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Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

either brush made of bristles twist
ed into a wire. OF a rag on the point
of scissors. Both of these are bad for
without great care. the wire, or scls-
sors, will scratch the glass as a dia-
mond does, which. under the expans-
i've power OF heat. soon breaks as all
scratched glass will. II you want a
neat little thing that costs nothing.
and will save half your glass, tie 8
pice Of soft sponge the size of your
chimney to pine stick.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

NOSE BLEEDING.-For bleeding al
the nose. the best remedy, as given by
DR.. Gleason, in one Of his lectures, Is
a vigorous motion Of the jaw, as In
the act Of mastication. In the case of
q child, wad Of paper should be pla-
ced in its mouth. and the child in
structed to chew it hard. Il is the
motion Of the jaw that stops the
blood. This remedy Is so very simple
that many will feel inclined to laugh
at 10, but it never has been known to
fall In single instance, even In very
severe cases.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

Jay Gould tells a story in bis New
York Tribune to the effect that the
'strong banks" of that city have. filed
away list Of the Chicago firms and
merchants who signed the call for the
silver demonstration mass meeting.
The purpose is to spot" these gentle
men in the future as men who want
to pay ninety cents on the dollar
whenever there is a flaw in the con-
tract that will enable them to do SO.
BAH
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

1t Is q bad strike that doesn't bsne-
ft somebody. The strikes of the ci-
gar-makers in New York gave places
to large number of girls. who learn
ed so quickly. and did their work go
well, that they hold their places
against the influence of the old work
men.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

CURE FOR CHAPPED HANDS,
Wishing to aid suffering humanity.
send you the following: My friend
told me to use castor oil on my hands,
when they became cracked. did so,
with the happy result foretold. that
they would get we'll. Castor oil Is the
best cure for, and the best preventive
of cracked hands that I have ever
triad
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

A little boy of Des Moines, Ia, who
writes to bis "frien Jimmy" that he
is going to run away from school and
be an editor. thus closes his letter:
Tell yer sister Kate. 1 don't hev
nothin' moar to do with that Jinks
gurl, and am troo to her. I won't
git prowd and forgit her IL do be an
edytur, nor you neither. Jimmy, If
yore folks is poar an ornery. Yores
Truley, Johnny"
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

Columbus, o., has q wonder-a lock
Of hair, cut from the head of an eigh-
teen months old boy, which, 2 inches
long at the time of the cutting, is now
over inches long, with every sign of
life. For fourteen years 1t has lain in
the family Bible, carefully folded and
marked. 1t retains its original color,
though the boys hair has changed
materially.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

To PREVENT POTATOES FROM Rot
Dust over the floor Of the bin with
lime, and put In about six or seven
inches of potatoes. then dust with
lime as before, then more potatoes, u.s.
ing about one bushel of lime 10 forty
bushels of potatoes. The lime i'm
proves the flavor of the potatoes, and
effsctually kills the fungi which caus.
ca the rot,
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

An ounce OF alum put into the last
water used In rinsing the children q
dresses. it 10 said, will render them al
most un-infismable. They will take
fire very slowly, fiat all. and not burn
with a flame. Mothers who live In
houses where open fires are kept. will
do well to try the experiment. not on
the children, but on the dresses.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

II like my mother" said Billy
Blickers to his Sunday school teach
er, like everything, but when she
makes me set In the house an trot
the baby all the time when a hand
organ and a monkey is over to Gid
daker's it makes me spunky an cross
an I forgits it's bad to wish / was an
orfun SOS I could skits away an git to
be pirate with long whiskers an red
boots"
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

Jay Gould is getting up some theat-
rical thunder and lightning in his
paper against the honest silver dollar.
He devotes the strength of his paper
to bulling gold. The dearer gold be-
comes the better for Gould.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

Mr.. Watterson tells In his lecture of
a Mississippian who was asked wheth-
er It was worth while to carry a pis-
tol: "Well. stranger" he answered.
"you mout move about for a year and
not want 1t, and then again You mout.
and, If you do need it, you will need
1t powerful!"
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
"A Complete Pictorial Htstory or the Tfrae- .sTas
Best, Chedpest and Most Sticcessfity FdT,f1,,
Paper in the JHsOn."
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NOTICES OF THE PRES.


The. Weekly is the aolest and most powerful iIus-
trated Periodical published in the country Its ed
ftO1falS scholarly and convincing and carry
much weight. Its Illustrations Of current events
are fu ard fresh and are prepared ey cur best de-
signers.-LOufsUtlie COitrfeT-JoJs-nag.
HGrper's Weekly should be in every family II rough
out the land. as puFer, more interesting higher
toned, betterllustrated paper Is not published IN
this or any other coOntry.-C Commercial Bulletin,
The Weekly is the only illustrated paper OF the
day that In It's essential charsctersticS is recog
nized as a national paper.-Brooktyn Eagle.
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Eincluces prepayment OF .. 5. postage BY ths
Subscriptions to Harrer's Magazine. Weekly and
Bazar. to one address for one year, 5000: or two
OF HaTpers Periodicals to one address for one year
An extra copy Of either the Magazine Weekly
or BaZar. will be supplied gratis for every Club Of
Five Subscribers at g. 90 each, in one remittance;
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Back numbers csn be supplied at any time
The Volumes of the Weekly commence with u 2
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The Annual Volumes Of Harper's Weekly, in
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only
Newspapers are not to copy this advertisements
without the express order Of Harper & Brothers.
HARPER & BROTHERS. New York.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

To KILL RATS.-A friend informs
US that he has found fine corn-meal
and plastsr-of.paris third
of the latter-the best and safest thing
in the world to kill rats. He says
that, as the plaster is tasteless, the ro-
dents eat it along with tn meal, and
sfterward 1t absorbs the juices of the
stomach and causes death.-Er.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
IMPORTANT letter
From a Distinguished Physician.

NO single disease has entailed more suffering or
~ hastened the breaking up OF the constitution
than Catsrrh. The sense ofsmell OF taste OF sight
OF nearing, the human voice, the mind, one more
ana sometimes all yield TO its destructive influence
The poison it distributes throughout the system
attacks every vital force, and breaks up the most
ROBUST OF constitutions Ignored because but little
understood by most physicians. impotently assaiied
ny quseSs and charlstsns, those suffering from
Of the grave. 1t them thatthe popular treat
ment this terrible disease BY remedies within the
Iescn OF all passed Ito hands et once competent
and trustworthy. The new and hitherto untried
method adopted by Dr.. Sanford in the preparation
OF hs RADICAL CURE has won my hearty approval.
oelieve 1t likely to succeed when al the usual
remedies fall because it strikes at the root OF the
osease VIZ, the 0ctdgted blood, while 1t heals the
ulcerated membrane by direct application TO the
nasal passages. Its action is based on certain fixed
rules, and unless the vital forces sre too far e1-
nausted must, in the great majority Of cases. effect
a cure.
GEO. BEARD, NJ. D.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

PIGS.-Feed we'll with cooked meal
and fruit or vegetables. Let fattened
swine and brood sows have access ut
all times, to clean water. dry apart
ments. and small plot Of clean and
dry ground. Swine are naturally
much neater In their habits than hor-
ses and cattle.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

EXTERNAL PILE REMEDY. - Car
Donate Of lead. one-half ounce; sui
phate of morphia, Is grains: stramo-
MUM ointment. one ounce olive oil.
20 drops. Mix and apply three times
a day, or oftener. as the pain may re-
quire.-Erchange.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

A country couple newly married,
stopped at a hotel. and the bride.
groom called for some wine. When
asked what kind he would have. he
replied: 1--WE want that kind OF
wine where the eorks pop out and the
liquor boils up like soap -suds."
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

Charlie Ross father has spent $780,
900 In searching for the little fellow.
He has made three hundred journeys
in the search for his son, and says he
will persevere until he finds him or
dies himself. He is now q travelling
salesman for an Eastern house.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
UNIVERSAL SATISFACTION.

GENTLEMEN,-We have sold SASFoRp's KApr.
" CAL CCRE for nearly one year. and can say
canololy tnat We never sold similar preparation
that gave such universal satisfaction. We have
70 learn the first complaint yet.
We are not In the habit of recommending pat
ent medicines, but your preparation meets the
wants OF thousands, and We think those afflicted
should be convinced OF its great merit so
suferinR will be relieved We have been IN the
drug business for the past twelve years constantly
and sold everything for Catarrh but yours leads all
he rest II you see proper you Can use this letter
or any part OF 1t that you wish.
Very truly yours, S. ID. BALDWIN & co.
wholesale and Retail Dealers in Drugs, Books and
stationery, Washington. Ind, Feb. IS ls16.
Zach package contains DR.. Ssnford's Improved
lnnsiing Tube, snd full directions for use in all
retail druggists and de aers throughout the United
States and Cansdss. WEEKS POTTER, General
Agents and Nholesale Druggists. Boston. Mass.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

to help from q farm wagon farmers
wife of two hundred and three pounds
weight, that the reporter seats him
self contentedly on the curbstone and
waits for the catastrophe.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

"It is well to leave something for
those who come after u.s." as o man
said when he threw q barrel in the
way Of q constable who was chasing
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

To KEEP THE HANDS WHITE
Never use hard water: soften it with
a little borax; If the hands are very
tender or become chapped, wear kid
gloves all night.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

A man arrested for murder proved
that on the night and at the hour of
the murder be was at home whipping
his wife, and this fact saved him. IA
word TO the WISE" and 30 forth.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

A poor young man remarks that
the only advice he gets from capital
lists 10 to "live within his income"
whereas the difficulty he experiences
is to live without an income.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

A country editor remarks that nine
ty-nine out of hundred people make
a great mistake when they cut off
dogs tail in throwing away the wrong
end.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

Six pounds of white lead added to
one gallon of tar varnish, and applied
as paint, will prevent damp coming
through walls.-Anlerican Cultivdior.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

The Boston Globe says that too
much crsmning is what ails our
schools and colleges.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

Fraser's Magazine says that Lon
doners say Gavin for corn, pawk for
pork, laud for lard. witch for which,
and veal for wheel.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
TERMS oFSUBsCRIPTIoN:

Money can be sent by draft, money order
express. or registered letter, at our risk.
Special ARRANGEMENTS made with country
for clubbing with their publica-
cations. Sample copies sent free. Address
THE INTER OCEAN,
ll9 Lake street, Chicago.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

A Chester. Eaton Co., Mich, farm
er recently felled a walnut tree from
which he realized the sum of 1915.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
THE OAILY POST.

one year, postage page. 81 90
Parts of year I'm Proportion.
We propose to greatly enlarge the DAILY
POST during October, after which the price
viii be $1,000 per year, postage paid. All
who subScrlge before enlargement, at the
present rate Of 500 VIII receive the nlarged
paper to the end of their time without extra
charge.
Same terms to Agents on both Daily and
Weekly as last year. Address THE POST
IS Dearborn street. Chicago.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
TWO IN ONE,

Thus combined We have two grand medical
agents In one, each OF which performs It's function
and unitedly produce more cures than any lini-
ment, lotion, wash, or plaster ever before COM
pounded In the history Of medicine. Try one.
PRICE, Is CKNTs.
eeid by an Wholesale and Retail Druggists
throughout the United States and nndas and By
WEEKS b POTTER, Proprietors Boston, Mass.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

To CLEAN LAMP CHIMNEYs.-Mos
people 10 cleaning lamp chimneysuse
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

It is when a dry goods clerk of
pounds weight attempts
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

The people we like to have round
are the square ones.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
"a n Great chance TO make money. III

n IT Great chance to make money. II
DnRN You can't get gold you can get
UHA greenhacks. Weneed q person in ev-
H-EEtIk cry town TO take subscriptions for the
"HNHh largest, cheapest and best illustrated
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- - = ~ one can become a successful agent.
The most elegant works of art given free TO sub-
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fast You can devote all your time 70 the business
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Elegant and expensive Outfit free II you want
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cages fails to make great pay. Address The Pee
pies Journal" Portland, Maine.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
ELECTRICITY
BALSAM AND PINE.

The healing properties of our own fragrant bal:
known 10 require description. Their grateful,
healing soothing. and strengthening properties are
snce with late and important discoveries IN phar.
macy. their healing and strengthening properties
are Increased tenfod. In this respecf o1r Plaster
ie the best IN use Without the Aid nf eiecfricifY
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
SAHFoRD'S RADICAL CURE

MAY safely claim to be one Of the few popular
gentlemen. who, in privste not only freely recon-
mend 1t but use 1t In their families In preference
70 any OF the preparations usually prescribed By
You are aware, !" said q distinguished city ply.
sician, that my obligations to the Mass. Medical
or prescribe the Radical Cure but since received
50 much relief from the use Of it myself, after a
thorough trial of the usual remedies, have prf-
vately advised Its use, and presume have sent to
your store no less than hundred Of my patients
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
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Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

n n1ERE 4 snd Mc-Phine Habit taasolutey and speedy
cured. fainIe.s; Dopo Sissty Ssod .,aaS
HEI EEttVF kS p@oezi.r. On. CsRIIo-.
W. tSbtt lsi EasAieses ST, cAcsSn H.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
pository ef Fushlon. Pleasure
HARPER'S Bazaar.
NOTICES OF THE PRESS


The Bdzdr Is the organ OF the fashionable world
and the expounder of that worlds laws; and il Is
the authority all matters or manners. etiquette
costume, and social habts.-BOstOn TraUsler
The Bdzdr commends itself 10 every member of
the household-tO the children by drOn and pretty
pictures, TO the young ladies by Its fashion plates
In endless variety. TO the prOvident matrOnby its
patterns for the chfdrens clothes, tn pGtcrfnIfnS
By Its tasteful designs for embroidered slippers and
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OF the BdzdT is uniformly of great excellence. The
paper has acquired wide popularity for the FIRE
side enjoyment il affords and has become an eStab
i'shed authority with the ladies OF Amerca.-E. Y.
= ent2g Post.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
CnY'estonabIy the best sustained trork Of the Kind
IN the HOTId!''
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NOTICES OF THE PRESS


The veteran Magazine. which long ago outgrew
It's original title OF the Near Monthly Magazine. has
not in the least abeted the popularity il the
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kept fairly abreast of the times. thanks to the en-
teTprse OF the publishers and the tact and wisdom
of It's editors. For whatever Is best and most read
able in the literature OF travel discovery, and c-
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able variety OF contents and the freshness and
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%; postage free,
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Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
ST. NICHOLAS for 1878,

81 N1LE1OAkAo IOI 1000
Besides Miss Alcotts serial for Girls and the three
serials for Boys to follow each other in rap
cession will contain short serial story by the
thor of 1.-The Schonbe & Gotta Family; and ar
ticle, around the World In Hacth, Boys" has
been prepared by brilliant writer. now on the ac-
tual OF the world in his own yacht There will
ter Farley. and n Letter 10 Young Americans by
George Macdonald. The How Series of instruc-
tive papers. by various authors, will tell HOW to
bind your own books; HOW 10 mine coal: HOW
to enjoy yourselves at home: HOW 20 be an agree
able guest: HOW 20 entertain company, HOW 10
be a carpenter; HOW 10 make an boat: HOW
to build O house: HOW India rubber Is gather ed ;
HOW matches are made: HOW money is made;
HOW mackerel are caught HOW they laid the
Atlantic cable; HOW they mine in California;
HOW they work In the tea country: HOW TO be a
parlor magician etc. There will be also series
OF stories and sketches Of Foreign Lie.
Travel and Adventure,
such as "Old Nlcolsi' "a Russian story. "a Day
among the Welsh Castles" Easter in Germany"
''The Indians of the Amazon" How Kitty WAS
Ia Mexican story. "Hansa, the Lapp Maiden"
.'Jack-in- -the-PuIpit," Young Contributors De-
Letter Box - riddle Box =" and ''Fer
Very Little Folks" will be continued.
The four bound volumes OF ST. Nicholas already
published are the most wonderful, beautiful and
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Each volume is complete In ITSELF. Vols. and 2,
S. 100 each; vols. and 4. S4.o0 each.
Subscription price, $500 veal, postage paid. Sin
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Sold By ali booksellers and News-Dealers.
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Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

a AZ PREMIUM WATCH AND CHAIE-s
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Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
CHEAPEST AND BEST.
Chicago Weekly Post
The Peoples Paper.

nm Columns, nIled with EdItOrIaI,
News, Agricultural, Miscellany,
UI and Market Reports.
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17

OF the story element the brightest feature IA the
beginning OF the new serial by Miss lcott entitled
Under the Lilacs." with illustrations By Mary
The Christmas Number contains alsothe opening q
OF new serial story for Boys tale of tropical life
oy Gustavus Fran kenst tein, entitled "Tower-Moun-
TAIN admirably illustrated by the artists Moran
and Kelley; portrait Of Miss lcOtt with sketch
of her life several poems by Two Little American
girls; Play, and Christmas Carol (set 20 mu-
Sic ana halfa dozen complete short stories bright
funny. exciting and pathetic. &C.. &c
The New Cover Is by the English Artist, Walter
Crane the famous designer of THE Babys Opera"
Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
A GREAT OFFER for HOLIDAYS

We will during these HARD TIMES and
the HO cor 1OONEW PIANOS
IL ORGANS, Of 6rst-class makers at lower
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CANS are the BEST MADE, warranted for
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Nebraska advertiser., 1878-01-17
100000 Copies St,N|CHOLAS
FOR THE
HOLIDAYS
Only 25 Cents a Copy.

Some idea of the attractions offered in the
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY NUMBER
OF 81 Nicholas, of which lC0 600 copies will he is
sued, may be gained from the following: There
are poems by Henry W. Longfellow and William
cullen Bryant: fine hitherto unpublished sketch
OF BOY Lie. by the late TheOdort Winthrop: and a
snort story by the author ofAlIce in WONDERLAND"
e new Ialry story, Sweet MaEjOram Day" by
rank X stockton, The Pe'erkins' Charades''' bv
Lucretia P Hale; poetic riddle by DR. ]. q. Hoi-
Iano, ana comparison between the manners Of
Ham iton. ~ ""'i