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CAUSE OF DISEASE AS GIVEN BY THE
SCIENTIFIC MEN OF THE AGE,

Monsieur Pasteur, who for years has
made them special study, first dis
covered that these minute insects were
the cause of spreading the most deadly
contagious through their astonishing
rapidity of production. Pasteur dis
covered them in myriads in human
| blood, in sheep, RABBITS and rats. He
found that the Microbe was the direct
cause of the Variolasis, or smallpox
Bronchitis, Yellow Fever and other
contagious diseases.
The Mlcrobe in the human system
attacked by Variolasis, is thread like,
cylindrical, somewhat swelled. 1t is
the smallest Of all powerfully magnihed
organisms. 1t breeds by the thousands
per minute. Pasteur, after making a
close study Of Microbe, discovered
that the quickest way to exterminate
them was by the free inhalation of
Oxygen gas,or by liquids charged with
that gas, but admits that the time must
come when same powerful liquid will
be discovered that will efectuallv de-
stroy the Microbe, and that the liquid
must contain such gaseous camblna-
tons as will directly destroy in the
human body those germs or Microbes
of disease.
Doctor Maclagan,a prominent men,
Der of the Royal College of Physicians
and Surgeons, says:
The idea that many of the diseases
to which man and the lower animals
are subject, result from the presence in
the system of minute organisms or mi
Crobes is not new one.
The introduction Of the microscope,
the discovery of the Yeast plant, and
the further parasitic nature of many
cutaneous diseases have proved con-
clusively that it is directly attributable
to the Germ or Microbe Theory of
Disease.
The theory has positively proved
that many diseases are due to the
presence and propagation in the sys-
tenn OF the minute living organizations.
1t Is essential therefore, to become
thoroughly acquainted with the class,
kind very competence of the Germs
that produce what is now termed the
Phenomena of Disease.
Contagion, Infection, is created by
absolute experience and scientific ex-
periments and proofs, by the existence
OF minute organism or micobes. The
Contaglon or miCrobe being particu-
late, and the minute PARTICLES being
lrregularly scattered about in the at
mosphere, it is evident that the inhala-
ton of one or more of those particles
Is merely matter of chance. Yet,
such inhalation, no matter how heal
thy and strong the man or animal thus
lnhaling it, will, as matter OF course,
be stricken down sooner or later. by
the myriads of microbes that will, ac-
cording to the contagious poisonous
matter inhaled, breed into his system.
To exterminate those it has been found
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were extensively grown in his fathers
world famed nurseries, having frequent
ly seen many of his favorite plants sud
denly droop and die, was the first to
make the Microbe his special study,
and its determination the object of his
life
Fortunately for VIM. Radam he was
able to command the means that en-
abled him to purchase the instruments
needed to perfect his experiments, as
he patiently advanced in his study OF
the Microbe. He was not the man to
rely merely on book learning although
he closely studied the theories advanced
by scientists.
William Radam, after years Of pa
tient study and analysis, found the
true origin Of the Germs of Disease,
and by secret inspired by Nature S
close study was able to produce what
will be read below, as that extermina-
tor of the dreadful scourge, Microbe-
as Recommend by the greatest authori-
ties, and world famed authorities, on
the subject who will admit, that to ex-
terminate that pest and scourge re-
quires just such a liquid, surcharged
with gases, as William Radam's Mi
crobe Killer.
Testimonials.
Now read the testimonials and con-
vince yourself if they are genuine or
not. Please investigate. I will forfeit
$1,000 dollars if you find any of our
testimonials not genuine. We give full
address SO that you can write to any
of them. Do not forget to enclose a
stamp and you will certainly receive
an answer. We have great many
other testimonials in our office and
have the consent to show them to the
afflicted, but have no authority to pub
llsh them. From the following testi-
mony you can see at a glance that this
medicine cures every disease:
Consumption.
PASADENA, May IS, 1S8o.-Mi-
crobe Killer Co.: l can recommend
Radam's Microbe Killer for the cure
of consumption. have been sick four
years. I have employed the best ply
sicians in San Francisco, San Jose, Les
Angeles, and l am now taking my fifth
jug of VIM. Radam's Microbe Killer.
| have gained fourteen pounds in three
| months, and l note steady improve
ment. The medicine has accomplished
more for me in the short time | have
tried it than all the doctors and the
outlay of $1,000, and l hope all my
friends who are afflicted in the way |
was will use it. ]. f. RENoULT.
Formerly of San Francisco, now
resident of Pasadena.
Complicated Diseases.
SACRAMENTO, April 3, 1SS9.-Wm.
Radam' S Microbe Killer Co.-Gentle
men: | take pleasure in adding nv
testimonial to that of others who have
been cured by the virtue of your med
icine. | have been afflicted for sew
eral years, and for the last three or
four years have not been able to work
having been confined to my bed
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that liquids strongly impregnated with
gases and alkali have been the most
efflcacious, and it is but matter OF
time when a liquid strongly impreg-
mated with those substances will be dis
covered that will effectually destroy
the microbes or Germs of Disease.
1t is an organic form of such extreme
mlnuteness as to be classified under
the head of MicroCocci The Microbe
Is spherodical, transparent and of a
gelatinous consistence. 1t enters the
human system by inhalation, or EXISTS
in the water or milk we drink, or the
food we eat. 1t is able to stand the
greatest amount of heat. By the most
careful study and frequent experiments
microbes have been induced, by ivory
needles, into meats that have been
thorouhly roasted and boiled, and
yet, when taken from the ovens, pans,
grldlrons or pots, the microbes have
been found to be yet alive and propa-
eating, thus showing that even cooking
has no effect upon them.
Professor Tyndall says of the Mi
crobe: They are found in myriads
and countless shapes, floating in the
air, destroying man as we'll as beast
and vegetation. The virtual triumphs
OF the antlseptic system of surgery is
based on the recognition of living con-
tagla OF microbes, as the agent of puri-
cation, and this discovery made, it be-
hooves the closest study of the subject
by the physician, surgeon, chemist,
agrlculturst, in fact by all men, to en-
deavor to discover some powerful liquid
substance, heavily charged with some
SO far undiscovered gaseous substance
that will penetrate through every tissue
OF the human, animal or vegetable sys-
tenn and effectually destroy that death
dealing pest, the Microbe.
The word Microbe was first intro
duced by Professor Charles Sedillot,
and endorsed by the great philogist,
Littre, who caused its adoption by the
Academic de Seances of France, and
thus had it admitted as a scientific
term to be used by all scientists.
Science has taught US that the direct
causes of contagious diseases are d.
rectly attributable to a minute, invisi
bic, yet death-dealing insect, feeding,
living on the germs Of corruption in
hailed, absorbed in the system, whether
human, animal or vegetable.
1t is designated in science that as
the Microbe, the most deadly of all
anlmalcule, progagating by millions,
and spreading disease wherever it
makes its appearance. The extermina-
ton OF that curse to the human race has
taxed the ablest scientists, who have
devoted hours of study in each and
every branch of their different re-
searches to check the frightful inroads
made by the mlcrobe upon whatever it
attacks.
William Radam, a florist and bot
anist of Austin, Tex, who from his
earliest boyhood, had been brought I'D
to take care of and watch tenderly
over the plants, seedlings and slips,that
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designed, do hereby declare that
have been afflicted with leprosy for
over four years. My sickness has been
declared leprosy by the leading ply
sicians and the public generally, being
entirely abandoned and left alone to
die, but thanks to Mr.. Radam, whose
medicine or Microbe Killer | have
been using for five weeks with the
most beneficial results, | am satisfied
that by continuing his great and most
wonderful remedy few months longer,
| shall again be able to get to work
and support my poor aged father, upon
whom | have been a drawback in his
declining years.
JAMES KAvANAGH, JR.
Heart Disease.
Radam s Microbe Killer Co.-Gen-
tlemen: My. son, "a years old, was
cured, with less than one gallon of
Radam's Microbe Killer, after being
given up by physicians as incurable
with enlargement of the heart. My
wife was also cured of severe brop-
chial trouble after failure on the part
of physicians to relieve her.
| consider it far superior to all
known remedies.
r. B. KIRKPATRICK.
Sacramento, Cal. April 81, 1850.
Rbeumalism
November IA, 1888. -rhe VIM.
Radam Microbe Killer Co.-Gentle-
men: Having tried every suggested
remedy for chronic rheumatism for
more than ten years, l was dubious as
to the efficacy of your Microbe Killer,
but am frank to admit that cure land
l earnestly trust permanent one) was
the result after having taken not quite
the entire jug you sent me according
to directions. Accept my thanks. +
am, dear sir,
Respectfully Yours,
FRANCIS P. DooLY,
Knoxville, Tenn.
Kidney Troubles.
PHILADELPHIA, March 20, 1880, S.
E.. Corner Fourth and Market streets.
Radam-Dear Sir: | have
had kidney troubles for three years, ac-
companied with pains and aching
across my back and hips. Suffered
very much at times; at night | had
pains across the lower part of my alb
domen; ; had considerable inflammation ,
at the neck of the bladder. In gen.
eral, 1t almost broke me up. l could
get no relief from anything | had taken
until | commenced with your Microbe
Killer. | feel now like new person.
will further explain my case to any
one writing me. Would advise any
one with any diseases of the kidneys to
use the Microbe Killer.
ELwOoD PRICKETT.
ST. JosEHH, Mo-, February IS, 1880.
By using Radam's Microbe Killer |
have been cured of piles of many years
John LETHEM.
Room 2, Opera House Building. J
Other Testimonials on Application. |
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my present weight is I46 pounds, and
| am restored to my usual good health.
john w. DERRICK
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 10th day of March, A. D., 1888.
DEAF AND DUMB INTTrTUTE, Aus
TIN, TEX, July II, 13S8.-Mr. Will
liam Radam Dear Sir-I certify that
have been great sufferer with pains
in my chest, catarrh in the head, and
headache for years. have spent nun
dreds of dollars in travelling in Colo
RADIO, Utah, California, Oregon, Mon
tana, Wyoming and Minnesota, and
found no relief l heard of Radam's
Microbe Killer. l have used four
gallons of your medicine, and am
almost entirely well. My headache
and catarrh are gone. l am still using
the medicine. l will send another
gallon to my brother.
w. H. LACY,
Superintendent.
MaIariaI Fever.
Houston, Tex, Oct. 9, 1885,
Messrs. Wallace O'Leary & Co., Agents
William Radam's Microbe Killer:
Gentlemen-I have been using the
Microbe Killer for malarial fever and
general debility, and write you to Ger
THY that am again strong and healthy,
and am satisfied the Microbe Killer is
sure remedy for these diseases.
r. E. LEWIS,
Proprietor Capitol Stables.
Asthma and Bronchitis.
NASHVILLE, TENN.-I have been a
sufferer from asthma, catarrh and bron-
chltls for nearly twenty years. | have
tried the best physicians and remedies
without any relief, and now, since |
have been taking Microbe Killer, | am
entirely cured and can recommend it
to all. NJ. bernstein, ]. P,
Nashville, Tenn.
Leprnsy.
The only case of *. rosy ever known
to have been cured by any medicine.
James Kavanah, Jr., is now entirely
recovered and is back in New Orleans.
We are treating five other cases of Lep-
rosy, all successfully
FIFTH DISTRICT, New ORLEANS, Iuly
20, 1889.-To whom it may concern
positively assert that my son was af-
fiicted with that most hideous and
loathsome of diseases, Leprosy, and of
character most malignant. ANY
persons who may be skeptical regard
ing this case are most cordially invited
to call and see him now, or at anv
early date, at my residence, No. ~
Eliza street, Algiers, Fifth District of
New Orleans, because if not seen soon
and ne continues to improve as he has
since beginning the use of VIM. Rad
ans Microbe Killer they will not have
an opportunity of giving an honest
verdict concerning his case.
Respectfully,
JAMES KAvANAGH.
ALGIERs, FIFTH DISTRICT OF New
ORLEANS, July "a, 1851, the un-
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! good deal of the time. My system
was so thoroughly poisoned from ca
tarrh Of over thirty years standing, in
connection, the alarming symptoms OF
malaria and diseased liver, that life
was burden. As a result, the liver,
kidneys, urinary organs, heart, bron-
chial tubes and lungs, were all involv-
ed, causing dyspepsia, neuralgia and
rheumatism, with many alarming in
describable symptoms. Have been
under the care of physicians and have
taken all the popular paint physics
and medicines Of the day =, +! belts,
batteries and baths, without avail, and
had almost given up hope of relief:
But one of Gods good and perfect
gifts to man Through the instrument
tality of MANI was made known to
me by a letter to my wife from her
father, man Of Is, in Albany, Mo-,
stating that VIM. Radam's Microbe
Killer was curing all diseases, given up
by physicians, and advising me to use
it and not give it up until cure was
effected. Coming from the source it
did | at once ordered two gallons ex-
pressed from St. Louis, Mo-, costing
me s. per gallon, but the cheapest
medicine ever took. Commenced
taking it in December last. Have
taken seven gallons and have been i'm
proving slowly, but surely. Have now
gained my usual weight and feel better
than for years. Am over 60 years of
age. No money would induce me to
be without it in my family. | hear
many good reports from those who are
now using it.
Yours Respectfully, &C.,
L. L. GODDARD.
Dyspepsia.
LYNCHBURG, TEXAs.-Messrs. Wal
lace O'Leary & Co., Agents Radam's
Mscrobe Killer, Houston, Tex: My
suffering from dyspepsia and bayou
fever made my life misery, and at
times l was SO respondent as to care
little to live, when l heard of your
great medicine, and purchased a gal
Ion. 1t gives me pleasure to inform
you that before half gallon had been
used, 81, 900 could not have bought
the remainder Of the gallon, had l not
known where to get more.
Yours Truly,
CAPT GEO. l.. SMITH.
Dysentery.
GALVESTON, Tex, March 10, 1888.
"A. Behrends, Agent for William
Radam's Microbe Killer-Dear Sir: I
have been suffering for years with
complication of diseases which origi-
mated from a diseased liver. | had
bloody flux and internal tu-
mors. l consulted some of the most
eminent physicians in the city and
used their medicines for a long time
without getting any relief l was
finally given up to die, when a friend
advised NE to try the Microbe Killer.
As a last resort gave it a trial, and
the relief that it gave was wonderful
When | commenced to take Microbe
Killer l weighed only eighty-six pounds;
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ALGIERs, FIFTH DISTRICT OF New
ORLEANS, July "a, 1851, the un-
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-07-10

paid by the state viii be the same every
year. The Republican does mot insist
on such fimsy processes of argumenta-
tion.
But, considering the claims of Huron
heretofore, which, in opposition to Pierre,
efectually slandered and DETAINED the
western part of the state, no Black Hills
man can afford to vote for Huron. To
do so would be to vote Huron's lie q
truth. 1t lis true that the city of the
james sees the mistake it made now. Tic
is too late to repair the injury. The
claims of Huron have placed it in such
q false position before the world that to
make her the capital now would be to
confirm the false position and to give all
the world to understand that Western
South Dakota is desert waste How
ever well disposed South Dakotan
might have been to Huron it is now inn
possible to advocate its selection as per-
manent capital The only way that
Huron can right herself with the people
Of the west is to withdraw from the race.
Rapid City Republican.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-07-10
THE TRUTH ABOUT TIN.

The Chicago Times with many other
journals West and East, laughs at the
idea of there being tin produced in South
Dakota. The Boston Eerald treats the
subject in a jocular manner and is
utterly incredulous. These journals op-
pose any attempt to protect the tin min
ing industry in the tariff. The Journal
has held that the promise of tin is SO
affiuent in South Dakota that according
to the true principal of protection the
production should be adequately pro-
tected by duty covering the difference
in the cost of labor in this country and
in England until it has developed the
strength of independence.
That there is tin and abundance of it
in the Black Hills is perfectly demon
strable. That the plants for bringing it
into the market are not yet perfected is
also fact. That excellent tin will be
put in the market before long is also de-
monstrable. The delay has been occa-
stoned by the lack of railway transporta-
ton which is now in fair way to be
obtained by the new branch of the Chi
cago Burlington & Quincy. The Har-
ney Peak Company have spent over $3,.
000,O 900 in the tin region and there is nc
| doubt that, before another year passes
those who laugh at the idea of a pro
duction to meet the demand of the coun
try, will experience surprise. Mime
apolis Journal.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-07-10
GOOD SUGGESTIONS.

We sometimes wonder if it has ever
occurred to our reform agitators that
their efforts are always concentrated on
the passage of the new laws instead Of
occasionally paying little attention to
the enforcement OF some of the laws
already upon our statute books. Men
will stand by and see the usury and
other laws broken every day without
uttering single protest. These same
men, however,, will make a great ado
about the expressions of the money
power and demand radical and irrational
Legislation to regulate the matters which
are already within their control. 1t
ought to be evident to every clear headed
man that if law making 10 per cent
the maximum legal rate of interest can
not be enforced, law reducing the rate
to per cent would be still more of a
dead letter. This rule holds good in all
matters of Importance to the people. 1t
is true that Legislation is needed on a
great many questions, but the enforce
ment of our present laws is matter OF
still greater Importance. We under
stand that an organization having this
very object in view. is gaining foot
hold in the state and is including in its
membership the better elements of all
classes OF society and which seeks to
unite all lines of business in the great
work of enforcing due observance OF
and respect for law. We know of no OBJ
ject more commendable and cannot see
why such an organization should not be-
come very popular as well as being 9
power for good and for the advancement
Of the general interests of the state
Brookings Sentinel.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-07-10
HURON AND SUICIDE.

The people Of the Black Hills are
practically a unit in favor OF Pierre for
permanent capital. The reason for this
does not exist in the love which this sec
ton feels for Pierre above other cities Of
the state, but because Pierre has the
most suitable location Of any other city
for that purpose. Some have argued
that it would be saving of mileage il
the capital was located at Huron; that it
would then cost the state less to send it's
representatives to make laws. Such an
argument il In the line Of Huron's weak
reasoning. No matter where the capital
il located, the mileage will be about the
same. If some representatives have to
90 greater distance by reason Of the
location Of the capital ID one place, 9TH
ers Will have to go less. The mileage
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1890-07-10
The Union Service Pension Association.

The Sturgis camp of the U. 3. t. A.
met Tuesday evening and admitted
number of new members. The number
on the rolls now is forty-six The next
meeting will be held at Stebbins' hall
Tuesday evening, July %. The follow
ing pledge and section of it's constitution
will give an idea of the objects of the
organization:
We hereby pledge ourselves to work
for the nomination and election to the
national house of representatives of one
who will not pledge himself, unequivo-
cally and publicly, to use his best efforts
for the early passage of service pension
bill, which shall grant to every honora-
bly, discharged soldier or sailor, who
served for proper time in the army or
navy of the United States, a reasonable
pension. and which shall increase that
minimum in proportion to the time OF
service, either at the rate Of one cent a
day for all service over stated period,
as provided in what is known as the
Grand Army per diem bill" or some
similar plan which shall recognize the
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est tall have ths largest provision; and
which shall grant to the widow OF every
honorably discharged soldier or sailor,
irrespective of the cause Of his death, 9
pension, with suitable provision for any
/ minor children he may leave, under thu
age of LIS years, and until they react
that age. And he must pledge himself
unequivocally not be bound by any
caucus action in the house to support
any pension bill which does not contain
such provisions.
i Sec. g. When there shall be an cleo
tion pending of members Of q state legis
Ilature upon which will deyolye the cleo
tion Of ain United States senator, th'
i lcommandant Of this association, up0r
modification from the state council so
| from the district council, shall appoin
caucus committees, polls committees ant
& rallying committees, as prescribed IN th
i foregoing sections. with the intent ant
i object Of electing q majority Of the leg
!, islature favorable to the selection Of
senator who will favor service pensiol
i law.
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The editor of the Walla Walla, WASH,
Journal has tried farming and is dis
gusted. Hear him:
The basest fraud on earth is agricul-
ture The deadliest ignis fatuus that
ever glittered to beguile and dazzled to
betray is agriculture. We speak with
feeling on this subject, and we've been
glittered and beguiled and dazzled and
deceived by the same arch deceiver. She
promised us bees and they few away
after putting head on us; promised us
early potatoes, and the drouth has
withered them. She has promised cher
ries, the curculio has stungs them; they
contain living things uncomely to- the eye
and unsavory to the taste. She has
promised us Strawberries and the young
chickens have deyoured them. We were
in the sheep business and hard winter
closed down on us, and the lambs died in
the shell. No wonder that Cain killed
his brother. He was q tiller of the ground
The wonder is he did not kill his father
and then weep because he did not have 3
grandfather to- kill.