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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24
Badly Kennftrr JournaI.
LIKE 70 HELP PEOPLE.

A woman was walking along street
one windy day when the rain began to
come down. She had an umbrella. but
her hands were full Of parcels, and it was
difficult tor her to raise it In that wind,
Let me, ma'am; let me, please said
bright-faced boy, taking the umbrella
in his hands. The astonished woman
looked on with satisfaction while he man.
aged the rather obstinate umbrella. Then
taking out one ri those ever-handy strings
which boys carry. he tied all the parcels
snugly into one bundle, and then politely
handed it back To her.
Thank you very much" she said.
"You are very polite to do so much for a
stranger.
"Oh. it is no trouble, ma am he said.
with smile. II like to help people"
Both went their ways with a happy
feeling in their hearts. for such little deed.
Of kindness are like fragrant roses bloom
ing along the path of life.
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TOSTINE PLAN.

or upon the principle of accommodating profits tor den
mite periods, which first introduced by this Socie
ty. and has been recommended and endorsed BY emf
neat experts in Life Insurance. and by leading busi
ness Forty -Four per cent. has bee earned and
accumulated on the premiums paid on its Iontine Life
Policies and forty per cent. on its TOntine Endow-
ment Policies, issued within the last i've years.
The Directors of the Equitable Life Assurance So
cety represent exclusively the interests Of the Policy
holders and in presenting the Society TO notes. they
feel that it has strong claims upon public confidence,
of the strict and conservative principles by
which its various departments arc governed. In the
assets and in the administration Of the Society," per-
feet security is given for the future which is of great
importance to those depending upon their insurance
policies for the ultimate support Of their families
No Life Insurance Company has such large annual
Transactions as the Equitable; none is more proInT /
nd just in Its dealings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24

! have worn the f.exi, q
Ai2 Corset three u 3Et-s, and
every bone u SILL Derf-cI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24
KNOW


tatty nervous and physical debility. vitality i'm
paired nv the errors of youth too close application
ia business, NAV be restored and manhood gained
Two hundrcith edition. revised and enlarged Just
published Ii is standard medical work. the best In
the English language, written by ply stefan of great
experience, tn whom warted gold and jewelle,i
medal by the Natiopal Medical Association. 1t con
tains and very expensive engravings. Three
hundred pages, more than 80 valuable prescriptions
for all forms Of prevailing disease, the result
years of extensive and successful practice either on
OF which is worth ten times the price of the book
Round in French cloth; price only 81, sent by mail
postpaid.
The London Lancet SAYS "No person should be
without this valuable book. The author is a noble
benefactor."
The Tribune says: 1.-THE author has had unprece-
dcnted success in dealing with nervousness of all
kinds and its Affections whether due to perncious
habits inherited. He is a Nervo-speciali.t and
therefore knows whereof he writes with such power
aud ability"
An illustrated sample sent to all on receipt of q
cents for postage
The author refers, by permission. TO Hon. r. A.
BISSELL, VI. H., president of the National Medical
Association.
Address DIR. W. II. PARKER, ufAl
No. !, Buliuch Street, Boston, ntAI
Mass. The author NAV be
consulted all diseases re- RuNNPlP
curing skill and experience. JUVStIf
nov l01 Mona Thurs&Wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24
LYDIA E. PINKHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

Il prepared at 233 and 2Sj Western Avenue,
Lynn, Mass. Price $l00. Six bottles for $500.
Sent BY mail In the form of Pills, also in the form
for either.
Mrs. PINKHAM freely answers all letters Of
inquiry. Send for pamphlet. Mention this paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24

-s-nee rAg,s sal isssitu,ic. Pain
In the Rack Dimuess of Vision, Premature Old Age.
and many other Diseases tina; lead to Insanity or
Consumptiou and premature Grave. Full psrticu-
lars In oar pamphlet. which desire to send tres
bv mail to every The Specific Medicine is sold
by all druggists at &, per package. or six packages
for 3s or win be tree by mail receipt OF the
money BY addressing The Gray Medicine Co.. No. 10
Mechanic<' Block, Detroit, Mich Sold in Augusta b.
=. w. KixsNAS Co.. Wholesale and Retail. and Q,
druggists everywhere. noSlsiSwU
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24
Hall0Well Classical Academy.

TUESDAY, August 81, lsSo.
The CLASSICAL Course fits for college
Ihe SEMINARY is for young ladies'.
The SCIENTIFIC prepares for usiness.
Best facilities for Music, PAINTING and DRAW
ING Experienced teachers For catalogues ad-
dress Rev A. W. BURR, A. NJ, Principal, HALO.
WE'LL, Ne. 4voa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24

BOOTS and SIIOFS-S. Newcomb 4 Co.'S French
ID Curacao and American Kid Boots made 10 or
DIR at J. W. Cross, Water ST Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24
LYDIA E. PINKHAMS
Vegetable Compound,
THE POSITIVE CURE
FOR ALL Female COMPLAINTS.

This preparation, as its name slgnines, CONSISTS
of Vegetable Properties that are harmless to the
most delicate invalid. Upon one trial the merits
Of this Compound will be recognized, as reIef IS
immediate; and when its use Is continued, IN
nine,y-nine cases in a hundred, positive and
pertinent cure is effected, as ousands Will
testify. On account ofits proven merits. 1t Is to-
dsy recommended and prescribed BY the best
physicians in the country.
II will cure entirely the worst form of falling
Of the uterus, Leucorrhei, Irregular and Pain
full Menstruation, all Ovarian Trou bles, innam-
nation and liberation, Floodings. all Displace.
ments and the consequent spinal weakness, and
is especially adapted to the Change of Life. 1t
will dissolve and expel tnInors from the uterus
in an early stage of dev eiopment. The tenden-
cy to Generous Humors there is checked very
speedily by its use.
In fact it has proved to be the creates and best
remedy that has ever been discovered. 1t per-
meates every portion Of the system, and gives
new LIE and yigor. II removes faintness, hatr-
lency, DESTROYS all craving for stimulants. and
relieves weakness of the stomach.
Ii cures Bloating, Headaches, Nervous Pros
tration, General Debility, Sleeplessness, Depres-
sion and Indigestion. That feeling Of bearing
down, causing pain, weight and backache, IS
always permanently cured by its use. II will,
st all times and under all circumstances, act in
harmony with the laws that govern the female
system.
For Kidney Complaints of either sex this Com
pound is unsurpassed.
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4 RTISTIC Photographs. First-class
"A work Of all the improved styles.
A. w. KIMBALL, Cor Bridge and Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24

Y AIDES GONDOLER Button Boots wear bette
IL and look as well as French Kid, and cost less
+. HASKELL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24

DOOK BINDING, d Blank Book Manu-
- factory. Binding in all its branches :rompt-
" done A. J. CAMERON.
Quinby's Block, Opp. Hotel North near +. O..
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4 RTIST-Has o,ened first class gallery ovei
N Blanchard & Reeds store.
X. II. GARDINER, Gardiner, Ne.
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! have worn thiz Corset I
r.ses days. and ever b-s.sr |
essf the hips 10 tfsksn-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24

BOOTS, Shoes and Rupoers. Fine Custom
ID Work and Repairing TO order
j. Is. THOMAS, Hallowtil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24
GRAy,s SPECIFIC MEDICINES.

The Great English
Remedy. An I'M
failing cure for
Semin al W esk-
ness, Spernsatorr.
hea, tmpotency,
and all diseases
that follow As a Sc
Quence of Self
Abuse as Loss Of
Memory. Juiver-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24

DOCKS, Stationery and Fancy Goods,
ID Newspapers and Periodicals.
u +. PIERCE, u alter ST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24

4 POTHECARY, Drugs, Medicines and
N Toilet Articles Prescriptions carefully put up
30. A. HAWE s, H2!lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24

A PoTHECARY. PURE DRUGS, AND
A Nedicines and Toilet Articles.
JAMES E. DEvINE, Union BLOCK, W a'er ST.
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YOB PRINTIyG.-PIain and Ornamen tal
81 Cards, Blanks, Bill Heads, SC,
At JOURNAL OFFICE, Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24
THYSElF.

THE untold miseries that result
i from indiseretion in early lif,
may be alleviated and cured.
Those who doubt this assertion
should purchase the new medical
wort published by the PEABODY
MED CAL INSTITUTE, Bes.
ton, eatitled THE SCIENCE
OF LIFE. or. SELF.PRE.
SERXATuOX EyhausfeA vi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24

POTHECARY. Dru 6. NJ dicines. Toilet
N Articles and Fancy Goods.
J.D. MYRIck, Old Fuller Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-07-24

VNURNACES, Stoves. Ranges. Tin, Iron
x and Copper Ware, Tin Roofing, nc
GOULD BARKER.
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KENNEBEC COUNTY,

The nndersigned Merchants, Manufacturers and Pro-
fe-.ional firms of Ken Debec County, who desire 10
present to the citizens Of this section compete ara
i;shie IN sipr-s Guide careful perusal ofthe fol
ioving cIa..i6cations only necessary ts show ina
for choice elecions Of varied and complete stocks Of
.easonabIe goods displayed by merchants OF iniesr-
abIy with that Of any other in Maine
IAN orders for goods will receive prompt al
t&nfion satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded
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STOVES, Srs'sss:, eI Rssss, .gs Kitchen
WILLIAMSON, WARD &C OGAN.
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BOOTS & SHOES. Large Stock of Fine
ID Goods. Custom Work Specially.
r.. II. ATKINS, Ag't., HalloweL
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-02-13
TO Get Hid Of GOssips.
Irrom tho ADectator.l

A poor woman, much given to gossip
but anxious 10 soar to higher things, is
explaining to Miss Hopkins her means
for Kidding her house OF the gossips of
the neighborhood. In answer to re-
mark of Miss Hopkins, that "the bible
tells lis to be courteous, and that to turn
folks out of our house, however much in
the way they may be, is apt to look
rude" she replies: "'rhe first thing l
did was to get the brush and dust-pan,
and lay them handy 'gainst any neighbor
combcd in. Soon in pops Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. Smith, says I, 'you won't mind
my doing bit of dustin will you, while
you're talkin'?' OF course she couldn't
but be agreeable to that. So down on
my knees l goes and begins to dust with
all my might. But somehow, it was a
very curious thing, and the dust allus
would gather just under the chair my
neighbor was a-sittin' on. She'd shift
and shift, but I'd allus be AFTER her with
my old dust pan; and the dust 'ud get up
her nose, and she'd begin to sneeze ever
so-ketcher ! ketcher and soon she'd
say, well, Enthusiastically call in
another day, Mrs. Simpson, as / see you
are-ketcher busy And 40, in less
than week, had busted all my neigh
bOrs out of my house..
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-02-13

London Cores. Philadelph!a Tines.1
II every one OF the brilliant ornaments
that are seen OH lady's toilet in accord
ance with tho dictates of tho present
fashion, were Of good alloy, their price
would exceed kings ransom. Glitter
is the mania of the hour-glitter upon
every part of fashionable woman's tot
let, from head-gear to slippers. Cloth
of gold is the imposing name given to n
new material which IL used to trim
dresses. The collars and cuffs are made
of it, and 1t il introduced into many 9th
er parts of the toilet. Gold bead en-
broidery il also in much request, but it
only looks well in artificial hight, and too
much of it even then is not in good taste.
In short, bead work ia to be seen upon
every article of dress, and very costly
embroiderics arc made of iridescent or
opal tinted beads. These beads are very
minute, and are strung upon very fine
threads; they are used to outline the
flower patterns on velvet or satin brocade,
AZ the case may he. Sometimes the
whole floral design il produced by work
ingit in shaded beads; especially effective
are tulips embroidered on satin in this
manner. They serve as foundation for
hats and bonnets, etc. Embroidery Of
this kind il but revival Of an old fash
ion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-02-13
Misery In Ireland.
From the London Telegraph

The first cabin into which I went was
place that an Englishman would think
too bad for his pig. Its floor, of earth
and stones, reeked with damp, and water
even stood in tho hollows; the only fur
niture was q few cups and saucers, Il
stool or two, and as many tubs and pots;
in one corner mass of dirty straw had
evidently been used as q bed, and on the
wretched hearth smoked rather than
burned IN apology for fire. The man
of the hOuse-shoeless and coatless, pale
and haggard-sat idle upon bag of In
dim meal, beyond which his food re-
sources did not go, and through the
gloom around the hearth-there was no
window to speak of-could be dimly
made out one or two female figures. j
never saw anything in the way of home
in civilized country--and have seen
good deal-more appalling than this.
Yet here was the case Of q man renting
three acres of ground, md usually getting
what he would be content to call living
out of them. Now, alas! he and the
thousands of others like him have reach
cd the end Of his miserable last seasons
crop, and beyond them but little way
lies starvation. The half-bag Of Indian
meal was NIL the family had, nothing
more remaining upon which, by sale or
mortgage, money could be raised, and to
the question, "What will you do when
the meal gives out ?" came the despair
lug answer. "The good Lord only
knows"
Not far from this was shown by my
attendants into an equally
wretched howell, where widow with sew
on young children was fighting the bitter
battle of life, and rapidly getting worsted
in the struggle. She herself had gone
out gathering what she could of stuff to
make fire whcrewith to cook the family
dinner, consisting-O my brothers in
comfortable English homes-of q single
cabbage! But the poor little children,
half clothed, thin, and hollow-eyed, were
there to plead with heartrending elo-
quence for aid. Once more I heard the
old story. The land yielded nothing; no
turf could be obtained for fuel short OF O
journey of eight miles, and the family
had touched absolute restitution. Over
the way in another apology for dwell.
ing place, ] found three poor women try
ing to kindle fire with damp bean
stalks, their only crop, in order to cook
dish of Indian meal, their only food.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-02-13
Compressed Food for Armies.
From tho London Times.


The horse biscuit which continental
armies have used with success is port
able invention which enables the trooper
to carry in his haversack weeks ration
for the charger, and thus on a sudden
emergency makes himself independent
of all other forage. In like case, Kopf's
consolidated preparations, which were
used with signal service in South Africa,
supply q long-f and much-needed want.
Kopf's preparations are inexpensive,
they are nutritious and nre extremely
portable. In Zulu land the British sol
diers spoke most highly OF them, and
even in England they are not despised in
the barrack-room. A small tin cylinder
weighing but one and onc-haH ounces
contains ample for meal; three of these
among two men are all soldier requires
in the day. Soups of various kinds, con-
tanning compressed vegetables in greater
or less quantities are the preparations
most appreciated, but compressed tea,
milk and sugar are Injuries which cam
paigners win not pass by. Three min
utes' boiling in soldiers canteen Is all
the cooking necessary for meal. One
mule can carry 2, 800 tins OF Kopf's soups,
or rations for q whole battalion for day;
q camel can in like manner carry over
rough ground more than two days
rations. Each man without much diff
Guilty could slip a supply for two OF
three days into his haversack. Here,
then we have the whole secret of waging
war with mipimized transport and conse-
quently at reduced expenditure.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-02-13
Growing Onions.

I usually cut my cions in November
and write the variety of each on card
with q pencil, wrap them in piece Of
cotton cloth, and cover them, about an
inch deep in my cellar. ! And them all
right in the spring, and they all take
well and grow up thrifty. When graft
ing I select the cions with the largest
developed Notwithstanding about two
inches from the small md large end of
the twig, which should be of the previous
years growth. When 1 have cut my
cions at the season Of grating I reject
all that have brown pith, as they are
winter killed. I raise my own trees
from the seed in q small nursery, and, q
year before set them out, cut q circle
around each tree about foot from the
stalk with spade; that is, I run my
spade down the length Of the blade to
cut off the long roots. The next spring
when take them up ] cut circle
of about eighteen inches from the base
of the tree, and on taking it up find that
the roots where they were cut of year
previous had thrown out numerous fine
roots and fbres, and when reset in the
orchard their growth is not retarded by
the removal. make it q rule never to
expose the roots for more than few
minutes to hot sun or drying wind, and
reset them as soon after taking mp Oh
possible. have set ont many fruit trees
and have never lost any by moving them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-02-13
The Sad Faced Girl In Black.

A slight girl, dressed in black, with a
sad face, explained to Rochester news.
gatherer the other morning how she en-.
gagged in draw poker ON railway train.
" You see" she began, latter we left
Buffalo found that in some way had
lost my money, and what to do ! didn't
know. had my ticket in another peck
ct and that helped matters. Two gen.
tlemen in the section just ahead Of me
were playing cards. 1t was poker. !
became quite interested in the game, for
You see I often play it with my brothers
for corn, and they say ] play pretty well.
Pretty soon / made some remark about
the game, and then they asked me II I
wouldn't like to set in just for the
fun of the thing ] said yes, and I never
had such luck. I guess they let me win
the first two or three times because was
lady, but after that they played for
what they were worth, and 80 did I.
And You mover saw the equal of the cards
held. They called me once. md all /
had was three aces and two Mines" "Is
that good hand 2" "Well, I should say
so. II was good for IS that time. "
"How much did you win in all ?" "Oh,
somewhere between $40 an $50. /
haven't counted it yet"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-02-13
Historian w. Physician.

1t IL related that in TIT, the after
ward beautiful Duchess OF Devonshire,
then Lady Elizabeth Forster, spent few
months at Lausanne, whittier Gibbon
had also gone to complete his Decline
and Fall OF the Roman Empire" Among
the fashionable people and literary men
who paid court to the shrine Of the
famous beauty, none were more assid.
nous than the historian and celebrated
physician, Doctor Tissot. As both were
equally ambitious Of high place In her
ladyship's opinion, some keen encount-
ers Of wit frequently took place between
them. At the close Of one Of these con-
Aicts, which had been moro than ordin-
arily lengthy and decidedly sharper, the
doctor said: Monsieur, lie historien,
when my lady Is sick Of your stupidity
Oaiiaise) VIII cure her." And" re-
Joined Gbbon, Monsieur, 10 doctor.
when my Lady 10 dead Of your prescrip-
tons, IwiH fmnorta!ise her"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-02-13
An Arctic Fruit.

The successful expedition OF Prof
Nordenskiold has proved that the shores
of the Arctic 20 are not so inhospitable
as has been generally supposed. Per-
haps the most interesting Of the minor
discoveries made by the learned ex.
plorer 10 the finding Of new remedy
against the dread Of oil nayigators and
the particular scourge Of Arctic expedi-
tions, namely scurvy. 1t appears that
there was not O single case OF this dis
ease during the whole voyage; and this
remarkable fact is due, not to tho en-
ployment OF lime juice and other anti
scorbutics In ordinary use, but to the use
of O curious little berry, hitherto un.
recognized, produced by plant which
finds an ephemeral existence In the snow
and ice during the short Arctic summer.
The berries are found In great abundance,
and are said to be favorite fruit with
some OF the natives OF the great ice world.
It's flavor resembles that OF the rasp.
berry, but 10 more acid. Tho mode Of
preparation adopted on the voyage Of thu
Vega was to dry the berries and ther
preserve them IN the milk Of the rein
deer, which was then allowed to freeze
In this state the fruit can be preserved
for an indefinite period.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-02-13
4 Mixed Up Mess.
Ftg- - NYg.- 49,. 4

A lady we'll known in the fashionable
society of Vienna pined to 60 to lily
ball, which is the Viennese representa-
tive of the Partisan Mabille. At last she
found confidential connection Of her
husbands family, whom she persuaded
to take her to tho ball in domino, but
with all her disguise she refused to lay
aside for the time her wedding ring,
which she held to be the talisman of good
luck, not to be parted with for q
moment. 1t was peculiarly cut ring,
set with seven beautiful diamonds, which
some mask admired even more than the
wearer's adorable eyes, and while he WAS
comparing them in a complimentary
speech to the lady, which she endured
with frolicsome spirit natural in dis
guised domino the ring disappeared.
The lady was frantic with fright and her
escort with fear, that her husband would
shoot him if hc discovered the escapade,
and 40 n fac siNliic ring was made, and
the lady fondly thought that she was
safe, when suddenly detective appeared
with the real ring. This story being re-
lated by Bohemian of the press, there
Mt once ensued a complicated situation.
A pawnbroker came for the price of the
ring, and the husband Of the lady ar
rived to whip the man who took her to
the ball; the wife of the escort Of the
lady came to have divorce on account
of jealousy, and the owner OF the newly
found ring wrote to the Bohemian nara
tor of the story to come and explain, and
a poor actor, being mistaken for him,
was badly pummeled, aud sued the hus-
band of the ring-owner. So the net
result Of the frolic was that three men
were beaten, one couple divorced, oil par
ties involved in scandal, and Inst, but not
least, the Bohemian discovered to be IN
old enemy of the government. He lies
in Vienna prison, wishing he had never
told the truth in q newspaper.