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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
Early Americans.

Simplicity in their mode of living was
the marked characteristic OF the early set
tiers OF America.
Everything which pertained to them was
plain and transformations.
The food which they ate was frugally
served and OF the substantial kind.
Their clothing was homespun and the
moccasins which covered their feet were
home product, being made from the hide OF
animals and ornamented with beads after
the Indian fashion.
Their homes were simplicity itself, con
sisting of roughly hewn logs and home
made shipgles-the whole constituting the
old Log Cabin home Of frontier life.
Yet those were model homes.
The wives and mothers were well versed
in the art Of ali that pertained TO house
wifery.
Conspicuous in the early home was the
striking figure of the old grandmother.
Not only was she the adviser in social
affairs but she was the medical adviser
and prescriber for the sick. Often were
her hands engaged in the preparation Of
some healing potion or remedy for the re-
lief Of those in i'll health. Fully versed in
all the bountiful supplies contained in the
grand store-house OF Nature she wisely
knew how to utilize the curative proper.
ties contained in certain roots and herbs
and accordingly she transformed them in
10 certain remedial agents, which have
made the old Log Cabin famous for all
time TO come.
Conscious Of the great value Of some Of
those old time home cures a successful eff
fort has been made to re.discover the lost
secret of their prepara ton, and, coupled
with all the improvement: which human
ingenuity and progress suggests, they are
now widely known under the name Of
Warmers Log Cabin Remedies, the most
prominent being Log Cabin Sarsaparilla
and Log Cabin Cough and Consumption
cure.
The suffering public has been quick TO
recognize aud appreciate their true value
and the manufacturers arc daily in receipt
of much praise for the re discovery and
revival OF these old time remedies against
sickness and disease.
To the old Log Cabin home, however, is
justly due the praise for all the good which
may, thereby, be effec ed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17

Mr.. L. Bradford Prince, who has
been appointed Governor of New Mex
leo, is forty-nine years old and was
born at Flushing, n. Y. If any man
has the right to be proud of his de-
sent, Mr.. Prince is the man. He is a
lineal descendant on the maternal side,
of Governor William Bradford OF Ply
.couth, who came over in tho May
flower and for great grandfather and
grandfather he had Governors Brad
ford and Collins Of Rhode Island. His
fathers family is the Old, well known
Prince family of Long Island. He re-
received his early education in
New York, graduated from Columbia
Law school and commenced early in
life to occupy himself with politics.
When he was lad of sixteen years.
he worked so hard in his district dur
ing the Fremont campai en- that the
town club voted him their thanks. In
$50 he was elected TO the assembly,
members of all parties joining in his
support; next year he was reelected
by large majority In 1872 he re-
ceived the unusual compliment of a
request for his continuation in Office
signed by more than two thousand
voters irrespective Of darties, his cleo
ton took place without any opposi
ton. He has several times been Of
fered foreign missions, which he has
always declined. Mr. Prince is
prominent member of the Masonic
fraternity, in which body he has held
high Offices. During the last few
years he has been residing in New
Mexico, where he has been interested
in various enterprises. He has also
written very good history of New
Mexico.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
Duty of Ambitious Women.

There is an increasing influence OF
public women upon public affairs. In
every great city the association Of ma
ture and Intelligent women presses up
the attention the fact that, at least, the
orators of the fair sex are determined
to gain a political recognition. Wom-
en- are teachers, nurses, doctors,
lawyers, editors, treasurers, wardcns
and big-wigs. When they make a CON
certed effort, there IS a hurrying Of
men TO find what is wanted, and to
quiet the situation with favorable anu
conciliatory action.
Through the liberaity OF recent
legislation in many of the stltes, wo-
men have reached the goal Of the bal
lot, at le st, in school di. ection. And
it is always TO be hoped that they will
show, in the possession OF their fran
chiso, that persistent interest
which they exhibited in obtaining the
privilege. ii ought not TO be again
seen, rs at Boston, that women may
utterly Disregard their duty until crafty
men choose TO prccjpitate ~ emotional
issue. thereby exciting the women to
lit punt VI lbioNg tlllNA lAbNN'NAAc va
avalanche OF new ballots
There should be. in the feminine
ch racter, matter Of fact view OF
communal matters The details OF To-
cal rule should interest the wife moro
than the husband, who lives less in tho
circle of the neighborhood II women
are TO force themselves on the state as
holders of the governing franchise,
they should begin, as they have not
yet done, with a lesson Ia their nus
bands OF the care with which the small
affairs of the town may be administer
ed. Men will welcome anything that
shall purify government. But, 80 far,
the women ha e acted. Is Il mass, only
when under the influence OF cunning
politicians who played upon the weak
est of feminine faculties. --ChicasC
Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
The Ola silver spoon.


How fresh in my mind are the days Of my
sickness,
When tossed me with pain, all fevered
nd sore
The burning the nausea, the sinking and
weakness,
And even the old spoon that my medicine
bore.
The old silver spoon, the family
spoon,
The sick chamber spoon that my
medicine bore.
How 10th were my feverparched lips to
receive IT,
How nauseous The stuff that it bore to my
tongue,
And the pain at my inwards, oh, naught
could rel eve it,,
Though tears Of disgust from my eyeballs
it wrung
The old silver spoon, the medicine
spoon,
How awful the stuff that it left on
my tongue.
Such is the effect Of nauseous, gripping
medicine which make the sick room a
memory Of horror DR.. Pierce Pleasant
Purgative Pellets, on the contrary, are
small, sugar coated, easy TO take, purely
vegetable and perfectly elective. 3 cents
a vial.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
Three Kinds of Pops.

There are three varieties of popping
the question now in vogue the pop
hesitate, the pop deliberate and the
pop precipitate. New York inclines to
the hesitating pop Phil delphia has
long favored the deliberate pop, SO
much so that courtship has been known
10 extend almost from the cradle to
the grave before the preacher got a
Job. Years are sometimes consumed
in studying out each others ped gree.
But in the west il is very different.
There the pop precipitate reigns and
it is no uncommon thing for a woman
to get an Offer on sight. The other
day in 1T. Louis a Boston widow found
n husband in an hour. The Arkansas
man who popped meant business, and
gave h. minute 10 decide. West
ward To hope of spinsters takes its
way.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
Chanoeahle Weather.

Mrs. Blinks-You're not going out IN.
those thin clothes and with no over
coat?
Mr.. Blinks Why, yes. 1t is as
warm and balmy rs day in summer
You'll repent it..
Nonsense; I'll risk it,"
Mrs. Blinks (a few minutes later)-
What pre- you back for?
"My bufIalo-skin overcoat The
weather changed before | got TO the
street cars" Chicago Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17

Special Excursion parties in charge OF
salaried excursion agents of the Santa Re
Route leave kansas City every Friday at
80 p. IL. Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars
are used in these excursions, com Din ny
Comfort, Economy and Responsibility, at a
very low rate. Special attention paid TO
ladies and children travelling without es-
cort. Write for excursion folders, giving
full particular TO
GEo. II. NICHOLSON, G. p. g. T. A, Tope-
lrn KS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
STATE OF ONO, CITY or TOLEDO, I
rrAs CnIrNrN & -

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oa'h that he il
the senior partner of the firm of +. j.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the city OF
Toledo, county and state Aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum Of One
Hundred Dollars for each and every case or
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use Of
Hall Catgrrh Cure.
FRANZ J. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December, A.
ID. 'o6
A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public
-
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces Of the system. Send for testi
monia.s, free.
r. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
tE- Sold by Druggists IS cents
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
When She Died.

oh, when she died, the bloom Of flowers
Departed, and on Lies smile fell
A languor: dark grew all the hours.
And no more Beauty breathed her spell
When she died
oh. when she died, Songs voice grew faint,
Aud from hcr throne JOY fed in tears;
Upon the air was heard Grief plant
la tones % haunt all future years
When she died
Oh when she d ed the world for one
Grew dcsolatc as starlcss uight;
Hope no more brtathed hc' bepisou
And Time went by with lag gard plight
hen she died
George Newell Love oy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
ARRANGEMENTS for the summer.

arrangements i'i tdt SuiIilitI.
"Harry, where shall we go for the
summer?'
Harry Isn't it rather carly to talk
of that?
"Well no. must begin 10 make my
plans at once.
"Well, decide yourself. Youdid last
year, you know. just pick out place
again where we will escape every
human comfort-and that will meet my
notion OF summer resort exactly
Chicago Heral
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
Summer Tours.

Those who are con cmplating a trip
either for health or pleasure should ac-
quaint themselves fully with the adyant-
ages and inducemcnt5 offered BY The noun
tain re orts Of Colorado and Los Vegas
Hot Springs, New Mexico Handsomely
illustrated pamphlets and books desert p
tive Of the above furnished free on applica-
ton. Special tourist rate, now in effect.
GEO. II. NICHOLSON, G. p. s. T. A., Tope-
ka kas
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
Renort on Womnn,s Work.

The late congress authorized the pub
LEGATION OF the fourth annual report of
the Commissioner of Labor, which de Is
exclusively with the condition of thu
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
lee VIII BE High.

CLARA. who was that young man
that spent last evening with you?'
Papa, That was Charley Cool, the
son Of Mr.. Cool, the ice man"
Has his father got any ice2'
a little, Charley says. v
MARRY him. my dear; hell be mil
lionaire. ~ Chicago Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
Oregon. che Paradise OF Farmers.

Mild, eIuable climate, certain and abun-
dant crops. Best fruit, grain, grass and
stock country IN the world Full informa-
tion free. Address the Oregon lmmigra-
tion Board, Portland, Oregon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17

The geographical society of Bremen has
commissioned DR.. kuckcuthal of Jena 10
undertake another journey TO the artic
REGIONS in order to make geological re
@ .-..hpg
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17

We have seen nothing on the ques-
ton of prohibition more beautifully
considerate, thoughtful and charitable
than the remarks made by Rev.
Phillips Brooks, d. d., of Boston. Dr.
Brooks says that be has mo reproach
to bring against the most eXtrayagant
OF temperance reformers," for he can
well understand the feeling which
leads some TO account ''nO measure
too sweeping, too radical, toe venture
some, for the suppression of that
which lies az the basis and root Of so
much sin and misery that besets our
land" But he gently intimates: 40
many of us it seems as if restrictive
legislation, which is not prohibitory
legislation, but which is continually
educating the restricting process upon
the restraining consciencas of men
upon those inclined to self-indulgence
in Intoxicating drink, and those re-
straining themselves for the benefit of
others-as if such legislation without
prohibition is the true policy
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17

The city Of Cleveland pays $4,000 year
additional for special instruction in German
in her public schools
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17

1t cost Massachusetts 81 900, 900 to get the
expression of tue voters Of the state on the
question of prohibition.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17

When a policeman is killed in the dis
ch'rge of his duty the verdict should be
He didn I know il was loaded
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
ueo essary.

The national burial reform associa-
J'ion at is first meeting adopted reso-
lutions deploring the pomp and show
with which funerals are condu ctcd
and urging "A retu. to the mortuaiy
simplicity Of olden times; and in these
expressions of sentiment they have
the hearty sympathy of sensible peo-
pie throughout the civilized world.
There is n tendency toward extiava-
CANT pegeantry at funerals in this
country that needs to be checked; for
it is not an expression of respect for
the departed, but vulgar display of
worldly vanity 10y the living.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17

The orig inal Boulanger hat was very
large, with a curve of brim like the three
cornered riding hats of tho last century
II is now much modified 10th in size aud
shape. II is hardly more than half the
size
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17

1t has been proved that in hot climates
the preparation Of wood with sulphate OF
copper or with creosyto adds lutte 10 its
durability.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
Cali-nrmia l.ynrsinns-

The Eiffe tower has cost in one way or
another, the lives of nearly 100 wOrlmen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17

More than 1900, 600 raj road Cross
ties are used annually in the United
States TO furnish which requires the
destruction Of nearly POO, 200 acres of
forest. This fact illustra es the neces-
sity of tree planting and the preserva-
ton of our forests from wanton des.
truction.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17

A perfect specific DR. Sages Catarrh
RemelV.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17

The popriscope has recently been applied
to n novel use in France in determining the
temperature of incddescent iron aud other
metals
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17

European cities have "A way of bring
Ing strikes to "a close that may we'll be
adopted when the occasion warrants.
The recent street car strike at Nien-
Ma was terminated by the municipal
authori les deciding that the street
railway company should forfeit its
twenty-five thousand dollar security
and pay five thousand dollars penalty
daily until travel was resumed As
might have been expected the COM
pany restored the strikers TO their old
positions aud the lines began running
Immediately. Further comment is un-
nee essary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
100 Ladies' wanted

And 100 men to call daily on any druggist
for free trial package Of Dane's Family
Medicine. the great root and herb remedy,
dis ov cred by DR.. Silas Lane while in the
Rocky Mountains For diseases Of the
blood, liver and kidneys it is n positive
cure. For constip tion and clearing up the
complexion il does wonders. Children
like it. Everyone praises IT. Large size
package, so cents At all druggists
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-05-17
SherIn1s SnIe.

Smoke the Sheriff Sale Segar straight
1Oc Havana cigar for &c.
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-05
TOM AND MABEL.
A Modern Courtship-How 1t Was Con-
Quoted.

A Modern Courtship-How 1t Was Con-
Quoted.
'See here, Nellie. Look at my morning
mail. Pm so glad you came in, dear, for
I've loads of fun
LET me see. Where did you get all these
lettersl They are all from gentlemen,
too. Oh, you fiirtl These are love letters"
eyes, Nellie, my friend; these are all love
letters. There are seventeen of them, too.
Each particular man is standing on his
head and kicking himself with impatience
for my answer"
"Why, you coquettish little thlngi never
knew you had any lover but Tom Adley.
Does Tom know that ali these fellows are
after you. Well, well. Here is one who
never saw you, but says he knows you are
good and true and fair He PANTS to meet
you"
Eyes, they all wear pants. suppose.
Isn't 1t funnyl l inserted an advertisement
IN an evening paper asking for ian unin-
numbered young gentleman to cores pond
with young lady who wants to talk love
and matrimony.' This is the result. How
they do all snap at an invisible bait. Ha!
ha ha ~
''You wicked little wretch What are
you gong to do about itl You can't meet
all these unknown men. I'm surprised at
you; and little indignant and suspicious,
too"
''Nonsense, Nellie. I've been trying to get
Tom Adley to propose to me for nearly two
years. | can't make him jealous. He Just
knows l love him, and he won't believe that
care for anyone but him. Well, tonight
when he comes III scare the life out Of him
I'll make him come to me, or else FL drop
him; that's all.'
'What pretty scheme! I'll try it on
George, sure"
Later.-Tom came that night. Mabel ex-
hibited her letters and SAID in naive,
childish way:
tom, which of these fellows would YOU
advise me to marryf You are a judge of
character from handwriting. l must marry
some time, suppose. Which of these fell
lows shall l seleotf'
them. know your handwriting as well as
do my own. / was the compositor in the
printing Office who set your advertisement
in type. / am surprised at you, and you
ought to be ashamed of yourselfp'
"Oh, Tom, I'm so Inundated. You will
never know what drove me to it. What can
say for myself"
Say nothing but YES Mabel I know
what you were after, and / confess that
your scheme was success, but 1t just
happened so. Don't go to the printing office
again when you want to drive an idea
through my head"
YES" she murmured. And that was all
there was of the counting between Mabel
and Tom
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-05
ghe dteha 1aiy Gayle gnssday gsruiau, sareh 1888

ting her know that he was sheriff. Il am
Abner Watson, the sheriff; perhaps You
have heard of me-"
"Oh. yes, indeed" said Marie. Mr.. Wat
son considered this compliment and be-
came inflated.
"Yes, madam" be continued, "there are
disagreeable duties about my Office, but
they must be performed, no matter what
my feelings are, and if people will not pay
their honest debts, they must take the
consequences"
Certainly they must" assented Marie,
hypocritically.
Mr.. Watson bowed low and drove on,
thinking what a sensible woman Marie
was. Before he had gone ten steps Marie
blew such blast on the big dinner horn
that the old white horse took fright and
gave a leap which nearly unsettled his
rider.
81 wonder what she is blowing for?"
thought he, cit wants full two hours OF
noon." Just then he heard an answering
call ahead of him. He stopped his horse
abruptly and listened. Another and an
other, each In different directions, and the
echo catching the sound flung it from tree
to tree till it Sc med to the affrighted
sheriff that the woods were full of horns.
Mr.. Watson well knew how unpopular
he was, and visions of an Infatuated mob
rose before him. Hepictured himself tied
to tree and beaten. The horrible thought
was too much for him, so turning his horse,
he applied whip and spur, hoping to es.
cape from the men who, he felt sure, were
after him.
When Marie saw him pass the house,
she blew another blast on the horn, and
then sat down, shrieking with laughter.
Great was the CONSERVATION of the loaf
ers at the village tavern when they saw
Mr.. Watson tearing down the road, bare.
headed and wild-eyed. His gaunt horse
was covered with foam, and on reaching
the door, the sheriff fairly fell from the
saddle into the arms Of his astonished
friends.
They gathered round him, asking eager
questions. SIS it Indians?" asked one.
"Indians" painted the sheriff, "worse
than thati Why / should think there
were q hundred armed men waiting to
waylay me! The woods were full of
them! They kept blowing horns to get
their crew together! tell you," he con.
tinued, as he mopped his wet face, ''they
are desperate setl It's as much as
mans life is worth to go among them"
For a while Mr.. Watson was considered
quite hero by part of his townsmen,
while others laughed at his adventure,
but he was never tired Of recounting his
narrow escape to any who would listen.
He could not be induced to go again to
collect the money, till one day Mr.. Libby
came to town, paid bis debt, and told the
story of how five women and five dinner
horns had driven the sheriff away.
"Marie," said John Macdonald when be
heard the story, aye did weel, an Pm ma.
sorry, for Mr.. Libby is puir hard-work-
I'M mon, but should ma thought of such
plan"
"Of course you wouldn't, )" replied Marie,
putting her arm round his neck caressing-
ly. Don't you know, you dear slow old
Scotchman, that 1t takes Frenchwoman
to understand finesse. n-Dora Annis
Chase, in Boston Budget.
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-05
She Could Tell the Weather.

BE keerful o. your ears, John Henry
Wrap that old shawl twict about your head
or you'll freeze, sure as shootin'"
"All right, Jemima. / amt ateard o. this
kind O. weather. I'm only goin' down to
Sank Center, and III be back to-morrer
noon. Wen have a January thaw afore I
git back, see eff we don't"
The January "thaw" saw its shadow and
crept into its hole until mid February John
Henry froze his ears, hands, toes, face and
every thing but the whisky bottle, and that
had ice in it. He was sorry object when
he reached home. Jemima comforted him
Us he took OF his frozen wraps, saying:
"Your old wife's a fool. amt she, John
Henry! Jemima don't know nothin' about
the weather, does she, Ell, John Henryi She
can't see the yaller COW turnn' her tan
nor'east an twistin' her hind legs together,
can shei Bet yer sweet life she kim though.
Now I've got ter milk, chop wood, nu<s ye
an do sll the chores, cause you're such q
tarnal frozen fool John Henry. Oh. moi .
wife don't know nothin' 'cept 30 cook, wash.
iron and have babes. BAIL John Henry,
you Jest make me tired"