected with the workings Of the
Liver 1t has been successfully proved thai
Green's August Flower is uneqnaled In curing
all persons afflicted with Dyspepsia or Liver
complaint, and all the numerous symptoms
that result from an unhealthy condition or The
Liver and stomach. Sample bottles to try, 10
cents. Positively sold In all towns on the Yves
tern continent. Three doses will prove thai il
Is just what you want. augidSWif
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31
Mr.. p. T. Williams,

The grocer on east side of square,
in the Goode building, wishes to in
form his friends and the public that
he has now on hand and is constantly
receiving splendid stock of fresh
groceries and country produce. lie
keeps constantly supplied with chick.
ems, and fresh butter and eggs. Re
member the place, and give him 4
call. ag3ld3m.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

In addition to as fine stock OF
family groceries as there is in the
market, Mr.. Harry Hensley, No. 81
Austin street, has always ON hand an
abundant supply of the choicest and
freshest garden vegetables and coun-
try produce. He will sell MS cheap
us anybody can, and is ever ready 10
deliver goods without extra charge
TO any part Of the city. je2ltc.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

Drastic pnrgatives fail to relieve this trouble
some complaint, which now affiicts thousands
Of males and females throughout the country.
Strong medicines do more harm than good, and
only tend % weaken the tone Of the bowels
and pnrPlyze their action, Mild remedies
only VIII cure IL, and for this purpose nothing
equals Bailey's Saline Aperient. 1t is a pleas.
ant and cooling purgatiye for the relief Of CON
stipation, bllliousness, sick headache, acid
stomach, heartburn, dyspepsia, etc. II sells
without II. aug2tdSwlm
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

Used Doolcy's Yeast Powder get a
package the next time you buy bak-
ing powder, and il. After few
trials, we are confident you will give
it the preference over all others. II
is absolutely pure; every package is
strictly full weight, and it never fails
in making rolls. bread, biscuits, cake,
corn-bread, wafiles, mullins, and all
similar articles, deliciously light,
good and wholesome.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31
10000 Cigars,
10000 Cigars,
For sale below cost, at C. N. Cur.
It's, Nos. 68 and 40 Austin street.
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AnApelegy


Is probably due our readers for the
'''--Nf editorial work and compare
eral deficiency of the EXAM
-H this>rporning. For such apollo
gy, however much may be thought
die, we beg to refer to our NAM
moth edition of tomorrow, Septem-
YER LIST, our entire editorial force,
ogether with several extra assis-
1. ents, having been mainly engaged
ali daySyesterday and last night, and,
in part, Nor several days past, in the
preparatfYn of matter for that paper,
which, Without Boosting, we feel
warrantdili saying, viii be accepted
as entire satisfactory for present
deficiench
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

lfy0u are in search of a pure arti-
Gle of Tea, call at j. III. Browns,
Austin street, where you win find a
fresh and full assortment of Gun
powder, Imperial, Japan, English.
Breakfast, OolOng, &c. All grades
and prices, from fair Tea at 20 cts.
per pound TO the finest drawing
Teas in the market, at $l.25 a pound.
Try them,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31
JUNCTION HOUSE,


This house is kept open day and night, and
passengers laying over can be furnished good
comfortable rooms, with clean beds. The
ticket onice, ladies aud gents waiting and
baggage rooms, are In the same building
ANA In connection with the above house Ne
have refreshment saloon, for the sale of rof-
luncheons, Zee, fruits, cigars, tObaccn, bran
dles, etc. Conductors will notify passengers
at the dining rooms before the leaving Of trims
so that guests OF this house eau eat without
Tear oil being left. j q, WALLER,
PrOnrletor
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

James slower of Pulaski county, Indiana
writes, ~ hal the Dyspepsia aud Liver Com
plant Tor nine years. could keep nothing on
my siomnchi was induced to use DIR. liar
ter's Liver Pills. after had used one il,o, of
rms experienced decided improvement,
ana when had finished the second one was
entirely cured. au,,7Juo,,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

Visit the Art Gallery of Mr.. W.
ID. Jackson, ON Austin street. The
walls are decked with finest speci-
mems of art. Portraits, photographs
and other kinds Of pictures executed
n the latest styles and unexcelled in
Texas may be had there. jne25.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

In announcing myself as a candidate FIR
SCISSOR, subject to the action of the Nntionnl
nreenback Convention, IL one Is held. wish
70 say That am fqlly convinced that our com.
n olnGers are PAID entirely too much, and The
economy be practical Us Welt as preached /
therefore pledge myself Ia the tax-i,nynrs oi
, ms county that u am elected | will assess
lows, the other half to De USED fnr Ir,lIic
school funds, To be divided equally among the
school communities of the county.
GEORGE NJ PARIsu
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Closing Out at Loss than Cost.

Three hundred cases Boots and
Shoes; balance our stock dry goods
and notions all in original pack
ages; 400 assorted Avery Il Hapgood
plows; one secondhand delivery
wagon. kELLUM Il RoTAN.
Aug. 20, 1873. dim
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From as cts. to S1.25 per Yard.

Our Stock of Mems Boys, Youths and cnllarcn.,
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A Card.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss of manhood, &c. Twill send
a recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discover
ed by missionary in South America. Send
a self-addressed envelope to the Rev Joseph T.
Hannah, Station ID. Bible House, New York
City. augl6wtf.
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4 0rseakack

4 0fssnkAck
Ratification meeting will be held
at the court house tonight, COM
mencing at 7:90 O'Clock. An original
ratification poem of two hundred and
forty lines viii be read by David
Franklin Davis, A. NJ, and one OF
forty lines, entitled the "Ancient
Politicians Lament, both being pre-
coded by preparatory remarks in
prose, by Mr.. Davis. lie win be fol-
lowed by Col. Warren, formerly OF
Alabama, and also by Col. .Montfort,
and Mr.. Goode. Efforts viii be made
to secure the brass band. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

OF Herring, Nesbit & Co. are build
ing on the corner of Second and
Franklin streets, mammoth reposi-
tory for cotton and grain. They ex-
pect to do large business this fall
and winter, and we doubt not their
anticipations will be realized.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

In u barber, there is nothing like
neatness and good taste. For these
in perfection call at the Senate Bar
Der shop, three doors from Ragland's,
on the Avenue.
CHARLES THOMPSON,
jne30tf. Proprietor.
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Rich, Rare and Spicy.

Politeness, neatness and order
The best liquors, the best lcmonades,
cigars, sherry cobblers, mint julips,
milk punches, as cold as ice or colder,
and everything else to be found at a
first class bar. &. KNoBLAUCH,
mli30dtc. Austin street.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

One ear load of stoneware, con-
sisting of jugs, churns, jars and
crooks selling at prices TO suit the
public. Call and see at C. N. Cur
It's, Nos. 6S and 20 Austin street.
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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31
A Wind MIL.

Holidays patent, the best, new
and in perfect order, for sale at a
bargain. Apply at the ExAMINER
office, Third and Franklin streets,
waco. sepl7d&wtf.
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Madame r. E. Simeon

VIII resume her teaching of music
at her residence ON Franklin street
ON Monday, September End. As she
limits her class TO twenty pupils ear
ly application is requested. aul8d2w
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LEVINE BROS
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New England Organs, finest made,
warranted for five years, prices very
low, Send for catalogue to w, III.
watkins, agent, Austin street, Waco,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

Ere your teeth are irretrievably gone, to
FURNISH and inylgorate them with the health
yielding soZoDoNT. Thousands use 1t and
commend 1t. Pure, safe, and efficient, 1t is
preferred to every tooth-wash and powder
sold. nupls-Iy
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Now 10 Your Time.

The furniture and fixtures in the
Waco House will not be sold at auc-
ton until Friday and Saturday, 9th
and 7th of September.
dit Lon ROBERTS.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

SINGING school books gospel songs,
Sacred Harp, Christian Harmony,
Welcome Tidings, &c., at W. IT.
Watkins book store, corner of Aus
tin aud Fourth streets.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1878-08-31

DR. iiAnrEn's ELHIn or WILD. CnrnuY ia
purely vegetable combination that supplies
want long sought. In Its use no change of
ulet or surroundings is necessary, and ladies
ana lnvalids may use 1t freely to restore tbcIr
INNING Strength mug 27-1W
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Tho King OF Tlours.

PLANTS EXTRA, not as good as any other
brand, but better. All I ask is "a trial TO
prove. JSo. y. MARSHALL.
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